Jomalig: Quaint and Charming

Fronting the vast water of the Philippine Sea is the farthermost island of  Polilio Group in Quezon Province, a town enveloped by quaintness and simplicity – Jomalig. An island municipality surrounded by unique golden shores of bead-like sand and turquoise water that is rich in marine life, where most locals get their livelihood. Strange as it sounds, the town’s name is pronounced as “humalig“, from the Tagalog word “humalik” or “kissed”.... Read More

Travel Guide: Cagbalete Island

Off the coast of Mauban, Quezon, an unforgettable island experience awaits everyone – the Cagbalete Island. Cagbalete is another jewel of the Quezon Province. Located in the Lamon Bay fronting the Pacific Ocean, it is another paradise in the province of Quezon surrounded by white sand that exposes during low tide. This 1,640 hectares privately owned island is home to a diverse ecosystem. With unique variety of birds, rich marine life, and the abundance of unique species... Read More

Travel Guide: Jomalig Island

On the easternmost part of Polilio Group is an unknown and unspoiled paradise of Jomalig, an island municipality of Quezon Province. Jomalig (pronounced as humalig) is a sixth class municipality, consisting of five barangays and with a population of 6,111 based on 2007 census. The locals, “Jomaligins”, being so kind, are the pride of the island more than its striking scenery. The town is surrounded by golden sand and turquoise water that is rich in marine life, where... Read More

Pilgrimage to Lucban’s Kamay ni Hesus

On one of our road trips to the western part of Southern Tagalog, we happened to visit Quezon Province from Pagsanjan, Laguna via Cavinti and Luisiana. Quezon Province is a popular pilgrimage site for different religious sects, it is home to Mt. Banahaw, considered by locals as a holy ground, where Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church is also situated. The shrine is located on the slopes of Mt. Banahaw, Barangay Tinamnan, Lucban, Quezon. It features a church where healing masses are... Read More