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TravelBug1469
Manila, Philippines1,709 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
Manuel Quezon Island is one of only three developed islands in "Hundred islands" off Alaminos City in Pangasinan Philippines. It is one of the most beautiful, in fact the most developed and most visited among the islands.
From a distance it looks like 2 islands connected (or should I say separated) by a strip of white sand between them. Another smaller island – very adjacent into it is connected by a bamboo foot bridge.
The southern portion of the white sand is area for swimming while boats, kayaks and the likes anchor at the northern portion. There are two pavilions complete with table and chairs for tourists to rest and/or dine. There are also a number of nipa huts and cottages for rent either on a day-tour or overnight basis. A helipad, a lagoon, and giant clam viewing area are some added features of this island. There are also a giant clam sanctuary, snorkelling and diving sites near this island. Water sports facilities like kayaking, jet ski, and parasailing are available too. To my surprise there is also a store and souvenir shop operating in this island plus a canteen serving Filipino dishes; mostly sea foods like Talakitok Bangus Tilapia Dalagang Bukid Hipon etc freshly cooked vegetables, longanisa hotdog egg pancit and more. They also offer fresh water for wash-up or bath (“pang banlaw” after swimming in sea water) for 100 pesos per 20-liter container. It is reasonable enough considering that the water is being delivered from Alaminos to the island by boat.
I was made to believe by the boatman and people manning the Tourism Office at Lucap (the berthing point in Alaminos City going to the Hundred Islands) that we have had to bring everything we need since those were not available at the islands. I learned from Mrs. Ofelia David Viray, the store owner and operator of Viray Canteen in Quezon Island the exact opposite though, and it was what we had experienced. We had our food bought from Lucap yes but we ordered more from Mrs. Viray, rented one of the nipa huts, had heavy lunch followed by a relaxing and very enriching conversation with her. Afterwards, we ventured into water sports activities, swam to our heart’s delight, and strolled around the island. Quezon Island is a complete package; white sand beaches, water sports activities, lagoon, awesome scenery, woods and small mountain trail, huts and cottages, food and water, store & souvenir shop, plus beautiful people.
I learned however from some reliable sources that commercialism and greed had ruined the image and great potential of this northwest Philippines get-away. My personal experience at Lucap verified this sad reality prevailing in Alaminos City and Hundred Islands. Be watchful of tricycle drivers in Alaminos when you take a ride going to Lucap. Regular fare rate is 15 pesos per person or 60 pesos for special trip but drivers ask more sensing that one is not familiar with the place. The driver would ask if you already have contact in the place – if you said none – he will stop some meters short of the port and tell you to ‘deal’ with the ‘boatman’ who will bring you to the islands. Don’t get victimized. Ask driver to bring you directly to the Tourism Office and never deal with fixers. My sources alleged that drivers would get from 10-20% share out of the deal closed by his ‘boatman’ and the guests. It is illegal; the boat is not accredited with the tourism office, passengers are not being manifested with the coast guards and the lives of tourists are in danger. Remember you need not have contact in going to Hundred Islands, just deal with the local tourism office who will help you get there. But I doubt if some people manning the Tourism Office itself provides honest to goodness tourist services. Hundred Islands had been there long before other tourist spots in the country and yet there were no available brochures for hotels and Inns unlike in most tourism destinations. When I enquired about this, the young man at Tourism Office (I forgot to get his name) told me to check-in in a nearby pension house he specifically named. When I insisted to see some list for me to choose at he apparently was not willing to help me. I just thanked him for his ‘limited’ knowledge of hotels and Inns in his very own place. I learned later from people of Lucap that some pension houses allegedly offer rebates to some ‘agents’ for guests being delivered. There was no problem getting a boat since there is a system and prevailing rates being implemented by the Tourism Office. The boatman however offered a friendly suggestion for us to buy first the things we need since - he told us - those were not available in the islands. We unsuspectingly bought food & drinks and all we need in the store and restaurant where he brought us to. Everything here had price including the use of ‘cooler’. Later, I learned from my source however that boatmen allegedly connive with restaurant and store owners in Lucap for certain percentage in purchases made by guests they can bring to. While i refuse to readily believe the allegations contained in here, I write it as precautionary advice to friends to be extra careful in any dealings. If true,it would looks like every deal you made in Hundred Islands involve some “percentages” (por ciento) between beasts to disadvantage of tourists.
In my return boat ride to Lucap and while driving back to Manila later in the day, I realized just how amazing Hundred Islands was, Quezon Island in particular. It is naturally Beautiful ! Had it not for the ‘Beasts’ taking advantage of tourists, Hundred Islands and Alaminos City must have been more progressive & beautiful and could easily rival great tourist destinations in the Philippines. Sad experiences of tourists however make very damaging returns than gain.
From a distance it looks like 2 islands connected (or should I say separated) by a strip of white sand between them. Another smaller island – very adjacent into it is connected by a bamboo foot bridge.
The southern portion of the white sand is area for swimming while boats, kayaks and the likes anchor at the northern portion. There are two pavilions complete with table and chairs for tourists to rest and/or dine. There are also a number of nipa huts and cottages for rent either on a day-tour or overnight basis. A helipad, a lagoon, and giant clam viewing area are some added features of this island. There are also a giant clam sanctuary, snorkelling and diving sites near this island. Water sports facilities like kayaking, jet ski, and parasailing are available too. To my surprise there is also a store and souvenir shop operating in this island plus a canteen serving Filipino dishes; mostly sea foods like Talakitok Bangus Tilapia Dalagang Bukid Hipon etc freshly cooked vegetables, longanisa hotdog egg pancit and more. They also offer fresh water for wash-up or bath (“pang banlaw” after swimming in sea water) for 100 pesos per 20-liter container. It is reasonable enough considering that the water is being delivered from Alaminos to the island by boat.
I was made to believe by the boatman and people manning the Tourism Office at Lucap (the berthing point in Alaminos City going to the Hundred Islands) that we have had to bring everything we need since those were not available at the islands. I learned from Mrs. Ofelia David Viray, the store owner and operator of Viray Canteen in Quezon Island the exact opposite though, and it was what we had experienced. We had our food bought from Lucap yes but we ordered more from Mrs. Viray, rented one of the nipa huts, had heavy lunch followed by a relaxing and very enriching conversation with her. Afterwards, we ventured into water sports activities, swam to our heart’s delight, and strolled around the island. Quezon Island is a complete package; white sand beaches, water sports activities, lagoon, awesome scenery, woods and small mountain trail, huts and cottages, food and water, store & souvenir shop, plus beautiful people.
I learned however from some reliable sources that commercialism and greed had ruined the image and great potential of this northwest Philippines get-away. My personal experience at Lucap verified this sad reality prevailing in Alaminos City and Hundred Islands. Be watchful of tricycle drivers in Alaminos when you take a ride going to Lucap. Regular fare rate is 15 pesos per person or 60 pesos for special trip but drivers ask more sensing that one is not familiar with the place. The driver would ask if you already have contact in the place – if you said none – he will stop some meters short of the port and tell you to ‘deal’ with the ‘boatman’ who will bring you to the islands. Don’t get victimized. Ask driver to bring you directly to the Tourism Office and never deal with fixers. My sources alleged that drivers would get from 10-20% share out of the deal closed by his ‘boatman’ and the guests. It is illegal; the boat is not accredited with the tourism office, passengers are not being manifested with the coast guards and the lives of tourists are in danger. Remember you need not have contact in going to Hundred Islands, just deal with the local tourism office who will help you get there. But I doubt if some people manning the Tourism Office itself provides honest to goodness tourist services. Hundred Islands had been there long before other tourist spots in the country and yet there were no available brochures for hotels and Inns unlike in most tourism destinations. When I enquired about this, the young man at Tourism Office (I forgot to get his name) told me to check-in in a nearby pension house he specifically named. When I insisted to see some list for me to choose at he apparently was not willing to help me. I just thanked him for his ‘limited’ knowledge of hotels and Inns in his very own place. I learned later from people of Lucap that some pension houses allegedly offer rebates to some ‘agents’ for guests being delivered. There was no problem getting a boat since there is a system and prevailing rates being implemented by the Tourism Office. The boatman however offered a friendly suggestion for us to buy first the things we need since - he told us - those were not available in the islands. We unsuspectingly bought food & drinks and all we need in the store and restaurant where he brought us to. Everything here had price including the use of ‘cooler’. Later, I learned from my source however that boatmen allegedly connive with restaurant and store owners in Lucap for certain percentage in purchases made by guests they can bring to. While i refuse to readily believe the allegations contained in here, I write it as precautionary advice to friends to be extra careful in any dealings. If true,it would looks like every deal you made in Hundred Islands involve some “percentages” (por ciento) between beasts to disadvantage of tourists.
In my return boat ride to Lucap and while driving back to Manila later in the day, I realized just how amazing Hundred Islands was, Quezon Island in particular. It is naturally Beautiful ! Had it not for the ‘Beasts’ taking advantage of tourists, Hundred Islands and Alaminos City must have been more progressive & beautiful and could easily rival great tourist destinations in the Philippines. Sad experiences of tourists however make very damaging returns than gain.
Written June 21, 2013
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chetan1586
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India782 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Quezon Island is one of the prime islands amongst the hundred islands. The scenic beauty is amazing. You will literally fall in love with the place.
Written August 30, 2016
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Kiko_arkichef
1 contribution
Aug 2013
Hi. i just want to ask if you have a contact no. Of Nanay Ofelia Viray owner of store.. Shes my nanay when i stayed in the the island for a week.. Nawala na ang contact ko sa kanya aftea a year since i left philippines. Thanks a lot.. :) -KIKO
Written August 9, 2013
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roaming_kiwi58
Christchurch, New Zealand2,816 contributions
Apr 2023
One of the many islands in the Hundred Islands National Park. Touristy and extremely busy. Good for people into beaches etc. Not really our thing. Very picturesque. We did a cruise around the islands from our cruise ship anchored off shore. Worth seeing, but we would not want to spend any more time here. Some people would love this environment, depending on your interests.
Written July 1, 2023
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irenevff
Dasmarinas City, Philippines5,711 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
one of the last islands we visited because it was too crowded, quezon offers an adventure that is without the other islands. we crossed a hanging bridge that connects to the adjacent island (i missed the name). there is a lodging house with a restaurant.
the sand is fine and white but not as powdery as found in palawan. there is a limited shoreline where one can swim but carefully because of the sudden depth after five meters.
if you want some refreshment, a halo-halo stand offers the sweet stuff for Php 50/glass. an ambulant vendor also sells ice cream.
the sand is fine and white but not as powdery as found in palawan. there is a limited shoreline where one can swim but carefully because of the sudden depth after five meters.
if you want some refreshment, a halo-halo stand offers the sweet stuff for Php 50/glass. an ambulant vendor also sells ice cream.
Written January 7, 2019
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Alona V
Pangasinan Province, Philippines3 contributions
Nov 2016
White sand beach. Beautiful pace with friendly neighborhood. Affordable room rates around the area, specially the Traditional Filipino House that offered free breakfast. Nice and clean aircnditioned rooms
Written November 1, 2016
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Ana M
Paranaque, Philippines1 contribution
Oct 2014 • Family
I love the place and the view...I love staying there...i love swimming to the beach and roving to the island...
Written September 4, 2015
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We are docking on a Windstar ship - we just want to go to the beach - how do we get to a nice one?
Written September 6, 2017
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