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Seeking for a place to stay where you can experience the lush island scenery and laid back atmosphere of Guimaras, while still enjoying personalized service and great amenities at a reasonable rate? Better check out Zemkamps Chalet, your second home in Guimaras. The inviting entrance to Zemkamps Chalet Zemkamps Chalet was originally built as a family vacation home that

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One of Guimaras’ famous landmarks is the summer house of the Lopez Clan built atop a hill, also known as Roca Encantada or “Enchanted Rock”. The house was built in 1910 in honor of Dona Presentacion Hofilena Lopez. Suprisingly despite the modern exterior, the idyllic mansion is a “heritage house” as declared by the National Heritage Institute. The grand balconies of Roca Encantada offers a

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Iloilo City is the primary gateway to Guimaras. From Iloilo City, there are two main jump off points to Guimaras, which includes Parola (for ferries bound for Buenavista, Guimaras) and Ortiz Port (for ferries bound for Jordan, Guimaras).Ortiz PortOrtiz Port is located in Ortiz St., Iloilo City (near University of Iloilo). It is the busiest jump off point to Guimaras because the ferries bound for

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Guisi Point, situated in Brgy. Dolores in the town of Nueva Valencia, is one of many attraction in Guimaras Island. Guisi Beach and Lighthouse featuresa short coastline of golden-yellow sand and clear waters, an 18th century Spanish-colonial lighthouse, coves, and stunning rock formations.This natural enclave offers protection from typhoons and storms because it is surrounded by hills. Its azure

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Guimaras is infamous for its mangoes, reputed to be the sweetest mangoes in the world. It is the province's top export and has reached American and Austrlian markets as well as the tables of some of the world's most dignified people/institutions.If you're ever in Guimaras. You must have a pit stop at Alibhon market in Nueva Valencia town get a taste of the famed Guimaras Mangoes.

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Baras Beach Resort is a great island hideaway in Guimaras. Hidden in a sheltered inlet, it’s the perfect place to take a relaxing break from the fast paced city life. Upon entering the bay, you will see several cottages built with inspirations of Indonesian architecture each hovering on the coast overlooking the sea and surrounded by verdant foliage. Table tennis, Pool Table, Darts, Volleyball,

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The Trappist Monastery grounds is a peaceful and sacred enclave in Guimaras run by monks of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance. These monks follow the rule of St. Benedict and are best known for the extreme austerity or strictness that characterizes their discipline.The monks earn a living by selling souvenir items and processed foods such as jellies, jams, candies, piyaya and more,

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Situated in the peaceful surroundings of Inampulugan Island, this stunning resort is one of the most popular in the area.. The resort is easily accessed by a relaxing 45-minute boat ride from the mainland and gives guests a chance to see the amazing array of Islands in the area. Each f the 68 rooms are beautifully designed and offer air-conditioning satellite TV and a balcony area to relax and

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Iloilo City (3 January) -- March 15 or 16 are the expected dates when the recovery of the remaining bunker oil from the sunken MT Solar I in Guimaras island shall have been finished.Secretary Rafael Coscolluela, Presidential Adviser for western Visayas and chair of the Task Force Oil Spill said in yesterday's press brieifing that preparations are being done for the needed requirements for the

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The P130 million fund for the rehabilitation of the oil spill affected areas in Guimaras province is already available.Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Executive Director Julian D. Amador said Environment Secretary Angelo T. Reyes has instructed them to immediately send a Work and Financial Plan to the Department of Budget and Management for the said amount so that

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TNT also gathered information of 'secret' visits in Guimaras by businessmen and corporate personalities identified with the Lopez Group of Companies Interests are reportedly renewed on Lopez-backed initiatives of a Guimaras ecozone, completion of the Guimaras feeder airport, a five-star golf course investment and the multi-billion planned Guimaras bridge that will link the province to other

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) will embark on a short-term rehabilitation and marketing program starting next month for the affected tourist destinations on the island.DOT regional director Edwin Trompeta said an "island paradise race" and an international mountain bike festival would be held on the island to highlight that "there's more to beaches in Guimaras."He pointed out that only 20

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The International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund, which has approved the funding for the siphoning out of the bunker fuel from MT Solar 1 off the coast of Guimaras, will deliberate next week on the proposals of three foreign contractors that submitted bids to do the job.The three firms are Norwegian, Japanese and British with equipment based in Singapore, Presidential Adviser for Western Visayas

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THE Philippine government will seek reimbursement from the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund “and other appropriate sources’’ for its expenses in the Guimaras oil spill cleanup, a ranking House member said on Wednesday.Camarines Sur Reresentative Luis Villafuerte said Congress inserted in the 2006 supplemental budget a provision requiring the budget and finance departments and

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JORDAN, Guimaras -- International and local relief and funding agencies and nongovernment organizations have committed to fund the rehabilitation of oil-spill contaminated areas on the island and provide alternative livelihood to affected residents.At least 13 agencies, institutions and NGOs pledged their support to fund programs and projects in the next five years during the Donors’ Forum

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Iloilo is the primary gateway to Guimaras. Motorized bancas pick up passengers from Ortiz Wharf, Iloilo City and docks at the Jordan Wharf in Guimaras. On the other hand, there is also a ferryboat, which will bring you to Jordan Wharf, available at Muelle Loney Street in front of the customhouse. Meanwhile, there is another pumpboat terminal in Parola going to Buenavista Wharf.Iloilo is province

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For further information see or call:Department of TourismBonifacio Drive, Iloilo City(Near Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Beside Museo Iloilo)Tel No. 337-5411; 335-0245Provincial Economic Development Office / Tourism SectionProvincial Capitol, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras(033)237-1134

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo assured members of the Metro Iloilo Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) that their priority projects will be included in government appropriation.Iloilo City Mayor and MIGEDC chair Jerry P. Treñas met with President Arroyo after the latter arrived from her state visit in Europe. During the meeting, he was assured by the President that the proposed road

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Guimaras Island is a favored destination by both foreign and domestic tourists because of its picturesque beaches, waterfalls, springs, off shore islets, and its famous mangoes, which is considered one of the sweetest in the world. Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Among the smallest and youngest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The island

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Link ExchangeAmbot-ahExplore IloiloExplore AklanEverything BoracayPueblo Pilipinas

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Where disaster has struck, new life and livelihood will rise.A P100-million ecological park will soon open in Guimaras to bring more tourists and jobs to the people of the oil spill-affected island.Engineer Ruben Corpuz, provincial economic development officer, said the Lombija Wildlife and Research Foundation located in Napandong in the hard-hit town of Nueva Valencia, will become a major

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Location: Alubihod, Nueva ValenciaRaymen Beach Resort is one of the more popular resorts in Guimaras. It can be accessed through a 15-min boat ride from Iloilo City to Jordan Wharf and a 45-min jeepney ride from Jordan Wharf or a 1hour boat ride direct from Iloilo City.Raymen is featured by a white sand beach and crystal clear waters, ideal for swimming nad sunbathing

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Sibunag is a 5th class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 20,104 people in 3,843 households.BarangaysSibunag is politically subdivided into 14 barangays. * Alegria * Ayangan * Bubog * Concordia * Dasal * Inampologan * Maabay * Millan * Oracon * Ravina * Sabang * San Isidro * Sebaste

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San Lorenzo is a 5th class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 20,168 people in 3,809 households.BarangaysSan Lorenzo is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. * Aguilar * Cabano * Cabungahan * Constancia * Gaban * Igcawayan * M. Chavez * San Enrique (Lebas) * Sapal * Sebario * Suclaran

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Nueva Valencia is a 4th class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 30,716 people in 6,043 households. This is the site of Guimaras oil spill since August 2006. The boat named MT Solar 1 was sunken few kilometers from Nueva Valencia.BarangaysNueva Valencia is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. * Cabalagnan * Calaya

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Jordan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Guimaras, and it considered to be the gateway to the province.Jordan is bounded by the three municipalities of the province, Buenavista to the north and the newly created municipality of San Lorenzo to the east and Sibunag to the south. Before founding of the five towns, the whole island

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Buenavista is a 4th class municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines.The town acts as a cheaper link between Panay and Negros, as opposed to taking a ship directly between the two islands.According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 41,717 people in 8,373 households.Location and accessibilityBuenavista is located at the northern tip of Guimaras Island, and is one of the five

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Featured:Costa Aguada Island Resort (Inampulungan Island, Sibunag)Situated in the peaceful surroundings of Inampulugan Island, this stunning resort is one of the most popular in the area.. The resort is easily accessed by a relaxing 45-minute boat ride from the mainland and gives guests a chance to see the amazing array of Islands in the area. Each f the 68 rooms are beautifully designed and

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Guimaras can be reached via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Philippines from Manila, 9 times daily to Iloilo City. There is also a daily boat trip from Cebu and 21 trips daily by fastcraft from Bacolod. The Guimaras mainland is close to the Iloilo Harbor and reachable in 15 minutes by motorboat or ferryboat that services the island from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Motorized banca (

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HistoricalBuenavista Wharf / McArthur’s WharfIt was built by Lt. Douglas McArthur in 1903.Punta Blanco & Camp Jossman(Tinadtaran, Buenavista). Target range and military camp constructed by the United States Army in 1903.Guisi LighthouseAn 18th Century Structure with Spanish ruins located on top of the mountain, making it very visible during nighttime to guide mariners passing though

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Guimaras is an island province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Guimaras is part of the Panay group of islands. Lying mid-way between the islands of Panay and Negros, the island of Guimaras is a broad and flat plain with undulating hills. It is an upthrusted coralline bed that gradually peaks at the center. The narrow Iloilo Strait separates the island from Panay and the

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Guimaras Island is a favored destination by both foreign and domestic tourists because of its picturesque beaches, waterfalls, springs, off shore islets, and its famous mangoes, which is considered one of the sweetest in the world. Transportation within Guimaras is very convenient even for first timer tourists, just ask for assistance in the tourism outpost in Jordan Port and they will be happy

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