Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Hello everybody!!!
We are inviting all of you to come and visit the one of the most beautiful island in the Philippines- San Antonio Island.
Hurry up and feel the happiness, see the beauty of the island, and witness the incomparable experience you will ever have.
Starting from riding a boat from the mainland to the Isle, visiting the different places such as the Lagbangan Lake Wherein you can relax in a small house in the center of the lake, watching the crocodiles interacting with each other, walking in the Brgy. Vinisitahan port, going to the caves, having picnic on the historical Pang-pang of Brgy. Dalupirit, experiencing the saltwater of the island and going to the different beach resorts such as the glamorous Crystal Sand Beach Resort, the newly established Puro Beach, and the most popular which is the the island's main tourist spot- haven of Fun Beach Resort which is popular because of its white sand, fresh environment, native cottages and floating cottage, and lasted to the satisfaction of your vacation which is the travelling around the island's different barangays and visiting its churches. Upon visiting the churches, you can also wish and ask something from the Almighty God.
So, what are you waiting for? bring your families, classmates, andfriends to san Antonio, Northern Samar and make your own unforgettable experience in life.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

About the Island!!!

The Island of San Antonio has long been considered a fifth class municipality in the province of Northern Samar.
Its story dates back to 1904 when the town was first established. First, it was named "Manoglaya", which literally means "mano nga paraglaya" or fishermen using "laya". Then as new settlers came and built new communities, the people changed the name "Manoglaya" to "Sugod-sugod", a Cebuano derivative meaning "just to start or begin". However, by some strange events, the name was changed to "Matabia", referring to the island's knife-like shape. No one knows exactly why it was changed that way for neither folklore nor historical data reveal the real reason, so as the change. Having no particular preference to immortalize the name without great significance, the people decided to name the island "San Antonio" with St. Anthony of Padua as its Patron Saint.

San Antonio's scenery"




Island of san Antonio


The map of the San Antonio island






The ricefields


Haven of Fun Beach Resort cottages










The Lagbangan Bridge


Saint Anthony de Padua













The Lagbangan Lake





Beach Shore











Banca in the seashore







Floating cottage in Haven of Fun










Lake's cottage












Crystal Sand Beach Resort
















Hundred stones









Sitio Egang seashore



















Dalupirit's Pang-pang














Lagbangan Night vision















Green Stones




















The Lake's House