Once Islas is an eco-cultural tourism attraction in Zamboanga City, Philippines, consisting of eleven small islands, which opened in July 2018.[1][2] Four of the eleven islands are open to the public.[3] The islands are managed by the Banguingui people.[4] The name "Once Islas", meaning "eleven islands" is in the Chavacano language.[3]

Once Islas
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Geography
ArchipelagoMindanao
Administration
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceZamboanga del Sur
CityZamboanga City
Barangays
  • Dita
  • Panubigan

The islands open to tourists are Baung-Baung, Bisaya-Bisaya, Buh-Buh and Sirommon, and the others are Baguias, Kabugan, Lambang-Lambang, Lampinigan, Panganak, Sallangan and Simaddang.[3]

Location and appearance

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The islands are located within the boundaries of the barangays Panubigan and Dita, an hour from mainland Zamboanga. The islands contain rock formations, with white-sand beaches. Sirommon Island also contains multiple sandbars.[1]

Travel

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Going to the Zamboanga City Provincial Bus Terminal, you can take a north-bound bus, going from there, you land at the Panubigan Crossing. After, it is recommended to register at the barangay hall before going to the port and taking a boat to the islands.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nomad, Glen (November 4, 2018). "Zanboanga Travel Blog". Escape Manila.
  2. ^ "2023 ONCE ISLAS TRAVEL GUIDE". www.lakadpilipinas.com.
  3. ^ a b c Villareal, Melo. "These 11 islands are Zamboanga City's hidden gems". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "These 11 Islands are Zamboanga City's Special Tourist Gems". 7641 Islands of the Philippines. Retrieved July 15, 2024.

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