Call for Jomalig Island Outreach and Mapping Project

Jomalig at far right

Jomalig Island is a remote island at the eastern part of Luzon, frequently battered by waves and easterlies (habagat) especially during the typhoon season. This island has pristine white beaches however because it is located very far from the mainland, the inhabitants have problems to which its children needs your help.

Camiguin Island Roadtrip - discovering the best of Camiguin for four days.

February 27- March 2, 2013

Camiguin Island is known as the island born of fire in the Philippines; as this island came up as a result of volcanic eruptions of its seven volcanoes. The island is known for its magnificent volcanoes that mountaineers are eager to conquer and with various tourist spots such as waterfalls, cold springs and hot springs. Add to it its diverse flora and fauna whether on land or under the sea. The island is in the middle of Bohol Sea thus dive sites are everywhere, add to it the friendly and honest people around. The following is Schadow1 Expeditions' coverage of Camiguin as we stayed there for 4 days and 3 nights; mapped the island and then later on, enjoyed it!

Paguia Cottages, a budget resort with big hotel-type rooms

February 27, 2013

When staying on a budget in Camiguin, you would be looking for the most affordable yet cozy place to stay; while the places you would like to check out must be accessible. Being at the heart of the town of Agoho where other famous resorts in Camiguin is located and an arms' throw away from the White Island, Paguia Cottages must be the place you are looking for to stay.

No To Stairs To Apo

Kidapawan - Kapatagan Trail
(Apo Traverse)

Mt. Apo is a national treasure. Having tagged as the highest peak in the Philippines, towering at 2,954 MASL, this mountain is not only a symbol for the people of Davao and Cotabato but of the whole country and its countrymen.
Recently there is a plan to construct a 16,620-step stairway to its summit and here is Schadow1 Expeditions' official stand on this move.

Ardent Hot Springs - relaxing dip after an H2 Traverse

March 1, 2013

Camiguin is an island with 7 volcanoes. And as expected, there will be natural hot springs. Ardent Hot Springs is a natural hot spring at the foot of Hibok-Hibok Volcano and is accessible 4.2 kilometers from the main road at Mambajao town, Camiguin's capital. Temperature is ranging from 36-38 degrees Celsius, this one of the most relaxing hot spring you can dip in.

Earth Hour 2013

Earth Hour.org

On March 23, 2013 at exactly 8:30PM, join Schadow1 Expeditions as we support the move to bring out a message of environmental preservation and protection by turning off lights for about an hour to join the worldwide movement of Earth Hour.

Since 2008, I have personally been involved in inviting the community in Las Pinas for this move and as such, Schadow1 Expeditions readers have grown up in such a fast pace gaining over 1400 subscriptions in just over 4 months since the blog was set up; I would like to invite our readers who are now part of our blog's community, to join this move as well.

Let us use this hour of darkness to send a message to everyone to call for environmental preservation and protection and make sure our children and generations to come; would still see the beauty of our world... our country.

Sto Nino Cold Springs, Camiguin

March 1, 2013

Camiguin is a volcanic island and so there will always be hot springs. But this one is different.. a cold spring! Hot springs are concentrated at the east side of Camiguin while at the opposite side, the west side are filled with cold springs. One of them is Sto Niño Cold Spring that can be found at Sagay Town and is about 2.5 kilometers from the main road.

Ostrich Farm, Camiguin - The only ostrich facility in the Philippines

March 1, 2013

If you talk about seeing ostrich in the Philippines, one would say it is not possible. Well it is. And it only happens to be in the island of Camiguin where ostriches are bred and taken care of. A few kilometers away from Benoni port, head north for 3.3 kilometers and you will reach the Ostrich Farm.

Katibawasan Falls, grandeur with the waterfall flowing from Mt. Campana

March 1, 2013

Right near Camiguin's capital town of Mambajao, a magnificent waterfalls flowing from Mt. Campana attracts local and foreign tourists.
Situated at 265 meters above sea level and flowing all the way up from Campana's peak at 500 MASL. One of the testaments that this island is blessed with natural wonders. This can be used as a picnic area or you may stop by for a swim through its clean and cool water.

Sunken Cemetery, a cemetery turned Coral Reef

February 27, 2013

The Sunken Cemetery or also known as the Pasil Reef in Camiguin is a result of the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vulcan and Mt. Hibok-Hibok that pushed the cemetery below sea level. by 1982, a cross was erected by the Department of Tourism. The site possesses a great scenery which is attractive to photographers and even a movie in the Philippines used this location for filming.

Gui-ob Church Ruins, a reminder of Mt. Vulcan's eruptive past

February 27, 2013

Gui-ob Church Ruins

The Gui-ob Church ruins is a Spanish colonial era Church which was over-run by lava from Mt. Vulcan's eruption last 1875. Similar to Cagsawa Ruins at Albay which was destroyed by Mayon, Gui-ob church of Camiguin maintains its bell tower and pillars in tact and reminds the people of today the destruction of a volcanic eruption.

White Island, A majestic solitary sand bar at Camiguin

February 27, 2013

The White Island is a small solitary sand bar located about 1.5 kilometers off shore from Agoho, the northern side of Camiguin Island. The area is well-known for its very fine white sand, clear and shallow seas and is the best viewpoint for the Hibok-Hibok and Vulcan volcanoes as well as a best place to watch both the sunrise and sunset.

Mt. Vulcan Trail 580 MASL

February 27, 2013

Mt. Vulcan

Mt. Vulcan is a volcano that erupted furiously during the 19th century and has dramatically changed the land feature of western Camiguin Island. Before the eruption, the area was one of the thriving settlement during its Spanish colonization not until it was completely buried and is a part of the Bonbon town of Camiguin presently.  Schadow1 Expeditions went out for about an hour trek to map the path of this 580 MASL inactive volcano.

Conquering Hibok-Hibok Volcano 1337 MASL

February 28, 2013

Camiguin is known as the island born of fire as it is an island formed due to volcanic eruptions of its 7 volcanoes. The latest activity of which is from Mt. Hibok-Hibok that erupted 1951 that shaped one of its local attraction, the Sunken Cemetery. Schadow1 Expeditions climbed this volcano to map the Yumbing trail and extend it for a traverse trail to Ardent Hotsprings. A total of 14.7-kilometer traverse hike. The following is the account of climbing this 1337 MASL volcano... the H2 Traverse.