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How a Plastics Ban Turned Siquijor into a Zero-waste Island in the Philippines
How a Plastics Ban Turned Siquijor into a Zero-waste Island in the Philippines
Siquijor reduced its total waste following a 2018 decree that limited the use of plastics, and improved how to dispose of unwanted garbage
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Published at 2022-07-23 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Environment, Politics
Tags: Island, Siquijor, plastic, waste
Siquijor Island
Siquijor Island
Siquijor is a small island in Visayas. Siquijor Island or Isla del Fuego as the Spanish named it, due to the intensity of fire flies lies some 22 km east of Southern Negros. Legend has it that Siquijor rose from the sea during a tremendous thunder storm sited as evidence is fossils and shells which can still be found in Mount Bandila-an, Siquijor's highest point. While the coastline is mostly white sand beaches, oceans full of tropical marine life the interiour is mountainous.
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Published at 2020-09-12 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: Island, Siquijor, Visayas
Paliton Beach and the Beaches of San Juan and Siquijor
Paliton Beach and the Beaches of San Juan and Siquijor
Just off the national highway going to San Juan town we skirted towards a narrow road and headed for the coast. After a few minutes Dondon parked his trike and told us that the way to the beach was a path that seemed to go through someone’s private property. No one was charging us anything (it reminded us of a sign we saw in Siquijor that read “private property but you may pass through”) so we went ahead and descended unto a pretty white sand beach with crystal-clear waters.
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Published at 2018-03-07 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: Beach, San Juan, Siquijor
Saint Francis De Assisi Church in Siquijor
Saint Francis De Assisi Church in Siquijor
The faith of the people of Siquijor truly runs as deep as their history, and their churches, like the Saint Francis De Assisi Church, has also persevered from the past to the present.
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Published at 2018-03-07 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Documentary, Religion
Tags: Church, Siquijor
Siquijor: an Island That Rose from the Sea
Siquijor: an Island That Rose from the Sea
Though a small island, Siquijor still stands out as one of the breathtaking island in the Philippines. Billed as “Isla Del Fuego” or the “Island of Fire”, Siquijor is commonly associated with mystic traditions that the island's growing tourism industry capitalizes on.
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Published at 2018-03-07 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: Island, Siquijor
6 Historic Churches to Visit in Siquijor
6 Historic Churches to Visit in Siquijor
Siquijor is a pretty small island that you can tour in a day (or half a day if you don’t stop over). Like many small towns in the Philippines, Siquijor is composed mainly of Roman Catholics, although there are a lot of other religions practised in the island including Aglipayan, Protestantism, Jehovah’s Witness, Iglesia ni Christo and Adventist.
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Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: History, Religion, Travel
Tags: Church, History, Siquijor
Your Essential Travel Guide to Siquijor Island
Your Essential Travel Guide to Siquijor Island
Siquijor is an island that’s shrouded in mystique. It has long been associated with witchcraft, thanks to its traditions of folk healing; it was also dubbed “Isla de Fuego” (“Island of Fire”) during the Spanish colonial era, due to the massive swarms of fireflies that illuminated its night sky. But the real magic of Siquijor lies in its bewitching attractions — with its turquoise waterfalls, pristine beaches, storied churches and overall small-town vibe, it’s impossible to deny its allure.
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Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: Island, Siquijor, Tourism, guide
Channeling My Inner Tarzan in Cambugahay Falls, Siquijor
Channeling My Inner Tarzan in Cambugahay Falls, Siquijor
Travel buddies just had their third swing and were definitely enjoying the activity in Cambugahay Falls while I was still building my courage to grab the vine and take my turn. Convincing me to jump in the fall’s lagoon took a bit of time that a local even volunteered as my spotter in the water. Three deep breathes ignited my guts and after a couple of minutes, I already caught up with the number of swings they had.
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Published at 2018-01-29 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Leisure, Travel
Tags: Falls, Siquijor