Many are drawn to Bantayan island for its white sand and pristine beaches. During Holy Week, the distinct manner that Semana Santa (Holy Week) is celebrated in the island has increasingly drawn ...

Biking and beaches in rustic Bantayan Island . Text & photos by CRISELDA YABES . Published July 5, 2012 5:38pm . ... The atmosphere was a cross between a provincial setting and a western-style resort ...

I’ve heard of Bantayan Island, four hours north of Cebu City, as the egg basket of Central Visayas. The opportunity to check that out came five days ago. We visited two farms there; our column ...

A Vatican-granted exception. The 200-year-old Bantayan Indult or the indulto apostólico para el uso de carnes, allowed locals to consume meat during Lent and Holy Week, exempting them from ...

The Bantayan Indult, now 200 years old, allowed locals to consume meat during Lent and Holy Week, exempting them from fasting and abstinence practices observed by Catholics.

Bantayan Island is located on the northeastern coast of Cebu, and it’s definitely worth the four hour travel time. Skip to content. ... Women characters in theater we admire ...

Finding accommodation in Bantayan, particularly in Santa Fe town, is quite easy because the island offers numerous inns, resorts, and homestays. One can book an inn for as low as P300 per night.