Doong Island Sceneries

Now we also focus in the wonderful sceneries of Doong Island.

This picture is taken in 'Tarong' (part of Doong)

Sunrise at Luyong-baybay (north east part of the island)

Sakayan
We call this 'Sakayan', commonly used by fishermen in fishing. It will run through padding.

Sakayan and pump boats are also use in other events such as the parade during the birth of Saint John the Baptist in June 24.

Fishing is the primary source of livelihood in Doong as well as the whole island of Bantayan.

The photo is taken at Pasil, Lipayran.

A piece of rock located at the seashore of Looc (part of Doong) during low-tide.

The travelers from Hagnaya (part of Cebu), riding in what we so called 'bote' to the seashore of Doong.

Bakhaw

Doong is also famous by its mangrove (bakhaw) abundance. This picture is lacated in looc (north-west part of the island).

"When I was in high school, we helped planting some of this in the north part of the island (beside Kanlawryo).  It's like once in a lifetime experienced together with my classmates and friends."

This is the famous Kanlawryo.  Is is an island developed in a island by one of the priest who once destined in the island for the enjoyment of the people in Doong and others. 

This is where the people of Doong and Lipayran grow there 'Guso' plants (a variety of seaweed that grow in vines) and one of there main sources if income.

"Most of the people in Doong as well as its neighboring islands have 'Guso Plantation'.  But you cant guarantee that you will gain profit once this is your business because it has a major flaw in its production co'z for example is there's typhoon, this will easily washed out by strong current."

This is the place between Kanlawryo and Looc during high tide

A pump boat that travels from Doong to Bantayan and vice versa.

Kanlawryo
The best place to spend your summer vacation. You can visit here for free but be sure to ask permission to the caretaker. 

During high tide at 'Tarong' (west part of the island)

Matabawong Island
A very small island located at the north part of the island. There's no one lived in here and this usually serves as the meantime shelter of the fishermen who got tired from walking.

Far picture of Matabawong island.

During low-tide at 'Looc'.

Sunset located at the south-west part of the island

North-east part of the island

Far picture of Doong (east part)

Doong can only be reach by pump boat, either from Hagnaya, San Remigio directly or from Bantayan mainland. It is a 2-hour trip from San Remigio but only a 45-minutes trip from Bantayan island.

Sunrise at Brgy. Luyong-baybay

Sunset at Dap-dap (south part of the island)

Twilight in a south-east part of Doong.

Actual photo of Doong Island. 

Sunrise in Luyong-baybay (part of Doong Island)

Beautiful shot of one of the fishermen in the seashore of Lipayran.

My friends in Doong Island are one of the main reasons why my childhood are great.

Doong National High School

"This is the place where I spent four precious years in high school.  I graduated here last 2007, it is under renovation on the last time I heard about it."

Doong National High School faculty

Doong National High School stage

This photo was taken during my graduation last 2007, together with my mother.

Doong Elementary School, Home Economics (H.E.) building.

Doong Elementary School
The building located at the right side of H.E. building is for grade 2 pupils.

Doong Elementary School ground (facing the gate).

Doong Elementary School
This building is for the pupils of grade 2-grade 3 pupils.

Doong Elementary School stage roofing.

Doong Elementary School
Home Economics building for grade 5 and 6 pupils.

"Doong Elementary School gate"

Doong Elementary School is the place where my precious and meaningful life in childhood had spent. This photo was taken after graduation together with my cousin.

Oldest house we found in Doong
When we are in elementary, we even experienced playing in the lower part of this house, together with my cousins and friends. Until now, it's still existing, but the people prohibit children to play or even go near to this house due to the danger it may cause.

A picture together with my friend at the Home Economics building in Doong Elementary School.

Doong Day Care Center (Tunga, Doong, Bantayan, Cebu). A place where I fist experienced going to school.

NaPoCor
National Power Corporation (NaPoCor), a diesel-powered plant supplies electricity to Doong island for 8 hours, from 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon to 1:00 o'clock in the morning.
"We often can't slept well at night because of the noise that comes from here, but as time passes, we already used to it."

This white building is the Doong Barangay Hall (beside Doong Basketball Court).

San Isidro Labrador Parish Church
San Isidro Labrador Parish Church located at Tunga, Doong, Bantayan, Cebu.
"It's just a walking distance away from our house."

Picture with my cousin inside the church, it was taken last 2008.

Outside picture of San Isidro Labrador Parish Church

Doong Cemetery
Doong Cemetery is also located at Tunga, Doong, Bantayan, Cebu.

This is the place where you can light your candle for all the souls in purgatory.

A picture with my friends during the Sinulog festival in Doong.

Palawod Festival
The word 'Palawod' means to go further out to the sea, (magpalaot in Tagalog). The festival takes place in Bantayan, the largest of the three towns and center of trade, arts and culture. The date coincides with the feast of the tow's patron saints, Peter and Paul, Christ's foremost fishermen of men.