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Once Islas
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] 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 appearanceThe 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] TravelGoing 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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