Tag: Siquijor

  • Staying at San Juan Community Development Cooperative, Siquijor

    Staying at San Juan Community Development Cooperative, Siquijor

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    I was browsing through my Facebook timeline when I saw my friend, Mags Dizon, posting photos of her Siquijor trip. I was immediately taken and instantly remembered other friends who also went to the island a few months back. The idea of going to Siquijor for the holy week suddenly…

  • 5 Heritage Landmarks in Siquijor

    5 Heritage Landmarks in Siquijor

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    So,  I was able to enjoy the natural attractions of Siquijor Island. But apart from its beaches, waterfalls, springs, and other natural beauties, Siquijor is also rich in history, with a number of heritage churches sprawled across the six municipalities of the island. It was under Spanish rule during the…

  • First-time in Siquijor: an Island Filled with Mystery

    First-time in Siquijor: an Island Filled with Mystery

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    Siquijor is said to be a mystical island in the Philippines because of the presence of healers in this 338-square kilometer area. Even when I was kid I have heard a lot of these stories from our elders. And while my sister and I were recently in Siquijor Island for the…