"The light of the jewel illuminates the jewel itself." ~The Third Ancestor

February 24, 2012

Philippine Boats

SUBIRAN REGATTA (Leyte) It is an exciting race of one-man outrigger sailboats, locally called "subiran". This race is done without using a paddle, only skills and techniques to manuever the sail. It is held along the scenic and historical Leyte gulf every last week of June.

A refreshing scene at the waterfront of Puerto Galera, a famous tourist destination in the island of Mindoro


Terrace of Lantaka Hotel by the Sea, Zamboanga City.
Viewing The Basilan Strait with the island of Basilan in the background. (Mindanao)