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Naging maamong tupa bigla at hindi na siga hbang pinoposasan at binabasahan ng miranda rights ng knya mismong mga kabaro ang pulis na navideohang nanulak ng rider sa Pasig city na nasapul ng Camera.

Totoong pulis pla tlga ito na Kinilala bilang staff sargeant sa hanay ng QCPD District Mobile force battalion, matapos ang mabilis pgkkahuli ay nangako nman ang pulisya na magsasagawa ito ng patas at masusing imbestigasyon tungkol sa nangyari at hindi nila sasantuhin khit knila pa itong kabaro.

GOOD NEWS!

Mt. Kabunian will officially REOPEN for trekking activities tomorrow, May 08, 2026!

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 33, Series of 2026, the temporary suspension of trekking activities at Mt. Kabunian has been lifted. We are excited to once again welcome hikers, nature lovers, and adventure seekers to experience the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Kabunian.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Coordinate with the Municipal Tourism Services Unit before trekking

Register at the Barangay Registration Area upon arrival

Strictly NO OPEN FIRES or activities that may cause forest fires

Practice proper waste disposal and environmental protection

Follow all safety protocols

See you on the trails.

Gabay, Bakun!

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I finally visited Calayan Island in Cagayan this May 2026, and I just want to share some updated notes for anyone planning to go there.

This is not an easy weekend beach trip. Calayan is beautiful, raw, and remote, but the logistics are the real challenge.

Best route from Manila:
Manila → Claveria, Cagayan → Calayan Island

I took the GV Florida bus to Claveria. Fare is around ₱850–₱1,000+ depending on bus class. Travel time is about 12–14 hours, so best to leave Manila around 3–4 PM to arrive in Claveria by dawn.

From Claveria town proper, ride a tricycle to Claveria Port / Taggat Norte Port. It takes around 10–15 minutes.

Boat to Calayan Island:
The main boat from Claveria is M/B Macarra. Boat usually leaves around 5 AM–7 AM, but this depends on weather, cargo, and Coast Guard clearance.

Boat fare: ₱650–₱800 one-way
Boat ride: 4–6 hours
Boat type: lampitaw / large motorized outrigger

Important: if the Philippine Coast Guard says no-sail, no trip talaga. You just wait for the next cleared day. Add buffer days.

Local transport:
Main transport is habal-habal or tricycle.
Habal-habal day tour is around ₱1,000–₱1,500/day.

Town roads are cemented, but routes to caves and waterfalls can be rough, muddy, and motorcycle-only. For inland falls like Bataraw / Caanawan Falls, get a local guide.

Places I’d prioritize:
Sibang Cove
Nagudungan Hill
Lusok / Lussok Cave
Bataraw Falls / Caanawan Falls

Sibang Cove is the main highlight for me. Nagudungan Hill is also beautiful, but super windy and has no guardrails, so be careful with cliff photos and drones.

Power, signal, and cash reality:
Calayan is transitioning to 24/7 solar/diesel power, but brownouts still happen. Smart and Globe have intermittent 4G/LTE in the town center, but signal disappears in hills and coves.

Some homestays now have Starlink, sometimes with a small fee.

Most important: no reliable ATM. Bring enough cash for the whole trip plus at least ₱3,000–₱5,000 emergency buffer in case you get stranded by weather.

Best time to visit:
April to May is the best window. Avoid September to February if possible because of Amihan, rough seas, and typhoon-season risk.

Minimum itinerary:
4D3N excluding Manila transit.
Better: 5D4N with 1–2 buffer days.

My honest take: Calayan Island is worth it if you like remote, rugged, off-grid places. But if you want fixed schedules, strong signal, luxury comfort, or a guaranteed return date, this might not be for you.

I wrote a more complete guide here with route, boat schedule, budget, itinerary, and travel tips:
https://lakbaypinas.com/calayan-island-boat-schedule-budget-itinerary-diy/

ano masasabe nyo sa pinag sasabi ni harry roque na close daw si bbm at francis magbanta? pero db halatang DDS tong PGMN? Script ba to or what? ano sa tingin nyo?