Palad Sandbar of Maniwaya Island
Palad Sandbar is a stunning, tide-dependent sand formation near Maniwaya Island in Marinduque, Philippines, known for its powdery white sand and clear, turquoise waters, perfect for walking on during low tide and snorkeling amidst coral gardens, offering a tranquil escape with minimal crowds. It is a prime spot for island hopping, best visited during the dry season (November - May) to avoid heavy rains an rough seas.
Our whole group leaving Catanauan - our first destination
This trip started when our 2-Day Catanauan Trip in Quezon Province ended where we had a Gender and Development (GAD) training for our school. It is a part of the packaged availed from the services of the business partners John Lester Belardo and Kristine Capistrano along with another side trip in Girasoles Farm in Candelaria, Quezon province.
Leaving Catanauan at 6:50 A.M.
Getting ready for the boat trip to Palad sandbar
Time for our eventual departure from Catanauan shores
Since we were in a bigger group, two boats were provided for us. We were fortunate that there was a perfect weather on this day.
While on board for Palad sandbar trip
Our excited faces for the Palad sandbar trip
PALAD SANDBAR
Maniwaya Island at a distance
No time was wasted; all ready for picture taking at the sandbar
We actually docked (not landed) at the sandbar at 8:05 A.M. The boat trip from Catanauan to Palad sandbar was 1 hour and 15 minutes. You might be looking for the sandbar. Unfortunately, it was still high tide, so the sandbar was still submerge from the sea level.
Our group had so much fun at the submerged sandbar
Our photographer for the entire trip was packaged with the trip, thus, John Lester Belardo, our service provider was our official photographer.
The waves were also playing fun with us
At a compressed group photo
The clear turquoise waters of Palad Sandbar Our school principal, Mr. Ramil Pascual
The Master Teachers: Mam Nelsie Caculitan and Mam Marissa Segundo
The Philippine flag as showcased by Sir Mamerto Presentacion
Mam Eleanor B. Tejada - the Guidance Counselor
Mam Russel Acuna - the ICT Coordinator on Data Management & Information Systems
Mam Willa R. Nartia - the AP Coordinator
Mam Anna Liza Diaz - the Grade 1 Level Chairman
Mr. Allan R. de la Trinidad - ICT Coordinator on Preventive Maintenance & ICT Programs/Projects
The time to leave the island at 8:55 A.M.
MONGPONG ISLAND
Arriving Mongpong Islet at 9:26 A.M.
Our school principal upon arrival at Mongpong Islet
It took 31 minutes boat travel going to Mongpong Island. It is a picturesque islet destination in Marinduque, famous for its clear waters, white sand beaches, and the iconic, dramatic Ungab Rock Formation, a natural monument popular for photos and swimming, often visited as part of island-hopping tours with nearby Palad Sandbar.
The facade of El Marinduquenos Island Resort
Pick your choice of the following destinations
The Moriones warrior statue where Marinduque is famous for
Still at El Marinduquenos Island Resort
All the rest of our companions did not disembarked from the boat
Ungab Rock Formation
This is actually a part of Mongpong Islet. It is located just off the beach, this colossal rock structure includes a segment resembling a land bridge jutting out to sea. A triangular hole carved out at the base of the rock can be seen. This site serves as a major landmark and photo spot for instagrammable captures.
Ungab Rock Formation at a closer look
Obviously, only 5 defied gravity, the rest were eaten up by gravity
Still a part of Ungab Rock Formation
Nice shot of Mr. Mamerto Presentacion
Kikay captured moment
Mam Arlene H. Mondejar
Mam Roselyn N. Napoles
We left Mongpong Island at 11:00 A.M. and arrived in Sea Guy Paradise Pool and Beach Resort at 12:20 Noon and we had then our lunch before we checked out. Then, we had a land travel from Catanauan to Girasoles Farm in Candelaria, Quezon Province for 158 kilometers for 3.5 hours as our side trip and last destination.
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