Gamay Tourism Video Project 2019

Gamay, Northern Samar is my hometown and definitely a place where I find comfort and relaxing vacation. The Gamay Tourism Video Project is our initiative to promote our  tourist destinations. Hopefully, this video will help us realize that we are truly blessed of natural wonders and we need to take care and share those gifts. This is also to proudly share to the world that there are small town in the Philippines such as Gamay that worth to visit and to be discovered. 

This town is small but a promising municipality. In fact, it was awarded by the Department of Interior and Local Government the "Seal of Good Local Governance in 2018". Also, this municipality has a strict policy in waste disposal and there are environmental advocacy projects for the community. 

There are available accommodations for the family or for the barkada such as the Marcela Bed and Breakfast. There are resorts that also accept guests. Direct bus trips from Manila to Gamay Terminal (24 hours travel time) or by plane from Manila to Catarman or Manila to Tacloban (with another van ride to Gamay Integrated Terminal for approximately 3-4 hours) are also available. They have "Lubi-lubi Festival" to thank the Creator for the coconut trees as one of the major source of agricultural products and livelihood and they have a version of Sinulog Festival. Indeed, Gamay is ready for your next adventure!

I am very thankful to the team who made this project possible. My stay in my hometown is the most memorable so far. The production team were very responsive. 

(photo credit: rayjiegubatanaphotography)

For your tour inquiry, please visit the Gamay Tourism Office facebook page or text them to 0917 320 6470. Gamay Tourism Office is located at Sta. Maria Street, Gamay Northern Samar.

The Production Team

Credits to:

 Mr. Rayjie Gubatana and Team
 Gamay Turismo fb page random photos
 Mr. Mark Henson L. Oreo (photo)
 Mr. Mawingskie Ong (photo)

Models:

Ms. Lamia Sumbilla
Mr. Ron Ryzel Grajo

Voice Talent:

Ms. Allysa Felma Crebello

Special Thanks to:

Hon. Mayor Timoteo Capoquian, Jr.
Municipality of Gamay Northern Samar
Marcella Bed and Breakfast
Rayjie Gubatana Photography
105.1 Sky Radio Gamay
Mr. Roel Longcop and Team

Asst. Director and Videographer
Mr. Rayjie Gubatana

Director, Scriptwriter, and Video Editor:
Mr. Herman L. Brinas

Port Barton: A promising destination in Palawan

Palawan is known for beautiful spots and Port Barton at San Vicente seems to be an emerging tourist favorites. With less than three hours of travel via van ride (600 per head for 5 passengers) from Puerto Princesa Domestic Airport, Port Barton is more convenient to otther destinations.

There are affordable accomodations and varietes of local and international cuisine since there are lots of foreign tourists. During our visit, we stayed at Le Cou De Tou Village Resort along Luna Street, Port Barton Town, San Vicente, Palawan. It was a homely, safe and affordable accomodation.

The locals are friendly and it has a feel of living with the Palawan culture with a touch of international culture due to many foreign tourists. To enlighten you further about our adventure, the itinerary are as follows. Please don't forget to watch the video above.

Day 1
Arrival at Puerto Princesa
Arrival at Lee Cou De Tou Village Resort
Swimming at White Beach (Boat Ride and Fee)

Day 2
Island Hopping
   - Twin reef
   - Peña plata island
   - Marine sanctuary
   - Exotic island
   - Turtle spot
   - Starfish island


The island hopping package is around Php 1200 per head that includes the spots above with lunch (pork, chicken, rice, seasoned fruit and fish/seafood). For the island hopping tour you can coordinate with MARCO-R Boat Island Tour at 0918 786 1038.

For comfortable accomodation you can call Lee Cou De Tou Village Resort at 0927 615 5739.

Antler's Swimming Pool at Dasmarinas City, Province of Cavite

Summer is back and most of us are excited to visit the nearest pool or beach for a swim. To those who hate traveling to far places, there are many swimming pools in your area to choose from and you just need to check them around.

For swim enthusiasts, they used to find ways of locating the nearest pool wherever they are. For the residents of Dasmarinas or nearby cities in the province of Cavite, may I introduce a new pool in my list, the Antler's Pool. This pool measures 25 (length) x 20 (width) meters and 4 to 5 feet (depth). It is located inside the Antler's Village. The village is composed of dormitories for students and working professionals, a hotel, restaurants and a bank.

Antler's Pool by SwimBuddy

The pool is designed for fitness (lap pool) and it is the official training venue of Emilio Aguinaldo College- Cavite and Immaculate Conception Academy Swimming Teams and also the venue for swimming classes of EAC-Cavite Senior High School  and Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA-Cavite). College swimming classes are also held in this pool. Anthler's pool is open for public but coordination is necessary to the Jopaen Realty Corporation (JRC) Office. JRC office is located at the second floor of Antler's Square. The rate or entrance fee is 180 pesos per head, the use of cottage is free (First come first serve basis). You can coordinate with the JRC office for more details.

Antler's pool SwimBuddy

The pool is open daily from 8-5 pm. No need to worry in terms of conflict with the swimming teams because they used to train early or in the late afternoon (weekdays; 5am-7am and 5pm-7pm, weekends; 6am-8am only) . The pool location is serene as there are trees around the area. The Antler's Square serves as the corporate office of the village and accessible via Congressional East Avenue, Burol Main, Dasmarinas City. 

Antler's pool by SwimBuddy

For your inquiries, you may call the JRC Office at (046) 416- 47 - 40 to 42 look for Ms. Grace Caballero. Hope you will visit Dasmarinas City, the home of Paru-paro Festival! Have a happy summer!