1. EDUCATE YOURSELF.

A discarded plastic cup in the ocean. It's hard to clean up the ocean without knowing why and
how it gets polluted in the first place. So the first step is to get informed. Go online, turn on a
documentary, or grab a book from the library—there are countless ways to learn about the ocean
without having to move off the couch. Learn how your plastic water bottle winds up in the ocean
in the first place, or how the oil from your engine can travel through the sewer and into nearby
bodies of water.

2. BE A RESPONSIBLE
Use cleaning and maintenance products that are less harmful to the beach. Dispose of your trash
and recyclables properly and follow discharge regulations in your area.

3. DON’T RELIEVE YOURSELF IN THE WATER

Urine and feces, your body’s bio-waste, belong in the toilet. Relieving yourself in the water can
spread diseases to other swimmers, like the highly contagious Norovirus. You should never go
swimming if you have diarrhea. Diarrhea is extremely contagious and is the leading cause of
illness among swimmers. If you have diarrhea and go in the water you can give diarrhea to
others. The people that are the most vulnerable are babies, toddlers, children, pregnant women,
the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. Tourists are also more at risk.

4. DON’T SMOKE
Not only is it bad for your health and the health of those around you, but it’s also the number one
piece of trash found on the beach. Keep your coastlines clean and enjoyable for others and throw
your butts away!

5. GET INVOLVED
Join proactive organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation who work to protect oceans, waves
and beaches and do your part to clean up our beaches!
 Pikalawag Beach

This underrated beach is considered by locals as a vibrant place for relaxation. It is located in the
municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo with fine sand and rich underwater resources. Locals
mostly visit this beach enjoying fun activities like boat riding “sakayan,” and also their latest
amenities – the inflatable waterpark.

Sultan Naga Dimaporo or Karomatan is located at the south-western part of the province of
Lanao del Norte. It is bordered on the southeast by the municipality of Picong in Lanao del Sur,
and on the west by the municipalities of Tukuran and Aurora, both in Zamboanga del Sur.

Blu Sands Beach

Blue Sands Resort Inc. was established last December 8, 2015. Before the personal property
became a successful resort, it was for sale for about more than 5 years and was not sold. Then
they recently realized to turn their personal property into a business. They saw it as an
opportunity to gain income aside from there other businesses.
They see it as where good times become amazing memories they want the visitors experience the
pleasure of creating wonderful happenings with their families and friends at a beach resort.
Watching the sun as it rises every morning while the kids explore the beauty of the shoreline and
at night enjoying and dips in the pool with their love ones.
The Blu Sands Beach Resort of Barangay Tubigan in the Municipality of Initao, Misamis
Oriental.

Mantigue Island
Mantigue Island, also known as Magsaysay Island, is a just a small one with a land area of just
about four hectares. It is dotted with mangroves and vegetation on the center and surrounded
with powdery white sand. A declared marine sanctuary, the water around the island is teeming
with vivid marine life making it ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Mantigue Island is just a 20-minute boat ride from mainland Camiguin. Boats can be chartered to
take you there from Barangay San Roque (near Benoni Port) in the town of Mahinog for P550
round-trip, good for six (6) people.

White Island
According to folklore, Camiguin used to have white sand beaches until the eruption of the
volcano happened. It killed thousands of people and made the beaches rocky and having dark
sand. One area which has not been destroyed by the volcanic eruption is White Island. It is about
2 kilometers away from the nearest beach of Camiguin.
The grains of sand at White Island is comparable to other white sand beaches in the Philippines
like Pandanon Island in Bohol, Virgin Island off Panglao, beaches and islands of Boracay and
many more. The only difference is that it is of pure white sand without any establishments,
cottages or plants.
White Island is located in the northwestern part of Camiguin’s jurisdiction. It is nearest to the
coast of Agoho, Mambajao. White Island is a white sand bar which forms the letter C or I
depending on the mood of the waves that hit the island. It is ideal for swimming and snorkeling
but not for those who have sensitive skins as there are no shades or shelter in the area.

Bless Amare Sunrise

Bless Amare Sunrise Resort or also Known as Bless Amare Sunrise Retreat Center And Resort is
a beautiful white sand Beach Resort located in Brgy. Tugas, Baliangao, Misamis Occidental.
Moreover, this Resort is known to own a long stretch of white sand shoreline comparing it to
other white sand beach resort located in Baliangao, Misamis Occidental. Possibly this is an
exquisite haven for those that love beach while enjoying the beauty of nature at its best. It really
looks like a stunning Cove tucked in the middle both ends of coral rock and cliffs. And with its
cobalt blue water; rich in marine life, and everything that this Resort has to proffer, it is a place
like no other.
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Region
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REGION X

Northern Mindanao (Tagalog: Hilagang Mindanao; Cebuano: Amihanang

Mindanao; Maranao: Pangotaraan Mindanao)

Is an administrative region in the Philippines, designated as Region X. It

comprises five provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis
Oriental, and Lanao del Norte, and two cities classified as highly urbanized, all
occupying the north-central part of Mindanao island, and the island-province of
Camiguin. The regional center is Cagayan de Oro. Lanao del Norte was transferred
to Northern Mindanao from Region XII (then called Central Mindanao)