Thursday, June 28, 2012

Nikon D3200

Finally, the much awaited Nikon 24MP is now available here in the Philippines



Compared to its predecessor, Nikon D3200 has better image quality, low noise at high ISO, 4x more screen resolution, 58.9% more resolution, and shoots faster at 4 fps.

Go grab it now at the stores near you and let us help you test its capability in Calaguas Island.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

PAG-ASA 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast (June 27, 2012)

Date: June 27, 2012

Synopsis:

At 4:00 pm today, the center of Tropical Storm "DINDO" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 430 km east southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.9°N, 126.7°E) with maximum sustained winds of 75 kph and gustiness of up to 90 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 19 kph. Southwest Monsoon affecting Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Forecast:
Northern Luzon and the province of Aurora will experience occasional rains with gusty winds becoming stormy over Cagayan including Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands, Isabela, Batanes Grp. of Islands, Apayao, Kalinga and Mt. Province with rough to very rough seas. Southern Luzon and Visayas will experience occasional rains becoming frequent over Southern Luzon and Western Visayas which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. The rest of Central Luzon will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms while Mindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over the rest of the country and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough.

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/wb/wxfcst.html

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Calaguas Island Overnight Tour ( June 30, 2012 - July 01, 2012 )

Hoping that there will be no typhoons coming. Come and visit Calaguas Island this June 30, 2012 to July 01, 2012 for only

* P2,000.00
* P3,000.00 with DLTB Bus (Manila-Daet/Daet-Manila)

See our Overnight Tour Package for more details

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Calaguas Island Overnight Tour ( June 23, 2012 - June 24, 2012 )

Hoping that there will be no typhoons coming. Come and visit Calaguas Island this June 23, 2012 to June 24, 2012 for only

* P2,000.00
* P3,000.00 with DLTB Bus (Manila-Daet/Daet-Manila)

See our Overnight Tour Package for more details

DOST and PAG-ASA Project NOAH

Have you heard of the government’s latest website? It's called N.O.A.H which stands for Nationwide Assessment of Hazards. N.O.A.H. was built by D.O.S.T. and PAG-ASA. It is like a one-stop shop of all information about the weather. You can check where the storm is headed, water level of rivers, and amount of rain fall. This website also has some info about the floods caused by typhoon Ondoy for reference purposes in case it happens again. Visit http://noah.dost.gov.ph/ and support the hard work of our scientists.



Saturday, June 16, 2012

PAG-ASA 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast (June 17, 2012)

Date: June 17, 2012

Synopsis:

At 4:00 am today, the eye of Typhoon "BUTCHOY" was located based on satellite and surface data at 450 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (16.5°N, 128.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 195 kph. It is moving North Northwest at 20 kph. Southwest monsoon affecting Luzon and Visayas.

Forecast:
Luzon and Visayas will have occasional rains. Mindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest to South will prevail over Northern Luzon and coming from the Southwest over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be moderate to rough.

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/wb/wxfcst.html

Calaguas Island Experience (May 26, 2012 to May 27, 2012) with Calaguas, Atbp.

Check out our Calaguas Island Experience (May 26 - 27, 2012) with Calaguas, Atbp. slideshow in YouTube.com

Calaguas Island Experience

Check out our Calaguas Island Experience slideshow in YouTube.com

Thursday, June 14, 2012

PAG-ASA 24-Hour Public Weather Forecast (June 14, 2012)

Date: June 14, 2012

Synopsis:
At 4:00 a.m. today, Tropical Storm "BUTCHOY" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 620 km east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar (10.3°N, 132.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 100 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 130 kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 15 kph. Southwest monsoon affecting Luzon.

Forecast:
Luzon will experience occasional rains becoming frequent over the western section which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. The rest of the country will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over the whole arhipelago with moderate to rough seas.

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/wb/wxfcst.html

Five reasons to visit Calaguas in Bicol by GMANetwork.com

If you are not still convinced how beautiful Calaguas Island is. Please read GMA Networks article about Calaguas Island.

Five reasons to visit Calaguas in Bicol this summer | GMA News Online | The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Calaguas Island Weather Forecast

Calaguas Island Windguru Wave Forecast

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Calaguas Island Overnight Tour ( June 16, 2012 - June 17, 2012 )

Let's welcome the SY 2012-2013 with a splash. Come and visit Calaguas Island for only
* P2,000.00
* P3,000.00 with DLTB Bus (Manila-Daet/Daet-Manila)

See our Overnight Tour Package for more details

Friday, June 8, 2012

Calaguas Island Testimonials

  • To be updated...

Calaguas Island Overnight Tour (June 9, 2012 - June 10, 2012)

Come and celebrate Philippine Independence Day this June 9-10, 2012 for only
* P2,000.00
* P3,000.00 with DLTB Bus (Manila-Daet/Daet-Manila)

See our Overnight Tour Package for more details

Calaguas Island 3 Days / 2 Nights Tour and Kayak Surfing

Take a respite from your busy lives and explore the wonder of Calaguas!

Mahabang Buhangin (long beach) in Calaguas Group of Islands is a perfect place to spend life’s most precious moments – a haven for adventure and a communion with nature ! A magical feast for your senses, with its powder-fine white sands, crystal-clear blue waters, magnificent sunset, a rich marine life, volcanic-like rock formations and the rustic ambience ! Experience a beautiful paradise like never before. Get carried away with awe on the beauty and splendor of the island. Your stay will surely be a memorable one – guaranteed!

Calaguas Group of Islands is located in Camarines Norte, Bicol, two hours away from Paracale, Camarines Norte

Package Includes:
  • Land Transfers
  • Boat Transfers
  • Coleman Tents
  • Day 1 (Lunch, Snack, and Dinner)
  • Day 2 (Breakfast and Lunch)
  • Life Jacket (Marina approved)
  • Environmental Fee
  • Entrance Fee
  • Standby First Aid
  • Standby Lifeguard
  • FREE TUTORIAL (snorkeling, kayaking, and skim boarding)
  • FREE USE (snorkel, kayak, skim board, and frisbee)
  • Php 2,600/pax
  • Php 3,600/pax with DLTB Bus (Manila-Daet/Daet-Manila)

Itinerary:
DAY 1
AM
06:00Meet at Jollibee, Daet, Camarines Norte
07:00ETD Jollibee, Daet, Camarines Norte
07:45ETA Our Lady of Candelaria Church, Paracale, Camarines Norte (Quick Stop)
08:00ETD Paracale, Camarines Norte Port Port
10:00ETA Calaguas Island (Mahabang Buhangin)
10:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
PM
12:00Lunch
01:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
04:00Snacks
05:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
07:00Dinner
08:00Free Time (Socials, Star Gazing)
11:00Lights Out
DAY 2
AM
06:00Wake Up Call
07:00Breakfast
08:00Trekking
09:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
PM
12:00Lunch
01:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
04:00Snacks
05:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
07:00Dinner
08:00Free Time (Socials, Star Gazing)
11:00Lights Out
DAY 3
AM
06:00Wake Up Call
07:00Breakfast
08:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
PM
12:00Lunch
01:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
02:30Snacks
03:00ETD Calaguas Island (Mahabang Buhangin)
05:00ETA Paracale, Camarines Norte Port / ETD Paracale, Camarines Norte Port
06:00ETA Daet, Camarines Norte
06:00Free Time (Souvenir Shops)
09:00ETD Daet, Camarines Norte
DAY 3 (Kayak Surfing / Surfing)
AM
06:00Wake Up Call
07:00Breakfast
07:30Break Camp
08:00ETD Calaguas Island (Mahabang Buhangin)
10:00ETA Paracale, Camarines Norte Port / ETD Paracale, Camarines Norte Port
11:00ETD Bagasbas Beach, Daet, Camarines Norte
11:00Free Time
PM
12:00Lunch
01:00Kayak Surfing/Surfing
05:00Free Time (Souvenir Shop)
09:00ETD Daet, Camarines Norte

Terms and Conditions:
  • 50% downpayment 5 days before the scheduled tour.
  • Downpayment is non-refundable, but transferable.
  • Full payment must be settled before the trip.
  • Prices are for group of 10 pax. If your group is less than 10 we could include you in other groups.
  • Tour may be cancelled depending on the weather

Calaguas Island Overnight Tour and Kayak Surfing

Take a respite from your busy lives and explore the wonder of Calaguas!

Mahabang Buhangin (long beach) in Calaguas Group of Islands is a perfect place to spend life’s most precious moments – a haven for adventure and a communion with nature ! A magical feast for your senses, with its powder-fine white sands, crystal-clear blue waters, magnificent sunset, a rich marine life, volcanic-like rock formations and the rustic ambience ! Experience a beautiful paradise like never before. Get carried away with awe on the beauty and splendor of the island. Your stay will surely be a memorable one – guaranteed!

Calaguas Group of Islands is located in Camarines Norte, Bicol, two hours away from Paracale, Camarines Norte

Package Includes:
  • Land Transfers
  • Boat Transfers
  • Coleman Tents
  • Day 1 (Lunch, Snack, and Dinner)
  • Day 2 (Breakfast and Lunch)
  • Life Jacket (Marina approved)
  • Environmental Fee
  • Entrance Fee
  • Standby First Aid
  • Standby Lifeguard
  • FREE TUTORIAL (snorkeling, kayaking, and skim boarding)
  • FREE USE (snorkel, kayak, skim board, and frisbee)
  • Php 2,000/pax
  • Php 3,000/pax with DLTB Bus (Manila-Daet/Daet-Manila)

Itinerary:
DAY 1
AM
06:00Meet at Jollibee, Daet, Camarines Norte
07:00ETD Jollibee, Daet, Camarines Norte
07:45ETA Our Lady of Candelaria Church, Paracale, Camarines Norte (Quick Stop)
08:00ETD Paracale, Camarines Norte Port Port
10:00ETA Calaguas Island (Mahabang Buhangin)
10:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
PM
12:00Lunch
01:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
04:00Snacks
05:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
07:00Dinner
08:00Free Time (Socials, Star Gazing)
11:00Lights Out
DAY 2
AM
06:00Wake Up Call
07:00Breakfast
08:00Trekking
09:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
PM
12:00Lunch
01:00Free Time (swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
02:30Snacks
03:00ETD Calaguas Island (Mahabang Buhangin)
05:00ETA Paracale, Camarines Norte Port / ETD Paracale, Camarines Norte Port
06:00ETA Daet, Camarines Norte
06:00Free Time (Souvenir Shops)
09:00ETD Daet, Camarines Norte
DAY 2 (Kayak Surfing / Surfing)
AM
06:00Wake Up Call
07:00Breakfast
07:30Break Camp
08:00ETD Calaguas Island (Mahabang Buhangin)
10:00ETA Paracale, Camarines Norte Port / ETD Paracale, Camarines Norte Port
11:00ETD Bagasbas Beach, Daet, Camarines Norte
11:00Free Time
PM
12:00Lunch
01:00Kayak Surfing/Surfing
05:00Free Time (Souvenir Shop)
09:00ETD Daet, Camarines Norte

Terms and Conditions:
  • 50% downpayment 5 days before the scheduled tour.
  • Downpayment is non-refundable, but transferable.
  • Full payment must be settled before the trip.
  • Prices are for group of 10 pax. If your group is less than 10 we could include you in other groups.
  • Tour may be cancelled depending on the weather

Calaguas Island Day Tour

     Take a respite from your busy lives and explore the wonder of Calaguas!

     Mahabang Buhangin (long beach) in Calaguas Group of Islands is a perfect place to spend life’s most precious moments – a haven for adventure and a communion with nature ! A magical feast for your senses, with its powder-fine white sands, crystal-clear blue waters, magnificent sunset, a rich marine life, volcanic-like rock formations and the rustic ambience ! Experience a beautiful paradise like never before. Get carried away with awe on the beauty and splendor of the island. Your stay will surely be a memorable one – guaranteed!

     Calaguas Group of Islands is located in Camarines Norte, Bicol, two hours away from Paracale, Camarines Norte

Package Includes:
  • Land Transfers
  • Boat Transfers
  • Lunch and Snack
  • Life Jacket (Marina approved)
  • Environmental Fee
  • Entrance Fee
  • Standby First Aid
  • Standby Lifeguard
  • FREE TUTORIAL (snorkeling and skim boarding)
  • FREE USE (snorkel, skim board, and frisbee)
  • Php 1,500.00/pax

Itinerary:
AM
06:00Meet at Jollibee, Daet, Camarines Norte
06:45Our Lady of Candelaria Church (Quick Stop)
07:00ETD Paracale Port
09:00ETA Calaguas Island (Mahabang Buhangin)
09:00Free Time (swimming, snorkling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
PM
12:00Lunch
01:00Free Time (swimming, snorkling, frisbee, volleyball, skim boarding, etc.)
02:30Snacks
03:00ETD Mahabang Buhangin, Calaguas Island
05:00ETA Paracale Port

Terms and Conditions:
  • 50% downpayment 5 days before the scheduled tour.
  • Downpayment is non-refundable, but transferable.
  • Full payment must be settled before the trip.
  • Prices are for group of 10 pax. If your group is less than 10 we could include you in other groups.
  • Tour may be cancelled depending on the weather

Calaguas Island Things to Bring

  • Beach Wear (shorts, shirts, slippers, hat, sunglasses, etc.) 
  • Off lotion
  • Sunblock
  • Medicines
  • (Underwater) Camera (extra memory cards, batteries)
  • Waterproofing Items (garbage bag, waterproof pouches, etc.)