Once Islas

Once Islas
Map
Interactive map of Once Islas
Geography
ArchipelagoMindanao
Administration
RegionZamboanga Peninsula
ProvinceZamboanga del Sur
CityZamboanga City
Barangays
  • Dita
  • Panubigan
Demographics
Ethnic groupsBanguingui

Once Islas is an eco-cultural tourism attraction in Zamboanga City, Philippines, consisting of eleven small islands, which opened in July 2018.[1][2] Four of the eleven islands are open to the public.[3] The islands are managed by the Banguingui people.[4] The name "Once Islas", meaning 'eleven islands' is in the Chavacano language.[3]

The islands open to tourists are Baung-Baung, Bisaya-Bisaya, Buh-Buh and Sirommon, and the others are Baguias, Kabugan, Lambang-Lambang, Lampinigan, Panganak, Sallangan and Simaddang.[3]

Location and appearance

The islands are located within the boundaries of the barangays Panubigan and Dita, an hour from mainland Zamboanga.[5][6] The islands contain rock formations, with white-sand beaches. Sirommon Island also contains multiple sandbars.[1]

Travel

Going to the Zamboanga City Provincial Bus Terminal, you can take a north-bound bus, going from there, you land at the Panubigan Crossing. After, it is recommended to register at the barangay hall before going to the port and taking a boat to the islands.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Nomad, Glen (November 4, 2018). "Zanboanga Travel Blog". Escape Manila.
  2. ^ "2023 ONCE ISLAS TRAVEL GUIDE". www.lakadpilipinas.com.
  3. ^ a b c Villareal, Melo. "These 11 islands are Zamboanga City's hidden gems". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "These 11 Islands are Zamboanga City's Special Tourist Gems". 7641 Islands of the Philippines. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "DOT to build tourist rest area in route leading to Onse Islas". PIA. March 1, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  6. ^ "These 11 Islands are Zamboanga City's Special Tourist Gems". 7641 Islands of the Philippines. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

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