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Are you looking for a place that's not only beautiful to visit but also allows you to connect with nature, relax your mind while wandering around, and learn facts and information about its history? Well, well, well!! Let us introduce you to the beautiful Island of Suyac, located in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

The Suyac Island is recognized as one of the most successful marine conservation programs in the Philippines, spanning about 15.6 hectares. Just a 10 to 15-minute boat ride from the mainland, the island, which has an area of only 1.8 hectares with 750 inhabitants under the village of Taba-ao, is part of the 32,000-hectare Sagay Marine Reserve.

The Suyac Island Mangrove Eco-Park in this city in northern Negros Occidental has gained both national and international recognitions.

With its good practice story “Mangrove Forest Protection through Community-based EcoTourism Project,” Sagay placed second in the Nature and Scenery Category, and also received the People’s Choice Award during the Green Destinations Story Awards at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse in Berlin, Germany in March this year.

Last September, it was also included in the world’s Top 100 “Green Destinations” list for 2022, a recognition given by the Green Destinations Foundation based in The Netherlands.

The island is breathtaking, attracting many visitors, especially tourists. Just seeing its beauty and learning its story will make you forget your problems. The island is home to many bats, the only mammal that can fly. As you walk around, you'll see signs guiding people to care and appreciate both the natural environment and the community. There's also a song that tells the island's history.

Visiting in Suyac island is the most precious thing we ever had. From the moment we saw the island we felt curious about what's the hidden beauty of those green leaves and the story behind the island. Upon riding a boat, each of us are so excited and ready to discover the history of the place. After 15 minutes of going to Suyac, we are amazed by what we saw, it feels like we are a part of the movie "Moana." Our adventure began on steping into its white sand. Then we entered and went to the mangrove eco park. Upon entering, we saw and met the " suyacnon" the people of suyac and we ask a direction to our destination. We also knew that fishing is not the thing they are busy to do but also their love for the island. A little kid guide us for the direction, he did not go until we reached to the meanwhole, a place that visitors Informed about the right and bad things to do in the eco park. of the eco park. We felt so welcome not only as a student but also as a sagaynon. Their way of communication is so beautiful and you can feel the joy they carried. The most precious thing when they sing their theme song, it seems like we are part of their society. Afterwards, we walked around in the island a lot of green leaves with a old crunch skin of mangrove trees we saw. The thing is, it has a local names and scientific names. Such a Avencenia Marina, aegiseras floriudom, and the well-knowned one Soneratia Alba. When we arrived to our cottage, we didn't say a word and jump in the green and peaceful sea. As we enjoy the moment during our time in suyac, we can't imagine how beautiful is it. The time goes by, while we are waiting a boat to back in the port a man who name mr. Lando villaflor an old man, living near to the sea tell a story about the history of suyac. Where we go back to 19's, that only few people live in the island. He embrace us melted our heart to what he shared. After a minutes of talking to mr. Lando, we realized that Suyac island is not only an island that a place of beautiful century mangrove but a great and brave people who fight against the wind and wave just to buy a rice and other expenses. A island of where you can find yourself and how your eyes may melt of how wonderful it is.

So what are you waiting for? Come and escape to Suyac Island in Sagay City, where the mangroves embrace you, the sea sings you a lullaby, and every wave invites you to stay a little longer.