Ando Island
island in Eastern Samar, Philippines
Ando Island is an island in Borongan, Eastern Samar.
Native name: Puro Halaba | |
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.svg)  Ando Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 11°38′33″N 125°28′46″E / 11.64250°N 125.47944°E |
| Administration | |
| City | Borongan |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Region | Eastern Visayas |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 878 |
| Ethnic groups | Filipino |
Places
changeAndo Island has many resorts. It has a Port so that visitors can visit the island.
The first hanging hammock in Eastern Samar is at the Island, it has a hammock, hanging above the Pacific Ocean.[1]
History
changeOn November 12, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines; in Ando Island a ship resting in the island fell on it's side because of the typhoon, killing 2 people and making 5 missing.[2]
On September 5, 2023, the government of Borongan said that they will have a national kayaking event, being hosted by the city, Ando Island was one of the starting places for the kayaking event.[3]
References
change- ↑ "First hanging hammock adventure opens in Eastern Samar". SunStar. April 2019.
- ↑ "2 dead, 5 missing as Yolanda causes ship to list, run aground off Eastern Samar". 12 November 2013.
- ↑ "Borongan City banks on kayak race to draw more tourists". Philippine News Agency.