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The Hundred Islands National Park is the foremost tourist destination in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. It is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan and consists of 123 islands. Only three of them have been developed for tourists, namely: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island.

This National Park covers a land area of 18.84 km² with 123 islands. However, only 3 islands have been developed for tourists namely : Governor, Quezon and Children's Islands.

From Lucap, one takes a boatride to any of these islands : Governor's Island,(20 min), Children's Island (25 min) or Quezon Island (30 min). Boats are privately-operated. Of the 3 islands, the Governor's Island keeps a Guesthouse which is ideal for family use. It has 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, comfort room/bath and kitchen. Linens, water (1 drum), light, electric fans, dining and cooking utensils/equipment are provided for. Gen-set provides electric power. The bahay kubos and mini pavilion at Children's Island are for budget travelers as it consists only of screened bedrooms with fresh water and linens. Kerosene lighting is provided for. Common areas are provided for dining and cooking as well as for toilet and bath. At Lucap Point (Mainland), the main building houses a conference room, restaurant and accommodation facilities. A tower-type building near the Lucap Park houses an office at the ground floor which monitors the flow of tourists to the said islands.

Trivia


--One of the islands there in the Hundred Islands was named after a TV programme in the Philippines called 'Rated K'. This island was called 'Rated K Island'.

--The town Anda (an island town), located north-east of Alaminos City, is often called the "Mother Island" of the Hundred Islands.

--The Pinoy Big Brother has another house in Hundred Islands aside from the Pinoy Big Brother house in Manila. It was located in Governor Island and was first used by the Teen Edition housemates.

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