Tuke Maklang — Attraction in Sarangani

The staff and Ms. Jai is nice and attentive. We were welcomed​ by Ms.Jai herself. They have electricity and clean bathrooms. With strong cellphone signal, unlike before. They only have 5 single rooms and 1 family room. Tents are allowed. The challenge with their rooms is that you have to literally climb 69 steps (yes, I counted it) up to reach the rooms. Even though you can see the beach view from above, it is really exhausting going up and down from your room to the beach. Exercise for the young, struggle for not so young. The beach front is for your eyes only. It is a protected area, swimming could destroy the corals and fishes and urchins. You can play volleyball instead or sing your throat out with the videoke machine. Sunset in this resort is so romantic plus the departure of the bats is...

Entrance is only 20 pesos. This is a cove type resort, best for swimming and snorkeling. White sand beaches with lots of corals in the other side of the cove. Open cottages are available, also 2 rooms good for 2 person (350 pesos/day) and 1 big room good for 8-10 person (800 pesos/day). soon a small restaurant. There is also a small store and Fruit bats can be seen on the trees and they can be your alarm clock early in the morning. At present, only Globe network has signal in the resort and power is from 5pm-10pm, but you can request until morning, just add 500 pesos. Fresh water is available, good for...

It's still in the building stage but it's a nice place to enjoy some alone time. Be warned though, fresh water for bathing can be scarce. There's a small sari sari store for drinking water and a few drinks though. Bring your own food too.

There's a small reef right by the beach and a floating hut to lounge around in. It's also home to hundreds of bats! You can watch them leave their roosts every evening and return early the next day. Stargazers will also be...