SURFIN’ PAGUDPUD – A surfer rides the waves in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. (Contributed photo / MANILA BULLETIN)
Maybe you haven’t heard of this, but for some, the dry season heralds the beginning of a season of adventure and fun in the seas. Surfers begin flocking beaches and ride the waters as it begins to swell. But somewhere, deep in the northernmost edge of Luzon, lies a gem for surfers of all levels searching for a peaceful yet intense experience – the bliss of getting kegged by roaring waves. More than 500 kilometers from Metro Manila, and a ten hour-long ride, the serene beaches of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte welcome you with its crystal-clear water, fresh breeze, and white sands. Moving towards the deeper part of the municipality lies Barangays Balaoi and Saud – home to the famous Blue Lagoon, and Saud Beach, respectively.
Mamanuca villagers prepared for the potential cyclone
Mamanuca villagers prepared for the potential cyclone
Villagers in the Mamanuca Group are prepared for the weather system that is affecting them.
Solevu Villager, Mere Nasilasila says they started to experience heavy rain and strong winds early this morning.
Nasilasila says a group of men in the village are putting up shutters on homes and taking boats to higher grounds. She adds their evacuation centre is ready and they have stocked up on their food supply.
The Manager of Funky Fish Beach & Surf Resort on Malolo Island, Tumeli Lawedrau says they have secured their resort and their staff are taking precautionary measures.
and i m so glad, ali, that you touched on the economic impact of the storms. and for that i want to bring in greg greenwald. you have owned this surf resort, your family, since the 1940s. can you tell me how you have prepared it for dorian and the winds to come? as soon as the wind picks up, we try to secure anything that can blow away or blow into something and create damage. the chairs we stack, we tie. we utilize bushes to store things in so they don t blow away. all the chairs we can put inside the empty rooms. reporter: i just walked up sort of these dunes that have been remodeled, they are counting on that for that water wall of water, rather, to not push into the property. can i ask you also, what kind of business have you lost on a weekend like labor day weekend? well, you know, we re a full three-night minimum weekend and