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Sandbar Island Beach Resort, located in Bulubadiangan Island, Concepcion, is a 20 to 30 minute boat ride from the mainland. It is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and just about any water recreation activity. A unique feature of the island is the shifting white sandbar, which would shift from left to right depending on the direction of the wind.
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Latest updates about 100MW Coal-fired Powerplant in Concepcion

• Construction of coal plant to start on July
• 100MW Coal-fired Power plant in Concepcion
• Renewable energy advocates open to coal, too
• Business sector confident with pushing through power

Project Details: The project involves the construction of a 100MW coal-fired power plant by DCMI Holdings in Concepcion town located in the Northeastern part of Iloilo. The said power plant will be constructed in Sitio Puntales, Barangay Nipa, Concepcion and will occupy about 600 hectares.

Despite opposition to the project due to environmental concerns, the project has passed requirements of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the issuance of an Environmental Compliance Certificate and a memorandum of Memorandum of Understanding between DCMI Holdings and the LGU of Concepcion was already secured.

The 100MW Coal-fired Powerplant in Concepcion will have its groundbreaking before July 2008 and will start construction on July 2008.

“Agho Island is a small parcel of paradise located 7 nautical miles northeast of Concepcion town proper or “Poblacion”. The privately owned eight-hectare island has an extensive white sand beach area and a sprawling coral garden. Continue Reading »

Hotel Junbee is a short walk from the Concepcion Public Plaza in the town area or poblacion of Concepcion. The location is very convenient and the facilities are affordable and adequate for a comfortable one night or long term stay in town, conferences, seminars, parties, and other special occasions. Continue Reading »

Located in Pan de Azucar island (”Sugar loaf”), it is the most commanding landmark in Concepcion. According to legend, a giant named Toya used to inhabit the summit of Manaphag. Toya takes a bath in a lagoon on the summit, using for a scoop the shell of a gigantic manlot or clam. It is also home to white-breasted hawks and a community of wild monkeys.
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