Batag Island Lighthouse – Still Invaluable to Vessels

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The Faro De Isla Batag or the Batag Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on Batag Island off the coast of the town of Laoang in the province of Northern Samar. This is the third major lighthouse fully designed and built by the Americans during the early part of the American colonization.

The light marks the northeastern point of Samar Island and lead vessels to the entrance of San Bernardino Strait marked by the San Bernardino Lighthouse. One of the most traveled waterways in the archipelago now and even during the American occupation, with the Capul Island Lighthouse, these stations are invaluable to vessels coming from the Pacific Ocean and entering the country through the San Bernardino Strait on its way to Manila or any ports of the Philippines. Read More: https://loydtraveltrail.blogspot.com/2015/03/lakbayloyd-lighthouse-series-21-el-faro.html

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BATAG ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

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This is one historic building that the town is really proud about. The Batag Island Lighthouse was built during the American period, in 1906, to serve as a guide to ships coming from the Pacific. It stands 100 feet high and can be seen as you approach the island of Batag.

Sadly, the century-old structure is dilapidated. There’s also a lot of vandalism in the structures. I didn’t climb up the steps – and I don’t suggest doing so – because the material holding the stairs together don’t look safe.

The locals we talked to said the tourism office is looking for funds to maintain the lighthouse. I really hope they are able to restore and improve the historic site. Read More: https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/164620-shareph-places-see-laoang-northern-samar