So, after exploring and enjoying the innate beauty of 

Baobawon Island in the Municipality of Plaridel,

Misamis Occidental. I decided to have a quick sojourn in the nearby town, which is in the Municipality of
Baliangao, Misamis Occidental. The town of Baliangao is not just known as the Seafood Capital of Misamis
Occidental. But, this town is also known for having a few numbers of beautiful white sand beach Resort
namely; Bless Amare Sunrise Resort or locally known as Sunrise Beach Resort, Sam Niza Beach Resort,
which both are located close to each other. The Bito-on Beach Resort, Tamban Beach Resort, and the
last two Resorts are Oklahoma Island Rafis Resort and Inday-Inday Beach Resort, and both are located in
Cabgan Island, Baliangao Misamis Occidental. Possibly, these two resorts are the farthest among the
other white sand beach Resorts that is located in Balingao, Misamis Occidental.

Honestly, I haven’t heard about Baliangao before, but since I was on a road trip exploring the Province of
Misamis Occidental, I discover this quiet town on the google map. There – I find it really interesting, that’s
why, I decided to have a visit even for a short period of time.

The clinging heat of the sun at that time was really a struggle. But, since my friend and I were so eager to
traipse our feet in this town, we then continue on our road trip. Actually, both of us were not familiar about
the road going to the Municipality of Baliangao, Misamis Occidental. Merely, we knew that with the help of
our google map, we can surely get to this town. And so, right after asking from locals on which route to
turn next whenever we see junction roads that leads us to confusion. Our silent prayers might have
silently flying to the heavens, and we were able to reach in the town of Baliangao, Misamis Occidental.

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But, precisely before we finally decided on which resort to visit. We drop by first at the small eatery where
we had our lunch, since it was already late in the afternoon, and we haven’t had our lunch at that time.
Just imagine the feeling of experiencing the clinging heat of the sun kissing our surface, and our hungry
stomach that have been pleading for more than an hour before we finally decided to have our lunch. So, It
was heaven on earth the moment our food was served. After having our lunch, I couldn’t exactly
remember the taste of the food. All I remembered at that time was that, I was satisfied and I’m full.

And then, right after we had our lunch, we asked the owner of the eatery on which Resort she would
recommend, then she gladly told us about the Bless Amare Sunrise Resort. Then, we smiled back at her,
since it was the same beach Resort that one of our friends have recommended.

Bless Amare Sunrise Resort or also Known as Bless Amare Sunrise Retreat Center And Resort is a beautiful
white sand Beach Resort located in Brgy. Tugas, Baliangao, Misamis Occidental. Moreover, this Resort is
known to own a long stretch of white sand shoreline comparing it to other white sand beach resort located
in Baliangao, Misamis Occidental. Possibly this is an exquisite haven for those that love beach while
enjoying the beauty of nature at its best. It really looks like a stunning Cove tucked in the middle both
ends of coral rock and cliffs. And with its cobalt blue water; rich in marine life, and everything that this
Resort has to proffer, it is a place like no other.

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In truth, we continue following the google map going to the Bless Amare Sunrise Resort. And after asking
the locals for the clarification about the direction, we were able to traipse our feet at the Resort. It was
excessively hot when we arrived and I can really feel the clinging heat of the sun freely kissing my surface
at that time. Then, we paid PHP 40.00 for the entrance fee, which have granted us a full access to the
Resort.
The moment I entered in the Resort, I immediately noticed how serene the place was. It wasn’t crowded
when we arrived. There were cottages available for rent, ranging from PHP 300.00 to PHP 800.00, this
can be availed for day use and night use. But, if you want to extend your stay and want to have a relaxing
night, you can avail their affordable accommodations, ranging from PHP 1,500.00 to PHP 5,000.00.
Moreover, the Bless Amare Sunrise Resort has so much to offer aside from its turquoise waters, white
sand beach, and rich in marine life. But, the Resort exudes a rustic charm and simplicity, making it
comfortable to lose track of time and just enjoy yourselves. Whether you’re a couple of wandering
travelers, a vacationing family or Barkada, or a company looking for the next setting to their squad-
building activities, there is always something to be found in Bless Amare Surise Resort.
Additionally, the Resort also offers not just a comfort for your eyes and feet, but they also have activities
that will surely make your stay memorable. They have a volleyball court where you can enjoy it for free,
you just have to bring your own ball. Likewise, your inner child will be awaken with their unique swings,
which are tied to the Talisay trees facing the beach using the sturdy rope. The swings are made from
vehicle tires, which I guess, it is so creative to make such.

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What I like most about the Bless Amare Sunrise Resort is the Talisay trees lining along the shoreline,
which gives shade to the beach goers, since it can be very hot at times, especially during summer time in
the Philippines. Also, at the end of the white sand shoreline, one can relish the panoramic view of the vast
ocean and the stretch of white sand shoreline from the higher part of the rock coral cliff.
During my sojourn, I was able to commune with nature; enjoying how the sea breeze touching my
surface, the sound of the frail waves kissing the coast, and everything that Bless Amare Sunrise Resort
has to offer. I also loved to take a dip at that time, since the turquoise water is so tempting. But, I didn’t
bring an extra shirt and we also need to travel to the Municipality of Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
to visit some of their beautiful waterfalls.
Hopefully, on my next visit soon, I can have a leisure time to enjoy more of what this Resort has to proffer.
And to visit some other beach Resorts that are also sited in the Municipality of Baliangao, Misamis
Occidental.

How To Get To Bless Amare Sunrise Beach Resort.

Bless Amare Sunrise Beach Resort is located in the Municipality of Baliangao, Misamis Occidental. And
by saying that – getting here is just a walk in a park, since it is very accessible by air, sea and land via
Ozamiz City, Oroquieta City, and Dipolog City.

Step 1:

From Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental

Ride a Bus (Rural Transit), or Van from Ozamiz bound for Calamba. The travel time is around 3 hours.
From Calamba, take a motorcycle or Jeepney bound for Baliangao. The travel time from Calamba to
Baliangao is around 30 minutes. The distance from Ozamiz City to the Municipality of Baliangao is about
93.2 kilometers.

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From Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental

Ride a Bus (Rural Transit), or Van from Oroquieta City bound for Calamba. The travel time is less than 2
hours. From Calamba, take a motorcycle or Jeepney bound for Baliangao. The travel time from Calamba
to Baliangao is around 30 minutes. The distance from Oroquieta City to the Municipality of Baliangao is
about 50.9 kilometers.

From Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte

Ride a Bus (Rural Transit), or Van from Dipolog City bound for Calamba. The travel time is around 2
hours. From Calamba, take a motorcycle or Jeepney bound for Baliangao. The travel time from Calamba
to Baliangao is around 30 minutes. The distance from Dipolog City to the Municipality of Baliangao is
about 68 kilometers.

Step 2:

If you reach Baliangao, the best thing to do is ask the locals around. I’m sure, they’ll be happy to help you.
You can directly ask the tricycle driver from Calamba to bring you to Bless Amare Sunrise Resort or any
Resort in Baliangao that you’d wish to visit.

Rates and other information that you should know about Bless Amare Sunrise Resort 

ENTRANCE FEE

 Adult – PHP 40.00

 Children – PHP 20.00
COTTAGES

 Single Cottage (Good for 8-10 pax)

Day use (6 AM to 5 PM) – PHP 300.00
Night use (7 PM to 7 AM) – PHP 400.00
 Double Cottage (Good for 10-15 pax)
Day use (6 AM to 5 PM) – PHP 600.00
Night use (7 PM to 7 AM) – PHP 800.00
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Note: There’s a separate fee if you will rent the cottage for Daytime and Overnight.
 Table Near the beach
Day use (6 AM to 5 PM) – PHP 200.00
Night use (7 PM to 7 AM) – PHP 300.00
ACCOMMODATION:

 Fan Room (good for 2 pax with common CR) – PHP 1,000.00
 Private Room 1 (good for 2 pax with AC & Private CR) – PHP 1,500.00
 Private Room 2 (good for 4 pax with AC & Private CR) – PHP 2,500.00
 Villa (2 rooms w/ TV, AC, CR good for 6 pax, additional PHP 100.00 for extra mattress) – PHP 3,500.00
 Executive Room (2 rooms w/ TV, AC, CR, 2 beds w/ extra mattress and good for 8 pax) – PHP 5,000.00
Note: Check in time for all types of accommodation is 12:00 Noon, and check out time is 10:00 AM.
Other Activities and information.

 Banana Boat (3 rounds per head) – PHP 100.00

  Videoke Machine (This is a coin operated machine) – PHP 5.00
 Tent (optional), Bring Your Own Tent
 For tent pitching, you are required to rent the table near the beach and each person still need to pay the
entrance fee.
 They don’t have any canteen/restaurant for food orders. Please bring your own food. No Corkage for food
only for drinks. They charge 50% worth of your drinks.
 They also have an available BBQ grill station, but very limited, hence this is first come first served basis.
 Please contact them for more info, reservation and bookings on +63 906 824 4031 and +63 918 481 0160
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Bless Amare Sunrise Resort Travel Tips

 You can spend many activities at Bless Amare Sunrise Resort, such as walking on the shoreline, swimming,
snorkeling, volleyball and their unique swing.
 The Resort has life guards and coast guards for your safety while you enjoy swimming.
 Mobile signal of the major networks are not that stable.
 Please remember to practice Leave No Trace (LNT) behind. Take good care of our mother nature. Just
enjoy and be responsible enough.

If you want to relax, revitalize and enjoy the beauty of nature, one of the best beaches you can
go in Misamis Occidental is the Sunrise Paradise Resort. It's located in the Municipality of
Baliangao, Province of Misamis Occidental (Philippines). Residents in Misamis Occidental are
really amazed with the awesome beauty of this beach. They highly appreciate this virgin white-
sand beach.
 Sunrise Paradise Resort - Baliangao, Misamis Occidental

Owner
Sunrise Paradise Resort is owned by Romeo "Nonong" Jalosjos. He is known as the political
kingpin of Zamboanga and the current owner of Daka Beach Resort in Dapitan. He is a former
Representative of the 1st District of Zamboanga del Norte to the 10th congress (1995-1998) and
11th congress (1998-2001).

Description
You can feel its white sand is soft and smooth. The serenity of the beach will surely brings back
some beautiful memories of the past. It is known to be a virgin beach.
 
 
 Soft white sand

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Love to hide in this cave-like rock?

 
 
 
 
Afternoon view of the beach

 
 
 Kids roll and push a big wood slab to the sea

 
 
Some kids love to play and ride on a floating wood slab in the sea. You can get some of those
wood slabs lying in the shore.

What's awesome in the beach?

If you want to really experience the beauty and treasures of this beach, you must bring goggles
in order for you to see different types of marine life, colorful corals, beautiful fishes like "clown
fishes", angel fishes, blennies, butterfly fishes in the sea. You can even find edible seaweeds
locally known as "guso". You can eat those fresh "guso" if you want. And you can also find what
is known as "lukot" and you may eat them as well if you want. You will surely enjoy the
underwater adventure of this beach.
 
The beach has two volleyball courts in which you can play for free. But you must bring your own
ball in order for you to play.
 
 

Volleyball Court (free to play)

 
 
It has swings tied on the Talisay tree facing the beach for you to seat and reminisce. Look at the
bond of the couple in the photo below.
 
 Swing in a romance

 
 
 Swing with fun

 
 
The kids are having fun riding on the swing. Talisay trees give shade to the tourists.
 
  
 
 Talisay Tree which serve as a shade to tourists...

 
 
 Sunrise Paradise Resort is a romantic place for lovers

 
 
 Can you find the lovers in the picture?

 
 

Cottages
The beach have two types of cottages. They're the lower cottages built below and the upper
cottages. The lower cottages cost Php 200 ($4.50) and the upper cottages cost Php 300 ($6.70).
 
 Lower Cottages

 
 
 Lower cottages. Take note of the newly-constructed cottages on the upper part.

 
This resort is expanding. You can see newly-constructed cottages on the upper part of the photo
above.
Cottages can be occupied by a about fifteen persons (seating capacity). If you're more than that
number, don't forget to bring chairs for extra persons.
 
 A very simple wooden cottage with nipa hut

 
As you can see in the photo above, the cottage has been almost half-buried in the sand. This
because of sand erosion towards the cottages during high tides.
 
Upper Cottages (newly-built) which cost Php 300. It's made up of bamboo and nipa hut.

 
 
 Cottages built on the other side (left side of the resort)

Rooms for Overnight Stay

You can avail aircon and non-aircon rooms. Aircon rooms cost Php 900 ($20) per night while
non-aircon rooms cost Php 1,200 ($27).

Food, Beverage and Video Karaoke Entertainment

Sunrise Paradise Resort is selling mineral water, softdrinks, liquor (such as Tanduay, Gilbeys,
etc.), and beer. They're displayed in their Multi-Purpose Hall.
 
 Beverages display and Video Karaoke in the Multi-Purpose Hall

 
They also offer simple dishes or food. You can have some fun singing your favorite songs with
their coin-operated video karaoke. You have to insert 5-peso coin and select your song.
 
 Sunrise Beach Resort Multi-Purpose Hall

 
 
 Sunrise Paradise Resort Multi-Purpose Hall

 
This Multi-Purpose Hall can be also a great place for birthdays, seminars and other special
occasions.

Shower Rooms and Comfort Room (CR)

Shower rooms have no roof. Only the CR is covered with a nipa hut roof. The water running on
the faucet taste a little bit salty. The water might come from a shallow well run by a water pump.
 
Parking Area
Parking Area is just located near the entrance gate.
 
 Parking area

How to get there?

Sunrise Paradise Resort is located in Baliangao. If you're from Ozamis, the distance to Baliangao
is 93.2 km (kilometers). It's about two and a half hour travel from Ozamis to Baliangao.
 
If you're from Dipolog City (Zamboanga del Norte), travel would reach 68 km to Baliangao. It's
about two-hour travel.
 
If you're from Oroquieta City, it would reach 50.9 km distance to Baliangao. That's about one
hour and twenty minutes travel.
 
And if you're from Plaridel, distance would be 26 km to Baliangao. It's about 40-minute travel.
 
If you reach Baliangao, the best thing to do if you don't know the place you're going to is ask
people around. They'll be glad to help you.
 
From Baliangao high-way (main road), it would take a kilometer distance going to the Sunrise
Paradise Resort.
 
Do you like to visit this place? Or have you visited this place? Tell us your experience in
this resort?

The local government, here, believes ‘Dagatnon’ to be a fitting festival name

for the town’s fiesta in honor of “Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,” on July 16.

This, as Baliangao considers how widely dependent the municipality is to the

‘dagat,’ or sea, that surround it, being the seafood destination of the province,”
Mayor Agne V. Yap, said.
“This dependence is deeply rooted to the customs, way of life and history of
‘Baliangaonons’ as many of the residents are fishermen or have means of
livelihood that depend on the seas,” the Mayor said.
However, the name ‘Baliangao’ is connected to the richness of its marine
environment and local stories point to the origin of the name in reference to
flies, or “langaw.”
The bay was very abundant with fish and sea products since the olden times,
which  could have been one reason for the migration of people from Siquijor
and other adjacent islands in the Visayas to settle in the area in order to find
certain source of livelihood.
The people could not contain the vastness of the said marine products that
people had to make ‘bulad,’ or dried fish and even leave some fishes and shells
dead by the shore.
These circumstances had attracted groups of houseflies, plaguing all over the
area, which might had been the start of calling the place balay sa langaw
(house of flies).
This story has been handed down for generations. Father Edward Tabada, the
parish priest, who hailed from Barangay Landing, this town, tells of another
version.
He said the name of the place came from the words baling langaw. Bali is a
distinct Siquijidnon term for “many” or “anything that denotes a large number
or size,” and these words evolved into the present name “Baliangao.”
Some people say this account is an alamat (myth, legend), others would say,
this has truth in it as this has been part of the cultural heritage and identity of
the town.
It does not put the langaw into pedestal, but stresses on the richness of natural
resources this town has been gifted by the Divine Providence since time
immemorial (Naval, 2014). (Kevin Christian J. Chua/MTO/RCA/PIA-Misamis
Occidental)