Established in 2002, the Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary, a local marine-protected area (MPA) in Masbate City, province of Masbate, is now considered a certified “tourist magnet” and one of the ...

Rizaldo Radaza, 48, a Samapusi member, said that becoming a part of the reef rangers of Buntod brought the community extra income. With his job as reef guide to tourists, Radaza has upped his P300 ...

Bathtub Reef starts at the beach's northern end and arches out into the ocean, continuing parallel to the beach and creating a protected lagoon - the "bathtub" - that makes a perfect snorkeling spot.