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Visayas Region

Isla Gigantes

By Tim Kehres

Gigantes Islands, or Islas de Gigantes as they are formally known, are made up of about 12 beautiful islands. They are approximately 18 km (11 miles) from the main island of Panay in northern Iloilo Province. The original name of the island group was Sabuluag or Salauagbut. It was later on changed as it was believed that coffins found in Bakwitan cave contained a gigantic set of human bones.