Collection of previously featured Headline Pictures

Ivatan Summer Picnic 2007 - San Diego

Ivatan Summer Picnic / Batanes Day San Diego, California September 1, 2007 More photos courstesy of Romeo Castillejos Headline Picture from September 16 , 2007 to February 29, 2008

Kamutdehan a Ivatan (Children of Batanes)

Photo Credits: Noli Gabilo (updated April 2007) "These are the children of Batanes; young, energetic, and promising. They are the future leaders of the province. One day we will see them as professionals; physicians, lawyers, teachers, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs...Who knows, one will become an astronaut, a beauty queen or even a president of this country." - from Noli Gabilo's Photo Gallery Headline Picture from April 9, 2007 to September 15, 2007

Ivatan Int'l Grand Reunion '05 - Las Vegas

Photo Credits: Lerma Aguto Dinner and Dance - A Christmas Extravaganza! Las Vegas, Nevada - December 10, 2005 Event Organizers: Romy Castillejos, Winky Salvador, Delilah Alviso-Aguasa, Grace Lizardo-Bayacal, and Mayang Domingo-Kurtz. More Las Vegas photos by: Lerma Aguto | Ruth Sandkam | Sabrina Millan Galarion/Cyrus Galarion | Salvador Fagar Alasco (updated April 2006) Headline Picture from March 13, 2006 - April 8, 2007

_The Ivatan Canadians of Ontario (TICO)

Keeping the Ivatan camaraderie alive. Taken during the year-end celebration of The Ivatan Canadians of Toronto (TICO). [More photos] (Feb2005) Photo Credits: Lerma Aguto (TICO Secretary) Headline Picture from February 25, 2005 - March 12, 2006

_Ivatan Summer Picnic 2004 - San Diego

Taken last September 5, 2004 during the Ivatan Summer Picnic in San Diego, California held at the Mira Mesa Senior Center. Ivatans from all over California as well as from Washington, Iowa and New York came to rekindle old friendships. [More photos] (Sept.2004) Photo Credits: Jerry Naldo Headline Picture from October 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005

 

_TYPHOON IGME'S PATH

Typhoon Igme wrenched M/V Queen Fatima (top photo) from its moorings and beached it while M/V Don Rudito which had run aground weeks earlier, was pushed further inland. [More pictures / News ] (July 31, 2004) Photo Credits: Noli Gabilo Headline Picture from August 1 to September 30, 2004

 

Ivatan inspired paintings by Michael Blanco will be on exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Philippines from April 22 to May 30, 2004. [Details] (Apr2004) Photo Credits: Mr. Michael Blanco Headline Picture from April 3 to July 31, 2004

The Ivatan Canadians of Ontario (TICO) celebrated their 3rd Annual Christmas Party at Scarborouhg, Ontario. [More photos] Photo Credits: Ms. Lerma Aguto(TICO Secretary) Headline Picture from January 26 to April 2, 2004

Pagayaya Festival

Batanes joined the Pagayaya Festival at Intramuros Manila on August 2-4, 2003 to present its "best of bests" of performers in the recently celebrated 220th Batanes anniversary [More photos]  Headline Picture from September 1, 2003 to January 25, 2004

Nearing completion

Six storey high lighthouse with viewing deck nearing completion. [See story]  Headline Picture from June 22 to August 31, 2003

Summer time in Batanes

Traditional Ivatan house amidst summertime flowers. [More Pictures] Photo credits: Roland Delatado   Headline Picture from April 12 to June 21, 2003

Summer time in Batanes

Summer days in Batanes can be enjoyed during the months of March to May. Batanes receives the most number of visitors during this time of the year. Come and enjoy the Town Fiestas, endless Sceneries, the Fishing Season and not to forget the friendly Ivatans. [More pictures]  Headline Picture from February 17 to April 12, 2003

Ivatans in Canada Celebrating Christmas

The Ivatan-Canadians in Ontario (TICO) held their Christmas Dinner and Dance at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Hall - Scarborough, Ontario on November 23, 2002. [More pictures] Headline Picture from December 30, 2002 to February 17, 2003

Manila Bay Tragedy - 11.11.2002

Laoag Air crashed on Nov. 11, 2002 shortly after take off on its way to Laoag and Basco. Onboard: 29 passengers and 5 crew. 15 survived (some in critical condition) and 19 are confirmed dead. Above is an undated photo of Laoag Air on one of its flight to Basco.

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Headline Picture from November 11 to December 29, 2002

Blue Waters of Batanes

Batanes waters swarm with frigate mackerels, yellow fin tunas, groupers, dorados, lobsters, giant sea snails, sea urchins, among others [see more & larger photo] (photo: Ace Meriel)

Headline Picture from June 18 to November 10, 2002

Basco Airport

ChemTrad (upper photo) and LIA: Providing commercial flights to and from Batanes. [see larger photo] (photo: BatanesOnline.com) Headline Picture from March 17 to June 17, 2002

Scenic Valugan Bay of Mahatao

Rugged coastal cliffs and blue seas of Valugan Bay in Mahatao. One of the must see places in Batanes. (photo by Bing & Thierry Charbonney)

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Headline picture March 2-16, 2002

Oh Happy Days ...

The "Hawaiian Boys" of Bgy. San Vicente, Ivana. Taken during their annual barangay Christmas Party 2001. (photo: BatanesOnline.com)

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Headline picture February 9 to March 1, 2002

Rarely visited beaches in Ivojus Island, Sabtang. Featured as Headline Photo from October 26, 2001 to February 8, 2002

Beaches in Ivojus Island (Sabtang)

Photo by BatanesOnline.com • Beaches in Ivojus Island • Dequey Island • Map of Batanes Province

Featured February 10, 2001 to October 25, 2001 as Headline Photo

Flash Floods in Batanes

Flood control in Barangay San Antonio (Diptan), Basco, hardest hit by the February 22, 2001 flash floods. Tremendous landslides, paved trees and logs with flood thus worsened the situation, blocking its flood control and threatened lives. Folks above 65 years old recalled that there have been no flood as huge as that in Batanes. Click picture for bigger view. Photo by BatanesOnline.com

Featured February 10 to May 31, 2001 as Headline Photo

The House of Dakay

The House of Dakay: Constructed of lime and stone in 1887, by Luisa Estrella, who bequeathed it to her favorite nephew, Jose Dakay Estrella. One of only 5 structures that withstood the frightful earthquake of September 13, 1918, which totally levelled the town of Ivana to the ground. Its thatched cogon roof is changed every 30 years: 1917, 1947, 1977. Its shutters and floors have never been changed. Click picture for bigger view (250k file). Photo by BatanesOnline.com

Featured Dec 14, 2000 to February 10, 2001 as Headline Photo

A tribute to Valery, Melissa, Jowina, Jerwin, Stephanie and other Ivatans whose academic excellence bring pride and joy to the Ivatan community

Photo of Batanes National Science High School (formerly BNHS-Main), Basco

Featured Nov 25 to Dec 13, 2000 as Headline Photo

Bgy. Itbud, Uyugan, one of the hardest hit by the July 16, 2000 earthquake

Photo of Itbud taken in 1972, contributed by Mike Griffin, USA. Click picture for bigger view.

Featured Nov. 8 - 24, 2000 as Headline Photo

Sto. Domingo Church in Basco, Batanes

Basco church after the July 16, 2000 earthquake