Pag-asa island is the second largest Spratley Island. Serves as the poblacion for the Municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan, Philippines. It is covered with trees and has a variety of fauna. It is home to some 300+ civilians (including children) and over 50 soldiers. Population is regulated to protect the island's flora and fauna plant, power generator and commercial communications tower (by Smart Communications). The Philippines' Department of Tourism is making improvements to the island to make it profitable. Occupied since 1968.
Here are some photos of the beautiful virgin island:
A bird's eye shot of Pag-asa Island taken fromPhilippine Air Force C130 cargo plance (courtesy of AFP-P10)
The Military is spending P31 million for therehabilitation of this air strip.
IRONY. Graffiti provides a stark contrast to thecrystal clear waters and powdery white sand.
Military Chief Hermogenes Esperon feelsthe sand on the Pag-asa Island Beach.
