Sangat Island is a tiny island in the

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situated off the coast of

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close to Barangay Bintuan, Coron in the northern part of the

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in the province of

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in the Philippines. The Calamian Islands are known for their many natural attractions and is a popular attraction for tourists and cruise lines. Tourism is the main income for the local community and a significant part of the island has been transformed into a resort with rentable cottages and exclusive villas. The island and resort is frequented by common tourists and scuba divers who seek to explore some of the many

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shipwrecks still in the area around the Calamian Islands since

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