| Once Islas | |
| Map Relief: | yes |
| Archipelago: | Mindanao |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Country Admin Divisions Title: | Region |
| Country Admin Divisions: | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Province |
| Country Admin Divisions 1: | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Country Admin Divisions Title 2: | City |
| Country Admin Divisions 2: | Zamboanga City |
| Country Admin Divisions Title 3: | Barangays |
Once Islas is an eco-cultural tourism attraction in Zamboanga City, Philippines, consisting of eleven small islands, which opened in July 2018.[1] [2] Four of the eleven islands are open to the public.[3] The islands are managed by the Banguingui people.[4] The name "Once Islas", meaning "eleven islands" is in the Chavacano language.
The islands open to tourists are Baung-Baung, Bisaya-Bisaya, Buh-Buh and Sirommon, and the others are Baguias, Kabugan, Lambang-Lambang, Lampinigan, Panganak, Sallangan and Simaddang.
The islands are located within the boundaries of the barangays Panubigan and Dita, an hour from mainland Zamboanga. The islands contain rock formations, with white-sand beaches. Sirommon Island also contains multiple sandbars.
Going to the Zamboanga City Provincial Bus Terminal, you can take a north-bound bus, going from there, you land at the Panubigan Crossing. After, it is recommended to register at the barangay hall before going to the port and taking a boat to the islands.