Location and Geography

    The property is located along the Matabungkay beach in the town of Lian, Batangas. The province of Batangas is located south of Metro Manila. It is bounded on the north by the province of Cavite; on the east by Laguna; on the south by Tayabas Bay and the Verde Island Passage; and on the west by Batangas Bay.

Area Covered
    7.8 hectares (non-contiguous)
 
Project Description

    The property is suitable for rest and recreational facilities since it is situated along the beach of Matabungkay, a traditional seaside destination. At present, there are no structures within the property.
 
Mode of Privatization

    - Sale
 
Project’s Tourism Strengths

    - Matabungkay is traditionally known for its beaches. It is one of the first beaches in the
       Philippines that was converted into a resort.
    - A boat ride away is some of the most spectacular dive sites in the Philippines which includes Lipo
       Islands, Caban Cave, Sombrero Islands, and Verde Islands.
    - The province itself is best known for its rich history. Some of the country’s leading nationalists,
       like Claro M. Recto, came from Batangas. Matabungkay is near the town of Taal, the site of Taal
       Heritage Village which houses some of the most important and priceless archaeological treasures
       from the Spanish colonial era. Attractions in the village includes the Leon Apacible Historical
       Landmark, the Marcelo Marino Agoncillo Museum & Monument, the Basilica of San Martin de
       Tours, and the Church of Our Lady of Casaycasay.
    - A week-end vacation will afford you fun-filled days spent at the beach and an historical and
       nostalgic tour in the nearby town of Taal.

 
Market Image/Position

    Matabungkay a place synonymous to beautiful beaches….come and have your your own place in the sun.
 
Tourist Arrival in Region IV

    The region is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the Philippines. Tourists flocking to the area averaged 2,653,304 for the last five years. Year 2001 is a banner year, registering 4,483,874 visitors at year end.
 
Visitor Arrival by Country of Origin (2001)


    Majority of foreign tourists came from Korea, Japan, Germany, U.S., Canada & France.

    The bulk of tourist arrivals in the region are made up of local vacationers / travelers and balikbayans.
 
How to get there

    To reach Matabungkay, one has to pass through the town of Nasugbu. Upon reaching Barangay Lumbangan turn left going to Lian; then take a right turn on the street sign that points toward the direction going to Matabungkay. Travel by car would take 2-3 hours. Traveling by bus takes an hour longer. If you’ll take the bus plying the Manila-Calatagan route, you can get off at the Matabungkay boundary and take a tricycle ride going to the property.