“Save the sand. Save the beach.”
Last week, during the hubby’s birthday shindig in La Union, we were able to sample a beach blanket that’s proudly Pinoy-made. It repels sand, it’s allergen-free and has quick-dry properties. It’s… Lagu!
Did you know that every year Boracay’s shore line is slowly diminishing? Now before you lash out and say “Damn you evil resorts!”, let me ask you this: Do you know how much sand per day you, the beach goer, unintentionally displace because your towel’s playing backhoe for the summer? A university study estimates about 3 handfuls.
Oh. And please don’t tell me you collect it. Have you forgotten? Take nothing but pictures.
Add to that the more obvious factors, overdevelopment and climate change… Mother Nature cannot keep up with her task of replenishing natural sand.
“Lagu aims to be part of the solution by offering beach-goers an environment-friendly alternative to ordinary beach towels.”
It sounds like an awesome cause, but how’s the product like in real life? Well, It’s as awesome as its cause! Indeed, it repels sand. Unlike with an ordinary beach towel, I didn’t have to shake off the sand ’til my biceps are toned. In fact our toddler Luna simply picked up the blanket, handed it to me, and I tucked it in my bag. Speaking of packing, it’s got a swatch of a cloth stitched on it with buttons (kinda resembles that of an umbrella’s), which keeps the Lagu blanket nice and folded. Also, even though it’s a roomy 45″x60″, it’s totally lightweight.
And yeah, it doesn’t take a whole sun-drenched day to dry it.
luna is sooo cute with the blanket! i’ll wait for this to go live 😀
good luck! 🙂
El Nido is my beach! 🙂
oh my! i can’t name my fave beach! hmmm can i name three??? it’s nacpan beach in el nido, boracay, and dako island, siargao!
The beaches of Madison County…lol. Sa Borongan kasi hometwon ko yun eh..Hehehe
my fave…. Maira-ira beach in Pagudpud!!! 🙂
El Nido is my favorite beach
Invite ka naman sa Borongan! 🙂
Haven’t really made it anywhere far lately, but Banol in Coron will always be one of my favorite beach destinations. Nagsasa, too 🙂
Haha, IKR. Can’t even name just one myself.
Nagsasa’s pretty not only because of the beach, but also because of the view of nearby mountains.
Can I have two? El Nido and Carabao Island. 🙂
my favorite beach would be the blue lagoon in pagudpud
The beaches of El Nido 🙂
Definitely Malcapuya Island in Coron!
Panglao beach in Bohol! The kids love it! 🙂
Anawangin beach, Zambales is one of the most awesome i have ever been. They also have white sand like Boracay but the islands are not too crowded and there are no resorts that will accommodate you there. CAMPING in the islands is their thing to keep the beaches clean and less pollution from us humans. and lots of mountains to climb and conquer too. every visitor should implement “LEAVE NO TRACE” rule. ^_^
Hands down, lahuy island in caramoan
Beautiful shot! The beach is summoning.
This is on my bucket list!
Isla Reta in Davao 🙂
I joined 😀
El nido and Calaguas
Malcapuya in Coron is definitely it for me! 😀
all the beaches in britania group of islands in Surigao del Sur 🙂
I really had to think about this one for a while. My favorite Philippine beach would be Boracay back in the early 90s. I still can’t forget how big & white the beach was back then. 🙂
Calaguas!
General Luna (Siargao) and Potipot (Zambales) are on the top of my list right now (this changes a lot!)
Puraran, Catanduanes is my best bet. 🙂
Too many to mention. Haha, slambook eto. 😀
Of all the places I’ve been to, I’d would like to go back to the Caramoan beaches of CamSur and Talicud Island beaches of Samal. Away from the crowd, my kind of beach. 🙂
Blue lagoon in pagudpud
Tambobong beach in Dasol, Pangasinan
I agree! Sitting on a hammock with the view of the surrounding mountains (and that beautiful lagoon at the back) transports one to an otherworldly state of serenity and contentment.
Anawangin!:)
haven’t gone too far but La Union would be my favorite! 🙂
I love the view from the white sandbar of Camiguin. 🙂
Palawan! 🙂
apo island! my favorite snorkeling place!
My favorite beach in the Philippines: Boracay, especially during low season. 🙂
Liloan, Southern Leyte favorite snorkeling place with GIANT CORALS
Helicopter Island Beach in El Nido!
WHOA!
Give me one of the towel. I will exchange you a nice travel journal. haha. My favorite beach in the world is Boracay!
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My fave is Panglao 🙂
I’ll go for something off-the-beaten: Sumilon Island in Cebu.
Haha!
Favorite beach?
I frequent Bataan shore, it was good.
But Boracay is still #1!
i luv siargao beaches(guyam, daku, naked islands), bantayan island; malapascua; dicantuman, coron; shimizu,el nido; secret beach, elnido;panglao, bohol; snake island elnido and puerto princesa; 7 commandos, el nido
Love Boracay …:)
La union and Boracay! hehe
I been to boracay 3times… I really love so much the white sand of boracay!
Calaguas Island
Isla Igantes in North Iloilo
Isla de Gigantes in North Iloilo.
actually i never been there but where invade that island this coming March23-24 2013 with my fellow couchsurfers!!! ‘360 degree view of the island when you reach the top of mountain’ sandbar, lagoon similar to palawan, neighboring cute island!! #ItsmorefuninIloilo
Is Lahuy different from Lahos?
My favorite beach in the world is Boracay!
my fave so far is laid-back Paradise Island in Port Barton, Palawan.
Gay, “salo” mode na hands ko. pakibato na nga si Lagu sa akin ;D
Balicasag Island in Bohol. 🙂
Too many to choose from! Palawan, Boracay or Bohol are top choices! 😀
i forgot the name of the island but it’s somewhere in el nido 🙂
Lanuza, Surigao del Sur… They may not have the beach in the world but they have the best waves for me. 😀
Bohol! When it was purely undiscovered and it takes a boat ride to get to a virgin island with white sand. Erm…I don’t know exactly what island it was but it was a boat ride from Cagawasan, Inabanga, Bohol. Hahaha!
Boracay White Sand Beach
Pagudpod island in ILocos..
Hahahaha! I honestly like Lagu so much, gusto ko rin sali sa ibang giveaways from other travel bloggers. LOL.
Wow, this seems like a very good product! Something we Pinoys can be truly proud of.
What’s my favorite beach? Wow, that’s so hard as I have so many faves! I love Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Blue Lagoon in Pagudpud, Banana Island in Coron, Nakabuang Beach in Batanes and White Beach in Camiguin.
I love boracay island.. :>
I love Boracay and hoping to see Amanpulo
Banana Island in Coron, Palawan 🙂
All the beaches in Honda Bay, Puerto Prinsesa! 🙂
Calaguas Island! 😀
I haven’t been there but I’m planning to go there this year. *beautiful fingers crossed* =))
Can’t single out one favorite beach – there are just so many! Danjugan Island, different islands in Palawan, Liw-liwa in Zambales, and more – and yes, almost any beach with sand bars like in Camiguin, Bohol and Biliran.
I am a beach lover and have been to different beaches in the Philippines. 🙂 My favorite beach is Boracay Island. 🙂 It was only last 2011 when I first got a taste of what Boracay beach has to offer and it was a great trip.
My favorite Beach was in Casiguran aurora this unspoiled paradise really amazed & interest me than popular places like Boracay , it’s quiet , desolate , not too many people & tranquil , a beautiful tropical paradise that needs to be preserved from development
I’ll have to say… Boracay. Although I also like Banul Beach in Palawan and Manlawi Island in Caramoan =)
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