Screengrab from Bicol Standards’ FB page
It seems like the people behind ’The Survivor’ franchise have taken a liking to the beautiful island of Caramoan in Camarines Sur, as the popular reality show has begun filming in the pristine island for the third time.
Citing reports from the Bicol region’s local newspaper, Bicol Standard, some parts of the island will no longer be accessible to the general public starting April 15 until July 22, to accommodate the hit American reality competition.
The booking was confirmed through a notice from the Camarines Sur’s provincial government, which was posted by the Bicol Standard in their official Facebook page.
According to the letter signed by Bicol’s Governor, Miguel Luis Villafuerte,the islands of Sabitang Laya, Lahos, Matukad, Catanhawan, Pitogo Bay, Tupan Lagoon, Inayun-ayunan, Tayak and Mantapas will no longer entertain guests for the time being.
Also off limits to the public is the Gota Village Resort, including parts of Lahuy, Paniman rice field and the Sohoton River.
Meanwhile, the popular show hosted by Jeff Probst is not foreign to Philippine soil, as they’ve also used the Palaui Island in Cagayan as location for two consecutive seasons—Survivor: Blood vs Water and Survivor: Cagayan, respectively.
A local version hosted by Richard Gutierrez also filmed in San Vicente, Palawan in 2013. Khristian Ibarrola, INQUIRER.net