Apo Isaland

Apo Island / ˈ æ p oʊ / is a volcanic island covering 74 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of Negros Island and 30 kilometers south of the Negros Oriental capital of Dumaguete in the Philippines . The name "Apo" was derived from a Filipino word for "old man". The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve , protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (NIPA) and under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). It has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There are two resorts on Apo Island, each with a dive center: Apo Island Beach Resort and Liberty's Lodge. There is also a ranger station and a lighthouse. The island is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental , and is one of the municipality's 23 barangays . As of the 2010 census, the island has a population of 918. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apo_Island