Batanes brings out the best in Kia
By Charles E. Buban
Batan island in the province of Batanes is so remote that one has to time his or her trip on weeks that a typhoon or any weather disturbance for that matter is not expected.

Batan island in the province of Batanes is so remote that one has to time his or her trip on weeks that a typhoon or any weather disturbance for that matter is not expected.

The country’s northernmost and smallest province has managed to keep both its soul and commerce alive, thanks to tourists who have learned to adapt to the Ivatan way of living.
State-run National Power Corp. assured the provincial government of Batanes, on Tuesday, that it could provide sufficient fuel to run the power facilities on the island.