RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The islands, totaling 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide, are scattered in Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi). Only four of them have been developed for tourism: Marcos Island, Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children’s Island.

Detailed explanation-2: -"100 Islands” sure is a catchy name; but Hundred Islands National Park in the Pangasinan province actually consists of 124 islands, and 123 islands at high tide. It’s distinct mushroom shaped islands (caused by years of ocean waves and eroding action) are believed to be over two million years old.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pangasinan, a province located in the northwestern part of Luzon in the Philippines, has been associated with the Hundred Islands, a natural spectacle of 124 islets scattered stunningly over the waters of Lingayen Gulf.