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This town is just over 150 kilometers away from mainland Taiwan.

This SEFTV documentary follows the journey to Itbayat, Batanes — the northernmost municipality of the Philippines and one of the country’s most dramatic island frontiers. Located just over 150 kilometers from mainland Taiwan, Itbayat feels closer to another country than to the usual routes of Luzon, making it one of the most fascinating places to visit in the north.

Reaching Itbayat is already part of the story. The island is accessible only by boat or small aircraft, and travel depends heavily on weather, sea conditions, and limited schedules. But once there, the destination reveals a rugged kind of beauty: high cliffs, open grasslands, stone landscapes, quiet roads, and communities living in a place shaped by wind, distance, and the surrounding sea.

Through this video, SEFTV documents more than a scenic trip. It shows the feeling of standing in one of the farthest towns of the Philippines, where the geography, culture, and isolation create a rare travel experience. Itbayat is not just close to Taiwan — it is a reminder of how wide, remote, and extraordinary the edges of the Philippines can be.