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Anne Curtis explores Siquijor: ‘The island of healing’

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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Anne Curtis gave fans a glimpse of her latest adventure as she explored the island of Siquijor.On her Instagram page, the actress and television host shared a series of snapshots from her trip, capturing the island&#x27;s natural beauty and mystical allure.&quot;Isla del Fuego &amp; the island of healing,&quot; Anne captioned her post, referring to the island&#x27;s Spanish nickname.The photos featured Anne soaking in Siquijor&#x27;s scenic views, finding local charms, visiting a centuries-old balete tree, and experiencing &quot;tuob,&quot; which is a traditional herbal steam believed to ward off illness and negative energy.In a previous post, Anne can be seen enjoying the turquoise waters of Cambugahay Falls, one of the island&#x27;s most iconic natural attractions.<div> </div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHkyManyamh/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A3731813.600000024%2C%22ls%22%3A2673605.800000012%2C%22le%22%3A2673611.800000012%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Fans online were quick to react to Anne&#x27;s post.&quot;Absolutely stunning! 🤩 Thanks Anne for visiting our island,&quot; one fan commented.&quot;Thank you for visiting my hometown,&quot; another fan wrote.Anne is currently shooting her new series It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, which is filmed in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, an island close to Siquijor.In an interview last year, Anne shared what fans can expect in the series.&quot;It will be at par with the original. I loved the series, I loved the character, so I have to make sure that I will give justice to the character that everyone loved in the original series,&quot; she said.The actress went on: &quot;Kahit naman hindi ko siya na-study, alam na alam ko na kasi I’m a fan of the series. Ilang beses ko siyang napanuod. I just hope that when the time comes for the Filipino audience to watch It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, they’ll be happy with what we’ve come up with.&quot;The actress will headline the show alongside Joshua Garcia and Carlo Aquino.The show is an adaptation of the 2020 K-Drama of the same title. As per its IMDb, the series tells the story of &quot;an extraordinary road to emotional healing [that] opens up for a selfish antisocial children&#x27;s book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker when they cross paths.&quot;