The island is locally administered by Barangay Pandanon, municipality of Getafe, Bohol.

Pandanon is situated in the Danajon Bank, the only double barrier reef in the country and famous for its rich marine wildlife and diversity.

[1] With a very small area of only 0.07 km2 (0.027 sq mi), the island is regarded as having a very high population density.

Before the storm arrived, residents were evacuated to emergency shelters in the main island.

In its aftermath, many families lost their homes and fishing boats were destroyed.