The provincial government of Aklan is planning to lift the RT-PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated tourists visiting Boracay Island by next month, Governor Florencio Miraflores said on Friday, Oct. 22. Kids swim at the famous beach front of Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach...
Camiguin, reffered to as the "Island Born of Fire," is now preparing to welcome tourists back on its shores next week — the province's first time opening since the start of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Camiguin Island (Photo from Camiguin Tourism Office) In time with its...
They have reinvented themselves through online tech In this day and age where access to online technology is quite easy for most artists, they no longer have any excuse not to share their creativity. Take the case of Narda, the Filipino indie band from the 2000s, whose members, even though living...
To boost its support for the National coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Vaccination program, volunteers and staff of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) boarded boats to return to Talim Island in Rizal on Saturday, Oct. 16, to vaccinate individuals under the prioritization groups. (Photo from Philippine Red...
The Commission on Audit has flagged the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program of popular tourist destination Boracay island. Boracay Island State auditors raised serious issues on the implementation of the SWMP after conducting a special audit on the collection and utilization of the...
The Philippines ranked 20th in its list of Top Countries in the World Siargao, the teardrop-shaped island of the Philippines, continues to dominate international tourism polls as it is named as one of the top islands in the world and best in Asia by the Condé Nast Traveller's (CNT) Readers' Choice...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Thursday ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to protest China’s latest alarming activities in the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (DFA) Locsin’s order came a day after Muntinlupa Representative Rozzano...
Apo Island in Negros Oriental has been recognized as the first "zero-waste" ​island barangay in the country. Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia-Pacific regional coordinator Froilan Grate made the recognition Friday, September 17, and called the island's success as...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima has urged the Senate to investigate the lifting of the moratorium on the opening of casinos in the recently rehabilitated Boracay island and the Duterte administration’s policy of allowing a Chinese company to put-up an integrated casino-resort project in the...
Volunteers and staff of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, boarded boats to reach Talim Island in Rizal to vaccinate individuals who are under coronavirus disease (COVID-19) priority groups. Vaccination at Talim Island, Rizal on Sept. 14, 2021 (Photo from Philippine Red Cross)...
Say hello to a super luxurious bubble PRETTY X SAFE The sanctuary is found in a marine protected area If you’re stuck in the city right now, nothing will sound more heavenly than a trip to the islands. Can you remember when you last saw the beach? Dipped your toes in sand? Floated on your back...
Just in time for surfing season Text and images Mark Anthony Barquin Togonon RIDE THE WAVE It's rare to see a tourist destination reopen these days. So, should you go for a trip or not? If you do decide to travel, never forget to follow safety protocols and practice utmost care (Cover design by...
