A provincial resolution protesting China's unilateral fishing ban imposed in the South China Sea has earned praise from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) Through a series of tweets on Saturday, Oct. 16, the agency commended the effort of the...
Philippine Red Cross sends a humanitarian caravan to La Union (Screengrab from PH Red Cross) “Help is on the way.” This is the assurance Philippine Red Cross (PRC) gave to the residents in La Union who are affected by severe tropical storm “Maring” (international name: Kompasu) on Tuesday,...
Famous for their pristine white sand beaches, the Philippines' Siargao, Palawan, and Boracay islands have been named among the Top Islands in Asia in the 2021 Readers' Choice Awards of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) magazine. Siargao, Palawan, and Boracay were recognized as among the...
After nine years of fighting for their land, more than 700 Palawan farmers have finally received their Certificate of Land Ownership (CLOA) which proves their claims against fellow farmers who allegedly occupied the properties illegally, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) announced Friday,...
Popular tourist destination Palawan was once again recognized globally following its inclusion in the best islands in Asia and in the world as listed by prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine. (Photo by Cris Tagupa on Unsplash) Palawan was named among " The Top 5 Islands in the Asia " and was ranked...
Palawan once again put the Philippines on the map when it comes to tourism as it is included in Travel+Leisure magazine’s World’s Best 2021 . Travel+Leisure’s World's Best 2021 With a score of 88.63, the province located in the region of Mimaropa ranked 19th on the magazine’s Top 25 Islands...
Eleven fishermen were apprehended after being caught using air compressors while fishing off Araceli, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Tuesday, Sept. 14. In joint law enforcement of the PCG personnel and volunteers of the Araceli Bantay Dagat, they intercepted MBCA Andro with...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued at least seven passengers from a distressed motor launch off Zabala Reef in Palawan. In an incident report, the PCG said the seven passengers were transiting Tulariquin and Zabala Reef en route to Dumaran, Palawan last Wednesday, Sept. 8, when their...
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...
Ranil Gabo Guarino, a government employee, has always been fascinated by nature. Aside from growing up in a family of farmers, Guarino is a graduate of environmental science and a former educator of ecology and biology. His familiarity with environmental planning and ecology aided him in...
Consunji-led DMCI Power Corporation will be spending P3.5 billion for expansion of its power generation portfolio that will primarily cater to the off-grid domains of Masbate and Palawan. According to the company, a substantial amount of P2.7 billion will bankroll a blueprinted thermal power...
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION: Geraldine Lamberta Smink (right), Delegated Producer, and Gerard Bernard Oostveen (left), Production Leader, present a token of appreciation to Philippine Ambassador to The Netherlands J. Eduardo Malaya, during a courtesy call at the embassy for the initiative to shoot...