TACLOBAN CITY – Kalanggaman Island, Eastern Visayas’ top tourist destination, is implementing its annual five-day island holiday this week. The activity from July 22 to July 26 is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Island's ecosystems. The local government unit of Palompon...
ILOILO CITY — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is projecting that the economy of Western Visayas is poised to lose P379 billion once Negros Occidental and its capital city of Bacolod separates from the region. A TRUCK carrying sugarcane in Silay City, Negros Occidental province....
ILOILO CITY – The water of world-famous beach destination Boracay Island is safe, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau said. WORLD-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. (Tara Yap) Ramar Niel Pascua, DENR-EMB Western Visayas...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Western Visayas is eyeing more discussions on the approval of an updated carrying capacity for world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. “More proper discussions are needed to come up with the proper numbers,”...
US Coast Guard Cutter Waesche sails off Lubang Island in Mindoro on July 17, 2024 as it holds a passing exercise with the Philippine Coast Guard. (Photo: PCG) By MARTIN A. SADONGDONG The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) completed a joint passing exercise (PASSEX)...
By KEITH BACONGCO DAVAO CITY – Several provinces in Mindanao were flooded on Friday, July 12, and left some road networks temporarily impassable following heavy rain in the last two days. One of those severely affected was Maguindanao del Norte and parts of Lanao del Sur due to flashflood...
By TARA YAP ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism-6 reported a decrease in the number of foreign visitors in world-famous Boracay Island due to fewer direct international flights. TOURISTS walk on the beach at world-famous Boracay Island. (Tara Yap) DOT-6 Assistant Regional Director...
By MIKE CRISMUNDO BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is supporting and has allocated P2 million for the upcoming 2024 World Surfing Tournament in General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. “Yes, the DOT, through our Secretary Maria Esperanza Christina Codilla Frasco, is...
ILOILO CITY – A Japanese artist has completed his more than a month walkathon on Panay Island. JAPANESE artist Tappei Noguchi pulling a tire while walking around Panay Island. (From Tappei Noguchi Facebook) Tappei Noguchi completed his journey on July 4 when he arrived in Roxas City, the capital...
BACOLOD CITY – Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri has appealed to those opposing the inclusion of Siquijor in the Negros Island Region (NIR) to give the move a chance. SEN. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri (center) speaks in a press briefing at the L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City on Wednesday, July 3, with (from...
BACOLOD CITY – Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri is seeking the assistance of the Department of Agriculture (DA) against armyworm infestation on Negros Island. ARMYWORMS have devastated farms in Negros Occidental. (Photo courtesy of Atty. Dino Yulo Facebook) “I will call DA Secretary Francisco...
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – This island is not just a paradise for surfing aficionados but also for nature lovers. THE Moon shines over KnowWell's Homestay on Siargao Island. (Contributed photo by Noel Estrada) Siargao's land tour offers a budget-friendly way to...
