Of white sand beaches and e. coli

Radel Paredes 05/05/2018

That footage of a Boracay vendor selling her wares at buy-one-take-10 to a TV reporter haunts us as a nation as we saw how the island, famous for its white sand beaches, was recently closed down for…

The hidden beaches of Mactan

Marc Eric Cosep 04/27/2018

MACTAN is an island filled with secret beaches. Unfrequented by tourists, the beaches practically sit at the end of public roads, dirt paths and seemingly private driveways. Nearby, razor wires fence off gardens, private guesthouses, and docks.…

Faith tourism and the fate of Mactan’s beaches

Jobers R. Bersales 03/21/2018

The recent pronouncement of Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo to add faith tourism into the existing tourist attractions and resources of the country has moved forward fast. Already, a Director for Faith Tourism has been created…

Liquor now banned on Boracay beaches, river fronts, public places

Inquirer.net 05/14/2017

ILOILO CITY — Tourists drinking alcoholic beverages on the renowned island-resort of Boracay in Aklan should be forewarned on expanded restrictions imposed by the local government. The municipal council of Malay which covers the island-resort has passed…

Police name suspects in lawyer’s killing

Inquirer.net 02/17/2017

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The alleged mastermind and the gunman in the killing of an environmental lawyer eluded arrest on Friday morning. Lloyd Lancer Gonzaga, 34; and Romarico Benegi-an, 33, a native of Davao Del Norte, were…

Miss Universe candidates stay after pageant to explore beaches

Apple Ta-as 02/06/2017

NO ONE leaves the Philippines without a little side trip to its famous beaches. This holds true for four Miss Universe candidates who chose to stay a week after the coronation last Jan. 29 to explore the…

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