Capitol assures: We’ll address livelihood concerns of Ursula-hit areas

Rosalie Abatayo 12/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Getting back on their feet, for victims of Typhoon Ursula, may be harder if it is their livelihood that is directly affected. Neil Angelo Sanchez, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO)…

LOOK: The aftermath of Typhoon Ursula on Malapascua Island

Delta Letigio 12/26/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Typhoon Ursula damaged some of the towns in northern Cebu on December 24, 2019. Among those that took a beating was Malapascua Island, part of the peninsular barangay of Logon in Daanbantayan town. IN PHOTOS:…

Coast Guard sends out relief goods to northern Cebu 

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has shipped the first set of relief goods to the typhoon-struck northern Cebu on Thursday morning, December 26, 2019.  Read: Storm surge warning up in northern Cebu towns PCG vessel,…

A book that highlights Cebu’s world-class diving spots

Immae Lachica 12/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu is a home for thalassophiles or people who love the sea. With countless beaches to snorkel or to dive to Cebu has got you covered in all your aquatic needs especially in diving.…

Malapascua and Moalboal among the best spots to snorkel in Visayas

Ellah Quieta 01/12/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Among a sea of islands in the Philippines, Visayas has got to be the region with the best sites to discover and explore the underwater flora and fauna of our seas. If…

Divers to remove COT in Malapascua

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 10/15/2018

CROWN OF THORNS STARFISH OUTBREAK Foreign and local diving enthusiasts and volunteers in Cebu will work together to control the outbreak of Crown of Thorns (COT)starfish on a portion of the coral reefs in Malapascua Island in…

Envt’l police needed for Malapascua vs abusive tourists

CNU Intern 05/04/2018

DAANBANTAYAN wants to create an environmental police group and train them to protect Malapascua from irresponsible tourists and preserve this tourist destination. Daanbantayan town mayor, Vicente Loot said he does not want Malapascua to end up like…

Malapascua Island is well maintained – stakeholders

Jessa Sotto 04/09/2018

Stakeholders of the renowned Malapascua Island, an island off Daanbantayan town in northern Cebu remain confident that the area is well maintained and does not need any rehabilitation. Malapascua is famous for its at least 21 diving…

BRP-Malapascua blessed, to sail to Bohol to secure Asean delegates

Benjie Talisic 04/09/2017

The Philippine Coast Guard’s new vessel, the BRP-Malapascua is set to help secure the seas in Bohol where another set of Asean meetings will be held this month. Commander Gary Dale Gimotea of the Philippine Coast Guard…

BFAR spearheads campaign against illegal fishing

Edison Delos Angeles 03/12/2017

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has partnered with the Central Command (Centcom), the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard and the different local government units in northern Cebu in the campaign against illegal fishing. Retired…

‘SAVAGE GIRL’: A GOOD LIFE

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Aileen Garcia-Yap, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/28/2017

Barely a year ago, Liezyl Margallo lived a fancy life, enjoyed the comforts of a high-end condominium and was a regular fixture in one of the city’s top workout fitness centers. She also attended parties and traveled…

Kandaya Resort gets a big slice of foreign tourists

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/19/2016

ALMOST two years after its launch in November 2014, Kandaya Resort in the northern Cebu town of Daanbantayan has gained the attention of a diverse mix of international visitors. Fritz Sommerau, resort general manager, said around 28…

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