Philippine Beach Resorts News
- Boracay ranked #4 on Travel + Leisure’s list of Worlds Top 10 Islands Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:56PMThe most anticipated island and beach list is finally out for 2011 and nobody is surprised that Boracay has made it to the top 10 in Travel and Leisure’s list of the world’s top 10 islands. The 2011 list did offer a few surprises, but one thing is for sure. Once a beautiful island paradise, [...]
- Bring out geohazard maps; Ondoy rains are coming Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:26AMHeavier rains expected until September threaten to bring flood and landslides. Science Undersecretary Graciano Yumul warns that the residual effects of La Niña weather such as "Ondoy-like rains" remain a possibility.
- Region 1 set to transform into agribusiness, tourism hub of the PHL, northeast Asia under Aquino leadership Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:48AMThe Pangasinan-Ilocos region is being eyed as agribusiness and tourism hub in line with a more significant role that it will play to the nation's economy as well as of northeast Asia under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.
- After Zambo abduction, UK reiterates travel warning to Mindanao Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:02PMAfter the abduction of three people in Zamboanga Tuesday, the United Kingdom on Wednesday (Manila time) reiterated its advice to its nationals to avoid travel to parts of Mindanao.
- Monsterfari Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:03PMThe Philippine Isles are home to thousands of endemic creatures of great exotic beauty and diversity, including, of course, the weird and wonderful monsters that stalk its fast-diminishing rainforests, coconut-lined horizons, and corrugated-iron roofs. This coming All Souls’ Day weekend, take a road-trip into the twilight zone, with this guide on how to spot these mythical creatures in their ...
- Region 1 set to transform into agribusiness, tourism hub of the PHL, northeast Asia under Aquino leadership Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:35PMSAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union Jul 4 (PNA) — The Pangasinan-Ilocos region is being eyed as agribusiness and tourism hub in line with a more significant role that it will play to the nation’s economy as well as of northeast Asia under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.
- Panagasinan-Ilocos eyed as agribusiness, tourism hub Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:47AMThe Pangasinan-Ilocos region is being eyed for development and promotion as an agribusiness and tourism hub, with government officials believing the area may play a more significant role for the country as well as the northeast Asian market.
- Much to do in Cebu Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:13PMFilipinos almost everywhere will tell you that Cebu is an ideal alternative to the frenzy of Manila for shopping, vacations, business and plain good fun. Thatâs not to say that the city itself is n .....
- Nature's best in Bohol Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:12PMIf a resident of Bohol hands you a piece of yam, be very careful with it. The root vegetable, known to the locals of the island province located smack in the middle of the Philippines as 'ube' (prono .....
- Davao Region: From islands to highlands Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 12:55PMread more
- Kevin Richberg: Postcard From Paradise Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:11PMIs it possible to keep 'Paradise' a secret? Evidently not, since I'm writing about Boracay Island in this post, and since tourists have starting flocking there by the thousands.
- A Luxurious Holiday in Bohol Awaits you at Henann Resort Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 11:26AMAvail of the soft opening promo of Henann Resort at Alona Beach and experience a once in a lifetime vacation in the island paradise of Panglao, Bohol.
- Boracay hosts beach soccer Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 12:16PMNIVEA Sun has signed up as major sponsor of the 2011 Kicksand Beach Football tournament, which will soon move into its southern swing in the finest resorts in Boracay and Davao. “We are happy to partner with Nivea Sun for the Kicksand Beach Football series. Nivea’s line of products suit well with beach sports,” Beach Football Association of the Philippines (BFAP) president Mike Athab said. Nivea ...
- ComVal Beachfest goes environment-friendly Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 2:42AMMABINI, Compostela Valley, Philippines (PIA) – More than funfare and games, the Summer Beachfest of Compostela Valley (ComVal) also aims to protect the coastal environment, the Provincial Tourism Office said. According to provincial tourism officer Cristine Dompor, the provincial government made a plan to develop Kopiat Island as a turtle sanctuary, and make it a parallel project with the Summer ...
- TRAVPR.COM ASIAROOMS.COM WATCH POPS FERNANDEZ IN FASHION NEAR MAKATI Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 7:59AMTRAVPR.COM UNITED KINGDOM - May 10th, 2011 - Filipino cultural icon Maria "Pops" Fernandez is set to combine the worlds of music and fashion when she takes the stage in Manila next month.The performer, nicknamed the Concert Queen, will showcase some of the finest new clothes ranges from the south-east Asian country's best designers while performing a variety of popular songs.She will be joined...
- Davao PIA chief revives media group Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 6:15PMDAVAO CITY — Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Regional Director Efren Elbanbuena has revived a media group called Hermes Club to become one of the major factors in the dissemination of information in the Davao Region.
- Tabije: Over-dramatization Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 9:44AMread more
- Valley of tears: No-no’s in trying to sell a place Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 4:39PMFLYING INTO and out of Davao City has always been meaningful to this contributor.
- DavOr's hidden treasures Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 11:59AMread more
- John Paul II rouses town that hosted Viet refugees Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 5:56PMThe visit of Blessed John Paul II, cherished through a shrine fitted with a wooden cross sculpted and presented to him by a Vietnamese refugee in 1981, stirred this sleepy town to life Monday.
- Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Candidates (3rd Batch) - Swimsuit Press Presentation Photos Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 11:26PMMiss Philippines Earth 2011 3rd Batch Photos.Miss Philippines Earth 2011 kicks off.The Miss Philippines Earth 2011 contestants were formally presented to media yesterday, April 26, at the Maxims Hotel poolside in Resorts World Manila.Meet the 50 candidates who are all vying for the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 title.
- Much-needed break for policemen Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 2:55AMMANILA, Philippines — Policemen assigned in Luzon and the Visayas were given a post-Holy Week break after the Philippine National Police (PNP) downgraded Tuesday the security alert status it earlier hoisted for the entire Lenten break. Police forces in Mindanao, as well as the PNP’s elite Special Action Force (SAF), will remain on full alert due to threats posed by various groups like the Abu ...
- Red Cross all set for Holy Week Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 7:20PMJoin our community now! www.talkph.net The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is now all set to provide first aid assistance and ambulance service on major... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
- AFP works with PNP in preventing terror attacks during Holy Week Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 8:18AMMANILA, Philippines -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has taken steps to be extra-vigilant this Holy Week to protect the public from all security threats.
- Metro Manila sets security measures for Lent Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 2:38AMMANILA, Philippines -- Police and local governments in Metro Manila have set in place measures to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of Holy Week.The Eastern Police District (EPD) Wednesday said that security measures are in place to make sure that the observance of Holy Week in the eastern side of Metro Manila will be peaceful and orderly.Supt. ...
- Aquino gets ‘Oplan Semana Santa’ going Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 4:55PMThe country is as ready for the annual diaspora of Holy Week, with government officials assuring President Benigno Aquino III that measures are in place to ensure that people are not only safe in their travels but also from threats of terror attacks
- Red Cross ready for Holy Week Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 6:39AMThe Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Tuesday it is all set to provide first aid assistance and ambulance service on major roads nationwide for the Holy Week.
- Taiwan Halts Nuclear Plans Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 2:02AMTaiwan Power Co., which operates the island’s three atomic-power plants and is building a fourth, halted plans for additional reactors after an earthquake and tsunami crippled a nuclear plant in Japan.
- Taiwan Halts Plans to Add Atomic Reactors After Japan Crisis Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 10:13PMTaiwan Power Co., which operates the island’s three atomic-power plants and is building a fourth, halted plans for additional reactors and will study its options after Japan’s nuclear accident from the March 11 earthquake.
- Taiwan Halts Plans to Build Atomic Reactors After Japan Crisis Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 9:43PMTaiwan Power Co., which operates the island’s three atomic-power plants and is building a fourth, halted plans for additional reactors and will study its options after Japan’s nuclear accident from the March 11 earthquake.
- Residents oppose casinos on Boracay Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 5:59AMResidents of Boracay Island and Caticlan on the mainland of Aklan are against the operation of casinos on this island-resort, saying that it would be bad for their businesses, the island’s reputation and their families.
- Ilocos Norte ready for summer trips Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 11:12AMLAOAG CITY—More tourists are expected to drive to Ilocos Norte this summer either to dip in Pagudpud’s white beach, seek an adventure ride in the La Paz sand dunes aboard four-wheel drive vehicles or try Ilocano cuisine.
- Disaster in Japan: Confluence of events Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 8:59AMAll Philippine islands when Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the country in the middle 16th century were, in general, thickly clothed with mixtures in various proportions of mangrove forest, beach forest, tropical rainforest, monsoon forest, hardwood forest and other forest types probably by as much as 90% of their area cover.
- Paradoxical paradise Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 9:36AMMANILA, Philippines - Because they don't grow cacao....Switzerland and Belgium make the best chocolates.
- Ecotourism offering a feast of opportunities in Asia Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 3:36AMA tourist exploring the Ugong Rock cave in Puerto Princesa. Photo courtesy: AFP Tourists exploring the Ugong Rock cave in Puerto Princesa. Photo courtesy: AFP
- DFNN wins deal to draw Russians to Boracay Tuesday, March 15, 2011 @ 9:29AMEssence Asia Philippines, the joint-venture travel agency of listed DFNN Inc. and Singapore-based Uniglobal Holdings Pte. Ltd., is now the exclusive agent of the Shangri-La Group for attracting Russian tourists to its hotel in Boracay.
- Melissa Ricks finally gets her break via new afternoon soap Nasaan Ka Elisa? Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 1:30AMIsang "perfect daughter" ang ginagampanang role ni Melissa Ricks sa bagong afternoon series ng ABS-CBN, Nasaan Ka Elisa?. Ang nasabing serye ay Pinoy version ng Puerto Rican drama series na Dónde está Elisa?. Nagawan na rin ito ng adaptation sa iba't ibang bansa gaya ng U.S., Venezuela, Spain, Chile, Croatia, at Mexico. Nagkaroon ng beach-themed press preview ang Nasaan Ka Elisa? kahapon, March ...
- Melissa Ricks finally gets her break via new afternoon soap Nasaan Si Elisa? Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 1:25AMMelissa plays her most daring role to date.
- Tourists reach beach frontier in Myanmar Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 9:56PMTravellers who venture to Myanmar rave about the friendly locals, the tasty seafood and above all, the lack of other tourists.
- Henann Resort Alona Beach opens in Bohol Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 9:50PMExperience the pristine beauty of Bohol like never before as Henann Resort Alona Beach formally opens its doors to guests beginning March 15, 2011. Located along the immaculate shores of Panglao Island, the luxury resort has 12 exclusive villas amidst lush tropical gardens with refreshing views of the sea, palm groves and infinity edge pool. [...]
- Philippine News: Tourism earns P19B for Bicol in 2010 Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 3:46PMLEGAPI CITY, March 5 (PNA) – The whole of 2010 was a remarkable year for Bicol’s tourism industry as it generated a whopping P1.9 billion in gross receipts, a report of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) regional office here said.
- His, hers, theirs Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 10:24AMLIKE their characters Roger and Mimi in 9 Works Theatrical Production’s “Rent,” real-life couple Gian Magdangal and Sheree Bautista are renting a flat for now.
- Sison: Human Trafficking is a Crime Against Humanity - VP Binay Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 10:57AMDURING his recent US official working visit, Vice President and Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers' (OFW) Concerns Jejomar C. Binay has reassured Filipinos abroad that the Philippine government is closely working with the US Department of State, Department of Justice and Department of Labor in ensuring a successful campaign against human trafficking. read more
- Why Egypt's progressives win Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 7:53AMSuleiman considers the business fraternity friendly, but it is the nation's women and youth who are driving the unrest.
- Subic free port investment pledges recover in 2010 Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 10:13AMSUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- Investment commitments to this free port recovered last year from a drop in 2009 amid the height of the global financial crisis, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said in a press release yesterday.
- POC still looking for suitable site for Asian Beach Games Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 8:29AMThe Philippine Olympic Committee has started its search for the competition site of the country’s hosting of the 2013 Asian Beach Games.
- Kaua‘i gains a new sister city Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 3:06AMNAWILIWILI — The County Council unanimously approved on Wednesday a resolution to enter into a sister-city relationship with the city of Laoag, province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
- PNP regional training director dares Dauin police to improve skills after completing training Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 10:51PMThe Philippine National Police Regional Training Unit Director of Region 7, Supt. Renato Dugan, has strongly challenged the 32 police personnel of the police station of Dauin, Negros Oriental to use their knowledge and practice their skills learned during the seven days Back to Basic training.
- Dauin LGU targets hike in revenues in 2011 Sunday, January 16, 2011 @ 9:56PMMayor Neil Credo of Dauin, Negros Oriental has disclosed that the municipal government is targeting an increase in revenues this year, mostly to be generated from income derived from the town's thriving tourism industry
- Local Muslim community assures help in monitoring 'terror' suspects in Negros Oriental Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 1:36PMDUMAGUETE CITY, Jan. 13 (PNA) – A leader of the local Muslim community here has reassured that terrorist attacks are unlikely to happen in this capital city and other areas of the province of Negros Oriental.