THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 7 has urged the public to protect, preserve and maintain the wetlands in the region as it is crucial in combating climate change. Wetlands provide protection against floods and serve as a natural water impounding area. They are also a source of food and water not only […]
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DPWH seeking China grants for Visayas, Mindanao bridges
By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior Reporter THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is hoping to obtain “grant assistance” from the Chinese government for bridges in the Visayas and Mindanao. “I have had active discussions with them,” DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan told BusinessWorld on Friday on the sidelines of the ceremonial opening of […]
PrimaryHomes starts building 3rd condo tower in Panglao
HOMEGROWN PrimaryHomes Inc. (PHI) commenced on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, the construction of third tower that will complete the firm’s first resort-style condominium in Panglao Island, Bohol. Royal Oceancrest Panglao is made up of three mid-rise buildings set on a 1.3 hectare site in San Isidro, Dauis, Paglao Island. It offers 456 units consisting of […]
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake rocks parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila
A MAGNITUDE 5.3 earthquake struck off the eastern part of Luzon mainland on Wednesday, with tremors felt all the way up to some northwestern provinces, according to state seismologists. The earthquake was recorded at 1:05 p.m. with the epicenter located northeast of Tinaga Island in Camariñes Norte, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and […]
The beauty of Malapascua, and irony of revival
I have never ridden a motorcycle in my life. That is, until I found myself on the island of Malapascua. How did I get there? It was a four-hour drive from Cebu City to get to the new Maya Port. We got on our chartered boat and made our way by sea for half an […]
Bridges to link Panay, Guimaras, Negros islands in the works
THE dream for bridges to connect Panay Island, Guimaras Island and Negros Island in Western Visayas is moving closer to reality after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it is targeting the first quarter of 2023 to begin work on the project. The 32.47-kilometer Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Island Bridges Project involves the construction […]
US-led Pacific group to focus on climate, connectivity amid China concerns
WASHINGTON — China’s ambitions in the Pacific are a concern for some Pacific Island leaders, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday, but a growing US partnership with allies in the region aims to address issues such as climate change, health, and technology links. Mr. Campbell spoke after US Secretary of State Antony […]
JCB presents STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown Edition 2022-2023
TOKYO & SINGAPORE, Sep 21, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown Edition returns December 31 to The Float at Marina Bay. The one and only futuristic fireworks entertainment display will be held for the first time in three years against the iconic Marina Bay city skyline. Colorful HANABI hand-crafted fireworks […]
JCB sponsors Singapore’s one of the largest countdown event
TOKYO & SINGAPORE, Sep 20, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – JCB Co., Ltd. (“JCB”), Japan’s only international payment brand, will sponsor STAR ISLAND SINGAPORE COUNTDOWN EDITION 2022-2023 Presented by JCB (“STAR ISLAND”), which will be held by Avex Asia Pte. Ltd. (“Avex Asia”), subsidiary wholly owned by Avex Entertainment Inc., from December 25 […]
DOT trains Virgin Island service providers on ‘Filipino brand of service’
THE Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Bohol Tourism Office and the Municipality of Panglao, conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 10, training on the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) to service providers operating in Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol.Initiated by the DOT upon receiving information on the alleged overpricing of food served to tourists […]
Malilong: Buyer beware
Its name notwithstanding, it is obviously no longer a virgin’s island. Commercialism has crept into what must have been a poor man’s paradise, disrobing Bohol’s Virgin Island of its innocence.But what else is new? Many years ago, my wife and I visited Anda, also in Bohol, spending one night in a cottage by the beach. […]
Editorial: Bohol’s Virgin Island in social media’s realm
A woman’s repost of her friend’s images on Facebook, including that of the list of food items at Virgin Island in Panglao Island, Bohol that totaled P26,100, has gone viral. It did not make sense to the woman that her friend, part of a group of 13 local tourists, had to pay that much.One of […]
Cebu boat builder to construct yachts for Korean firm
A SOUTH Korean firm has tapped Cebu-based marine vessel builder Seals Boatyard Inc. for the construction of luxury yachts to answer the maritime travel demand amid the tourism boom in the North East Asian nation.Jeju Sea World, based in Jeju Island in South Korea, recently signed a build contract with Seals, with the vessel targeted […]
Satellite broadband: bringing high-speed affordable internet to private island resorts
Bambunet, powered by Kloche Communications, is a local internet service provider partnered with Singapore-based satellite operator Kacific.WITH international tourism coming back onto the agenda in Southeast Asia, governments have been working hard to make up for lost time. Like other countries in the region, the Philippines opened its borders on April 1, easing health protocols […]
Siargao-based cafe survives Typhoon Odette, opens in Cebu
One of the most popular cafes in Siargao finally makes its debut to Cebu—but its journey is like no other.Hab Hab Cafe, founded by Cebuano Ronald James “RJ” del Rio in 2018, were among the first 24-hour restaurants on the island and quickly became the locals go-to spot for late night “habhab” or “panic eating.”RJ […]
US vows more high-level engagement with Pacific islands amid China push
WASHINGTON — White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday he expects more high-level US officials to visit Pacific island countries as Washington steps up its engagement to counter China in the strategically important region. Mr. Campbell said the United States needed more diplomatic facilities across the region, and more contact with Pacific island […]
Coron: a tale of tourism and sea monsters
1 of 2 CORON islands drone shots — PHOTO COURTESY FROM NARJAY CALINAO, TPB PHOTO COURTESY FROM NARJAY CALINAO, TPB MY first visit to Coron won’t be forgotten easily. Coron, the final leg in an interisland tour earlier this summer consisting of stops in Boracay and Cebu, organized by Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Tourism […]
Boracay Water spends P4B for sustainability efforts
BORACAY Island Water Co., Inc. said it invested more than P4.32 billion in capital expenditures for its water and wastewater facilities to ensure environmental sustainability and water security. The company, also known as Boracay Water, said it developed a 25-year plan to sustainably serve the water requirements of Boracay Island, as it is a major […]
Pescador reopens to tourists
PESCADOR Island in the town of Moalboal in southern Cebu has formally reopened its shores to tourists, particularly to local and foreign certified divers.The Provincial Task Force, led by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, launched the Dasig Pescador, a volunteerism program on coral aggregation around Pescador Island on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 to signal the reopening […]
Easter Island Moai stone statue begins long journey home
SANTIAGO — A huge Moai statue, one of the iconic stone monuments from Easter Island, began its journey back home on Monday following a years-long campaign to get it returned to its original setting since it was housed in a museum in Santiago in the 19th century. The 715 kilogram (0.72 ton) sculpture will be […]