Browsing Philippine Daily Inquirer by Subject "beaches"

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    • A piece of Capiz 

      Supetran, Bernard L. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 1, 2020, on page B2-2)
      Mention Capiz and two things come into mind—the exquisite decorative shell it was named after, and the rich aquatic resources which have made it the country’s seafood capital. But beyond these traditional tags, this ancient ...

    • Puerto Galera: Shoring up tourism, marine ecosystem 

      Supetran, Bernard L. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 8, 2019, on page B3-4-B3-2)
      For centuries, the bucolic town of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro has been one of the archipelago’s proverbial best-kept secrets, with its lush forests, powdery beaches and rich underwater world. Literally meaning “port ...

    • Seaside safety in the new normal 

      Mawis-Aliston, Ar. Vittoria Lou (Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 20, 2020, on page B2-1-B2-2)
      If you missed the chance to go to the beach because of the pandemic, chances are, you’re itching to go there right after the quarantine. Is there a better way to celebrate months of isolation than to go out for some sun ...

    • Swimming with sharks in Oslob, not Hollywood 

      Nepales, Ruben V. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, November 30, 2018, on page E3-E4)
      And it was one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve been itching to write about my morning spent with whale sharks—which are the largest fish in the world, with some growing as big as a school bus—as part ...

    • Swimsuit designer leads beach cleanup in Siargao 

      (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 14, 2023, on page C1)
      In the picturesque paradise of Siargao Island, Jemina Ty, the creative force behind the global swimwear brand Blackbough, is spearheading a sustainability campaign with the local community. Siargao Island has captivated ...

    • 'Toilet' incident on video partly closes Boracay beach 

      Aning, Jerome (Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 15, 2019, on page A9)
      Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat on Wednesday said authorities had closed a portion of Station 1 on Boracay Beach for 48 to 72 hours to conduct a clean up following a viral social media post on Monday that showed two ...

    • Underwater treasures of Lobo Batangas 

      (Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 19, 2017, on page B2-4)
      The town of Lobo is located just 120 km from Manila. Beyond what is seen on land, Lobo Batangas has another secret which has yet to reveal where beneath its scenic beaches lie an abundance of healthy reefs and thriving ...

    • Use papaya whitening soap on Manila Bay 

      Butuyan, Joel Ruiz (Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 14, 2020, on page A6)
      The DENR gives the justification that the “white sand,” consisting of crushed dolomite rocks, is actually for a “beach nourishment” project in furtherance of efforts to rehabilitate Manila Bay. DENR officials should be ...

    • Water contamination in El Nido beach? 

      Miranda, Romar (Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 23, 2020, on page A6)
      Just as tourism and local government officials were preparing to reopen to visitors the beaches of El Nido in Palawan province, hailed as the 2020 “best island in the world,” photos and videos surfaced on social media on ...