Browsing Philippine Daily Inquirer by Subject "ecotourism"
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104 whale sharks seen for first time in Donsol
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 2, 2019 , on page A8)Over a hundred new whale sharks were spotted in the waters off this town in Sorsogon province in the first half of 2019, marking the highest number of the endangered species spotted in the area in the past few years, ... -
An amazing walk in a Mangrove park
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 24, 2010 , on page A11)Researchers of the Iloilo based Southeast Asian Fisheries Development CenterAquaculture Department (Seafdec-AQD), including Primavera, first took notice of the pristine mangroves of Ibajay in 1996 while conducting field ... -
Angel in the water
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 5, 2014 , on page B3-4)Meet this Angel Catfish, a new member of the family at Las Farolas, the newest tourist and educational destination in Metro-Manila. Since its arrival a few weeks ago, this fish has never failed to catch the fancy of visitors ... -
Anilao photo tilt to draw more than 200 divers from all over
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 7, 2017 , on page D6)One of the biggest underwater macro photography competitions in the world, the Anilao Underwater Shootout is again happening in Mabini, Batangas, better known as Anilao. This was announced in the first Dive Philippines ... -
Apo Reef turtle sightings increase during lockdown
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 8, 2020 , on page A8)The number of critically endangered hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Apo Reef doubled during the period when the vast underwater ecosystem off Occidental Mindoro province was ... -
At home in Tambobo Bay
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 19, 2020 , on page A8)Emma Palallos was in her 20s when she first came to Tambobo Bay in the southern tip of Negros Oriental province in the late 1980s. This body of water shared by Barangays Bonbonon and Siit in the southern town of Siaton has ... -
Bani folk keep mangrove forest alive
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 8, 2010 , on page A17)Tucked in the coastal town of Bani in western Pangasinan is a flourishing ecosystem—almost 40 hectares of healthy mangrove forest that is home to various species of shellfish, fish and birds. But 20 years ago, the Bangrin ... -
Bans galore await tourists when Boracay reopens
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 29, 2018 , on page A9)When Boracay reopens on Oct. 26, fewer tourists will be allowed into the island and they will have to follow strict regulations that will help preserve the world-famous tourist spot, officials said on Friday. Tourism ... -
Batanes as next agri tourism spot pushed
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 15, 2018 , on page B1)With the appointment of agriculture undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat as the next tourism chief, the prospect of Batanes becoming a popular agro-tourism spot has become “brighter,” according to Agriculture Secretary ... -
Beach clearing starts in Siargao: DENR, DILG vow to save surf spot from environmental woes suffered by Boracay
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,August 23, 2019 , on page A12)The government has started a crackdown on illegal structures on the beaches of Siargao Island, a booming tourist destination in Surigao del Norte province, taking off from lessons in the environmental rehabilitation of ... -
Beach stays ‘in pink of health’
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,June 11, 2017 , on page A2-1)A group of 25 women keeps the beach clean, said Nonie Enolva, spokesperson of the regional Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The women were organized by the Department of Agriculture under the Philippine Rural ... -
Beyond the river: Caves, mangroves and quiet islands in Puerto Princesa
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 31, 2022 , on page C1)The world-renowned Underground River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, remains the city’s most venerable attraction, being a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) World Heritage Site and a ... -
Blast fishing in Lingayen Gulf goes on, say villagers
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 22, 2015 , on page A16)Perez, a former governor of the Board of Investments and a daughter of the late Speaker Eugenio Perez, said she had been hearing explosions day and night since Sept. 4. “My house shakes whenever there is an explosion,” she ... -
Bohol town mayor defies acting gov on whale shark feeding
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,January 18, 2020 , on page A10)Lila town Mayor Arturo “Jed” Piollo II continues to defy an executive order issued by Bohol Acting Gov. Rene Relampagos suspending all whale shark feeding and watching activities in the town. Piollo also declined an ... -
Bohol's river cruise, floating restaurants are back
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 9, 2022 , on page A6)The river cruise in Loboc, one of the most popular attractions in Bohol province, has reopened to local and foreign tourists now that travel restrictions have been eased. The four cruise vessels launched on March 1 can ... -
Bolinao folk take war on hatchery to Internet
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 2, 2015 , on page A13)Social media have become the battlefield for residents of Bolinao, Pangasinan, who are fighting the construction of a fish hatchery in the town’s ecotourism zone, expressing fear that the project would ruin the town’s ... -
Boracay corals dying fast, says group
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,March 21, 2015 , on page A13)After concerns have been raised about the deteriorating water quality at a portion of the pristine White Beach of the island in Malay, Aklan province, a coral reef rehabilitation group has now reported mass dying of corals. ... -
Boracay folk on creation of Bida: Long overdue
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,July 30, 2020 , on page A5)Business owners and residents of Boracay Island said the creation of a government body to oversee development in the world-famous tourist destination in Aklan province was “long overdue,” as they welcomed President Rodrigo ... -
Boracay rehab all about following law
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,May 1, 2019 , on page A8)The government is bent on sustaining the gains of the six-month environmental rehabilitation of Boracay as more tourists are returning to the resort island in Malay, Aklan province, according to Tourism Secretary Bernadette ... -
Boracay safe for swimming, says Cimatu; 'dry run' starts
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,October 16, 2018 , on page A6)The government on Monday declared the waters off Boracay Island “safe for swimming” as it started a 10-day “dry run” for the reopening of the resort island to tourists. Boracay returns to business on Oct. 26, ending a ...