Browsing Philippine Daily Inquirer by Subject "recreation"

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    • Beach stays ‘in pink of health’ 

      Jaucian, Michael (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 ...

    • Enchanting island of waterfalls, beaches 

      Udtohan, Leo (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 5, 2019, on page A10)
      It may be known for potions and witchcraft, but the island-province of Siquijor is more than that. Its white sand beaches and sparkling blue waters can give Boracay Island in Aklan province a run for its money. If beaches ...

    • Goats go surfing, help kids overcome fear 

      Reuters (Philippine Daily Inquirer, March 24, 2021, on page A1-A4)
      As cheering children and men frantically paddle their inflatable surfboard through the frothy Pacific waves onto the beach, one passenger placidly sits in the bow taking it all in—a large, white goat. California surfer ...

    • Iloilo beautification project killing mangroves 

      Burgos, Nestor, Jr. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 15, 2017, on page A11)
      Unseen in a river system that Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu once described as the cleanest he had seen in the country are mangroves dying because they had been submerged in too much fresh water. A mangrove specialist ...

    • Iloilo River Development Project 

      (Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 1, 2015, on page A13)
      The ground-breaking Iloilo River Development Project has led to the successful rehabilitation of the 15-kilometer estuarine. In 2004, the Iloilo-Batiano River Development Council (IBRDC) relocated 1,000 families who were ...

    • Lobster obsession 

      Cua, Lawrence; Jimenez, Iya (Philippine Daily Inquirer, August 15, 2015, on page C3)
      From the time Bun Appetit opened, we’ve been obsessed with anything and everything lobster. We first had lobster rolls in New York but it’s no secret that this delectable shellfish dish originated from New England. Lobsters ...

    • Local tourists welcome as Coron reopens 

      Miranda, Romar (Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 10, 2020, on page A1-A8)
      Coron has reopened its tourism industry, allowing local travelers on regulated tours as Palawan province eased further into a relaxed community quarantine amid the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. Kim Ablana, ...

    • Miss U bets' interaction with whale sharks enrages environmentalists 

      Silva, Victor (Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 15, 2016, on page A15)
      Intermittent rains over Cebu on Tuesday did not stop bikini-clad Miss Universe candidates from Vietnam, New Zealand, Thailand, China and the Philippines from meeting gentle giants in waters off Oslob town, ahead of January’s ...

    • Swimmers, jellyfish interact in Sohoton 

      Bernabe, Kirstin (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 19, 2014, on page A21-A22)
      At Bucas Grande’s Sohoton National Park—a strictly protected area because of its rich biodiversity—guests will be treated to more than just pristine beaches with powdery white sand and crystal clear waters.

    • 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 ...

    • 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 ...