Browsing The Philippine Star by Subject "recreation"

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    • ₱30-M Marine Culture Park to rise in Cordova 

      Mozo, Malou M. (The Philippine Star, February 9, 2015, on page 14)
      Cordova town in Mactan, Cebu is preparing for what officials describe as “Cebu’s rising tourist destination” following an announcement to launch a massive promotion on the town's tourist destinations. “We are working towards ...

    • Boracay task force readying guidelines for re-opening 

      Villanueva, Rhodina (The Philippine Star, July 15, 2018, on page 1-10)
      The inter-agency task force overseeing the rehabilitation of Boracay Island is now preparing the guidelines for the reopening of world-renowned tourist destination on Oct. 26, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said. He said ...

    • Boracay Water ready for Oct opening 

      Simeon, Louise Maureen (The Philippine Star, July 7, 2018, on page B9)
      The Boracay unit of Ayala-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is intensifying its operations in the island to ensure readiness in time for the reopening by October. Boracay Island Water Co. Inc. recently acquired additional desludging ...

    • Breathtaking nature at Hamilo Coast 

      (The Philippine Star, April 16, 2010, on page 25)
      Who would have ever imagined that such a wealth of natural beauty lies just a few hours away from Metro Manila? Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas is SM Land's premier residential leisure destination that encompasses mountains ...

    • China opens cinema on disputed SCS island 

      Lee-Brago, Pia (The Philippine Star, July 25, 2017, on page 12)
      Soldiers and residents on one of the islands China controls in the contested South China Sea can now relax and watch a movie after the first theater in the strategic waterway opened its doors Saturday, reports say. In its ...

    • DENR: Private sector to help fund Manila Bay cleanup 

      Villanueva, Rhodina (The Philippine Star, December 23, 2018, on page 9)
      Certain industries have offered to help the government fund the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said. Without naming the companies, Cimatu said their heads have also offered to come up with ...

    • DILG tells 6 mayors: Save Pasig River 

      Felipe, Cecille Suerte (The Philippine Star, March 20, 2017, on page 17)
      Six Metro Manila mayors should help clean up and save the Pasig River, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno said yesterday. The local government units (LGUs) of Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Taguig ...

    • Du30 ought to do a Boracay in Manila Bay 

      Avila, Bobit S. (The Philippine Star, October 18, 2018, on page 11)
      The famous Isle of Boracay was closed on April 26, 2018 and it gave Pres. Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte great proof that he had the political will to effect change in this country when it is needed! Boracay is set to reopen on ...

    • El Nido Resorts guides turn Bacuit Bay into tourist attraction 

      (The Philippine Star, May 8, 2017, on page E5)
      El Nido Resorts guides from Miniloc, Lagen and Pangulasian in Bacuit Bay, and those in Apulit, the fourth El Nido Resort in the Sulu Sea, are among the best trained in creating awareness and fostering appreciation for ...

    • Eric Young: From the ring to the rod 

      Tomada, Nathalie (The Philippine Star, March 4, 2013, on page F-4)
      Eric Young, also known by the ring name Showtime, might have been asked that question countless times, but for the Canadian professional wrestler turned-host of Animal Planet's Off The Hook: Extreme Catches, taking on a ...

    • Heaviest, prettiest bangus showcased in Dagupan 

      Visperas, Eva (The Philippine Star, April 23, 2017, on page 1-4)
      The heaviest, longest and prettiest milkfish this year took center stage anew yesterday in the Bangus Rodeo here in the known bangus capital of the world. The heaviest bangus, raised by Frederick delos Reyes of Barangay ...

    • Hideaway in Mindoro 

      (The Philippine Star, June 17, 2018, on page E4)
      A marine protected area established in 2004, the 37-hectare uninhabited island lies at the northeast portion of Calapan mainland fronting Kamasuhan Rock. Located well within the Coral Triangle, the center of the world’s ...

    • Laguna’s 7 Crater Lakes proclaimed world’s most threatened 

      (The Philippine Star, February 3, 2014, on page 1-4)
      The Philippines Seven Crater Lakes in San Pablo City, Laguna have been chosen as the "Threatened Lakes of the Year 2014" by the Germany-based environmental group Global Nature Fund (GNF). In commemoration of World Wetlands ...

    • Lanao town offers agri-tourism attraction 

      (The Philippine Star, February 10, 2013, on page B-4)
      Agriculture-oriented tourists and students will soon find a new haven in the pastoral town of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte which recently rolled out its agriculture-based tourism program. Launched at the Kahumayan Festival, ...

    • Marine discovery and adventure at Apulit Island 

      (The Philippine Star, January 7, 2018, on page D2)
      With of all its cottages built over clear waters teeming with ocean life including baby Blacktip sharks, Apulit Island in Taytay, Palawan is the place for marine discovery and adventure. Apulit, one of four El Nido Resorts ...

    • PCG reminds Tubbataha divers of 'no touch policy' 

      Macairan, Evelyn (The Philippine Star, March 1, 2015, on page 3)
      With the diving season at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park about to start, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently reminded divers of the “touch me not” policy when it comes to the rich marine biodiversity found in this ...

    • Phl hosts 5th World Ecotourism Conference 

      (The Philippine Star, February 17, 2014, on page A-29)
      Marine ecotourism will be at the centerpiece of this year’s 5th World Ecotourism Conference to be held on Feb. 20-22 in Cebu. With the theme, "Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities," ...

    • Phl joins good mgmt of protected areas study in Vietnam 

      Villanueva, Rhodina (The Philippine Star, June 24, 2015, on page B-12)
      Philippine biodiversity officials will participate in a study tour on good management practices of protected areas in Hanoi, Vietnam. Aside from Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Biodiversity Management ...

    • Pinoys urged to help save coral reefs 

      Punongbayan, Michael (The Philippine Star, May 18, 2015, on page 15)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged Filipinos to take action and do their share to help save what remains of the country’s coral reefs. Concerted effort, the agency noted, is necessary to ensure ...

    • Postcards from Boracay 

      Alcazaren, Paolo (The Philippine Star, July 28, 2018, on page D1-D2)
      The ongoing closure and rehabilitation of Boracay has been met with much controversy. Local business owners were up in arms because of lost revenues, while labor groups and NGOs complained of the heavy social cost. Many ...