El Nido’s Hidden Beach makes Condé Nast best list
MANILA, Philippines — A beach spot in tourist destination El Nido, Palawan has been included in the “34 best beaches in the world” by a United Kingdom-based travel publication.
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Palawan's Hidden Beach included in another global 'best beaches' list
MANILA, Philippines — Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan was recognized by travel magazine and website Condé Nast Traveler on its latest list of Best Beaches in the World.
'I lived on a remote paradise island with 80 people for free'
A woman lived on a remote island with just 80 people for FREE - and washed her clothes in a well and climbed trees for coconuts.
AREIT completes P1.2-B cash acquisition of 153-room Seda Lio resort hotel
AREIT [AREIT 33.95, down 0.4%; 163% avgVol] [link] announced that it completed the acquisition of the 153-room Seda Lio resort-hotel in El Nido from subsidiaries of its sponsor, Ayala Land [ALI 32.30, down 3.0%; 144% avgVol]. The purchase price of P1.192 billion was paid in cash, with 95% due on the signing of the Deed of Exchange, and the remaining 5% due by the end of Q3. AREIT said that the transaction is part of its “2024 growth plans”, which include the additional transfer of Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, Greenbelt 3, Greenbelt 5, Seda Hotel, and Holiday Inn and Suites in Makati. AREIT will also acquire a 276-hectare piece of industrial land from ACEN [ACEN 4.07, down 4.5%; 57% avgVol]. Once AREIT has completed all of the transactions, it will increase the value of its assets under management from P87 billion to P117 billion. The remaining parts of this transaction will be purchased using a property-for-share swap that will be voted on by the shareholders at the Special Stockholders Meeting on February 12.
Slice of heaven: Palawan among world’s trending 2024 destinations
MANILA, Philippines — Palawan was hailed by foreign travel platform Tripadvisor as fourth of seven of the world’s most trending destinations in its Traveler’s Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024.
Tropical Eco-splendor in El Nido
It’s not just about where we travel, but also about the company we keep and the way we do it that makes a world of difference. Returning to my beloved tropical paradise in El Nido, where nature and environmental respect shine through, feels like a dream come true.
Christmas convoy aborts West Philippine Sea trip
MANILA, Philippines — A convoy of civilian boats planning to deliver provisions to Filipino fishermen and troops in the disputed South China Sea aborted the trip yesterday after “constant shadowing” by Chinese vessels, the organizer said.
‘China Coast Guard ship moved to ram Christmas convoy boat’
MANILA, Philippines — It was the threat of being rammed by Chinese ships that prompted the lead vessel in the “Christmas convoy” to change course without completing its voyage to remote island communities in the West Philippine Sea to deliver goodies and essential items.