From relaxation to adventure: Why Pico Sands Hotel is the perfect beach resort outside Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Nestled in the vast and lush landscapes of Hamilo Coast, just two and a half hours from the metro, is Pico Sands Hotel.
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China, Philippines Trade Blame for Latest Ship Collision in South China Sea | TIME
China and Philippine coast guard vessels clashed again in the South China Sea, marking the latest flareup in the disputed waters and undermining a temporary deal to avoid conflict.
Calabarzon, Metro classes suspended due to Taal vog
MANILA, Philippines — Schools in over 40 areas in Calabarzon and Metro Manila suspended on-site classes yesterday due to volcanic smog or vog that covered many areas in Batangas and Cavite as Taal Volcano emitted at least 3,335 tons of sulfur dioxide.
Delayed oil siphoning from sunken vessel alarms Bataan residents
BALANGA, Bataan, Philippines — Residents and officials of Limay town in this province are worried over the delayed siphoning of industrial oil from the sunken motor tanker Terra Nova.
Palawan, Boracay among most visited islands — Indian website
MANILA, Philippines — Popular islands Palawan and Boracay were recognized as among the island destinations in Asia frequented by tourists, according to a travel website based in India.
Philippines, China trade blame after vessels collide in South China Sea
The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea, the latest flare-up after the two nations agreed last month to try to manage disagreements at sea.
Ticao Island
I was sitting quietly at the front of the van when our guide mentioned, «Did you know that the Manila-Acapulco galleon ships used to make a stop here?» We were passing through the small port town of San Jacinto on Ticao Island in Masbate.
PH calls for restraint after collisions in WPS
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government on Monday called for restraint and adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) to prevent further escalation of tension and ensure the safety of all sea vessels following the collision incidents between Filipino and Chinese coast guard ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).