Boracay Island, the most popular beach in the Philippines, is making a comeback after nearly two years of pandemic restrictions. It comes as the Philippines finally reopens its borders to tourism.

It had become known as “Paradise Lost,” or a “cesspool,” as former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte described it, after it was tainted by sewage. The once brilliant white sand and clear waters of ...

MANILA, Philippines—Stricter guidelines have been set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on the processing of environmental certificates for all projects in Boracay as part ...

The Philippines has announced a six-month closure of the popular tourist destination of Boracay over concerns the island's famous beaches and clear blue waters have been transformed into a "cesspool" ...

Valentine’s Day tends to arrive wrapped in roses and restaurant reservations. But in Boracay and Coron, love is taking on a ...

Payments processor Pouch.ph and exchange Coins.ph, two leading players in the Philippines’ cryptocurrency landscape, have announced their partnership to host the country’s first-ever Bitcoin Island ...

Experience the beauty and diversity of the Philippines like never before with exclusive offers from Discovery Hospitality at the 33rd PTAA Travel Tour Expo. Taking place from February 6–8, 2026, at ...

BEACH BUMS: Tourists enjoy Boracay Island’s sand, sun and sea —Photos by Vanessa B. Hidalgo MANILA, Philippines – Boracay Water has expanded its sewer network coverage in Barangay Balabag and parts of ...

THIS Valentine’s season, Discovery Boracay and Discovery Coron invites couples to celebrate love in its many forms through a theme inspired by the five love languages.

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines will tear down illegal structures, build a bypass to unclog traffic, convert tricycle taxis into electric vehicles and build a modern waste-to-energy plant to rescue ...

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