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Summer 2019: El Nido's original green resort gets a makeover

Angelo G. Garcia
Updated as of Feb 17 08:20 AM

Since Miniloc Island Resort opened in 1982, it was already touted as an eco-tourism destination with the original owners aiming to protect the natural beauty of the island and its surroundings. Read more »

Summer 2019: 5 hip hotels to check into in Baler

Kara Santos
Updated as of Feb 16 12:48 PM

The birthplace of surfing in the country offers accommodations for every type of traveler from budget-friendly digs to more luxurious resorts.  Read more »

Boracay tourists warned vs bluebottle jellyfish

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 08:14 PM

Beachgoers were advised against touching the jellyfish even if it is not in the water since its stingers remain active. Read more »

Harana, rosas, kasalan: Iba-ibang pagdiriwang ng Valentine's Day

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 09:53 PM

Kani-kaniyang diskarte ang mga Pilipino sa pagpapahayag ng pagmamahal ngayong Araw ng mga Puso o Valentine’s Day.  Read more »

Golf: Fifth Pebble Beach victory makes Mickelson's day

Reuters
Posted at Feb 12 10:43 AM

Phil Mickelson won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am by three strokes on Monday, equalling Mark O'Meara's record of five victories in the northern California event. Read more »

Golf: Hailstorm causes final round delay at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Reuters
Updated as of Feb 11 10:23 AM

The Pebble Beach Pro-Am appears headed for a Monday finish after a hailstorm halted play in the final round on Sunday. Read more »

Oops! Elephant seals take over California beach during US shutdown

Ronn Bautista, Reuters
Posted at Jan 31 12:05 PM

A herd of elephant seals took over a popular California beach while it was closed during the federal government shutdown and the animals show no sign of wanting to leave. Read more »

Enjoying a clean Manila Bay

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 29 08:06 PM

Children frolic along part of the shore of Manila Bay on Roxas Boulevard on Tuesday following a massive clean-up drive last Sunday that rid the shoreline of tons of trash. Read more »

Dayuhan naligo nang hubo sa beach sa Puerto Princesa

Lynette Dela Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 28 04:02 PM

Agaw-pansin ang lalaking turista sa Nagtabon Beach noong Linggo dahil sa pamamasyal nito sa dalampasigan nang walang ano mang saplot sa katawan. Read more »

This Croatian coastal town by the Adriatic Sea can be your next summer escape

Julie Boschi
Posted at Jan 28 12:51 PM

Once the playground of powerful men and women, Opatija charms with safaris, seafood, and even a dinosaur.  Read more »

Maldives issues warning amid spike in tourist drownings

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 22 08:56 PM

Tourism officials said all resort operators in the paradise archipelago were urged Monday to keep a close eye on their clients after the spate of deaths. Read more »

Gov't mulls reopening Boracay's Bulabog beach

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 19 09:41 AM

BORACAY ISLAND - Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Friday said they are mulling reopening to the public the island's Bulabog Beach, which draws kiteboarding and windsurfing enthusiasts. Read more »

Did the Golden Globes go overboard in its effort to advance inclusivity?

Andrew Paredes
Updated as of Jan 07 07:02 PM

By practically snubbing the celebrated A Star Is Born and favoring actors and pictures that represented inclusivity, did the Hollywood Foreign Press forget what the Globes is essentially about: recognizing the year’s most superior work?  Read more »

'Bohemian Rhapsody' wins Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Drama

Mario Anzuoni, Reuters
Posted at Jan 07 03:23 PM

Jim Beach (left to right), Roger Taylor, Brian May, Rami Malek with his Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama, Graham King and Mike Meyers pose backstage with their Best Motion Picture - Drama for "Bohemian Rhapsody" during the 76th Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on Monday.  Read more »

Malasimbo is moving to a new venue, promising wild jungle, virgin beach and great sunset views

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 07 12:18 PM

This year’s International Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival is moving to a new venue. The decision, according to its organizers, will benefit both the performing artists and the festival goers. Read more »

Ilang beach sa Pangasinan, dinagsa sa Bagong Taon

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 01 11:35 PM

Sa Pangasinan, kahit maalon, marami pa rin ang nag-beach. Read more »

BLOG: Cove Manila bids to break a Guinness World Record on New Year's Eve

John Paul 'JP' Tanchanco -- 'Tha Good Life'
Updated as of Dec 27 04:46 PM

Cove Manila will try to break the Guinness World Record for largest indoor balloon drop on New Year's Eve.  Read more »

'Ilang establisimyento sa Panglao lumabag sa easement zone'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 09:57 PM

Aminado ang pamahalaang lokal ng Panglao na may mga paglabag sa itinakdang easement zone ang mga establisimyentong nakatayo sa tabingdagat. Read more »

'Alona Beach sa Panglao, mataas ang coliform count'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 12:26 AM

Ayon sa mga awtoridad, sumipa sa 16,000 ang coliform count ng Alona Beach, na malayong-malayo umano sa coliform count para masabing ligtas ang pagligo sa dagat. Read more »

WATCH: Kiefer, Alyssa win first beach volleyball stint together in BVR

Danine Cruz, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Dec 17 08:40 PM

Team KiefLy took home a close victory in the one-set exhibition match versus Charo Soriano and John Vic De Guzman. Read more »