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Group calls for a ‘no trash and trapo’ Black Nazarene feast
By Alexander Villafania MANILA CITY, METRO MANILA – Amid the flurry of millions of devotees trooping to Manila for the annual Black Nazarene celebration, the environmental group EcoWaste Coalition is...
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Sikhayan Festival inspires Laguna locals to be environment-friendly
By Edelynne Mae Escartin STA.ROSA, LAGUNA – Despite the noticeable boom in real estate and commercial space, the city of Sta. Rosa aims to keep locals grounded and display their thanks to the bounties...
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In Benguet, lady porters benefit from tourism boom in Mount Pulag
By Anna Valmero KABAYAN, BENGUET— As the country’s third highest peak, Mount Pulag attracts climbers and recreational hikers throughout the year with its famous “sea of clouds” at its summit and the...
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Q&A: Cherryl Si of Route+63 on travel as a social enterprise
By Lawrence Casiraya QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA – Five friends who share a common passion for travelling have also found an outlet to push for different social advocacies. “We wanted to put up a social...
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Another ‘centennial tree’ discovered in La Union
By Israel Rudio CABA, LA UNION - As everyone marvels the majesty of the La Union Centennial Tree in Barangay Carcarmay in Bacnotan, which was planted in 1896 and surpassed the century mark, the...
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Another ‘centennial tree’ discovered in La Union
By Israel Rudio CABA, LA UNION - As everyone marvels the majesty of the La Union Centennial Tree in Barangay Carcarmay in Bacnotan, which was planted in 1896 and surpassed the century mark, the...
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Why Lolong and his kin are ‘caught in the jaws’ of extinction
By Gregg Yan BUNAWAN, AGUSAN DEL SUR – “They look like dinosaurs!” I shouted to my brother as we gaped for the first time at crocodiles. This was Manila Zoo in the 1990s and to pint-sized kids –...
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Enjoy the beach, save the sand with these eco-friendly blankets
By Nikka Garriga BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN – Gone are the days when Boracay can be considered a well-kept secret as more tourists continue to flock the island. But the influx of tourists does raise...
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Anvaya Cove promotes eco-friendly practices among locals
By Alexander Villafania MORONG, BATAAN – Nestled in a sea inlet just on the south side of Subic Bay, the Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club is an exclusive, members-only resort but also seeks to involve...
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A sad trash problem for historic Corregidor Island
By Alexander Villafania CORREGIDOR ISLAND, BATAAN – The island of Corregidor is one of the most renowned historical landmarks in the Philippines. Most Filipinos know its historic significance as the...
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In Benguet, Mt. Purgatory climb promotes indigenous culture
By Anna Valmero LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET— By the middle of October, trekkers and nature lovers will traverse to Mount Purgatory for the annual “climb for culture.” The climb aims to promote the culture of...
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Five PH resorts among most eco-friendly in ASEAN
By Alexander Villafania QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA – Five resorts in the Philippines were recently recognized among the most environment-friendly hotels in Southeast Asia. The Association of Southeast...
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Explore this hidden nature park in Pangasinan
By Alexander Villafania DASOL, PANGASINAN – This third-class municipality is far from being a paradise. You will find mostly untended farms in the middle of a wide plateau dotted with clusters of small...
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This summer, try helmet diving at Hundred Islands
By Mae Escartin ALAMINOS CITY, PANGASINAN— Helmet diving isn’t anything new and is often associated with beachside tourism services. Resorts in Alaminos, particularly in the Hundred Islands, have...
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Cave exploration at Cacupangan
By Mae Escartin MABINI, PANGASINAN— The Cacupangan Cave in Mabini, Pangasinan is one of the best places for adventurers wanting to see some natural beauty. The caves feature stalactites and stalagmites...
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Isabela gov’t promotes Abuan River as an ecotourism destination
By Anna Valmero ILAGAN, ISABELA—The lush forests of the northern Sierra Madre shelters the majestic Abuan River of Isabela, dubbed as the country’s next whitewater rafting destination. But more than...
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Wings over Water: Conserving seabirds at the Tubbataha Isles in Sulu Sea
By Gregg Yan PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN – The combined stench of rotting fish and guano was incredible. Soaked and shivering, we shelter beneath a dripping grove of Argusia trees on Tubbataha’s South...
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Rediscovering stories behind famous landmarks in UP Los Baños
By Anna Valmero LOS BANOS, LAGUNA— The Oblation statue near the Humanities building is just one of many iconic landmarks one can find at the University of the Philippines in Los Baños (UPLB). For...
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For the sake of tourism, Puerto Galera seeks solutions to environment issues
By Nikka Garriga PUERTO GALERA, ORIENTAL MINDORO– This place has been known among locals and tourists alike for its fine-sand beaches and diving spots. Puerto Galera is made even more popular perhaps...
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