Beaches & Islands
Beaches, islands, coves, bays, and coastal destinations — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and beyond.
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Sogod Bay: Geography, Ecology and Fisheries in Southern Leyte
Sogod Bay is a major bay in Southern Leyte, Philippines, known for its mangko fisheries and ecological challenges from river siltation.
Balayan Bay: Geography, Etymology and Marine Ecology
Balayan Bay is a large bay in Batangas, Luzon, part of the Verde Island Passage, known for its etymology and historical fish biodiversity.
San Bernardino Strait: Geography, Maritime History and Strategic Importance
Strait connecting Samar Sea and Philippine Sea, separating Luzon and Samar. Key route in WWII and Spanish navigation.
Amanpulo: History, Architecture and Operations of the Palawan Resort
Amanpulo is an ultra-luxury private island resort on Pamalican Island in Palawan, opened in 1993.
Burias Pass: Geography, Marine Biodiversity and Conservation in the Bicol Region
Burias Pass is a strait in the Philippines separating Burias Island from the Bicol Peninsula, known for rich marine biodiversity and propose...
MacArthur Park Beach Resort: History and Demolition in Palo, Leyte
History of the MacArthur Park Beach Resort in Palo, Leyte, built by Imelda Marcos and demolished in 2009.
Bashi Channel: Geography, Strategic Importance and Maritime History
The Bashi Channel is a strategic waterway between the Philippines and Taiwan, vital for military operations and undersea communication cable...
San Juanico Strait: Geography, Infrastructure and Maritime Connectivity
San Juanico Strait separates Samar and Leyte in the Eastern Visayas. It is crossed by the San Juanico Bridge and HVDC power lines.
Ormoc Bay: Geography and the 1944 Naval Campaign
Ormoc Bay is a large bay in Leyte, Philippines, extending from the Camotes Sea. Site of the decisive 1944 Battle of Ormoc Bay.
Cebu Strait: Geography, Maritime Routes and Regional Connectivity
The Cebu Strait connects the Bohol Sea and Camotes Sea, separating Cebu and Bohol. A key maritime corridor in Central Visayas.
Iligan Bay: Geography, Ports and Conservation in Northern Mindanao
Iligan Bay is a bay in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, part of the Bohol Sea, with key ports in Iligan City and conservation efforts by the...
Boracay: Island Geography, Tourism History and Environmental Rehabilitation
Boracay is a resort island in Aklan, Philippines, known for White Beach, its 2018 government closure, and ongoing environmental management.
Nustar Resort and Casino: Integrated Development on Kawit Point
Nustar Resort and Casino is a 9-hectare integrated resort and casino facility on Kawit Point, Cebu City, Philippines.
Balesin Island: Private Resort and Barangay in Polillo, Quezon
Balesin Island is a private tropical island and barangay in Polillo, Quezon, Philippines, featuring a luxury resort and airport.
Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park: Ecotourism and Marine Conservation
Overview of the Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park, a tropical resort and wildlife habitat in the Philippines.
Newport World Resorts: Integrated Resort in Pasay and the 2017 Casino Attack
Newport World Resorts in Pasay, Metro Manila, is an integrated resort owned by Alliance Global Group, known for its hotels, casino, and the...
Boracay Newcoast: Development History and Tourism Infrastructure
Boracay Newcoast is a 150-hectare township in Malay, Aklan, developed by Fil-Estate and later Alliance Global.
Fontana Leisure Parks: History, Facilities and Operational Controversies
Entertainment complex in Mabalacat, Philippines
Villa Escudero: Heritage, Hydroelectric Innovation and Resort Development
Villa Escudero is an 800-hectare coconut plantation and resort in Tiaong, Quezon, founded in 1872, featuring a historic museum and hydroelec...
Solaire Resort: Integrated Resorts in Parañaque and Quezon City
Solaire Resort is a Philippine integrated resort chain with properties in Parañaque and Quezon City, operated by Bloomberry Resorts Corporat...