Beaches & Islands
Beaches, islands, coves, bays, and coastal destinations — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and beyond.
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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...
Thunderbird Resorts (Philippines)
Five-star integrated resort in La Union facing the West Philippine Sea, featuring cliffside suites and a casino.
Punta Fuego: Geography, History and Resort Development in Nasugbu
Flame-shaped headland in Batangas featuring a historic 1600 naval battle site and an 88-hectare private resort community.
Coron, Palawan: Municipality, History and Tourism
Coron, Palawan: Municipality, History and Tourism
Mati, Davao Oriental: Capital City, Beautiful Bays and Economic Hub
Mati is the capital of Davao Oriental, known for its three world-class bays, Mount Hamiguitan access, and growing economy.
Santa Fe, Cebu: Gateway to Bantayan Island
Municipality in Cebu serving as the gateway to Bantayan Island via its airport and ferry port.