Beaches & Islands
Beaches, islands, coves, bays, and coastal destinations — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and beyond.
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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.
Bantayan Island: Geography, History and Protected Area Status
Bantayan Island in Cebu: geography, history, protected status, and local culture.
El Nido, Palawan: Geography, Conservation and Tourism
Municipality in Palawan known for the Bacuit Archipelago, limestone cliffs, and the largest marine sanctuary in the Philippines.
Fortune Island: Geography, Ownership Disputes and Maritime History
Fortune Island in Batangas: a 27-hectare resort island with disputed ownership, the San Diego galleon wreck, and major Philippine ferry sink...
Santa Ana, Cagayan: Municipality, History and Coastal Tourism
Santa Ana, Cagayan is a municipality in the Philippines known for Palaui Island, Cape Engaño, and the Viray Festival.
Lubang Island: Geography, History and Biodiversity in Occidental Mindoro
Lubang Island is the largest in the Lubang Group in Occidental Mindoro, known for Hiroo Onoda's surrender and endemic species.