Beaches & Islands
Beaches, islands, coves, bays, and coastal destinations — Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and beyond.
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Calatagan: Pre-Hispanic Heritage and Municipal History in Batangas
Calatagan is a municipality in Batangas known for the Calatagan Jar, a rare pre-Hispanic Baybayin inscription, and its history as a sugar ha...
Mantigue Island: Geography, Conservation and Tourism in Camiguin
Mantigue Island in Camiguin: a 4-hectare protected sea turtle sanctuary with white coral sand beaches and diving spots.
Mindanao: Geography, History and Regional Profile
Encyclopedic profile of Mindanao, the second-largest island in the Philippines, covering its geography, history, demographics and economy.
Malapascua Island: Geography, Diving and Local History
Malapascua Island in Cebu is a small Philippine island known for Monad Shoal thresher shark diving and local folklore.
Puerto Galera: Municipality, Marine Ecology and Tourism in Oriental Mindoro
Municipality in Oriental Mindoro known for UNESCO biosphere reserve, diving and sailing.
Pagudpud: Northernmost Municipality of Luzon
Pagudpud is the northernmost municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Known for Maira-ira Beach, wind energy development, and WWII history...
Concepcion, Romblon: Island Municipality and Proposed Secession
Concepcion is a remote island municipality in Romblon, Philippines. Known for its beaches and history of proposed secession to Oriental Mind...