A new bill mandating lessons about the West Philippine Sea is making its way through Congress as part of efforts to deepen Filipino students’ understanding of the country’s maritime rights and sovereignty. Read more »
The Philippine Navy vessel BRP Rizal (PS-74), a decommissioned navy ship, is set to be the newest tourist destination in the Dinagat Islands. Read more »
Officials have begun construction on the first phase of an ecotourism park in Sitio Brazil, Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City, a project designed to boost the local economy and encourage environmentally friendly travel. Read more »
Mindanao is still "undeniably" a safe destination for investment and travel according to foreign business chamber official, Tony Peralta. He has stated that it is imperative to convey in a clear and concise manner that the island is secure through the circulation of the recent MinDA research. Read more »
For four popular tourism locations in Mindanao—Davao City, Davao del Norte, Siargao Island, and the Dinagat Islands—the United States has lowered the severity of its travel advisory. Read more »
Siargao Island and the island province of Dinagat have long been hidden gems of the Philippine archipelago. However, until recently, reaching these pristine destinations required a convoluted journey involving multiple boat rides and considerable travel time. With the inauguration of a new sea route, travel time to these places is now slashed to just one hour and 20 minutes, down from nearly four hours. Read more »
