Women's World Cup: Euphoria in Philippines After Historic Campaign

The Philippines has bowed out of the Women's World Cup after a euphoric campaign that united a country where football is not the national sport. It was a "magical" debut that saw the country's first World Cup goal and gave birth to new sport idols, the Philippine Football Federation said.

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Published on 29/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Entertainment, Recreation, Sport
Tags: Filipino, country, football

NAIA Traffic Hits 22 Million in 6 Months

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) served more than 22 million passengers in the first half of the year on the sustained recovery of air travel in the pandemic aftermath. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) reported that NAIA traffic surged by 78 percent to 22.22 million in the first semester of the year from 12.49 million in the same period last year.

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Published on 15/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Recreation, Travel

Cagayan De Oro Candidate Crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2023

Nikki de Moura from Cagayan de Oro was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2023 on Thursday night. A Filipina-Brazilian, 19-year-old De Moura emerged victorious among 29 other candidates from various provinces and municipalities in the Philippines at the pageant that was held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

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Published on 15/07/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Arts, Culture, Recreation
Tags: Miss Universe

‘Jellyfish Season’: Warning to Beachgoers of Swimming in Sea

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) has advised beachgoers to be wary of jellyfish, especially when swimming in sea waters with high temperature. BFAR-7 director Alan Poquita said hot days during summer, from April to June, could be considered “jellyfish season.”

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Published on 29/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Health, Recreation
Tags: Beach, jellyfish

Oddly Beautiful Under-the-Philippine Sea Photos Hit 'Little Mermaid' Vibes

While "The Little Mermaid" is still slaying it on terra firma in cinemas, the Department of Tourism (DOT) made happy splashes for ocean lovers recently as it put the spotlight on the colorful underwater world of Anilao, Batangas.

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Published on 11/06/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Arts, Fauna and flora, Recreation
Tags: Tourism, diving, sea, wildlife

Michelle Dee is New Miss Universe PH

PAGEANT veteran Michelle Dee of Makati is the next Filipina to wave the country’s flag at the Miss Universe after she was hailed as the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, May 13. Dee succeeded Celeste Cortesi as the Miss Universe Philippines. She will represent the Philippines in the next Miss Universe edition in El Salvador.

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Published on 15/05/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Culture, Entertainment, Recreation
Tags: Miss Universe

The Philippines Liveaboard Diving

With an abundant ecosystem, a variety of about 2000 species of fish, and 7,107 islands, liveaboard diving in the Philippines remains at the top of any diver’s bucket list. If it’s not added yet, perhaps it’s time to consider adding it as another liveaboard adventure destination to visit! Apart from the year-round warm climate, pristine beaches, and crystal blue waters, it offers a variety of dive sites that span from exploring historic wrecks to marveling at corals and marine life!

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Published on 19/04/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation, Travel
Tags: Bohol, Island, Malapascua, Philippines, Tubbataha, coral, diving, fish, marine, reefs

International Tourism Receipts Rocket Nearly Eightfold to over $1.4B

International tourism receipts clocked in at $1.415 billion last year, marking a 7.690-fold increase over $184 million in 2021, albeit still a 71.2 per cent decrease from 2019’s record $4.919 billion, according to the Ministry of Tourism’s Tourism Indicators 2022 report.

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Published on 14/03/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Recreation, Travel
Tags: Chinese, Tourism, international

Paradise is an Island

When it comes to popular destinations, El Nido will always come to mind. It’s the hotshot not just of Palawan, but of the Philippines. It’s a dream go-to place for a lot of locals and tourists alike, and for countless reasons too. It is a breathtaking refuge full of scenic views worthy of being given the “Nth wonder of the world” title, and the photos I captured using my mobile phone camera cannot even give it justice.

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Published on 07/01/2023 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Recreation, Travel
Tags: El Nido, Resort

Happy New Year 2023 Philippines!

Here are some of the first moments of the New Year and how they were celebrated across the globe

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Published on 29/12/2022 by puertoparrot
Categories: Entertainment, People, Recreation
Tags: Fireworks, Rizal

The Most Expensive Resort in the World Costs $100,000 a Night - Banwa Island

Musha Cay in the Bahamas, owned by David Copperfield, costs $42,000 a night. Necker Island, Richard Branson’s private island resort in the British Virgin Islands, will set you back $77,500 a night. But Banwa Private Island, a new resort in the Philippines, costs $100,000 a night — the most expensive island resort in the world. So, what do you get for a six-figure stay?

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Published on 26/12/2022 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Recreation, Travel
Tags: Banwa, Island, Resort, Tourism

DoT Honors Top Tourism Stakeholders in Mimaropa

The event, themed "The Winner Takes It All," recognized the public and private stakeholders for their support of the DoT's programs and for maintaining the tourism quality standards. The Mimaropa Region is composed of the island provinces of Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan, which are known for lush terrestrial and marine biodiversity, and a host of natural wonders.

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Published on 22/12/2022 by puertoparrot
Categories: Business, Recreation, Travel
Tags: MIMAROPA, Mindoro, Tourism

ADB to Bankroll $3.8 Million to Protect Philippine Coral Reefs

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $3.8 million worth of support for the development of insurance for the restoration, conservation and management of coral reefs in the Philippines and three other countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

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Published on 02/10/2022 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Recreation, Travel
Tags: Pacific, Project, climate, coral, coral reefs, reefs

Migratory Birds Find Home in Pangasinan

There is more to this town than its famous “bangus” (milkfish) and tilapia. As soon as the harvest season is over, hundreds of birds, mostly egrets, take over and swarm into the town’s fishponds in search of whatever is left in areas drained of water.

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Published on 29/08/2021 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation
Tags: Alaminos, Pangasinan, birds, forest, government, mangrove

Long Chili (Siling Haba): a Beginner’s Guide

Long chili (Capsicum annuum), also referred to as siling haba or siling panigang, is extensively grown in the Philippines. It is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber. This crop is suitable to grow in sandy loam or clay loam soil with pH levels 5.5 to 6.8.

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Published on 24/06/2021 by puertoparrot
Categories: Environment, Recreation
Tags: Chili