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A New Protected Seascape Safeguards ‘super Reefs’

The Philippines has designated more than 200 square miles of its coastal waters as a national protected area to safeguard some of the world’s most climate resilient coral reefs. The new Panaon Island Protected Seascape hosts vibrantly colored and dense coral reefs.

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Published at 2025-09-18 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Environment, Fauna and flora, People, Travel

Tags: Aquamarine Park, Conservation, Island, National Park, coral, coral reefs, environment, fish

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 at 2023-04-19 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation, Travel

Tags: Bohol, Island, Malapascua, Philippines, Tubbataha, coral, diving, fish, marine, reefs

Experts Warned Mindoro Oil Spill May Reach Verde Island Passage

The latest simulation on the Oriental Mindoro oil spill possibly reaching the Verde Island Passage this week serves as a wake-up call for more urgent containment, according to an environmental advocacy group. Most of the oil will stay around Naujan coast and Pola Bay, based on the UP MSI's bulletin, while some oil may flow northward to the coast of Calapan.

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Published at 2023-03-12 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Fauna and flora

Tags: Island, oil spill

Mindoro Oil Spill Endangers Diverse Marine Ecosystem, Peoples’ Lives

Senator Francis “Tol” Tolentino has raised alarm over the recent maritime incident which threatened to affect the ecosystem of the country. “While we are seeking accountability, our efforts in the meantime should be focused on the containment of the oil spill to prevent it from causing further irreversible damage to our marine ecosystem. Next should be the recover. He was referring to MT Princess Empress. It carried 800,000 liters industrial fuel oil.

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Published at 2023-03-07 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Environment, News and Events

Tags: Island, Mindoro, Princess, coral, coral reefs, fishermen, marine, reefs

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 at 2022-12-26 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Recreation, Travel

Tags: Banwa, Island, Resort, Tourism

How a Plastics Ban Turned Siquijor into a Zero-waste Island in the Philippines

Siquijor reduced its total waste following a 2018 decree that limited the use of plastics, and improved how to dispose of unwanted garbage

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Published at 2022-07-23 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Politics

Tags: Island, Siquijor, plastic, waste

With Growing Pressures, Can the Philippines Sustain Its Marine Reserves?

In the town of Pilar in the central Philippines, a community of 11,308 residents looks after one of the most successful marine protected areas in the country: the Pilar Municipal Marine Park (PMMP). Established in 2005, the 179-hectare (443-acre) park stands out among the thousands of MPAs in the Philippines, which experts say are only protected on paper.

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Published at 2021-07-04 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Environment, Travel

Tags: Island, System, community, coral, country, fish, fishing, government, marine

70 Dogs and Cats Rescued in Bulacan

At least 53 dogs, including four pregnant ones, and 17 cats abandoned by their owners on the island community of Taliptip in Bulacan before the onset of Super Typhoon Rolly were rescued last week by the Animal Kingdom Foundation and San Miguel Corporation.

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Published at 2020-12-01 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Environment, Stories

Tags: Island, animals

Siargao: Fun Activities for Non-Surfers

No doubt, Siargao Island has a reputation when it comes to surfing. But admit it, the intimidating waves sometimes only allow professional surfers to enjoy. Cloud 9 wasn’t coined if not for the thick waves and hollow tubes that can go as high as nine-foot. However, I didn’t find myself riding a board and doing the Shaka sign on my visit on one of the easternmost islands of the Philippines.

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Published at 2020-09-28 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Leisure, Travel

Tags: Island, Siargao, surfing

Siquijor Island

Siquijor is a small island in Visayas. Siquijor Island or Isla del Fuego as the Spanish named it, due to the intensity of fire flies lies some 22 km east of Southern Negros. Legend has it that Siquijor rose from the sea during a tremendous thunder storm sited as evidence is fossils and shells which can still be found in Mount Bandila-an, Siquijor's highest point. While the coastline is mostly white sand beaches, oceans full of tropical marine life the interiour is mountainous.

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Published at 2020-09-12 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Island, Siquijor, Visayas

Cebu Island

Cebu Island is long and narrow with a mountainous central spine and the most important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines. The main touristic areas are the islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes where you can find large high-end resorts and hotels offering all kinds of luxury. Apart from that there are smaller resorts in fishing villages in the South and North, such as Moalboal, offering a more Filipino experience and amazing nature experiences.

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Published at 2020-09-12 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Cebu, Island, Visayas

Panglao Island

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Published at 2020-09-12 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Beach, Bohol, Island, Panglao

Our Lockdown with Tao and the ‘Lost Boys’ of Palawan

When President Rodrigo Duterte announced the Covid-19 lockdown and enhanced community quarantines, our family was blessed to be in Palawan. From a remote island, we made our way to the Tao Philippines main basecamp. Tao is a community that is addressing all the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Published at 2020-06-16 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Culture, Travel

Tags: Bamboo, Education, Energy, Island, Island, Nature, Palawan, climate, environment, farming, fishing, forest, locals, plastic, women

Our Lockdown with Tao and the ‘Lost Boys’ of Palawan

When President Rodrigo Duterte announced the Covid-19 lockdown and enhanced community quarantines, our family was blessed to be in Palawan. From a remote island, we made our way to the Tao Philippines main basecamp. Tao is a community that is addressing all the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Published at 2020-06-16 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Culture, Travel

Tags: Bamboo, Education, Energy, Island, Island, Nature, Palawan, climate, environment, farming, fishing, forest, locals, plastic, women

11 Great Beaches You Probably Haven’t Been to

Say “beautiful beach,” and chances are people will think Boracay. The way the vastly popular island hogs all tourism articles, ads and promotions, one would think it was the only game in town. It is, if you’re looking for an island party place. But if you’re after indulging your senses and clearing your mind and just having a good old-fashioned nature trip, there are hundreds of other options. Maybe more. We have more than seven thousand islands after all.

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Published at 2019-04-18 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Leisure, Travel

Tags: Beach, Island