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(Eagle News) — Nangako ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) na mas palalakasin pa ng kagawaran ang pagpapatupad ng environmental laws hindi lamang sa Boracay, kundi maging sa iba pang tourist attraction sa bansa. Ayon kay Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, kasabay ito ng pagtatayo ng mga permanenteng opisina upang mapalakas ang pagpapatupad ng batas. Ilan sa mga lugar na paglalagyan ng mga karagdagang pasilidad ay sa mga lalawigan ng Siargao, Palawan at Bohol. […]
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — A solo Indian yachtsman trapped in his bunk by a serious back injury thousands of kilometers (miles) from land was rescued Monday, an Indian navy official said. Abhilash Tomy, a competitor in the Golden Globe round-the-world race, was badly injured when his vessel was damaged in a storm on Friday 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles) from western Australia. Race organizers said the 39-year-old Indian navy commander had been “incapacitated on his […]
By Tenny Tamulong EBC Florida Bureau NASSAU, Bahamas (Eagle News) — The combination of fresh sweet onion, chopped red tomatoes, green pepper, a pinch of salt to taste, a squeezed lime, orange and lemon juice, and most importantly, freshly-caught conch, make up the famous conch salad. This delicious meal has captured the heart of both tourists and locals alike. Conch salad is never missing when one visits the “Fish Fry”, an area in Arawak Cay […]
(Eagle News) — Despite its closure for a six-month rehabilitation, the island of Boracay still made it to the list of Top 10 Islands in Asia, according to the Travel+Leisure magazine. Boracay ranked no. 8 this year with a score of 86.14. Two other Philippine provinces, namely Cebu and Palawan, also made it to the “Top 10 Islands in Asia.” Cebu made it to the sixth place with a score of 89.10, while Palawan ranked […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP)–Singapore may start turning back foreign visitors who do not have required vaccinations, authorities said, in a bid to protect the tightly-controlled country from infectious diseases. The country of 5.6 million people is a popular tourist destination, with 17.4 million visitors arriving in 2017. But its small size and openness have sometimes left it vulnerable, and it was hit hard by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003. Travelers are currently […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — Videographic illustrating plans for a new perimeter fence and gardens at Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower.
(Eagle News) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in encouraged Filipinos to include South Korea in their itinerary or travel list. During the bilateral meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul, Korea, President Moon, in his speech, encouraged citizens of both countries to make frequent visits to each other’s country to enhance the understanding and communication between South Korea and the Philippines. “The people of our two countries will visit more […]
Ni Edel Alias Eagle News Correspondent AGLIPAY, Quirino (Eagle News) – Isa sa mga dinarayo ng mga turista ngayon ang Aglipay Cave na matatagpuan sa Barangay Villa Ventura, Aglipay, Quirino. Hindi ito mahirap puntahan dahil tabi lamanng ito ng national highway kaya mararating ito ng lahat ng uri ng sasakyan. Mayroon itong tatlumpo’t pitong kuweba (37 caves) na anim dito ay bukas na sa mga turista. Subalit ang pero ang karamihan dito ay hindi pa […]
(Eagle News) — The Chinese government said it will allow Filipinos to visit Hainan Island, the smallest and southernmost province of China, without visa starting May 1. The announcement was made by the State Immigration Authority on Wednesday, April 18. It said Filipinos can stay up to 30 days. The latest move aims to boost the tourism of Hainan also known as the “China’s Hawaii.” It also aims to promote the province as “a free […]
(Eagle News) — Positibo ang epekto ng pagsasara ng Boracay sa ibang lalawigan sa Western Visayas na mayroon ding tourist attractions. Ayon sa Department of Tourism (DOT), may mga potensyal ang ibang lugar sa nasabing rehiyon. Bagaman malaki ang bahagi ng Boracay sa turismo, ang pagsasara nito ay hindi gaanong makaka-apekto sa kabuuan ng industriya. Nitong 2017, nakapag-tala ang Western Visayas ng 5.8 million tourist arrivals na mataas sa target na 5.5 million. Nasa 5.8 […]
(Eagle News) — Hiniling ng mga opisyal mula sa Western Visayas sa Department of Tourism (DOT) na bigyan ng prayoridad ang iba pang tourist destination sa rehiyon sa kanilang promotional campaign. Kasunod ito ng nakaambang closure ng Boracay. Ayon kay Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao, susunod sila sa rekomendasyon ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) at DOT na isara sa loob ng anim na buwan ang […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Inihayag ng malakanyang na tanging ang Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) lamang ang nagpahayag ng pagkabahala sa naka-ambang pagsasara ng Boracay Island. Ayon kay Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra, nag-sumite ang DTI ng magkahiwalay na memorandum na humihiling na gawin ang closure sa Boracay ng iba’t-ibang yugto bilang konsiderasyon sa magiging epekto nito sa mga negosyo at hanap buhay ng mga maapektuhan. Una rito, inirekomenda ng Department of Environment […]
