Invest and own a piece of paradise with Jpark Island Resort Condotel
Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark. Mactan Cebu announces a grand investment opportunity with the launch of Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark. Mactan Cebu Condotel on April 24, 2024. The resort’s condotel investment opportunity consists of 355 units with guaranteed annual returns and a buy-back deal after 10 years. with an exit plan. The investment allows.....»»
Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings
The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»
Kindhearted ladies at the Birds of Paradise pop-up
On Valentine’s Day, the tight-knit group of Beng Aspillera, Madlen Faustmann, Jenny Paradies, Sylvia Singson, Ging Hizon, Marian Aboitiz, Katy Paradies, Tessa Tayag, Merce Melian Tovey, Cherry Salazar and Becca Jose from Assumption High School (San Lorenzo) 1968 met at the Makati Garden Club with an important goal to accomplish: organizing, fixing, and displaying the one-of-a-kind assorted European items for the weekend’s pop-up bazaar, aptly named Birds of Paradise......»»
Super Suroy: Camp Phillips: Pineapple paradise
Super Suroy: Camp Phillips: Pineapple paradise.....»»
Pamunuan ng resort sa Chocolate Hills, nagsalita na sa isyu
NAGLABAS na ng official statement ang pamunuan ng kontrobersyal na resort sa Chocolate Hills na Captain’s Peak Resort matapos itong mag-trending sa pambabatikos ng netizens. Marami kasi ang hindi nagustuhan ang pagpapatayo ng resort sa paanan ng isa sa mga kinikilalang tourist attraction sa Pilipinas at idineklara rin na National Geological Monument and Protected Area.....»»
Resort sa Chocolate Hills inireklamo ng netizens, DENR kinalampag
USAP-USAPAN ngayon ang viral resort sa Chocolate Hills na mabilis na nag-trending at nag-viral dahil sa galit ng madlang pipol. Isang netizen na nagngangalang “Ren The Adventurer” ang nag-upload ng promotional video ng naturang resort sa Facebook. “Resort Sa Gitna Nang Chocolate Hills [wow and heart emoji] “Feat. captain’s peak Sagbayan bohol [Philippine flag emoji],”.....»»
Global conference on research slated
The National Association of Public Secondary Schools of the Philippines Inc. will hold the first International Conference on Research Culture Management in Basic Education on Jan. 26 to 28 in Boracay Paradise Garden Resort and convention Center, Mangayad, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan......»»
Netizens share thoughts on controversial resort in Bohol’s Chocolate Hills
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Just May of last year, Bohol Island was named as the Philippines’ first UNESCO Global Geopark. With the thriving agriculture and fishery industry on the island, it is no surprise that this tiny island in Central Visayas will somehow make its mark on the bigger league. Bohol has been the home.....»»
DMCI Homes putting up 2nd leisure project in Benguet
Following the success of the company’s first leisure property in Batangas, Consunji-led DMCI Homes is developing an eco-agri mountain resort condotel in the town of Tuba, Benguet......»»
Where have all the nurses gone?
I could write about the country’s female tycoons who have grown their fathers’ businesses to dizzying heights, including Tessie Sy-Coson, Helen Yuchengco-Dee, Robina Gokongwei and Josephine Gotianun-Yap; or I could write about the Dumaliang sisters who staunchly defend that piece of paradise known as Masungi Georeserve; or I could write about our Filipina athletes waving the flag around the globe......»»
Prosperous Beginnings, NUSTAR Resort Welcomes the Year of the Wood Dragon
NUSTAR Resort Cebu welcomed the year of the Wood Dragon with cheers and held a Prosperity Parade around the resort that concluded with the symbolic Prosperity Toss with NUSTAR executives at The Atrium. The Prosperity Parade commenced at the lobby attended by NUSTAR Executives Alan Teo, Chief Operating Officer of Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc.,.....»»
DENR stops operation of Chocolate Hills resort
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against the controversial Chocolate Hills resort operating in a protected area in Bohol province. DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations Juan Miguel Cuna said the CDO was issued on March 14, putting Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort under close monitoring.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, March 14. Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills.....»»
Chocolate Hills resort sarado na, hirit ng Bohol gov: We want to find the truth
HABANG mainit pa ang kontrobersiya sa viral resort sa gitna ng Chocolate Hills, pinatawag ni Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado ang ilang opisyal ng Sagbayan, Bohol. Ito ay para mabigyang-linaw ang ginawang pagpapatayo at operasyon ng Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort sa nasabing lugar. Ayon sa gobernador, makikipagpulong siya kay Sagbayan Mayor Restituto Suarez III, sa.....»»
DENR, mayor ‘sabong’ sa Chocolate Hills resort
Hahantong sa away ang demolition ng resort sa Chocolate Hills sa Bohol, babala ni Senador Cynthia Villar. The post DENR, mayor ‘sabong’ sa Chocolate Hills resort first appeared on Abante......»»
Chocolate Hills resort halts operations
The Captain’s Peak Resort that lies within the world famous Chocolate Hills area temporarily shut down its operations yesterday, resort manager Julieta Sablas said......»»
Manager admits no environmental clearance for Chocolate Hills resort; to close temporarily
The manager of the viral resort situated in the heart of Bohol's Chocolate Hills admitted an Environmental Compliance Certificate was not obtained for the resort's construction, but claimed it did not damage the famous landmark......»»
Paris 2024 medalists to take piece of Eiffel Tower home
‘It's the opportunity for the athletes to bring back a piece of Paris with them,’ organizers say of the Olympic medals forged out of scrap metal from the Eiffel Tower.....»»
MGen, Aboitiz to invest in Chromite Gas Holdings
Pangilinan-led Meralco PowerGen Corp. has partnered with Aboitiz-owned Therma NatGas Power Inc. to invest in Chromite Gas Holdings, as part of a plan to launch the country’s first and most expansive integrated liquefied natural gas facility in Batangas......»»
EDITORIAL - Invest in women, accelerate progress
The international community marks Women’s Day today with governments enjoined to invest in the empowerment of women......»»
Riding the Wave
Unbound from desk work, I finally attended an afternoon press event for the unveiling of Security Bank’s newest credit card offering at The Island at the Palace in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig last week and followed the invitation instructions to come in resort wear, or at least in what in my book is equivalent to resort wear......»»