Tag Archives: Boracay

China – Philippines tensions touch tourism

Posted on May 14, 2012 by waebi

Tensions between the Philippines and China were re-ignited last month when the Philippine Navy tried to prevent Chinese fishing vessels from fishing in the Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc). China thereafter sent “government vessels” to the area. … Continue reading →

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Crown-of-thorns starfish problem

Posted on April 18, 2012 by waebi

Several of our friends having dive bases in Anda, Leyte and Boracay report a dramatic increase of the population of Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci). The adult crown-of-thorns is a carnivorous predator that usually preys on reef coral polyps. It climbs onto … Continue reading →

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A new artificial reef for Boracay

Posted on February 26, 2012 by waebi

The coral reefs around Boracay had been destroyed by unregulated fishing and boating activities. Fishermen used dynamite and cyanide to catch fish easily. The explosions and the poison destroyed the coral reefs.  Boats damaged the corals when they did drop and … Continue reading →

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Sky Pasada: New route Bacolod – Caticlan

Posted on February 21, 2012 by waebi

Astonishing! Having recently lost a plane  (RP-C3988 ) in Itbayat (Batanes), Sky Pasada announces a new route. The inaugural revenue flight is set on March 16, 2012. Initially, Sky Pasada offer Monday and Friday flights from Bacolod (Negros Occidental) to … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2012

Posted on December 31, 2011 by waebi

Cheers and Happy New Year from Boracay

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