PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines — U.S. Marines are strengthening ties with their Philippine counterparts on an island that borders the South China Sea as the U.S. ally faces an ever-assertive Beijing.

Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Palawan opposed the moves by personalities claiming to represent Mindanao to ...

MAYBE 2026 can finally kickstart Philippine tourism’s comeback, as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and private travel ...

Do you ever arrive at a place-whether it's a hotel, Airbnb, or hostel-and immediately feel like it sets the tone for your trip? Because I always get a vibe from my accommodation as soon as I step in.

PALAWAN, Philippines — The U.S. Army task force that brought six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the recently concluded Balikatan exercise has maintained a presence in the Philippines since ...

A low-pressure area (LPA) has been spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but has a slim chance of developing into a tropical depression, the state-run weather agency said on ...

Nine Italian tourists found themselves stranded in the ocean for almost an hour after their boat sank. Remarkably, all of them emerged unscathed. This incident raises significant concerns regarding ...

Earlier this week, a senior official of the Philippine Navy announced that it had deployed a warship off the waters of Palawan Island, its westernmost island, in order to “protect its maritime ...

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Nestled in the heart of Palawan, Philippines, El Nido is an archipelago filled with towering limestone cliffs, lush flora and pristine beaches. Whether you’re looking to spend your days hiking, diving ...