Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. has called on students of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) to use their scientific knowledge to improve lives in underserved communities. Be inspired by how another Pisay student made history for the Philippines in astronomy and astrophysics—a shining example of youth innovation in […]
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Uncover the Secret Beaches of the Philippines: Romblon and Batanes
Two of the secret beaches of the Philippines found in Romblon and Batanes, were uncovered in a recent travel feature by TripZilla magazine about Southeast Asia’s stunning beaches that offer a serene escape from the bustling tourist spots.
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Finding Rare Comet NEOWISE in Philippines’ skies this July
The magnificent rare Comet NEOWISE can be seen in Philippine skies this July and will be seen closest to earth’s horizon on Thursday, July 23, 2020.
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Dumaguete, Bicol, MIMAROPA star in Philippine islands tourism videos
Dumaguete, Bicol, Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan (MIMAROPA) are featured on three new tourism ads about the Philippine islands released ahead of the country’s reopening to visitors.
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UP scientists, linguists develop online dictionary to save endangered Filipino languages
A team of University of the Philippines (UP) computer science experts and linguists developed an online dictionary that seeks to involve the Filipino community in saving endangered Philippine languages.
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Good News Pilipinas! TV Express: 10 Ocean Art Winning Photos Shot in Palawan, Anilao, Leyte, Romblon
Underwater photographs of marine animals in the PhilippineWaters of Honda Bay in Palawan, Anilao in Batangas, Southern Leyte, and Romblon Island won Best in Show Overall and 3 categories of the 7th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest organized by Underwater Photography Guide. One other image won runner-up, while two placed 4th, one placed 5th, […]
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Philippines tourism arrivals soars to record high of 7.1 million IN 2018
2018 was a record breaking year for Philippines as the archipelago welcomed a record 7,127,168 foreign tourists. The tally is the highest ever number in the country’s tourism industry and a vast improvement from to 6,620,908 tourism arrivals in 2017. This tourism milestone happened despite the six-month closure of the popular destination of Boracay island. […]
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Romblon’s teenage chess champ joint 1st in Singapore tourney
A teenage national champion who hails from Odiongan, Romblon province finished the 35th Singapore National Age Group Chess Championships Boys 14 and Under division at joint first place. Fourteen-year-old Jasper Concepcion Faeldonia of Arellano University tied with a Singapore player in the tournament held at the Singapore Sports Hub and which wrapped up just two […]
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Marble Capital emerging as prime Boracay alternative
The island province of Romblon in the MIMAROPA region is emerging as a premium alternative tourist destination after Boracay closed down for rehabilitation.
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Journey to Cresta De Gallo, the Most Beautiful Island in PHL
Cresta De Gallo, a single strip of virgin island in Romblon, is gaining attention as the Most Beautiful Island in the Philippines. A video blog on Lost LeBlanc which commands over 750,000 members worldwide “in search of the island you never knew existed,” posted a 5-minute-and-a-half video showcasing the journey to Cresta De Gallo off […]
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PHL’s biggest dive show generates Php 80 million in bookings
The first and biggest international dive event in the country, the Dive Resort Travel (DRT) Philippines Show 2015 has generated some PHP80-million
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