The Philippine Navy vessel BRP Rizal (PS-74), a decommissioned navy ship, is set to be the newest tourist destination in the Dinagat Islands. Read more »
Officials have begun construction on the first phase of an ecotourism park in Sitio Brazil, Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City, a project designed to boost the local economy and encourage environmentally friendly travel. Read more »
Mindanao is still "undeniably" a safe destination for investment and travel according to foreign business chamber official, Tony Peralta. He has stated that it is imperative to convey in a clear and concise manner that the island is secure through the circulation of the recent MinDA research. Read more »
For four popular tourism locations in Mindanao—Davao City, Davao del Norte, Siargao Island, and the Dinagat Islands—the United States has lowered the severity of its travel advisory. Read more »
Siargao Island and the island province of Dinagat have long been hidden gems of the Philippine archipelago. However, until recently, reaching these pristine destinations required a convoluted journey involving multiple boat rides and considerable travel time. With the inauguration of a new sea route, travel time to these places is now slashed to just one hour and 20 minutes, down from nearly four hours. Read more »
