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‘Discover’ love on an island

It’s a common theme in romantic novels, two lovers enjoying the sunset, leaving everything behind for an escape, and this Valentine’s Day, you can do that too—at least for a couple of days. Discovery Shores Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan offers two breathtaking and exquisite destinations, both perfect for partners…

Dr. Henry Chusuey: Boracay, Bohol & Beyond

Love at first sight—that is how Dr. Henry O. Chusuey describes the first time he set eyes on the island of Boracay a few decades back. And 1,789 rooms and nine hotels and resorts later, the love he felt for his muse is as strong as ever. “Its beautiful white-sand beach—I have not…

Francis Libiran and Christian Mark Jacobs: Two strangers in Paris

By Büm D. Tenorio, Jr. Oct. 19, 2014. Mid-afternoon. In a cafe near Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. Inside it were two people, total strangers to each other from the start. “It was my last day in Paris. I was touring the city after my four-day extension. I was supposed to…

Is it still ‘more fun in the Philippines?’

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ For the Department of Tourism, it still is. The government agency projects a rosy outlook, as Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat vows to put every effort into meeting its target of welcoming 8.2 million foreign tourists to the country this year. The DOT’s weapon of…

Leading personalities and events that shaped 2018

By Marichu A. Villanueva The year 2018 is marked by a number of significant events, many of which drastically changed the country’s political landscape. On the second year of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, the country’s was still riding high on the crest of his presidential campaign slogan “change is coming.”…

Welcome to the new Boracay!

“Welcome back to Boracay! Or would it be better to say, Welcome back, Boracay,” these were the first words of Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat as she graced the reopening of the well-loved white sand paradise, together with other Cabinet secretaries and local officials. In her speech, she proudly shared that during the…

Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat: integrity is her last name

By Bryle B. Suralta “Binibiro mo ako (you’re joking),” she remembers telling the country’s Chief Executive, President Rodrigo Duterte, when he told her. At that time, Berna was the undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for 12 years. “Do you want the DOT (Department of Tourism) position, Berna?” she…

DOT Secretary Wanda Teo speaks up on Boracay

By Alex Y. Vergara If it were up to her, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo would want to close Boracay for a much-needed general cleanup and rehabilitation for no more than two months. But the decision isn’t hers alone to make. Yes, it’s definite. Boracay will…

Call Boracay home with Vista Land’s newest development

Sometimes they start off with a candy pink that gives way to galaxy violets, and on other times, theyâ€™re Â citrus orange until they burst with striking reds on the horizon. No two Boracay sunsets are ever the same, but all are gorgeous and picture-perfect. Now, imagine witnessing day turn into…