Missing beachgoer found dead in Ilocos Norte town
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte—The body of a 22-year-old man who was reported missing after he went for a swim in Pagudpud town, Ilocos Norte province was found on Thursday (March 2), authorities said. In a...
View ArticleDolomite beach in Manila Bay closed on April 6-7
MANILA, Philippines — The Dolomite beach will be closed for two days in observance of the Holy Week, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. DENR on Wednesday said the “white...
View Article5 drown, 1 missing in Camarines Sur beach
LEGAZPI CITY — Five persons drowned, while one was reported missing in San Jose town in Camarines Sur province on Saturday morning. Major Rommel San Andres, San Jose police chief, said in a phone...
View ArticleAnda, Bohol resort owners want town’s environmental fee policy scratched
TAGBILARAN CITY — Resort owners in Anda, Bohol have opposed the implementation of a P30 environmental fee for every person entering the municipality known for its pristine white sand beaches. Resort...
View ArticleUnattended boy drowns on Camarines Sur beach
LEGAZPI CITY — An 8-year-old boy died of drowning on Sunday afternoon in the waters off Pasacao town in Camarines Sur province. Lieutenant Colonel Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson,...
View ArticleCebu town’s public beach reopens after 11 months
CEBU CITY — Officials of Cordova town on Mactan Island in Cebu province have reopened a public beach that Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia ordered closed in 2022 due to its high fecal coliform level. Cordova...
View ArticleUkraine’s Odesa opens a few beaches for the first time since Russian invasion
ODESA, Ukraine — Several beaches in Ukraine’s Black Sea city of Odesa have officially opened for swimming for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion, although bathing is banned during...
View Article
