For the tourism industry of Batanes, less is definitely more. “We only want an average number of tourists, in order to preserve the quality and interest (in the island),” 68-year-old freelance ...

Renowned for its dramatic cliffs, rolling hills, and time-honored Ivatan culture, Batanes provided a striking backdrop for the latest leg of the program. Alongside tourism stakeholders ...

Batanes is the first destination of GMA Integrated News' "Summer Past-yalan" series, which will take viewers on a tour of places that are fun, relaxing, and offer a glimpse of the past. According to ...

With the appointment of agriculture undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat as the next tourism chief, the prospect of Batanes becoming a popular agro-tourism spot has become “brighter ...

MANILA, Philippines — Batanes islands, the northernmost part of the Philippines, has been named a new member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Network of ...

Aside from Batanes, the DOT earlier said that over 500 ... Meanwhile, at least 14 tourist sites were also damaged by the tropical storm. Kristine exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility ...

As of writing, Batanes’ LGU only allows tour packages from Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited operators to visit the province’s attractions. You can find a list of tour operators here.

Meet Jade, the Dabawenyo traveler who conquered the Philippines, one province at a time. Read about his challenges, favorite ...

Nikki’s latest organized tour was a trip to Batanes, also known as the “home of the winds,” and it was here that I had such a magical experience. Our tour group met at the airport and took ...