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Fly over Batanes, the Philippines’ northernmost province, where dramatic cliffs, rolling green hills, and traditional Ivatan villages meet the vast Pacific Ocean. This breathtaking drone footage ...
MANILA, Philippines — The United States is deploying several of its antiship missile system NMESIS to northern Luzon, including in Batanes, the Philippine province nearest Taiwan, during this ...
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 ...
Despite such challenges as high travel costs and limited connectivity, tourism stakeholders believe Batanes could attract discerning travelers seeking tranquil and authentic experiences.
Iraya and the sea, Batanes province has long been at the top of most Filipinos’ travel bucket list. While situated in the country’s northernmost point, far from the mainland, and only accessible by ...
Located at the northernmost tip of the Philippines, Batanes is known for its rolling hills, unspoiled beaches, and rich Ivatan culture. But on top of these, it has a trait both travel-tested diplomats ...
A tour guide since 2008, she has brought visitors – most of whom were Europeans – to Batanes’ famous spots like the rolling hills of provincial capital Basco, the Racuh a Payaman or ...
Batanes on Thursday (March 27, 2025). The TRA, funded by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, is a flagship program of the Department of Tourism where travelers can lounge in ...
Business owners and vendors in Batanes now accept payments through a Quick Response (QR) code following the launch of LANDBANK’s Cash-Lite Batanes initiative, designed to transform the province ...
Cayco attributed Batanes’ rapid economic growth to the full reopening ... and capacity-building programs for tour guides, operators, accommodation providers, and even livelihood workers. She also ...
Duguran, Dean of International Affairs at Batanes State College, organized the livestream in ... and “Bayanihan” or the Filipino spirit of communal unity. In this tour, UPCC connected Filipino and ...
DIOS MAMAJES, BATANES! I am truly grateful. FYI: This post is a bit long as I summarised everything all in one write up. I hope you enjoy my experiences and pictures (Some taken by me, new people I ...