Rappler's latest stories on Philippine beaches
PH falls to Thailand in SEA Games 2019 beach volleyball
The Philippines falls short against volleyball powerhouse Thailand in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games

PH sweeps Malaysia in SEA Games 2019 beach volleyball
The Philippine women’s beach volleyball pairs keep their SEA Games medal hopes alive after blasting the Malaysian tandems

Rondina, Pons boost SEA Games beach volley semis bid
Top Filipina beach spikers Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons stay in the running for a semifinal spot in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games

Panglao: Riding the tourism cash cow
Panglao experiences a drastic increase in tourist arrivals after Boracay’s closure

WATCH: Police patrols along Boracay's White Beach
Only residents are allowed to swim in Boracay

140-strong standby force deployed to Boracay
The police team will help local law enforcers secure the island as the 6-month Boracay closure to tourists draws near

Your updated Boracay guide: How to explore, relax, and give back
Here s where to stay what to eat what to do and more at one of the world s best islands

Boracay Island among Asia’s 2017 Top 10 islands – TripAdvisor
The popular Philippine beach ranks 7th on TripAdvisor s list
Surprises that make summer in PH unique
On your next trip make sure to leave room for unexpected discoveries – they’ll make your experience more interesting

Record-high 1.7M tourists in Boracay in 2016
The number of foreign tourists in the world famous Philippine island resort surges to 868 765 in 2016 while domestic tourists register 813 302 arrivals
Travel guide: Touring El Nido's enchanting lagoons and beaches
Planning a trip to see the beautiful lagoons and beaches in El Nido Palawan? Here s a guide for your visit – complete with itinerary and budget

El Nido, Palawan: Tips for the budget traveler
Traveler Mark Villaflor and his wife Camille have packed up and moved to El Nido Palawan Here are his top tips for your budget trip to the beautiful island paradise

Biliran: The beautiful province you haven't discovered yet
It’s the perfect place to take in the rough beauty of the mountains waterfalls beaches and rice terraces

8 beautiful white PH beaches perfect for barefoot walking
Fine fine sand colors so vivid the place feels unreal See locations in Siargao Palawan Quezon and more

German traveler's PH journey: Going off the beaten path
For three months I traveled the country in search of those hidden gems if you haven’t been to these places yet now is the time to discover them writes Philipp Dukatz

El Nido Resorts wins at World Travel Awards 2014
Plus the list of winners in the Philippines category

Sarbay Fest: A beach party to end all beach parties
Gumasa in Sarangani is poised to become a favored beach destination after this year s Sarbay Fest draws tens of thousands to its white sand shores

Palawan, Boracay lead 'World's Best Islands'
Travel Leisure readers cast their votes in favor of the two Philippine islands
'Survivor' creates jobs in Cagayan
The US reality show is generating jobs for hundreds of Cagayan locals
3 PH beaches in CNN's 100 best beaches
Palaui Island El Nido and Puka Beach in Boracay make it to the list
Boracay: Paradise lost?
Rappler reporter Pia Ranada tells the story of Boracay s identity crisis the pristine paradise or the island of sin
Unspoiled white beaches: Mindanao
Time to whip out your bucket list and add these pristine beaches
9 ways to get the best of the beach
Here s everything you need to know to make your beach trip this summer the best one yet