Rappler's latest stories on Puerto Galera
BVR on Tour: Tan-Rodriguez, Abdilla-Lopez cop crowns
Bea Tan and Dij Rodriguez bag the women's title, while Ranran Abdilla and Jessie Lopez rule the men's side in beach volleyball action

IN PHOTOS: 7 standout moments at the ‘new’ Malasimbo Festival
Malasimbo turns 9 this 2019, and is still going strong. Check out the sights and sounds (and flavors) from the latest edition of the island music and arts festival in its new home

Malasimbo Festival 2019 has a new venue, and it’s closer to the sea
(UPDATED) After 9 years, the music and arts festival will be changing venues to a private nature reserve near Puerto Galera’s White Beach

Which tourist spots will be rehabilitated after Boracay?
All tourism destinations will be up for assessment by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, but some areas are on top of the list

6 Chinese nationals rescued off Puerto Galera
Their motor boat left the Port of Batangas on November 1 without clearance from the Philippine Coast Guard

Puerto Galera councilor, son shot dead outside their home
Police say Councilor Melchor Arago and his son were about to enter their house when they were killed in broad daylight

Oriental Mindoro takes stock of Typhoon Nina damage
The typhoon inflicted casualties damage to agriculture and infrastructure and left many people in Oriental Mindoro still without electricity as they welcome the new year

PH is marine hotspot: Verde Island Passage yields 100 new species
Waters near party hotspot Puerto Galera reveal more than 100 new species of marine organisms the California Academy of Sciences says
5.3 quake hits Batangas; no damage expected
Intensity III was felt in Paluan Oriental Mindoro Intensity II in Quezon City and Intensity I in Puerto Galera

8 things you should know about Malasimbo 2014
Great music isn’t the only thing that’s in store for those attending one of the most unique music festivals in the country
The best beach trip is one that saves it
About 60 members of the UP Marine Biological Society organized a shoreline cleanup on 3 beaches at Puerto Galera as part of their annual participation in the International Coastal Cleanup
Music, arts and fun at Malasimbo Festival
Performers art pieces people from all over in one of the best beaches in the world