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The incident took place on Sunday in a predominantly Muslim city in the southern Philippines, according to local officials. \n\nThe morning Mass was in progress at the Mindanao State University in Marawi City, a state-run institution, when the blast induced panic among students and teachers in the congregation. The aftermath left victims bloodied and strewn across the ground, according to campus security chief Taha Mandangan.\u00a0 \n\nMandangan said the act was unmistakably an act of terrorism and rejected any notion of a simple personal feud. He said at least two of the wounded were in critical condition. \n\nFollowing the incident, security measures were heightened in the capital Manila and the southern region of the country. In 2017, the same city faced a five-month siege by Islamist militants. \n\nThe recent blast in Marawi, the capital of Lanao del Sur province, followed military operations against local pro-Islamic State groups, including the killing of a leader of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group in Lanao del Sur on the same Sunday. \n\nArmed Forces Chief Romeo Brawner suggested the possibility of the morning's events being a retaliatory attack, considering the recent military operations against extremist groups.\u00a0 \n\nThe Maute group, linked to the Islamic State, had previously seized Marawi in 2017 with the aim of establishing it as a Southeast Asian \"wilayat\" for the Islamic State, resulting in a five-month battle that claimed over a thousand lives. \n\nPhilippine President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr condemned the acts on social media, labelling them senseless and heinous. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro pledged relentless law enforcement efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the terrorist activity. There were indications of a foreign element in the bombing, but Teodoro refrained from divulging further details to avoid compromising the ongoing investigation. \n\nMindanao and the capital region's police offices are on high alert, with tightened checkpoints to forestall potential follow-up incidents. \n\nThe Coast Guard intensified pre-departure inspections at ports as a precautionary measure. \n\nMindanao State University expressed deep sorrow and condemnation for the violent act during a religious gathering, and announced the suspension of classes until further notice. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>A forceful explosion, suspected to result from a bomb, tore through a morning Catholic Mass held in a university gymnasium, killing at least four people and injuring more than 50 others. The incident took place on Sunday in a predominantly Muslim city in the southern Philippines, according to local officials.<\/p>\n<p>The morning Mass was in progress at the Mindanao State University in Marawi City, a state-run institution, when the blast induced panic among students and teachers in the congregation. The aftermath left victims bloodied and strewn across the ground, according to campus security chief Taha Mandangan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mandangan said the act was unmistakably an act of terrorism and rejected any notion of a simple personal feud. He said at least two of the wounded were in critical condition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"8082042\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//12//02//powerful-quake-in-the-philippines-triggers-tsunami-alert/">Powerful 7.6 scale quake off Mindanao island in the southern Philippines <\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Following the incident, security measures were heightened in the capital Manila and the southern region of the country. In 2017, the same city faced a five-month siege by Islamist militants.<\/p>\n<p>The recent blast in Marawi, the capital of Lanao del Sur province, followed military operations against local pro-Islamic State groups, including the killing of a leader of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group in Lanao del Sur on the same Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Armed Forces Chief Romeo Brawner suggested the possibility of the morning&#039;s events being a retaliatory attack, considering the recent military operations against extremist groups.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Maute group, linked to the Islamic State, had previously seized Marawi in 2017 with the aim of establishing it as a Southeast Asian \"wilayat\" for the Islamic State, resulting in a five-month battle that claimed over a thousand lives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1731160831411486745\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Philippine President Ferdinand \"Bongbong\" Marcos Jr condemned the acts on social media, labelling them senseless and heinous. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro pledged relentless law enforcement efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the terrorist activity. There were indications of a foreign element in the bombing, but Teodoro refrained from divulging further details to avoid compromising the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Mindanao and the capital region&#039;s police offices are on high alert, with tightened checkpoints to forestall potential follow-up incidents.<\/p>\n<p>The Coast Guard intensified pre-departure inspections at ports as a precautionary measure.<\/p>\n<p>Mindanao State University expressed deep sorrow and condemnation for the violent act during a religious gathering, and announced the suspension of classes until further notice.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1701594923,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1701602491,"firstPublishedAt":1701602494,"lastPublishedAt":1701610427,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/08\/27\/24\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_e495cdf8-e303-58c5-a82f-3921cc739112-8082724.jpg","altText":"Military personnel stand guard at the entrance of a gymnasium while 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But the centre later dropped its tsunami warning.","summary":"The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially said that based on the magnitude and location, it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia. But the centre later dropped its tsunami warning.","keySentence":"","url":"powerful-quake-in-the-philippines-triggers-tsunami-alert","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/12\/02\/powerful-quake-in-the-philippines-triggers-tsunami-alert","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippine coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic around midnight after Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning. \n\nThe quake struck at a depth of 32 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. \n\nThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially said that based on the magnitude and location, it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia. But the centre later dropped its tsunami warning. \n\nIn Japan, authorities issued evacuation orders in various parts of Okinawa Prefecture, including for the entire coastal area, affecting thousands of people. \n\nTeresito Bacolcol, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, told The Associated Press his agency advised residents along the coast of southern Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental provinces to immediately evacuate to higher ground or move farther inland. \n\nOwners of boats in harbours, estuaries or shallow coastal waters off the two provinces should secure their boats and move away from the waterfront, the quake agency said in its tsunami warning. Boats already at sea should stay offshore in deep waters until further advised, it said. \n\nBased on the quake's magnitude, Bacolcol said a 1-metre tsunami may hit but the wave could be higher in enclosed coves, bays and straits. \n\nVillagers were fleeing their homes to safety around midnight in Hinatuan town and outlying areas in Surigao del Sur province, according to authorities and the government\u2019s disaster-response agency, which said that it could not immediately provide specific details. \n\nPictures posted on the Hinatuan government\u2019s Facebook account show residents fleeing to higher ground on foot or aboard cars, trucks, motorcycles and tricycle taxis at night. \n\nMore than three hours after the quake hit, Bacolcol said there was no report of a tsunami hitting the coast from his agency\u2019s field offices but added authorities would continue monitoring. \n\nThe Philippines, one of the world's most disaster-prone countries, is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific \u201cRing of Fire,\u201d an arc of seismic faults around the ocean. 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But the centre later dropped its tsunami warning.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, authorities issued evacuation orders in various parts of Okinawa Prefecture, including for the entire coastal area, affecting thousands of people.<\/p>\n<p>Teresito Bacolcol, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, told The Associated Press his agency advised residents along the coast of southern Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental provinces to immediately evacuate to higher ground or move farther inland.<\/p>\n<p>Owners of boats in harbours, estuaries or shallow coastal waters off the two provinces should secure their boats and move away from the waterfront, the quake agency said in its tsunami warning. 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The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and storms each year.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1701532475,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1701532828,"firstPublishedAt":1701532831,"lastPublishedAt":1701581093,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/08\/20\/42\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_439c53a2-e0ec-5d82-b2f5-89b22c631183-8082042.jpg","altText":"A fish vendor passes by a partially collapsed multipurpose covered court in Tagbina town, Agusan del Sur, southern Philippines on Sunday Dec. 3, 2023.","caption":"A fish vendor passes by a partially collapsed multipurpose covered court in Tagbina town, Agusan del Sur, southern Philippines on Sunday Dec. 3, 2023.","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Mohammed Dahman\/Copyright 2023 The AP. 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the third biggest in the country - bursts to life with the Kadayawan festival, a celebration of local culture. \n\nStreet markets pop up in every corner, colourful parades take over the streets, the potent smell of Durian - for many a delicacy, for just as many others a rotten fruit from hell - spreads from the local stalls, a siren call for the most adventurous foodies. \n\nThe festival, which is celebrated every year between mid-August and mid-September, is a great introduction for first-time visitors to the Philippines as well as the perfect next step for returning travellers who only know the country for its beautiful beaches. \n\nWhat is the Kadayawan festival? \n\nKadayawan festival is a celebration that traditionally brings Indigenous people and Davao residents together to celebrate a bountiful harvest and showcase the identity of the local communities. \n\n\u201cIn Davao, you have the tribal villages which allow you to witness what were the traditional homes of our tribes and meet the elders and the members of these tribal communities,\u201d the Philippines Secretary of Tourism Christina Garcia Frasco tells Euronews Travel. \n\n\u201cAnd in that, it gives you a peek into the pre-colonial identity of the Philippines which still remains quite unadulterated, in the sense that it gives you an idea of what the Philippines would have been prior to the Spanish [colonial period].\u201d \n\nWhat can you expect at the Kadayawan festival? \n\nThe festival hosts one of the most unique beauty pageants in the world, Hiyas ng Kadayawan, where women representing the 10 different tribes of the region showcase their culture and heritage. Rather than strutting about the stage in a bikini, the women compete on their knowledge of local and tribal culture and wisdom. Expect beautiful costumes and traditional dances. \n\nIf beauty pageants aren\u2019t for you, check out the incredible Indak-indak sa Kadalanan - a street dancing competition promoting the culture, rituals and folklore of the several tribes in the region. \n\nAnother tradition not to be missed is that of Pamulak Kadayawan, huge floats made of flowers, fruits and all sorts of local products which parade major streets in the city of Davao, attracting the attention of awed passersby. The event is one of the biggest during the festival. \n\nWhat to eat at the Kadayawan festival \n\nThe season is perfect for trying some of the most famous fruits the country has to offer, including the infamous durian and the less controversial mangosteen, marang and rambutan. There\u2019s an agricultural fest ongoing within Kadayawan, so you\u2019re spoiled for choice. \n\n\u201cIf you get through the olfactory challenges, durian is actually quite delicious,\u201d Garcia Frasco says, recommending visitors pick the sellers who cut open the fresh fruit in front of you. \u201cBut it\u2019s also the season of so many other heritage fruits, and it\u2019s all \u2018farm to table\u2019.\u201d \n\nThe festival is also a chance to see \u201ca totally different face of Filipino food\u201d, as many sellers maintain traditional ways of food preparation from their tribes. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>For an entire month in the middle of summer, the city of Davao in the south of the Philippines - the third biggest in the country - bursts to life with the Kadayawan festival, a celebration of local culture.<\/p>\n<p>Street markets pop up in every corner, colourful parades take over the streets, the potent smell of Durian - for many a delicacy, for just as many others a rotten fruit from hell - spreads from the local stalls, a siren call for the most adventurous foodies.<\/p>\n<p>The festival, which is celebrated every year between mid-August and mid-September, is a great introduction for first-time visitors to the Philippines as well as the perfect next step for returning travellers who only know the country for its beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the Kadayawan festival?<\/h2><p>Kadayawan festival is a celebration that traditionally brings Indigenous people and Davao residents together to celebrate a bountiful harvest and showcase the identity of the local communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Davao, you have the tribal villages which allow you to witness what were the traditional homes of our tribes and meet the elders and the members of these tribal communities,\u201d the Philippines Secretary of Tourism Christina Garcia Frasco tells Euronews Travel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd in that, it gives you a peek into the pre-colonial identity of the Philippines which still remains quite unadulterated, in the sense that it gives you an idea of what the Philippines would have been prior to the Spanish [colonial period].\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//08//02//66//40//808x454_cmsv2_cbde3209-ca68-56ad-a8ff-e109f09630a9-8026640.jpg/" alt=\"The local tribes in Davao, in the south of the Philippines, showcase their unique cultural during the festival&apos;s competitions and parades.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/02\/66\/40\/384x216_cmsv2_cbde3209-ca68-56ad-a8ff-e109f09630a9-8026640.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/02\/66\/40\/640x360_cmsv2_cbde3209-ca68-56ad-a8ff-e109f09630a9-8026640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/02\/66\/40\/750x422_cmsv2_cbde3209-ca68-56ad-a8ff-e109f09630a9-8026640.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/02\/66\/40\/828x466_cmsv2_cbde3209-ca68-56ad-a8ff-e109f09630a9-8026640.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/02\/66\/40\/1080x608_cmsv2_cbde3209-ca68-56ad-a8ff-e109f09630a9-8026640.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/02\/66\/40\/1200x675_cmsv2_cbde3209-ca68-56ad-a8ff-e109f09630a9-8026640.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/08\/02\/66\/40\/1920x1080_cmsv2_cbde3209-ca68-56ad-a8ff-e109f09630a9-8026640.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The local tribes in Davao, in the south of the Philippines, showcase their unique cultural during the festival&apos;s competitions and parades.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>What can you expect at the Kadayawan festival?<\/h2><p>The festival hosts one of the most unique beauty pageants in the world, Hiyas ng Kadayawan, where women representing the 10 different tribes of the region showcase their culture and heritage. 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away.","keySentence":"","url":"experience-the-thrill-must-try-adventure-activities-in-the-philippines","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2023\/10\/13\/experience-the-thrill-must-try-adventure-activities-in-the-philippines","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"The Philippines may be known for its beaches and luxury resorts, but in a country teeming with wild rivers, towering peaks and some of the most biodiverse marine life on the planet, thrill-seekers need not look away. From diving vertical walls in remote atolls to canyoneering in Cebu, these outdoor activities from land to sea will have you pining for an adventure in the Philippines this winter. \n\n1. Summit Mount Apo, the roof of the Philippines \n\nStretching 2,954 metres above the southern Philippine island of Mindanao is Mount Apo, the country\u2019s highest peak. The 64,000-hectare site is home to some of the Philippines' rarest plant and animal species, including the Philippine eagle, Philippine long-tailed macaque and the waling-waling orchid. There are several trails varying in length and difficulty up to the summit, from slow-paced circular loops via the deer-shaped Lake Venado to the steep, rocky scrambles and razor-sharp cliff edges of the Tamayong and Kapatagan trails. Whichever route you take, you won\u2019t be disappointed with the scenery here: steaming geysers, hidden waterfalls and \u2013 for when your weary legs need a rest \u2013 natural hot springs await. \n\nWhen should I visit? \n\nMount Apo can be climbed any time of year, but the best time to visit is between March and May for a lower chance of heavy rain and muddy trails. \n\n2. Experience the Tubbataha Reefs on a \u201cliveaboard dive boat\u201d \n\nNestled between the Visayan region and the island of Palawan, the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is the Philippines\u2019 largest protected marine area \u2013 and one of the world\u2019s best dive spots. The park has thousands of hectares of colourful reef flats, crystal-clear lagoons and vertical walls dropping to over 100 meters in depth, an underwater paradise where more than 600 marine species, including sharks, dolphins, whales, manta rays and turtles, call home. The remote location of Tubbataha \u2013 the nearest port is around 10 hours away and there are no hotels \u2013 means divers can only experience the reefs on a \u201cliveaboard dive boat\u201d, an all-inclusive, purpose-built scuba diving boat where divers can spend multiple days out at sea. \n\nWhen should I visit? \n\nDiving season in the Tubbataha Reefs is from mid-March to mid-June, when rainfall is low and water visibility is around 30 to 45 meters. \n\n3. Canyoneer the turquoise waterfalls of Cebu \n\nKawasan Falls \u2013 a three-tiered waterfall on the southwestern coast of Cebu island \u2013 is one of the Philippines' most famous natural wonders, and it\u2019s easy to see why: Gatorade-blue water rushes through deep river canyons flanked by jungle, tumbling spectacularly into a series of natural swimming pools with floating bamboo pontoons. You can hike the lush canyon walls or take a relaxing dip in the blue pools, but the more adventurous way to explore Kawasan is on a half-day canyoneering tour. A blend of hiking, rock climbing, rappelling and cliff jumping, canyoneering in Cebu takes you from the highest tier of Kawasan Falls to the lower pools via rope swings, natural water slides and 30ft cliff jumps. \n\nWhen should I visit? \n\nTo see Kawasan Falls at its most impressive, visit during the rainy season (June to November), when water levels are highest and the falls are at their most powerful. \n\n4. White water raft the mighty Cagayan River \n\nThe Cagayan River \u2013 spanning 505 kilometres from the northeastern part of Luzon Island through the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Isabela and Cagayan \u2013 is the longest and largest river by water volume in the Philippines. During the rainy season, the mighty Cagayan swells and rages with class II-V rapids, making it the perfect playground for a white-water rafting adventure. Most rafting tours on the Cagayan River depart from Northern Mindanao in Cagayan de Oro \u2013 a university city with a thriving street food scene \u2013 and last up to five hours. For extra time on the water, stay an extra couple of days for Cagayan de Oro\u2019s popular kayaking and ziplining tours. \n\nWhen should I visit? \n\nThe Cagayan River whitewater rafting season runs from July to December, when increased rainfall creates the perfect conditions for hair-raising whitewater rafting and kayaking. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>The Philippines may be known for its beaches and luxury resorts, but in a country teeming with wild rivers, towering peaks and some of the most biodiverse marine life on the planet, thrill-seekers need not look away. From diving vertical walls in remote atolls to canyoneering in Cebu, these outdoor activities from land to sea will have you pining for an adventure in the Philippines this winter.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Summit Mount Apo, the roof of the Philippines<\/h2><p>Stretching 2,954 metres above the southern Philippine island of Mindanao is Mount Apo, the country\u2019s highest peak. The 64,000-hectare site is home to some of the Philippines&#039; rarest plant and animal species, including the Philippine eagle, Philippine long-tailed macaque and the waling-waling orchid. There are several trails varying in length and difficulty up to the summit, from slow-paced circular loops via the deer-shaped Lake Venado to the steep, rocky scrambles and razor-sharp cliff edges of the Tamayong and Kapatagan trails. Whichever route you take, you won\u2019t be disappointed with the scenery here: steaming geysers, hidden waterfalls and \u2013 for when your weary legs need a rest \u2013 natural hot springs await.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When should I visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mount Apo can be climbed any time of year, but the best time to visit is between March and May for a lower chance of heavy rain and muddy trails.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.7503496503496504\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//57//46//26//808x608_cmsv2_435b47d9-6b0d-579b-9ce3-7536e199a843-7574626.jpg/" alt=\"\u00a9 EPC - Photo Credit: Robert Yin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/384x288_cmsv2_435b47d9-6b0d-579b-9ce3-7536e199a843-7574626.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/640x480_cmsv2_435b47d9-6b0d-579b-9ce3-7536e199a843-7574626.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/750x563_cmsv2_435b47d9-6b0d-579b-9ce3-7536e199a843-7574626.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/828x621_cmsv2_435b47d9-6b0d-579b-9ce3-7536e199a843-7574626.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1080x810_cmsv2_435b47d9-6b0d-579b-9ce3-7536e199a843-7574626.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1200x900_cmsv2_435b47d9-6b0d-579b-9ce3-7536e199a843-7574626.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1920x1441_cmsv2_435b47d9-6b0d-579b-9ce3-7536e199a843-7574626.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Diving in Tubbataha<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 EPC - Photo Credit: Robert Yin<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>2. Experience the Tubbataha Reefs on a \u201cliveaboard dive boat\u201d<\/h2><p>Nestled between the Visayan region and the island of Palawan, the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is the Philippines\u2019 largest protected marine area \u2013 and one of the world\u2019s best dive spots. The park has thousands of hectares of colourful reef flats, crystal-clear lagoons and vertical walls dropping to over 100 meters in depth, an underwater paradise where more than 600 marine species, including sharks, dolphins, whales, manta rays and turtles, call home. The remote location of Tubbataha \u2013 the nearest port is around 10 hours away and there are no hotels \u2013 means divers can only experience the reefs on a \u201cliveaboard dive boat\u201d, an all-inclusive, purpose-built scuba diving boat where divers can spend multiple days out at sea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When should I visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diving season in the Tubbataha Reefs is from mid-March to mid-June, when rainfall is low and water visibility is around 30 to 45 meters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.3333333333333333\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//57//46//26//808x1077_cmsv2_c767326c-8e4a-5d90-b2b2-adba1cb75f83-7574626.jpg/" alt=\"TPB - Photo credit: Tourism Promotion Board\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/384x512_cmsv2_c767326c-8e4a-5d90-b2b2-adba1cb75f83-7574626.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/640x853_cmsv2_c767326c-8e4a-5d90-b2b2-adba1cb75f83-7574626.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/750x1000_cmsv2_c767326c-8e4a-5d90-b2b2-adba1cb75f83-7574626.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/828x1104_cmsv2_c767326c-8e4a-5d90-b2b2-adba1cb75f83-7574626.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1080x1440_cmsv2_c767326c-8e4a-5d90-b2b2-adba1cb75f83-7574626.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1200x1600_cmsv2_c767326c-8e4a-5d90-b2b2-adba1cb75f83-7574626.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1920x2560_cmsv2_c767326c-8e4a-5d90-b2b2-adba1cb75f83-7574626.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Canyoneering<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">TPB - Photo credit: Tourism Promotion Board<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>3. Canyoneer the turquoise waterfalls of Cebu<\/h2><p>Kawasan Falls \u2013 a three-tiered waterfall on the southwestern coast of Cebu island \u2013 is one of the Philippines&#039; most famous natural wonders, and it\u2019s easy to see why: Gatorade-blue water rushes through deep river canyons flanked by jungle, tumbling spectacularly into a series of natural swimming pools with floating bamboo pontoons. You can hike the lush canyon walls or take a relaxing dip in the blue pools, but the more adventurous way to explore Kawasan is on a half-day canyoneering tour. A blend of hiking, rock climbing, rappelling and cliff jumping, canyoneering in Cebu takes you from the highest tier of Kawasan Falls to the lower pools via rope swings, natural water slides and 30ft cliff jumps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When should I visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To see Kawasan Falls at its most impressive, visit during the rainy season (June to November), when water levels are highest and the falls are at their most powerful.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6664330763840224\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//57//46//26//808x539_cmsv2_7152d17e-7405-5c52-809e-c185c6d80084-7574626.jpg/" alt=\"\u00a9 TPB - Photo Credit: Rhonson Ng\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/384x256_cmsv2_7152d17e-7405-5c52-809e-c185c6d80084-7574626.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/640x427_cmsv2_7152d17e-7405-5c52-809e-c185c6d80084-7574626.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/750x500_cmsv2_7152d17e-7405-5c52-809e-c185c6d80084-7574626.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/828x552_cmsv2_7152d17e-7405-5c52-809e-c185c6d80084-7574626.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1080x720_cmsv2_7152d17e-7405-5c52-809e-c185c6d80084-7574626.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1200x800_cmsv2_7152d17e-7405-5c52-809e-c185c6d80084-7574626.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/46\/26\/1920x1280_cmsv2_7152d17e-7405-5c52-809e-c185c6d80084-7574626.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">White water rafting<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 TPB - Photo Credit: Rhonson Ng<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>4. 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Article 1","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Relax and unwind: where travellers find well-being and peace in the Philippines","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"Relax and unwind: where travellers find well-being and peace in the Philippines","leadin":"A country rich with ancient healing traditions and a growing number of luxury spa hotels, the Philippines is fast becoming one of the world\u2019s premier wellness destinations.","summary":"A country rich with ancient healing traditions and a growing number of luxury spa hotels, the Philippines is fast becoming one of the world\u2019s premier wellness destinations.","keySentence":"","url":"relax-and-unwind-where-travellers-find-well-being-and-peace-in-the-philippines","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2023\/09\/29\/relax-and-unwind-where-travellers-find-well-being-and-peace-in-the-philippines","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A country rich with ancient healing traditions and a growing number of luxury spa hotels, the Philippines is fast becoming one of the world\u2019s premier wellness destinations. Whether you\u2019re looking for a holistic medical retreat, a bamboo stick massage or a private island to escape it all, the Philippines' will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated for the year ahead. \n\nWellness retreats in Batangas \n\nThe Philippines are home to several wellness retreats where travellers can relax and join programs for weight loss, infertility, insomnia, diabetes, and even cancer. Treatments such as acupuncture, ozone therapy and colonics are led by medically trained doctors, while nutritionists and fitness coaches are on hand for personalised dietary plans and private tai chi lessons. For guests who just want to relax, deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and guided meditation sessions are some of the many activities available in the country. The Province of Batangas, in particular, is the ideal location to unwind while watching sunset views over its forested mountains. For dinner, vegan food grown in the area and vegetarian dishes are the perfect way to end a relaxing day. \n\nAt a glance \n\nRelaxation rating: \u00a05\/5 \n\nBest for: holistic medical treatments that combine relaxation and nature \n\nNearest airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila \n\nPrivate islands in El Nido \n\nThe Palawan archipelago is the perfect location for a private trip. Its islands are home to some of the densest and most biodiverse forests of the Philippines, where many endemic bird and mammal species live, including the endangered Palawan Hornbill, thanks to the resorts\u2019 conservation efforts. To protect the wildlife, you won\u2019t find jet skis or motorised water sports here. Instead, the local resorts encourage guests to unwind by connecting with nature through human-powered, environmentally-friendly exploration: think hiking to turquoise coves framed by forested limestone cliffs, birdwatching along forest trails, or kayaking the lagoon\u2019s mangroves at sunset. Overwater bungalows and beachfront cottages \u2013 built with recycled timber and fitted with solar panels and energy-efficient water heaters \u2013 allow guests to fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves. \n\nAt a glance \n\nRelaxation rating: 4.5\/5 \n\nBest for: wildlife spotting, conservation and low-impact activities \n\nNearest airport: El Nido Airport, Palawan \n\nLuxury stays in the Cuyo Islands \n\nArriving on a 14-seat, twin-engine turboprop via private airstrip, landing on Pamalican Island feels like you\u2019re starring in your very own James Bond film. The private island is in the north of Palawan, where sands are silky smooth and the sea thrives with vibrant coral reefs. Sitting on the highest point of the island is a spa, where ancient wellness rituals from the Philippines to the Amazon are fused with modern techniques for ultimate relaxation. The spa\u2019s signature treatment is the Hilot massage, a centuries-old Filipino healing ritual that uses banana leaves and cold-pressed coconut oil to relieve stress and aching muscles. The Dag-Dagay Foot Treatment \u2013 a tradition that started when Filipino children would massage their parents' feet using bamboo sticks after a day in the fields \u2013 uses a green tea wrap and a bamboo massage to reduce swelling in the feet. \n\nAt a glance \n\nRelaxation rating: 5\/5 \n\nBest for: luxurious amenities and wellness rituals inspired by local healing traditions \n\nNearest airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila \n\nSandy beaches and fine boutiques on Bohol Island \n\nAnother cozy spot to relax is the island of Bohol, where multiple resorts and spas are located. Bohol is the Philippines' first UNESCO global geopark and is famous for its cone-shaped Chocolate Hills. The island's villas are spread across hectares of lush gardens and jungle, and you can even book ones with their own infinity pools and views of the Bohol sea. To treat yourself even more, you can receive luxurious treatments at a spa using ancient wellness traditions by the local Eskaya tribe. As well as facials and body scrubs that use local herbs and oils, some of the places offer indigenous-inspired rituals such as bathing in coconut milk and Ciquate, locally-made dark chocolate. European spa rituals such as thalassotherapy (\u201cThalassa\u201d is Greek for \u201csea\u201d), a treatment that uses seawater to rejuvenate the skin and boost your wellbeing through a combination of seawater bathing, salt scrubs and seaweed wraps, are also available. \n\nAt a glance \n\nRelaxation rating: 4.5\/5 \n\nBest for: an intimate stay and indigenous spa rituals. \n\nNearest airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila \n\n","htmlText":"<p>A country rich with ancient healing traditions and a growing number of luxury spa hotels, the Philippines is fast becoming one of the world\u2019s premier wellness destinations. Whether you\u2019re looking for a holistic medical retreat, a bamboo stick massage or a private island to escape it all, the Philippines&#039; will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated for the year ahead.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6664330763840224\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//57//45//72//808x539_cmsv2_e8b7868a-77ae-530d-ae31-b434a62f26d9-7574572.jpg/" alt=\"\u00a9 The Farm San Benito - Photo Credit: Marc Go\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/384x256_cmsv2_e8b7868a-77ae-530d-ae31-b434a62f26d9-7574572.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/640x427_cmsv2_e8b7868a-77ae-530d-ae31-b434a62f26d9-7574572.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/750x500_cmsv2_e8b7868a-77ae-530d-ae31-b434a62f26d9-7574572.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/828x552_cmsv2_e8b7868a-77ae-530d-ae31-b434a62f26d9-7574572.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1080x720_cmsv2_e8b7868a-77ae-530d-ae31-b434a62f26d9-7574572.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1200x800_cmsv2_e8b7868a-77ae-530d-ae31-b434a62f26d9-7574572.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1920x1280_cmsv2_e8b7868a-77ae-530d-ae31-b434a62f26d9-7574572.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Body scrubs in a Batangas spa<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 The Farm San Benito - Photo Credit: Marc Go<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Wellness retreats in Batangas<\/h2><p>The Philippines are home to several wellness retreats where travellers can relax and join programs for weight loss, infertility, insomnia, diabetes, and even cancer. Treatments such as acupuncture, ozone therapy and colonics are led by medically trained doctors, while nutritionists and fitness coaches are on hand for personalised dietary plans and private tai chi lessons. For guests who just want to relax, deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and guided meditation sessions are some of the many activities available in the country. The Province of Batangas, in particular, is the ideal location to unwind while watching sunset views over its forested mountains. For dinner, vegan food grown in the area and vegetarian dishes are the perfect way to end a relaxing day.<\/p>\n<h3>At a glance<\/h3><p><strong>Relaxation rating:<\/strong>\u00a05\/5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> holistic medical treatments that combine relaxation and nature<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearest airport:<\/strong> Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6664330763840224\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//57//45//72//808x539_cmsv2_288c2322-d3ed-54ee-b77c-bb65e7255afc-7574572.jpg/" alt=\"\u00a9 TPB - Photo Credit: Erwin Lim\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/384x256_cmsv2_288c2322-d3ed-54ee-b77c-bb65e7255afc-7574572.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/640x427_cmsv2_288c2322-d3ed-54ee-b77c-bb65e7255afc-7574572.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/750x500_cmsv2_288c2322-d3ed-54ee-b77c-bb65e7255afc-7574572.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/828x552_cmsv2_288c2322-d3ed-54ee-b77c-bb65e7255afc-7574572.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1080x720_cmsv2_288c2322-d3ed-54ee-b77c-bb65e7255afc-7574572.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1200x800_cmsv2_288c2322-d3ed-54ee-b77c-bb65e7255afc-7574572.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1920x1280_cmsv2_288c2322-d3ed-54ee-b77c-bb65e7255afc-7574572.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The islands in Palawan<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 TPB - Photo Credit: Erwin Lim<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Private islands in El Nido<\/h2><p>The Palawan archipelago is the perfect location for a private trip. Its islands are home to some of the densest and most biodiverse forests of the Philippines, where many endemic bird and mammal species live, including the endangered Palawan Hornbill, thanks to the resorts\u2019 conservation efforts. To protect the wildlife, you won\u2019t find jet skis or motorised water sports here. Instead, the local resorts encourage guests to unwind by connecting with nature through human-powered, environmentally-friendly exploration: think hiking to turquoise coves framed by forested limestone cliffs, birdwatching along forest trails, or kayaking the lagoon\u2019s mangroves at sunset. Overwater bungalows and beachfront cottages \u2013 built with recycled timber and fitted with solar panels and energy-efficient water heaters \u2013 allow guests to fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves.<\/p>\n<h3>At a glance<\/h3><p><strong>Relaxation rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> wildlife spotting, conservation and low-impact activities<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearest airport:<\/strong> El Nido Airport, Palawan<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6677083333333333\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//57//45//72//808x539_cmsv2_b62c8a05-5de0-53a9-b153-1c8cc7407e24-7574572.jpg/" alt=\"\u00a9 TPB - Photo credit: Bien Bautista\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/384x256_cmsv2_b62c8a05-5de0-53a9-b153-1c8cc7407e24-7574572.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/640x427_cmsv2_b62c8a05-5de0-53a9-b153-1c8cc7407e24-7574572.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/750x501_cmsv2_b62c8a05-5de0-53a9-b153-1c8cc7407e24-7574572.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/828x553_cmsv2_b62c8a05-5de0-53a9-b153-1c8cc7407e24-7574572.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1080x721_cmsv2_b62c8a05-5de0-53a9-b153-1c8cc7407e24-7574572.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1200x801_cmsv2_b62c8a05-5de0-53a9-b153-1c8cc7407e24-7574572.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1920x1282_cmsv2_b62c8a05-5de0-53a9-b153-1c8cc7407e24-7574572.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The beach on Pamalican Island<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 TPB - Photo credit: Bien Bautista<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Luxury stays in the Cuyo Islands<\/h2><p>Arriving on a 14-seat, twin-engine turboprop via private airstrip, landing on Pamalican Island feels like you\u2019re starring in your very own James Bond film. The private island is in the north of Palawan, where sands are silky smooth and the sea thrives with vibrant coral reefs. Sitting on the highest point of the island is a spa, where ancient wellness rituals from the Philippines to the Amazon are fused with modern techniques for ultimate relaxation. The spa\u2019s signature treatment is the Hilot massage, a centuries-old Filipino healing ritual that uses banana leaves and cold-pressed coconut oil to relieve stress and aching muscles. The Dag-Dagay Foot Treatment \u2013 a tradition that started when Filipino children would massage their parents&#039; feet using bamboo sticks after a day in the fields \u2013 uses a green tea wrap and a bamboo massage to reduce swelling in the feet.<\/p>\n<h3>At a glance<\/h3><p><strong>Relaxation rating:<\/strong> 5\/5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best for:<\/strong> luxurious amenities and wellness rituals inspired by local healing traditions<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nearest airport:<\/strong> Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.2496570644718792\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//57//45//72//808x1010_cmsv2_7c9ad97d-3d44-54b3-947b-6268e21aae58-7574572.jpg/" alt=\"\u00a9 TPB - Photo credit: Richard Ballon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/384x480_cmsv2_7c9ad97d-3d44-54b3-947b-6268e21aae58-7574572.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/640x800_cmsv2_7c9ad97d-3d44-54b3-947b-6268e21aae58-7574572.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/750x937_cmsv2_7c9ad97d-3d44-54b3-947b-6268e21aae58-7574572.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/828x1035_cmsv2_7c9ad97d-3d44-54b3-947b-6268e21aae58-7574572.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1080x1350_cmsv2_7c9ad97d-3d44-54b3-947b-6268e21aae58-7574572.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1200x1500_cmsv2_7c9ad97d-3d44-54b3-947b-6268e21aae58-7574572.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/57\/45\/72\/1920x2399_cmsv2_7c9ad97d-3d44-54b3-947b-6268e21aae58-7574572.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A beach resort in Bohol<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">\u00a9 TPB - Photo credit: Richard Ballon<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Sandy beaches and fine boutiques on Bohol Island<\/h2><p>Another cozy spot to relax is the island of Bohol, where multiple resorts and spas are located. Bohol is the Philippines&#039; first UNESCO global geopark and is famous for its cone-shaped Chocolate Hills. The island&#039;s villas are spread across hectares of lush gardens and jungle, and you can even book ones with their own infinity pools and views of the Bohol sea. To treat yourself even more, you can receive luxurious treatments at a spa using ancient wellness traditions by the local Eskaya tribe. As well as facials and body scrubs that use local herbs and oils, some of the places offer indigenous-inspired rituals such as bathing in coconut milk and Ciquate, locally-made dark chocolate. 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asserting its claim over the region, then allowed the passage of two vessels carrying supplies, citing humanitarian reasons. \n\nBeijing is embroiled in numerous sovereignty disputes in these waters. \n\nDespite setbacks in international courts, it is pursuing an increasingly assertive policy, causing concern among other regional nations and the United States, which closely monitors China's activities in waters through which one-third of the world's maritime traffic flows. \n\n\nAfter a Chinese coast guard ship used a water cannon against a Philippine supply boat on 5 August, Washington renewed a warning that it is obligated to defend its longstanding treaty ally if Filipino forces, aircraft and vessels come under an armed attack, including in the South China Sea. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Pictures, recorded by the Philippine coast guard, show the latest sovereignty standoff between Beijing and Manila in the disputed South China Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Chinese coastguard ships blocked the passage to Philippine coast guard vessels for hours on Tuesday near the Second Thomas Shoal; an area claimed by the Philippines, where they maintain a military ship and had sent supplies.<\/p>\n<p>The dangerous encounter is the latest flare-up from the long-seething territorial disputes in the busy sea that involve China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei.<\/p>\n<p>It is regarded as an Asian flashpoint and has become a delicate fault line in the US-China rivalry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"3164910\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.nbcnews.com//news//world//china-calls-u-s-warships-south-china-sea-provocation-n877961/" data-publish-at=\"1527460117\" 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PHILIPPINES INCIDENT","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Gun boats and diplomacy in the South China sea","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Gun boats and diplomacy in the South China sea","titleListing2":"Gun boats and diplomacy in the South China sea as the Philippines calls in China's ambassador over water cannon incident.","leadin":"China's territorial claims over a shoal of tiny islands sparks a diplomatic row in Manila","summary":"China's territorial claims over a shoal of tiny islands sparks a diplomatic row in Manila","keySentence":"","url":"gun-boats-and-diplomacy-in-the-south-china-sea","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/08\/07\/gun-boats-and-diplomacy-in-the-south-china-sea","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador on Monday to convey a diplomatic protest over the Chinese coast guard's use of a water cannon against a Filipino supply boat in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine official said. \n\nThe Philippine military on Sunday condemned the Chinese coast guard ship's \"excessive and offensive\" use of a water cannon to block a Filipino supply boat from delivering a new batch of troops, food, water and fuel to the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed waters. \n\nThe United States, the European Union and their key allies including Australia and Japan expressed support to the Philippines and concern over the Chinese ship's actions. Washington renewed a warning that it is obliged to defend its longtime treaty ally if Filipino public vessels and forces come under an armed attack including in the South China Sea. \n\nTense confrontation \n\nThe tense confrontation on Saturday was the latest flare-up in the long-seething territorial conflicts involving China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei. \n\nOne of several top Philippine officials dealing with the incident told The Associated Press that the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on Monday morning to convey a strongly worded diplomatic protest. \n\nThe protest would underscore how the Chinese coast guard ship's action violated international regulations aimed at avoiding collisions at sea and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of a lack of authority to discuss the government's actions before they are publicly disclosed. \n\nBusy shipping lanes \n\nThe disputes in the South China Sea, one of the world's busiest sea lanes, have long been regarded as an Asian flashpoint and a delicate fault line in the rivalry between the United States and China in the region. China claims ownership over virtually the entire strategic waterway despite international rulings that invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims, such as that in 2016 by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, an international body based in The Hague. China rejects that ruling. \n\nPhilippine navy personnel on board two chartered supply boats were cruising toward Second Thomas, escorted by Philippine coast guard ships, when a Chinese coast guard ship approached and used a powerful water cannon to block the Filipinos from the shoal that China also claims, the Philippine military and coast guard said Sunday. \n\nWanton disregard \n\nThe Chinese ship's action was \"in wanton disregard of the safety of the people on board\" the Philippine navy-chartered boat and violated international law, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Sunday. \n\nThe \"excessive and offensive actions against Philippine vessels\" near the shoal prevented one of the two Filipino boats from unloading supplies needed by Filipino troops guarding the shoal onboard a long-marooned Philippine navy ship, the BRP Sierra Madre, the Philippine military said. \n\nIt called on the Chinese coast guard and China's central military commission \"to act with prudence and be responsible in their actions to prevent miscalculations and accidents that will endanger people's lives.\" \n\nFreedom of navigation \n\nThe US State Department said in a statement that by \"firing water cannons and employing unsafe blocking manoeuvres, PRC ships interfered with the Philippines' lawful exercise of high seas freedom of navigation and jeopardised the safety of the Philippine vessels and crew.\" It used the acronym for the People's Republic of China. \n\nIt added that such actions are a direct threat to \"regional peace and stability\". \n\nChina has long demanded that the Philippines withdraw its small contingent of naval forces and tow away the actively commissioned but crumbling BRP Sierra Madre. The navy ship was deliberately marooned on the shoal in 1999 and now serves as a fragile symbol of Manila's territorial claim to the atoll. \n\nChinese ships had blocked and shadowed navy vessels delivering food and other supplies to the Filipino sailors on the ship in the shoal, which Chinese coast guard ships and a swarm of Chinese fishing boats - suspected to be manned by militias - have surrounded for years. \n\nWhile the US lays no claims to the South China Sea, it has often lashed out at China's aggressive actions and deployed its warships and fighter jets in patrols and military exercises with regional allies to uphold freedom of navigation and overflight, which it says is in America's national interest. \n\nChina has warned the US to stop meddling in what it calls a purely Asian dispute and has warned of unspecified repercussions. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador on Monday to convey a diplomatic protest over the Chinese coast guard&#039;s use of a water cannon against a Filipino supply boat in the disputed South China Sea, a Philippine official said.<\/p>\n<p>The Philippine military on Sunday condemned the Chinese coast guard ship&#039;s \"excessive and offensive\" use of a water cannon to block a Filipino supply boat from delivering a new batch of troops, food, water and fuel to the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed waters.<\/p>\n<p>The United States, the European Union and their key allies including Australia and Japan expressed support to the Philippines and concern over the Chinese ship&#039;s actions. 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All rights reserved<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Tense confrontation<\/h2><p>The tense confrontation on Saturday was the latest flare-up in the long-seething territorial conflicts involving China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei.<\/p>\n<p>One of several top Philippine officials dealing with the incident told The Associated Press that the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on Monday morning to convey a strongly worded diplomatic protest.<\/p>\n<p>The protest would underscore how the Chinese coast guard ship&#039;s action violated international regulations aimed at avoiding collisions at sea and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of a lack of authority to discuss the government&#039;s actions before they are publicly disclosed.<\/p>\n<h2>Busy shipping lanes<\/h2><p>The disputes in the South China Sea, one of the world&#039;s busiest sea lanes, have long been regarded as an Asian flashpoint and a delicate fault line in the rivalry between the United States and China in the region. China claims ownership over virtually the entire strategic waterway despite international rulings that invalidated Beijing&#039;s vast territorial claims, such as that in 2016 by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, an international body based in The Hague. China rejects that ruling.<\/p>\n<p>Philippine navy personnel on board two chartered supply boats were cruising toward Second Thomas, escorted by Philippine coast guard ships, when a Chinese coast guard ship approached and used a powerful water cannon to block the Filipinos from the shoal that China also claims, the Philippine military and coast guard said Sunday.<\/p>\n<h2>Wanton disregard<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6328125\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//80//61//38//808x511_cmsv2_96b05ade-f999-5508-946d-d91b07196457-7806138.jpg/" alt=\"AP\/Philippine Coast Guard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/80\/61\/38\/384x243_cmsv2_96b05ade-f999-5508-946d-d91b07196457-7806138.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/80\/61\/38\/640x405_cmsv2_96b05ade-f999-5508-946d-d91b07196457-7806138.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/80\/61\/38\/750x475_cmsv2_96b05ade-f999-5508-946d-d91b07196457-7806138.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/80\/61\/38\/828x524_cmsv2_96b05ade-f999-5508-946d-d91b07196457-7806138.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/80\/61\/38\/1080x683_cmsv2_96b05ade-f999-5508-946d-d91b07196457-7806138.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/80\/61\/38\/1200x759_cmsv2_96b05ade-f999-5508-946d-d91b07196457-7806138.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/80\/61\/38\/1920x1215_cmsv2_96b05ade-f999-5508-946d-d91b07196457-7806138.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Source: Philippine coastguard: a Chinese ship, front, allegedly blocks the path of a Philippine Coast Guard ship near the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Shoal, Aug 5, 2023<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP\/Philippine Coast Guard<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Chinese ship&#039;s action was \"in wanton disregard of the safety of the people on board\" the Philippine navy-chartered boat and violated international law, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The \"excessive and offensive actions against Philippine vessels\" near the shoal prevented one of the two Filipino boats from unloading supplies needed by Filipino troops guarding the shoal onboard a long-marooned Philippine navy ship, the BRP Sierra Madre, the Philippine military said.<\/p>\n<p>It called on the Chinese coast guard and China&#039;s central military commission \"to act with prudence and be responsible in their actions to prevent miscalculations and accidents that will endanger people&#039;s lives.\"<\/p>\n<h2>Freedom of navigation<\/h2><p>The US State Department said in a statement that by \"firing water cannons and employing unsafe blocking manoeuvres, PRC ships interfered with the Philippines&#039; lawful exercise of high seas freedom of navigation and jeopardised the safety of the Philippine vessels and crew.\" It used the acronym for the People&#039;s Republic of China.<\/p>\n<p>It added that such actions are a direct threat to \"regional peace and stability\".<\/p>\n<p>China has long demanded that the Philippines withdraw its small contingent of naval forces and tow away the actively commissioned but crumbling BRP Sierra Madre. The navy ship was deliberately marooned on the shoal in 1999 and now serves as a fragile symbol of Manila&#039;s territorial claim to the atoll.<\/p>\n<p>Chinese ships had blocked and shadowed navy vessels delivering food and other supplies to the Filipino sailors on the ship in the shoal, which Chinese coast guard ships and a swarm of Chinese fishing boats - suspected to be manned by militias - have surrounded for years.<\/p>\n<p>While the US lays no claims to the South China Sea, it has often lashed out at China&#039;s aggressive actions and deployed its warships and fighter jets in patrols and military exercises with regional allies to uphold freedom of navigation and overflight, which it says is in America&#039;s national interest.<\/p>\n<p>China has warned the US to stop meddling in what it calls a purely Asian dispute and has warned of unspecified repercussions.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1691392914,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1691401887,"firstPublishedAt":1691401894,"lastPublishedAt":1691401894,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/80\/61\/38\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_dadcf820-607d-5854-8fdd-f901ca2743f8-7806138.jpg","altText":"Journalists take pictures of a car with diplomatic plates and Chinese flag leaves the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila, Philippines on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023. 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The leaders announced the 27-nation bloc would resume negotiations with the Philippines for a free-trade agreement that stalled in 2017 under Marcos's predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte. \n\nFree-trade talks \n\nShe underscored the need for security cooperation citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which showed how authoritarian leaders \"are willing to act on their threats.\" \n\n\"Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine shakes the foundation of the international order. It is in violation of the UN charter and the fundamental principles of international law, such as territorial integrity and sovereignty,\" she said. \n\n\"This is why Europe supports Ukraine's brave fight against the aggressor because the illegal use of force cannot be tolerated, not in Ukraine, not in the Indo-Pacific,\" von der Leyen said. \"Security in Europe and security in the Indo-Pacific is indivisible. Challenges to the rules-based order in our interconnected world affect all of us.\" \n\n\"This is why we are concerned about the rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific,\" she said, adding that the EU backs a free and open Indo-Pacific \"because an Indo-Pacific free of the threats of coercion is key to all our stability to our peace and to the prosperity of our people.\" \n\nSouth China Sea \n\nHer veiled rhetoric echoed that of US leaders, who have raised alarms over China's increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea. \n\nWithout naming China, von der Leyen renewed the EU's recognition of a decision by a United Nations-backed tribunal that invalidated China's territorial claims in virtually the entire waterway on historical grounds. China has rejected the arbitration decision as a sham and continues to defy it. \n\nThe award \"is legally binding\" and provides the basis for a peaceful resolution of the disputes, she said. \n\nThe EU is ready to boost cooperation with the Philippines to foster regional maritime security by sharing information, carrying out threat assessments and bolstering the Philippine coast guard, she said. \n\nChina has warned the United States and its allies against meddling in what it says is a purely Asian dispute. It has turned seven disputed reefs into missile-protected island bases in the last decade, further alarming Western governments and rival claimants, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan. \n\nVon der Leyen's visit to the Philippines is a sign of improving ties after a stormy period between the EU and Duterte over human rights. It's the first such top-level visit in nearly six decades of relations with the Philippines. \n\nThe visit came at a time when the EU is assessing whether to extend special trade incentives, including slashed tariffs for a wide variety of products, to the Philippines. \n\nThe European Union trade incentives under the so-called Generalised Scheme of Preferences for the Philippines and seven other developing countries are anchored on their adherence to more than two dozen international conventions on human and labour rights, environmental protection and good governance. \n\nRodrigo Duterte \n\nBut the Philippines came under intense EU criticism during Duterte's six-year term, mainly because of the bloody anti-drugs crackdown he oversaw that left more than 6,000 mostly petty suspects dead. Marcos succeeded Duterte in June last year. \n\nThe killings sparked an International Criminal Court investigation as a possible crime against humanity. Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC in 2018, but its prosecutor has proceeded to investigate the widespread deaths that occurred in the years when the country was still part of the court based in The Hague. \n\nDuterte then often lashed at the EU's criticisms of his brutal anti-drugs crackdown with profanity-laced outbursts. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Monday that Europe would not tolerate aggression in Ukraine or the Indo-Pacific, as she renewed in a speech the European Union&#039;s recognition of a 2016 arbitration decision that invalidated China&#039;s expansive claims in the disputed South China Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Von der Leyen spoke at a joint news conference with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after holding talks in Manila that aimed to bolster trade, economic and security relations. The leaders announced the 27-nation bloc would resume negotiations with the Philippines for a free-trade agreement that stalled in 2017 under Marcos&#039;s predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.<\/p>\n<h2>Free-trade talks<\/h2><p>She underscored the need for security cooperation citing Russia&#039;s invasion of Ukraine, which showed how authoritarian leaders \"are willing to act on their threats.\"<\/p>\n<p>\"Russia&#039;s war of aggression against Ukraine shakes the foundation of the international order. It is in violation of the UN charter and the fundamental principles of international law, such as territorial integrity and sovereignty,\" she said.<\/p>\n<p>\"This is why Europe supports Ukraine&#039;s brave fight against the aggressor because the illegal use of force cannot be tolerated, not in Ukraine, not in the Indo-Pacific,\" von der Leyen said. \"Security in Europe and security in the Indo-Pacific is indivisible. Challenges to the rules-based order in our interconnected world affect all of us.\"<\/p>\n<p>\"This is why we are concerned about the rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific,\" she said, adding that the EU backs a free and open Indo-Pacific \"because an Indo-Pacific free of the threats of coercion is key to all our stability to our peace and to the prosperity of our people.\"<\/p>\n<h2>South China Sea<\/h2><p>Her veiled rhetoric echoed that of US leaders, who have raised alarms over China&#039;s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed South China Sea.<\/p>\n<p>Without naming China, von der Leyen renewed the EU&#039;s recognition of a decision by a United Nations-backed tribunal that invalidated China&#039;s territorial claims in virtually the entire waterway on historical grounds. China has rejected the arbitration decision as a sham and continues to defy it.<\/p>\n<p>The award \"is legally binding\" and provides the basis for a peaceful resolution of the disputes, she said.<\/p>\n<p>The EU is ready to boost cooperation with the Philippines to foster regional maritime security by sharing information, carrying out threat assessments and bolstering the Philippine coast guard, she said.<\/p>\n<p>China has warned the United States and its allies against meddling in what it says is a purely Asian dispute. It has turned seven disputed reefs into missile-protected island bases in the last decade, further alarming Western governments and rival claimants, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.<\/p>\n<p>Von der Leyen&#039;s visit to the Philippines is a sign of improving ties after a stormy period between the EU and Duterte over human rights. It&#039;s the first such top-level visit in nearly six decades of relations with the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>The visit came at a time when the EU is assessing whether to extend special trade incentives, including slashed tariffs for a wide variety of products, to the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>The European Union trade incentives under the so-called Generalised Scheme of Preferences for the Philippines and seven other developing countries are anchored on their adherence to more than two dozen international conventions on human and labour rights, environmental protection and good governance.<\/p>\n<h2>Rodrigo Duterte<\/h2><p>But the Philippines came under intense EU criticism during Duterte&#039;s six-year term, mainly because of the bloody anti-drugs crackdown he oversaw that left more than 6,000 mostly petty suspects dead. Marcos succeeded Duterte in June last year.<\/p>\n<p>The killings sparked an International Criminal Court investigation as a possible crime against humanity. Duterte withdrew the Philippines from the ICC in 2018, but its prosecutor has proceeded to investigate the widespread deaths that occurred in the years when the country was still part of the court based in The Hague.<\/p>\n<p>Duterte then often lashed at the EU&#039;s criticisms of his brutal anti-drugs crackdown with profanity-laced outbursts.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1690789999,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1690795862,"firstPublishedAt":1690795865,"lastPublishedAt":1690798943,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/79\/03\/76\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_da026697-d489-51b0-9200-cf58acc9cf05-7790376.jpg","altText":"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in Manila. July 31, 2023","caption":"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in Manila. July 31, 2023","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Aaron Favila\/Copyright 2023 The AP. 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On 4 July, the legendary band performed two concerts in front of over 80,000 fans at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila.\u00a0 \n\nHowever, it was their apparent snub of Imelda Marcos , the country's first lady and wife of President Ferdinand Marcos, which created a media frenzy. \n\nEarlier that day, while The Beatles rested at their hotel in the midst of a packed worldwide tour schedule, Imelda Marcos had planned a breakfast reception at the Presidential Palace. She expected the presence of the Fab Four, along with 300 children of high-ranking army officials who eagerly awaited the band's arrival.\u00a0 \n\nThe Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein , though, had politely declined the invitation on behalf of the group, citing their policy of not accepting official invitations. Unfortunately, the Marcos regime did not take kindly to this refusal. \n\nAs the news of The Beatles' declined invitation spread, the Marcos-dominated media in the Philippines seized the opportunity to portray it as a deliberate snub.\u00a0 \n\nBrian Epstein's attempts to clarify the situation during a televised statement were disrupted by static, fueling the misrepresentation further. The media's portrayal of the incident instigated public outrage and resentment towards the band. \n\nThe repercussions were felt the following day when the Fab Four made their way to Manila's airport. Instead of the expected police protection, they were met with angry mobs. The Philippine government had retaliated to the apparent snub by withdrawing police support, leaving the band and their entourage vulnerable to the hostile crowd. \n\nThe Beatles' road manager Mal Evans became a victim of violence, being beaten and kicked. The situation worsened when Brian Epstein and Mal Evans were initially ordered off the plane, Epstein being forced to hand over a substantial sum of Philippine peso notes from the profits of the Manila shows to the tax authorities. \n\nEventually, The Beatles managed to leave Manila, departing for New Delhi via Bangkok and safely returning to the UK on 8 July. They held a brief press conference before embarking on a much-needed two-week break. Little did they know that the controversy in the Philippines was just the beginning of a turbulent period for the band. \n\nThe following month, John Lennon's infamous misquote about The Beatles being \"bigger than Jesus\" ignited a firestorm of criticism and backlash. The incident would have a profound impact on the band's career and further escalate the tensions and controversies surrounding them. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>In the summer of 1966, amidst their hectic schedule and worldwide fame, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//tag//the-beatles/">The Beatles<\/strong><\/a> found themselves embroiled in a controversy during their visit to the Philippines. On 4 July, the legendary band performed two concerts in front of over 80,000 fans at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium in Manila.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, it was their apparent snub of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2014//11//25//imelda-marcos-set-to-music-by-david-byrne-and-fatboy-slim/">Imelda Marcos<\/strong><\/a>, the country&#039;s first lady and wife of President Ferdinand Marcos, which created a media frenzy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7167802\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2022//11//01//painting-which-inspired-the-beatles-sgt-pepper-album-cover-sold-for-over-50000/">Painting which inspired The Beatles' Sgt Pepper album cover sold for over \u20ac50,000<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Earlier that day, while The Beatles rested at their hotel in the midst of a packed worldwide tour schedule, Imelda Marcos had planned a breakfast reception at the Presidential Palace. She expected the presence of the Fab Four, along with 300 children of high-ranking army officials who eagerly awaited the band&#039;s arrival.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Beatles&#039; manager, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2021//11//25//get-back-4-myths-about-the-beatles-answered-in-peter-jackson-s-new-doc/">Brian Epstein<\/strong><\/a>, though, had politely declined the invitation on behalf of the group, citing their policy of not accepting official invitations. Unfortunately, the Marcos regime did not take kindly to this refusal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.5725\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//71//90//78//808x1263_cmsv2_34303450-0648-5548-b1f8-2bbcb3fce54f-7719078.jpg/" alt=\"Universal Images Group via Getty Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/384x604_cmsv2_34303450-0648-5548-b1f8-2bbcb3fce54f-7719078.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/640x1006_cmsv2_34303450-0648-5548-b1f8-2bbcb3fce54f-7719078.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/750x1179_cmsv2_34303450-0648-5548-b1f8-2bbcb3fce54f-7719078.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/828x1302_cmsv2_34303450-0648-5548-b1f8-2bbcb3fce54f-7719078.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1080x1698_cmsv2_34303450-0648-5548-b1f8-2bbcb3fce54f-7719078.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1200x1887_cmsv2_34303450-0648-5548-b1f8-2bbcb3fce54f-7719078.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1920x3019_cmsv2_34303450-0648-5548-b1f8-2bbcb3fce54f-7719078.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Imelda Marcos, pictured in 1966<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Universal Images Group via Getty Images<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As the news of The Beatles&#039; declined invitation spread, the Marcos-dominated <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2023//04//10//a-106-year-old-indigenous-filipino-tattoo-artist-becomes-vogues-oldest-ever-cover-model/">media in the Philippines<\/strong><\/a> seized the opportunity to portray it as a deliberate snub.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Brian Epstein&#039;s attempts to clarify the situation during a televised statement were disrupted by static, fueling the misrepresentation further. The media&#039;s portrayal of the incident instigated public outrage and resentment towards the band.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.8012452107279694\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//71//90//78//808x646_cmsv2_f2ec1831-1670-5fc0-bb80-ecad64372681-7719078.jpg/" alt=\"Mirrorpix via Getty Image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/384x308_cmsv2_f2ec1831-1670-5fc0-bb80-ecad64372681-7719078.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/640x513_cmsv2_f2ec1831-1670-5fc0-bb80-ecad64372681-7719078.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/750x601_cmsv2_f2ec1831-1670-5fc0-bb80-ecad64372681-7719078.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/828x663_cmsv2_f2ec1831-1670-5fc0-bb80-ecad64372681-7719078.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1080x865_cmsv2_f2ec1831-1670-5fc0-bb80-ecad64372681-7719078.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1200x961_cmsv2_f2ec1831-1670-5fc0-bb80-ecad64372681-7719078.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1920x1538_cmsv2_f2ec1831-1670-5fc0-bb80-ecad64372681-7719078.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A Franklin cartoon pokes fun at The Beatles difficult trip to Manila<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Mirrorpix via Getty Image<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The repercussions were felt the following day when the Fab Four made their way to Manila&#039;s airport. Instead of the expected police protection, they were met with angry mobs. The Philippine government had retaliated to the apparent snub by withdrawing police support, leaving the band and their entourage vulnerable to the hostile crowd.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7608264\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2023//05//19//cultural-re-view-sophia-loren-starts-a-17-day-jail-sentence/">Cultural Re-View: Sophia Loren starts a 17 day jail sentence<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Beatles&#039; road manager Mal Evans became a victim of violence, being beaten and kicked. The situation worsened when Brian Epstein and Mal Evans were initially ordered off the plane, Epstein being forced to hand over a substantial sum of Philippine peso notes from the profits of the Manila shows to the tax authorities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.7687726015741332\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//71//90//78//808x622_cmsv2_1013872e-9195-5e95-9873-9c8c43829821-7719078.jpg/" alt=\"Cummings Archives\/Redferns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/384x295_cmsv2_1013872e-9195-5e95-9873-9c8c43829821-7719078.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/640x492_cmsv2_1013872e-9195-5e95-9873-9c8c43829821-7719078.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/750x577_cmsv2_1013872e-9195-5e95-9873-9c8c43829821-7719078.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/828x637_cmsv2_1013872e-9195-5e95-9873-9c8c43829821-7719078.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1080x830_cmsv2_1013872e-9195-5e95-9873-9c8c43829821-7719078.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1200x923_cmsv2_1013872e-9195-5e95-9873-9c8c43829821-7719078.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/1920x1476_cmsv2_1013872e-9195-5e95-9873-9c8c43829821-7719078.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Beatles arrive back at Heathrow Airport with their manager Brian Epstein (L) after the Manila debacle<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Cummings Archives\/Redferns<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Eventually, The Beatles managed to leave Manila, departing for New Delhi via Bangkok and safely returning to the UK on 8 July. 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The incident would have a profound impact on the band&#039;s career and further escalate the tensions and controversies surrounding them.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1688127768,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1688446805,"firstPublishedAt":1688408498,"lastPublishedAt":1688446843,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/71\/90\/78\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_e42d6fd9-c374-5587-9dc0-d7fa6521c84e-7719078.jpg","altText":"The Beatles just before their flight to the US for another leg of the tour, 1966","caption":"The Beatles just before their flight to the US for another leg of the tour, 1966","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Mirrorpix via Getty 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Coast guard personnel onboard another vessel used a water cannon to put out the fire while a fishing boat and one other vessel can be seen nearby.","keySentence":"","url":"philippine-ferry-catches-fire-at-sea-but-all-120-passengers-brought-to-safety","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/06\/18\/philippine-ferry-catches-fire-at-sea-but-all-120-passengers-brought-to-safety","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"All 120 passengers and crew members aboard a Philippine ferry that caught fire at sea on Sunday were rescued safely and the fire was extinguished, the coast guard said. \n\nThe M\/V Esperanza Star caught fire at dawn while travelling from Siquijor province to Bohol province in the central Philippines with 65 passengers and 55 crewmembers, the coast guard said. It added that it deployed two vessels for rescue and to help put out the flames, which raged for more than five hours. \n\nPhotos and video released by the coast guard show flames and black smoke billowing from two decks at one end of the ferry. Coast guard personnel onboard another vessel used a water cannon to put out the fire while a fishing boat and one other vessel can be seen nearby. \n\n\u201cAll those who were onboard the ferry are safe,\u201d Joy Gumatay, coast guard spokeswoman, said in a statement but gave no further details. \n\nShe added that the survivors were brought to the port city of Tagbilaran in Bohol province and an investigation was underway. \n\nSea accidents are common in the Philippine archipelago because of frequent storms, poorly maintained vessels, overcrowding and spotty enforcement of safety regulations, especially in remote provinces. \n\nIn March, a fire broke out \u2014 and raged overnight \u2014 on a ferry carrying about 250 people and killed at least 31 passengers and crew members off the southern island province of Basilan, the coast guard said. \n\nIn December 1987, the ferry Dona Paz sank after colliding with a fuel tanker, killing more than 4,300 people in the world\u2019s worst peacetime maritime disaster. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>All 120 passengers and crew members aboard a Philippine ferry that caught fire at sea on Sunday were rescued safely and the fire was extinguished, the coast guard said.<\/p>\n<p>The M\/V Esperanza Star caught fire at dawn while travelling from Siquijor province to Bohol province in the central Philippines with 65 passengers and 55 crewmembers, the coast guard said. It added that it deployed two vessels for rescue and to help put out the flames, which raged for more than five hours.<\/p>\n<p>Photos and video released by the coast guard show flames and black smoke billowing from two decks at one end of the ferry. Coast guard personnel onboard another vessel used a water cannon to put out the fire while a fishing boat and one other vessel can be seen nearby.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll those who were onboard the ferry are safe,\u201d Joy Gumatay, coast guard spokeswoman, said in a statement but gave no further details.<\/p>\n<p>She added that the survivors were brought to the port city of Tagbilaran in Bohol province and an investigation was underway.<\/p>\n<p>Sea accidents are common in the Philippine archipelago because of frequent storms, poorly maintained vessels, overcrowding and spotty enforcement of safety regulations, especially in remote provinces.<\/p>\n<p>In March, a fire broke out \u2014 and raged overnight \u2014 on a ferry carrying about 250 people and killed at least 31 passengers and crew members off the southern island province of Basilan, the coast guard said.<\/p>\n<p>In December 1987, the ferry Dona Paz sank after colliding with a fuel tanker, killing more than 4,300 people in the 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Mayon: Tourists urged to stay away as lava spews down Philippines volcano","channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":10},{"id":12},{"id":14}],"status":2,"title":"Mount Mayon: Tourists urged to stay away as lava spews down Philippines volcano","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Is it safe to travel to the Philippines after volcanic activity?","titleListing2":"Mount Mayon: Tourists urged to stay away as lava spews down Philippines volcano","leadin":"More than 13,000 people have left the volcano\u2019s vicinity, as officials say its alert level is likely to stay high for some time.","summary":"More than 13,000 people have left the volcano\u2019s vicinity, as officials say its alert level is likely to stay high for some time.","keySentence":"","url":"mount-mayon-tourists-urged-to-stay-away-as-lava-spews-down-philippines-volcano","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2023\/06\/12\/mount-mayon-tourists-urged-to-stay-away-as-lava-spews-down-philippines-volcano","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Tourists have been warned to keep their distance from the Philippines\u2019 most active volcano after it started spewing lava on Sunday night. \n\nMayon Volcano, in the northeastern Albay province, was raised to alert level three on a five-step warning system on Thursday, meaning a hazardous eruption is possible in weeks or days. \n\nWith its perfectly conical shape, the 2,462-metre high volcano is a popular tourist draw. Many people rushed out of restaurants and bars in the nearby seaside town of Legaspi last night to snap pictures of the astonishing scene. \n\nSome tourists have even begun camping out in hilltops to watch the event unfold. It is so popular there are designated official viewing spots where people can see Mayon\u2019s fiery glow, the BBC reports. \n\nBut the high-risk zone around Mayon may be expanded should the eruption turn violent, says Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). \n\n\u201cWhat we are seeing now is an effusive eruption,\u201d Bacolcol told The Associated Press. \u201cWe are looking at this on a day-to-day basis.\" \n\nThousands of people have been evacuated from around Mayon Volcano \n\nThe level three warning means there is currently a relatively high level of unrest as magma is in Mayon\u2019s crater, and there is a danger of lava flows, rockfalls and other volcanic hazards. \n\nOfficials have warned tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explosion. \n\nMore than 13,000 people have left the mostly poor farming communities within a 6-kilometre radius of Mayon Volcano\u2019s crater in mandatory evacuations since volcanic activity increased last week. \n\nBut an unspecified number of residents remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, an area long declared off-limits to people but where generations have lived and farmed because they have nowhere else to go. \n\nMayon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines. It last erupted violently in 2018, displacing tens of thousands of villagers. In 1814, Mayon\u2019s eruption buried entire villages and reportedly left more than 1,000 people dead. \n\nIs it safe to travel to the Philippines after volcanic activity? \n\nWith its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and emerald rice fields, the Philippines holds huge appeal for tourists. More than 8 million people travelled to the southeast Asian country in 2019, and it\u2019s still building its post-pandemic numbers back up. \n\nBut it\u2019s important to be aware of the risks too. The archipelago is lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms a year and is located on the so-called Pacific \u201c Ring of Fire ,\u201d the rim of seismic faults where most of the world\u2019s earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. \n\nThere\u2019s currently no rules against travelling to the wider area around the Mayon Volcano in Albay, Bicol. However the Philippines Department of Tourism states that any tourism-related activities like mountain climbing or ATV tours within the Permanent Danger Zone are now strictly banned. \n\nThe UK\u2019s Foreign Office advises that tourists should follow local advice before travelling to volcanic areas, and avoid them during and immediately after heavy rainfall when there\u2019s increased risk of lava flows. \n\n\u201cAsh plumes can affect air quality and have an impact on health. A properly fitted face mask may provide some protection,\u201d it adds. \n\nIn its latest bulletin , PHIVOLCS says that civil aviation authorities must advice pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano\u2019s summit as ash from any sudden eruption can be hazardous to aircraft.\u00a0 \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Tourists have been warned to keep their distance from the Philippines\u2019 most active volcano after it started spewing lava on Sunday night.<\/p>\n<p>Mayon Volcano, in the northeastern Albay province, was raised to alert level three on a five-step warning system on Thursday, meaning a hazardous eruption is possible in weeks or days.<\/p>\n<p>With its perfectly conical shape, the 2,462-metre high <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//05//12//plan-a-summer-adventure-around-europes-most-exciting-extinct-volcanoes/">volcano is a popular tourist draw. Many people rushed out of restaurants and bars in the nearby seaside town of Legaspi last night to snap pictures of the astonishing scene.<\/p>\n<p>Some tourists have even begun camping out in hilltops to watch the event unfold. It is so popular there are designated official viewing spots where people can see Mayon\u2019s fiery glow, the BBC reports.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665805785123967\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//67//14//20//808x539_cmsv2_dfd804e7-8e97-5fec-b340-79c4d29f55b6-7671420.jpg/" alt=\"Aaron Favila\/AP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/384x256_cmsv2_dfd804e7-8e97-5fec-b340-79c4d29f55b6-7671420.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/640x427_cmsv2_dfd804e7-8e97-5fec-b340-79c4d29f55b6-7671420.jpg 640w, 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northeastern Philippines, 11 June 2023.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Aaron Favila\/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>But the high-risk zone around Mayon may be expanded should the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//01//29//explore-guatemalas-volcanoes-and-cloud-forests-for-the-adventure-of-a-lifetime/">eruption turn violent, says Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat we are seeing now is an effusive eruption,\u201d Bacolcol told The Associated Press. \u201cWe are looking at this on a day-to-day basis.\"<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7426164,7653618\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2024//12//24//europes-summer-travel-strikes-when-where-and-what-disruption-you-can-expect-in-october/">Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in January<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//06//08//canada-travel-warning-everything-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-during-wildfires/">Canada travel warning: Everything you need to know about travelling during wildfires<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Thousands of people have been evacuated from around Mayon Volcano<\/h2><p>The level three warning means there is currently a relatively high level of unrest as magma is in Mayon\u2019s crater, and there is a danger of lava flows, rockfalls and other volcanic hazards.<\/p>\n<p>Officials have warned tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explosion.<\/p>\n<p>More than 13,000 people have left the mostly poor farming communities within a 6-kilometre radius of Mayon Volcano\u2019s crater in mandatory evacuations since volcanic activity increased last week.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665805785123967\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//67//14//20//808x539_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg/" alt=\"Aaron Favila\/AP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/384x256_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/640x427_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/750x500_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/828x552_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/1080x720_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/1200x800_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/1920x1280_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Evacuees wait in an evacuation centre at Guinabotan, 12 June. Mayon&apos;s renewed restiveness has struck fear and brought new suffering for local people.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Aaron Favila\/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>But an unspecified number of residents remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, an area long declared off-limits to people but where generations have lived and farmed because they have nowhere else to go.<\/p>\n<p>Mayon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines. It last erupted violently in 2018, displacing tens of thousands of villagers. In 1814, Mayon\u2019s eruption buried entire villages and reportedly left more than 1,000 people dead.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7653968,7659080\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//06//13//germany-denmark-netherlands-hundreds-of-flights-could-be-delayed-due-to-nato-airspace-clos/">Flight delayed? A show of NATO\u2019s military might over Germany could be behind it<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//06//05//does-a-giant-blob-of-seaweed-heading-for-floridas-beaches-really-contain-flesh-eating-bact/">Does a giant blob of seaweed heading for Florida\u2019s beaches really contain flesh-eating bacteria?<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Is it safe to travel to the Philippines after volcanic activity?<\/h2><p>With its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and emerald rice fields, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//05//13//philippines-visit-the-tropical-archipelago-with-7-640-islands/">the Philippines<\/strong><\/a> holds huge appeal for tourists. More than 8 million people travelled to the southeast Asian country in 2019, and it\u2019s still building its post-pandemic numbers back up.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s important to be aware of the risks too. The archipelago is lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms a year and is located on the so-called Pacific \u201c<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2022//06//06//danger-zone-activated-as-volcano-in-the-philippines-spews-out-1km-long-ash-cloud/">Ring of Fire<\/strong><\/a>,\u201d the rim of seismic faults where most of the world\u2019s <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//03//28//i-m-scared-to-death-locals-fearful-as-island-destination-braces-for-a-natural-disaster/">earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s currently no rules against travelling to the wider area around the Mayon Volcano in Albay, Bicol. However the Philippines Department of Tourism states that any tourism-related activities like <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//03//09//job-for-a-girl-meet-asias-first-certified-mountain-guide-whos-scaling-more-than-mountains/">mountain climbing<\/strong><\/a> or ATV tours within the Permanent Danger Zone are now strictly banned.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1668051056750903296\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The UK\u2019s Foreign Office advises that tourists should follow local advice before travelling to volcanic areas, and avoid them during and immediately after heavy rainfall when there\u2019s increased risk of lava flows.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAsh plumes can affect air quality and have an impact on health. A properly fitted face mask may provide some protection,\u201d it adds.<\/p>\n<p>In its latest <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////phivolcs.dost.gov.ph//volcano-hazard//volcano-bulletin2//mayon-volcano//18257-mayon-volcano-bulletin-12-june-2023-8-00-am/">bulletin, PHIVOLCS says that civil aviation authorities must advice <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//09//13//are-pilots-out-of-practise-heres-how-the-pandemic-affected-flight-safety/">pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano\u2019s summit as ash from any sudden eruption can be hazardous to aircraft.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1686584702,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1686586714,"firstPublishedAt":1686586718,"lastPublishedAt":1686586718,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_65cfd15c-97f5-5201-9e04-281e0b143423-7671420.jpg","altText":"Mayon Volcano was gently spewing lava down its slopes on Monday, alerting tens of thousands of people they may have to quickly flee a violent and life-threatening eruption.","caption":"Mayon Volcano was gently spewing lava down its slopes on Monday, alerting tens of thousands of people they may have to quickly flee a violent and life-threatening eruption.","captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"AP Photo\/Aaron Favila","sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1600,"height":900},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/14\/20\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_ae7fa6b1-1437-5860-8886-24867d0f448f-7671420.jpg","altText":"Evacuees wait in an evacuation centre at Guinabotan, 12 June. 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The entire valley is covered with green steps, carved into the mountain by hand by the ancestors of the Igorot people at least two millennia ago. \n\nFarmer Julia Amehna has worked in the rice fields, which she inherited from her parents, for the last 50 years. \n\n\u201cThis stone wall was built by my ancestors 2,000 years ago. It still stands because it was very well done,\u201d she says. \n\n\u201cAt the time, they had no machinery, no engineers, it was all done thanks to their ingenuity.\u201d \n\nUnlike other rice fields around the world, these terraces are flooded all year round thanks to an irrigation system designed when they were built. The water flows from the forests on top of the mountains and is directed to each step as it passes down to the bottom. \n\nWhy are the Banaue Rice Terraces at risk of collapsing? \n\nThis exceptional feat of ancient engineering is now at risk of collapsing. \n\nClimate change has seen the region hit by ever more intense and frequent typhoons. The structures that support the rice fields are being eroded by extreme weather. \n\n\u201cLook, these terraces are abandoned because of erosion, and wild weeds and bamboo have grown,\u201d says Samsong Chommog, a farmer forced to abandon his destroyed plot. \n\nRepairing the structures is expensive and other jobs pay a lot better. Samsong has now become a tourist guide in the region, an industry where wages are much higher than they are for the farmers of the Banaue terraces. \n\n\u201cSome farmers abandon their land cause they don\u2019t have enough money to repair terraces, they prefer being construction workers or tourist guides. Even me, I work as a guide or help other farmers but I must admit I earn better money with tourism,\u201d he explains. \n\nYoung people too are now turning to tourism instead of working in the fields. Several studies have found that up to a third of Banaue\u2019s rice fields are abandoned. \n\nThis neglect has raised fears about the survival of the UNESCO World Heritage Site . \n\nWatch the video above to learn more about the Banaue Rice Terraces. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>The Banaue Rice Terraces are sometimes called the \u2018Eighth Wonder of the World\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Perched 1,500 metres up on the side of the\u00a0Cordillera mountains in Ifugao,\u00a0<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//tag//philippines/">Philippines, the network of fields is as old as some Egyptian pyramids.<\/p>\n<p>But now climate change and the appeal of higher wages in the tourism industry are putting these ancient green steps at risk.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7301234,7316608\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//08//01//the-right-to-wild-camp-has-been-lost-in-england-where-in-europe-can-you-still-pitch-a-tent/">English protestors win the right to wild camp in Dartmoor. Where in Europe is it still legal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//01//12//meet-the-australian-plane-spotters-keeping-their-local-airport-safe/">Meet the Australian plane spotters keeping their local airport safe<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Why are the Banaue Rice Terraces culturally and historically significant?<\/h2><p>Just 250 kilometres north of Manila, this network of rice fields is known locally as the \u201cstairs to heaven\u201d. The entire valley is covered with green steps, carved into the mountain by hand by the ancestors of the Igorot people at least two millennia ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//37//80//50//808x454_cmsv2_7c689782-1442-5d03-8b88-de11d77d0013-7378050.jpg/" alt=\"Pexels\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/37\/80\/50\/384x216_cmsv2_7c689782-1442-5d03-8b88-de11d77d0013-7378050.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/37\/80\/50\/640x360_cmsv2_7c689782-1442-5d03-8b88-de11d77d0013-7378050.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/37\/80\/50\/750x422_cmsv2_7c689782-1442-5d03-8b88-de11d77d0013-7378050.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/37\/80\/50\/828x466_cmsv2_7c689782-1442-5d03-8b88-de11d77d0013-7378050.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/37\/80\/50\/1080x608_cmsv2_7c689782-1442-5d03-8b88-de11d77d0013-7378050.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/37\/80\/50\/1200x675_cmsv2_7c689782-1442-5d03-8b88-de11d77d0013-7378050.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/37\/80\/50\/1920x1080_cmsv2_7c689782-1442-5d03-8b88-de11d77d0013-7378050.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The fields were carved into the mountain at least 2,000 years ago.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Pexels<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Farmer Julia Amehna has worked in the rice fields, which she inherited from her parents, for the last 50 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis stone wall was built by my ancestors 2,000 years ago. It still stands because it was very well done,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the time, they had no machinery, no engineers, it was all done thanks to their ingenuity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other rice fields around the world, these terraces are flooded all year round thanks to an irrigation system designed when they were built. The water flows from the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//tag//forests/">forests on top of the mountains and is directed to each step as it passes down to the bottom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id=\"7365068,7089162\" data-event=\"widget_related\">\n <div class=\"c-widget-related__title\">\n <b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b>\n <\/div>\n <ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n <li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//02//02//french-ski-resorts-how-a-snowless-town-put-itself-back-on-the-map/">French ski resorts: How a snowless town put itself back on the map<\/a><\/li><li class=\"c-widget-related__item\"><a class=\"c-widget-related__article\" href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//10//06//india-has-the-highest-percentage-of-female-pilots-in-the-world-zoya-agarwal-is-one-of-them/">India has the highest percentage of female pilots in the world, Zoya Agarwal is one of them<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Why are the Banaue Rice Terraces at risk of collapsing?<\/h2><p>This exceptional feat of ancient engineering is now at risk of collapsing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//tag//climate-change/">Climate change<\/strong><\/a> has seen the region hit by ever more intense and frequent typhoons. 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