MANILA, Philippines — Two Russian ... back safely to their dive boat Thursday off Verde Island, a popular diving destination in the province of Batangas, Philippine coast guard provincial ...

MANILA, Philippines ... in Batangas province for the construction of liquefied natural gas terminals and power plants, a coalition of groups advocating for the protection of Verde Island ...

BATANGAS CITY, Philippines — On Earth Day, fisherfolk groups and local communities called for the protection of their livelihood and the marine-life rich Verde Island Passage (VIP) from the ...