The Donsol area is picture perfect. Palm trees line the beach and there are a number of resorts to choose from, ranging from very basic local style to three star.

In 2012, the local government of Donsol collected at least P6 million in fees and taxes alone, fueled by a record-high of over 27,000 tourist arrivals, Burce said. In contrast, between January and ...

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — The coastal town of Donsol in Sorsogon is seeing signs of success in both conservation and ecotourism, with the group World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF ...

Donsol, a small coastal town in the Philippines, has gained international fame for its whale shark encounters. Unlike other destinations, Donsol offers a unique opportunity to swim with these ...

In Donsol, all but one of the resorts are owned by local families, as are the boats. “It’s good for us all,” Alan continues. “We have better transportation now. Better education.” Alan’s work as a BIO ...

The Donsol regulars explained that our guide was probably not in his best mood, because their guide on a previous trip had given them a lot more information. I was told that to a boat, there was a ...

DISAPPOINTED IN DONSOL A few days ago I decided to take a trip to see the whale sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon. I thought it would be good to inform their tourism officer of my arrival. They told me she ...

SORSOGON CITY—Law enforcement authorities have imposed tighter security measures around Donsol following the second armed robbery in two months pulled off in the town that has attracted tourists ...

DONSOL—Forget about finding Nemo. At least four whale sharks that have made the waters of Donsol, Sorsogon, their home and feeding grounds for years—long enough for locals to give them names ...

Donsol District Hospital, which serves Donsol and Pilar municipalities, was the first to be inaugurated last November 19 where successful joint elective operations were also conducted by its doctors, ...