NAGA CITY, Philippines–Ten persons were rescued when a motorboat sank off an island-village in Mandaon, Masbate early on ... object off the waters of Cagmasoso Island at around 3 a.m., said ...

Masbate is the 11th largest island in the country, located at the southernmost tip of the Bicol Peninsula. Its three major islands—Masbate, Ticao and Burias—host 20 municipalities and the ...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 (Bicol), through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive ...

Find out how several communities on the island of Masbate changed a bad habit that threatened their health and the environment MASBATE, Philippines – Changing an old habit and practice is never ...

San Pascual Mayor Zacarina Lazaro cites non-compliance to environmental laws and operating without a permit as reasons for the closure MASBATE, Philippines – Sombrero Island in Masbate has been ...

THE island of Burias in Masbate holds a fascinating history. It was once part of the Galleon route to Manila, where ships entered from the Pacific side through San Bernardino Strait, then sailed ...

A Philippine Navy ship has rescued 100 local tourists and two island caretakers who were reported to be stranded on Sombero Island in Masbate, a regional military spokesman said Wednesday. In a ...