Batanes is the first destination of GMA Integrated News' "Summer Past-yalan" series, which will take viewers on a tour of places that are fun, relaxing, and offer a glimpse of the past. According to ...

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has sounded the alarm over the presence of a Chinese research ship near Batanes, dubbing it a “deeply troubling concern” that needed ...

CAUAYAN CITY — A fire gutted several classrooms and offices at Basco Central School in Basco town, Batanes on Sunday, March 16, forcing the suspension of classes on Monday. According to Roldan ...

A fire broke out at Basco Central School in Basco, Batanes on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Batanes said the fire was reported at around 12:42 p.m. Strong winds made it ...

Batan Island, the gateway to Batanes, is one of three main islands of the province (the others are Sabtang and Itbayat) and home to four of the province’s six municipalities, including Basco ...

Only 6 percent of entire land area is comprised of flat lands. The entire Batanes archipelago boasts of nine volcanoes, of which two are considered active or have shown signs of having erupted in the ...

Experts point out that the northernmost Philippine province of Batanes can take a cue from Bhutan to gain success as a regional, even global, tourist destination. Indeed, Batanes has the potential ...

HIGHEST POINT. The Tayid Lighthouse sits on top of a hill on Batan Island in Batanes province. Facing the Pacific Ocean, visitors also get a clear view of Mt. Iraya, the highest point in the province, ...

(SPOT.ph) It's no secret Batanes and Siargao are two of the country's most sought-after destinations. Whether you're a party-goer with a penchant for catching swells in the country's surfing capital, ...

MANILA – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has partnered with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the local government of Batanes to enhance maritime safety and awareness. In a statement on ...