Bays in 2 Samar provinces, Leyte added to list of red tide positive areas
THE BUREAU of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned consumers against eating shellfish harvested from Daram Island and Cambatutay Bay in Western Samar, Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar, and Carigara Bay in Leyte after testing positive for red tide contamination. In its first shellfish bulletin for 2021, BFAR said these areas are the latest additions to the list of red tide positive zones in the country, which include Honda and Puerto Princesa Bays and Inner Malampaya Sound in Palawan; Milagros in Masbate; Sorsogon Bay in Sorsogon; and Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol. Other areas that are affected by red tide include Tambobo Bay in Negros Oriental; Zumarraga in Western Samar; Calubian and Cancabato Bay in Leyte; Biliran Islands; Guiuan in Eastern Samar; Balite Bay in Davao Oriental; Lianga Bay and Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur; and Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur. All types of shellfish and Ace
TODAY, I would like to share with you postcards from the future prepared by Palafox Architecture and Palafox Associates for the Metro Davao Urban Master Plan through which the high development potential of the metropolis can significantly contribute to local and nationwide development. The hinterland of Metro Davao is Mindanao, which is about the size of South Korea. Metro Davao is 10 times the size of Metro Manila, nine times the size of Singapore and six times the size of Hong Kong.
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Architectural design for the regional intermodal station
Marina, cruise, and ferry port
Urban design for the harbor city
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Southeast Asia: the ever-enchanting region that travellers from around the globe can’t seem to get enough of and with good reason! Not only is it (mostly) budget-friendly; it also boasts a wide array of cultures, must-visit places, and scrumptious food. Suffice to say, it definitely has a lot to offer to different types of travellers!
Beyond these all-too-general reasons to travel to Southeast Asia, what exactly makes each of its 11 countries impressive and worth exploring? You know, beyond the usual reasons that have more to do with backpacking convenience and long-term trips? Well, allow us to break it down for you. Whether you’re a foreign tourist or a born-and-raised local from one of these countries, here are the main highlights and places to visit in Southeast Asia.