Nickelodeon, the international children’s TV network has pulled out of the proposed Coral World Park project in Coron, Palawan. Nickelodeon which is owned by Viacom International Media Network, announced its decision after fierce opposition from local indigenous peoples and environmental groups. According to a report in The Guardian, the decision was made in consultation with the project’s local partner, Coral …

Opposition against the proposed underwater park in Coron, Palawan has once again increased, after the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the project was pushing through. Ecologist and biologist Dr. Alfredo Licuanan joins calls to oppose the project and says that the park and its structures will further endanger the coral reefs in the area. A group of environmentalists recently …

Nickelodeon will push through with plans to put up a resort in Coron, Palawan, reveals Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo. In an interview with CNN Philippines, Teo confirmed that the Nickelodeon resort which was announced early this year, is indeed happening. According to an ABS-CBN report, the tourism department also expressed its “excitement” over the development. Teo also …

The Western Command (WESCOM) says there are no sightings of the rebel group Abu Sayyaf in Coron and the east coast of Palawan yet. This is contrary to what rumors are saying. Officials of the WESCOM say an investigation is underway. They are coordinating with other intelligence units to verify this rumor. On April 20, members of the Joint Task Unit in …