The Sibaltan Women Weaver's Association Inc. has been weaving the leaves of buri, a kind of palm tree, since 1999. El Nido Resorts have partnered with them to make the resorts' buri products like bags, room slippers and tissue holders. Over twenty years, they have registered their association and increased their members from other barangays... Continue Reading →

  #SaveOurSpots (S.O.S.) tip 17: Support local businesses An important part of sustainability is connecting the local people, especially women, at-risk-youth, and indigenous populations with the benefits of tourism. An easy way to do this is to buy locally made crafts and souvenirs, a small act that will have a direct and positive impact on the... Continue Reading →

If we ever imagine how #Miniloc "sounds" like, Mike's voice would definitely be the answer. He has been a Singer, Bartender promoted to Assistant Bar Supervisor, and, indeed, a Miniloc All-Star for over 15 years. His vibrant talent can be heard in every corner of the island because his beautiful voice echoes everywhere. Mike says delighting... Continue Reading →

Yesterday, Christmas celebrations began early with the Ten Knots Envi Team’s Christmas Party. It was a fun-filled afternoon for our hard-working teams and their families with food, games, and prizes galore! Beyond the food and games, this event was about our team showing appreciation for the work our teams at the Central Office, Materials Recovery... Continue Reading →

Oh, how delighted we were to get a dash of history and tons of good vibes when we received all entries for "Larawang Kupas, Alaalang Wagas," the Ten Knots' 40th year anniversary photo contest! It was as if we opened a family's old treasure chest full of memories of the good times. We'd like to... Continue Reading →

Have you ever noticed pencil-like protrusions from the soil in mangrove areas? How about short knobs? Long, medusa hair-like extensions? Knobs sticking out and back in? Or giant buttresses towering over? Those are none other than the lovely root systems of our mangroves. They help stabilize the soil, allowing them to prop up and not... Continue Reading →

A fish with more than one name Thin-bodied and disk shaped But they aren’t angelfish, as some might claim Though adults look like a spade Juveniles are quite different Looking more like a leaf or a blade Reef-dwellers that keep our ocean clean Eating turtle and dugong waste, And seaweed other fish find obscene Family:... Continue Reading →

Buildings have a substantial impact on the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Here at Lio Beach, our establishments were designed to exist in harmony with nature, use fewer resources, and reduce negative environmental impacts. Our gym, function rooms, offices, and restaurants have glass walls and large windows to best manage daylighting and... Continue Reading →

Yesterday, strong winds and rain didn’t stop Ten Knots’s Environment and Sustainability Team on their latest #BeGREENOutreach at El Nido Central School. Three members of our team, in cooperation with the Ayala Foundation, not only taught 133 Fourth Graders about the rich nature that they have in Palawan, the threats to nature, and the steps we can... Continue Reading →

Swiftlets or Swallows, who knows? Check their toes if you’re close Swiftlets cling More often on the wing For nests it’s saliva they’re using Swallows perch Sometimes found in a church In nests that look much like smirch What do you see? What bird could this be? #The12birds #FaunaofPalawanandbeyond #BeGREENandGREAT #Shootnothingbutphotos