Today in one of our dives at South Miniloc, we collected around 160 individuals of Drupella sp in an area no larger than 100sqm. These sea snails can cause serious damage to coral reefs when they reach high densities; eating live coral tissue and leaving white scars that eventually will be covered with algae. There... Continue Reading →
Camp Pawikan
Trick-or-treat in the city takes on a different form as we brought the kids closer to #nature through “Camp Pawikan.” Our head office staff’s children did not only collect treats plastics-free through their DIY paper bags, but also “explored the outdoors” in their scout uniforms and learned about the different animals found in the wild and the... Continue Reading →
Intelligence Without Cease
If omens could materialize, What forms would they take, what shape and size? In the realm of beasts, there’s one at least Who dons a feathered disguise People live aghast with fear When murders flock and begin to appear We don’t think grand, what we don’t understand Lest the obscure we turn clear. If with... Continue Reading →
The Parapercis hexophthalma
Perching on sand and rubble Patiently watching nearby divers Unflinching even when approached Swimming away only when disturbed But refusing to give up their territory Males always return, undeterred A small harem of females, males defend And though there may only be one male Females will become males in the end Speckled Sandperch (Parapercis hexophthalma)... Continue Reading →
#responsibletravelgoals
More and more travelers are looking for responsible and alternative tours and are investing in experiences rather than just the usual sightseeing and picture taking. In El Nido Resorts, we help you achieve your #responsibletravelgoals. This week we’re hosting Swim Trek’s long haul swimming holiday here in El Nido, Palawan. 15 of our guests will swim... Continue Reading →
Amputee Puti
WARNING: Contains graphic images. Meet Puti. This is Pangulasian Island’s...actually El Nido Resorts' first-ever Monitor Lizard to undergo amputation (November 2018). It was spotted by Pangulasian Island Resort staff having a limp gait, only to discover that its right forelimb was basically in shambles….torn, exposed muscles and all. After it was “admitted” to the... Continue Reading →
Paper – “Predation on a Bronzeback snake by a Palawan Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus palawanensis) on Miniloc Island, Philippines”
by Emerson Sy and Bianca Ong
Paper – “King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) predation on Palawan Water Monitor (Varanus palawanensis) in the Philippines”
by Emerson Sy and Bianca Ong
Paper – “Green Crested Lizard (Bronchocela cristatella) predated by Palawan Hornbill on Lagen Island, Philippines.”
by Emerson Sy and Jamie Dichaves
Final Goodbyes
Shine checking in for the last time on the blog post. It is with a lot of mixed feelings that I write this blog in the taxi on my way to the airport.

