We continue the story of the two boys’ trip in El Nido. Back in their respective cities, the animals they see would only be dogs and cats. They came in for a big surprise as a giant water monitor lizard greeted them moments after stepping onto Pangulasian island. Well, “giant” might be an overstatement, but... Continue Reading →
The love for marine life. This was the magnet that brought two traffic-fed up city boys together. One from Bacolod, the other from Cagayan de Oro. They both wanted to change things up and pursue their passions. Both took the chance to apply for the sustainability officer position under the Ten Knots Group. Months have... Continue Reading →
You can always expect El Nido Resorts island cuisine to be as fresh as the beaches are beautiful, which would not be possible without our trusty local fish suppliers. Supplying the four resorts of Pangulasian, Lagen, Miniloc and Apulit, Ate Sherly, Kuya Lando, and Kuya Edgardo ensure the freshness and quality of all catches brought to the guests' plates. Click here for an exclusive interview with our three local partners.
The #BancaBoys are a staple around El Nido Town, and they are highly important to the operations of #ElNidoResorts. Captaining boats might be in their job description, but anyone who has the pleasure of meeting them knows they are much more than that: educators, partners in #sustainability, and even friends. Sailors of El Nido’s seas, they stopped to sit down with us and give a virtual interview full of laughs and smiles. Click here to join in on the fun.
Although the #LaPas fishermen encounter obstacles such as decreasing fish stocks, #COVID19, river pollution, and illegal fishing, they are raising their unified voice to advocate for their livelihoods and the reestablishment of a #MarineProtectedArea to ensure the protection of #ElNido. Click here to learn how the LaPas fishermen are #turningthetide to safeguard the future of our #oceans.
I arrived in El Nido with buoyant spirits and a buoy problem. I’ll start with the buoyant spirits. Even after forty-six hours of travel from Washington DC, the reason for El Nido’s fame as a tourist destination became immediately apparent.
Last August 15-19, the Environment Department held its first batch of Nature Interpretation (NI) training this year. As the newest member of the environment team, I was lucky enough to be able to join in on this immediately and learn more about El Nido.
To wind down after a day full of adventures around El Nido, the resorts offer a variety of evening entertainment.
I've encountered some guests who have the impression that the wildlife experience at El Nido Resorts will be similar to that of a zoo - caged animals that you can visit at your leisure. It's actually the complete opposite.
The jacks or giant trevallies (Caranx ignobilis) are the beloved and iconic residents of the Miniloc house reef.
Ten Knots Group Environment and Sustainability 