Puerto Galera was among the first spots in the Philippines developed for dive tourism, and places like Coron and Dumaguete have since become more trendy choices Yet, from seahorses to turtles ...

Lapped by aquamarine waters and framed by rainforest-draped hills, Puerto Galera is situated on the northern tip of the Philippines’ Mindoro Island. The name ‘galera’ refers to a galley ...

A tourist website describes how Puerto Galera in Occidental Mindoro caught the attention of the colonizers five centuries ago: “The Spaniards discovered Puerto Galera on May 12, 1570. Puerto ...

Local residents and businesses in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro are mainly sustained by the 200,000 foreign and domestic tourists every year--a mere fraction to Boracay's 1.2 million visitors.

When it comes to beach getaways, Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro may just be one of the most budget-friendly destinations there is. There's a reason why some people have dubbed it the poor man's ...

PUERTO Galera will remain open for visitors, the tourism secretary said on Monday, but environment and health officials cautioned that water quality monitoring will continue as majority of samples ...

Puerto Galera will likely have to wait a while to attain the status of a city, and in the meantime, it is bent on boosting its coffers through tourism. MAYOR Hubbert A. Dolor.

PUERTO GALERA, Oriental Mindoro — Mayor Rocky Ilagan and the tourism stakeholders of Puerto Galera are gearing up for the influx of tourists this summer, ensuring that the town remains a top ...

Puerto Galera on Mindoro island is not the most trendy place to go scuba diving in the Philippines, but it’s worth it – the diversity of fish and other sea life in its waters takes your breath ...