Batan Island, the gateway to Batanes, is one of three main islands of the province (the others are Sabtang and Itbayat) and ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, the BRP Jose Rizal, is in Batanes to conduct maritime and security patrols after foreigners allegedly engaged in ...

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has sounded the alarm over the presence of a Chinese research ship near Batanes, dubbing it a “deeply troubling concern” that needed ...

CAUAYAN CITY — A fire gutted several classrooms and offices at Basco Central School in Basco town, Batanes on Sunday, March 16, forcing the suspension of classes on Monday. According to Roldan ...

A fire broke out at Basco Central School in Basco, Batanes on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Batanes said the fire was reported at around 12:42 p.m. Strong winds made it ...

An aircraft has been deployed to challenge a Chinese research vessel near Batanes, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday. In a press conference, PCG spokesperson for the West ...

Only 6 percent of entire land area is comprised of flat lands. The entire Batanes archipelago boasts of nine volcanoes, of which two are considered active or have shown signs of having erupted in the ...

Experts point out that the northernmost Philippine province of Batanes can take a cue from Bhutan to gain success as a regional, even global, tourist destination. Indeed, Batanes has the potential ...

With PAL's Clark to Basco daily flights starting 1 May 2025, travelling to Batanes has never been more convenient. This remote paradise, known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, ...