by Margo Hannah De Guzman Quadra | Aug 6, 2021 | Good Travel
The first sighting of 26 new whale sharks in the waters of Donsol, Sorsogon has been reported during the latest whale shark survey conducted by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines. WWF Philippines reported in July the new sightings of the whale sharks,...
by Margo Hannah De Guzman Quadra | Sep 1, 2020 | Good Travel
Nineteen new whale sharks have been sighted in Donsol, Sorsogon waters since the beginning of 2020. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines recorded the new sightings of the whale sharks, locally known as “butanding,” swimming in the waters of...
by Angie Quadra-Balibay | Nov 12, 2019 | Good Travel
Sorsogon province’s main attractions – Donsol’s Butanding whale sharks, scenic mountainscapes, and the Cross marking the site of the first Holy Mass – are featured in the Philippine Postal Corporation’s (PHLPost) commemorative stamp to...
by The Good News Pilipinas Team | Oct 25, 2017 | Featured, Good Travel
The Philippines is one of the five champions in the world for its contribution to conserve and protect migratory species, particularly the whale shark, locally known as “butanding.” The country was one of the awardees of the Migratory Species Champion Program under...