in Batanes. Made from the leaves of the vuyavuy tree, the vakul protects against sun and rain and can double as a mat or small pillow for field workers. Locals also produce unique sandals from ...

The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, the BRP Jose Rizal, is in Batanes to conduct maritime and security ...

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 ...

MANILA, Philippines — The cold, dry air or the northeast monsoon or "amihan" has reemerged but is only affecting the province of Batanes, the national weather bureau said on Thursday. In fact, this ...