Most coral reefs they inhabit Oval and colorful fish With a nose like a rabbit Also named “rabbit” for what they eat Algae and sea grass Are their choice of treat Though these fish do not look scary They have venomous spines Of which you should be wary Foxface Rabbitfish (Siganus vulpinus) ©Maxine Fabroa #BeGREENandGREAT #FaunaofElNido #FishofElNido #Rabbitfish
Some Good News!
Tired of all the negative news? Here’s some good news! This morning, our team at #LioBeach successfully released 53 new turtle hatchlings. This occasion reminds us of a few things. Firstly, Mother Nature never stops bringing new life onto this Earth. Secondly, our duty to Mother Nature never stops. Thirdly, there is always positivity in the world... Continue Reading →
How to #BeGREEN
Out of many things our ancestors passed on to us, how to #BeGREEN is one of the most important. Despite the massive plastic packagings we see nowadays, Filipinos, over the centuries, have been using banana leaves as wrappers or plates. The benefits of these leaves go beyond just beautiful packaging; the subtle aroma and flavor they impart... Continue Reading →
Conjunction
This is a beautiful celestial occurence formed by a lovely crescent moon side by side with brilliant planet Venus. This phenomenon happens when the pair is sharing the same right ascension, which is called a conjunction. They occur on roughly a monthly schedule. So if you haven't seen this view of Venus and Moon yet,... Continue Reading →
The Drynaria Plant
This is a dried-up leaf of a Drynaria plant. All that is left of it is the intricate network of veins that demonstrates anastomosis, which transports nutrients and water. This network behavior can be found in the blood vessels of the retina, in river systems, and even in the roots of vines growing on the... Continue Reading →
#WorldWildlifeDay
“El Nido Resorts, a group of private island resorts in the Philippines, & Lio Tourism Estate Lio Beach, both part of the Ten Knots Group, a subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc.., are the first in the world to be awarded Sea Turtle Friendly™ Tourism Certification by the Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network. El Nido Resorts and... Continue Reading →
#PlasticsFreeElNido
The Lio Beach x GreenAntz collaboration has already produced more than 30,000 pavers mixed with roughly 700kgs of shredded plastics. Imagine how much plastic we have sequestered and prevented from ending up in landfills and ultimately our waters! Thank you so much for your significant contribution to this initiative. With your constant support, we are helping solve... Continue Reading →
At Your Service
El Nido Resorts’ stories are writ large in the hearts of our guests, and in many instances, their guides are the star of their stories. Undoubtedly, one such star is Raffy Dalabajan, who has been weaving delightful vacation experiences for 25 years. He embodies “anticipative service” that continues to astound guests; even before they can... Continue Reading →
A Date with the Third Wheel
We can’t help but keep on showing love for Nature! Last week, for Valentine's, we decided to have a very special and unique date at the beach- collecting trash. Some couples spent that time to bond while learning more about the ocean pollution and together removed as much trash as they could. Isn't it romantic?... Continue Reading →
Nipa palm
In estuaries and coasts, lives a special palm Found in many Asian countries Including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam Near mangroves, it is commonly found Unusual, for only its leaves grow above surface While the trunk grows below-ground Vinegar and alcohol are made from its sap Its leaves, used as materials in roofs and baskets... Continue Reading →