There's something about Sorsogon. This land of plenty has always been in the shadow of Albay, and even its own town, Donsol, which has exploded in popularity for its whale sharks.
There’s something about Sorsogon. This land of plenty has always been in the shadow of Albay, and even its own town, Donsol, which has exploded in popularity for its whale sharks. But designer and tourism consultant Milo Naval is using his design philosophy to change the way that people see this sleepy province.
His designer resort, Siama Hotel, has become a destination in itself, and a showroom for was has become the fine-tuned synergy between meaningful design and local talent.

Dave de Vera has been working with indigenous communities for over 30 years; and he vividly remembers his role in the landmark legal victory that gave the Tagbanwa of Coron their home back, from ridge to reef.
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Each year, tourists flock to the town of Donsol to swim with the whale sharks. But what happens when spotting these creatures becomes a game of chance?
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This August 16 to 20, join Jacob Maentz and his team at the Homelands exhibition and book launch in Manila for talks honoring the Indigenous peoples of the archipelago.
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