Coron and El Nido in Palawan and Boracay in Aklan have earned global recognition after ranking among the world’s top beaches in Condé Nast Traveler’s 29th Readers’ Choice Awards.
Coron placed fourth with a score of 93.32, while Boracay ranked eighth with 91.49 and El Nido placed 10th with 91.27.
Palawan also topped the publication’s list of the best islands in Asia with a score of 98.99, while Boracay ranked seventh with 94.29.
The magazine recognized the Philippine destinations for their appeal and sustainability, alongside other popular Asian islands in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
The rankings were based on responses from thousands of readers who evaluated travel destinations and tourism-related services from April 1 to June 30.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 17, 2026
