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Tumarbong Organic Farm: The Slow Food Hub of Banwa Private Island

Slow Food | Slow Travel | Slow Life “People in Slow Food understand that food is an environmental issue.’”- Michael Pollan  Organic biodiversity is very important to every aspect of life on Banwa Private Island. Our goal is to offer unforgettable sustainable travel experiences in lush habitats that have been carefully restored. It is only natural, therefore (forgive the pun),

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No Mosquito Coast: Banwa Private Island aims to be the first mosquito-free island in the Philippines

A long-term insecticide-free management programme in partnership with Culex Maldives Banwa Private Island in North-eastern Palawan is on track to become the first mosquito-free island in the Philippines. To protect the island’s fragile biodiversity, the all luxury-villa holiday destination aims to eradicate mosquitoes without the use of harmful pesticides.  Banwa Private Island’s Peter Nilsson says: “Banwa Private Island is deeply committed to

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