Boracay, Palawan and Siargao in the Philippines were named among the Top 10 Islands in Asia in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards by US-based luxury and lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler (CNT).
Boracay ranked fourth in the latest results with 90.54 points, followed by Palawan in fifth place with 90.23 and Siargao in seventh with 85.49. The annual survey drew votes from more than 700,000 travelers worldwide.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the recognition, with Secretary Christina Frasco calling the distinction “a living testament to the beauty, resilience, and stewardship of our island communities.”
“To see Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao once again among Asia’s top islands reaffirms our commitment to preserving their natural wonders, advancing sustainable tourism, and ensuring that the prosperity these destinations bring reaches every Filipino,” she said.
The islands joined other top Asian destinations on CNT’s list, including Phú Quốc, Vietnam; Langkawi, Malaysia; Koh Samui, Thailand; Bali, Indonesia; Andaman Islands, India; Phuket, Thailand; and Phi Phi Islands, Thailand.
In 2024, the Philippines had four islands—Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and Siargao—listed among Asia’s Top 10, making it the ASEAN country with the most entries that year.
The country has also been consistently recognized by the World Travel Awards (WTA) as Asia’s Leading Beach Destination and Asia’s Leading Dive Destination.
Frasco invited travelers to help protect the islands “by practicing responsible tourism and supporting local communities.”
