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United Airlines is growing its international route network once again.

An American tourist was banned from entering the Philippines after he wrote "profane" words in his digital immigration form on November 7, the Inquirer, a local outlet, reported, citing the Bureau of Immigration.

As Insider's travel reporter in Singapore, I've backpacked in four countries across Asia and have stayed in a dozen hostels.

Graced by dazzling beaches, year-round sun and numerous opportunities for diving, island-hopping and surfing, the Philippines has long attracted a steady stream of foreign visitors. Yet there’s far more to these islands than sand and snorkelling. These are a few of our favourite islands in the Philippines.

Camiguin Island is one of the Philippines’ safest and most appealing beach escapes, offering ivory-white sandbars, iridescent lagoons and jagged volcanic mountain tops. You'll find these beaches are under the radar — a world apart from the bumper-to-bumper resorts of Boracay and Alona Beach. Here’s why Camiguin Island should be at the top of your travel list, plus everything you need to know to plan your trip.