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Philippines moves to become favorite destination for Europeans
2008-05-28 00:28:00 The Philippines is hoping to become the favorite destination of European tourists. When the Philippines hosts the Meier’s Weltreisen Far East Live Seminar (FELS) next year, 220 top performing travel agents are expected to come here for a round of exposure trips and workshops. Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano said his department is now preparing for the ... More About: Destination , Favorite , Moves , Europeans
Votes for Philippine Seven Wonders of Nature entries search urged
2008-05-27 21:35:00 Filipinos are urged to vote for the country’s leading natural landmarks in the on-going world search for the newest seven wonders of nature via the internet or mobile phone texting by logging on to www.new7wonders.com . In her provincial sorties lately, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is actively egging on Filipinos to vote for the country’s natural landmarks ... More About: Nature , Search , Wonders , Seven Wonders , Votes
South Korean firms put up P1-B resort hotel in Subic
2008-05-27 04:42:00 Two South Korean companies have teamed up here recently to put up a resort hotel project worth P1.075 billion, firming up Korean participation in a building boom expected to hit Subic in the next few years. MGfnd Subic Inc. and Subic Rexmier C&D Co., Ltd. signed an investment deal on Monday for the Rexmier Resort & ... More About: Hotel
Malapascua Island: Thresher shark capital of the world
2008-05-26 02:52:00 by MONTY HALL “Great Ocean Adventure” TV series For every moment of these trips spent arguing with a bovine check-in clerk at an airport, or sitting on a loo in a fly-blown hotel as the latest local delicacy thunders exuberantly out of your system, there is an ultimate reward. As a firm believer in karma, and having ... More About: World , Island , Shark , The World , Scuba Diving
South Leyte tourism office pushes initiatives at barangay level
2008-05-25 02:14:00 Tourism activities in South ern Leyte province have penetrated to the basic political unit, the barangay, where it matters most. According to provincial tourism officer Nedgar Garvez, barangay tourism councils had been formed at the barangays in some towns of the province, where the village leaders took the cudgels in planning activities that attract visitors to come ... More About: Office , Tourism
Corregidor Island, Philippines
2008-05-23 18:30:00 Are you a history aficionado? Do you love traveling while learning your past? Well, it seems that Corregidor Island is definitely for you! Corregidor Island is located 48 kilometers west of Manila in the Philippines . Its tadpole geographical shape adds in the magnificence of this place. This shape is also a plus factor for being a ...
Open a Savings Account for your future Vacation!
2008-05-23 18:10:00 If you are planning to save money for your future vacation, you might want to consider signing up for an online high-yield savings accounts. According to Wikipedia, Savings accounts are accounts maintained by retail financial institutions that pay interest but can not be used directly as money (by, for example, writing a cheque). These accounts ... More About: Travel Tips , Future , Open , Vacation , Destinations
Brooke?s Point in Palawan : Origin of world?s biggest pearl
2008-05-22 12:29:00 Brooke’s Point , Palawan : This progressive town is the origin of the Pearl of Allah or the Pearl of Lao Tzu, the biggest pearl in the world. The Tridacna shell, weighing almost 50 kilos of the clam ?pearl? which measures 9.45 inches in diameter and weighs 6.4 kilograms is still being kept at the house of ... More About: World , Scuba Diving
Island hopping, a popular treat in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
2008-05-21 04:38:00 Honda Bay, which is littered with islands, islets, atolls and corral reefs could very well be one of this locality’s prime leisure destinations, due to a wide variety of attractions that it offers. for both foreign and local tourists. For domestic and foreign tourists, the shallow reefs that adorn the fabulous beaches of its several islets ... More About: Popular , Island , Palawan , Treat , Puerto Princesa
Richard Gordon: Tourism creates jobs for Pinoys; bestows pride and dignity
2008-05-21 02:28:00 The Tourism Act of 2008 aims to create thousands of job opportunities for Filipinos all over the country, said Senator Richard Gordon , chairman of the Senate Committee on Tourism. “The Tourism bill aims, among other things, to provide our people with much-needed job opportunities here in our country, so that they do not have to leave ... More About: Jobs , Pride
Do you need a Garage?
2008-05-21 01:17:00 Do you need to have garage for your car? For many car owners, garages are the most well worn entryway to their homes. Besides the daily family traffic, the garage is also a place where we place things together that would never be found in the same place anywhere else in our home. Toys and toxins ... More About: Garage , Destinations
A Major Seminar Developed by the Philippines Department of Tourism About Ad
2008-05-19 06:49:00 The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) and Conventions and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), is focusing on a nationwide campaign to increase awareness and promote ecotourism and adventure tourism destinations and activities throughout the Philippines. The Clark Subic Marketing Portal is assisting in the Efforts. The Philippines is fortunate indeed to have such unique travel destinations as Palawan, ... More About: Seminar
Wagayway Festival : The newest Philippine festival unfolds in Imus
2008-05-17 18:59:00 The newest Philippine festival with a historical twist will unfold in Cavite, the country’s seat of independence. In time for the coming Independence Day, the town of Imus in Cavite, will commemorate on May 24 the victory of the Battle of Alapan that paved way to the first Philippine Republic when the Philippine Flag was first ... More About: Festival
Subic to offer Adventure Tourism
2008-05-17 02:56:00 With its pristine jungle, nature theme parks, unspoiled bay, undersea wrecks and World War II relics, Subic is ?ready and raring? to be a partner in government efforts to promote eco-tourism and adventure tours. According to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Administrator Armand Arreza, adventure tourism is one sector where the Subic Bay Freeport ?naturally excels.? ?We?ve ... More About: Adventure , Tourism , Offer
Online Hotel Reservation : Get the best price and hotel deals!
2008-05-16 08:04:00 If you are planning to visit the Amazing Philippine Islands, make sure to book your accommodation early and make your hotel reservation online. This will make your travel a lot easier and best of all you can enjoy cheaper rates. Online hotel reservation has many benefits such as choice of many hotels, option to choose ... More About: Hotel , Price , Destinations
Sta. Clara Fertility Rites In Obando Bulacan Begins
2008-05-15 04:17:00 One of the country’s most popular Maytime festivals is the fertility fiesta in Obando, popularly known as the Kasilonawan Festival, attended every year by busloads of local and foreign tourists who come as observers and participants. People from all parts of the world come to Obando to seek divine help in getting pregnant and in ... More About: Clara
Sarangani Bay Festival opens tommorow
2008-05-15 02:15:00 Woodbridge Beach Resort in Kiamba will host the 10a.m. opening program of Sarangani Bay Festival on May 16 with simultaneous competitions in land and sea. Earlier in the day, at 7am, a clean-up in the province’s six coastal towns - Alabel, Malapatan, Glan, Maasim, Kiamba and Maitum - will usher in community participation and advocacy for ...
Rediscovering Ongpin Aka Manila Chinatown
2008-05-11 20:44:00 If your Asia tour includes a long stay in the Philippines, we suggest that you add in a visit to Ongpin or Chinatown , which is how most people call it as well, as part of your travel program, especially if you’ll in Manila - the capital city of the country - for a while yet. Ongpin ...
2008 Kuratsa Festival searches for best kuratsa dancers in Region 8
2008-05-11 02:42:00 The 2008 Kuratsa Festival Committee is now scouting for the best Kuratsa dancers in the different municipalities of Leyte and Samar islands, to become contestants in the June 26, 2008 Kuratsa Festival. Mr. Julito Mendones, the festival chairperson, informed that after the successful conduct of the 2007 Kuratsa Festival last year, the Province of Leyte and ... More About: Dancers , Region
Camarines Sur among fastest growing Philippine tourist destinations
2008-05-09 16:18:00 The province of Camarines Sur is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the country with tourist arrivals in the same category as those in Bohol and Palawan, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said he expects more foreign and local tourists to visit Camarines Sur in the coming months with ... More About: Destinations , Growing , Tourist
More international flights soon at Kalibo Airport
2008-05-08 23:20:00 Another airline is set to land its first international flight direct to Aklan at the Kalibo International Airport soon, presently considered one of the busiest airports in Panay Island. According to the office of Kalibo Mayor Raymar Rebaldo here, this time, the international flight will come from Taipei, Taiwan. Air Transportation Officer Manager Engr. Percy Malonesio said ... More About: Flights
The Wonders of The Panoly Resort
2008-05-06 21:01:00 Travelling has always been a passion. It gives me a sense of completeness whenever I go to a place for the first time. Grateful as I am, I always appreciate the smallest things life has to offer. Whether I become worried because of an important person or anxious because of an unfortunate event, a new ... More About: Wonders , Boracay Island , Resort
Cloud 9 Masters Open to be held in Siargao Island
2008-05-03 01:10:00 A Siargao-based surfing organization, Tatus, in cooperation with the Philippine Surfing Federation, will be staging the first ever CLOUD 9 MASTERS OPEN from May 8 to 11, 2008 at Siargao Island ’s Cloud 9. Around 100 men and women surfers are invited to compete in this prestigious tournament in one of Asia’s hottest surfing destinations and win ... More About: Open , Destinations , Masters
Visiting Germany
2008-05-02 05:19:00 Germany or Deutschland is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by Denmark, to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. High-speed vehicular traffic has a long tradition in Germany given that the ... More About: Germany , Destinations
Cebu to participate in Switzerland?s biggest consumer fair next year
2008-05-02 00:58:00 Cebu tourism will get another boost after the Cebu Provincial Government accepted the invitation from Philippine organizers to participate in Switzerland ?s biggest consumer fair next year. The fair, which is known as MUBA or Mastermesse Basel, is a yearly event in Basel, Switzerland and will be held from Feb. 13 to 22, 2009. It showcases the ... More About: Consumer , Cebu , Fair , Year
Travel to France by Land
2008-05-01 18:53:00 If you would like to discover the beauty of France , it is a good way to drive and tour around the region by car. France has a well-developed system of highways. Most of the freeway (autoroute) links are toll roads. You don’t need a visa to enter France for visits of less than three months. Naturally, ... More About: Travel , Land , Destinations
3 Philippines natural wonders vie for the world?s ?Seven Wonders of Nature?
2008-04-30 00:49:00 Three natural wonders of the Philippines can be included in the world’s ‘Seven Wonders of Nature ’ if we campaign and vote for them online. Waiting to be included in the much coveted list are the Tubbataha Reef in Sulu, Chocolate Hills of Bohol and the Underground River in Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo exhorted all ... More About: World , Natural
Mt. Kanla-on now open for trekking
2008-04-29 00:27:00 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announces the lowering of alert status of the volcano from alert level one to alert level 0. This means the volcano has returned to normal condition and is open for trekking. Kanl-on Volcano’s status was raised to alert level one last February 10 until March 4 due to increased ... More About: Open , Backpacking , Trekking
The ?secret? of Mati
2008-04-26 19:49:00 Last February was my “semi annual” trip back to Davao City. This time we decided to go south of Davao, particularly Mati Davao Oriental. On our 3 days 2 night stay, our first stop over was of all places, along the highway overlooking the “sleeping dinosaur”. The view was very, very nice. After depositing our stuff ... More About: The Secret , Secret , Destinations
Cuyo Island : Highly promoted on Judy Ann Santos latest movie ?Ploning?
More articles from this author:2008-04-26 06:41:00 Panoramanila Pictures Co. and Judy Ann Santos ? film ?Ploning,? which was entirely shot in the picturesque Cuyo islands in Palawan , got a high recommendation, and a General Patronage (GP) classification from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). ?Ploning,? which also highlights the beauty of the Filipino culture and the Filipina, can be ... More About: Island 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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