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Asia?s bets in top 7 in ?New Seven Wonders of Nature? search
2008-06-07 18:04:00 Seven entries from Asia are currently included in search for the New Seven Wonders of Nature as of June 5 live ranking. Three of the top seven nominees are from the Philippines namely Tubbataha Reef in Cagayancillo, Palawan , Chocolate Hills in Bohol and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan. Other nominees in the magic seven ... More About: Search
International Reality TV adventure filmmakers eye Philippine islands
2008-06-06 18:55:00 International adventure film producers of reality game show consider the Philippines as a good site after the 8th edition of “Survivor France” was successfully filmed in Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano told Davao reporters that the successful filming of Survivor France led other international producers to consider the islands in the Philippines as ... More About: International , Reality , Adventure , Cycling , Scuba Diving
Philippines proud to have four of its natural wonders to be chosen as 7 won
2008-06-06 00:55:00 The Philippines stands at the crossroads of the developed western world and the Orient. It lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, stretching more than 1,840 kilometers and composed of 7,107 islands. The South China Sea washes its western shores. Taiwan, China and Hong Kong are northern neighbors and further north is Japan. To the west ... More About: Natural , Wonders , Palawan , Bohol
500 thousand tourists visit Central Visayas in first quarter of 2008
2008-06-04 18:45:00 Domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in Central Visayas hit the half-million-mark in the first quarter of 2008, a 10.7 percent growth of tourists arrivals over the same period last year. Official data of the Department of Tourism (DOT) showed total tourist arrivals from January to March reached 535,396, a 10 percent growth from last year?s 485,993 ... More About: Cebu , Tourists , Thousand , Visit
Boracay Island Paradise to be declared National Park
2008-06-04 14:55:00 Boracay will soon be declared a national park. This, as President Gloria Macapagal?Arroyo is set to implement an unrepealed Martial Law Proclamation making Boracay a national park and placing its resources under the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA)’s control and administration. The move will be made as the Chief Executive wants to protect and preserve Boracay’s tourism value ... More About: National , Island , Paradise , Park , Boracay
Puerto Princesa?s ?underground river? gets booster from British envoy
2008-06-04 13:42:00 The city government?s campaign to include Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP), famously known as ?Underground River? got a shot in the arm from the British envoy to the Philippines, no less. Ambassador Peter Beckingham and his wife, Jill, visited the ?Underground River? on Tuesday. The attraction is one of the nominees in the ongoing ... More About: Palawan
What makes women go daring in Boracay?
2008-06-03 01:33:00 The name Boracay alone conjures images of leisure and pleasure at their best, specially partying tourists enjoying the Caribbean-like ambience and splendor of its beach front areas during early evenings complete with a happy mix of festive lights and Latin music. Boracay, a small island off northwestern Panay in Western Visayas is known worldwide as a ... More About: Women , Destinations , Boracay Island , Aklan
Mandarin Airline maiden flight to Kalibo is an indication of a growing airp
2008-06-03 01:24:00 Air Transportation Office (ATO) manager Alan Java said that the Mandarin Airline’s maiden flight to Kalibo Airport last Saturday is an indication that the airport is really growing. Manager Java said that the Mandarin Airline, which is a subsidiary of Taiwan?s largest carrier the China Airlines, had 166 tourists on board from Taipei going to Boracay ... More About: Air Travel , Growing , Flight
Tourism boom brings jobs to Philippines - Philippine Department of Tourism
2008-06-03 01:20:00 The Department of Tourism is on a roll. Through targeted marketing campaigns in China, Japan, Korea, the United States, the Middle East and Europe, it was able to attract 3.09 million tourists into the Philippines last year. And since the campaigns remain on high gear, it is optimistic that 3.4 million more will come in this ... More About: Jobs , Boom
Canada?s Government announces new air transport agreement with the Republic
2008-06-01 02:51:00 The Honourable Helena Guergis, Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs and International Trade) (Sport), today announced the successful conclusion of a new air transport agreement with the Philippines to increase trade and tourism. She made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister responsible for the Pacific Gateway and ... More About: Government , Canada , Transport , Press Releases , Agreement
Announcing the winner of two Seair tickets to Baler plus surfing lessons!
2008-05-31 09:37:00 Anna Carlissa Arriola won two tickets to Baler plus surfing lessons! Please wait for the email notification on how to claim your tickets. And to all those who joined, keep on joining our promotions! So watch out for it. If you want to visit Baler and Learn Surfing , you can now travel to Baler for as ... More About: Tickets , Aurora , Winner , Lessons
One lucky person will win six SEAIR gift-certificates to Busuanga!
2008-05-30 04:18:00 We are giving away not one, not two, but Six SEAIR gift certificates to Busuanga to one lucky person! This is the biggest give-away of Lakbay Pilipinas - Philippine Travel Blog and the SEAIR Adventure Club ever! You and five friends can fly to Busuanga with six SEAIR airfare gift certificates up for grabs! SEAIR has ... More About: Gift , Palawan , Coron , Lucky , Person
Davao?s Kadayawan Festival 2008, a celebration of abundance
2008-05-30 01:39:00 The 2008 Kadayawan Festival of Davao City this August will be a celebration of abundance. Art Boncato, chair of the committee on publicity and media of the Kadayawan festivities this year during the Club 888 Forum of the Marco Polo Hotel on Wednesday stressed that as Davao celebrates its bounty there is a need to value the ... More About: Abundance , Celebration
Siquijor?s Lubi Festival draws huge crowd
2008-05-28 18:33:00 Thousands flock Maria town as dancers from its different barangays, clustered into four, perform Wednesday in the Lubi Festival street dancing and showdown that takes off at the Maria Municipal Hall. Lubi Festival, now on its third year, showcases various coconut products of the town through a trade fair, dances and street revelry which serves as ... More About: Siquijor , Huge , Crowd
Traversing Palawan?s untainted shores
2008-05-28 01:54:00 by Aaron Joel Santos I?m in the Philippines, sitting at a six-person dining room table made of bamboo. It?s the kind of table found all across Southeast Asia, but this one is special. This one is unconvincingly strapped to the top of an old bus speeding down an unpaved highway on the island of Palawan . Apparently, this ... More About: Travel Tips , El Nido , Coron , Puerto Princesa
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!
More articles from this author: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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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