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  • From KADAYAWAN SA DABAW to KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL in 10 days! Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:43AMMy friends, Rey, Don, Rose and I just finished a 10-day whirlwind vacation spanning six provinces across Mindanao - Davao City, Davao del Norte (Island Garden City of Samal), Misamis Oriental (Cagayan de Oro City), Bukidnon, Camiguin, and Lanao del Norte (Iligan City).
  • Boracay lures tourists with low prices Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:21AMBudget-conscious tourists can avail of lower accommodation rates on Boracay Island as some resorts have offered significant discounts as part of measures to counter the backlash on the country’s tourism industry after the Aug. 23 hostage-taking crisis in Manila.
  • Hotels and resorts in Visayas offer 50-70% discounts Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:18AMMalalaking diskwento ang alok ng mga bigating hotel sa Visayas kasunod ng dagok sa turismo ng hostage-taking sa Quirino Grandstand. Nagpa-Patrol, Zyann Ambrosio, TV Patrol, Linggo, Setyembre 5, 2010
  • Philippine Resort Suffers from Hostage Crisis Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:31PMIsland of Boracay largely empty after a former Philippine police officer hijacked a bus carrying tourists August 23
  • Historic Manila seeks to tempt tourists Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:11AMIn the shadows of an ancient cathedral in the Philippine capital, wilting horses attached to carriages shelter from the tropical sun as their drivers try to interest the few tourists milling around.
  • The Ford Fiesta: Big car feel in a small hatch Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:58AMTHE Fiesta, Ford’s entry in the world subcompact market, is perhaps the most promoted car model in the country today. Prior to its media launch, Ford conducted a promotion in June using the social networking sites as medium and offered scale models of the car as prizes for lucky fans.
  • Training for the tourism industry Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:36AMWhen President Benigno Aquino III spoke of Public-Private Sector Partnership in his State of the Nation Address last July 26, the foremost industry that came to my mind was tourism. Probably, with the possible exception of agriculture and agribusiness, tourism will generate the greatest number of jobs especially in the countryside, where 70 percent of the poor in the Philippines live. Various ...
  • 10 Enriquez firms cleared of ill-gotten wealth raps Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:57AMThe Supreme Court has affirmed the Sandiganbayan’s ruling to clear ten companies of charges they are repositories of the ill-gotten wealth of the late President Marcos, his wife Imelda and his cronies.
  • SC upholds dismissal of suit vs Marcos ‘pals’ Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:57PMThe Supreme Court has upheld the Sandiganbayan’s dismissal of a complaint against the Philippine Village Hotel and several other corporations that allegedly served as storehouses of the ill-gotten wealth of the family of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos and their cronies.
  • SC upholds lifting of sequestration orders vs Marcos firms Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:53AMThe Supreme Court has upheld a ruling by the Sandiganbayan lifting the sequestration orders against corporations allegedly used by the Marcos family and their cronies as repositories for their supposed ill-gotten wealth.
  • SC upholds Sandiganbayan on lifting sequestration order Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:52AMTHE Supreme Court has upheld the Sandiganbayan ruling lifting the sequestration orders imposed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government on several corporations believed to be the repositories of the alleged ill-gotten wealth of Ferdinand Marcos, his widow Imelda, and their cronies.
  • Sequestration of 10 firms lifted Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:07AMThe Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the 2002 ruling of the Sandiganbayan that dismissed a complaint filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) and lifted the sequestration orders against at least 10 corporations alleged to be repositories of the ill-gotten wealth of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos and his family.
  • Is Boracay the Philippines' new Phuket? Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 11:27PMBoracay, with its long stretches of powdery white sand and kite-surfing-and-dive-friendly coral reefs, remains the crown jewel, if not yet the cash cow, of the Philippine Islands.
  • Cagwait’s hidden paradise Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 8:36PMKaliguan Fest Dance Showdown in Cagwait Beach (photo by JOJIE ALCANTARA) In the ‘70s, the famous American aviator Charles Lindbergh flew to the Philippines as part of his campaign to preserve endangered wildlife and the Philippine Eagle. Circling above Mindanao, a beautiful horseshoe-shaped cove with white fringe bordered by dazzling blue waters caught his eye. Lindbergh was said to have ...
  • Gaming is competitive tourism Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:47AMBased on purely economic grounds, there may be no way the Philippines can compete in the gaming-tourism business. How can a poor country compete with Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and Macao, the gambling capital in this part of the world?
  • Boracay business owners up in arms over Lim remarks Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:13AMBusiness owners on Boracay scored on Tuesday Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim for painting an unflattering picture of the island and suggesting that tourists visit other less-crowded destinations in an interview with an international wire service.
  • New York Times says Boracay is SEA’s newest hot spot Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 3:57PMOne of the world's most prestigious publications The New York Times recently featured in an article entitled "Next Stop: In the Philippines, the next Phuket?" Related posts: El Nido Resorts wins ASEAN Green Hotel Award El Nido Resorts once again won the Association of South... Zest Air is newest RP carrier to fly Int’l Zest Air is going international. It's slated to launch its... Cebu is one of ...
  • THE BEAT OF BORACAY Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:42AMIs this island in the Philippines the next Phuket? Upscale resorts and a center bustling with entertainment opportunities suggest it may be.
  • Forgotten island the ultimate beach escape Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:08AMIts white sand beaches, warm blue waters and easy-on-the-wallet style make Boracay a contender for the ultimate beach escape, writes Belinda Jackson.
  • Travel Guides Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:46PMExplore temples of indulgence in Bhutan, Zambia’s less-beaten jungle path, and other exotic destinations. Boracay remains the crown jewel of the Philippine Islands.
  • Boracay, a perfect getaway Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:09PMIF YOU are into snorkelling, white sandy beaches or just sitting back to enjoy the sunset at the seaside, Boracay Island in the Philippines is the perfect getaway from the hussle and bustle of the city.
  • SBMA puts stop to operations of subsidiary without revenue Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:37AMTHE board of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s manpower subsidiary has suspended the firm’s operations after failing to keep it afloat.
  • Privileges for the senior citizens under the IRR of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 2:36AMOther privileges accorded to senior citizens under the provisions of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 are as follows: “Section 2. DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION PRIVILEGES
  • Couple get lucky with stolen ATM card, then get arrested Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:46PMPHUKET: A Thai couple relieved an Irish expat of more than 750,000 baht after stealing his ATM card in Phuket and guessing his PIN number from his birth date, police said.Chai Bunrit, 26, and Pacharin...
  • Red-shirt protests hit Phuket leukemia patient Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:46PMPHUKET: Jenarong Tapklaeng, a 16-year-old leukemia patient from Phuket, spent almost a month in Bangkok for medical consultations that should have taken just a few days after his hospital was shut dow...
  • Phuket City Police hunt expat murder suspect Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 7:16AMPHUKET: Phuket City Police are asking the public for help in their search for a Caucasian man who is the prime suspect in the murder of 33-year-old Wanphen Pienjai, the bar hostess whose remains were ...
  • Thailand warning on dengue fever Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 5:01AMhere on the Gazette Online (fed directly from FIFA).PHUKET: Thailand is facing a major outbreak of dengue fever and cholera, which have killed 30 people over the past six months. A report in The Natio...
  • Phuket family to climb Mt Kinabalu Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 5:01AMPHUKET: Two young sisters, nine-year-old Kasia Sambrook and her sister Alicia, 6, are in training to scale one of the largest mountains in the region next month in order to raise money for stray dogs....
  • The perfect wedding venue Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:10AMImagine waking up with a breathtaking view of the South China Sea and sipping coffee with your loved one in a scenic resort paradise on top of a 100-foot cliff.
  • COA report unfair, bureau laments Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 4:34PMThe Bureau of Communications Services (BCS), one of the information agencies of the Office of the President, is set to protest the report of the Commission on Audit (COA), saying its 2009 audit report on the agency was “unfair.”
  • Saving tourist destinations Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 8:24AMWHAT do Batanes Islands, Subic Bay in Zambales, Mayon Volcano in Bicol, Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Sohoton National Park in Samar, Mount Kitanglad in Bukidnon, Mount Apo National Park in Davao, and Hon read more
  • Here Comes the Bride is a beautiful crazy movie Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 10:47PMWhat happens when five souls and five bodies get all tangled up? Intelligent riot happens, as seen in this review of Chris Martinez"s Here Comes the Bride.
  • China cites Cebu as "best honeymoon destination" Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 1:06AMCEBU CITY – Cebu’s positioning as the “Wedding Capital of Asia” is further boosted by the recognition given by the Chinese tourism agency acknowledging Cebu as the “Best Honeymoon Destination.” “Being recognized as a best honeymoon destination says a lot about the beauty of Cebu, especially the beaches, resorts, and hotels,” said DoT Senior Adviser Phineas Alburo in an interview with Manila ...
  • Philippines tourism up 7.9 percent in 2010 Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 8:27PMMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine tourism department reported a 7.89 percent growth in foreign tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2010.
  • RP wins Beijing tourism award Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 10:58PMThe Philippines won a gold award in service quality at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market (COTTM) Fair in Beijing last April 29.
  • Escape to Philippines Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 3:12PMPHILIPPINE Airlines and Specialist Holidays have teamed up to offer Australian travellers a tempting choice of tropical getaways priced from $999.
  • DOT, players target Middle East market Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 11:45AMTHE tourism department is hoping for a “good pick-up” in arrivals to Cebu from the Middle East this year, after its promotion during a Philippine Tourism Road Show last March. read more
  • A spa treatment equals a new tree Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 11:52AMAccommodating the millions of tourists who come to the Philippines’ most popular tourist destination takes a lot out of this island famous the world over for its postcard-perfect, three-kilometer long powdery white beach.
  • So, who’s the real Walkout Queen? Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 11:25AMWill the real walkout Queen please stand up? After Ruffa Gutierrez’s tearful retreat from “The Buzz” and Gretchen Barretto’s furious departure from a press conference, here’s another prima-donna walkout.
  • A sojourn in La Union Saturday, April 24, 2010 @ 3:59AMOur Lady of Namacpacan Church (photos by PINGGOT ZULUETA) While most tourists often flock to La Union for surfing, this Northern Province has more to offer than its surging waves.   Unknown to some people, La Union is blessed with several majestic waterfalls. A must-visit is the Tuddingan Falls in Naguilian. Going there is relatively undemanding since there is a 700-meter cemented pathway from ...
  • by Elaine R. Alanguilan Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 2:07AMThe Bureau of Internal Revenue said Wednesday that it could exceed its April revenue goal despite casualty losses and lower corporate income tax rate.
  • Boracay resort seeking Class A tourists, wealthy Europeans Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:53AMBoracay Regency Beach Resort -- the largest resort chain in Aklan province -- expects tempered sales growth and occupancy for its hotels this year due to continued government inaction over the planned upgrading of a nearby airport, executives said late last week.
  • Focus: Pool draw Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 11:59AMIn a long hot summer, the cool blue waters of a swimming pool never fail to attract the overheated who plunge into its refreshing depths.THE SWIMMING pool is an oasis in the summer, whether located in a secluded cliff-side stretching out into infinity and perfect for celestial (or celebrity) stargazing, on a rooftop with a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding landmarks, perhaps hanging ...
  • Shop for a Summer Workshop! Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 11:04AMBy Fiona Cacho read more
  • Sandari Batulao: A welcome development in Nasugbu Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 7:36AMNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman ...
  • Summer at Bluejaz Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 9:26AMLOOKING for a place to spend your summer this year's Look no further; go to the Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark at Island Garden City of Samal. read more
  • Canada, Britain warn vs travel to Mindanao Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 9:17AMMANILA, Philippines - Following a recent travel advisory by the United States, the British and Canadian governments have also advised its citizens to postpone non-essential travel to parts of Mindanao due to kidnapping threats and high level of terrorist and insurgent activity.
  • ABS-CBN News Online Beta Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 9:13AMMANILA, Philippines - Following a recent travel advisory by the United States, the British and Canadian governments have also advised its citizens to postpone non-essential travel to parts of Mindanao due to kidnapping threats and high level of terrorist and insurgent activity.
  • Travel advisories on RP "unfortunate" - military Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 6:44AMThe Philippine military on Sunday described as "unfortunate" the latest travel advisories issued by Canada and Britain on the country in light of the kidnapping of a Swiss-Filipino businessman in Mindanao.
  • Back to Club Paradise Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 5:57PMIn January, I wrote about some good and bad tourist experiences in the Philippines' premier "world-class" resort island, Boracay.