The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is coming up with a plan on visa and travel facilitation to create 2.6 million jobs and generate $89 billion from an expected 57 million visitors to APEC destinations by 2016. This is envisioned in the study “The Impact of Visa Facilitation in APEC Economies,” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel and Tourism ... More here: Information: Visa facilitation in Asia Pacific
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Travel Guide: Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Many people travel through Vigan on their way to and from destinations on Ilocos Sur. It’s common for other people to skip a night in this small city because they have other plans. But don’t skip Vigan. It’s an old city with soul and you can spend a few days enjoying its charms if you’re […] (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) The post Travel Guide: Vigan, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Out of Town ... More here: Travel Guide: Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Death toll in Philippine quake rises to 110
CEBU (Philippines): The death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippine island of Bohol reached 110 Wednesday with only three people pulled alive from rubble. More here: Death toll in Philippine quake rises to 110
Hong Kong threatens sanctions against Philippines in hostage row
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's leader threatened sanctions against the Philippines on Tuesday over a row involving the deaths of its tourists in a 2010 hostage crisis in Manila. The southern Chinese city is demanding a formal apology for the incident, which saw eight of its citizens killed and seven others wounded after negotiations broke down between Philippine authorities and a former police officer ... More here: Hong Kong threatens sanctions against Philippines in hostage row
Philippines checking on reports of abuse in Saudi crackdown
The Philippines said Tuesday it had deployed teams to check on reports of abuse in Saudi Arabia's crackdown on illegal workers, after one woman complained they were treated "like animals". Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Filipino diplomats were in touch with the oil-rich kingdom's human rights council to ensure the protection of Filipino workers there. "We have sent rapid response ... More here: Philippines checking on reports of abuse in Saudi crackdown
Cebu Pacific Air Offers CNY 1 Seats to Philippines
BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines’ largest airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) is holding a CNY 1 (HKD 1) seat sale between China or Hong Kong and the Philippines from November 5 to ... More here: Cebu Pacific Air Offers CNY 1 Seats to Philippines
Hong Kong gives Philippines sanctions warning
Substantial progress demanded within a month in talks on apology and compensation for 2010 hostage tragedy. More here: Hong Kong gives Philippines sanctions warning
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