Wednesday, November 20, 2013

PRESS RELEASES

A lawmaker wants to require the printing of postage stamps in different denominations, which depict tourism sites in the Philippines, in support of the drive to arouse international interest in the country's tourist areas. More here: PRESS RELEASES

Taiwan fumes over Hisham’s callous remark

The casual remark made by Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein on the kidnap of a tourist in Pom Pom Island has angered the Taiwanese who have demanded an apology More here: Taiwan fumes over Hisham’s callous remark

‘Philippines still safe for tourists’

KUCHING: The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said the Philippines remain a safe destination for tourists, and tourism [...] More here: ‘Philippines still safe for tourists’

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KUCHING: UCSI Communications Sdn Bhd will place a donation box for the Pacific Asia Travel Associations (Pata) Foundation Philippines Relief Campaign at the two-day Asia Pacific Tourism, Hospitality and Technology (Apthat) Conference starting today. More here: Site Last Updated 12:41 am, Thursday

PHL wins a seat in UNESCO's World Heritage Committee

The Philippines is now part of an elite team deciding the tourist sites which should be included in the World Heritage List after the Philippines won a seat in UNESCO's World Heritage Committee. More here: PHL wins a seat in UNESCO's World Heritage Committee