Friday, November 22, 2013

Relax On The Philippine Island Of Boracay

The Philippines have been in the news lately with the devastating impact of Typhoon Haiyan – or Typhoon Yolanda as it is known here. The effect on the nation has been enormous, with thousands of people killed and millions displaced. However, despite the widespread devastation, many of the Philippines’ tourist areas have survived intact – […] (Visited 2 times, 2 visits today) The post Relax On ... More here: Relax On The Philippine Island Of Boracay

Semporna kidnap: Gunmen still in Tawi Tawi island, say Philippine authorities

KOTA KINABALU - Philippine security officials believe that a group of gunmen holding abducted Taiwanese tourist Chang An Wei are still holed up in one of the smaller islands around the southern Tawi Tawi province. Philippines National Police Sulu provincial chief Supt Abraham Orbita said inclement sea conditions were preventing the gunmen in bringing the 58-year-old Chang to Jolo island, the ... More here: Semporna kidnap: Gunmen still in Tawi Tawi island, say Philippine authorities

Philippines prepares to resettle Haiyan survivors

Manila - Philippine authorities were on Friday preparing to resettle survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, two weeks after the record storm killed more than 4,000 people and displaced over 4 ... More here: Philippines prepares to resettle Haiyan survivors

Chinese tourist missing off Thailand island

/enpproperty--> BANGKOK - A Chinese tourist is missing off Thailand's Phuket island after falling from seaside rocks, the Chinese embassy said on Friday. The 20-year-old Chinese surnamed Gao and his 25-year-old friend, surnamed Liu, were taking photos on the famous Phromthep Cape Wednesday evening when both of them slipped and fell from into the sea, local media reported. An official ... More here: Chinese tourist missing off Thailand island

Chinese tourist missing after falling into sea in Phuket

A Chinese tourist is missing off Thailand's Phuket island after falling from seaside rocks, the Chinese embassy said on Friday.The 20-year-old Chinese surnamed Gao and his 25-year-old friend, surnamed Liu, were taking photos on the famous Phromthep Cape Wednesday evening when both of them slipped and fell from into the sea, local media reported.An official with the Chinese Consulate-General ... More here: Chinese tourist missing after falling into sea in Phuket

Hsu Li Min /theStar

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are quite sure that kidnapped tourist 58-year-old Chang An Wei is still alive, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar. More here: Hsu Li Min /theStar