Monday, December 2, 2013

Palawan, Boracay tourism industry back in business, says Roxas

MANILA, Philippines--Top tourist spots Palawan and Boracay are back in business weeks after Supertyphoon Yolanda flattened many parts of central Philippines, Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II said Tuesday. "I am glad that tourism industry has recovered quickly. Definitely, the tourism industry in Palawan and Boracay is back in business," Roxas said in a statement. Roxas, also the co-chair of ... More here: Palawan, Boracay tourism industry back in business, says Roxas

DFA urges Pinoys to avoid non-essential travel to Thailand

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs is urging Pinoys to defer non-essential travel to Thailand amid unrest in the Thai capital. More here: DFA urges Pinoys to avoid non-essential travel to Thailand

34 countries, regions issue travel alert for Thailand

A total of 34 countries and regions have issued warning for travel to Thailand where political tension has run high. More here: 34 countries, regions issue travel alert for Thailand

Hong Kong travel agencies cancel Bangkok tours amid unrest

Hong Kong travel agencies said Monday they were cancelling most package tours to Bangkok because of anti-government protests, after authorities issued a travel warning for the strife-torn Thai capital. More here: Hong Kong travel agencies cancel Bangkok tours amid unrest

Hong Kong travel agencies cancel Bangkok tours amid unrest

Hong Kong travel agencies said Monday they were cancelling most package tours to Bangkok because of anti-government protests, after authorities issued a travel warning for the strife-torn Thai capital. More here: Hong Kong travel agencies cancel Bangkok tours amid unrest

New Mexico midwife heading for Philippines

Native of Philippines is collecting medical supplies and money to help out after typhoon More here: New Mexico midwife heading for Philippines