Thursday, December 5, 2013

Tour program taps private sector aid in rehab efforts

The regional Department of Tourism (DOT) office said their “Bangon Tours” program will tap the private sector in promoting the country’s tourist destinations to help rebuild typhoon-hit areas in Central Philippines. More here: Tour program taps private sector aid in rehab efforts

Myanmar is now Visa-Free for Filipino Travelers

Good news for travel buffs who want to visit the country of Myanmar, it is about to get much easier. The reverse is already agreed upon; Myanmar passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa. But with Myanmar President Thein Sein’s visit, residents of the Philippines are getting the same option. Myanmar is now […] (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) The post Myanmar is now Visa-Free ... More here: Myanmar is now Visa-Free for Filipino Travelers

Santa Claus visits children's hospital

A travel agent dressed as Santa Claus belonging to the International Air Travel Agents (IATA-Philippines) gives a present to a patient at the National Children's Hospital in Quezon City on Thursday. The gift-giving is part of the humanitarian mission of the group this Christmas season. More here: Santa Claus visits children's hospital