Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Understanding Local and International Fees for Travelers in the Philippines

When traveling from the Philippines, there are certain fees that are not usually required in airports outside the country. Knowing about them ahead of time should make a person's travel more convenient and hassle-free. Contributor: Rianne Hill Soriano Published: Jan 03, 2014 More here: Understanding Local and International Fees for Travelers in the Philippines

Cebu Pacific takes over Tiger Air Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (3RD UPDATE) - Two low-cost carrier giants have joined forces creating Asia's largest budget airline network to and from the Philippines in an aviation industry seeing consolidation. More here: Cebu Pacific takes over Tiger Air Philippines

Miss Tourism International wants to create travel blog

MANILA – Angeli Dione Gomez hopes to make the most of her Miss Tourism International 2013 title by setting up a travel blog where she will promote travel spots here in the Philippines and abroad. More here: Miss Tourism International wants to create travel blog

MVP’s Order: Don’t be a tourist in Spain

SBP executive director Sonny Barrios said during the Philippine Sportswriters Association forum yesterday that basketball big boss Manny V. Pangilinan has reminded those going to be named to the 12-man squad to play to win. “MVP told them he doesn’t want them to be tourists in Spain,” said Barrios, brushing off observations that the Philippine team would just be content with its presence there. More here: MVP’s Order: Don’t be a tourist in Spain

PH Among Top 10 countries to Visit in 2014 (Video)

According to British Travel Guide Book called “Rough Guide,” the Philippines is one of the 10 Countries to Visit this 2014. Source: TheABSCBNNews on YouTube: Kabilang ang Pilipinas sa 10 bansang dapat bisitahin ngayong 2014, ayon sa isang British travel guidebook. Dahil dito, positibo ang Department of Tourism at Bangko Sentral na lalakas pa ang […] More here: PH Among Top 10 countries to Visit in 2014 (Video)

Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell travels first class all the way — at taxpayers’ expense

Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and her staff have expensed more than $185,000 in travel costs over the past five years — $50,000 of that in just the first 10 months of 2013. Among those costs were dozens of first-class airfares and hotel stays, including a $1,847 ticket to Ottawa, $2,832 spent on four nights at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and $5,975 for a flight to the Philippines, according to ... More here: Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell travels first class all the way — at taxpayers’ expense

British travel book names Philippines as among top countries to visit this year

British travel guidebook and reference publisher, Rough Guides Ltd. names the Philippines as one of the 10 best countries to visit this year. More here: British travel book names Philippines as among top countries to visit this year

British website includes PH on list of top 10 countries to visit in 2014

Citing the devastation caused by Supertyphoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) in the central Philippines, a British travel website has included the country on its list of top 10 countries to visit in 2014. More here: British website includes PH on list of top 10 countries to visit in 2014

UNICEF Philippines VACANCIES

Zamboanga Times News Online More here: UNICEF Philippines VACANCIES