Saturday, March 1, 2014

US Embassy trumpets programs, ‘easy visa’ processing, Americana in mall tour

The United States Embassy in Manila on Saturday launched a multimedia event to celebrate Philippine-US ties and showcase the embassy’s programs and services, including “friendly” tourist visa processing. More here: US Embassy trumpets programs, ‘easy visa’ processing, Americana in mall tour

Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines, Asian Food Channel’s brand new travel and culinary reality show

Last week, I was invited by Asian Food Channel for the grand launch of their newest Travel and Culinary Show. Together with other foodie bloggers, members of the tri-media, Department of Tourism Officials, AFC officials and other guests, we sampled some of the Philippines most famous dishes according to region. Amazing Food Challenge first episode […] No visits yet The post Amazing Food ... More here: Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines, Asian Food Channel’s brand new travel and culinary reality show

It’s easy to get US Visa, says Ambassador

Despite the perception of some Filipinos that it is difficult to secure one, US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg insists that "it is easy to get" a US tourist visa and that "majority of applications are even approved." "Actually it's not (difficult to get a US visa). It is rather standard and a very easy process," Goldberg told reporters on Saturday during the opening of the US ... More here: It’s easy to get US Visa, says Ambassador

PH: Where success lies

Kuala Lumpur – President Benigno S. Aquino III flew back to Manila yesterday after a two-day state visit in Malaysia with loads of commitments from Malaysian companies to consider investments in the Philippines. Before leaving for Manila Friday night, President Aquino told Malaysian businessmen that “the Philippines is where your next success lies” while urging […] More here: PH: Where success lies

Celebrating one Malaysia

IT WAS a good start for the new year when Tourism Malaysia invited media and travel agents from the Philippines to witness the Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2014. It was Malaysia’s another way of saying “we have great places to explore” and “thank you for being one of the top generating markets in Malaysia.” Tourism Malaysia (TM) is aggressive in its promotion as 219 international travel agents and ... More here: Celebrating one Malaysia

It’s easy to get US Visa, says Ambassador

Despite the perception of some Filipinos that it is difficult to secure one, US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg insists that “it is easy to get” a US tourist visa and that “majority of applications are even approved.” “Actually it’s not (difficult to get a US visa). The vast majority of people who apply […] More here: It’s easy to get US Visa, says Ambassador