Friday, March 7, 2014

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

CEB marks 18th year with system-wide P1-seat sales

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB), announced yesterday a P1 trademark system-wide seat sale to celebrate its 18th year of operations. The promotion covers all of its 33 domestic and 24 international destinations. The seat sale is from March 7 to 9, 2014 or until seats last, for travel from September 1 to December 15, 2014. CEB launched its first daily flights to Cebu ... More here: CEB marks 18th year with system-wide P1-seat sales

PH tries to lure back Magellan's land

MANILA, Philippines – Nearly 500 years after the Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines, the Southeast Asian country struggles to convince Lisbon to re-open its Manila embassy. Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe Jones Lhuillier told reporters on Thursday, March 6, that there is a sign of progress: Portugal, for ... More here: PH tries to lure back Magellan's land