Tigerair PH wants to fly to S. Korea

MANILA, Philippines – Low-cost carrier Tiger Airways Philippines wants to launch flights to South Korea, the number one source of tourists visiting the Philippines. Tigerair PH, a unit of Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific, filed an application with the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for designation as official Philippine carrier to Korea. In April 2012, ... More here: Tigerair PH wants to fly to S. Korea

Aquino cites town’s ecotourism potential

From a little known sleepy fishing village, Donsol, Sorgoson has transformed into one of the country’s popular tourist spots due to the whale sharks, locally known as butanding, that gather in its coastal waters. More here: Aquino cites town’s ecotourism potential

Ex-cop in overpriced choppers case allowed to travel

A retired police general, among those accused in the overpriced purchase of helicopters for the Philippine National Police (PNP), has been allowed by the Sandiganbayan to travel to Australia. Retired Police Director Luizo Ticman was allowed by the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division to travel to Australia from May 28 to June 7. Ticman had earlier informed the anti-graft court that he has been invited ... More here: Ex-cop in overpriced choppers case allowed to travel

BCPO allots umbrellas for tourists

IN ITS advocacy to keep tourists safe and comfortable, the Baguio City Police Office officially launched its tourist umbrellas on May 17, Saturday, at Burnham Park. The specially designed BCPO umbrellas are intended for lending to tourists who may use them anytime during the summer or rainy season. More here: BCPO allots umbrellas for tourists

Gov’t employees need clearance for trip abroad

Manila, Philippines --- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reiterated yesterday that government officials and employees under the executive branch must secure a travel clearance for a trip abroad. Immigration Commissioner Siegfred B. Mison issued the reminder to selected government personnel to avoid delay in their departure. In 1986, President Corazon Aquino issued Executive Order 6 outlining the ... More here: Gov’t employees need clearance for trip abroad