Friday, June 20, 2014

Many OFWs victimized " US State Dep't

WASHINGTON – A significant number of Filipinos who migrate abroad looking for work are subsequently subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor in Asia, throughout the Middle East and increasingly in Europe, the US State Department said. More here: Many OFWs victimized " US State Dep't

Boracay, El Nido named among best in Asia, world

MANILA, Philippines -- Boracay's White Beach has again gained an accolade from a top travel website. More here: Boracay, El Nido named among best in Asia, world

Kenya Travel Warning

U.S. citizens in Kenya, and those considering travel to Kenya, should evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing and recently heightened threats from terrorism and the high rate of violent crime in some areas. Video: Door-to-door hunt for killers in Kenya More here: Kenya Travel Warning

DOT sees more tourist arrivals from HK

The Department of Tourism (DOT) expects tourist traffic from Hong Kong will significantly increase in the coming months as the government is set to launch more aggressive programs for the region. Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez said DOT is set to conduct a sales mission in the special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China to signal the Philippines’ serious efforts to welcome ... More here: DOT sees more tourist arrivals from HK

DOT still struggles to lure back Hong Kong tourists

Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr. said tourist arrivals from Hong Kong had risen last year after the government revved up the promotion of tourist sites to new segments of travelers, mostly expatriates, divers and solo travelers. More here: DOT still struggles to lure back Hong Kong tourists