Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Solon seeks declaration of Our Lady of Manaoag as pilgrimage site and tourist destination (Congress of the Philippines)

(Source: Congress of the Philippines) A lady lawmaker has filed a measure which seeks to declare the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag in the province of Pangasinan as a pilgrimage site and tourist destination. Rep. Gina De Venecia (4th District, Pangasinan) filed House Bill 4481 mandating the Department of Tourism (DOT) to come up with a comprehensive development plan for the ... More here: Solon seeks declaration of Our Lady of Manaoag as pilgrimage site and tourist destination (Congress of the Philippines)

New UNICEF rep is a balikbayan of sorts

FOR Lotta Sylwander, her assignment to the Philippines as UNICEF Representative, is actually a homecoming. Sylwander, from Sweden, was a backpack tourist way back in the 70’s and 80’s. She met and married (they are now divorced) someone from the Rojas family of Cavite. They have two children. More here: New UNICEF rep is a balikbayan of sorts

New UNICEF Rep is a Balikbayan

By Ellen T. Tordesillas For Lotta Sylwander, her assignment to the Philippines as UNICEF Representative, is actually a homecoming. Sylwander, from Sweden, was a backpack tourist way back in the 70’s and 80’s. She met and married (they are now … Continue reading → More here: New UNICEF Rep is a Balikbayan

New UNICEF Rep is a Balikbayan

For Lotta Sylwander, her assignment to the Philippines as UNICEF Representative, is actually a homecoming. Sylwander, from Sweden, was a backpack tourist way back in the 70’s and 80’s. She met and married (they are now divorced) someone from the Rojas family of Cavite. They have two children. Sylwander arrived in Manila last April and […] More here: New UNICEF Rep is a Balikbayan

Tigerair announces 75% off on fares

TIGERAIR Philippines is offering a 75 percent cut on fares on domestic destinations in a special seat sale from June 22 to 25, 2014 or until seats last. This is for travel from July 15 to Dec. 31, 2014. The 75 percent off fares are available on the following travel dates and destinations: Travel from July 14 to Dec. 31, 2014 to Cagayan de Oro, and travel from Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014 to Bacolod ... More here: Tigerair announces 75% off on fares