Better access to Cambodia and the Philippines

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says Cabinet approval of two new air services agreements will make it easier for New Zealanders to travel and do business in Cambodia and the Philippines. More here: Better access to Cambodia and the Philippines

How to kill a rat

One of the funniest travel accounts of the country is “An Englishwoman in the Philippines” by Campbell Dauncey (1906). Her comments on Philippine life and the American colonials in 1904 are an engaging read. She described Manila, Malacañang, and William Howard Taft who made a return visit to the Philippines as US secretary of war. She poked fun at everyone and everything in deadpan British humor ... More here: How to kill a rat

Philippines asks workers to leave Afghan cities

MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday urged 4,000 workers in Afghanistan to leave the country amid an election stand-off that has raised fears of instability and ethnic unrest. More here: Philippines asks workers to leave Afghan cities

Philippines urges its workers to leave Afghanistan

The Philippines on Tuesday urged 4,000 workers in Afghanistan to leave the country amid an election stand-off that has raised fears of instability and ethnic unrest. "The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued Alert Level 3 (voluntary repatriation phase) for Afghanistan due to the heightened tensions in that country following the conduct of the presidential elections last June 14," it said in ... More here: Philippines urges its workers to leave Afghanistan

The 1st International Travel Festival 2014 at Ayala Center Cebu

ENJOY great discounts on airline fares, irresistible hotel and resort deals, domestic and international travel packages and more at the 1st Cebu International Travel Festival (ITF) 2014 at the Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu from July 11-13. More here: The 1st International Travel Festival 2014 at Ayala Center Cebu