From China and India to the Philippines and Indonesia, the fast-growing middle classes are looking to spend their cash by spreading their wings, leading to a boom in the Asia-Pacific region's tourism sector. "Through the next 10 years, we see more than 350 new airports in the Asia-Pacific and the investment cost will be well over $100 billion," said Chris De Lavigne, a global vice president at ... More here: Asia tourist boom fuels airport binge
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Asia tourist boom fuels airport binge
Faced with snaking queues at immigration, overflowing baggage carousels and expensive flight delays, Asian nations are rushing to build hundreds of new airports to cope with surging demand for air travel ... More here: Asia tourist boom fuels airport binge
Statement: The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government on Janet Lim Napoles’ transfer to Bicutan
Sec. Roxas: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has communicated with the Regional Trial Court of Makati, which in turn issued a Comment interposing no objection to the Order of the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court. Hence, the PNP and the BJMP will cause the transfer of Janet Lim Napoles to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Bicutan facility within the day. More here: Statement: The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government on Janet Lim Napoles’ transfer to Bicutan
DOE chairs 2014 Consumer Welfare Month
The Department of Energy (DOE) formally accepted the chairmanship and hosting of the Consumer Welfare Month (CWM) for 2014 from its predecessor, the Department of Health (DOH) to strengthen information dissemination to energy consumers. More here: DOE chairs 2014 Consumer Welfare Month
Message of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process on Eid’l Fitr
Assalamu alaikum. I greet our sisters and brothers in Islam on their celebration of Eid'l Fitr. As we mark the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan, let us remember that it has been a month full of blessings to enrich spirituality and peace in our communities. More here: Message of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process on Eid’l Fitr
Pope to visit Sri Lanka, Philippines in January: official
Pope Francis will travel to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in January for his second trip to a continent where evangelisation is a big priority for the Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Tuesday. More here: Pope to visit Sri Lanka, Philippines in January: official
Pope to visit Sri Lanka, Philippines in January: official
Pope Francis will travel to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in January for his second trip to a continent where evangelisation is a big priority for the Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 77-year-old will visit Sri Lanka from January 12 to 15, before heading to the Philippines -- Asia's largest Catholic country -- until January 19. Catholics make up just 3.2 percent of the ... More here: Pope to visit Sri Lanka, Philippines in January: official
Philippines: Visions Of The Future
July 29, 2014: MILF is accusing the army of violating the ceasefire in the south (Maguindanao province) by moving troops around a lot. The army replied that this was in an effort to deal with BIFF (Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters) rebels in the area. More here: Philippines: Visions Of The Future
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