Tuesday, August 19, 2014

10 reasons to have more fun in the Philippines

With 7,107 islands and 100 million people, the Philippines is able to welcome the world with a plethora of wonders. More here: 10 reasons to have more fun in the Philippines

More Chinese visitors’ interest in diving noted

The increasing number of Chinese visitors to Cebu has perked up the demand for diving activities from the same tourist market, according to a player in the local tourism industry. "We are tapping the Chinese market for more diving activities because when Chinese tourists come to Cebu, many of them invariably look forward to diving," said Ricky Tio, who owns Cebu Holiday Tours and Travel. More here: More Chinese visitors’ interest in diving noted

Remote Lands Honoured by Travel+Leisure and Virtuoso

Remote Lands, the world’s leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, is basking in glory this week after being honoured by both prestigious travel magazine Travel+Leisure and leading international luxury travel network Virtuoso. (PRWeb August 19, 2014) Read the full story at http://ift.tt/1oNQuP1 More here: Remote Lands Honoured by Travel+Leisure and Virtuoso

The dark side of maid recruitment in the Philippines

From April to July this year, Jonnalyn Arcillas, 32, "performed" household chores, sometimes for as long as 15 hours a day, for "would-be employers" in Singapore said to be watching her via CCTV cameras More here: The dark side of maid recruitment in the Philippines

26 Chinese nationals illegally working in PHL arrested in QC, Malabon

Immigration intelligence agents on Tuesday arrested at least 26 Chinese nationals illegally working in the Philippines, following a raid on a condominium construction site in Quezon and Malabon cities. More here: 26 Chinese nationals illegally working in PHL arrested in QC, Malabon

DFA: Stamping of “Not valid for travel to Libya” on PH passports not true

There is no truth to the rumor that the words “Not Valid for Travel to Libya” are being stamped on Philippine passports. More here: DFA: Stamping of “Not valid for travel to Libya” on PH passports not true