Sunday, August 31, 2014

15 funniest travel books ever written

Because a sense of humor is essential when facing the mysteries and miseries of a foreign culture. More here: 15 funniest travel books ever written

Philippines seeking defence ties with India after China's moves

Worried over increasingly aggressive moves of China to stake claim on disputed reefs in the South China Sea, the Philippines is looking at establishing defence cooperation with allies, including India, a top official said here. More here: Philippines seeking defence ties with India after China's moves

Walang humpay na ligaya: Eraserheads releasing new songs after more than a decade

The iconic Filipino rock band Eraserheads will be releasing their first new songs after more than a decade in September. The release of two new songs — "Sabado" and "1995" — will be part of the travel issue of Esquire Philippines, which features the Pinoy "Fab Four" on the cover. The magazine cover photo features Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro at a crosswalk in ... More here: Walang humpay na ligaya: Eraserheads releasing new songs after more than a decade

Iloilo starts search for multilingual APEC tourist guides

Iloilo tourism officials have started a search for multilingual tourist guides for the coming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit ministerial meetings. More here: Iloilo starts search for multilingual APEC tourist guides