Hotel federation bucks ‘most dangerous’ tag of Phl

The Philippine Hotel Federation (PHF) yesterday expressed concern over recent reports of travel advisories tagging the Philippines as “most dangerous” for Koreans and Chinese nationals. A report from The Korea Times identified the Philippines as “the most dangerous” country for South Korean tourists and expatriates in 2013. China also warned its citizens not to travel to the Philippines after ... More here: Hotel federation bucks ‘most dangerous’ tag of Phl

Hotel federation bucks ‘most dangerous’ tag of Phl

The Philippine Hotel Federation (PHF) yesterday expressed concern over recent reports of travel advisories tagging the Philippines as “most dangerous” for Koreans and Chinese nationals. A report from The Korea Times identified the Philippines as “the most dangerous” country for South Korean tourists and expatriates in 2013. China also warned its citizens not to travel to the Philippines after ... More here: Hotel federation bucks ‘most dangerous’ tag of Phl

China justifies travel warning to Phl

Even as the Philippine government refused to apologize for the kidnapping of a Chinese national in the country, reports showed there have been 10 Chinese tourists from the mainland who have either been killed, robbed or victimized by crime in the Philippines. Sources from the foreign ministry revealed the crime-related cases involving Chinese nationals prompted the Chinese government to issue a ... More here: China justifies travel warning to Phl

China travel ban affects Boracay tourism

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) in Iloilo City said China’s travel ban for the Philippines is affecting the tourism industry in Boracay. DOT regional director Helen J. More here: China travel ban affects Boracay tourism

What Went Before: Briton spent 22 days at Naia 1

On Nov. 29, 2012, a 52-year-old British tourist, Gary Peter Austin, arrived in Manila and then went to Cebu province to see a friend he had met during an earlier trip to the Philippines. More here: What Went Before: Briton spent 22 days at Naia 1

DFA ignores Sino newspaper’s editorial on PHL as ‘quasi-rogue’ state

The Department of Foreign Affairs has chosen to ignore a Chinese newspaper's editorial that called the Philippines a “quasi-rogue state,” saying there were more pressing issues—such as Beijing’s recent travel ban on the country—that both nations should focus on. More here: DFA ignores Sino newspaper’s editorial on PHL as ‘quasi-rogue’ state

BDO Unibank opens Seoul office

The country’s largest lender BDO Unibank Inc. has gained a foothold in South Korea to position itself to capture new business from Koreans who are keen on investing or living in the Philippines. More here: BDO Unibank opens Seoul office