Friday, October 10, 2014

El Nido Resorts wins at World Travel Awards 2014

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ El Nido Resorts has won the “Asia’s Responsible Tourism” Award in the 2014 World Travel Awards. The awarding ceremony was held October 10 at The Oberoi in New Delhi, India. El Nido Resorts bested the following nominees in the category: More here: El Nido Resorts wins at World Travel Awards 2014

How safe is Mindanao?

“If you are in central and western Mindanao, you should leave immediately.” This is the travel warning issued by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on its citizens as it placed the Philippines, particularly Mindanao under its updated “Kidnapping Threat Worldwide” bulletin. With the travel warning, Australians are advised to reconsider their travel, particularly to eastern ... More here: How safe is Mindanao?

US issues security alert after foiled Metro Manila bombing

A day after Australia issued a travel warning on its citizens in the Philippines, the United States embassy in Manila called on Americans in the country to remain vigilant and maintain an appropriate level of personal security in all circumstances following the reported arrest of suspects involved in a bombing plot in Metro Manila. The US security alert was issued amid reports that Philippine ... More here: US issues security alert after foiled Metro Manila bombing

PH showcases investment opportunities

Top economic officials showcased vast investment opportunities in the Philippines during a roadshow held in Tokyo, Japan last October 8, which was attended by over 400 Japanese fund managers, investors, and government representatives. Included in the Philippines’ pitch for Japanese investments were the over $12.28 billion worth of infrastructure projects, energy-exploration opportunities across ... More here: PH showcases investment opportunities

Aussie travel warning won’t deter tourism in NorMin

MISAMIS Oriental Vice-governor Joey Pelaez assures Friday that efforts to promote the local tourism industry in the province won’t be deterred despite the Australian government’s latest advisory warning its citizens not to travel to some areas in the Philippines, particularly in northern Mindanao. More here: Aussie travel warning won’t deter tourism in NorMin

WHO: East Asia faces Ebola risk, but more prepared

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — With its bustling trade, travel hubs and armies of migrant workers, East Asia faces the risk of exposure to Ebola but is improving its defenses and may be more ready than other regions to respond if cases are diagnosed, World Health Organization officials said Friday. More here: WHO: East Asia faces Ebola risk, but more prepared

WHO: East Asia faces Ebola risk, but more prepared

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — With its bustling trade, travel hubs and armies of migrant workers, East Asia faces the risk of exposure to Ebola but is improving its defenses and may be more ready than other regions to respond if cases are diagnosed, World Health Organization officials said Friday. Shin Young-soo, the WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, said East Asia has been a "hotspot ... More here: WHO: East Asia faces Ebola risk, but more prepared

PH showcases investment opportunities

Top economic officials showcased vast investment opportunities in the Philippines during a roadshow held in Tokyo, Japan last October 8, which was attended by over 400 Japanese fund managers, investors, and government representatives. Included in the Philippines’ pitch for Japanese investments were the over $12.28 billion worth of infrastructure projects, energy-exploration opportunities across ... More here: PH showcases investment opportunities

Australia cautions nationals in PHL on possible bomb attacks

Citing an alert from the United States embassy in Manila, Australia on Friday advised its nationals in the Philippines to take precautions against possible bomb attacks. More here: Australia cautions nationals in PHL on possible bomb attacks

Travel in style with Discovery

2nd Visit Discovery Travel Mart All Set on October 10 -16, 2014 at SM Megamall Fashion Hall and Atrium More here: Travel in style with Discovery