Philippines prepares for pope with messages on spirituality, crowds

In this 2013 file photo, a Filipino boy walks in the destroyed cathedral in Palo, Philippines. The pope is scheduled to meet survivors as well as priests and religious and give a speech there Jan. 17. (CNS/EPA/Nic Bothma) More here: Philippines prepares for pope with messages on spirituality, crowds

DOT struggles to meet targets a year after Yolanda

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is struggling to meet its targets one year after Super Typhoon Yolanda ravaged the central part of the country but the Tourism chief is optimistic the Philippines would have sufficient number of tourist arrivals before the year ends.For the full-year 2013, the DOT failed to reach its 5.5-million tourist arrivals target after only 4.7 million foreign tourists ... More here: DOT struggles to meet targets a year after Yolanda

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Actress and “Princess of All Media” Anne Curtis has renewed her ties with global luggage brand American Tourister. Founded by American immigrant Sol Koffler in Providence, Rhode Island in 1932, American Tourister packs a long-standing history with the America’s passion for travel. ... More here: Travel high

CEB to launch new Cebu-Tokyo route

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) aims to enable even more people to travel between the Philippines and Japan, when it launches direct Cebu-Tokyo-Cebu flights on March 26, 2015.The seat sale fare for CEB's newest route starts from P3,888, making it ideal for travelers to and from Cebu and surrounding regions. This Cebu-Tokyo seat sale fare is available until November 14, 2014 or until seats last, for ... More here: CEB to launch new Cebu-Tokyo route

More travel for Aquino

MANILA, Philippines – Just recently back from trips to China and Myanmar for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting and the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, President Benigno Aquino III is again leaving on Tuesday, November 18, for Singapore to meet with business and other sectors. He will be there for ... More here: More travel for Aquino

DOT struggles to meet targets a year after Yolanda

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is struggling to meet its targets one year after Super Typhoon Yolanda ravaged the central part of the country but the Tourism chief is optimistic the Philippines would have sufficient number of tourist arrivals before the year ends. For the full-year 2013, the DOT failed to reach its 5.5-million tourist […] More here: DOT struggles to meet targets a year after Yolanda