Saturday, December 6, 2014

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

MANILA - Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines on Friday, as typhoon Hagupit bore down on eastern coasts of the island nation where thousands were killed in a devastating storm last year. Ports were shut across the archipelago, leaving more than 2,000 travellers stranded in the capital Manila, the central Bicol region and Mindanao ... More here: Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

Typhoon batters Philippines

Rain lashed parts of the Philippines on Saturday as Typhoon Hagupit barreled toward the coast, bringing roaring winds and the threat of massive storm surges. More here: Typhoon batters Philippines

Philippines typhoon

A massive typhoon made landfall in the central Philippines late Saturday, battering the area with heavy rains and winds a year after Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated the region. More here: Philippines typhoon

UN probes claim Palawan’s Underground River deteriorating

A report claiming that Palawan province’s main tourist draw, the Underground River, is deteriorating has prompted an investigation by the UN body that granted it the status of a World Heritage Site. More here: UN probes claim Palawan’s Underground River deteriorating

Baguio City Travel Guide: Travel Tips, Itinerary and Things to do

Baguio City Travel Guide Nestled in the vast mountains of the Benguet, Baguio City, the Summer Capital of the Philippines, uphold its picturesque mountain sceneries and breath-taking destinations tourists love to visit from time to time. Discovered by the American colonizers in the 1900s, Baguio City has grown from a hill station for the American […] (Visited 3 times, 1 visits today) The post ... More here: Baguio City Travel Guide: Travel Tips, Itinerary and Things to do

AirAsia sees huge potential for tourism in Region X

Asia’s leading and largest low-cost carrier expects to play a major role in bringing in more tourists into Northern Mindanao once the Laguindingan Airport is made an international gateway. More here: AirAsia sees huge potential for tourism in Region X

Philippines typhoon makes landfall

The powerful Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines where over half a million people have fled coastal towns. More here: Philippines typhoon makes landfall

Philippines typhoon makes landfall

The powerful Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in the Philippines where over half a million people have fled coastal towns. More here: Philippines typhoon makes landfall