Monday, January 19, 2015

Malaysian tourists arrivals in W. Visayas increase

ILOILO CITY – Malaysian tourists in the Philippines are increasing, while Boracay Island is the most favored destination in Western Visayas, according to the region's Department of Tourism. According to the DOT's report, there is a 233.17 percent increase in Malaysian tourist arrivals for Western Visayas with 19,890 arrivals as of January 7, 2015, higher compared to 2013's 5,970 tourist arrivals. More here: Malaysian tourists arrivals in W. Visayas increase

Pope's 2015 travel: Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, CAR, Uganda

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Monday he hopes to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay this year, as well as the Central African Republic and Uganda. More here: Pope's 2015 travel: Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, CAR, Uganda

Pope Francis discusses contraception, Charlie Hebdo, travel plans

Pontiff says Catholics don't have to "be like rabbits" and have more children than is responsible; also clarifies remarks on free speech More here: Pope Francis discusses contraception, Charlie Hebdo, travel plans

Pope's 2015 travel: Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, CAR, Uganda

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis said Monday he hopes to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay this year, as well as the Central African Republic and Uganda. More here: Pope's 2015 travel: Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, CAR, Uganda