tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6068178200741275672024-03-13T23:02:35.574-07:00Travel PhilippinesTravel Philippines NewsTravel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.comBlogger2383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-40337718577385164852015-03-26T13:13:00.001-07:002015-03-26T13:13:46.734-07:00Fil-Ams urged to think of retiring in PH<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>WASHINGTON, DC---Filipino-Americans should seriously consider retiring and investing in real estate in the Philippines, especially now that the country has made it to the top 10 list of retirement destinations in the world, the Philippines' envoy to the US recently told Filipino communities in San Diego, California and El Paso, Texas. Affordable cost of living coupled with a warm climate and ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1Cetjll'>Fil-Ams urged to think of retiring in PH</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-85674541040847367362015-03-26T07:55:00.001-07:002015-03-26T07:55:45.555-07:00What’s the Perfect Rewards Card for Travelers, Shopaholic?<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Robinsons Rewards Card Whether you’re a traveller who loves to shop or a shopaholic who loves to travel, there’s one perfect rewards card for you. At the launching of Robinsons Retail-Chevron partnership at the Makati Shangri-La Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), the second largest multi-format retailer in the Philippines, has partnered with one of the […] No visits yet The post What’s the ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1GZBgM8'>What’s the Perfect Rewards Card for Travelers, Shopaholic?</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-16205052980729507292015-03-26T07:18:00.001-07:002015-03-26T07:18:57.223-07:00Trekking the Philippines most majestic waterfalls<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Anyone who has visited the Philippines knows a vacation in the country would not be complete without a nature trip to its thousands of miles of beach fronts The post Trekking the Philippines most majestic waterfalls appeared first on Good News Pilipinas . Related posts: Why 2 Brazilian tourists were sad to leave the Philippines Haranista James Dy wins The Voice of the Philippines Pope Francis ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1HL3ZYx'>Trekking the Philippines most majestic waterfalls</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-62843572157779003532015-03-25T05:17:00.001-07:002015-03-25T05:17:41.471-07:00No registration, no travel policy starts April 1 - DOTC<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) reminded motor vehicle owners to have their vehicles registered or else face penalties. DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said on Wednesday, March 25, that the "No Registration, No Travel" policy for motor vehicles will be ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1ESwNuP'>No registration, no travel policy starts April 1 - DOTC</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-9037865528326642612015-03-25T01:19:00.001-07:002015-03-25T01:19:17.974-07:00Panglao Island International Airport will be ready by 2017<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Panglao Island International Airport Panglao Island in Bohol is an island resort and one of the major tourist attractions in the Philippines. The main island is most famous for its Chocolate Hills, but it is in the 75 islands surrounding it that one can find the nicest beaches. AirAsia Aircraft One of the more well […] No visits yet The post Panglao Island International Airport will be ready by ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1CNTLEe'>Panglao Island International Airport will be ready by 2017</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-68291792532332296902015-03-24T22:56:00.001-07:002015-03-24T22:56:14.675-07:00DOTC: Motor vehicle registration papers good for only 7 days<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>DOTC reminds the public of no registration-no travel policy beginning April 1st <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1Gig8CL'>DOTC: Motor vehicle registration papers good for only 7 days</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-26276391300876976452015-03-24T15:49:00.001-07:002015-03-24T15:49:29.119-07:00WTTC: Tourism contributed P1.4T to economy<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>MANILA, Philippines--The Philippine travel and tourism sector contributed a total of P1.4 trillion to the local economy in 2014, reflecting not only the economic activities of related industries, but also the "wider effects from investment, the supply chain and induced income impacts," according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). Based on the WTTC's Travel and Tourism Economic ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1y33TTL'>WTTC: Tourism contributed P1.4T to economy</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-71573054649617437962015-03-24T04:01:00.001-07:002015-03-24T04:01:53.416-07:00Advisory for Filipinos looking for jobs related to household work in mainland China<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>DFA: DO NOT TO DEAL WITH AGENTS OR INDIVIDUALS in mainland China who offer help in extending tourist visas in exchange for a fee. <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1FyX9Vv'>Advisory for Filipinos looking for jobs related to household work in mainland China</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-50787122606840323392015-03-23T19:46:00.003-07:002015-03-23T19:46:24.492-07:00Palawan Travel Diaries Day 3<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>March5, Day 3 of the Air Asia Philippines Media Tour and I can’t help but feel giddy and excited. Woke up really early to have breakfast of toast coffee and omelette at Bill’s Tourist Inn. By 7AM we were picked up by our shuttle and dropped us at Ipil beach to do the island hopping … Continue reading Palawan Travel Diaries Day 3 <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1LQFkF5'>Palawan Travel Diaries Day 3</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-69264758207693762432015-03-23T19:46:00.001-07:002015-03-23T19:46:16.203-07:00Palawan Travel Diaries Day 3<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>March5, Day 3 of the Air Asia Philippines Media Tour and I can’t help but feel giddy and excited. Woke up really early to have breakfast of toast coffee and omelette at Bill’s Tourist Inn. By 7AM we were picked up by our shuttle and dropped us at Ipil beach to do the island hopping … Continue reading Palawan Travel Diaries Day 3 <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1LQFkF5'>Palawan Travel Diaries Day 3</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-11242055749656559802015-03-23T06:39:00.001-07:002015-03-23T06:39:43.052-07:00Fast, convenient: EDSA express buses hit the road<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>MANILA, Philippines – The government's new express bus service along EDSA began its pilot run on Monday, March 23, with transport authorities hoping the new service will attract car owners to take the bus and reduce road congestion. Some of the first passengers of the Express Connect bus service said ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1CQFEzy'>Fast, convenient: EDSA express buses hit the road</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-2450802419498776552015-03-23T05:48:00.001-07:002015-03-23T05:48:07.575-07:00AirAsia’s ‘Piso Fare’ promo returns<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>MANILA, Philippines – Following the travel passes launch in February, Malaysian-based budget carrier AirAsia now offers again its “Piso Fare” promo. This round offers 3 million seats for grabs and over 20 countries across AirAsia Group’s route network. With a base fare of P1 ($0.22) and no fuel surcharge, passengers only ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1CgReSr'>AirAsia’s ‘Piso Fare’ promo returns</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-21940501408979561382015-03-23T04:29:00.001-07:002015-03-23T04:29:44.302-07:00New toll road project to cut travel time from Manila to Quezon<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>QUEZON, Philippines -- If things go according to plan, President Benigno Aquino III will no longer spend several hours on the road just to reach Quezon province. Aquino, during a briefing on the South Luzon Expressway (Slex) Toll Road 4 (TR4) in Tiaong, Quezon, joked about consistently missing meals because of the long travel time from Manila. "Sa tuwing naiimbitahan po ako na magtungo rito ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1xU4uXC'>New toll road project to cut travel time from Manila to Quezon</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-7433915589338681092015-03-22T18:03:00.001-07:002015-03-22T18:03:33.007-07:00Air Asia Philippines Diaries Day 2<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>March 4. Day 2 of the Air Asia Philippines Media Tour. I woke up very early after sensing that Blue Palawan resort hotel actually has one of the finest views Of the Palawan sunrise. The break of dawn is an amazing sight, complemented by the sound of the chirping birds. A little bit later breakfast … Continue reading Air Asia Philippines Diaries Day 2 <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/18REANW'>Air Asia Philippines Diaries Day 2</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-58623489093819370852015-03-22T11:24:00.001-07:002015-03-22T11:24:40.997-07:00China ranks 2nd among Western Visayas tourist arrivals<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Despite the travel ban imposed by China on the Philippines last year, Chinese nationals remain second in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in Western Visayas. Atty. Helen Catalbas, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism in Western Visayas(DOT-6), said China ranked second only to South Korea, which had a total 305,963 arrivals. <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1EmSbpa'>China ranks 2nd among Western Visayas tourist arrivals</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-8261909502635440842015-03-22T09:23:00.001-07:002015-03-22T09:23:16.243-07:00PHILTOA eyes 10 major caravans to attract foreign tourists<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>As much as 10 major caravans featuring different tourist spots in the country are hoped to be launched in the next few years as part of Philippine Tour Operators Association’s (PHILTOA) efforts to attract more foreign tourists in the country, especially those coming from Europe and United States. PHILTOA is the country’s largest association of registered tour operators, with allied members from ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1xPGTHF'>PHILTOA eyes 10 major caravans to attract foreign tourists</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-379439093128404652015-03-22T04:58:00.001-07:002015-03-22T04:58:35.138-07:00Why 2 Brazilian tourists were sad to leave the Philippines<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>When Brazilian couple and travel bloggers Natalie Deduck and and Robson Cadore decided to leave their country to backpack around the world The post Why 2 Brazilian tourists were sad to leave the Philippines appeared first on Good News Pilipinas . Related posts: NY Daily reports PHL a key global travel destination Pope Francis mania sweeps the Philippines Iconic designer Diane Von Furstenburg ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1HlATPx'>Why 2 Brazilian tourists were sad to leave the Philippines</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-74681462044470360212015-03-21T05:34:00.003-07:002015-03-21T05:34:05.200-07:00BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) would closely monitor the travel of Jeane Napoles, daughter of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles, as she faces a P17.8-million tax evasion case in court. The lookout bulletin order issued by the Department of Justice, however, does not restrict Napoles from leaving the Philippines because the Court of Tax Appeals has yet to come out with an arrest ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1BZAfCu'>BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-26904832835382815812015-03-21T05:34:00.001-07:002015-03-21T05:34:03.875-07:00Recto: Spend Wi-Fi fund on hospitals, schools, transport hubs, libraries<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>MANILA, Philippines---The P1.4-billion government fund to install free Wi-Fi hotspots in the country should be spent on areas that would yield the greatest public benefit like hospitals, schools, transport hubs and libraries, according to Sen. Ralph Recto. "We would like these Wi-Fi areas to create value, promote education, help trade and travel, and be a lifeline to those who are in distress ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1LE6QFK'>Recto: Spend Wi-Fi fund on hospitals, schools, transport hubs, libraries</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-55913661329929636712015-03-21T05:16:00.001-07:002015-03-21T05:16:33.107-07:00BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) would closely monitor the travel of Jeane Napoles, daughter of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles, as she faces a P17.8-million tax evasion case in court. The lookout bulletin order issued by the Department of Justice, however, does not restrict Napoles from leaving the Philippines because the Court of Tax Appeals has yet to come out with an arrest ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1CGxjg9'>BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-11151713730040248612015-03-21T00:14:00.001-07:002015-03-21T00:14:24.801-07:00BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) would closely monitor the travel of Jeane Napoles, daughter of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles, as she faces a P17.8-million tax evasion case in court. The lookout bulletin order issued by the Department of Justice, however, does not restrict Napoles from leaving the Philippines because the Court of Tax Appeals has yet to come out with an arrest ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1LDewIp'>BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-33624097483376286012015-03-20T20:34:00.001-07:002015-03-20T20:34:39.344-07:00BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) would closely monitor the travel of Jeane Napoles, daughter of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles, as she faces a P17.8-million tax evasion case in court. The lookout bulletin order issued by the Department of Justice, however, does not restrict Napoles from leaving the Philippines because the Court of Tax Appeals has yet to come out with an arrest ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1CGsSTX'>BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-78929974285287556972015-03-20T20:01:00.001-07:002015-03-20T20:01:48.982-07:00BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) would closely monitor the travel of Jeane Napoles, daughter of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles, as she faces a P17.8-million tax evasion case in court. The lookout bulletin order issued by the Department of Justice, however, does not restrict Napoles from leaving the Philippines because the Court of Tax Appeals has yet to come out with an arrest ... <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1FKnMFC'>BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-82998946379632252502015-03-20T07:48:00.003-07:002015-03-20T07:48:43.661-07:00BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) would closely monitor the travel of Jeane Napoles, daughter of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles, as she faces a P17.8-million tax evasion case in court. <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1FMFeJk'>BI: Jeane Napoles back in PH</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-606817820074127567.post-90509671705945960562015-03-20T07:48:00.001-07:002015-03-20T07:48:06.792-07:00Ambassador Lhuillier promotes Philippine tourism in Portugal<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe J. Lhullier has been going around the host country, promoting the Philippines as a top tourist destination and learning how to improve religious tourism in the country. The Philippines stood out as people flocked its booth in Portugal’s biggest tourism fair, the Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, held recently in Lisbon. <b>More here: <a target='_blank' href='http://ift.tt/1wF9hkx'>Ambassador Lhuillier promotes Philippine tourism in Portugal</a> </b></div>Travel Philippineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14397816946743198604noreply@blogger.com0