Saturday, September 13, 2014

DOT sees tour cancellations amid China travel warning

MANILA - The Department of Tourism (DOT) expects tourist arrivals from China to take a hit following Beijing's travel advisory to the Philippines for its nationals. More here: DOT sees tour cancellations amid China travel warning

DOT sees tour cancellations amid China travel warning

MANILA - The Department of Tourism (DOT) expects tourist arrivals from China to take a hit following Beijing's travel advisory to the Philippines for its nationals. More here: DOT sees tour cancellations amid China travel warning

59.7% growth in tourist 'Visa on Arrival' (VoA) scheme

The visa on arrival scheme introduced by the Union government has registered 59.7% growth in visas isued in August 2014 compared to August 2013. More here: 59.7% growth in tourist 'Visa on Arrival' (VoA) scheme

Friday, September 12, 2014

China issues travel ban vs Philippines after teener’s kidnap

China on Friday warned its citizens not to travel to the Philippines after a Chinese teenager who worked in a family-run store was kidnapped More here: China issues travel ban vs Philippines after teener’s kidnap

President leaves tonight for Spain, Belgium, France, and Germany

President Aquino will leave tonight for his first official visit to Europe. The President’s first stop will be Spain on Sept. 14-15. Then he will proceed to Belgium and France. His last stop in Europe will be Germany. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Maria Zenaida Collinson said it is about time President Aquino […] More here: President leaves tonight for Spain, Belgium, France, and Germany

China issues travel warning for PH

China yesterday warned its citizens not to travel to the Philippines after a Chinese teenager who worked in a family-run store was kidnapped. The Chinese Foreign Ministry also said it was worried because of plots confirmed by the Philippine National Police that criminal groups planned to attack the Chinese embassy, Chinese companies, and public venues […] More here: China issues travel warning for PH

China warns citizens to avoid Philippines

MANILA - China on Friday warned its nationals to avoid visiting the Philippines, citing a foiled bomb plot against the Chinese embassy in Manila and the danger of criminal gangs. "Given the worsened security situation in the Philippines, the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Chinese citizens not to travel to the Philippines for the time being," a ministry statement ... More here: China warns citizens to avoid Philippines