Thursday, July 3, 2014

Court: Cunanan a flight risk, can't travel abroad

MANILA, Philippines - Former Technology Resource Center (TRC) director general Dennis Cunanan will have to stay in the country and abide by a travel ban imposed on the 54 accused in the pork barrel scam. Anti-graft court Sanidganbayan 5th division on Friday, July ... More here: Court: Cunanan a flight risk, can't travel abroad

Sandiganbayan junks Cunanan’s travel bid

MANILA, Philippines--The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division denied the request of provisional state witness Dennis Cunanan, former director general of the Technology Resource Center (TRC) to travel abroad. Fifth Division chairman Roland Jurado, on Friday explained his was motion was denied because Cunanan is a flight risk. Cunanan, who is accused of graft on the pork barrel scam, has asked the anti ... More here: Sandiganbayan junks Cunanan’s travel bid

PH, China can still do business: envoy

China and the Philippines should work to strengthen weak economic ties, Beijing’s envoy to Manila has said, despite an acrimonious maritime dispute. “It is imperative and essential that the two countries focus (on) things that can unite us, focus on things that can promote common prosperity for both countries,” China Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua told Filipino businessmen in a ... More here: PH, China can still do business: envoy

Travel Madness Expo opens today at SMX

The long-awaited Travel Madness Expo 2014 kicks off at 9 a.m. today (July 4) at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, where dazzling entertainment numbers preceded by a colourful dragon dance await the thousands flocking to this event to join its festive opening rites. The throng of visitors includes the who’s who in the tourism industry and the traveling public seeking some huge ... More here: Travel Madness Expo opens today at SMX

Filipino tourist arrivals into Japan up by 129% after CEB launches new Japan routes (CEBU Air Inc)

(Source: CEBU Air Inc) The only Philippine low-cost carrier operating between the Philippines and Japan, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) is encouraged by recent Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) figures* indicating that the Philippines is one of its fastest growing source of foreign visitor arrivals. Philippine visitor arrivals to Japan grew by 129.5% in April 2014, compared to March 2014. For ... More here: Filipino tourist arrivals into Japan up by 129% after CEB launches new Japan routes (CEBU Air Inc)

Pay for Cebu Pacific Air flights to the Philippines even without a credit card (CEBU Air Inc)

(Source: CEBU Air Inc) Cash payment option now available at 20 select Al Rais and Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau branches The Philippines' largest airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) now offers a new payment option for those in the United Arab Emirates, who are booking flights through http://ift.tt/15KKvvQ but have no credit cards or choose to pay in cash. Passengers can now visit 20 Al Rais Travel ... More here: Pay for Cebu Pacific Air flights to the Philippines even without a credit card (CEBU Air Inc)