Longer fun in the Philippines

IN AN EFFORT to stimulate foreign tourism, the Bureau of Immigration has recently amended its guidelines on visa-free entry into the Philippines. This past August, visa-free entry privileges of foreign nationals from 151 countries with bilateral agreements or diplomatic ties with the Philippines have been extended from 21 days to 30. More here: Longer fun in the Philippines

Ascott Makati one of the best serviced residences in AsPAc

The Ascott Limited’s premier serviced residence Ascott Makati has recently received top accolades at the 2013 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards and 2013 World Travel Awards. More here: Ascott Makati one of the best serviced residences in AsPAc

3 Pinoys undergo astronaut training for space flight

Manila, Philippines – Three Filipinos are set to travel to Orlando, Florida in December for a chance to go to outer space in 2014. In a press briefing Wednesday at a restaurant in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City, Axe Philippines said the three Filipino representatives to the international Axe Apollo Global Space Camp in […] More here: 3 Pinoys undergo astronaut training for space flight

BCDA to preserve 'war tunnel' in BGC

MANILA, Philippines - A World War II tunnel in Bonifacio Global City is being developed into a historical museum and tourist site, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Wednesday. More here: BCDA to preserve 'war tunnel' in BGC

Philippine tourist arrivals target a hard task—industry officials

The Philippines will have a tough time getting 10 million tourists each year by 2016 amid bad roads and unexpected setbacks, industry officials said Tuesday. More here: Philippine tourist arrivals target a hard task—industry officials

Travel photos we wish we'd taken

See stunning shots from around the world, and be sure to come back every day for a new image. More here: Travel photos we wish we'd taken

PH identifies 8 cruise tourism gateways

MANILA – Expect to see more cruise ships to visit the Philippines as an official of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) takes advantage of the growing interest in this type of travel in different parts of the country. More here: PH identifies 8 cruise tourism gateways