Feds reinstate tourist visa of CW applicants

The U.S. State Department has reinstated at least two valid B1/B2 visas it cancelled in September and October when these Commonwealth-only worker permit holders were granted CW visas at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines. More here: Feds reinstate tourist visa of CW applicants

Expo to put NorthPhil in ASEAN’s tourism loop

While strategically located at the center of the archipelagic Southeast Asia, the Philippines is practically out of the region’s tourism loop, which runs half a ring along the northwestern and southeastern fronts – from Thailand and Vietnam to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The loop makes land-based travel among those countries possible, even by rail, leaving the Philippines at the center ... More here: Expo to put NorthPhil in ASEAN’s tourism loop

Palawan among 10 ‘Best value travel destinations’

Manila, Philippines - Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher in the world, has picked Palawan as among the 10 “best value travel destinations” for 2014. “Palawan’s no secret, but it certainly rewards those who visit,” wrote Hall. “This mix, combined with standout attractions such as Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and the Bacuit Archipelago (all available at a ... More here: Palawan among 10 ‘Best value travel destinations’

Family of Pinoy killed in Tiananmen incident now home

MANILA, Philippines – The family of the Filipino tourist killed in an incident at Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square is back home. Nelson Bunyi and his daughters, Francisca Isabela and Michaela, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on a private flight from Shanghai, China on Saturday evening. However, the body of ... More here: Family of Pinoy killed in Tiananmen incident now home

Tourism: Optimistic Manila, pessimistic industry

Manila hopes tourism will create seven million jobs and contribute 12% of economic output but industry experts are skeptical. More here: Tourism: Optimistic Manila, pessimistic industry

Palawan among 10 ‘Best value travel destinations’

Manila, Philippines – Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher in the world, has picked Palawan as among the 10 “best value travel destinations” for 2014. Lonely Planet writer Tom Hall raved about Palawan’s jungle rivers, limestone cliffs, and awesome beaches in his review. “Palawan’s no secret, but it certainly rewards those who visit,” […] More here: Palawan among 10 ‘Best value travel destinations’

Palawan: One of Lonely Planet’s 2014 Best Value Travel Destinations

Palawan is a large chain of islands to the west of the Philippines and it has recently been selected by Lonely Planet as on the of the best value travel destinations for 2014. This is great news for Palawan and it’s a well-deserved designation. Lonely Planet’s 2014 Best Value Travel Destinations Palawan has the best […] (Visited 1 times, 1 visits today) The post Palawan: One of Lonely Planet’s ... More here: Palawan: One of Lonely Planet’s 2014 Best Value Travel Destinations