‘Philippines, the ideal holiday destination’

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate General in Jeddah recently launched a new campaign in cooperation with the Philippine Department of Tourism to stimulate and encourage Saudi people and expatriates to spend their holidays in the Philippines. Ezzedine H. Tago, the Philippine ambassador, said: “I hope we can encourage more Saudi people to travel to our country. The Philippine ... More here: ‘Philippines, the ideal holiday destination’

‘Philippines, the ideal holiday destination’

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate General in Jeddah recently launched a new campaign in cooperation with the Philippine Department of Tourism to stimulate and encourage Saudi people and expatriates to spend their holidays in the Philippines. Ezzedine H. Tago, the Philippine ambassador, said: “I hope we can encourage more Saudi people to travel to our country. The Philippine ... More here: ‘Philippines, the ideal holiday destination’

‘Philippines, the ideal holiday destination’

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate General in Jeddah recently launched a new campaign in cooperation with the Philippine Department of Tourism to stimulate and encourage Saudi people and expatriates to spend their holidays in the Philippines. More here: ‘Philippines, the ideal holiday destination’

Viets with lost travel documents allowed to go home

Manila, Philippines - The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has allowed the 25 Vietnamese nationals who were caught by typhoon Yolanda in Leyte to return home without travel documents out of compassion and charity. BI Officer-in-Charge Siegfred Mison said the Vietnamese lost their visas and other papers during the storm surge. Mison said Hoang Nghia Cang, secretary of the Vietnam Embassy in Manila ... More here: Viets with lost travel documents allowed to go home

PH’s global gaming market share to reach 5%

In its 2014 Asia-Pacific gaming outlook, Fitch Ratings said the country’s gaming sector is likely to improve its global market share to about 4.5 percent to 5.0 percent in the next three to five years from the current estimated 3.3 percent. “The Philippines’ attraction as a gaming destination arises from its positioning as a low-cost tourist destination and robust domestic demand, underpinned by ... More here: PH’s global gaming market share to reach 5%

Chinese tourists in PH up by 70% – DOT

MANILA, Philippines – Has the Philippines-China dispute over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) adversely affected tourism in the country? More here: Chinese tourists in PH up by 70% – DOT

Dive, eat and explore Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines – Off the beaten track, the road less travelled, exploring Mindanao is an adventure not for the weak-hearted or high-profiled city mouse. I love to travel. I also prefer rustic and untouched places. The closer paradise is to Mother Nature’s truest form, the better. Mindanao – ... More here: Dive, eat and explore Mindanao