Saturday, March 8, 2014

Travel Guide: Baler Heritage Walk

With time to spare in Baler, I decided I’d go for a walk following the Heritage Trail developed by DOT Region 3 and Provincial Tourism Office. They named it Baler Heritage Walk, a trail that hits most of the historical sights in Baler. Dona Aurora Aragon Quezon House The nice thing about this is that you […] (Visited 4 times, 1 visits today) The post Travel Guide: Baler Heritage Walk appeared ... More here: Travel Guide: Baler Heritage Walk

Friday, March 7, 2014

It’s easy to get US Visa, says Ambassador

Despite the perception of some Filipinos that it is difficult to secure one, US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg insists that "it is easy to get" a US tourist visa and that "majority of applications are even approved." "Actually it's not (difficult to get a US visa). It is rather standard and a very easy process," Goldberg told reporters on Saturday during the opening of the US ... More here: It’s easy to get US Visa, says Ambassador

CEB marks 18th year with system-wide P1-seat sales

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB), announced yesterday a P1 trademark system-wide seat sale to celebrate its 18th year of operations. The promotion covers all of its 33 domestic and 24 international destinations. The seat sale is from March 7 to 9, 2014 or until seats last, for travel from September 1 to December 15, 2014. CEB launched its first daily flights to Cebu ... More here: CEB marks 18th year with system-wide P1-seat sales

PH tries to lure back Magellan's land

MANILA, Philippines – Nearly 500 years after the Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines, the Southeast Asian country struggles to convince Lisbon to re-open its Manila embassy. Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Philippe Jones Lhuillier told reporters on Thursday, March 6, that there is a sign of progress: Portugal, for ... More here: PH tries to lure back Magellan's land

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Discovery Hotel Group honors top clients

MANILA, Philippines—The Discovery Leisure Company Inc. (TDLCI), the hotel and resorts company that manages Discovery Suites in Ortigas Business District, Discovery Shores Boracay and Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay held an appreciation party for their corporate bookers and travel trade partners at the Aracama Restaurant and Bar at the Fort Bonifacio Global City last night. TDLCI [...] More here: Discovery Hotel Group honors top clients

Ruby Tuason leaves for Hong Kong? Immigration lookout list only for monitoring, won't stop departure

Explaining the travel of Ruby Tuason to Hong Kong, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday clarified that it cannot prevent a person from leaving the country even if he or she is on the bureau's lookout list. More here: Ruby Tuason leaves for Hong Kong? Immigration lookout list only for monitoring, won't stop departure

PH warned about backlash from China

MANILA, Philippines – If the carrot doesn't work, the sticks could follow. Observers warned about a possible backlash from China once the Philippines files its memorial, or written pleading, in its historic case over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). The memorial is due on March 30. More here: PH warned about backlash from China