TPB, CDC help turn North Phil into MICE center

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) have vowed to turn Central and Northern Luzon into a preferred destination for meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibits/events (MICE). The two entities cited North Philippines’ emerging facilities and attractions for the domestic and intern More here: TPB, CDC help turn North Phil into MICE center

Burlington nurse returns from volunteer work in Philippines with new perspective

Stephanie Lusk volunteered with Project HOPE, a medical team bringing care to 6,100 patients after Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. / RYAN MERCER/FREE PRESS More here: Burlington nurse returns from volunteer work in Philippines with new perspective

Palace: Stay safe during Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang Palace wishes the nation a peaceful and reflective Holy Week but cautions against possible risks faced by those who travel during the Lenten season. (READ: A safe Holy Week? Here are police tips ) "As a new week approaches, we in the administration wish the Filipino people a peaceful and reflective Holy Week," ... More here: Palace: Stay safe during Holy Week

China denies ransom demand for tourist

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian official says kidappers demand 70 million yuan (S$14 million) for a Chinese woman abducted last week from a resort in Sabah state, but Chinese consulate says it has received no such request. Beijing Times quoted the Chinese consulate in Kuching of east Malaysia that they have not received any ransom request from the kidnappers, following Malaysia's report Thursday that ... More here: China denies ransom demand for tourist

80 measles cases in S'pore; 23 had travelled to Philippines

Eighty people have come down with measles in Singapore as of April 5. The Health Ministry said among them, 23 cases had a travel history to the Philippines, which announced measles outbreaks in a number of cities in Metro Manila and in Pampanga in January. More here: 80 measles cases in S'pore; 23 had travelled to Philippines

Kidnappers demand $12m for Asian tourist

Kidnappers based in the southern Philippines have demanded $A12 million in ransom for a Chinese tourist. More here: Kidnappers demand $12m for Asian tourist

Malaysia urged to help kidnapped tourist

China is pressing Malaysia to rescue a Chinese tourist who was abducted along with a Filipina by gunmen. More here: Malaysia urged to help kidnapped tourist