Philippines' biggest casino hits early jackpot

The Philippines' biggest casino announced Monday it had begun raking in huge profits in 12 months of operations, which it said vindicated its decision to sack its American managers. Bloomberry Resorts Corp., operator of Solaire Resorts and Casino, reported a net profit of 1.461 billion pesos ($32.78 million) from January to March. "It is significant that we were able to turn a profit after only ... More here: Philippines' biggest casino hits early jackpot

Philippines' biggest casino hits early jackpot

The Philippines' biggest casino announced Monday it had begun raking in huge profits in 12 months of operations, which it said vindicated its decision to sack its American managers. Bloomberry Resorts ... More here: Philippines' biggest casino hits early jackpot

Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

The Japanese Embassy in Manila has clarified that it is not lifting visa requirements for Filipinos who want to travel to Japan, disputing earlier reports that Philippines and Tokyo are forging a visa-free travel agreement. In an advisory posted on its website, the Embassy said a visa is still needed for nationals of Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam who want to travel to Tokyo. “The Embassy ... More here: Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

Alert change followed procedure

The black travel alert for the Philippines was lowered after considering the measures implemented to improve tourist safety, Secretary for Security TK Lai says. Speaking to the media after appearing on a radio programme today, he said the alert was introduced after the Manila bus tragedy because the safety of Hong Kong tourists in the country was seriously affected. The Government has been ... More here: Alert change followed procedure

Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

The Japanese Embassy in Manila has clarified that it is not lifting visa requirements for Filipinos who want to travel to Japan, disputing earlier reports that Philippines and Tokyo are forging a visa-free travel agreement. In an advisory posted on its website, the Embassy said a visa is still needed for nationals of Philippines, Indonesia, […] More here: Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

10 places in Baguio that remind us why it’s still ‘Little America’

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Ah, Baguio. The city, a popular tourist destination and well-known for its cooler climate, is also rich with history. Here's a quick tour of a few spots that remind us of these connections to American presence in the Philippines. Burnham Park ... More here: 10 places in Baguio that remind us why it’s still ‘Little America’

Report: HK exec says lowering of black travel alert on PHL not influenced by Manila's regret

Hong Kong's lowering of the security travel alert on the Philippines was not influenced by the recent visit there of a contingent led by Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada to express "regret" over the 2010 Manila hostage tragedy. More here: Report: HK exec says lowering of black travel alert on PHL not influenced by Manila's regret