Will travel for food

It is always easy to guess with accuracy where a friend has spent the weekend—the clues lie in the food presents brought back as gifts for friends and family. Aside from the pasalubong (trip souvenirs as gifts), the traveler enthusiastically regales everyone with tales of great food indigenous to the places visited. Indeed, as explained by Unilever sous chef Carlos “Pipo” Aluning, “Traveling for ... More here: Will travel for food

Sri Lanka wins 'Best Booth Design Award' at KOTFA

Sri Lanka won the "Best Booth Design Award" at the 29th Korean World Travel Fair (KOTFA), the largest travel exposition held at the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) in Seoul, South Korea from May 29 to June 1. More here: Sri Lanka wins 'Best Booth Design Award' at KOTFA

Philippines, an ideal tourist destination

The 2,000-year-old Banaue Rice Terraces were carved into the mountains of Ifugao by the ancestors of the indigenous people. More here: Philippines, an ideal tourist destination

Tourism boom fuels growth in novel lodging scheme in Philippines

Thinking of where to stay for that next business or leisure trip to the Philippines? Hotels and serviced apartments are obvious choices but for the more adventurous traveler, why not try a furnished ..... More here: Tourism boom fuels growth in novel lodging scheme in Philippines

Chavit allowed to travel abroad with Pacquiao

The Sandiganbayan has allowed former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson to travel with Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao to Israel and the United States. The anti-graft court’s Third Division permitted Singson to join the boxing icon to travel abroad yesterday and is expected to be back in the Philippines on June 29. Te Third Division warned Singson that if he violated the terms ... More here: Chavit allowed to travel abroad with Pacquiao

Direct flight eyed between Winnipeg and Philippines

The Winnipeg Airports Authority is pushing to get at least one direct flight to operate between Winnipeg and Manila, saying it just makes sense since 35,000 people travel between the two cities every year. More here: Direct flight eyed between Winnipeg and Philippines

Pinay seized in Sabah reunited with family

NORTH COTABATO, Philippines – A Filipina overseas worker seized along with a Chinese tourist in a resort in Sabah, Malaysia in April has been reunited with her family in a remote village in Midsayap town here. More here: Pinay seized in Sabah reunited with family