'Visit Davao Fun Sale' to focus on tourism

THE Visit Davao Fun Sale, an offshoot of the Big Davao Fun Sale, will be featuring tourist attractions of Davao Region instead of focusing mainly on shopping, an official of the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT 11) said. More here: 'Visit Davao Fun Sale' to focus on tourism

The Perks of Retirement in Thailand and the Philippines

Southeast Asia is a remarkably beautiful and diverse region that is becoming much more welcoming to Western retirees. Southeast Asia's big appeal for foreign retirees is the cost of living. Several countries here are among the world's cheapest places to retire. Your money goes much further in this part of the world than in the United States or any other Western country, but that does not mean ... More here: The Perks of Retirement in Thailand and the Philippines

Philippines, US troops begin naval exercises

Naval exercises involving around 4,700 Filipino and US troops started Monday in the Philippines' Palawan province. More here: Philippines, US troops begin naval exercises

PH to appease China in bid to lift travel ban

Despite the maritime dispute between Philippines and China that has soured relations, the government is working hard to appease China's security concerns so it will lift the travel advisory against Manila that has severely hit the tourism industry. More here: PH to appease China in bid to lift travel ban

Amadeus renews deal with PH travel firm

New deal to allow local travel agency access to Amadeus resources More here: Amadeus renews deal with PH travel firm

PH to appease China in bid to lift travel ban

Despite the maritime dispute between Philippines and China that has soured relations, the government is working hard to appease China's security concerns so it will lift the travel advisory against Manila that has severely hit the tourism industry. More here: PH to appease China in bid to lift travel ban

Hotel Federation bucks ‘most dangerous’ tag of PH

The Philippine Hotel Federation expressed concern over recent reports of travel advisories that tagged the Philippines as “most dangerous” for Koreans and Chinese nationals. A report from “The Korea Times” identified the Philippines as “the most dangerous” country for South Korean tourists and expatriates in 2013. This is a significant announcement, as Korean nationals are the current top ... More here: Hotel Federation bucks ‘most dangerous’ tag of PH