Thursday, October 9, 2014

Roperos: Air travel

THE report a few days ago that the Philippines won a much-coveted tourism award had set agog, it seems, the tourism and travel sector of the country. More here: Roperos: Air travel

Philippines and Ethiopia ink maiden air services pact

TRAVELERS will soon be able to avail of flights between Manila and Ethiopia following the conclusion of air service talks between the two countries on Wednesday. More here: Philippines and Ethiopia ink maiden air services pact

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Mike Arroyo seeks Sandigan nod to travel to Japan, Hong Kong

Former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo has sought the permission of the Sandiganbayan to allow him to travel abroad even as he faces graft charges over the Philippine National Police (PNP) chopper mess. More here: Mike Arroyo seeks Sandigan nod to travel to Japan, Hong Kong

How safe is Mindanao?

“If you are in central and western Mindanao, you should leave immediately.” This is the travel warning issued by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on its citizens as it placed the Philippines, particularly Mindanao under its updated “Kidnapping Threat Worldwide” bulletin. With the travel warning, Australians are advised to reconsider their travel, […] More here: How safe is Mindanao?

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

PHL tourism and products go mainstream in 1st Ottawa International Expo

With the support of the Department of Tourism’s New York Office, the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa showed off Philippine tourist destinations as well as an assortment of Philippine crafts and food products at the First Ottawa International Expo (OIE) – International Food and Drink SoirĂ©e on October 4 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. More here: PHL tourism and products go mainstream in 1st Ottawa International Expo

Philippines wins tourism award - The Mindanao Examiner

CEBU - The Philippines is awarded the Destination of the Year at the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2014, just a few months before the Department of Tourism (DOT) sets on to raise the country’s international profile with its Visit the Philippines Year 2015 campaign. More here: Philippines wins tourism award - The Mindanao Examiner

Former house speaker Apiwan dies in Philippines at age of 65

Pheu Thai MP at 10:30 pm Monday that Apiwan died wile receiving medical treatment in Philippines and his relatives are making preparations for bringing his body back to Thailand. The ... More here: Former house speaker Apiwan dies in Philippines at age of 65