Valderrama: Historical Vigan

WHEN you think about tourist destinations in the Philippines, the top ten that usually come to mind are Boracay, the Rice Terraces, the Underground River at Puerto Princesa, the Chocolate Hills, Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano, Taal Lake, Mount Apo, El Nido beach and Mount Kanlaon. What do these places have in common? They’re all natural. More here: Valderrama: Historical Vigan

5 Best Places to Live in the Philippines that is close to Nature

Global property portal lists the best places for those seeking a home amidst the scenic beauty of nature Recently honored as the Destination of the Year at the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards, the Philippines has once more bolstered its place in the international travel scene. Lighthouse in Sabtang Island With its 2,000-year-old rice terraces […] (Visited 41 times, 64 visits today) The post 5 Best ... More here: 5 Best Places to Live in the Philippines that is close to Nature

Information: Philippines, 2014 Asia-Pacific's 'Destination of the Year'

Congratulations are in order for the Philippine tourism industry for having received another accolade, this time from the 25th Annual TTG (Travel Trade Gazette) Travel Awards, which cited the country as Asia-Pacific’s “Destination of the Year” for 2014, under the Outstanding Achievement Category. Department of Tourism (DOT) officials, headed by Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr., accepted the award ... More here: Information: Philippines, 2014 Asia-Pacific's 'Destination of the Year'

Information: Philippines, 2014 Asia-Pacific's 'Destination of the Year'

Congratulations are in order for the Philippine tourism industry for having received another accolade, this time from the 25th Annual TTG (Travel Trade Gazette) Travel Awards, which cited the country as Asia-Pacific’s “Destination of the Year” for 2014, under the Outstanding Achievement Category. Department of Tourism (DOT) officials, headed by Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr., accepted the award ... More here: Information: Philippines, 2014 Asia-Pacific's 'Destination of the Year'

Philippines, Hong Kong sign new air agreement

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Hong Kong signed on Wednesday, October 15, a new air service agreement that would increase air traffic between the two trading partners. The new air pact allows 30,000 seats per week, or double the current capacity of 15,000, Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) executive ... More here: Philippines, Hong Kong sign new air agreement

Philippines' Abu Sayyaf dig grave for hostage, threaten beheading

Abu Sayyaf Filipino Islamist rebels holding two German tourists Wednesday released a photo of the grave they have dug for one of the hostages, whom they threatened to behead within two days if their demands are not met. More here: Philippines' Abu Sayyaf dig grave for hostage, threaten beheading

Tourist farms: Putting idle lands to profitable use

During the mid-sixties, I travelled to Diliman, Quezon City, to enroll at the University of the Philippines (UP) for my college education. It was no ordinary trip for me because it was the first time I left Manila, specifically Tondo, where I was born and spent my boyhood. At that time, Tondo was already the densely populated community that we know now. Actually, Tondo was already part of the ... More here: Tourist farms: Putting idle lands to profitable use