A chance to beat China in GDP growth (First of a series)

On the national setting, the mantra has given the Philippines and its people the resiliency to overcome crises – political, economic, etc. – and move forward. Actually, the Philippines did not only survive the crises, it even sustained positive growth. In my last columns for 2014, I presented my prognosis of the Philippine economy for 2015 and 2016. My forecast has been confirmed even by ... More here: A chance to beat China in GDP growth (First of a series)

Budget carriers seek additional seats to Singapore

MANILA, Philippines – Following the signing of the Philippines and Singapore air services agreement, budget carriers Cebu Air Incorporated and its sister airline Tiger Airways Philippines , and AirAsia Zest are now applying for additional seat entitlements to fly to Singapore. The applications of the budget airlines have been ... More here: Budget carriers seek additional seats to Singapore

Despite dispute: Chinese tourists pick Bicol as tourism haven in Philippines

Despite the China-Philippines territorial sea dispute, Chinese visitors have considered Albay province as a tourism haven with its unique and wonderful eco-tourism spots, a Chinese tourism agency official said. Terrence Fang of Yueqiho International Travel Agency said more than 200 Chinese tourists, mostly families, planed in directly from China via the Legazpi City National Airport and ... More here: Despite dispute: Chinese tourists pick Bicol as tourism haven in Philippines

In Turkey, tracing the roots of Christianity

Centuries ago, the apostles sowed the seeds of Christianity there, after Jesus died on the cross in Jerusalem. The House of Mother Mary (Photos ROY LEGARDE) CRADLE OF CHRISTIANITY This is the kind of “faith tourism” that I was privileged to experience in a Bible Pilgrimage Fam Tour organized by D’Archo Travel of Turkey and Larry’s Classic Tours, pioneer in pilgrimage tours in the Philippines ... More here: In Turkey, tracing the roots of Christianity

Despite dispute: Chinese tourists pick Bicol as tourism haven in Philippines

Despite the China-Philippines territorial sea dispute, Chinese visitors have considered Albay province as a tourism haven with its unique and wonderful eco-tourism spots, a Chinese tourism agency official said. Terrence Fang of Yueqiho International Travel Agency said more than 200 Chinese tourists, mostly families, planed in directly from China via the Legazpi City National Airport and ... More here: Despite dispute: Chinese tourists pick Bicol as tourism haven in Philippines

ASEAN chief justices meet in PH as bloc gears up for integration

BORACAY, Philippines – Chief Justices from member-states of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) arrived here Sunday, March 1, for a 3-day gathering featuring a half-day discussion of good judicial practices in the region. Technology upgrade for court services and case management techniques is at the forefront of the ... More here: ASEAN chief justices meet in PH as bloc gears up for integration

AFP preparing to travel to Philippines after homicide, kidnapping, sexual abuse charges laid against Australian ...

Australian Federal Police officers prepare to travel to the Philippines to help local authorities who have charged a Melbourne man with homicide, kidnapping and sexually abusing young girls.... More here: AFP preparing to travel to Philippines after homicide, kidnapping, sexual abuse charges laid against Australian ...