BCDA to preserve 'war tunnel' in BGC

MANILA, Philippines - A World War II tunnel in Bonifacio Global City is being developed into a historical museum and tourist site, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Wednesday. More here: BCDA to preserve 'war tunnel' in BGC

Philippine tourist arrivals target a hard task—industry officials

The Philippines will have a tough time getting 10 million tourists each year by 2016 amid bad roads and unexpected setbacks, industry officials said Tuesday. More here: Philippine tourist arrivals target a hard task—industry officials

Travel photos we wish we'd taken

See stunning shots from around the world, and be sure to come back every day for a new image. More here: Travel photos we wish we'd taken

PH identifies 8 cruise tourism gateways

MANILA – Expect to see more cruise ships to visit the Philippines as an official of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) takes advantage of the growing interest in this type of travel in different parts of the country. More here: PH identifies 8 cruise tourism gateways

Quake death toll up to 190, damage now at P900 M

MANILA -- The death toll from last week's magnitude 7.2 quake in Central Visayas rose to 190 as of Monday night, the National... More here: Quake death toll up to 190, damage now at P900 M

The Ilocano Sakadas of Hawaii and Kulitchagangs of North Philippines

PRIOR to my travel to the island state of Hawaii, I posted in Facebook a concept design of our event in the Aloha country with a synopsis that goes. "Flashback - When the first sakadas emigrated from the Philippines to Hawaii in 1906 to work on sugar plantations, they brought with them vivid memories of the rich tradition and customary practices of their forebears. There were no pictures in ... More here: The Ilocano Sakadas of Hawaii and Kulitchagangs of North Philippines

Passport applications via LGUs mulled

MANILA, Philippines – Lawmakers on Monday, October 21, discussed a proposal to allow local government units (LGUs) to gather passport applications, as travel agencies do, to make passports more accessible to Filipinos. Albay 2nd District Representative Al Francis Bichara said that under this proposal, the Department of Foreign Affairs ... More here: Passport applications via LGUs mulled