Safety ruling clears Philippines to add US flights

American aviation authorities have cleared Philippine airlines to increase flights to the United States after safety standards improved. The U.S. embassy in Manila said Thursday that the U.S. Federal Aviation ... More here: Safety ruling clears Philippines to add US flights

De Lima: NBI looking into US solon's gun smuggling links to PHL

While De Lima is not sure if the United States government made a request for assistance to the Philippine government, she said that the NBI is already verifying some facts about the case, especially the travel of Yee in the Philippines. More here: De Lima: NBI looking into US solon's gun smuggling links to PHL

Philippines bags ‘Best National Tourism Organization’ award in India

TRAVEL and tourism professionals in South India voted the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) as the “Best National Tourism Organization” for 2013. “South India Travel Awards (Sita) will create an all-India platform to recognize those behind the success of the travel and tourism industry and to recognize their... More here: Philippines bags ‘Best National Tourism Organization’ award in India

Philippines: UN seeks debt relief to support typhoon recovery

New York, Apr 8 : Voicing concern that the Philippines' post-typhoon reconstruction and recovery efforts could be undermined by its heavy debt load, a United Nations independent human rights expert on Monday issued a strong call on international creditors to cancel the country's debt and to provide unrestricted grant aid instead of new loans. More here: Philippines: UN seeks debt relief to support typhoon recovery

Malaysia kidnappers telephone Chinese victim's family

Kidnappers holding a Chinese tourist who was abducted from a resort on Malaysia's Borneo island have made a phone call to her family in China, a senior security official said Sunday. He said the gunmen have communicated with the family of Gao Huayuan, 29, whom Philippine security forces believe is being held in Jolo island in the southern Philippines. "They have made telephone contact with her ... More here: Malaysia kidnappers telephone Chinese victim's family

Banaue Travel Guide: Explore Philippines’ Ancient Man-made Wonder

Banaue is a famous backpacking destination among foreign tourists because of its world-famous rice terraces, cool climate and its tourist friendly locals. In this Banaue Travel Guide, we listed down all the important things you need to know for your travel planning. Banaue Rice Terraces view from Stairway Lodge and Restaurant The Banaue Rice Terraces […] (Visited 6 times, 6 visits today) The ... More here: Banaue Travel Guide: Explore Philippines’ Ancient Man-made Wonder

CEB signs share purchase deal for Tigerair Philippines

CEBU Pacific Air (CEB) announced that it has signed the share purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of Tigerair Philippines, including the 40 percent stake of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited. More here: CEB signs share purchase deal for Tigerair Philippines