Tourist arrivals from NZ up

Around 15,783 tourists from New Zealand visited the Philippines in 2013, representing an 11.94 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Based on updates provided by the Department of Tourism (DOT), the DFA reported that in January 2014, 1,425 New Zealanders came to the Philippines representing a growth rate of 11.07 percent on a month-on ... More here: Tourist arrivals from NZ up

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Byline: RNLI lifeguard Chris Rigby has returned to Pembrokeshire from a life-changing trip to the Philippines, where he helped deliver a lifesaving tuition course as part of the charity’s international work. Page Content: Chris was one of two lifeguard trainers from the RNLI to travel to the Camotes Islands last month to deliver a lifesaving tuition course, aiming to help save hundreds of people ... More here: Welsh-lifeguard-returns-from-trip-to-help-tackle-Philippines-drownings

Hong Kong tourist arrivals seen to rise

MANILA, Philippines – Tourist arrivals from Hong Kong are expected to increase further following the resolution of a long-running dispute over a hostage crisis that started in 2010. More here: Hong Kong tourist arrivals seen to rise

No tourist draw, Malang the croc will remain wild

The crocodile named Malang will no longer be a tourist attraction. More here: No tourist draw, Malang the croc will remain wild

'Most sorrowful regret'

Hong Kong yesterday lifted the black travel alert and diplomatic sanctions imposed on the Philippines after family members and survivors of the 2010 Manila bus hostage incident accepted the Philippines' "most sorrowful regret, profound sympathy and sincere condolences." More here: 'Most sorrowful regret'

Editorial: Greater German investments in Philippines

The Department of Finance (DOF) pushed for greater German investments in the Philippines during the recent German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV) Liebesmahl event in Hamburg, Germany, attended by over 500 German business executives of the OAV. The DOF stressed the need for greater business collaboration between the Germany and the Philippines and for the creation of a German House in ... More here: Editorial: Greater German investments in Philippines

Philippines' oldest artworks in danger of disappearing

BINANGONAN (Philippines) (AFP) - On a small rock wall a short drive from the Philippine capital, enigmatic carvings that are believed to date back 5,000 years are in danger of disappearing before their mysteries can be solved. The 127 engravings of people, animals and geometric shapes are the Southeast Asian nation's oldest known artworks, but encroaching urbanisation, vandals and the ravages of ... More here: Philippines' oldest artworks in danger of disappearing