Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

The Japanese Embassy in Manila has clarified that it is not lifting visa requirements for Filipinos who want to travel to Japan, disputing earlier reports that Philippines and Tokyo are forging a visa-free travel agreement. In an advisory posted on its website, the Embassy said a visa is still needed for nationals of Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam who want to travel to Tokyo. “The Embassy ... More here: Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

Alert change followed procedure

The black travel alert for the Philippines was lowered after considering the measures implemented to improve tourist safety, Secretary for Security TK Lai says. Speaking to the media after appearing on a radio programme today, he said the alert was introduced after the Manila bus tragedy because the safety of Hong Kong tourists in the country was seriously affected. The Government has been ... More here: Alert change followed procedure

Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

The Japanese Embassy in Manila has clarified that it is not lifting visa requirements for Filipinos who want to travel to Japan, disputing earlier reports that Philippines and Tokyo are forging a visa-free travel agreement. In an advisory posted on its website, the Embassy said a visa is still needed for nationals of Philippines, Indonesia, […] More here: Filipinos still need visa to visit Japan

10 places in Baguio that remind us why it’s still ‘Little America’

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Ah, Baguio. The city, a popular tourist destination and well-known for its cooler climate, is also rich with history. Here's a quick tour of a few spots that remind us of these connections to American presence in the Philippines. Burnham Park ... More here: 10 places in Baguio that remind us why it’s still ‘Little America’

Report: HK exec says lowering of black travel alert on PHL not influenced by Manila's regret

Hong Kong's lowering of the security travel alert on the Philippines was not influenced by the recent visit there of a contingent led by Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada to express "regret" over the 2010 Manila hostage tragedy. More here: Report: HK exec says lowering of black travel alert on PHL not influenced by Manila's regret

Kidnapped women taken to Sulu

Two women kidnapped by suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits from a dive resort in eastern Malaysia—a Chinese tourist and a Filipino hotel receptionist—are believed to have been brought to a jungle lair in the southern Philippines, security officials said Friday. More here: Kidnapped women taken to Sulu

Bolinao Travel Guide: The Hidden Jewel of the North

If you are not a frequent traveler or not from the northern parts of the Philippines, then you might not have heard about the town of Bolinao. Actually, it is not a popular holiday destination yet. For this reason it is also nicknamed as ‘The Hidden Jewel of the North’. If you are looking forward […] (Visited 7 times, 7 visits today) The post Bolinao Travel Guide: The Hidden Jewel of the North ... More here: Bolinao Travel Guide: The Hidden Jewel of the North