Food Tales: The Sooo Pinoy team’s culinary trip around Iloilo and Boracay – Business Mirror
Posted on | May 20, 2012 | No Comments
Food Tales: The Sooo Pinoy team’s culinary trip around Iloilo and Boracay – Business Mirror
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Food Tales: The Sooo Pinoy team's culinary trip around Iloilo and Boracay
Business Mirror 'TRAVEL the islands and with your tongue, identify the tastes and flavors that express the culture.” With the advice of pioneering Philippine food writer Doreen Fernandez in mind, Unilever Food Solution's Sooo Pinoy team commenced its series of … |
Youths in Philippines continue Lady Gaga protest – WRGB
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Youths in Philippines continue Lady Gaga protest
WRGB MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Christian youths in the Philippines are continuing to protest against Lady Gaga's upcoming concerts despite organizers' assurances that her performances will not threaten morality. Some 200 Christian youths marched in Manila … |
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Masbate marine sanctuary emerging tourist haven in Bicol – Philippine Information Agency
Posted on | May 19, 2012 | No Comments
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Masbate marine sanctuary emerging tourist haven in Bicol
Philippine Information Agency By Marlon A. Loterte LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, May 18 (PIA) — Bontod reef in Masbate City is fast becoming an eco-tourism destination in Bicol being a marine sanctuary and second most resilient reefs in the Central Philippines, an official of the … |
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'Leave Nothing But Footprints' on Philippine Beaches
Inter Press Service By Kara Santos MANILA, May 18, 2012 (IPS) – Seashells and corals are competing with styrofoam packs, food wrappers, cigarette butts, and plastic bottles for space on some of the Philippines' most scenic beaches. Graffiti mars tourist spots like … |
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The best potential places to retire in PH
Inquirer.net (blog) Edgar Dizon, CBRE Philippines' associate director for Investments and Capital Markets, said Tagaytay enjoys that unique characteristic of being both a tourist spot and a retirement haven. “The cool weather and the calm environment would certainly give … |
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[PH Travel] The aquamarine waters of WestNuk – Rappler
Posted on | May 18, 2012 | No Comments
[PH Travel] The aquamarine waters of WestNuk – Rappler
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[PH Travel] The aquamarine waters of WestNuk
Rappler Photo by Randolf delos Reyes MANILA, Philippines – The great thing about backpacking is that it allows you to discover places that are not yet in travelogues and maps. Like an explorer out to conquer a new frontier, one learns to follow the primordial … |
Travel magazine lists Jollibee among the world’s best fast-food chains – GMA News
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Travel magazine lists Jollibee among the world's best fast-food chains
GMA News Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee is one of the best in the world, according to Travel and Leisure's list of the best chains to sample when you're on the go. "Fast food may conjure up those ubiquitous Golden Arches, but the concept has come a long way … Jollibee named among world's top food chains Jollibee one of world's best fast food chains: magazine Jollibee named one of the best fast-food chains in the world |
Philippines seeks new markets amid sea dispute with China – Reuters
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Philippines seeks new markets amid sea dispute with China
Reuters China has tightened quality controls on Philippine fruit and cut the number of tourist visits to the Philippines, moves which will likely have a limited impact on the economy, Arsenio Balisacan, the new economic planning secretary, told reporters. China Dispute Threatens Philippine Industries China suspends tours to Philippines amid concerns over safety Pinoys to conduct protests in Panatag |
Next Southeast Asia Hotspot? El Nido, Philippines (PHOTOS) – Huffington Post
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Next Southeast Asia Hotspot? El Nido, Philippines (PHOTOS)
Huffington Post Travel in virtually any direction from town, and you'll discover hidden lagoons, secluded beaches, waterfalls, hot springs, and a myriad of jungle-draped islands pulled right out of Robinson Crusoe. My wife Liz and I spent a week in and around El Nido … |
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Manila is Stoked as Rip Curl Opens in the Philippines – Surfline.com Surf News
Posted on | May 17, 2012 | No Comments
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Manila is Stoked as Rip Curl Opens in the Philippines
Surfline.com Surf News It's a shop that pulsates with adventure, travel, and youth," says JV as he welcomes to the store a spirited group of action sports enthusiasts and ocean-loving guests. STOKEDinc (the Philippines' pioneer action sports retailer) and Rip Curl began … |
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Philippines travel industry faces sharp drop
Xinhua BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhuanet) — With its picturesque islands and reasonable prices, the Philippines attracts many Chinese tourists each year. However, after the travel warning issued by China's National Tourism Administration, the number of visitors is … 'They'll be back': Philippine Tourism Secretary on Chinese tourist pullout Tourism hit as Huangyan dispute escalates Philippine tourism industry braced for extended China travel ban |
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Jollibee one of world's best fast food chains: magazine
ABS CBN News The restaurant, known for its fried chicken, spaghetti and burgers, is one of the dining spots featured in Travel + Leisure's “Best fast food chains in the world” feature, which is part of the magazine's May 2012 issue. “Fast food gets a Filipino twist … |
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Inchcape Shipping Services expands Asia-Pacific footprint with Global Marine …
The Maritime Executive (press release) ISS GMT Singapore has been opened to look after marine clients based in Singapore with their travel needs into and out of the city. Along with ISS GMT Philippines in Manila it will look after travel requests for clients throughout the Asia-Pacific … |
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Filipino militants free kidnapped Malaysian
WRGB MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say a Malaysian man has been freed by suspected Abu Sayyaf militants after a year of jungle captivity in the country's south. Sulu provincial Gov. Abdusakur Tan said Wednesday that Mohammad Nazarudin bin … |
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Philippine Peso Falls as China Tension Hits Stocks; Bonds Drop – Bloomberg
Posted on | May 16, 2012 | No Comments
Philippine Peso Falls as China Tension Hits Stocks; Bonds Drop – Bloomberg
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Philippine Peso Falls as China Tension Hits Stocks; Bonds Drop
Bloomberg Philippine 20-year bonds fell, halting three days of gains, after the central bank said inflation risks remain. The peso rebounded from a one-month low. Possible increases in commodity prices still pose a threat to consumer prices, Bangko Sentral ng … |
Kuala Lumpur to hold Philippines-Malaysia investment forum – Philippine Star
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Kuala Lumpur to hold Philippines-Malaysia investment forum
Philippine Star Philippine Vice President Jejomar C. Binay will travel to Kuala Lumpur to give keynote address for the forum, and Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry Mustapa Mohamed will also give his remarks. Some 34 chief executive officers from … |
China airline cuts flights to Philippines – Xinhua
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China airline cuts flights to Philippines
Xinhua BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) — China Southern Airlines, one of the three major Chinese airlines, on Tuesday announced it is cutting flights to the Philippines as tourist numbers shrink amid tensions in the South China Sea. China Southern will reduce its … Philippine tourism industry braced for extended China travel ban China-Philippines South China Sea Dispute Hurting Philippines' Tourism Industry China travel ban hits PH hotels, resorts |
Dengue outbreak in Philippines – World First Travel Insurance
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Dengue outbreak in Philippines
World First Travel Insurance However, even though official action has been launched, people heading to the area are reminded to take out medical travel insurance before leaving home. Dr Rodel Agbulos, the city health officer, held meetings with village officials last week to … |
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Philippine tourism industry braced for extended China travel ban – Channel News Asia
Posted on | May 15, 2012 | No Comments
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Philippine tourism industry braced for extended China travel ban
Channel News Asia By Christine Ong | Posted: 14 May 2012 2015 hrs MANILA: The Philippine tourism industry is bracing itself for the worst after Chinese travel agencies suspended tours to the Philippines, as tensions over the disputed Scarborough Shoal escalate. China travel ban hits PH hotels, resorts Philippines and China to impose fishing bans amid standoff No Chinese travel ban vs Phl – Palace |
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Batanes beyond its stone houses
GMA News At the northernmost tip of the Philippines, Batanes is perhaps the perfect getaway for practically any type of person who can afford the 5-digit two-way travel cost and expenses for a few days' stay. But the novelty of visiting a place that is uniquely … |
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'Speed up relaxation of visa requirements for tourists'
Business Mirror Because of the current travel ban to the Philippines implemented by Chinese travel agencies, the local tourism industry will now be gearing its promotions to attract even more Koreans, “and the renewed Japanese market. We can switch to the Indian … |
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'More fun in PH' launched in Middle East
ABS CBN News MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Tourism (DOT) hopes to attract more tourists from the Middle East, following the launch of the “It's more fun in the Philippines” campaign at the recently concluded 19th Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. PH brings FUN to the Middle East |
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[Travel] Time to go Wego
Rappler You may now book your trips through RAPPLER Travel. Check out our new PHTravel microsite, too, and send us your travel stories to desk@rappler.com. MANILA, Philippines – Planning a last-minute travel before summer ends? Try Wego. |
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Bananas, pineapples and the stock market – Philippine Star
Posted on | May 14, 2012 | No Comments
Bananas, pineapples and the stock market – Philippine Star
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Bananas, pineapples and the stock market
Philippine Star Concurrently, China's National Tourism Administration issued a travel advisory to its citizens not to travel in the Philippines citing safety concerns. Chinese travel agencies likewise suspended individual and group trips to the Philippines … |
No Chinese travel ban vs Phl – Palace – Philippine Star
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No Chinese travel ban vs Phl – Palace
Philippine Star By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) Updated May 14, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines – There is a travel advisory but not a ban on Chinese citizens planning to visit the Philippines, Malacañang clarified yesterday. In her weekly radio interview … |
Chinese tourists in Philippines to return by May 16 – China Daily
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Chinese tourists in Philippines to return by May 16
China Daily Almost all Chinese people on group tours will return to China by May 16, as that is the final contract day for the remaining groups of Chinese tourists currently traveling in the Philippines, an unidentified official with the National Tourism … Boracay resorts hit by cancellations from Chinese tourists |
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A guide to the Philippines – The Australian
Posted on | May 13, 2012 | No Comments
A guide to the Philippines – The Australian
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A guide to the Philippines
The Australian Boracay With a postcard-perfect, 4km white beach and the country's best island nightlife, it's not hard to figure out why Boracay is the Philippines' top tourist draw. Overdevelopment has made some old-timers long for the halcyon days of no electricity … |
‘Banana issue not linked to shoal row’ – Philippine Star
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'Banana issue not linked to shoal row'
Philippine Star He said serious economic repercussions are unavoidable because China is one of the biggest markets for Philippine exports. A restriction of Chinese travel to the Philippines is also likely to make a dent on the tourism industry, he told a news forum. |
Richard, the adventurer – Philippine Star
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Richard, the adventurer
Philippine Star By Nathalie Tomada (The Philippine Star) Updated May 13, 2012 12:00 AM 0 Richard Gutierrez on his new GMA News & Public Affairs show, Pinoy Adventures, premiering tonight: 'It's more of fun and adventure. The show got conceptualized so that I'll be … |
PH competes with neighbors better positioned to attract tourists – Rappler
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PH competes with neighbors better positioned to attract tourists
Rappler by Lala Rimando MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has a chance to meet its target of 6 million tourist arrivals by 2016 but a competitive environment in the region remains a challenge for the country, an airline executive said. |
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Aquino aide: Arroyo travel up to courts – Inquirer.net
Posted on | May 12, 2012 | No Comments
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Aquino aide: Arroyo travel up to courts
Inquirer.net By Norman Bordadora MANILA, Philippines—It's up to the courts to decide whether former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should be allowed to seek medical attention abroad, Malacañang said on Friday. Edwin Lacierda, Aquino's spokesperson, … Lawyer: Mike Arroyo's return proves SC right in issuing TRO Mike Arroyo arrives from Japan, HK trip |
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China's standoff with the Philippines heats up with travel warnings, oil drilling
Christian Science Monitor The Philippines and China are in a standoff over Scarborough Shoal which began early April after the Philippine navy accused Chinese boats of illegally fishing in the area. China warned its citizens against travel to the Philippines on Friday, … Chinese cancel Philippines travel as tensions rise Philippine Protesters Accuse China of Sea Dispute Bullying China Travel Agencies Suspend Trips to Philippines Amid Maritime Dispute |
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Philippines to attract other tourists if Chinese stop coming
Inquirer.net By Norman Bordadora MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines will just have to look for tourists from other parts of the world if it is true Chinese authorities have suspended tourist travel to the country, Malacañang said on Friday. Palace unfazed by Chinese tour suspensions |
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Military now mum on Panatag situation – Philippine Star
Posted on | May 11, 2012 | No Comments
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Military now mum on Panatag situation
Philippine Star By Jaime Laude (The Philippine Star) Updated May 11, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines – Defense and military officials are now withholding comment on developments in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal off Zambales that is also being claimed by China. |
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Trade, public anger sharpening Beijng-Manila spat
Seattle Post Intelligencer CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, AP BEIJING (AP) — The monthlong standoff between China and the Philippines over a remote South China Sea shoal is snowballing with hints of economic retaliation and sharpening public opinion on both sides — possibly narrowing the … |
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The Sooo Pinoy chronicles
Manila Standard Today “Travel the islands and with your tongue identify the tastes and flavors that express the culture.” With pioneering Philippine food writer Doreen Fernandez's advice in mind, Unilever Food Solution's Sooo Pinoy team commenced its series of gastronomic … |
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