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It's More Fun With Hudyaka Festival
Manila Bulletin
May 15, 2012
MANILA, Philippines — If there is one cultural event that can truly be regarded as “more fun”, it can be no other than Hudyaka ZaNorte, the provincial festival of Zamboanga del Norte which celebrates its founding day.
Beyond island hopping and an underground river
The Philippine Star
By Joy Angelica Subido
May 13, 2012
The highlight of the trip to Puerto Princesa should have been a visit to the Underground River. But the permits to visit one of the new “Seven Wonders of Nature” were scarce and we had a slot that required us to get up at a ridiculous hour of dawn. So the plan was nixed. But it all turned out for the best because we were able to appreciate, even more, the often-overlooked attractions of Palawan’s capital city.
More treats for moms
The Philippine Star
May 13, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Today, treat your mother (and grandmother) at Astoria Plaza where a special Mother’s Day buffet lunch awaits her at the hotel’s Café Astoria.
Lyceum-Manila sends delegates to food expo
The Philippine Star
May 13, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU)-Manila campus organized a team of chefs from its Culinary Institute, headed by Chefs David Pelaez, director, and Danilo Basilio, assistant director and head of instruction, together with selected faculty mentors from the university’s College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM), to attend one of the biggest hospitality trade expositions in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Power of Two
The Philippine Star
May 13, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Thunderbird Hotels Asia is now a subsidiary of Thunderbird Resorts, an international property developer of resorts and casinos in Asia and Latin America, listed in the New York Stock Exchange. The contract signing was recently held in its corporate headquarters in Makati City. The new company chairman is Jack Mitchell (seated, second from left) who retains his position as CEO of the mother company Thunderbird Resorts, while Miguel Cerqueda (seated, third from left) is the president (he held the same position at Genesis Hotels and Resorts for 12 years, prior to the merger). Thunderbird Hotels Asia will focus on new partnerships and expansions not only in the Philippines but also in other Asian countries. Currently, the two properties of Thunderbird Resorts in the Philippines are located in Rizal and Poro Point in La Union.
Phl pavilion at Yeosu Expo to offer the most fun - DOT
The Philippine Star
May 13, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - “Ours may not be the biggest pavilion (at the Yeosu Expo in Korea), but I assure you, it will be the most fun!”
Chasing culture in Kota Kinabalu
Philippine Daily Inquirer
By Karla Vizcarra
May 12, 2012
Sometimes, things fall so snugly into place that we just doubt the alleged randomness of life. Exactly a week before my trip to Malaysia, Borgy and I were at Naia Terminal 3, leading an angry mob before Airphil’s check-in counter. They had just cancelled all trips to Caticlan due to safety issues, and we were being rerouted to Kalibo.
RP-based businessmen climb Mt. Kinabalu for charity
Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 13, 2012
Last April 26, four members of the Philippine team of the Lighthouse Club (LHC) joined the club’s annual Mt. Kinabalu climb for charity, and reached the summit of Southeast Asia’s highest peak.
Tourist arrivals up 16% in 1Q
The Philippine Star
By Mayen Jaymalin
May 11, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Proof that it is really more fun in the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has reported a sharp growth in the number of foreign tourists.
AirAsia to launch first Asian route from Clark to KL
The Philippine Star
By Ding Cervantes
May 11, 2012
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, Philippines – Low-cost carrier AirAsia is launching here its first Asian route with regular flights to Kuala Lumpur with a one-way promo fare of P799.
More Mother's Day treats
The Philippine Star
May 11, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Traders Hotel, Manila celebrates mom’s special day on Sunday with a special treat at Latitude.
Rediscover Matabungkay
Manila Standard Today
By Arian Vina L. Sarmiento
May 10, 2012
There are two things Filipinos are famous for: close family ties and decades of various traditions that we can proudly call our own. We are bent on keeping traditions alive and by doing so, families are brought closer together.
Tacloban's Trail to Fun, Adventure
Manila Bulletin
By Robbie Pangilinan
May 10, 2012
MANILA, Philippines — One visit and you will fall in love with this capital city of the historic province of Leyte. Tacloban, the largest city and regional center of Eastern Visayas, is the center of commerce, tourism, education, culture and government in the region.
By the bay
Manila Standard Today
By Bob Zozobrado
May 8, 2012
I’ve always enjoyed having easy access to the world-famous golden sunset at Manila Bay, that’s why I established my residence along the 7-km Roxas Boulevard, which is lined by graceful coconut trees, further highlighting the glorious shades of gold and amber painted across the sky every late afternoon. To me, driving along the boulevard is the best way to start and end a working day.
Manila Bulletin: Write-to-Fame!
Manila Bulletin
May 7, 2012
Join the Manila Bulletin Lifestyle and Entertainment Sections’ Write-to-Fame and get the world to read your travel story and movie review in the country’s most widely distributed broadsheet newspaper!
Other Side Of The Ridge
Manila Bulletin
By Jacky Lynne A. Oiga
May 6, 2012
MANILA, Philippines — A trip to Tagaytay, at least for the young and restive, almost always starts with a spontaneous urge to drive, looking out for the first bite of cold, windows rolled down. Roads getting steeper, trees older; wayside stands for flowers, plants, fruits and furniture, appearing one by one. The road banks and suddenly you’re at the rotonda. Jackets on, hoods up -- just to turn to the nearest 24-hour fast food to grab a burger.
Langkawi And Its Magical Islands
Manila Bulletin
By Jojie Alcantara
May 6, 2012
MANILA, Philippines — There are several ways of reaching an exotic island destination - by plane, train, bus, ferryboat, or by helicopter. I eagerly went all five ways.
PH Paints The World 'Fun'
Manila Bulletin
By Jacky Lynne A. Oiga
May 6, 2012
MANILA, Philippines — After the hugely successful rollout of the first official TV ad of the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ campaign on the Cable News Network (CNN), airing to more than 280 million households around the world, the Philippines is, quite literally, everywhere these days.
Batanes: God's shadow on earth
The Philippine Star
By Christine S. Dayrit
May 6, 2012
There is a place where the icy winds grip the sharp, craggy cliffs, the verdant, rolling pasturelands and turquoise oceans. Here, one can savor the infinite pulse of the universe through the expression of Mother Nature that seems untouched, preserved and cared for like no other. This paradise is Batanes. To me, it is God’s shadow on earth.
Pranjetto Hills: The perfect getaway
The Philippine Star
By Dandi Galvez
May 6, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - If there is anything we have learned recently, the suffocating heat wave is enough of an excuse to escape the city for much cooler and more relaxing places. It is a season for company outings, workshops and seminars. It is the perfect time for families to bond and rediscover the world outside of Manila.
Mother's Day treats
The Philippine Star
May 6, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Get to experience gastronomic delights at the Seasons Café of Manila Pavilion on Mother’s Day. There will be 30 percent discount for those who will avail themselves of exclusive services from the Embassy Spa from May 13 to 31.
National Geographic stages 3rd Earth Day Run
The Philippine Star
May 6, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - The National Geographic Channel once again organized its third annual Earth Day Run at the Bonifacio Global City Grounds in Taguig last April 22.
Unique finds at Tutuban Night Market
The Philippine Star
May 6, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Even with similar bazaars sprouting all over the metropolis, the Tutuban Night Market is still the most visited and the one with the widest array of goods on display.
Diamond Filipino food fest to showcase Capampangan cuisine
The Philippine Star
May 6, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Diamond Hotel will hold its Filipino Food Festival on May 10-19 at Corniche.
Underwater in Bohol
Philippine Daily Inquirer
By Antonio M Claparols
May 5, 2012
It’s been a long while since I returned to the ocean, my “home,” so to speak, second to the forests. To see and marvel at the richness of the seas! The biodiversity is indeed unmatched!
Pampering mom at Lancaster Hotel
The Philippine Star
May 4, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - They say mothers don’t get sick. Even when everyone in the family is down with the flu, they are still standing, taking care of everyone in the family.
A family-friendly holiday at Azalea
The Philippine Star
May 4, 2012
MANILA, Philippines - Growing up, summer vacations are seemingly not complete without making that trip to Baguio City.
The Philippines is getting down…down the Underground!
Manila Standard Today
May 3, 2012
Yes, you heard that right! The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) in London has gone down!…to the Underground! This momentous occasion was celebrated by the PDOT with a FUN bus ride around central London on the first day of May. The double decker bus sported the new designs of the Philippines tourist board with a huge “It’s More Fun In The Philippines” written on it. The London cab with the same livery was also present for the photo shoot with the Philippine Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo and the PDOT London led by Chit Afuang.
The Flight Plan: More Seats, Eased Up Policies, More Fun
Manila Bulletin
By Jacky Lynne A. Oiga
May 3, 2012
In January 2012, visitor arrivals reached a record-breaking high of 411,064 representing a double digitl gain of 17 percent for the same month last year – a historic feat for the Philippine tourism industry and, according to Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, a very good figure to kick-start the year.
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