The people have spoken: Palawan’s Subterranean River will represent the country to the world. Winner of the national qualifiers category, the renowned Underground River, will be the Philippines’ bet in the New7Wonders of Nature race.
Results of the first phase of voting in the Official New7Wonders of Nature campaign were revealed today at the New7Wonders Foundation headquarters.
Tourism Secretary Joseph ‘Ace’ Durano, said “We are proud to announce that the Philippine marvels have stood strong in the first round of voting. This affirms us of the support of Filipinos as well as other tourists in helping our natural sites make their mark in the global scale.”
Recently awarded for his efforts and advocacy in ecological tourism, he added, “With billions of supporters all over the globe, promotion of spectacular sites from all over the world has been set to greater heights. It is also very important to call on the sustainable promotion of these tourism sites, which are nature’s blessings.” Continue reading →
Posted in: Destinations.
Tagged: New7Wonders of Nature · palawan underground river
Despite the spiraling fuel prices and incursion of the major carriers, South East Asian Airlines (SEAir) will acquire two new airbuses which are scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2009. Avelino Zapanta, SEAir president, said this is the many firsts of SEAir this 2009.
Seair goes International
Zapanta said the airline will also go international, noting that with the recent signing of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Open Sky Agreement, “it is full speed ahead for SEAir as it plans to operate flights for Singapore, Macau, Incheon (South Korea), Bangkok and Kaoshiung (Taiwan).”
”In April 2009, we will fly to Singapore and Macau; on August, Bangkok and Hong Kong; and in September, we are looking at Incheon, Bangkok and Kaoshiung,” Zapanta said. Continue reading →
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Tagged: seair asia flights · seair international flights · south east asian airlines
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has underscored the importance of protecting and preserving the country’s sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Vigan Ilocos Sur
This was stated by Tourism Secretary Joseph ‘Ace’ Durano during the recently-concluded World Heritage Travel Expo at the Venetian Convention and Exhibition Center in Macau.
“We appeal to the people and tourists who visit, and the local communities, to take care of these sites. These are sources of our livelihood as much as they are wellsprings of our national pride. We also owe their preservation not only to our fellow Filipinos but to the world and our future generation,” said Durano. Continue reading →
Posted in: Destinations and Vigan.
Tagged: philippine heritage sites
Tourism, now one of Southeast Asia’s major dollar earners, is among the Philippines’ brightest options to speed up its economic development and hasten the attainment of the goal to become a First World country in the next two decades.
There are a lot of things positively going for Philippine tourism. For one, Filipinos are natural tourism assets themselves — warm and hospitable and are largely at home with English, the world’s language of business.
Their being largely Christians also gives them instant affinity with Christians from the United States and several European nations, the country’s traditional markets.
The Philippines is never short of natural attractions, which are among the best in the world. Centuries of foreign rule has enriched its history and culture, which are now reflected in a wealth of historical sites and cultural festivals. Continue reading →
Posted in: Destinations.
Tagged: philippine tourism · philippine travel industry
The M/V Virgen de Peñafrancia II, a Roll-on Roll-off (roro) vessel financed by DBP Maritime Leasing Corporation (DMLC) and owned by Star Horse Shipping Lines, will be the first vessel to service passengers at the Subuquin Terminal in San Juan, Batangas.
The roro vessel has been given a “missionary route operator status” by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and will particularly provide efficient, fast, and reliable shipping service to residents of San Juan, Batangas and Mogpog, Marinduque.
Imported from Korea under the financial leasing program of DMLC –a subsidiary of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) –the roro vessel is expected to provide vital support to the agricultural, industrial, and regional development of Batangas and Marinduque. Continue reading →
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Tagged: roro batangas · roro marinduque
Discovery Shores Hotel is inviting guests to spend Christmas at the beach in Boracay and enjoy the hotel’s holiday promos and events this December.
This month, everyone can avail of the following specially-prepared cuisine and celebrate the Christmas season with these events:
• Bibingka Station at the Sands Restaurant, serving bibingka with Queso de Bola and Salted Egg topping
• December 12 & 13, 18 to 31, 2008, 7-10pm, PhP150+ per person
• Holiday Dinner Buffet - December 18 to 23, 26, 27, 29 & 30, 2008, PhP1,100+ per person
• Traditional Noche Buena Feast, featuring traditional Filipino Noche Buena fare - December 24, 2008, 7-10pm, PhP1,100+ per person Continue reading →
Posted in: Aklan and Boracay Island.
Tagged: boracay christmas package · discovery shores boracay
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