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The Philippine eagle has landed… on the London bus

In line with promoting its latest travel product – birdwatching – the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) is taking it to the busy streets of London this November. Watch out for London’s iconic buses as they carry the Philippines banner across the city.
Commuters and pedestrians in London will be exposed to the country’s campaign on [...]

Pinoy Celebrities sprint across the Philippines in ”Ready, Set, RORO” Interisland Race

Are you ready for this? Ten TV and sports personalities will join in the upcoming “Ready, Set, RORO!” DBP Interisland Race - Year 3, an action-packed, 6-day exhilirating outdoor adventure race which will pass through eight interesting destinations in Visayas and Luzon via the Central Nautical Highway from November 7-12, 2008.
This unique adventure race will [...]

Tiger Airways to launch Daily Flights between Singapore and Kota Kinabalu; Cease Manila (Clark) - Macau Operations

Tiger Airways is to increase its flights to East Malaysia with the commencement of a daily flight service between Singapore and Kota Kinabalu from 1 March 2009.
With the new service, Tiger Airways will operate 14 flights a week between Singapore and East Malaysia, with a daily service to both Kota Kinabalu and Kuching – services [...]

Palawan’s Subterranean River continues to dominate list of New7Wonders

Our country is full of natural wonders that continue to captivate people the world over.
Palawan’s Subterranean River, Sulu Sea’s Tubbataha Reef and Bohol’s Chocolate Hills continue to top the list of the ongoing New 7 Wonders campaign.
Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano, said “The response of people and support from our fellow Filipinos are very evident [...]

PAGCOR’S entertainment project will be built in Paranaque City

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR’s) biggest tourism and entertainment project, dubbed as Entertainment City Manila, will be constructed in Paranaque City.
Paranaque City Mayor Florencio Bernabe signed recently Resolution 188 to endorse PAGCOR’s project.
With the resolution drafted by the Para?aque City council, PAGCOR’s project will be accorded the benefits available under Republic Act No. 7916, [...]

RP-US partnership projects to enhance Tawi-Tawi transport

Two key infrastructure projects recently initiated in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi are expected to improve the province’ transport links and boost the economy.
Tawi-Tawi Gov. Sadikul Sahali, said the improvement project of Sanga-Sanga airport in Bongao that started last Tuesday will extend the runway from its current length of 1,611 meters to 1,930 meters, and widen it to [...]

Travel for a cause

Travel brings people from different worlds together. It is among the best ways to spread friendship and promote peace amongst diverse cultures and backgrounds.
People travel for various aims, too. Among the top motivations are relaxation and recreation.
However, there are those who travel beyond these reasons. There are those who journey with a mission; those who [...]