Archive for July, 2009

Boracay : A first-time experience

Boracay : A first-time experience

A couple of weeks back, I visited Boracay with Shellaise – an officemate and fellow blogger. As a first time visitor on the Island, Shellaise shares her short and yet so inviting tale of her first-time trip to the Paradise called Boracay. Read on…. Gray clouds and moist.. A gloomy morning greeted our Boracay arrival. [...]

Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan to showcase its Wonders in Intramuros History Town

Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan to showcase its Wonders in Intramuros History Town

Starting July 29 to August 10, 2009, Intramuros History Town formerly known as WoW Philippines will showcase the Wonders of Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan. The Department of Tourism will launch tourism promotion that will showcase MIMAROPA Region at Intramuros: History Town Philippines with Secretary Ace Durano and Senator Richard Gordon as the guests of [...]

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2009 Updates

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2009 Updates

Next month, The province of Cebu will once again prove that Cebu is indeed an island of colorful festivals. Last year, I was lucky to witness the first grand Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival. Now on it’s second year, The Festivities will start with the coronation of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival 2009 Queen on August 12 [...]

Hundred Islands National Park launches new facilities

Hundred Islands National Park launches new facilities

There are now more reasons why tourists should flock to Alaminos City in Pangasinan province, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said as it announced various new amenities available at the famous Hundred Islands National Park. DOT Region 1 Director Martin Valera said the tourism potential of the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) has been further [...]

Ariels Point in Buruanga – A Secluded Tropical Beach

Ariels Point in Buruanga – A Secluded Tropical Beach

Are you looking for a secluded tropical beach without the crowds? If you are searching for a great romantic and adventure getaway, Let me share to you another tropical beach I just discovered a couple of weeks back. On my second day in Boracay, I planned to visit Carabao Island in Romblon – a beautiful [...]

Caticlan Airport in Boracay to reopen in September, safety upgrade underway

Caticlan Airport in Boracay to reopen in September, safety upgrade underway

The Caticlan airport reopens in September for bigger aircrafts, following the order of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to commence initial phase of runway rehabilitation, which involves contouring of the bordering hill. The DOTC issued the order to the Caticlan International Airport Development Corp. (CIADC), a private consortium which was granted the 25-year [...]

Vibal Foundation launches art book on Botong

Vibal Foundation launches art book on Botong

National artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco was one of the greatest Filipino visual artists and muralists, best known for his vibrant, sprawling murals specially commissioned by the Malacañang Palace, Manila City Hall, Philippine General Hospital and Fort Santiago. His masterpieces include the Malacañang mural “Fiesta”, “Code of Kalantiao (private collection), “Blood Compact” (Yuchengco Museum / RCBC [...]

Wow Philippines features CALABARZON in Intramuros

Wow Philippines features CALABARZON in Intramuros

CALABARZON’s new adventure and wellness packages was launched by the Department of Tourism on Monday noon at the Clamshell at Anda and Sta. Lucia Sts. in Intramuros:History Town Philippines. CALABARZON is composed of the five provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. Dubbed as ‘Excite! Delight! @ the Sights CALABARZON,’ event will formally open [...]

Stupid Things You Should Not Bring On Board

Stupid Things You Should Not Bring On Board

On my most recent trip to Boracay, I noticed an extra ordinary trash bin right beside the luggage x ray machine in NAIA Terminal 3. What made it Extra ordinary? This transparent container serves as the trash bin for confiscated items which were not allowed inside each passengers hand carry baggage. Different countries may have different rules [...]

World Pyro Olympics 2009

World Pyro Olympics 2009

You heard it right! The worlds most prestigious fireworks competition is back! According to our source, The 2009 World Pyro Olympics fireworks competition will be held this year in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. This event is scheduled to kick off this November and winners will be announced on the first week of December 2009. The [...]

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