In anticipation of the increased tourist traffic during the holiday season, Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR) is reopening its paradise-to-paradise routes from Puerto Princesa, Palawan to Boracay (Caticlan) and vice versa effective October 16, 2009.
Flights are scheduled every Tuesday and Friday. SEAIR is also restoring its Manila – El Nido, Palawan – Manila routes starting November 18, 2009, with flights every Wednesday and Sunday. Tickets can now be purchased for Puerto Princesa and El Nido flights.
SEAIR has announced that it will increase flights to Basco, Batanes from four times weekly to daily starting October 12, 2009. The airline will also increase flights to Caticlan to up to 32 flights per day effective October 15, 2009 and onwards.
Visit Batanes
Presently, SEAIR has up to 27 flights a day to this famed beach destination.
SEAIR is currently the only airline flying direct to Caticlan and Batanes. SEAIR’s fleet of DO328’s and LET410’s have proven very good performance in short runways. “Our aircraft, the Dornier 328 and LET L-410, are both capable of Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL). Continue Reading
In consonance with its continuing program to professionalize the tour guide sector of the tourism industry, the Office of Tourism Standards of the Department of Tourism will conduct a Multi-Lingual Training Program for Tour Guides from October 12 to November 11, 2009.
The program aims to provide basic knowledge, skills and techniques needed in tour guiding to ensure the quality of service to both local and international tourist.
To qualify applicants must:
•Have finished two (2) years of a four (4) year collegiate course
•Have good moral character.
•Proficient in English and another foreign language preferably, Spanish, Russian, Italian, French, German, Mandarin, Korean and Japanese.
Pre-screening of qualified participants is scheduled as follows:
•I.Q. test October 01
•Language proficiency test October 08
Only applicants who passed the examinations shall be qualified to attend the seminar. Continue Reading
Alminos City, the home of the famous Hundred Islands National Park will soon have the first commercial airport in the province of Pangasinan which will be named Pangasinan Airport.
According to news, a memorandom of agreement was recently signed between Alaminos Airport Development Project by the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and the Alaminos City government.
It’s indeed an honor and privilege for our city to host the first commercial airport for the province of Pangasinan,” Mayor Braganza said, pointing out that Phase 1 of the project alone will bring a total investment of P2.2 billion to the city.
Noting that the the country is strategically located in the heart of Asia-Pacific, Mendoza said that from the Philippines, one can go anywhere in the Pacific within five hours.
Mendoza also said that adding an airport in Pangasinan will make the country as an ideal hub of Cargo in the Asia Pacific region.
The Alaminos Airport Development Project was actually announced in 2007 during the State of the Nation Address of Presidxent Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
The Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications recently appropriated P150 million this year under its Infrastructure Program in the General Appropriations Act.
With the agreement finally signed, Phase 1 of the P 2.2-billion investment will soon be started, Mendoza said. Continue Reading
For so many certified sun- worshippers the world over, paradise goes by the name Boracay. For, indeed, many visitors have come back to the place year after year. Some have even chosen to live in this paradise island.
Boracay is still No. 1 on the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) list of destination for local and foreign travelers.
The sand is unique. Every particle that clings to your sun- drenched body is a spectacle of white coral and shell worn down by the powerful ocean currents.
Best Beach in the World
With every wave, sand is deposited on and removed from the shore. Boracay’s white beach is a delicate tribute to ecological balance. Keeping offshore coral communities retains its whiteness. It is white because there is neither quartz nor magnetite to stain the sand’s purity unlike in other beaches.
Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano said Boracay is still on top of DOT’s list of top destinations. “The DOT has only meager resources to spend for tourism promotion, that is why we are focusing on the country’s top tourist hideaways, including Boracay. Continue Reading
Here’s the second Philippine Blog Awards 2009 teaser tittled “Jingle” from Flippish. Original Music and lyrics by Coy Caballes; Markku Seguerra on guitar.
The 3rd Philippine Blog Awards will be held at three separate venues in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Bloggers will be congregating on October 9, 18, and 24 to celebrate the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards.
Are you heading to Singapore anytime soon? Checkout Pinoy Lah – the latest project of Singapore Tourism Board which will be launched on the third week of Septermber at the Podium.
Although the site does not provide a comprehensive list of things to do in Singapore, I think the basic tourist information, photo slide show, gimmick guide and hot deals are good enough to convince every “Juan” to visit Singapore.
The website also provided top Pinoy favorite foods in Singapore, of course mine would be Laksa
Hindi Temple in Singapore’s Chinatown
Also, if you register on the site and answer short survey at www.PinoyLah.com - you can win travel gadgets like Samsung MP3 players, HP Mini Laptop and USB’s.
Prices are up for grabs for those who register from September 20 to October 16, 2009.
Its been a while since the last time I visited Singapore… Maybe Soon!!
I know its not the best time for shopping but how can you resist if your favorite travel gears are on sale?
I just got the info from a Filipino backpacker who now resides in UK (yeah for real) that his sister bought couple of travel gears in a Bodega Sale located in Binondo.
I just plainly said “Oh that’s interesting”, coz I know Binondo is where half of Divisoria is situated so you can definitely find all sorts of fake products from China.
Whats Inside?
I asked back, where in Binondo? When he mentioned that its in State Centre Building, I literally said Waddafuck… How come I didn’t know this? That’s the office building of R.O.X, Columbia Sportswear, The Northface and The Travel Club. Continue Reading
Siargao is set to become Asia’s next surfing destination. It is truly one of the world’s great frontiers for surf exploration.
Siargao Island is politically under the jurisdiction of Surigao del Norte, a province located at the northeastern portion of Mindanao.
It can be described as a tropical jewel that hosts one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and home of wave surfing, the latest sport and tourist attraction to take the country by storm.
Surfing in Siargao Island
Siargao is a teardrop-shaped island situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila. It has a landmass of approximately 437 kilometers. The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet – Port Pilar with a coastline marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white sandy beaches.
The best-known surfing break, now with a global reputation of being in the top Surfing Waves in the world, is nicknamed “Cloud Nine.” But there are literally scores of breaks down the coast, and every time a surfing expedition is mounted in the area, more new breaks are being discovered. Continue Reading
Rumor has it, the worlds most prestigious and biggest international fireworks competition will be moving to a new location with new set of rules, guidelines, effects and new participating countries.
There are also rumors that Japan will not be participating this year but Thailand’s participation is already in the works.
World Pyro Olympics 2009 will be a week long activity and this will be held at the Fort Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.
This years event will be more exiting and enjoyable with the introduction of the new Pyromusical competition where each participants presentation will be synchronized with their chosen upbeat music.
Some of the countries that will participate in this years Pyromusical event are :
Italy (Defending Champion)
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
China
South Korea
Japan (or Thailand)
Australia
Philippines
There’s no final details yet as to who will represent some participating countries but one thing for sure they will try their very best to bag this years trophy. World Pyro Olympics Tickets would be sold at 200 pesos and we will announce when tickets are already available:)
After last year’s successful “OtakonEK” at Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s first and only world-class theme park proudly presents “Otaku Kingdom”.
“Otaku” is the Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga and video games.
Slated on September 27, 2009, “Otaku Kingdom” will gather animé, manga enthusiasts, movie & toy hobbyists and cosplayers with the thrilling rides and attractions of Enchanted Kingdom serving as the colourful backdrop for this spectacular event.
Guests wearing a full otaku costume can enter the park for FREE with a Carousel Special Pass. Tickets can be upgraded to Regular Day Pass for a fee of P250. A registration area will be available at the Park’s Front Gate on September 27 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.
You may also pre-register at Otakingdom. Other events lined up for the day are toy & manga exhibits, film showings, drawing & gaming contests, animé bands, Woodstock, the much-awaited grand cosplay contest and parade in the afternoon.
Enchanted Kingdom is turning 14 this October! Elimination rounds for the Fireworks Competition will be on October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 with the astounding Grand Fireworks Wizardry Finals on October 24. The skies of Santa Rosa, Laguna will be all aglow during the Anniversary Night!
Come to Enchanted Kingdom where the magic stays with you! From September 3 up to December 18, we are open from Thursdays to Fridays from 12NN to 7PM. and Saturdays to Sundays from 11AM to 9PM with Fireworks Display at 8PM. Enchanted Kingdom is located at the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna. For more information you may visit www.enchantedkingdom.com.ph or call 843-6074 to 76 or 830-2111 to 16.
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