Posts Tagged ‘Travel Related Events’

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Kagay-an Festival 2009 Schedule of activities

Kagay-an Festival 2009 Schedule of activities

CdeO Foundation Inc. recently announced that there will be new and exciting events which will be added in the upcoming Kagay-an Festival 2009. This year, tourist and residents of Cagayan de Oro City have more colorful and exciting celebration to expect. “Kagay-an Festival”- Cagayan de Oro City’s main fiesta attraction in honor to patron Saint [...]

Experience the Magic of Western Visayas in the newly launched Philippine coffee table book

Experience the Magic of Western Visayas in the newly launched Philippine coffee table book

The Western Visayas regional office of Department of Tourism recently released a travel inspired coffee table book titled “Experience the Magic of Western Visayas in the Philippines” showcasing the various travel destinations in the region. The said coffee table book is up for “distribution to international markets, local travel agents, tour operators and embassies so [...]

Philippine Travel Exchange aims bigger and better PHITEX for 2009

Philippine Travel Exchange aims bigger and better PHITEX for 2009

The Department of Tourism (DOT) through the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC) will spearhead this years Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX ‘09) which will be held at the SMX Convention Center in Mall of Asia on September 02-04, 2009. PHITEX is an annual travel marketing event to strengthen the country’s tourism brand image and to [...]

Mabuhay Guides : Philippines Premier Tour Guides

Mabuhay Guides : Philippines Premier Tour Guides

Ive been traveling around the Philippines for quite a while now and on each travel, I met several types of tour guides. Some are friendly, informative and helpful but some tour guides will just tell you where you are without giving you any background or historical significance of the place. eg. We are now in [...]

DBP Roro Race Experience Part 2

DBP Roro Race Experience Part 2

After an exciting evening race in Camotes Island, we left the island for an overnight stop in Danao City in Cebu. The locals of Danao served one the best dinner we’ve ever had in the entire race. Imagine fresh Tuna sashimi and Cebu’s finest lechon – Anthony Bourdain once said “Its the best roasted pig [...]

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