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P1 M cash awaits Sinulog festival champs


December 16, 2011
CEBU CITY – Grand champions in next month’s Sinulog parade will win P1 million each, from the present P500,000, according to event organizer Sinulog Foundation.
Aside from the more attractive prizes, the contingents are also expected to step up their performances because they have to compete against previous champions. Continue reading

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Kabayan town prepares for more visitors of centuries-old mummy caves, Mount Pulag 


December 1, 2011
KABAYAN, Benguet – Local tourist guides and mounted policemen here are now ready for the expected increase of visitors to the centuries-old mummy caves and Mount Pulag, the country’s second tallest mountain. Continue reading

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Ifugao presses rehab fund for Banaue Rice Terraces


November 16, 2011
BANAUE, Ifugao — The famous Banaue Rice Terraces, one of the wonders of the world, needs immediate rehabilitation. Continue reading

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Hotels in Albay and Leyte re-launched soon


November 1, 2011
TACLOBAN CITY — Two big hotels in Albay and Leyte have been renovated by a Singapore group and are set to be re-launched soon. Continue reading

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Davao girds for bigger Mindanao culinary festival


October 16, 2011
DAVAO CITY -– The Davao Tourism Association (DATA) will be holding a bigger and grander Mindanao Culinary Festival on October 19 to 20 at the Abreeza Mall along J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, here. Continue reading

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Subic hoteliers undergo training to boost services


October 1, 2011
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Freeport has continued its position as one of the major tourist destinations in Central Luzon. And Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Department of Tourism in Region 3 (DOT-3) officials have joined hands to improve Subic’s standing as a major tourist destination by training tourism stakeholders here in the collection and reporting of tourism statistics. Continue reading

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Tagum City launches river cruise project


August 20, 2011
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — Local officials here have launched its newest eco-tourism project, the Tagum River Cruise, to brand this city as the next tourist destination in the Davao Region. Continue reading

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More colorful, exciting Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival seen


August 1, 2011
DAVAO CITY – Tourism stakeholders are expecting thousands of visitors to visit this city the whole month of August for the most-awaited week-long Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival. Continue reading

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Southern Tagalog steps up tourism drive


July 16, 2011
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Expect Southern Tagalog, home of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and vanguard of Philippine Independence, to bloom as a tourism, historical and cultural center. Continue reading

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Renovated Caticlan Airport inaugurated


July 1, 2011

MALAY, Aklan – President Benigno Aquino III led last week the inauguration of the renovated Caticlan Airport saying that it will pave the way for more opportunities for the country. Continue reading

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