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17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Objectives

Jan 20th, 2012
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One of the more frequently asked questions is why have a Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in the Philippines? Aside from the fact that the Fiesta is the largest single spectator event looked forward to by thousands of aviators and non-aviators alike, the organizers recognize that it contributes significantly to fuelling the passion of flying in both the young and old.

Philippine International Hot Air balloon Fiesta
Philippine International Hot Air balloon Fiesta

Aviation in the Philippines is a growth industry. From humble beginnings, air travel has become the mode of choice throughout the archipelago. The Fiesta promotes a safe, forward looking, disciplined approach to flying and will contribute significantly to development of facilities and infrastructure. And our young pilots taking their first tentative steps into aviation will understand the discipline required to become safe, respected aviators both here and abroad. (more…)

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It’s more fun in the Philippines – Philippine Department of Tourism’s new Campaign

Jan 7th, 2012
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It’s more fun in the Philippines for the international market and the hash tag “#1 for fun Philippines” for the local market to replace the highly successful “Wow Philippines” brand campaign to boost the country’s tourism marketing strategy.

Both catchy slogans were coined by the world-famous BBDO Guerrero Proximity Philippines advertising agency to answer the inquiry “Why the Philippines?”

The country hopes to attract 12 million foreign travelers/visitors to come to the Philippines up to the year 2016 when President Benigno S. Aquino III leaves Malacanang.

Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez said the new brand campaign was presented to the President and some members of his Cabinet some three weeks ago.

He said President Aquino was appreciative of it. (more…)

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Rizal as writer on 3-month exhibit in National Library Madrid

Dec 25th, 2011
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An exhibit of the literary output of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, including his two outstanding world-class novels “Noli me Tangere” and “El Filbusterismo,” was unveiled last month at the National Library building in Madrid, Spain.

The exhibit, Entre España y Filipinas: José Rizal, Escritor (Between Spain and the Philippines: Jose Rizal, Writer), was organized within the framework of the 150th birth anniversary of the hero, who was born on June 19, 1861 in the town of Calamba, Laguna, south of Manila. The works will be viewed until February 12, 2012, according to an announcement from the embassy of Spain in Manila.

The Directorate of Cultural and Scientific Relations of Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and the National Library of Spain spearheaded the event.

Organizers said the exhibit “aims to deepen in his work as a writer of Spanish letters, considering him as a Galdós in the tropics and contextualizing him in the intellectual environment of the enlightened Philippines of the nineteenth century.” (more…)

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Zamboanga City prepares for Pascua na Zamboanga 2011

Nov 21st, 2011
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It’s “all systems go” for the city initiated festivity dubbed “Pascua na Zamboanga 20011” (Christmas in Zamboanga), a two week festival aimed to spread Christmas cheers and spirit in the merry month of December.

City Information Officer (IO) Sheila Covarrubias said “the festival will kick off December 2 with the traditional lantern parade and the opening program that will be highlighted by the ceremonial switch on of lights in City Hall and Plaza Pershing and the Paseo del Mar Christmas landmarks.”

Covarrubias shared, “City Mayor Celso Lobregat will spearhead the over 2000 city officials and employees in the lantern parade that will reel off 5:30 pm of Dec. 2.” (more…)

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Cebu Capitol to buy lot for Bantayan Island airport

Nov 12th, 2011
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The Cebu Provincial Government has started meeting with owners of the 23-hectare property occupied by the airport in Bantayan Island off the northernmost tip of Cebu mainland to buy the property and rehabilitate the island’s airport.

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said she intends to start the Bantayan airport development in the first quarter of 2012.

Commercial flights to the island were stopped last August 7 due to the poor runway condition, said Bantayan airport officer-in-charge Joselito Seville.

Garcia said the provincial government wants to rehabilitate the airport because the presence of an airport in the island is seen to boost the area’s economy and tourism.

Bantayan Island is famous for its delicacies such as “danggit” (dried fish) and “pusit” (dried squid) and for its white sand beaches and crystal clear sea waters.

Garcia recently met with the 31 out of the 51 Lot B owners that covered the 23-hectare property. (more…)

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Holiday Extras Champion Impartial Voting

Nov 5th, 2011
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Sometimes when there are lots of companies to choose from when it comes to booking your holiday abroad it can all seem a little daunting, as though you are looking at an endless sea of choices. It can be almost impossible to know who are the companies you can trust and who are the companies who are giving you the best value for money.

This is one of the reasons why impartial review sites are becoming so popular these days and the power of the web is really giving power back to consumers when it comes to them choosing their holidays.

If you get a chance, then try and make sure you visit Holiday Extras as they are an independent travel service company that not only give great advice about all of the necessary extras that you need to make your holiday go smoothly but they also have links to many companies who will be able to give you great value for money along with great customer service. (more…)

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