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Regular flights to Vigan Ilocos Sur airport sought

Provincial officials and members of various multi-sectoral groups of the province are now discussing plans at the capitol seeking regular plane flights from Manila to Ilocos Sur and vice versa.

The meeting initiated by Governor Luis Chavit Singson aims to request existing airline companies to open regular flights to Vigan and vice versa in support of trade and tourism.

The plane from Manila will land at the Vigan Airport and take off from Vigan to Manila, loading passengers returning to the national capital after spending vacation in Ilocos Sur and other parts of the north.

Stressing the need for regular flights to Vigan, Governor Singson said tourists need a better, faster and more convenient means of transport in order to reach Vigan and other exciting destinations in the north.

He said businessmen wanting to expand to Vigan prefer to travel by air than on land, thus the need for regular flights from Manila to Vigan and vice versa using the Vigan airport. (more…)

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Helping typhoon Ondoy victims while exploring the Philippines?

Want to help the victims of typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)? Well, you can while exploring the Philippines’ beautiful islands. Cultureight Travel is offering 30% of its published rates to the Philippine Red Cross for the benefit of those ravaged by the recent typhoon Ondoy which poured out a month’s worth of rain in six hours.

Choose a tour package that Cultureight Travel offers – day walks to Intramuros and Luneta, Greenhills and Malate; 5-day mini-tours to Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Davao, Camiguin, Sarangani Province, South Cotabato, General Santos City; or the 10-day expeditions to choice destinations in Visayas and Mindanao. Select date that suits your schedule then pay for reservation. Upon payment, Cultureight Travel will allot the 30% you paid for Red Cross.

“Hope we can have more Filipinos helping out other Filipinos. Our immediate volunteer works when typhoon Ondoy hit can further be supported by Red Cross’ programs since it’s houses and communities literally were wiped out,” Cultureight’s President Charisse Aquino said.

For more information, visit Cultureight Travel’s website http://www.cultureight.com or email charisse@cultureight.com

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Revisiting San Nicolas Manila

Text and Photos by : Melo Villareal

If old spanish houses designed with capiz (mother-of-pearl) windows, floral arches and huge doorways facinates you, then you should visit San Nicolas – Binondo’s largest district.

San Nicolas Binondo

Walking Tour – Binondo

It was a gloomy afternoon when a small group of travel and food bloggers decided to go on a walking tour with a blogger / historian Bernard Arellano III. In just a short walk from Binondo Church, you will come accross facinating and marvelous vintage houses in this old Manila district. Read More >>

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Tour of Negros set

The 35th of Annual Cultural Tour of Negros Occidental will be held December 1, 8 and 15 this year.

The itinerary of the tour which starts 9 a.m. and ends 5:30 p.m. includes the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation in Bacolod City, Bernardo Jalandoni House, Hofileña Heritage House and its art collection and printmaking workshop, and trip to outstanding delicacy sources in Silay City; Church of St. Joseph the Worker-Victorias City; Chapel of the Cartwheels-Manapla town; and an introduction to a new tourist attraction. (more…)

Luneta Hotel: Through the Test of Time

luneta hotel in kalaw

The Luneta Hotel along Teodoro M. Kalaw St. corner Dewey Boulevard (now Roxas Boulevard) faces Manila Bay.

Luneta Hotel was built in 1918 and was considered one of the few remaining French inspired architecture in Manila that stood the test of time. The National Historical Institute already declared Luneta Hotel as a National Historical Landmark. (more…)

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Carriedo Manila : Then and Now

Carriedo 1950

1950′s photo of Carriedo in Manila

Carriedo now: The american inspired building was occupied by Prudential bank a couple of years ago but now its being occupied by a popular chain of supermarket. The commercial center on the left side was now occupied by Plaza Fair and Philtrust on the right side. Obviously the we cannot see the “Light Rail Transit” on the photo (LOL)

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