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Camiguin Island : Once dreaded volcano has turned into majestic tower of serenity and beauty

Camiguin Island was once regarded as a symbol of horror because of the intermittent eruption of Mt. Hibok–Hibok.
But today, the once dreaded volcano that hit world headlines nearly three decades ago has become a majestic tower of serenity and beauty. Camiguin Island holds fascinating historic cultural and archeological treasures.
The island has a circumference of 64 [...]

Expert warns of Boracay white sand beaches’ possible end

World-famous Boracay Island might lose its unique white sand beaches in 30 years or less if authorities push through with plans of flattening a hill in northern Caticlan, Aklan province to make way for extension of its airport’s runway.

Boracay News
Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) geologist Dr. Ricarte Javellosa warned [...]

Shangri-la exec sees brighter prospect for tourism industry in Boracay

An executive of the Shangri-la Boracay has predicted a brighter future for the tourism industry in this resort island.
Mark Kirk, general manager of the Shangri-la-Boracay said that they are promoting Boracay in Europe, the United States and Latin American countries and are receiving positive feedback.
Early this year, Holywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie visited [...]

Bisita Museo sa Kasanggayahan in Sorsogon : a glimpse of Sorsogon’s past

Vital in every province or community is the promotion of its historical and cultural heritage among its peoples to foster cultural identity, nationalism, patriotism and sense of pride among them.
‘Bisita Museo sa Kasanggayahan’ realizes this ensuring awareness and promotion of Sorsogon’s historical and cultural heritage, through a month-long guided tour being held at the Sorsogon [...]

Mindanao Tourism Council’ Byahe Ta Mindanao kicks off

The Mindanao Tourism Council (MTC) and Davao Council of Travel and Tours and Allied Agencies (DCTTAA) have agreed to sell Mindanao as one to local and global tourists through its brainchild project dubbed “Byahe Ta Mindanao”.
MTC and DCTTAA consisting of various tour operators kicked off ‘Biyahe Ta Mindanao” last Oct. 2-4 with a familiarization tour [...]

Philippines intensifies tourism relations with China

The Department of Tourism (DOT) remains optimistic in the continued tourism growth between the Philippines and China.
The Jiangsu Tourism Bureau recently organized a tourism propagation and promotional drive to further consolidate the traditional customer source markets from the Philippines. The series of promotional activities highlighted the sightseeing activities in Jiangsu province in line with [...]


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