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Cebu set to be Asia’s top medical tourism destination

Jun 29th, 2008
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The Cebu Health and Wellness Council (CHWC) plans to position Cebu Province as a ‘world-class destination for medical destination for medical and wellness tourism in Asia 2010.’

Members of CHWC, particularly those offering hospital and dental services, observed a ‘steady flow’ of
inquiries and walk-in patients long before they have formally organized themselves as a group.

They said various nationalities have made different inquiries about various services, such as executive check-ups, heart surgery, organ transplants and cosmetology.

The Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital and Perpetual Succour Hospital, both in Cebu City, have reported having accommodated European, American and Japanese patients (more…)

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Philippines : A Growing Medical Tourism Destination

Jun 24th, 2008
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The Philippines has been growing as a destination for medical tourism. Procedures can be performed at a fraction of the amount that a patient would spend on the same procedure in the US or Europe. Philippine medical and nursing curricula are more challenging than in many in Southeast Asia, and many Filipino doctors have acquired their postgraduate or fellowship training from well-known institutions in the US, the UK and other developed countries.

Medical centers in Metro Manila have complied to ISO standards, and are periodically and regularly undergo accreditations from Philippine’s Department of Health. Others have already accredited by the American accreditation group Joint Commission International (JCI), while some have appied to join the UK-sourced Trent Accreditation Scheme. (more…)

Announcing the winner of two Seair tickets to Baler plus surfing lessons!

May 31st, 2008
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baler aurora surfing lessonsAnna Carlissa Arriola won two tickets to Baler plus surfing lessons! Please wait for the email notification on how to claim your tickets. And to all those who joined, keep on joining our promotions! So watch out for it.

If you want to visit Baler and Learn Surfing, you can now travel to Baler for as low as P9,034 per person (double/triple sharing), you can enjoy a 4D 3N surfing trip to Baler, Aurora. All packages include round-trip airfare via Seair (Manila-Baler-Manila); 4 days/3 nights accommodation at Bahia de Baler, Bay’s Inn or Amco Beach Resort; daily breakfasts; a half-day surfing lesson; round-trip airport transfers and 12% EVAT. So what are you waiting for? Book now!

For reservations, please call SEAIR-LEP at (632) 843-7308. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

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Learn to surf in Baler with two SEAIR tickets plus surfing lessons up for grabs!

Apr 24th, 2008
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learn to surf in Baler and win Seair Tickets to Baler AuroraYou and a friend can fly to Baler, Aurora and go surfing with two SEAIR tickets up for grabs! Philippine Travel Blog and the SEAIR Adventure Club is giving away two round-trip tickets to Baler and free surfing lessons for two to one lucky person.

All you have to do is leave a comment in “Summer fun in Baler” and tell us why surfing is fun and why Baler is such a great place by Sunday, 3 May 2008, at 8:00 p.m.

Like the previous raffle, make sure you place your full name in the name field since you will need a valid ID to claim the tickets if you win. The winner will be drawn at random and will be notified by e-mail so make sure you double check your e-mail address before submitting your comment. Finally, one entry per IP address so only the first entry from each IP address will be counted.

Tickets will be valid from now until 15 October 2008. Good luck!

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PGMA bats for development of Siargao into an adventure sports tourism paradise

Apr 18th, 2008
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siargao surf spotsPresident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo batted for the development of Siargao province, known in the world as one of best surfing destinations, into an adventure sports tourism paradise.

In her brief message at the opening of the First Siargao Game Fishing Invitational Competition, the President said the holding of the anglers’ tourney here would open up the island, specifically the municipality of Pilar, as a game fishing destination.

“There are only two good game fishing sites in the country–one is in Cagayan province and now Siargao.

“Siargao, aside from being one of the world’s best surfing destinations, also has an incredible game fishing areas that make Siargao as an adventure sports tourism paradise,” the President said.

The President said she has experienced surfing in Dako island where she frolicked with “cloud 9″ which is considered one of the world’s top surfing waves.

“But today, we are telling the world Siargao has also incredible game fishing spots,” the President said as she formally opened the game fishing tourney that gathered 70 anglers from 10 countries that include anglers from Taiwan, People’s Republic of China, Brunei, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Russia and the Philippines. (more…)

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Medical Tourism : Davao-born cosmetic surgeon to open beauty hotel

Apr 17th, 2008
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davao philippines medical tourismDetermined to go into medical tourism, a Davao born cosmetic surgeon and dermatologist ventured into operating a beauty hotel now named as Oroderm Hotel where guests could indulge into various services from spa, facial or body massage.

Dr. Neil Oropesa who first practiced his profession seven years ago in Davao City and made good in treating the skin of Dabawenyos opened up 25 other branches all over the country but made a hit in 2006 when he opened 12 branches within that year.

Noting the increasing number of clients that come from other parts of the island and even the balikbayans, he decided to open a hotel where he could offer to clients a place where they could stay.

He acquired a foreclosed property from the bank, the former Hotel Mario along Magallanes Street that stayed idle for ten years and transformed the structure into an attractive edifice in Davao’s old time street.

Beside the hotel is the Gazing Restaurant where it offers its specialty menu – “paksiw na buntot ng tuna”. Hotel guests like foreigners love to hang out in the restaurant not only because of its varied menus but they could also catch the dawn scene of farmers dropping their agricultural produce at the “bagsakan center” just across the street.

Amelda Saramosing Oropesa, mother of Dr. Oropesa, helped in the operation of the businesses and in an interview said they are fulfilled when they find their clients satisfied of the services they offered. (more…)

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