The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) amended its travel advisory to the Philippines by lifting travel restrictions to the “eastern side of Mindanao.” With limitations eased, the tourism industry prepares for increased arrivals and travel activity in Davao and Caraga regions, which are known as cultural and eco-adventure destinations.
According to Secretary Ace Durano [...]
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British travel restrictions to east Mindanao Philippines now lifted
Columbia Sportswear: First Global Apparel Company to Receive Skin Cancer Seal of Recommendation
Columbia Sportswear, a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, is the first global company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for their sun protective apparel called the Omni-Shade line.
“Sun exposure is the main cause of irreversible skin damage including sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer. Because recent [...]
Cebu Taoist Temple
Text and Photos by : Melo Villareal
Its probably my third time to visit this Chinese Temple but each time i visit Cebu, I always make sure to visit this Taoist Temple to enjoy the fresh air and the fantastic birds eye-view of Cebu City, Mactan and Bohol islands.
The temple has an elevation of more or [...]
Nayong Pilipino in Clark to showcase Philippines pre-colonial, colonial past
The Nayong Pilipino at the former Clark Expo Zone, which had its soft-opening in May this year, will focus on the pre-colonial and colonial aspects of Philippine history, according to its executive director Charito Planas.
This refers to the period before Spanish and American colonization in the 15th century, when indigenous Philippine homes and other cultural [...]
Cebu City urged to draft holistic tourism program for Russian tourists
The Russian Federation’s honorary consul in Cebu has urged local stakeholders to participate in her agenda for a holistic tourism program for Cebu as more Russian tourists are expected to travel to tourist destinations like the Philippines.
Russian Federation Honorary Consul in Cebu Armi Garcia stressed the need for “cultural immersion; synergy between tourism and academe; [...]
What is your Favorite Travel Walking Shoes?
When you are traveling in the Philippines, odds are high you will be doing a lot of walking tour. Whether you plan to window shop in the Mall of Asia or sightsee in Intramuros; Manila’s Walled City, a comfortable and rugged pair of walking shoes is crucial. Even if you have your entire trip planned [...]
