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 that levelling such hill to the ground would change wind patterns in the area, causing white sand particles in the vicinity to be moved and deposited in Tablas Strait, instead of Boracay Island.
”Boracay’s white sand beaches can be gone in no time,” he said on the side of Kapihan sa Sulo forum.
He raised necessity of maintaining the mound, noting ‘Amihan’ and ‘Habagat’ winds converging in Caticlan on each side of the hill are deflected towards Boracay Island, enabling these to transport white sand particles there. Continue reading →
Posted in: Aklan, Boracay Island and Destinations.
Tagged: boracay news · boracay white sand beach
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 Museum and Heritage Center, Inc. (SMHCI) in time for the Kasanggayahan Festival 2009.
Department of Tourism (DOT) Bicol regional director Maria Ong-Ravanilla said proponent of the activity, the ‘Bisita Museo sa Kasanggayahan,’ which started on Oct. 1 and to last until Oct. 30 this year, is open for tour-visitation from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays giving priority to elementary and high school students, teachers and visitors from other places who want to have a glimpse of Sorsogon’s past.
The general public, however, is also encouraged to visit the museum especially during Saturdays since it is closed on Sundays. Continue reading →
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Tagged: sorsogon museum
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 together with members of the media to Northern Mindanao particularly in Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Oroquieta, Ozamis and Dapitan.
The group had its first stop in Seagull Valley in Budda, Bukidnon with its overwhelming scenery and freezing weather and proceeded to Gloria’s Fantasyland, the so-called Disneyland of the Philippines, Dakak Beach Resort, Rivercruise Dining in Dampa Marine Park and the historical place of Jose Rizal’s exile in Dapitan City.
The group on its way back to Davao explored Cagayan de Oro and visited some of its tourist sites such as the Gardens of Malasag, Museum of Three Tribes and Makahambus Cave.
Speaking at a press conference while on Rivercruise Dining in Dampa sa Dapitan Marine Park Saturday, MTC president Araceli Ayuste said partnership with media, travel and tour operators and tourism investors with the assistance of government is key to creating a comprehensive package to sell Mindanao’s key destinations to potential travelers. Continue reading →
Posted in: Destinations.
Tagged: mindanao tourism council
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 the World Expo in Shanghai next year.
Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said, “China remains a top source market for tourism, and working with travel trade, the airlines, and media in this segment has allowed for the success of the industry, despite the worldwide scenario.”
“The country’s tourism relations with China continue to be vibrant, with Chinese travelers proving resilient to the present global challenges. Indeed, we are on the right track in tapping this market segment, keeping in mind their solid economic capacity.”
China has continued to post growth in terms of tourism arrivals to the country, and the Philippines also showing an upsurge in inbound tourists to China. Continue reading →
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Tagged: china and philippines tourism
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