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sick_n_tired

October 18th, 2011, 02:36 AM

Benguet town scraps ‘Switzerland’ tag (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/77339/benguet-town-scraps-%E2%80%98switzerland%E2%80%99-tag)

Philippine Daily Inquirer
1:17 am | Monday, October 17th, 2011

BAGUIO City—The trend in Benguet tourism these days is rebranding to improve the market potential for foreign visitors, the Department of Tourism (DoT) said.
But for Kibungan town, changing a brand will correct a travesty.
The town used to market itself online and in brochures as the Philippines’ “Switzerland” for its cold weather, until a European family went to the town several years ago carrying skis, said Purificacion Molintas, DoT Cordillera director.
“They came in full cold weather gear expecting snow,” she said.
The family was dismayed and complained to the tourism office, Molintas said.
But Councilor Lovio Nabe said Kibungan would now be known as the “Home to the Rocky Wall of Beauties,” a reference to the town’s rock walls and cliffs that could attract professional rock climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.
It took a long process to convince residents and officials of the town to drop their Switzerland tag through a resolution that authorizes a replacement brand in 2010, Kibungan officials said.
“There were some resistance [from residents and officials who believe the tag was effective],” Molintas said.
She said the community drew up to describe Kibungan’s occasional 6 to 8 degrees Celsius temperature during the Christmas season. Upland towns like Kibungan, Bokod and Atok describe their temperature drops to be 2 to 3 degrees Celsius lower when Baguio City’s temperature hits between 9 and 10 degrees Celsius.
“Whole localities [count as a single] tourism product,” Molintas said, to explain why a community would fight hard to keep strategies that have worked well for tourism.
The new brand also helps reintroduce Benguet’s forest communities to adventure seekers.
In 2010, Benguet drew 228,312 foreign and domestic tourists, ranking second to Baguio City, which hosted 738,386 foreign and local visitors.
Other Benguet towns have started marketing new brands, Molintas said.
Although Bokod town has been known as the gateway to Mt. Pulag, Luzon’s second-highest peak, Mayor Mauricio Mackay has been marketing an October 19 to 21 trek to the town’s Mt. Purgatory.
Mackay said Mt. Purgatory was named by a former employee of the defunct lumber company, Benguet Consolidated Inc., to describe the thick and dark forests there.
“I have pushed this to help raise awareness for our forests and so we can raise money to finance its protection,” he said.
Kapangan town is also marketing its annual “Christmas in Kapangan,” which highlights its “Santa Claus mountain,” where an image of the bearded face of the Christmas icon can be recognized from a mountainside.—Vincent Cabreza, Inquirer Northern Luzon

Ady001

October 18th, 2011, 03:28 AM

^^ :rofl:

Deceptive advertising.

xxxriainxxx

October 18th, 2011, 04:23 AM

^^ Patay. Nagski sa Benguet! HAHAHA

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 04:35 AM

You forgot to mention that we do have a man made natural wonder.

The rice terraces of Cordillera are an enduring engineering marvel which continues to this day since it was built by free men thousands of years ago.

The Rice Terraces though it is man-made is not a building or a structure like those mentioned by Patchay.

And there are Rice Terracing in other ASEAN countries say Indonesia though it is not as significant or iconic as the one in Banaue

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 04:38 AM

To add: Ortigas/Julia Vargas
Tiendesitas (live bands every night)
San Miguel by the Bay/Mall of Asia
Roxas Boulevard Pasay with all those bars that cater to adults
Burgos Makati
Marikina's Riverbanks is still alive

The only thing is even if Tiendesitas offer a vibrant nightlife, it is off the beaten path to most foreign tourists and can only be reached by automobile.

On the other hand Marikina Riverbanks is easier reached due to The Purple Line.

pau_p1

October 18th, 2011, 05:41 AM

The only thing is even if Tiendesitas offer a vibrant nightlife, it is off the beaten path to most foreign tourists and can only be reached by automobile.

yes you're right... and also, shops in Tiendesitas are more pricey compared to shops in Greenhills... that's why when we have guests in my previous company, we bring them to Greenhills instead.. I think Tiendesitas need to partner with tour group companies to attract more tourists to them to lower their prices..

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 05:55 AM

yes you're right... and also, shops in Tiendesitas are more pricey compared to shops in Greenhills... that's why when we have guests in my previous company, we bring them to Greenhills instead.. I think Tiendesitas need to partner with tour group companies to attract more tourists to them to lower their prices..

Tiendesitas offers a free shuttle to and from Greenhills or vice versa. But I don't know the time schedule.

The place is not a place for shopping especially when compared to Greenhills. It is more a food and nightlife place.

hakz2007

October 18th, 2011, 06:00 AM

^^ Patay. Nagski sa Benguet! HAHAHA

di man lang muna nagresearch about Benguet yung mga tourists...:lol::lol::lol:

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 06:04 AM

di man lang muna nagresearch about Benguet yung mga tourists...:lol::lol::lol:

Tottoo at nag pumunta pa sa Pinas para maghanap ng ski. Eh dito, mga beach ang pinupuntahan.

There are several places here that have the Switzerland tag. Central Guinea for example is called The Switzerland of Africa because of its high altitude and temperate climate. But does not mean it snows there.

boypad

October 18th, 2011, 06:09 AM

International passenger traffic grows a tenth in 1H :lol:

Manila Times.net
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 00:00
Written by : Darwin G. Amojelar

INTERNATIONAL passenger traffic in the Philippines grew by more than a tenth in the first six months of the year, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).
Data from CAB showed that international passenger traffic rose to 8.07 million in the January to June period, from 7.24 million in the same six-month period last year.

CAB said inbound passengers reached 3.93 million while outbound passengers hit 4.1 million passengers.

Of the 50 carriers with authority to fly in and out of the country, only 43 airlines operated during the six-month period.

CAB said Air Nauru, Aeroflot, Air France, Vietnam Airlines, Canadian Airlines and British Airways ceased flying to the Philippines in 2001 followed by Swissair, Egyptair, Air France and P.T. Bouraq in 2004.

Philippine Airlines flew 2.04 million international passengers in the first six months from 1.95 million last year.

Of the total, inbound passengers stood at 985,399 and outbound, 1.06 million.
Cebu Pacific carried 1.3 million, up by 28.6 percent from 1.01 million last year.

The Gokongwei-led airline flew 664,102 inbound passengers and 632,454 outbound passengers.
AirphilExpress had 84,433 international passengers; Zest Airways, 84,793; Spirit de Manila, 4,841; Southeast Asian Airlines, 90,280; and Mandarin Airlines, 14,252.

Other airlines that posted growth during the period were Cathay Pacific Airways, 712,117; Singapore Airlines, 339,116; Korean Air, 291,255; and Japan Airlines, 117,508.

Emirates Air flew 286,085 passengers; Qatar Airways, 219,413; Thai Airways, 122,467; China Airlines, 112,094; Air Asia, 86,182' Tiger Airways, 88,525; Jetstar Asia Airways Pte. Ltd., 135,194 passengers; and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, 129,056.

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/top-business-news/9450-international-passenger-traffic-grows-a-tenth-in-1h

^^ According to this news, no effect if we lose KLM direct flight to Europe since they haul fewer passenger compare to Cathay and Singapore Air. At least if they vacate NAIA T1 next year we will now have more space to other international carrier. It will benefit both Pal and CebuPac in the longer term.

hakz2007

October 18th, 2011, 06:18 AM

Tottoo at nag pumunta pa sa Pinas para maghanap ng ski. Eh dito, mga beach ang pinupuntahan.

There are several places here that have the Switzerland tag. Central Guinea for example is called The Switzerland of Africa because of its high altitude and temperate climate. But does not mean it snows there.

dapat sa Camsur na lang sila pumunta para nagwater skiing and wakeboarding na lang sila sa CWC...:D

hakz2007

October 18th, 2011, 06:27 AM

8 ad agencies shortlisted for PH brand campaign
MANILA, Philippines - Eight of the country’s top advertising agencies have been shortlisted for the P5.6-million tourism slogan project of the Department of Tourism (DOT).

A list obtained by the BusinessMirror showed the eight are: Dentsu Philippines Inc., J. Romero & Associates Inc., Lowe Inc., BBDO Guerrero Proximity Philippines Inc., DDB Philippines Inc., WPP/J. Walter Thompson, Young & Rubicam Philippines Inc. and ASPAC Advertising Inc. More: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/10/17/11/8-ad-agencies-shortlisted-ph-brand-campaign

Country to lose direct flights to Europe
AIR FRANCE-KLM, the only European carrier operating in the Philippines, will be phasing out direct Manila-Amsterdam flights due to issues with the country’s taxes.

Reduced flights will start by end-October and the nonstop service will cease in April next year, said Cees Ursem, general manager for South China Sea at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

More: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=TopStory&title=Country-to-lose-direct-flights-to-Europe&id=40040

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 06:30 AM

Good listing of AD agencies.

patchay

October 18th, 2011, 06:35 AM

dont worry guys, AirAsia to the rescue...

Malaysian airline AirAsia to help promote Philippine tourism
GMA News 10/17/2011 | 12:15 PM
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/235640/pinoyabroad/malaysian-airline-to-help-promote-philippine-tourism

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said a Malaysia-based low cost airline has offered to promote Philippine tourism as it saw the sector's tremendous potential.

According to a report by the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, officials of AirAsia, led by V. Raman Narayanan, offered the airline's assistance during a courtesy call on Ambassador-designate Eduardo Malaya on October 7.

Read more (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/235640/pinoyabroad/malaysian-airline-to-help-promote-philippine-tourism)

crossboneka

October 18th, 2011, 07:02 AM

:lol:

xxxriainxxx

October 18th, 2011, 07:38 AM

The Rice Terraces though it is man-made is not a building or a structure like those mentioned by Patchay.

And there are Rice Terracing in other ASEAN countries say Indonesia though it is not as significant or iconic as the one in Banaue

Yes, btw UNESCO inscription not only includes Banaue but other terraces all over the Cordilleras. :)

The terraces in Cordillera are the oldest terraces in the world, the oldest part is said to be older than the pyramids of Egypt.

The other structures that patchay mentioned can be seen in other countries as well.

FOR EXAMPLE, famous landmarks in ASEAN now attracting millions:

Bangkok - The Grand Palace
Siem Reap - Angkor Wat
Yogyakarta - Borobodur
Kuala Lumpur - Petronas Twin Towers
Singapore - Marina Bay Sands

Hindu and Buddhist temples are all over Asia,

The Shwedagon in Rangoon can outshadow The Grand Palace in BKK and Bagan kicks Ayuthhaya's ass by a mile. Borobudur is reminiscent of Angkor Wat.

Petronas is a modern monument and by no means by itself unique.

I am not saying they are ugly, or inferior. I liked them but there are some places that are just nicer than others.

What I am saying is, by argument that the rice terraces can be found in other countries, it does not mean that the other is more spectacular just like the monuments here.

xxxriainxxx

October 18th, 2011, 07:39 AM

As with the mentioned venues, Makati, The Fort, Malate and to some extent, RW Manila are the few places that most foreign tourist can head too. Other areas such as Eastwood require a car.

I can't comment for Jakarta and it is one city that is not known for that. On the other hand, Manila's nightlife is one of the most vibrant in Asia but it is usually kept to ourselves and foreigners who visit the city.

Other than rooftop clubs, there are no rooftop bars here though Makati, Ortigas and around Manila Bay are the best locations for that.

There used to be a rooftop club at Dusit Thani in Makati but that was back in the early 80s when it was still Manila Garden Hotel.

A bit personal but coming from a city that never sleeps, my dad and I went to LA for vacation and arrived Friday night staying in Culver City. Heading to our hotel, my dad commented that the streets were pretty empty and there is nothing happening especially if its a Friday night.

There's a few restos which offer skyline views like Top of the Citi and that building in Alabang whose name escapes me.

xxxriainxxx

October 18th, 2011, 07:43 AM

dont worry guys, AirAsia to the rescue...

Read more (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/235640/pinoyabroad/malaysian-airline-to-help-promote-philippine-tourism)

Malaysia can include us in its tourism budget. :lol::lol::lol:

xxxriainxxx

October 18th, 2011, 07:46 AM

di man lang muna nagresearch about Benguet yung mga tourists...:lol::lol::lol:

Baka wala pang internet connection ang pamilya nun. HEHEHE

Skyprince

October 18th, 2011, 07:52 AM

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Yes, btw UNESCO inscription not only includes Banaue but other terraces all over the Cordilleras. :)

The terraces in Cordillera are the oldest terraces in the world, the oldest part is said to be older than the pyramids of Egypt.

The other structures that patchay mentioned can be seen in other countries as well.

Hindu and Buddhist temples are all over Asia,

The Shwedagon in Rangoon can outshadow The Grand Palace in BKK and Bagan kicks Ayuthhaya's ass by a mile. Borobudur is reminiscent of Angkor Wat.

Petronas is a modern monument and by no means by itself unique.

I am not saying they are ugly, or inferior. I liked them but there are some places that are just nicer than others.

What I am saying is, by argument that the rice terraces can be found in other countries, it does not mean that the other is more spectacular just like the monuments here.

In Asia, no rice terraces can beat that of Banaue.

Anyway, you can find the same things and wonders in other Asian countries but again, it is more than that which attracts people to that particular country.

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 08:39 AM

There's a few restos which offer skyline views like Top of the Citi and that building in Alabang whose name escapes me.

Its Viviere Suites. Though Bellvue hotel also in Alabang has a great view as well.

True about that and I hope more of these to follow.

If there is one location worth of a rooftop restaurant, it would be in Mandaluyong (Shaw) or San Juan in the Greenhills area. From there you have view of other parts of Metro Manila from Manila to Makati, Ortigas, QC, etc.

Here are some photos I took of Metro Manila from the rooftop of a San Juan high-rise

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229795/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229802/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229796/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229794/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229793/original.jpg

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 08:40 AM

Ady001

October 18th, 2011, 09:16 AM

^^ Will condo boom boost this skyscraper creativity as well?

Ady001

October 18th, 2011, 09:17 AM

Tottoo at nag pumunta pa sa Pinas para maghanap ng ski. Eh dito, mga beach ang pinupuntahan.

There are several places here that have the Switzerland tag. Central Guinea for example is called The Switzerland of Africa because of its high altitude and temperate climate. But does not mean it snows there.

Hmm... goes to say that if the Cayman Islands is tagged as the "Switzerland of the Atlantic" for financial reasons, these very same people will pack up with skis, coats, and windcheaters in winter regalia.

EDIT: It's not on the Pacific.

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 09:20 AM

Hmm... goes to say that if the Cayman Islands is tagged as the "Switzerland of the Atlantic" for financial reasons, these very same people will pack up with skis, coats, and windcheaters in winter regalia.

EDIT: It's not on the Pacific.

It just shows how gullible some people can be.

patchay

October 18th, 2011, 09:24 AM

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 09:24 AM

^^ Will condo boom boost this skyscraper creativity as well?

I actually hate the condo boom. I would rather see a balance of condos and office towers in Metro Manila.

I would hate it if our skyline will end up like Vancouver or Panama City where it is mostly condos. We need a balance.

Anyway, lets discuss more of this in a related thread.

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 09:27 AM

^^ What I meant initially was ONE super-iconic landmark that PH can relate to. That landmark may not necessary be a skyscraper, but some unique structure that the people around the world can associate with PH.

For example, the Forbidden Palace in Beijing, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, etc. Ever since we had PTT, our tourism has grown leaps and bounds. All it took us was "one skyscraper project".

We have The Walled City of Intramuros which can be improved.

Anyway, Petronas is not the reason why Malaysia's tourism industry grew, it is agressive advertising, promotion and marketing.

patchay

October 18th, 2011, 09:30 AM

We have The Walled City of Intramuros which can be improved.

Anyway, Petronas is not the reason why Malaysia's tourism industry grew, it is agressive advertising, promotion and marketing.

PTT receives the most visitors than anywhere in the country. It is now the symbol of many things related to the country.

There is also strong evidence to suggest that foreigners visit/stay-in KL is to see the PTT. :)

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 09:35 AM

PTT receives the most visitors than anywhere in the country. It is now the symbol of many things related to the country.

There is also strong evidence to suggest that foreigners visit/stay-in KL is to see the PTT. :)

I would not doubt Petronas is a popular attraction and a national symbol.

But again, there is more to KL than just Petronas.

froghat

October 18th, 2011, 09:37 AM

Its Viviere Suites
http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229793/original.jpg
bakit may halaman na rin sa sinulid na ito?

Ekweng

October 18th, 2011, 09:57 AM

"Big Bang" landmarks really make HUGE difference.

The reason ? Most people in this world aren't backpackers/adventurers or cultural travellers. Many if not most of them want to feel the "prestige" of being/snapping photos with well-known Big Bang landmarks and show to their family/friends back home. "Prestige"- is the keyword

I think Singapore & UAE are really brilliant in this regards.

This is true. The Rice Terraces is prestigious on its own and very picturesque especially in Batad. All we need is a nice infrastructure to convince tourists to come even if its miles away from Manila, a good tour package and of course a good advertising campaign. xxriain mentioned Shwedagon in Rangoon. I haven't been there so I googled it, and my god, my jaw dropped (with exaggz) when I saw the pictures. Proof that Thailand is just good on promotions.

As for Air Asia, I wonder how they will promote Philippine tourism? All international airlines with flights in the PHL do that as usual. You see their billboards with pictures of tourist spots then at the bottom says non-stop flights, you also see some articles in their in-flight magazines and promos like win free trips to the Philippines etc. But thanks for the publicity.

Kintoy

October 18th, 2011, 09:59 AM

boypad

October 18th, 2011, 10:27 AM

PTT receives the most visitors than anywhere in the country. It is now the symbol of many things related to the country.

There is also strong evidence to suggest that foreigners visit/stay-in KL is to see the PTT. :)

^^ I totally agree with you. PTT is the most prominent landmark that symbolize the whole Malaysia. I've been in Penang, Malacca and Kota Kinabalo most tourist souvenir shop there still selling small replica of PTT :cheers:

xxxriainxxx

October 18th, 2011, 11:40 AM

Its Viviere Suites. Though Bellvue hotel also in Alabang has a great view as well.

True about that and I hope more of these to follow.

If there is one location worth of a rooftop restaurant, it would be in Mandaluyong (Shaw) or San Juan in the Greenhills area. From there you have view of other parts of Metro Manila from Manila to Makati, Ortigas, QC, etc.

Here are some photos I took of Metro Manila from the rooftop of a San Juan high-rise

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229795/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229802/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229796/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229794/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/manilaxperience/image/128229793/original.jpg

Beautiful shots! Yes. That's it, Vivere has a rooftop restaurant. Always meant to go there, but every time I am in Manila, I cant find the time. :)

Unfortunately, we don't have that in fact, our skyscrapers are not as iconic as Petronas or BoC in HK.

But they have reasonable height.

Yep. Our skyline is dense and actually aesthetically pleasing save for the absence of an iconic high rise. KL's skyline isn't as dense as Manila but whatever deficiency in density is made up by the Petronas and that's why their skyline is ranked higher that ours. :)

^^ Will condo boom boost this skyscraper creativity as well?

I just woke up and I read your post as condom. :lol::lol::lol:

Creative skylines entail huge budgets and it seems most real estate developers in PHL are conservative when it comes to design. Pity because Filipino architects are valued for creativity in other countries.

^^ What I meant initially was ONE super-iconic landmark that PH can relate to. That landmark may not necessary be a skyscraper, but some unique structure that the people around the world can associate with PH.

For example, the Forbidden Palace in Beijing, Taipei 101 in Taiwan, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, etc. Ever since we had PTT, our tourism has grown leaps and bounds. All it took us was "one skyscraper project".

You have a point there.

We have The Walled City of Intramuros which can be improved.

Anyway, Petronas is not the reason why Malaysia's tourism industry grew, it is agressive advertising, promotion and marketing.

Yes. I think Binondo is really ripe for a makeover, same as the promenades along the river. I think we should convert the Philippine Post Office into a hotel or museum. Or both.

I would not doubt Petronas is a popular attraction and a national symbol.

But again, there is more to KL than just Petronas.

Batu Caves pretty much. There's not a lot of things to do in KL actually. Most travelers to KL go to Petronas. :)

xxxriainxxx

October 18th, 2011, 11:42 AM

This is true. The Rice Terraces is prestigious on its own and very picturesque especially in Batad. All we need is a nice infrastructure to convince tourists to come even if its miles away from Manila, a good tour package and of course a good advertising campaign. xxriain mentioned Shwedagon in Rangoon. I haven't been there so I googled it, and my god, my jaw dropped (with exaggz) when I saw the pictures. Proof that Thailand is just good on promotions.

As for Air Asia, I wonder how they will promote Philippine tourism? All international airlines with flights in the PHL do that as usual. You see their billboards with pictures of tourist spots then at the bottom says non-stop flights, you also see some articles in their in-flight magazines and promos like win free trips to the Philippines etc. But thanks for the publicity.

I think I posted a photo I took of the Shwedagon Pagoda here a few months ago.. Man that place was awesome. Burma in general was awesome.

boypad

October 18th, 2011, 01:29 PM

^^ Pwedeng DOT campaign slogan ay "Rediscover Paradise".

See this new upcoming FilAm mags that I bumped on the net.
http://axmag.com/data/201105/U21157_F36273/index.html

Manila-X

October 18th, 2011, 01:50 PM

Beautiful shots! Yes. That's it, Vivere has a rooftop restaurant. Always meant to go there, but every time I am in Manila, I cant find the time. :)

It is because Vivere is located in the suburbs so its off the beaten path. But since it is a hotel, there are a sizable number of foreign tourists staying in this hotel and also in the nearby Bellvue. Like I said earlier, Bellvue has a nice rooftop restaurant but the glass makes its the view a bit hard to photograph. Unlike in Viviere, you can take a nice panoramic shot.

Yep. Our skyline is dense and actually aesthetically pleasing save for the absence of an iconic high rise. KL's skyline isn't as dense as Manila but whatever deficiency in density is made up by the Petronas and that's why their skyline is ranked higher that ours. :)

Also Metro Manila is much bigger than KL both in area and population. It is one of the world's largest cities.

So there is room for a large skyline plus MM is multi-cored. It does not have a defined city centre.

On the other hand, KL does have some tall buildings not just The Petronas but also Menara Telekom which height is equal to that of The US Bank Tower, the tallest building in Los Angeles and also The US West Coast.

Though MM is going to have its first supertall structure with Gramercy.

I just woke up and I read your post as condom. :lol::lol::lol:

Creative skylines entail huge budgets and it seems most real estate developers in PHL are conservative when it comes to design. Pity because Filipino architects are valued for creativity in other countries.

You have a point there.

Some condo developments here in Metro Manila are pretty nice especially those being built in Makati, The Fort and in Ortigas. The twin St. Francis Towers for example is iconic and it made Ortigas' skyline much better with its presence.

But again, there should be a balance of high-rise condos and office towers which is what Makati is currently doing with projects like Zuellig.

Yes. I think Binondo is really ripe for a makeover, same as the promenades along the river. I think we should convert the Philippine Post Office into a hotel or museum. Or both.

There has been improvements with the promenades along Pasig River in the Manila side. But there should also have improvements in security especially in the old downtown areas say Quiapo, Binondo, etc.

The Philippine Post Office is better off as a museum than a hotel. If its a hotel, it has to compete with other hotels within the vicinity.

On the other hand, if there is a revitalization of the Old Downtown plus improvement in security, the one hotel worth reviving would be The Manila Royal Hotel in Quiapo especially the revolving restaurant on the top.

Batu Caves pretty much. There's not a lot of things to do in KL actually. Most travelers to KL go to Petronas. :)

Other than Petronas, there is also Menara KL which provide great views of the skyline and it is ideal for photographers to take pictures of the city with the Petronas present.

Then you also have the nice malls plus Sunway Pyramid which is a mall and theme park combined.

xxxriainxxx

October 18th, 2011, 02:07 PM

^^ Yeah, Menara, Batu Caves, that museum (I forgot the name), and Petronas. As for malls, if you are coming in from SG, BKK, HK, Manila - malls would be your last priority.

Anyway, I've seen a project in Binondo which was meant to convert an entire bloc into something similar to a Chinatown version of Greenbelt.

OtAkAw

October 18th, 2011, 02:13 PM

Hey guys, look at this: http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/worlds-50-best-beaches-364981?hpt=hp_bn10 It's a shame we only have one entry:

41. Puka Beach, Boracay, Philippines
http://i.cdn.cnngo.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/inline_image_400x267/2011/10/06/Puka_Boracay_Flickr_The_Wandering_Angel.jpg

Boracay may be a pimped-out tourist zone, but there’s a reason it remains atop many travel rankings.
Making a respectable claim to its “tropical paradise” reputation, Boracay has something for everyone, from powdery beaches to water sports and spas.

Those who like peace and quiet might want to skip the famous White Beach and instead head to Puka Beach. It's named for the Puka shells that can be found on the beach, so expect the sand to be coarser than that of its neighbors.

Puka is the second-longest beach in Boracay and also relatively empty most times, with no resorts on the sand and a limited number of restaurants.

The main road in Boracay terminates at Puka Beach. You can also hire a tricycle to get there in about 10 or 15 minutes from the centrally located White Beach; www.islandboracay.com.

Samantalang yung kapitbahay naten tatatlo ang entry! Sa last list nila about food alam ko umabot pa yata ng 5+ ang entry nila eh. Nalalabuan nako sa CNNgo na to ha.

patchay

October 18th, 2011, 06:02 PM

Also Metro Manila is much bigger than KL both in area and population. It is one of the world's largest cities.

So there is room for a large skyline plus MM is multi-cored. It does not have a defined city centre.

On the other hand, KL does have some tall buildings not just The Petronas but also Menara Telekom which height is equal to that of The US Bank Tower, the tallest building in Los Angeles and also The US West Coast.

Though MM is going to have its first supertall structure with Gramercy.

Other than Petronas, there is also Menara KL which provide great views of the skyline and it is ideal for photographers to take pictures of the city with the Petronas present.

Then you also have the nice malls plus Sunway Pyramid which is a mall and theme park combined.

When is Gramercy going to be ready? (and what is the impact on the skyline.. gonna be awesome)

Well, actually KL has at least 10 completed buildings with height >=200m only to be same as Singapore but less than Bangkok. KL is not very big compared to other cities, but its suburban area is sprawling. In fact, the suburbs are better (have better living standards and attractions) than the City itself.

Interestingly, a new project just launched will host a open-air, rooftop skybar in the near future, like Bangkok. Based on the tourism guide, there's in fact more to see in KL, but again not all tourists will be interested. Now there's this "KL Hop On Hop Off" rooftop bus.

I think the next big attraction after Petronas is not shopping, definitely not nightlife, but a mild-nightlife called "roadside hawker food stalls", which is uniquely Asian.

I don't know why, but things like this really thrills Westerners, Arabs and Japanese. There's a Swiss female friend of mine who asked me to take photo of her posing next to the person frying "char kway teow" (local noodles). :lol:

crappypants

October 18th, 2011, 09:13 PM

Yes, clean, good street foods are an attraction for westerners and non westerners alike. It's a way for them to taste authentic locals' foods at a budget. This is where we are disadvantaged. If you want to eat clean tasty food, you have to go to a restaurant which will more than triple the price. We need to improve on hygiene and keeping the surroundings clean.

GodIsNotGreat

October 18th, 2011, 09:23 PM

Hey guys, look at this: http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/worlds-50-best-beaches-364981?hpt=hp_bn10 It's a shame we only have one entry:

Samantalang yung kapitbahay naten tatatlo ang entry! Sa last list nila about food alam ko umabot pa yata ng 5+ ang entry nila eh. Nalalabuan nako sa CNNgo na to ha.

Lots of complaints in the comments section as well. I think that there's just too many nice beaches that to list only 50 of them would necessarily leave out others that are equally deserving.

Ekweng

October 19th, 2011, 12:04 AM

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kalbongdad

October 19th, 2011, 01:36 AM

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 03:10 AM

When is Gramercy going to be ready? (and what is the impact on the skyline.. gonna be awesome)

Well, actually KL has at least 10 completed buildings with height >=200m only to be same as Singapore but less than Bangkok. KL is not very big compared to other cities, but its suburban area is sprawling. In fact, the suburbs are better (have better living standards and attractions) than the City itself.

Interestingly, a new project just launched will host a open-air, rooftop skybar in the near future, like Bangkok. Based on the tourism guide, there's in fact more to see in KL, but again not all tourists will be interested. Now there's this "KL Hop On Hop Off" rooftop bus.

I think the next big attraction after Petronas is not shopping, definitely not nightlife, but a mild-nightlife called "roadside hawker food stalls", which is uniquely Asian.

I don't know why, but things like this really thrills Westerners, Arabs and Japanese. There's a Swiss female friend of mine who asked me to take photo of her posing next to the person frying "char kway teow" (local noodles). :lol:

The Gram has topped off. The only thing is to finish the building and install the cladding.

KL has land for suburban development so I would not be surprised if there are things happening here.

It is because these food stalls make some great food. Not just stalls but also food courts as well.

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 03:11 AM

balita ko...... ang naia1 is world's 5th worst airport.....at asia's worst....ano ba ang nangyayari....akala ko ba papaganda ang buhay natin....dahil ang ipinapalabas ng admin ni pnoy is puro maganda..... ano ito....this is already under his watch.....ano na naman bang kapalpakan ito....? :bash:

THEY DESERVED IT!!! :eek:

And is been that way since the 1990s. It is a filth despite the slight improvements. The waiting area itself is already an eyesore especially to foreign travellers.

Dapat gawin na yan domestic at i-develop ang DMIA!

xxxriainxxx

October 19th, 2011, 04:09 AM

Interestingly, a new project just launched will host a open-air, rooftop skybar in the near future, like Bangkok. Based on the tourism guide, there's in fact more to see in KL, but again not all tourists will be interested. Now there's this "KL Hop On Hop Off" rooftop bus.

We have that Hop On Hop Off tour services.

http://manilahoponhopoff.com/

LuOZM3BRR2A

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 04:15 AM

This is nice for our city and it does cover the key tourist areas.

The only thing I find disappointing is the lunch / dinner venue is a Korean restaurant instead of a nice Filipino restaurant.

xxxriainxxx

October 19th, 2011, 04:18 AM

This is nice for our city and it does cover the key tourist areas.

The only thing I find disappointing is the lunch / dinner venue is a Korean restaurant instead of a nice Filipino restaurant.

Probably most of the tourists are Korean. Koreans aren't very adventurous when it comes to food.

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 04:26 AM

Probably most of the tourists are Korean. Koreans aren't very adventurous when it comes to food.

Perhaps though I see Koreans eat in international restaurants here whether it is Italian, Mexican, etc.

And I also see them eat in Filipino restaurants say Max's or Mang Inasal.

Again, they are in The Philippines. They should sample our local cuisine, at least the good ones.

RonnieR

October 19th, 2011, 05:19 AM

RonnieR

October 19th, 2011, 05:22 AM

THEY DESERVED IT!!! :eek:

And is been that way since the 1990s. It is a filth despite the slight improvements. The waiting area itself is already an eyesore especially to foreign travellers.

Dapat gawin na yan domestic at i-develop ang DMIA!

I also agree with the survey if it came from SLEEPERS. These travellers cannot sleep in NAIA Terminal 1 if they stay overnight or few hours at night prior to their flight. No shower rooms and sleeping rooms. Well, what can we expect from a 30 year old Terminal 1?

Askal82

October 19th, 2011, 06:01 AM

^^ Of course, its the worst place to sleep. There's a reason why the hotels are around there. :lol:

xxxriainxxx

October 19th, 2011, 06:24 AM

Perhaps though I see Koreans eat in international restaurants here whether it is Italian, Mexican, etc.

And I also see them eat in Filipino restaurants say Max's or Mang Inasal.

Again, they are in The Philippines. They should sample our local cuisine, at least the good ones.

Not so much actually. You hardly see them in Greenbelt. Korean travel behaviour is like this: go to other countries, see some sites, and eat in Korean restaurants. Some even take kimchi when they travel.

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Not so much actually. You hardly see them in Greenbelt. Korean travel behaviour is like this: go to other countries, see some sites, and eat in Korean restaurants. Some even take kimchi when they travel.

Greenbelt is not exactly a popular hangout for Koreans here in The Philippines but is popular with western expats and to some extent, tourists.

Unfortunately, the majority of Koreans are not food savy when it comes to international cuisine.

The only thing is if the place they visit does not have a Korean restaurant.

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 06:44 AM

I also agree with the survey if it came from SLEEPERS. These travellers cannot sleep in NAIA Terminal 1 if they stay overnight or few hours at night prior to their flight. No shower rooms and sleeping rooms. Well, what can we expect from a 30 year old Terminal 1?

NAIA is definitely not the place where you would want to sleep nor the place to relax.

As for hotels, there used to be The Philippine Village Hotel but it closed.

xxxriainxxx

October 19th, 2011, 06:49 AM

Greenbelt is not exactly a popular hangout for Koreans here in The Philippines but is popular with western expats and to some extent, tourists.

Unfortunately, the majority of Koreans are not food savy when it comes to international cuisine.

The only thing is if the place they visit does not have a Korean restaurant.

Yep. Koreatown in the Philippines is in Burgos, Makati tho.

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 07:16 AM

Yep. Koreatown in the Philippines is in Burgos, Makati tho.

Koreatowns have sprouted in every part of Metro Manila even in my neighborhood in BF Homes Parañaque.

RonnieR

October 19th, 2011, 07:57 AM

Guys, it's Halloween time again. In Metro Manila alone, lots of activities.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/10/18/11/list-halloween-events-manila

List of Halloween events in Manila
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 10/18/2011 3:44 PM | Updated as of 10/18/2011 3:47 PM
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MANILA, Philippines - With Halloween just around the corner, several establishments are offering different ways to celebrate -- from haunted houses and trick or treat events to parties, concerts and bazaars.

Abs-cbnNEWS.com has compiled a list of Halloween events in the metro this year:

OCTOBER 21

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

Venice House of Horror
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill, Taguig City

OCTOBER 22

Boo-Time Fun Ranch Halloween Party
Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Venue: The Great Big Room, Big Red Barn, Ortigas
Description: Features trick or treat, glitter tattoo, photo booth, magic tricks and storytelling
Entrance fee: P500 per child (inclusive of snack, food cart treats, one ride-all-you-can wristband, loot bag and trick or treat stub), P250 per adult (inclusive of snack, selected food cart treats and access to all activities)

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

OCTOBER 23

Scaredy Cats and Dogs: A Halloween Event for the benefit of PAWS
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Venue: Eastwood Central Plaza, Libis, Quezon City
Description: Features a pet costume competition, kids' costume competition and trick or treat around Eastwood
Entrance fee: P250 per person, which will go to the PAWS animal shelter

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

OCTOBER 24

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

OCTOBER 25

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

OCTOBER 26

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

OCTOBER 27

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

OCTOBER 28

Eternal Death Wake 9: Halloween at Ghost Harbour
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Inggo's Grill, Roxas Boulevard, Manila
Description: Features live performances by Anhura, Names Are For Tombstones, Switch, Solinari, Oremuz and Joelen Mingi of German goth-rock band The Angina Pectoris
Entrance fee: P150 (inclusive of free beer)

October Masquerade
Time :5 p.m.
Venue: Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City

Fright Fest: A Rockin' Halloween Concert
Time: 5 p.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

Spooktacular Halloween Bazaar
Time: all day
Venue: 55 Events Place, Sct. Rallos Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Description: Features clothes, accessories, health and beauty products, children's toys, gift items and food

OCTOBER 29

Black Party Manila 2011
Time: 10 p.m.
Venue: Orosa corner Nakpil Street, Malate, Manila

Big Fish Cream Halloween Ball
Time: 9 p.m.
Venue: World Trade Center, Pasay City

Manila Ocean Park's Mystical Halloween Experience
Time: 1 p.m.
Venue: Concourse Plaza, Manila Ocean Park, Luneta

Toys R Us Trick R Treat
Time: all day
Venue: participating Toys R Us branches

Republiq Halloween
Time: 10 p.m.
Venue: Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

Manor Superclub's Halloween Event
Time: 10 p.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

Blue Onion's Halloween Party
Time: 9 p.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

Play Time, Scare Time at Discovery Suites
Time: all day
Venue: Discovery Suites, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Description: Features a Halloween playroom, merienda buffet, games and raffle draws. Highlight of the event will be a tour of the "Horror" ball where older kids and adults view "tableaus" made by hotel staff.
Entrance fee: P630 net per person for the Halloween children's party. Halloween room packages for two are priced between P4,500++ and P5,200++.

Spooktacular Halloween Bazaar
Time: all day
Venue: 55 Events Place, Sct. Rallos Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Description: Features clothes, accessories, health and beauty products, children's toys, gift items and food

OCTOBER 30

Cartoon Network Halloween Party
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Venue: SM Megamall Event Center, Mandaluyong City
Entrance fee: Present single receipt with a minimum purchase of P500 (inclusive of any Halloween and/or Cartoon Network item) at participating Toy Kingdom and Toy Kingdom Express branches. One ticket admits two guests.

Cirque du Rockwell 100% Halloween Spectacle
Time: 1 p.m.
Venue: Rockwell Tent, Makati City
Description: Features games, jugglers, cyclists, stilt walkers and acrobats
Entrance fee: P550 for one child and one adult, P100 for extra adult

A Hallow Halloween
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Venue: Fiesta San Miguel, Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City
Entrance fee: P800 net per person (inclusive of buffet snacks)

Toys R Us Trick R Treat
Time: all day
Venue: participating Toys R Us branches

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

Spooktacular Halloween Bazaar
Time: all day
Venue: 55 Events Place, Sct. Rallos Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Description: Features clothes, accessories, health and beauty products, children's toys, gift items and food

OCTOBER 31

Nickelodeon Planet Scream
Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Venue: SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
Entrance fee: Present single receipt with a minimum purchase of P1,000 of any toy (inclusive of Halloween items) at participating Toy Kingdom and Toy Kingdom Express branches. One ticket admits one person.

Zombadings Shokot House
Time: 11 a.m.
Venue: Eastwood City Walk, Libis, Quezon City

RonnieR

October 19th, 2011, 08:04 AM

This website has good stuff about Manila' events.

http://wn.com/Manila_2011

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 08:22 AM

The best place to go trick or treating is in THE GRAVE!!!

And there will be a whole lot of people there next weekend!

RonnieR

October 19th, 2011, 08:43 AM

Vital to tourism.

Roxas mulls sale of 'botoxed' NAIA
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 10/19/2011 12:49 PM | Updated as of 10/19/2011 2:26 PM

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) - Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas said Wednesday the government wants to sell the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Metro Manila and transform Clark in Pampanga as the premier international gateway of the country.

Roxas said there are limitations on how much refurbishment and "botox" the government can do on the 30-year-old and congested NAIA.

"That’s why we are advocating Clark as airport of the future."

He said the sale could generate $2.5 billion, which will be used to fund the construction of a bigger airport in Clark.

He noted, however, that these "are just plans and indicative, and will not happen overnight or within one to three years."

Roxas released his statement Wednesday after an interactive website named NAIA as the worst airport in the world this year.

The rankings of the website, Guide to Sleeping Airports, are based on poll votes and user reviews that look at several concerns, including safety, lack of comfortable seating, rude staff, hostile security, poor facilites, few services and bribery.

“The customer is always right, this will serve as a challenge to do what we have to do faster and better,” Roxas said.

“There are already plans and on-going actions but clearly this is not enough so we will expand our efforts," he added.

North Rail

The transfer of the main international airport to Clark, meanwhile, is contingent on the success of the government's North Rail project with China.

The 80-kilometer railroad that will connect Caloocan, Makati and Mabalacat, Pampanga was put on hold by the Aquino administration due to cost overruns. The project now requires $2 billion to complete against only $503,000 originally.

“The North Rail project originally started as an airport link. Caloocan is 20 kilometers away from the central business district and Mabalacat is 15 kilometers short of Clark. What started out as an airport express became a commuter with 12 stops, that’s why we proposed to reconfigure it, and that’s what we’re working now,” Roxas said.

Roxas earlier told a Senate hearing that the Philippines had convinced Chinese leaders to reconfigure the contract to correct its flaws.

NAIA 3

The Aquino government is also eyeing full operations of another aiport terminal in Manila, NAIA 3, after getting go-signal from a local court to take control of it.

The Pasay City regional trial court approved this month the government's petition to put in escrow over $175 million as "just compensation" to German firm Fraport AG for the expropriation of the terminal.

Fraport is the major investor in the consortium Philippine International Air Terminals Co. Inc., which built NAIA 3.

NAIA 3 is an international terminal meant to decongest existing passenger and cargo facilites at the main NAIA airport.

Mired in legal, financial and safety issues, it stood idle for six years before starting partial operations in 2008.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/10/19/11/roxas-mulls-sale-botoxed-naia

RonnieR

October 19th, 2011, 08:45 AM

NAIA-1 'worst airport' tag not fair: GM
By Dharel Placido, abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 10/19/2011 10:14 AM | Updated as of 10/19/2011 2:08 PM

MANILA, Philippines – The general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) believes it is unfair to label the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 as the worst in the world.

In an interview, General Manager Jose Angel Honrado said the ranking done by "The Guide to Sleeping in Airports" (http://www.sleepinginairports.net) is unfair since much has been done to improve the airport.

“Palagay ko hindi masyadong makatarungan yung pag-declare nila ng worst airport. However, we take this as a challenge, we have done so much already," he said.

Honrado admitted that lack of space constrain authorities from giving the airport toilets a modern look. "The challenge is space eh," he said.

He, however, denied complaints that the rest rooms have no toilet paper and no running water.

“I have to deny the report na walang water at toilet paper dyan. Yung water, we have high water pressure,” he stressed.

“Once in a while nagkakaroon sila ng repair. At kapag walang tubig naman eh ang repair ay during the closing hours, normally 12 midnight up to 4 o’ clock in the morning.”

Extortion, theft

The website also pointed out the rampant incidents of extortion inside the airport, something that Honrado said airport authorities had already resolved.

“Basically yung sinasabi, mayroon pang ano, extortion sa airport natin. Eh most of the issues noong 2010 eh na-resolve na. Siguro palagay ko tanungin natin sa gumawa niyan [review],” Honrado explained.

He also said the Customs and Immigration bureaus have started cleansing their ranks of corrupt workers looking to extort passengers.

"Marami na ang ginagawa. Marami nang nahuhuli, napaparusahan, natanggal sa trabaho, at kasong nasampa," he said.

Honrado dismissed claims of theft inside the airport, citing the presence of airport police inside the airport at all times. He said the complaints of theft against airport workers, saying that some items could just be misplaced.

“Napakahirap patunayan na ito’y nakawan, posibleng naiiiwanan ito. Mayroon tayong helpdesk doon. May lost and found. At marami ring nare-recover sa lost and found. Maraming laptop ang naisosoli natin at maraming passport ang naibabalik sa may-ari.”

He also said that they have made measures to prevent non-essential personnel from loitering around the airport.

Clark, NAIA-1 facelift

The airport chief admitted that the airport is only showing signs of wear and tear after 30 years. He said the only solution for this problem is for the country to have a new international gateway in Clark, Pampanga.

“When we start comparing NAIA-1 to the rest of Southeast Asia, specifically Hong Kong and Singapore, [it is] lagging behind.”

“Kaya nga ang thrust ng DOTC [Department of Transportation and Communication] ngayon ay we have to have a new gateway, that’s why we are pushing for Clark as the new gateway that will give us a modern building and ample space para sa airport operation. Ang challenge lang is how we connect Clark to Manila.”

Honrado said the result of a structural study will be released by November that will determine if NAIA-1 can still take up renovation.

He added that the airport management is trying to make little improvements in the airports such as the planned replacement of carpets, and widening of the departure and arrival areas. – with dzMM and ABS-CBN News Channel
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/10/19/11/naia-1-worst-airport-tag-not-fair-gm

Manila-X

October 19th, 2011, 08:53 AM

I have to admit I do hate NAIA and I am in favor of moving our international airport to DMIA and developing it.

This is the chance our country has to making it a major aviation hub.

kalbongdad

October 19th, 2011, 10:37 AM

haay....all these things has already been conceived ang put into motion during the last admin of the minute lady from pampanga.......sad to sa nabinbin lang sa kaka study kaka review at kung ano ano pang kaka...sa admin ni pnoy....kakainis.....nasa planning stage na naman sabi ni mar...jmj....and it will not be ready in 3yrs time? omg....meantime...we are stuck with people who are good with excuses....dyan may silbi ang katarayan ni little evil gloria...kaya pag may inutos gawa agad....ngayon...all things seems to be in slowmo....:ohno:

amigo32

October 19th, 2011, 11:34 AM

mataray din namn si pnoy ah:D

kalbongdad

October 19th, 2011, 01:56 PM

oo nga pala teh....pumapatol sa babae....kababaeng tao...este kalalaking tao..:lol:

amigo32

October 19th, 2011, 02:50 PM

teh! apir:lol:

boypad

October 19th, 2011, 03:44 PM

^^ Dapat talaga pagtuunan pansin ng administrayon na eto mapahusay ang ating int'l. airport particularly ang NAIA1. Ang tagal na nilang komokolekta ng departure. tax sa tuwing gagamit ka pero ang serbisyo parang pang domestic airport lang ang dating. Kung e kumpara ko ang NAIA 1 sa Cebu Airport sa Mactan di hamak mas magara yun nasa Cebu. Sa tuwing gagamit ka ng airport na eto para kang papasok sa lumang bahay.. tamang tama pang halloween ang dating :lol::lol:

Maigi siguro paspasan ang gawa sa NAIA3 para makalipat yun ibang airline carrier sa T3 tapos e-demolish na yun T1 para may espasyo sa bagong terminal na gagawin. Ang challenge ngayon dito e kung kaya magawa ng kasalukuyang gobyerno ang proyekto ng T1 modernization or di kaya maghahantay na naman tayo ng 4 na taon. :bash:

Askal82

October 19th, 2011, 04:01 PM

RonnieR

October 19th, 2011, 05:57 PM

The GM could have ignored that label and accept that criticism tactfully. He doesn't control their minds on what good to say about the airport if they really have a bad experience about it. No need to advertise these so called improvements because they end up showing to the rest of the world that we have very low standards and expectations in our public facilities. These improvements should have been done a long time ago.

For a 30 year old NAIA 1, it is really old.

From outside, it does not look good, too. The parking area sucks. Imagine, you still see those kiosks like sari sari stores! The waiting area is like you are not in modern Philippines. If I go to Terminal 1, I prefer to wait in my vehicle rather than in that old building.

According to DOTC and GM, it will be renovated including the parking area.

Juan Pilgrim

October 19th, 2011, 06:04 PM

Askal82

October 19th, 2011, 06:12 PM

Maybe I'm just overreacting but I do worry about my security when I am at the departure waiting for someone to pick me up. They also have bangketa-style stalls and vendors in there - it makes the facility look less decent, unwelcoming and run down. Transportation companies also have their own representatives in casual clothes that invites you to ride na parang nagpapapuno ng mga jeep at fx galing Cubao. I think a good airport needs a better concierge service like a hotel. :lol:

It appears that they are only friendly with you having 'business' in mind. If I'm a foreigner and not used to see these around, I could be easily intimidated by the moment I step out.

RonnieR

October 19th, 2011, 06:16 PM

Maybe I'm just overreacting but I do worry about my security when I am at the departure waiting for someone to pick me up. They also have bangketa-style stalls and vendors in there - it makes the facility look less decent, unwelcoming and run down. It appears that they are only friendly with you having 'business' in mind. If I'm a foreigner and not used to see these around, I could be easily intimidated by the moment I step out.

Well, that waiting area is secured. I haven't heard of any crime committed in that particular place. I agree with you, the facilities are no longer apt for the modern time. Terminals 2 and 3 are good.

Askal82

October 19th, 2011, 06:32 PM

Well, that waiting area is secured. I haven't heard of any crime committed in that particular place. I agree with you, the facilities are no longer apt for the modern time. Terminals 2 and 3 are good.

I'm actually looking forward for eventual full service opening of t3 though. The perception would change by hundreds of miles.

Mercato

October 19th, 2011, 07:20 PM

Yea, they should use T2 and T3. T2 should be opened up for use to more carriers instead of being monopolized by one single, strike prone carrier. A paralysis of one monopolizing carrier also paralyzes the whole T2, that is the problem.

T2 and T3 should be connected by dedicated monorails like in Narita for easier transfer of passengers. Likewise, if they wanna connect Sangley to NAIA for more expansion, they should also use dedicated light rails to connect Sangley to NAIA.

itsmechris

October 20th, 2011, 04:14 AM

if they Transfer airport to clark how about the people living in south like laguna batangas and cavite?

pau_p1

October 20th, 2011, 04:22 AM

if they Transfer airport to clark how about the people living in south like laguna batangas and cavite?

that's where the Northrail project comes to use.. and NAIA wouldn't fully close in my opinion.. probably terminal 1 and the domestic terminal will close to fully utilize terminals 2 and 3... possibly PAL and CebPac and other local airlines will remain there while foreign airlines will move to DMIA...

wakeuptoreality

October 20th, 2011, 07:20 AM

Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

beautiful dive site a few minutes away from the city center:
29558408

Bosnyboy

October 20th, 2011, 08:10 AM

Manila-X

October 20th, 2011, 08:22 AM

NO NO NO!!!

Kintoy

October 20th, 2011, 08:32 AM

please tweet Mark Leviste, vice gov of Batangas, your opposition about this idiocy:

http://twitter.com/#!/markleviste

hakz2007

October 20th, 2011, 08:39 AM

ISLAND OF MASTER WOOD CARVERS AND BOAT BUILDERS

Sibutu is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. It is the southernmost municipality of the Philippines. It lies about 14 kilometers east of the coast of Sabah, Malaysia.

Tando Banak
http://photos.travelblog.org/Photos/13215/475196/f/4763946-Tando_Banak-0.jpg http://www.travelblog.org/pix/shim.gif (http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/4764253)

Tahing Beach

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Tongehat

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Sheikh Makhdum Tomb
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http://photos.travelblog.org/Photos/13215/475196/f/4763129-Sibutu-0.jpg http://www.travelblog.org/pix/shim.gif (http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/4763130)More: http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Mindanao/Tawi-Tawi/Sibutu/blog-475196.html

Ekweng

October 20th, 2011, 08:40 AM

Not on taal volcano.

Laoag city done it. You can see the sign as you enter the city along the bridge.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yc1oWccIuYc/TbgnKn3gJPI/AAAAAAAACOE/5X4ZJds1E-w/s1600/laoag.jpg

hakz2007

October 20th, 2011, 08:49 AM

Tawi-Tawi
by Farl
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dancethingy

October 20th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Manila-X

October 20th, 2011, 10:26 AM

Tawi Tawi is nice.

But it is located at a hostile location and it is risky to travel there especially if you are a foreign tourist.

Ady001

October 20th, 2011, 10:33 AM

hakz2007

October 20th, 2011, 10:39 AM

Tawi Tawi is nice.

But it is located at a hostile location and it is risky to travel there especially if you are a foreign tourist.

No matter how risky it is, I'll go :lol:. In other municipalities I visited, I've seen armalites hanging inside the houses of our "friendly upland neighbors" but I didn't care and just acted as if I haven't seen it.

But before I went there, I made a courtesy call in the nearby Army detachment and asked for some security briefing..and hints on what to do and what should be avoided.:)

william :D

October 20th, 2011, 11:04 AM

^^ Tawi-Tawi's images above are lovely. :okay:

xxxriainxxx

October 20th, 2011, 12:58 PM

Tawi Tawi isnt dangerous actually.

Manila-X

October 20th, 2011, 01:24 PM

Tawi Tawi isnt dangerous actually.

The areas near it are. And it is not recommended for foreign tourists to visit unless they have a trusted local companion.

xxxriainxxx

October 20th, 2011, 01:45 PM

The areas near it are. And it is not recommended for foreign tourists to visit unless they have a trusted local companion.

Actually malayo ang Tawi Tawi sa Basilan and Sulu. :)

cebujustrocks

October 20th, 2011, 02:18 PM

Promoting the beauty of Cebu province.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150324669071122

xxxriainxxx

October 20th, 2011, 02:25 PM

:ohno:

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/316773_10150424373460715_647075714_10700758_612605754_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150424373460715&set=o.105848482838036&type=1&theater)

WTF.

Kintoy

October 20th, 2011, 03:22 PM

lol

kindofperfect82888

October 20th, 2011, 03:22 PM

^^ As a person who can understand the language, I am trying really hard not to laugh at that. Am I a bad person? :lol:

xxxriainxxx

October 20th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Sad that they have to do this on a coral.

wino

October 20th, 2011, 06:11 PM

Ingeniuty or stupidity?? Prretty or tacky?? You'd be the judge....

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http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/79089/hooray-for-hollywood-on-taal-volcano-island#disqus_thread

‘Hooray for Hollywood’ on Taal Volcano Island
By Jerome Balinton
Inquirer Southern Luzon

BATANGAS CITY—It was something only a movie star could have conceived.

Why not put up a towering “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano island similar to the “Hollywood” sign in Los Angeles, California?

The provincial council approved on October 5 a resolution supporting the idea of Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, the award-winning actress, to erect a hard-to-miss landmark and potential tourism draw, according to Vice Governor Mark Leviste II.

Emelie Katigbak, officer in charge of the Batangas tourism office, said floating restaurants or fish pens can be set up on Taal Lake in such a way that their layout would form the famous Batangueño expression “Ala Eh.”

It could be such a dazzling sight especially if lit up at night, she said.

Netizens are already making fun of the idea...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/new-meme--landmarks-all-over-after--batangas--in-taal.html

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wino

October 20th, 2011, 06:13 PM

if they Transfer airport to clark how about the people living in south like laguna batangas and cavite?

FYI they can still use NAIA if they want. It's just that, seats will be more limited compared to as now..

for the Nth time.. making Clark the prime gateway of the country doesn't mean that NAIA is closing down....

mao rong

October 20th, 2011, 06:15 PM

filcan

October 21st, 2011, 12:15 AM

Stupid idea. It will ruin the natural beauty of Taal volcano.

normand

October 21st, 2011, 03:05 AM

normand

October 21st, 2011, 03:09 AM

Netizens are already making fun of the idea...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/new-meme--landmarks-all-over-after--batangas--in-taal.html

Panalo to

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amigo32

October 21st, 2011, 03:11 AM

ano yong bilat lami?

punta ka sa mga red light district, hanap ka ng cebuano speaking fokfok, sabay banggitin mo yang words na yun:D

I am sure she will make you happy:lol:

Askal82

October 21st, 2011, 03:17 AM

Panalo to

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:lol::lol:

KnightOfTheFlag

October 21st, 2011, 03:25 AM

Panalo to

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OMG! This really made my day!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

bitoy

October 21st, 2011, 03:30 AM

Dadayuhin ito ng mga turista....lalo na pag nilagyan ng colorful spotlights at borloloys.. :lol:

http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/NX8umNwpVPO4j2CAqmUqcg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/250/2011/10/20/313815-234605856596438-234601549930202-620651-903905841-n_085559.jpg

nag ngingitngit na nito malamang si Ate Vi...:D

xxxriainxxx

October 21st, 2011, 04:27 AM

Dr. Richard Espeno

October 21st, 2011, 04:51 AM

hahhahha kakatawa

pau_p1

October 21st, 2011, 05:01 AM

bad idea indeed!

Manila-X

October 21st, 2011, 05:21 AM

We should not even hyping up that Batangas issue cause it won't happen.

hakz2007

October 21st, 2011, 05:25 AM

^^That's for sure :okay:

xxxriainxxx

October 21st, 2011, 05:34 AM

^^ After I sent a message to VG Mark Leviste saying that I hope they would scrap the proposal, he replied

Not that we will scrap it just yet. Rather, we will study it more. Thanks partner!

Jrommel

October 21st, 2011, 05:37 AM

meron na yan sa UST:lol::|

Manila-X

October 21st, 2011, 05:54 AM

Travel incentives
SKETCHES By Ana Marie Pamintuan (The Philippine Star) Updated October 21, 2011 12:00 AM

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=739682&publicationSubCategoryId=64

On the first leg of my return flight from Vienna, the plane to Dubai was packed.

On the final leg, which took off late in the morning, the Manila-bound flight looked less than half full in all classes. No need to pay extra for a good stretch on first or business class on that eight-hour flight; many passengers on coach slept fully stretched out after putting up the armrests on rows and rows of empty adjacent seats.

I know it’s not yet Christmas, but many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) usually also go home in droves for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. Perhaps with Moammar Gadhafi and his goons (the report as I write this is that he’s been killed) still on the loose in Libya, and protests continuing in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, OFWs don’t want to risk losing their jobs by returning to the Philippines in case the Arab Spring engulfs their workplaces. When violence erupts in the Middle East and North Africa, Pinoys don’t flee; they stay put and hold on to their jobs.

But OFWs are not the only ones who fly to Manila. Where are the tourists, the business travelers?

Among the Southeast Asian capitals, Manila is the farthest from Europe. Tourism officials who look like they’re developing yet another new strategy to market the Philippines should think about such practical considerations in the mind of a typical traveler planning an overseas trip.

Many of the attractions offered by the Philippines, let’s admit it, can also be found in several Southeast Asian countries. We can argue over which country has the best beaches or limestone caves (as far as I’m concerned, I still love my own, my native land…), but a European tourist will google Southeast Asian resorts and think all white beaches lined with coconut trees look the same.

A number of our neighbors, such as Thailand and Indonesia (Bali in particular), have the added attraction of their distinctive cultures. Another factor working in their favor is that because of geography, it’s easy to hop from one country to another.

Travel industry players have in fact put together tour packages of several Southeast Asian countries that are located near each other, but excluding the archipelago farthest from the region’s main island grouping: the Philippines.

From hubs in Singapore, Malaysia and Bangkok, tourists can take short flights to Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam and Siem Reap in Cambodia.

We need to provide additional incentives to lure those travelers to also visit the Philippines, which is a flight of about three hours away across a sea that also laps the shores of several other countries in the region.

First, we have to pitch Philippine attractions effectively and truthfully. All over the globe, countries are seeing the potential of tourism for boosting GDP. There’s fierce competition out there for visitors.

The average traveler knows he can face security risks in most parts of the planet. Bombs continue to go off in Afghanistan and Iraq, but the No. 1 target of terrorists has always been the United States, with Britain possibly coming in second.

What sets one travel destination from another when it comes to security is what each country does to deal with the threat and keep everyone, locals and foreign visitors alike, safe.

New York, Washington and London have suffered grievous terrorist attacks in the past decade. Yet tourists continue to flock to New York’s Times Square – the target of a bomb plot that was foiled several months ago – and to the many attractions in Washington. A massive crowd camped out in London this year for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, packing the subway to move around the city.

In Bangkok, tourist arrivals did not slacken even after bombings in the capital and a shutdown of Suvarnabhumi International Airport at the height of a political protest. Enterprising Thais have even turned the freak flood in Bangkok into a tourist attraction, extending the floating market to other parts of the inundated city.

Over in Manila, the second most appalling aspect of the hostage crisis last year in Rizal Park, after the high death toll, was the near-slapstick performance by responding Manila cops. This was followed by the clear reluctance of President Aquino to impose sanctions on those responsible for the fiasco. Our market for Hong Kong travelers has not yet recovered.

The absence of direct flights from Europe to Manila (the last one, Air France-KLM Royal Dutch, ends its direct service in April 2012) surely affected the Philippine tourism industry, including in Cebu, which used to enjoy such direct services to Europe.

We still sit between much of Southeast Asia and one of the largest markets for travelers, the United States. Several of the passengers on my return flight from Europe were Filipinos holding US passports, possibly on their way to Hawaii.

But in this economic downturn, with Americans marching on Wall Street to protest corporate greed, our tourism industry cannot pin too much hope on visitor arrivals from the United States.

Europeans are no longer finding their way to Asia the long way, by crossing the Atlantic and then the Pacific and then stumbling into a grouping of 7,100 islands. If he were alive today, Spain’s Felipe II, after whom our archipelago was named, would travel first class to Southeast Asia through the other direction, and if enchanted by the charming Thais might never reach Manila.

We have to be able to say, when travelers gush over Bali, or Sipadan resort in Malaysia, or Chiang Mai in Thailand: “You ain’t seen nothing yet; wait till you visit the Philippines!”

RonnieR

October 21st, 2011, 06:44 AM

punta ka sa mga red light district, hanap ka ng cebuano speaking fokfok, sabay banggitin mo yang words na yun:D

I am sure she will make you happy:lol:

:lol:

RonnieR

October 21st, 2011, 06:52 AM

punta ka sa mga red light district, hanap ka ng cebuano speaking fokfok, sabay banggitin mo yang words na yun:D

I am sure she will make you happy:lol:

Tawi-Tawi
by Farl
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/colloidfarl/sets/520179/with/2180542256/)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/41/123229922_50bc7c6133_z.jpg

Tawi Tawi is nice.

But it is located at a hostile location and it is risky to travel there especially if you are a foreign tourist.

Tawi Tawi isnt dangerous actually.

We have so many virgin and beautiful islands, waiting to be developed.

Yeah, it's rare to hear crime news from Tawi-Tawi. I remember my college school mate, Chinese Filipino from Tawi-Tawi. He told me that there are so many Chinese Filipinos there, business was booming in the island. So, there is no kidnapping perhaps?

The only problem is the distance from Manila and again the "wrong impression" that since it's in the southern most part of the country - it's dangerous.

Manila-X

October 21st, 2011, 06:57 AM

hakz2007

October 21st, 2011, 07:02 AM

We have so many virgin and beautiful islands, waiting to be developed.

Yeah, it's rare to hear crime news from Tawi-Tawi. I remember my college school mate, Chinese Filipino from Tawi-Tawi. He told me that there are so many Chinese Filipinos there, business was booming in the island. So, there is no kidnapping perhaps?

The only problem is the distance from Manila and again the "wrong impression" that since it's in the southern most part of the country - it's dangerous.
The danger is not the island itself but traveling to the island.

We Pinoy can risk going there without any encounters. But we should not recommend this place to any foreign traveller and instead should visit other great areas within our country.

Upgraded Tawi-Tawi airport draws commercial airlines, investor interest (http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/38674-Upgraded-Tawi-Tawi-airport-draws-commercial-airlines,-investor-interest.html)

BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI-Once considered one of the most inaccessible provinces in the country, Tawi-Tawi is experiencing a surge in business activity and investor interest. Through a partnership between the Philippines and U.S. Governments, the Tawi-Tawi airport runway was upgraded.

This month, Cebu-Pacific begins new commercial flight routes daily from Zamboanga City to Sanga-Sanga airport in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, using an Airbus A319.More: http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/38674-Upgraded-Tawi-Tawi-airport-draws-commercial-airlines,-investor-interest.html

hakz2007

October 21st, 2011, 08:45 AM

Spratlys
by paulhechanova (http://www.panoramio.com/user/5310128?comment_page=1&photo_page=1)

Pag-asa Island
http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/44916901.jpg

Itu Aba Island
http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/45208564.jpg

Scarborough Shoal
http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/45209536.jpg

xxxriainxxx

October 21st, 2011, 09:17 AM

^^I'd like to visit them someday. WITH NO PASSPORTS REQUIRED.

r0mm3l

October 21st, 2011, 09:18 AM

guys! i would like to invite you to VOTE for Puerto Princesa Underground River! :)
http://www.new7wonders.com/ or through your facebook account https://www.facebook.com/New7WondersofNature?sk=app_114026852036251
tulungan natin ang PPUR dahil bumababa na ang ranking natin., :ohno:

Sleepwalker

October 21st, 2011, 09:34 AM

Netizens are already making fun of the idea...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/new-meme--landmarks-all-over-after--batangas--in-taal.html

http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/NX8umNwpVPO4j2CAqmUqcg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/250/2011/10/20/313815-234605856596438-234601549930202-620651-903905841-n_085559.jpg
http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/TlA7fdW0ltl5LYkTDPiOOQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/250/2011/10/20/311955-10150352997458358-554423357-8241278-1826714283-n_090408.jpg

Planking crossed my mind upon seeing these pictures. Unproductive form of getting attention.

hakz2007

October 21st, 2011, 09:51 AM

^^I'd like to visit them someday. WITH NO PASSPORTS REQUIRED.

Itu Aba is currently occupied by Taiwan but being claimed by the Philippines.

bitoy

October 21st, 2011, 10:01 AM

^^ After I sent a message to VG Mark Leviste saying that I hope they would scrap the proposal, he replied

Not that we will scrap it just yet. Rather, we will study it more. Thanks partner!

Santos-Recto said the sign is just one part of her tourism plan, and referred to the common mistake of tourists who think Taal Lake is an extension of Tagaytay in Cavite province, which offers the best view of the "island within a lake within an island within a lake."

"It's not just focused sa paglalagay ng signage dyan. It is just a small part para masabi natin na ito ang Batangas, nandito kayo sa lalawigan ng Batangas," she added.

But the governor emphasized that the proposal will still undergo a study, in which the local government will determine if it's even feasible to put up a sign near the volcano.

"May pros and cons. Pwedeng matuloy 'yan, pwedeng hindi," she said. "That's why may study na ginagawa. We are not even sure kung pwedeng magtayo dyan ng construction, kung kaya ba ng lupa 'yan, what if pumutok 'yan. That's why we're doing consultations."

Ate Vi is sinking on a deeper hole ... "what if pumutok yan?" daw :lol:

...eh pumutok na nga yung plano... :D

hakz2007

October 21st, 2011, 10:06 AM

Actually, late na sila dahil ang Iriga City dito sa Camarines Sur..meron ng ganyan, matagal na :D

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http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/35181_135063103193465_100000693295470_219450_5030749_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.135018759864566.17374.100000693295470&type=1)

william :D

October 21st, 2011, 10:55 AM

^^ ang Isabela man meron din niyan :D

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DtRfPhDdU-o/S_zqyNYRMvI/AAAAAAAAAYw/gbCvxk4FsKA/s320/P1050533.JPG

click here for bigger picture (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DtRfPhDdU-o/S_zqyNYRMvI/AAAAAAAAAYw/gbCvxk4FsKA/s1600/P1050533.JPG)

http://maawgee.blogspot.com/?zx=21e9a977465159e3

icarusrising

October 21st, 2011, 11:22 AM

So does Coron, Palawan...

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OtAkAw

October 21st, 2011, 12:41 PM

^^None of those caused furor among netizens and citizens because the locations where the signs have been placed are not protected natural landmarks. Taal Volcano and its surroundings are a protected natural landmark. Adding such a sign is simply unacceptable.

In fact, Taal Volcano is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Tentative List:

Taal Volcano is an active volcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It consists of an island in Lake Taal, which is situated within a caldera formed by an earlier very large eruption. It is about 50 km from the capital, Manila.

The TVPL has an elevation of 600 meters above sea level. The volcano is a complex cinder and tuff cones formed inside a large caldera, the main rock type of which is Olivine Basalt. The main crater lake of the volcano island is four (4) meters above sea level making the island one of the lowest and most active volcanoes in the world. The deepest point of the lake is approximately 172 meters.

The lake and its environs is home to many species of flora and fauna a number of which are endemic to the lake like the "Tawilis" (Sardinella tawilis), the only fresh water sardine in the world and the Taal Lake Seasnake (Hydrophis semperi or known to locals as Duhol), the only freshwater sea snake in the world. The snake still has salt glands to eliminate excess salt, despite being in a freshwater habitat. Other endemic forms include blue green algae, diatom, ostracod, sponge, reptile and fishes. There are many other species, which until now have yet to be documented, and whose natural histories have not been fully studied.

http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5026/

Kintoy

October 21st, 2011, 02:54 PM

ang reaction ni Nora sa panukala ni Vilma

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa462/kintoy2/317343_10150349021.jpg

Kintoy

October 21st, 2011, 02:55 PM

from DPWH

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa462/kintoy2/297744_2206782368086_1_n.jpg

support Philippine Volcanoes

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa462/kintoy2/309056_101503379359g.jpg

source: HollywoodPilipinas (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=o.234601549930202&type=1&aft=1994997406716):

Mercato

October 21st, 2011, 03:48 PM

^^ :colgate:

xxxriainxxx

October 21st, 2011, 04:24 PM

Ate Vi is sinking on a deeper hole ... "what if pumutok yan?" daw :lol:

...eh pumutok na nga yung plano... :D

ang reaction ni Nora sa panukala ni Vilma

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa462/kintoy2/317343_10150349021.jpg

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

mao rong

October 21st, 2011, 04:43 PM

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

October 21st, 2011, 04:47 PM

Bhan Jojo Ngoi

October 21st, 2011, 04:51 PM

http://designpinoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/i-love-u-lucky-580x386.jpg

http://www.interaksyon.com/infotech/assets/2011/10/tanga.jpg

http://www.interaksyon.com/infotech/assets/2011/10/nora-300x173.jpg

xxxriainxxx

October 21st, 2011, 05:11 PM

Payatas is much better now.

Lilyr

October 21st, 2011, 06:36 PM

Er that sign became famous because the "Hollywood" (movie industyy) is famous already. So ate Vi's line of thinking is that the sign will encourage more tourists?
Isabela has a similar sign already and it's not making any more internationally or locally famous.
http://s1.postimage.org/qr8g1zzj8/291712_2214637885552_1235716188_32245722_1916090.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)

Hayzz...gaya-gaya puto maya.:doh:

OtAkAw

October 21st, 2011, 07:28 PM

^^Mediocre copycats usually do not receive critical and commercial acclaim. You have to beat the original to do that.

wino

October 21st, 2011, 08:18 PM

haha lagot kayo kay Ate Vi.. nag react na cia sa balita.. hehe:lol:

manila2020

October 22nd, 2011, 02:20 AM

may balita ba kayo dito if go na to?

Soon to rise: ABS-CBN's state of the art soundstages
by ABS-CBN Corp. Comm. | September 25, 2011 10:16 PM |

ABS-CBN Corporation is set to build state-of-the-art soundstages and backlots that will enable the Kapamilya network to meet the multimedia company’s expansion plans and its growing needs to serve the viewing public.

“The first soundstage will be up before end of 2012 in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan,” said ABS-CBN Chief Technology Officer Raul Bulaong, who is responsible for ABS-CBN’s production, post-production, animation, and transmission. Bulaong said a soundstage is a sound-proof building in which TV shows and films are shot. “It’s like building a place where you can put together a hospital room, a hotel lobby, and an office space side by side and even shoot scenes sequentially,” he said. ABS-CBN is the first among the local TV networks to pioneer the construction of state-of-the- art soundstages as it was also the first to build state-of-the-art TV studios in the 90s.

For more of this article, go to: http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/10277/Soon-to-rise-ABS-CBN-s-state-of-the-art-soundstages.aspx :cheers:

manila2020

October 22nd, 2011, 02:22 AM

Alam nyo, mas bagay to sa Antipolo kasi malapit sa QC. since City of the Stars naman cya diba? So it makes sense na may backdrop ng malahollywood doon. at least may dating at may relevance. Pwede iname natin na MANILAWOOD. hahaha. gayagaya lang. :lol:

Er that sign became famous because the "Hollywood" (movie industyy) is famous already. So ate Vi's line of thinking is that the sign will encourage more tourists?
Isabela has a similar sign already and it's not making any more internationally or locally famous.
http://s1.postimage.org/qr8g1zzj8/291712_2214637885552_1235716188_32245722_1916090.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)

Hayzz...gaya-gaya puto maya.:doh:

Perseus II

October 22nd, 2011, 03:00 AM

stupid idea... ate VI ... pwede ba???? tigilan ako :lol: :lol: :lol:

normand

October 22nd, 2011, 03:18 AM

Ewan ko lang kung may maputukan pa dito...

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watcher09

October 22nd, 2011, 04:35 AM

^^Like!

william :D

October 23rd, 2011, 04:08 PM

as of 10:05 PM, 10.23.11

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keep voting!

Send PPUR to 2861
or vote in their website, http://www.new7wonders.com/vote-2

xxxriainxxx

October 24th, 2011, 05:09 AM

^^ Ilang tulog na lang! Vote PPUR!

manila2020

October 24th, 2011, 05:52 AM

Palawan wows 7 Wonders exec:banana:
SUNDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2011 22:10 NONIE REYES / PHOTOGRAPHER
PUERTO PRINCESA—“I have arrived in paradise.”

This was the reaction of New 7 Wonders of Nature (N7WN) founder and President Bernard Weber, who visited the Puerto Princesa Underground River for the first time on Saturday.

After a 40-minute cruise inside the cave, whose serene waters interact with different formations of stalactites and stalagmites, an astonished Weber told reporters “This is a diamond experience and a true masterpiece of nature.”

He also said if he were allowed to vote—“which I can’t because I’m treating every candidate fairly and I’m the president”—he would vote for the underground river.

To read more about this article, click on this link: http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/18321-palawan-wows-7-wonders-exec

hakz2007

October 24th, 2011, 08:58 AM

El Gamma Penumbra's final performance last night featuring tourist spots in the Philippines.

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xxxriainxxx

October 24th, 2011, 10:07 AM

Panay Railways Extension to Caticlan

Posted on Oct 24, 2011 in News | 0 comments

Panay Railways Inc. has confirmed that it received at least four offers from businesses to improve the railway system from Iloilo to Capiz, and extend it to Caticlan. The rehabilitation of the railways is forecast to cost PHP 16 billion, and is planned to begin in January 2012. The winning bidder for the railway project will be required to provide relocation for affected households on the planned development sites.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo/local-news/2011/10/17/panay-railways-gets-offers-rehab-185548)

MVP is apparently one of the investors.

LuckyLady

October 24th, 2011, 12:22 PM

^^I thought that plan was already shoot down by Roxas the moment he stepped as DOTC chief? he won't even give a second thought about that plan so i am so surprised that its after all feasible. It would be really good news it that would push thru.

boypad

October 24th, 2011, 12:24 PM

El Gamma Penumbra's final performance last night featuring tourist spots in the Philippines.

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^^ Now's that what I call an effective tourist campaign. This group is truly amazing talent. They should have win grand prize.

Another link similar to this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WupmO0WGe3U

xxxriainxxx

October 24th, 2011, 01:10 PM

up_mc

October 24th, 2011, 03:46 PM

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spearhead

October 25th, 2011, 12:22 AM

^^I so wanna go there!!!

xXx carlos xXx

October 25th, 2011, 02:06 AM

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40804393

No. 1 Santorini, Greece

An ancient island that endured one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, Santorini, 120 miles southwest of mainland Greece, feels like no other place on earth. Here, everything is brighter: the whitewashed cube-shaped houses, the lapis lazuli sea, and the sunsets that light up the caldera. So it seems about time that Santorini captured the No. 1 island title for the first time in World’s Best Awards history—beating out Maui, Bali, and the Galápagos. For the ultimate trip, base yourself in picturesque Oia, on the island’s northern tip, where hotels are set on cliffs above the glittering Aegean Sea.

No. 2 Bali, Indonesia

Lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Bali is but one of 17,500 islands in the Indonesian archipelago, yet even among its colorful neighbors—and even after decades of tourism development—it stands alone in its lushness and incomparable beauty. Perhaps that’s the reason it’s been ranked the No. 1 island in Asia every year since 1998. Why go now? Resorts are making cultural relevance a priority, promising unique entrée into local art and architecture, cuisine, and traditional medicine.

No. 3 Cape Breton, Canada

Readers love Cape Breton for its captivating vistas—cliff-backed beaches; forested headlands studded with lighthouses—which is why the island, in Nova Scotia, hasn’t dropped below the No. 2 ranking in the Continental U.S. and Canada since 2005. Local culture commingles Scottish, Acadian, Irish, African, and native Mi’kmaq influences, and is fueled by music, from Celtic-style fiddling played in parish halls to the popular Thursday night ceilidh (kay-lee) dance gathering.

No. 4 Boracay, Philippines

Now that even tiny islands such as Koh Samui are becoming mainstream, Boracay, in the Philippines, may be one of the last little-known Asian beach getaways. The sandy-shored speck is accessible via an hour-long flight from Manila to Caticlan, followed by a 10-minute ferry ride. Go now, before the crowds arrive. Already a growing number of travelers are lured by five-star properties, from the Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa to Discovery Shores. As proof of its rising profile, 2011 is the first year Boracay has ranked in the World’s Best Awards.

No. 5 Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Though the competition for No. 1 island in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific is steep (consider Bora-Bora, Fiji, and Tasmania), the Great Barrier Reef, which unfurls from Australia’s northeastern coast, has taken the No. 1 spot seven times since 1998. The area’s spectacularly cerulean water and vast sweep of coral teems with sea life—baleen whales, leatherback turtles, giant clams, and 400-odd other species. Above the surface, it’s a menagerie of a different kind: a collection of hotels and island resorts, each with its own oceanfront appeal.

No. 6 Sicily, Italy

A historical feast with 300 days of sun per year, spectacular landscapes, and a vibrant culinary scene, Sicily is becoming one of Italy’s buzziest destinations, and received its highest score yet in the 2011 World’s Best Awards. On this Italian island, there’s a new respect for heritage, and the hotel sector is on the upswing. The most trumpeted debut, the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort—part of the Rocco Forte Collection—has focused the spotlight on a handsome swath of the southern coast. And Orient-Express recently renovated two classic hotels in Taormina, the Grand Hotel Timeo and the Villa Sant’Andrea.

No. 7 Big Island, Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii is a little bit country and a whole lot of lava rock and roll—especially whenever Kilauea is pouring hot magma into the Pacific at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the eastern shore. (Check with the park service for eruption updates.) Far from urban Honolulu, this mostly rural island has its own cowboy culture, farmers’ markets, tropical rainforests, and black-, green-, and white-sand beaches. It’s this local flavor that resonates with travelers now: this year was the first that the Big Island surged past Maui and Kauai to capture the No. 1 island in the region.

No. 8 Kauai, Hawaii

It may be the most dramatic vista anywhere in Hawaii: from the bluffs above the eastern tip of Hanalei Bay, on the north shore of Kauai, you look out on a crescent-shaped beach. Tireless waterfalls spill from jagged cliffs in deep green valleys. A rain shower rolls across the far side of the bay while the sun blazes down on you. Though the island’s World’s Best ranking fell slightly this year, the recently renovated St. Regis Princeville Resort, 252 spacious rooms carved into a cliff, is a slice of paradise. Don’t miss the private Pali Ke Kua Beach, where the only other living creature might be a sea turtle laying her eggs.

No. 9 Maui, Hawaii

Within the Hawaiian-island family, Maui is the celebrity sibling: radiantly beautiful, a bit rebellious, and with glamour to spare. The island has attracted “seekers” for its healing energy since the 1960s and, more recently, Internet millionaires and Hollywood A-listers who want to rejuvenate in five-star spas. Readers love it for its natural attractions and sights and activities, such as the Maui Film Festival every June—your best bet to hobnob barefoot with Kristen Bell or Zac Efron.

No. 10 Galápagos, Ecuador

The wild islands of the Galápagos continue to lure travelers 600 miles west of Ecuador. Where else can you watch a marine iguana dive for seaweed beneath a circling blue-footed booby? To better protect the landscape, cruises are now capped at 15 days with no repeated ports, though they remain the best way to see this perennial World’s Best Awards winner (in 2010 it was ranked No. 1 island overall). Which itinerary to choose? GalaOdyssey’s new 16-passenger Galápagos Grand Odyssey luxury yacht pampers guests with Jacuzzis and a spa while en route to a stop at sea-lion central Mosquera.

william :D

October 25th, 2011, 02:44 AM

El Gamma Penumbra's final performance last night featuring tourist spots in the Philippines.

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omg! buong video nakangiti ako. :lol: ang galing! :cheers: sobrang galing ng Pilipino!:banana: i agree that this kind of talent could be an effective campaign.:banana:

william :D

October 25th, 2011, 02:48 AM

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Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa
Marinduque, Philippines

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=410143586097&set=a.410142511097.201997.54895526097&type=3&permPage=1

manlajay

October 25th, 2011, 03:53 AM

Manila-X

October 25th, 2011, 04:41 AM

Beautifull! Meron pala nito sa Pinas? Nice post....:banana:

Kaya nga Pilipinas, kasi eto ang pinaka attraction natin :)

xxxriainxxx

October 25th, 2011, 04:58 AM

Beautifull! Meron pala nito sa Pinas? Nice post....:banana:

Maraming maganda sa Pilipinas.:cheers:

william :D

October 25th, 2011, 05:51 AM

Beautifull! Meron pala nito sa Pinas? Nice post....:banana:

ang kulang nalang sating mga Pilipino ay disiplina. :cheers:

Manila-X

October 25th, 2011, 06:15 AM

ang kulang nalang sating mga Pilipino ay disiplina. :cheers:

Karamihan ng mga Pinoy na walang disciplina ay nasa Metro Manila. Hindi pwede i-apply ang kilos at ugali ng taga Maynila sa ibang lugar sa Pinas.

Maraming lugar dito na may disciplina ang Pilipino. Sa Davao na nga lang.

Ph Man

October 25th, 2011, 07:14 AM

Beautifull! Meron pala nito sa Pinas? Nice post....:banana:

Agree. :okay:

Parang island sa Mediterranean Sea.

RonnieR

October 25th, 2011, 07:14 AM

Beautifull! Meron pala nito sa Pinas? Nice post....:banana:

Yes, sa Pilipinas talaga yan! Kaya ganyan kaganda! :cheers:

wino

October 25th, 2011, 07:18 AM

^^ you mean? KAY GANDA!!

MatudNilaBaby

October 25th, 2011, 08:15 AM

Karamihan ng mga Pinoy na walang disciplina ay nasa Metro Manila. Hindi pwede i-apply ang kilos at ugali ng taga Maynila sa ibang lugar sa Pinas.

Maraming lugar dito na may disciplina ang Pilipino. Sa Davao na nga lang.

duon bugbugin ka sa mayor if you need discipline:lol:

manmarz

October 25th, 2011, 08:24 AM

duon bugbugin ka sa mayor if you need discipline:lol:

bugbugin lng ang mga taong wlang dcplina..:lol::lol::cheers:

LuckyLady

October 25th, 2011, 08:24 AM

Maraming maganda sa Pilipinas.:cheers:

ang dami talaga, sa mga beaches lang punong puno na yung bansa natin. hirap lang yung iba di accessible kasi di pa maganda mga daan, tapos wala pang masyadong developments.

xxxriainxxx

October 25th, 2011, 08:26 AM

ang dami talaga, sa mga beaches lang punong puno na yung bansa natin. hirap lang yung iba di accessible kasi di pa maganda mga daan, tapos wala pang masyadong developments.

Actually sometimes I feel that works to my advantage, I prefer places not crowded by people. :) :)

Manila-X

October 25th, 2011, 09:23 AM

With sites like these, its is worth for our country to attract foreign tourists from around the world. All we need to do is advertise.

kenken94

October 25th, 2011, 02:32 PM

And we have 11 million Filipinos to advertise the Philippines abroad. ;)

william :D

October 25th, 2011, 02:49 PM

^^ kung makapag-dadala ng isang turista ang bawat isa diyan sa 11 million na yan abroad, pihadong sisigla ang turismo natin. :cheers:

Karamihan ng mga Pinoy na walang disciplina ay nasa Metro Manila. Hindi pwede i-apply ang kilos at ugali ng taga Maynila sa ibang lugar sa Pinas.

Maraming lugar dito na may disciplina ang Pilipino. Sa Davao na nga lang.

kung sino pa ang nasa kabisera sila pa ang kulang sa disiplina. :ohno:

Kintoy

October 25th, 2011, 03:10 PM

kasamihan sa 11 million na yan ang dahilan kung bakit ang baba ng tingin sa atin ng mga dayuhan...

Sleepwalker

October 25th, 2011, 03:19 PM

^^ kung makapag-dadala ng isang turista ang bawat isa diyan sa 11 million na yan abroad, pihadong sisigla ang turismo natin. :cheers:

I just brought six last January.

kasamihan sa 11 million na yan ang dahilan kung bakit ang baba ng tingin sa atin ng mga dayuhan...

+1

wino

October 25th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Boracay made it to the top 10 list

click this image to view the complete list and scores
http://static2.travelandleisure.com/images/logo/travel-and-leisure-logo.png (http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2011/islands)

http://www.fastbooking.net/logo/logo_yahoo_travel.jpg (http://travel.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ak9J51EaD2anH6xr_OYCplHX_eZ_)

World's Best Islands (http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40804393)
Travel + Leisure readers pick the world’s best islands for your next warm-weather getaway.
By Jennifer Miranda

Islands naturally ignite wanderlust. Whether your journey is a short ferry ride or oceans away, the extra effort it takes to get to that island seems to heighten the experience exponentially.

But which islands are most worthy of the trip? We asked readers to cast their votes in T+L’s 16th annual World’s Best survey, and the results reveal one universal truth: a predilection for islands with astonishing natural beauty. Bali continues to hold on to its ranking in the top five, but there are also surprises. Two of last year’s European islands fell off the list, while a desire for the far-flung raised the profile of destinations in the South Pacific and Asia. One such newcomer, Boracay in the Philippines, may be one of the last undiscovered Asian beach getaways.

Read on to find out which islands ranked at the top: (http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40804393)

xxxriainxxx

October 25th, 2011, 05:08 PM

kasamihan sa 11 million na yan ang dahilan kung bakit ang baba ng tingin sa atin ng mga dayuhan...

Hindi naman lahat, but I know at least2 who work in my company na talagang basurang tinapon ng Pilipinas dito sa VN pinulot.

xxxriainxxx

October 25th, 2011, 05:30 PM

Boracay inspired track on Cafe del Mar Vol. 10

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About Lovers Lane.Overs lane is a project between cafe del mar resident dj bruno lepretre and vargo producer ansgar ueffink.
ansgar: "i met bruno while visiting ibiza. we talked and discovered that each our visions of making music were very much alike, so we spontaneously decided to record a song together.

we sat down at the laptop and came up with 'island memories'. the song is all about the magic of the island. it describes a moment of goodbye. a woman is sitting on the beach writing to her lover, remembering the wonderful times they shared together. the lyrics were spoken by french model florence chicault.
'island memories' was first released on cafe del mar vol.9. it can be found on many chillout and lounge compilations since. a french production company reserved worldwide copyrights for the song in their movie 'un homme un vrai'.

lovers lane's second title is called 'face of beauty'. while on a gig in boracay on the phillipines, bruno recorded some natives talking on the beach and put that in the song. roughly translated, it says: 'the face of beauty appears in every step, every sunrise, every ray of sun that kisses my face.' 'face of beauty' appears on cafe del mar vol.10, together with the vargo track „the moment"."

the name of the next track is "private session". guestmusician john welch plays trombone and wayne martin is scatting in his unique style. the 25th mix is released on cafe del mar 25th anniversary together with vargo´s "talking one language".

"funky bliss" (voodo lounge mix), a groove and bass based track with an african - rital attitude of voices.

wino

October 25th, 2011, 05:32 PM

kasamihan sa 11 million na yan ang dahilan kung bakit ang baba ng tingin sa atin ng mga dayuhan...

karamihan din ng mga nasa Pinas ang dahilan kung bakit mababa ang estado ng bansa.

Hindi naman lahat, but I know at least2 who work in my company na talagang basurang tinapon ng Pilipinas dito sa VN pinulot.

i know at least 50 people na basurang nakatiwangwang sa Pinas.

xxxriainxxx

October 25th, 2011, 05:36 PM

karamihan din ng mga nasa Pinas ang dahilan kung bakit mababa ang estado ng bansa.

i know at least 50 people na basurang nakatiwangwang sa Pinas.

Baka kamag-anak ng tagadito. :D

wino

October 25th, 2011, 05:36 PM

^^ haha :lol:

actually, hinde. talagang tipikal na pabigat lang sa bansa.

on the topic mga negative sa sariling bansa, I agree meron iilan ilan talagang Pinoy ganyan abroad.

But you don't have to look so far.. hinde mapagkakaila, di HAMAK na MAS MARAMI ang nasa Pilipinas. Homebase yan ng mga negatives. hehe
basahin nio lang ang dyaryo eh.. kausapin nio lang ang mga tao sa kalsada eh..

william :D

October 25th, 2011, 06:58 PM

idagdag pa ang media. puro kabaklaan at kahirapan sa buhay ang pinapakita sa mga ordinaryong tao makakuha lang ng manonood.

wino

October 25th, 2011, 07:49 PM

^^ lol at "kabaklaan"

kalbongdad

October 25th, 2011, 09:23 PM

Raven83

October 25th, 2011, 11:29 PM

RonnieR

October 26th, 2011, 05:28 AM

mwg12a

October 26th, 2011, 06:01 AM

^^ Can't they encourage tourism and let the investments comes internally? So, much of that stats that there are more pinoy millionaires/billionaires in the Philippines. Can't pinoy or even chinese pinoys do these?

LuckyLady

October 26th, 2011, 06:46 AM

Other Asian countries are advertising so heavily in attracting the rich Chinese to visit their countries. Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand are the favorite destinations. Malaysia wants to attract 1.2 Million rich Chinese tourists. Sana walang magbigay nang opinyon ukol sa lahi. Negosyo lang tayo para sa kapakanan nang mamamayang Pilipino = GDP.

Chinese businessmen asked to invest in Puerto Princesa
By Reinir Padua (The Philippine Star) Updated October 26, 2011 12:00 AM

Nanning, China – Philippine representatives made a pitch for Puerto Princesa at a trade and investment exposition here over the weekend to attract Chinese businessmen to pour in investment in the city that boasts of its world-famous subterranean river.

“We want our Chinese friends and those from other countries to come and visit Puerto Princesa,” said Rebecca Labit, assistant city administrator, as she spoke in front of Chinese businessmen at the China-ASEAN EXPO on Saturday afternoon.

She noted that there are 25 million Chinese tourists annually and if only Puerto Princesa could attract 10 percent of these, it would mean 2.5 million tourist arrivals – a big boost to the present 3.3 million tourists who visit the country every year.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=741235&publicationSubCategoryId=66

of all the places palawan pa mag a attract ng chinese investment. why don't they invite them in other places farther from the contested island Spratlys? sorry but i would be straight to say that any presence of china nearer the contested island is dangerous to our interess and should not be accepted.

Please take note also that although these countries, like for example taiwan, although they are inviting communist china's investment but they impose stricter guidelines regarding this. Hindi rin basta basta lang maka invest ang china. pili rin ang investment na pedeng ibigay sa kanila. Their investments are limited on some sectors only and the taiwanese government is making sure that their local industries will not be affected.

Some examples of the guidelines: In Infrastructure: approved infrastructure projects, public areas of civil aviation terminals, aviation terminals and ports (both subject to a 50% ownership cap, and shareholdings of the PRC Investors in aggregate cannot exceed the shareholdings of the Taiwanese shareholders in aggregate). PRC Investors will not, however, be permitted to bid for construction contracts and so may have to partner with a Taiwanese company to invest in some projects.

Investment in monopolies and in businesses which could affect national security remains prohibited. PRC military-related enterprises remain prohibited from investing in Taiwan.

Ok lang sa akin mag attract sila chinese tourists but a big no for chinese investors in this island.

RonnieR

October 26th, 2011, 07:01 AM

of all the places palawan pa mag a attract ng chinese investment. why don't they invite them in other places farther from the contested island Spratlys? sorry but i would be straight to say that any presence of china nearer the contested island is dangerous to our interess and should not be accepted.

Please take note also that although these countries, like for example taiwan, although they are inviting communist china's investment but they impose stricter guidelines regarding this. Hindi rin basta basta lang maka invest ang china. pili rin ang investment na pedeng ibigay sa kanila. Their investments are limited on some sectors only and the taiwanese government is making sure that their local industries will not be affected.

Some examples of the guidelines: In Infrastructure: approved infrastructure projects, public areas of civil aviation terminals, aviation terminals and ports (both subject to a 50% ownership cap, and shareholdings of the PRC Investors in aggregate cannot exceed the shareholdings of the Taiwanese shareholders in aggregate). PRC Investors will not, however, be permitted to bid for construction contracts and so may have to partner with a Taiwanese company to invest in some projects.

Investment in monopolies and in businesses which could affect national security remains prohibited. PRC military-related enterprises remain prohibited from investing in Taiwan.

Ok lang sa akin mag attract sila chinese tourists but a big no for chinese investors in this island.

It says Puerto Princesa, not Spratlys.

xxxriainxxx

October 26th, 2011, 07:17 AM

Having more Chinese in Palawan is a touchy issue due to its close proximity to the Kalayaan. I agree with LuckyLady on this one.

LuckyLady

October 26th, 2011, 07:26 AM

It says Puerto Princesa, not Spratlys.

i know but do you know whats the impact of that during war or the timeo our country insist our right in the spratly? You would allow a potential enemy to make a base on your background so what would happen to us in case there's some tensions there? if yoreau've been reading how did these communists slowly occupy some areas in the spratlys you would understand my fears and objections.

watcher09

October 26th, 2011, 07:41 AM

It says Puerto Princesa, not Spratlys.

I think they also eyeing Palawan as this "could be" part of their ancient map or the entire Philippines.

RonnieR

October 26th, 2011, 08:41 AM

I think they also eyeing Palawan as this "could be" part of their ancient map or the entire Philippines.

i know but do you know whats the impact of that during war or the timeo our country insist our right in the spratly? You would allow a potential enemy to make a base on your background so what would happen to us in case there's some tensions there? if yoreau've been reading how did these communists slowly occupy some areas in the spratlys you would understand my fears and objections.

Having more Chinese in Palawan is a touchy issue due to its close proximity to the Kalayaan. I agree with LuckyLady on this one.

War will never happen. Our government knows that. The fact that they are sending their representatives in Nanning, China to invite the rich Chinese to invest in Palawan shows that it's purely business. PH is inviting them also to pour their money in infrastructure (High speed rail), mining, hotels, etc. etc.

xxxriainxxx

October 26th, 2011, 09:10 AM

War will never happen. Our government knows that. The fact that they are sending their representatives in Nanning, China to invite the rich Chinese to invest in Palawan shows that it's purely business. PH is inviting them also to pour their money in infrastructure (High speed rail), mining, hotels, etc. etc.

That's what Korean thought and NoKor attacked Seoul while people were going on about their lives. That's what Pinoys thought and then the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour.

The concept of deceit is nothing alien to East Asians. It's in Sun Tzu's Art of War.

LuckyLady

October 26th, 2011, 10:19 AM

War will never happen. Our government knows that. The fact that they are sending their representatives in Nanning, China to invite the rich Chinese to invest in Palawan shows that it's purely business. PH is inviting them also to pour their money in infrastructure (High speed rail), mining, hotels, etc. etc.

war is inevitable unless our country sells our rights in the spratlys to the communists. di mo ba maiisip bakit interesado din ang mga chinese dyan sa palawan, of all the 7k islands in the philippines, why palawan??? :)

kalbongdad

October 26th, 2011, 10:22 AM

gusto nila mag beach....:lol:

Ekweng

October 26th, 2011, 10:48 AM

Boracay made it to the top 10 list

World's Best Islands (http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40804393)
Travel + Leisure readers pick the world’s best islands for your next warm-weather getaway.
By Jennifer Miranda

But which islands are most worthy of the trip? We asked readers to cast their votes in T+L’s 16th annual World’s Best survey, and the results reveal one universal truth: a predilection for islands with astonishing natural beauty. Bali continues to hold on to its ranking in the top five, but there are also surprises. Two of last year’s European islands fell off the list, while a desire for the far-flung raised the profile of destinations in the South Pacific and Asia. One such newcomer, Boracay in the Philippines, may be one of the last undiscovered Asian beach getaways.

ah-hah, kaya pala di alam ni Gulay ang Boracay eh. kulang pa sa marketing. Eh kung dito nalang dalhin mga chinese investors at sa buong Panay island. Tutal magkakatren na dyan diba?

RonnieR

October 26th, 2011, 11:21 AM

war is inevitable unless our country sells our rights in the spratlys to the communists. di mo ba maiisip bakit interesado din ang mga chinese dyan sa palawan, of all the 7k islands in the philippines, why palawan??? :)

di natin kaya yan. Di nga natin masugpo ang lokal na problema natin sa rebeldeng komunista, Abu Sayaf, MILF, Umbar Kato group. Pwede ba, dapat tingnan muna natin ang sarili natin bago tayo magsalita nang giyera. Aalahanin mo, ang thread na eto ay Travel and Tourism at not about speculation about war! That's purely BS, crap.

up_mc

October 26th, 2011, 01:18 PM

Di ko sigurado kung na-post na 'to dito...

check this video from FB:

Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal I Rehabilitation and Renovation

A pro-bono proposal from Budji Layug, Royal Pineda and Kenneth Cobonpue in cooperation with the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1567592365818

LuckyLady

October 26th, 2011, 04:11 PM

di natin kaya yan. Di nga natin masugpo ang lokal na problema natin sa rebeldeng komunista, Abu Sayaf, MILF, Umbar Kato group. Pwede ba, dapat tingnan muna natin ang sarili natin bago tayo magsalita nang giyera. Aalahanin mo, ang thread na eto ay Travel and Tourism at not about speculation about war! That's purely BS, crap.

hindi ibig sabihin di mo kaya ngayon bukas o sa sunod hindi mo pa rin kaya:lol: at hindi ibig sabihin may internal conflict tayo ay ipag paubaya mo na sa komunista ang interest ng bansa sa spratlys. Masasabi mo bang in 5 years, 10, 20, 50 years siguradong walang gyera sa philippine sea? Alalahanin mo rin na ikaw ang nag bukas ng issue na to na imbitahin ang mga komunista sa palawan para mag invest and this is my opinion on your post. If you want your opinion to be respected learn to respect others opinions too. As i've said, i'm open to chinese tourists in Palawan but is not to other activities that could jeopardize our future national interests.

Dr. Richard Espeno

October 26th, 2011, 05:20 PM

Dr. Richard Espeno

October 26th, 2011, 05:21 PM

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Dr. Richard Espeno

October 26th, 2011, 05:23 PM

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Cafe Juanita in Pasig City

Dr. Richard Espeno

October 26th, 2011, 05:24 PM

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Dr. Richard Espeno

October 26th, 2011, 05:26 PM

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Antonio's in Tagaytay

Dr. Richard Espeno

October 26th, 2011, 05:27 PM

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Paluto sa Farmer's market

Dr. Richard Espeno

October 26th, 2011, 05:29 PM

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Spiral sa Sofitel

william :D

October 26th, 2011, 05:32 PM

Just want to share with you some of the nicest restaurants in Manila...with my Singapoprean friends:)http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6283444722_4480322cb4_b.jpg La cocina de Tita Monings In San Miguel malacanang

is this a restaurant? wow! :cheers: i wanted to eat there. :eat:
yung mga ganitong resto tyak na papatok sa mga turista.:banana:

Mercato

October 26th, 2011, 11:27 PM

ngayon ko lang nabasa mga to. :hilarious :hilarious
idagdag pa ang media. puro kabaklaan at kahirapan sa buhay ang pinapakita sa mga ordinaryong tao makakuha lang ng manonood.howbout setting up quota limits on the extreme fringe loonie bins? :lol: :lol:

^^ lol at "kabaklaan"

trulili ...:lol: tingnan mo si boy abunda...sikat and kanyang kantaastaasan kabaklabaklaan kakalbuhan...:lol: si showtime...yung baklang malaki an bunganga......bakit nga ba sila dumadami na parang mga gremlins hindi naman sila nanganganak....ano...:lol: oi mga friends kong mga beke...no offense ha....wag nyo akong i-convert...wag muna...:lol::lol::lol:now dats one ugly fre@kin f%%k, the self important conceited toad. makes me wanna barf.

Dr. Richard Espeno

October 27th, 2011, 02:05 AM

@william D, yes its a reastaurant, ancestral house sya ng mga legarda katabi ng malacanang Palace, ganda sa loob ng bahay me tour inside da house na kasama, nanduon pa lahat ng mga lumang gamit. By reservations lang, nung pumunta kami konti lang tao. Sarap din ng fud!:)

dancethingy

October 27th, 2011, 05:21 AM

trulili ...:lol: tingnan mo si boy abunda...sikat and kanyang kantaastaasan kabaklabaklaan kakalbuhan...:lol: si showtime...yung baklang malaki an bunganga......bakit nga ba sila dumadami na parang mga gremlins hindi naman sila nanganganak....ano...:lol: oi mga friends kong mga beke...no offense ha....wag nyo akong i-convert...wag muna...:lol::lol::lol:

Just because you are a man, doesn't mean you are worth converting, blunt your ego... Give us gay men some credit, we do have standards.

And do you think I am happy with the way Gay Filipinos are portrayed in mainstream television? It's very unflattering and reinforces a lot of negative stereotypes. They use flamboyant gay men to attract cheap laughs, any decent gay man or woman would be offended.

And no, I don't watch Filipino television. I find it corrosive to intellect.

RonnieR

October 27th, 2011, 05:26 AM

hindi ibig sabihin di mo kaya ngayon bukas o sa sunod hindi mo pa rin kaya:lol: at hindi ibig sabihin may internal conflict tayo ay ipag paubaya mo na sa komunista ang interest ng bansa sa spratlys. Masasabi mo bang in 5 years, 10, 20, 50 years siguradong walang gyera sa philippine sea? Alalahanin mo rin na ikaw ang nag bukas ng issue na to na imbitahin ang mga komunista sa palawan para mag invest and this is my opinion on your post. If you want your opinion to be respected learn to respect others opinions too. As i've said, i'm open to chinese tourists in Palawan but is not to other activities that could jeopardize our future national interests.

Duh....we have nothing to argue. We need the rich Chinese, Indians tourists. We need these Asian tourists. That's my point. If they come as investors, we should also welcome them. Banyan Tree is developing a huge area in Palawan, too.

pau_p1

October 27th, 2011, 05:53 AM

And no, I don't watch Filipino television. I find it corrosive to intellect.

sad to say but it's quite true specially watching variety show (mostly in ABS-CBN or TFC)... because they focus on making contestants create a drama of themselves...

though some local soaps are good.. that some are now sold in Asia like 'Tayong Dalawa' which just aired here in Singapore a few months back..

LuckyLady

October 27th, 2011, 08:08 AM

Duh....we have nothing to argue. We need the rich Chinese, Indians tourists. We need these Asian tourists. That's my point. If they come as investors, we should also welcome them. Banyan Tree is developing a huge area in Palawan, too.

nobody is saying we should not receive this tourists or we don't need them. of course we do!. i have already highlighted this in my previous posts. i just don't agree on letting the communist chinese to invest in palawan in sector that could put our national interest in jeopardy, that's all, no more no less!...I remember Banyan Tree is singapore owned with first branch in Phuket, right? i hope we could attract more of these international chain of hotels.

LuckyLady

October 27th, 2011, 08:12 AM

Just because you are a man, doesn't mean you are worth converting, blunt your ego... Give us gay men some credit, we do have standards.

And do you think I am happy with the way Gay Filipinos are portrayed in mainstream television? It's very unflattering and reinforces a lot of negative stereotypes. They use flamboyant gay men to attract cheap laughs, any decent gay man or woman would be offended.

And no, I don't watch Filipino television. I find it corrosive to intellect.

you're the most respected, high standard gay here in SSC!:cheers: i

xxxriainxxx

October 27th, 2011, 08:29 AM

It's final: LA Galaxy (including Beckham) is playing in the Philippines. :)

RonnieR

October 27th, 2011, 08:33 AM

nobody is saying we should not receive this tourists or we don't need them. of course we do!. i have already highlighted this in my previous posts. i just don't agree on letting the communist chinese to invest in palawan in sector that could put our national interest in jeopardy, that's all, no more no less!...I remember Banyan Tree is singapore owned with first branch in Phuket, right? i hope we could attract more of these international chain of hotels.

Not all Chinese investors are members of the communist party. We should not generalize all Chinese as Communists. In fact, for those who are Communist members, they follow the capitalism, hence there are now more Chinese millionaires in private sector, unimaginable to happen if you talk of China decades ago. What an irony but as Deng Xiaoping said, "To be Rich is Glorious". Hail, hail to that.

RonnieR

October 27th, 2011, 08:35 AM

It's final: LA Galaxy (including Beckham) is playing in the Philippines. :)

When? :cheers:

xxxriainxxx

October 27th, 2011, 08:38 AM

When? :cheers:

Dec 3rd

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/10/27/11/beckham-la-galaxy-play-vs-azkals-dec-3

:)

Kintoy

October 27th, 2011, 08:41 AM

confirmed na ba? i will be watching kung tuloy

xxxriainxxx

October 27th, 2011, 08:47 AM

confirmed na ba? i will be watching kung tuloy

Confirmed na, I checked on Azkals FB Page. :)

And this tweet confirmed it:

RT @acebright: Its final.Dec 3 azkals vs LA Galaxy 7:30pm, rizal stadium

Waaaaaaahhh, inggit ako!!!

LuckyLady

October 27th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Not all Chinese investors are members of the communist party. We should not generalize all Chinese as Communists. In fact, for those who are Communist members, they follow the capitalism, hence there are now more Chinese millionaires in private sector, unimaginable to happen if you talk of China decades ago. What an irony but as Deng Xiaoping said, "To be Rich is Glorious". Hail, hail to that.

why do you really like to find investors in china when our country is capable of seeking investors from other countries. And as what i've said before also chinese investors are welcome but not near spratlys. we have thousands of islands for them to put their investmests, but spare palawan please. And i don't think china is really "glorious" these days:lol: With all the bad reputations it's getting from it's neighbors and the international community, i don't think, someone could consider that country glorious at all. Try to live in china for years and you'll know what i mean...

itsmechris

October 27th, 2011, 08:54 AM

LuckyLady

October 27th, 2011, 08:56 AM

Hilton's Big Comeback in Manila

Alliance Global, partnering with Hilton Hotels to put up Hilton Hotel in Resorts World Bayshore City and Boracay New Coast. according to sources Hilton hotels agree to this partnership because they believe being inside the resorts world bayshore city will be a sure big Comeback for hilton manila. It is set to be the flagship hotel of Resorts World Bayshore City

Manila Hilton in 1970's

http://www.cardcow.com/images/set191/card00318_fr.jpg

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

this indeed is good news! we need more of this!:banana:

xxxriainxxx

October 27th, 2011, 08:57 AM

Hilton's Big Comeback in Manila

Alliance Global, partnering with Hilton Hotels to put up Hilton Hotel in Resorts World Bayshore City and Boracay New Coast. according to sources Hilton hotels agree to this partnership because they believe being inside the resorts world bayshore city will be a sure big Comeback for hilton manila. It is set to be the flagship hotel of Resorts World Bayshore City

Manila Hilton in 1970's

http://www.cardcow.com/images/set191/card00318_fr.jpg

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

HUWAW!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Kintoy

October 27th, 2011, 09:03 AM

Confirmed na, I checked on Azkals FB Page. :)

And this tweet confirmed it:

Waaaaaaahhh, inggit ako!!!

first week ng Nov daw ang tickets. Im definitely going :cheers:

KulasKusgan

October 27th, 2011, 01:03 PM

Surfing Siargao
http://www.equatorasia.org/sites/default/files/imagecache/768x357/activity/Philippinesi_Surfing.jpg

Climbing Mt. Apo
http://www.equatorasia.org/sites/default/files/imagecache/768x357/activity/Philippines_caving.jpg

Rafting in CDO & Davao
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absinthe_888

October 27th, 2011, 07:43 PM

Lalandiin na ni Gretchen Fullido si Becks...yari sha kay Victoria :D

Anyway:

Every Pinoy should sell Phl tourism (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=741954&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

DEMAND AND SUPPLY By Boo Chanco
(The Philippine Star) Updated October 28, 2011 12:00 AM

alheaine

October 27th, 2011, 11:58 PM

^^
absolutely :okay: :yes:

Mercato

October 28th, 2011, 02:09 AM

Hilton's Big Comeback in Manila

Alliance Global, partnering with Hilton Hotels to put up Hilton Hotel in Resorts World Bayshore City and Boracay New Coast. according to sources Hilton hotels agree to this partnership because they believe being inside the resorts world bayshore city will be a sure big Comeback for hilton manila. It is set to be the flagship hotel of Resorts World Bayshore City

Manila Hilton in 1970's

http://www.cardcow.com/images/set191/card00318_fr.jpg

:banana::banana::banana::banana::pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: Did Paris Hilton and Manny Pacquiao hqve a hand in this? Excellent ...

* this post sent from a French speaking I.P. ;; same zith the Asean post :D my laptop is not with me right now; and am grappling zith this French/Flemish keyboard ... :lol:

KnightOfTheFlag

October 28th, 2011, 02:42 AM

itsmechris

October 28th, 2011, 04:47 AM

Resorts World boracay

According to some sources in Alliance Global there are rumors that Resorts World Boracay will be put inside Boracay New Coast. The rumors is spreading inside Alliance Global after their partnership with hilton hotel and marriot hotel to put up two five star hotel in boracay and also if you take a look in Masterplan of Boracay New Coast you will see that there will be maxims hotel inside Boracay new coast. Maxims hotel is owned by genting group who also owned the Resorts world franchise. The rumors is that the Number 9 will be the Resorts World Boracay

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LHGfjNH0GdQ/TmGrH9_bCiI/AAAAAAAAAB0/WvhBjDq6vtQ/s1600/Boracay+Newcoast+Station+masterplan.jpg

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

RonnieR

October 28th, 2011, 07:12 AM

why do you really like to find investors in china when our country is capable of seeking investors from other countries. And as what i've said before also chinese investors are welcome but not near spratlys. we have thousands of islands for them to put their investmests, but spare palawan please. And i don't think china is really "glorious" these days:lol: With all the bad reputations it's getting from it's neighbors and the international community, i don't think, someone could consider that country glorious at all. Try to live in china for years and you'll know what i mean...

Our country needs badly foreign investors. That's a fact. It cannot be denied. Get rid of that belief that you will just stick with the oligarchs and taipans in the country. FDI is one measure in the country's GDP. Look at other countries' efforts in attracting investors particularly from China.

I still believe that the slogan of "To Be Rich is Glorious" is very well applicable in today's world, not only in China. If everybody aspires to be RICH, then you know what I mean. More businesses, more money, less time to gossip, infighting, backstabbing, whining.

RonnieR

October 28th, 2011, 07:19 AM

RonnieR

October 28th, 2011, 07:23 AM

Good for PH tourism. He tweets about the good times he has in Manila, his only stop in Asia. :)

Best-selling writer Nicholas Sparks happy to be in Manila
By: Angela V. Ignacio
2:24 am | Friday, October 28th, 2011

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Nicholas Sparks (photo from hollywood.com)

Acclaimed American novelist Nicholas Sparks, who has touched the hearts of millions across the globe with his heartrending tales of love, loss and unwavering faith, finally gets to meet his Filipino fans for the first time.

Sparks arrived in Manila late Wednesday night to promote his 17th and latest novel, entitled “The Best of Me.” The Philippine leg of his book tour is hosted by National Book Store and Powerbooks, and serves as his only stop in Asia. “I wanted the chance to say hello and to thank the Filipino fans for reading my books,” he said. He will be going to New Zealand and Australia after his Manila tour.

A first-time visitor to the Philippines, he said he was very happy with the warm welcome he received from the moment he arrived in Manila.

“Having a fantastic time in Manila! What a wonderful place! And the people are great!” Sparks had posted on his Twitter account Thursday morning.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/19755/best-selling-writer-nicholas-sparks-happy-to-be-in-manila

LuckyLady

October 28th, 2011, 08:09 AM

Our country needs badly foreign investors. That's a fact. It cannot be denied. Get rid of that belief that you will just stick with the oligarchs and taipans in the country. FDI is one measure in the country's GDP. Look at other countries' efforts in attracting investors particularly from China.

I still believe that the slogan of "To Be Rich is Glorious" is very well applicable in today's world, not only in China. If everybody aspires to be RICH, then you know what I mean. More businesses, more money, less time to gossip, infighting, backstabbing, whining.

No one is denying that our country needs investors. nobody is doing that here in SSC. And no one is also saying we'll just stay with the oligarchs in the country. We need lots of investors to spurr our country's development. But in attracting investments we should also consider it's impact in our long term interest. And last i know Chinese investments are more on mining, infras, energy only. What we need are more on manufacturing investments and tourism (international hotels) and that is not China's forte imo. If China is really sincere in investing in the country they would not choose palawan only as their target. They can invest in Manila and other cities too. If they insist in Palawan there's a good reason behind that and we as citizens of our country should be concerned of.

There's nothing wrong about getting rich. I myself wanted to be as one. But for me richness without upgrading your people's inherent quality of character is useless. It's just like a poor guy who won a lotto overnight syndrome (暴發戶心態 ).

RonnieR

October 28th, 2011, 08:14 AM

No one is denying that our country needs investors. nobody is doing that here. And no one is also saying we'll just stay with the oligarchs in the country. And last i know Chinese investments are more on mining, infras, energy only. What we need are more on manufacturing investments and tourism (international hotels) and that is not China's forte imo. If China is really sincere in investing the country they would not choose palawan only as their target. They can invest in Manila and other cities. If they insist in Palawan there's a good reason behind that and we as citizens of our country should be concerned of.

There's nothing wrong about getting rich. I myself wanted to be as one. But for me richness without upgrading your people's inherent quality of character is useless. It's just like a poor guy who won a lotto overnight syndrome (暴發戶心態 ).

Well, we know that our major investors right now are the rich Chinese - railway, mining, tourism, energy, a bit of manufacturing. That Palawan thing is purely speculation with its proximity to Spratlys.

The rich quick mentality is not applicable to our discussion. Pu tzee tao lah.

Ady001

October 28th, 2011, 08:26 AM