^^ Children of Bodom for the win!

although personally, I want to hear Cebu bands play here. Shuffled Cebu, Bethany and Rescue a Hero in particular.

Seek people’s participation in crafting tourism slogan

The Manila Times.net
Published : Friday, October 28, 2011

Last month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) restarted the bidding process for a new branding campaign for the Philippines. After the fiasco and millions of pesos wasted on the scuttled “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” slogan, the department, now under a new leadership, sought out fresh bids. But the bidding process failed because only one firm – BBDO Guerrero – participated. This time, however, the department expects at least seven bids.

Tourism Sec. Ramon Jimenez should reconsider going through with that. Instead, it might be better to hold a nationwide competition. The department could solicit entries, then invite people to choose (perhaps via text messaging) from among the most promising slogans submitted. This way, the department kills two birds with one stone, so to speak. The Philippines gets both a new tourism slogan as well as public approval of it.

Sec. Jimenez’s predecessor spent nearly P5 million just to launch the “Pilipinas Kay Ganda,” which replaced “Wow Philippines.” Back then, the Tourism department was also poised to spend an additional $7 million to roll out the new campaign, which included advertising. Marketing experts may consider those amounts relatively small, but that money may be enough incentive to get Filipinos excited.

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/110-editorials/10143-seek-peoples-participation-in-crafting-tourism-slogan

Seek people’s participation in crafting tourism slogan

The Manila Times.net
Published : Friday, October 28, 2011

Last month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) restarted the bidding process for a new branding campaign for the Philippines. After the fiasco and millions of pesos wasted on the scuttled “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” slogan, the department, now under a new leadership, sought out fresh bids. But the bidding process failed because only one firm – BBDO Guerrero – participated. This time, however, the department expects at least seven bids.

Tourism Sec. Ramon Jimenez should reconsider going through with that. Instead, it might be better to hold a nationwide competition. The department could solicit entries, then invite people to choose (perhaps via text messaging) from among the most promising slogans submitted. This way, the department kills two birds with one stone, so to speak. The Philippines gets both a new tourism slogan as well as public approval of it.

Sec. Jimenez’s predecessor spent nearly P5 million just to launch the “Pilipinas Kay Ganda,” which replaced “Wow Philippines.” Back then, the Tourism department was also poised to spend an additional $7 million to roll out the new campaign, which included advertising. Marketing experts may consider those amounts relatively small, but that money may be enough incentive to get Filipinos excited.

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/110-editorials/10143-seek-peoples-participation-in-crafting-tourism-slogan

dapat noon pa ginawa to.

sayang kay ganda ng 5m:nuts:

http://northphilippines.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/LOGO-lakbay-norte-3_resize-300x185.jpg


LAKBAY NORTE 3 BLOGGER CONTEST

Blogger Contest Mechanics (http://northphilippines.org/events/lakbaynorte3contest)

Top Russian artists in PH for 'creative expedition'abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 10/28/2011 6:40 PM | Updated as of 10/28/2011 6:40 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Premiere Russian painters and graphic artists are on a 20-day cultural visit to the Philippines to paint the country’s wealth of bio-cultural diversity.

The team, led by Vladimir Anisimov, head of the Russian Bureau of Creative Expedition, first visited Vigan, Ilocus Sur, a UNESCO declared world heritage site.

The artists then went to Bohol before visiting Cebu, where they saw the historic connectivity with Europe through the galleon trade.

"We welcome the distinguished Russian artists to the Philippines and we wish them an enjoyable and pleasant stay in our beautiful country," Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez said in a press statement Friday.

"The Department of Tourism (DOT) is intensifying its campaign to capture the Russian tourists, which is a lucrative market for the Philippines. This year, arrivals from this market registered a 30% increase," he added.

www.abs-cbnnews.com

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 ).


Sorry to butt in pero pwede ang investments dito sa tourism pero mfg investments in the phils medyo mahirap ata. Mahirap magsetup ng business sa pilipinas lalo na mfg, masyadong maraming redtape, plus mataas ang input like electricity plus very very poor infrastructure. A mfg company abroad who is thinking of setting up another plant in another country would seek the one with the lowest inputs like electricity and labor cost, both of which is mahal sa pilipinas plus lahat kurakot, lahat humihingi ng pera bago masetup ang business. Masyado pang mahilig magdemand ang labor force sa atin plus the pesky militants na puro extortion ang iniisip not to mention the rebel groups who ask revolutionary taxes. Its really not worth setting up a big mfg firm dito sa atin. Phils can do well in the area of services but not mfg. We dont have the basic materials needed lahat imported which jacks up cost further. Kaya maraming mfg firm sa pilipinas are now converting into trading firm, they import and sell locally because in trading you need fewer employees. Fewer employees means much much less stress and headache and more time to enjoy life. You also need less space pag trading. Saka bat ayaw na ayaw mo sa chinese investors parang may xenophobia ka ba? Our country needs foreign investors very badly like the saying goes "Beggars cant be chooser" Maswerte na ang pilipinas kung mapili ng foreigners to setup their business wag na masyadong mapili pa. Phlippines has the lowest FDI rate in asia.

Seek people’s participation in crafting tourism slogan

The Manila Times.net
Published : Friday, October 28, 2011

Last month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) restarted the bidding process for a new branding campaign for the Philippines. After the fiasco and millions of pesos wasted on the scuttled “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” slogan, the department, now under a new leadership, sought out fresh bids. But the bidding process failed because only one firm – BBDO Guerrero – participated. This time, however, the department expects at least seven bids.

Tourism Sec. Ramon Jimenez should reconsider going through with that. Instead, it might be better to hold a nationwide competition. The department could solicit entries, then invite people to choose (perhaps via text messaging) from among the most promising slogans submitted. This way, the department kills two birds with one stone, so to speak. The Philippines gets both a new tourism slogan as well as public approval of it.

Sec. Jimenez’s predecessor spent nearly P5 million just to launch the “Pilipinas Kay Ganda,” which replaced “Wow Philippines.” Back then, the Tourism department was also poised to spend an additional $7 million to roll out the new campaign, which included advertising. Marketing experts may consider those amounts relatively small, but that money may be enough incentive to get Filipinos excited.

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/110-editorials/10143-seek-peoples-participation-in-crafting-tourism-slogan



Parang gusto ko tuloy ang new slogan for Philippine tourism branding as "HAPPY PHILIPPINES". Diba one of the happiest people tayo around the world. Despite the odds (literally many), it's high time to turn all those negative to positive. Motivational tool ang branding na ito. To be POSITIVE ang lahat ng Pilipino amidst everything!

http://www.launion.gov.ph/e107_images/puerto_prinsesa_1.jpg

Foreign Office cautions Filipinos against travel to Bangkok
By Tina G. Santos
Philippine Daily Inquirer
3:26 pm | Saturday, October 29th, 2011

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/16657/foreign-office-cautions-filipinos-against-travel-to-bangkok

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs advised Filipinos planning to travel to Bangkok to reconsider their trips due to the flooding in the Thai capital and elsewhere in the country.

The DFA, citing a report from the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, said travelers should seriously consider putting of their trip especially if it was “non-essential.”

“The extent of the flooding situation in Bangkok is changing very rapidly. No one is certain what would happen between today and November 1, when the flooding is expected to peak due to the high tides and the large volume of water flowing from the northern provinces through the Chao Phraya River, which is now traversing Bangkok itself,” the DFA said.

It added that top officials of Thailand have asked residents to move to higher ground in preparation for possible flooding.

Transport services have been suspended in some parts of Bangkok, the embassy said, adding that bus and train stations have been jammed by crowds of people leaving the city.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport has also been packed with people flying out of Thailand or to other provinces that are not flooded, the embassy said.

It advised Filipinos who are already in Thailand to keep a stock of food and water, keep lines of communication open, and to contact the embassy immediately if they feel that they are in danger.

The embassy said it would continue to provide assistance to Filipinos affected by the flooding in Bangkok.

Meanwhile, due to the situation in Bangkok, Philippine Arlines and Cebu Pacific announced that they were providing options for passengers with confirmed flight bookings to the flooded city.

Thai residents ride military trucks to move to higher grounds at a flooded area in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. 2011. The complex network of flood defenses erected to shield Thailand's capital from the country's worst floods in nearly 60 years was put to the test Saturday as coastal high tides hit their peak. AP
PAL said for those with confirmed flight bookings from Manila to Bangkok covering the period October 27-November 6, tickets may be rebooked on the same class of service without penalty.

Tickets may also be rerouted, subject to collection of the difference in fare/taxes/surcharges, if applicable. Change fee/non-user’s fee shall be waived, PAL said in an advisory posted on its website.

“These options are being made available to PAL passengers in view of Bangkok’s flooding problem, which has prompted hundreds of tourists to make adjustments in their travel plans to and from the capital city,” the flag carrier said.

It stressed, however, that it continuously operates its 14 flights weekly between Manila and Bangkok.

On the other hand, Cebu Pacific said that while it continued to operate its 10 weekly flights from Manila to Bangkok and twice weekly flights from Clark to Bangkok, passengers with confirmed flight bookings to and from Bangkok from October 26 to November 2 may have the option to rebook for travel within 30 days without penalties.

“Passengers may also reroute to a different destination but subject to fare difference; or place the full value of their booking in a travel fund, for use up to 90 days,” Cebu Pacific said in an advisory.

PAL noted that the Thai government has declared a five-day holiday starting October 27 to allow residents to prepare for worse flooding.

The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, the country’s main international gateway, has so far been spared from flooding.

^^im pretty sure pinoys already know a thing or two about floods

Sorry to butt in pero pwede ang investments dito sa tourism pero mfg investments in the phils medyo mahirap ata. Mahirap magsetup ng business sa pilipinas lalo na mfg, masyadong maraming redtape, plus mataas ang input like electricity plus very very poor infrastructure. A mfg company abroad who is thinking of setting up another plant in another country would seek the one with the lowest inputs like electricity and labor cost, both of which is mahal sa pilipinas plus lahat kurakot, lahat humihingi ng pera bago masetup ang business. Masyado pang mahilig magdemand ang labor force sa atin plus the pesky militants na puro extortion ang iniisip not to mention the rebel groups who ask revolutionary taxes. Its really not worth setting up a big mfg firm dito sa atin. Phils can do well in the area of services but not mfg. We dont have the basic materials needed lahat imported which jacks up cost further. Kaya maraming mfg firm sa pilipinas are now converting into trading firm, they import and sell locally because in trading you need fewer employees. Fewer employees means much much less stress and headache and more time to enjoy life. You also need less space pag trading. Saka bat ayaw na ayaw mo sa chinese investors parang may xenophobia ka ba? Our country needs foreign investors very badly like the saying goes "Beggars cant be chooser" Maswerte na ang pilipinas kung mapili ng foreigners to setup their business wag na masyadong mapili pa. Phlippines has the lowest FDI rate in asia.

try reading my post again, i am not saying i don't welcome chinese investors, of course i do but not in palawan or any other places near to spratlys only. and other countries, china, vietnam, etc... aside perhaps from cost of electricity and rebels i think they also have those other factors, in short, may redtapes rin sila, corruption, di nga lang masyadong garapal siguro kasi nga naman sa china tingnan mo nga lang naman kung ano ang penalty for corruption cases nila. and yung labor nila mas nakakatakot pa kaysa pinoy pag nag welga and the labor cost i don't think mas mataas kaysa sa kanila. There's just problem with our gov't in flip flopping policies. We just need good leaders and good people in the gov't to make everything work. Our country is not poor, we are not beggars, we have the resources... natural, labor and consumer base which a manufacturing firm should not fail to see.

Repost:


Guyz singit ko lang...

guyz....come on!....wake up!...continue voting PUERTO PRINSESA UNDERGROUND RIVER....we still have time to vote before the voting trend ends in November...PLS!...PLS!..MAKE YOUR COUNTRY PROUD!!!

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VOTE...

www.new7wonders.com

Guyz...pls!...for the sake of our motherland...

^^voted thrice na.nag campaign na rin ako sa opis namin at sa mga friends ko :okay:

Puerto Princesa Underground River
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^^ sana makapasok din ako sa area na ito ng PPUR :D

^^:cheers::cheers::cheers:

try reading my post again, i am not saying i don't welcome chinese investors, of course i do but not in palawan or any other places near to spratlys only. and other countries, china, vietnam, etc... aside perhaps from cost of electricity and rebels i think they also have those other factors, in short, may redtapes rin sila, corruption, di nga lang masyadong garapal siguro kasi nga naman sa china tingnan mo nga lang naman kung ano ang penalty for corruption cases nila. and yung labor nila mas nakakatakot pa kaysa pinoy pag nag welga and the labor cost i don't think mas mataas kaysa sa kanila. There's just problem with our gov't in flip flopping policies. We just need good leaders and good people in the gov't to make everything work. Our country is not poor, we are not beggars, we have the resources... natural, labor and consumer base which a manufacturing firm should not fail to see.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Kahit saan parte ng filipinas mag tayo ng investments ang Chineses kung ang pakay nila Spratly, by hook or by crook kukukunin nila ito. Hindi ganoon kababaw at kahina ang mga Chinese. Nakaka paglaunch na nga ng rocket at satellite outter space, spratly lang hindi pa kayang magawaan ng paraan? Nag secret talks nga sila ni Arroyo ang dali kayang ulitin ito in other ways...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Now, I'm not sure if this shit has been posted here before, but:

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Philippines, Manila – Awfully Disappointing
By Geoffrey James Quartermaine Bastin – I honestly do really HATE to write negative posts. If you check through this blog you’ll see that even the posts on Afghanistan have a few positive things to say…

But my GOODNESS the Philippines!!! Or more precisely Manila, because you cannot and should not generalize about such a large country spread over thousands of islands. Manila – what a dump!

The city has got to be the disgrace of South-east Asia, all the more so because twenty years ago when I used to come through here en route to Papua New Guinea it was THE place in the region to come to for shopping and R&R. How the mighty are fallen!

Let’s start with the international airport. Ninoy Aquino International is exactly the same as it was all that time ago; the same awful green lino when you arrive, the same over-crowded Departure Hall, nowhere to sit if your check-in desk isn’t open. Once through security you find the same down-market shops, toilets that don’t work or are “under repair” and very few F&B places.

I pay the extra $15 to go up to the Sampaguita Lounge just to get out of the crush of people. No, despite the fact that I’m an inveterate traveler I DO NOT LIKE crowds of people! The travelling public en masse is a necessary obstacle that has to be endured and overcome.

The coffee in this over-priced lounge is awful…. Over-boiled and they don’t have a modern machines (which these days can be purchased even for home use) to produce fresh coffee from beans. NO ONE uses this old filter method anymore, at least no one that likes good coffee. Where is George Clooney!!???

As for the hotel downtown: I have stayed at the Discovery Suites in Ortigas Center for the last 15+ years ever since it opened. It used to be very good and remains convenient for my business meetings. But the owners have invested nothing in upkeep and I stay in a room that has the same furniture, same carpet as it has always had; it smells musty. The TV is years old. The water heating system provides limited hot water for my bath. My room is not cleaned until I have to go and ask. The internet (OK, free wifi in the room) is dreadfully slow and the room service food lukewarm.

Frankly at $119/night the Discovery Suites is no longer the good deal that it once was and I shall change to another hotel if I have the misfortune of coming back here.

Manila itself is a shambles. The traffic is AWFUL (I seem to be using a lot of capital letters in this post) and nothing has been added to shops or other amenities (whereas e.g. Bangkok has transformed itself into an almost livable city).

Look: people will say the Filipino people are nice, and indeed they are polite – we Brits might say “smarmy” – obsequious or ingratiating are maybe less pleasant words. But they do try. That does take the edge off the sheer misery of a crumbling, filthy, depressing city and an economy that exists only on the remittances of the smart ones who have left.

Sorry folks. I know there are many people who love the Philippines, but its economic development has been a disaster; the irony is that Manila is the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (the reason I come here) and it has the WORST growth history of any of the ASEAN countries – Cambodia which was torn apart by civil war up until 1997 has a first-class airport (fresh ham and cheese sandwiches on foccacia, freshly brewed cappuccino , clean lounges) and some great restaurant food and hotels (see my next post). But the Manila, where the intelligentsia sneer at their Asian brothers and sisters for their lack of English, is beaten hands down even by little Phnom Penh and left standing by every other mega-city in the region.

There seems to be a theme here: the Philippines has many natural advantages and in fact a talented people who provide services everywhere in the world. But there has been no re-investment in the country, neither by the public sector (hence the terrible airport facilities), nor by private industry. People might build a hotel, but they run it into the ground rather than trying to build a long-term institution. Philippines can be described as an extractive or exploitive economy, not one where people want to build sustainably long term. As I say, the smart one’s all want to leave.

My suggestion if you want to see the Philippines: get through Manila as quickly as you can, it has nothing to recommend it. Go out to the islands, Cebu, Mindanao, up to the cool of Bagio and see the people in the countryside and some of the spectacular scenery. That’s probably worth the trip. Otherwise pick almost anywhere else in Asia and you’ll get a better deal.

Final note: for those that wonder, I’m NOT backpacker and I’ve travelled so much that the novelty or “exciting local colour” of dirt, disease and bad food no longer fills me with wonderment; I stay in decent hotels and expect good service, anything less is patronizing the people in these emerging countries. For most of Asia I get it in spades – better value overall than travelling in North America or Europe – but not the Philippines.

For the Philippines the question is surely will it ever emerge from the mire into which it has sunk? Very frankly based on my very long experience of the place I really doubt it, in fact it is a “disappearing” country if there is such a thing.

Discovery Suites
25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center
Pasig City 1600
Philippines

P.S. No pictures because there’s nothing worth photographing in Manila, it’s drab and dirty.
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Fire away, bros!

^^ Men you forgot to provide the original blog link.. anyway I search it over the net here's the link..

http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Philippines/Metromanila/Pasig/Ortigas-Center/blog-642646.html

One thing I don't agree with this blog posting that he is saying that nothing worth photographing in Manila. Maybe this blog writer is just a typical casual snap & shoot traveler. But one thing I can be sure of "Manila" is consider to be photojournalist & travel photographer haven for subject matter interest. So many variety subject to shoot at.

^^ Well, there are thousands if not millions of blogs who hate or dislike this great country. Need to rub it more? There are many underlying reasons why the traveler is disappointed with a place. The best offense for that is: just let him express what he felt, it's a free world, after all. Focus on the positive and we are seeing it in the tourism industry. Latest figure is +11% increase in foreign tourists arrival vs. year ago.

Remember that French tourist who went wild at the airport last month because his Filipina girlfriend didn't meet him? He was shouting invectives against the Filipinos, this country, etc. etc. He even smashed his SLR camera, netbook and cursed the Filipinos!

DOT: HK travel agents want PHL travel ban lifted
11/02/2011 | 03:38 PM
Over a year after the Manila hostage tragedy, many Hong Kong travel agents want their government to lift or at least downgrade its black travel warning on the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday.

This was found out by a Philippine delegation after flying to Hong Kong and Macau and asked travel agents to push for Philippine tourism, the DOT said.

“Many of the agents said that they remain confident and optimistic about tourism in the Philippines and that they will go full blast with their promotions once the alert is lifted," the DOT said in a news release.

The delegation stayed in Hong Kong from October 19 to 21

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/237232/business/dot-hk-travel-agents-want-phl-travel-ban-lifted

DOT, JICA team up on tourism statistics

(The Philippine Star) Updated November 02, 2011 12:00 AM

“Accurate information about the state of our industry is very important to guide government, private sector and foreign investors in planning out investments. With this, we hope to develop and strengthen institutional mechanisms at the national, regional and local levels to support the generation of the statistics needed by both government and the private sector,” said Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr.

The project, which will be completed in March 2012, will produce as final outputs the publication of a Tourism Statistics Report, as well as training modules and a revised Tourism Statistics Manual for LGUs. A culminating activity, the National Tourism Conference, is scheduled early next year to highlight best practices among LGUs in the collection and compilation of tourism statistics.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=743648

^^ This DOT & JICA partnership would provide credibility to our tourism statistics :applause:

Matagal na yang Quatermain na yan. Hindi ko na pinansin. Mod ng travelblog ang isang Pinoy na follower ko sa Twitter. May sagot na yan, sumagot na rin ako sa blog nyan.

oonga parang nabasa ko na yan dati.. sobrang luma na ata yan.

He wrote this blog while at Discovery Suites Ortigas.
Maybe he was disappointed at that hotel.

That's why we need good hotels... to calm down the stressed out tourists.

Anyway, the Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas is already under construction. :)







Philippines, Manila – Awfully Disappointing
By Geoffrey James Quartermaine Bastin


1) twenty years ago ... it was THE place in the region to come to for shopping and R&R. How the mighty are fallen!

2) Let’s start with the international airport. ... very few F&B places.

3) The coffee in this over-priced lounge is awful….

4) I have stayed at the Discovery Suites in Ortigas Center... But the owners have invested nothing in upkeep...

5) ... nothing has been added to shops or other amenities.

6) Cambodia has a first-class airport and some great restaurant food and hotels.

7) But there has been no re-investment in the country, neither by the public sector, nor by private industry.


Discovery Suites
25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center
Pasig City 1600
Philippines

^^^^
Ganyan talaga and manga expats na base in Thailand. Anti Philippines sila. Quatermain is based in Thailand married to a local girl. Kasi Thailand at saka Pilipinas pareho ang tourism product - beaches , catholic - buddhism . Ayam nila ang competition. In fact South east asian countries ini snub ang Pilipinas. Gusto nila,kayong manga pilipino na mag holiday sa Bangkok, Singapore, Hongkong, KL etc pero sila ayam nilang mag holiday dito sa Pilipinas. Suplado talaga ang manga neighbours natin.
Be positive, post http://philippines.forumsland.com/philippines-about2-0-asc-0.html on facebook, Twitter etc spread the philippine tourism campaign.
Kulang nang exposure ang Pilipinas.

well I guess he just just stayed in Ortigas Center and didn't bother going to the tourist spots in Manila itself since I guess he has visited it in his past visit which seemed pleasant then...

and yeah he seemed a bit irate in Discovery Suites... and well he did point out the problematic items in Manila which is true but backpackers or holiday visitors don't find it a big problem unlike him which is visiting for business only...

DOT: HK travel agents want PHL travel ban lifted
11/02/2011 | 03:38 PM
Over a year after the Manila hostage tragedy, many Hong Kong travel agents want their government to lift or at least downgrade its black travel warning on the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday.

This was found out by a Philippine delegation after flying to Hong Kong and Macau and asked travel agents to push for Philippine tourism, the DOT said.

“Many of the agents said that they remain confident and optimistic about tourism in the Philippines and that they will go full blast with their promotions once the alert is lifted," the DOT said in a news release.

The delegation stayed in Hong Kong from October 19 to 21

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/237232/business/dot-hk-travel-agents-want-phl-travel-ban-lifted

This has been long overdue.

I understand this a bit OT here, but just to support on the new DOT secretary's advocacy on utilizing social media and word by mouth tourism advertising, here is one solid testament that a simple but positive blogging can really help.

So, those who are very knowledgeable in SEO, blogging and other internet stuffs, please do our country a favor.

For me, I'll just use my mouth... :)

Cebu cosmetics firm signs deal with hotel in Finland (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/11/02/cebu-cosmetics-firm-signs-deal-hotel-finland-188412)

By Katlene O. Cacho

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

HOMEGROWN cosmetic company GT Cosmetics has clinched an export deal with a hotel chain in Finland, marking its first entry in the international market.

“The spa manager of the hotel found us through a blog then sent us an email requesting for samples of our bar soaps. Now, we will be sending our first shipment to Europe,” said GT Cosmetics owner and chemical engineer Leonora Salvane.

Social media

According to Salvane, social media word-of-mouth were the company’s channels in getting the attention of the international market. About 1,000 soaps will be shipped to Finland.

...

^^ speaking of blogging......

Plagiarism and the Philippine Department of Tourism, AGAIN???…

http://www.marketmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/18.jpg


THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME WORDS AND IDEAS AND CONTENT! No attempt was made to even re-write it to make it more appropriate for the Tourism website. She left in unrelated references to people (fishpan people) and personal opinions on dishes that I wrote and which are repeated on the DOT website. And at the bottom of the page, the DOT claims copyright over the material published on the page. Do they even know what that means??? Is there no shame? Are people really so damn lazy? Don’t they have any self respect? Are they going to claim they didn’t think there was anything wrong with this???

This is absurd. Let’s consider for a moment the best possible answer, that the writer, a Ms. trinadelro, had asked for and was granted written permission to use the article for the Department of Tourism website. This is not impossible, as I grant such permission often, as long as readers write in and formally ask, and it is for a non-commercial purpose, but I ALWAYS INSIST on PROPER ATTRIBUTION and a LINK BACK to the original material. So EVEN if Ms. trinadelro can show that she sought and received permission from me, there is no proper attribution and no link back to the original article, so the permission is null and void. Worse, the article clearly appears under the byline of Ms. trinadelro, and entitled “Review by trinadelro on Top Ten Foods”. She also has the temerity to title it further by saying “I AM DOING THIS FROM 10 to 1″ — which is exactly the way it appeared in my blog.

more >>>> http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/plagiarism-and-the-philippine-department-of-tourism

^^:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Can't really believe how irresponsible, lazy and dumb most (not all) of those who are seating in public position. They are supposed to be our models, and yet, most of the time, they tend to become the source of embarrassment.

Mabuti pa ang mga personal bloggers, maganda pa ang outputs. Kung si Manny Pacquiao siguro ay trained by the government, siguro corrupted na yan bago sumikat.

^^ speaking of blogging......

Plagiarism and the Philippine Department of Tourism, AGAIN???…

http://www.marketmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/18.jpg



more >>>> http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/plagiarism-and-the-philippine-department-of-tourism

This issue was resolved in 2008, I don't get why the blogger put it up again.

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/50272_122474021136891_8715_n.jpg

http://www.davaotourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Buenavista-Island-by-RNG-22-468x312.jpg

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^^ Nice ha, magkano renta?

^^ for more info: http://www.buenavistaislandresort.com/index.html

This issue was resolved in 2008, I don't get why the blogger put it up again.

This is because the blogger has nothing better to do.

i really find it pretentious when people refer to themselves as "bloggers"

^^ for more info: http://www.buenavistaislandresort.com/index.html

Checked it out, problem is the 'packages' link doesn't work.

PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER

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photo credit: http://www.travelandtourpackages.com/tag/palawan-underground-river-tour/

Tourism chief warns employees vs plagiarism

GMA News.tv Online
11/03/2011 | 07:09 PM

Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez on Thursday issued a warning about plagiarism to the agency’s employees, a day after a food blogger accused the department of copying his article word for word for a write-up posted on its website.

“Please always be circumspect and exercise due diligence in the drafting or writing of DOT (Department of Tourism) articles, communications, write-ups and the like either on the internet or on hard copy," Jimenez said in a memorandum to all of the department’s offices.

He reminded the department’s employees of sanctions for plagiarism and copyright infringement as stipulated in Republic Act 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/237404/nation/tourism-chief-warns-employees-vs-plagiarism

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^^ Nice ha, magkano renta?

^^ for more info: http://www.buenavistaislandresort.com/index.html

They had a promo rate offered during the recent Phil Travel Mart in SMX and the offer was 160,000 pesos per night.

^^ That's expensive. You can rent one island in Palawan for 10,000 USD a week. Not sure if they are still open though.


http://www.chinaseaisland.com/honeymoon_in_Palawan.htm

160,000 is an all-in package. from boat transfers, food, accommodation and sports gears and gadgets. maximum of ten pax or 16,000 each.

Tourism fueling growth of real estate, says CREBA :) :) :)

by: Jamie Marie Elona | INQUIRER.net 3:39 pm | Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

RETIREMENT HAVEN. Vice Jejomar Binay hopes to make the Philippines the retirement haven of Southeast Asia and believes this can ben done by boosting tourism and real estate in the country.

MANILA, Philippines—At the recent 20th national convention of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Association (CREBA), industry leaders stressed the importance of the synergy between the real estate industry and tourism, whose growth naturally spurs the construction subsector.

In his speech during the first day of the convention at the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, Jejomar Binay, vice president and chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, said these two industries are indeed synergetic, stressing that tourism has partly been fueling since late 2004 the demand for residential condominiums and resort-style houses, hotels, resorts, wellness centers and retirement villages.

It is therefore important that these two industries “should create an effective synergy that will tap the opportunities…,” Binay stressed.

Read More http://business.inquirer.net/28249/tourism-fueling-growth-of-real-estate-says-creba

160,000 is an all-in package. from boat transfers, food, accommodation and sports gears and gadgets. maximum of ten pax or 16,000 each.

The same with the Palawan island - everything is provided including satellite phones, but much cheaper. 160 K is really very expensive for 1 night.

Palawan Island: 429,980.00 PHP for 10 Days
Buenavista : 1,600,000.00 PHP for 10 Days

The same with the Palawan island - everything is provided including satellite phones, but much cheaper. 160 K is really very expensive for 1 night.

Palawan Island: 429,980.00 PHP for 10 Days
Buenavista : 1,600,000.00 PHP for 10 Days

mejo mahal nga.

Amemded na pala ang maximum pax.

The Island can accommodate up to a maximum of thirty (34) guests for overnight stay and a maximum of fifty (50) guests for day tour.

Heto yun o.

Boayan Island

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They are having problems tho- check the notice on their site: http://www.chinaseaisland.com/

^^ nice island.

Boayan Island:
http://www.chinaseaisland.com/puerto_to_boayan.gif

Ligid Island (The Island Buenavista) northeast of Samal main island:

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I hope they can make Buenavista rates cheaper.If not maybe build a luxury resort there to complement Pearl Farm.

They are having problems tho- check the notice on their site: http://www.chinaseaisland.com/

Maganda yung island for conventions.

I wonder why this was not in our news? I pity this Filipino who was denied entry to Hong Kong!


Anger at airport after mourner refused entry

Mary Ann Benitez

Friday, November 04, 2011

A retired Filipino seaman got the shock of his life when he was denied entry to Hong Kong, after being told that coming here to attend the funeral of a loved one is not a valid reason for a visa.

Philippine passport holders who visit the SAR are usually granted a 14-day visa-free stay.

But in 60-year-old Pepito Mamaril's case, he was instead held at Chep Lap Kok airport and sent back to the Philippines within hours of his arrival.

The incident is raising concern as a government source said it lacks sensitivity and is not related to any recent political issue.

Mamaril, 60, flew in last Wednesday to attend the funeral and wake of his sister-in-law, Emma Mamaril, a longtime permanent resident who was married to his elder brother, Fortunato.

But he was detained in an airport holding cell for hours and refused a visa before being put back on an evening return flight the same day.

A government source said Mamaril was denied entry because the purpose of his visit was doubtful.

The Immigration Department, meanwhile, will not comment on any individual case, but stressed officers are responsible for maintaining "effective immigration control."

Mary Ann Mamaril-Sparrow said her uncle was the only relative from the Philippines able to attend the wake and cremation last weekend of her 65-year- old mother, who died after a lengthy illness.

Source: http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=4&art_id=116730&sid=34328891&con_type=1&d_str=20111104&fc=8

ang daming press release ni Binay ah. ang layo pa ng 2016

I wonder why this was not in our news? I pity this Filipino who was denied entry to Hong Kong!


Anger at airport after mourner refused entry

Mary Ann Benitez

Friday, November 04, 2011

A retired Filipino seaman got the shock of his life when he was denied entry to Hong Kong, after being told that coming here to attend the funeral of a loved one is not a valid reason for a visa.

Philippine passport holders who visit the SAR are usually granted a 14-day visa-free stay.

But in 60-year-old Pepito Mamaril's case, he was instead held at Chep Lap Kok airport and sent back to the Philippines within hours of his arrival.

The incident is raising concern as a government source said it lacks sensitivity and is not related to any recent political issue.

Mamaril, 60, flew in last Wednesday to attend the funeral and wake of his sister-in-law, Emma Mamaril, a longtime permanent resident who was married to his elder brother, Fortunato.

But he was detained in an airport holding cell for hours and refused a visa before being put back on an evening return flight the same day.

A government source said Mamaril was denied entry because the purpose of his visit was doubtful.

The Immigration Department, meanwhile, will not comment on any individual case, but stressed officers are responsible for maintaining "effective immigration control."

Mary Ann Mamaril-Sparrow said her uncle was the only relative from the Philippines able to attend the wake and cremation last weekend of her 65-year- old mother, who died after a lengthy illness.

Source: http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=4&art_id=116730&sid=34328891&con_type=1&d_str=20111104&fc=8

I'm surprised with this because why he was denied entry to the territory. And also why he was denied visa the fact every Filipino passport holder can visit HK and stay there without a VISA for 14 days.

It is actually a violation of his rights or our rights if anyone here is refused entry to the territory.

But again, there are reasonable answers for the immigration officer like the amount of cash the deportee was holding. And P500 is definitely not enough for HK unless he can withdraw money in an ATM machine there.

I'm surprised with this because why he was denied entry to the territory. And also why he was denied visa the fact every Filipino passport holder can visit HK and stay there without a VISA for 14 days.

It is actually a violation of his rights or our rights if anyone here is refused entry to the territory.

But again, there are reasonable answers for the immigration officer like the amount of cash the deportee was holding. And P500 is definitely not enough for HK unless he can withdraw money in an ATM machine there.

I am also disturbed by the incident. Probably, the Immigration Officer based his decision on the amount of cash that he has in his wallet or it could be his physical appearance. For a 60 year old retired seaman, it is traumatic.

I am also disturbed by the incident. Probably, the Immigration Officer based his decision on the amount of cash that he has in his wallet or it could be his physical appearance. For a 60 year old retired seaman, it is traumatic.

There are also factors like if he has a criminal record or if he also has a return ticket back to The Philippines. These are factors not listed in the article.

And of course you cannot lie if you have.

For the immigration officers, they are simply doing their jobs, the fact there are people who overstay in the territory.

Budji Layug, Royal Pineda and Kenneth Cobonpue team up for Naia 1 facelift
Can our top designers still save the airport rated the worst in the world? They can—using their keen knowledge of function, design and service. Their idea is doable

By: Marge C. Enriquez
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12:59 am | Friday, November 4th, 2011

Budji Layug, Royal Pineda and Kenneth Cobonpue are teaming up to give the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 a facelift.

The proposed rehabilitation—still a proposal to be approved by the Aquino government—will transform the 30-year-old Ninoy Aquino International Airport into a boutique airport, boutique not so much for its modest size as for its distinct atmosphere of civility and expedience.

The proposal calls for refurbishing the facilities, decongesting, developing a park and enhancing the retail environment. It also calls for Naia to work equally hard on the software, the service.

Read more: http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/20647/budji-layug-royal-pineda-and-kenneth-cobonpue-team-up-for-naia-1-facelift

^^ These three teaming up is a brilliant idea! They'll not only give the place a facelift but also its much needed "Filipino flair."

denial of entry is not a violation of his rights. Filipinos have the privilege of staying visa-free for 14-days, but that privilege is with discretion of the immigration officer.

Maganda yung island for conventions.

I dont think it has convention facilities.

denial of entry is not a violation of his rights. Filipinos have the privilege of staying visa-free for 14-days, but that privilege is with discretion of the immigration officer.

I'd have to agree with this.

denial of entry is not a violation of his rights. Filipinos have the privilege of staying visa-free for 14-days, but that privilege is with discretion of the immigration officer.

That's right. And even if one is given a visa here in the country it still depends on the immigration officer at the port of entry whether or not he will grant you entry. Well at least that's what I read everytime I check for requirements for visa. :(

well said. Privilege does not equate to Rights.

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^^ Beautiful!

oo nga. Ang ganda :banana:

Awesome Abana :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:

On the side, it wouldn't hurt if any developer could design subdivisions or housing or whatever to look like these bungalows on stilts for residential living.

^^ Well, we had this (http://www.sciencephoto.com/image/133318/530wm/C0070309-Riverside_slums,_Philippines-SPL.jpg)right?

eto ba yun?! :D

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Guys, 6 days left to continuously vote for our Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as one New 7 Wonders of Nature. There are three ways to vote. Please the check below link:

Sa mga nasa Pilipinas, pwedeng bomoto through text. Text PPUR to 2861 or for automatic 1 vote per day Text PPUR<space>ON to 2861.VOTE NA para hindi pababa ang trend ng PPUR natin.

http://www.filamnation.com/2011/07/vote-for-puerto-princesa-underground-river-ppur/


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DBM allots P25M for Corregidor

By: Ronnel W. Domingo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:33 pm | Friday, November 4th, 2011

Malacañang has earmarked P25 million for the refurbishing of historical facilities in Corregidor due to the rising number of tourists arriving in the island, according to Budget Secretary Florencio B. Abad.

“The Aquino administration recognizes the importance of preserving historical sites like Corregidor,” Abad said. “Apart from preserving our cultural heritage, this also supports our bid to boost tourism in the country.”

Also known as “The Rock,” Corregidor symbolizes for many the courage, valor and heroism of Filipino soldiers who fought side by side with the Americans during World War II.

“That is certainly a cultural heritage that we would want to preserve and showcase to the world,” the budget chief said.

Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/28557/dbm-allots-p25m-for-corregidor

Guys, 6 days left to continuously vote for our Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as one New 7 Wonders of Nature. There are three ways to vote. Please the check below link:

Sa mga nasa Pilipinas, pwedeng bomoto through text. Text PPUR to 2861 or for automatic 1 vote per day Text PPUR<space>ON to 2861.VOTE NA para hindi pababa ang trend ng PPUR natin.

http://www.filamnation.com/2011/07/vote-for-puerto-princesa-underground-river-ppur/


Please pass this message to other forums.

naka automatic vote na ako since october pa... btw, the voting trend shown sa site ng new 7 wonders of nature, nakabase lang yan sa bomoto sa site nila. di pa dyan kasama ang sms votes at telephone calls... this means to say isusurprise na lang natin sa txt votes para biglang tataas ang votes ng PPUR sa final count.:)

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In Thailand does not resort like this because the local people and NGOs to protest the building encroachment into nature.

sorry translate with google . I poor with ENG.

Patrio-tourism: ‘Only in the Philippines’

By Willy E. Arcilla Contributor
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:27 pm | Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Patrio-tourism

The answer does not lie in foreigners, but in us. We will never achieve a quantum leap of growth in foreign tourists or dollar receipts without first achieving a quantum leap in our patriotism and love for our countrymen. We cannot expect to attract foreign visitors to our country if we ourselves continue to leave our country in droves.

Before we expect others to fall in love with our country, we must first rekindle our love for her. This is a must to the success of any human endeavor. No one can sell what he or she does not love.

We need to engender a sense of patriotism among our ourselves, our families and our own countrymen. Patriotism will motivate us to invest in the “HEARTS” of successful tourism – Hospitality and Hotels + Enjoyable Experiences + Airports and Airplanes + Roads and RORO Bridges + Tour Packages and clean Toilets + Safety and Security.

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/17211/patrio-tourism-%E2%80%98only-in-the-philippines%E2%80%99

Patrio-tourism: ‘Only in the Philippines’

By Willy E. Arcilla Contributor
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:27 pm | Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Patrio-tourism

The answer does not lie in foreigners, but in us. We will never achieve a quantum leap of growth in foreign tourists or dollar receipts without first achieving a quantum leap in our patriotism and love for our countrymen. We cannot expect to attract foreign visitors to our country if we ourselves continue to leave our country in droves.

Before we expect others to fall in love with our country, we must first rekindle our love for her. This is a must to the success of any human endeavor. No one can sell what he or she does not love.

We need to engender a sense of patriotism among our ourselves, our families and our own countrymen. Patriotism will motivate us to invest in the “HEARTS” of successful tourism – Hospitality and Hotels + Enjoyable Experiences + Airports and Airplanes + Roads and RORO Bridges + Tour Packages and clean Toilets + Safety and Security.

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/17211/patrio-tourism-%E2%80%98only-in-the-philippines%E2%80%99

But but but, the Koreans are slowly moving in? Mass migration also, perhaps when the Philippines is being run by the Koreans and the Chinese more tourist would come in the end :lol::lol::lol:

may tama ka:D

dami na rin bumbay rito:lol:

I am also disturbed by the incident. Probably, the Immigration Officer based his decision on the amount of cash that he has in his wallet or it could be his physical appearance. For a 60 year old retired seaman, it is traumatic.This seems to be the case as the news sources claim that when Mang Pepito was asked how much money he had on him he said 500 pesos (HK$90).

In Thailand does not resort like this because the local people and NGOs to protest the building encroachment into nature.

sorry translate with google . I poor with ENG.

In the Philippines, stilt houses are part of our culture.


ในประเทศฟิลิปปินส์มีบ้านไม้ต่อขาเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของวัฒนธรรมของเรา:)

http://www.ironwulf.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/mulamawi_03.jpg

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"Que vien vale, Tawi-Tawi!" :banana:




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^^ Kung walang nakalagay na Tawi-tawi, mapagkamalang Thailand or Palawan.

^^ More like palawan. Why would this not be mistaken as an island in the Philippines???

nice next location for Survivor Foreign productions? They will be definitely safe here. Tawi-Tawi is different compared to Sulu & Basilan. No recorded conflict of arms in many years. Just the stories we hear during our history class - Parang Sibil. :)

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Airphil Express flies daily; Zamboanga - Tawi Tawi and v.v. (started last Sept. 10, 2010; initially 4 times weekly)



Cebu Pacific flies daily; Zamboanga - Tawi Tawi and v.v. (started last Oct. 14 2011, daily)

lovely ^^ :okay:

In Thailand does not resort like this because the local people and NGOs to protest the building encroachment into nature.

sorry translate with google . I poor with ENG.

Interesting, I thought of that too. However, seems kind of similar to the Maldives resorts.

^^ More like palawan. Why would this not be mistaken as an island in the Philippines???

yeah! at first i thought its in Palawan! :)

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ganda ah! kung maayos lang sana kasi ang peace and order rito.

Tawi Tawi is not the problem but Basilan and Sulu.

Puerto Princesa is among the the top 10 finalists, five days to go.

http://news.n7w.com/2011/11/06/the-top-10-finalists-with-5-das-to-go/

https://www.facebook.com/#!/PuertoPrincesaUndergroundRiver


Please continue to vote.

http://news.n7w.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/n7wnews.jpgZurich/Switzerland:
As voting to choose the New7Wonders of Nature enters its final week, a snapshot of the top 10 Finalists reveals some fascinating choices by the global voting community.

In alphabetical order *, the top 10 Finalists at the moment are: the Dead Sea, the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Halong Bay, Jeita Grotto, Jeju Island, Komodo Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Sundarbans and Vesuvius.
keep voting guys! you can use your FACEBOOK to vote again for PPUR., :D

Very nice islands. excellent.

Actually the name Tawi Tawi is very Austronesian and would fit in right with her other Pacific sisters.

Bora Bora (Firstborn in Tahitian), French Polynesia

Pago Pago, American Samoa

Liku Liku Lagoon, Fiji

Tawi Tawi, Philippines

sa mahal naming Pilipinas...TAWI-TAWI!!! :cheer:








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^^
parang maganda mag-honeymoon dito. Yung animalistic ang approach o dating!
Very nature-tripping! :rofl:

yeah! at first i thought its in Palawan! :)

Northern Palawan to be nearer the truth, bro. Steep cliff edges on islands, that is.

nice trivia! :applause: :)



Kung ang Tahiti ay may Bora-Bora.
Ang Samoa ay may Pago-Pago.
at ang Fiji, Liku-Liku.




Kami rin,




sa mahal naming Pilipinas...TAWI-TAWI!!! :cheer:








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Oh my....ang ganda! So proud of our country. I hope though that we Filipinos will be ONE in promoting our country. Aside from insurgencies, regionalism is also taking a toll on us. One Philippines!

Cebu Beautification Project updates
http://www.cebubeautification.org/

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Nov 7, 2011

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Wow, with all those trees like these, it's like being in Savannah Georgia!!!

:cool: :cool: :cool: cool !!!
some are already done... some are currently done... some are in the pipeline...






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MMDA should learn from them :D

LET'S BE AGGRESSIVE! SUPPORT PPUR FOR 7 NEW WONDERS OF THE WORLD!!!


Monday, 07 November 2011 21:22 Imelda V. Abaño / Correspondent

WITH only three days left before the voting process ends, the Puerto Princesa Underground River has made it to the final list of 10 contenders for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Organizers said the competition is tough for the top seven.

The list of world’s 28 top natural sites is being trimmed down to seven in a global voting that is expected to draw more than a billion participants.

The quest for the final winners—to be known as the New 7 Wonders of Nature—ends on midnight Thursday; the final declaration of the winners will be made the following day.

Besides the Puerto Princesa Underground River, the other sites that made the shortlist in alphabetical order are: the Dead Sea, the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Halong Bay, Jeita Grotto, Jeju Island, Komodo Island, Sundarbans and Vesuvius. Puerto Princesa City Tourism Officer Rebecca Labit said the country is doing its utmost to urge Filipinos in the country and abroad to vote “aggressively” in the last few days.

http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/18994-underground-river-in-top-10

When it comes to major cities here in The Philippines. Cebu has alot of potential for tourists especially foreigners. Everything is in one place from culture, history, beaches, leisure, shopping and orientation.

LET'S BE AGGRESSIVE! SUPPORT PPUR FOR 7 NEW WONDERS OF THE WORLD!!!


Monday, 07 November 2011 21:22 Imelda V. Abaño / Correspondent



http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/18994-underground-river-in-top-10

From the count down, the voting will end on Nov. 11, 2011 at 7PM our time. VOTE NA...

Cebu Beautification Project updates
http://www.cebubeautification.org/

It's great to see the new sidewalks of the city. Beautiful.

However, I have one comment on the lamp post. The base is somewhat "off". Maybe the city officials have other reason for that.

When it comes to major cities here in The Philippines. Cebu has alot of potential for tourists especially foreigners. Everything is in one place from culture, history, beaches, leisure, shopping and orientation.

That's right. The convenience and access to different points of interests are major factors why this premier city continues to attract visitors.

the lamp post is okay for me. modern lamp post would look out of place in a green sidewalk. thank god they are not using the ones like in manila bay.

Exotic country....

http://www.cyprus-mail.com/aviation/travel-exotic-destinations-less-500/20111108

Travel to exotic destinations for less than €500
Published on November 8, 2011

ETIHAD Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, yesterday announced a special deal from Cyprus that will allow travellers to visit long-haul destinations such as India and the Philippines for less than €500 including all taxes.

The flights, via Abu Dhabi also include Sri Lanka and Thailand.

The fare to Mumbai or Delhi is just €402, Manila €431, Colombo €447 and Bangkok €453.

the lamp post is okay for me. modern lamp post would look out of place in a green sidewalk. thank god they are not using the ones like in manila bay.

The lamp post is really good. I like that. I was referring to that cement base. Is there a need for that? Do they want to make it appear taller?

The lamp post is really good. I like that. I was referring to that cement base. Is there a need for that? Do they want to make it appear taller?

oh yeah. maybe they want it to have a strong hold to the ground against bakal boys. when i was still studying in intramuros those guys easily torn down a newly placed lamp post.

they should avoid those tacky technicolor-ful lampposts like those in Manila.

The Elites of Cebu (Gotianuns, Gokongwei, Aboitiz, Garcia, Quisumbing, Gaisano, Lhuillier, Larrazabal, Go, Osmena etc...) funded the BEAUTIFICATION project and several donations from private sectors and ordinary citizens of Cebu...:yes:

the ongoing beautification of Cebu's sidewalks...:okay:
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5599/beautificationoct31f.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7489/beautificationoct31e.jpg

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7804/beautificationoct31k.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/9411/beautification3.jpg

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/5609/beautification4.jpg

^^ I read that the power/telephone lines will be put "underground". That's a very good move for Cebu City.

From this...
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5539/beautification22.jpg

to this...
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7489/beautificationoct31e.jpg

^^What percentage of the whole downtown area will be covered by this project?

i dont know the precentage but it stretches from:

colon to fuente osmena old pic
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/427603522_07f37a12e0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96186290@N00/427603522/)
Jones ave./Osmeña blvd. Cebu City (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96186290@N00/427603522/) by slerz (http://www.flickr.com/people/96186290@N00/), on Flickr

then from fuente osmena to cebu capitol
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3916989870_491ff6ef14.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eazy360/3916989870/)
Uptown Cebu City (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eazy360/3916989870/) by eazy traveler (http://www.flickr.com/people/eazy360/), on Flickr

it is just a part of the plan to revitalize WHOLE downtown cebu. the plan can be seen here (actual plan starts at the 2nd half of the vid):

Downtown Cebu (Old Cebu) is now having a major major facelift.
The project is called "The PEDESTRIANIZATION" of Downtown Cebu.
:cheers::cheers:

Tartanillas will soon becom the mode of Downtown Cebu...:okay:

EC4BuHZcowQ&feature=player_embedded

^^What percentage of the whole downtown area will be covered by this project?




actually it's not the downtown but it's the whole stretch of Osmena blvd that those sidewalks are now undergoing a facelift.

Downtown also has the separate ongoing beautification project or better known as the DOWNTOWN (old Cebu) REVITALIZATION or the PEDESTRIANIZATION of DOWNTOWN CEBU... done by phases. The 1st phase which is the revitalization of Plaza Independencia is almost done...
here's the current look of Plaza Independencia...
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3272/pi6i.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5637/pi31.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8162/pi36.jpg



the next phase is the revitalization of the centuries old buildings at the back of the city hall which is also ongoing as of this time... other phases will follow untill the whole downtown will be revitalized...:yes:

Downtown Cebu (Old Cebu) is now having a major major facelift.
The project is called "The PEDESTRIANIZATION" of Downtown Cebu.
Tartanillas will soon becom the mode of Downtown Cebu...:okay:

EC4BuHZcowQ&feature=player_embedded


Osmena Blvd beautification:
The next phase of the Osmena Blvd beautification is the upgrading of the Fuente Osmena Rotunda which will turn 100 this 2012...
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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3272/pi6i.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5637/pi31.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5599/beautificationoct31f.jpg

looks like a city in US and Europe except for the sleeping guard on the sidewalk..
I like more of what they did with Plaza Independencia's sidewalks,it looks more sturdier(sunod talaga sa Specs) than the downtown cebu which was only done with red cement to replicate bricks..but still good

^^ Good job, other cities should follow suit!

The lamp post is really good. I like that. I was referring to that cement base. Is there a need for that? Do they want to make it appear taller?

yeah! me too. the base is too high. and your probably right, they want it to appear taller because even though the lamps are short but they love the design. :D

^^ I read that the power/telephone lines will be put "underground". That's a very good move for Cebu City.

i guess its impossible to bury it underground esp. if its just along that stretch. All these cable lines are all connected with each other. Every corner and block, its all connected so if you place just those cable lines along the Osmena Blvd stretch beneath the ground, then might as well include other cable lines connected to it underground. The way I see it, they will just keep those wires look neat and clean anyways, those trees lining along the road will cover it in most parts. :)

i dont know the precentage but it stretches from:


then from fuente osmena to cebu capitol
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3916989870_491ff6ef14.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eazy360/3916989870/)
Uptown Cebu City (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eazy360/3916989870/) by eazy traveler (http://www.flickr.com/people/eazy360/), on Flickr



I rather have that center portion without trees to showcase the statue in the middle of it, they have to keep the green grass and start a beautiful landscape. I think those trees should be confined across the street down where the pedestrian sidewalk is. You can hardly see the statue in the middle because of those trees. If they really prefer some trees around it, a few palm trees similar you see in Dubai or even Hawaii would be perfect for it.

They should probably paint those lamp bases with the same dark color as the lamp post itself so it would visually cohese with the whole lamp, IMHO.

I rather have that center portion without trees to showcase the statue in the middle of it, they have to keep the green grass and start a beautiful landscape. I think those trees should be confined across the street down where the pedestrian sidewalk is. You can hardly see the statue in the middle because of those trees. If they really prefer some trees around it, a few palm trees similar you see in Dubai or even Hawaii would be perfect for it.

If you cut trees within Fuente Rotunda, everyone will criticize you coz most of the trees are witnesses of the old times of Fuente area. Cutting them just for the monument (which is btw can be found in the old P50 bill) to be seen from afar cannot be accepted by most people.

oh right. I didnt notice the cement bases until now. :D yea, I think 2 good colour choices would be black like the main lamp or brick red coz it's cement, but I'm leaning more towards the black.

CEB: mas ganahan hinuon ko nga maglaray ang mga dagkong punoan nga kahoy aron landong ug bugnaw sa panglantaw.

ENG: I prefer all main thoroughfares to be lined with huge tropical leafy and shady trees for shade from the blazing sun and for a cooler effect like this one below at the ECP highway, Singapore. I also prefer the same for the parks and rotundas.

according to my srivijayan ancestors, our kings came from Sumatra and a district in Cebu used to be called Singhapala, the Lion City. :cool:
http://www.48by24.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/East-Coast-Parkway-c.jpg

^^ Trees actually lower down (http://www.epa.gov/hiri/mitigation/trees.htm) the air temperature in the city by as much as 5 C thus mitigating the so-called heat island effect caused by dense population and high energy usage concentrated in highly populated centers.

^^ It seems to be true, I mean I could feel the immediate effect. On any given afternoon, I can feel the difference when walking on exposed areas of the adjacent East Coast Park (hence the name ECP highway) like along the beach or the grassy playgrounds - the tropical heat is like, wow. But if I walk under that shady boulevard, the heat tapers off significantly. The same effect goes if I'm in a car (with the aircon turned off and windows down) and we pass underneath that canopy.

I rather have that center portion without trees to showcase the statue in the middle of it, they have to keep the green grass and start a beautiful landscape. I think those trees should be confined across the street down where the pedestrian sidewalk is. You can hardly see the statue in the middle because of those trees. If they really prefer some trees around it, a few palm trees similar you see in Dubai or even Hawaii would be perfect for it.

^^ Trees actually lower down (http://www.epa.gov/hiri/mitigation/trees.htm) the air temperature in the city by as much as 5 C thus mitigating the so-called heat island effect caused by dense population and high energy usage concentrated in highly populated centers.

True! IMO, trees inside the Fuente Circle need not to be torn down because the fountain itself isn't that big enough to be seen from afar. Fuente Circle was designed to be a 'park' not a 'monument' an 'obelisk' or a 'statue' in the first place. :)

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/376887_2522759478979_1553101576_32623534_930744608_n.jpg

I kinda like the proposed upgrade of Fuente Circle though. They just enhanced the park into something more modern and clean. I love the central art where the fountain is and also how those trees are arranged. beautiful! :okay:

^^Very nice! I love Cebu...

^^ Trees actually lower down (http://www.epa.gov/hiri/mitigation/trees.htm) the air temperature in the city by as much as 5 C thus mitigating the so-called heat island effect caused by dense population and high energy usage concentrated in highly populated centers.

Not only that, the leaves of the trees also absorb noise pollution and air pollution. This is the very reason why highways' and roads' sides are planted with trees. In Europe there was a proposal to build glass-made walls at the wayside to trap noise. Of course, people prefer trees.

actually it's not the downtown but it's the whole stretch of Osmena blvd that those sidewalks are now undergoing a facelift.

Downtown also has the separate ongoing beautification project or better known as the DOWNTOWN (old Cebu) REVITALIZATION or the PEDESTRIANIZATION of DOWNTOWN CEBU... done by phases. The 1st phase which is the revitalization of Plaza Independencia is almost done...
here's the current look of Plaza Independencia...


Downtown Rehabilitation is funded by the city government, whereas the Road Beautification is funded by donations and private sector.

The Road Beautification project is just a small testament of PPP program of which I am banking my hopes in order for our country to move forward.

It's really refreshing to see all beautiful projects, coming from government and private sector, all over the country.

Hopefully this will make Cebu City a more pedestrian friendly city.

Some stunning photos of the Philippines

http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/1.jpg



http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/6.jpg


http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/8.jpg


http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/9.jpg



http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/18.jpg

Multiple photographers from this source (http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/2011/11/the-beauty-of-the-philippines-in-50-stunning-photos/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)

I rather have that center portion without trees to showcase the statue in the middle of it, they have to keep the green grass and start a beautiful landscape. I think those trees should be confined across the street down where the pedestrian sidewalk is. You can hardly see the statue in the middle because of those trees. If they really prefer some trees around it, a few palm trees similar you see in Dubai or even Hawaii would be perfect for it.

Yes I agree but the trees are necessary for a tropical city.

I say, remove the fountain and make the fuente monument bigger and taller to make it more grandiose. Perhaps as tall as the washington monument. :)

^^ BRAVO CEBU, i hope cebu continues on this path to aspire to be a more progressive city, hopefully putting to shame metro manila.

What i don't like however is the use of palm trees to pass as foliage in our cities, if we are going to plant trees along our streets and boulevards across the country, it would be better if they be indigenous to our islands and provide a wide canopy. I feel duped when people plant palm trees around an establishment and describe it as "LUSH"

^^ BRAVO CEBU, i hope cebu continues on this path to aspire to be a more progressive city, hopefully putting to shame metro manila.

What i don't like however is the use of palm trees to pass as foliage in our cities, if we are going to plant trees along our streets and boulevards across the country, it would be better if they be indigenous to our islands and provide a wide canopy. I feel duped when people plant palm trees around an establishment and describe it as "LUSH"

Worse are those indian trees that aren't even beautiful and don't even serve the purpose of providing shade as they just grow straight up. I say leave the Fuente circle alone ( even better plant more flowering and broad canopy trees) and remove those Indian trees that line up the island from Fuente to the Capitol. This way one can see the Capitol from Fuente without any visual obstruction and the avenue and the Capitol itself would even seem grander.

@riain: stunning photos indeed!

oh right. I didnt notice the cement bases until now. :D yea, I think 2 good colour choices would be black like the main lamp or brick red coz it's cement, but I'm leaning more towards the black.

CEB: mas ganahan hinuon ko nga maglaray ang mga dagkong punoan nga kahoy aron landong ug bugnaw sa panglantaw.

ENG: I prefer all main thoroughfares to be lined with huge tropical leafy and shady trees for shade from the blazing sun and for a cooler effect like this one below at the ECP highway, Singapore. I also prefer the same for the parks and rotundas.

according to my srivijayan ancestors, our kings came from Sumatra and a district in Cebu used to be called Singhapala, the Lion City. :cool:
http://www.48by24.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/East-Coast-Parkway-c.jpg

Reminds me of UP, Diliman or Quezon Avenue going to the Elliptical Road.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3027347776_8551779151_b.jpg

^^ I'm sure you can really feel how pleasant it is walking underneath that canopy. :yes:
^^ BRAVO CEBU, i hope cebu continues on this path to aspire to be a more progressive city, hopefully putting to shame metro manila.

What i don't like however is the use of palm trees to pass as foliage in our cities, if we are going to plant trees along our streets and boulevards across the country, it would be better if they be indigenous to our islands and provide a wide canopy. I feel duped when people plant palm trees around an establishment and describe it as "LUSH" My sentiments exactly. Although admittedly, coconut trees do abound in the country; but that is only if we wish our inner cities to resemble a beach minus the blue sea & white sands. :lol: Some even wish to plant Arab date palms. But to be authentic we have to sandblast the surrounding areas with desert sands to emulate the Dubai or Abu Dhabi look. :lol:

I had seen highways in Malaysia & Singapore planted on both sides with huge indigenous southeast asian tropical trees and they fulfill their roles quite well. They are not after a "gardeny" look but they are after that really lush tropical jungle look worthy of a Night Safari. ;) Worse are those indian trees that aren't even beautiful and don't even serve the purpose of providing shade as they just grow straight up. I say leave the Fuente circle alone ( even better plant more flowering and broad canopy trees) and remove those Indian trees that line up the island from Fuente to the Capitol. This way one can see the Capitol from Fuente without any visual obstruction and the avenue and the Capitol itself would even seem grander.

@riain: stunning photos indeed!Indian trees need to go. :yes: I was wondering about the wisdom of quite a few of our campesinos who seemed bent on ringing our city with palms? To what effect would that accomplish, perhaps only another unwise version of the misplaced Indian trees? ;)

Offhand, Apart from the Acacia Tree I can easily think of 2 other tropical trees which would suit our needs for leafy shady trees. The Narra and the Balete (Ficus). Mango Avenue should be replanted with real large Cebu Mango Trees. ;) And since I hear it is now an avenue of bars, the large mango trees should be adorned with capiz shell lanterns to light up the whole place.

Other examples of the Lush Look ...
walking atop a Forest Canopy.. Forest Walk, Singapore
http://construction.com/CE/CE_images/2009/Nov_ARedit_1.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4269195460_76fb799d4c_o.jpg

Reminds me of UP, Diliman or Quezon Avenue going to the Elliptical Road.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3027347776_8551779151_b.jpg

There is also a highway in San Fernando, Pampanga that looks like the above. You will pass this road if you go to Angeles City.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EnpquhPP5Hw/Sm8H7u1cnkI/AAAAAAAAEBk/sAK6oNLda3k/s400/san+fernando+pampanga+trees+cut+road+widening+DENR.jpg

I hate looking at painted trees. Baduy.

not eco friendly as well

NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL 1
Rehabilitation plan for ‘world’s worst airport’ approved, says designer Cobonpue
By Matikas Santos
INQUIRER.net
6:43 pm | Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

MANILA, Philippines-—A video showing the latest planned renovation design of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 1 was released through the Facebook page of Kenneth Cobonpue Tuesday.
The video description said that the NAIA-1 Renovation Plan has been approved by the NAIA Board and Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Manuel Roxas.

See more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/90549/rehabilitation-plan-for-%E2%80%98world%E2%80%99s-worst-airport%E2%80%99-approved-says-designer-cobonpue

See video:

u0QDJL9a7Ac

There is also a highway in San Fernando, Pampanga that looks like the above. You will pass this road if you go to Angeles City.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EnpquhPP5Hw/Sm8H7u1cnkI/AAAAAAAAEBk/sAK6oNLda3k/s400/san+fernando+pampanga+trees+cut+road+widening+DENR.jpg I thought I also saw your pics of McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati, Sir Ron... now that's also one cool boulevard with huge trees esp near the Sanctuario de San Antonio area. :cool:

^^madumi tingnan IMO kung pipinturahan ang mga trees. Parang ring tao na pininturahan mo. Natural color of trees are far beautiful than those painted trees...

True! IMO, trees inside the Fuente Circle need not to be torn down because the fountain itself isn't that big enough to be seen from afar. Fuente Circle was designed to be a 'park' not a 'monument' an 'obelisk' or a 'statue' in the first place. :)

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/376887_2522759478979_1553101576_32623534_930744608_n.jpg

I kinda like the proposed upgrade of Fuente Circle though. They just enhanced the park into something more modern and clean. I love the central art where the fountain is and also how those trees are arranged. beautiful! :okay:


you can appreciate the beauty of Fuente circle onboard the edge coaster or the skywalk of Crown Regency :D

Who approved it and where can we find official proof of its approval?

NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL 1
Rehabilitation plan for ‘world’s worst airport’ approved, says designer Cobonpue
By Matikas Santos
INQUIRER.net
6:43 pm | Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

MANILA, Philippines-—A video showing the latest planned renovation design of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 1 was released through the Facebook page of Kenneth Cobonpue Tuesday.
The video description said that the NAIA-1 Renovation Plan has been approved by the NAIA Board and Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Manuel Roxas.

See more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/90549/rehabilitation-plan-for-%E2%80%98world%E2%80%99s-worst-airport%E2%80%99-approved-says-designer-cobonpue

See video:

u0QDJL9a7Ac

^^^ nabalita yan dati, those trees were painted because dpwh was supposed to cut them all down for road widening. they painted it as if people are embracing it and it supposed to show their opposition to the road widening.

CEBU

dili napud mga buildings,
Cebu's Natural Beauty

Sumilon Island, Cebu
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3478864337_c252a65ac0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stardiver70/3478864337/)
Sumilon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stardiver70/3478864337/) by Gines.Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/stardiver70/), on Flickr

Kawasan Falls, Cebu
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3409183931_390b162a4c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbarker/3409183931/)
IMG_1994_Kawasan Falls, Cebu (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbarker/3409183931/) by bigbark (http://www.flickr.com/people/gbarker/), on Flickr

Osmena Peak, Cebu
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6278434658_9fb0719368_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tikboyoyoy/6278434658/)
Osmeña Peak's Panoramic Sunset View (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tikboyoyoy/6278434658/) by www.tikboy.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/tikboyoyoy/), on Flickr

Moalboal, Cebu
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/3685885475_8b0091664b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/erwin_poliakoff/3685885475/)
010_adj_DSC0189 David, parting the sardine sea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/erwin_poliakoff/3685885475/) by edpdiver (http://www.flickr.com/people/erwin_poliakoff/), on Flickr

Malapascua, Cebu
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3343804986_aabc0e9517_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wardski/3343804986/)
Malapascua Island (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wardski/3343804986/) by wardski (http://www.flickr.com/people/wardski/), on Flickr

Busay, Cebu
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2064/1746563222_41dd047064_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferdinand_edralin/1746563222/)
Busay Flowers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferdinand_edralin/1746563222/) by ferdinand edralin (http://www.flickr.com/people/ferdinand_edralin/), on Flickr

Bantayan Island, Cebu
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2738/bantayanislandsugarbeacmd7.jpg

Pinamungajan, Cebu
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4343649566_4b61e63f42_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cherylbaldicantos/4343649566/)
Kamangon Cave (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cherylbaldicantos/4343649566/) by chiloy (http://www.flickr.com/people/cherylbaldicantos/), on Flickr

Cebu Mountains
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2402284087_2dec15fc91_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maayomo/2402284087/)
Land Before Time (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maayomo/2402284087/) by Joseph Cabrera (http://www.flickr.com/people/maayomo/), on Flickr
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2331508740_d691ba3f0f_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/storm-crypt/2331508740/)
Central Cebu Canyons (http://www.flickr.com/photos/storm-crypt/2331508740/) by Storm Crypt (http://www.flickr.com/people/storm-crypt/), on Flickr


Bojo River, Aloguinsan, Cebu

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2904048266_fdff551fa2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toneesworld/2904048266/)
ALOGUINSAN CEBU (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toneesworld/2904048266/) by ANTONIO &quot; TONEE&quot; DESPOJO (http://www.flickr.com/people/toneesworld/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2907561392_2ae867770f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toneesworld/2907561392/)
ALOGUINSAN, CEBU (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toneesworld/2907561392/) by ANTONIO &quot; TONEE&quot; DESPOJO (http://www.flickr.com/people/toneesworld/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2905822796_5e78221349.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toneesworld/2905822796/)
ALOGUINSAN, CEBU (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toneesworld/2905822796/) by ANTONIO &quot; TONEE&quot; DESPOJO (http://www.flickr.com/people/toneesworld/), on Flickr

If you cut trees within Fuente Rotunda, everyone will criticize you coz most of the trees are witnesses of the old times of Fuente area. Cutting them just for the monument (which is btw can be found in the old P50 bill) to be seen from afar cannot be accepted by most people.

Oh really? Then maybe just minimize it somehow. I did see the rendering of what the plan would be, they seems to be minimizing the amount of trees there os that would be good enough.

There is also a highway in San Fernando, Pampanga that looks like the above. You will pass this road if you go to Angeles City.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EnpquhPP5Hw/Sm8H7u1cnkI/AAAAAAAAEBk/sAK6oNLda3k/s400/san+fernando+pampanga+trees+cut+road+widening+DENR.jpg


naalala ko tuloy itong daanan na ito... parang may tunneling effect dahil sa korte ng puno...

ito ba yung papuntang carabao center at CLSU?

I thought I also saw your pics of McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati, Sir Ron... now that's also one cool boulevard with huge trees esp near the Sanctuario de San Antonio area. :cool:

I had photos of McKinley and Dasma roads with those century old trees. Too lazy to search for them. :)

^^If Manila hadn't burned to the ground in WW2 we would probably have more century-old trees. :(

^^If Manila hadn't burned to the ground in WW2 we would probably have more century-old trees. :(

and more pre-war architecture.. plus maybe the tranvia still exists..

Yes I agree but the trees are necessary for a tropical city.

I say, remove the fountain and make the fuente monument bigger and taller to make it more grandiose. Perhaps as tall as the washington monument. :)

I really didn't say remove all the trees at all, they do need to leave some of it there, but just to decrease some of it and then plant trees across the street down at the sidewalks infront of the establishments around the circle.

naalala ko tuloy itong daanan na ito... parang may tunneling effect dahil sa korte ng puno...

ito ba yung papuntang carabao center at CLSU?

No. This is the national highway from San Fernando, Pampanga going to Angeles City.

The road to CLSU in Munoz, Nueva Ecija is in a different route. There are so many centuries old trees in this country!

Who approved it and where can we find official proof of its approval?

ANC reported and DOTC Mar Roxas confirmed it, too. I also heard that Sec. Lacierda has affirmed to its approval.

Finally! After the worst tag, we will see a new NAIA Terminal 1.:cheers:

Guys, if you're interested.

I'm not Chinese but I watch similar concert before at Resorts World. :) It's different and the melody is so good.

MEI FEI AND FRIENDS, LIVE IN MANILA, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 @ RESORTS WORLD MANILA
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Enjoy an evening with Taiwan's hottest star, Chen Mei Feng together with Chen Ying Jie and the casts of Taiwan's hit TV series "Ye Shi Ren Sheng" Zheng Zhong Yin, Wang Can and Wang Jian Fu.

Ticket Prices:

PhP 6,420.00
PhP 4,815.00
PhP 3,210.00
PhP 1,926.00

Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets. Call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.
Tickets are also available at the Resorts World Manila Box Office.

I have noticed that Truly Asia is really aggressive in their ads! They are not only active in print media but also in on line editions of PH newspapers. The first page would immediately show slogans such as "Experience this, that..."

I have noticed that Truly Asia is really aggressive in their ads! They are not only active in print media but also in on line editions of PH newspapers. The first page would immediately show slogans such as "Experience this, that..."

Kasi nga sabi ng gulay, mostly OFW ang nagtatravel sa kanila kaya tiba tiba ang airlines sa atin. :lol::lol:

^^ Some people in my work will be going there later this year. Oh well...

Oh really? Then maybe just minimize it somehow. I did see the rendering of what the plan would be, they seems to be minimizing the amount of trees there os that would be good enough.

hot na hot kase ang kahoy dito sa Cebu ngayon, kung may isang kahoy na nababalitang pinutol, it will create a really big issue here...:D
pero ok lang coz it shows that people are now aware and starting to care about our environment...:yes:

Guys, if you're interested.

I'm not Chinese but I watch similar concert before at Resorts World. :) It's different and the melody is so good.

MEI FEI AND FRIENDS, LIVE IN MANILA, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 @ RESORTS WORLD MANILA
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Pinoys aside, I think we have enough Chinese expats and Chinoys to fill the space up.

There is a significant population of Chinese-Filipinos plus Chinese expats or permanent residents. If not, why would Mei Feng and her friends bother to hold a concert here?

There's now a Duck Tour in town .... :banana::banana:

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http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=15828

^^ That is soo cool!

I hate looking at painted trees. Baduy.

tama ka,magandang tingnan pero hindi ako sangayon sa malalaking puno along the street dahil tinatakpan ang view ,hayaan na natin ang mga iyan sa park,dapat mga maximum 5 meters lang ang height at regularly trimmed.maganda ang singapore pero the best sa akin ang Santiago,Chile
pedestrian friendly,more open spaces,more museum,good taste,very clean,not cheap looking.its worlds best city according to CNN and New York Times,I agree.
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ANC reported and DOTC Mar Roxas confirmed it, too. I also heard that Sec. Lacierda has affirmed to its approval.

Finally! After the worst tag, we will see a new NAIA Terminal 1.:cheers:

Our government is always fond of damage control rather than preventing damage.

Kung siguro di yan kinukutya, aabutin pa siguro nang siyam siyam bago aksyonan.

Our government is always fond of damage control rather than preventing damage.

Kung siguro di yan kinukutya, aabutin pa siguro nang siyam siyam bago aksyonan.

aksyonan ba talaga or press release lang?

karamihan press release lang:D

tanda nyo yung recent news din na mag e-export na raw tayo ng bigas?:lol:

karamihan press release lang:D

tanda nyo yung recent news din na mag e-export na raw tayo ng bigas?:lol:

Opo tama po...dahil bawasan na natin ang pagkain ng bigas...Pwede talagang makapag export ng bigas kung di na tayo kumakain nito...

May mais,kamote,kamoteng-kahoy at saging pa naman...:lol:

Fairly recent BBC documentary on the Philippines.

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^^ yeah saw that already. medyo matagal na yan.

The documentary seems fair and nice :)

Kasi nga sabi ng gulay, mostly OFW ang nagtatravel sa kanila kaya tiba tiba ang airlines sa atin. :lol::lol:

Did he actually say that? or just his wrong impression?

In 2010, based on POEA, 9,802 Filipinos went to Malaysia to work while there are more than 400,000 Filipino tourists visited that country.

Photogs protest restrictions on shooting Rizal monument
By Jeannette I. Andrade
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12:37 pm | Friday, November 11th, 2011

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/17633/photogs-protest-restrictions-on-shooting-rizal-monument#disqus_thread

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Photographers raise their cameras in front of Dr. Jose Rizal Monument in Manila Friday to protest a “no-photo shooting” policy in front of the monument. NINO JESUS ORBETA/INQUIRER

MANILA, Philippines—Some 100 amateur and professional photographers staged a “photo-walk” Friday morning to dramatize their protest of what they alleged was discrimination against Filipinos taking pictures of the Rizal monument at Manila’s Rizal Park or Luneta.

The newly formed group Bawal Mag-Shoot Dito (BMSD) is an organization of camera enthusiasts who found a common pet-peeve: overzealous security guards preventing them from taking pictures of the Rizal monument.

Bernard Mejias, a spokesman for the group who has been into professional photography for 20 years, told the Inquirer that the BMSD only seeks to ask why local photographers are banned from shooting the Rizal monument while foreigners are not.

“Isn’t that a double standard?” he pointed out, adding that it was ridiculous that he and other photographers who pay taxes cannot shoot at a public place.

Marching to the Rizal monument at 11 am, the group unfurled streamers and broke through the cordons set up around the monument and ignored security guards trying to block their path.

When the chief of security tried to snatch away their streamer, the photographers fended him off and asked him instead in chorus, “Bakit bawal?” (Why is it prohibited?)

The question visibly left a blank look on the security man who simply responded, “It just is so.”

After taking pictures at the Rizal monument, the group proceeded to Intramuros to continue their photo walk.

Did he actually say that? or just his wrong impression?

In 2010, based on POEA, 9,802 Filipinos went to Malaysia to work while there are more than 400,000 Filipino tourists visited that country.

not directly. nagpapaimportansya at nagfefeeling may alam. Kaya I nip it in the bud. Nauubos na ang pasensya ko. Hmm.

Pinoys aside, I think we have enough Chinese expats and Chinoys to fill the space up.

There is a significant population of Chinese-Filipinos plus Chinese expats or permanent residents. If not, why would Mei Feng and her friends bother to hold a concert here?

Yes, the venue was full of Fil-Chinese or Chinese, Taiwanese. I noticed that in previous shows, they also brought Taiwanese singers.

Anyone from HK? :)

Yes, the venue was full of Fil-Chinese or Chinese, Taiwanese. I noticed that in previous shows, they also brought Taiwanese singers.

Anyone from HK? :)

I wasn't there so I can't comment. And the number of HKers / Cantonese here in Manila is very small.

not directly. nagpapaimportansya at nagfefeeling may alam. Kaya I nip it in the bud. Nauubos na ang pasensya ko. Hmm.

Paki PM naman nang link, para masagot ko at mailagay ang statisctics.

Paki PM naman nang link, para masagot ko at mailagay ang statisctics.

Pre pacheck sa thread mismo, mga ilang pages lang naman ang backread.

Fairly recent BBC documentary on the Philippines.

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Fair? Oh come on,. We're still being portrayed as primitives in this video. :bash:

^^That's BBC, what's new.

Pucha, even Manila is spelled wrong on the map. :(

CONGRATS PHILIPPINES!:
The first count of the global vote to elect the New7Wonders of Nature has been announced. In alphabetical order, they are:
Amazon,
Halong Bay,
Iguazu Falls,
Jeju Island,
Komodo,
Puerto Princesa Underground River,
Table Mountain.

We made it to the 7 wonders of nature.... 4 out of 7 are in asia pacific region...

^^
:applause:

^^
this is great news..

it said in the website na it can change.. they'll announce it formally early 2012 daw

well atleast we did it.. :lol:

^^Haha. Good point. At least, malapit na tayo.:)

add up pa kasi ang ibang means ng pagvote..:lol: :yes: pinoy pa!!! cguro ung na announce sa online website voting palang..meh sms, etc pa db? aja na un!!! :yes:

What i don't understand is why the grand canyon did not make it.. No offense to table mountain but I think grand canyon deserves it more.. I have been to the grand canyon twice, west and south rim.. The view is just awe inspiring

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Tinago Cove, Caramoan, CamSur
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Camarines Sur Water Sports Complex
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The CamSur Watersports Complex or CWC was called by Wake magazine (www.wakeonline.com) as "the best cable park in the world". =)

(photo from www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com)

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http://www.new7wonders.com/
:banana::banana::banana:

kudos to the Philippines and our Asian neigbors for getting into the top7!

lakas pinas! congrats!

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Tourists navigate their way inside a cave popularly known in the Philippines as "Underground River" in Puerto Princesa city in the province of Palawan, southwest of Manila, June 28, 2009. A popular tourist destination, the underground river, a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) world heritage site, measures 8.2 km (5 miles) long and currently places second in an online public poll for the world's "New 7 Wonders of Nature" campaign. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES ENVIRONMENT)


http://news.yahoo.com/photos/world-s-new-seven-wonders-of-nature-1321047232-slideshow/seven-wonders-photo-1321047174.html

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Tourists navigate their way inside a cave popularly known in the Philippines as "Underground River" in Puerto Princesa city in the province of Palawan, southwest of Manila, June 28, 2009. A popular tourist destination, the underground river, a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) world heritage site, measures 8.2 km (5 miles) long and currently places second in an online public poll for the world's "New 7 Wonders of Nature" campaign. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES ENVIRONMENT)


http://news.yahoo.com/photos/world-s-new-seven-wonders-of-nature-1321047232-slideshow/seven-wonders-photo-1321047174.html

You mean tourists are now allowed to row their boats inside the subterranian river? That's something new to me! We were just taking a ride when we made our tour before! The underground river authorities assigns a tour guide/rower in every boat there, AFAIK.

nope.. tourists ride on boats paddled by boat-guides through about a kilometer into the cave which takes about 45 minutes going in and out of the cave..

nope.. tourists ride on boats paddled by boat-guides through about a kilometer into the cave which takes about 45 minutes going in and out of the cave..

1.5 kms, to be exact! And we just keep on asking for details on every location we come near to from the boat guide!

Hindi deserving ang iba dyan sa list ng top 7.

Fairly recent BBC documentary on the Philippines.

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nakakainis yung teacher sa part 4 ng video (starts at 1:24) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EsmuDgqfcM&feature=related).

parang nilalagay nila sa utak ng mga estudyante na kelangan nila ng INDEPENDENCE. parang nilalagay nila sa utak na hindi sila part ng Pilipinas at kailangan nilang 'MAKALAYA'. iba ba ang curiculum ng mga estudyante sa Mindanao? :bash: bakit pinapayagan ang ganyan ng DepEd? :bash: :ohno:

Hindi deserving ang iba dyan sa list ng top 7.

Agree ako dyan. Pero wag na natin ipangalan.

Agree ako dyan. Pero wag na natin ipangalan.

Oo nga. Kaya hindi na ako nagmemention. I wished Grand Canyon, Dead Sea, Kilimanjaro and Great Barrier Reef made it.

Oo nga. Kaya hindi na ako nagmemention. I wished Grand Canyon, Dead Sea, Kilimanjaro and Great Barrier Reef made it.

Me too... and The Remarkables of NZ.

Oo nga. Kaya hindi na ako nagmemention. I wished Grand Canyon, Dead Sea, Kilimanjaro and Great Barrier Reef made it.

I actually voted most of that you mentioned except The Great Barrier Reef.

The other is questionable in how some of the sites that won are significant?

Also there might be other that will question why PPUR made it to the finalist.

The fact it is an online voting so it is a matter of popularity especially those the citizens of the countries where these wonders are home to.

^^Oo nga, dapat places of universal significance ang napili. But then again, public poll ito.

I actually voted most of that you mentioned except The Great Barrier Reef.

The other is questionable in how some of the sites that won are significant?

Also there might be other that will question why PPUR made it to the finalist.

The fact it is an online voting so it is a matter of popularity especially those the citizens of the countries where these wonders are home to.

This is what makes PPUR significant

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I voted for the Great Barrier Reef because its the largest organism on the planet. It's like our Tubbataha and equally significant in the world's marine ecosystem. It's the only living thing that can be seen from space.

I dont see any significance in some of the other sites at all. I agree with the Amazon however.

One of the winner that I questioned is Jeju Island in South Korea. But when I checked it out, it is an amazing place. The fact it is a dormant volcano, the only one within South Korean territory.

One of the winner that I questioned is Jeju Island in South Korea. But when I checked it out, it is an amazing place. The fact it is a dormant volcano, the only one within South Korean territory.

Jeju is NOTHING SPECIAL. If Jeju made it, then Camiguin should have been there as Camiguin has the highest density of volcanoes in a small island anywhere in the world.

Jeju looks like the Capones Island in Zambales only bigger and NOTHING SPECIAL.

Sabi nyo, wag mag-mention? Ano ba yan?

^^ Cat's out of the bag when Manila X mentioned it.

^^I voted for Puerto Princesa and 6 others which I think will not make it to the top 7.

And I'm correct :D

^^I voted for Puerto Princesa and 6 others which I think will not make it to the top 7.

And I'm correct :D

Hayy

Jeju is NOTHING SPECIAL. If Jeju made it, then Camiguin should have been there as Camiguin has the highest density of volcanoes in a small island anywhere in the world.

Jeju looks like the Capones Island in Zambales only bigger and NOTHING SPECIAL.

^^ I've check via google map yun aerial distance length from tip to tip yun Jeju Is. and compare it to Capones Is. What I found out Jeju is approx. 70km++ aerial distance while Capones Is. is only less than 2km.

I then compare it to Camiguin Is. its approx. 22km from tip to tip. Please be careful when stating some name here. Baka ma-offend yun no. 1 tourist visitor natin sa Pinas. :cheers2:

^^ I've check via google map yun aerial distance length from tip to tip yun Jeju Is. and compare it to Capones Is. What I found out Jeju is approx. 70km++ aerial distance while Capones Is. is only less than 2km.

I then compare it to Camiguin Is. its approx. 22km from tip to tip. Please be careful when stating some name here. Baka ma-offend yun no. 1 tourist visitor natin sa Pinas. :cheers2:

Camiguin IS the most heavily volcanic island in the world. That's proven.

the island has the most number of volcanoes per square kilometer than any other island in the world – as it is more evident in the fact that there are more volcanoes (7) than towns (5) with more than 20 cinder cones over 1000 meters with the active stratovolcano Mount Hibok-hibok (1,552 metres) as the most prominent. Aside from Hibok-hibok and Vulcan, there is also Mambajao, Ginsiliban, Uhay, Carling, and Tibane as well as the hills of Campana, Minokol, Tres Marias and Piyakong where there are also domes and cones – put them together in a tiny island and you have the most extensively volcanic island in the world.

Size do not exactly matter, my point is whether it is significant enough to be included as top 7 world wonder. I made the Capones comparison because the topography is similar, I wasn't talking about the area.

Lord Howe Island in Australia is also similar with Jeju. So that makes Jeju nothing special.

Camiguin IS the most heavily volcanic island in the world. That's proven.



Size do not exactly matter, my point is whether it is significant enough to be included as top 7 world wonder. I made the Capones comparison because the topography is similar, I wasn't talking about the area.

Lord Howe Island in Australia is also similar with Jeju. So that makes Jeju nothing special.

It is special because many people voted for it to be "special".

You may have a valid opinion, but you're just one, uno, ein, isa, etc. and besides opinions are opinions still! Hahahaha

It is special because many people voted for it to be "special".

You may have a valid opinion, but you're just one, uno, ein, isa, etc. and besides opinions are opinions still! Hahahaha

I may be only one, but that does not make me automatically wrong. A place is special no matter what. :)

I may be only one, but that does not make me automatically wrong. A place is special no matter what. :)

No need to split hairs here @riain. Let's accept the fact that many people do not have 20/20 vision. BTW, it's not about right or wrong, it's about what most people like in this earth. To each his own, yun lang yon!

Photographers snap at Rizal Park execs for ‘no-shoot’ rule
By Jeannette I. Andrade, Jerome Aning
Philippine Daily Inquirer
3:55 am | Saturday, November 12th, 2011

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/92475/photographers-snap-at-rizal-park-execs-for-‘no-shoot’-rule

What would Jose Rizal—who loved being photographed—make of the uproar over taking photos near his monument at Luneta?

More than 100 photographers on Friday marched to Manila’s Rizal Park to denounce a policy by park custodians requiring commercial photographers to pay fees if they want to shoot pictures in the park, and also protest against supposed discrimination against Filipino photo-shooters.

Bernard Mejias, a spokesperson for the group Bawal Mag-Shoot Dito, told the Inquirer his group wanted to ask why Filipino photographers were banned from shooting the Rizal Monument but foreigners purportedly were not.

“Isn’t that double standard?” Mejias said, adding it was ridiculous that he and other photographers, who pay taxes, were prevented from taking pictures of a public place.

“This has been a problem for us for a very long time. Every time we shoot (at the Rizal Monument), we are shooed away,” Mejias said. “We are taxpayers. Why should we not be able to use a public place? The policy needs to be explained.”

The group also complained that its members were being harassed by guards hired by the Department of Tourism and forbidden to take pictures not only in Rizal Park but also in Intramuros, which are public places.

“How can we promote Rizal Park and Intramuros when we are being forbidden from shooting? How can we put them in our exhibits and on the Internet?” said Mel Cortez, another group member.

“Are people being accosted and prevented from taking pictures at the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty?”

Money for treasury

Tourism officials said fees were being collected at Rizal Park and Intramuros only from those who shoot photos for commercial purposes.

“There’s no fee when you just take a picture for your personal use. In fact, we encourage park visitors to take pictures as a way of promoting Rizal Park,” said Kenneth
Montegrande, information officer of the National Park Development Council (NPDC), which oversees the park.

According to Montegrande, the minimum fee collected for a permit for commercial photography in Rizal Park is P1,000, which is good for four hours of shooting. The fees go to the National Treasury and are covered by receipts, he said.

He said the permit system for commercial photographers were “for their own protection” and that the permit would also help the shooters since security personnel could be assigned to protect them against inconveniences and from thefts.

Rizal loved photos

Montegrande said shooters accosted by guards were only those “obviously” taking pictures for commercial purposes, such as those with tripods and lighting equipment.
Cortez, however, said even photo hobbyists with digital and single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras were being accosted.

It seems ironic that at the center of the squabble is a man who, according to some historians, loved to have his picture taken.

Rizal left behind a wealth of pictures taken from the time he was a teenaged student to the day he was shot by a firing squad in Bagumbayan—now Rizal Park—in 1896 when he was 35 years old.

A staffer at the Intramuros Administration (IA) said the agency collected fees of up to as much as P2,000 from commercial photographers taking pictures around Intramuros.

Mostly they shoot for wedding themes.

Fashion-related and advertising shoots, however, carry charges of as high as P12,000, according to one staffer.

Monuments are for all

Cortez, however, said the photo permits should not cover shots taken in parks, walls, ruins and other public areas of Intramuros.

“The IA and the NPDC do not own Intramuros and Rizal Park. As national monuments, they are part of the national heritage—they belong to all Filipinos,” Cortez said.

Mejias said the Rizal Monument symbolized freedom and nationalism. “Our pictures will help promote the country and boost tourism. Where is the harm in that?”

“This is our form of silent protest,” he said.

Shouting match

But the group’s march to the Rizal Monument was not as silent as members would have wanted it to be. At one point, it turned into a shouting match with security personnel.

As the group unfurled streamers which read, “Bawal Mag-Shoot Dito (Shooting pictures prohibited here). Only in the Philippines,” five security guards attempted to break off the gathering, shouting at them to stop.

The security shift in charge, who introduced himself as Mads Carino, tried to snatch away the streamer, saying the protesters were conducting a prohibited activity.

The protesters asked him in chorus, “Bakit bawal?(Why is it prohibited?),” to which he shouted back, “It just is.”

^^ +1

are we not content that our own PPUR made it to that list??

pagka talo (Ms Universe): reklamo; pagka panalo (New 7 Wonders) reklamo pa rin...:lol::nuts:

basta ako, 4 of my bets got in...:lol::banana:

^^ +1

are we not content that our own PPUR made it to that list??

pagka talo (Ms Universe): reklamo; pagka panalo (New 7 Wonders) reklamo pa rin...:lol::nuts:

basta ako, 4 of my bets got in...:lol::banana:

Nakakakati sa balat mapasama sa hindi mga deserving.

Anyway, popularity contest eh. So far provisional winners pa lang naman daw yan. Sana matanggal ang iba. 2-3 lang ang deserving dyan.


Photographers snap at Rizal Park execs for ‘no-shoot’ rule
By Jeannette I. Andrade, Jerome Aning
Philippine Daily Inquirer
3:55 am | Saturday, November 12th, 2011

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/92475/photographers-snap-at-rizal-park-execs-for-‘no-shoot’-rule

What would Jose Rizal—who loved being photographed—make of the uproar over taking photos near his monument at Luneta?

More than 100 photographers on Friday marched to Manila’s Rizal Park to denounce a policy by park custodians requiring commercial photographers to pay fees if they want to shoot pictures in the park, and also protest against supposed discrimination against Filipino photo-shooters.

Bernard Mejias, a spokesperson for the group Bawal Mag-Shoot Dito, told the Inquirer his group wanted to ask why Filipino photographers were banned from shooting the Rizal Monument but foreigners purportedly were not.

“Isn’t that double standard?” Mejias said, adding it was ridiculous that he and other photographers, who pay taxes, were prevented from taking pictures of a public place.

“This has been a problem for us for a very long time. Every time we shoot (at the Rizal Monument), we are shooed away,” Mejias said. “We are taxpayers. Why should we not be able to use a public place? The policy needs to be explained.”

The group also complained that its members were being harassed by guards hired by the Department of Tourism and forbidden to take pictures not only in Rizal Park but also in Intramuros, which are public places.

“How can we promote Rizal Park and Intramuros when we are being forbidden from shooting? How can we put them in our exhibits and on the Internet?” said Mel Cortez, another group member.

“Are people being accosted and prevented from taking pictures at the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty?”

Money for treasury

Tourism officials said fees were being collected at Rizal Park and Intramuros only from those who shoot photos for commercial purposes.

“There’s no fee when you just take a picture for your personal use. In fact, we encourage park visitors to take pictures as a way of promoting Rizal Park,” said Kenneth
Montegrande, information officer of the National Park Development Council (NPDC), which oversees the park.

According to Montegrande, the minimum fee collected for a permit for commercial photography in Rizal Park is P1,000, which is good for four hours of shooting. The fees go to the National Treasury and are covered by receipts, he said.

He said the permit system for commercial photographers were “for their own protection” and that the permit would also help the shooters since security personnel could be assigned to protect them against inconveniences and from thefts.

Rizal loved photos

Montegrande said shooters accosted by guards were only those “obviously” taking pictures for commercial purposes, such as those with tripods and lighting equipment.
Cortez, however, said even photo hobbyists with digital and single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras were being accosted.

It seems ironic that at the center of the squabble is a man who, according to some historians, loved to have his picture taken.

Rizal left behind a wealth of pictures taken from the time he was a teenaged student to the day he was shot by a firing squad in Bagumbayan—now Rizal Park—in 1896 when he was 35 years old.

A staffer at the Intramuros Administration (IA) said the agency collected fees of up to as much as P2,000 from commercial photographers taking pictures around Intramuros.

Mostly they shoot for wedding themes.

Fashion-related and advertising shoots, however, carry charges of as high as P12,000, according to one staffer.

Monuments are for all

Cortez, however, said the photo permits should not cover shots taken in parks, walls, ruins and other public areas of Intramuros.

“The IA and the NPDC do not own Intramuros and Rizal Park. As national monuments, they are part of the national heritage—they belong to all Filipinos,” Cortez said.

Mejias said the Rizal Monument symbolized freedom and nationalism. “Our pictures will help promote the country and boost tourism. Where is the harm in that?”

“This is our form of silent protest,” he said.

Shouting match

But the group’s march to the Rizal Monument was not as silent as members would have wanted it to be. At one point, it turned into a shouting match with security personnel.

As the group unfurled streamers which read, “Bawal Mag-Shoot Dito (Shooting pictures prohibited here). Only in the Philippines,” five security guards attempted to break off the gathering, shouting at them to stop.

The security shift in charge, who introduced himself as Mads Carino, tried to snatch away the streamer, saying the protesters were conducting a prohibited activity.

The protesters asked him in chorus, “Bakit bawal?(Why is it prohibited?),” to which he shouted back, “It just is.”


Stupid. Really stupid.

Nakakakati sa balat mapasama sa hindi mga deserving.

Anyway, popularity contest eh. So far provisional winners pa lang naman daw yan. Sana matanggal ang iba. 2-3 lang ang deserving dyan.





Stupid. Really stupid.

To me, the photographers protest infront of Luneta should become a major issue especially to photographers such as ourselves.

We have the right to take pictures of our major attractions especially if they are personal shots even if we use an SLR.

No need to split hairs here @riain. Let's accept the fact that many people do not have 20/20 vision. BTW, it's not about right or wrong, it's about what most people like in this earth. To each his own, yun lang yon!

To each his own nga, so why cant I have my own? I don't see why I can't point out what I think is an injustice to other worthier finalists.

Mahirap ang maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan!

To me, the photographers protest infront of Luneta should become a major issue especially to photographers such as ourselves.

We have the right to take pictures of our major attractions especially if they are personal shots even if we use an SLR.

Yes, I definitely agree. gusto lang makakomisyon ng mga yan. nakakakainis.

^^ Mainit kasi sa mata ng mga security guard if you carry around big camera such as dslr. Pero if instamatic camera yun small size kahit local ka pwede naman. This rule is almost apply to any places sa pinas whether in public or private area.

Laging dahilan nila for security reason baka gamitin for terrorist act yun photo... he..he..

To each his own nga, so why cant I have my own? I don't see why I can't point out what I think is an injustice to other worthier finalists.

Please say which candidate location you voted for and add much blah. .blah. .blah. .blah. .blah. .. but don't tell others that what they voted for is ugly/not worthy. That should nail the whole issue here.

It's called respect of other peoples' choices!

^^ Mainit kasi sa mata ng mga security guard if you carry around big camera such as dslr. Pero if instamatic camera yun small size kahit local ka pwede naman. This rule is almost apply to any places sa pinas whether in public or private area.

Laging dahilan nila for security reason baka gamitin for terrorist act yun photo... he..he..

If that's the rationale, then the terrorists have won! They have imbedded fear/terror on the government officials!

But, I guess it's too lame a reason. Pera. pera lang talaga yan, IMO.

Please say which candidate location you voted for and add much blah. .blah. .blah. .blah. .blah. .. but don't tell others that what they voted for is ugly/not worthy. That should nail the whole issue here.

It's called respect of other peoples' choices!

Who are you tell me to not call out specific locations that I deem unworthy on top list?

Excuse me?

^^ Mainit kasi sa mata ng mga security guard if you carry around big camera such as dslr. Pero if instamatic camera yun small size kahit local ka pwede naman. This rule is almost apply to any places sa pinas whether in public or private area.

Laging dahilan nila for security reason baka gamitin for terrorist act yun photo... he..he..

It's a public park, maintained by taxes. Anong nag iinarte sila dyan. Pera pera talaga yan. Gusto makakomisyon. One of the reasons why Carlos stopped the Binondo/Quiapo tours, kasi gustong magkumisyon ang mga bata ni Mayor Lim. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

^^ Para kasing may unwritten law here sa Pinas to carry around camera with you. Its goes to say taking a photograph is a privilege and not an individual rights.

One good example: Pag mag attend ka ng wedding sa top ten churches in M. Manila you won't be allow to take any photo using your own dslr. Only designated official photographer is allow :lol:

Who are you tell me to not call out specific locations that I deem unworthy on top list?

Excuse me?

Careful, careful! You can't edit? Got it in my drive already!

^^ Para kasing may unwritten law here sa Pinas to carry around camera with you. Its goes to say taking a photograph is a privilege and not an individual rights.

One good example: Pag mag attend ka ng wedding sa top ten churches in M. Manila you won't be allow to take any photo using your own dslr. Only designated official photographer is allow :lol:

Pag private events, that's understandable.


Careful, careful! You can't edit? Got it in my drive already!


Threats don't work with me, so if it makes you happy, sige ikalat mo sa Korean threads. Medyo nakakairita na ng yabang mo. You respect my opinions- if you don't like it then ignore it, dont pontificate - marami ka ding palpak dito sa SSC.

If that's the rationale, then the terrorists have won! They have imbedded fear/terror on the government officials!

But, I guess it's too lame a reason. Pera. pera lang talaga yan, IMO.

^^ Tutal if pera-pera lang ang issue. Why not pass a bill to license and regulate DSLR. This law will license anybody to use their registered film or digital slr camera to take picture in both public and private place around Philippines. If anybody caught using a slr without a license then law enforcer both govt. & private can confiscate those camera since its not license. Then tapos ang problem.. he..he...

Another thing before you are allow to get a camera license you need to complete a 5 days course in basic photography in any accredited gov't. training center. So no license no picture.

Ha...ha..... :lol::lol:

^^ Tutal if pera-pera lang ang issue. Why not pass a bill to license and regulate DSLR. This law will license anybody to use their registered film or digital slr camera to take picture in both public and private place around Philippines. If anybody caught using a slr without a license then law enforcer both govt. & private can confiscate those camera since its not license. Then tapos ang problem.. he..he...

Another thing before you are allow to get a camera license you need to complete a 5 days course in basic photography in any accredited gov't. training center. So no license no picture.

Ha...ha..... :lol::lol:

I wouldnt be surprised if some dumbass rep would actually suggest something like that.

Thanks to SLR we have amazing photos of the Philippines like these:

http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/47.jpg

http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/48.jpg

http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/49.jpg

http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/44.jpg

http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/philippines/42.jpg

Various Photographers
Source (http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/2011/11/the-beauty-of-the-philippines-in-50-stunning-photos/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)

BAWAL MAG SHOOT DITO-Only in the Philippines

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2451512121643
This is what transpired yesterday 11-11-11 during the BMSD photo walk. Kayo na ang maghusga kung tama ba na bawal magshoot sa Rizal Park and to other public places.

^^ dapat tagline ng DOT ay: Philippines - Leave your cameras behind :lol:

^^ Matagal na talagang bawal mag photo shoot sa Luneta if your using a SLR without park permit. The best way to take a picture there is to use a Panasonic Lumix camera. Ang image quality just like a DSLR but look's a point & shoot camera.

Eto yun mga list of place bawal mag-take ng picture using your DSLR.

a. Intramuros
b. Luneta
c. MOA
d. Halos all SM, Ayala at Robinson Mall
e. Ayala Center
f. LRT/MRT
g. FBGC
h. Fort Santiago
i. Ortigas Center
j. High end hotel
k. Gimmick club

Sino may alam ng number ni De Lima? Text ko sakanya na may secret underground air base sa Rizal Park kaya bawal na kumuha pictures doon.

Seriously, I don't think most of those places that made it to the top 7 deserve the spots.

hindi ba maituturing na 'pagbili' sa boto ang text? you can vote online once using your e-mail, pero hanggang may load ka makakaboto ka, at isa lang ang maiboboto mo sa text unlike kapag bumoto ka online kailangan 7 ang iboboto mo. :)

Come to think of it, I've taken pictures of Intramuros and Fort Santiago several times by myself using an SLR camera. I was not harassed by security.

Same with Makati and Ortigas.

But in LA, I was harassed by security for taking photo of The US Bank Tower.

Again, this should be a issue because we have right to take photos of our country's sites without being harassed.

It's a public park, maintained by taxes. Anong nag iinarte sila dyan. Pera pera talaga yan. Gusto makakomisyon. One of the reasons why Carlos stopped the Binondo/Quiapo tours, kasi gustong magkumisyon ang mga bata ni Mayor Lim. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Yes, I definitely agree. gusto lang makakomisyon ng mga yan. nakakakainis.

That's terrible. So the lessons learned is that if you're planning to shoot at these places using your slr, always be in big groups so you have more chances of taking pictures just in case the guard photobombed one of yours. :lol:


^^ Mainit kasi sa mata ng mga security guard if you carry around big camera such as dslr. Pero if instamatic camera yun small size kahit local ka pwede naman. This rule is almost apply to any places sa pinas whether in public or private area.

Laging dahilan nila for security reason baka gamitin for terrorist act yun photo... he..he..

A dslr cam is too obvious for the terrorists to use. I bet they are more likely to use camphones instead with high res camera. :lol:

BAWAL MAG SHOOT DITO-Only in the Philippines

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2451512121643
This is what transpired yesterday 11-11-11 during the BMSD photo walk. Kayo na ang maghusga kung tama ba na bawal magshoot sa Rizal Park and to other public places.


^^ dapat tagline ng DOT ay: Philippines - Leave your cameras behind :lol:

^^ Matagal na talagang bawal mag photo shoot sa Luneta if your using a SLR without park permit. The best way to take a picture there is to use a Panasonic Lumix camera. Ang image quality just like a DSLR but look's a point & shoot camera.

Eto yun mga list of place bawal mag-take ng picture using your DSLR.

a. Intramuros
b. Luneta
c. MOA
d. Halos all SM, Ayala at Robinson Mall
e. Ayala Center
f. LRT/MRT
g. FBGC
h. Fort Santiago
i. Ortigas Center
j. High end hotel
k. Gimmick club


Same with Quiapo Church. All my shots of the church exterior were deleted
because sabi bawal daw kuhanan ng picture :ohno:

There is also a highway in San Fernando, Pampanga that looks like the above. You will pass this road if you go to Angeles City.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EnpquhPP5Hw/Sm8H7u1cnkI/AAAAAAAAEBk/sAK6oNLda3k/s400/san+fernando+pampanga+trees+cut+road+widening+DENR.jpg

naalala ko tuloy itong daanan na ito... parang may tunneling effect dahil sa korte ng puno...

ito ba yung papuntang carabao center at CLSU?

No. This is the national highway from San Fernando, Pampanga going to Angeles City.

!


Wala na halos ang mga punong yan sir ronnie :ohno: The national road in San Fernando was widened and rehabilitated so most of the trees were balled out.

I dont know if they were replanted somewhere else but I dont think those trees even survived. :ohno:

the tree-huggers did their best to save the trees but it was in vain :ohno:

even Jamby and Loren failed to save the trees :ohno:

Meron pa namang natitira pero konti na lang :ohno:

Same with Quiapo Church. All my shots of the church exterior were deleted
because sabi bawal daw kuhanan ng picture :ohno:

^^ Almost all places in M. Manila both public and business district area as mention earlier in this post are not SLR friendly. But if you go out outside M. Manila specially in provincial area its camera friendly.

No wonder most international family tourist prefer to stay outside M. Manila since most of them are more familiar in those images taken from provincial area.

'Only 1 out of 10 Phl towns has tourism officer'
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE – Only one municipality out of every 10 towns in the country has a tourism officer to handle tourism promotions in their localities, according to the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP).

ATOP believes the non-appointment of tourism officers in local government units (LGUs) violates the Tourism Act of 2009 and affects tourism growth in the country. Read more (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=747593&publicationSubCategoryId=63)

Eto yun mga list of place bawal mag-take ng picture using your DSLR.

a. Intramuros
h. Fort Santiago



I've just been there last week, di naman bawal gumamit ng DSLR. kahit sa National Museum di rin bawal. pero seriously, bakit naman kaya binabawal? these are tourist spots, marami talagang nagdadala ng camera to these places. kakalurkey. :crazy:

^^ SLR lang naman ang bawal....kung ordinaryong digi cam pwede.

Unfortunately, it takes an SLR camera to take most of the good photos.

^^ Speaking of good photo. You don't need a DSLR to produce a good photograph. What it really take is a good composition, subject and lighting. There are some world reknown photographer specially in the field of fashion photography that even use point-and-shoot camera as their gear.

Most often I saw a lot of those slr poser taking along with them their latest dslr taking any subject. But the funny thing if you look closely their camera setting is just tuned in to "P" or automatic setting. Ha..ha... :lol:

Maybe the next best thing if you're really into "photo snapper" person and don't want to have a hassle on taking image on public places. Buy your self a power series Canon camera or a Panasonic Lumix camera, its a best of both worlds :cheers:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376956_302741723088374_128819380480610_1102993_1373742416_n.jpg
http://www.new7wonders.com/
:banana::banana::banana:

I'm very happy that PPUR is in the list but not fully satisfied because Grand Canyon is not the list. :)

Wala na halos ang mga punong yan sir ronnie :ohno: The national road in San Fernando was widened and rehabilitated so most of the trees were balled out.

I dont know if they were replanted somewhere else but I dont think those trees even survived. :ohno:

the tree-huggers did their best to save the trees but it was in vain :ohno:

even Jamby and Loren failed to save the trees :ohno:

Meron pa namang natitira pero konti na lang :ohno:

Sad...it was a beautiful sight in the area. I use NLEX na from San Fernando to Angeles.

I'm very happy that PPUR is in the list but not fully satisfied because Grand Canyon is not the list. :)

There are lots of natural wonders that are not included in the list. But again, it is by people's votes especially with some of them voting based on the country where these wonders are located.