^^ Siargao?

Oops sorry.. this is in La Union.. :)

From Inquirer today..

riain nangitim ka:lol:

hehe hindi ako yan. HAHAHA


That's not a good idea. You have to pluck it near to an area where there is a large concentration of people, where domestic tourism would be rabid. Plus the main international gateway is in Luzon too. Sucks that you have to ride a second plane just to go to Disneyland if I'm from say, Vietnam.

But then again if I'm from Vietnam and I want theme parks I'd just go to Hong Kong (Disneyland, Ocean Park), Singapore (Universal Studios), Tokyo/Osaka (Disneyland, Fuji Q, Universal Studios, others), Seoul (Universal Studios [soon], Lotte World) and Shanghai (Disneyland [soon]). Diba? :nuts:


Vietnamese tourists do one main thing and one main thing only: SHOPPING. They hardly even go sightseeing, or go to theme parks. They LOVE shopping.

AFAIK, no Universal Studios will be built near Universal Studios Singapore for the next 30 years.

Universal Studios in Cebu? Cool. Is this final?

:lol::lol::lol: sakay agad ah. mag-isip-isip naman :lol:

:lol::lol::lol: sakay agad ah. mag-isip-isip naman :lol:

What a fool.....you don't know the meaning of "?". Pathetic ape.

^^

Universal Studios in Cebu? Cool. Is this final?

"Cool" daw...:lol::lol:

"is this final?"...naniwala rin pala :lol:

^^



"Cool" daw...:lol::lol:

What a retard....yes, it's really cool........hahahahaha. You wish for a bad Philippines is not granted. Get out , chu chu chu, :puke: You're acting like a true ape este aso pala.

Taiwan wants Phl to waive tourist visa requirement
By Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star) Updated April 20, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (6) View comments


MANILA, Philippines - Taiwan asked yesterday the Philippines to reciprocate the visa exemption extended to Filipino tourists.

Taiwan Economic Cooperation Office (TECO) Representative in Manila Raymond L.S. Wang said Taiwan has a visa waiver for Filipinos with valid visas issued by countries like the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, and Schengen Convention countries.

“We ask for reciprocity that the same visa waiver be given to Taiwanese tourists going to the Philippines,” Wang said.

According to TECO, around 130,000 Filipino tourists out of six million foreign travelers visit Taiwan every year, while about 180,000 Taiwanese visit the Philippines annually.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=798799&publicationSubCategoryId=63

pede ba natin pagbigyan ang Taiwan para lalong mapagalit ang China:lol:

ok na ok ako dito. i am always pro taiwan. i don't want Taiwan to be overtaken by China. If Taiwan will be taken by China tapos na tayo kasi mapapaligiran na tayo ng kaaway. Yung ulo at dulo natin kanya na ng china. If we can only entice more Taiwanese businessman it would be really good for our manufacturing sector. remember guys in China, almost more than 10+million jobs were created due to Taiwanese investments. And this is just a conservative estimates based on registered investments. If those small biz or unregistered investments are counted i think the figures would be even double. China's manufacturing status in the world is non existence without Taiwanese investors. Btw, almost 50% of the population of Taiwan is anti china and their policy before is TO GO SOUTH. That means we were in their investment radar before but due to some unknown reason this go south policy was stopped. I hope we could revive this policy. Taiwanese products unlike china is better in terms of quality. I hope the gov't will allow this reciprocal visa to the Taiwanese.

What a retard....yes, it's really cool........hahahahaha. You wish for a bad Philippines is not granted. Get out , chu chu chu, :puke: You're acting like a true ape este aso pala.


anong "aso" pinagsasabi mo? :nuts::lol:

For the nth time. The reason why they love going to the Philippines. PEOPLE. Aanhin mo naman ang sobrang gandang infrastructures (gaya ng ibang nasa thread) kung hindi naman kasing ganda ng pakikitungo sa kapwa. We need both, but we already have one. Infrastructures, madali lang yan. Ang attitude, mahirap ayusin yan. :) :cheers:

==========================


'Bourne' star says people make Philippines great

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/20/12/bourne-star-says-people-make-philippines-great

MANILA, Philippines – More than two months after filming "The Bourne Legacy" in the Philippines, Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner apologized for the heavy traffic caused by the film shoot on the streets of Manila.

In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News, Renner said he intends to visit the Philippines again because of the hospitality of its people.

"Philippines is great, man. But what makes it great -- the islands, yeah, tremendous, nothing better -- but it's the people. People made it great. That's why I'll go back,” Renner said.

“We're done with 'Bourne' now so traffic is back to normal. I'm sorry for that, guys.”

To accommodate the filming of “Bourne” in the Philippines, a series of road closures and traffic rerouting schemes were implemented in the latter part of January and early February.

Following weeks of filming, the “Bourne” producers and crew thanked the Philippines for its cooperation, and apologized for the road ruckus caused by unexpected inefficiencies on the “Bourne” set.

pede ba natin pagbigyan ang Taiwan para lalong mapagalit ang China:lol:

ok na ok ako dito. i am always pro taiwan. i don't want Taiwan to be overtaken by China. If Taiwan will be taken by China tapos na tayo kasi mapapaligiran na tayo ng kaaway. Yung ulo at dulo natin kanya na ng china. If we can only entice more Taiwanese businessman it would be really good for our manufacturing sector. remember guys in China, almost more than 10+million jobs were created due to Taiwanese investments. And this is just a conservative estimates based on registered investments. If those small biz or unregistered investments are counted i think the figures would be even double. China's manufacturing status in the world is non existence without Taiwanese investors. Btw, almost 50% of the population of Taiwan is anti china and their policy before is TO GO SOUTH. That means we were in their investment radar before but due to some unknown reason this go south policy was stopped. I hope we could revive this policy. Taiwanese products unlike china is better in terms of quality. I hope the gov't will allow this reciprocal visa to the Taiwanese.

My plan to visit Taiwan is definitely in the bag soon. I have a US visa so it's easy.

Interesting.....about that percentage of the population who are anti-China. However, I read in the news that the current head of Taiwan does not have a strong position against mainland China or somehow not so strong about pro-independence move.

Yes, Taiwanese tourists who visit the country are increasing.

at sana sa Cebu na lang nila ilagay ang Disneyland:D

sige imbitahan nyo na sa Cebu, kita ko magaling naman ang cebu talaga, ang layo na ng narating ng cebu.:okay::okay:

kayo na lang mag imbita kasi ayaw ni JDPM sa Clark, :lol:

My plan to visit Taiwan is definitely in the bag soon. I have a US visa so it's easy.

Interesting.....about that percentage of the population who are anti-China. However, I read in the news that the current head of Taiwan does not have a strong position against mainland China or somehow not so strong about pro-independence move.

Yes, Taiwanese tourists who visit the country are increasing.

when are you visiting Taiwan? do you have a particular place to visit in mind? i think you don't need a visa anymore since you have US. Yes that % is very obvious especially during elections. Many prefer to maintain the status quo. President Ma can't afford to antagonize any party, KMT or DPP since support of both parties are strong.

when are you visiting Taiwan? do you have a particular place to visit in mind? i think you don't need a visa anymore since you have US. Yes that % is very obvious especially during elections. Many prefer to maintain the status quo. President Ma can't afford to antagonize any party, KMT or DPP since support of both parties are strong.

I plan it this October. I'm choosing between Taiwan or Siem Reap. Are you based in Taiwan now? It's only Taipei as I don't know of other cities :) Yes, I don't need a visa because of the US visa that I have....

I plan it this October. I'm choosing between Taiwan or Siem Reap. Are you based in Taiwan now? It's only Taipei as I don't know of other cities :) Yes, I don't need a visa because of the US visa that I have....

I see. just right timing imo, weather is so so, not so hot not so cold. Nope i'm iloilo based now but if you need some info i'd be glad to share whatever i know:cheers:

at sana sa Cebu na lang nila ilagay ang Disneyland:D

actually if weather would be an issue, I think Cebu would be a good candidate since hindi ganun binabagyo ang Cebu compared sa Luzon (right?)..

salamat dahil naisip nyo ang Cebu! :D

Yes, Cebu is not frequented by strong typhoons. Kung tataman man, its either tatama sa northern part ng island. bihira lang din tinatamaan ng bagyo ang southern at central portions where Metro Cebu is located.

I see. just right timing imo, weather is so so, not so hot not so cold. Nope i'm iloilo based now but if you need some info i'd be glad to share whatever i know:cheers:

I appreciate that Miss LuckyLady. :)

salamat dahil naisip nyo ang Cebu! :D

Yes, Cebu is not frequented by strong typhoons. Kung tataman man, its either tatama sa northern part ng island. bihira lang din tinatamaan ng bagyo ang southern at central portions where Metro Cebu is located.

Yes, that's what I know, too. It has been so long when the city was hit by a destructive typhoon, right?

^^ Yes. Anyways, if its true that there won't be any universal studios built in SEA other than Singapore, will it be the same with Disneyland esp. that HK is near PH?

*dreaming*
cebu is ideal for another disneysea not disneyland :D
left side of the pic is the ideal site for disneysea cebu and mactan would be ideal beacuse of the 5-star hotels around and airport just minutes away. this is just beside imperial palace waterpark. :D

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/468125_10150671598175679_90010610678_9610299_1360352252_o.jpg

From a group of Danish who visited the Philippines recently:

Maxxxx Dxxxx Exxxxx
14 April near Amagerbro, Staden Kobenhavn

It IS more fun in the Philippines!! Tak for en herlig ferie xxxxxx, xxxxxxx og alle de andre herlig mennesker vi mødte på vores vej :-)
It IS more fun in the Philippines!! Thank you for a wonderful vacation xxxxx xxxxx, xxxxxxx and all the other wonderful people we met on our way:-)


Cxxxxxxxxxxx


Takker Filippinerne for alle de fantastiske oplevelser! Og tak til xxxxxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx og alle de skønne mennesker vi har mødt for en super ferie :0)

Thanks Philippines for all the amazing experiences! And thanks to xxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx and all the wonderful people we have met for a super holiday: 0)

:okay:

China's HK? Even if it's part of China, most HKers will not agree with that term.

Very true, HK people resent chinese govt and chinese mainland people. And most of them dont consider themselves chinese but hongkongers. Another ally against mother china along with taiwan and vietnam.

Very true, HK people resent chinese govt and chinese mainland people. And most of them dont consider themselves chinese but hongkongers. Another ally against mother china along with taiwan and vietnam.

Nope. Blood is thicker than water, you cant count on HK nor Taiwan to be allies.

*dreaming*
cebu is ideal for another disneysea not disneyland :D
left side of the pic is the ideal site for disneysea cebu and mactan would be ideal beacuse of the 5-star hotels around and airport just minutes away. this is just beside imperial palace waterpark. :D

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/468125_10150671598175679_90010610678_9610299_1360352252_o.jpg

Proposed theme park in Cebu.
http://interthemepark.com/projects/amusementparks.html
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/jadebench/cebu20birdseye280.jpg

An article from the Wall Street Journal. Apologies if this has been posted already.

Philippines Makes Play as a Gambling Mecca
Local Businessman Is Confident Country Can Overcome Rivals, Violence, Poverty


By KATE O'KEEFFE
MANILA—The next casino battleground is taking shape in this unlikely locale, on a dusty strip overlooking a harbor with fiery sunsets. And in an industry dominated by international moguls, a local businessman who made his billions as a ports operator is betting he can win.

Enrique "Ricky" Razon Jr. says the Philippines will become the world's next gambling Mecca—a destination to rival Macau and the Las Vegas Strip.

The stakes are enormous. PricewaterhouseCoopers says a "fundamental shift" in the global casino industry's balance of power means Asia will overtake the U.S. next year as the world's biggest regional market in terms of revenue. The Chinese territory of Macau already rakes in $33.5 billion in annual gambling revenue—more than five times that of the Las Vegas Strip.

But Mr. Razon and his rivals will have to overcome the Philippines' history of poverty, natural disasters, kidnapping and terrorism. In 2010, a former Manila police officer hijacked a bus and killed eight Hong Kong tourists.

Mr. Razon says he is spending $1.2 billion—$200 million of it his own money—to build his casino resort. His Bloomberry Resorts Corp. plans to open the high-end Solaire Manila at the beginning of next year. The resort's first phase is expected to have 300 gambling tables, fine dining, meeting facilities and VIP villas overlooking a palm tree-lined promenade on Manila Bay.

[snip]


Read more here:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303624004577341330278436226.html

Nope. Blood is thicker than water, you cant count on HK nor Taiwan to be allies.

we still have hope in Taiwan. Remember almost 50% of the population is anti china. This is the very reason why i really hope our country could maintain a more friendlier relations with Taiwan. HK is already under China so it's useless but Taiwan is still an independent country not governed but also bullied by China:bash:

Malay natin baka magka-theme park sa Pagcor City...:):):)

Malay natin baka magka-theme park sa Pagcor City...:):):)

hindi puede, peryahan sa pagcor?:D

dapat disneyland na.:lol:

May peryahan na malapit sa Pagcor City- Boom na Boom at Star City.

Nope. Blood is thicker than water, you cant count on HK nor Taiwan to be allies.

Better make some real surveys first. If you say blood is thicker than water then japanese and koreans will side with china as well?? Hostorically japan, china and korea one and the same. Besides if you scour the news, you'll know how angry hk people are with the chinese govt and the mainland chinese people in general. If you say taiwan will side with the mainland then why would taiwan spend so much money for their defense budget? Why would taiwan side with the US and not with china. These are facts. Dont generalized just because hk people and taiwan people are singkit. Dont stereotype.

Foreign airlines moving to NAIA-3 by next year (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business)

By Lois Calderon, ABS-CBN News Channel
Posted at 04/17/2012 6:25 PM | Updated as of 04/18/2012 7:36 AM


MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - At least three foreign airlines are moving their operations to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3) by next year, decongesting NAIA-1.

Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez said Delta Airways, Cathay Pacific and Emirates will be joining the local carriers currently operating at NAIA-3.

Currently, NAIA-3 is home to Gokongwei-led budget carrier Cebu Pacific, as well as Philippine Airlines’ budget airline Air Philippines.

"That will significantly reduce congestion at the terminals," Jimenez said. "Pag bukas na yung NAIA-3, makakalipat na yung ibang airlines so luluwag na yung NAIA-1."

Jimenez said the government is sprucing up NAIA-3 faster than it is doing with NAIA-1 to facilitate the transfer. But he pointed out that both airports should be running at optimum capacity by next year.

NAIA-3 was mothballed for six years because of legal woes, before it finally opened in 2008.

Better make some real surveys first. If you say blood is thicker than water then japanese and koreans will side with china as well?? Hostorically japan, china and korea one and the same. Besides if you scour the news, you'll know how angry hk people are with the chinese govt and the mainland chinese people in general. If you say taiwan will side with the mainland then why would taiwan spend so much money for their defense budget? Why would taiwan side with the US and not with china. These are facts. Dont generalized just because hk people and taiwan people are singkit. Dont stereotype.

Who says I am stereotyping?

There are voices inside Taiwan saying that if war breaks out between the Philippines and the ugly Chicoms, they will side with the Chicoms.

Why would you look for Taiwan as an ally anyway when they have a competing claim as well? Illogical.


And your claim that China, Korea and Japan is historically the same is a very naive viewpoint of East Asian history. You, dear, should not generalise.

Who says I am stereotyping?

There are voices inside Taiwan saying that if war breaks out between the Philippines and the ugly Chicoms, they will side with the Chicoms.

Why would you look for Taiwan as an ally anyway when they have a competing claim as well? Illogical.

that voices are just from mainlanders in taiwan don't be duped about it. the majority of taiwanese don't wan't china they'd rather maintain the status quo. unlike their mainlander relatives, the taiwanese are not warmongerers. If we push taiwan to the brink they have no choice but to cling to china which is not really beneficial for us in any ways. in case of of war taiwan strategically is beneficial for us. of course this is just my opinion.

^^ But to consider them as an ally? Bosny is dreaming.

Who says I am stereotyping?

There are voices inside Taiwan saying that if war breaks out between the Philippines and the ugly Chicoms, they will side with the Chicoms.

Why would you look for Taiwan as an ally anyway when they have a competing claim as well? Illogical.


And your claim that China, Korea and Japan is historically the same is a very naive viewpoint of East Asian history. You, dear, should not generalise.

Agree.

Native Taiwanese (Formosans and Chinese born in Taiwan do not have loyalty China) wants independence from China. They love the US and Japan more.

People of China, Korea and Japan have this mutual animosity with each other.

In the end again, for the nth time, we can only turn into our brown brothers from Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Brunei. In these countries Pinoys are respected and very much accepted.

hindi puede, peryahan sa pagcor?:D

dapat disneyland na.:lol:

Hanggang ngayon nananaginip ka pa rin na tirik ang mata mo? :lol::lol::lol:

Anyway, palagay theme park na ilalagay sa bagong nayon Pilipino kasi nga eto:

May peryahan na malapit sa Pagcor City- Boom na Boom at Star City.

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

Dun ako napunta..pero walang colors na laro...:lol::lol::lol:

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l10vaun6ZQ1qzzhs7o1_500.jpg
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l10vaun6ZQ1qzzhs7o1_500.jpg
COLOR GAME - Maraming nagkalat na ganito tuwing fiesta. Nasa ibabaw ito ng mga kahong naglalaman ng makukulay na sisiw na iyong mapapanalunan sa palabunutan. Kadalasan na pabarya barya lang, pero may ilang patagong naglalaro na may kasaling malaking tayaan. :>

Hanggang ngayon nananaginip ka pa rin na tirik ang mata mo? :lol::lol::lol:

Anyway, palagay theme park na ilalagay sa bagong nayon Pilipino kasi nga eto:



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

Dun ako napunta..pero walang colors na laro...:lol::lol::lol:

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l10vaun6ZQ1qzzhs7o1_500.jpg
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l10vaun6ZQ1qzzhs7o1_500.jpg
COLOR GAME - Maraming nagkalat na ganito tuwing fiesta. Nasa ibabaw ito ng mga kahong naglalaman ng makukulay na sisiw na iyong mapapanalunan sa palabunutan. Kadalasan na pabarya barya lang, pero may ilang patagong naglalaro na may kasaling malaking tayaan. :>
paano ma managinip na tirik ang mata? sample nga:rofl:



eww, peryahan nga:rofl: meron ding taong kumakain ng buhay na manok at serena:lol:

paano ma managinip na tirik ang mata? sample nga:rofl:



eww, peryahan nga:rofl: meron ding taong kumakain ng buhay na manok at serena:lol:
ala akong makita sa net e..:lol::lol::lol:

Wala na atang ganun..mahal ang manok..toinks!:lol::lol::lol:

Naalaala ko pa nung bata ako may pinuntahan kaming perya, tapos yung batang pinaglihi sa dolphin, sa tingin ko thalidomide baby yun. naku, pinagkakitaan ng magulang.. narealise ko kawawa pala..

Naalaala ko pa nung bata ako may pinuntahan kaming perya, tapos yung batang pinaglihi sa dolphin, sa tingin ko thalidomide baby yun. naku, pinagkakitaan ng magulang.. narealise ko kawawa pala..

Meron pa ngang kumakain ng buhay na manok. :lol:

Anyway here's more Tourism news:


Palawan's underground river officially inaugurated (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/21/12/palawans-underground-river-officially-inaugurated)

ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 04/21/2012 9:06 PM | Updated as of 04/21/2012 9:06 PM


MANILA, Philippines – The Puerto Princesa Underground River was officially inaugurated as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature on Saturday.

The inauguration ceremony, held at the One Esplanade in Pasay City, was attended by President Benigno Aquino III, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje and Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo.

Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward Hagedorn thanked the President for personally campaigning for the inclusion of the underground river, saying that the simple act of getting nominated was difficult.

Hagedorn said the success of the underground river is not only for the province of Puerto Princesa but for the whole country as well.

President Aquino, for his part, said the recognition of Palawan’s underground river will boost tourism in the province and in the country and will create job opportunities.

Aquino also stressed the importance of preserving the natural resources of the country.

The head of the New 7 Wonders of Nature Foundation Dr. Bernard Weber presented the plaque to Aquino.

Dignitaries from other countries like Vietnam and Korea also attended the inauguration.

Various artists, including Noel Cabangon, Joey Ayala and Sarah Geronimo, performed at the event.

Also making it to the list of new world wonders are the Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazo Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, and Table Mountain. -- Report from Gretchen Malalad, ABS-CBN News

Naalaala ko pa nung bata ako may pinuntahan kaming perya, tapos yung batang pinaglihi sa dolphin, sa tingin ko thalidomide baby yun. naku, pinagkakitaan ng magulang.. narealise ko kawawa pala..

Sa malalayong lugar, mga peryaan ang nagsisilbing "tourism spot" or "theme park". Sana naman i-regulate ang mga peryaan na yan at alisin ang pagiging jologs at puede ding part ng tourism development.

Sa Amerika, peryaan kahit papaano di masyadong jologs. Sana dito rin.

And Im serious about this.

Airlines hail gov’t move for airports to open 24/7 (http://business.inquirer.net/54987/airlines-hail-govt-move-for-airports-to-open-247)
Philippine Daily Inquirer
3:09 am | Saturday, April 21st, 2012

MANILA, Philippines—Foreign and local airlines on Friday welcomed the government’s decision to stop charging airlines for the overtime pay of customs and other personnel manning airports and to adopt a 24/7 operation as practiced worldwide, saying this would make the country more competitive and hence attractive to business and tourists.

“This singular act speaks volumes in terms of governance. An airport is a gateway to the country and its services, including the enforcement of customs laws, are the responsibility of the government, not the airlines,” said lawyer Bayani Agabin, spokesperson of the Board of Airline Representatives (BAR).

Last month, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima told customs officials that international airports would go 24/7 instead of the present 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift and directed them to submit their manpower requirements for budget purposes.

Purisima’s move also resolved the dispute between BAR and airport customs personnel who have even included their meals and transportation in their overtime charges.

“The amount charged to airlines are excessive because if four airlines land, they charge four times for overtime, meals and transportation for the same hour that they serve,” Agabin said.

The feud between the airlines and airport customs worsened after the latter decided to double their charges in 2005, Agabin said.

Customs officials explained that the increase was due to the doubling of the exchange rate to around P50 to a dollar then from around P25 in the mid-’90s.

Told that customs people do not spend in dollars, they replied that it was irrelevant since airlines earn in dollars.

The question now, he said, is whether the airport customs people would comply with Purisima’s order.

“This issue was already resolved by former Customs Commissioner Lito Alvarez who ordered a 24/7 shifting operations at the airport effective January 2011. Incumbent Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon also supports 24/7 shifting operations as part of P-Noy’s ‘matuwid na daan’ so it was a surprise why airport customs recently sent new billings for overtime, meals and transportation,” he said.

Gawa na lang tayo ng Aswang Theme Park. Wag na ang Walt Disney :lol:. Ito talaga ay sariling atin. Tapos idagdag ang Encatadia.:)


Priest wants stop to 'aswang' hunt
ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 04/18/2012 5:57 PM | Updated as of 04/19/2012 1:09 AM


MANILA, Philippines – A Catholic parish priest in the town of Pozorrubio in Pangasinan has urged residents to put a stop to a monster hunt and instead strengthen their faith in God.

Fr. Hurly John Solfelix said he is planning to include in his sermons that there is no such thing as an “aswang,” a vampire-like creature in Philippine folklore.

Residents of Barangay Villegas in Pozorrubio believe that such a creature exists after several animals went missing in their village.

Armed with spears and machetes, the residents have been scouring the streets in search of the “aswang.”

Police, meanwhile, have advised residents to avoid leaving their homes at night as it may give robbers the opportunity to steal their belongings.

Chief Inspector Satur Ediong said the residents should leave the pursuit to the cops.

The residents once again took to the streets last Tuesday night after some of them allegedly saw the creature.

“Dati ‘di ako naniniwala hanggang sa nakita ko kanina,” said Rino Igoy, one of the residents.

Police, however, continue to warn residents that it may only be a modus operandi by criminals who want to take advantage of unattended homes. -- Report from John Germono, ABS-CBN News Dagupan

Wow.. Thanks to Ruffy and PNoy!:cheers::cheers:


Airlines hail gov’t move for airports to open 24/7 (http://business.inquirer.net/54987/airlines-hail-govt-move-for-airports-to-open-247)
Philippine Daily Inquirer
3:09 am | Saturday, April 21st, 2012

MANILA, Philippines—Foreign and local airlines on Friday welcomed the government’s decision to stop charging airlines for the overtime pay of customs and other personnel manning airports and to adopt a 24/7 operation as practiced worldwide, saying this would make the country more competitive and hence attractive to business and tourists.

“This singular act speaks volumes in terms of governance. An airport is a gateway to the country and its services, including the enforcement of customs laws, are the responsibility of the government, not the airlines,” said lawyer Bayani Agabin, spokesperson of the Board of Airline Representatives (BAR).

Last month, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima told customs officials that international airports would go 24/7 instead of the present 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift and directed them to submit their manpower requirements for budget purposes.

Purisima’s move also resolved the dispute between BAR and airport customs personnel who have even included their meals and transportation in their overtime charges.

“The amount charged to airlines are excessive because if four airlines land, they charge four times for overtime, meals and transportation for the same hour that they serve,” Agabin said.

The feud between the airlines and airport customs worsened after the latter decided to double their charges in 2005, Agabin said.

Customs officials explained that the increase was due to the doubling of the exchange rate to around P50 to a dollar then from around P25 in the mid-’90s.

Told that customs people do not spend in dollars, they replied that it was irrelevant since airlines earn in dollars.

The question now, he said, is whether the airport customs people would comply with Purisima’s order.

“This issue was already resolved by former Customs Commissioner Lito Alvarez who ordered a 24/7 shifting operations at the airport effective January 2011. Incumbent Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon also supports 24/7 shifting operations as part of P-Noy’s ‘matuwid na daan’ so it was a surprise why airport customs recently sent new billings for overtime, meals and transportation,” he said.

Dating tambakan ng basura, sikat na pasyalan ngayon (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/regions/04/21/12/former-cavite-dumpsite-turned-resort)

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^^ But to consider them as an ally? Bosny is dreaming.

not really an ally but of course unless they'll be taken by force by china. and as long as they maintain their status quo not siding with tsikoms, they would be a help to us and our allies in times of war. how i wish the DPP would be back governing the country so it would be much much better for us. :cheers:

Airlines hail gov’t move for airports to open 24/7 (http://business.inquirer.net/54987/airlines-hail-govt-move-for-airports-to-open-247)
Philippine Daily Inquirer
3:09 am | Saturday, April 21st, 2012

MANILA, Philippines—Foreign and local airlines on Friday welcomed the government’s decision to stop charging airlines for the overtime pay of customs and other personnel manning airports and to adopt a 24/7 operation as practiced worldwide, saying this would make the country more competitive and hence attractive to business and tourists.

“This singular act speaks volumes in terms of governance. An airport is a gateway to the country and its services, including the enforcement of customs laws, are the responsibility of the government, not the airlines,” said lawyer Bayani Agabin, spokesperson of the Board of Airline Representatives (BAR).

Last month, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima told customs officials that international airports would go 24/7 instead of the present 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift and directed them to submit their manpower requirements for budget purposes.

Purisima’s move also resolved the dispute between BAR and airport customs personnel who have even included their meals and transportation in their overtime charges.

“The amount charged to airlines are excessive because if four airlines land, they charge four times for overtime, meals and transportation for the same hour that they serve,” Agabin said.

The feud between the airlines and airport customs worsened after the latter decided to double their charges in 2005, Agabin said.

Customs officials explained that the increase was due to the doubling of the exchange rate to around P50 to a dollar then from around P25 in the mid-’90s.

Told that customs people do not spend in dollars, they replied that it was irrelevant since airlines earn in dollars.

The question now, he said, is whether the airport customs people would comply with Purisima’s order.

“This issue was already resolved by former Customs Commissioner Lito Alvarez who ordered a 24/7 shifting operations at the airport effective January 2011. Incumbent Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon also supports 24/7 shifting operations as part of P-Noy’s ‘matuwid na daan’ so it was a surprise why airport customs recently sent new billings for overtime, meals and transportation,” he said.

Good! Finally....

I'm gonna watch this...:)

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The Songs We Sang During Those Years

Featuring two of the best in South East Asia, Resorts World Manila proudly presents The Songs We Sang During Those Years with Eric Moo and Maria Cordero on April 30, 2012 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Get your tickets now!

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LifeDance 2012

Saturday l May 26
The Boardwalk Complex, FF Cruz Reclamation Area
Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
Doors open at 1pm l Party starts at 2pm 'til sunrise

Featuring two of the world's sought after, Belgian-born
producer/mixer brothers

DIMITRI VEGAS and LIKE MIKE

Catch some of Manila's finest DJs together with Cebu's very own
take the decks during this 15-hour spectacle.

Live performances by the country's finest acts will add flare
to this up and coming phenomenon.

PARTY CONCEPT l FORMAT

LifeDance 2012 was born out of love and passion for dance/ house music and the dream of mounting an event of the same format that people with same interest have been looking forward in years to experience.

Patterned after some of the most anticipated dance events held annually, worldwide such as, Sensation of the Netherlands, TomorrowLand of Belgium and Singapore’s Zouk Out, LifeDance is Cebu’s take on these international parties that is sure to bring you a visual feast of the senses offering a vast floor space, massive staging, state-of-the-art lighting effects and pyrotechnics as well as an extraordinary line-up of performances.

As we envision LifeDance to become an annual event, we look forward to providing an entertainment extravaganza that will be comparable to its worldwide counterparts --- eventually.

^^ still shots

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pics from: http://bugitsrepos.blogspot.com:D

LifeDance 2012 : The Making
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wonder scam

Calaguas Islands, Camarines Norte
by Mo Nuevo (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150752248758241&set=p.10150752248758241&type=1&ref=nf)

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eww, yellow beach:D

Si Notnoy ba o si Kris me-ari nito?:D

not really an ally but of course unless they'll be taken by force by china. and as long as they maintain their status quo not siding with tsikoms, they would be a help to us and our allies in times of war. how i wish the DPP would be back governing the country so it would be much much better for us. :cheers:

Correct! I didnt mean take them in as allies but lets try to be friendly with them. On the other hand if we can align ourselves with hk and taiwan why not? We all have a common enemy anyway. The more we are the stronger we are.

Correct! I didnt mean take them in as allies but lets try to be friendly with them. On the other hand if we can align ourselves with hk and taiwan why not? We all have a common enemy anyway. The more we are the stronger we are.

HK is impossible. Taiwan still have 50% chance as it is still an independent country while HK is already under China

Universal Studios in Cebu? Cool. Is this final?

I was only giving an example.

Batanes
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Coron, Palawan
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PNoy hits PH media's focus on negativism
By Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 04/23/2012 3:47 PM

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III complained of Philippine media's too much focus on negativism and crime stories, which he said, could lure away tourists from visiting the country.

He said this is an example of the negative trait of crab mentality, saying the Philippine media is dragging the country down.

In a speech before the Philippine Press Institute's National Press Forum and annual membership meeting, Aquino cited as an example media's highlighting of the travel advisories issued by foreign governments, saying it is also the local media that serves as basis for the reports of the diplomatic posts.

"Tayo lang yata ang kaisa-isang bansa sa mundo na nagbabalandra ng mga negatibong travel advisory sa sariling mga pahayagan. Ang paglabas ng ganitong mga babala ay nakasalalay sa persepsyon ng ambassador na naninirahan dito sa Pilipinas; isa sa pinanggagalingan ng kaniyang opinyon ay ang mga balitang nakakalap niya mula sa diyaryo at telebisyon,” he said.

more (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/04/23/12/pnoy-ph-media-dragging-country-down)

Siargao Hosts International Surfing Event
By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
April 22, 2012, 5:37pm

GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The country’s biggest international women’s sport competition of the year, the “2012 International Women’s Surfing Cup” and the “2012 International Women’s Beach Volleyball Open” had been set next week at the famous “Cloud 9” here.

The 5th International Women’s Surfing Cup will take place from May 1 to 4, and will be participated in by women surfers from the various countries.

Att present, some 20 famous women surfers from the United States (US), Japan, Australia, South Africa, Taiwan, including the more than 10 Filipino surfers, had already registered for the international surfing competition.

Local officials said the Siargao International Women’s surfing competition is the biggest surfing event in the Philippines, where cash prizes, trophies, and other incentives are offered by the local government and organizers of the event.

This event will be part of the Asian Surfing Championship (ASC).

http://mb.com.ph/articles/357703/siargao-hosts-international-surfing-event

PNoy hits PH media's focus on negativism
By Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 04/23/2012 3:47 PM

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III complained of Philippine media's too much focus on negativism and crime stories, which he said, could lure away tourists from visiting the country.

He said this is an example of the negative trait of crab mentality, saying the Philippine media is dragging the country down.

In a speech before the Philippine Press Institute's National Press Forum and annual membership meeting, Aquino cited as an example media's highlighting of the travel advisories issued by foreign governments, saying it is also the local media that serves as basis for the reports of the diplomatic posts.

"Tayo lang yata ang kaisa-isang bansa sa mundo na nagbabalandra ng mga negatibong travel advisory sa sariling mga pahayagan. Ang paglabas ng ganitong mga babala ay nakasalalay sa persepsyon ng ambassador na naninirahan dito sa Pilipinas; isa sa pinanggagalingan ng kaniyang opinyon ay ang mga balitang nakakalap niya mula sa diyaryo at telebisyon,” he said.

more (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/04/23/12/pnoy-ph-media-dragging-country-down)
:hahano: bakit dati hindi pa kayo ang nakaupo ok lang sa inyo, at kayo pa nga yung tira ng tira sa nakaupo, ngayon ano na, hindi na ba ok, ang hirap pala ano:lol:

Philippines voted among world's top dive sites
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines has been voted among the top three dive destinations in the world during the Marine Diving Fair 2012 in Tokyo, Japan early this month.

The country was ranked among the best diving sites along with Maldives and Palau by subscribers of Japan's dive publication Marine Diving Magazine. Read more (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=799949)

:hahano: bakit dati hindi pa kayo ang nakaupo ok lang sa inyo, at kayo pa nga yung tira ng tira sa nakaupo, ngayon ano na, hindi na ba ok, ang hirap pala ano:lol:

P. Noy should read the book "Law of Attraction".

"Karmic effect in the universe" is really true

PNoy hits PH media's focus on negativism
By Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 04/23/2012 3:47 PM

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III complained of Philippine media's too much focus on negativism and crime stories, which he said, could lure away tourists from visiting the country.

He said this is an example of the negative trait of crab mentality, saying the Philippine media is dragging the country down.

In a speech before the Philippine Press Institute's National Press Forum and annual membership meeting, Aquino cited as an example media's highlighting of the travel advisories issued by foreign governments, saying it is also the local media that serves as basis for the reports of the diplomatic posts.

"Tayo lang yata ang kaisa-isang bansa sa mundo na nagbabalandra ng mga negatibong travel advisory sa sariling mga pahayagan. Ang paglabas ng ganitong mga babala ay nakasalalay sa persepsyon ng ambassador na naninirahan dito sa Pilipinas; isa sa pinanggagalingan ng kaniyang opinyon ay ang mga balitang nakakalap niya mula sa diyaryo at telebisyon,” he said.

more (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/04/23/12/pnoy-ph-media-dragging-country-down)

Then don't give the people a reason to be 'nega' about you and your government. :bash:

:hahano: bakit dati hindi pa kayo ang nakaupo ok lang sa inyo, at kayo pa nga yung tira ng tira sa nakaupo, ngayon ano na, hindi na ba ok, ang hirap pala ano:lol:

bilog pala ang mundo kala ko flat:lol: pero seriously just like Pnoy sana nga mabago na media natin. sana mga programa sa tv, sa radio mabago na. yung makatulong sa pag mo mold ng mga tao into a better citizen. mga programa na educational.

P. Noy should read the book "Law of Attraction".

"Karmic effect in the universe" is really true

Nararamdaman na ni Pnoy ang sakit ng ginawa nila kay Villar nung election.:lol:

On the other hand, Philippine media should balance news and focus more on the beauty of the country and stop sensationalizing news like the stupid "aswang scare and that disneyland daydreaming".:bash::lol:

^^ Strike one! :cheers:

ABiaS-CBN and GMA should get their acts straight. Objective and not subjective journalism is what we call for. :cheers:

kung hindi ba siya busy sa pakikipagplaystation kay josh edi sana inaayos niya yung bansa at hindi tanghaling tapat may inaambush o hinoholdap sa kalye... totoong maraming pwedeng magandang storya na ipalabas ng media sa news pero karapatan natin lahat malaman ang nangyayari sa paligid natin bad or good man iyon... sadyang majority nga lang eh bad news... isama mo na yun disneyland daydream ng matandang congressman na yun, childhood dream yata na niya na hindi pa natutupad...hehehe

PNoy hits PH media's focus on negativism
By Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 04/23/2012 3:47 PM

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III complained of Philippine media's too much focus on negativism and crime stories, which he said, could lure away tourists from visiting the country.

He said this is an example of the negative trait of crab mentality, saying the Philippine media is dragging the country down.

In a speech before the Philippine Press Institute's National Press Forum and annual membership meeting, Aquino cited as an example media's highlighting of the travel advisories issued by foreign governments, saying it is also the local media that serves as basis for the reports of the diplomatic posts.

"Tayo lang yata ang kaisa-isang bansa sa mundo na nagbabalandra ng mga negatibong travel advisory sa sariling mga pahayagan. Ang paglabas ng ganitong mga babala ay nakasalalay sa persepsyon ng ambassador na naninirahan dito sa Pilipinas; isa sa pinanggagalingan ng kaniyang opinyon ay ang mga balitang nakakalap niya mula sa diyaryo at telebisyon,” he said.

more (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/04/23/12/pnoy-ph-media-dragging-country-down)

this only shows that the current admin has no control over the media.

^^ Philippine media is too subjective. PNoy is at fault too so he should not act so arrogantly.

Ayoko na nga ring manood ng news basta local channels. :/

Stupido ang mass media sa Pinas. lalo na yung pinakasikat na mga channels sa free TV, namely ABS CBN, GMA and TV5.

They glorify crimes, immoral acts check the TV shows and teleserye of ABS CBN, GMA and TV5.All crap and bull.

Hindi habang panahon, naloloko nila tao para hindi maramdaman ang kahirapan at kawalang pakialam ng namumuno sa gobyerno nuon at ngayon.

Sa wakas at long last, I can see the Tudaya (no longer using a China ISP). Wow, parang Angel Falls, Bolivar State, Venezuela but its more b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l compared to Angel Falls. :cheers2: Great waterfalls on both pics. Teka, is the Tudaya the same for both pics and the river beneath the Davao River?

magkaibang falls yan. the one in davao river is viisible only during rainy season. hehe. yang tudaya naman di pa gaanong developed as tourist attraction, para lang sa mga adventure loving people who climb mount apo using sibulan trail.

Arroyos push for creation of Peace department
TWO members of the Arroyo family in the House of Representatives are pushing for the establishment of a Department of Peace to further increase the number of tourists in the country.

Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her son, Camarines Sur Representative Diosdado "Dato" Arroyo, filed House Bill 5106 proposing the creation of such government agency to help create and foster lasting peace throughout the country. Read more (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/04/23/arroyos-push-creation-peace-department-217796)

^^another way of strengthening the clout of the Arroyos and another milking cow department perhaps. sa kadami dami ng dep't ni hindi nga maka function ng maayos dadagdagan pa, tsk tsk tsk...eh kung yung gagaawin nila i overhaul/revamp lahat na department ng gobyerno para mag function ito ng maayos eh di maganda sana.

just read this portion of the news:

"In any case in which a conflict between the Philippines and any foreign government or entity is imminent or occurring, the Secretary of National Defense and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs shall consult with the Secretary of Peace concerning non-violent means of conflict resolution," the bill states."

papayag kaya ang national defense tsaka foreign affairs department na mabawasan ang powers nila kasi nga mag co consult pa ito sa secretary of peace? :lol:

Arroyos push for creation of Peace department
Read more (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/04/23/arroyos-push-creation-peace-department-217796)

Department of Peace????!!!!Bwahhahahahahaha:lol::lol::lol::nuts::nuts::nuts::laugh::laugh::tongue4::colgate::colgate::tongue2::hahaha::hahaha::rofl::rofl:

^^ Philippine media is too subjective. PNoy is at fault too so he should not act so arrogantly.

Ayoko na nga ring manood ng news basta local channels. :/

Pnoy lacks the charisma of a leader.

Stupido ang mass media sa Pinas. lalo na yung pinakasikat na mga channels sa free TV, namely ABS CBN, GMA and TV5.

They glorify crimes, immoral acts check the TV shows and teleserye of ABS CBN, GMA and TV5.All crap and bull.

Hindi habang panahon, naloloko nila tao para hindi maramdaman ang kahirapan at kawalang pakialam ng namumuno sa gobyerno nuon at ngayon.

+1. isama mo pa ang mga tabloids/dyaryo/radyo :bash:

PNoy hits PH media's focus on negativism
By Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 04/23/2012 3:47 PM

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III complained of Philippine media's too much focus on negativism and crime stories, which he said, could lure away tourists from visiting the country.

He said this is an example of the negative trait of crab mentality, saying the Philippine media is dragging the country down.

In a speech before the Philippine Press Institute's National Press Forum and annual membership meeting, Aquino cited as an example media's highlighting of the travel advisories issued by foreign governments, saying it is also the local media that serves as basis for the reports of the diplomatic posts.

"Tayo lang yata ang kaisa-isang bansa sa mundo na nagbabalandra ng mga negatibong travel advisory sa sariling mga pahayagan. Ang paglabas ng ganitong mga babala ay nakasalalay sa persepsyon ng ambassador na naninirahan dito sa Pilipinas; isa sa pinanggagalingan ng kaniyang opinyon ay ang mga balitang nakakalap niya mula sa diyaryo at telebisyon,” he said.

more (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/-depth/04/23/12/pnoy-ph-media-dragging-country-down)

I agree to this... dito sa Singapore you would rarely see negative news.. pinaka negative na yung breakdown ng MRTs... and that makes the impression that Singapore is a clean and peaceful place...

the other side of this situation though, when I talk with my local colleagues they say that their media only select good news but they have in their minds that their government is too corrupt that big people close to government officials control every business in the country..

Stupido ang mass media sa Pinas. lalo na yung pinakasikat na mga channels sa free TV, namely ABS CBN, GMA and TV5.

They glorify crimes, immoral acts check the TV shows and teleserye of ABS CBN, GMA and TV5.All crap and bull.

Hindi habang panahon, naloloko nila tao para hindi maramdaman ang kahirapan at kawalang pakialam ng namumuno sa gobyerno nuon at ngayon.

You are absolutely right... In my other comments from other forums (not sure here in SCC), I have been mentioning na yang pagpapalabas sa balita kung ano 'yong mga crimes na nangyayari at papaano nagawa ay totally hindi yan productive. I mean nakakainganyo ba yan? o nakakadepress lang sa mga taong nanonood? na instead na maka isip ng magandang gawin ang mga manonood, parang lumalabas tuloy na takot na takot ang mga tao lumabas sa kalye at baka mi similar case na mangyayari...

hindi din ba kaya naisip ng mga TV stations natin na baka worst case, nakaka-educate pa nga sila sa mga masasamang loob kung paano gagawin ang isang krimen? I mean, parang sila pa ata ang simula kung bakit nakakagawa at mabilis na lumalaganap ang similar na mga krimen sa bansang eto dahil sa walang humpay na pagpapalabas ng karahasan sa TV whether news or teleserye... It's ridiculous, kung sa ibang bansa, tinatago pa nga yan para hindi masira ang mood ng mga citizens nila. dito sa atin, talagang sinisira lang nila ang mukha ng bansa natin...

hay sana... mr president, palakasin n'yo pa lalo ng todo todo ang Ch. 4. para kahit papano, magkaroon kami ng pinaka alternative na TV Station na pwede makapanood na matinong balita at shows.:)

PNoy is correct. What I really hate is when our local news media headlined stories regarding travel advisory coming from other countries (like U.S. and U.K.) for their own citizens. Do they think the Filipinos even care? What Filipinos care will be travel advisory FOR Filipinos traveling abroad especially for our OFWs. Did our local media banner a story on travel advisory for Filipinos during the London Riots? I can smell the crabs from afar.

Tama. I also salute na show na Good News ng GMA Network News. At least may news na about good news. :)

I want to highlight TV Patrol and that annoying kabayan's howl..TEEEEEVEEEEEYYYY...Patrol! its actualy, remate, bulgar, tiktik and those trash tabloids in the streets...ON AIR!!!..at the damn show is in primetime!!!...

Majority ng balita kasi sa News puro negative kaya yan ang nakikita ng foreign Media sa Pinas at ang mga Pinoy nadadala na sa isipan ang puro kahirapan. I Admire Forum and Facebook Pages at least I can see the hope Always this is one reason I'm in to this threads like Example since I'm part Visaya Iloilo-Bacolod-Cebu-Tacloban threads to name a few are always Full of developments very rare kong nabasa ang NEGA kudos!

^^ kaya kapag tuloy may good news na balita, yung iba nagagalit pa, 'bakit ika good news puro good news eh ang dami daming mahihirap, puro kurakot, blah blah blah'

hindi na nila tuloy ma-appreciate yung good news :bash:

Pnoy lacks the charisma of a leader.

Hahahaha not only as a leader he lacks the charisma of a guy. He cant even pin down a wife much less hold on to a girl for more than 6 months hahaahahahahah Hes really a .... (wag na lang mag rereact na naman ng violente mga pnoy fanatics dito)

Naalala ko tuloy yung reaction ni francine prieto sa twitter when she said nde nya papatulan si pnoy kasi kalbo. Ayun daming nagalit kay francine kaya eto tinanggal sya sa abs-cbn, malamang at the request of kris A

Tama. I also salute na show na Good News ng GMA Network News. At least may news na about good news. :)

I watch net25 shows than those shows produced by ch7, ch2 and ch5. Net25's footprint, landmark are really really good. Positiive ang dating and it showcase the good side of our culture, parang mga shows ng mga japan docus. Ch2, 7 and 5 shows are really uuuggghhhhh. Too much nega, siguro mga producers at writers nila may bad experiences nung child hood at siguro naging victims sila ng sexual assault or harassment kasi puro kabaklaan at kamunduhan na lang ang pinapakita. Pweh Basurang mga palabas

I watch net25 shows than those shows produced by ch7, ch2 and ch5. Net25's footprint, landmark are really really good. Positiive ang dating and it showcase the good side of our culture, parang mga shows ng mga japan docus. Ch2, 7 and 5 shows are really uuuggghhhhh. Too much nega, siguro mga producers at writers nila may bad experiences nung child hood at siguro naging victims sila ng sexual assault or harassment kasi puro kabaklaan at kamunduhan na lang ang pinapakita. Pweh Basurang mga palabas

agree

this only shows that the current admin has no control over the media.

Ayus sa positive spin on a negative news ah. Galing.

Anyway pnoy is just getting a dose of his own bitter medicine. What goes around comes around so they say. Suggestion to pnoy MAN UP and just suck it up, man-boy.

http://www.alindahawlakeview.com/images/stories/lake/ziptarp.jpg

^^ kaya kapag tuloy may good news na balita, yung iba nagagalit pa, 'bakit ika good news puro good news eh ang dami daming mahihirap, puro kurakot, blah blah blah'

hindi na nila tuloy ma-appreciate yung good news :bash:

i totally agree with you on this... dahil sa puro negative news natin.. everyone is stereotyped.. so kung meron lumayo sa stereotype kahit in a very good way pinaghihinalaan pa himbis i-praise...

Siargao Gears For Global Event
By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
April 13, 2012

PILAR, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The municipal government here together with the Department of Tourism (DOT), Surigao del Norte provincial government, 1st Congressional District of Surigao del Norte, Philippine Surfing Federation, and the five leading sports fishing club in the country are joining hands for the holding of the “2012 International game Fishing Tournament” in this town.

The municipal government on Friday started mobilizing the more than 10,000 local residents to make sure that the world billfish tourney of the 5th Siargao International Game Fishing Tournament will be successful.

Along with regional, provincial, and municipal officials, a daily program of activities and nightly fellowship dinner with anglers and other guests are being prepared by the local government and organizers along Pilar Boulevard here.

Several Police Tourist Desks had been established in strategic areas of the “Paradise Island” of Siargao to extend immediate assistance to tourists and guests.

During the four-day activity, the DOT, along with several provincial and municipal officials also lined up tour activities for tourists and visitors who would want to explore and experience the beauty and natural riches that Siargao offers.

Meanwhile, more than 100 anglers from the United States (US), Australia, Japan, Taiwan, China, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, and the Philippines are set to participate in the four-day activity that will start on April 26, with a grand opening program prepared by the organizers and the local government unit.

more (http://mb.com.ph/articles/356969/siargao-gears-for-global-event)

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i totally agree with you on this... dahil sa puro negative news natin.. everyone is stereotyped.. so kung meron lumayo sa stereotype kahit in a very good way pinaghihinalaan pa himbis i-praise...


I totally agree with Pnoy on this. Sana naman hindi majority ng binabalita nila ay iyong bad news at ibang di naman masyadong nakakatulong sa bansa natin. Dapat eh balanse lang, try mo manood ng local news aba eh halos lahat pangit makikita mo. Ang effect tuloy eh napaka negative ng imahe ng Philippines compara sa ibang bana. Sana iyong ibang mahihirap eh imbes na "tabloid" stle news ang binabasa eh mag aral sila at try nila mag basa ng business section ng makatulong naman sa Education nila at umangat angat naman ang buhay nila.

Pag morning news panoorin mo, puro holdapan, aksidente, nadukutan, na-akyat bahay, nagsaksakan, narape, o kaya nasugunan ang balita. Araw araw yan. In short, umaga palang parang bad mood ka na.

I just hope that the television network I used to like would bring back Breakfast Supersized. Segments were more fun. nonsensical. enriching.

Ayus sa positive spin on a negative news ah. Galing.

Anyway pnoy is just getting a dose of his own bitter medicine. What goes around comes around so they say. Suggestion to pnoy MAN UP and just suck it up, man-boy.

But it does show that hegemonic stranglehold by the oligarchs is a myth.

Stupido ang mass media sa Pinas. lalo na yung pinakasikat na mga channels sa free TV, namely ABS CBN, GMA and TV5.

They glorify crimes, immoral acts check the TV shows and teleserye of ABS CBN, GMA and TV5.All crap and bull.

Hindi habang panahon, naloloko nila tao para hindi maramdaman ang kahirapan at kawalang pakialam ng namumuno sa gobyerno nuon at ngayon.

Kulang ang salitang "GAGO" to describe Philippine media.

1:00am ngayon. Am sure sa balita mamaya may naholdap, nadisgrasyang sasakyan o nasaksak sa inuman. Malalaman ko to in 6hours.:D

kalimutan na natin yang media, pati tayo puro nega na ang iniisip :) lets focus on our tourism :okay:


dapat hindi lang magaganda lugar ang ipromote, pati masasarap at malilinis na pagkain natin :cheers: :eat: :eat:

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1:00am ngayon. Am sure sa balita mamaya may naholdap, nadisgrasyang sasakyan o nasaksak sa inuman. Malalaman ko to in 6hours.:D

And leading this gagaguhan is ABS-CBN, GMA and TV5. The 3 stupid stooges of Philippine media.:bash::bash::bash:

And leading this gagaguhan is ABS-CBN, GMA and TV5. The 3 stupid stooges of Philippine media.:bash::bash::bash:

Correct, Actually our local media does'nt know how to create a local aura of good news.As Observed from ABS CBN. everytime they start with the night news. It always go's like this. tatlong holdaper nanloob sa bangko at nakapatay, banggaan sa SLEX dose patay, Palengke sa QC patuloy na nasusunog. See how everthing sound so negative at the beginning. hope the media changes how they report bad news and would focus more on the good news rather than spread more negative news which can really affect the morale of an ordinary person

kalimutan na natin yang media, pati tayo puro nega na ang iniisip :) lets focus on our tourism :okay:


dapat hindi lang magaganda lugar ang ipromote, pati masasarap at malilinis na pagkain natin :cheers: :eat: :eat:

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Pambihira ka naman, sa lahat ng anggulo na makikita mo sa lechon, eto pa pinili mo...nakakawala ng appetite.:bash:

kalimutan na natin yang media, pati tayo puro nega na ang iniisip :) lets focus on our tourism :okay:


dapat hindi lang magaganda lugar ang ipromote, pati masasarap at malilinis na pagkain natin :cheers: :eat: :eat:

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You are unintentionally inviting Animal activists with that photo. :lol::lol:

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The lechon's best photo angle is from the sides. :lol: :lol:

An up close frontal shot of the pig's dead face is gruesome & macabre, and will scare the living daylights out of Western tourists. :lol: :lol:

The lechon's best photo angle is from the sides. :lol: :lol:

An up close frontal shot of the pig's dead face is gruesome & macabre, and will scare the living daylights out of Western tourists. :lol: :lol:

agree :lol::lol: bakit kasi ulo ang kinunan na side.:lol:

Economic Indicators
No. of tourism workers highest in 10 years
April 24, 2012 | Manila, Philippines
http://www.bworldonline.com/Research/economicindicators.php?id=0558

One out of every 10 workers in the Philippines is in tourism, and the proportion is expected to increase as the tourism industry continues to expand.

Data from the Labor Force Survey of the National Statistics Office showed that 3.7 million Filipinos were working in “tourism-characteristic activities” in 2010, or 10.2% of the total employed in the country. This was the highest level in 10 years.

Majority of those working in the tourism industry were employed in the passenger transport sector, which accounted for 40% of tourism employment or almost 1.5 million workers. Restaurants came in second with an estimated 926,000 workers, followed by the recreation, entertainment and cultural services sector with 362,000 workers.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), an international organization of travel industry executives, however, has higher estimates of employment in tourism. The WTTC recorded 4.4 million workers in the Philippine tourism industry in 2010, or a share of 12.10% to total employment. Based on WTTC data, the highest level of tourism employment was recorded in 2007 with 5.1 million workers, or a share of 15.10%.

Jorge V. Sibal, dean of the University of the Philippines School of Labor and Industrial Relations, said the growing share of tourism to overall employment “is not yet a boom.”

“The figures are still small but growing,” Mr. Sibal said, adding that the Philippine tourism industry has promising prospects.

Data from the National Statistical Coordination Board showed that the share of tourism direct gross value added to aggregate gross domestic product or GDP averaged 5.8% for the period 2000-2010. In 2010, the industry’s contribution stayed at 5.8%. — Trishia P. Octaviano

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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pasalubong-Center-Davao-OFFICIAL/257557674338862

Thumbs up Davao and Mindanao. :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Thumbs up Davao and Mindanao. :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

thanks.

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more info on Davao Branding System here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Davao-Branding-System/246495173615?sk=info

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pasalubong center fb: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pasalubong-Center-Davao-OFFICIAL/257557674338862

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http://www.facebook.com/DavaoCityTourism

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kalimutan na natin yang media, pati tayo puro nega na ang iniisip :) lets focus on our tourism :okay:


dapat hindi lang magaganda lugar ang ipromote, pati masasarap at malilinis na pagkain natin :cheers: :eat: :eat:

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makes one curious how that promoter will shoot photos of balut :nuts:

^^ speaking of lechon, CEBU LECHON, named by Anthony Bourdain and Time Magazine as the worlds best roasted pig, is our country's bet for world's best barbecue :cheers:

Cebu lechon is PH bet for world's best barbecue
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/cebu-lechon-is-ph-bet-for-world-barbecue-championship.html
Apr 24, 2012

Cebu lechon will go head-to-head with the world's best at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.

A team from Marco Polo Plaza hotel in Cebu led by Carlos Dingding Jr. will enter lechon de leche in the competition. According to event organizers, winners will get $110,000 in prizes as well as bragging rights of having the best barbecue.

"Teams adorn their areas with elaborate decoration, trophies attesting to their boasting rights, and as one can imagine, clever and creative team names," organizers of Memphis in May said on their website.

Chef Claude Tayag has also been invited to Memphis in May to share Filipino cuisine with attendees. Tayag's dishes will be on the menu of Chez Philippe, a restaurant at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee on May 11 and 12, organizers said.
His dishes will also be served during the intermission of a performance to showcase the Bayanihan dance company and a presentation of Filipino martial art Arnis.

Tayag, a renowned chef, runs Bale Dutung in Angeles City. The restaurant "is known as one of the Philippines’s gastronomic centers," DFA said.

The pili nut will also be launched as a gourmet product to rival the macadamia nut in the U.S. market, the DFA said.


net finds:
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Anthony Bourdain
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In Warsaw, Ambassador Edgardo R. Manuel led the Filipino community here in Poland in inaugurating a new major advertisement for the Philippines on a Warsaw city tour bus! :okay:

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^^:cheers:

Nice one! We need more of this...And more tourism related infra spending... :cheers:

^^ Nice. Did they use the new DOT slogan "It's More Fun in the Philippines"? Maybe it's on the other side of the bus.

In Warsaw, Ambassador Edgardo R. Manuel led the Filipino community here in Poland in inaugurating a new major advertisement for the Philippines on a Warsaw city tour bus! :okay:

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one word....AWESOME!!:banana::banana::banana::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

^^Is it possible that our buses and jeepneys will also have tourism-themed livery?

^^ Nice. Did they use the new DOT slogan "It's More Fun in the Philippines"? Maybe it's on the other side of the bus.

Unfortunately, they did not.

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Pictures, by the way, were taken by Dondon Farrales (https://www.facebook.com/dondonf).

^^Is it possible that our buses and jeepneys will also have tourism-themed livery?

Possible but will DOT pay the cost of placing the ads in privately owned buses?

Unfortunately, they did not.

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It is still okay as long as the country was featured.

I don't know where to put this, but this is indeed one of the best things in Philippines - sharing.

It is common for Filipinos, that no matter how poor we are, we always find ways to share...A poor man will ask you "Kain tayo", even if he does not have much on his plate.

A balut vendor won't hesitate pulling part of his hard earned money to donate to the victims of typhoons/earthquake.

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Social Tourism Battles Poverty (http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-779594)
By rafdionisio | Posted April 22, 2012 | Zambales, Philippines


In San Felipe, Zambales, The Circle Hostel has created a system to bring in more money into the sleepy town of San Felipe. A town that was victim to the gigantic volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1992 (which wiped out most of the economy in Zambales), San Felipe is now home to a small group of local surfers.

Up until October 2011, San Felipe barely had any accommodations for surfers who would take the 3 hour trip from Manila. As a result, there were customers only on weekends, and the small food kiosks and local surfboard rental and lessons shop had 0 customers on weekdays. Life and business were slow.

Then in November 2011, The Circle Hostel opened and started offering affordable and simple beach-inspired accommodations to back packers. Using hammocks, tents and a large nippa hut design, crossed with a school dormitory, the Circle began to attract attention and became a space for social interaction. "There are no strangers" is the hostel's mantra, and the place is always bristling with the energy of friendly youth. It has never had an empty day since its opening.

What makes this so special is that management of the Circle, headed by Ziggie Gonzales, has decided not to sell food and other basic amenities, nor to hire his own surf instructors.

"We want to keep the community happy and partner with them so that everyone has a chance to make money," he says. "We earn on accommodations, and they earn from everything else the surfers spend on."

Indeed, the local community has started to benefit. A local food kiosk owner fondly called Mommy Phoebe commented that, "Since the Circle opened, we started getting more customers." Mommy Phoebe has had to increase her dining space to accommodate this change in customers. Even the surf instructors are hired more often and boards are usually sold out on weekends.

When asked why he designed the business model this way instead of trying to make more money, Ziggie replied, "We want to partner with them so that they are happy with us. If they are happy with us, they will protect us and our customers. Additionally, it allows me to keep a smaller staff and more manageable inventory line as I don't have to worry about spoilage and hundreds of SKUs on stock."

This combination of eco-tourism, coupled with local partnership, has really evolved into sustainable business for the community.

Now on their 2nd weekend festival, Ziggie has spearheaded a beach clean up as part of the activities in the big event in an effort to show the locals how to protect their environment which provides them with their livelihood.

More than just a hostel providing accommodations, The Circle also hires locals to manage its facilities, providing jobs to college undergrads. The family directly involved now has a steady source of income and has resumed sending their children back to school.

In retrospect, the story of The Circle provides us a valuable lesson - that good business is sustainable business that helps the community and the environment. There are no strangers - and this applies to customers, employees and the local community.

In Warsaw, Ambassador Edgardo R. Manuel led the Filipino community here in Poland in inaugurating a new major advertisement for the Philippines on a Warsaw city tour bus! :okay:

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And it's been just so recent that the old slogan resembles that of Polska:


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condom nga yung araw:lol:......................^^^^

condom nga yung araw:lol:......................^^^^

I must commend you for a very healthy mind! Yup, looks like it.

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kababayans, this our chance for good publicity!!




CNN has it's EYE on [the Philippines] (http://edition.cnn.com/SPECIALS/eye.on/?hpt=ias_bn3)

What is Eye On?
Eye On takes you to different countries around the world, exploring what you didn't know about the region. Through interviews and in-depth coverage, get an up-close look at the country in an international context.

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CNN: iReport
Eye on the Philippines (http://ireport.cnn.com/topics/772243)
CNN's “Eye On” is a series that takes you to different countries around the world, highlighting influence and innovation. We showcase interesting places and intelligent people who have the potential to change our world.

At the end of April, we're visiting the Philippines. We’d like you to share the sights and sounds that you think capture the true flavor of the country. Send us your photos, or put yourself on video and tell the world what the Philippines is really like.

The best stories and videos will be featured on CNN's Eye On website and on TV. The deadline for submissions is May 11.

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^^ Parang di marami ang magagaling na make up artist sa Pilipinas? The costume is good pero yung make up nung batang babae...:ohno:

parang "A Walk in the Clouds" lang :lol:

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^^ Parang di marami ang magagaling na make up artist sa Pilipinas? The costume is good pero yung make up nung batang babae...:ohno:

hu-what? :D



we need more creative people to participate.. i know some of you here can do better than those already posted! :D

meron dun isang iReport.. natatawa ako sa story, ang OA sa pagpili ng title (which does not really tell anything about her pictures) mga malalim na english words, uber haba ng sentences to impress.. ayun in the end, di ko naintindihan ang pinagsasasabi :lol: :nuts:

hu-what?


we need more creative people to participate.. i know some of you here can do better than those already posted! :D

meron dun isang iReport.. natatawa ako sa story, ang OA sa pagpili ng mga malalim na english words, uber haba ng sentences to impress.. ayun in the end, di ko naintindihan ang pinagsasasabi :lol:

I'm speaking of the make up in one of the photos. It does not jive with the pretty costumes

I'm speaking of the make up in one of the photos. It does not jive with the pretty costumes

I see.. are you talking about the Aliwan Festival?

I find it amazing that you gave notice to that.. :lol:
sorry I can't give a comment on that. I'm not educated when it comes to make up. hehe

I see.. are you talking about the Aliwan Festival?

I find it amazing that you gave notice to that.. :lol:
sorry I can't give a comment on that. I'm not educated when it comes to make up. hehe

me niether, but it does not look good :bash::bash: Parang bakla kasi hitura nung mga babae :lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^ Di nman..
actually yung ganyang tipo maganda sa paningin ng mga "taga-west".



wish ko lang, wag puro JOLOGs ang mag participate dito.. International publicity kasi yan... hehe :D

^^ Di nman..

actually yung ganyang tipo maganda sa paningin ng mga "taga-west".

Mukha silang bakla talaga...baka bakla nagmemake up dyan :lol:

So mahilig mga taga-west na bakla?:lol:

CNN: iReport
Assignment: Filipino food (http://ireport.cnn.com/topics/780245)
Blessed with an abundance of seafood, tropical fruits and creative cooks, there’s more to the Philippines dining scene than the mind-boggling balut (duck embryo).


In this assignment, we want to hear about your favorite Filipino meals.

Share your favorite dishes through words and pictures. Tell us where you ate it, why you like it and share a photo or two.

The best submissions will be featured on CNNGo.



Deadline: May 20, 2012.

Add your story + (http://ireport.cnn.com/topics/780245)

So mahilig mga taga-west na bakla?:lol:

Yup!! :lol:

Yup!! :lol:

Kung sabagay, sa tingin nung video na gumawa 20 things I hate about the Philippines, mukhang type nya bakla... nagagandahan sya sa bakla eh :lol:

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Priceless yun View ng Mt. Apo

pasensiya po sa typo sa caption: sur dapat sa halip na "norte"

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^^^^ Tama naman Sila Korina at Noli mas maraming magagandang Beach sa north Luzon kesa sa South Luzon. At nag apology na sila so bakit kailangan pang ipost ulit Diba.:bash::bash::bash:

Kadaugan sa Mactan draws 5,000 people
By Ria Mae Y. Booc and Jose P. Sollano, The Freeman
Saturday | April 28, 2012

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CEBU, Philippines - Residents of Lapu-Lapu City again reminisced the defeat of foreign invaders 491 years ago during the re-enactment known as “Kadaugan sa Mactan” which was held at the Liberty Shrine in Barangay Mactan yesterday.The 12th Kadaugan sa Mactan gathered about 5,000 spectators who trooped to the shrine as early as 9:00 in the morning.

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza said the battle of Mactan left a legacy which credited Lapu-Lapu as the first native of the archipelago to resist Spanish colonization and made him the first Filipino hero.

He also stressed that the Kampilan (sword) and Kalasag (shield) of Lapu-Lapu will always symbolize courage, confidence and bravery of the Filipinos.

He added that those who may be tempted to challenge our country’s sovereignty should let the courage and heroism of Lapu-Lapu remind one and all that the Filipinos are brave and noble people who will never allow invaders to trample our sacred shores.


FULL STORY (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=801518&publicationSubCategoryId=107)


^^ the last statement that I quoted is addressed to China! :lol::D

bakit ang luluwag at ang laki-laki ng mga boxer brief nila:lol:

bakit ang luluwag at ang laki-laki ng mga boxer brief nila:lol:

Mainit kasi ngayon eh! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

The best yang mt. Apo photos, im sure very emotional for them.

PH pulling out all stops for ADB meeting

MANILA, Philippines – Over 4,300 very important persons in the world of finance will be in the Philippines on May 2-5 for the 45th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank, and the government is pulling out all the stops to make sure that they will have a great time.

Even their spouses have not been overlooked, with the government hosting a number of tours in and around the city to give them a better sense of what the Philippines is all about.

Under the “Journey to Our Past” package, guests will be taken to the historic district of Intramuros in the city of Manila. Among the places to be visited are Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Casa Manila. Guests can also choose to visit the Metropolitan Museum of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which houses some of the country’s national treasures, as well as Rizal Monument, among the most famous landmarks in the Philippines.

There is also a tour titled “A Glimpse of Philippine Heritage, Pre-colonial Treasures and Development”, which will take the guest to the Ayala Museum, Bonifacio Global City and the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, which is the largest cemetery in the Pacific for fallen American and Filipino soldiers.

Guests who would like to do some shopping instead can opt for the “Reminisce and Explore” package, which includes a visit to the Asian Development Bank headquarters and the nearby Tiendesitas shopping center operated by Ortigas and Co.

Those who want to venture farther afield also have a number of tours to choose from.

The “Sacrifice, Heroism and Freedom” tour, for example, will take visitors to the tadpole-shaped island of Corregidor, which figured prominently during World War II, being the site of one of the fiercest battles in Asia-Pacific.

Then there’s the “Panorama and the Quaint Old Town” tour that includes a viewing of Taal Volcano – the smallest volcano in the world – and a visit to the quaint old town of Taal in Batangas that is full of historical sites, from old houses to churches and buildings dating back to the late 16th century.

Foodies may choose to go for the “Craftsmanship, Industry and Culinary” tour of Pampanga, which is known for its culinary expertise. And aside from the food, guests will also be taken to the San Guillermo Parish Church and the town of Betis, which is known for its elaborately carved furniture. Guests may also want to take home a typical parol made in Pampanga.

Another option is to take the “Beautiful Countryside Experience and Art” tour that features a visit to Villa Escudero and the shop of Ugu Bigyan, who is known for his pottery skills.

Finally there’s the “Rediscovering the North, Adventure and Eco Tour” that will take guests to the former Subic Bay Naval Base and Clark Air Base, which have since been transformed into thriving free port zones.
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/35183/ph-pulling-out-all-stops-for-adb-meeting

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George Tapan’s photo Warsaw tourist bus art (http://manilastandardtoday.com/2012/04/30/george-tapans-photo-warsaw-tourist-bus-art/)
Posted April 30th, 2012 by Macon Ramos-Araneta & filed under Main Stories.

A STUNNING photograph of a woman wading on the shore and a lone fisherman on a boat out in the sea under a rainbow arch after a rainstorm in Onuk Island in Palawan will be displayed on a sightseeing bus that goes around the major streets of Warsaw from May to July to advertise the Philippines, tourism officials said Sunday.

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PH pulling out all stops for ADB meeting


http://globalnation.inquirer.net/35183/ph-pulling-out-all-stops-for-adb-meeting

I hope we can get alot of media mileage and good reviews from this ADB meeting..:cheers::cheers:

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Parang dragon ball lang :lol:

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George Tapan’s photo Warsaw tourist bus art (http://manilastandardtoday.com/2012/04/30/george-tapans-photo-warsaw-tourist-bus-art/)
Posted April 30th, 2012 by Macon Ramos-Araneta & filed under Main Stories.

A STUNNING photograph of a woman wading on the shore and a lone fisherman on a boat out in the sea under a rainbow arch after a rainstorm in Onuk Island in Palawan will be displayed on a sightseeing bus that goes around the major streets of Warsaw from May to July to advertise the Philippines, tourism officials said Sunday.

<snipped> Spectacular panorama. beautiful

:cheers2:

http://www.boulderface.com/admin/web_pics/DSC_0826.JPGMagnificent. The girl holding the sun in the palm of her hands reminds me of the Aztec Danza del Sol (Dance of the Sun) or the youtube video of Camila De Mi.

:cheers2:

kababayans, this our chance for good publicity!!




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I saw the first episode of CNN's Eye on Philippines this morning, hosted by Ms. Anna Coren. Location: Intramuros, Manila with Manila Skyline as the backdrop. Beautiful.

It was indeed refreshing that our country is featured in a positive way. They showed the ADB funded e-tricycles to lessen pollution, the booming call center industry, and the good insights from Lance Gokongwei on why the businessmen are putting their money back to the country from abroad. Ms. Coren cited the HSBCs' study on the future of the country in 2050 and the desire of the people and the government to regain the Philippines' former glory as a wealthy nation just like in 1950s.... :)

That was the first time I saw the "Its More Fun In the Philippines" TV ads.

In Warsaw, Ambassador Edgardo R. Manuel led the Filipino community here in Poland in inaugurating a new major advertisement for the Philippines on a Warsaw city tour bus! :okay:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485649_10150856525601159_626366158_11996628_1643497146_n.jpgWow. It would also be nice to see double decker passenger busses plying the streets of Philippine cities for public transport.

First time I went in last night. I was floored. Wow, I thought I was back in Johannesburg. Or Las Vegas.

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Newport. :D

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Oi, take note ang sahig ha. Naka carpet pa. High Class. :cheers2:
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Grabeee andaming goodlooking! Hindi ako magkandaugaga sa kalilingon halos mabali na leeg ko. Hindi ko alam anong unang tingnan ko ang place ba o ang pipol? :lol: Or maybe because it was a stark comparison to the previous place I've just been. :lol: :lol:

Newport.

The name brand Palawan based Pearl company prolley symbolizes why we are the real Pearl of the Orient with the rare Golden South Sea Pearl.

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Newport.

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My tita na matangos an aquiline nose. :D :D okay lang blurred naman ang pic.
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Newport.

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^^ nice photos and it showed that you enjoyed the place. :) Yes. the crowd at night is even better. The bars, restaurants there are full of locals and foreigners alike.

Did you go to Republiq? Cool crowd - yuppies, expats, tourists.

^^ Oh absolutely we did! No, we werent able to pass by the other places. Dumaan lang kami for dinner :D gusto sana ng iba pumasok sa Casino pero when the guards asked us to deposit our iPads ayoko na kasi brand new ang aking iPad3, then the others also didnt wanna surrender their iPads. This time nahiya akong kumuha ng pics of my food kasi mukhang basahan lang ang shirt ko and the A crowd were gathering na. Baka sabihin nila oi ang tagabundok is taking pectyurs of his plate. :lol: :lol: Teka is this central lobby the Republiq already? okidoki nakita ko na ang sign on one of the pics. Republiq nga ito.

Newport.
Dinner here at New Orleans. Parang nasa Louisiana or San Francisco. :cheers2:
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@MonJQuotes: To those who haven't seen the new #itsMoreFunInThePhilippines TVC launched earlier on CNN, here it is

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^^ parang may kulang..:dunno:

^^ Oh absolutely we did! No, we werent able to pass by the other places. Dumaan lang kami for dinner :D gusto sana ng iba pumasok sa Casino pero when the guards asked us to deposit our iPads ayoko na kasi brand new ang aking iPad3, then the others also didnt wanna surrender their iPads. This time nahiya akong kumuha ng pics of my food kasi mukhang basahan lang ang shirt ko and the A crowd were gathering na. Baka sabihin nila oi ang tagabundok is taking pectyurs of his plate. :lol: :lol: Teka is this central lobby the Republiq already? okidoki nakita ko na ang sign on one of the pics. Republiq nga ito.

Newport.

Yes, they don't allow cameras or IPADs inside the casinos. You would have enjoyed the show at 360 degrees bar inside.

People dressed well at Republiq and Opus Bar. They now impose a dress code. :)

"DOT: Record number of tourists arriving in PHL
JON LINDLEY AGUSTIN, GMA News April 30, 2012 2:00pm


The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the number of tourists arriving in the Philippines is at an all-time high: nearly 800,000 in the first two months of this year alone.

In an interview with GMA News Online, Evelyn Macayayong, DOT’s marketing communications officer, said 772,989 tourists arrived in the country during the first two months of 2012.

According to Macayayong, it is the first time for the country to have reached the 400,000 mark for any given month.

Asians comprise the most number of tourists who visit the country. The top tourists are nationals from Korea, China, the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, Macayayong said."

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/256639/news/nation/dot-record-number-of-tourists-arriving-in-phl

First time I went in last night. I was floored. Wow, I thought I was back in Johannesburg. Or Las Vegas.

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Johannesburg? Bakit marami bang black people?:lol:



teka, at bakit hindi ka magkanda ugaga sa kalilingon? ngayon ka lang ba nakakakita ng maraming cute sa SEAsia?:lol:

Travel guide para sa mga foreigners :lol:
http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/escape/philippines/how-fake-being-local-manila-845912

:lol:

^^Sana may CNN Go Manila na. :)

@MonJQuotes: To those who haven't seen the new #itsMoreFunInThePhilippines TVC launched earlier on CNN, here it is

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Parang bitin.....ang bilis pati ng transition ng mga pics hindi kaagad maiintindihan......parang hindi gaanong pinagisipan tong commercial na to....transitioning pictures with occasional video then background music, sobrang simple, wala gaanong creativity...even a high-school student can do this as long as he has those beautiful pics...sa youtube lang dami ng ganitong similarly styled/formatted video which are mainly done by mere individuals....naka-compensate lang talaga yung magagandang pictures and catchy phrases ....MAGKANO KAYA GINASTOS DITO :ohno:...well the good news is even before the launch of this ho-hum TV add record breaking tourist arrivals is coming every month!!:banana::banana:

Yes, they don't allow cameras or IPADs inside the casinos. You would have enjoyed the show at 360 degrees bar inside.

People dressed well at Republiq and Opus Bar. They now impose a dress code. :)oh okay. till next time then. :D Johannesburg? Bakit marami bang black people?:lol:



teka, at bakit hindi ka magkanda ugaga sa kalilingon? ngayon ka lang ba nakakakita ng maraming cute sa SEAsia?:lol:No, not about the africans but it's about the high end shops and establishments. Well, that's exactly how these casino mini-cities look like anywhere in Johannesburg, Macau or Las Vegas. Who would've thought it could be pulled off right here in Manila?

Kaw naman, hindi ako magkandaugaga dahil mapapansin agad ang pagkakaiba ng crowd pagkalabas na sa airport e. :lol: Maybe coincidence but parang na-concentrate ata sa Newport nung gabing yun ang mga goodlookers. damn, damn, damn andaming mga aquiline noses. Andaming cuuuuuuute bakit walang ganyan sa ibangkapitbahay, oh Panginoon ko po? Parusa ba yun para sa amin na madalas sa kanila? Puro mga hipon at alimasag lang nakikita ko. :lol: :lol: Kaya lang tumataas ang face value pag may dumaan na foreigners or filipinos. Nung pinagpili seguro ni Bathala ang mga taga SE Asia ng 1 out of 2 bagay lang at matutupad yun, ang pinili ng mga taksil na kapitbahay ay magagandang gusali at ang pinili ng mga Filos ang good looks and talents. Eat their freakin hearts out. Ang gusali puedeng remedyuhan pa at matututunang gawain, pero ang mukha anghirap iretoke kaya? :lol:

@MonJQuotes: To those who haven't seen the new #itsMoreFunInThePhilippines TVC launched earlier on CNN, here it is

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meh...yun na yun?..parang di ginawa ng isang refutable ad agency...ang impression ko eh parang isang powerpoint presentation na nilagyan lang ng background music. iba kasi ang dating pag moving or gumagalaw yung nakikita mo at lalagyan mo ng animated captions or graphics kesa yung mga set of pics lang na nilagyan lang ng caption...wala bang budget ito?...walang dating!

actually, I like it...

Wala daw kasing budget kaya slideshow nalang with background music. Pero me dating naman yong music. Nakaka-LSS.:)

Parang bitin.....ang bilis pati ng transition ng mga pics hindi kaagad maiintindihan......parang hindi gaanong pinagisipan tong commercial na to....transitioning pictures with occasional video then background music, sobrang simple, wala gaanong creativity...even a high-school student can do this as long as he has those beautiful pics...sa youtube lang dami ng ganitong similarly styled/formatted video which are mainly done by mere individuals....naka-compensate lang talaga yung magagandang pictures and catchy phrases ....MAGKANO KAYA GINASTOS DITO :ohno:...well the good news is even before the launch of this ho-hum TV add record breaking tourist arrivals is coming every month!!:banana::banana:


All of what you said is what DOT actually intends it to be. It is simple but catchy and creative. Also, notice the question at the end of the tvc, it's sort of encouraging everyone, may it be filipinos or foreigners to contribute to this so called "meme" so that everyone may take part and engage to this tourism campaign. Tourism is all about individual experience and not about the "scripted" and "choreographed" tvc's most advertisers abroad tend to do. I believe what makes advertising successful is the engagement of the audiences which helps in heightening recall and salience of a campaign.

A tv commercial as simple as this may encourage even the children to take part in promoting the beautiful places of the Philippines -- interesting -- tourism from a child's point of view.

I'm a Communication Arts graduate from UP so I know about this. :)

All of what you said is what DOT actually intends it to be. It is simple but catchy and creative. Also, notice the question at the end of the tvc, it's sort of encouraging everyone, may it be filipinos or foreigners to contribute to this so called "meme" so that everyone may take part and engage to this tourism campaign. Tourism is all about individual experience and not about the "scripted" and "choreographed" tvc's most advertisers abroad tend to do. I believe what makes advertising successful is the engagement of the audiences which helps in heightening recall and salience of a campaign.

A tv commercial as simple as this may encourage even the children to take part in promoting the beautiful places of the Philippines -- interesting -- tourism from a child's point of view.

I'm a Communication Arts graduate from UP so I know about this. :)

Yeah yeah....ang tanong....sa ganitong kasimpleng commercial MAGKANO GINASTOS DITO?? ang tagal bago lumabas ito at ito lang ang kinalabasan...and are you really sure this simple, bland add is effective that would entice foreigners to come??....remember the first objective of this tourism campaign is to attract them to come here...NOT TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE....when they come here and have one blast of a time THATS THE TIME WE ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE AND PROMOTE OUR COUNTRY MORE....so far seeing that commercial it didnt create much excitement and interest from me even if im from here and knowing how beautiful and exciting this country is....what more to foreigners??.....like in real life....how to you attract potential mate??....by just being simple?....even good looking guys lose out to those sweet talking not-so-good-looking men.....

One more thing .....theres nothing creative about that video...the pictures maybe but that whole video add...naaaahh...like I said high school level lang yan ganyang workmanship...

Yeah yeah....ang tanong....sa ganitong kasimpleng commercial MAGKANO GINASTOS DITO?? ang tagal bago lumabas ito at ito lang ang kinalabasan...and are you really sure this simple, bland add is effective that would entice foreigners to come??....remember the first objective of this tourism campaign is to attract them to come here...NOT TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE....when they come here and have one blast of a time THATS THE TIME WE ENCOURAGE THEM TO PARTICIPATE AND PROMOTE OUR COUNTRY MORE....so far seeing that commercial it didnt create much excitement and interest from me even if im from here and knowing how beautiful and exciting this country is....what more to foreigners??.....like in real life....how to you attract potential mate??....by just being simple?....even good looking guys lose out to those sweet talking not-so-good-looking men.....

One more thing .....theres nothing creative about that video...the pictures maybe but that whole video add...naaaahh...like I said high school level lang yan ganyang workmanship...


This is just a copy paste of what i posted from my fb.

I love how DOT uses the strategy of "meme" --- "an idea, behavior or style that spreads from person to person within a culture" (Graham, 2002).

It is simple but creatively doable. If you notice the question at the end of the tvc, it's sort of encouraging everyone, may it be Filipinos or foreigners to contribute to this what I call a "meme-chain." DOT intends everyone to take part and engage to this tourism campaign. Tourism is all about individual experience and not always about the "scripted" and "choreographed" tvc's most conventional advertisers tend to do. I believe what makes advertising successful is the engagement of the audiences which helps in heightening recall and salience of a campaign.

To those giving negative criticisms, they say it's too simple for a highly-budgeted campaign, I say, there's more to come and coming up with the simplest campaign is hell in advertising. Remember, the people behind this campaign are not the kinds that you can just pick up from the streets. These are educated, creative, and marketing-oriented people and they know what they're doing. Kudos BBDO!


One more thing .....theres nothing creative about that video...the pictures maybe but that whole video add...naaaahh...like I said high school level lang yan ganyang workmanship...[/QUOTE]

Kaya nga oh ikaw na rin ang nagsabi na high-school level, that's more fun because even the high school students themselves can help promote tourism themselves.

About sa sinabi mong bakit kailagang pati foreigners dapat magcontribute? Kaya nga "meme" kasi dapat mapasa sa iba nilang mga kababayan na it's more fun in the philippines. pictures are the evidences. kaya nga "meme"

About sa sinabi mong budget. The budget is not solely for the mere the product or tvc but the creative juice and time na nilaan. Advertising requires big budget talaga. And beside, simula pa lang to ng series, marami pa yan masusundan.

And about dun sa "good-looking men" any personal relationship is out of DOT's promotion.

Mejo maliwanag na ba?

I got slipped off understanding about the good-looking men. sorry hehe

This is just a copy paste of what i posted from my fb.

I love how DOT uses the strategy of "meme" --- "an idea, behavior or style that spreads from person to person within a culture" (Graham, 2002).

It is simple but creatively doable. If you notice the question at the end of the tvc, it's sort of encouraging everyone, may it be Filipinos or foreigners to contribute to this what I call a "meme-chain." DOT intends everyone to take part and engage to this tourism campaign. Tourism is all about individual experience and not always about the "scripted" and "choreographed" tvc's most conventional advertisers tend to do. I believe what makes advertising successful is the engagement of the audiences which helps in heightening recall and salience of a campaign.

To those giving negative criticisms, they say it's too simple for a highly-budgeted campaign, I say, there's more to come and coming up with the simplest campaign is hell in advertising. Remember, the people behind this campaign are not the kinds that you can just pick up from the streets. These are educated, creative, and marketing-oriented people and they know what they're doing. Kudos BBDO!


One more thing .....theres nothing creative about that video...the pictures maybe but that whole video add...naaaahh...like I said high school level lang yan ganyang workmanship...

Kaya nga oh ikaw na rin ang nagsabi na high-school level, that's more fun because even the high school students themselves can help promote tourism themselves.

About sa sinabi mong bakit kailagang pati foreigners dapat magcontribute? Kaya nga "meme" kasi dapat mapasa sa iba nilang mga kababayan na it's more fun in the philippines. pictures are the evidences. kaya nga "meme"

About sa sinabi mong budget. The budget is not solely for the mere the product or tvc but the creative juice and time na nilaan. Advertising requires big budget talaga. And beside, simula pa lang to ng series, marami pa yan masusundan.

And about dun sa "good-looking men" any personal relationship is out of DOT's promotion.

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Hindi maliwanag ....yung lang relation ng good-looking-men to our add hindi mo pa maintindihan..what I meant is miski gaano kaganda ang bansa natin kung hindi naman ma-deliver ng DOT sa tama at mabisang paraan para ipaalam to sa mga foriegners eh wa epek din....learn from countries having tons of tourist...Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and check out thier add...mas maganda ang tanawin natin at attractions at pero bakit malakas dating sa kanila ng mga tourist??...kasi may EMOTIONS at SOUL yung add nila...your want to attract tourist?? then show tourist getting attracted to our attractions... people that shows emotions on their faces that other people can relate effectively...they are showing they are having a wonderful time there...to have an effective add you need to capture peoples EMOTIONS, INTEREST, CURIOSITY FEELING....kung more fun sa Pinas then SHOW PEOPLE HAVING FUN!!...show them a surfer's excitement in Siargaos cloud nine, the tranquility in kayaking in El Nido or the awe of people inside the Underground River....not just rolling pictures...

And seriously you want to show this kind of MEDIOCRE, high-shool level add to the world to challenge and compete against the giants of tourism in our region??....is this really the best we can come up with??...pathetic!:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Kaya nga oh ikaw na rin ang nagsabi na high-school level, that's more fun because even the high school students themselves can help promote tourism themselves.

About sa sinabi mong bakit kailagang pati foreigners dapat magcontribute? Kaya nga "meme" kasi dapat mapasa sa iba nilang mga kababayan na it's more fun in the philippines. pictures are the evidences. kaya nga "meme"

About sa sinabi mong budget. The budget is not solely for the mere the product or tvc but the creative juice and time na nilaan. Advertising requires big budget talaga. And beside, simula pa lang to ng series, marami pa yan masusundan.

And about dun sa "good-looking men" any personal relationship is out of DOT's promotion.

Mejo maliwanag na ba?



Hindi maliwanag ....yung lang relation ng good-looking-men to our add hindi mo pa maintindihan..what I meant is miski gaano kaganda ang bansa natin kung hindi naman ma-deliver ng DOT sa tama at mabisang paraan para ipaalam to sa mga foriegners eh wa epek din....learn from countries having tons of tourist...Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and check out thier add...mas maganda ang tanawin natin at attractions at pero bakit malakas dating sa kanila ng mga tourist??...kasi may EMOTIONS at SOUL yung add nila...your want to attract tourist?? then show tourist getting attracted to our attractions... people that shows emotions on their faces that other people can relate effectively...they are showing they are having a wonderful time there...to have an effective add you need to capture peoples EMOTIONS, INTEREST, CURIOSITY FEELING....kung more fun sa Pinas then SHOW PEOPLE HAVING FUN!!...show them a surfer's excitement in Siargaos cloud nine, the tranquility in kayaking in El Nido or the awe of people inside the Underground River....not just rolling pictures...

And seriously you want to show this kind of MEDIOCRE, high-shool level add to the world to challenge and compete against the giants of tourism in our region??....is this really the best we can come up with??...pathetic!:ohno::ohno::ohno:[/QUOTE]


I was reading too fast so i didnt get it at first but i said in the next post that i understood it. < about the good-looking thing.

I also understand and accept your argument about putting emotion to ads as i know that emotion is very important in ad.

You said your point. I said mine. There's a meeting point somewhere there.

Mine is from what I learned in UP. It's the newest kind of advertising strategy especially when the medium is not just TV but also myriads of tech nowadays.

We cannot expect sudden increase (the level of overtaking other asean) of tourist arrivals overnight. It's still very new, and let's just see the results in the coming months. If it succeeds, meaning it's effective. Also, the success of tourism cannot only be based (though important element) on this tvc as there are a lot of other media to get this campaign viral.

It is already given that PH is more beautiful than other asean nations so what we're doing now is supporting that already-given-gift through our campaign.

When "It's more fun in the Philippines" campaign was released, there were a lot of nega reactions but they were all proven wrong as the tourism industry booms more than expected. So I believe this too will be successful as well. Cheers!

Sori ha ang gulo ko mag quote, baguhan pa ko dito eh so di ko pa kapa. tapos mabilis din talaga ako magtype baka manga-hulog pa ang mga ideas.

Hindi maliwanag ....yung lang relation ng good-looking-men to our add hindi mo pa maintindihan..what I meant is miski gaano kaganda ang bansa natin kung hindi naman ma-deliver ng DOT sa tama at mabisang paraan para ipaalam to sa mga foriegners eh wa epek din....learn from countries having tons of tourist...Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and check out thier add...mas maganda ang tanawin natin at attractions at pero bakit malakas dating sa kanila ng mga tourist??...kasi may EMOTIONS at SOUL yung add nila...your want to attract tourist?? then show tourist getting attracted to our attractions... people that shows emotions on their faces that other people can relate effectively...they are showing they are having a wonderful time there...to have an effective add you need to capture peoples EMOTIONS, INTEREST, CURIOSITY FEELING....kung more fun sa Pinas then SHOW PEOPLE HAVING FUN!!...show them a surfer's excitement in Siargaos cloud nine, the tranquility in kayaking in El Nido or the awe of people inside the Underground River....not just rolling pictures...

And seriously you want to show this kind of MEDIOCRE, high-shool level add to the world to challenge and compete against the giants of tourism in our region??....is this really the best we can come up with??...pathetic!:ohno::ohno::ohno:


I was reading too fast so i didnt get it at first but i said in the next post that i understood it. < about the good-looking thing.

I also understand and accept your argument about putting emotion to ads as i know that emotion is very important in ad.

You said your point. I said mine. There's a meeting point somewhere there.

Mine is from what I learned in UP. It's the newest kind of advertising strategy especially when the medium is not just TV but also myriads of tech nowadays.

We cannot expect sudden increase (the level of overtaking other asean) of tourist arrivals overnight. It's still very new, and let's just see the results in the coming months. If it succeeds, meaning it's effective. Also, the success of tourism cannot only be based (though important element) on this tvc as there are a lot of other media to get this campaign viral.

It is already given that PH is more beautiful than other asean nations so what we're doing now is supporting that already-given-gift through our campaign.

When "It's more fun in the Philippines" campaign was released, there were a lot of nega reactions but they were all proven wrong as the tourism industry booms more than expected. So I believe this too will be successful as well. Cheers![/QUOTE]





Yeah we both want our tourism campaign to succeed...my point is that we are a late player of this game so we must do a lot of catch up and being mediocre wont do it....well anyway I hope our tourism campaign will take off with the help of people passionately loving their country...I hope this is just the start and they could come up with more "vigorous" "convincing" "creative" and "aggressive" campaign ad and strategy...but i firmly believe the time has come for my Philippines...OUR PHILIPPINES TO SHINE ABOVE THE REST! :):banana::):banana:

Sori ha ang gulo ko mag quote, baguhan pa ko dito eh so di ko pa kapa. tapos mabilis din talaga ako magtype baka manga-hulog pa ang mga ideas.

Bago ka lang ba?...well welcome to SSC sir! :cheers:

hmmm. where's my comment?

hmmm. where's my comment?

Any details so we can report to Lost Matters Section?:):):):)

Has this been posted before? Wow I thought I was looking at the Mediterranean ~ Italy, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia or Cyprus. Nope.

Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa, Marinduque.

http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Bellarocca-Island-Resort-Spa.jpg

The Golden South Sea Pearl. wino said before that the breed is uniquely Philippine. :cool:
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2011/09/jewelmer1.jpg

Jewelmer, in Palawan.
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2011/09/jewelmer2.jpg

Unfortunately, Palawan also does have a Mandarin name and might also be found in ancient maps. :D :D

The name “Palawan” – most probably - was given by the Chinese as far back as the 9th Century. They called it PA-LAO-YU, or “land of beautiful safe harbour”. Others believe it came from the Indian word “Palawans” meaning “Territory”. The popular belief is that “Palawan” is a corrupted form of the Spanish word “Para agua” because the main island’s shape resembles a closed umbrella. :lol:

http://www.palawan.com/about.php

pili na lang kayo which ones you might believe in, the chinese, the indian or the spanish influences. :lol:

Has this been posted before? Wow I thought I was looking at the Mediterranean ~ Italy, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia or Cyprus. Nope.

Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa, Marinduque.

http://blog.mrandmrssmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Bellarocca-Island-Resort-Spa.jpg

Yes, I've seen this posted here a few times before and another thread for resorts and such.

The Golden South Sea Pearl. wino said before that the breed is uniquely Philippine. :cool:
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2011/09/jewelmer1.jpg

Jewelmer, in Palawan.
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/files/2011/09/jewelmer2.jpg

Unfortunately, Palawan also does have a Mandarin name and might also be found in ancient maps. :D :D

The name “Palawan” – most probably - was given by the Chinese as far back as the 9th Century. They called it PA-LAO-YU, or “land of beautiful safe harbour”. Others believe it came from the Indian word “Palawans” meaning “Territory”. The popular belief is that “Palawan” is a corrupted form of the Spanish word “Para agua” because the main island’s shape resembles a closed umbrella. :lol:

http://www.palawan.com/about.php

pili na lang kayo which ones you might believe in, the chinese, the indian or the spanish influences. :lol:

So what about the Chinese map? How they wanted to call the Philippines is their business not necessarily ours. Mai was the name for Chinese Mindoro but still Mindoro to us.

The Philippines was already in Ptolemy's map. That was in 140 ad, way before the first Chinese trader hit our shores. The Philippines was not part of Cathay (name for China in Ptolemy's map). Ptolemy may have referred to the Philippines, as Isles of Chryse (Golden Isles or something.) Rizal mentioned Ptolemy's map. The etymology of Palawan could be anything, but I would go with the Indian because the Indian Hindu Buddhist influence in the country was earliest, deepest, and longest influence before the Spaniards came, between late 7th to the 15th century. Therefore, Palawan could definitely Indian etymology.

Enough of this Chinese maps, names and nonsense.

^^ very interesting old history. Kept me looking for more about it on the net. :D

Reasoning that just because Palawan, has etymological roots from Chinese, does it necessarily mean it should be part of China

That is like India claiming the Visayas because of its sanskrit origin :lol:

If we go by influences, that gives then India the right to claim large part of China and Saudi, the Xinjiang province because of religious influences :lol:

CNN go's eye is also on the Philippines

http://i.cdn.cnngo.com/sites/default/files/column_logo/main/column.philippines4.4.jpg (http://www.cnngo.com/philippines)

http://www.cnngo.com/philippines



FEATURING on the main page..

The Philippines' best beaches and islands (http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/escape/philippines/philippines-best-beaches-and-islands-632923)

This is funny :lol:

http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/escape/philippines/how-fake-being-local-manila-845912

@MonJQuotes: To those who haven't seen the new #itsMoreFunInThePhilippines TVC launched earlier on CNN, here it is

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Too simple it may seem but I think this may command better recall than the typical sugarcoated, cheesy tourism ads like those of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Didn't like today's CNN Eye on the Philippines segment focusing on population. "Pagpag" was featured again. :ohno:

I actually like that new DOT commercial. :) It sets us apart from our neighbors. Being different and quirky has its advantages. It commands better recall for foreigners, and that is exactly what we need.

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Is there anywhere online I can see those CNN Eye On The Philippines segments?

Meron yung sa Ayala sa CNN pero hindi sya nagloload sa akin. Just google it, baka magload sa iyo

Look at these hapas. ;)

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Is there anywhere online I can see those CNN Eye On The Philippines segments?

just go to this page.. they have more or less summarize all reports in one page. :)

http://edition.cnn.com/SPECIALS/eye.on/?hpt=ias_bn3

Didn't like today's CNN Eye on the Philippines segment focusing on population. "Pagpag" was featured again. :ohno:

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BBC, GMA7 and ABS-CBN2 also featured the PAGPAG.

It is an integral part of the Poor Pinoy's diet.

^^It seems you get a sick perversion of showing the ills of Phil society.

I hope they will include a tourism complex in the proposed mini-city . :cheers:

SMC buying binge goes on with 8 more deals
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:43 pm | Monday, April 30th, 2012
(Last of two parts)

When Ramon Ang set San Miguel Corp. on its current path of aggressive diversification, he told an incredulous public that he would double the revenue of what was then Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage company by 2015.
One of SMC’s most ambitious projects, however, is directly related to its recent investment in PAL.

According to Ang, he hopes to break ground before the year ends on a 4,000-hectare development, which will have, as its primary tenant, a four-runway international airport and a modern air terminal capable of handling as many as 100 million passengers a year.
The project will also have its own business district, a commercial and residential area, and will apply for ecozone status to accommodate locators in the manufacturing space.
It will also have its own electricity source, which will be cheaper than the present modes provided by commercial power producers.
He declined to identify its exact location, saying only that motorists can reach the destination “in 10 minutes from EDSA” using SMC’s proposed elevated roadway that cuts across Metro Manila on a north-south axis.
Ang said the project is meant to provide the country with an alternative to the aging Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which has reached the limit of its expansion, and the Clark International Airport, which is too far from Metro Manila.

“It will be a mini-city,” Ang said, saying that PAL’s base of operations would eventually be moved to that new location.
The total project cost, he said, including the elevated tollway, a modern air terminal, runways and the acquisition of land will be in the vicinity of $5 billion.“Can we afford it? Of course we can afford it,” Ang declared.
http://business.inquirer.net/56657/smc-buying-binge-goes-on-with-8-more-deals

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^^It seems you get a sick perversion of showing the ills of Phil society.

Actually, it is BBC and CNN having a sick perversion of showing the ills of Phil society.

CNN PAGPAG Video, right after the More Fun in Philippines ad:
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/30/world/asia/philippines-pagpag-slums/index.html

If you can't handle the Truth, do not watch it.

I have not tried pagpag:D

It must be delicious:rofl:

Nakita ko kanina sa CNN yung More Fun in the Philippines TVC.

napost na ba 'to? :)

It's More Fun in the Philippines - Domestic Jingle


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Oh yeah!! Great job DOT and It's Apple d'Ap!!! Rock on Philippines!!!! Finally on an international broadcasting network. Tired of Incredible, truly asia and amazing country commercials!! Yuhoo! It's more fun in the Philippines!!!!

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^^ More fun nga, aba eh ayusin din dapat ang infra backbone.

^^ More fun nga, aba eh ayusin din dapat ang infra backbone.

well, mabuti din at ginagawan narin ng paraan, mula sa airport renovation, public crs renovation, expressway construction, hotel developments. etc. Ang mga highways din lalo na dito sa North Luzon ay nirerenovate

lalo pang matatagalan ang pag-upgrade ng status natin to Category 1...
this is so annoynoying :bash:


Caap to recertify global operations, standardize training of domestic carriers (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/nation/26584-caap-to-recertify-global-operations-standardize-training-of-domestic-carriers)

THE Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring all Philippine Airline Operators Certificate (AOC) holders to be recertified, a long and tedious process that would set back attempts by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) to gain Category 1 status at the soonest time possible.

The requirement was an offshoot of the changes made in the Philippines’s Civil Air Regulation (CAR), following the abolition of the Air Transportation Office and replaced by the current Caap in 2008.

Instead of recertification of all AOC holders, the Caap would focus, in recertifying all international operations first and the standardization of all training for all domestic carriers.

This was the proposal forwarded by Caap officials during their visit to FAA in Washington two weeks ago.

(snipped)

so why did Qatar Airways pull out of Cebu?? dahil sa inutil na pamahalaan :bash::bash::bash:

http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001291&c=setreg&region=2

Qatar Airways’ feisty CEO Akbar Al Baker took the opportunity to niggle rivals, lambast IATA and slam governments for stifling business opportunities during a spirited aviation seminar at Arabian Travel Market.

(snipped)

"We’ve been very successful in choosing the right destinations to fly to - our decisions are based mostly on economic reasons. Most times we get it right but when we get it wrong it’s as a result of governments trying to stifle business opportunities. We had 90% load factors flying to Cebu (Philippines) but the government had a bad tax policy for airlines so we withdrew."

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:soapbox:

Didn't like today's CNN Eye on the Philippines segment focusing on population. "Pagpag" was featured again. :ohno:

Kudos to CNN! :okay: good job for showing reality :okay:

yung iba dyan, naghihintay yata na i-feature ng CNN yung pagiging "one of the top economies by 2050" ng Pinas :nuts::lol:

^^ don't forget too that a few ay naghihintay din na mafeature na lugmuk na as in mababankrupt na ang Pilipinas :D :lol::lol::lol:

is DOT involved in this?

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15 Electronic Billboards. 5 Minutes of Billboard Airtime. 100 Million Filipino™ global superstars. 1 Brand. Change the way you look at a nation on June 12, 2012.

Kudos to CNN! :okay: good job for showing reality :okay:

yung iba dyan, naghihintay yata na i-feature ng CNN yung pagiging "one of the top economies by 2050" ng Pinas :nuts::lol:

It's real all right but certainly not something that we would like to emphasize to the world. Part of the solution to end this "pagpag" dependency is to attract more tourists and foreign investors. And the world's stage isn't the right venue to air our dirty laundry. To those who know little of the Philippines, we're probably lumped all as pagpag eaters.

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well, mabuti din at ginagawan narin ng paraan, mula sa airport renovation, public crs renovation, expressway construction, hotel developments. etc. Ang mga highways din lalo na dito sa North Luzon ay nirerenovate

I agree. It abit late pero ok na rin. pero dapat pukpukin ang gobyerno na kumilos ng mabilis. Hindi tutulog-tulog.

The foreign media is now looking at us with renewed interests because of the good things happening to us. We should compel our government to do the right things now..double time!

Check this out! The London Bus at Golders Green Station, London!

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/578491_231524903613681_170357169730455_333857_814660075_n.jpg

source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=231524903613681&set=a.170362419729930.26642.170357169730455&type=1&ref=nf)

It seems that the DOT is really doing a fine job this time. :okay:

^^Very true. When we say "it's more fun" it's more on people that tourist will experience first while they are here in the Philippines. Hope DOT will further elaborate our good traits to the whole world. :)

It is an integral part of the Poor Pinoy's diet.We can take your word for it. :lol: :lol:

I'm pretty sure your mother must've been the prime expert having had first hand experience feeding such a scruffy feral kitten. :rofl:
If you can't handle the Truth, do not watch it.Classic familiar lines, hmmmm. The fish is often hooked in the proverbial mouth. :|

But lest you say you hold the moral high ground here, lemme burst your ugly bubble. This thread was built for the purpose of promoting Tourism and was built by Filos for that purpose alone. The putting up of such things only negates the purpose. You are acting like the ever fault finding Phariseeh, the sanctimonious hypocrite who twists the idea of Truth to serve another purpose, to bring down and to destroy. It's not like you're that perfect, Kayaker. :lol: :lol: I'm sure that in the colourful abysmal plebeian past (& present) your wretched life has slithered through, we can also find a lot of ugly and inconvenient "Truths" just awaiting exposure. :| :|


To all ye Pagpag flaming queens out there, you may channel your insincere fake concerns to the DSWD, the DOH or Malacanan. Or even to threads like the Economy, Not so Good News, et al. But to do so here belies an assinine sinister motive.

@MonJQuotes: To those who haven't seen the new #itsMoreFunInThePhilippines TVC launched earlier on CNN, here it is

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Yes, me likey. :yes: Tho its for the business professional crowd kasi pang 70s show or pang 80s show ang music e. No doubt its catchy alright.
For us 90s bagets can anyone also make a vid about Ricky Martin's MAS (It's More Fun in the Sunlight)? :lol: :lol:

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Ingenius. :)

Look at these hapas. ;)

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Ghoulai, eat your heart out. :lol: :lol:

napost na ba 'to? :)

It's More Fun in the Philippines - Domestic Jingle


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Niiiiiiice. :cool:

is DOT involved in this?

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15 Electronic Billboards. 5 Minutes of Billboard Airtime. 100 Million Filipino™ global superstars. 1 Brand. Change the way you look at a nation on June 12, 2012.
Whoever is involved, it's quite creative and catchy as well. Means there is flexibility. :cheers:

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Nice vid. Can you guys make another vid this time with more jiggling buns wearing only the tanga? :D :D :D

me likey em all.
:cheers2:

how many are really eating this pagpag thing? I thought this is only during GMA's time? sorry but i never know someone in our province is eating this pagpag. perhaps those few beggars and homeless in the city do but never saw one myself. other beggars in other countries i think are doing the same but they seldom/never feature them more so in international channels. in local channels perhaps to call the attention of their authorities and social agencies. and i can't comprehend really why people would rather eat this than prepare a simple and clean meal. if you have few pennies you can eat rice and asin or bagoong or daing, or just gulay na tinanim sa bakuran. and i don't know sa kadami daming pedeng i feature sa cnn eh eto pa ang napili nila. they seem to be so bored and lazy to find.

^^Viva DOT!!! Am so glad how DOT is moving forward on the right direction...And they are less talk, more action...not to mention, less budget...Same thing with our agriculture department!! :banana::cheers:

I hope, DOT can also synchronize their efforts with the other department, such as building tourism related infras, tourist friendly police force.

Tourism/Agriculture/Fishery/BPO/Manufacturing has stronger positive impact in our economy than mining. IMHO lang.

is DOT involved in this?

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15 Electronic Billboards. 5 Minutes of Billboard Airtime. 100 Million Filipino™ global superstars. 1 Brand. Change the way you look at a nation on June 12, 2012.

The creator of that videos has an interesting set of videos...

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how many are really eating this pagpag thing? I thought this is only during GMA's time? sorry but i never know someone in our province is eating this pagpag. perhaps those few beggars and homeless in the city do but never saw one myself. other beggars in other countries i think are doing the same but they seldom/never feature them more so in international channels. in local channels perhaps to call the attention of their authorities and social agencies. and i can't comprehend really why people would rather eat this than prepare a simple and clean meal. if you have few pennies you can eat rice and asin or bagoong or daing, or just gulay na tinanim sa bakuran. and i don't know sa kadami daming pedeng i feature sa cnn eh eto pa ang napili nila. they seem to be so bored and lazy to find.

Im so glad that cnn chose to focus on the philippines in their EYE ON series but c'mon there are a gazillion topic about the phils why choose the papag issue??!?!?!?! Though its true that papag eaters do exist but how many really does it?? We got employees who live in the squatters area in tondo but they have not even encounter people eating papag. Gadamit!. I usually describe the negative things about our country if only to bring everyone else back to reality but this papag issue by cnn is just totally out of line. CNN is being seen worldwide and this papag issue will certainly leave a mark to any viewer, heck even piers morgan felt aghast at the very thought of eating and selling food from garbage.

Ang mga taong kumakain at nagbebenta ng papag ay mga taong napaka tamad na. Ayaw ng magbanat ng buto. Isa pa ang dapat sisihin dyan ay yung dswd at local govt. This is their responsibility. They need to educate these useless bums from degrading our country. Nakaka init ng ulo.

Ano yu g papag?

^^ tingnan mo na lang sa post 808

& btw the topic is OT on this thread unless one has malicious motives for doing so.

is DOT involved in this?

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15 Electronic Billboards. 5 Minutes of Billboard Airtime. 100 Million Filipino™ global superstars. 1 Brand. Change the way you look at a nation on June 12, 2012.

Nakakahilo naman panoorin 'to...

The creator of that videos has an interesting set of videos...


hanga ako sa ganda ng mga ginawa niya, sana gumawa siya ng mas mahaba :banana:

#thePhilippines™

hanga ako sa ganda ng mga ginawa niya, sana gumawa siya ng mas mahaba :banana:

#thePhilippines™

meron yan. teaser video palang yun eh :)

The creator of that videos has an interesting set of videos...

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"Change the way you look at a nation." :)

New brand. 11 million ambassadors. 100 million endorsers. Thousands of products to choose from. Spread across 7107 branches. :cheers:

PhilippinesTM. :cheers:

is DOT involved in this?

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15 Electronic Billboards. 5 Minutes of Billboard Airtime. 100 Million Filipino™ global superstars. 1 Brand. Change the way you look at a nation on June 12, 2012.

Amazing.....cool. So much to look forward on June 12, 2012.

PH featured in big US festival
by Rodney Jaleco, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau
Posted at 05/02/2012 9:30 AM | Updated as of 05/02/2012 10:45 AM

WASHINGTON D.C. - The Philippines is putting its best foot forward at the month-long International Festival in Memphis, Tennessee. This is only the 2nd time the Philippines has been featured as a nation in a major American festival -- the last one happened in the 1980s.

The Philippine extravaganza actually kicked off today as Filipino architect Augusto Villalon addressed the Architects of the World series at the University Club in Memphis.

A distinguished architect and expert in heritage conservation, Villalon most recently served as the Philippine representative to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, France among other distinguished posts.

Philippine Ambassador Jose Cuisia is also scheduled to address the International Business Council luncheon at the Hilton Hotel on May 5. His talk is part of a seminar on “Doing Business in the Philippines.”

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/05/02/12/ph-featured-big-us-festival

Yeah we both want our tourism campaign to succeed...my point is that we are a late player of this game so we must do a lot of catch up and being mediocre wont do it....well anyway I hope our tourism campaign will take off with the help of people passionately loving their country...I hope this is just the start and they could come up with more "vigorous" "convincing" "creative" and "aggressive" campaign ad and strategy...but i firmly believe the time has come for my Philippines...OUR PHILIPPINES TO SHINE ABOVE THE REST! :):banana::):banana:


I like the new tourism ad of the PHilippines. Yes, you're right that it is not that extravagant or flashy since it's too simple but it sets apart from other tourism ads in Asia. Short, catchy and easy to recall "It's More Fun in the Philippines"....:cheers:

Zest Air new flies direct to Jinjiang, China
(The Philippine Star) Updated May 02, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Zest Air, Asia’s most refreshing airline, now flies direct from Manila to Quanzhou, Jinjiang, China.

“The fruits of our hard work to operate Zest Air’s first International flight direct out of Manila is now finally ready for the harvest,” said Zest Air president and CEO Ambassador Alfredo M. Yao.

Already operating five international flights since 2010 – Incheon and Pusan in Korea, Shanghai and Beijing in China, and Taipei, Taiwan out of Kalibo and Cebu International Airports – the Quanzhou, Jinjiang, China is Zest Air’s first International flight emanating direct out of Manila.

More international flights direct from Manila are scheduled this year -- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Shanghai, China and Incheon Korea. Zest Air is as well looking at resuming its flight to Hong Kong and opening its Singapore routes.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=802660&publicationSubCategoryId=66

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Ayos na sana...kaso, umepal masyado si villafuerte. Halatang halata na campaign advertisement na ito...

'More fun' catchy but tourism needs infrastructure :ohno:

by ABS-CBNnews.com | Tuesday | Posted at 05/02/2012 4:23 PM | Updated as of 05/02/2012 4:23 PM

De Ocampo says Clark should be main gateway to Manila

MANILA, Philippines - The "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign is catchy, but former Finance Secretary Roberto de Ocampo said the government needs to drop taxes on airlines and make Clark the main gateway for Manila for tourism to flourish.

De Ocampo said Congress needs to replace the common carriers tax as soon as possible in part for airlines to resume direct flights to Europe.

Earlier this year, KLM ended the last direct flight from Manila to Europe, blaming the imposition of the tax for its decision.

"There are no more direct flights to europe because of our common carrriers tax. We have to get rid of that as soon as we can," de Ocampo told ANC's Business Nightly.

The former Finance Secretary said the government should make Clark the main gateway to Manila to reduce congestion and delays in the air, runways and terminals of the capital's airport. The government is also urged to build an airport express to link Clark and Manila.

"We have to get cracking about moving the international airport perhaps to Clark and then infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure that has to be the point of concentration," de Ocampo said.

De Ocampo said he thinks the government has learned from last year when reviewing project proposals delayed spending and helped drag economic growth.

"Delays can happen because of corruption, but delays can also happen if there is well intentioned paralysis by analysis. It's the latter they should be watchful about and avoid... An imperfect decision is better than no decision at all," he said.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/05/02/12/more-fun-catchy-tourism-needs-infrastructure

'More fun' catchy but tourism needs infrastructure :ohno:

Ito talaga kailangan natin.

Bigyan ko na lang kayo ng example. Sa Laguna, the top tourist draw is of course the Pagsanjan Falls. Nung panahon ni Evil Midget, motorcycle police escorts would just wang-wang away para hindi na matrapik yung mga bus bus na Koreano. Eh ngayon sa panahon ni The One, nung umpisa nasunod pa sila sa traffic laws, pero lately nahawi-hawi na ulit. Traffic in Calamba and Los Baños is really horrible, especially on weekends.

As we know, there is a PPP Project to construct a four-lane expressway that will end in the town of Bay, bypassing the two towns. Mas madami ng Koreans na makakapunta sa Pagsanjan hehehe. This should be built NOW.

Pero if our political leaders exercise some political will, they will see to it to revive the PNR and its abandoned lines. PNR parin naman meh ari nun.

DPWH eyes P17B for tourism infra
Agency proposes to undertake massive projects (http://business.inquirer.net/56807/dpwh-eyes-p17b-for-tourism-infra)
By: Riza T. Olchondra

Philippine Daily Inquirer
1:54 am | Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

It may take P17 billion worth of road and related projects to fully prop up the country’s tourism industry, according to a proposal from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Public Works Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said in an interview that he and Tourism Secretary Mon Jimenez have talked about the road projects needed in key tourism areas all over the country.

“We are submitting P5 billion worth (of infrastructure projects) for 2012 and P12 billion for 2013 in support of the [tourism] master plan,” Singson said.
The economic development cluster of President Aquino’s Cabinet recently endorsed the tourism road map.

The Cabinet cluster is composed of the DPWH, National Economic and Development Authority, and the Departments of Tourism, Budget and Management, Science and Technology, Finance, Energy, Interior and Local Government, Agriculture, and Trade and Industry.

Singson identified some of the infrastructure projects included in the DPWH proposal.

“Road projects in Cebu and Bohol cost P1.2 billion. In Palawan, there are projects like the Coron-Busuanga and Taytay-El Nido roads which, together, cost P150 million,” he said. “Road projects in Puerto Princesa are estimated at P138 million. The roadwork in Sorsogon going to Donsol costs P150 million. There are also projects in Benguet province, Davao City, Cagayan de Oro City, Zamboanga and other areas.”

On his other role as “water czar,” Singson said he had submitted a proposal on the restructuring of functions and responsibilities of water-related agencies.
“It’s now being reviewed by the Office of the President,” he said.

Cebu, Tagbilaran and Puerto Princesa cities are among the tourism areas to be supported by infrastructure work under the government’s program alignment strategy, according to the DPWH website.

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Cayetano W. Paderanga Jr. said that the alignment of infrastructure projects with key programs, such as the tourism road map, was meant to maximize the impact of every peso spent.
Paderanga has described tourism as a “low-hanging fruit” that can quickly generate jobs and spark business activity in the countryside.

Energy Secretary Rene D. Almendras also noted that roads, airports and other infrastructure must be prepared to ensure the comfort of tourists even before the Philippines goes all-out with its tourism promotions.

Otherwise, Almendras said, “it will not be fun in the Philippines for the tourists.”

The Philippine economy must expand, in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), by a yearly average of 7 to 8 percent from 2010 to 2016 in order to reduce poverty incidence.

The country’s GDP only grew 3.7 percent in 2011, but is expected to recover starting 2012 due to higher public spending and more business activities brought on by infrastructure and public-private partnership projects, among others

guys hindi ba kaya bumili ng MIAA ng vacuum man lang? gumagamit ng walis tambo don tapos pagtapos linis ng sahig ilinis rin nila sa upuan:bash: wala man lang common sense mga taga linis. medyo madumi pa ang airport ang daming mga tissue nagkakalat sa sahig at ang bagal nila linisin.:ohno: siguro mga tissue na yon tapon ng mga taga mainlanders na tourist ang dami kung kasama nong 29. talagang nightmare makasama mga to:ohno: tapos yung mga basura don rin pinadadaan sa daanan ng mga departing passengers take note naka lagay pa yon sa transparent plastic:bash: sana bumili man lang ng malalaking garbage bins o di kaya yung pag collect ng mga garbage eh sa time na walang masyadong pasahero or di kaba sa backdoor na padaanin ang mga basurero. hay naku ako lang talaga nahiya sa airport natin. kahit sana sa kalinisan wala lang mapuna sa atin ok na yon.

Andrew Tan firm eyes Pagcor City casino opening in 2016 (http://www.rappler.com/business/4685-resorts-world-bayshore-eyes-possible-2016-opening-resorts-world-bayshore-not-worried-about-being-last-casino-to-open-in-entertainment-city)
BY KATHERINE VISCONTI
Posted on 05/02/2012 5:50 PM | Updated 05/02/2012 7:36 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Tourism estate developer Travellers International Hotel Group expects to open its grand Resorts World Bayshore casino complex in state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.'s Entertainment City by 2016.

Tina Garcia, head of the company's Investor Relations, said the $1.1-billion project, which will be thrice the size of Resorts World Manila across NAIA Terminal 3, will be funded with internally generated cash.

"Site preparation" on the over 30-hectare property will start in the second half of 2012, Garcia noted.

"It will be at least 4 years before we can open," she said on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank's annual meeting in Manila on Wednesday, May 2.

The potential 2016 opening means Travellers could be the last of the 4 currently approved operators to open a gaming and resort complex in Entertainment City on the Manila Bay reclamation area.

Razon-led Bloombery Resorts Corp. and Sy-controlled Belle Corp. both expect to open their hotel and casino projects in 2013, while Okada-led Universal Entertainment Corp. told Inquirer it was slated for completion by 2014.

More competition

Garcia is not worried about the entrance of new casino players.

"We welcome the competition," she said. "You cannot say that the Philippines is a gaming destination if there is only Resorts World Manila. There has to be a lot of operators."

Regional gaming expert Gabriel Chan, the director for non-Japan Asia gaming and lodging for Credit Suisse, agreed.

"In gaming, supply creates demand," he said.

Garcia also noted, "If you take the history of Macau, they were always thinking if one person was going to open, it would cannibalize the existing casinos… but Macau continued to grow."

Now Macau has overtaken Las Vegas in terms of gross gambling revenue.

Double-digit growth

Garcia pointed out that Travellers is still the only group in the country licensed to operate 2 casinos.

She said the company anticipates "meaningful double-digit growth" in 2012, adding that analysts estimate the local market will "grow to about $3.5 billion by 2015."

Travellers is the joint venture of tycoon Andrew Tan's investment holding firm, Alliance Global Group Inc., and Genting Hong Kong Ltd.

The company's Resorts World Bayshore is expected to house at least 3,500 hotel rooms, versus the 1,200 hotel rooms of Resorts World Manila. The Entertainment City project will also be triple the size of the latter, which spans 10 hectares. - Rappler.com

Yung mga nagrereklamo dati na hindi man lang tayo nag-aadvertise sa CNN, hayan na. Yung mga nagsasabing walang ginagawa ang DOT, hayan na.

Yung infrastructure, dun kayo magngangawa sa DPWH, DOTC, DILG. Security --> PNP, AFP.

Yung mga nagrereklamo dati na hindi man lang tayo nag-aadvertise sa CNN, hayan na. Yung mga nagsasabing walang ginagawa ang DOT, hayan na.

Yung infrastructure, dun kayo magngangawa sa DPWH, DOTC, DILG. Security --> PNP, AFP.

maganda nga may nag re reklamo at least nakikinig sila. kelangan naman talaga magreklamo para mag improve yung mga departamento natin sa gobyerno. Tingnan mo ang DOT dati wala talagang kwenta at least ngayon may ginawa na. pag walang may mag rereklamo kasi kala nila siguro walang problema so ang tendency pa easy easy lang mga opisyales natin. sa mga nag rereklamo lang sana ayusin lang, halimbawa wag ng mag ingles ingles dito para di na mabasahan pa ng bisita natin at gamitin to laban sa atin.

^^Wagas ang reklamo dito.

maganda nga may nag re reklamo at least nakikinig sila. kelangan naman talaga magreklamo para mag improve yung mga departamento natin sa gobyerno. Tingnan mo ang DOT dati wala talagang kwenta at least ngayon may ginawa na. pag walang may mag rereklamo kasi kala nila siguro walang problema so ang tendency pa easy easy lang mga opisyales natin. sa mga nag rereklamo lang sana ayusin lang, halimbawa wag ng mag ingles ingles dito para di na mabasahan pa ng bisita natin at gamitin to laban sa atin.

Sang ayon ako dito. Gamitin ang Tagalog, Bisaya, Ilocano, Waray kung may reklamo..
...ang iba kasi mas gusto nilang iladlad ang putik kaya nag e english kahit na ang buong Pinas ang nasaksaktan....at naiintindihan nang mga tagaibang bansa.

Hay naku ako lang talaga nahiya sa airport natin. kahit sana sa kalinisan wala lang mapuna sa atin ok na yon.

WALL OF SHAME

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We just hide the Dirt and Slums from the foreign tourists:bash:

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On the way to NAIA, we just hide the Dirt and Slums from the foreign tourists:bash:

nothing new...ganyan na yan since Marcos years pa....yung dumami ang mga squatters na galing probinsya. Temporary cover vs. eyesores.

It was reported in the US.

Philippines erects wall to obscure view of slums

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published:May 2, 2012, 10:40 PM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Delegates attending an international conference in the Philippines capital may not see what they came to discuss: abject poverty.

A makeshift, temporary wall has been erected across a bridge on a road from the airport to downtown Manila that hides a sprawling slum along a garbage-strewn creek.

Presidential spokesman Ricky Carandang defended the wall's installation, saying Thursday "any country will do a little fixing up before a guest comes."

He expressed hope that this week's annual meeting of Asian Development Bank Board of Governors, which includes finance ministers and senior officials from 67 member states, will show the Philippines is open for business. The lending institition, which is headquartered in its own walled compound in Manila, aims to cut poverty in the Asia-Pacific region.

"We need to show our visitors that Metro Manila is orderly. We owe it to ourselves," said metropolital Manila chief Francis Tolentino.

"I see nothing wrong with beautifying our surroundings. We are not trying to keep the poor out of the picture," he said.

There was no immediate comment from ADB.

The Philippine Communist Party recalled that former first lady Imelda Marcos - notorious for ostentatious lifestyle - was ridiculed for trying to hide squatter colonies. She erected similar whitewashed walls along the route of foreign visitors to the Miss Universe pageant held in Manila in 1974, and other international events.

http://www.buffalonews.com/wire-feeds/24-hour-world-news/article839140.ece

hindii nila kaya paalisin eh, eh di takpan na lang:lol:

trending yan sa Asia like in New Delhi :lol:

papaano nyo nga ba sosolutionin ang mga iskwater? Ang nasaisip ko Eugenics. kiddiiiiiing. :lol: :lol:

Nah seriously, mas realistik na lahat ng iskwater should be subjected to sterilization - free tubal ligations and vasectomies. So they f&ck all day and all night long (yun lang naman talaga gusto nila e) if they are too lazy for anything else (such as honest work) and maybe in a generation all will go to Masa extinction. :lol:

^^^^Painumin ng Yakult with Good Bacteria ;)
Sorry OT

dont know if na post na ito dito.
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WALL OF SHAME

We just hide the Dirt and Slums from the foreign tourists:bash:

It's better that way.. at least safe na mga motorista sa mga tambay dun pag traffic..

Kapal kaya ng mukha ng mga tao dun manghingi ng pera pag nakitaang galing ka airport at na stuck sa traffic.

It's better that way.. at least safe na mga motorista sa mga tambay dun pag traffic..

Kapal kaya ng mukha ng mga tao dun manghingi ng pera pag nakitaang galing ka airport at na stuck sa traffic.

ginawa yan kasi para sa ADB meeting sa Manila... pati nga MMDA may bagong temporary uniform para lang sa event na yan... akala nila mga tanga ung delegates na darating; sarili lang nila niloloko nila...:ohno::bash: malamang pagkatapos ng summit, balik sa dating gawi