Better to lose 90,000 tourist than our territorial integrity that has about billions of dollars of oil under :D

After all those 90,000 supposed Chinese tourist can be replaced from tourist from other countries...but we cannot do that with our territorial integrity :D

Exactly! :lol::lol:

People missed that point!

Yes. The North east Asians are obsessed about "public image". Far more than us.

From what I gather, there were Vietnamese who flew from Vietnam to join the Manila rally.

This got me thinking, rather than having different protests in different countries, I think we should encourage "protester tourists" esp from Vietnam to join our protests in Manila :lol:

Despite of news of some Vietnamese flying to Manila to protest, the protest held last Friday are mostly organized by the left.

Unless you'll be seeing an EDSA 1 or 2 type of protest infront of the Chinese consular office in Makati, then that would be another story.

Despite of news of some Vietnamese flying to Manila to protest, the protest held last Friday are mostly organized by the left.

Unless you'll be seeing an EDSA 1 or 2 type of protest infront of the Chinese consular office in Makati, then that would be another story.

The left could invite them, but then, I doubt it.

But who knows what might unfold


"protest tourism" is not a bad idea... it's good for business...hehehe..kidding

Let our government handle the situation. From how I see it, the best option is for the whole Spratleys to become a neutral zone or similar to that of a DMZ.

IF China will allow it. This could be achieved through multilateral talks. But you know who opposes multilateral talks...

The left could invite them, but then, I doubt it.

But who knows what might unfold


"protest tourism" is not a bad idea... it's good for business...hehehe..kidding

There were those from different countries who flew to HK to protest against The WTO's policy and this happened during the organization's conference held in the S.A.R.

Some of those who flew in were militant groups from here. And this is the only time when HK's riot squad were put into action since the Cultural Revolution protests of the 1960s.

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Ano ba kase ang mga pinaglalalagay mo sa bagahe mo? Ako nga yuong chipipay na collapsible duffle bag sa SM ko nabili 4 years kong napakinabangan dahil ayaw kong magdala na balikbayan boxes lalo pag uwi dito sa US pag namimili kami ng pasalubong at souvenirs.:lol:

damit lang naman po... hahaha



We lost the chinese market, one of the biggest in the world. we also lost the HK market. Would you have the same attitude if in the future we lost the korean market or the american market?

Our tourist numbers is soooo small compare to our neighbors. Every tourist we lost must be treated with regrets. Being arrogant by saying, the lost of chinese tourist is nothing will not help our situation at all.


That's funny, that while, according to you, we lost the tourist market in Hong Kong, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific launched direct Kalibo- Hong Kong flights. OMG. Dalawang airlines.

And if you have travelled the route Manila-Hongkong-Manila route lately and read HK papers- Philippines is still being sold as a destination. :lol: And punuan ang mga airlines between Manila and Hong Kong ha. I don't think they scaled down the flights.


Also, name ACTUAL CANCELLATIONS re Chinese Markets. Do you have figures to back up your claim? Kung wala, please do not pass motherhood statements as facts.



^^ My guess is, he leaves it to the DFA. But it would bee really nice if he himself will criticize the absurdity of Chinese claims lies

That will be the day. But I think, Noynoy is playing it smartly.

Despite of news of some Vietnamese flying to Manila to protest, the protest held last Friday are mostly organized by the left.

Unless you'll be seeing an EDSA 1 or 2 type of protest infront of the Chinese consular office in Makati, then that would be another story.

There are different shades of left by the way. If I was in Manila, I would have joined regardless of my political leaning. I wonder how many of the SSC forumers here who are based in Manila joined?

Or puro lang naman apathetic, arm chair analysts kayo dito?

There are different shades of left by the way. If I was in Manila, I would have joined regardless of my political leaning. I wonder how many of the SSC forumers here who are based in Manila joined?

Or puro lang naman apathetic, arm chair analysts kayo dito?

Good point about the different shades of the left. Akbayan seems to be the only leftist organization that has "more balanced" view although I don't always agree with them. They criticize the West but they also have been the only real critic of Chinese incursions unlike the FAKE criticism of Bayan Muna and Joma Sison. If I remember right, Akbayan was the only left-leaning partylist that criticized the beheading of our soldiers by insurgents and rebels.

hehehe, parang ganun na nga sa dami nang tao.... mas mahal nga lang mga rides.

I didn't realize that the parking building is now open.

Really cool.
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010435-1.jpg

nice parking structure, ilang floors lahat ito at ideal number of cars na pwedeng i-accommodate? :)

Pero ok na ren at quiet sya, coz pnoy has the tendency to talk too much. Too much that he makes a lot of mistakes and compromise our already precarious situation with china. This govt really has a lack of people that is good in international diplomacy, puro kasi mga arrogante.

But he did something right with our stand off with China this time. Beijing miscalculated thinking that it can bully Manila just like that. ;)

Of course, bracing for impact is expected for what they are capable of throwing at us but standing firm for what we believe is right is the only way to go.

Philippines gained respect and fans from the same countries who stood up against Beijing's aggression. ;)

Heck, China has been oppressing it's people and has always been guilty of violating human rights. Do we expect them to treat the Philippines with respect and zero coercion?

China has become too arrogant for her own good. tsk tsk sayang yung goodwill they made with other countries in the last decade. Now their true colors are showing. China is no different from north korea, both are crazy. Isama na ren dyan ang syrian govt and iran.

^^ What is annoying is that they think they have the jurisdiction on the Philippines.

My gahd, they even criticized the Philippines for the protest which is less than 5,000 worldwide. We are a democracy, who the hell are they to get angry? The US Embassy was defaced by the leftist but the US still says "it's freedom of speech" :lol:

:lol:

Matakot sila kung mala-EDSA 2 and 3 :lol: Baka maovershadow ang Syria :lol:

(If you also noticed, the way these mainland officials talk are so harsh compared to other Chinese speakers who speak A LOT softly :lol: Ganyan ba talaga mainland accent, parang galit :lol:)

I think its the chinese military who are the hot headed ones. These are the people are have expansionist plans. That type of thinking is soooo last century already. These chinese military top brass are dinosaurs.

^^parang walang coordination sa mga agencies nila from the consulate to the military to their foreign affairs...kaya iba iba ang statement nila "after a few days"

pero parang walang ginagawa namana ng central government ng Beijing? Ilan taon na silang ganyan eh

Last year "prepare for sounds of cannon"
This year "prepare for small-scale war"

pero kahit mga delegates nila, may pagka arrogante. kaya nga natigil yung talks kasi ang yabang nung isang delegate nila na binan ng gobyerno natin :lol:

Ok, back to the topic!

If you want to further discuss this issue, go here,

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1471023

Should i post this here? from Survivor Sucks forum. The Survivor USA Philippines Logo.

http://graphics.survivorphoenix.com/S25/S25_Preview_Logo.jpg

from
http://survivorsucks.com/topic/95040/Survivor-Philippines-logo#.T7Cruusth3w

Should i post this here? from Survivor Sucks forum. The Survivor USA Philippines Logo.

http://graphics.survivorphoenix.com/S25/S25_Preview_Logo.jpg

from
http://survivorsucks.com/topic/95040/Survivor-Philippines-logo#.T7Cruusth3w

Is this for real na? :)

here it is

http://youtu.be/grG20KrxZpw

how to embed videos from youtube?

nice parking structure, ilang floors lahat ito at ideal number of cars na pwedeng i-accommodate? :)

I didn't park there but inside the mall. For accurate reply to your query, I checked on the web. :)

"10 multi-level parking: 7 parking levels and 3 office levels".

http://www.amcon.com.ph/amcon_portfolio.asp

http://business.inquirer.net/files/2012/04/arena4.jpg
From Inquirer
http://business.inquirer.net/53605/the-arena-elevates-viewing-to-a-new-level


Well, MOA has 8,000 parking slots available. The Arena has 1,000 ++, so big enough.

There are different shades of left by the way. If I was in Manila, I would have joined regardless of my political leaning. I wonder how many of the SSC forumers here who are based in Manila joined?

Or puro lang naman apathetic, arm chair analysts kayo dito?

So far, only 1 SSC member joined the protest against China. He posted his photos earlier in ASEAN thread.

The rest? noynoying. :)

http://ovationproductionsmanila.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MASTERS-OF-ILLUSION-Header-03-13-12.jpg

Masters of Illusion live in Manila!
8PM June 13-17, 2012 with matinees on June 16 and 17
at Resorts World Manila


http://ovationproductionsmanila.com/wp-content/gallery/featured-content-gallery/nkotbsb-ovationwebsite-04-04-12.jpg
NKOTBSB live in Manila!
June 3, 2012 SM MOA Arena

Source: http://ovationproductionsmanila.com/2012/03/masters-of-illusion-live-in-manila/

The newest concert place in the country.

MOA Arena. :)

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/files/2011/11/moa.jpg
Shows:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yvojgCGv1qaa7h1o1_1280.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/7109079619_a1d86cab77_z.jpg

^^ cool. :)

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ytzjQnHG1qf3e20o1_500.jpg
http://manilaconcertscene.tumblr.com/

Should i post this here? from Survivor Sucks forum. The Survivor USA Philippines Logo.

http://graphics.survivorphoenix.com/S25/S25_Preview_Logo.jpg

from
http://survivorsucks.com/topic/95040/Survivor-Philippines-logo#.T7Cruusth3w

so they used Philippines instead of Caramoan, still good :cheers: can't wait :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538745_10150968974473032_318414213031_13149265_220277944_n.jpg

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzzlchEqba1qatx0z.jpg

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3sf0cb7gB1qatx0z.jpg

http://manilaconcertscene.tumblr.com/

Should i post this here? from Survivor Sucks forum. The Survivor USA Philippines Logo.

http://graphics.survivorphoenix.com/S25/S25_Preview_Logo.jpg

from
http://survivorsucks.com/topic/95040/Survivor-Philippines-logo#.T7Cruusth3w

in response to this:
Survivor India in Caramoan Islands, Philippines :D

The newest concert place in the country.

MOA Arena. :)

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/files/2011/11/moa.jpg
Shows:
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3yvojgCGv1qaa7h1o1_1280.jpg

Heto yung loob o...


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So far, only 1 SSC member joined the protest against China. He posted his photos earlier in ASEAN thread.

The rest? noynoying. :)

Kaya nga eh.

Spread the news....

Well, to be truthful, I prefer a name that refers to the whole nation, not just Manila....

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/topics/lifestyle/manilasunshine2.jpg

Manila now has a signature cocktail
ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 05/14/2012 5:39 PM | Updated as of 05/14/2012 5:40 PM

MANILA, Philippines – If Singapore has the Singapore Sling, Manila now has Manila Sunshine as its signature cocktail.

The drink was recently launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in cooperation with the Makati Shangri-La hotel as part of its efforts to attract more foreigners to the country.

Described as “distinctly Filipino,” Manila Sunshine has “lambanog,” or coconut wine, as its base.

It also has the flavors of local fruits mango and pineapple, with a tinge of triple sec and dark rum from Tanduay, an alcoholic beverage in the Philippines.

The cocktail is garnished with “tanglad” or lemongrass, and a sliced pineapple.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/14/12/manila-now-has-signature-cocktail

May peryahan sa MOA?:lol:

I love it! World class peryahan!Ikaw lang ayaw maniwala na mas doable keysa Disney hallucination nung tongressman mula sa Pampanga e!


More world class peryahan please!:cheers::cheers:

Spread the news....

Well, to be truthful, I prefer a name that refers to the whole nation, not just Manila....

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/topics/lifestyle/manilasunshine2.jpg

Manila now has a signature cocktail
ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 05/14/2012 5:39 PM | Updated as of 05/14/2012 5:40 PM

MANILA, Philippines – If Singapore has the Singapore Sling, Manila now has Manila Sunshine as its signature cocktail.:cheers::cheers::cheers:


Eto pa!:cheers::cheers:

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http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/738/unledaq.jpg

Proudly Philippine made!:cheers::cheers:

Spread the news....

Well, to be truthful, I prefer a name that refers to the whole nation, not just Manila....



It is rare that a cocktail drink has a name of a country.

Spread the news....

Well, to be truthful, I prefer a name that refers to the whole nation, not just Manila....

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/topics/lifestyle/manilasunshine2.jpg

Manila now has a signature cocktail
ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 05/14/2012 5:39 PM | Updated as of 05/14/2012 5:40 PM

MANILA, Philippines – If Singapore has the Singapore Sling, Manila now has Manila Sunshine as its signature cocktail.

The drink was recently launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in cooperation with the Makati Shangri-La hotel as part of its efforts to attract more foreigners to the country.

Described as “distinctly Filipino,” Manila Sunshine has “lambanog,” or coconut wine, as its base.

It also has the flavors of local fruits mango and pineapple, with a tinge of triple sec and dark rum from Tanduay, an alcoholic beverage in the Philippines.

The cocktail is garnished with “tanglad” or lemongrass, and a sliced pineapple.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/14/12/manila-now-has-signature-cocktail
I rather think it's a good start. :cheers2: :cheers2: :cheers2:

Now we can have a wide variety with as many cocktails as we have cities or islands. The onus now is on each city to reinvent themselves in cocktail mode. :cool:
I can think of the Tawi Tawi Twister or the Aparri Safari or the Siquijor Witch Brew. :lol:

mas maganda yung mga produkto natin wag na sabihin sa media kung pano ginawa or ano ang content nito. halimbawa yang manila cocktail na yan baka may mameke na naman at sabihin sa kanila ang original. may mga country kasi na yan talaga ang ginagawa pagnanakaw ng mga business secrets ng ibang bansa lalo na yung mga walang batas sa pag protekta ng kanilang mga trade secrets. kaya kung minsan magtataka ka lang sa atin pinaplano pa lang sa kanila production na.

https://www.facebook.com/SkyscrapercitycomPhilippines

Found this. SSC Philippines NOW on Facebook!

I rather think it's a good start. :cheers2: :cheers2: :cheers2:

Now we can have a wide variety with as many cocktails as we have cities or islands. The onus now is on each city to reinvent themselves in cocktail mode. :cool:
I can think of the Tawi Tawi Twister or the Aparri Safari or the Siquijor Witch Brew. :lol:

Great idea esp. the Siquijor Witch Brew :devil:

mas maganda yung mga produkto natin wag na sabihin sa media kung pano ginawa or ano ang content nito. halimbawa yang manila cocktail na yan baka may mameke na naman at sabihin sa kanila ang original. may mga country kasi na yan talaga ang ginagawa pagnanakaw ng mga business secrets ng ibang bansa lalo na yung mga walang batas sa pag protekta ng kanilang mga trade secrets. kaya kung minsan magtataka ka lang sa atin pinaplano pa lang sa kanila production na.

:) you made me smile.

http://gerry.alanguilan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/app_full_proxy.jpg

for kids...

I rather think it's a good start. :cheers2: :cheers2: :cheers2:

Now we can have a wide variety with as many cocktails as we have cities or islands. The onus now is on each city to reinvent themselves in cocktail mode. :cool:
I can think of the Tawi Tawi Twister or the Aparri Safari or the Siquijor Witch Brew. :lol:

Well, before the Manila Sunshine, there was already a "Davao Punch"...in reference to Davao city Mayor who punched a Sheriff...

Well, before the Manila Sunshine, there was already a "Davao Punch"...in reference to Davao city Mayor who punched a Sheriff...

Why not? Davao Punch sounds good. :)

Well, before the Manila Sunshine, there was already a "Davao Punch"...in reference to Davao city Mayor who punched a Sheriff... Depending on the ingredient, howz about this ~ Davao Rum Punch.

Samareño Tequila Sunrise, Banahaw Magic Mountain Mist, Vino de Vigan, Aquamarine Amanpulo, Surigao Sorprender, Marinduque Vodka Martini, ... :lol:
:cheers2: :cheers2:

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Tribe names:

Kalabaw
Matsing
Tandang

:lol:

I didn't park there but inside the mall. For accurate reply to your query, I checked on the web. :)

"10 multi-level parking: 7 parking levels and 3 office levels".

http://www.amcon.com.ph/amcon_portfolio.asp

http://business.inquirer.net/files/2012/04/arena4.jpg
From Inquirer
http://business.inquirer.net/53605/the-arena-elevates-viewing-to-a-new-level


Well, MOA has 8,000 parking slots available. The Arena has 1,000 ++, so big enough.

ganda ng design!!!

nU9PAwlNxlY

Tribe names:

Kalabaw
Matsing
Tandang

:lol:

Puede! :lol:

Buti hindi

Aswang
Manananggal
Tikbalang

:lol:

walang buwaya? hehehe. mas maganda sana kung ganito. at least may kahulugan:

kalabaw
buwaya
talangka

:lol: yung pic ng ahas naalala ko tuloy ang MOA Constrictor, no pun intended on the BOA. :lol: yea, talagang piniga ako sa traffic while going to that place like how a constrictor would do it.

En serio, how do people from Small Earth (Muntinlupa) reach that place MOA??? Ako I took the Skyway one time from Filinvest and I was smiling all the way coz it was a breeze literally, akin ang kalye, mahangin sa taas, nice view of Muntinlupa, Paranaque, NAIA, Magallanes ... up to that nostalgic place with fond memories in Pasay, Victoria's Court/ the motel alley. :lol: :lol:

Ampucha, nung malapit na ko sa LRT I was trapped in a Constricting Gridlock at the corner of EDSA and Taft for a good 35-40 minutes. Sa mga mothafakka na sanay sa ganyan they can say what is 35 minutes only, okay sa kanila yun. Well thinkin about it, that is a good half an hour, noh. Sooo, kung anong natipid ko man waltzing through Skyway bawing bawi naman and dagdag pa diyan sa EDSA Taft na yan. Again, seriously how do people even reach Mall of Asia to begin with (sa mga Southerners, Las Pinas, Alabang, San Pedro??) Is it really worth goin there? On a personal note, I do prefer the Ayala Malls and this isn't one, that I can assure you judgin from the layout and all.

Malapit ng langawin ang Smart-Araneta :lol: And just imagine if MRT 3 can be extended to MOA...

Anu kayang lasang nung Manila Sunshine...

Some Armani shirts are made in the Philippines. I just bought a freakin' $38 shirt Philippine-made Armani shirt.

Some Armani shirts are made in the Philippines. I just bought a freakin' $38 shirt Philippine-made Armani shirt.

Hi duds, you can't buy some rtw shirt from where the signature name came from , most of those shirts are either shewed from asean or latam countries. worse if that is made in china. LOL

Cebu version of More Fun in....

^^ nice find @cybercebu :okay: ...impressive web design!


here are some screen caps from www.morefunincebu.com (uploaded on tinypic.com)

http://i47.tinypic.com/2use4xl.jpg


http://i46.tinypic.com/smwu14.jpg


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:D

True there are alot of fun activities to do in Cebu. And I did encountered lots of foreign tourists while there.

^^ I like! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Guys pls correct me or INFORM me if im wrong but do we have a strong promotional tourism campaign in INDIA, AUSTRALIA, RUSSIA and even in LATAM and MIDEAST??...I mean this stupid China ban will just be a minor scratch to our tourism business if we can tap these hug, HUGE markets...
India and Russia has a lot of middle class, millionaires and even billionaires too...LATAM countries is much more similar to us culturally and I think we are to closest in Asia so it wont BE DIFFICULT FOR THEM AND US to relate and communicate.
MIDEAST is also a big market where in MALAYSIA is aggressively tapping, If we have some MIDEAST clients here we can give jobs to our muslim brothers to cater and accommodate them....

we much veer away from China who is insulting, blackmailing and disrespecting us...they do not deserve out sincere hospitality and out-most respect!!

fb post from one of my friend living in HK..

"Philippine Consulate in Hongkong CLoSed!!! Dozens of Chinese Police officer from China were standing infront the office ang keeping away Filipinos to enter!!! So we are damn affected by thos selfishness and inhumanity!!"

SURVIVOR USA 2012: THE PHILIPPINES


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:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Some Armani shirts are made in the Philippines. I just bought a freakin' $38 shirt Philippine-made Armani shirt.

Only 38 USD for an Armani shirt? That is cheap. That almost sounds like shopping at H&M.

Some suppliers of Armani are in India. I went to one of their suppliers and they tried to sell me an Armani scarf for 50USD. I wasn't impressed. My Mongolian yak wool scarf was softer. And I got it in Mongolia.

^ The Armani Group has many labels that cater to different markets. Giorgio Armani is the house's high end level, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange are the more accessible labels (price wise) and more street-atuned. The US$38 t-shirt was probably from the group's Armani Exchange label.

Some Armani shirts are made in the Philippines. I just bought a freakin' $38 shirt Philippine-made Armani shirt.

Only US$38? discounted ba yan? That's very cheap.

^ The Armani Group has many labels that cater to different markets. Giorgio Armani is the house's high end level, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange are the more accessible labels (price wise) and more street-atuned. The US$38 t-shirt was probably from the group's Armani Exchange label.

That's possible. Not an Armani fan tho. It feels '80s.

That's possible. Not an Armani fan tho. It feels '80s.

hehehe. Ikaw ha.

hehehe. Ikaw ha.

:lol::lol::lol: It's a matter of preference of course. People are free to buy what they want of course but I just don't feel compelled to pay a sum of money for a brand that is often imitated. And the huge A|X letters are uhm.... just not for me.

BTW I am loving the Cebu website. :okay:

Cebu version of More Fun in....

Brilliant photos and tourism website for Cebu. :cheers:

BTW I am loving the Cebu website. :okay:

oonga ang ganda ng website nila, may FUNCTION pa. :cheers:
dagdagan pa nila ng online booking at flights + packages.. then it will be perfect one stop shop for tourists. :cheers:



ung DOT website na http://www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/ hanggang ngayon wala parin... :ohno:

That's possible. Not an Armani fan tho. It feels '80s.

yes. US$38 is about the price range of an ordinary t-shirt in Armani Exchange. probably made in china. lol. :lol:

yes. US$38 is about the price range of an ordinary t-shirt in Armani Exchange. probably made in china. lol. :lol:

Made in Fun Philippines daw eh...

oonga ang ganda ng website nila, may FUNCTION pa. :cheers:
dagdagan pa nila ng online booking at flights.. then it will be perfect one stop shop for tourists. :cheers:



ung DOT website na http://www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/ hanggang ngayon wala parin... :ohno:

Cebu has always been ahead of the entire country when it comes to a tourism infrastructure and promotion. :)

Yeah.. that's true. Good job Cebu! :cheers:


I just noticed, the website has links to suggested hotels and airlines, where they can book. GOOD JOB!!
online discounts and special packages na lang ang kulang - then this website is already PERFECT! :D

Made in Fun Philippines daw eh...


the ones that i saw in the middle east are either made in peru or in china. the same price range though. well, it is good if made in the philippines, i will buy that t-shirt. :D

the ones that i saw in the middle east are either made in peru or in china. the same price range though. well, it is good if made in the philippines, i will buy that t-shirt. :D

Sabagay, pakyawin at ipamudmod basta Made in the Pilipins! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

^ lol.. fyi guys, Lonely Planet has just released the latest edition (11th edition, May 2012) of their Philippines Travel Guidebook. I just purchased the e-book version. :D

^ lol.. fyi guys, Lonely Planet has just released the latest edition (11th edition, May 2012) of their Philippines Travel Guidebook. I just purchased the e-book version. :D

aba eh papost ng cover dito...

aba eh papost ng cover dito...

I don't know how to post it. The file is in pdf. Mayon Volcano is the cover picture. :D

Isn't that the same cover as last few years'?


at dahil bumili ka... :cheers: :lol:


Top 10 bestsellers
1 Thailand travel guide
2 Italy travel guide
3 USA travel guide
4 Great Journeys
5 India travel guide
6 Vietnam travel guide
7 Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand travel guide
8 Philippines travel guide
9 Morocco travel guide
10France travel guide


Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/#ixzz1uxMOrd7p

^ No. I have the 10th edition (May 2009) as well. The cover page in that edition is El Nido town with the limestone mountain in the background. :D

Isn't that the same cover as last few years'?


at dahil bumili ka... :cheers: :lol:


Top 10 bestsellers
1 Thailand travel guide
2 Italy travel guide
3 USA travel guide
4 Great Journeys
5 India travel guide
6 Vietnam travel guide
7 Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand travel guide
8 Philippines travel guide
9 Morocco travel guide
10France travel guide


Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/#ixzz1uxMOrd7p

Teka, bestsellers tayo tapos mismatch ata sa tourist arrivals natin... So ano yun...hanggang basa na lang sila? :lol::lol:

^^ haha :lol:

baka in planning stages pa lang.. or baka mga pinoy ang nabili hehe

^ I found the guide helpful when I went to Guimaras and Camiguin about 2 years ago. :D

Anyway this is the Visayas chapter cover of the e-guidebook for the Philippines. I found a way to post my copy here. You can see the Lonely Planet book cover as well..

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll96/chrismartin02/15500577.png

^^ haha :lol:

baka in planning stages pa lang.. or baka mga pinoy ang nabili hehe

Mahal ang LP ha... aba eh kung Pinoy yan, google na lang ang gagawin nyan... unless collector ka talaga. I have one LP guide. Dint buy anymore, mas madaling makakuha ng updated info online. :cheers:

Teka, bestsellers tayo tapos mismatch ata sa tourist arrivals natin... So ano yun...hanggang basa na lang sila? :lol::lol:


Wala rin ang malaysia na pinagmamalaki nilang pinakamaraming tourist arrivals dito.... nandun din ang vietnam..

^^ haha :lol:

baka in planning stages pa lang.. or baka mga pinoy ang nabili hehe

homesick pinoys... kahit piktyur lang solb na. :)

Only US$38? discounted ba yan? That's very cheap.

It's Armani exchange shirt. Nagulat Lang ako kasi gawa sa Pinas.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/jadebench/1337114231.jpg

It's Armani exchange shirt. Nagulat Lang ako kasi gawa sa Pinas. http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/jadebench/?action=view&current=1337114231.jpg

Bakit ka naman magugulat, ever since naman may mga brand names na assembled or made in the Philippines. Hindi usually dine distribute ito sa Philippine market at dinadala sa homebase sa Europe o US mostly since US brandnames karamihan. Tapos binebenta at ineexport ng US sa locals itself at ineexport ang iba sa ibat ibang bansa. Same goes to EU brandnames. HIndi ba napapagusapan na natin sa kabilang thread na and pinas o maraming 3rd world countries ginagawang assembly line or center ng mga factories dahil sa cheaper labor cost kahit nasa overseas or outside ng US or EU pero malaki pa din ang kinikita nila lalo dahil hindi kailangan magpa sueldo ng malaki kung sa loob ng US or EU gagawain ang manufacturing part ng corporation mas mahal dahil kailangan ang sueldo ng local US workers kailangan equals standard of living ng US plus mas mahal ang benefits gaya ng medical at dental.

Nuong araw na tumira ako diyan sa pinas, duon sa mga export processing centers, may nabibili akong brand name na authentic pero mura,usually, mga rejected items ito na bumagsak sa quality control department nila. Ang mga empleyado ng pinoy, imbes na tapon o kung paano man ang ginagawa sa rejected products according to their company policy, may mga empleyado na nakakapag uwi ng mga ito at kalimitan, binibenta nila sa tao. I'm sure yuong remaining rejected item na okay pa din, naibebenta sa mga surplus stores sa pinas ng mas murang halaga through legal channel ofcourse. Nakalimutan ko yuong surplus store name sa SM nuon na nakakabili ka ng Benetton, La Coste etc etc etc.

Pwede ba tong news na to dito?

CamSur to host 'Survivor USA' (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=807425&publicationSubCategoryId=63)
(The Philippine Star)
Updated May 16, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - It’s now official. The Caramoan islands in Camarines Sur would be the location of the 25th season of the hit reality television show “Survivor USA.”

This was announced by Jeff Probst, the show’s host, during the broadcast of the season 24 finale to a live audience at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City yesterday.

Probst also announced the 25th season, dubbed as “Survivor: Philippines,” recently wrapped up filming in the Caramoan islands.

^^ This is the preview...


SURVIVOR USA: THE PHILIPPINES


nU9PAwlNxlY



:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^ Love it.

the ones that i saw in the middle east are either made in peru or in china. the same price range though. well, it is good if made in the philippines, i will buy that t-shirt. :D
Some Armani shirts are made in the Philippines. I just bought a freakin' $38 shirt Philippine-made Armani shirt.


I wanna buy that A/X shirt even if it's US$100! as long as it's Made in PH. :) It's freaking good.

I bought Armani pants at Glorietta, mahal nga sya....I checked it, it's not made here in PH, but it's okay for me. :cheers:

I wanna buy that A/X shirt even if it's US$100! as long as it's Made in PH. :) It's freaking good.

I bought Armani pants at Glorietta, mahal nga sya....I checked it, it's not made here in PH, but it's okay for me. :cheers:

Saan kaya ang factory sa Pinas ng makabili Kung puwede.

Saan kaya ang factory sa Pinas ng makabili Kung puwede.

Luen Thai Clark- A/X, RALPH LAUREN most american branded apparels.
Smart Shirts Clark-Branded apparels din!

Bakit ka naman magugulat, ever since naman may mga brand names na assembled or made in the Philippines. Hindi usually dine distribute ito sa Philippine market at dinadala sa homebase sa Europe o US mostly since US brandnames karamihan. Tapos binebenta at ineexport ng US sa locals itself at ineexport ang iba sa ibat ibang bansa. Same goes to EU brandnames. HIndi ba napapagusapan na natin sa kabilang thread na and pinas o maraming 3rd world countries ginagawang assembly line or center ng mga factories dahil sa cheaper labor cost kahit nasa overseas or outside ng US or EU pero malaki pa din ang kinikita nila lalo dahil hindi kailangan magpa sueldo ng malaki kung sa loob ng US or EU gagawain ang manufacturing part ng corporation mas mahal dahil kailangan ang sueldo ng local US workers kailangan equals standard of living ng US plus mas mahal ang benefits gaya ng medical at dental.

Nuong araw na tumira ako diyan sa pinas, duon sa mga export processing centers, may nabibili akong brand name na authentic pero mura,usually, mga rejected items ito na bumagsak sa quality control department nila. Ang mga empleyado ng pinoy, imbes na tapon o kung paano man ang ginagawa sa rejected products according to their company policy, may mga empleyado na nakakapag uwi ng mga ito at kalimitan, binibenta nila sa tao. I'm sure yuong remaining rejected item na okay pa din, naibebenta sa mga surplus stores sa pinas ng mas murang halaga through legal channel ofcourse. Nakalimutan ko yuong surplus store name sa SM nuon na nakakabili ka ng Benetton, La Coste etc etc etc.

well said.:cheers:

Teka, bestsellers tayo tapos mismatch ata sa tourist arrivals natin... So ano yun...hanggang basa na lang sila? :lol::lol:

hehe mga OCok daw ang mga nagbabyahe sa atin... nakaplano lahat ng pupuntahan...

hehe mga OCok daw ang mga nagbabyahe sa atin... nakaplano lahat ng pupuntahan...

Haha.. pwede din selfish. So sa isang pamilya na nagbabyahe, tig-isa ng Lonely Planet. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

ngek, eh kung mahiwalay sa biyahe yung isa, dapat meron din syang Lonely planet

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Int’l remix masters to perform in Manila
ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 05/16/2012 5:35 PM | Updated as of 05/16/2012 5:38 PM
DJ brothers Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. Photo: Handout

MANILA, Philippines – Two international remix masters are set to arrive in Manila next week to perform at an exclusive one-night party.

Greek-born brothers Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike will be brought to the country by local telecommunications firm Globe Telecom as part of its promotion of its lifestyle website, LiveTattoo.ph.

They will be at the Republiq club at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on May 24.

In a statement, Globe said the DJ brothers’ tracks can be found in the playlists of top artists such as David Guetta, Erick Morillo, Axwell and Dirty South.

They were also named “breakthrough producers of the year” by DJ Magazine.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/16/12/int%E2%80%99l-remix-masters-perform-manila

To ponder:

Xinhua Insight: Tourism hit as Huangyan dispute escalates
(Shanghai Daily/Xinhua, May 16)




http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.asp?id=71076

The irony is: In Vietnam, Chinese tourists are the no. 1 in 2011 statistics......They also have an issue over Paracel.

Chinese tourists who visited Vietnam in 2011, 1,416,804. This represents 24% of total tourists.

Source: http://www.vietnamtourism.gov.vn/english/index.php?cat=012040&itemid=5143

^^ If that's the case, it could be a media ploy by Chinese media.

^^ Media ploy definitely.. And Vietnam does not rely on Chinese tourists alone. Here in the North, majority of the tourists are from Europe, North America and ASEAN. It's pretty difficult to find a Chinese restaurant here.


Meanwhile... I hope this wont happen to our tourist spots...



Sad news from Vietnam's most treasured and most beautiful spots... :ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:


Halong Bay: When Tourism Goes Wrong
Posted on May 9, 2012 by ‹


In Northern Vietnam, thousands of grottos and limestone cliffs dot the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Junk boats ply its water, against the natural backdrop of dark green rock formations shrouded in mist. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments to evolve into the picturesque site it is today. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the attraction is easily the most famous site in the country and also the most visited – with nearly three million tourists cruising its waters every year.

Without proper regulations and safety standards in place, Halong Bay has unfortunately fallen victim to environmental issues and even fatal accidents. In 2011, a boat sank, killing 12 tourists in Halong Bay – shocking the world with the tragic news. According to several comments from travelers on Lonely Planet, this isn’t an isolated incident.



A Traveler’s Dilemma


Before arriving to Vietnam, we’d found ourselves in a dilemma – to visit Halong Bay and contribute to the existing environmental problems? Or skip it altogether but possibly miss one of the country’s most beautiful sites? Like many others, we’d heard many sing praises of Halong Bay and its dreamy setting; but we’d also heard plenty of travelers rant about the crowd, the pollution and the unethical behavior of local tour operators.

By the time we arrived in Hanoi, we were convinced we had to see it for ourselves. After all, this was our second time in Vietnam and we both love the country – both the good and the bad. We booked ourselves on a mid-range overnight boat trip (prices range from $30 to $200+, we paid $67 for ours) - with not much expectations and a glimmer of hope that it wouldn’t disappoint. But it did. And it opened my eyes to what tourism can do to a place. The beauty of the poetic landscapes is undeniable, but the sheer amount of environmental destruction is enough to put off any traveler with a conscience.

Even before boarding our boat, we’d found a thick layer of oil and bits of rubbish floating on the water surface just off the shore of Bai Chay town (an unattractive and artificial town built all the way into the bay). Our boat, Dugong Sail – a rickety white boat with a roaring engine – was obviously nothing like what the operator had promised. In all honesty, we didn’t do as much research as we should have. In a fragile environment like Halong Bay, it is important to travel with only ethical and responsible tour operators – and in this situation, we’d obviously made a mistake.



Environmental Destruction At Halong

Upon sailing into the open waters, it was clear we were not going to be the only boat around – around ten others were sailing in the same direction. Apparently every single boat followed the same itinerary. By the time we got to the cave, we were in the company of at least 20 other boats and hundreds of people climbing the stairways into the cave. As we docked, another boat was leaving and cruising too close to us for comfort. We watched, amused and slightly horrified, as it jarred right past us, missing us by just a few inches. Our boat followed suit, squeezing its way between two other double-decked junks – with the bow of the neighboring boat hitting one of our mates on the back (luckily it didn’t hurt him) – this time, nobody was laughing.

Back in the cave, we walked elbow to elbow with at least a hundred other tourists. The cave was rather impressive, with giant stalactites and stalagmites jutting from within and the ceiling reaching up to 8 or 10 meters in height. Unfortunately, the interior of the cave was lit up with kitsch rainbow colored lighting, and lined with signboards and steps – with coca cola cans and plastic bags strewn all over the place. From the top of the cave, we saw a massive construction project underway at its shore, turning the emerald water into a murky brown color – our guide told me they were building a port, to accommodate even more boats. I couldn’t help but cringe: was this not enough already?

http://photos.wildjunket.com/Asia/Vietnam/Halong-Bay/i-b8SCtp8/0/M/2012-03-30-at-09-34-57-M.jpg

We spent the evening cruising deeper into the Gulf of Tonkin, leaving behind the trail of junk boats and finding ourselves cruising silently into more pristine waters. The air was fresh, the sounds of eagles flying overhead echoed in the distance. We weaved past tiny uninhabited isles and only saw boats sailing in the far distance. At this point, I almost felt that the trip was worthwhile – and perhaps after all, Halong Bay wasn’t as destroyed as I’d imagined. But the next morning proved me wrong.

We awoke to the sound of boats setting sail all around us and our engine roaring even louder than before. Dropping anchor at a narrow bay, we hopped onto a floating village to get onto our kayaks for the morning paddle. Damp and dirty life-vests, rusty kayaks and broken paddles – nothing surprising. But as we paddled out into the sea, we saw our fellow traveling mates almost getting run down by a junk boat that refused to give way to them. Just last year, a pair of kayakers had actually been run down by a boat, but had fortunately survived the accident. I shuddered at the thought of it – safety apparently wasn’t a priority here at all. We paddled more across the channel – the smell of the contaminated water was unbearable by now and the pollution even more so - we were literally paddling amidst dead fish and clusters of rubbish.



A Tragic Case

By the end of the trip, we were more than ready to hop off the boat and leave the bay – a place so beautiful yet tragically destroyed by humans. It’s clearly one of the worst scenarios of how tourism can go wrong. Because of the influx of visitors coupled with the lack of safety rules, the market is saturated with irresponsible tour operators who are more concerned with gaining profits, than environmental and safety issues.

Fortunately, new regulations have been introduced to tighten the operation of tourist boats after the major accident in Halong Bay last year that killed 12. The Quang Ning People’s Committee has a new scheme on building tourist boats, including the termination of wooden boats. New requirements call for all staff on board to have high school diplomas, at least two are required to have first aid training and boats have to be equipped with standard fire suppression systems.

For now, I wouldn’t recommend anyone to visit Halong Bay – not until the bay is cleaned up and the situation controlled with new safety rules and measures. I can only wish that the situation will improve, but until then, we need to do our parts to educate the next generation and prevent another scenario like this in future.


Source: WildJunket Magazine (http://www.wildjunket.com/2012/05/09/halong-bay-when-tourism-goes-wrong/)

Indeed, the "More Fun in the Philippines" slogan and the efforts of DOT is having good results. And one of the best result is it unites all the tourism players across the country.

Modesty aside, Cebu has been promoting itself successfully, using it's own slogan such as "Island in the Pacific". However, Cebu is now supporting the "Its More Fun" format. And I guess, others as well.

Thanks DOT, for a job well done!

"More fun in Cebu" advocacy gets boost in CBM 2012 (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=807846&publicationSubCategoryId=108)
By Grace Melanie I. Lacamiento (The Freeman) Updated May 17, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - With tourism as one of its major advocacies, Tourism Congress in this year’s Cebu Business Month will tackle the current progress and issues of the Cebu’s tourism, to be attended by major players and stakeholders of the industry.

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Int’l remix masters to perform in Manila
ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 05/16/2012 5:35 PM | Updated as of 05/16/2012 5:38 PM
DJ brothers Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. Photo: Handout

MANILA, Philippines – Two international remix masters are set to arrive in Manila next week to perform at an exclusive one-night party.

Greek-born brothers Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike will be brought to the country by local telecommunications firm Globe Telecom as part of its promotion of its lifestyle website, LiveTattoo.ph.

They were also named “breakthrough producers of the year” by DJ Magazine.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/16/12/int%E2%80%99l-remix-masters-perform-manila

they will also be performing in Cebu :cheers:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/528027_209869535797505_187451364705989_340179_1327675330_n.jpg

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official venue: Cebu Boardwalk

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/531030_187464088038050_187451364705989_288677_1129535504_n.jpg

Indeed, the "More Fun in the Philippines" slogan and the efforts of DOT is having good results. And one of the best result is it unites all the tourism players across the country.

Modesty aside, Cebu has been promoting itself successfully, using it's own slogan such as "Island in the Pacific". However, Cebu is now supporting the "Its More Fun" format. And I guess, others as well.

Thanks DOT, for a job well done!

"More fun in Cebu" advocacy gets boost in CBM 2012 (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=807846&publicationSubCategoryId=108)
By Grace Melanie I. Lacamiento (The Freeman) Updated May 17, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - With tourism as one of its major advocacies, Tourism Congress in this year’s Cebu Business Month will tackle the current progress and issues of the Cebu’s tourism, to be attended by major players and stakeholders of the industry.

.....

The "More Fun" campaign would be highly effective if promotion or advertising is done in the same scale as that of Malaysia or Thailand.

The "More Fun" campaign would be highly effective if promotion or advertising is done in the same scale as that of Malaysia or Thailand.

Not possible, with very limited budget, I dont think they can..

Indeed, the "More Fun in the Philippines" slogan and the efforts of DOT is having good results. And one of the best result is it unites all the tourism players across the country.

Modesty aside, Cebu has been promoting itself successfully, using it's own slogan such as "Island in the Pacific". However, Cebu is now supporting the "Its More Fun" format. And I guess, others as well.

Thanks DOT, for a job well done!

"More fun in Cebu" advocacy gets boost in CBM 2012 (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=807846&publicationSubCategoryId=108)
By Grace Melanie I. Lacamiento (The Freeman) Updated May 17, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - With tourism as one of its major advocacies, Tourism Congress in this year’s Cebu Business Month will tackle the current progress and issues of the Cebu’s tourism, to be attended by major players and stakeholders of the industry.

.....

I am not picking on you, i just had to quote your post but there is no malicious intention directed towards you.

I just happen to look down the memory lane when the Anti Aquino goverment slogans hurl left and right that's especifically directed on the tourism managers of the country. Apparently, these people has no right to be in the office and that they cannot surpass the previous administration's tourism slogan and then this.. Grabe talaga ka critical ng maraming pinoy na wala sa lugar... although atleast, this times, they praise it a bit more instead. It's just simply ironic.:lol::lol:

they will also be performing in Cebu :cheers:

official venue: Cebu Boardwalk

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/531030_187464088038050_187451364705989_288677_1129535504_n.jpg

Nice, Cebu boardwalk is already completed.

Sana si David Guetta pumunta sa Pinas

I am not picking on you, i just had to quote your post but there is no malicious intention directed towards you.

I just happen to look down the memory lane when the Anti Aquino goverment slogans hurl left and right that's especifically directed on the tourism managers of the country. Apparently, these people has no right to be in the office and that they cannot surpass the previous administration's tourism slogan and then this.. Grabe talaga ka critical ng maraming pinoy na wala sa lugar... although atleast, this times, they praise it a bit more instead. It's just simply ironic.:lol::lol:

The previous DOT secretary was really not doing good...People are critical on the output not on the person.

The previous DOT secretary was really not doing good...People are critical on the output not on the person.

Yeah right. Kung hindi binantayan yan malamang , "O Pinay kay gandah" sana ang slogan, na ginastusan ng milyones sa launching:D

The previous DOT secretary was really not doing good...People are critical on the output not on the person.

Well yeah, had this output isn't favorable, I can guarantee you, the critic would definitely on the person. To think that the DOT secretary now is still the choice of the president.

Nice, Cebu boardwalk is already completed.

Is it a new place?

Sana si David Guetta pumunta sa Pinas

Me like din!:banana:

Not possible, with very limited budget, I dont think they can..

Is our government's budget for tourism that low? Say compared to Vietnam?

The previous DOT secretary was really not doing good...People are critical on the output not on the person.

The former secretary is too laid back on his work and has not produced any positive results during his term.

Our country is better off with the current secretary. And our current slogan is one of the best.

Is our government's budget for tourism that low? Say compared to Vietnam?

DOT entire budget is Malaysia's tourism budget for HK.

DOT entire budget is Malaysia's tourism budget for HK.

But how about comparing DOT's entire budget to the same budget of Vietnam?

But how about comparing DOT's entire budget to the same budget of Vietnam?


I dont have data for that. But you were comparing PHL to Malaysia and Thailand.

I dont have data for that. But you were comparing PHL to Malaysia and Thailand.

What is wack is DOT cannot produce a budget that can match that of Malaysia or Thailand.

Let alone Indonesia which is also building up it's tourism industry.

Sana si David Guetta pumunta sa Pinas

so far si david archuleta pa lang ang nauna toinks lol!

from the Department of Tourism (https://www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfTourism) Facebook page.

Good day, you may have photos of touristic events and destinations---beach, nautical, lifestyle, shopping, culture, MICE--with people enjoying them. The Philippine Department of Tourism is looking for photo-contributors. Photos will be paid for depending on your terms and conditions.

Kindly contact:
Ms. Evelyn Macayayong, Officer-In-Charge, Office of Marketing Communications, Room 317, Department of Tourism, T.M. Kalaw Avenue, Rizal Park, Manila.
tel. no: 02-5251805
email address: eamacayayong@yahoo.com.ph

Boracay Newcoast by Megaworld....

good for tourism. :cheers:

http://images03.olx.com.ph/ui/15/14/66/1315930769_239330866_1-Boracay-Newcoast-properties-in-Boracay-Island-only-50k-to-reserve-Boracay-Island.jpg

The bully in our backyard
by Jose Salceda (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150973033126756.483373.652921755&type=1)

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Boracay Newcoast by Megaworld....

good for tourism. :cheers:

http://images03.olx.com.ph/ui/15/14/66/1315930769_239330866_1-Boracay-Newcoast-properties-in-Boracay-Island-only-50k-to-reserve-Boracay-Island.jpg

Shucks Boracay is so crowded already! We have 7,106 other islands. How about CamSur, Cebu, Bohol, Surigao, Camiguin, Romblon, Negros and others naman?

Shucks Boracay is so crowded already! We have 7,106 other islands. How about CamSur, Cebu, Bohol, Surigao, Camiguin, Romblon, Negros and others naman?

^^Oo nga, sa dinami-daming isla ng Pilipinas eh bakit ba pinagpipilitan at pinagsisiksikan ang Boracay? There are other islands that could replicate the beach of Boracay or even better and some of which you have listed could be possible candidates. The Philippines is more than Boracay. Travel, explore and be rewarded on ones journey through the Philippines. The last thing I want to see is an overdeveloped Boracay which is already fast approaching.

^^^^^^Anu na kaya nangyari sa nearby Carabao island, sabi nila at par daw sa ganda ng Boracay island.

Carabao Island, A Sweet Alternative To The Crowded Boracay

San Jose (Carabao Island) Romblon

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The Australian travel culinary TV show "Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita", which premiered over SBS channel about 30 minutes ago, featured the Philippines.

Peter, who is an accomplished chef in Australia, traveled to Pagudpud, Vigan and Banaue. Along with showcasing the nice scenery and food of the country, he created his own version of local cuisine.

Here's the link to the video: Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita - Episode 1 (http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/2234383597/Island-Feast-With-Peter-Kuruvita)

For next week's episode, he goes south to Mindanao. From the sneak preview at the end of this recent episode, it looks like he's been to General Santos.

The Australian travel culinary TV show "Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita", which premiered over SBS channel about 30 minutes ago, featured the Philippines.

Peter, who is an accomplished chef in Australia, traveled to Pagudpud, Vigan and Banaue. Along with showcasing the nice scenery and food of the country, he created his own version of local cuisine.

Here's the link to the video: Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita - Episode 1 (http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/2234383597/Island-Feast-With-Peter-Kuruvita)

For next week's episode, he goes south to Mindanao. From the sneak preview at the end of this recent episode, it looks like he's been to General Santos.

^^Dude, the video can only be access by an Australian IP address. Foreign IP address, such as mine, are restricted to view the said video. Anyway thanks for the find.:)

Shucks Boracay is so crowded already! We have 7,106 other islands. How about CamSur, Cebu, Bohol, Surigao, Camiguin, Romblon, Negros and others naman?

here's Megaworld's Project in Cebu: MACTAN NEWTOWN already underconstruction :)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/Jimbu/8NT-21.jpg

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/3489/8newtownblvd.jpg

^^Oo nga, sa dinami-daming isla ng Pilipinas eh bakit ba pinagpipilitan at pinagsisiksikan ang Boracay? There are other islands that could replicate the beach of Boracay or even better and some of which you have listed could be possible candidates. The Philippines is more than Boracay. Travel, explore and be rewarded on ones journey through the Philippines. The last thing I want to see is an overdeveloped Boracay which is already fast approaching.

Lahat namn ng na Mention mo denedeveloped rin inFact bullish rin sila sa pagDeveloped yun nga lang itong isla ay nakaUgat na like branded compare to Bali, Phi Phi .. My best example is my experience I work in a Cruise Ship, my name tag is Philippines then they will asked me where is Philippines? in Boracay :lol: believed me ...nakakatulong din ang pangalan ng isang Lugar Kung nabantot ang tunog ng Name ng isla mo Hindi catchy eh sorry nlng.

^^Dude, the video can only be access by an Australian IP address. Foreign IP address, such as mine, are restricted to view the said video. Anyway thanks for the find.:)

Sorry about that.
Here's a preview of the show I found in youtube.

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Shucks Boracay is so crowded already! We have 7,106 other islands. How about CamSur, Cebu, Bohol, Surigao, Camiguin, Romblon, Negros and others naman?

Yes pero di mo namn sinali ang Mainland namin akala kasi nila all about Boracay lang ang Aklan Try to go Nabas, and >>Buruanga with equally powder white sands and limestone Cliff like Palawan. :bash:

Boracay Newcoast by Megaworld....

good for tourism. :cheers:

http://images03.olx.com.ph/ui/15/14/66/1315930769_239330866_1-Boracay-Newcoast-properties-in-Boracay-Island-only-50k-to-reserve-Boracay-Island.jpg

Parang lahat yata ng projects ng MW may 'NEW' :D

Manila - NEWport City
Boracay - NEWcoast
Mactan - NEWtown

Yes pero di mo namn sinali ang Mainland namin akala kasi nila all about Boracay lang ang Aklan Try to go Nabas, and >>Buruanga with equally powder white sands and limestone Cliff like Palawan. :bash:


Any pics? Pls share...

Yeah right. Kung hindi binantayan yan malamang , "O Pinay kay gandah" sana ang slogan, na ginastusan ng milyones sa launching:D

The former secretary is too laid back on his work and has not produced any positive results during his term.

Our country is better off with the current secretary. And our current slogan is one of the best.

Wala naman alam si Lim sa tourism e. MBC boy lang kaya napunta dun.

Sana lang talaga yung infra at backbone component wag kalimutan. Ang ganda nga ng tourism slogan ni Jimenez.

Boracay Newcoast by Megaworld....

good for tourism. :cheers:

http://images03.olx.com.ph/ui/15/14/66/1315930769_239330866_1-Boracay-Newcoast-properties-in-Boracay-Island-only-50k-to-reserve-Boracay-Island.jpg

Tignan nyo ichura ng Boracay nung early 80s. Kita yung Willy's Rock sa background.

http://www.amorfrancis.com/myblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/boracay-white-beach-1980.jpg

Source (http://www.amorfrancis.com/myblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/boracay-white-beach-1980.jpg)

Wala naman alam si Lim sa tourism e. MBC boy lang kaya napunta dun.

Sana lang talaga yung infra at backbone component wag kalimutan. Ang ganda nga ng tourism slogan ni Jimenez.



Tignan nyo ichura ng Boracay nung early 80s. Kita yung Willy's Rock sa background.

http://www.amorfrancis.com/myblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/boracay-white-beach-1980.jpg

Source (http://www.amorfrancis.com/myblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/boracay-white-beach-1980.jpg)

Boracay just got too commercialized.

commercialization is good:D

over commercialization is bad:D

commercialization is good:D

over commercialization is bad:D

And slowly that is happening to Boracay.

^^ To be frank, Condos in Boracay gave me the idea, WTF?

Seriously, they should stop doing it.

^^ To be frank, Condos in Boracay gave me the idea, WTF?

Seriously, they should stop doing it.

The idea of having condos built in Boracay are those who frequently visit the island and would like their own place to stay while there.

But again, if there is still land for such development.

And I do hope that these future developments won't resort to high-rise.

Boracay Newcoast is on the other on the Bulabog, Yapak area of the island, Willy's rock is on White Beach. Very different areas.

Boracay Newcoast is on the other on the Bulabog, Yapak area of the island, Willy's rock is on White Beach. Very different areas.

This is also my understanding when Megaworld launched their project. It's in the other area of the island.

Boracay Newcoast is on the other on the Bulabog, Yapak area of the island, Willy's rock is on White Beach. Very different areas.

I have no clue! I have not been to Boracay!

I have no clue! I have not been to Boracay!:D :D Same here.

well lookin on the bright side, if those condos are nice enough, Boracay might end up looking like Waikiki, on Oahu. :D :D

Gov't aims to promote Phl as ESL destination
By Grace Melanie I. Lacamiento (The Freeman) Updated May 18, 2012 12:00

CEBU, Philippines - Apart from promoting the country as a tourist destination, government officials eye Philippines, particularly Cebu, as an ideal learning hub for English as a Second Language.

During the inauguration of the brand new, expanded office of the Quick and Quality English Tutorial School in Skyrise 4 at Cebu IT Park, Department of Tourism Regional Director Rowena Montecillo revealed that Cebu City Vice Mayor Joy Augustus Young is working with her department on a partnership in selling Cebu as an ESL destination.

Acknowledging the fluency of Filipinos in speaking the English language, she admitted though that there are no accurate data or specific records as to how many ESL schools have already been established in the country.

She then added that DOT-7 is employing new marketing strategies in promoting more fun in the Philippines and more fun in Cebu.

“DOT will not just settle for Philippines as a place to see but a place to be. We have to sell Philippines as an ideal destination,” she stated.

With 12 million Overseas Filipino Workers, 27 million Facebook users and 10 million Filipinos who have Twitter accounts, she further encouraged Filipinos to persuade more people to visit the country since tourism is the country’s business of all people as it provides employment and other opportunities.

Meanwhile, Japanese Consul to CebuYoshiaki Hata said that ESL training helps promote culture exchange between Cebu and Japan, looking forward to a growing number of Japanese students to learn English in Cebu.(FREEMAN)

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=808270&publicationSubCategoryId=108

Any pics? Pls share...
I'm tired of Posting Pictures repeatedly defensive :D but try to check in Aklan Tourism Board Album on FB www.facebook.com/KLORPVK?=ts:)

:D :D Same here.

well lookin on the bright side, if those condos are nice enough, Boracay might end up looking like Waikiki, on Oahu. :D :D

This is also my understanding when Megaworld launched their project. It's in the other area of the island.


I have no clue! I have not been to Boracay!

Go easy on slamming Boracay, it's still our biggest USD earner. Anyway, I do not support the Boracay Newcoast project.

Go easy on slamming Boracay, it's still our biggest USD earner. Anyway, I do not support the Boracay Newcoast project.

True with Boracay's tourism status. My only point is for the island not to be over commercialized with too much developments.

Boracay will always be my number 1 pick to 1st time tourists in the country.

Boracay Newcoast is on the other on the Bulabog, Yapak area of the island, Willy's rock is on White Beach. Very different areas.

So sirain na rin yung kabilang side nung isla? :D Approved ba yung casino application ng Newcoast? Diba sila na meh ari ng Fairways and Bluewater?

Anu ba ultimate symbol ng commercialism? SM City Boracay? :lol:

So sirain na rin yung kabilang side nung isla? :D Approved ba yung casino application ng Newcoast? Diba sila na meh ari ng Fairways and Bluewater?

Anu ba ultimate symbol ng commercialism? SM City Boracay? :lol:


This is what I said.


Go easy on slamming Boracay, it's still our biggest USD earner. Anyway, I do not support the Boracay Newcoast project.


I am just making sure that everyone knows that the comparison of the two photos were incorrect and should not be mistaken as one and the same.

:chill:

There are just so many other islands to develop. Commercial development should be spread out, moderated. Ang mangyayari nyan eh baka maging Metro Manila ng mga isla ang Boracay eh.

Why not improve our tourism logistics infrastructure so other islands could be easily reached as well. Kapag naging basura ang Boracay sa sobrang dami ng development, it's irreversible sayang naman.

Kung maging Ayala Ave o Mckinley okay lang wag lang maging Tondo:D

Wow!!! That old photo of Boracay is just wow!

I think that it's probably much more accessible and convenient for tourists to go there these days, but no offense to those who want a developed island (I could see why some or most would like that), I just prefer the old, more pristine look of Boracay. But that's just probably the kind of tourist that I am. I love that sense of escape and the old Boracay had that in spades. I guess it was inevitable. Boracay is still breathtaking, but developed. I'm afraid Palawan will follow suit and that is just a pity.

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Finally the brand is getting recognized in CNN!

Spanish TV station Telemadrid's feature about Filipinas and from what I understand the lives of Madrileños living in the country. I found this in an Azkals forum because it also features the friendly match of Spanish club Inter Madrid and Azkals last January. I thought I'd share it here. It's almost an hour long but en Español though.


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CCTVs eyed in Intramuros makeover (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/196413/cctvs-eyed-in-intramuros-makeover)
By Jaymee T. Gamil
Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:39 pm | Saturday, May 19th, 2012
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From ruins and slums to one of the country’s top tourist drawer—this is the makeover the Intramuros Administration (IA) is aiming for.

At a recent press conference launching Intramuros Week, IA Administrator Jose Capistrano Jr. announced that the rehabilitation of the Ayuntamiento building, the original seat of the Legislative Assembly in 1907, has finally been completed.

The building, which now houses the Office of the National Treasury, has retained its famed marble halls, he said.

Another project in the works is the installation of closed-circuit television cameras around the 64-hectare walled district, expected to be completed by July.

By October, the IA hopes to finish the development of the Maestranza Park or the portion of the 4.5-km Intramuros wall beside Pasig River. Reconstruction of the Maestranza wall is ongoing with recesses being eyed for conversion into cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops.

Capistrano said they were also in talks with the Department of Public Works and Highways for the construction of bridge over Pasig River which would directly connect Intramuros to Binondo.

He added that there were plans to extend Fort Santiago’s operating hours well into the night for cultural shows at the Rajah Sulayman theater; the installation of more lampposts especially in the tourist hubs inside the walled district, and the closure of several streets to vehicles to give way to increased foot traffic.

The Intramuros master development plan for 2012, which has been submitted to IA’s mother agency, the Department of Tourism, also includes a P100-million reconstruction of the St. Ignatius Church ruins to hold the ecclesiastical collection of Intramuros; the conversion of the Ateneo Municipal de Manila ruins into a boutique hotel; the redevelopment of the American Barracks in Fort Santiago into fine-dining restaurants; and the building of offices for the national archive and a maritime museum.

The projects will be done through public-private partnerships, Capistrano said.

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Corruption.More fun in the Philippines,..Crime. More fan in the Philippines,..Guns. More fan in the Philippines,..My GOODNESS SIMEON DO SOMETHING!!!:bash::bash::bash:Puro lang kasi dada walang gawa!!!:bash::bash::bash:

^^^^ The bone of contention there is when the boracay hotel owner Robert Tiu said we need "3" factors for good tourism...people, place, INFRASTRUCTURE....pnoy held back the those big infra projects and stop the spending is so now we are cramming to upgrade our infrastructure at a very short period of time...clearly when pnoy took the helm of presidency HE DIDNT HAVE ANY PLAN AT ALL how to proceed....first two years he choke the spending on infra now with the all out campaign on tourism, didnt he know ( or at least his well paid minions ) that in order to move tourist around "seamlessly" we need good infra which he stalled??...:ohno::ohno:

^^^^ The bone of contention there is when the boracay hotel owner Robert Tiu said we need "3" factors for good tourism...people, place, INFRASTRUCTURE....pnoy held back the those big infra projects and stop the spending is so now we are cramming to upgrade our infrastructure at a very short period of time...clearly when pnoy took the helm of presidency HE DIDNT HAVE ANY PLAN AT ALL how to proceed....first two years he choke the spending on infra now with the all out campaign on tourism, didnt he know ( or at least his well paid minions ) that in order to move tourist around "seamlessly" we need good infra which he stalled??...:ohno::ohno:


haayyy. ewan ko ba bakit may mga taong di makakaintindi....it was explained time and again that the reason for slowing down the infra spending was to review, revamp and hopefully clean up the whole system. we all are aware how corruption has been deeply rooted in govt infra projects. we just have to look around and we see the results of corruption in govt projects. the govt has to do things differently to give the message. if projects were continued as is, the crooks will just continue to do their crooked business. and what will we have? may infra ka nga, overprice naman at substandard...

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CCTVs eyed in Intramuros makeover (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/196413/cctvs-eyed-in-intramuros-makeover)
By Jaymee T. Gamil
Philippine Daily Inquirer
10:39 pm | Saturday, May 19th, 2012
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From ruins and slums to one of the country’s top tourist drawer—this is the makeover the Intramuros Administration (IA) is aiming for.

At a recent press conference launching Intramuros Week, IA Administrator Jose Capistrano Jr. announced that the rehabilitation of the Ayuntamiento building, the original seat of the Legislative Assembly in 1907, has finally been completed.

The building, which now houses the Office of the National Treasury, has retained its famed marble halls, he said.

Another project in the works is the installation of closed-circuit television cameras around the 64-hectare walled district, expected to be completed by July.

By October, the IA hopes to finish the development of the Maestranza Park or the portion of the 4.5-km Intramuros wall beside Pasig River. Reconstruction of the Maestranza wall is ongoing with recesses being eyed for conversion into cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops.

Capistrano said they were also in talks with the Department of Public Works and Highways for the construction of bridge over Pasig River which would directly connect Intramuros to Binondo.

He added that there were plans to extend Fort Santiago’s operating hours well into the night for cultural shows at the Rajah Sulayman theater; the installation of more lampposts especially in the tourist hubs inside the walled district, and the closure of several streets to vehicles to give way to increased foot traffic.

The Intramuros master development plan for 2012, which has been submitted to IA’s mother agency, the Department of Tourism, also includes a P100-million reconstruction of the St. Ignatius Church ruins to hold the ecclesiastical collection of Intramuros; the conversion of the Ateneo Municipal de Manila ruins into a boutique hotel; the redevelopment of the American Barracks in Fort Santiago into fine-dining restaurants; and the building of offices for the national archive and a maritime museum.

The projects will be done through public-private partnerships, Capistrano said.

I hope the plans get to be realized. I've been to Intramuros many, ang laki ng potential nya. WE really have a rich heritage. Kailangan lang talaga ng tamang plano and execution to unlock all these potentials. :D

I hope the plans get to be realized. I've been to Intramuros many, ang laki ng potential nya. WE really have a rich heritage. Kailangan lang talaga ng tamang plano and execution to unlock all these
potentials. :D

One thing, the informal settlers living there should leave.

haayyy. ewan ko ba bakit may mga taong di makakaintindi....it was explained time and again that the reason for slowing down the infra spending was to review, revamp and hopefully clean up the whole system. we all are aware how corruption has been deeply rooted in govt infra projects. we just have to look around and we see the results of corruption in govt projects. the govt has to do things differently to give the message. if projects were continued as is, the crooks will just continue to do their crooked business. and what will we have? may infra ka nga, overprice naman at substandard...

Actually, this was confirmed by ADB who is the partner of most of the government's PPPs. They were involved in the review process and had provided the government assistance on how best to review proposals and detect...well, crooks.

^^^^ The bone of contention there is when the boracay hotel owner Robert Tiu said we need "3" factors for good tourism...people, place, INFRASTRUCTURE....pnoy held back the those big infra projects and stop the spending is so now we are cramming to upgrade our infrastructure at a very short period of time...clearly when pnoy took the helm of presidency HE DIDNT HAVE ANY PLAN AT ALL how to proceed....first two years he choke the spending on infra now with the all out campaign on tourism, didnt he know ( or at least his well paid minions ) that in order to move tourist around "seamlessly" we need good infra which he stalled??...:ohno::ohno:

Seriously? Any new goverment who took over and inherited all kinds of mess when corruption speaks, it is bound to get scrutinized, things would be put into a halt. WHY IN THE WORLD ANY PRESIDENT ALLOVER THE WORLD WOULD CONTINUE PROJECTS THAT ARE DEEMED ANOMALIES EVEN BEFORE HE OR SHE SAT DOWN IN OFFICE? Use your critical thinking and careful analogy.

Look at projects that was not tainted with corruption and infested with all kind of anomalies. They were able to proceed, you guys even criticized Aquino of taking the credit but the truth of the matter is, he just have to be there to enaugurate because he is now the president even if the credit should be on Arroyo's government. You're counting the two years? Hello????? REmember Frapport/Piatco vs Phil Government issue? NAIA T3 was put on hold and sat there idled for a decade, it's just one good example if you care to use your comon sense. It's not enough to have just senses only...

haayyy. ewan ko ba bakit may mga taong di makakaintindi....it was explained time and again that the reason for slowing down the infra spending was to review, revamp and hopefully clean up the whole system. we all are aware how corruption has been deeply rooted in govt infra projects. we just have to look around and we see the results of corruption in govt projects. the govt has to do things differently to give the message. if projects were continued as is, the crooks will just continue to do their crooked business. and what will we have? may infra ka nga, overprice naman at substandard...

I don't know how young you are but if you're a college student or someone much younger than KnightOfTheFlag, I'd be embarrassed if you use comon sense that him:lol::lol::lol:


I believe all these infrastructure projects is already underway, it maybe slow but its going to be there, it will pick up i am sure 2 years before Aquino relinquished his seat to a new president. We just have to cross our fingers because i believe in the phrase "slowly but surely" that seems to be more effective than anything rushed.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485838_240937982672373_170357169730455_354885_956860341_n.jpg
from: http://www.facebook.com/morefunPhilippines.official

haayyy. ewan ko ba bakit may mga taong di makakaintindi....it was explained time and again that the reason for slowing down the infra spending was to review, revamp and hopefully clean up the whole system. we all are aware how corruption has been deeply rooted in govt infra projects. we just have to look around and we see the results of corruption in govt projects. the govt has to do things differently to give the message. if projects were continued as is, the crooks will just continue to do their crooked business. and what will we have? may infra ka nga, overprice naman at substandard...

I agree. I have to give credit to PNoy for including tourism in his radar screen for the economic development of the PHL. Mon Jimenez is an outstanding choice to lead the DOT. The next step for the PNoy government is to make sure that the DOT, DOTC, and DLIG (read: PNP) are all in sync to the baton of the President.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485838_240937982672373_170357169730455_354885_956860341_n.jpg
from: http://www.facebook.com/morefunPhilippines.official

I like the efforts being done by the tourism dept and the government regarding tourism as a whole. I hope we can sustain it and perhaps will might be at par with our ASEAN neighbor (number of tourists) in the near future.:cheers:

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SOFYA Gulyak

Leeds winner Sofya Gulyak electrifies Manila anew
By: Antonio C. Hila
Philippine Daily Inquirer
1:58 am | Monday, May 21st, 2012

International pianist Sofya Gulyak recently electrified Manila audience anew in a solo recital at the CCP Little Theater. This was only weeks after her sterling collaboration as featured soloist of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra in its final concert for the season.

In an impressive all-Russian program, Gulyak displayed her winning form as the first woman ever to garner the top prize in the Leeds Piano Competition in 2009.

The program was a showcase of intense virtuosity that summoned power and technical brilliance only a well-honed, steely pair of hands could execute.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/48995/leeds-winner-sofya-gulyak-electrifies-manila-anew

PIANIST Raffi Kasparian
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US pianist Raffi Kasparian to perform in Laoag
By: Pablo A. Tariman
Philippine Daily Inquirer
1:56 am | Monday, May 21st, 2012

When American pianist Raffi Kasparian and his 13-year-old son, Roman, perform at the Northern Christian College Auditorium in Laoag City on July 14, it will bring back memories of a few concerts mounted in Ilocos Norte some years ago.

While the program has interesting pieces by Bach, Ravel and Rachmaninoff, among others, the father and son will connect with Filipino audiences by opening the concert with a piano arrangement of “Pamulinawen” and two rarely heard pieces by Francisco Buencamino.

To be sure, this is not the first invasion of classical music in the province.

Cecile Licad played an all-Chopin program at the Malacañang ti Amianan in 2001, and another all-Chopin recital in 2006 with tenor Lemuel de la Cruz and flutist Christopher Oracion opening the concert at the historic Paoay Church.

Licad played Mozart in Curimao in the resort of Dr. Joven Cuanang shortly after the Paoay concert. A Steinway grand piano had to travel 18 hours from Manila to Paoay and Currimao and back for the recital.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/48987/us-pianist-raffi-kasparian-to-perform-in-laoag

I like the efforts being done by the tourism dept and the government regarding tourism as a whole. I hope we can sustain it and perhaps will might be at par with our ASEAN neighbor (number of tourists) in the near future.:cheers:

Agree. The Pnoy admin is doing well in this category.:)

is this campaign supported by the Department of Tourism? i think this campaign is also awesome!! :banana::banana:

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more photos here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.353061221426256.85655.166358200096560&type=1)

^^ panalo yan! para maiba naman. :cheers:

TM:nuts:

Di ko feel ang fonts and graphics. Parang minadali.

Agree. The Pnoy admin is doing well in this category.:)


I think the Pnoy administration is also doing well with military modernization, economy wise just fair.

Spanish TV station Telemadrid's feature about Filipinas and from what I understand the lives of Madrileños living in the country. I found this in an Azkals forum because it also features the friendly match of Spanish club Inter Madrid and Azkals last January. I thought I'd share it here. It's almost an hour long but en Español though.


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Nice.....

Kulang ata...wala si Jessica Sanchez :lol:

^^ hehehe, Mexican ang father ni Jessica. Mga Espanyol ang nasa video....taga Madrid. :)

is this campaign supported by the Department of Tourism? i think this campaign is also awesome!! :banana::banana:


This campaign is better off as a national promotion rather than tourism.

is this campaign supported by the Department of Tourism? i think this campaign is also awesome!! :banana::banana:

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more photos here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.353061221426256.85655.166358200096560&type=1)

Cool!

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http://manilaconcertscene.tumblr.com/

is this campaign supported by the Department of Tourism? i think this campaign is also awesome!! :banana::banana:

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more photos here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.353061221426256.85655.166358200096560&type=1)


They forgot Mark Munoz the Filipino MMA star...ano kaya tag line dun?.."Fight like a Filipino?". :D

Panglao, Bohol

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7226596610_c1887946e3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iliveinphilippines/7226596610/)
Alona Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iliveinphilippines/7226596610/) by GreenArcher04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/iliveinphilippines/), on Flickr
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Alona Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iliveinphilippines/7226597434/) by GreenArcher04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/iliveinphilippines/), on Flickr

This campaign is better off as a national promotion rather than tourism.

it says 06/12 on it... wasn't there a teaser video posted here a couple of weeks ago about some sort of PH Tourism-related campaign on Times Square at the said date; probably related??:dunno:

:cheers:

Panglao, Bohol

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7226596610_c1887946e3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iliveinphilippines/7226596610/)
Alona Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iliveinphilippines/7226596610/) by GreenArcher04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/iliveinphilippines/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/7226597434_309aa4c12f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iliveinphilippines/7226597434/)
Alona Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iliveinphilippines/7226597434/) by GreenArcher04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/iliveinphilippines/), on Flickr


Now, I miss Panglao so much! :)

is this campaign supported by the Department of Tourism? i think this campaign is also awesome!! :banana::banana:

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more photos here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.353061221426256.85655.166358200096560&type=1)

I guess since June 12 is the Philippine Independence Day then it's to promote nationalism and to reestablish the message that we are a people of worth. Why images of our people rather than our country's scenery? It banners the Filipino (people) as a brand in itself and not just the country. :cheers:

is this campaign supported by the Department of Tourism? i think this campaign is also awesome!! :banana::banana:

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more photos here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.353061221426256.85655.166358200096560&type=1)

Hahahh...AWESOME another copycat Slogan. it's OK kung for FUN lang :lol::lol: kaso may TM pa talaga, kasi di muna mag research wag lang ipaalam sa NCL.com may maraming version yan DINE LIKE A PARISIAN; PARTY LIKE A BRAZIL; CHILL LIKE A JAMAICAN; LIVE LIKE A BOHEMIAN; PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION; SURF LIKE A HAWAIIAN AND CRUISE LIKE A NORWEGIAN
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/7408/nclnewad.jpg:nuts::nuts:

Those country's best scenery spots are given emphasize on the slogan. This concept is not bad since it portrays Filipino legends in their respective field of mastery!

Hahahh...AWESOME another copycat Slogan. it's OK kung for FUN lang :lol::lol: kaso may TM pa talaga, kasi di muna mag research wag lang ipaalam sa NCL.com may maraming version yan DINE LIKE A PARISIAN; PARTY LIKE A BRAZIL; CHILL LIKE A JAMAICAN; LIVE LIKE A BOHEMIAN; PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION; SURF LIKE A HAWAIIAN AND CRUISE LIKE A NORWEGIAN
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/7408/nclnewad.jpg:nuts::nuts:

You did a research right? No wonder...

Those country's best scenery spots are given emphasize on the slogan. This concept is not bad since it portrays Filipino legends in their respective field of mastery!

I agree. Nothing is wrong about the campaign slogan..:)

You did a research right? No wonder...

I don't mind, natatawa lang ako Ok na sana PATRIOTISM :lol: no offense sa PINOY AKO movement nagkataon lang na sa Cruise Industry ako alam ko lahat ng Slogan sa Cruise industry at about Tourism sa Mundo if not all most of it.:) personal opinion lang PO.

One thing, the informal settlers living there should leave.

♪ ♫ ♩ ♬ To Dream the Impossible Dream ♪ ♫ ♩ ♬

Lol now i miss Panglao too after seeing those pics ... .

♪ ♫ ♩ ♬ To Dream the Impossible Dream ♪ ♫ ♩ ♬

The DOT is keen on redeveloping Intramuos, action should be taken.

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The DOT is keen on redeveloping Intramuos, action should be taken.

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Squat
like a Filipino

During the 1990's, the time of Fidel Ramos that they said action should be taken in Intramuros and get rid of the Squatters.

Its 2012 the Squatters are still there.

In da Pilipins, the Squatters are more powerful than the President.:bash:

♪ ♫ ♩ ♬ To Dream the Impossible Dream ♪ ♫ ♩ ♬

is this campaign supported by the Department of Tourism? i think this campaign is also awesome!! :banana::banana:

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more photos here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.353061221426256.85655.166358200096560&type=1)

Sing like a Filipino... Lea Salonga or Jessica Sanchez ;)

How is that related to tourism? Are we selling people?

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Squat
like a Filipino

During the 1990's, the time of Fidel Ramos that they said action should be taken in Intramuros and get rid of the Squatters.

Its 2012 the Squatters are still there.

In da Pilipins, the Squatters are more powerful than the President.:bash:

♪ ♫ ♩ ♬ To Dream the Impossible Dream ♪ ♫ ♩ ♬

Madaming squatters, pero at least sana sa mga "tourist attraction walang squatters." Pero kahit saan i relocate ang squatter nandon pa rin sila, parang winalis mulang ang dumi sa ilalim ng carpet. ang kailangang bigyan pansin ng gobyerno ay bakit napakamahal magpatayo ng maayos na bahay at napakamahal ng pagkain sa mga ordinaryong mamayan. Kase ang presyo sa aten presyong pang ofw , presyong pang first world salaries, dahil umaasa na lang ang gobyerno sa ofw. Mga mayayamang malalaking negosyante , hindi binababa ang presyo dahil maraming ofw na bumibile dahil me first world salary sila . Kaya kahit sobrang mahal , sa laki ng population natin, me demand, bakit nga naman nila ibaba ang presyo eh nabibile naman, Kaya sila nagiging bilyonaryo, hanggang ang mamamayan hikahos parin karamihan, Yung mga naiwang pilipino sa pilipinas magiging squatter talaga.
Sa mga probinsya sobrang daming maganakan, baby factories. kailangan aggresibo sa family planning education . kung hindi yan gagawin ng action na mabilis, kahit saang sulok ng Pilipinas panay squatter ang makikita mo.

ganito magiging hitsura ng pilipinas. building, squatters, building squatters, building , squatters.

^^ In fairness, nakawagayway kahit papaano ang watawat :lol:

How is that related to tourism? Are we selling people?

Yes. Well, the complete message should be about knowing more about the Filipino, visiting the Philippines, investing in the Philippines.

Sing like a Filipino... Lea Salonga or Jessica Sanchez ;)

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more pictures here :)
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it says 06/12 on it... wasn't there a teaser video posted here a couple of weeks ago about some sort of PH Tourism-related campaign on Times Square at the said date; probably related??:dunno:

:cheers:

:okay:

About The Philippines™
the Philippines™ is a non-sectarian, non-partisan and non-profit educational initiative to treat our country like you treat a brand. This is not just about tourism-this is a branding campaign to change the way you look at your homeland. Darating na sa June 12, 2012!

People are part and parcel of the entire brand. If people still dint get the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" slogan- it doesn't just sell the destination but the people that makes up the entire experience.

Slow.

People are part and parcel of the entire brand. If people still dint get the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" slogan- it doesn't just sell the destination but the people that makes up the entire experience.

Slow.

Precisely.

The Vampire actor's positive comment. Dapat lang otherwise.....hehehehe.

Why Is Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder in the Philippines?
about 1 hour ago by Wetpaint Entertainment Staff

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Ian Somerhalder Hangs Out in the Philippines
Photo Credit: Penshoppe

Sigh. Another day, another country. International man of mystery Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore) is using his Vampire Diaries summer vacation wisely: He’s traveling the world. This weekend, he spent some time in the Philippines doing a photoshoot for clothing brand Penshoppe, sightseeing, and generally have a great time.

“It feels wonderful. This is a wonderful welcome. I love you guys! I’ve never been here so I’m excited to be here. The fans sound amazing already,” Ian told ABS CBN News. When he’s not getting snapped for the Penshoppe “All Stars” campaign — both Ed Westwick and Zac Efron have campaigns for the brand — Ian will take in some of the gorgeous sights. “Reporting live from some beautiful island in the Philippines where it's on my time schedule impossible to sleep past 5AM:( SO beautiful here,” tweeted the actor.

http://www.wetpaint.com/the-vampire-diaries/articles/why-is-vampire-diaries-ian-somerhalder-in-the-philippines

PINOY WAKE CAMP @ DANASAN ECO PARK CEBU
http://stokedinc.com.ph/2012/05/21/pinoy-wake-camp-danasan-eco-park-cebu/

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OK, If you don't like this we have more than a dozen Beaches to choose.

Its 2012 the Squatters are still there

Maybe it's because squatting is more fun in the Phillippines ?, joke lol of course it's a serious issue but it hink that it should be handled by more pro active government policies both in getting those people jobs and housing .

Maybe it's because squatting is more fun in the Phillippines ?, joke lol of course it's a serious issue but it hink that it should be handled by more pro active government policies both in getting those people jobs and housing .

♪ ♫ ♩ ♬ Wish Ko Lang ♪ ♫ ♩ ♬

My wishlist is for all squatters to be given national identity cards or tagged like how homing pigeons are tagged. :D :D So that it's easier tracking them down to impose mandatory eugenics, spaying, neutering, tubal ligations, vasectomies, free condoms, pills or every trick and trade in the book and beyond just to keep their numbers down to almost zilch. :lol: :lol: :lol:

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My wishlist is for all squatters to be given national identity cards or tagged like how homing pigeons are tagged. :D :D So that it's easier tracking them down to impose mandatory eugenics, spaying, neutering, tubal ligations, vasectomies, free condoms, pills or every trick and trade in the book and beyond just to keep their numbers down to almost zilch. :lol: :lol: :lol:

^^
i agree...

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:crazy:

The Vampire actor's positive comment. Dapat lang otherwise.....hehehehe.


I think it's expected na that the vampire will say nice things kasi andito sha ngayon.

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:crazy:

That is the problem with some Filipinos,

Putting in negative vibes on a positive campaign. Bunch of crabs!

^^That was only meant as a joke :crazy:

^^
Bad joke mate. Guess who's laughing at your joke and who is being laugh at?

^^That's the problem with concepts like that. It's like a double-edged sword.

But we have to put that concept in a positive way. But anyway, Filipinos are very creative in good and bad terms. :)

"Keep your friends close and the envious closer."

Joke was in a bad taste. And to quote same message, is a good example of uhmmm... medyo nakalimutang mag-isip.

RLC Builds Butuan Mall, Hotel
By JAMES A. LOYOLA
May 23, 2012, 8:29pm

MANILA, Philippines — Robinsons Land Corporation is building its fourth mall and first “Gohotels.ph” value hotel in Mindanao for opening by the third quarter next year.

In a statement, the firm said it has started construction of Robinsons Place Butuan as well as the gohotels.ph branch beside it. Robinsons Place Butuan and the hotel will have a combined total gross floor area of 45,300 square meters.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/360312/rlc-builds-butuan-mall-hotel

-del-

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:crazy:

In my honest opinion, walang breeding at makikitid mga utak ang gumagawa ng mga ganito.

They failed to realize that they are actually helping the country in your own little way by promoting tourism - particularly in providing jobs to our kababayans down there.

In my honest opinion, walang breeding at makikitid mga utak ang gumagawa ng mga ganito.

They failed to realize that they are actually helping the country in your own little way by promoting tourism - particularly in providing jobs to our kababayans down there.

What do you expect, not all Filipinos think about business, money, investments, growth, positive and good things in life. hehehe.

Cheers to a better Philippines.

That is the problem with some Filipinos,

Putting in negative vibes on a positive campaign. Bunch of crabs!

alam kasi nila na mas maraming matutuwa at makikisimpatya sa biro nila kesa sa orihinal na idea :bash::bash: nakakalungkot naman. :ohno: bunch of crabs indeed!

What do you expect, not all Filipinos think about business, money, investments, growth, positive and good things in life. hehehe.

Cheers to a better Philippines.

It's not just about money, - it's about livelihood.


Kahit papaano, maiahon mo rin sila sa kahirapan dahil nabigyan sila ng trabaho dulot sa tulong mo na ipromote ang turismo.

Instead of giving charities or donations, why not promote the Philippines as a tourist destination so they can go there, spend money and help bring more jobs to them.

alam kasi nila na mas maraming matutuwa at makikisimpatya sa biro nila kesa sa orihinal na idea :bash::bash: nakakalungkot naman. :ohno: bunch of crabs indeed!

Nakikikita mo ba ang ganyan na mentality sa ibang bansa lalo na dito sa ASEAN?

Sa mga Pinoy na gusto mag post ng ganyang images, MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO!!!!

It's not just about money, - it's about livelihood.


Kahit papaano, maiahon mo rin sila sa kahirapan dahil nabigyan sila ng trabaho dulot sa tulong mo na ipromote ang turismo.

Instead of giving charities or donations, why not promote the Philippines as a tourist destination so they can go there, spend money and help bring more jobs to them.

My point is: if a Filipino thinks positively about the country, who only wants good things and economic development, nobody would dare to post that incriminating photo since it is counter productive.

Nakikikita mo ba ang ganyan na mentality sa ibang bansa lalo na dito sa ASEAN?

Sa mga Pinoy na gusto mag post ng ganyang images, MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO!!!!

Di sila ganun....in fact, ayaw nila na mapahiya sila....kahit may mga pangit rin sa mga lugar nila....

Di sila ganun....in fact, ayaw nila na mapahiya sila....kahit may mga pangit rin sa mga lugar nila....

Pero syempre naman maganda kung mas marami ang positibong imahe ng Pinas ang nakikita mo kay sa negatibo.

:okay:

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agree

fKuIHs1ELQU

:rofl:
there's always an exception :D

agree

fKuIHs1ELQU


I love the irony of this post...:lol:

*covers ear to prevent from manny from ear raping it* :lol:

:okay:

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Luma na yata yan eh.

^^Yep. I think she posted that while she had charice as guest.

^^ oh, di ko alam :lol: :bash: sorry. nakita ko kasi sa fb, akala ko ngayon lang since na katatapos lang ng American Idol :)

^^ oh, di ko alam :lol: :bash: sorry. nakita ko kasi sa fb, akala ko ngayon lang since na katatapos lang ng American Idol :)

Maraming naloko.. hahaha..

Luma na yata yan eh.


She will later rephrase statement by saying Most of the best singers are from the Philippines!!!! Kudos!:banana:

Island offers quiet getaway to tourists

Vinzons, south Luzon (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - In the flatland that lies parallel to the almost two-kilometer stretch of a privately owned white-sand beach called Halabang Baybay (Long Beach) in Barangay Mangcawayan on Calaguas, an island off the town of Vinzons in Camarines Norte, watermelons once thrived.


The trailer plants known for their thirst-quenching fruits had to give way to tourists since the field gained fame as a destination "comparable with Boracay" four years ago.


Mangcawayan, along with Banocboc and Pinagtigasan, is among the three poor villages in the Calaguas Group of Islands (or Calaguas as it is popularly known today) in the northernmost frontier of Bicol. It can be reached in two and a half hours by boat from the town centers of Vinzons or Paracale.


Tourists arriving in throngs had repeatedly trampled on the watermelon vines, so the peeved farmers have stopped planting. Others have taken advantage of the new-found attraction of the islands to sell refreshments to hungry swimmers.


In 1995, Supertyphoon "Rosing" (international code-name: Angela) almost obliterated Mangcawayan and the rest of the Calaguas with strong winds and sea surges, dooming the residents to a life of isolation.


Resource (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/island-offers-quiet-getaway-tourists-055005858.html)

^^ Maganda dyan.

agree

fKuIHs1ELQU

Nakagold ba sya o platinum? :lol:

agree

fKuIHs1ELQU
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Congressman Manny Pacquiao - The Walking Tourist Spot of Saranggani according to my cousin. basta nasa Saranggani siya ay maraming mga foreigners ang pumupunta roon para makita siya

Island offers quiet getaway to tourists

Vinzons, south Luzon (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - In the flatland that lies parallel to the almost two-kilometer stretch of a privately owned white-sand beach called Halabang Baybay (Long Beach) in Barangay Mangcawayan on Calaguas, an island off the town of Vinzons in Camarines Norte, watermelons once thrived.


The trailer plants known for their thirst-quenching fruits had to give way to tourists since the field gained fame as a destination "comparable with Boracay" four years ago.


Mangcawayan, along with Banocboc and Pinagtigasan, is among the three poor villages in the Calaguas Group of Islands (or Calaguas as it is popularly known today) in the northernmost frontier of Bicol. It can be reached in two and a half hours by boat from the town centers of Vinzons or Paracale.


Tourists arriving in throngs had repeatedly trampled on the watermelon vines, so the peeved farmers have stopped planting. Others have taken advantage of the new-found attraction of the islands to sell refreshments to hungry swimmers.


In 1995, Supertyphoon "Rosing" (international code-name: Angela) almost obliterated Mangcawayan and the rest of the Calaguas with strong winds and sea surges, dooming the residents to a life of isolation.


Resource (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/island-offers-quiet-getaway-tourists-055005858.html)

Any photos?

Tourism campaign: Turning fun in PH into hard cash
By: Winston A. Marbella
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:33 pm | Thursday, May 24th, 2012

http://business.inquirer.net/61357/tourism-campaign-turning-fun-in-ph-into-hard-cash

The Department of Tourism (DoT) has more than just hundreds of billions of pesos riding on its blockbuster campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines.”

They’ve got the government’s most visible and palpable showcase project riding on those six words and, ultimately, how the common people will rate the performance of the Aquino presidency.

No other government activity reaches the grassroots with more impact. The industry’s economic “ripple effects” directly provide employment to close to seven million tourism workers, almost a fifth of the workforce. And working for tourist dollars is actually a lot of fun.

“It’s more fun in the Philippines,” declared Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, as the four-day 45th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) board of governors ended recently. “Manila 2012 has put the Philippines back on the radar screen of the international community.”

Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. unveiled the National Tourism Development Plan, a P266-billion blueprint aimed at increasing international tourist arrivals to 10 million, and domestic travelers to 35.5 million by 2016.

The Aquino administration is planning to spend some P74 billion beginning this year to reach those targeted arrivals. The funds will be poured into infrastructure, tourist-site improvements, and marketing support over a four-year period until 2016, Jimenez said.

Quick results

Jimenez said initial promotion efforts have started yielding results. In the first quarter of 2012, inbound tourism jumped by 16 percent to 1.15 million. This brings the agency closer to its 4.6 million arrivals targeted for the year.

The increase is the market’s “quick response to promotion initiatives,” he said. Arrivals from China grew by 77 percent, Korea 16 percent, Taiwan 37 percent, Australia 18 percent, the United Kingdom 21 percent and Germany 18 percent.

With close to 4 million tourist arrivals in 2011, the country still ranks way behind its neighbors—Malaysia (25 million), Thailand (19 million), Singapore (13.2 million), Indonesia (7.6 million) and Vietnam (6 million).
6.8 million jobs

The DoT hopes to raise the contribution of the tourism sector to 8.1 percent of the gross domestic product from the current 5 percent; and “directly employ 6.8 million that will account for 17 percent of total employment.” Most of these tourism workers will come from the poor sector, based on the cluster destination framework.

The planned investments versus the projected increase in tourist expenditures will result in an economic internal rate of return of 21.05 percent, and a net present value of P24.1 billion.

Around P50 billion will be spent by the government to build roads and bridges, says Rolando Canizal, director for the Office of Tourism Planning, Research and Information Management. This year, P3 billion has been allotted to construct roads and airports, and P17 billion in 2013.

The plan was presented at a parallel forum during the 45th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank.

The government investment represents 29 percent of the P266-billion total investments needed by the tourism sector. Canizal said that most of the investments, or P191 billion, will come from the private sector.

Additional 50,867 hotel and resort units are being planned from 2012 to 2016.

Going competitive

Daniel Corpuz, Tourism undersecretary for planning and promotions, said that prior to the master plan, the goals of the tourism sector were hampered by “uncompetitive tourist destinations and products; limited flights and seat capacities, including the poor quality and limited capacity of international and domestic transportation and infrastructure destination, as well as other restrictions that have limited market access; and weak public-sector tourism governance and human-resources development policies and practices.”

To overcome these challenges, he said, the DoT will undertake strategic directions and programs—such as the development and marketing of competitive tourist products and destinations; improvement of market access, connectivity and destination infrastructure; and improvement of tourism institutional, governance and industry manpower capabilities.

Persuasive power

Jimenez defended the agency’s slogan—“It’s more fun in the Philippines”—from critics who said that the problems of the sector couldn’t be solved with just a tagline.

“Those who say that have limited knowledge of the persuasive power of words, of communication,” he said.

Jimenez said the slogan “makes a compelling argument for choosing the Philippines as one of the world’s top tourist destinations. It is rooted in our competitive advantage, a ‘deliverable,’ where Filipinos put genuine value in being able to participate to make their guests feel at home.”

It is second nature to Filipinos, he said, “to be hospitable and seize every opportunity to make guests’ every visit to his home successful.”

The slogan has “energized” the system and “contains one thing that works so well in an open competition … it is the truth. It is about Filipinos and their infectious love of things the world tends to forget: family, friends and communion with God and Nature,” he said.

The Aquino administration has just undertaken a P63-million advertising campaign over CNN. The DoT and the departments of Budget and Management, Finance, and Trade and Industry, and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will shoulder funding for the campaign.

The DoT said the 30-second spots on CNN cost about P19,000 each. The rollout of the ads was timed for the ADB meet and CNN’s special Eye on the Philippines programming.
It will run in key international markets until August.

(To be continued)

[QUOTE=Manila-X;91727439]Tourism campaign: Turning fun in PH into hard cash
By: Winston A. Marbella
Philippine Daily Inquirer
11:33 pm | Thursday, May 24th, 2012

http://business.inquirer.net/61357/tourism-campaign-turning-fun-in-ph-into-hard-cash

The Department of Tourism (DoT) has more than just hundreds of billions of pesos riding on its blockbuster campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines.”

They’ve got the government’s most visible and palpable showcase project riding on those six words and, ultimately, how the common people will rate the performance of the Aquino presidency.

No other government activity reaches the grassroots with more impact. The industry’s economic “ripple effects” directly provide employment to close to seven million tourism workers, almost a fifth of the workforce. And working for tourist dollars is actually a lot of fun.

“It’s more fun in the Philippines,” declared Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, as the four-day 45th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) board of governors ended recently. “Manila 2012 has put the Philippines back on the radar screen of the international community.”

Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. unveiled the National Tourism Development Plan, a P266-billion blueprint aimed at increasing international tourist arrivals to 10 million, and domestic travelers to 35.5 million by 2016.

This will NOT materialize as long as the Philippine/Chinese dispute is at large and a military build up is a go. Philippine tourism definitely needs China as huge tourism market. Now that most charter flights and Chinese travel bureaus have cancelled due to a Chinese travel ban just as they were about to boom, I do not see any growth prediction to more than double to 10 million tourists within 5 years.

Besides, the negative effect of dispute and military build up between the two nations, it will keep others at close watch. The Philippines has no chance against the chinese military. It is simply stupid to send one of the only two larger naval vessels to the Spratley Islands, we have no chance of a victory here AT ALL ! Wake up Mr. President !

Seriously, the situation between The Philippines and China turning to a "hot war" is still slim.

And if this happens, I'm sure the world will side with us!

Even if there is shit happening in the shoals it is still generally peaceful in our mainlands.

As for tourists, yes there is potential for Chinese tourists but for now, we should stick on our top 3 which includes South Korean, The US and Japan. Plus promoting our country in Europe and Aus/NZ.

Military build-up is a NECESSITY. If we look at the current state of Philippine defense, we are basically the weakest country in the world.

The irony of things is that despite having a $380 billion economy we have a military comparable to those in Africa. Not even our peers in the middle-income class.

Military build-up is a NECESSITY. If we look at the current state of Philippine defense, we are basically the weakest country in the world.

The irony of things is that despite having a $380 billion economy we have a military comparable to those in Africa. Not even our peers in the middle-income class.

Military build up is necessary ? This may off topics, so I will make it short. What we need is money to educate and feed our people, not to kill them or others.

The Chinese are the future of this whole area, tourist wise we just lost a huge market (hopefully temporarily), the far most largest in the whole region. That was a significant part of the 10 million tourists plan.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Military build up is necessary ? This may off topics, so I will make it short. What we need is money to educate and feed our people, not to kill them or others.

Modernizing the Military is a huge MUST considering the philippines uses WORLD WAR TWO era naval ships and an airforce full of air without force.....Look at singapore, for such a tiny country, it has one of the world's very damn modern army.

Un-corrupt allocation of funds can fund both military, education and other services equally.



[B]The Chinese are the future of this whole area, tourist wise we just lost a huge market (hopefully temporarily), the far most largest in the whole region. That was a significant part of the 10 million tourists plan.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Yes, but we don't want the philippines to be a future chinese state. So, military build up is a must because of recent chinese hostilities near our shores. But you know, if you dont want us to do a military build up, can you please move to china? We don't need another traitor in this country.

Congressman Manny Pacquiao - The Walking Tourist Spot of Saranggani according to my cousin. basta nasa Saranggani siya ay maraming mga foreigners ang pumupunta roon para makita siya

Hahaha! Funny "walking tourist spot"