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Tourism

AirSWIFT Airlines now fly direct from Clark to El Nido as tourist arrivals increase

El Nido it seems is getting most of the tourist coming to Palawan and this time its gets a direct entry flight via AirSWIFT Airlines which started its flights last October 27 from Clark International Airport. A very good news for the island who rely mostly on tourism. Recent photos of El Nido are filled with images of foreigners walking the streets and frolicking around … Continue reading AirSWIFT Airlines now fly direct from Clark to El Nido as tourist arrivals increase

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Hotels

Isla Amara Boutique Resort opens in El Nido headlined with celebrities Piolo Pascual and Katlyn Bernardo as part-owners

The glitz and glamour of Philippine showbusiness is definitely shining in El Nido as celebrities flock to this paradise, north of Palawan. The weekend has seen the opening of Isla Amara Boutique Resort located in Lio Tourism Estate in El Nido, Palawan graced with the presence with one of the best drama actors in the Philippines, Piolo Pascual and top grosser in Philippine cinema actress … Continue reading Isla Amara Boutique Resort opens in El Nido headlined with celebrities Piolo Pascual and Katlyn Bernardo as part-owners

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Tourism

Department of Tourism declare Siargao as a Priority Area for tourism development

Siargao after being hit by Typhoon Odette last December with damages up to P20 billion, will get a big lift from the National Government as it considered the area a priority for tourism development. As such, it will help Siargao recover with infrastructure projects and granting the island gateway status for direct flights. In an event during the opening ceremony of the 26th Siargao International … Continue reading Department of Tourism declare Siargao as a Priority Area for tourism development

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Tourism

DOT and DOLE join forces to hold jobs fair in Manila, Cebu and Davao

Good news for Tourism Industry Workers! The Department of Tourism (DOT) under Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launched the program Trabaho, Truism, Asenso. It is dubbed as the 1st Philippine Tourism Job Fair which will have its first leg at the Manila Exposition from Sept. 22 to 24 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. Number … Continue reading DOT and DOLE join forces to hold jobs fair in Manila, Cebu and Davao

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Community, Tourism

PAL is rebranding to Comfort Class its Domestic Premium Economy Service

Philippine Airlines has just rebranded its domestic premium economy service to comfort class last September 15. The Philippine flag carrier in its effort to enhance the overall travel experience via its ‘full-service network airline’ announced that the renamed comfort class will retain all privileges and amenities that were previously offered under the former premium economy domestic product. These will still include inflight services and amenities … Continue reading PAL is rebranding to Comfort Class its Domestic Premium Economy Service

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Things To Do, Tourism

Japan eases border controls by waiving visa requirements to increase tourist arrivals

Japan’s government in an effort to increase tourist arrivals is planning to waive tourist visa requirements from some countries. Also as part of a further easing of border controls enacted to stop the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) according to Fuji News Network reported on Monday.  FNN reported that they may allow individual traverers to visit Japan without any travel agency bookings or planned … Continue reading Japan eases border controls by waiving visa requirements to increase tourist arrivals

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Business, Community

Palawan Towns get a P1B boost for Clean Energy

It is the age of modernity and technology yet there are still a lot of areas in Palawan which have no electricity or cell service. We can understand that far-flung and distant islands have to contend with no electricity but even in the City of Puerto Princesa a lot of areas are still not covered by the electric grid. And so here comes a consortium … Continue reading Palawan Towns get a P1B boost for Clean Energy

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Tourism

World Travel Awards cited the Philippines as a Leading Dive and Beach Destination for 2022

The 29th World Travel Awards (WTA) was recently held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam last September 7, 2022 and the Philippines was rightfully awarded the best awards and citations. For the sixth time, the Philippines was awarded as the leading beach destination in Asia besting India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. It has also been “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” for four straight … Continue reading World Travel Awards cited the Philippines as a Leading Dive and Beach Destination for 2022

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Tourism

Message to OFW’s: Bring a Friend and Be Rewarded with incentives according to DOT

If you are an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and you manage to tag along your foreign friend, relatives or even acquaintances to the Philippines, then you are entitled to a reward. This is according to Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco as she launch “Bisita, Be my Guest Program” in an effort to boost tourism in the Philippines. According to the latest census … Continue reading Message to OFW’s: Bring a Friend and Be Rewarded with incentives according to DOT

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Community

Plan your 2023 Holidays as Malacañang Issues Official List

Humans are optimist by nature and we are filled with optimism for the year 2023. If the years since the pandemic have been annus horribilis (horrible year), the next years will surely be annus mirabilis (wonderful year). We are very excited as we figure out our plans for travel here and abroad sans pandemic worries. Proclamation No. 42 list all the National Regular and Special … Continue reading Plan your 2023 Holidays as Malacañang Issues Official List

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