Tag: tourism
World Economic Forum in Myanmar a chance for President Aquino to attract new investments
NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar) President Benigno Aquino III’s visit here and participation in the 22nd World Economic Forum on East Asia hopes to drum up more investments into the Philippines, Malacanang official said. President Aquino will have an opportunity to address a plenary of WEF East Asia Summit, according to Presidential Communications Development and Strategic [...]
Cuisia Leads Economic Diplomacy Blitz in North Carolina, Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippines continues to take advantage of its new status as an emerging tiger with by intensifying its economic diplomacy blitz in the United States to promote greater trade and investment. The focus of the latest economic diplomacy efforts were the states of North Carolina and Virginia, which were visited by Ambassador Jose L. [...]
Successful medical missions integral part of APO’s 27th National Biennial Convention
By Manny V. Ilagan, APO Member, PDoT-LA MANILA – Members of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) are in high spirits as they switch to high gear for the association’s 27th National Biennial Convention from May 23 to 26 in Legazpi City, Albay. With the theme “Together as One, Rooted and Grounded in Service,” this year’s convention has attracted [...]
Aquino declares the 3rd Monday of June of every year as National Tour Guides’ Day
MANILA, May 16 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared the third Monday of June of every year as National Tour Guides’ Day in recognition of the contribution of the tourist guides’ sector in the development, promotion and sustainability of tourism in the Philippines. The Chief Executive issued the declaration by virtue of [...]
10 FilAm Youth Leaders to Take Part in 2013 FYLPRO in Manila
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today announced the second batch of ten exceptional young Filipino-Americans in the United States and Guam who have been selected for the 2013 Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPro). Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., who initiated the program last year, said the following individuals will take part in the program that [...]
Salceda: There’s no stopping tourists from climbing Mayon
LEGAZPI CITY, May 8 (Mabuhay) — Despite a phreatic explosion that killed five people Tuesday, the provincial government of Albay will not actively prohibit people from climbing Mayon Volcano. Albay Governor Joey Salceda told reporters in a briefing on Wednesday that although the government does not promote or recommend climbing the volcano, it cannot prevent [...]
American Committees on Foreign Relations Laud PH Performance
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The economic miracle that has transformed the Philippines from a basket case into an emerging tiger has earned plaudits from the prestigious American Committees on Foreign Relations (ACFR). In a statement, the Philippine Embassy said ACFR members who were in Washington D.C. for their 18th Annual Conference gave the thumbs up for the Philippines [...]
Palace attributes rise in unemployment rate to ‘seasonal’ jobs
MANILA, May 2 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Thursday attributed the rise in the number of jobless Filipinos during the first three months this year to “seasonal” types of jobs during the past holidays. “May paliwanag po diyan ang mga ekonomista… Normally, marami pong temporary jobs for December. Alam po natin na panahon po iyan ng [...]
President Aquino inaugurates Manguino-o Port extension, passenger terminal building in Calbayog City
CALBAYOG CITY, Apr 26 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III led the inauguration Friday of the Manguino-o Port pier extension and passenger terminal building in this city, which is expected to boost trade and tourism in Northern Samar and nearby areas. In his message during the inauguration, the President said the pier extension and [...]
Aquino assures Central Visayas region will have more development projects
BAIS CITY, Negros Oriental, Apr 19 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III vowed more projects for Negros Oriental and Central Visayas region to help boost the country’s agriculture, tourism and business process outsourcing sectors. In his speech during his meeting with the local leaders and the community at the Bais City Football Field, President [...]
