Source: MB.COM:
"MOSCOW, Russia -- The Philippines won three major tourism awards during the 18th Moscow International Exhibition on Travel and Tourism (MITT) held at the Expocenter Krasnaya Presnya in the Russian capital.
Boracay garnered two awards for 2010 – the Best Island Resort, and the Best Resort Destination in Southeast Asia.
In the event, the Philippines also was recognized as the “Discovery of the Year for 2010.”"
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Culture + Adventure = Mindanao
Source: MB>COM:
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MANILA, Philippines – For what it’s worth, Mindanao probably has the most beautiful places in the Philippines – a beauty shrouded with so much discrimination and fear.
Blessed with rich-biodiversity, exotic wilderness, and rousing cultural heritage, Mindanao has all the makings of a world-class destination. But the long-standing travel advisories restricting foreign visitors to take so much of a peep to this island region has discouraged even some Filipinos to travel down south."
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Skim boarding in Dahican beach, Davao Oriental (photo by VINCE G. LOPEZ)
MANILA, Philippines – For what it’s worth, Mindanao probably has the most beautiful places in the Philippines – a beauty shrouded with so much discrimination and fear.
Blessed with rich-biodiversity, exotic wilderness, and rousing cultural heritage, Mindanao has all the makings of a world-class destination. But the long-standing travel advisories restricting foreign visitors to take so much of a peep to this island region has discouraged even some Filipinos to travel down south."
Something Magical in Rizal
Source: MB.COM:
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MANILA, Philippines – The province of Rizal is known as the country’s arts capital and is home to some of the purest scenic destinations east of Metro Manila. With the province’s gift of natural beauty and a reservoir of lush landscapes, both local and foreign investors have channeled their resources towards developing Rizal as a tourist destination."
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Thunderbird Resorts Rizal becomes spellbound with the help of their new Events Center. (PR photo)
MANILA, Philippines – The province of Rizal is known as the country’s arts capital and is home to some of the purest scenic destinations east of Metro Manila. With the province’s gift of natural beauty and a reservoir of lush landscapes, both local and foreign investors have channeled their resources towards developing Rizal as a tourist destination."
Why I Keep Coming Back to Lipa
Source: MB.COM:
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Cathedral de San Sebastian
There is an old belief that Lipenos keep coming back to Lipa the way its patron saint, San Sebastian is perpetually tied up to the Lipa tree. Somehow, symbolically, Lipenos never severe their umbilical ties with this city of many traditions.
The eve of the feast of San Sebastian is a much-anticipated occasion for many Lipenos. As a tradition, a ball takes place at the Plaza Independencia which is adjacent to the majestic San Sebastian Cathedral at the heart of the city.
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Bulacan gears up for 'tourism explosion'
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The young guns of Bulacan (photo by RUDY LIWANAG)
Watch out for a “tourism explosion” in the province of Bulacan in the next three years.
Just like the colorful Bocaue fireworks shooting across the horizon, Bulacan will soon be bursting out with new tourism sites to boost domestic tourism.
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Trek to 4th highest peak to highlight Lang-ay festival
Source: MB.COM:
"BONTOC, Mountain Province, Philippines – Hundreds of mountain climbers and nature lovers will be trekking the country’s 4th highest mountain peak located in this landlocked province to usher in the world famous Lang-ay Festival and the 44th founding anniversary of the province which is scheduled on April 4-7, 2011.
The Mount Kalawitan trek starts at the foot of the Cadchug rice terraces up to its summit and descends in Alab barangay here."
"BONTOC, Mountain Province, Philippines – Hundreds of mountain climbers and nature lovers will be trekking the country’s 4th highest mountain peak located in this landlocked province to usher in the world famous Lang-ay Festival and the 44th founding anniversary of the province which is scheduled on April 4-7, 2011.
The Mount Kalawitan trek starts at the foot of the Cadchug rice terraces up to its summit and descends in Alab barangay here."
Bangus Festival in Dagupan City
Source: MB.COM:
"DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines — The celebration of Bangus Festival this year which falls in the observance of Holy week will also include in the event PABASA and GOLGOTHA play at the city plaza.
"DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines — The celebration of Bangus Festival this year which falls in the observance of Holy week will also include in the event PABASA and GOLGOTHA play at the city plaza.
Chairman Maximo Alexis “Beep-Beep” M. Tan and Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas agreed to include as part of the Bangus Festival .
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