Posted by Jaime K. Pimentel
Philippines, Sydney, Tourism, Travel
Monday, November 16th, 2009
Travel traffic between Australia and the Philippines continued to buck the trend this year in the face of the current global recession. In an exclusive interview, the Philippines’ tourism attache in Sydney, Consuelo ‘Lito Jones, told Radio Sandigan that despite a worldwide decline of 8 per cent, traffic between Australia and the Philippines had increased by 5 per cent. “I am happy to say that we’re doing pretty well,” Ms Jones said. [...]
Posted by TFA News Research
Environment, Tourism, Travel
Monday, November 9th, 2009
The Philippines was named “One of 25 Best New Trips in the World in 2010” by National Geographic, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs recently reported. The DFA report said that the Philippines’ ancient cultures, structures and biodiversity were cited by the National Geographic as key reasons to visit the country [...]
Posted by Lynn Z. Romero
Philippines, Tourism, Women
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
Last Wednesday a grateful and tearful nation bade goodbye to Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, internationally known icon of democracy, loving mother and grandmother, and a fellow Tarlaquena. In between trying to get some work done, once in a while I would walk to the TV lounge to catch a glimpse of President Cory’s slow-moving funeral procession [...]
Posted by TFA News Research
Associations, Events, Philippines, Tourism
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Australians will have the chance to experience another Christmas festivity, Philippine style. Complete with music and choreographed dancing, exquisite costume design and homegrown Christmas décor, the Sydney Christmas Parade on Sunday, 30 November will treat spectators a great sample of what to see in the Philippines on Christmas season [...]
