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Concerns about mammoth complex in Boracay
It’s only February and we are now feeling the beginning of summer. It’s now time to look for budget offers from airlines and out-of-town hotels. Boracay is a logical destination for us because our place in Antique is just three … Continue reading
Three people you should meet in Siem Reap
I never cease to be awed by Angkor Wat. The first time I stepped on the once- sacred grounds of the sprawling (covers an area of almost two hectares), 2,000- year old temple was an overwhelming experience. That was in … Continue reading
SC rescues Boracay from further destruction
Another good news: Government demolishes illegally constructed resort rumored to be co-owned by Manny Pacquiao. Boracay Foundation Inc, , a corporation composed of at least 60 owners and representative of resorts, hotels, and similar institutions as well as community organizations … Continue reading
Paliwanag ni Commissioner Ricardo David sa sitwasyon sa NAIA1
Sumulat si Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Ricardo A. David ,Jr. na dating Philippine Armed Forces chief of staff, tungkol sa aking sinulat noong Hulyo 1 tungkol sa sobrang haba na pila sa immigration sa NAIA 1. Ipinaliwanag ni Commissioner David … Continue reading
Hindi “fun” pagdating sa NAIA1
Hindi na bago itong reklamo ngunit uulitin ko na naman dito dahil ganun pa rin ang sitwasyun sa arrival sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport 1. Nakakadismaya na nakakainis. Sobra isang oras kaming nakapila sa Immigration noong Sabado ng gabi. Hindi … Continue reading
Summer talk
Summer is here. It’s travel time and we have 7,107 choices in the country. For those who have more disposable income, Southeast Asia destinations are tantalizing. Vacation is time for relaxation and merriment. For some it’s adventure. But we should … Continue reading
Mahabang pasensya ang kailangan sa biyaheng PAL
Alas –tres ng umaga noong Lunes, nasa Centennial Terminal 2 na ako para sa aking Philippine Airlines flight papuntang Iloilo. Pagdating ko doon, sinabi cancelled daw ang flight ko na dapat ay 7:40 ng umaga. Uuwi ako sa aming bahay … Continue reading
Lim resignation leaves Lapid ‘safe’?
VERA Files The resignation of Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim has left unresolved the problem with a politically well-connected tourism official he has brought to the attention of President Aquino. Highly reliable sources said Lim has informed President Benigno S. Aquino … Continue reading
Resort ni Pacquiao sa Boracay, grabe ang abuso sa kalikasan
Noong administrasyun ni Gloria Arroyo, sobra ang lakas ng West Cove na kahit garapalan nang lumalabag ng batas at regulasyun sa Boracay, pinapayagan. Sana totohanin ng munisipalidad ng Malay sa pamumuno ng mayor na si John Yap na ipasara ang … Continue reading
Lack of disembarkation cards: unnecessary inconvenience
Last Sunday, while we were approaching Manila from Bangkok aboard Thai Airways, we realized that we have not been given Disembarkation and Customs Declaration cards for us to fill up for submission to airport authorities upon arrival. We asked the … Continue reading
