Why should policymakers-whose primary responsibility is the stability and integrity of the financial system-care about financial inclusion? Only two out of 10 Filipino households have access to a simple savings account. So for the Philippines central bank, the answer seemed obvious: “It’s a two-speed economy, ” says Deputy Governor…
Philippine citizens must apply for a tourist visa before they are permitted to enter the Unites States. This is applicable for any length of stay, since the Philippines does not…
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Whenever a foreigner asks me for recommendations, Bohol is always in my top three. The reason is simple: a wide array of extraordinary attractions. Sure, other islands in the Philippines…
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NOTE: LIST IS IN RANDOM ORDER 10. SOLITARY WANDERER (by Aleah Taboclaon) Aleah writes about her experiences of traveling alone (she started traveling alone at age 11). She loved…
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Get low airfare in the off season, May through October. You can even come over and back on a courier flight, any time and it s very cheap. Book your hotel in advance since the…
For a foreigner to legally marry under Philippine law, two documents are required: Marriage Licence - Issued by the Philippine Government The Philippine government will only accept…
Same as Philon of Byzantium in 200 B.C. on selecting the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World as a travel guide for fellow Athenians which are all located around the Mediterranean vicinity, Best Spots In The Philippines Founder Clement Dampal II carefully selected and chose the Top Ten Best Nature Spots In the Philippines that…
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Primer Group of Companies is a Philippine company engaged in the retail sale and distribution of consumer brands and products. The company carries international brands mostly lifestyle products. The Primer Group also operates its own lifestyle boutique which includes Res/Toe/Run, The Travel Club, Ladybag, Flight001, Bratpack…
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The flag of the Philippines (Photo: philippines flag icon. (with clipping path) image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles The Philippines comprise more than 7, islands, 79 provinces and 117 charted cities. As a vacation destination, the archipelago-the second largest in the world-draws divers and surfers, beach-goers…
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Recommended/Required May Be Recommended/Required Consult With Your Passport Health Travel Medicine Expert for Personalized Recommendations! Many Vaccines are Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots, such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc…
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Overview of Philippines Weather Most important! - Be aware of any typhoons affecting the Philippines by looking daily at the typhoon warning satellite image below. The image is live from the US Navy website. The Philippines is in the tropics and therefore does not experience 4 seasons - Filipinos generally have no concept of…
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The board was first established in 1964 and was called the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (Abbreviation: STPB ; Chinese: 新加坡旅游促进局). In that year, there were 91, visitors. The primary task of STPB was to coordinate the efforts of hotels, airlines and travel agents to develop the fledgling tourism industry of the country…
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I ve been living in the Philippines for the past 5 years and, prior to living here, I ve been visiting since 1985. As many have said earlier, it is true that Manila is as safe as any other large cities in the world and can be just as dangerous if you are careless and seek the shady side of life. Not that there is anything wrong…
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Announcing the BIGGEST and MOST CHALLENGING adventure I (and maybe in the whole Philippine travel scene) will ever take- Dubbed as “ISANG DAAN” (one road or one hundred in Filipino language)- 100 Days of Backpacking the Philippines- The Cheapest Way Possible is on and will be happening very very soon! THE TRAVEL PLAN I will…
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Most popularly known as the birth place of Dr. Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, Laguna is also famous for Pagsangjan Falls and the local hot springs. For more then a century now, the clear and odor-free bicarbonate spring water has been tested and proven to be rich in organic minerals, which can soothe aching…
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Batanes Island is a place that you will never forget; a place so mystical, so mesmerizing that going back home will be difficult. Its captivating beauty and pure magnificence make Batanes what it is. Unlike in the rest of the Philippines, there is always that feeling of calmness and relaxation here and the comforting fact that…
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Palawan is an island province of the Philippines. The provincial capital is Puerto Princesa and it is the largest province in terms of land area. It is considered as the last frontier of the Philippines. Understand [edit] The island of Palawan stretches from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China…
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During a recent visit to the Philippines, UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai visited the Bohol province to review the recovery progress following the 2013 earthquake and deliver a recovery plan for the region’s tourism sector. The Bohol Tourism Recovery Plan is a roadmap to support the recovery of Bohol’s tourism sector, which…
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The Philippines grants visa-free entry to passport holders of certain countries while requiring a visa to others. Check if your passport will require a visa for entry to the Philippines by selecting the country that issued your passport: Afghanistan Visa required. Traveller may apply for a visa only at the Philippine Embassy…
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The country has won four Miss Asia Pacific International crowns (1982 and 1983 with a first back-to-back wins in Philippines pageantry; 1989 and 1993). The Philippines has won two Miss Tourism crowns (1995 and 2002). Miss Tourism World pageant renamed & rebranded simply as Miss Tourism in 2012 in Great Britain from…
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