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World Pyro Olympics 2009 at The Fort, Taguig

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

It’s the time of the year folks. The stage is set for this year’s World Pyro Olympics.

The town of Lazi, Siquijor

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

The town of Lazi is home to two major tourist spot in Siquijor – the church and convent of Lazi.

Calendar of Holidays for Year 2010

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

2010 is fast approaching and travelers would always want to plan ahead for their vacation for next year. Here is a list of the official non-working holidays for year 2010.

Cebu Pacific launches The Wandering Juan

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Cebu Pacific launches a new website name WanderingJuan.com, aimed at promoting tourism in the Philippines. To be a Wandering Juan, just take a photo of your slippers (tsinelas) whenever you travel to some fo the hot spots and tourist destinations in the country and share it on the site.

Fly SEAIR to Boracay for as low as P350 one-way all-in

Monday, June 15th, 2009

SEAIR invites everyone to fly to Boracay from June 15, 2009 to October 15, 2009 with fares for as low as P350 one-way all-in. This can be purchased from June 1, 2009 to October 15, 2009.

Bohol restricts Tarsier viewing

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

An ordinance by the provincial government of Bohol aims to restrict the public viewing of captive tarsiers in the island. The restriction has recently been made to protect the population and natural habitat of tarsiers in Bohol.

Asian Spirit is now Zest Air

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Asian Spirit has recently re-branded itself as Zest Air. This move was made after a recent acquisition of major stock on the old Asia Spirit Airlines. Why Zest Air? Read on to learn about them.

Wifi on Air Coming Soon

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

According to recent news, wireless internet service is starting to spread among airlines in the United States. Delta and American Airlines have installed it on more than a dozen planes each, and several other carriers are planning to test it.
Although some business flyers are happy about the additional services, a flight attendants’ union has expressed [...]

Cebu Pacific Air drops Fuel and Insurance Surcharges

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Starting today, January 7, 2009, Cebu Pacific Air will remove fuel and insurance surcharges for all domestic flight bookings. This is good news to all passengers looking to travel with CEB domestic flights.

PAL Introduces EconoLight Class

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Philippine Airlines is offering a more afordable way to fly dubbed as, Econolight Class. With PAL’s EconoLight, you can travel one-way to local destinations for as low as P488 all-in, or even go internationally starting at U$48++ roundtrip.
Local travel destination includes Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Kalibo, Laoag, [...]