The president of the Philippines Benign Aquino III has pleaded with his countrymen and women to vote for the country’s contender to be named as one of the new “Seven Wonders of Nature”. 600 km south-west of capital Manila, the Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan province is among 28 finalists in the competition to […]
Philippines tourism
Hundred Islands a Big Lure for Foreign Tourists
Alaminos City’s Hundred Islands National Park becoming a true paradise on Earth as record numbers of foreign tourists continue to descend on the islands, renowned for their majestic beauty and friendly locals. Citing Philippines tourism statistics from last year, Mayor Hernani Braganza said that over 162,000 tourist visitors came to explore the islands, 9,995 of […]
Marinduque – A Rising Destination
The sheer choice of destinations in the Philippines is simply overwhelming. With 7,107 islands in its chain, choosing just one can be a daunting, let alone challenging, prospect. To make things easier for you, there is a simple answer. Go straight to the heart of the Philippines – Marinduque. Home of the colorful Moriones Festival, […]