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It’s more Fun in the Philippines
May 9th
This year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum at Manado, Indonesia witnessed the new Philippine brand launch with the line – ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines.’
“ATF 2012 is a perfect platform to introduce to some 1,600 international delegates composed of buyers and sellers, the NTO community and media delegates,” Philippine Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. said.
Focusing on the country’s core strength, the campaign singles out what no other destination can offer – and that is the Filipino people. The Lonely Planet guidebook calls Filipinos ‘among the most easygoing and ebullient people anywhere.’ Meanwhile, a constant truth that comes out in the More >
Filipina role models receive honors at Women of Substance 2012
Mar 31st
Seven Filipinas were honored during the annual celebration of Women of Substance 2012, an annual celebration advocating Filipina empowerment organized by leading Dubai-based Filipino lifestyle magazine, Illustrado
Dubai, UAE – Another successful edition of Women of Substance event was seen last 30th of March 2012 at the Godolphin Ballroom in Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Organized by Dubai-based Filipino lifestyle publication, Illustrado, the annual event was attended by more than 600 guests comprised of Filipino diplomatic corps, key community and opinion leaders, international and local media, and renowned fashion designers.
The gathering officially started with the ribbon cutting ceremony headlined by Philippine Ambassador to More >
Puerto Princesa Underground River officially confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature
Jan 31st
Weber: “Today’s confirmation is the well-earned reward for this extraordinary display of enthusiasm”
Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is now confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Making the announcement in Manila, Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, congratulated the people of the Philippines for supporting their national finalist in the global campaign.
“When your very own President Aquino came out in support of the PPUR campaign, I knew that this country was taking the New7Wonders of Nature seriously,” said Weber. “Fans of PPUR all over the world responded to his call for action by voting in record numbers and today’s confirmation is the well-earned More >
Most OFWs don’t want to leave Syria
Jan 4th
MANILA, Philippines – Most Filipino workers in Syria do not want to be repatriated back to the Philippines, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario.
Del Rosario has just returned from a 2-day trip to Syria, where he met with Syrian Foreign Ministry officials and Filipino community leaders to discuss the government’s repatriation efforts.
“We talked with the Filipino community leaders, and oddly enough, 25 of the leaders and not a single one wanted to be repatriated because of the lack of economic opportunities (in the Philippines),” he said, in a press conference at the Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.
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Filipino convicted in China executed
Dec 8th
MANILA, Philippines - A convicted Filipino drug trafficker was executed in China at around 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday), Vice President Jejomar Binay said.
Speaking to reporters from Bali via Skype, Binay said he has received information that the Filipino was executed by lethal injection in Liuzhou, Guangxi province.
“Ang ating kababayan ay na-execute alas-12:30 po ng tanghali,” said Binay, who is in Bali, Indonesia to attend an international forum.
The Filipino’s family members were accompanied by a Filipino priest Fr. Emil to the Guilin jail on Thursday morning. At around 8:30 a.m., the Filipino met with consulate officials for 10 More >
Filipinos eagerly await “Showtime” in Dubai
Nov 15th
Filipinos eagerly await “Showtime” in Dubai
Filipinos in the UAE and in the Middle East mark their calendars – December 2, 2011 – as TFC brings “Showtime” in Dubai!
Known as the resident judge of “Showtime”, the unparalleled comedian Vice Ganda is set to put the biggest grin on the faces of Filipinos in the Middle East along with other members of the wacky troop: reigning box office star Anne Curtis, prince of comedy Vhong Navarro, international R&B pop sensation Billy Crawford, king of trivia and weather reports Kuya Kim Atienza, dynamic duo Jugs Jugueta of Itchyworms and Teddy Corpuz of Rocksteddy, The Kitchen More >
