Prepare for the Long Weekends : Official Philippine Holidays for 2013 as per Proclamation No. 459

Are you now preparing your itinerary for your Year 2013 holiday trips?

Before you buy your airline tickets and book your hotels, Checkout the official list of Philippine Holidays for 2013 which includes the list of all we've been waiting for... the long weekends.

As per Proclamation No.

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Celebrate the Olympic Spirit at McDonald’s with the 2012 Coca-Cola London Olympic Games Glasses

Get ready to cheer, Philippines! The Coca-Cola glasses are back! Starting July 8, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s will commemorate the London 2012 Olympics with the Coca-Cola London 2012 Olympic Games Glasses.

Coca-Cola London Olympic Games Glasses
Just by adding P25 to any Medium Extra Value

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Luneta Hotel to open on June 24, 2014

Luneta Hotel, a newly restored prewar structure is set to reopen on June 24, 2014 as part of Araw ng Maynila celebration.

Luneta Hotel Opening Soon

Luneta Hotel to open very very soon
Last May 9, 2014, a historical marker was installed by the National Historical Commission of the

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AirAsia Zest RED HOT Piso Sale

Summer has just started and the best way to spend your summer vacation is to visit the beaches of Cebu, Boracay, Palawan and Bohol. Book your tickets now and avail of AirAsia Zest’s RED HOT Piso SALE!

AirAsia Zest Red Hot Piso Sale
P1 base fare sale to all our domestic destinations. Fly

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Tokyo Tokyo Ramen Bar: The Most Affordable Ramen in Town

It was in 1985 - the year before the historic Edsa Revolution when Tokyo Tokyo was founded in Makati's Quad Car Park (now Glorietta). While other Japanese restaurants at that time focused on delivering more traditional experiences, Tokyo Tokyo strove to give its customers a modern, mainstream

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Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and Spa: Antipolo's Relaxing Hideaway

Last weekend, I was invited for a weekend getaway to experience Antipolo's newest oriental themed nature spa called Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and Spa. Along with other bloggers, we discovered another hidden paradise where anyone can easily visit and relax.

Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and

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Patok sa Manok - The first Lechon Manok in Davao - Sooo Pinoy Davao Food Trip

Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 3 in Davao City – Previous Post – Grilled Goodness at Flyover Ihaw-Ihaw

Lechon Manok
Lechon Manok (charcoal grilled chicken) food craze officially hit the Philippine food market in 1985 and it was November on that same year when Davaoeno's first had their

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Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines, Asian Food Channel’s brand new travel and culinary reality show

Last week, I was invited by Asian Food Channel for the grand launch of their newest Travel and Culinary Show. Together with other foodie bloggers, members of the tri-media, Department of Tourism Officials, AFC officials and other guests, we sampled some of the Philippines most famous dishes

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List of Hotels in Dipolog City

Dipolog City is the capital of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte. Situated in the northwestern part of the province, Dipolog City is  facing Cebu and Negros provinces and sits of the tip of Western Mindanao and is known as the "Gateway to Western Mindanao and Zamboanga

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Nescafe Goes Beyond the Cup with a Plan for Philippine Coffee (Day 2 in Davao)

BY MYLES DELFIN

Previous post : Day 1 - Nescafe Goes Beyond the Cup with a Plan for Philippine Coffee

Coffee was brought to the Philippines by the Spanish in the 1700s. Soon after, enterprising Batangueños introduced the murky beverage to Mindanao and the rest, as they say, is history.

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Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel Review

On my last visit to Banaue with PHILTOA and media friends, we stayed at Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel. Banaue Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in Banaue town of Ifugao Province. This hotel is owned and operated by TIEZA which is formerly known as Philippine Tourism Authority - an agency

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Pico Tri 2013 Invitational at Hamilo Coast

Last weekend, I was invited by Hamilo Coast to visit Pico de Loro for the annual Pico Tri Event. With almost 300 participants, this years theme is "Swim for our reefs. Bike for our mangroves. Run for our turtles."

Matt O’Halloran at the Finish Line

A Prayer for the team
The event

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Top 15 Reasons to Visit Tibiao Antique

Guest post by: Flord Nicson Calawag

Antique is fastly becoming one of the tourism hot spots in the Visayas. Recently, Tibiao and the Province of Antique was listed as one of the 5 must visit provinces in the Philippines.

Sunset at Tiguis Beach by Jonathan Jurilla

Visit Tibiao

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Bukidnon Ultimate Travel Guide

Bukidnon is considered as the summer capital of Northern Mindanao. Malaybalay City is the Capital City of Bukidnon province and home of the Colorful Kaamulan Festival.

Monastery of the Transfiguration Chapel
In this Bukidnon Travel Guide, we will provide you basic details about Bukidnon's

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Celebrate Love at Taal Vista Hotel

Taal Vista Hotel starts the year on a lovely note with different ways to celebrate love with those you hold dear. Beat the Valentine rush and lavish your significant other with a private 5-course candlelit dinner under the stars prepared by our Executive Chef.

Tudor Facade at Night - Taal

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Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine in Iloilo: Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

After a heavy dinner, we headed to another restaurant located few blocks away from Floyd’s Famous BBQ. This time its a restaurant that offers inventive Filipino cuisine called Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine.

Ginataang Pusit
Compare to the two other restaurants owned and operated by by Great

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Authentic Bacolod Chicken Inasal at Manokan Country

Few months back, I visited Bacolod City for a short vacation. We haven't had lunch yet when we left Iloilo City so we decided to have lunch first upon arrival at the Bacolod Port. Before heading to Avenue Suites, Audrey and Belle suggested that we try the best tasting Inasal at Manokan

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Hed Kandi Discothéque Black Headphones Review

It used to be that I hated wearing headphones. Not only were they uncomfortable and looks bulky, but I always felt like the quality of the sound wasn't up to snuff. Well, that's no longer the case. I've found my kind of headphones.

My New Headphones
The past few days, I've been hookin and

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Juicy Scented Earphones Juice Box Review

Juicy Electronics has released Juicy Scented Juice Box Earphones. The name itself reveals the unique differentiating feature of this gadget, which is the scent. The packaging of the earphones itself is so attractive that users will at first glance mistake the pack for one of the juice tetra

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Flexi Buffet @ Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu’s Feria Restaurant

Searching for the best Buffet Offers in Cebu? Zero in on your favorites at Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu’s Feria, with the new Flexi-buffet – a new set of price categories for the buffet that fits your needs!

Flexi Buffet Japanese Cuisine
Feria’s Flexi-buffet brings you the best value for

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Chef’s Home - A Taste of Asia in Baguio City

I first learned about this restaurant from Timmy Jayme - an Advertising / PR executive I met in a Singapore Airlines event in Mandarin Hotel last week. To be honest, the only thing I can remember from what he said was, it was an Asian restaurant that serves good Malaysian food located near The

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Casa Noble Ultra Premium Tequila - The Life of the Party!

Casa Noble ultra premium tequila - one of the worlds finest ultra premium tequila brands recently had its launch at at Makati Shangri-La, Manila’s SAGE Restaurant and Bar.

Casa Noble Tequila toasting: Host Carla Dunareanu, Mexican Ambassador Julio Camarena,Casa Noble brand ambassador Tim

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Good Friday in the Boondocks!

After our whole day in Banaue yesterday, we finally arrived here in Sagada. We are currently staying at St. Joseph Resthouse - located in an elevated area overlooking the entire town.

Holy Smart Tower in Mount Polis
While moving towards Sagada after having a short stopover in Bontoc Museum

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The World's Most Luxurious Hotels

Looking for the perfect escape? If you are looking for a more posh place or you want to experience some of the most luxurious hotels in the Globe where Celebrities are staying. Checkout the list of the world's most lavish hotels :

Domaine de la Bretesche
Hotel Les Mars – Healdsburg,

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Travel Accessories : Boostcase for iPhone 4 and 4S

If you are an iPhone 4s user like me, heres the best way to protect and extend the battery life of your beloved gadget... If you are always on the road and you love to watch movies and play music while your 3g is enabled, this gadget is definitely for you. So what is a Boostcase? Boost Case is

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Old But Beautiful… San Juan Nepomuceno Parish Church

Guest Post by Jamie Borjal
Are you into travelling? Are you the type of person who loves history, or just plain having fun visiting other places?

Full view of church
Philippines is known for a lot of beautiful destinations to go to with its 7,107 islands and three geological areas, namely,

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Boracay Hotels with the Highest Traveler Ratings

With some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and more than a little bit of positive press coming out about the glories of Boracay, it's no wonder that so many tourists and locals are heading to Boracay to enjoy the lush jungles, white sand beaches, and incredible nightlife that the

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Boracay implemented Color coding set for windsurfers / kiters

The Boracay Windsurfers Association (BWA) has implemented a color coding scheme for their activities in this resort island for safety reasons. Boracay Kite Boarding Members of the windsurfing association are operating schools mostly catering to international tourists. For several years many of

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Rizal Park – one of the highest rated parks in Asia, according to travelers

Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced the eight most rated parks in Asia, where the Rizal Park (also known as Luneta Park) has managed to enter last in a competitive regional list. The output was based on

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Smart introduces the Philippines First and Only Prepaid LTE

Good News for Tech Savvy Smart Prepaid users! Philippine largest Telco, Smart Communications will be offering its Prepaid 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) connectivity to its prepaid market.

Smart LTE Prepaid Preview
Similar to the Smart Bro 3g pricing, you can soon enjoy the unlimited

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Go Travel : From Insect Bite Gadgets to Device Protectors

Imagine a life without the little conveniences brought about by technology and innovation–a universal mobile phone charger, a luggage lock, a portable pillow. In a time where mobility has become as common as lunch breaks, not owning the right products could become unfortunate. A particular

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EastWest Travel Money - The First Multi-Currency Prepaid Card in Southeast Asia

EastWest Bank, one of the fastest growing banks in the country, recently launched the EastWest Travel Money, the first multi-currency prepaid card in Southeast Asia which can carry up to six (6) different foreign currencies – US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Australian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar

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How to bag a seat in premium class?

A smartly dressed, single guy in his 30s is the passenger most likely to get a free upgrade according to a survey of 700 cabin crew by leading global travel search site Skyscanner. The survey found that nearly two-thirds (61%) of cabin crew have given someone a free upgrade and it's single guys

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Manuha Phaya Temple in Bagan

It was still humid when I left the hotel to explore the temples and some tourist attractions near The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate. I decided to hire a horse cart since I'll be heading to Shwesandaw Pagoda to witness the famous sunset in Bagan with fellow Pinoy Travel Bloggers afterwards. Passing the

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Online Contest: Win Roundtrip Ticket to selected Philippine Destinations from MurangLipad.com

Contest Update: Congratulations to Yaj Abellera for winning our MurangLipad.com Ticket Giveaway!


How do you book your airline tickets? Did you know that you can now use FREE Facebook webcall application to book your Flight Tickets? Now thats what you call seamless ticket

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Manila Fame 2014: Showcasing World-Class Filipino Designs

Now on its 59th edition, Manila FAME takes Filipino craftsmanship to a higher level as it showcases the work of various creative designers and local artisans from different parts of the Philippines.

Manila Wear
Every March and October, Filipino made designs takes center stage at the

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Cotabato City Travel Guide: Exploring Cotabato City

After exploring Lake Agco at the foot of Mount Apo in Kidapawan City, Gael and I went straight to our hostel to pack up and prepare for our bus ride to Cotabato City. From Kidapawan City, It took us 4 hours to reach the City of Fortress Stone.

The Cotabato Grand Mosque

Cotabato City Travel

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European Acrobats Take Resorts World Manila’s Bar 360 Stage

The country’s premier one-stop, nonstop lifestyle destination Resorts World Manila (RWM) continues to thrill audiences with performances from some of the world’s best acts. This July, the integrated resort offers nothing short of heart-stopping moments as international Catch world-class

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Cebu Pacific kicks off Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge 2013

Earlier, I attended the kick off event of this years Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge 2013 held at Maxims Hotel in Resorts World Manila. Just like last year, Fifteen young backpackers will be exploring six daring destinations in seven days.

5 Teams with partners and sponsors

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Worry-Free Travel with Smart Load Manager

Im a Smart Prepaid user for more than 10 years now and each time I travel, I don't worry much about 3g connection or even signal. The only thing Im worried about is where to top up load specially when Im in road less traveled destinations.

Smart Prepaid Load Manager
Good thing Smart came up

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Cities Made for Entertainment

There are simply some cities that are better suited than others to up and coming entertainers. Some cities are well known by everybody. Other cities are lesser known but are, nonetheless, making a name for themselves as new places to be for people who are trying to break into the entertainment

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Adventures in Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand is widely known as the Mecca for thrill seekers everywhere, and with a host of adrenaline pumping activities for you to pursue, many a tourist travel to Queenstown on the south island. However, the cosmopolitan city of Auckland on the country’s north island also offers some great

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Pico Sands Hotel in Hamilo Coast

Theres nothing more relaxing than waking up seing a huge man-made lake sorrounded by limestone cliffs and untouched rainforest in your hotel window while sipping a freshly brewed coffee in a cold foggy morning. Gosh! The last time I felt this was a couple of years ago while in the island of

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Visiting Ireland

Guestpost by Anthony Bugler Ireland is a versatile hub of remarkable culture, historic architecture, awe-inspiring landmarks and endless activities for people of all ages and interests to enjoy. With such a vast array of engaging points of interest to discover and explore, visitors will be left

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One More Filipino to Join the AXE Apollo Space Camp® via AXE Hyperdrive Promo

After months of grueling search, the AXE Apollo Space Academy® has finally found two of the country’s three official representatives to the AXE Apollo Space Camp® in Florida, USA.

Do you want to go to AXE Apollo Space Camp
Lt. Mario Mendoza Jr. of Taytay, Rizal and Evan Rey Datuin of

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AirAsia Foundation selected Rags2Riches as its first Grant Recipient in the Philippines

AirAsia Foundation selected Rags2Riches as its first social enterprise grant recipient in the Philippine. Rags2Riches Inc., is an award-winning Manila-based social enterprise that empowers artisans and creates opportunities for them to earn fair wages.

AirAsia Foundation selected Rags2Riches

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Travel Gadgets: The Monocle Speaker

If you are looking for a nice travel gadget for 2014, check this portable speaker with unique design called Monocle Speaker. Theres so many kind of speakers available in the market right now but let me tell you that this new Monocle Speaker is really a brilliant idea. The Monocle Speaker from

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Crumpler Dry Red No.2 iPad Case Review

Crumpler Dry Red No.2 is a classic boarding bag that is capable of comfortably loading the travel documents as well as personal things of the user. The bag fits comfortably for the users who make use of an iPad. The case is designed in such a way that it does not compromise on the legroom of the

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Celebrate the year of the Snake with Cobra Fit

Chinese New Year is right around the corner, ushering in the year of the snake with strong starts and powerful beginnings. Cobra Fit, the lower calorie energy drink for fitness enthusiasts, powers up the year of the snake into the year of the cobra, encouraging active individuals to take on the

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Philippine Airlines offers ‘fly all you can’ pass

Good News for Travel Bloggers and frequent travelers!! Philippine Airlines is offering a "Fly All You Can" pass, which allows each traveler to fly as many times as they want to 2 domestic destinations and 11 international destinations. Starting today till July 13, 2012, you can buy Fly All You

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Jollibee Amazing Aloha Champ is Back!!

This July, those looking for an #Amazing burger experience can get their hands on the new Amazing Aloha Champ from Jollibee.

Jollibee Amazing Aloha Champ
Jollibee Amazing Aloha Champ is made with a 1/3 pound 100% pure beef patty topped with a juicy pineapple slice, crispy bacon strips, honey

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Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel Review

As I boarded my Airphil Express flight for a short vacation in Boracay Island, I never imagined I would be bowled over by a hotel just as much as the experience and beauty of the place. When I landed at the airport, I discovered that the Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel staff was already there to

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AirAsia Zest continues to innovate with new self check-in service kiosks at NAIA Terminal 4 and provincial airports

AirAsia Zest, the Filipino Low Cost Carrier that flies hand in hand with AirAsia, voted the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for five consecutive years, launched a new self check-in service kiosks at NAIA Terminal 4 and provincial airports of Kalibo (Boracay), Cebu, Tacloban, Tagbilaran and

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Why do we see to much green algae in Boracay during summer?

If in case you are wondering where the these green algaes are coming from then let me share you some info I got from the local residents and some helpful sites.

Green Algae in Boracay
Whether we like it or not, the beautiful white sands in Boracay will be partially covered by these green

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Stopover in Bay-yo Rice Terraces in Bontoc

From Banaue Ethnic Village where we stayed overnight, we woke up and started our journey to Sagada. After our coffee break in Mount Polis, we took time standing up in the cold foggy road getting ready to hit the road again. It's my fourth time visiting Sagada and every time I visit the place, I

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Happy Hour at Boracay's Star Lounge

The golden Happy Hours in Boracay just got even better with the opening of Star Lounge, The District Boracay’s newest bar and events roof deck that offers a selection of special cocktails, local beers, gourmet appetizers and the perfect ambiance for a chill-out night in the island.

Sunset

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Visiting Queen’s Park and the University of Toronto

On our fourth day in Toronto, Philippine Airlines hosted another City tour but this time, its a little bit of a walking tour. With the cold weather and nice architectural wonders we saw in Queens Park and University of Toronto, It made me so excited to narrate this whole new experience. During

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The Bernardino Jalandoni Museum

If you are visiting Bacolod City anytime soon, one of the best thing to do is to visit some of the heritage houses in Silay City and one of them is the Bernardino Jalandoni Museum.

Bernardino Jalandoni Museum
The Bernardino Jalandoni Museum is located inside the Jalandoni Ancestral House in

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Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur

It was my second time in KL but its my first time to experience visiting the famous Petronas Twin Towers. After my short stop at the Chocolate Gallery earlier, I proceeded to Petronas Towers just to take photos. I originally planned to go to the sky bridge but I pretty much don't have time

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Travel Gears: Speck SmartFlex Card iPhone 5 Case Review

Whenever we go out or town for business or personal trip, we always tend to forget to bring a set of business cards. Worry no more, since we rarely forget our iPhones, Speck just released a new product called Speck SmartFlex Card iPhone 5 case . This case is suitable only for iPhone 5 and is

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Travel Gears: Remora iPhone 5/5s Wallet Case Review

Travelers are often looking to minimize the amount of stuff they carry with them. We like the mini gadgets, the things that fit into small pockets, and shaving off weight here and there so we can comfortably go on any impromptu adventure that presents itself.

Remora iPhone Wallet Case
The

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Dream Travel Photo Winner gets a trip to Hong Kong Prize from EastWest Bank

Maricris U. Payongayong won two full expense paid trips to Hong Kong when she submitted the above photo in EastWest Bank’s Dream Travel Promo. The promo is still open to submission of vacation photos featuring family and relatives from March 15 to April 14 for a chance to win another trip to

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Samal Island Beach Resorts with the Highest Traveler Ratings

Samal Island is now one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Philippines. The island offers exciting views with white sand beach resorts that combines with natural attraction. Here is a list of some of the best beach resorts with highest traveler ratings in the Samal

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It’s definitely more fun in the Philippines with Jollibee’s The Happy Filipino promo!

Jollibee, in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), gives adventure-loving Pinoys a chance to visit a local tourist destination with The Happy Filipino’s Be Like Bogart promo.

Bogart the Explorer - The Happy Filipino
To join, contestants must simply submit a photo inspired by

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Why Should You Travel With A Group - Explore The Amazing Benefits

Traveling is a wonderful experience as it allows you to learn, understand and witness many amazing places which you could have never seen before. But, the fun adds up when you have decided to travel in a group. As, when you get to travel in a group then, you have the opportunity to explore and

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Shwezigon Pagoda in Old Bagan Myanmar

It was lazy afternoon and too humid to leave our respective air-conditioned rooms. Wonder Mom Gay and Luna Doll are both not feeling well while the rest of the gang are busy on their two wheeled journey around Old Bagan. Braving the heat outside our well appointed rooms, Monette, Ron and I

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Justin Bieber visited Tacloban City

International Canadian Pop Star Justin Bieber visited Tacloban City to perform for free and play basketball with young survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. As part of the #GiveBackPhilippines campaign, Bieber sang Christmas carols in front of the typhoon survivors at Tacloban City Central

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Infinity Resort Puerto Galera: A luxury Boutique Resort in Oriental Mindoro

Infinity Resort Puerto Galera: A Premier Boutique Resort in Oriental Mindoro
Mindoro is blessed with so many beautiful coastal areas which makes it an ideal Holiday destination for people who wants to go to the beach near Metro Manila. PHILTOA recently had a Fam Tour in Mindoro in which travel

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Tangram iPhone 4 Smart Case Review

Tangram is out with smart cases especially meant for iPhone 4/4S. These new smart cases come with the label Tangram Smart Cover 2 and is now available in Manila. This new case from Tangram is one of the slimmest cases out in the market. An award-winning company like Tangram focusing on designing

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DTC GT17 Jupiter: An Affordable Travel Smartphone

Anyone who has gone for the latest Samsung Galaxy smartphone or top-of-the-line Nokia’s on offer knows that there’s a trend of ‘bigger is better’ going on. But not everyone wants a huge smartphone, just slightly smaller than a tablet. Sure, a big screen is nice. But when it comes to

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Lock & Lock releases Travel Accessories and Holiday Gift Ideas

Yuletide is knocking at the door and it is that time of the year again to spread love, exchange greetings with gifts and good tidings or even take a vacation and travel to places with your loved ones. Lock & Lock, a popular brand in the Philippines food market caters to your holiday needs

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Department of Tourism Building: Soon to be the Museum of Natural History

Finally, Philippines are all set to have a Natural History Museum in their land. According to the online version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Department of Tourism building will soon be converted to a Museum of Natural History. This is the third museum in the country which shall turn

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Travel Gears : Crumpler Ludicrous Debacle Bag Review

If you are a frequent traveler and is always on the go, heres another all weather messenger bag that you may want to add to your collection. Crumpler Ludicrous Debacle is a shoulder iPad bag made from double layers of water resistant material. Field Twill is the material used for this bag thats

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D’Leonor Hotel's Fiesta Lapu Lapu – Sooo Pinoy Davao Food Trip

Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 2 in Davao City – Previous Post – Ahfat Seafoods Plaza in Davao

After tasting the best grilled seafoods at Ahfat Seafoods Plaza, we headed to D’Leonor Hotel in J.P. Laurel, Bajada for another food stop. More than just a hotel for business travelers, this hotel

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Boost Case – Extended battery solutions for iPhone4 and iPhone 4S

Boost Case is a protective case that will increase the battery life of your iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S mobile phones. The product has a greater significance at a time when the battery draining issues are being reported on a more frequent basis. Even Apple is thinking about coming with upgrades and

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Travel Gadgets: StreetParty Wireless 2 Portable Speaker by GEAR4

Whether you’re having a long road trip, waiting for your uber delayed flight or simply relaxing in a hammock under huge palm trees, theres got to be a single gadget with you to enjoy every second of your precious trip.

StreetParty Wireless 2 Bluetooth Speaker by GEAR4
I used to bring just

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Flavorful Cronuts Baked the Krispy Kreme Way

Almost every food lover, whom we fondly label as a foodie, has perhaps, already discovered and enjoyed the lip-smacking taste of cronuts. At any rate, it is hard to resist such a palatable idea, especially since it combines the subtle sweetness of croissants with the mouth-watering flavors of

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Subic Beach in Matnog Sorsogon

Subic Beach has been part of my bucket list for couple of years now. Thanks to PHILTOA for allowing me to visit and experience this Philippine Gem. Last month, we visited Sorsogon along with PHILTOA members, media and other bloggers, as part of our Bicol Familiarization tour and in preparation

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Taal Vista Hotel unveils restored Lobby and Mountain Wing Rooms

One of the country’s most cherished heritage hotels, Taal Vista Hotel, recently unveiled a newly restored Lobby, Lobby Lounge and Bar alongside refurbished rooms and suites in its Mountain Wing last November 17, 2012.

Premier King Lake Rooms
Design firm MP Interior Design selected a

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Garuda Padang : The Distinct Taste of Authentic Padang Cuisine

If you haven't had the luck to taste Padang food, you really have missed something wonderful. I had the chance couple of months back to enjoy many of the delights of Singapore during the Singapore Familiarization Tour in Vivo City, the largest mall in the city state. We visited Vivo City just to

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My Niagara Falls (Canada) Experience

It was already past 3pm when we left Iniskillin Winery for our final stop, the Niagara Falls. Apart from the cold weather, It was already raining when we boarded the bus heading to the Falls. We hardly see any of the scenic places from our window due to the heavy rain fall but thanks to our

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MiPow Power Tube Universal Mobile Charger Review

Are you a frequent traveler like me? Here's something you not only need but will definitely want. After seing this in Digital Walker couple of weeks back, I finally got my own MiPow Power Tube Universal Mobile Charger. You may have seen other mobile charging solutions, but this tiny but powerful

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Sagada Pottery – Craftsmanship at its Best

A place essentially dedicated to tourism differs from a short getaway in more ways than one. Sagada and other natural tourist attractions in Mountain Province may be a little raw, with not too many amenities and minimum rush of the town but for me , it is a getaway that offers a

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Three Top Places to Camp in France

There is so much to love about France when it comes to taking a holiday to the country. There is the allure of coastal towns looking out across either the Atlantic or the Mediterranean, as well as miles upon miles of breath-taking countryside.

Limestone cliffs of Normandy near Étretat

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Travel Tips: New Year's Checklist for Frequent Travelers

Planning to do some traveling in 2014? Here’s my handy checklist, something that will help you to remember the important things to bring, buy and prepare before you head to your next destination.
Check your Passport
Is your passport valid?

A passport is valid for five years upon issuance,

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Bunsaymada: A Unique Deli Sandwich for Pinoys

The rainy season seems to be extending its usual course, and one of the positive things it brings are the cooler temperatures. The weather certainly makes it conducive to stay indoors and enjoy a piping hot cup of coffee paired with a cold deli sandwich.
For those on the go, why not try the new

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Dive Into Great Barrier Eats with Outback&rsquo;s Limited Time Offer Dishes

Outback Steakhouse, with three branches available to serve you, is offering something special from the depths of the sea. If you want to try something new and exciting that’s right for your discerning palate, now’s your chance: dive into their Great Barrier Eats and have a great time down

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Chocolate Overload at Ralfe Gourmet Chocolate Boutique

Who would have thought that this chocolate is proudly made here in Cebu? Words I whispered to Laurie Reyes - PR Manager of Movenpick Resort and Spa after tasting their famous Chocolate Coated Dried Mangoes.

Chocolate Alfajores
While getting off the Van, the sweet aroma of chocolate welcomed

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CAAP approves use of Mobile Phones and Laptops during flights

Texting, Internet Browsing and Blogging while on board? Can!!!

According to Abs-cbnnews.com, The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has approved the conditional use of laptops, mobile phones and other mobile devices during flights.

CAAP approves use of Mobile Phones and

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The High Tech Airport Experience

The days of dusty airstrips and tin roofed hangars are long gone. If you want to see that sort of thing watch the movie Casablanca because in today's world, airports are living and breathing entities that have an intelligence all their own.

Internet Stations at Changi Airport
If you don't

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A Cruise-Lovers Guide to the Latest Family Programs On-Board

Planning a family holiday can be incredibly difficult, particularly when you are trying to cater to the needs of every family member. While someone may want to experience an exhilarating adventure holiday, the others may want to simply relax and enjoy their time away. Cruising holiday provide a

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Travel Gadget : Third Rail Slim Case for iPhone 4/ 4s

Third Rail Slim Case is said to be one of the best cases made available for iPhone 4/ 4s devices. This accessory with sleek design and high quality protection gives a soft touch feel as well. It is designed to be so light and thin as it is hardly noticeable that there is a case over the

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