Top Celebrities Lead the Re-Arranged MTV of Maaga ang Pasko’s 20th Year

For so many years now, Jollibee has always led the way to organizing fund-raising events and charitable works to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters. One of the annual charity programs they have is “Maaga ang Pasko,” which celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Original Jolly Toy Scout

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AGODA.COM FLASH DEAL! Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is now 50% off this March!

Welcome your summer by dancing your way to Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu’s Ibiza Beach Club! This month, Agoda.com has a flash deal where rooms are now 50 percent off if you book this March and stay within the month.
Ibiza Beach Club
From their usual rate of 17,000 PHP in their deluxe

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Tiaong : Coming Into Its Own

A new coffeetable book called Tiaong: Coming Into Its Own, was launched recently at the Filipinas Heritage Library, Nielson Tower in Ayala Avenue, Makati City.
TIAONG coffeetable book
Published by the Tiaong Lubid-Lubid Foundation, Inc. under the helm of its president Cris Aquino, the book is

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One Weekend in Banaue as an Ifugao Heritage Warrior

I was lucky to get invited last week to join PHILTOA's Ifugao Weekend Warrior Caravan. This weekend travel for a cause event was organized by PHILTOA in preparation for the 2012 Philippine Travel Mart.
Ifugao Rituals at Banaue Hotel
Aside from PHILTOA members and officers, the weekend caravan

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Beautiful Barcelona

From the moment you arrive in Barcelona you will be captivated by the people, architecture and stunning views. With so much to do your days will be full and enjoyable. Here are a few favorite spots not to be missed.
Church of the Sacred Family
You can’t be in Barcelona and not learn about

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Kaamulan Festival 2012 in Malaybalay Bukidnon

Philippines is popular as one of the most preferred tourist destinations in the World. The natural beauty and unparallel hospitality are major factors, which have helped to increase the visitor traffic to this wonderful country. The Malaybalay city in the province of Bukidnon in Mindanao is

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Flying From Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport is an international terminal handling flights all over the world, ranging from short hops to Paris and the Spanish coast to exotic destinations further afield. Flying from Birmingham Airport is a convenient choice for many - after all, that's why millions of passengers travel

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Tropical Storm Ruby Advisory: AirAsia Philippines announces two more canceled flights for December 9, 2014

AirAsia Philippines announces two more canceled flights for December 9, 2014
AirAsia Philippines Flight Advisory #2 as of 8 Dec. 2014 at 2PM (click here for the Advisory #1)
AirAsia Philippines Cancelled Flights for December 9, 2014
(Two additional flights were canceled for 9 December 2014)

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Makati Hotels with the Highest Traveler Ratings

Makati City is the Philippines biggest Business Hub. This City is renowned for high end shopping and world class amenities for business and luxury travelers. You won't be disappointed in visiting Makati Shopping district, especially if you stay in one of these top rated luxury hotels.
Makati

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Top 10 Places to Stay In Baguio City

Traveling through places is not a complete experience without a place to stay in for the day or spend the night in. This is especially true if you are traveling to a place deemed far from home where commuting to and fro is impossible, if not just too of a much hassle for an enjoying experience.

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5 Reasons why you should visit Sagada

Formerly called Ganduyan, this beautiful town in Mountain Province was renamed to Sagada when Spaniards came to the area. One thing I noticed upon reaching this famous summer spot is the existence of limestone cliffs on both sides of the road - this only proves that Sagada is submerged in water

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Travel Tips for a Worry-Free Vacation

Time sure flies. It’s just the beginning of 2015, but before you know it, summer will come knocking up your doors�"and you wouldn’t want to face summer unprepared. Of course, most of us might already know the basics of what to bring on a long trip out of home�"like food, water, money, and

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2015 PHILTOA Cordillera’s Heritage Warrior Caravan

As part of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Visit the Philippines 2015 campaign, the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) gears up for fun caravans touring different islands of the archipelago. For their new venture, they’re highlighting Cordillera’s Heritage via a caravan

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Magayon Festival 2012 Schedule of Activities

Photos courtesy of Ritche Merjilla Asagra
Magayon Festival 2012 Organizers wish to offer all the lovely sights and sounds of Albay to all the local and foreign tourists. The festival is a month-long festivity that promotes Albay tourism and local livelihood by showcasing it in their

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Windowless Planes: The Next Best Thing to Flying on Jets

Thanks to aviation innovations, people can now travel as quickly and as hassle-free as they want to wherever, whenever. Thanks to airplanes, people can now go anywhere in the world in just a matter of hours. Otherwise, we would have to travel by sea or land, which could take us weeks or even

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Panagbenga Festival 2013 : Baguio Flower Festival 2013 Schedule of Activities

Last November 2012, Baguio City Flower Festival Organizers launched Panagbenga Festival 2013 with the theme "A Blooming Odyssey".
Panagbenga Festival 2013
According to Anthony de Leon - the co-chairman of the Baguio Flower Festival Foundation Incorporated (BFFFI), the Panagbenga Festival 2013

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SM Hypermarket Crowns a Lugaw and BBQ Stall Owner as the Best Pinoy Street Food Champ

If you followed the SM Hypermarket’s Best Pinoy Street Food cooking competition, you know that there were 10 finalists who battled it out for the ultimate Street Food Champ. The 10 finalists went through grueling challenges that not only tested their cooking skills, but also their patience and

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Christmas gets merrier at the expanded Hong Kong Disneyland

Although Christmas is a month away, Hong Kong Disneyland is already gearing up for Disney’s Sparkling Christmas. Mickey head-shaped Happy Balloon, the symbol of happiness, will spread the festive merriment to all corners of the Park, enabling guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the

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AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur – Kalibo flight goes daily!

Holiday-makers can now fly to Kalibo, gateway to the paradise island of Boracay daily instead of 4x weekly with AirAsia’s increased frequencies from Kuala Lumpur �" Kalibo, which will be effective from 23rd October onwards.

AirAsia Kalibo - Kuala Lumpur Flights

In conjunction with this

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Wat Machimmaram Temple in Tumpat, Kelantan

Tumpat is a small town located at about 20 kilometers from Kota Bharu, the capital city of the state of Kelantan in Malaysia. The influence of Thai culture is quite visible in this town and surrounding areas as Kelantan is located in the northeastern bordering of Malaysia with

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Manna's Sutokil : Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

April 11, 2012 �" Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 1 in Cebu �" Previous Post : Ka-On Restaurant in Boracay.

After a month, our foodie group together with Unilever Food Solutions gathered again for another gastronomic journey. This time, the Sooo Pinoy Campaign invades Cebu - The Queen City of the

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El Nido Resorts Palawan lands on Travel + Leisure US cover

El Nido Resorts Palawan has landed the cover of one of the most influential travel magazines in the world, Travel + Leisure, in its World’s Best Awards August issue. El Nido Resorts sandbar shot by Francisco Guerrero, a Filipino photographer whose works have landed the covers of previous

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Skyscanner reveals the tricks Filipinos do to avoid jetlag

According to a recent survey by Skyscanner, a leading global travel search site, 54% of Filipinos have flown with long distance transmerdian flights. This often results to desynchronisis or what is commonly known as jet lag, which results to poor sleep upon arrival, poorer mental performance and

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The Original AA BBQ Cebu : Sooo Pinoy Food Trip na Pilipinas!

April 12, 2012 �" Sooo Pinoy Food Tour Day 2 in Cebu �" Previous Post : Port Restaurant Cebu.

If you will ask a local for any casual dining BBQ restaurant then you'll probably get AA BBQ as recommendation. The restaurant is known for their flavor-intense grilled foods in not so crowded

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Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2014: Kadayawan Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities

Get ready for Kadayawan Festival 2014

The Philippines is one of the happiest countries in the World and home to various colorful festivals. Whether its religious or cultural, each province or town has its own fiesta and most of them are celebrated with numerous activities that reflects the

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Travel Advisory from AirAsia: Self check-in for travels during the festive season

All AirAsia guests flying during the festive season are advised to utilize the airline’s self check-in options, via Web or Mobile, for their travel convenience.

Check-in counters at airports during the festive season are expected to be congested due to the surge of passenger numbers, which

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Travel Gears : The Karachi Outpost (L) from Crumpler

If you are looking for a good camera bag with a laptop compartment, The Karachi Outpost (L) from Crumpler can be a perfect choice for you. Crumpler now offers The Karachi Outpost (L) which is suitable for all weather conditions and can be used as an ideal photographers backpack.

The Karachi

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Amorita Resort in Panglao Island Bohol : Resort Reviews

There's more than just Alona Beach to Bohol. Panglao offers some great adventures and wonderful cuisine for those who know where to look for them (and guess what? I'm about to tell you where!). From delicious crab cakes to kare-kare and barbecue chicken pizza, you will find a menu that is filled

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Rio de Janeiro – Amazing Beaches And Samba

Rio de Janeiro is magnificent city that is picturesquely situated between green mountains and clear azur water. The incredible beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the charming coves and many beautiful small islands can make your vacation in the city one of the best in your life. Rio is a huge cultural

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Halloweens at Congo Grille result in awesome parties!

With its award-winning dishes, delectable group meals and exceptional service, Congo Grille has become the perfect place for barkadas to party it up and make celebrations truly special. This rings true for PBA Barako Red Bull Energy Boosters model Ciane Xavier and Close-Up model Fernanda

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Family-friendly adventures in Guangzhou, China with Cebu Pacific

A tour around Guangzhou, China blends age-old legend with modern, family-friendly entertainment. From pandas to temples, Guangzhou can very much be the family’s newest favorite vacation spot.

Panda in Guangzhou

The vibrant city of Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province in Southern

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Johor Bahru Malaysia Travel Guide

Johor Bahru is an emerging tourist destination in Malaysia. Popularly known as JB, this City is located across the Singapore Causeway. The city is known to be a manufacturing hub in Malaysia and the nearest entry point to Singapore.

Legoland Malaysia

From well known theme park attractions

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Caramoan Travel Guide: Caramoan Peninsula Travel Tips

The Caramoan Peninsula and it’s islands are one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines.

I was able to visit this Peninsula when this was still one of the least well known destinations in the country.

Everything about this Peninsula is pristinely and unbelievably beautiful. Of

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Discover the Top 10 Philippine Gems

Earlier, I was with fellow bloggers and members of the media for the announcement of the 10 up and coming tourist destinations in the Philippines held at the Manila Hotel. The selection of the Top 10 Philippine Gems is part of the Isla Lipana and Co., 91st anniversary celebration and this is

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Keep Mosquitoes away During the Rainy Season

By now, you’ve lived in the tropics long enough to realize that between the shifting seasons and humidity, insects are another force to be reckoned with. It’s easy enough to deal with—just slather on some insect repellent and you can keep mosquitoes at bay throughout the day.

Bite Block

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Sutera Harbour Resort Review

Sutera Harbour Resort is located between the shores of South China Sea, near the tropical islands and fronting Mount Kinabalu. This resort is surrounded by islands and beautiful resorts that offers water sports and extreme relaxation. Sutera Harbour is one of the most luxurious hotels in Kotal

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Featured Traveler: Aileen Adalid of IamAileen.com

Meet Aileen, our third featured traveler for the month of January 2015. Just like me and other full time travel bloggers, Aileen decided to make traveling a lifestyle and pursue her passion for adventure. Learn more about Aileen by reading her interesting responses to our travel questionnaire

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SMART offers USD10/day Unlimited Data Roaming

Are you a travel blogger? or someone who has a job that is internet dependent? I have a SMART LTE subscription on my iPhone 5s and I can easily use my iPhone as a personal hotspot wherever I go in the Philippines:) But how about when I travel abroad?

Good News!!! SMART, The wireless leader

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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C – Discover The Hidden Beaches And Shrines

Island Hopping is the most popular activity for tourists visiting El Nido Palawan. Among the 4 tour packages available, El Nido Island Hopping Tour C is one of the two most popular island hopping tour packages in El Nido Palawan. If you ask me why, I like this tour because it really caters to

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Five reasons to visit Exotic Bali

The Indonesian archipelago includes more than 17,000 islands offering vacationers a dazzling range of experiences; adventure, heritage, surfing, cultural spectacles, spa resorts, volcanic lakes and some great backpacking country. Bali is a jewel in Indonesia’s crown with its own special

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MV Logos Hope: New floating book store ship docks in Manila Port

Back in 2009, I was sad when MV Doulos announced that it will be their last visit as the ship will end its mission and it will be turned over to its new owner, a Singaporean firm named BizNaz Resources International Pte Ltd. Good thing a new floating bookstore continued the mission of bringing

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2014 Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave is now open for entries

The Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave kicks off the first leg of its University Caravan on Saturday, August 2, from at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Letran Auditorium. This workshop is open to all film students and independent filmmakers.

Dukit Movie

The Caravan showcases top personalities who

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Cebu Pacific to offer Inflight Internet Access in 2013

Good News for Travel Bloggers, In 2013, everyone can freely start blogging while onboard as Cebu Pacific prepares its resources for their OnAir internet service. The inflight internet access will be available to passengers on its Airbus A330 fleet starting in 2013.

iPad Travel

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Drum Tao – The Art of Drum 2012 hits Manila

Drum Tao, the renowned Japanese drum art show is all set to come to Manila for the first time and will be performing 10 shows from July 12th till July 22nd 2012. The event will be held at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila and is expected to attract many audiences.

Drum

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Travel Gadgets: Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 Review

Dubbed as the most affordable international LTE smartphone, Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 was officially introduced in the country close to three weeks ago from now.

Alcatel One Touch Pop S3 LTE Smartphone

Providing an LTE capability and set at a price of 6,999 pesos, Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3, to

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It's more fun in the Philippines - Philippine Department of Tourism's new Tagline

Why do you want to come to the Philippines and Why should I go to the Philippines? This is probably a common question that you may hear from a foreigner when you invite them to visit the country. Now you can easily answer that question by simply saying... because "It's more fun in the

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The Top Ten Hotels in Hong Kong

These are the best hotels in Hong Kong. They’re the best because of their opulence or their value, their views or their convenience. We haven’t put them into an arbitrary order though – these are just the top ten. We believe they speak for themselves when it comes to pure, exquisite

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Watch: This video proves that Manila celebrates New Year like no other in the World

Apart from hundreds of festivals and religious celebrations in the Philippines, Welcoming the New Year with a bang is definitely part of Filipino Tradition.

Manila fireworks display at midnight on January 1, 2015. AMADEUSIOM

According to Newsweek's article, Metro Manila's 2015 fireworks

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AirAsia offers super low fares in Visit Bohol 2015 fair in Glorietta Mall from Dec. 8 -10, 2014

Bohol is moving to become the must-go destination in the Philippines as it launches new and exciting tourist attractions with rock bottom prices for  airfares, hotels, resorts and tours during a travel fair to be held in Glorieta Mall in Makati city on Dec. 8-10, 2014.

Visit Bohol 2015

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2015 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA 2015 (PIHABF) ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The organizers of the longest running balloon event in Asia – the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF): “A Weekend of Everything that Flies,” maintains its

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Palawan and Boracay listed in the 2014 Top 30 Islands in the World by Conde Nast Traveler

Once again, the Philippines has proved that it’s one of the most beautiful countries in the world. This time, two of its islands are included in the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2014 Top 30 Islands in the world.

Boracay Island


About Palawan

In Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 30 list for 2014,

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Photos of Bohol Churches: Before and After the October 15, 2013 Earthquake

Last October 15, 2013, the Island of Bohol was badly affected by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake which left the six heritage churches of Bohol heavily damaged.

Baclayon Church in Bohol before the Earthquake

Just like Pampanga, Cebu, Quezon, Manila, Iloilo and Bicolandia, Bohol has numerous

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Vihara Dharmayana Kuta Temple in Bali Indonesia

Vihara Dharmayana Kuta Temple

After having lunch at Plengkung Restaurant in Kuta area, I decided to walk around and found this interesting and colorful structure.

Vihara Dharmayana Entrance in Kuta Bali Indonesia

This Old Chinese Buddhist Temple in Kuta is one of the many cultural

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AirAsia Zest celebrates Sinulog with free seats for two to any destination via “Spot #AirAsiaZestinSinulog” contest

AirAsia Zest 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, is offering free seats for two to any of its domestic and international destination in its social media page through “Spot

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Lunch at Lab-as Seafood Restaurant in Dumaguete City

PHILTOA Central Visayas Fam Trip Day 4 – Previous Post : Diving in Apo Island

It was already high tide when we left Apo Island Resort. The water is surprisingly wild and getting into the boat was already quite challenging but after more or less 30 minutes, we finally reached Dauin then we

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AirAsia Zest offers free seats to celebrate new domestic and international flights from Cebu

AirAsia Zest continues to expand its network and adds four new direct flights from Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur and to top tourist destinations of Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Davao and Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines.  To celebrate the new routes, AirAsia Zest is offering free

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Out of Town Blog's 2012 Yearender Post

2012 has been a busy year for me.. It was not just about a year of baking Monster Cookies, working on a graveyard shift, food hunting and traveling on the side. Year 2012 was also the year when I decided to go back to freelancing and left my BPO job that had me busy for 5 long but memorable

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