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Summer Getaway at Laiya, Batangas
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Tips and Reminders, Where to Stay on March 1, 2010
Have a confirmed reservation. I know this much and my wife made it a point to remind me every hour or so before we headed towards Laiya, Batangas. We haven’t taken a break for some time now and my sense of adventure made my whole body itch. Just go, I thought. And so we embarked on a journey of discovery one sunny, warm (or really hot?) Saturday. Read the rest of this entry »
Vacation, Beach and Tsunami: Aftermath of Chile Earthquake
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on February 28, 2010
All work and no play isn’t good. So, from time to time, we take vacations on weekends to unwind and get ready for more work on the weeks ahead. This time we chose Laiya, a coastal haven found in San Juan, Batangas. Read the rest of this entry »
Sing at your own Risk: “My Way” of Frank Sinatra
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on February 12, 2010
We’re supposed to write mainly about the good things about the Philippines in this blog, but I find myself revisiting this rule when I read about a recent article in The New York Times about a particularly significant song. It reminds me of a previous article I wrote, reproduced below. Consider this a reminder: When you visit the Philippines and you get this irresistible urge to sing in a karaoke/videoke, always be mindful of this cardinal rule. Read the rest of this entry »
Directions and Surprises in Mount Samat Trip (Bataan)
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Tips and Reminders, Transportation on October 30, 2009
There are two long weekends in November 2009 and maybe some may be interested to drop by the Dambana ng Kagitingan in Pilar, Bataan. Maybe when we remember and pray for our dearly departed on All Saints’/ Souls’ Day or undas, we should also whisper a prayer for the heroes that fought and died for our country during WWII. Let’s talk about the directions and the welcome surprises of a trip to the Dambana ng Kagitingan. Read the rest of this entry »
Road Safety for Long Weekends
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders, Transportation on October 27, 2009
There are two long weekends in November. Holidays for the rest of 2009 and for the full year of 2010 had long been announced. Filipinos go home to provinces for undas. With long weekends, our roads will be full. Traffic will be heavy. Patience will run thin. So, wherever you are, please remember these road safety tips (most are from emails floating around): Read the rest of this entry »
Bangon Pilipinas Kong Mahal (Rico Blanco)
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on October 24, 2009
Title is really “Bangon“. Great song. Never fails to move me. In the wake of destruction left by Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, and the recent Bagyong Ramil, singer Rico Blanco pitches in his humble way to help. Watch the video. Click the link on how to help. Just please help. Read the rest of this entry »
2010 Official Holidays: Regular and Special Non-Working
Posted by Fred in Holidays, Tips and Reminders on October 20, 2009
The barrage of search queries that reached this site, whether November 2, 2009 is a regular national holiday, drives home the point that people love vacations and would want to know the long weekends in advance. Before proceeding to list the declared official holidays for 2010, allow us to say that, yes, November 2 is a holiday. So is November 30, 2009 (Bonifacio Day). Go here for the full list of 2009 holidays. Read the rest of this entry »
Save on Airline Travel Expenses
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders, Transportation on October 15, 2009
When traveling throughout the Philippines, land travel is still the cheapest. Sitting in a bus from Visayas (or worse, Mindanao) to Luzon, possibly for days, is not exactly a pretty thought. Using the sea lane, through passenger ships, is more comfortable but it still eats up precious time. Air travel is the fastest and most convenient mode of transportation, preferred by tourists who have little time in their hands and more cash to spare. Read the rest of this entry »
Floods: Precautions and Safety Reminders
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on October 12, 2009
The recent widespread flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines, brought about by Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, brings to focus the need of long-term remedial measures and, in the short-term, taking precautions against the dangers of flooding. Here are the safety rules issued by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA-DOST). Read the rest of this entry »
VisitPinas Top 5 Reasons to Travel and Visit the Philippines
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on October 9, 2009
There’s a reason for everything. While some things cannot be explained, and the continued belief of which we characterize as faith, we human beings constantly search for explanations. Not that somebody asked us; we’re just trying to validate and check if you see it the same way. These are the Top Five Reasons why we love to travel in and around the Philippines (probably the same reasons why you’d want to visit the Philippines). Read the rest of this entry »
World Teacher’s Day: Pasasalamat sa mga Guro
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on October 5, 2009
The first Monday of October, which happens to be October 5 this year (2009), was declared by the United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as World Teacher’s Day. Read the rest of this entry »
Ang Hagupit ni Bagyong Ondoy
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on September 27, 2009
This is the first time we’re deviating from the usual flow of discussion. We shall be discussing a not so sunny topic. We are doing this to acknowledge reality and to encourage everyone to help. We are also doing this to inform those who may wish to visit the Philippines that the areas affected are mostly in Marikina and Rizal; you could still visit 99.9% of the country. Read the rest of this entry »
Tourism Act of 2009 (RA 9593): A Primer
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on August 7, 2009
You may have noticed the schedule of the next big sale at the mall. But you may not have noticed that on 12 May 2009, the President signed the Tourism Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9593). I, for one, didn’t notice it. We have a prior discussion on Philippine tourism, so it’s surprising that we missed discussing this related law. But hey, let’s make up for it by having this long series of discussions on RA 9593, also known as the Tourism Act of 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
Tourism Act of 2009: Increased Tourist Access
Posted by Fred in Tips and Reminders on August 7, 2009
This is Part 2/8 of the discussion on Republic Act No. 9593, also known as The Tourism Act of 2009.
International and Domestic Tourist Travel. – The DOT shall increase and improve the accessibility of the Philippines to domestic and foreign tourists. To enhance the standards of transportation services for tourist use, the DOT and the relevant government agencies shall develop an integrated, one-stop shop system for the speedy issuance of franchises and accreditation for tourism transport operators. Read the rest of this entry »
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