Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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WordPress co-founder holds successful Manila visit

WordPress co-founder holds successful Manila visit

by Rjay Reyes on June 18, 2014
WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg recently came to Manila for the WordPress Community Meet-up in Manila attended by bloggers, developers, designers, and enthusiasts of the world’s most popular web publishing platform.
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Innovation offers sustain growth of Globe prepaid business

Innovation offers sustain growth of Globe prepaid business

by Rjay Reyes on June 16, 2014
Globe Telecom looks at innovation and a portfolio of affordable offers as growth drivers of its prepaid business, amidst the intense competition in the prepaid market.
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GT Cosmetics goes global at 20

GT Cosmetics goes global at 20

by Rjay Reyes on June 11, 2014
GT Cosmetics aims to go global as the Cebu-based manufacturer of handmade soaps from natural extracts and other skin care products celebrates its 20th anniversary June 28 of this year.
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Startup Weekend Cebu 4 a big success

Startup Weekend Cebu 4 a big success

by Rjay Reyes on June 10, 2014
Cebu City – The fourth Startup Weekend Cebu (SWCEBU4) held last June 6 to 8 at the University of Cebu(UC)-Banilad Campus came off as a big success as participating tech and business expert dished out more confident pitches and better tech startup ideas.
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Globe Business expands Southeast Asian enterprise coverage

Globe Business expands Southeast Asian enterprise coverage

by Rjay Reyes on June 9, 2014
Revitalizing telecommunications in this part of Southeast Asia, Globe Business recently forged a strategic partnership with global service provider IX Telecom Sdn Bhd, effectively strengthening the business relationship between the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom and Malaysia’s fastest growing virtual network operator.
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Flipnotes app win first ever Bohol Startup Weekend

Flipnotes app win first ever Bohol Startup Weekend

by Rjay Reyes on May 28, 2014
The winning team, Flipnotes (L-R): Arjo Magno, Joseph No (team lead), Paul Javier, Eugene Aquino and Justiniano Villocido.An innovative noting application that helps users share fun memories and experiences won the first place in the first ever Bohol Startup Weekend held in the University of Bohol in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
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Panagbenga Festival 2014: The Color and Excitement Continues

Panagbenga Festival 2014: The Color and Excitement Continues

by Christian Mack on March 8, 2014
On its 19 year and incarnation, the Panagbenga Festival of Baguio, known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, continues its legacy this 2014 of bringing color and excitement to the city. Millions come to the City to take part of the revelry each year drawn by great program, floats, activities, parades and attractions.
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Summer in the Philippines

Summer in the Philippines

by Xtian Mack on February 14, 2014
While it's still considered spring in some countries around the world, summer is already creeping in over the Philippines. Indeed, one particularly discovers that the Philippines is a tropical country during this warmest of seasons.
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Chinese New Year 2014, Year of the Wooden Horse

Chinese New Year 2014, Year of the Wooden Horse

by Xtian Mack on January 31, 2014
As there are significant numbers of Chinese in the Philippines, and that Chinese culture, traditions, and influences have become part of Philippine society as well, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with reverence and revelry in the many places associated with the Chinese living in the Philippines, like Binondo. The celebrations and festivities are colorful and lively and showcase the best of Chinese culture, like lion and dragon dances.
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New Year Celebrations in the Philippines

New Year Celebrations in the Philippines

by Xtian Mack on December 28, 2013
In the Philippines, New Year's Eve (Bisperas ng Bagong Taon) is a non-working holiday. Filipinos usually celebrate New Year's Eve in the company of family and close friends. Traditionally, most households host or attend a Media Noche (dinner party). Typical dishes include pancit and hamon. Lechon (roasted pig), is usually prepared and set as the centerpiece of the dinner table. Barbecued food is also an integral part of the menu.
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