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by Red de Vera on September 23, 2014 Ended last Sunday (September 21), the staging of the 35th Manila International Book Fair held propitiously. The fair took place at Function Room 5, SMX Convention Center in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. It is the country’s biggest and longest-running book fair that showcases the largest collection of literature. » Read More
by Kaye Valdez on September 18, 2014 Now on its 18th year, this year’s Pamulinawen Festival was celebrated grandiosely with the theme “STEADFAST”. It is the annual festival of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte in honor of St. William the Hermit, the patron saint of the city whom residents believe intervenes to save Laoag from calamities. » Read More
by Rjay Reyes on September 18, 2014 Once again Davao City celebrated its most anticipated festival, the Kadayawan Festival. The festivity is a celebration of life, culture and a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature. It is held annually on the third week of August. Highlights of the festival include Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (for street dancing) and Pamulak sa Kadalanan for (float parade). » Read More
by Vigattin Tourism Administrator on September 12, 2014 The country’s impending shift to digital TV is seen to benefit consumers and government agencies alike, as clearer reception and access to more channels can lead to better broadcast service delivery. » Read More
by Vigattin Tourism Administrator on September 9, 2014 At the recently concluded Philippine Travel Mart Expo held in SMX Convention Center (MOA), the double-decker jeepney caught the attention of the potential travelers who attended the event. Who can resist riding this new mode of transportation which is air-conditioned and with videoke aboard? » Read More
by Red de Vera on September 5, 2014 Majestic thresher sharks and white tip sharks are among the major attractions of Malapascua, a small island off Cebu’s northern tip, which constantly evokes interest among scuba divers from all over the world. However, illegal and destructive fishing methods and poaching remain rampant in Malapascua Island and the rest of the Municipality of Daanbantayan, threatening its abundant marine life. » Read More
by Kaye Valdez on September 2, 2014 How can you bring Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to far flung schools which do not have electricity? This is a problem which a group of community-oriented and tech-savvy individuals is trying to solve using a low-cost and energy-efficient mobile learning kit. » Read More
by Kaye Valdez on August 18, 2014 Distinguished Silicon Valley startup guru Dave McClure, the founder of the 500 Startups accelerator and seed fund investor, will be one of the keynote speakers for the long awaited Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) international tech confab this August 21 to 22. » Read More
by Kaye Valdez on August 13, 2014 Come August 21 and 22, some of the biggest names of the tech and startup world from Silicon Valley, Singapore, South Korea and other parts of the world will be coming over to Cebu for the Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) tech and startup conference. » Read More
by Red de Vera on August 13, 2014 The country’s only world heritage city is among the 21 finalists for the New Seven (7) Wonder Cities of the world. Vigan is a fourth class provincial city and the capital of Ilocos Sur. It is already a UNESCO World Heritage Site made famous by its Spanish-era houses and the baroque cobblestone streets. » Read More
