A trip to a foreign country can indeed be fun and exciting. However, a fun trip can sometimes turn sour without proper planning or prior knowledge of the country. Therefore, it is always advisable for travelers to learn more about a foreign country that they are about to visit so as to expect the unexpected [...]
Located in the heart of Makati, Manila’s business and financial district, The Peninsula Manila is the ideal business address and a favorite hotel for visitors to Manila for over 25 years. Strategically placed on the corners of Ayala and Makati Avenues, The Peninsula Manila is close to premier shopping facilities and within easy access of [...]
Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year is considered to be the most important festival for the Chinese community in the Philippines. It does not follow a fixed date in the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in many countries. It begins on the first day of the first lunar month (usually in late [...]
If you’ve run out of gift ideas and have cash to spare, a trip to Puerto Galera might just be the thing for you. Dubbed the Pearl of Mindoro, Puerto Galera is only 130 kilometers south of Manila. Puerto Galera Bay is home to 20 species of mangroves trees out of 40 in the Philippines, [...]
Philippine cuisine consists of the foods, preparation methods and eating customs found in the Philippines. The style of cooking and the foods associated with it have evolved over several centuries from its Austronesian origins to a mixed cuisine with many Hispanic, Chinese, American, and other Asian influences adapted to indigenous ingredients and the local palate. [...]
From the same heritage as the legendary Amici chain of restaurants which has made a name for itself as a paradiso for value-for-money, and authentic italian pizza, pasta and gelato comes CARA MIA GELATERIA. Cara Mia, Italian for “my dear”, promises a great line of scrumptious dolci tied with a whole new dessert experience for [...]
There are many Filipino customs embedded into Philippine daily life. Here are just a few that you will experience living in the Philippines.These are unique customs seen in most Filipino interactions depending on how ‘traditional’ the Filipinos are that you encounter. 1. “Mano po” “Mano po” (pronounced mah-noh poh) refers to a physical gesture of [...]
The Philippines was recently cited as the “country to explore” in 2011 by Ireland’s leading newspaper, The Irish Times. The daily broadsheet based in Dublin, Ireland, said the Philippines’ pristine beaches and first-class diving sites were the main reasons the country was chosen over other well-known tourist attractions in the region. In an article published [...]
We are already in the first month of the required annual reporting of registered foreign nationals to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. Remember that if you qualify you must complete this required action within the first sixty days of the year. Here is the formal notice given by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration: ANNUAL REPORT [...]
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