33rd Masskara Festival Schedule of Activities

The much awaited event of Bacolod City – the Masskara Festival 2013 will be declared open on October 1, 2013 at the Bacolod Public Plaza at 8:00am – 9:00am. Related Article: Complete Schedule of Activities MassKara Festival 2013 (Highlights) The highlight of the festival is the MassKara streetdance competition.  The barangay category will be held … Read more

El Nido, Palawan: Cover of Travel + Leisure August 2013 Issue

The Philippine pride, El Nido Resorts in Palawan has landed on the cover of Travel + Leisure, in its “World’s Best Awards,” August 2013 issue. The magazine features El Nido Resorts sandbar, particulary the Big Lagoon of Miniloc Island. The shot was also taken by Filipino photographer Francisco Guerero, one of the US’ most popular … Read more

Boracay White Beach #1 in Top 25 Beaches in Asia 2013 List

The crowning glory of the Philippines’ beaches, the Boracay White Beaches was named anew as the No. 1 in the recently released TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Top 25 Beaches in Asia in the year 2013. The recognition of Boracay island is another achievement for the Philippines campaign to convince more tourist to the Philippines, topping the … Read more

Kris Aquino to Promote Bantayan Island, Feature in KrisTV

Presidential sister, Kris Aquino wants to make Bantayan Island, as the next Boracay. The 42-year-old controversial Kris Aquino made the promise to Liberal Party (LP) gubernatiorial candidate Hilario “Junjun” Davide III during her visit to Cebu yesterday, May 3, 2013. Kris Aquino addressed Davide as “Guv,” and stated that she discovered Bantayan during a 2010 … Read more

Philippines: Conde Nast Traveller Top 10 Destinations 2013

2013 Top Destinations by Conde Nast

Philippines was listed as one of the top 10 destinations to watch for the year 2013 according to the latest list published by Conde Nast Traveller magazine. According to the feature article written by Laura Folwer, Philippines ranked no. 2 behind only to Brazil in top destinations for travellers. According to Conde Nast, the Philippines is composed of … Read more

George Tapan Filipino Winner of the National Geographic Photo Contest

National Geographic 2011 Photo Contest

Another work of a Filipino Achiever will be shown worldwide through one of the most popular magazine with worldwide circulation, the National Geographic Magazine. Travel Photographer George Tapan was adjudged as the winner of National Geographic Photography Contest. George Tapan’s photo which was titled as “Into the Green Zone” was chosen as the first place … Read more

Piranhas take toes at river beach in west Brazil

Piranha

The freshwater fish that are known for their sharp teeth and a voracious appetite for meat Piranhas have infested the popular beach river of western Brazil and have bitten about 15 unwary swimmers! Officials in the city of Caceres in Mato Grosso state said this is the first time they have had a problem with piranhas at … Read more