RP poised for a ‘big catch’ of game fishing enthusiasts

Thursday, 7 May 2009, 12:11 | Category : News

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is co-hosting this year’s Invitational Game Fishing Tournament here today, together with the First District of Surigao del Norte. Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism opens this landmark event with Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, together with Rep. Francisco Matugas of the First District of Surigao, and attended by local and [...]

Hands on Manila Launched Hands on Volunteer Vacations

Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 12:41 | Category : Events, News, Travel

Just recently, I was invited to the launching of Hands on Manila(HOM): Hands on Volunteer Vacations(HOVV) at Manila Ocean Park by Marjivel of EON. HOM is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing members with diverse, flexible volunteer opportunities that address the needs of the community. When we arrived at the Manila Ocean Park at 9:30, [...]

Department of Tourism & MTV Asia launched Awesome Philippines Campaign

Friday, 1 May 2009, 19:08 | Category : Events, News

Just recently, I was invited to the launching of a first-of-its-kind national tourism campaign for the country, the AWESOME PHILIPPINES at M Cafe in Ayala Museum by Ting of Protege. The Awesome Philippines campaign was put together by MTV Asia and the Department of Tourism, headed by Sec. Joseph Durano. It was executed as part [...]