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Bohol eyed as model city for “new normal”
Just this day, June 4, Department of Tourism announced the continuous prohibition of tourism activities in Metro Manila and other areas under general community quarantine.
On the other hand, Bohol, known for its Chocolate Hills, Philippine Tarsier, and white-sand beaches, could become a model for the "new normal" given the local government's highly-effective pandemic response which has resulted zero COVID cases, according to the National Task Force (NTF) on COVID-19 officials.
“Nasa GCQ (General Community Quarantine) na po kayo (Bohol), baka mapunta na kayo sa MGCQ (Modified General Community Quarantine), ibig sabihin malapit na kayo sa new normal. I believe...
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All I Want Is a Baguio Trip Right Now To Free My Mind From Worries
I don’t know where to start but all I want is to go away from this uncertainty. Never have I imagined myself stuck in one of the corners of our house—not this kind of isolation.
Whenever I feel sad, lonely, and tired, I’m starting to see myself packing my bags as if my mind tells me to go up—to go in Baguio, my happy place, my breather.
It’s not only about the beautiful spots and views why I keep on coming back in this place. Numerous stories, heartaches, and memories have been told in this enigmatic city.
I...
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No Goodbyes to Piso Fares, Says Cebu Pacific
According to news recently, passenger planes may have to keep some seats empty if they were to follow the new normal of social distancing inlight.
But there’s no need to worry for travel seekers, as Cebu Pacific spokesperson Charo Logarta-Lagamon has assured that the Gokongwei-led budget airline will continue to offer low-rates airfares.
According to Pep.ph recent article, Logarta-Lagamon said in an interview with DZMM Teleradyo last Tuesday, April 28, “Mayroon namang ibang ways para ma-manage natin the cost of a flight. So hindi naman necessary na tataas ito [at] wala nang Piso Fare..
“Mandate na po ng Cebu Pacific mula...
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You Should Visit Batanes Before Visiting Other Countries
By: AJ Virtuz |
You can compare Batanes to your girlfriend. At first, she's a hard-to-get. Sometimes, she's in a bad mood. Sometimes, she's in good condition. But when you get to know her and discover her beauty, trust me – you will never want to leave her.
At the far northern reach of the Philippines, Batanes is a group of 10 islands floating off the corner of the map near Taiwan. Only three of these specks are permanently inhabited: the main island, Batan; tradition-rich Sabtang; and remote Itbayat. Island landscapes alternate between greenery-clad extinct volcanoes, rugged cliffs, rolling hills,...
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Tiendesitas' Gift of Wonders is a Must-Visit this Christmas
This year, Ortigas East has a special treat for all aside from the famous Tiendesitas’ Street tunnel of lights and music, a separate lights show inside the mall called “Gift of Wonders.” It's shaped like a giant gift box and mall-goers can go inside to look and take photos of a room full of twinkling lights.
Inspired by Tokyo’s teamLab Borderless, a museum where digital art installation is without borders, Tiendesitas has achieved a local version in one of its Christmas attractions themed “Gift of Wonders."
Without going far, you can have borderless photos inside the House of Stars where...