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Philippine News: FeatureTour of the Philippines - July 13-22, 2006Join this exclusive tour of the Philippines and get a chance to meet Philippine President Gloria Arroyo. Find out more... Saudi Arabia to Invest $1 Trillion in the Philippines Saudi Arabia expressed interest in investing US$ 1 trillion in tourism and oil refinery opportunities in the Philippines. Find out more... Philippine Exports Grew by 25.8% in March Philippine exports reached US$ 4.1 Billion in March, 25.8 percent higher than last year and significantly higher than last month's 14.9 percent growth. Find out more... Philippines: Korean's Favored Travel Destination The Philippines is emerging as Korean's most popular and favored travel destination, based on a recent survey among Korean tourists, conducted by Korean Travel Times. Find out more... Philippines: Among Top 3 Diving Spots in the World The Philippines was cited as one of the top three diving destinations in the world, along side Maldives and Palau during Asia's largest scuba diving exhibition held recently in Japan. Find out more... Vigan celebrates "Viva Vigan" Vigan Ilocos Sur celebrates "Viva Vigan" Festival of arts, from April 28-May 7. Viva Vigan promises to provide tourists with a colorful display of Vigan arts and traditions and a truly memorable experience in this World famous heritage site. Find out more... Philippines Exports Rose by 9.8% Philippines exports increase 9.8% in February due to strong overseas sales of electronics and computer parts, which account for 67% of Philippine exports. Find out more... Philippine News: BusinessPhilippines Jewelry Products in High Demand among European BuyersThe Philippines received signficant volume of orders and buyer inquiries from European retailers and direct importers during Vicenza Oro, an international jewelry exhibition held in Vicenza Italy. Find out more... Manila FAME Unveils New Export Designs Manila FAME International Show. Over 468 exporters offering Philippine furniture, home furnishings, home decors, fashion accessories will showcase their new export products and designs in Manila FAME. Find out more... Direct investments from Overseas Filipinos surge 12.5% in February Dollar investments from overseas Filipinos posted double-digit growth rates in February, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Find out more... Mandaue City : Cebu's New Economic Driver Mandaue City, a long-time business hub of Cebu, continues to attract investments and will soon become the "foyer of mainland Cebu" with the construction of the Cebu International Convention Center. Find out more... Philippine Outsourcing Industry Expected to Hit $12.2 Billion by 2010 With the continued global push for outsourcing, the Philippine outsourcing industry projects to employ 920,764 employees and deliver $12.2 billion in revenues by 2010. Find out more... China Apparel Firm Sets Up Facility in Cebu Philippines Yuen Thai, a China-based apparel manufacturer and exporter, established Yuen Thai Philippines in Mactan, Cebu Philippines and aims to be the largets supplier for Adidas worldwide. Find out more... Philippine Government Supports Call Center Boom Philippine President Gloria Arroyo ordered 100,000 scholarships to support the growing demand for skilled Filipino professionals in the call center industry. Find out more... GenPact to Set Up Centers in the Philippines, Poland Business Process Outsourcing giant GenPact, formerly known as GE Capital International Services, will set up two global service delivery centers in the Philippines and Poland this year. It expects to hire a total of 3,000 BPO professionals. Find out more... Philippine Economy Continues to Rise The Philippine Economy continues to make significant progress - foreign investments are up, Philippine peso is one of the strongest performer in the region, the Philippine stock market has reached all time high. Find out more... Outsourcing Growth Gives Rise to Build-to-Suit Real Estate Deals With the continued growth of outsourcing in the Philippines, outsourcers are increasingly developing build-to-suit buildings outside of Metro Manila, and in the provinces. Read more... Read more Philippine Business News>>
Philippine News: TravelPhilippines Targets 25% Increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals The Philippines expects to hit its maximum capacity of 3 Million in foreign tourist arrivals this year. Find out more... Cebu: Eyed as Retirement and Medical Tourism Hub Cebu has the potential to become the Philippines' retirement and medical tourism hub according to a US-based health care expert. Find out more... Bohol Tourism Industry - Booming Bohol tourism industry continues to grow, attracting more resort-hotels development investment projects, particularly in Panglao island. Read more... New Tourism Destination to Rise in Laoag City Ilocos Norte Laoag City has been chosen by Venvi Development Corportion as the site of a future luxurious metropolis, which is expected to be a major tourism destination in Ilocos Norte. Read more... Philippines Plans 3 New International Airports The Philippines plans to invest billions in 3 new international airports in Bohol, Bacolod and Iloilo next year. Hundred Islands: Among top tourist destinations in Asia - survey The world-famous Hundred Islands in the Philippines ranks third most favorite destination in Asia among foreign tourists, besting other more popular tourist spots in Asia... Philippines Launches Flagship Cagayan de Oro Airport Projects President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has launched the US$108 million Laguindingan International Airport Development Project in Mindanao. Philippines, Korea Sign Tourism Cooperation Agreement The Philippines and South Korea have entered a new level of stronger internal relations and greater tourism cooperation... Philippine Hotels rated #1 in customer satisfaction Philippine hotels offer no less than the best services and ranked number one in customer satisfaction in a recent survey posted on ehotelier.com, the most popular website for tourism and hotel executives. UNESCO eyes Batanes as a World Heritage Site Batanes Philippines is being considered for possible listing as a World Heritage site due to its unique archaeological, cultural and natural treasures. Read more Philippine Travel - News >>
Philippine News: LifestyleGolf Digest ranks Puerto Azul Golf and Country Club as one of the 100 best golf courses outside of the United States in... Philippines' Manny Pacquiao wins Super Featherweight Bout Manny Pacquiao "The Pacman" defeats Mexico's Erik Morales in the 10th round of the super featherweight battle in Las Vegas. It was the first time Morales was defeated in 48 fights. Hawaii Governor Confirms Demand for Filipino Nurses Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle also highlighted the vital role of the Filipinos in the state health care programs because of their distinct virtues, skills and values of professionalism. President Arroyo among "People Who Mattered" - Time Inc. Time Magazine cited Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo among the "People Who Mattered" in 2005. The list includes US President George W. Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney... Read more Philippine Lifestyle News>>
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