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Malacanang welcomes Lonely Planet’s recognition of Philippine tourism

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace welcomed another recognition for the country’s tourism sector after it was named “a must-see destination in 2015” by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet.“Ikinagagalak natin ‘yan sapagkat talaga namang ikinararangal ng ating bansa ang pagkakaroon ng pinakamagagandang isla at magagandang natural endowments kaya naman dinarayo ito ng mga mamamayan mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo,” Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr of the Presidential Communications Operations Office said in a radio interview […]

Palace says gov’t planning effective strategy to fight Ebola virus

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine health authorities have strengthened the mechanism to fight Ebola virus especially with the expected influx of Filipinos returning to the country for the year-end vacation season.It was reported that a health worker in New York tested positive for Ebola virus after working in Africa. New York has a large concentration of Filipinos.Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., said the government is further strengthening an effective program to protect th […]