Tag: summer vacation

Boracay, kumita ng Php21-B sa unang apat na buwan ngayong taon

BORACAY, Aklan (Eagle News) – Umabot na sa 21 bilyong piso ang kinita ng isla ng Boracay sa kanilang tourism receipts. Ito ay sa unang apat na buwan pa lamang ng taong ito. Ayon sa report ng Aklan Provincial Tourism Office, ang naturang tourism receipts ay nalikom mula sa mga dayuhang bisita at Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) na umabot sa mahigit 14 bilyong piso. Samantala ang anim na bilyong piso naman ay galing sa mga local tourist. Sa tala […]

Mas pinaigting na check point ng PNP-Lianga isinagawa para sa darating na long weekend

LIANGA, Surigao del Sur (Eagle News) – Naghigpit na naman ng seguridad ang Lianga Municipal Police Station sa ipinapatupad nitong checkpoint sa mga pangunahing kalsada sa bayan ng Lianga, Surigao del Sur. Isa-isang iniinspeksyon ang mga pumapasok at lumalabas sa nasabing bayan dahil sa napabalitang may mga sasakyang naglalaman umano ng Improvised Explosive Device (IED) na papunta sa Koronadal City at General Santos City. Nais ng PNP Lianga na mapanatili ang peace and order sa lugar dahil […]

Oplan: SUMVAC, inilunsad na; NCRPO, naka-full alert

(Eagle News) — Ilang linggo bago ang pagsisimula ng mahabang bakasyon, inilunsad na ng Philippine National Police ang kanilang Oplan Summer Vacation 2017. Bahagi nito ang paglalatag ng seguridad sa mga mall, terminal at mga paliparan bilang paghahanda sa inaasahang pagdagsa ng mga magbabakasyon. Ang National Capital Region Police Office o NCRPO ay naka full alert na bilang bahagi ng kanilang ipatutupad na seguridad. Ayon kay NCRPO Chief Police Dir. Oscar Albayalde, mas paiigtingin nila […]

It only just Vigan! Vigan City hailed as one of the New 7 Wonder Cities of the World

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 20) – Almost every Filipino is familiar with the image of the cobblestone streets, horse-drawn kalesas and old houses. This image is the first to come to mind at the mere mention of Vigan. The fact that the city was able to preserve this piece of 16th century intact is so incredible that the effort was rewarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which declared Vigan […]

What to do when in Zambales?

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 19) – Current a favorite spot for summer vacationers and beach enthusiasts, Zambales has become popular for its isolated beaches. Pundaquit, Anawangin, Nagsasa… these are just some of the well-known coves in the province. What sets the beaches of Zambales apart from other locations in the country is the blessed isolation. Just a few kilometers away from the Metro and you can get away with all the stress […]

What is in Alaminos, Pangasinan?

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 19) – Can anyone guess what we can find in Alaminos, Pangasinan? This city is the site of one of the most famous landmarks in the Philippines. The Hundred Islands! Every school child knows what the Hundred Islands is. The name is actually a misnomer because the islands number 124 during low tide and 123 during high tide. Of said islands, only three were developed for tourism: Governor Island, […]

Summer vacation do’s and don’ts

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 4) – Just spent a weekend at Nagsasa Cove in Zambales. The serene isolation combined with pristine beauty made it one of the highlights of my vacation. Of course, my little summer experience left me with little lessons that I will now share to ensure that you have your own perfect summer vacation. These are in no particular order. 1. Do contact someone regarding parking space, boat rental […]