The Big Small Film Festival: Cinemalaya 2009 Launched

Now on its fifth year thus billed Cinemalaya Cinco, the 2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition was launched to the press on May 21, 2009 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Present during the press conference were the CCP’s Officers, Cinemalaya Organizing Committee, film makers, member of the press and some of the actors. Twenty new digital films that will compete on July 17-26, 2009 were presented. Ten of which are finalists for full length category... Read More

International Tourism and Trade Expo 2009

With the theme “Enchanting Destinations, Great Opportunities!”, the International Tourism and Trade Expo (ITTE) 2009 will open tomorrow, May 15, 2009 at Megatrade Hall 3 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. The event, which will run from May 15 to May 17 will feature 81 booths and exhibits from various tourism related industries and the Miss Tourism Philippines pageant. Guests can avail of promo offers and discounts from the exhibitors composed of local airlines, hotels... Read More

Travel Guide: Mt. Pinatubo

In 1991, a dormant volcano north of Manila discharged millions of tons of sulfur dioxide in the air when it was awaken after more than 600 years of nap, on what is considered as the largest and most catastrophic volcanic eruption in the recent years. Ashes covered the entire Luzon landmass and even reached Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and other neighboring Asian countries. Close to a thousand perished, more than a hundred thousand lost their homes, and billion worth of crops were... Read More

Philippine Bus Companies Websites

It is good to know that bus companies in the Philippines are now gearing up to have their presence in the cyberspace be felt. With the internet, being the prime source of almost all information, online sites of bus companies is a big help to travelers looking for transportation information in the World Wide Web. Here is the list of some bus companies in the Philippines and their websites: Luzon Based: Victory Liner Website: http://www.victoryliner.com Destinations: Manila/Baguio/Bataan/Pampanga/Pangasinan/Isabela/Cagayan/Zambales/Nueva... Read More