Philippine Tourism News

Three of our own Wonders of Nature are in the top seven for the search of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Our top three nominees are Tubbataha Reef which is in 2nd spot, Chocolate Hills is in third spot and Puerto Princesa Palawan Subterranean River National Park which is in the fifth spot. Mayon Volcano Philippines is currently in the 9th spot in the top 77 candidates of the New 7 Wonders of Nature Nominees ranking. All in the top 7 are Asia’s entries veing for the inclusion in the 7 New Wonders of Nature. Other asian nominees who are included in the magic 7 are Ha Long Bay od Vietnam, Cox’s Bazar Beach of Bangladesh, Ganges River of Bangladesh and Mount Everest Mountain of Nepal.

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The islands of Puerto Princesa Palawan always gives a great island hopping adventure to tourist and locals. This is the most popular treat that Puerto Princesa, Palawan can give to visitors. That is why many foreign and domestic tourist especially those who love to have an island hopping adventure come in Puerto Princesa, Palawan to have their getaway vacation.

Palawan has many islands scattered around and is excellent for island hopping. One of the popular place here in Palawan which is littered with islands, islets, coral reefs and atolls is Honda Bay. Honda Bay is a perfect getaway destination to foreign and local tourists because it offers a wide variety of natural attractions and that is why it is Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s prime leisure destination. Honda Bay has fabulous white sand beaches in its several islets with shallow reefs and sorrounded by crystal clear blue waters that is excellent for snorkeling and diving. It also has man-made resorts. Honda Bay’s beaches are unspoiled and uncrowded that is perfect for beach lovers who wants to relax and unwind.

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Subic Bay Freeport Philippines has unique features that will naturally excel in adventure tourism. Because Subic Bay has beautiful natural theme parks, world renowned undersea wrecks and world War II relics, pristine jungle and unspoiled bay, subic is naturally ready to be promoted as eco-tourism and adventure tours.

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Administrator Armand Arreza said that since day one, Subic had these adventure attractions since day one because of the well preserved environment. Armand Arreza also said that the local government of Subic also keep on improving these natural attractions ever since. He also added “If tourists would come looking for some adventure during their vacation, Subic is ready and raring to give them some.”

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One of the fastest growing tourist destination here in the country is the Camarines Sur province. The province of Camarines sur is in the same category of tourist arrivals such as Palawan and Bohol. This was divulge by the Department of Tourism where Ace Durano, the Tourism Secretary, said that he expects more tourist arrivals in the coming months to visit the province of Camarines Sur to have their vacation getaway. It will also boost up foreign and local tourist because of the opening of the newest tourist spot in Gota Beach in Caramoan, Camarines Sur.

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A first ever Cloud 9 Masters Open will commenced at Siargao Island’s Cloud 9 frpm May 8 to 11, 2008. This tournament is organized by Tatus, a Siargao-based surfing organization, in cooperation with the Philippine Surfing Federation.

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Siargao province known to be one of the world’s best surfing destination will be developed as an adventure sports tourism paradise. This was announced by Presiden Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the opening of the First Siargao Game Fishing Invitational Competition.

The Game Fishing Invitational Competition in Siargao province has opened an opportunity that the municipality of Pilar will become as a game fishing destination here in the Philippines. The other game fishing site in the country is the Cagayan province.

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The Department of Tourism is eyeing the Caraga Region that it has a very strong potential in tourism industry in the future. Secretary Joseph Ace Durano of the Department of Tourism has said this in his discussion with the members of the local press.

Secretary Durano is very optimistic that tourism industry will uplift the economic status of Caraga Region. There are still undiscovered natural attractions of this region that are yet to be discovered. Caraga Region has a lot of things to offer in terms of tourism. It has a lot of natural tourist attractions by nature. Caraga Region will become one of the tourist destination of the Philippines. Local government unit of Caraga and DOT is developing tourist sites so that it will gain additional income of the region.

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Philippines has attracted travelers and adventurers around the globe because of diving, trekking, surfing, biking, wakeboarding water sports and now there is another water sport that the Philippines should have a fresh look, the kiteboarding. Kiteboarding could be the next water sports phenomenon in the Philippines.

Boracay Island was selected to where the first Russian Kiteboarding and Windsurfing Camp will be held. Kiteboarding is a water sport of speed and altitude but aside from the thrill of kiteboarding, it provides a novel way to take in the fabulous scenic views of the Philippine islands paradise especially Boracay. This was exactly what travel journalists together with leading Russian journalists, tourists from Moscow and Vladivostok and sports enthusiasts were given a taste of.

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Tanauan, Leyte, the Skimboarding capital of the Philippines, successfully hosted the 4th National Skimboarding Competition. Roque Tiu who is the mayor of Tanauan, Leyte proudly announced the big success of the said competition. Because of this big success of the competition, the mayor also said that there will be two competitions annually, the usual national skimboarding competition which the summer or Easter Sunday Competition and the December Competition will still push through every year.

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Palawan is on top again and voted as a tourist destination with Best Beaches in all Asia. Palawan was voted by Conde Nast Traveler, a reputable publication and has the largest circulated and most popular travel magazine in the United States. Palawan’s winning points was the magnificent and outstanding natural attractions such as the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and St. Paul Subterranean River National Park. These two sites are some of the most popular and known tourist attractions and also are listed under the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

The popular US travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, is so impressed by Palawan’s 1,200 miles of sugary beaches wrapped around 1,780 pristine islands. This has attracted travelers around the world. Not only that, Palawan is also rich in culture and history. This pristine islands are the sunken land bridges that the Chinese traders used to cross from Borneo.

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