World Pyro Olympics Schedule of Shows by Country:

November 21 – Germany, China
November 28 – Japan, Australia
December 5 – Canada, Italy
December 12 -South Korea, USA
December 19 – Fellowship of Fire, Philippines

Ticket Prices:

Regular Pass – Php200, Php500, Php1500 (VIP)
Season Pass (All Shows) – Php800, Php2000, Php6000 (VIP)

All VIP Tickets are reserved seats and come with Food Package from Via Mare. Check here for more info and how to reserve tickets.

Zest Air Promo Mechanics

1. The Standard Chartered Bank (“Bank�) Fly For Free Promo (“Promo�) will run from October 10, 2008 to February 27, 2009 (“Promo Period�).

2. The Promo is open to non-Standard Chartered Bank cardholders. Existing Standard Chartered Bank cardholders applying for an add-on credit card or supplementary card as well as those who voluntarily cancel their cards and subsequently apply for new Standard Chartered Bank credit cards within the Promo Period are not eligible for the Promo.
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Cebu Pacific Air is once again doing round-trip promo fares across Asia and the Philippines. The following airline ticket prices are the current promos being offered by CebuPacific which is valid in 2009 (see dates below):

Manila, Philippines to Osaka, Japan (one-way trip): Php1,999
Manila to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Taipei, Taiwan and Singapore: Php799
Manila to Kota Kinabalu, Macau and Hoh Chi Min: Php299
Davao to Hong Kong: Php799
Cebu to Singapore, Hong Kong: Php799

These Cebu Pacific promo fares are exclusive of fuel surcharges, insurance and government taxes. Sale period starts January 23 to February 15, 2009. Flight schedule starts February 1 to April 30, 2009.

Cebu Sinulog Festival 2009 Schedule

January 09, 2009 (Friday) Sinulog 2009 Kick Off
Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years at SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA
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Cebu Pacific is doing the 1-peso seat sale again. P1 seats for Cebu-Bacolod, Cebu-Butuan, Cebu-Cagayan, and Manila-Laoag services.

The seat sale will run from February 28 to April 30, 2008, and is good for travel for the same period. Fare is non-refundable and exclusive of surcharges and government taxes. Similarly, a one-way Cebu-Cagayan ticket, inclusive of taxes and surcharges, would cost a little over P1,300 while a boat ride would cost approximately P1,000. The advantage of taking CEB’s Cebu-Bacolod flight is even more apparent with its one-way all-in ticket at P1,010 while a fourteen hour ferry ride via Iloilo would cost P1,400.

Dos Palma
Arreceffi Island Resort, Palawan

Rates Per Person
June 1- Sept. 30, 2005
Garden Cottage 3 Days / 2 Nights Php 11,500 Php 1,130.38 / month
Extra Night Php 4,500 Php 442.50 / month
Oct. 1- Dec 15, 2005 3 Days / 2 Nights Php 12,500 Php 1,229.17 / month
Extra Night Php 5,500 Php 540.83 / month

Bay Cottage;
June 1-Sept. 30, 2005
3 Days / 2 Nights Php 12,500 Php 1,229.17 / month
Extra Night Php 5,000 Php 491.67 / month

Oct.1 – Dec. 15, 2005
3 Days / 2 Nights Php 12,500 Php 1,22917 / month
Extra Night Php 5,000 Php 491.67 / month

Inclusive of welcome driks, scheduled roundtrip land and boat transfers, accommodation in air-conditioned cottage, full doard meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), scheduled lunch at nearby picnic sites, complimentarycoffe and / or tea throughout the day, one intro dive per person for non-divers inclusive of diving gear or one service from our tropical Spa (facial spa, hair and scalp therapy or aromatherapy massage) and use of resort facilities pool and kayaks.
Airfare to Puerto Princesa not inluded

The Cocomangas Hotel Beach Resort in Boracay Island

The Cocomangas Hotel Beach Resort is one of the top ten beaches in the world, making Boracay truly awe-inspiring island paradise. Cocomangas features the latest nightspot on the island, the internationally famous Moondog’s Shooter Bar. Try the popular Jam Jar or become an instant celebrity by challenging the notorious shooter list of 15 drinks. Triumph leads to eternal fame!

Travelling directions.

Air travel time from Manila to Caticlan Airport by reliable scheduled commuter aircraft, Asian Spirit and SEAir, is about one 1 hour. From the airport to the Caticlan jetty port is a short hop of one-half kilometer by land cruisers. A native motorized outrigger boat servicing the resort exclusively takes you from the jetty port to the resort in about twenty 20 minutes. The primary domestic airlines such as Philippine Airline, Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines, carry on several flights daily from Manila to the capital town of Kalibo, from where you can take an air-conditioned tour bus to Caticlan jetty port. The road trip from Kalibo is about two 2 hours over excellent roads. During peak travel season, Philippine Airlines operates shuttle flights from Cebu City-Mactan International Airport.

The Patio Pacific in Boracay.

Patio Pacific, formerly known as Pink Patio, welcomed its first guests in 1990. It is considered one of the best resorts in the country, representing quality service; distinct Filipino hospitality and total customer satisfaction. Then a modest 8-room paradise has bloomed into a 60-room, Triple A rated resort accredited by the Philippine Dept. of Tourisim. It also won the” RESORT OF THE YEAR 2002″ Award in Region VI through the Kalakbay Awards – the award-giving body of the Toruism Industry. The resort is just few minutes away from the major attractions such as the famous dive spots, bars and restaurants, the wet market and souvenir shops. Its perfect location spells convenience for you. So pack your bags now and experience Boracay with Pink Patio.

Getting there and away.

Arrival
Caticlan is the jump-off point to Boracay at the jetty port, where most travelers arrive either from Caticlan airport or from Kalibo airport. Bancas (motorized outrigger boats) transport passengers to Boracay Island. The boat trip takes 15 to 25 minutes to the island.

Porters
At the Caticlan jetty port the uniformed porters are more than happy to help with heavy luggage. The going rate for porters is 5 -10 Peso per piece of luggage, depending on the size and weight. Always have small change ready.

Transportation
On the island public transportation is mainly by tricycle (motorbike with sidecar). Tricycles for island trips can be rented through the resort’s Front Desk staff. Other means of transportation are mountain bikes and motorbikes. Motorbikes along the White Beach and the beach path are however forbidden by law.

Departure
If you take a flight from the Kalibo airport you should depart the island at least 4 hours before the scheduled flight while 2 hours for the Caticlan airport.

A tropical island to lose yourself in.

Amanpulo sits on Pamalican Island in the Philippines surrounded by turquoise waters and a coral reef three hundred meters from the shore. The island is surrounded by 5.5 km of white sand beach and coral reefs located 50-300 meters from the shore. The turquoise sea is crystal clear and excellent for swimming snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing and sailing. Amanpulo’s main building is the Clubhouse. The restaurant, located at one end of the Clubhouse, spills out into a poolside terrace for alfresco dining. Enjoy sea views from the Bar. The walls of the Clubhouse lounge are graced with panalongs, the roof-top wood sculptures favored by Mindanao Muslims. The rattan chairs, from Cebu, mix with inlaid coconut tables. The island’s weather is tropical with a dry season running from November to May and scattered rain showers from June to October.

For a trip advisor to Amanpulo Island…

Amanpulo is accessed by scheduled charter flight from Manila, which has flights to several major international destinations. Guests are met at Manila’s international airport and taken by complimentary transfer to the Amanpulo lounge, adjacent to the departure point. Transfers and flight vouchers are all arranged by Amanpulo staff. Guests fly directly to Pamalican Island in a 19-seat, twin-engine turboprop, landing at the resort’s private airstrip. The cost of the roundtrip air transfer, Manila-Amanpulo-Manila, is US$300 per adult. The fare for children under seven is 50 percent of the adult fare, while children under two years are charged ten percent. Baggage is limited to 20kg per adult, including carry-on luggage.

Explore Camiguin!

Camiguin is a Tropical Island Paradise in Asia and a sole combination of perfect beauty and old world charm. Often described as the most beautiful island in the Philippines. Camiguin’s insular is regarded as the Philippines’ Garden of Eden. With a reputedly beautiful volcanic island, complete with virgin jungle, exotic orchids and other flora, natural hot and cold springs, majestic waterfalls and black and white sand beaches. It is mainly volcanic in origin and is entirely made up of deposits attributed to its volcanoes. The highest peak in the island is Mt. Timpoong which rises 1,580 meters above sea level. Because of the island’s volcanic form, several hot sulfur springs and geothermal vents exist. Waterfalls thunder down into natural pools sorrounded by wild ferns and orchids. The island has a pristine lagoon, refreshing cold springs, invigorating hot springs and soothing, sparkling soda springs. During the third week of October, the townspeople rejoice and celebrate the famous Lanzones festival. The celebration pays tribute to the gratuity coming from the volcanic soil and the sweet and juicy lanzones fruit.

How to get to Camiguin Province.

To get to Camiguin, one has to travel one and a half hours from Cagayan de Oro City to Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, and take any of the hourly scheduled ferries across the channels of Mindanao Sea, which dock in either ports of Guinsiliban or Benoni. There is a regular sea and air transportation from Cebu to Camiguin and vice versa. Once in Camiguin, one can go around the 64-kilometer circumferential road in just one hour and a half time through public or private transportation