Archive for the ‘General Philippines’ Category

Frequently Asked Questions

Posted by pktan on Sep 13th, 2008
File Under: General Philippines

** WORK IN PROGRESS **
I came to realize that I’ve been answering the same questions over and over again, and why not just make a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page! On this page, you will find actual emails I have replied, and links to topics that I felt will be useful to answer your queries.
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Getting Around in Philippines

Posted by pktan on Sep 13th, 2008
File Under: General Philippines

Here are tips on how to travel in Philippines by plane, bus, car, train, ship & ferry. For information on how to get to Philippines from other countries, see Getting to Philippines.
It is easy to travel around Philippines, but it’s a big country (maps) made up of over 7,100 islands and islets.
Transport may be [...]


Philippines in Frames

Posted by pktan on Sep 12th, 2008
File Under: General Philippines

A giant stained glass window in the main altar of the Christ the King Seminary’s Shrine of the Divine Word along E. Rodriguez Avenue in Quezon City.

The town of Libog was founded in 1749. There is an account of Andres Bonifacio staying in the town and having a child with a local woman. His statue [...]


Is it safe to travel to Philippines

Posted by pktan on Sep 6th, 2008
File Under: General Philippines

Although you would hear negative news about the country, it is still safe to go to Philippines even if you would have your flight now. The region where the war is going on is very far from the tourist destinations in the country. Mindanao is just one of the islands in the archipelago and you [...]


Best time to go Philippines

Posted by pktan on Sep 6th, 2008
File Under: General Philippines

Sun worshippers would certainly love to visit the Philippines since it is abundant with beaches, falls, lakes, and more since it is surrounded with water. In Western Visayas, most tourists go to Boracay because of its stunning fine white sand and sparkling turquoise water. You may feel like you are in the Caribbean Islands. However, [...]


Why visit Philippines

Posted by pktan on Sep 6th, 2008
File Under: General Philippines

If you want to experience a variety in tourism, then the best place that you should visit is Philippines where you can have a taste of the Western as well as Eastern culture since it has been dominated by several nations in the past, such as Spanish, Japanese, and Americans. Because of this, Philippines became [...]


Best time to visit Philippines and Manila

Posted by pktan on Jun 5th, 2008
File Under: General Philippines, Manila

Thinking of visiting The Philippines but unsure of when is the best time for you to be here? Fret not, we have all the information panned out for you in “When is the best time to visit Philippines and Manila”.