Greg Pierce asked:




The Philippines is considered one of the richest countries in terms of natural resources. It is composed of 7,107 islands and has a tropical environment that can be enjoyed by any tourist. It is a place where you can relax and enjoy all of its panoramic views, whether natural or man-made. It is known to the whole world that the country has some of the best tourist destinations. Some of these places may not be that grand or majestic, but they will be spectacular, nevertheless, even for local folks.

Enjoying the different destinations in the Philippines is easy and may be due to the fact that English is considered to be the second tongue. Considering that the country has over 180 languages, many people do speak English, even in the rural areas. Some foreigners may wonder why this is so. It’s actually because Americans were the country’s last conquerors. The country also has strong ties with English-speaking countries. When you tour the country, you will find your vacation more enjoyable because it’s easy to understand why things are the way they are. It’s also easy to understand the Filipino culture because they will know how to converse to you.

If you’re planning to spend a holiday in this tropical haven, it would be great to know a little about it. the Philippines is an archipelago where islands are united by seas and divided by mountains. Geographically speaking, since the country is a composition of many different islands, people tend to share their sub-cultures to each other and everything will still be united as the larger Filipino culture that all regions will be known for. Because of this geographical nature of the country, Filipinos can be so diverse yet one in a unique way.

Today, the Philippines has risen as one of the most fabulous destinations in Asia. There are many spectacular views that any tourist can enjoy. If you go to mountains, you can see the man-made rice terraces in Banquet which were made by the natives of the mountains as a way of sustaining their livelihood. The Banawe Rice Terraces are actually counted as one of the eight wonders of the world, and so are the Chocolate Hills of Bohol. Those who love the underwater will also marvel at the rich marine life in the country’s many diving sites.

Most of all, tourists will often leave the country thinking of it not only as a land of beautiful views and beaches but also as a place where warm and spirited hosts will effortlessly go out of their way to accommodate an eager tourist. Immediately after arriving in the Philippines, most foreigners would see how friendly and hospitable Filipinos are. In fact, some actually come back because they have found love in the Philippines. This love does not always mean romantic love. It can also be a fascination for the country’s fabulous attractions, including its culture.

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Matthew Davidson asked:




The Philippines is composed of 7,107 islands. Wherever you may be, you are certain that there is a beach within an hour’s drive to give you a nice tan line. However, if you want to see the most pristine and most beautiful beaches in the Philippines, you need to uncover these gems for yourself. We are listing some of the beaches which we have uncovered that truly captured our hearts because of their divine beauty.

Boracay is probably the most famous beach in the Philippines. It boasts of kilometers of sand so fine it passes through your hands in seconds. It is also known for the nightlife and celebrity visits it gets yearly, both from local ones and international stars such as Brangelina.

Puerto Princesa in Palawan is heaven on Earth. It is home to the famous Subterranean Underground Park which was nominated as one of the new seven wonders of the world. Besides its white sand beaches, underwater life is dazzling in Puerto Princesa. The Tubbataha Reef was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is one of the best diving spots in Asia.

If you want to see nature at its finest, such as hills by the hundreds and relaxing rivers, but still want to be near the beach, then Panglao Island in Bohol is the place to be. One will be greeted by the amazing attractions such as the Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier, the smallest primate in the world while being just a couple of minutes away from white sand beaches.

If you plan on going on vacation but are just so tired of the usual places you go to, why not try out one of the Philippines’ thousands of beaches. Before you know it, you will fall so in love with it you won’t want to leave.

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J.P. Miller asked:




Let me tell you about my decision to move from the comfort and safety of my apartment in the United States for a third world country in Asia. ( The Philippines )

I had a fairly successful internet business in California that was pretty much on auto pilot and producing monthly income that would allow me to live comfortably anywhere in the world. All I needed was an internet connection and a few hours a week to manage the business and do some updates to my web sites. So that left almost any country I wanted to live in available to me.

I decided to move the Philippines. I had lived in the country with my father about 10 years earlier and enjoyed my time there. The people are very friendly and there are many fun places to visit and take in the culture and attractions the country offers.

I put everything I owned in storage and got my plane ticket to leave the United States. It took me 3 weeks from the time I thought about going back to the time I stepped off the plane at Ninoy Aquino International airport in Manila. My friend has a travel agency in Manila so I booked my traveling arrangements through his company.

Once I got through customs I had arranged for the hotel car to pick me up so I just looked for the guy holding up a sign with my name on it and off we went to the hotel. At that time I had to stay in a hotel but I planned on staying a long time, so during the next few weeks I spent a lot of time looking for an apartment to rent.

After about 2 weeks of looking for a place to stay I finally settled into my apartment in Makati, witch is the business capital of the Philippines I used a rental broker that basically drove me around the city to different apartments that I wanted to look at. It is a free service, the broker just gets a commission from the Unit owner for finding somebody to lease there unit.

I have happily lived here for 5 years now and currently looking to try and start a business in manila as my savings has been depleted and my former Internet business in the United States is no longer operational.

Living in this country has been very enjoyable, from the friendly people to the beautiful places to see in this tropical country. I highly recommend to anybody that they visit the Philippines and it is the 3rd largest English speaking country in the world so you seldom have trouble finding somebody that wont understand you.

Some of the things you can do if you plan to vacation or live here are.

1. Scuba Diving

2. Surfing

3. Night Life ( Lots of lovely girls in this country )

4. Back Packing

5. Mountain Climbing

Most people come here to visit one of the many beach resorts on Luzon or one of the many surrounding islands. There are over 7,000 islands in the country. The most popular places are:

Borakay:

The most popular beach island for tourist wanting fun and sun. Borakay has the most beautiful white sandy beaches I have ever seen, there is a lot of night life and water sports available. If in manila there are domestic flights that will take you to borakay. The flight is approximately 1:30

Puerto Galera:

This Is a beautiful place with nice coves and wonderful views of the coral reef. Most of the resorts here cater to scuba diving enthusiasts. They do have beaches and you can always go swimming or rent a jet ski, but the main goal of this peaceful area is to help people go scuba diving. I have been scuba diving there many times and it is very fun, if your a beginner they have PADI dive courses available that will have you explore the underwater world in only a few days. To get to Puerto Galera from Manila you would take a scheduled bus ride that is about 4 hours long, once the bus stops you then board the SEACAT ferry that will take you to Puerto Galera. The boat ride is very relaxing and drinks are served.

I’m sure you will enjoy your time in the Philippines just like I have.

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Ernesto Del Castillo asked:




The Philippine Climatic Calendar is characteristically divided throughout the year into Wet and Dry Seasons – and Philippine Weather could vary in different parts of the country at any time or any day. Agronomists consider Philippine Soil hospitable to a wide variety of indigenous flora and adaptable to select species of imported plants permitted to enter the country.

Tree Farming in the Philippines is centuries-old. The Coconut Palm Tree could be found planted in many places of the PhilippineArchipelago. This Plantation-Tree (perhaps, the pioneer in the country) has been called THE “Tree-of-Life” – given the commercial value of almost all its component Tree-Parts. Philippine Mangoes & Bananas are said to be the “World’s Best-Tasting” wherever planted.

The Science-of-Horticulture in the Philippines keeps on growing in sophistication yearly. Traveling along National Highways of provinces closer to Metro Manila (Laguna etc.), it is evident that enterprising Filipino Rural Poorhave converted the 2-Side Embankments into kilometers-long multi-color flowering gardens offering ready-to-use Plants-for-Sale. Likewise, the green-thumb Urban Poor makes use of empty lots as gardens with Plants-for-Sale readily available inside private Residential Subdivisions. Given the above, Filipino Landscape Architects (of high-value Real Estate Properties), are quick to design and make Entrance-Gateways into beautiful collections showcasing the variant Tropical Plants in the country.

My out-of-the-fence 1000 M2 backyard used to be a down-hill sloping grassy water-clogged garbage-dump habitat for Snakes and other Pests. After a year of daily morning 2-hrs Gardening, my “Work-in-Progress” is now a 3-level Terrace-Garden planted to a select variety of Vegetable, of Flowering, and of Herbal plants.

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Christine Layug asked:


Fashion magazines are the type of magazines that lets you look inside some of the most fashionable clothing line, accessories and some tips on how to become fashionable. Here in the Philippines and other some other countries, magazines are used not only as a reading material to kill some time, but as a guide on how to live life to the fullest, some would actually collect their favorite magazines.

For a lot of filipinos, magazines are usually the choice of information source when it comes to entertainment, games, accessories, lifestyle, home styling and designing, showbiz and specially fashion.

Which is why eLBC has lauched its first and ever Philippine magazine online store, the M-Express. M-Express is the first ever Philippine magazine online store that sells different kinds of magazines such as the Fashion Magazine Philippines.

M-Express Philippine magazine online store sells many kinds of Fashion Magazine Philippines such as CHALK Fashion Magazine Philippines, K Fashion Magazine Philippines, METRO the independent woman Fashion Magazine Philippines, PINK a girls guide to shopping Fashion Magazine Philippines.

M-EXPRESS Philippine magazine online store is the first ever door-to-door magazine delivery service in the country. M-EXPRESS Philippine magazine online store is the convenient way to order magazines anytime and anywhere you are in the Philippines. With M-EXPRESS Philippine magazine online store, you can place subscriptions or order per title allowing you the flexibility to control your budget.

This innovative service is powered by LBC, the country’s dependable domestic and international courier service which brings over 50 years of experience and an intensive network of branches both here and abroad.

M-EXPRESS Philippine magazine online store is owned and operated by eLBC Direct, Inc., an LBC company that is dedicated to providing Filipinos access to products and services apart from the traditional products offered by LBC.

So if you plan on buying any kind Fashion Magazine Philippines, then M-EXPRESS Philippine magazine online store can provide you with such. For more information about M-EXPRESS Philippine magazine online store and Fashion Magazine Philippines then visit http://www.m-express.com.ph.

Christine Layug asked:


Fashion magazines are the best way on getting a low down on the latest trends in clothing, accessories and tips and guidelines on how to become fashionable. In the philippines, magazines are widely used as a means of information on how to live your life, or learn some leasons on someones experiences, may it be good or bad.

For filipinos, magazines are commonly the popular choice of information source when it comes to entertainment, games, accessories, lifestyle, home decor, art, food and cooking, and fashion. This is why eLBC, a branch of LBC, launched its first ever online magazines store in the philippines, the M-Express.

M-Express is the first ever door-to-door magazine delivery service in the country. M-Express is the convenient way to order magazines anytime and anywhere you are in the Philippines. With M-Express, you can place subscriptions or order per title allowing you the flexibility to control your budget.

M-Express is an online magazine store that not only sell some Fashion Magazine Philippines, but a wide variety of Philippine Magazine such as Art Philippine Magazine, Auto and Cycle Philippine Magazine, Business and Finance Philippine Magazine, Children Philippine Magazine, Cooking and Food Philippine Magazine, Entertainment Philippine Magazine, Fashion Philippine Magazine, Health and Fitness Philippine Magazine, Home and Gardening Philippine Magazine, Lifestyle Philippine Magazine, Men’s Philippine Magazine, Photography Philippine Magazine, Sports Philippine Magazine, Teens Philippine Magazine and Woman’s Philippine Magazine.

M-Express Philippines Magazines online store sells many kinds of Fashion Magazine Philippines such as CHALK Fashion Magazine Philippines, K Fashion Magazine Philippines, METRO the independent woman Fashion Magazine Philippines, PINK a girls guide to shopping Fashion Magazine Philippines.

So if you plan on buying any kind Fashion Magazine Philippines, then M-EXPRESS Philippine magazine online store can provide you with such. For more information about M-EXPRESS Philippine magazine online store and Fashion Magazine Philippines then visit www.m-express.com.ph.

Christine Layug asked:


 

Festivities in the Philippines are celebrated extravagantly and lavishly, especially those festivities celebrated in provincial places such as the Kadayawan Festival of Davao City which is a celebration of life and a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature.

The Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog In Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. It is held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis.

The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held in honor of the Santo Niño held annually in January concluding on third Sunday, in the town of Kalibo, Aklan in the Philippines. It is also the wildest among Philippine fiestas and considered as the Mother of All Philippine festivals.

The Sinulog Festival is an annual festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, Philippines. The festival honors the child Jesus, known as the Santo Niño, patron of the city of Cebu. It is a dance ritual that commemorates the Filipino people’s pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity.

Some festivities are similar in what they are celebrating or honoring, and some are unique especially on how they celebrate their festivity. But apart from its religious similarity, every festival happening in the Philippines, either big or small, a Philippine Lechon is always present.

The Philippine Lechon is a popular Filipino cuisine that is commonly reserved only for special occasion such as festivities or celebrations.

Philippine Lechon is usually cooked during national festivities, the holiday season, and other special occasions such as weddings, graduations, birthdays and baptisms, or family get-togethers. A Philippine Lechon is commonly served with liver-based gravy or sometimes served Chinese style with steamed buns and a sweet plum sauce.

Philippine Lechon is usually the main highlight of festivities or other kinds of celebrations, and it is the most popular dish in the event. Other versions of a Philippine Lechon include the Philippine Lechon kawali which is cooked in a large frying pan and cooked to a crisp.

Apart from its traditional and occasional preference, a Philippine Lechon is also perfect as a gift. Try sending some Philippine Lechon to your families back home with the services that Express Regalo can provide.

Express Regalo was developed and launched to provide Filipinos abroad a fast, reliable, convenient and hassle-free way to shop and send gifts to their loved ones in the Philippines. Express Regalo is owned and operated by eLBC Direct, Inc., an LBC company that is dedicated to providing Filipinos overseas access to products and services apart from the traditional products offered by LBC.

For more information about what services that Express Regalo can provide you, then visit www.expressregalo.com for more details.

Maynard Joseph Delfin asked:


By Maynard Delfin

Manila, Philippines

Journalism consists of a wide range of systems in delivering information to the public with objectivity, accuracy and balanced reporting. Among all forms of journalism, the print group or offline category is considered to be more critical in providing news. Print media present more substantial news items with sufficient analysis of a particular issue.

In print journalism, reporters are able to give every side of the story and can directly probe on the background of the event. Readers are then informed and educated about the turn of events whether there may be controversies or biases underlying in the life events.

Unlike in other codes of journalism, proximity and immediacy are more prevalent in the news items and analysis of why things have occurred cannot easily be obtained in broadcast reports (radio and TV). Basically, the shelf life of print stories is longer. This is the reason that the data should be checked to achieve accuracy and facts should be validated under pressure. Although many commentators have diverse backgrounds when giving opinions as they are interviewed in broadcast media, it is still very much different in print journalism. It has a greater staying power where statements can be quoted and used as reference.

A written article stays for a long time than merely hearing or watching news. Journalists who are trained primarily on a pen-and-paper type of journalism can survive the worst things when seeking out truth about the news compared to those who simply been working on other types of journalism.

In TV newscasts, you don’t need to give all the details due to limited time. In radio, you simply can’t get all the information, but only the 4Ws (who, what, where, when) and 1H (how). In online journalism, sometimes news are simply rewritten pieces or perhaps lifted from another source, but the real facts come from the true and dedicated journalists who are out in the streets covering every beat that happens and deliver real-life drama of the ongoing situation.

Newspapermen are the real survivors in journalism since they are equipped with the fundamentals of presenting facts. If they will transfer what they know to other codes of journalism, then substance will be transmitted to these media forms. The fact remains that print journalism has the widest audience since not everybody can watch TV, listen to the radio or go online. But with all forms of print media available, even the remotest areas can be updated of the latest happenings through newspapers, magazines and other supplements.

Brian Garvin asked:


If you had the choice between waiting to go live in an inner city ghetto, a retirement home, a nursing home or retiring to the Philippines, which would you choose? Follow your dreams and retire to the Philippines and live a life of luxury depending upon your resources. The Philippine Dreams Home Study Travel Guide which you can use in place of a Philippine Travel Agency is the secret discovered by Perry Gamsby, who has lived the dream for the last 6 years. Although he spent many vacations there for 13 years before making the final move, he is now a permanent resident and would have it no other way. The Philippines is the only Asian country that the language spoken is English.

The call of the Philippines allows you to live in happiness for much cheaper than almost any place else in the world. Way below average rents, live in maids, and about any category of pleasure that you can think of – golf, fishing, night life – is ready and waiting for you in the country of the Philippines and it can be your very own way of living if you choose Filipino Travel.

The number of folks who Travel In The Philippines and retiring to the Philippines is increasing as more retirees understand Philippine Dreams. If you are a divorcee or haven’t married yet the options for a new living with a Filipino girl is an option that many men are finding that Philippines and Travel is exactly what they want. The beauty of the country and the beaches have a magnetic attraction that you do not want to leave behind after spending any substantial amount of time in this amazing country.

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Some of the hot topics of this course include how to mingle with cool singles, what to say and to make sure you don’t mingle with the wrong ones. It’s easy to get lost in a country like this only if you don’t know where to go. This guide will not only show you all the hot spots, it will let you know what places to avoid as well. If you need income assuming you don’t have a fixed source of income, you’ll find out how you can start your own business out there, and if needbe, you’ll find out how to get a job as well. It’s all included in this Filipino Travel Guide.

The folks of the Philippines are beyond polite and soft-spoken folks who are some of the nicest folks you will ever meet. To realize their politeness you need to live amongst them and realize how ecstatic they are to have you for their neighbor and colleague. If you are sick and tired of the rat race and want to live where living is much simpler and a colleague is truly a colleague, you definitely need to at least take part in Philippine Air Travel and visit the Philippines to get an idea of what you are missing.

This guide to the Philippine Dreams will show you how to Travel to Philippine any time you need to and why you don’t need a Filipino Travel Center and is yours for a small fee that includes updates for life. Their free monthly newsletter will keep you in the know about events and you will get a 100% money back warranty if you are not fundamentally ecstatic. All the information that you will want about the hospitals, schools, and where to find domiciled help is all contained in the guide.

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When you are ready to take charge of your life and live a life of dignity and independence, reading the Philippine Dreams Travel Guide instead of using a Philippine Travel Agency might just be the right solution for you. This manual is loaded with different Website URL’s, that will teach you everything you need to know about the country. Whether you need a helper, driver, cook or maid, you can get them all for about $30.00 a month each. For just a grand or two per month, you can live like a king would out in the United States. Whatever your decision is, we wish you the best of luck in your travels and in your life.

Naveen Marasinghe asked:

The Philippines is heavily dominated by art galleries and the latest cutting edge fashion, which means that institutions that are dedicated to purely studying the past are rare. This is why the National Museum of the Philippines is a joy for those who are interested in discovering the rich past of the country. Discover an array of cultural and historical treasures at the national museum that is equally enlightening to both locals and foreigners alike.

One of the most interesting attractions that is present here is the San Diego galleon. Several galleries have been dedicated to the display of the various artifacts that were recovered from this sunken ship that showcases various aspects of 17th century life. Exhibits that were recovered from the ship include various porcelain items, gold, jewelry, and weapons. This ship also provides a clear cut link between the Old World, Orient and the New World.

Yet another attraction that must be seen is the story of the Philippines people that tells the history of the nation and the origins of its people spanning all the way from prehistoric times all the way till the present day. Other exhibits include an array of primitive tools that were used by Malays and Negroid Aeta tribes once used.

Of all the pictures that adorn the walls and other exhibition spaces in the museum one take the spotlight; Spoliarium by Juan Luna. This impressive painting is 23 feet wide, 13 feet tall and impressively depicts a life sized scene of Roman gladiators being dragged off after being vanquished. Impressive and surprising in scale, this picture truly deserves its place in the Main Ground Floor Gallery.

Staying in a Manila hotel that is located close to the Museum such as The Heritage Hotel Manila not only provides guests with convenient access to this destination but also a range of amenities and facilities that ensure a comfortable stay.