Mary Cecile Lluisma asked:




Are you curios about the transportation in the Philippines? The Philippines has different kinds of public transportation’s depending on what region you are. The Philippines has very cheap expenses compared to other western countries public transport. You can also choose what kind of public transport you want to avail, it depends upon your choice.

The most common in the Philippines in different areas is the so-called “The king of The Road” which is Jeepneys. It is also one of the most affordable public transportation’s in the Philippines. There is also so-called “Tricycle or a motorcycle with a side car”. It is kind of fun to travel in Jeepneys and Tricycle. But if you wanted to choose a more comfortable way of rides than Jeepneys, you can try to use the Bus. You have two choices, you can ride in an air-conditioned Bus or a non air-conditioned bus. It is also a very affordable public transport. Just tell the conductor where you are going, he will then tell you to know how much it costs.

Wanted a faster transportation? You can use the LRT (Light Rail Transit), it is fast and affordable as well. It is mainly in manila from Monumento to Baclaran. There is another type of transit, which is the MRT (Metro Rail Transit), it provides access more on areas that are businesses districts of Makati and Ortigas Center. The Philippines has taxi also, but it is cheaper compared to other countries. You can see them lined up in some tourist spots like hotels and some restaurants. If you wanted a more private ride with your family, you can rent or avail private rental cars, including Jeepneys and even limousines.

There are so many different kinds of public transportation in the Philippines. These are just the main public transport that is commonly used in different areas or regions in the Philippines.

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Rich Quiambao asked:




Puerto Princesa, the famed city of the Palawan Islands in the Philippines, may very well be the last a bastion of nature and man coexisting together. Not that the Philippines has a shortage in nature and wildlife, but Puerto Princesa is unique in making progress to harmonize with its blessings.

This effort in harmony can be seen in the famous city’s three prime destinations for tourists: The Subterranean River, the Honda Bay Islands and the Crocodile Farm.

The Underground River Tour
Deep in the recesses of Mt. St. Paul is an 8.2 kilometer underground river. This underground river has an unofficial status of being one of the seven new natural wonders of the world, so majestic and awesome this river cave is. After two and a half hour land trip from the city, you will each Sitio Sabang, where a lagoon teeming with fish and wildlife greets the tourists.

The underground river is part of the Puerto Princesa River National Park, which is declared as a world heritage site. It is one of the longest navigable underground rivers in the world. Here, the locals ban motor-powered boats, since they want to preserve the natural beauty of the cave and do away with pollution. Canoe type boats are used to ferry tourists in and out of the cave.

It is a joy to see the rock formations in this cave, precisely because the locals try their best to preserve them. The Stalactites and stalagmites after all, are meant to be seen, not defiled.

Monitor lizards, monkeys and exotic birds can be seen from the mouth leading to the cave. A deeper exploration of the virgin rainforest is an enjoyable alternative for ******** nature lovers.

Honda Bay
Guides and port staff are just eager to recommend which islands should not be missed in Honda Bay. Island hopping is the best trip for families and beach lovers. Abundant seafood is available for lunch. Only 30 minutes away form the airport here, Honda Bay is open from 7am to 5pm, so it is best to reserve a day of your vacation time to appreciate this.

Snake Island, named for its shape are a popular attraction, while Starfish Island is fun for children hoping t see some starfish. Fish- feeding in Luli Island is a great activity that does not endanger the fishes or the environment itself. There is also Bat Island and Pandan Island. The remarkable thing here is that guides and boatmen see to it that rules are followed, that no littering is permitted. There is a preservation that comes form the locals themselves so foreigners follow.

The Crocodile Farm and Nature Park
The Crocodile Farm and Nature Park is a government conservation project that is nonetheless open to visitors and tourists. There are only so much crocodile conservations in the Philippines and this place in Puerto Princesa is one of them.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to observe crocodiles in their early stages and in their habitat. The remains of a 17-ft long Asian crocodile is preserved in the Farm. It was said that it was actually found in Tubatha Reef in Palawan. This is definitely a mist-see if you are in Puerto Princesa. Once again, the locals have managed to combine the preservation of wildlife while showcasing it.

Man and nature existing side by side, helping one another. This is quite possible, making Puerto Princesa a unique example that should be followed.

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Jason Martin asked:




If you’ve traveled at all, you know that packing for a trip can be time consumer and perhaps a worrisome ordeal. If you’re traveling a far distance, to some exotic land, the pressure really cranks up.

But, fear not. Today, I’ll give you a list of items you should think about packing for your next excursion to the Philippines. The last thing anyone wants is to being a vacation on a bad note. One pre-visit tip is to check the climate for the area(s) you’ll be visiting. The Philippines is a tropical paradise, but the climate changes from region to region.

Here’s a quick list of some good items to bring on your Philippines vacation:

1. Lightweight cotton shirts (to be comfortable).

2. Tank tops (again, comfort is key).

3. Shorts & jeans (mixture for climate and activity changes).

4. Camera with extra memory cards (capture everything).

5. Power adapter

6. Insect repellant (especially if you require a specific type/brand).

7. Sunglasses

8. Tagalog phrase book or cheat sheet.

I’d also recommend brining an extra suitcase, so you have plenty of room for souvenirs. You’ll definitely want to bring stuff home with you. In the Philippines, they call gift items “pasalubongs.”

While most Filipinos speak English (less in the more remote parts), knowing just a handful of key phrases in Tagalog (their language) will help you blend in more (they’ll appreciate it) and you’ll be able to navigate better. There’s no need to learn the whole language, but bring at least a sheet with 15-20 phrases/words on it.

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Eric J. Slarkowski asked:




When it comes to booking a vacation, some people are reluctant to travel by ship out of fear they will be bored while sailing at sea. These people obviously have not checked out today’s cruise ships.

In many heads are the images of old where a person would sit on the deck of a cruise ship and read a book by the pool all day as they waited for the ship to get to the next destination. Sure, you can chose to spend your time that way if you want to, but there are plenty of other, active things to do aboard the ship as well.

Never fear, even if you were planning weeks of cruise travel you would not get board on the ship. Think of your stay onboard as a rental property in a floating city. It has all the great things that a city will have – entertainment, restaurants, and your lodging. But, unlike a rental property, this place to say keeps taking you to new places for adventures and memories that will last a lifetime.

If you have not been on a cruise ship, or floating city, in a while, consider this one. The Carnival Cruise Ship Elation is 885 feet long. In that space are a number of restaurants, three swimming pools, a theater, a gym, and a series of other venues for shows and entertainment offerings. That is a lot of entertainment space to cover in just a few days aboard. Chances are you will not be able to experience all of it.

Even if you manage to see all the major venues during your travel, there are also a number of minor venues that will be dotted across the ship.

If you are the type that likes the bright lights at night in the big city, make sure to check out the nightlife aboard the ship as well. Most evenings will find you a seat at a theatrical or musical performance, Broadway style. Alternatively, you may get a chance to see a stand-up comedian who will keep you chucking well into the night. And don’t forget to check out the ships clubs and other nightspots for the rest of the nightlife offerings.

For daytime activities, you will not get bored either. If swimming some laps or playing a pool game is not enough for you, never fear. There are often volleyball games, racquetball courts, even putting or driving ranges on many cruise ships.

If you are worried about bringing the kids on a cruise because you think they’ll get bored, think again. On today’s ships are arcades, computer rooms, rock-climbing walls, and kids-only facilities that will keep them occupied throughout the travel time.

By the time you just start to be able to take in all the entertainment opportunities available aboard the ship, you’ll likely be arriving at your first destination and preparing to go ashore. The good news is that once you get back on the ship and head to your next travel spot, you’ll have plenty more onboard exploring to do. There are a number of different type of people that you will find aboard a cruise ship. So maybe you can even have someone to discuss real estate in Torrevieja and Guardamar during your cruise vacation!

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Christine Layug asked:


When it comes to mediums of entertainment and showbiz, there will be nothing more entertaining and amusing than magazines here in the Philippines. But when it comes to magazines in the Philippines, Fashion Magazine Philippines are the best type of magazine.

There are a lot of Fashion Magazine Philippines that can provide you with that, but the most popular of all are the CHALK Fashion Magazine Philippines, K Fashion Magazine Philippines, Metro: The Independent Women Fashion Magazine Philippines, Pink: A Girl’s Guide to Shopping Fashion Magazine Philippines, and many more Fashion Magazine Philippines.

Here is a small introduction about the those Fashion Magazine Philippines:

CHALK Fashion Magazine Philippines is the perfect magazine for you. The CHALK Fashion Magazine Philippines is a Lifestyle magazine for young adults, It is the Filipino student’s ultimate guide to surviving the campus life.

Metro: The Independent Women Fashion Magazine Philippines is a woman’s indispensable guide to the latest in fashion and lifestyle, Metro Magazine gives you the pulse of the spending and empowered woman. The Metro woman is at the prime of her profession and earning capacity and thus has the means—and more importantly—the attitude to live it up, and to live well. Metro is her source for the “it” item of the moment, the fitness and diet regimen that can suit her lifestyle, the latest beauty discoveries and even life-and-death issues affecting her.

K Fashion Magazine Philippines is a magazine that is carrying Kris Aquino’s celebrity equity, “K” is about getting her style, her personality, her lifestyle and her appeal. The magazine reflects the key concerns of the target market presented by Kris herself: beauty, fashion, body, relationships, career, money and self.

Pink: A Girl’s Guide to Shopping Fashion Magazine Philippines is the magazine for girls who want to know the latest fashion trends, the biggest bargain buys and the coolest places to chill. Our editorial team taps its network of trendy boutiques and ukay-ukay stores—along with some up-and-coming designers—for the coolest fashion finds. The Pink crew seeks out the latest beauty products that are just perfect for the young girls who are just coming into their own. We check out the newest hangouts and deal with some of the issues that are topmost on a preteen’s mind.

For more information about those Fashion Magazine Philippines, visit www.m-express.com.ph.

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.

Rita Mae Badrina asked:


When it comes to collecting jewelries and accessories, women have different tastes. Some ladies collect diamonds, precious stones, pearls, and so much more. I however prefer accessories made from capiz shells.

I love buying earrings and bangles made from capiz shells. Why? I really don’t know the answer to that or maybe because capiz shells are from the country where I was born and grew up… The Philippines. These type of jewelry is so unique, exotic, beautiful and when worn, it reveals the feminine side of the wearer.

Capiz is a name of a province and a type of shell found in the Philippines; It is also used largely in interior decorating and as gifts and accessories. Capiz is a geographical location found in the Philippines facing the Sibuyan Sea. The Capiz shell is the outer shell of a marine mollusk called the “Placuna Placenta” which is abundantly found the Philippine’s coastal waters and is used for decorative purposes.

The Capiz shell is a semi-transparent and flat shell with a pearl like appearance. It is often used to create beautiful lampshades and other luminescent accessories such as chandeliers and candle holders due to its cool and striking appearance when light shines through. It is also used used to match many household and fashion accessories. Capiz shells are considered to be formal and elegant.

Used for interior designs, the capiz is used not only on lampshades, chandeliers and furniture, but are also decorated on walls. Numerous hotels in the Philippines feature capiz panels on the walls of their lobbies , hallways, rooms, restaurants and even in showers and bathrooms. There are some homes that uses capiz panels, but they’re generally reserved for formal areas only, however, a casual look can also be attained by using capiz panels.

Capiz can also be used to accent leather handbags, shoes and watches. In the Philippines, it is only natural to find gift ware and souvenirs made with capiz. Dishes made from capiz sell like hotcakes because they create an elegant, one-of-a-kind look.

Synthetic capiz shells are cheaper but it is very difficult to tell the difference from a genuine capiz shell. The use of capiz shell in fashion and decorating is unlimited. Capiz shell products gives the room an elegant or formal look and at the same time creates a pacific or coastal atmosphere. If you want to experience a Filipino ambiance or if you are visiting the Philippine Islands, make sure that you don’t miss out on buying a capiz shell product.

Ruel Hinaloc asked:

Scuba diving Philippines does not get any diverse, anywhere in the world! No matter what level of diver you are, diving Philippines has something to offer you. In fact I can just virtually guarantee that the scuba diving you do in the Philippines is able to blow your mind and make you concur twice about diving when you get home. You will literally be spoilt when diving in the Philippines.

Water Temperature.

The water temperature diving in the Philippines, is similar to diving in your warm bath at home! It is definitely divine. A balmy 22 C to 25 C during the cooler months of December to March and 25 C to 28 C during the warmer cycles of April to November. Water temperatures want these, supplies you the opportunity of diving in the comfort of lycra skin suits or 3mm wetsuits. When you are use to diving in 5mm and 7mm steamers or a great deal dry suits, this type of diving is pure heaven.

Why Dive the Philippines?

The Philippine Islands, that there are over 7,100, have the widest variety of marine life in the world. The diving here is still making discovered, it does however have a level of popular spots which are very familiar with the diving tourist and these types of ones are world class. Outside these types of popular diving locations lie thousands of unexplored scuba diving opportunities. Since the Philippines has so many islands, with chosen of them not easily accessible, the draw for the scuba diver in the Philippines to be the first to explore an underwater reef or to discover a wreck is a real possibility.

Statistics out of the Philippine Department of Tourism indicate that scuba divers visiting the Philippine Islands, return for an average of 10 trips each. If currently is not a high recommendation on the grade and health of the scuba diving industry in the Philippines, afterward I’m not absolute what is!

Scuba Diving Philippines – What Sort of Diving?

Philippines scuba diving has everything to satisfy the most fussy diver. All you have to do, is put your wetsuit on and put your tank together, even then there is someone there to assist you. From here it gets easier. Someone will carry your gear on and off the dive boat for you, help you put your scuba reservoir and gear onto your back and help you out of the water when you have finished. Sound easy? You bet it is. Now, what type of diving should you expect? Well rather much everything you can think of is covered.

Pristine reef diving.

Exhilarating drift diving.

Big pelagic fish action.

World War II wrecks to be discovered.

Fantastic wall diving.

Muck diving for those who like macro photography.

Deep diving.

Coral Gardens.

Night Diving.

Swim throughs and caves.

Technical diving.

Soft coral spectaculars.

The majority of dives are conducted by boat, generally a basically short trip from your resort. If you are not diving from a boat you can by and large provide fine reefs right in front of your resort, superb and easy shore diving. For the final experience, live aboard dive vessels can in addition take you to areas seldom if ever visited by scuba divers, this is the ultimate experience.

Diving Philippines ? What will I see Underwater?

The list is too big to try and let you know how you will see underwater, but I will say to you about the marine life you will definitely see underwater. The marine life is exceptionally abundant, based on data from rare nudibrachs to a high density of the 27 species of clownfish or Amphiprion Sp., not to mention the gregarious colours of the soft corals and the vibrancy of the hard corals. If big fish are an attraction, then schooling barracudas, sweetlips, Thresher and Hammerhead Sharks am able to not disappoint you. The top fish in the country furthermore frequents Philippine waters, the mighty Whale Shark. Even mammals are widely seen, both dolphins and dugongs.

Diving Philippines provides you so many options that every dive will be distinct and mind blowing, a great deal if it is at the same dive site!

Note: The Philippines has had it’s fair share of dynamite fishing and cyanide poisoning. This is continually being pushed out, as more Filipinos comprehend a better times ahead in tourism dollars. Cyanide poisoning is used for capturing fish for marine aquarium enthusiasts. This practice is being addressed by the Marine Aquarium Council in conjunction with Philippine Authorities, who are training local fisherman in the use of ecological net catching of small fish. They are moreover teaching good husbandry techniques for the sustainability of this industry.

Diving Philippines is everything and more you want it to be. Your expectations will be met and driven further as opposed to you thought possible, the possibilities are endless.