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The New Flavor in Town Now Has An Online Store |
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 I sent an press release last week regarding my new store: JoozeBox - The Home
of the Calamansi and the Dalandan (http://www.gutom.org/article-768--0-0.html).
I am happy to say, that even if you are not in the San Diego area, you can still
enjoy the main products we use for our one-of-a-kind line of juice and
smoothies, via our online store
www.choicextracts.com.
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A New Flavor in Town |
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| On April 24, a new juice/smoothie shop opened in the heart of Downtown San Diego, California without much fanfare. At first glance, one would think that the shop is just another blend-and-go joint with a funky name, however if one would take a closer look, one would notice that there is something distinctly different about this new establishment. There is something distinctly unique, to your everyday American, something distinctly exotic, to your everyday Filipino something distinctly familiar from home.
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Posted by don on Monday, May 01 @ 22:39:27 CDT (1052 reads)
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URGENT WARNING ON THE BRINGING INTO THE US OF PIRATED ITEMS |
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| Please be informed that a travel advisory from the US Embassy in Manila is
warning everyone against bringing into the US any pirated item or items or they
would face automatic deportation in violation of intellectual property rights,
or arrest and criminal prosecution, in addition to civil fines and penalties.
Please remember that even ONE pirated item could jeopardize your trip.
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Posted by don on Monday, October 17 @ 14:22:44 CDT (963 reads)
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES SWINGS YOU AROUND THE PHILIPPINES AND ASIA |
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| SAN FRANCISCO - In an effort to boost tourism and travel to the Philippines and to other Asian capitals, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has re-launched its Swingaround program in the U.S., with the arrival of its new District Sales Manager in San Francisco, Dell Merano in May of this year. “Our Swingaround program is tailored to those budget-conscious travelers who want to see and visit more places in the region in order to satisfy their curiosity of oriental culture and of Asia’s exotic destinations”, said Merano of the Swingaround program.
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Posted by don on Sunday, October 16 @ 19:44:59 CDT (1065 reads)
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DOT PROMOTES RP AS AN ISLAND OF WELLNESS |
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Further boosting promotion of the Philippines as a health and wellness
destination, the Department of Tourism recently joined the biggest travel show
in Hong Kong carrying its latest banner slogan "WOW Philippines."
More Than the Usual Feel Good, Look Good". Now on its 19th year, the annual
International Tourism Expo (ITE) has always been a perfect venue for travel
suppliers from all over the world to meet with Asian exhibitors and hosted
buyers worldwide.
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Posted by don on Monday, September 26 @ 16:40:07 CDT (370 reads)
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Montinola Moves Forward and Currently Ranks the Top Filipino Race Car Driver in |
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| August 26, 2005 - San Francisco, CA - Up and coming young Filipino race car driver, Robbie Montinola, continues to move forward and establish his racing career in North America. The young Filipino speedster recently met with the Philippine Department of Tourism Director for Northwestern U.S.A, Mr. Rene Delos Santos, to establish a promotional partnership for the promising year of 2006. Montinola will serve as a unique medium to encourage, promote and develop tourism in the Philippines.
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Posted by don on Friday, September 09 @ 14:14:19 CDT (438 reads)
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YOGA AT THE FARM |
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| On September 16 - 18, The Farm at San Benito is host to Manila based yoga teacher, Bela Lipat. Over the course of a 3 day stay, Bela will guide guests through daily yoga sessions drawing on her knowledge of Sivananda, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Kundalini and Iyengar styles.
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Posted by don on Wednesday, August 31 @ 18:24:08 CDT (266 reads)
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BIG WAVES HIT SURIGAO DE NORTE |
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| The Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte in cooperation with the Department of Tourism and the Local Government of General Luna will once again hold the Siargao International Surfing Cup on September 26 - October 1, 2005 in General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
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Posted by don on Wednesday, August 24 @ 18:02:35 CDT (281 reads)
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Tourist Arrivals to the Philippines Continue to Escalate |
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| Philippine tourism continuously rides its wave to success as records for June showed an increase of 16.8% in visitor arrivals, from 2004's 186,044 to this year's 217,250, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT) Statistics Division.
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Posted by don on Friday, August 05 @ 17:32:49 CDT (377 reads)
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DOT REPORTS ON CONTINUED GROWTH IN TOURIST ARRIVALS |
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With an increase of 18.1% from 2004's 182,904 warm bodies to this year's
215,929, the Department of Tourism (DOT)'s enduring efforts has once again paid
off as official figures from the DOT Statistics Division of visitor arrivals for
May have shown.
Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano enthusiastically shared, "The results are
truly encouraging, and these numbers are very motivating for us to continue and
further intensify our campaigns for Philippine tourism."
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Posted by don on Saturday, July 30 @ 23:57:52 CDT (335 reads)
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INTRAMUROS PRESENTS SOUTHERN TAGALOG'S ECO-TOURISM AND BEACH HOLIDAY DESTINATION |
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Pristine waters, lush green forests, powdery white sand beaches with rich marine
life are among the things to watch for when Southern Tagalog Region (Region IV)
exhibits the Great Ourdoor Adventure for the "Philippines' Bests! 2005" with
Eco-tourism and Beach Holidays as the theme on July 8-31, 2005.
The grand opening of Region IV's Great Outdoor Adventure is scheduled on Friday,
July 8, 2005 at 5 p.m., Clamshell 1, Intramuros, Manila. The event will be
graced by Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, Senator Bong Revilla, members of
diplomatic corps, and officials from the local government units.
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Posted by don on Saturday, July 09 @ 17:24:20 CDT (186 reads)
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16th Philippine Travel Mart Launched, PHILTOA Lauds DOT |
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| The Philippine Tour Operators Associations (PHILTOA) and members of the private sector lauded Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano for continuing the aggressive campaign and support to domestic tourism during the launching of the 16th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) at the Crown Plaza Galleria Manila recently.
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Posted by don on Thursday, July 07 @ 18:43:37 CDT (160 reads)
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Take the Plunge at Puerto Galera |
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| Puerto Galera is one of those places where the first view upon arrival is simply glorious! This coastal town at the northern part of Oriental Mindoro province is five hours south of Manila -- by road and by ferry. The ferry weaves its way among a cluster of hilly islands and headlands into an even more protected natural harbor, thousands of coconut palms crowding down to the shoreline. The water is sparkling aquamarine. As you approach the port, a fleet of yachts at anchor hove into view -- sleek white swans against a background of dazzling blue and green.
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Posted by don on Thursday, July 07 @ 13:08:48 CDT (186 reads)
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MASSKARA FESTIVAL TO OPEN THE BEST OF WESTERN VISAYAS @ INTRAMUROS |
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The colorful Masskara Festival of Bacolod will usher the grand opening of
"Philippines' Bests! 2005" Kabugana-an sang Western Visayas' regional showcase
at Clamshell 1, Intramuros on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano together with Senate President Franklin
Drilon and Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago will grace the opening ceremonies
and will be joined by the members of the diplomatic corps and officials from the
local government of the region.
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Posted by don on Wednesday, July 06 @ 19:13:32 CDT (226 reads)
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Wandering Ilocos Norte |
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| A wild, rugged coastline offering the quiet beach holidays with snorkeling, diving, surfing as well as superb native cuisine and exquisite abel cloth weave, the province of Ilocos Norte is perched on a narrow ledge among the rugged northwestern coast of Luzon. Here lies several untouched coastlines, including beautiful bays and long strips of empty fine sand beaches.
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Posted by don on Wednesday, July 06 @ 19:10:04 CDT (221 reads)
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PALAWAN REMAINS SAFE FOR TRAVEL |
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Palawan is known as the country's Last Frontier for its well-preserved
natural resources and marine sanctuaries.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is closely coordinating with the Department of
Health Region IV MIMAROPA and the local government units to ensure the
well-being of Palawan visitors concerning the isolated incident of cerebral
malaria.
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Posted by don on Tuesday, June 28 @ 18:23:39 CDT (141 reads)
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The Dappled Beaches Of Bicol |
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by: Edith Batalla
Bicol's remarkable natural attractions including its majestic volcano,
spectacular beaches and even the world's biggest and smallest fishes make it one
of the country's interesting destination.
"Curangon Island. It's all beach, white,'' I replied when my sister asked where
I'd been that afternoon.
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Posted by don on Monday, June 27 @ 15:23:46 CDT (270 reads)
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Reconquering Corregidor |
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by: Vic Albornoz Lactaoen
One of the interesting islands near Manila is the historical Corregidor Island.
A small rocky island 48 kilometers (30 miles) west of Manila, at the mouth of
Manila Bay, "the Rock" as it was then known, has come a long way from the
devastation of World War II.
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Posted by don on Monday, June 27 @ 15:02:56 CDT (137 reads)
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Writers and rum |
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By Alfred A. yuson
Of course the first association would involve Ernest Hemingway and Cuban rum
that he swigged standing up, maybe even before the typewriter on that tall table
he romanced macho-like, while on his toes. Or okay, maybe at a bar in Havana,
cigar end dipped into 140-proof golden liquid, licked and bit off, then lit at
the other end. Then the swig, swigs — rough elbows dipping into dark mahogany,
as fellow bar aficionados stood back to respect the space between Ernest’s drink
and his writer-ly, fisherman-ly aura.
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Posted by don on Tuesday, June 21 @ 14:01:00 CDT (265 reads)
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