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It is tasked to formulate and implement an integrated domestic and international promotions and marketing program for Philippine tourism.

The TPB is responsible for marketing the Philippines as a major global tourism destination and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Events and Exhibitions) destination.

It shall promote the Philippines as a major convention destination in Asia, taking charge of attracting, promoting, facilitating and servicing large-scale events, international fairs and conventions, congresses, sports competitions, expositions and the like.

The TPB exists to market and promote the Philippines domestically and internationally in strategic partnership with private and public stakeholders to deliver a unique high-value experience for visitors, significantly contributing to increased arrivals, receipts and investment in the country.

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Puerto Galera

Designated as a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia.

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Malasimbo 2015: A Double Weekend of Festivities

A life-changing adventure

MALASIMBO 2015. The festival that combines Music, Arts, Dance, Environment, and Indigenous Culture into one lifechanging adventure.

Malasimbo now on it’s 5th year was held in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, host to thousands of music, art, dance and nature lovers.

Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival, considered to be different from all other festivals was held last March 6-8 and the first Malasimbo Lights and Dance Festival on March 13-15, 2015.

With an array of electronic and indie acts, blending traditional & contemporary arts & culture together with music performances while working

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towards the protection & sustainability of the environment.

Every year, people from all walks of life seek the Malasimbo Magic. The festival continues to grow into a global phenomenon, with more than 5,000 people from over 30 countries in attendance last year.

Malasimbo Music and Arts festival is the official event featured for the month of March on Department of Tourism’s campaign “Visit The Philippines 2015.”

Malasimbo awed the fans in the second weekend (March 13-15) – with a whole new concept. The Malasimbo Lights and Dance Festival, which caters more to the youth with a focus on hip hop, house and electronic music, enhanced with amazing dance performances and state of the art light shows.

Eco-cultural activities

Behind the festivities, eco-cultural preservation is an integral part of the Malasimbo Experience. With The d’Aboville Foundation, the festival promotes mangrove tree planting, the use of solar power, the protection of the endangered Tamaraw in partnership with French organisation Noé Conservation, coastal cleanups, and other ongoing projects within Puerto Galera — member of the “Most Beautiful Bays in the World.”

At the heart of Malasimbo is the Mangyan village, where exhibits and workshops showcase their rich culture and beautiful crafts. The demo Mangyan village, built by Mangyan craftsmen in 2010, is a permanent feature of the Malasimbo grounds, and showcases the 7 Mangyan tribes of Mindoro. Each tribe is represented through life-size houses respecting their original architecture.

The Malasimbo brand keeps getting stronger over the years. In 2011, the first Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival became a catalyst for a boom in contemporary festival culture in the Philippines.

With its natural amphitheater boasting of coconut trees, grassterraces, the tropical breeze, coupled with the view of the world famous Puerto Galera Bay, there’s really no other venue like Malasimbo.

The festival weaves music, arts, dance, environment, and indigenous culture into one lifechanging adventure.

Visual Arts

The Sculpture Garden at Malasimbo is a witness to the festival’s love for the visual arts. The grounds have been blessed by the beautiful works of talented contemporary artists, mostly Filipino but attracting

foreign artists as well. In four years, more than 40 artists including Agnes Arellano, Wawi Navarroza, Ling Quisumbing Ramilo and Leeroy New, have used the venue as their canvas for their art installations.

As the 5th Anniversary special, over 30 artists will showcase their works. Whether permanent or degradable, loud or discreet, phantasmagoric or natural, interactive or silent, the works all have a synergy with the mountain, the landscape, the wind, the ocean or the festival’s creative energy.

Entertainment

Known for quality sound, the Malasimbo Amphitheater is praised by musicians and music lovers. The many acts that have played, including living legends Jimmy Cliff, Roy Ayers, Joe Bataan, Joss Stone, Robert Glasper and Jose Gonzalez, were entranced by the beauty and energy of the place. The stage is also abundant with local talent hailing from the different parts of the Philippines. It has become a platform where collaboration between international and

homegrown music can ring around the island.

On March 6-8, Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival is scheduled to attract its loyal attendees from all over the world, excited to listen to KyMani Marley, son of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley. The international lineup also includes Fred Wesley and the New J.B.s, led by the former band director of iconic artist James Brown, the Godfather of soul and funk music. Taylor McFerrin, son of popular vocalist Bobby (“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”) McFerrin is

a Brooklyn-based DJ, producer, keyboardist and beatboxer that released his debut album, Early Riser on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder record label.

More artists, both local and international, are completing the exciting lineup: French Kiwi Juice (France), GOCOO + GORO (Japan) Taiko Drum Band, our own Brigada, Noli Aurillo, Akasha, Bleu Rascals, Adinkra Lumads Djembe Community, Crwn, and many more to be announced soon!

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Exciting additions to watch out for the 5th Anniversary— Malasimbo pulls neighbouring cities (Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao and Boracay) closer; Malasimboat parties up-the-ante for festival-day-programs, and in between the two weekends— Malasimbo will stay alive hosting activities for Puerto Galera’s local community.

The Malasimbo Festival is an experience-driven event— regardless of the lineup of acts, one is sure to have an unforgettable time. The biggest headliner in Malasimbo is Malasimbo, and for those who seek culture, adventure, and magic, this is the place to discover it.

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Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival wouldn’t be possible if not for our major sponsors and partners Ipanema, VISA, Department of Tourism, Ticketworld, Stage Craft, Fox International Channels Asia, Yahoo Philippines, Grid Magazine, Mabuhay Magazine, Scout Magazine, ABS-CBN Publishing Inc., Metro Society and Metro.

5th Anniversary Special: Malasimbo Lights and Dance Festival

In an industry where sustainable development is at times overlooked, Malasimbo Festival has proven to be a solid name to stay for decades, which will continue giving innovation and quality entertainment to its loyal fans and its organicallygrowing audience. In celebration of the 5th Anniversary, the Malasimbo family proudly introduces an entirely new concept that is already creating a buzz with the youth: The Malasimbo Lights & Dance Festival, set on March 13-15.

a 10-day affair encourages international tourists to stay at least 10 days in Mindoro and the Philippines. This further activates Malasimbo’s ecocultural tourism efforts, and allows tourists to fully discover all of the amazing activities & sights the Philippines have to offer.

At the rate of Malasimbo Festival’s growth parallel to Puerto Galera’s limited accommodating capacity, creating a 2nd weekend and ultimately longer Malasimbo Experience helps maintain convenience for our audience and gives local tourism a greater return. We have a capped capacity and we want to ensure safety for all.

The Malasimbo Lights & Dance Festival caters to a specifically targeted market – the millenials – and offers an immersive feast of state-of-theart light shows enhanced with contemporary and traditional dance performances, fullcircled with hip hop, house and electronic music that is most relevant to the youth of today.

Why two weekends?

Performing acts

Malasimbo Festival hosts more than 5,000 people from over 30 countries. Having

Dance organizations are given a prime spot at the festival in celebration of the

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5th Anniversary: Philippine All Stars, Planet Zips Luminaries, Daloy Dance Company and more to grace the Malasimbo stage.

Quality music is, of course, another key element of the Malasimbo Lights & Dance Festival. A talented selection of DJs, both local and international, is guaranteed to make you dance all night. DJ Kentaro, DJ Mitsu the Beats, To-Ru, HiFaNa, and Tetsuji Tanaka & MC Cardz are flying in straight from Japan, accompanied by many great acts: Swindle (UK), Manolet Dario, Mikail, Br3aking Silence, Emel Rowe, and Lyrically Deranged Poets to bring Philippines’ finest in hip hop today; many more notable acts soon to be announced.

Tourism, Fox International Channels Asia, Yahoo Philippines, Grid Magazine, Mabuhay Magazine, Meg, Scout Magazine, and ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc., Chalk, Metro.

Party high-up in the mountains for Malasimbo’s 5th anniversary double weekend special!

As we celebrate MUSIC, ARTS and NATURE at Malasimbo Festival, there is so much to see and explore in the tropical paradise. Indeed, it is more fun in the Philippines!

Visit http://www.malasimbo. com for further information.

Twitter: @malasimbofest For inquiries contact info@ malasimbofestival.com

Partners

Malasimbo Lights & Dance Festival is a collaboration between Malasimbo Productions and Japan’s BassCamp festival run by Dj Kentaro. For this, the Malasimbo family thanks our Japanese partners Groundstar+, Basscamp, Asia Unite, and GOJA Cafe. Malasimbo Lights and Dance Festival wouldn’t be possible without our other major sponsors: Ipanema, Ticketworld, Stage Craft, Department of A R T T R AV E L M A G A Z I N E MARCH 2015

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UERTO Galera is the northwesternmost municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It is located at the southwestern end of the Isla Verde Passage, about 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Manila.

HOW TO GET THERE?

By Public Transportation Go to any of the following bus terminals in Metro Manila: n Bus Terminals near the corner of Taft Avenue and Gil Puyat Avenue (formerly Buendia), Pasay City – nearest Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Domestic Airport. n Bus Terminal near Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. n Bus Terminal in EDSA corner Kamias Street, Quezon City. n Bus Terminal in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

Ride the air-conditioned bus going straight to Batangas pier via CALABARZON Expressway. Travel time: Less 2 hours and the fare is less than 200 pesos.

Upon arrival in Batangas pier, go to Terminal 3 and find the ticket booth of the ferry going to Puerto Galera. Passengers are required to pay the Terminal Fee worth 30 pesos per person and the Environmental User Fee for tourists going to Puerto Galera worth 50 pesos per person.

Puerto Galera 4 major points of entry: Sabang Pier, Muelle Pier, Balatero Pier and White Beach.

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The National Statistical Coordination Board of the Philippines characterizes the municipality of Puerto Galera as first Class based on household income. The population was 32,521 at the time of the 2010 Census of Population conducted by the National Statistics Office.

Economy

The town has a number of business and commercial establishments in the province, and is either the major market or resort&hotel, agricultural and commercial products. Candava Supermarket, New Virgo Grocery, Parkway Supermarket, Castillo Store are the popular supermarket in Puerto Galera. Major banks include Allied Bank, Rural Bank of Puerto Galera, Maxbank, and other microfinance banks.

In addition, Mindoro is quickly becoming key location in the development of renewable energy in the Philippines. With several large wind farms, hydroelectric, and geothermal projects under construction, the island hopes to be a net exporter of

electricity by 2016.

Telecommunication services are provided

by Digital Telecommunications (Digitel), Smart Communications, and Globe. Cable and satellite television operators provide access to local and international broadcasts. Broadband Internet services are likewise available through the numerous internet cafes located in all barangay.

Environment

In the summer of 1998 there was extensive coral bleaching around Medio Island and a large section of a shallow coral reefsystem (referred to as the “Coral Gardens”) died. Since then the coral has regrown with a larger diversity of coral species replacing the prolific table corals. Corals in Puerto Galera were largely unaffected by the 2010 El Niño event.

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6 metres (20 ft). This represented about 5% of the coral reef in the area. Extensive signs of new coral recruitment were noted in mid-2008. Acroporaspecies (staghorn and table coral) rapidly recolonized the area so that most of the damaged coral has been replaced with new growth.

The Batangas/Puerto Galera area forms the center of the golden triangle - The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia - renowned for their coral and fish species. A study by theUniversity of the Philippines in the 1980s found that this area has one of the highest diversity of marine species in the world.

PLACES

Puerto Galera was designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia.

Tourism

This coastal town is well known among tourists for its numerous pocket beaches and many snorkeling and Scuba diving spots. The area was designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973 and has some of the most diverse coral reef diving in Asia. The marine environment has benefited in recent years from the influx of tourist dollars. This has seen a huge reduction in the number of fishermen in the area, as they gain higher revenue from tourists.

White Beach

Puerto Galera is listed by the Club of the Most Beautiful Bays of the World, and is the only bay in the Philippines to be listed there.

Among the famous beaches in Puerto Galera are Sabang Beach and White Beach, which have an active nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants. Both beaches also have an array of first-class and economy-class accommodations.

Sabang beach is the main destination for foreign tourists, while White Beach remains popular with local travelers. Big La Laguna Beach and Small La Laguna Beach are considered part of Sabang with resorts lining the beaches. Big La Laguna Beach is popular for local swimmers and snorkelers. Since 2001 White beach has seen uncontrolled development. New restaurants and places to stay are rapidly encroaching on the beach itself and little remains of the once charming beach.

Puerto Galera town is a pleasant but sleepy Philippine town with few attractions.

It has a large central catholic church and a Pier area, with a selection of bistros and cafes.

Behind the beaches are the huge and generally unexplored mountain ranges of central Mindoro. A particular local attraction is the nine hole golf course perched on the hillside above White Beach which commands spectacular views over Puerto Galera’s natural harbor and the Verde Island Passage. Mangyan tribes are scattered over the mountain sides - some of the more remote tribes have virtually no contact with the outside world. Of the eight tribes on Mindoro, the Iraya are the largest.

They are based in the Puerto Galera area.

Puerto Galera is among the top diving destination in the Philippines. Excellent diving is found less than 5 minutes from Sabang Beach. The diving generally focuses around the areas either side of Escarceo Point, which is famous for its current rips. Strong currents are a feature of the diving in Puerto Galera and it is good advice to employ the services of an experienced local guide or dive centre.

There are more than thirty dive sites all within a 5-10 minute banca ride from Sabang Beach. Marine life is highly diverse. 180+ species of nudibranchs are found in the area and many species of fish can be seen. A variety of wrecks have been sunk over the years in addition to the one wreck of an engine of a WWII Japanese patrol boat.

Puerto Galera is also one of the main technical diving destinations in Asia.

Technical Diving International - [TDI] has many dive centers in the area, offering the full range of TDI courses from Basic nitrox to advanced trimix.

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19th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

By Myrns Roman AT M M a g a z i n e/PBNet

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HE 19th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta unfolds at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga February 15, 2015.

The momentous event dubbed as � A weekend of everything that flies,� gives us so much excitement as colors spread across the sky once again.

Trully everything flies during the affair, from kites, radio controlled (RC) fliers, skydiving, ultralight and microlight aircraft performs during the 3 day event.

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Our team from the Philippine Bloggers Network (PBNet) team, Eli Villagonzalo, Ted Claudio and Azrael Coladilla, and me arrived at Clark Freeport Pampanga at 10:30 Thursday evening ( 11 February.)

Entry to the event arae started at 4:00 am the next morning (12 Feb). And at 5:00 am, the official chase team and crew with their off-the road vehicle Land Rovers, started rolling with the articulated carts where it carried the Hot Air Balloons, getting ready for the flight, the main attraction of the whole fiesta.

It was fun and thrilling watching the different designs and shapes of hot air balloons get inflated at the break of dawn starting at 5:00 am. We were lucky enough as we were allowed to have a closer look on the preparations before the flight.

At 6 am the Philppine National anthem was played as the Philippine Air Force skydivers team and a sky jumper carries the Philippine Flag.

We roamed around and had some more photos taken as the balloons are stretched out, parachute cords are tied , the crew and all made sure for the safety, a powerful large blade fan blows air inside the balloon, burn the fuel into the balloons, and to soar high up in the clouds! Burst with fire and finally fly up up and away to the sky!

Many groups of families, groups of friends, kids, couples, people had their picnic and enjoying and flying their kites.

The air field was full with stalls selling mostly memorabilia, miniature hot air balloons, shirts, and many more.

It was fun and exciting witnessing the event, the 19th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015. Surely we will to be back next year for the 20th staging of the event.

It’s a fun and enjoying weekend of everything that flies!

Thank you Millet Liberato for the awesome experience.

Entrance tickets are at Php300 each, which is a donation to the PIHABF Foundation Scholarship Fund, granting scholarships to deserving but underprivileged students pursuing an aviation career in partnership with Air Link International Aviation School and the Philippine Air Transport and Training Services.

Some take that once in a year chance to ride the hot air balloon, shell out another USD200.

The PIHABF 2015 was made possible with the support of the Bases Conversion Development Authority, Clark Freeport, Clark International Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, together with media partners the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Malaya Business Insight, Business World, Business Mirror, Pilipino Mirror, Natural 97.9 FM, DWIZ, ABS CBN, and sponsors, SM City Clark, UPS, Prudential Guarantee, Hotdog on Stick, CDO Bibbo Hotdog, Segway, Qube, Kopiko, Rudy Project, The Medical City, Yellow Cab, Tempra, Snow Cone, Flanax, Bonamine, Garant Group and Radio Republic.

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HOW TO GET THERE: Getting to the Clark Freeport Zone, otherwise known as the Clark Special Economic Zone by car is easy. Simply take the North Luzon Expressway from Manila and exit at Dau, Mabalacat. Then turn left towards Angeles City will bring you to within an easy right turn of the Clark Zone itself. The trip take about an hour and a half from Manila without heavy traffic.

By Public Transport: Clark is approximately 80km north of Manila and may be reached by land or air. Public buses travel on a daily basis.

Ride a Victory Liner bus bound for Dagupan and go down at Dau common terminal. Walk a bit towards the highway where jeepneys or tricycle are available. These public utility vehicles can take you to Clark

By Air: You can hop on regular commercial flights to Clark International Airport. Carriers that land at Clark are Cebu Pacific Air, Air Asia, and Tiger Airways.

For more information visit: Email: info@philballoonfest.net Website: www.philballoonfest.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pihabf

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Pipelining Sustainability by Neltex Developing pipes that respond to the needs of times, an important component of life in the modern society PIPELINING Sustainability by Neltex, showcase their precise state-of-the-art, health-safe pipes, joints and seals at Worldbex 2015.

Neltex Development C.o. Inc., the biggest PVC Pipe Manufacturer in the Philippines with the state of the art plant, showcase their precise state-of-the-art, durable and reliable, 100% leak-free, yet environmentallyfriendly and health-safe pipes, joints and seals, during the biggest construction show exhibit last March 14- 15, 2015 at Worlbex, World Trade Center Pasay City, with the theme of “Pipelining Sustainability”.

Neltex is one of the mostvisited brands at the Worldbex 2015.

Many curious visitors have seen eye-catching exhibit of Neltex.

A transparent presentation and features major parts of the house that points out the important role of pipes.

Neltex offers solutions to major pipeline problems.

One of the most common problems is leakage caused by poor jointing and loose gasket resulting to non-revenue water and system loss. Pipe leak is highly caused by improper pipe fitting due to conventional installation and nonsecure working condition.

For this, NELTEX offers the use of its PVC NELTEX PRESSURELINE PIPE with machine-installed fixed seal solution

Neltex was founded in 1957 First factory was built on a century old Spanish house along Caballeros Street in Binondo Manila. Among Neltex’s first products were plastic flowers, plastic tooth picks & other plastic items intended for sale in nearby Divisoria. From there, Neltex have expanded to become South East Asia’s Largest HMF (Heavy Metal Free) PVC Pipe Company.

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SEWERGUARD 500mm’s Sewerage Pipelining Project of Gaisano Mall in Ilo-Ilo City, 100% Leak Free. This is to ensure that waste water will not contaminate the clean water.

that leaves no margin for error.

Major infrastructures constructed decades ago can no longer adapt to climate and environmental changes. Floods and waste water still go through reinforced concrete pipes that are corroded by the hydrogen sulfide present in waste water. These should be changed to the chemicallyresistant PVC PIPES of NELTEX.

Road construction is often slowed down due to pipe laying of reinforced concrete pipes. Concrete pipes are only one meter in length and heavy. Jointing these pipes are tedious and could be inaccurate, thus difficult to form long, straight

pipes. With concrete pipes jointed in unevent slopes, water could not flow as fast as in smoothly straight pipes, and clogging often occurs.

NELTEX suggests the use of flexible, lightweight, six-meter long PVC NELTEX SEWERGUARD PIPE with SEWERLOCK SEAL that ensures fast installation and less jointing.

Urbanization requires that electrical cables should be contained

in pipes and installed underground.

Since electrical pipes are installed beside water pipes, it is a must for these pipes to be highly durable, noncorrosive, water tight and air tight.

NELTEX meets these requirements with its impact modified PVC POWERGUARD PIPES joined together by means of a fixed seal technology called the POWERLOCK that renders the pipes to be 100% waterproof and air tight.

Climate change and urbanization have certainly affected the requirements expected form the pipeline industry.

Typhoons, averaging 20 times per year, and storm surges cause heavy flooding in thoroughfares and these put unnecessary pressure on water pipes and underground electrical pipes. Environmental wastes seep through the sewers at accelerated speeds and amounts as a result of the ever increasing population. Seemingly endless road construction and repairs that bring about heavy traffic in the metropolis and suburbs have become part of our daily lives. Then, there are also skyscrapers, buildings and houses sprouting like mushrooms almost everywhere.

Without a doubt, much is expected from Neltex. Neltex Development Corporation never stops to develop pipes that respond to the needs of the times because a pipe, after all, is an important component of life in the modern society.

To know more about this, check the NELTEX website at www.neltex. com. Visit: https://www.facebook. com/neltexpipes

NELTEX AT WORLDBEX 2015

Pipelining Sustainability by Neltex: A precise state-of-the-art, health-safe pipes, joints and seals.

Janet Caducio with Joan Roman at the Worldbex 2015 Neltext booth.

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The R ise of Makati S

HANG Properties, the country’s premier luxury property developer nods to cosmopolitan living with a sophisticated new residential and commercial complex now rising at the heart of Makati’s vibrant new art and creative center, North Makati or NOMA. The Rise Makati continues to set itself apart with its unique amenities concept complemented by Shang Properties’ signature of world-class architecture and modern interior design.

Conveniently located within an eight (8) minute walk from the Makati Central Business District, The Rise Makati is situated just north of Ayala Avenue along Malugay St., perfectly set in a dynamic community known for its interesting mix of galleries, dining spots and watering holes, indie music venues, and novel retail finds.

The Rise Makati has also recently opened up sales for the much-awaited East Wing, which offers more spacious one-bedroom units and breathtaking views of the Manila Bay. The East Wing sets an enviable background to your vibrant life in the city.

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An artist’s rendition of The Rise of Makati, a sophisticated new residential and commercial complex now rising at the heart of Makati’s vibrant new art and creative center, North Makati or NOMA. The Rise Makati continues to set itself apart with its unique amenities concept complemented by Shang Properties’ signature of world-class architecture and modern interior design.

“The Rise Makati offers not just a residential space, but a dynamic community where like-minded people gather and interact. It mirrors the lively and artistic vibe of North Makati, and even stimulates it with high-quality amenities perfectly tailored for its residents,” says Robert Cruz, Sales Director for The Rise Makati.

“With the recent launch of the East Wing, we are thrilled to be complementing the already brilliant aesthetics of The Rise with astonishing views of the Manila Bay.”

GYM FUNCTION ROOM

Dynamic Community

Situated in the artistic melting pot of the metro, The Rise Makati enjoys a dynamic and vivacious environment where unique food, music, and art come alive at every turn; a perfect complement to the young urbanite’s living concept.

North Makati, or NOMA, is known to draw crowds because of the many lifestyle finds that appeal to the tastes of the young artists – unique restaurants and watering holes, creative spaces such as galleries and workshops, and a miscellany of retail choices and specialty stores.

To showcase the exciting community that surrounds The Rise Makati, Shang Properties recently hosted The Rise Community Crawl, a guided tour featuring The Rise show suite and select establishments around North Makati.

The two-part tour kicked off at The Rise show suite at The Fort, where select media guests were taken around to appreciate the different unit offerings of the development. Afterwards, Xandra Rocha guided the guests as they spent the afternoon enjoying home made Swiss cooking at Chesa Bianca Swiss Restaurant, quirky French pastries with Japanese designs at Patisserie Bebe Rouge, silkscreen printing lessons at Suez and Zapote Gallery, and relaxing cocktail drinks to cap off the busy day at Speakeasy.

“The Rise Makati is a new yet very welcome living concept that Shang Properties has added to its collection of residential spaces in Makati,” says Milen Treichler, Marketing Manager for Shang Properties. “With its inspired aesthetics and design, we feel that The Rise Makati is the perfect addition to the lively and energetic North Makati community.”

Come 2018, The Rise Makati becomes a stunning vision in the North Makati skyline. For more information, interested parties may contact +632 THE RISE (8437473), email sales@therisemakati.com or visit their show suite at 4th avenue corner Rizal Drive at The Fort.

For more information, you may contact: Naissa Carmona / Felicia Mateo EON The Stakeholder Relations Firm Tel.: +63917 511 0528 / +63917 555 76 98 E-mail: naissa@eon.com.ph / felicia@eon. com.ph

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Ab o ut Shang Prop er ties

The Rise is brought to you by Shang Properties, Inc., an affiliate of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts worldwide, and Kerry Properties Limited, one of Hong Kong’s largest property investment and development companies with premier residential and commercial projects in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Australia.

Shang Properties is the property development arm of the Kuok group in the Philippines with core businesses in offices and retail leasing, and residential development such as The Rise Makati, The Shang Grand Tower and The Enterprise Center in Makati, and The St. Francis Shangri-La Place, Shangri-La Plaza, One Shangri-La Place in Ortigas Center, and Horizon Homes, Shangri-La Hotel at the Fort.

Shang Properties is poised to set the pace for premium real estate projects in the Philippines.

Backed by the added value and advantages provided by its affiliates worldwide– Kerry Properties and Shangri-La International Hotels and Resorts, the company is equipped to leave an indelible mark on the Philippine landscape.

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PeopleEventsPlacesProductCommunities SM City Manila Supermalls joins “Earth Hour 2015” P h o t o s & Te x t : M y r n a Roman

Peaceful society starts with the peaceful mind INSPIRING talk by world renowned humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on secrets to inner strength and happiness

He travels to nearly 40 countries a year and has started programs and organizations that have touched the lives of over 300 million people in over 150 countries and on the 8th of April 2015, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, one of the world’s icons for human values and peace, will be visiting the Philippines, to inspire the public for one night only with his globally recognized wisdom.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar believes that a peaceful society starts with the peaceful mind of every individual. He started organizations such as “The Art of Living Foundation” to share best practice techniques and ancient Wisdom to help people from all over the world manage their mind and negative emotions - thereby helping them lead healthier and happier lives.

The Art of Living’s programs include breathing techniques, Yoga, Meditation and simple yet profound life guiding principles. The core technique known as the Sudarshan Kriya, is a powerful and revitalizing breathing technique scientifically proven to be beneficial for the mind and body.

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Margherita Vasselli

Summer at Ballet Philippines Dance School LOOKING for a way to up your hip hop game? Grab this opportunity to train under Italian choreographer and Hip Hop International Elite Judge Margherita Vasselli.

As part of the 46th annual CCP Summer Dance Workshop, Margherita “Meg” Vasselli joins in the Ballet Philippines tradition of bringing together budding dancers who are eager to learn. In this case, she will enrich advanced hip hop students’ vocabularies in New Style Hiphop.

Vasselli started her dance training at the age of 6 in ballet, contemporary, and modern dance. In 1999, she started studying hip hop with Italian and foreign choreographers. She also became a teacher in dance schools and a Hip Hop Presenter in Italy, Europe, and Brazil. In 2003 she started to work with Hip Hop International. This was the most important moment in her professional life, because she started to met the most important names of the Hip Hop movement, in USA and around the world. That same year, she became a certified international hip hop judge in Miami (Florida).

SM Supermalls, 52 in the Philippines and 6 in China, joins the world of saving mother earth, with the symbolic “Earth Hour 2015.”

The event which began in Australia eight years ago and since then overseen by the World Wildlife Fund, has gathered momentum in more than 162 countries, in which people turn lights off for 60 minutes to conserve energy, hoping to cut down on planetary carbon overload. This year’s Earth Hour was held March 28, began at 8:30 pm.

SM City Manila joins the symbolic event, turning off non essential lights for 60 minutes. SM City Manila management is proud to be one of the initiator of this event and thanks mall goers for taking part in that momentous event, Earth Hour 2015.

Joining the celebration is Gerardo Toledo, a representative from the Manila Risk Reduction Management, and representative from SIF Care (Science of Identity Foundation), a community building foundation in the Philippines.

PLDT HOME Telpad bolsters multimedia offers with Disney PLDT HOME Telpad, the world’s first and only landline, broadband and tablet in one fortifies its multimedia offering through its partnership with one of the world’s largest creators of interactive content, Disney Interactive.

This collaboration with Disney allows PLDT HOME Telpad to further rule over the multimedia space with a doubled subscriber base. The addition of Disney content to its portfolio followed the recently launched most advanced PLDT HOME Telpad unit, strengthening the portal for a truly connected home.

As the centerpiece of the connected home, the PLDT HOME Telpad will serve as the family’s gateway to the magical world of Disney. Kids of all ages can select from hundreds of interactive content featuring their favorite Disney characters. Parents who read bedtime stories to their kids can also now choose from an extensive selection of interactive e-books.

For new and current PLDT HOME Telpad subscribers, the Disney experience at home will be made extra special with the limited edition Disney-branded Telpad units loaded with Disney themes and a pre-installed Disney widget wherein they can browse and download the multitude of Disney Android games to their units.

“Alice in Wonderland at Eastwood City EASTWOOD City brings ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ to Once Upon an Easter Wonderland.

A world-class children’s musical production from Kids Acts Philippines, ‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ will be staged held April 5 --6:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Mall Open Park as one of the main attractions of Eastwood City’s Once Upon an Easter Wonderland.

‘Alice in Wonderland: A Children’s Musical’ is based from two books of Lewis Carroll’s “The Adventure of Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”. This version’s script and lyrics is by Luigi Nacario and music by Eugene Belbis.

Discover how Lewis Carroll’s literary work comes alive on stage featuring The CampArt Kid Actors (ages 7-15 tears old) of Kids Acts Philippines namely: Ella Gonzalez, Noel Comia Jr., Hyacinth Leonado, Allen Orolfo, Justin Orolfo, Angel Yu, Jewel Yu, Shanelle Comia, Woersha Calderon, Van Crisologo, Liam Crisologo, Nathan Flores, Ivan Jacosalem, Liza Marcos, Walline Calderon, Joshua Ang, Gab Hernandez, Princess Manaloto, Bella Engalla, and Raven Orolfo.

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“Armida: Unfinished Memoir –The Singer And The Song”

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BEST known for her multi-awarded musical TV show “Aawitan Kita, veteran actress-singer Armida Siguion Reyna launched her highly anticipated biography last Tuesday (February 24) at Whitespace, Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.

Each page of “Armida” is filled with rich details of her vibrant life told

by Armida heself side by side with an account penned by Nelson Navarro titled “The Singer and the Song.”

The strong woman spent most of her life sharing the joys of music to her fans, Armida, is a Filipino celebrity, singer, film and stage actress, producer, television show host, and former chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board during the Estrada administration.

Her long-running musical TV show “Aawitan Kita,” has bagged numerous awards. With her lawyer-husband, she formed Reynafilms.

The unveiling of Siguion-Reyna’s biography, the book “Armida: Unfinished Memoir–The Singer And The Song,” serves as a celebration in honor of her legacy as a pillar in both show biz and public service.

Looking back at a wonderful life, a homage to this inimitable woman, “Armida: Unfinished Memoir–The Singer And The Song,” is written by journalist Nelson Navarro and edited by her daughter Monique Villonco.

“It gives readers an inside view of her private thoughts about her public and professional relationships with behind-the-scenes revelations; her one true love, her fears, her strengths. It’s

her backstory,” she said. The book includes anecdotes on Armida’s childhood, her first relationship, her marriage and her family.

“It’s like a back story of her life.

While I was editing the book, I saw her strengths, weaknesses and how passionate she is with her work,” Monique shared.

“My mom has always been surrounded by controversies, left and right, but she was fearless, she will always fight and stand for what she believes in. She would also always defend us and her friends no matter how unpopular they were,” Monique said.

Monique said, the book “breaks the rules of how traditional biographies are presented, just as my mom has been doing throughout her life.”

Beautiful Skin Starts from Within

Thousands of Youth Culminate to Build a Better Philippines FILIPINO youth will make an impact on the Philippine housing sector this with Habitat for Humanity’s annual “Habitat Youth Build,”

Now in its fifth year, Habitat for Humanity Philippines is again organizing this major event, pioneered by its Habitat Youth Council, to engage the youth to build and repair homes, drawing attention to the global housing crisis.

“Habitat Youth Build” will be hosted simultaneously in fifteen (15) countries across the Asia-Pacific, and in the following ten (10) Habitat Philippines sites: Mindoro (the main event), Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, General Santos, Navotas City and Quezon City.

With over four (4) million Filipino families lacking access to decent shelter, this campaign aims to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope – by raising funds, mobilizing volunteers and gathering supporters to be catalysts for

poverty alleviation.

To take part in “Habitat Youth Build” 2015, please visit www.habitat. com.ph

Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) is a non-profit organization that serves Filipino families in need of decent homes. We bring together partners who share the same vision of transforming lives through building responsible and sustainable communities. Established in 1988, HFHP is a national office of Habitat for Humanity International based in Georgia, USA. For 26 years, HFHP has served over 110,000 families throughout the country. HFHP envisions that every Filipino family has a decent place to live.

IF you think your facial creams and lotions are doing enough to keep your skin look beautiful, think again.

Recent studies now show that the real secret to healthy, young-looking and glowing skin has to start from within.

To get that effortless, “lit from within” glow, you have to complement your creams and lotions with a healthy lifestyle and way of life.

Sleep. Your entire body, including your skin, goes into repair mode while you snooze. Help your skin cells regenerate and your facial muscles relax by making sure you catch quality sleep. Still feel like you’re not getting enough rest when you wake up in the morning? One of the reasons could be that your alarm is rousing you in the middle of your deep-sleep stage. To make mornings less of a drag—or if you know you’re only catching a few hours of shuteye—try setting a wake-up time that’s a multiple of 90 minutes, the length of the average sleep cycle, to wake up to a beautiful morning.

Exercise. Even though you know that a good work out is great for your heart, lungs, and mental outlook, chances are, you’re still not hitting the gym as much as you should. Regular exercise is also one of the keys to scoring healthy skin. By increasing blood flow, exercise helps nourish skin cells and keeps them vital. It also helps carry away waste products, including free radicals, from working cells.

Hydrate. Healthy skin is well-hydrated skin. If you want your complexion to glow, you need to make sure that you’re drinking enough H20 on a daily basis. Keep

this Kor water bottle on your desk at work or in your car, and remember to sip often. Want to add a little flavor?

Toss in a lemon wedge or a splash of fruit juice—it’s a great substitute for sugary sodas or iced teas.

Eat Well. Did you know that the food you eat matters to your skin almost as much as it does to your waistline? This is because your skin uses vitamins and nutrients from food to repair and rebuild damaged skin cells. Make time to plan your meals daily with the help of this Yummy Light Meals recipe book, so you don’t end up going for unhealthy options or fast food.

Take Vitamin E. This is where the heart of Holistic Skin Care is.

As you go about your usual work day, you get exposed to bad and uncontrollable free radicals that damage your cells. The result: tiredlooking skin that looks dull, dry, and aging. Help your skin bounce back and recoup easily by adding a daily dose of Vitamin E to your diet. Since this vitamin isn’t produced by the body, taking a powerful Vitamin E supplement like Myra, can help. It’s rich in anti-oxidants to help boost your skin from within and also stops skindamaging, free radicals from stealing life from your cells. The best part is, it also repairs damaged cells and works hard to protect the healthy ones.

And with more healthy cells in your body, you’ll be able to have beautiful, glowing and younger-looking skin throughout the years to come. -- www. facebook.com/MYRAPhilippines A R T T R AV E L M A G A Z I N E MARCH 2015

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PeopleEventsPlacesProductCommunities Simply Refreshed Collection

Invigorate your mind and awaken your soul with a splash of energizing fragrances. These scents are the perfect pick-me-up for any room in need of a refreshing lift.

Renew your home with Renuzit...

Super Odor Killer Collection

America’s No. 1 selling adjustable solid gel air fresherner, an adjustbale gel air fresheners.

Featuring four fragrance collections to suit any space. Set in stylish, recyclable and adjustable ‘coneshaped’ packaging, biodegradable and made of 97% natural ingredients.

Strong odors require a serious approach to odor elimination.

This collection tackles the toughest odors, neutralizing the smell and leaving any room in your home with a clean, fresh fragrance.

Fresh Picked Collection

Robin Padilla embraces organic lifestyle, promotes use of natural cough medicine

Serenity Collection

Your home is your sanctuary, a place to calm your mind and renew your body. This collection fills your rooms with scents that let you relax, unwind and forget the world outside.

Prepare to transform rooms in your home into a fragrant orchard.

This collection is made of the captivating scents of fruit picked fresh off a tree.

Century Tuna’s newest faces who are ABS-olutely ready for summer!

Fisher Farms’ Gourmet Baked Rellenong Bangus NOW it is time to get back on track with our diets after the hearty fare celebrations. The simplest way to shed the excess pounds brought by the holiday feasts is to eat meals that are healthy like seafood.

A superb way of bringing fish to the dinner table is with Fisher Farms’ Gourmet Baked Rellenong Bangus.

This tasty treat is made with a whole bangus that has been prepared with utmost care to keep its freshness and sweet flavor and will surely delight the whole family.

Fisher Farms’ Gourmet Baked Rellenong Bangus was specially concocted by renowned celebrity chef Reggie Aspiras, assuring homemakers of a choice product that is fit to be served in any fine dining establishment. It comes in three sizes to suit your needs: 800 grams, 1.1 kilos, and 1.3 kilos. A whole fish could easily feed a party of 12 diners, depending on the size of relleno you choose. The whole bangus is stuffed with a savory filling of fish, sweet potato, bangus belly and shrimp.

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THE country’s hottest and most promising stars headline the country’s number 1 tuna’s newest campaign where they show off their fit and healthy bodies and share secrets to an ABS-olutely delicious summer.

The sun is at its peak and the beaches look more inviting than ever, but can you say that you’re ready for summer? Century Tuna, the country’s number 1 tuna, once again welcomes the hottest season of the year as it presents the country’s hottest and most promising stars as its newest batch of brand ambassadors.

Making the road to fitness more inspiring and more exciting, the company proudly presents not just one, but four stunning endorsers who represent some of the biggest names in the industry – Paulo Avelino, James Reid, Elmo Magalona and Jessy Mendiola.

“Century Tuna has been known not only for our line of products, but also for our vision of helping our consumers achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle,” says Greg Banzon, general manager of Century Pacific Food Corporation. “We believe that this powerful advocacy requires only the most influential ambassadors who can inspire Jessy others through their sexy bodies and Mendiola healthy lifestyle. And so this year, we strengthen our campaign through with newest batch of endorsers who have also undergone stunning body transformations,” he added.

Known for his enviable bod, striking features and acting prowess is the Gawad Urian awardee Paulo Avelino. Paulo has been living an active lifestyle for years now to maintain his figure.

In fact, the actor is engaged in numerous sports activities like badminton, rock climbing and jogging. “Being tapped as a Century Tuna endorser is overwhelming. Now that I am part of the body transformation campaign, I hope to become an inspiration to those who have often expressed admiration of my physique,” Paulo shared.

Paulo Avelino

ROBIN Padilla’s new organic lifestyle, there is no better time than now for him to be the newest brand endorser of natural cough medicine, ASCOF Lagundi.

At first, the award-winning actor was hesitant about the project because he thought he would be endorsing a synthetic product --, something he tries to avoid because he prefers to use herbal medicines in real life.

“‘Nung unang pinitch sa akin ‘to, sabi ko ayaw ko ng mga gamot kasi hindi ako uminom ng gamot kasi kami ni Mariel organic [living]… pero ‘nung nakita ko na organic talaga ang ASCOF Lagundi [pumayag na agad ako],” says Robin in an interview when he visited LAC Farms, one of the country’s biggest OCCP (Organic Certification Center of the Philippines), GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)certified organic farm owned by Pascual Laboratories, the maker of ASCOF Lagundi.

Robin and wife Mariel Rodriguez believe that one should choose herbal medicines because it is natural unlike synthetic ones that may cause liver deterioration.

“Marami po tayong gamot na maiinom na available over-the-counter na gagamutin ‘yung sakit mo pero sisirain naman ‘yung liver mo,” says Robin.

James Reid

Elmo Magalona

PeopleEventsPlacesProductCommunities NISSAN BRINGS IN VIRTUAL-TO-PRO RACING COMPETITION:

THE FIRST GT ACADEMY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Antonio Zara

NISSAN Philippines, Inc. (NPI) is the newest participant of the virtual-to-pro racing competition, the GT Academy.

GT Academy gained prominence since its inception in 2008. Now on its seventh installment, this globally played competition sees an expansion in the form of the new GT Academy Asia, in which Philippines pitted against other Asian countries including Japan in the battle to become the GT Academy Champion.

“With the launch of GT Academy in the Philippines, we at Nissan offer an exciting opportunity for Filipinos to emerge as a breakthrough talent in the racing world,” said Antonio Zara, President and Managing Director of Nissan Philippines, Inc.

With GT Academy, any player who can prove their driving skills in the world of video games can compete in a real racetrack. The GT Academy International Champion 2014 Ricardo Sanchez flew in all the way from UK to attend the launch. After winning last year’s competition, Ricardo’s racing career took off after he joined Nissan’s elite motor sport team, the NISMO.

PH wins at Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) Berlin THE Philippines is enjoying backto-back victories overseas as the country’s Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) was recently awarded the ninth Best Exhibitor in the Asia/ Australia/Oceania category at the Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) in Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show.

Over 30 bachelor and master’s students at the Cologne Business School studying for a degree in tourism evaluated all 11,000 exhibition booths at the world’s biggest trade show for tourism before awarding the best in 11 individual categories and 2 special categories.

“This is a reason for celebration for the Filipinos who are all working hand-in-hand in spreading the spirit of ‘More Fun in the Philippines.’ Truly, the promise of ‘Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015 is catching the eyes of the discerning tourists,” said TPB Chief Operating Officer Domingo Ramon Enerio III.

The best cake you will surely love.

Deliciously good, light and not overly sweet, - it’s perfect. Honeybon pastry shop also serves breads like Ensaymada, Cheesy loaf, Cinnamon loaf, Manila Pandesal, Hokkaido loaf and Honey Raisins Loaf.

GT Academy International Champion 2014 Ricardo Sanchez

Cebuana Lhuillier and UnionBank teams up for more convenient bills payment service. The country’s leading financial solutions company, Cebuana Lhuillier, partnered with one of the leading banks in the country, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), to provide clients with a new option to pay their bills, through a Memorandum of Agreement signed recently.Through this partnership, UnionBank clients and collection partners can settle their payments at any Cebuana Lhuillier branch.

Phil and James Younghusband invade entertainment via TV5’s YH Tube

FOOTBALL Ambassadors brothers Phil and James Younghusband now take a break from the serious sports stuff as they invade entertainment world. They will share some good laughs, pranks and Tagalog nose-bleed on their show ‘YH Tube’ on TV5, will be aired at 4:30 p.m. every Saturday.

“We wanted to show a different side of Phil and James. Everyone knows them to be two of the best football players to wear a Philippine jersey. They’re talented athletes and dedicated to the game of football.

But this time, they get to show their funny side. The two are gifted with great personalities and they love a good laugh every now and then, just like everybody else. All these will come out in YH Tube,” said Sports5 manager Vitto Lazatin.

Cakes Collection @Katipunan

Honeybon Pastry Shop 253 Katipunan Ave., Quezon City, Philippines Tel. No.(02) 961 8904

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Caltex gives more fuel discounts and savings to Robinsons Rewards Card members ROBINSONS Rewards Card (RRC) members will enjoy earning more points not only when they shop at their favorite Robinsons stores but also when they fuel up at Caltex. RRC members can now use their points to redeem P1 discount for every one liter fuel purchase at participating Caltex stations nationwide. The more customers fuel up at Caltex and shop at Robinsons, the more points for fuel and shopping savings.

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, teamed up with Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI), the

second largest multi-format retailer in the Philippines, to create a unique offer that allows customers to quickly and continually add value to their purchases by getting a variety of fuel and shopping rewards through their RRC.

Because of this loyalty program partnership, motorists now have more reasons to choose Caltex. Customers can save more on fuel costs when they purchase Caltex with Techron plus the five benefits of maximized power, improved fuel economy, lower emission, smoother drive and reliable performance.

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WHERE TO STAY WHEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

METRO MANILA Manila Hotel

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Acacia Hotel Manila, Alabang, Muntinlupa l Century Park Hotel l

720 2000

528 8888

Crowne Plaza, Manila Galleria, Ortigas Center l Dusit Thani Manila l

633 7222

238 8888

Edsa Shangri-La l 633 8888 F1 Hotel, Global City Taguig l (632) 928 8888 / 908 7888 Holiday Inn Manila, Gallleria Ortigas Center l

633 7111

Mandarin Oriental Manila l 750 8888 Makati Shangri-La l

813 8888

Marriot Hotel Manila l 988 9999 New World Makati Hotel, Makati City l 811 6888 / 811 6777 Oakwood Premier Joy Nostalg Center Manila Ortigas Center l Pan Pacific Manila l

637 7888

(632) 318 0788

The Bellevue Manila l

771 7777

The Heritage Hotel Manila l Sofitel Philippine Plaza

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854 8888 551 5555

Vivere Hotel & Resorts Alabang, Muntinlupa City l 771 7777 Bayview Park Hotel l Discovery Suites l

526 1555

719 8888

Great Eastern Hotel l

371 8282

The Exchange Regency Residence Hotel Pasig City l (02) 312 9999 Ramada Manila, Central Binondo l The Pearl Manila Hotel

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The Richmonde Hotel l

638 7777

Manila Pavilion Hotel l Aloha Hotel l

+632 588 6688 / 354 4151

400 0088

526 1212

526 8088

B Hotel, Muntinlupa City l

828 8181 / 828 8585 / 828 8383

City Garden Hotel, Makati l 899 1111 City Garden Suites l

536 1451

Citystate Tower Hotel l

708 9600 to 09

Copacabana Apartment Hotel l

851 8888

Fersal Hotel, Malakas Diliman QC l Garden Plaza Hotel l

Great Eastern Hotel, Makati l

898 2888

Greenhills Elan Hotel Modern l Makati Palace Hotel l Hotel Rembrandt l

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744 7979

899 0344

373 3333

Hotel Kimberly Manila Lancaster Hotels l

426 7308

522 4835

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521 1888

532 1818

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Lido De Paris Hotel, Sta. Cruz l Lotus Garden Hotel l

(02) 708 8888 to 91 / 498 8888 to 91

522 1515

Manila Manor Hotel l

525 9065

Best Western Oxford Suites, Makati City l The Oasis, Paco Park l

899 7888 / 798 0798

521 2371

Royal Bellagio Hotel l 899 5555 Sir Williams Hotel l

371 4333

Stone House Bed & Breakfast l The Sulo Riviera l

724 7551

924 5051

The Copa Businessman’s Hotel l Tri-Place Hotel & Apartelle l

844 8811

(632) 410 4111 / 410 8658 / 410 6981

24th Apartment Hotel, Makati City l

(02) 899 2424

Armada Hotel Manila, Malate Manila l

526 0888

Azotea Suites, Bel Air Makati l 338 0983 / 898 3695 Best Western Plus Antel Hotel, Makati City l

(632) 403 0888 / 403 0808 / Fax No. 403 0854 / 403 7572

BP International Hotel, Ermita, Manila l Brentwoods Suites, Quezon City l Broadway Court Apartelle l

(02) 522 0005

(02) 522 0005

722 7411 / 726 2931

City Garden Grand Hotel, Makati City l (02) 888 8181 Cocoon Boutique Hotel, Quezon City l

(02) 921 2706 to 08

Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, Quezon City l (02) 570 7777 Eurotel, Las PiĂąas Branch l

355 0000 / 806 7646

Eurotel, Araneta Branch l 355 0000 / 995 8452 Eurotel, North EDSA l 355 0000 / 376 7096 Eurotel, Pedro Gil l 355 000 / 523 5256 Eurotel, Makati l

355 0000 / 844 8645

Fersal Hotel, Annapolis, Cubao l 912 5852 / 912 2691 Fersal Hotel, Kalayaan, Diliman l Fersal Hotel, Manila l

742 7292 / 912 2691

Fersal Hotel, P. Tuazon, Cubao l Fersal Hotel, Makati l

924 2689 / 912 2691 912 8000 / 912 2691

897 9123 / 912 2691

Go Hotels, Mandaluyong l Go Hotel, Otis-Manila l

0922 262 6835

+63 (2) 354 1053

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, Ayala Center, Makati City l(632) 909 0888 Hostel 1632 l

522 8888

Hotel Celeste, Makati City l

887 8080

Hotel H2O, Luneta, Manila 238 6100 Icon Hotel, North Edsa l

415 9385

Jade Vine Executive Inn, Ermita Manila l Joyce Apartelle, San Juan City l

30

524 8601 to 05

726 2911 / 726 2916

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WHERE TO STAY WHEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

Joyce Apartelle, Mandaluyong City l Luxent Hotel, Timog Ave., QC l

531 0173 / 531 0177

(02) 922 8888

Manila Airport Hotel, Paraaque City l 854 7549 to 50 Millenia Suites, Pasig City l

(632) 470 2306 – 08 Fax: 470 2314

Philippine Hotel Reservations Services l Oyster Plaza Hotel, Paraaque City l

+63 (2) 812 7477

(02) 829 1925 / 826 9610

Paragon Tower Hotel, Manila l 526 5541 to 526 55476 Raffles and Fairmont Makati, Makati City l Riviera Mansion Malate, Manila l Robbinsdale Hotel l

555 9888

523 4511

716 1262

San Carlos Mansion l

523 8110

Seda BGC Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City l (632) 945 8888 Sogo Regency Hotel, Manila l

522 7646

Southhomes Apartelle, Timog, QC. l St. Giles Hotel, Makati City l

928 4647 / 410 4461

988 9888 / 988 9883

The Bayleaf, Intramuros, Manila l (632) 318 5000 The Contemporary Hotel l 716 8266 The Picasso Boutique, Serviced Residences, Makati City l Torre Venezia Suites, Quezon City l Tune Hotel, Aseana City l

(632) 866 0888

Tune Hotel, Ermita, Manila l

(632) 708 9888

Tune Hotel, Makati City l

(632) 817 0888

Tune Hotel, Ortigas City l

(632) 656 0888

Tune Hotel, Quezon City l

(632) 426 0567

Y2 Residence Hotel l

828 4774

(02) 332 1658 to 60

(02) 224 3000

LUZON Hotel Stotsenberg, Pampanga l

(045) 499 0777

Macagang Hotel & Resort, Nabua, Camarines Sur l Venus Parkview Resort Hotel, Baguio City l

(054) 288 3091

(074) 442 5597 / 442 6452

Abra Valley Grand Hotel, Bangued Abra l (074) 752 8933 Acacia Tree Garden Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan l Avenue Plaza Hotel, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City l Baguio Lefern Hotel, Baguio City l Bayfront Hotel, Zambales l

(048) 433 0123 (054) 473 9999

422 1818

(047) 252 1948

Canyon Cove Residential Beach Resort, Nasugbu, Batangas l(02) 908 1111 Baguio Holiday Villas, Baguio City l (02) 750 2507 / 889-7827 / (074) 442 6679 C Boutique Hotel Baguio, Baguio City l

(074) 619 0158 / (02) 945 7777

Camayan Beach Resort & Hotel, Subic Bay l Canyon Woods Resort Club, Batangas l CBD Plaza Hotel, Naga City l

(047) 252 8000

(632) 521 7878 / Fax: 664 6169

(054) 472 0318 / (02) 359 7007

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Casablanca Hotel, Legaspi City l

(052) 480 8334 / 480 8335

Casablanca Suites, Legazpi City l

481 0788 / 481 0789

Crystal Waves Hotel & Resort, Talavera, Nueva Ecija l

(044) 411 0834 / 0923 719 4074 / 0920 459 9148

Deep Forest Garden Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan l

(048) 434 1702 / 433 3877 / 09052823129

Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks, Pampanga l

(02) 576 6463 / 9526 / (045) 599 5000

EGI Albergo Hotel, Baguio City l

(074) 424 2620

El Masfino Resort and Hotel, San Miguel Bulacan l

(02) 542 9537/542 9150/924 2443/924 2456

Elegant Star Apartelle, Tagaytay City l

(46) 483 0491/0916 2209934/0928 6844186

Eurotel Angeles City l 355 0000 / (045) 624 0229 Eurotel Baguio City l

355 0000 / (074) 444 3876

Eurotel Naga City, Camsur l 355 0000 Farmhouse Hotel & Café, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija l

(044) 806 1167 / 0917 536 7250

Filipiniana Hotel, Oriental Mindoro l Go Hotels Puerto Princesa l

(043) 286 2624

(048) 434 0001 – 03

Grandview Tower Hotel Angeles City l Hotel Cosmopolitan, Baguio City l

(045) 304 1015 / 892 8555

(074) 442 7008 / 0917 578 3273

Hotel Fleuris Palawan, Puerto Princesa City l

(048) 434 4338 / 434 4339

Hotel Gregorio Batangas l (043) 757 3178 Hotel Ivory, Tuguegarao City l

(078) 844 1275 / 846 1722

Hotel Kimberly, Tagaytay l (046) 483 8888 Hotel Corona De Lipa Batangas l

(043) 756 1223

Hotel Lorita Tuguegarao l (078) 844 1390 / 846 2565 Hotel Luna, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur l +63 (2) 373 3333 / 376 5059 Hotel Supreme, Baguio l

(074) 443 2016

Hotel Veniz, Baguio City l

(074) 446 0700

Inn Rocio, Baguio City l

(02) 372 0311 / (074) 442 4028

Java Hotel, Laoag City l

(077) 770 5996 / (02) 246 1010

Kartini Hotel, Kawit Cavite l

(046) 489 8581 / 489 8582

La Maja Rica Hotel & Restaurant, Ligtasan, Tarlac City l

(045) 611 2053 to 611 2055

Laoag Renzo Hotel – Laoag City l Lee Boutique Hotel, Tagaytay l

(077) 770 4898

(632) 781 3632

Le Monet Hotel, Baguio l (074) 611 0202 / (02) 376 5059 / 0917 526 7049 Lendes Tourists Inn, Naga, Almeda Highway, Naga City l

(054) 472 257 / 0925 802 0706

Lendes Tourists Inn, Banasi, Bula Camarines Sur l

(054) 228 0008

Lendes Tourists Inn, Baao, Baao, Camarines Sur l (054) 066 3239 Lendes Tourists Inn, Pili, Pili, Camarines Sur l

(054) 477 7644 / 228 0008

Magallanes Square Hotel, Sta. Rita Road Tagaytay l

(046) 544 0062

Moonbay Marina, Villas Zambales l(047) 252 9718 / 252 1663 / 250 2099 / 252 8518 Mountain Lodge Hotel & Restaurant, Baguio City l Matabungkay Beach Hotel, Batangas l

(02) 752 8552 / 0908 887 0596

Nagaland Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur l

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(074) 442 4544

(054) 473 2111 / 0917 700 0040

WHERE TO STAY WHEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

Palawan Uno Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan l

(048) 433 9999 / 433 0455

One Manalo Place, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan l Paseo Premiere Hotel, Santa Rosa Laguna l

(048) 434 1280 / 0917 512 5111

(049) 502 8123 to 27 / (02) 310 5603 to 04

Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa, Puerto Princesa, Palawan l (048) 723 1356 to 59 / 0998 975 3768 / (02) 744 7979 to 82 / 0917 873 9974 Queen Margarette Hotel, Lucena City l

(042) 373 7171 to 73 / 373 4889 / Fax: 373 7604 / 373 6218

RK Hotel, Subic Bay Gateway Park l (047) 252 9996 to 252 9998 Radiant Star Apartelle, Tagaytay City l

(046) 413 2456 / 544 0050 / 0926 697 7948 / 0917 409 1514

Skylight Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan l

(048) 434 7172 to 76

Skyrise Hotel Apartelle & Rest., Baguio City l Star Plaza Hotel, Dagupan City l

(074) 445 6834 to 445 6836

((075) 523 4888 / 515 2276 / 523 4111

Starview Hotel, Naga City l (054) 472 6892 Subic Bay Hotel Venezia, Zambales l Subic International Hotel, Zambales l Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel, Subic l Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales l

(047) 252 1888 (047) 252 2222 (047) 250 2630 / 250 7274

(02) 844 5777 / (047) 252 5211

Subic Grand Seas Resort, Olongapo l

(047) 222 8541 / 0917 844 7327

Sunlight Guest Hotel, Inc. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan l

(6348) 434 2334 / Fax (6348) 434 2003 / (632) 242 6638 Loc. 175

Summer Place Hotel, Baguio City l

(02) 783 8355 / 788 8350 / (074) 446 5400 to 01

Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City l

(632) 917 8225 / (6346) 413 1000 / (63) 917 809 1254

Tam-awan Village, Baguio City l (074) 446 2949 / 442 5551 Terrace Hotel, Subic Bay l (047) 250 2730 to 32 The ADC Hotel, Naga City l

(054) 472 2328 or 26 / 0905 201 9225 / 0949 361 7784

The Lake Hotel, Tagaytay l (02) 584 4470 / (046) 413 4680 to 81 The Lighthouse Marina Resort, Moonbay Marina Complex l (047) 252 5000 The Montevista Villas, Academy Lane, Mimosa Leisure Estate, Pampanga l

(6345) 599 7000 / (632) 584 4047 / 584 4007

The Starmark Hotel, Pe単afrancia Ave., Naga City l Tune Hotel, Angeles City l

(054) 205 0051

(045) 459 0888

Vila Caceres Hotel, Naga City l

(054) 473 6530

Vista Marina Hotel & Resort, Zambales l

(047) 252 3373

Isabela Zen Hotel, Santiago City, Isabela l (078) 305 251 / 0917 871 6955

V I S AYA S Badian Beach Resort, Badian Cebu l Alba Uno Hotel, Apas, Cebu City l

(032) 401 3303 to 05

(032) 520 5000 / 505 2111 / 0917 320 5005

Alta Cebu Village Resort , Cordova, Cebu l Ananyana Beach Resort, Panglao Island l Be Resorts, Mactan Island l

(6332) 236 8888

Bellavista Hotel, Mactan Cebu l Bohol Beach Club, Bohol l

(032) 496 7399 (038) 502 8101

(032) 340 7821

(038) 411-5222

Bohol La Roca Hotel, Tagbilaran City l

(038) 411 3798 / 411 3179

Bohol Tropics Resort, Tagbilaran City l (038) 411 3510 Bethel Guest House, Dumaguete City l

(035) 422 8000 / 225 2000

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C&L Bay View Inn, G. Teves st., Dumaguete City l Castle Peak Hotel, Cebu City l

422 8011 / 0917 633 9575

(032) 233 1811

Citi Park Hotel, Cebu City l (032) 422 8833 / 422 3388 City Corporate Inn, Iloilo City l

(033) 335 0166

Coco Grove Beach Resort, San Juan, Siquijor l

0917 325 1292 / 0939 915 5123 / (035) 422 9820

Dumaluan Beach Resort, Panglao Island l F&C Guest House, Canlaon City l Go Hotels, Bacolod l

(038) 502 9092

(035)4003 368 / 0917 559 7919 / 0999 995 3440

+63 (34) 441 0506 / +63 (932) 852 9362

Go Hotels, Dumaguete l (035) 522 1100 or 02 Go Hotels, Iloilo l

(033) 335 0375 / 335 0249 / 335 0486

Go Hotels, Tacloban l

(053) 5230391 to 93

Goldberry Suites & Hotels, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu l Grand Dame Hotel, Iloilo l

(033) 320 5252 / 320 5353

Grand Regal Hotel, Bacolod City l GT Hotel, Bacolod City l

+63 32 239 0000 / +63 32 239 0619

(034) 708 5888 / 432 0888

(034) 432 1888 to 89

Harbor Town Hotel, Iloilo City l

(033) 337 2384

Honeycomb Tourist Inn, Dumaguete City l Hotel Cesario, Mactan Cebu l

(035) 225 1181 / 422 3184 / 0922 839 3435

(032) 340 0211

Hotel De Mercedes, Cebu City l

(032) 253 1105

Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City l (033) 335 1171 to 74 / 337 0736 Hotel Essencia, Dumaguete City l Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City l

(035) 422 1137 / 0917 700 7735 / 0908 820 2123 (033) 335 1801 to 04

Iloilo Midtown Hotel, Iloilo City l (033) 336 6888 / (0928) 985 0999 Injap Tower Hotel Iloilo, Iloilo City l

(033) 330 7100

Kapis Mansions, Roxas City l (036) 621 7718 Kings Hotel, Bacolod City l

(034) 434 4500

La Fiesta Hotel, Iloilo City l

(033) 336 1408

Lawaan Garden Inn, Roxas City, Capiz l

(036) 621 6255 / 0917 3121 720 / 0998 9753 612

Mango Park Hotel, Cebu City l (032) 233 5695 Manhattan Suites Inn, Dumaguete City l

(035) 422 8200

Maribago Blue Water Beach Resort, Mactan, Cebu l (632) 417 5751 / (632) 492 0100 Montebello Villa Hotel, Banilad, Cebu City l Movenpick Hotel, Mactan Island, Cebu l

(032) 231 3681

+63 32 492 7777 / +63 02 799 1111

MVW Restaurant & Tourist Inn, Roxas, Capiz l RM Guest House, Dumaguete City l O Hotel, Bacolod City l

(036) 621 2956 / 621 1216

(035) 422 4000

(034) 433 7401 / 708 8889

Pension Bacolod, Bacolod City l 433 3377 / (034) 434 7065 Plantation Bay, Mactan, Cebu l

(63) 32 505 9800

Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Cebu City l Rajah Park Hotel, Cebu City l

(032) 402 9900

(032) 412 3337

Salamangka Beach and Dive Resort, San Juan, Siquijor l 0917 588 6873 The Bellevue Resort, Panglao Island, Bohol l

(632) 771 8181 / (6338) 422 2222 / 422 2202

The Orchard Cebu Hotel, Cebu City l Tune Hotel, Cebu City l

(032) 344 1322

(032) 232 0888

Yoyong’s Travellers Inn, Negros Occidental l

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(034) 729 3835 / 0927 303 2166

WHERE TO STAY WHEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

B O R A C AY 7 Stones Boracay Suites, Malay Aklan l (036) 288 1601 Alta Vista de Boracay, Boracay Island l (036) 288 9888 Boracay Beach Club, Boracay Island l

(036) 288 4853

Boracay Haven Resort, Boracay Island l (036) 288 5729 Boracay Hills, Boracay Island l (036) 288 3315 / 288 3764 Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, Malay, Aklan l

(036) 288 3444 / (02) 567 1672

Boracay Ocean Bay Resort, Boracay Island l

(036) 288 1759

Boracay Tropics, Boracay Island l (02) 887 0581 / 812 5821 Cohiba Villas, Boracay Island l (036) 288 4792 Eurotel, Boracay Island l

355 0000 / 861 8658

Jony’s Beach Resort, Malay Aklan l

(63) 36 288 6119 / 288 6274 to 75 / Fax No. (63) 36 288 3119

La Esperanza Hotel, Kalibo, Aklan l

(036) 262 3989 / 268 9254

Lingganay Boracay Hotel Resort, Malay, Aklan l Nigi-Nigi Too Beach Resort, Boracay Island l

(036) 288 5734

(036) 351 4017 / 994 1145

Paradise Garden Resort Hotel & Convention Center Boracay, Boracay Island l

(036) 2883728 to 30 / (02) 634 3581 to 83

Marzon Hotel, Kalibo, Aklan l (036) 268 2188 / 268 2184 to 86 Marzon Beach Resort, Malay, Aklan l

(036) 288 3131 / 0921 810 4433 / 0915 936 7222

Red Coconut Beach Resort, Boracay Island l Sea Wind, Boracay l

(036) 288 3507 / 288 3758

416 4010 / 415 1285

The Boracay Beach Resort, Boracay Island l The District Boracay, Malay, Aklan l

(036) 288 3208 / 288 4288

(63 36) 288 2324 to 27 / 288 1448

Water Colors Boracay Dive Resorts, Boracay Island l Willy’s Beach Club Hotel, Boracay Island l

(063) 288 6745 to 6746

(036) 288 3794 to 97

MINDANAO The Marco Polo – Davao, Davao City l Apo View Hotel, Davao City l

(082) 221 0888

(082) 221 6431 to 40 / 221 2281

1st Avenue Apartelle/Inn, Sumpong, Malaybalay l 2nd Avenue Hotel, Quirante II, Tagum City l Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort, Butuan City l

(088) 221 3224/0917 722 9850

655 6238 (085) 342 7414

ALU Hotel Davao, corner Padre Faura Street, Davao City l

(63 82) 227 5232 / 226 3756

Amandari Cove, General Santos City l

(083) 554 2654 / 826 1074 / 826 1070

Arnaldo’s Hotel and Restaurant, Digos City l

(082) 553 3314 / 553 3411 / 0999 993 9060

Anisabel Suites, Davao City l

(+63 82) 225 8114

Ariano’s Inn and Restaurant, Butuan City l (085) 342 7462 / 225 9431 Azienda Meo Apartelle, Davao City l

(082) 284 6689 / 227 4119

Bahay-Bakasyunan Sa Camiguin, Misamis Oriental l

(088) 387 0131 / 0917 721 2798

Balanghai Hotel/Mazaua Island Resort, Butuan City l

(085) 342 3064 / 345 5864

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WHERE TO STAY WHEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

Beldent Star Hotel, Tacuron City l Big Apple Hotel, Davao City l

(064) 200 3698 / 200 4734

(082) 234 1399 / 234 1339 /Fax: (082) 234 8459 / 0919 910 1281

Bluejaz Beach Resort and Water Park Island Garden City of Samal, Davao l

(082) 304 650 / Fax: (082) 300 6327

Blue Velvet Hotel and Café, Davao City l

(082) 300 2000 / 300 8800 / 305 2888

Bonhomie Leisure and Resort, Davao Oriental l

0933 112 3067 / (082) 284 1847

Cabua-An Beach Resort, Mambajao, Camiguin l (088) 387 2103 / 0919 725 7402 Camp Anatolia Kimagango, Midsayap, North Cotabato l0939 916 8034 / 0912 949 6400 Casa De Rosario Residence Inn, Davao City l Casa Ruby Pension House, Davao City l

(082) 295 9155 / 282 4822 / 282 4771

(082) 226 2335 / 0918 942 5442

Casa Azucena, Cagayan De Oro City l (088) 856 3402 / 0923 659 3973 Chali Beach Resort, Zone-3, Cugman, Cagayan De Oro l

(088) 855 2108 / 855 5941 to 42

Chateau Del Mar Resort Hotel, Lizada Beach, Davao City l

(082) 234 3472 / 305 8998 / 235 2516

City View Pension Hauz, General Santos City l

(083) 552 7337 / 301 6096 / 303 1588 / 0923 232 7120

Cotabato Diamond Hotel, Cotabato City l

(064) 421 6170 / 421 5118

Country Village Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City l

858 3004 / 858 3006

Cresta Del Rio Splash Resort, Koronadal City l (083) 228 8998 / 228 7160 D’Counter Executive, Davao City l

(082) 226 2045 / 221 8651

D’Leonor Hotel, JP Laurel Ave., Davao City l

(082) 221 1160

D’Leonor Inland Resort, Buhangin, Davao City l (082) 302 6158 / 302 6152 D’Morvie Suites, Yacapin Branch, Cagayan De Oro City l (088) 856 9080 D’Morvie Suites, Capistrano Branch, Cagayan De Oro l (082) 852 2015 D’Morvie Suites, Lapasan Branch, Cagayan De Oro l D’Morvie Suites, CM Recto, Davao City l

(082) 856 7179

(082) 221 0075 / 0942 591 8521

D’Morvie Suites, San Pedro Extension, Davao City l (082) 285 3756 D’Morvie Suites, Iligan Branch, Iligan City l

(063) 223 3255

Davao Fortune Inn, Davao City l (081) 221-0819 Duka Bay Resort, Misamis Oriental l

(088) 331 2288 / 0917 483 268

Driggs Pension House, General Santos City l

(083) 553 0088 / 0917 908 9731

Eagle’s View Hotel, Dalisay Road, Tagum City l

(084) 655 6115 / 0929 979 4919 / Fax (084) 655 6114

El Bajada Hotel, Bajada, Davao City l

(082) 221 2729 / +63 927 979 5179 / +63 920 247 3002 / +63 923 806 3887

Embassy Hotel and Restaurant, Butuan City l Emma Victoria’s Inn, Davao City l

Enrico’s Inn and Apartelles, Davao City l Executive Hotel, Ozamis City l

(085) 342 5883 / 225 9560

(082) 297 5523 (082 297 7692 / 321 1042 / 0918 900 3792

(088) 521 0360 / 0917 722 0360

Executive Pension, Cagayan de Oro City l

(088) 856 4360 / 0917 700 4360

Family Country Hotel Convention Center, General Santos City l

(083) 552 8895 to 97 / 301 0774

Florotel Gensan, General Santos City l Frances Inn Ecoland, Davao City l

(083) 554 0880

(082) 295 6463 / 301 8549

Gingoog Mountain Air Hotel & Eastland Rest., Gingoog City l Goat 2 Geder Hotel and Rest., Butuan City l Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City l Greenstate Suites, Koronadal City l Hannie’s Inn, Davao City l

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(085) 341 7871 / 341 1657

(082) 221 9040

(083) 228 5409 / 520 1816

(082) 297 3315 to 17 / 297 3485

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(088) 861 1359 / 8842 7999

WHERE TO STAY WHEN IN THE PHILIPPINES

Hill Park Inn and Restaurant, Midsayap, Cotabato l

(064) 229 8550 / 229 6018 / 0917 721 2813

Hillview Inn & Inland Resort, Trento, Agus and Del Sur l

0999 880 4526 / 0948 788 4255

Hotel Angelo and Restaurants, Midsayap Cotabato l

(064) 229 9436 / 521 4090 /0946 1911 409 / 0920 5555 049

Hotel De Crisbelle, Davao Del Sur l

(082) 553 5473 / 553 5970

Hotel De Susana & Restaurant, Valencia City, Bukidnon l

0926 7921 478 / (088) 828 4482

Hotel Elena, Davao City l Hotel Esse, Davao City l

(082) 233 1941 (082) 227 3773 / 295 3485 / 0922 7152 573

Hotel San Marco, General Santos City l

(083) 301 1818 / 0922 8217 332

Hotel Sogo, Cagayan De Oro City l (088) 852 0383 / (02) 401 9285 Hotel Uno, Davao City l

(082) 282 1111 / 0925 5111 011

Hotel Tavern, Surigao City l (086) 826 3280 / (0922) 849 6443 Ice Castle Experience Hotel, General Santos City l Infinity Suites, Bo. Obrero, Davao City l

(083) 554 4423 / 826 9026

(082) 285 0001 / 285 0002 / 285 0005

Innside Room Hotel, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte l (084) 216 4553/ 0922 8625 339 Isla Jardin Del Mar Gumasa, Sarangani Province l

(083) 893 0032 / 0919 7687 544 / 0906 7652 174

Ille Londoner’s Inn, Province of Davao Oriental l

(087) 388 4615 / 0915 6189 085

Jade Dragon’s Suites, Aurora Jacinto Street, Davao City l Jovinaj Traveller’s Inn, General Santos City l

(082) 224 1390 / 224 1391

(083) 303 5314 / 0923 7170 389

Jazzy James Country Hotel, Davao City l (082) 227 0788 / 305 1847 Jienos Garden Beach Resort, Pantukan Compostela Valley l

(0929) 969 0806

Magnaga Waters Beach Resort, Compostela Valley l

(084) 2166 379 / (0917) 7191 956 / (0923) 2802 018

Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan De Oro l Marco Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City l

(088) 855 7999

855 5959 / 0917 7027 002

Mergrande Ocean Resort, Davao City l (+62-82) 298 4100 / (+63-82) 298 4101 Microtel Inn and Suites Davao, Davao City l

(082) 233 2333

Molave Hotel, Tagum City l (084) 655 6938 / 655 6939 / 655 9379 My Hotel, Davao City l

(082) 300 4040 / 222 2221

Maxze Bed & Breakfast, Davao City l

(082) 233 0071 / 0999 8863 306

New Dawn Pensionne, Cagayan De Oro l

857 1776 / 0922 9192 806

Le Grand Suites, City Heights, General Santos City l(083) 301 2289 / 0917 3313 800 Le Reve Resort, North Cotabato l

0939 9062 218 / 0939 9052 343

Marex Beach Resort, Island Garden City of Samal l(0928) 732 1893 / 302 1460 Marianne Suites, A. Luna St., Cagayan De Oro City l(088) 880 2123 New Estrella Townhouse, Cagayan De Oro City l

(08822) 745 126 / (088) 852 1441

Orchard Hotel, Bajada, Davao City l (082) 300 8855 Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City l (88) 880 0000 / (02) 779 5240 Palm Residence Inn, Davao City l (082) 305 0505 / 222 5225 / 0917 5684 720 Paras Beach Resort, Yumbing, Camiguin l

(088) 387 9117 / 0917 7152 285

Paseo De San Francisco Suites, Agusan Del Sur l

(+6385) 343 8048 / (+63999) 309 1065

Paradise Island Park & Beach Resort, Samal Island Davao l

(082) 233 0251

Park Inn By Radisson Davao, Davao City l (082) 272 7600 / 272 7601 Parkway Hotel, Surigao City l (086) 231 5116 / 231 5141 to 46 A R T T R AV E L M A G A Z I N E MARCH 2015

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Paula’s Hotel, Misamis Oriental l 567 1135 / 0917 4308 131 Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Davao City l (082) 221 9970 Pearl Suites, Davao City l

(082) 282 1294 / 0930 1269 185

Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan De Oro City l (088) 856 2653 to 55 Ponce Suites Hotel, Bajada, Davao City l

(082) 227 8161 / 227 9070

Pryce Plaza Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City l

(08822) 726 464 / (088) 858 3131

Precious Garden of Samal www.precious-garden-samal.com l PTCHostel, Agusan Del Sur l

(082) 303-2818

0917 6247 037 / 0917 9111 252

Rhapsody Suites, Cagayan De Oro l (088) 857 1101 / 0932 8469 358 Roadhaus Hotel, Dadiangas City Heights, General Santos City l

(083) 553 8888 / 553 5335 / Telefax: 553 1771

Secret Cove Beach Resort, Camiguin Island l Sequoia Inn, Davao City l

(088) 387 9084 / 387 9184

(082) 300 3636

Seda Abreeza, Davao City l

(6382) 322 8888

Sonreir Apartelle, Calinan, Davao City l Southern Tourist Inn, Davao City l Sunflower Hotel, Davao City l

0947 7910 147 / 0923 3327 698

(082) 221 7431

(082) 221 5011 / 305 3531

Sydney Hotel, General Santos City l

(083) 552 5479 / 552 5480 / 552 5481

Square Suites, General Santos City l

(083) 552 5127 / 0922 8362 516 / 0912 6007 323

T’boli Hotel and Restaurant, General Santos City l

(083) 302 2648 / 553 7586 / 302 6652

TCC Condo Hostel, Toril, Davao City l

(082) 291 3800

The Dynasty Court Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City l

(08822) 72 4516 / 72 7825

The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City, South Cotabato l

(083) 228 1888 / 228 9010 / 0918 9210 425

The Manor Hotel, Davao City l (063) (82) 221 2511 to 13 The Margarette Business Hotel, Maramag, Bukidnon l

(088) 238 5236 / 0906 6437 648 / 0917 5498 841 / 0926 8446 952

The Metropolis Suites, Davao City l

(082) 282 8000 / 321 2874

The Old Barracks Suites, Kidapawan City l The Peridot Suites, Davao City l

(064) 288 1299

(082) 305 6530 / 305 3812

The Pinnacle Hotel and Suites, Davao City l

(+6382) 300 1881 / 300 5885 / 221 3025

The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases, Davao City l The Vip Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City l

Tierra Montana Hotel, General Santos City l Tune Hotel, Cagayan De Oro l Tune Hotel, Davao City l

(082) 228 6885 to 87

(0882) 727 360 / 726 080 (083) 554 7733 / 553 0553

(088) 880 0888 / 0917 8514 308

(082) 224 0577 to 78 / 0916 5508 863

Uptown Condotel Xavier Estate, Cagayan De Oro City l

(088) 851 1800 / 0908 8881 800

Victoria Suites Hotel, Cagayan De Oro l

(088) 857 4447 / (08822) 72 2222

Villa Paraiso Resort and Apartelle, Mambajao, Camiguin l

(088) 387 0419 / 387 0420 / 0917 3089 293 / 0999 9906 543

Uno Business Hotel & Café, Hangkol, Valencia City l We R Inn Hotel, City Center, Davao City l

(088) 828 3544 / 0917 5395 678

(082) 227 9328 / 0919 9252 808 / 0922 8418 102

Willshire Inn / Will’s Place, Cagayan De Oro City l

0917 6320 635 / 0917 6320 650

Woodland Tourist Inn, Alunan Highway, Tacurong City l

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(064) 477 0488 / 0942 9243 041