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Tourism Services
INSIGHT
GUIDE PHILIPPINES (CHINESE EDITION)
A new and comprehensive
guidebook on the Philippines in Chinese edition is now out in major
bookstores all over Taiwan. The book, a translated version of a
UK-based publication entitled ˇ§Insight Guides Philippines,ˇ¨ presents
both practical travel advice and general understanding about the
countryˇ¦s history, culture, institutions and people. [read
more...]
If you wish to know
more about tourism and tourist destinations in the Philippines,
please click on the following links:
Department
of Tourism - www.wowphilippines.com.ph;
www.wowphilippines.com.tw
Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation -
www.dotpcvc.gov.ph
Popular
Attraction Updates:
For Wow Philippines
October Newsletter please click here.
Tagaytayˇ¦s
best kept secrets
Manila Bulletin
July 30, 2007
Because Baguio
and Boracay are time and treasure away from Metro Manila habitues,
this picturesque city in Cavite is the best alternative. Considered
the countryˇ¦s second summer capital, Tagaytay is just an hour drive
from Manila via the South Superhighway or Coastal Road. [read
more...]
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The Philippines is an archipelago blessed with a wealth of natural resources,
a rich history and a unique culture. Its attractions are as many as they are diverse,
with each island offering something different, something special to the most discerning
visitor. White sand beaches, lush green forest, majestic mountain peaks, age-old
structures, modern cities, and rustic countryside. The Philippine has them all. |
The country is most popular for its beaches and deep waters teeming with a variety
of marine life. Most resorts are well equipped with modern diving equipment and
have in their staff professional diving instructors and guides. Facilities for
water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, island hopping and other
sports are usually available in these resorts. | |
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For nature lover, there are mountain climbing, bird
watching, cave exploration and even photo expeditions. Those interested
in history and culture may learn more about the Philippines when
visiting museums, centuries-old structures, monuments and churches
spread across the country. The country also boasts of challenging
golf courses, some of which were designed by world-class course
designers like Robert Trent Jones and Gary Player.
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| The
Philippines is readily accessible for visitors from Taiwan. Traveling
time to Manila from Taipei City is 1 hr. 45 mins. Kaohsiung is 1 hour
30 minutes. Considered as the third largest English speaking country
in the world, the Philippines has world-class facilities and services
such as excellent accommodations, fine restaurants, modern shopping
centers and communication services, efficient congress and exhibition
organizers, and reliable tour operators. |
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| Explore
the Philippines' Wealth of Wonders
The country may be accessed through 5 international gateways. One
can explore other interesting destinations and venture out of these
gateways by land, sea, or air.
- MANILA
offers many places of interest that are easily accessible for
day excursions: Intramuros, the Walled City of Old Manila; Rizal
Park, a tribute to the country's national hero; museums and some
of Asia's most modern and biggest shopping malls. From Cavite/Tagaytay
City/Laguna/Batangas/Quezon. Isabela/Cagayan. Banaue/Bontoc/Sa
gada. Baguio. Bulacan/Pampanga. Tarlac/La Union/Pangasinan. Daet/
Legazpi/Sorsogon.
Being
the country's capital, other international gateway and secondary
travel gateway cities and provinces can be accessed by air or
sea.
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LAOAG
is the international gateway at the Northernmost province in
Luzon, Ilocos Norte. Aside from offering a variety of destinations
within the province, the city is also an access point to: Ilocos
Sur. La Union/ Pangasinan. Baguio/Bontoc/Sagada/Banaue.
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SUBIC,
the most recent addition to the country's list of international
ports, offers both rest and recreation and adventure. It serves
as a most convenient gateway to: Bataan/Zambales/Pampanga/Tarlac.
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CEBU,
the country's first capital and dubbed as the "Queen City
of the South" offers diverse attractions and facilities
to cater to every tourist preference. Due to its location in
the Visayas, it also acts as a major hub to cities in the Visayas
and Mindanao, either by air or sea.
BOHOL, a
favorite satellite destination from Cebu, may be accessed by
fast seacraft.
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DAVAO,
offers an array of colors, shapes, tastes and textures that
manifest a fusion of indigenous Filipino and Malay culture.
In terms of land area, it is the biggest city in the world,
part of which is already the base of the country's highest peak,
Mt. Apo. Situated in the eastern part of Mindanao, Davao acts
as the international gateway to its neighboring provinces: Davao
Oriental, Davao del Sur, Compostela Valley.
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| What
the Taiwanese Traveler Must Know Time
Zone- same time as Taiwan
Getting there
Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, Subic, AND Laoag are the international
gateways. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila
is the premier gateway.
I. Taipei
- Manila
CHINA AIRLINES
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| CI
631 |
07:35
- 09:40 |
Daily
flight |
| CI
635 |
13:40
- 15:45 |
Daily
flight (except SUN..) |
EVA AIR
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| BR271 |
09:30
- 11:35 |
Daily
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PHILIPPINE
AIRLINES
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| PR
897 |
10:05
- 12:10 |
Mon,
Wed, Thur, Fri ,Sat. flight |
| PR
899 |
18:35
- 20:40 |
Tue
& Sun flight |
II.
Manila - Taipei
CHINA AIRLINES
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| CI
632 |
10:45
- 12:45 |
Daily
flight |
| CI
636 |
16:50
- 18:50 |
Daily
flight (except SUN.) |
EVA AIR
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| BR272 |
12:50
- 14:50 |
Daily |
PHILIPPINE
AIRLINES
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| PR
896 |
07:05
- 09:05 |
Mon,
Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat flight |
| PR
898 |
15:35
- 17:35 |
Tue
& Sun flight |
III.
Kaohsiung - Manila
CHINA AIRLINES
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| CI
637 |
09:15
- 10:55 |
Everyday
flight (except SAT.) |
IV.
Manila - Kaohsiung
CHINA AIRLINES
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| CI
638 |
11:55
- 13:35 |
Everyday
flight (except SAT.) |
V. Taipei
- Subic
Mandarin Airlines
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| AE
833 |
18:30
- 20:20 |
Fridays (charter basis) |
| AE
833 |
19:30
- 21:20 |
Sundays
(charter basis) |
VI.
Subic - Taipei
Mandarin Airlines
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| AE
834 |
22:10
- 23:55 |
Sundays
( charter basis) |
| AE
834 |
21:10
- 22:55 |
Fridays
( charter basis) |
VII.
Taipei - Cebu
MANDARIN AIRLINES
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| AE
823 |
17:45
- 20:25 |
Thursdays
& Sundays |
VIII.
Cebu - Taipei
MANDARIN AIRLINES
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| AE
824 |
21:15
- 23:55 |
Thursdays
& Sundays |
IX.
Kaohsiung - Laoag
Far Eastern
Airlines
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| EF
251 |
13:30
- 14:30 |
Tues.
Fri. & Sun. |
X. Laoag
- Kaohsiung
Far Eastern
Airlines
| Flight
No. |
ETD
/ ETA |
No.
of flights |
| EF
252 |
15:10
- 16:10 |
Tues.
Fri. & Sun. |
Entry Regulations
Valid Passports. Holders of Taiwan passports must have visas. Visas
and special permits may be obtained from the Manila Economic and
Cultural Office in Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung.
To download
application forms, please go to MECO
Consular Services section.
Taipei Extension
Office
11F, No. 176 Chang Chun Road, Chung Shan District, Taipei 104
Trunk Lines: 00-886-2-2508-1719
Kaohsiung
Extension Office
9/F, Grand 50 Tower, No. 80 Min Tzu 1st Road, Kaohsiung
Trunkline: 00-886-7-398-5935/36
Fax: 00-886-7-398-5929
Taichung
Extension Office
Rm. 01A, 11/F Sunluck Enterprise Bldg., 271 Chung Cheng Road, Taichung
Trunkline: 00-886-4-22295901
Fax: 00-886-4-22295900
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You can get in touch with
the ff:
Office of
The Tourism Promotion Center
Ireneo H. Reyes
Director of Turism
Affairs
11F, No. 176 Chang Chun Road, Chung Shan District, Taipei 104, Taiwan
Direct Line: 00-886-2-2507-1936; 00886-2-2507-6664
Email: philtour@ms57.hinet.net
Or contact
Head Office of the Department of Tourism
DOT Building, T.F. Valencia Circle
Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
Tel nos: (632) 525-6322 / 524-2131
Fax: (632) 526-4955
Cable: DEPTOUR PM 66412 MOT PN40435 BT PROM PM
Website:
www.wowphilippines.com.ph
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