Shopping poised to be one of the country’s top tourist drawers

Shopping, the county’s national pastime, is set to draw in more tourists into the country. An enticing month-long festival for shopping was recently launched by the Department of Tourism (DoT): the September ShopFest 2008. The celebration aims to promote and prove that the Philippines is indeed a destination for shopping value.

11th Cine Europa Opens Tonight

Watch as a portrayal of European life unfolds on the silver screen in the Cine Europa film festival. Continuing its tradition of bringing excellent European films to the country, Cine Europa marks its 11th year as it opens today at the Shang Cineplex of Shangri-la Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City.

Highlights of the 19th Philippine Travel Mart

The best of the best in the local tourism industry gathered once more as the annual Philippine Travel Mart opened last Friday at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall in Mandaluyong City. The trade fair is aimed at showcasing the myriad possibilities of travel within the country.