This year, three fellow B.S Architecture graduates from the University of the Philippines and now registered architects Jeffrey U. Kho, Benjamin L. Layug and Armando T. Tantoco, plus Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Architecture student and computer whiz Jones R. Dollesin banded together to create this travel portal, a reflection of their love for and faith in this country and their common interest in travel. They have four aims for doing this website on the Philippines, a top tourist destination in Asia.
First, they would like to show all of the country’s natural beauty; notably its endemic and diverse flora and fauna, white sand beaches, magnificent sunsets, sparkling and cathedral-like caves, clear blue waters, healthy coral reef and marine life, thundering waterfalls, swirling rivers, placid lakes, majestic mountains , awesome volcanoes and stupendous rice terraces ; and its historical and cultural diversity, notably its Spanish and American-era churches, forts , watchtowers, ancestral houses and government buildings. That is the primary purpose of this website.
Second, as a consequence of the first, they would like to open the eyes of the tourists to all the varied activities and excitement that can be enjoyed in this country such as scuba diving , spelunking , wreck diving , mountaineering , windsurfing, white water rafting and kayaking , rock climbing, rapelling, camping , mountain biking (just about everywhere), cable skiing, surfing or hiking . For those who prefer a more sedate or easygoing lifestyle, you can go church hopping, visit museums, go birdwatching, try landscape photography, stroll in parks, visit battle sites, go beachcombing and fiesta hopping, or even watch hot air balloons in flight, watch dolphins or whale sharks in the wild or go on an African safari.
Third, they would like to help the tourist create their own itinerary to help maximize their stay in the country and enjoy all the sights and activities mentioned above.
Finally, they intend to make this website an advertising medium for the country’s resorts, hotels, dive shops and restaurants. Big or small, they could advertise their facilities, services, contact numbers (telephone, cellular phone, e-mail address, websites, fax, websites) and booking offices (local or overseas). The same goes for the municipalities and cities concerned as we would allow them to post the latest news and happenings in their communities through our forum.
Although they all live in Manila, all four keep abreast of the latest developments in the country through actual interviews of fellow travelers, research, periodic visits, the print media (newspapers, travel guides and magazines), the Philippine Tourism Travel Mart, the internet and other sources of vital information.
They have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this website. However, they cannot and will not accept any responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience resulting from use of information contained here. All rates as well as schedules indicated are subject to change and should only be used as a guide.
They would greatly appreciate if you would write to them to help update and improve the website. Most welcome are information and pictures sent to us by fellow travelers as well as the municipalities involved. You can email all these information to
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Saturday, 20 June 2009 02:42
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