The Philippines has long been known by the initials “RP” for “Republic of the Philippines.” However, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) says from now on, it will be using the initials “PH” or “PHL” when referring to the Philippines.
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RP tourism gets media boost for 2010 travel season
By Patrick Camara Ropeta – The outlook for Philippine tourism looks promising after it received a string of good publicity from online and print media, boosting the country’s profile at the start of 2010.
3M foreign tourists visit RP in 2009, same as in ’08
By Marilou Guieb – Despite the economic crisis, destructive typhoons, the threat of kidnapping and gory stories of massacres, the Philippines managed to stay afloat with tourism arrivals.
Hidden treasures of the Philippines
By Alejandro R. Roces – We have written on our man-made tourism resources in the past. Resources, such as our churches, along with our overwhelming natural resources, remain our best option for encouraging tourists to visit the Philippines.
Tourism campaign engages audience of new media
By Sonia Mao – Forget mere traditional advertisements and colourful brochures; the Philippines is getting edgier with new media to posture itself as a destination for the adventurous and music lovers.
GMA leads groundbreaking of $200-M palawan luxury resort
CORON, Palawan—The establishment of a $200-million integrated island resort on Isla Diwaran of this municipality in Palawan is certain to further boost the Philippines’ position as a tourist destination of choice in the Asia-Pacific region.
