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Monday, February 3, 2014

ASEAN Strides Towards Economic Integration


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At the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 16 - 24 January 2014, the ASEAN ministers pledged to step up measures to realize the planned regional economic integration by 2015. The various committees reported on the progress of the programs and projects contained in the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATSP). The reports point to a 75% completion of the interventions, which include improving connectivity via the open skies policy; increasing competitiveness of the tourism workforce through the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA); simplifying visa procedures through the ASEAN common visa; improving readiness for crisis and climate change; establishing quality tourism through the standards on hotel, homestay, public toilet, spa service, tourism safety and security; and developing sustainable tourist destinations and products.

The ASEAN members agreed to adopt the Declaration on Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. Meetings were likewise held with dialogue partners such as China, Japan, and Korea to improve cooperation and travel with and among these countries. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and ASEAN Travel Agents (ASEANTA) were also present to support the ATF and the ASEAN initiatives.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. reported on the progress made by the Philippine government on the common visa citing the readiness of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to honor the visas extended by all member countries to those traveling to the country. Moreoever, Secretary Jimenez expressed the country’s heartfelt gratitude for the assistance extended by the ASEAN, WTO, PATA, WTTC, and other dialogue partners to the Philippines, particularly for the areas devastated by the earthquake and Typhoon Haiyan in October and November 2013. Chairing the ASEAN Committee on Climate Change, DOT Undersecretary Daniel G. Corpuz also presented the Guidebook on Climate Change, as a result of the workshop held in Legazpi, Albay last year.


How to Create Meaningful Personal Brands at the Mad World Selfie


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What can I say to amaze you? The speakers at the Mad World Selfie event focused on How to Create Meaningful Personal Brands of the Philippine Junior Marketing Association (PJMA) were all damn spectacular showmen, the more than 4,000 audience were all enigmatically thrilled and hooked on listening, and the learning gained from the event were beyond the ordinary!The PJMA is a professional student-managed national organization devoted to create venues for young marketers all over the Philippines to excel through opportunities that will enhance their knowledge and experience. It is the national federation of all Junior Marketing Associations (JMAs) and notably, the official youth affiliate of the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA).

Last February 2, the PJMA, along with Havas Media Ortega, held the Mad World event for 2014 entitled "Selfie" How to Create Meaningful Personal Brands at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.


Buddha-Bar Manila Celebrates 2nd Year Anniversary By Giving Away a Jaguar



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Yeah! They gave away a Jaguar XF 2014 to one lucky customer who spent a minimum of P 5,000 at their place. The Drink. Dine. Drive promo lets one lucky person to drive home a brand new car courtesy of one of our favorite party places in the Metro.

Buddha-Bar Manila is a 7-star, 3-storey establishment located at Picar Place of Kalayaan Avenue in Makati which can accommodate over 500+ guests to its lounge, restaurant and terrace. In the Buddha-Bar wonderland, your taste buds travel to distant lands and inventiveness nests in your plate.

It now marks its second year with a festive night filled with signature cocktails and sumptuous Pacific Rim menus. We celebrate the signature music influx in the Philippine house party.

International DJs from Paris and Dubai moved everyone with their fabulous mixed beats at Buddha-Bar Manila's Shanghai Night themed party where we splurged on Grey Goose Vodka and Manny O-Wine treats all night! 


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