UNWTO Chief in PH for International Meets and Recovery Initiatives

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pleased to welcome back Dr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), who arrives in the country today (15 May 2014) for a five-day visit.

Secretary General Rifai’s visit starts off with a dinner meeting in Manila with select cabinet secretaries, businessmen, and officials of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines where he will share the importance of tourism in economic recovery and the vital roles that government, businesses, and civil society play in tourism development.

Dr. Rifai will then proceed to Bohol for the presentation and turnover of the Bohol Tourism Recovery Plan, which was jointly prepared by the DOT, UNWTO, Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA), and United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The recovery plan was developed following a series of fact-finding missions and extensive research over a five-month period to help the province recover from the effects of last year's earthquake. It includes a communication strategy to bring back the confidence of domestic and international travellers and of the communities, as well as an assessment of tourism infrastructure and assets that need to be prioritized for rehabilitation by the agencies concerned, international donors, development partners, national and local government agencies, and private sector.

BPI Express Credit Ties Up with Air Asia BIG

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Last May 13, 2014 was the launching of the two big innovators in its own industries that leads businesses to move in the same direction and gives way to make services more efficient and reliable for its clients and depositors as well.

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the country’s first bank and innovation leader in the banking industry, has launched yet another first . BPI Express Credit is now the exclusive partner of Air Asia BIG in the Philippines.

Air Asia BIG Loyalty Programme is the first and only loyalty Programme of Air Asia , the leading and the largest low-cost carrier in Asia.

With BPI as the exclusive bank partner of Air Asia Big in the Philippines, BPI cardholders can now convert their Real Thrills Rewards points to Air Asia Big Point. They can use the big point . Every  three (3)  RTR point is equivalent to  one (1) Air Asia Big Point. They can use the BIG POINT to redeem Air Asia flights and services, among others. Plus BPI Express Cash Cardholders will be the first to know of Air Asia’s low BIG points redemptions.

To avail of this unique and thrilling treat from BPI Express Credit, simply sign up as an AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme member via www.airasiabig.com and call BPI at 89100 or email expressonline@bpi.com.ph to convert RTR points  to BIG Points. A Big shot member enjoys preferential access to Air Asia’s biggest sales and promos.

Fire Up Your Heart "Latin Charity Ball"

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Last May 10, 2014 , Club De Damas Latinas had a Latin Charity Ball called "Fire Up Your Heart" which was held in Fairmont Hotel Makati City.


This year’s  Fire Up Your Heart who embodies the inherent energy and passion of the Latin culture and their warm enthusiasm to give and make a  positive impact in the lives of those in need.

The Latin energy represented by the fire motivates us to enjoy life as well, sharing their bliss with others and with much love to everyone. The night is full of life and hope despite such problems that needed to be addressed in our country, communities and society that comprises any nation as well.

The group invited everyone of their known . party’s  as  they touches life on  this nations frequent devastations to fire up their lives and calls for continuing action from everyone to give with passionate and caring heart. They invite their people to keep on the fire today and everyday in their hearts as they make our world a better place to live by.