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Grdon urges adoption of security & safety steps in hotels and resorts

To ensure the safe, convenient and enjoyable stay and travel of both local and foreign tourists, the Department of Tourism (DOT) issued a memorandum recently, to all hotels and resorts in the country for the adoption of safety and security measures in these establishments.

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MB, p. B5

Gordon leads Pacific-Asia to new tack in travel

Tourism Secretary Richard J. Gordon is leading the Pacific-Asia and tourism industry in battling head on the havoc created by the twin threats of terrorism and the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome.

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MB, p. B5

Bigan’s Binatbatan Festival draws foreign, nat’l media people, tourists

The city government of Vigan, led by Mayor Eva Marie Medina, in cooperation with the Vigan Tourism Council, spearheaded the holding of the just concluded “Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of Arts 2003”.

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MB, p. E2

Mayor optimistic on Dagupan City world record

Not event he dreaded SARS  and the heavy downpour could ruin Dagupan city’s bid for the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest barbecue grill during the Kalutan ed Dagupan last May 3 along A.B. Fernandez Ave.

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MB, p. 14

Suman-eating contest

Photo:  Members of the media in Rizal and Antipolo City Administrator Gilbert Launegco participate in a suman-eating contest during the celebration of 2^nd sumakah Festival in Antipolo last May 1.

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MB, p. E2

Free sashimi for all

Photo:  Intramuros organizers offer a free-for-all food festival as part of the cultural events inside the Walled City.

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MT, p. A3

Mindanao enters the fashion scene with silk

Mindanao is synonymous to many things significant to our nation, be it politics, history, culture, religion and agriculture.  Unknown to many, however, this region in southern Philippines has also developed a signature fabric, now deemed precious in the field of fashion for its home-grown source.

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MT, p. C1

Kaamulan

Kaamulan is a binuked term, which means “gathering for a purpose”.  It is the name of a cultural festival that represents the rich customs and traditions of the seven hilltribes: the Talaandig, Higa-onon, Umayamnon, Manobo, Tigwahanon, Matigsalong and Bukidnon.

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DT, p. 16

Korean national kidnapped

Armed men believed to be members of a kidnap-for-ransom group forcibly abducted a 35-year old Korean national inside his residence in Sipac, Navotas Tuesday night.

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MB, p. 4