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  A private island in Palawan is recognized as one of the greatest in the world

  According to Palawan’s Banwa Private Island among one of world’s best (inquirer.net), the all-villa resort Banwa Private Island, located in Northeastern Palawan, has been named the winner of "Private Island of the Year" by Destination Deluxe, a posh travel and wellness platform. This accomplishment has been made for the private island for three years running.The island, which is tucked away in the final ecological border of the nation, has been a model of sustainable luxury since its founding. The resort has successfully balanced tourism and environmental awareness with its dedication to providing outstanding guest experiences and protecting the environment.The maritime protected area that surrounds Banwa Private Island adds to its sought-after exclusivity. The Destination Deluxe said on the island's profile that as a consequence, the marine life and ecology that it supports are flourishing, according to Palawan’s Banwa Private Island among one of world’s best (inquirer.net).Subsequently, the resort announced their achievement on Instagram.In addition to these honors, according to Palawan’s Banwa Private Island among one of world’s best (inquirer.net), the island was named in Robb Report's first list of "The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth" and received the Travel & Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023 award for "The Philippines’ Best Beach, Island, or Upcountry Resort."

  2023-10-29 03:00
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  Philippines airlines will start charging extra in November

  According to Airfares to cost more in Philippines from November | The Star, following the approval of an increased fuel fee by the Civil Aeronautics Board, airline passengers will be paying extra for their tickets starting next month.The agency said in an advisory that it increased the gasoline surcharge from its current Level 6 to Level 7 for November.Airlines tack on fuel surcharges as extra levies to partially offset their fuel expenses. These are distinct from the base price, which is the total sum that a traveler pays for their seat.Fuel surcharges for Level 7 flights range from P219 to P739 for domestic travel and from P722.71 to P5,373.69 for international travel.In comparison to Level 6 pricing, according to Airfares to cost more in Philippines from November | The Star, these charges are higher: P185 to P665 for domestic travel and P610.37 to P4,538.40 for foreign travel.Travelers heading to Caticlan, Legaspi, Kalibo, and Roxas from Manila will be required to pay a gasoline surcharge of P346 next month, while those traveling to Iloilo, Bacolod, Tacloban, and Puerto Princesa would be charged P459.According to Airfares to cost more in Philippines from November | The Star, the applicable fuel surcharge for flights departing Manila to Zamboanga, Cotabato, and Davao is P689, while to Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, Surigao, and Siargao, it is P608. There will be an extra P739 for those who book flights from Manila to General Santos and Clark to Davao.Airlines operating in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam are required by Level 7 to levy fuel surcharges of P722.71. Costs for travel to China are P981.26; Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia are P999.52; Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea are P1,124.26; Australia, and the Middle East are P2,486.77.The budget airline AirAsia Philippines said that in an effort to lessen the impact of the fuel levy, it will be providing discounted flight fares.As travel and vacation time peak in the remaining months of the fourth quarter for many Filipinos, AirAsia guests can also seek additional relief by booking in advance from the anticipated adjustments in ticket prices brought about by the volatility of global fuel prices, according to Steve Dailisan, country head for communications for AirAsia Philippines.According to Airfares to cost more in Philippines from November | The Star, through expanding their flight schedules to both domestic and abroad destinations, airlines have been bracing themselves for the surge in passenger traffic.

  2023-10-28 03:00
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  Twenty Filipinos on the West Bank want to return to the Philippines, according to a Department of Foreign Affairs executive

  According to DFA exec says 20 Filipinos in West Bank want to go back to PH | Global News (inquirer.net), as hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas escalate, over twenty Filipinos residing in the West Bank have expressed their wish to return home.A few are present. There are about twenty Filipinos who have expressed their intentions. In an interview, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega stated in a combination of Filipino and English that their repatriation would be simpler.The West Bank is one of two officially recognized Palestinian-occupied regions, the other being the Gaza Strip, and an official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stated that at least 122 Filipinos reside there.About 20 of them desire to return home, according to DFA exec says 20 Filipinos in West Bank want to go back to PH | Global News (inquirer.net). There won't be a conflict there. However, he said, maintaining peace and order is the main priority. Protests are currently common, making it easier for them to cross Jordan.The Philippine government would return them home as soon as possible, according to De Vega, who withheld further information, including the timing of their return.L According to DFA exec says 20 Filipinos in West Bank want to go back to PH | Global News (inquirer.net), level 2 crisis warning has been issued for West Bank by the DFA. According to the Philippine Embassy in Jordan, the host nation faces both internal and foreign dangers that might seriously endanger the lives, property, and security of Filipinos. In such cases, an alert level of warning is given.

  2023-10-26 03:00