We recently started our Facebook page and we find a trickle of members on a daily basis (it takes less than a second to “like” it, so go ahead, the “like” button is found at the right sidebar). We thought, well, why don’t we also create a Twitter page (“follow” button also at the right sidebar). And so we did. Continue reading Find VisitPinas also in Twitter
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Promote the Philippines thru Blogs and Social Networks: Enthusiastic Selling Agents
A number of ways for Filipinos to help the Department of Tourism (DOT) in promoting the Philippines were mentioned by the newly-appointed Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr., the Inquirer reported. He acknowledged the crucial role of Filipinos as “enthusiastic selling agents”. Continue reading Promote the Philippines thru Blogs and Social Networks: Enthusiastic Selling Agents
Travel Questions? The Community has Answers
Under the current setup, readers post their queries in the comment section of the corresponding blog post. Of course, this could be done, and is already being done, at the comment section of the post that covers a particular topic. The current setup, however, has the following limitations. Continue reading Travel Questions? The Community has Answers
A Step to Strengthen the VisitPinas Community
Note: We are disabling this feature due to technical difficulties. We shall bring it back online when more propitious circumstances favor the community.
We are taking another exciting step to make VisitPinas a Community site. With a sense of community, promoting travel to and in the Philippines is much easier and more meaningful. This is where we join fellow travelers, Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike, in exploring the Philippines and sharing experiences. Continue reading A Step to Strengthen the VisitPinas Community
Facebook Like and Share: VisitPinas housekeeping
Change is good. Right? Well, we’ll assume it’s good and just ask for your help. Yes, you, the lovely one reading this post (don’t look at your back, we’re really referring to you). VisitPinas needs your help. You see that Facebook “like” button at the middle column of this blog? Continue reading Facebook Like and Share: VisitPinas housekeeping
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VisitPinas Directory FAQ
We’ve been tinkering with a couple of tools, one of which is the VisitPinas.com Directory. The Directory that should contain all the relevant information about resorts, hotels, food, transportation and other travel-related information. It’s intended to be user-generated so we’re sure you’ll have a number of questions on how to get started. Continue reading VisitPinas Directory FAQ
Best Local Government Websites 2007
Let’s start the year with something worthwhile. Among the many ways to encourage travel and tourism in the Philippines is providing information, principally on where to go, what to see and how to get there. Travel blogs, such as this visitpinas.com, could only do so much. The entity best equipped to let the world know about travel gems, hidden and not so hidden, is the local government itself. And the better way, if not the best way, of doing that is through a website. Continue reading Best Local Government Websites 2007
Nominate your Top Philippine Destination
Your help is needed on this one — let’s have a collective opinion on which Philippine travel destinations are on top of everyone’s list (ok, maybe not everyone, but at least most of us). It’s easy. Please check the “Nominate” page at the top of this site or simply click here to nominate. Continue reading Nominate your Top Philippine Destination
10 Little Things OFWs, Balikbayans and Pinoy Expats Could Do To Help
a) Spend your vacation, your dollars, in our Philippines
It is understandable for our OFWs, balikbayans and Pinoy expats to spend vacation in other countries. The world is truly beautiful and majestic. But please do spend some of your vacation, and some of your dollars, in our Philippines. Every dollar that you bring into our country will help build our Philippines. It will help our tourism industry. It will mean more sales and more jobs for our local industries. It will mean an increase in our country’s international dollar reserves. It will help stabilize the Peso. And ultimately, it will help stabilize our economy. Continue reading 10 Little Things OFWs, Balikbayans and Pinoy Expats Could Do To Help