Monthly Archives: January 2012

Philippines Trains and Railways

Posted on January 27, 2012 by waebi

When we speak with friends about trains in the Philippines, they look at us as if we told them a story out of 1001 nights. Do trains really exist in the Philippines? Yes, they do! This is why we created … Continue reading →

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For sale or not for sale?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by waebi

These days the local press is full of PAL stories. Is PAL (Philippine Airlines) for sale or not for sale? A few days ago, Philippines broadcaster (in American hands) announced: Lucio Tan confirms PAL for sale.  Today,  Joey de Guzman, … Continue reading →

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NAIA-3: It’s over!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by waebi

After nine years, the arbitration case between the Philippine government and the Philippine International Air Terminals Co. (Piatco) and its main-investor Fraport is finally over. Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Jose Angel Honrado yesterday announced that the Singapore-based … Continue reading →

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CAAP: the Week of the Truth

Posted on January 27, 2012 by waebi

This week CAAP (the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines) is undergoing an audit by the FAA (the US Federal Aviation Administration). Since Monday, January  23 until today a team headed by Jacques Astre with Beverly Sharkey, lawyer; Craig Michael, operations; Andre … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – 恭喜发财 – Gung Hay Fat Choy

Posted on January 22, 2012 by waebi

Silent Gardens wishes all the Chinese and Korean visitors in the Philippines a Happy New Year 恭喜发财 . This year is the year of the dragon: Believe in the dragon. It will bring you forward and give you the needed power! … Continue reading →

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