Category: Economy

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Camiguin – Competition for the Via Crucis

The Via Crucis or the Sations of the Cross  also known as Way of Sorrows or Via Crucis, refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. The stations grew...

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Taxis – Nationwide Lower Taxi Tariffs

Taxis – Nationwide Lower Taxi Tariffs. Taxis will have new fares effective on March 19, 2016. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced nationwide lower tariifs. The lowered rates will be implemented nationwide, except for...

NAIA-1 Dayrooms

NAIA-1 Dayrooms – failed again

NAIA-1 Dayrooms – Yesterday we got a message saying ‘kindly check our webpage https://dayroomnaiat1.wordpress.com‘. We were shocked! About a year ago we wrote that the NAIA-1 Dayrooms do have a severe communication problem. And...

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Last Call for old Philippine Pesos

Only 2 weeks left for your old Philippine Pesos banknotes. From January 1 to December 31, 2016 you only can change these old banknotes in authorized agent banks and the BSP Cash Department. From...

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ATM Skimming Devices seized at NAIA

ABS-CBN reported early this morning that the Bureau of Customs on Monday had seized 571 card skimming devices from a checked-in baggage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The bureau said the skimming devices were...

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Philippines’ negative image – new cases

Philippines’ negative image got worse this week. After last week’s abduction of three foreign tourists on Samal island, the “Planted Bullets scam” made it through the press worldwide. And now an Australian surf professional...

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CAMTECO – no Internet for 4 days already

CAMTECO is the local telephone and internet service provider of Camiguin island. Their interpretation of the word “broadband” is very strange. And now we do not have access to the internet already for 4...

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Rent a ticket !

Rent a ticket? Yes, that’s correct – but incredible, of course. This afternoon we stumbled over this new website. The method targets the Philippines requiring an onward or return ticket for non-residents.  Expatriates with a...

Old Philippine Peso Banknotes 0

Get rid of your money – NOW!

Old banknotes good up to December 31, 2015. It is time to check your wallets and your secret hiding places. The old Philippine banknotes will loose their value in 18 months. Bangko Sentral ng...

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CAAP in bad position

CAAP, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines grounded two airlines yesterday. SkyJet Airlines and South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) were forced to suspend operations. Everything looks like an emergency operation of the CAAP top...

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