looking for a good dentist in La Union

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looking for a good dentist in La Union

-----------------------------------------any recommendations?



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#3 mytitagirl Member

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basta pedia dentist mahal kasi specialized siya. sa lourdes
hospital sa sta. mesa manila may ilang pedia dentist dun. pero sa pedia ng
anak mo ask if meron siya recommendado na pedia dentist ksi kailangan ng
pedia approval kung meron procedure na gagawain.

kuwento ko lang...kasi anak ko meron cavities sa 2 front teeth niya, sabi ng
pedia dentist, e, very early stage, kaso meron stain kaya parang maitim in
between nung 2 teeth. gusto gawain ay try ilang sessions kung kaya
unti-untiin at baka pumayag magpa pasta anak ko, e, nakakatakot yung sound
ng drill ano! so advice ng pedia dentist ay sedate. e, ako naman ang natakot
sa procedure kasi sa anus idaraan ang sedation tapos ilang hours na ma-woozy
feeling ang bata. tapos libo-libo ang cost kasi iba bayad ng
anaesthisiologist sa pedia dentist at per tooth pa ng pastahan ang singil.
anyway, against ang asawa ko sa procedure at reason niya na baby teeth pa
lang naman at hindi pa permanent, so kahit pastahan, e, matatangal din naman
ang ngipin.

nag-usap din kami pedia, at open naman siya sa procedure, kaso tinignan din
ngipin ng anak ko at sa personal opinion niya ay since hindi naman daw
nagrereklamo anak ko na masakit, at alagaan lang sa flouride toothpaste at
flossing, since tutoo naman na hindi pa nga permanent ang ngipin.

so balik kami sa pedia dentist at sinabi ko nga na hindi kami magpapa-sedate,
ano pa ba puwede gawain sa teeth para hindi lumala ang cavity. ayun at
cleaning na lang at pinahiran ng flouride gel na pang protect daw ng teeth.


so sa ngayon kahit andun pa rin cavity, e, hindi naman lumalala kasi alaga
sa toothbrush, floss at minimized candy eating, at drinking lots of water.


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Yung cousin-in-law ko lady dentist... although alaga naman sa
toothbrush yung anak nya, nasira pa rin maaga yung teeth nya - siguro around
5 years old. Naupod actually...

Ang ginawa nung CIL ko, nilagyan nya ng temporary bridge, para lang hindi
maka-affect sa eating and talking yung pagkawala ng 4 front teeth. Nung
nakita nyang patubo na yung permanent teeth, tinanggal na nya yung temp
bridge!




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#7 roxyd3428 Member

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Location: Metro_Manila try dra. angpait ching


she has clinics at Quiapo and Tayuman. super ptatient
siya sa anak kong dentist-phobic (sino ba hindi )


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Oct 18, 2004, 11:25 PM #8 JdelaCruz Place Avatar Here

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Bayan ni Juan mytitagirl, I would have done the same thing
under the circumstances. Who'd want their kid to be sedated for something so
very far from being life-threatening.

Basta ang gawin na lang ngayon, siguraduhing di na mabubulok ang ibang
ngipin. Don't let baby sleep with bottle in mouth, that's the one of the
best things you can do. Also, when baby eats something sweet or starchy that
tends to cling to the teeth like bread or even a banana, make sure she
drinks enough water to wash away as much of the stuff as possible, or make
her eat something else non-sweet which will take the sweet stuff out just as
well.






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Oct 19, 2004, 04:41 PM #9 mac_bolan00 Banned by Admin

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Quezon to be honest, i only found out this year there's such
a thing. is it necessary? couldn't the regular pedia visit root out any
problems?


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Clinic:My mom's a pediatrician (physician). Yes, a
pediatrician can tell if a child has cavities or not. If she finds problems
in the mouth, she refers the kid to a pediatric dentist or a general dentist
for dental treatment.

Pediatric dentists are really better at handling kids when compared to the
rest of us dentists.

Similar to orthodontists, pediatric dentists have undergone specialty
training after passing the dental boards. We usually referd kids with
unmanageable behavior problems to them, as behavior problems are their
specialty. They also treat special children ( Down's Syndrome, Cerebral
Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, etc.).

They also treat "regular kids" and are very good at doing so, armed with the
latest techniques that will hopefully keep kid's teeth cavity free.


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Oct 21, 2004, 12:28 PM

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Aug 2004 i need a pedia dentist based in makati. my danni's
front teeth had been damaged already by cavities...need help!

tnx!


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Oct 21, 2004, 01:41 PM

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Join Date: Aug 2004 smilewarrior:


thanks a lot for the contacts!!! kaya lang, mejo malayo na sa
makati yung mga contacts na bigay mo eh =)

however, i passed by the dental clinic in patient's first yesterday and i
found out that they have a resident pedia dentist there. i think im gonna
try that one out...

pero, thanks a lot pa din! =)



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Jan 23, 2005, 10:15 PM

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I brought my 2 yr old daughter to the dental clinic at podium
(Lower ground level). So far everything went very well coz concern namin
that the first visit to the dentist shouldn't be traumatic. The consultation
fee is P300. They did a cleaning on her teeth whch cost P100 but we were
given a discount so we paid P360 total.






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Jan 26, 2005, 12:27 PM

#16 pattybee Member

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Our kids used to see Mildred Parks, DDM. Her clinic was in
Makati (Mile Long). I don't know if she's still there, though. You might try
looking her up. KuyaDanny




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Pattybee,The dental clinic is The Mental Care Center hahaha




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Feb 24, 2005, 05:50 PM

#19 Simply_Sexy Member

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meron sa sm manila.. basta dun sa top floor. i just forgot
the name of the dentist. i saw it when we were there. and if anybody has
tried her service, let us know ur feedback & kung how much consultation fee.
tnx!




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Try Dr. Atoke Balitok. Her clinic is near the Ortigas
Ext.-Imelda Ave. Junction in Cainta.

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Air Asia's Philippine unit sees maiden flight in 2011

Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippine unit of regional aviation giant Air Asia will be flying out of Clark Freeport in Pampanga province by the third quarter of next year as the company aims to dominate the highly competitive air travel industry in the Philippines.
Businessman Antonio 'Tonyboy' Cojuangco, Michael Romero and Maan Hontiveros will each own 20 per cent of the new airline - Air Asia Philippines. The group will partner with Malaysia's long-haul budget airline Air Asia X, which will own 40 per cent.
Cojuangco and Romero were named chairman and vice chairman, respectively, while Hontiveros was appointed the firm's president and CEO.
"There's a massive market here," Air Asia X founder and CEO Tony Fernandes said in a briefing, adding that the airline's maiden flight would take place in September 2011.
The company plans to launch regional flights at first, while it studies the viability of domestic flights in the country, Fernandes said.
The company is considering flights to and from the west coast of the United States. At present, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the only one that operates flights between the United States and the Philippines, he added.
Air Asia Philippines, which will have an initial capital of US$25 million, will be the Malaysian group's third affiliate outside of its home country. The airline group already has units operating in Indonesia and Thailand.
"There is no overcapacity in the Philippines. I believe that the pie is big enough for all airlines," Fernandes said, reacting to a recent statement by PAL that the entry of Air Asia could lead to price wars among the airlines operating in the country.
The pressure on prices and profit margins, PAL president Jaime Bautista said, could result in a slowdown in investments and deterioration of services to the public.

Cable car system to link La Union, Baguio pushed

BAGUIO CITY – A top official of the Department of Transportation and Communications here said the best way to attract more foreign and domestic tourists to Baguio would be a cable car system from the lowland province of La Union to this mountain resort city.
The proposed cable car system will help shorten the one-and-a-half hour travel time from Baguio to La Union and vice versa to only 30 minutes, and would provide tourists a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside.
DOTC Undersecretary Giling Mamondiyong said there is no longer room for the expansion of Baguio’s Loakan Airport although it will still remain open for smaller planes. He said the development of the Poro Point International Airport in nearby San Fernando City, La Union will also help strengthen the local tourism industry.
Mamondiyong told local officials that he will request President Arroyo to allocate funds for a feasibility study for a cable car system, which he said will also address the perennial problem of major road closures between Baguio and the lowlands during typhoons and landslides.
The DOTC official admitted that the development of the Poro Point International Airport slowed down a bit because of marketing problems that could result to bigger problems in the future. He said appropriate remedies are being implemented to make the airport operational within the year.
The airport was supposed to begin full operations last October to cater to the increasing number of tourist arrivals in La Union, from where tourists usually motor up to Baguio.
Mamondiyong said the national government is not abandoning plans to rehabilitate and upgrade the Poro Point airport because it will serve as an air transport hub in Northern Luzon.
The official said establishing a cable car system between La Union and Baguio could be one of the best legacies of the Arroyo administration to the people of Northern Luzon who rely on tourism as a major source of income.

Investors roadshow highlights RP 'economic growth' story

NEW YORK - The Philippines' "economic growth" story took centerstage in the recently concluded Philippine Investors Roadshow in Boston and New York City, according to the Philippine Consulate General in New York.
Representatives of various financial and investment companies, fund managers, and rating agencies in the US reportedly met with Philippine finance officals, led by Finance Secretary Margarito Teves for a briefing on recent developments in the Philippine monetary, banking, financial and fiscal sectors.
Jose Ibazeta, president of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM), also discussed the progress in the privatization of the power sector in the Philippines.
The PCGNY said in a release that US that the Philippine team also discussed short- and medium-term outlooks for the Philippine economy and gave assurances that the Philippines continues to be an attractive investment destination.

Marilyn Asok, Cotabato City

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Clark airport info blitz goes international

MANILA, Philippines - Olongapo, Balanga, Dagupan, Malolos, Laoag, Vigan, Baguio, and then Hong Kong.
It was a blitz the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) at first pursued locally to promote the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) at the Clark Freeport as a more convenient alternative for those in provinces north of Metro Manila as well as for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
The logic of the campaign that finally went international recently in Hong Kong surfaced in the reactions of OFWs, mostly domestic helpers, who converged at the hall of the Bayanihan Kennedy Town Center (Bayanihan Center) at 55 Victoria Road. The hall was filled up to capacity beyond the CIAC team’s expectations, way past the morning Mass that dispersed them after the final blessing.
The hall’s stage background was a huge poster with the words “Para sa Inyo ang Airport na Ito,” summarizing the essence of the Hong Kong event that the organizers referred to as a “roadshow.”
“I should have known about the Clark airport earlier. I could imagine the trouble my family and I could have been spared from had we used the airport instead of traveling all the way through the traffic in Manila every time I go home and every time I fly back here,” said Aileen de la Cruz, 32, who hails from Tarlac City. She is a domestic helper in Hong Kong and a Sunday volunteer at the center.
De la Cruz is one of about 130,000 OFWs in Hong Kong, most of them with families living in the four northern Luzon regions. Most of them are domestic helpers whose “minimum allowable wage” is HK$3,580.
CIAC executives, led by president and chief executive officer Victor Jose Luciano, briefed De la Cruz and other OFWs on what is happening at the DMIA and what is in store for them: the DMIA lies in the heart of Central Luzon, making it the most viable and convenient airport of choice for travelers anywhere north of Metro Manila, offering travel convenience and less dent on finances whenever OFWs, welcoming or well-wishing relatives in tow, fly in or fly out.
Among the bus lines plying routes to the DMIA are Partas, Philtranco and Genesis. Soon, Victory Liner will join their ranks, Luciano said. Taxis, too, are available.
Noting that many of the OFWs before him have not gone home for years, Luciano also cited the completion last year of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway as another convenience factor in considering the DMIA.
But a major factor that should lure OFWs, according to Luciano, is that several ”budget carriers” fly international at Clark: Air Asia of Malaysia, Tiger Airways of Singapore, and local airline Cebu Pacific and, by Sept. 31, Zest Air. Cebu Pacific has connecting flights to other parts of the country such as Cebu and Davao.
“The DMIA is only one-and-a-half to four hours from most major Asian cities and, by land, less than an hour away from Metro Manila and the Subic Bay Freeport,” he said.
Accompanying Luciano in the Hong Kong mission were CIAC chairman Nestor Mangio, CIAC consultant and former tourism secretary Mina Gabor, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) vice president Raul Marcelo, Hotels and Resorts of Pampanga Association president Marc Nepomuceno, and Clark Development Corp. tourism officer Noemi Garcia.
After the meeting with the OFWs who went back to their work after tucking securely into their bags or wallets a handout on the DMIA, the CIAC team dressed up more formally the following day for a meeting with 50 executives of travel agencies and travel media professionals in Hong Kong at the Langham Place in Mong Kok.
“The DMIA international roadshow is initially focused on promoting greater awareness of the DMIA as a practical point of departure and arrival for OFWs deployed in that country, as well as a convenient gateway of travelers from South China to the business and leisure destinations in Central Luzon, specifically the Clark and Subic freeport zones,” Luciano said.
Gabor noted that while the world still has to fully recover from the global financial crisis, “there is reason to think positively, mostly in terms of short-haul tourism.”
“There remains much space for tourism in the Philippines despite the global crisis, because there are many areas such as medical and other such forms of tourism whose potential still has to be maximized,” she said.
Philippine Consul General Claro Cristobal said tourists from Hong Kong have grown, accounting for the fifth largest group of visitors to the Philippines.
“Hong Kong can be persuaded to rediscover the Philippines,” he said, noting the historical ties between the two places.
Luciano expressed confidence that the DMIA, which served only 7,000 passengers four years ago, would process no less than 750,000 passengers this year.
The CIAC’s first international roadshow, the Hong Kong OFWs and tourists are expected to help realize this.

Boracay among top holiday destinations

By BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

BORACAY - The popular island paradise of Boracay was voted among the top ten holiday destinations in Asia in a recent Smart Travel Asia online survey.
The "Island of the Gods”, Bali, Indonesia ranked first followed by Thai island of Phuket. The South Indian idyll of Kerala in India came in third while the neon-powered city of Hong Kong is fourth.
Bangkok, Thailand co-ranked with Hoi An, Vietnam in fifth for the best holiday destinations in Asia.
According to Smart Travel Asia, Bali remains a peaceful ritual-minded Hindu enclave in a bustling Muslim country and Phuket for its string of wonderful beaches, fine food, nightlife and special Thai can-do hospitality.
Boracay, off mainland Panay, climbed one position to share the sixth spot with newcomers Goa, India and Langkawi, Malaysia.
Boracay is the top island beach destination in the country with over 400,000 travelers in the first six months this year, data from the Department of Tourism showed.
The island of Palawan and Chiang Mai in Thailand were ranked seventh followed by Angkor (Siem Reap, Cambodia,) Shanghai, China and Tokyo, Japan. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Koh Samui, Thailand in ninth while Penang, Malaysia and Rajasthan, India in the tenth spot.
Mandala Spa of Boracay was also ranked 24th for the Best Spa Hotels in Asia, Cebu Pacific ranked fourth for Best Budget Airlines and Philippine Airlines maintained the tenth spot for Best Cabin Service Worldwide.
Smart Travel Asia, the region’s only dedicated online travel magazine with over one million readers worldwide, also voted the best business hotels, luxury resorts, spas, business cities, shopping spots, and the world's best airlines and airports.

Malaysia blames Discovery Channel in dance flap

KUALA LUMPUR (AP) – Malaysia sought Friday to allay anger in Indonesia over the use of a Balinese dance in a promotional spot for a TV documentary series on Malaysia, with officials laying the blame on cable network Discovery Channel.
The clip sparked outrage in Indonesia, with hundreds staging rallies and accusing Malaysia of stealing the "Pendet" dance from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, in the latest cultural dispute between the neighbors.
Cultural Minister Rais Yatim said the mistake was committed by Discovery Channel, which produced the 30-second clip to promote its series "Enigmatic Malaysia."
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said it regretted using the image of the Balinese dancer, which it said was sourced from an independent third party.
"The promotional clip has been removed from all feeds," it said in a statement, adding that it had no intention of causing any misunderstanding or distress.
Rais said the clip had nothing to do with any film producers in Malaysia and "there is no need to fight in public or be emotional."
The two countries share Islam as their main religion and have similar national languages, but have had a history of testy relations.
In late 2007, Indonesia threatened to sue Malaysia for using traditional Indonesian songs and dances in its national tourism campaign. The two countries established a high-level panel to resolve the dispute.
On Tuesday, about 30 Indonesians pelted the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta with rotten eggs and attempted to hoist an Indonesian flag at the gate to protest the video, The Star newspaper said. Hundreds of art students also staged theatrical protests on campuses nationwide, and rallies have been held in Bali.
Indonesian Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik said Friday he wrote a protest note last week to Malaysia saying it had violated a 2007 agreement to honor each other's cultural heritage.
Malaysia has "promised to reprimand the production house" which created the clip, he said.

Hit TV ad reveals enchanting Batanes

MANILA, Philippines - More people than ever are now looking forward to visiting Batanes – yes, the group of islands at the country’s northernmost tip – thanks to “Home,” a 60-second TV commercial of Nescafé Classic.
As the ad became a hit with viewers and is now a favorite in YouTube and much-discussed in blogs, so has Batanes perked the interest of travelers looking to experience what they saw on TV. (The ad is available for viewing on YouTube at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRRDIisCuzE).
The Batanes presented in “Home” is one of breathtaking beauty: romantic lighthouse views; a dreamy seascape; a pristine laid-back place that’s close to the natural rhythms of life – where time seems to have either slowed down or stood still; a perfect locale for introspection, spiritual rejuvenation, and the contemplation of Nature, God, and the meaning of Life itself.
The lifestyle and culture in Batanes are irrevocably shaped by its cold climate, its wet and stormy periods, and its rocky, hilly and mountainous geography. These unique characteristics of Batanes caught the attention of viewers, who no doubt felt as much a hankering for a warm instant brew of Nescafé Classic as much as a desire to visit the province.

Dental Tourism in Asia

The world economic crisis moves people to look for more ways to save money, especially when it comes to their dental needs.

Dental tourism has already proved itself to be one of the best solutions for this purpose.

It’s easy, accessible, and interesting for most persons. There are some leading countries who have already shown their efficiency in this emerging field.

Emerging Developing Countries
Dental tourism is a subset of the medical tourism, when a person travels abroad to have the necessary dental treatment. Usually, developing countries are being chosen. They are cheaper and the quality of service is high. In fact, saving money is the main purpose. 95% of persons who take advantage of dental tourism have confirmed this. However, when it comes to choosing which clinic to visit, quality still remains first.

Dental tourism can help you save from 30% to 70% on dental treatment. The final result depends on the country you choose and the quantity of work that is going to be done. It’s simple: the more teeth you are going to treat, the more money you are going to save, especially when you don’t have dental insurance.

About 50% of the American population does not have dental insurance and that reflects on the population’s dental health. That’s another reason people look for alternative methods of tooth treatment, considering that U.S. clinics are too expensive. Besides, it’s a perfect occasion to travel and see the world. Some dental tourism destinations, like the Philippines or Thailand, are really beautiful countries.

In the Philippines you may visit this site http://dentistphilippines.webs.com

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Sweet pepper as a money-maker

By ZAC B. SARIAN
August 26, 2009, 4:05pm

The September issue of Agriculture Magazine features sweet pepper as a favorite money-maker of many high-value vegetable farmers. Of course, they have good reasons for preferring to plant this crop.
For one, there are now new hybrids that are not only fruitful, they could also be grown throughout the year because they are more resistant to the usual pests and stresses during the rainy season. Another reason is that the productive period of sweet pepper is longer than most other vegetables given the right cultural and management requirements.
Also one good reason is that the sweet pepper usually fetches a high price.
Wilfredo Rios of Brgy. Lao in Ormoc City is one satisfied grower of sweet pepper. He usually rotates it with other crops so that build up of pests and other problems are avoided. One time, he planted 3,000 seedlings of the Emperor variety. He harvested fruits from this particular crop for several months, averaging a sale of P13,500 per week.
The September issue also features the latest developments in sweetpotato research at the Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops) based at the Visayas State University in Baybay, Leyte. Also featured is the vast potential of banana “rejects” in Mindanao which could be made into banana meal as ingredient in animal feeds, food grade banana flour, bananaketchup and others.
You will also read about the new glutinous rice varieties as reported by Adrielle Solsoloy of the Philippine Rice Research Institute. These include NSIC Rc13, 15, 17 and NSIC Rc 19.
Also featured are the success stories of a pilot who does his own brand of organic farming, the couple who started the “Pagkain para sa Masa” program in Mindanao, a Mindanaoan who brought improved farming practices to Mindoro, and others.

Mandarin Airlines sets direct flights to Kalibo, Aklan

More Taiwanese tourists are expected to visit the Philippines this year as Taiwanese carrier Mandarin Airlines is set to offer direct charter flights from Taichung to Kalibo starting on Oct. 16, one of several new charter flight offerings from Taiwanese carriers.
Antonio I. Basilio, Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) managing director and resident representative, said the new flights will benefit the Philippine travel and tourism industry as charter services are proving to be a driver for tourism growth.
Mandarin Airlines is not the only Taiwanese carrier that has introduced direct charter services to the Philippines top holiday destinations.
China Airlines (CAL), Taiwan’s No. 1 carrier, launched charter services to Cebu from Taipei and Kaohsiung last April and July respectively.
This month, CAL launched regular charter services to Kalibo. The carrier flies to Aklan from Taipei every Tuesday and Friday.
“These charter services are expected to bring in thousands of Taiwanese visitors to Boracay, one of the Philippines leading destinations. It’s a win-win for the community and the industry,” said Basilio.
Basilio said MECO in Taiwan is targeting four consumer segments for its tourism offerings: “Double income with no kids households, honeymooners, diving associations, and group tours.
“Although the honeymooners market may not be as big as the other market segments, it remains a potentially lucrative business for our industry suppliers and Taiwan’s destination management companies. This is a low-volume but high-yield market for us,” said Basilio.
MECO Tourism Center Representative Rene Reyes said that Taiwan’s double income no kids households or DINKS is another sub-segment that is driving the travel market.
“DINKS are comprised of young couples, usually between the ages of 30 and 40.They have both the means and the time to take overseas leisure breaks,” said Reyes. Reyes said Taiwan’s vibrant dive travel consumer market is another priority segment for the Philippines..
“There are about 400,000 licensed divers in Taiwan, not to mention the hundreds of other consumers who want to sign up for diving lessons. The Philippines is a good diving destination because of its mild tides. During the last quarter of the year and during the winter months, Taiwanese divers look for alternative diving sites. That’s an opportunity for us since the Philippines offers excellent year-round sites for divers,” said Reyes.
Package group tours remain the Philippines top market segment according to Reyes.
“This segment relies heavily on the quality, price and the popularity of the destination being marketed,” said Reyes. “Fortunately, our industry partners from tour operators and airlines to destination management companies “offer value-for-money products to Taiwan’s holiday travelers,”said Reyes.

Bohol in Taiwan's ice cream ad

The pristine white beaches, crystal-clear waters, and historical landmarks, are among the attractions of Bohol that captivated the makers of DuRoyal, the number one ice cream brand in Taiwan, which led them to make it the location for their ad campaign shoot for 2009.
Every year, DuRoyal spearheads a unique promotional drive for their summer months, and this year they chose Bohol, Philippines for their main location. The campaign also includes a raffle that would entitle one hundred lucky winners to a dream trip to the country.
According to Secretary Ace Durano of the Department of Tourism (DoT), whose team hosted the crew for the duration of their shoot, “The country’s exposure in an international commercial for a successful ice cream brand reaffirms our country’s position as a best-selling summer destination. Our partnerships with leading companies continue to strengthen the Philippines’ international marketing links.”
Durano added that at the recent visit of DuRoyal executives in Bohol, they were impressed with the hospitality of the Boholanos as well as its serene and appealing environment.
Eduardo Jarque, Jr., Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions, also noted, “The producers commented that Bohol was the perfect choice for their ice cream brand’s latest ad campaign, to be launched in time for the summer holidays in Taiwan.”
DuRoyal was declared as the number one ice cream brand in Taiwan, according to Breakthrough Magazine, their country’s leading publication, and the International Center of Photography (ICT) Marketing Year Book.
Aiming at providing quality ice cream to the Taiwanese market because of its strict selection of the world’s finest ingredients for their products, DuRoyal maintains the highest standards.
In fact, DuRoyal’s bestselling product Crunch Pie overtook McDonald’s and Coca Cola as the leading consumer product in the Taiwanese market.
Their packaging design was awarded the Taiwan Packaging Star for five consecutive years, also receiving theWorldstar Excellence in the international competition.
Dir. Rica Bueno, Marketing Head for DoT Team Asia Pacific, said,“One of the highly-regarded consumer brands in Taiwan choosing the Philippines as the main highlight of their campaign is a privilege we are grateful for.”
The TV commercial is part of the joint promotions campaign of the DoT and DuRoyal to feature the RP's attractions through its ice cream product line.

Henry Sy leads list of richest Filipinos

By ANGIE CHUI
August 28, 2009, 6:06pm

Tycoon Henry Sy, owner of the SM Group of Companies and the Banco de Oro universal bank, leads this year’s Forbes Asia Top 40 richest Filipinos, retaining his position from last year and increasing his wealth by $700 million to $3.8 billion.
In a s tatement , Forbes Asia said beer and cigarette magnate Lucio Tan is a far second with $1.7 billion, increasing his wealth by $200 million.
Ayala Corp.’s Jaime Zobel de Ayala remains at number three with $1.2 billion, with no significant changes to his earnings from the previous year.
Also in the top 40 is Andrew Tan, whose $850 million comes from his control of high-end developer Megaworld Corporation and real estate holdings that include Resort World Manila and $1.35 billion joint venture with Malaysia’s Star Cruises which launched last month.
Another retail magnate, John Gokongwei Jr., founder of the JG Summit business conglomerate, also entered this year’s list by posting $720million due largely to the 300 percent increase in shares of his stock since December last year.
Tony Tan Caktiong is the first representative of the food business in the top 10. Caktiong owns the popular Jollibee Foods chain which is found in 1,800 locations and nine brands in 11 countries. The firm seeks to establish 200 more branches this year in Asia and North America.
Eduardo Cojuanco Jr., chairman of Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage conglomerate, San Miguel Corp., is the seventh richest in the land this year at $660 million. SMC is seeking to buy Dole Foods assets in Asia and is in negotiations to sell part of its branded food and alcohol operations.
At eighth is Enrique Razon Jr. with at $620 million. The billionaire also runs port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc.
Senator Manuel Villar also made it to the list with $530 million in wealth from his real estate business. He owns a majority stake in Vista Land and Lifescapes and Polar Property Holdings, whose stocks have risen steadily.
Banker George Ty, owner of Metrobank, the country’s second largest lender, rounded the Top 10 with $515 million largely attributed to a rise in Metrobank profits for the first quarter of the year.
Manila Bulletin Chairman Dr. Emilio T. Yap follows closely with $510 million. The businessman, at 83, remains a force to reckon with in the business arena. Among his current projects include the renovation of the landmark Manila Hotel, while holdings in Philtrust Bank continue to boost his income.
Among the newcomers in this year’s list are Robert Coyiuto Jr. at No. 18. He heads a petroleum exploration firm and recently became part of a group that bought the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines.
Benjamin Romualdez, a relative of Imelda Marcos, also entered the list at No. 30, and Marian Rosario Fong, at Number 40.

More elderly-friendly facilities needed for retirement tourism

THE PHILIPPINES needs more lodging facilities for elderly retirees, as this type of specialized infrastructure makes up only a small portion of the total mix of amenities currently available, the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) said yesterday. These are especially necessary, as the active foreign retirees aged 35 to 60 who make up a bulk of the total in the country will need such facilities soon, PRA Chairman Edgar B. Aglipay said. "Sixty-five percent of [the 20,000] retirees here are active. We are preparing for [when they] get old," Mr. Aglipay said.

Stem cell bank, fertility center eyed to promote medical tourism in RP

Manila Bulletin

A stem cell banking facility and a fertility center are envisioned to be put up in the Philippines which will promote medical tourism and health research investments locally.
The government has been scouting for models in nearby Asian countries like Malaysia on stem cell banking and fertility centers to support its plan to set up a similar facility, according to officials of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
"We're looking at the possibility of setting up stem cell banking. It may be put up together with a fertility center which is the most logical thing to do," said NIH-Institute of Human Genetics (IHG) Asst. Director Eva Maria Cutiongco-dela Paz in an interview.
NIH officials have earlier visited Kuala Lumpur which has already set up a stem cell storage center. A stem cell bank will attract investments in health research and perhaps even in pharmaceuticals research specially as these two facilities attract also attract medical tourism patients globally.
Markets for a stem cell storage house are hospitals that are linked with universities like the Philippine General Hospital which is associated with the University of the Philippines (UP) and the UST Hospital, linked with the University of Sto. Tomas.
"It can have a pay for service (operation)," said Cutiongco. "It will be a resource for students and faculty to do research and for other hospitals in the Philippines for others to use as pay for service thing."
While the United States has been in a quandary for some time in its stem cells research policy until President Barack Obama approved a few months ago funding for this, certain aspects of the use of stem cells has been a recognized safe and successful treatment (specially bone marrow stem cell transplant) which can attract medical tourism patients, according to local medical experts.
Fertility centers can also attract medical tourists as Filipino couples themselves seek for services offered in fertility centers or medical institutions in the United States and other countries.
Cutiongco said the establishment of a stem cell storage center will also have an impact on investments in research in the country.
"We've not had research yet on this because we don't have the facility," she said.
And yet the Philippines is not yet too late in this sector since Kuala Lumpur has just put a stem cell storage center but has not yet carried out any therapy program on this.
"I just recently visited facilities in Kuala Lumpur. This is from the initiatives of the university (UP), and we looked at their stem cell banking. Their stem cell banking is quite advanced, but their stem cell therapy is not in place yet," said Cutiongco.
Dr. Gisela P. Concepcion, Vivotech Lab Inc. and cosmetic-nutraceutical product maker Biomart Asia founder, said a research collaboration between hospitals and the universities on the molecular biology and cell culture technology aspects would enhance the country's potential in this industry that can also offer affordable treatment for Filipinos.

Missing : Domnino P. Liston , 73 yrs old

Name: Domnino Pugay Liston

Age: 73 years old

Date missing: September 2007

available pictures :13 years ago pa po eto so, he was 60 years old then.

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Suicide bomber lightly injures senior Saudi prince

By ABDULLAH SHIHRI,
Associated Press Writer Abdullah Shihri,
Associated Press Writer


RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A suicide bomber lightly wounded a senior prince largely credited for Saudi Arabia's anti-terrorism campaign when he blew himself up just before going into a gathering of well-wishers for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the state news agency said Friday.
It was the first known assassination attempt against a member of the royal family since Saudi Arabia began its crackdown on al-Qaida affiliated militants eight years ago following the Sept. 11 terror attacks in the United States.
The militant who attacked the assistant interior minister, Prince Muhammad bin Nayef, late Thursday at the Ramadan gathering in Jiddah had previously expressed his intention to give himself up to the official, the Saudi Press Agency quoted the royal court as saying.
It is customary for senior members of the royal family to hold regular open gatherings where citizens can air grievances, seek settlement of financial or other disputes or offer congratulations.
Upon hearing news of the attack, King Abdullah swiftly headed to hospital, according to the agency. It said the prince, who is the son of Interior Minister Prince Nayef, was discharged from the hospital and nobody else was seriously injured.
The Interior Ministry has spearheaded the kingdom's aggressive campaign against terrorism, one that has intensified since militants first struck in the kingdom in May 2003. The country is the birthplace of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and was home to 15 of the 19 Sept. 11 hijackers.
On Aug. 19, authorities announced the arrest of 44 suspected militants with al-Qaida links in a yearlong sweep that also uncovered dozens of machine guns and electronic circuits for bombs.
Last month, Saudi officials said a Saudi criminal court had convicted and sentenced 330 al-Qaida militants to jail terms, fines and travel bans in the country's first known trials for suspected members of the terror group.
The 330 are believed to be among the 991 suspected militants that the interior minister has said have been charged with participating in terrorist attacks over the past five years.

Evidence mounts recession's grip on economy easing

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER,
AP Economics Writer Martin Crutsinger,
Ap Economics Writer


WASHINGTON – Evidence is mounting that the longest recession since World War II is losing its grip on the U.S. economy.
The latest hint is due Friday when the government releases data on consumer spending and income for July.
Personal spending is expected to have posted a modest gain last month, driven higher by the popular Cash for Clunkers program. Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters expect personal spending rose 0.2 percent in July after a 0.4 percent gain in June.
Economists believe that personal incomes, the fuel for future spending increases, probably rose 0.2 percent as well, following a 1.3 percent decline in June.
On Thursday, a report confirmed that the economy shrank at an annual rate of just 1 percent in the spring.
Many analysts say growth likely returned in the current quarter. Smaller dips in consumer spending and other areas during the April-June period led some economists to raise their forecasts for the July-September quarter.
But with unemployment aid claims stubbornly high, Americans may benefit little from a recovery if jobs remain scarce and spending stays too low to fuel a strong rebound.
The Commerce Department estimated that the U.S. gross domestic product, the broadest gauge of economic health, shrank at an annual rate of 1 percent in the second quarter. The new estimate of the nation's output of goods and services was the same as an earlier estimate released last month.
The negative figure marks a record fourth consecutive quarterly decline. But it was far smaller than the nosedive the economy had taken during the previous two quarters.
Businesses did slash inventories at an even greater rate than had been expected in the spring. But economists were encouraged by upward revisions to consumer spending, exports and housing construction. Analysts had expected the second-quarter economic figure to show a drop of 1.5 percent.
"The big surprise in this report was that there was enough spending in the consumer sector and elsewhere to offset all the loss from inventory reductions," said Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist at IHS Global Insight.
Consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of total economic activity, fell at an annual rate of 1 percent in second quarter. It was a slight improvement from the 1.2 percent decline reported last month.
Gault predicted the economy will gain momentum in the current quarter and final three months of this year as businesses switch from trimming stockpiles to rebuilding inventories. He expects the GDP to jump to above 3 percent in the July-September quarter, boosted by the Cash from Clunkers auto program.
Growth likely will remain around 3 percent in the fourth quarter, Gault said. But then it could slip in the first half of next year as the support from inventory rebuilding begins to fade. Consumers, faced with bleak job prospects, won't likely be able to take up the slack, he said.
Unemployment is not expected to peak until next spring, probably somewhere above 10 percent. The jobless rate is now 9.4 percent.
White House economic adviser Christina Romer earlier this week said the unemployment rate is likely to hit 10 percent this year. Economists think the unemployment rate will inch back up to 9.5 percent for August, with 220,000 more jobs lost, down a bit from 247,000 in July. That report is scheduled for release next week.
The 1 percent dip in GDP in the April-June quarter followed declines of 6.4 percent in the first quarter and 5.4 percent in the final three months of 2008, the sharpest back-to-back declines in a half-century. The four straight quarterly declines in GDP mark the first time that has occurred on government records dating to 1947.
The recession that began in December 2007 is the deepest as measured by the drop in GDP, which is down 3.9 percent from its previous peak.
Even though economists expect the economy to start growing again in the current quarter, signaling the end of the recession, that won't mean the end of job losses. Businesses likely will continue to keep tight control over labor costs until they see more evidence that the recovery will not falter.
Some analysts worry the country could face a double-dip recession in which growth returns for a while, only to falter again as beleaguered consumers remain reluctant to increase spending.
First-time unemployment claims fell to a seasonally adjusted 570,000, from an upwardly revised 580,000 the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday. The number of those continuing to claim benefits dropped to 6.13 million from 6.25 million, the lowest level since early April.
The weekly figures remain far above the roughly 325,000 claims that analysts say is consistent with a healthy economy. New claims last fell below 300,000 in early 2007.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said last week that the economy appeared to be "leveling out" and was likely to begin growing again soon. President Barack Obama appointed Bernanke to another four-year term Tuesday.