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                    [Title] => Color My Heart, Japan!
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The dynamic Secretary of Tourism Joseph Ace Durano presented details of the 2008 Premium Resort Islands campaign with its slogan “Kokoro Somaru” or “Color My Heart” during a press launch....

[DatePublished] => 2008-04-26 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804796 [AuthorName] => Honey Jarque Loop [SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => cebu-lifestyle [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 353359 [Title] => A new home for DOT office in Osaka [Summary] => Due to the growing number of Japanese tourists to the Philippines and the even greater potential for future arrivals, the Department of Tourism has relocated its West Japan Headquarters, which is based in Osaka, to the more accessible location along Honmachi Dori in the city’s bustling Chuo-ku business district.
[DatePublished] => 2006-08-17 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 136331 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804796 [AuthorName] => Honey Jarque Loop [SectionName] => Food and Leisure [SectionUrl] => food-and-leisure [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 352512 [Title] => Department of Tourism: A New Chic Address in Osaka [Summary] => Due to the ever growing significant numbers of Japanese tourists to the Philippines and the even greater potential for future arrivals, the Department of Tourism has relocated its West Japan Headquarters based in Osaka to the more accessible location along Honmachi Dori in bustling Chuo-ku business district. [DatePublished] => 2006-08-13 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804796 [AuthorName] => Honey Jarque Loop [SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => cebu-lifestyle [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 352698 [Title] => Department of Tourism: A New Chic Address in Osaka [Summary] => Due to the ever growing significant numbers of Japanese tourists to the Philippines and the even greater potential for future arrivals, the Department of Tourism has relocated its West Japan Headquarters based in Osaka to the more accessible location along Honmachi Dori in bustling Chuo-ku business district. [DatePublished] => 2006-08-13 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804796 [AuthorName] => Honey Jarque Loop [SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => cebu-lifestyle [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 299476 [Title] => Going coconuts [Summary] => AICHI, Japan – Who knew that the humble coconut would be our ticket to fame and fortune?

That’s precisely what happened at the 2005 World Expo in Aichi (a city in Nagoya), where the formerly overlooked wonder tree brought in hordes of Japanese visitors eager for a taste and a look at the Philippines as their possible next vacation spot.
[DatePublished] => 2005-10-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133945 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1772097 [AuthorName] => Therese Jamora-Garceau [SectionName] => Modern Living [SectionUrl] => modern-living [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 85793 [Title] => What Must We Do To Attract Tourists To Visit Our Islands? [Summary] => The Philippines. An archipelago of 7,107 islands. Awesome scenery. Timeless natural attractions. Unique history. Diverse culture. Centuries-old traditions. Green landscapes. White sandy beaches. Rich underwater marine life. Rustic countryside. Modern metropolis.

Sun and blue skies. Tribes and terraces. Lakes and caves. Churches and museums. Music and entertainment. Malls and stalls. Discotheques and bars. Cuisine. Fiestas and festivals. Hospitable, friendly, fun-loving people.

What a country! Truly a dream destination!
[DatePublished] => 2001-05-19 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133890 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1235016 [AuthorName] => CITIZEN OF THE WORLD By Edu Jarque [SectionName] => Sunday Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => sunday-life [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 87622 [Title] => DOT chief charged with graft by fired execs [Summary] =>

Tourism Secretary Gemma Cruz-Araneta and three other department officials were charged anew yesterday in the Office of the Ombudsman for violating the anti-graft law when they recalled eight tourism attachés.

The eight said their replacements, mostly presidential appointees, did not pass the rigorous selection process of the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

They added these appointees did not actually have the expertise to speak the language where they would be posted and lacked the background on tourism marketing and promotion.

"We fear that, in implementing the po [DatePublished] => 2000-04-15 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1096652 [AuthorName] => Delon Porcalla [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) ) )

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