Puerto Princesa Underground River is now part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature

Yesterday, the Department of Tourism (DOT), together with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) gave recognition to Puerto Princesa City and its leadership Mayor Edward Hagedorn for the inclusion of the Puerto Princesa Underground River as one of the New7Wonders of Nature.

Held at the DoT Atrium, the program was headed by no less than the Secretary of Tourism himself Ramon Jimenez, Jr., DENR Undersecretary Demetrio Ignacio Jr, who represented Secretary Ramon Jesus Paje, and a representative of Secretary Jessie Robredo, together with officials of the DoT and public sector representatives. The three lead agencies of the Philippine Government gave their commendation messages to the Mayor and to Puerto Princesa.

GoHotels expands in Palawan, Dumaguete, Bacolod and Tacloban

GoHotels will soon launch during the 1st Quarter of 2012 four more budget hotels in addition to the growing GoHotels chain of budget accommodations in the Philippines. Opening early next year are: GoHotels Puerto Princesa Palawan; GoHotels Dumaguete; GoHotels Tacloban; and GoHotels Bacolod.

The new GoHotels in these locations will still retain the concept of if you book early, you will get lower rates. Rooms will be standard, pretty much the same as the flagship branch in Robinsons Pioneer. All GoHotels will be located beside a Robinsons Mall for convenience.

These exciting expansions for GoHotels PH, which first opened its doors to the public last May 2010, will certainly be anticipated, welcomed and appreciated by the Tourism Industry. These developments will certainly boost domestic tourism, as more and more hotels and accommodations, especially those who offer lowest rates, open up in these Philippine tourist destinations for budget travelers, barkadas, and tourists in general.