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Given Hong Kong’s proximity to the Philippines, it’s not surprising that it’s typically among the first few destinations people go to when they first take trips out of the motherland.

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As with any perceived insult, my hackles rose when I heard that Hong Kong lawmakers had passed a legislative measure revoking visa-free access for Filipino tourists. While not yet final, it seems this amendment will pass, as Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, whose signature is reportedly needed to ensure the effectivity of the law, has already expressed his sentiments on the issue.

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If anyone asks how I survived Hong Kong with a few college friends right after the last day of final exams, I would acknowledge it to the hospitality of the many Filipino workers residing there.

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Changing with the times…iPad and iPhone on the go! Two of the most revolutionary products of recent years, the iPad and iPhone will be available at Rhombus’ Hong Kong hotels! Soon, you will be able to browse the net, update your Facebook, check emails, read newspapers, watch your favorite video on YouTube…whatever…whenever…wherever!

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From  roast goose at the old reliable Yung Kee to molecular gastronomy at Bo Innovation, you can find a restaurant for every mood and every budget in Hong Kong.

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The Duke, AXN’s brand new weekly men’s magazine show, is the ultimate series of sophisticated maledom.

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Mr. Charles Lim of Selrahco Mgt. Services approached my tv show (HEALTHWISE, looped daily on RCTV Channel 36) producer/director Ms. Joanna Wu-Po for a tie-up with Cebu Pacific’s “My Happy Trip” promotion.

[DatePublished] => 2008-12-28 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1500520 [AuthorName] => Marlinda Angbetic Tan [SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => cebu-lifestyle [URL] => ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 251711 [Title] => Lights, camera, Hong Kong! [Summary] => Take this quick, impromptu quiz:

• Do you like movies?

• Do you like checking out film locations?

• Do you like Jackie Chan?

• Do you like to have fun?
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Given Hong Kong’s proximity to the Philippines, it’s not surprising that it’s typically among the first few destinations people go to when they first take trips out of the motherland.

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As with any perceived insult, my hackles rose when I heard that Hong Kong lawmakers had passed a legislative measure revoking visa-free access for Filipino tourists. While not yet final, it seems this amendment will pass, as Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, whose signature is reportedly needed to ensure the effectivity of the law, has already expressed his sentiments on the issue.

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If anyone asks how I survived Hong Kong with a few college friends right after the last day of final exams, I would acknowledge it to the hospitality of the many Filipino workers residing there.

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Changing with the times…iPad and iPhone on the go! Two of the most revolutionary products of recent years, the iPad and iPhone will be available at Rhombus’ Hong Kong hotels! Soon, you will be able to browse the net, update your Facebook, check emails, read newspapers, watch your favorite video on YouTube…whatever…whenever…wherever!

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From  roast goose at the old reliable Yung Kee to molecular gastronomy at Bo Innovation, you can find a restaurant for every mood and every budget in Hong Kong.

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The Duke, AXN’s brand new weekly men’s magazine show, is the ultimate series of sophisticated maledom.

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Mr. Charles Lim of Selrahco Mgt. Services approached my tv show (HEALTHWISE, looped daily on RCTV Channel 36) producer/director Ms. Joanna Wu-Po for a tie-up with Cebu Pacific’s “My Happy Trip” promotion.

[DatePublished] => 2008-12-28 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1500520 [AuthorName] => Marlinda Angbetic Tan [SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => cebu-lifestyle [URL] => ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 251711 [Title] => Lights, camera, Hong Kong! [Summary] => Take this quick, impromptu quiz:

• Do you like movies?

• Do you like checking out film locations?

• Do you like Jackie Chan?

• Do you like to have fun?
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