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The Philippines IV: “Back to a Bright Future”

“Back to a Bright Future”
Aired May 2013
Strategically located in the heart of some of the world’s fastest growing markets, the Philippines of today is trying, once and for all, to break away from its troubled past and embrace a bright future.
Halfway through the term of President Benigno Aquino III, this Southeast Asian archipelago is riding a wave of heightened economic optimism. The government aims to tackle major infrastructure and social challenges through a public-private-partnership scheme designed to infuse much needed capital into projects that have [...]

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update: Friday, May 17th, 2013


The Philippines III: The Philippines Moves Forward

The Philippines Moves Forward
Aired December 2012
The world’s second-largest archipelago, the Republic of the Philippines is located in Southeast Asia. It is divided into three distinct administrative and economic regions.
The capital city is Manila.
A heightened sense of optimism and change is sweeping the Philippines. Once known as Southeast Asia’s economic laggard, the Philippines of today is trying to bring in the promise of clean politics and national prosperity. In 2010, Benigno Aquino won a landslide victory to become the nation’s 15th President. He inherited a nation [...]

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update: Thursday, December 20th, 2012


Traders Hotel Manila

Exceptional Services and Stunning Views of Manila Bay

Traders Hotel, Manila, recently renovated, offering exceptional services for business and leisure travelers. Managed by the Shangri-La Group, Traders Hotel, Manila has 312 elegantly furnished guestrooms and suites that are among the biggest in the Manila Bay area. In addition to superb sea views of the famous bay and Roxas Boulevard, each guestroom features modern comforts, including complimentary Wi-Fi and broadband Internet connections as well as Internet Protocol TV (IPTV).

Gordon Aeria, General Manager explains, “We genuinely care about our guests and really take it to heart if a guest is not completely satisfied. Traders Hotel, Manila is a four-star hotel that offers five-star service. Excellence is the only option for us.” Traders Hotel, Manila lives up to the high standards of the Shangri-La brand, including its most sought-after beds.

Ideal central location

Traders Hotel, Manila is strategically located near the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Philippine International Convention Center, the World Trade Center, SMX Convention Center and the Makati Business District. Malate, the city’s premier entertainment district, is nearby, as well as the Southeast Asia’s biggest shopping mall, SM Mall of Asia. The hotel has two restaurants, Latitude as well as Kitsho Japanese Restaurant and Sake Bar, a cyber café, 24-hour room service, and the Lobby Lounge with nightly live entertainment.

Traders Hotel, Manila is helping to draw visitors to the area. “Our TLounge on the hotel’s 19th floor has a million-dollar view of Manila Bay’s famous sunsets,” Aeria says. Guests can experience the Traders Club rooms and suites that include access to the private lounge with special amenities including complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktails and appetizers, a meeting room and private concierge.

Traders Hotel, Manila is working along with the government and local tourism organizations to help boost tourism to the Philippines. Aeria says, “We want to promote the Philippines as a destination. We are not just promoting Traders Hotel, Manila or Shangri-La; we want people to be aware of everything the Philippines has to offer. After all, it is more fun in the Philippines!”

www.shangri-la.com/manila/traders

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