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Have a Terrific day ! Wish you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving! Wishing you the gift of faith and the blessing of hope this thanksgiving day! We gather on this day to be thankful for what we have, for the family we love, the friends we cherish, and for the blessings that will come. Happy Thanksgiving!

While the comforts Bluewater Sumilon affords are draws in itself, the surrounding possibilities make it an essential pit stop to a smorgasbord of delights. Even those who’ve sought out most of the myriad of tropical wonders around these 7,000+ islands would agree – there are few that could rival the Central Visayas quadrant that includes the islands of Cebu, Negros, Bohol, and Siquijor. With each of the islands some two hours or so away from each other, it’s a perfect springboard for holidays certain to leave a lasting mark on those fortunate enough to embark on it.        And Sumilon Island, just off the southeastern tip of Cebu, has established itself as a go-to island escape for the more discerning lot. I’ve been blessed enough by my travels to have experienced all Bluewater Resorts properties. And though Maribago, and Panglao have their own allure, Bluewater Sumilon holds the title of my favorite. All three pride themselves in offering the distinct warmth of Filipi

Front page of "The Gilman Jones Daily" By Timothy Graham, 11.05.2018 A publishcation for members of Expat World Philippines, "The Gilman Jones Daily" is available free each and every day with fresh news from around the world. This gives Expat World Philippines the distinction of being a unique provider of service for Expats in the Philippines but enjoyable for other interested parties as well.. In an interview with Gilman Jones I asked him why he does it? " I don't do it for money", stated Gilman; "because I have never charged one single piso to any other expat for anything connected with Expat World." "My background is Clinical Social Work so perhaps my perspective is slightly different than the average bear." "I came to realize, over time as an expat, that connections were an important part of adjusting in a new country whether you are an Aussie, Brit or Yank," he said with a big smile.... My goal with

02 November 2018 PRESS STATEMENT BI Opens E-Gates in Cebu, Davao The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the launching of its electronic gate facility (E-Gate) scheme for Filipino travelers arriving in the airports of Cebu and Davao. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, BI Port Operations Division (POD) Chief Grifton Medina said that a total of five E-Gates—three in Mactan and two in Davao—became fully operational at the two southern airports last week. Medina said similar E-Gates will be installed in the airports of Clark and Kalibo before the year ends, so that with the onset of the peak travel season the project would be operational in all of the country’s five major ports of entry. “We are targeting to make the E-Gates operational in these major ports before the Christmas and New Year, when we expect to process a huge influx of traveling passengers,” Medina added. According to Medina, during its initial stages, only Filipino passengers w