That line in the song of Greenday, makes me think of the number of overseas Filipino workers who will be coming home for the Christmas season in this paradise Philippines. September, the rightful start of the ‘ber’ months, signifies the coming of the Yuletide celebration. As the whole world knows, Christmas in the Philippines is like no other. We start off early (as I’ve said, as early as September), and end the celebrations at a later date – by the end of January in the preceding year. Because of that, our kababayans abroad cannot allow the season of Yule to pass without visiting their dear homeland – the Philippines.

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority announced plans to double the airport’s capacity by 2008, setting up the groundwork that is expected to put Cebu on top of the Philippine leisure and business destinations list.

Cebu, named by the China Tourism News as one of the rising convention and exhibition destinations in the Philippines, recorded an unprecedented increase in tourist arrival in the first half of the year.

Reports from the Cebu tourism office show that the overall visitor arrival from January to June grew 23.87 percent, or 748,006, from its year-ago level. The local Cebu Pacific Air likewise noted a 1 million passenger increase this year, from 1.3 million in the first half of 2006 to 2.25 during the same period in 2007.

The Amazing Philippine Theater, dubbed “the biggest transvestite show in Asia,” brings a glamorous vibe to Boracay with its glittering adaptations of Broadway and West End productions.

Known for its stunning dance sequences, musical numbers, comedy skits, and excerpts from musicals, the Amazing Show opens a joint in Boracay and is scheduled to break cover this September.

With help from industry partners Philippine Tourism Authority and a plush resort in Boracay called the Paradise Garden Resort, the Amazing Philippine Theater finds second home in Boracay and is expected to add up to the stunning attractions of the island.

Most of us, Pinoys are lakwatsera(travelers) at heart. “Tara pahangin tayo.. Punta tayo sa Mall.” or “Tara pasyal tayo sa Mall” are common phrases you will hear from Pinoys encouraging a friend or a family member to go to a nearest mall with no shopping intentions. We are easily thrilled by walking at the mall, window shopping and/or chatting with a friend or family.