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Experience Royal Treatment With Philippine Department of Tourism
By: Lita T. Cruz

Vernie V. Morales ( 7th from the left), Director of the Philippine Department of Tourism based in Chicago, dashed to Dallas, Texas and personally invited the officers, board members and guests of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce North Texas, headed by Carol Smith ( standing behind Vernie) to join the 3rd Ambassadors and Consuls package tour to the Philippines. Lita T. Cruz (7th from the left), Managing Partner and Dr. Angie Rivero (3rd from the right), publisher of The Texas Herald Newspaper co-hosted the meeting with PACCNT at the Sterling Hotel last May 4, 2006. Other leaders posing with Vernie

Vernie clarified that this offer is not limited to Filipino Americans but also to all interested parties regardless of race and ethnicity. It is an opportunity for tourists who want to see the Philippines but are hesitant for lack of relatives or friends in the country. It is also an opportune time for business people to meet other entrepreneurs, and have an audience with the president of the Philippines. The group will have the chance to see the historical Malacanang Palace made famous by the 1986 People's Power.

Other community leaders and entrepreneurs who posed with Vernie and her hosts are (from left to right) Louie Floresca, Nap Ramirez, Ray Colorado, Linda French, Jon Azores, (Lita & Vernie), Edgar Malicdan, Marilyn Alagaban, (Dr. Angie). Standing behind (Carol), Emma Ramos, Nick Calado, Couple Gus and Ethel Mercado. Seated from left to right: Dr. Alice Velasco, Angie Calado and Rico Villavicencio.

Deadline for reservation for the trip is May 15, 2006. For details, please contact Ms.Vernie Morales at Ph: 312 782 2475 or Fax: 312 782 2476. Email her at: pdotchi@aol.com. Experience the Royal Treatment from DOT.. it is an experience of a lifetime.

Details to be read at May issue of The Texas Herald newspaper. Current issue of The Texas Herald can be viewed at: www.thetexasherald.net