BBC Website - Readers Pics, Philippines

[Dedworth]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-27397013

[Doc Alan]

Thanks Ded :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Inspirational photos including moving reminders of Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda :smile:

Would have loved to visit - if not climb - Mount Pulag ( 2922m, highest mountain in Luzon ) while in the area this January, and Mount Mayon always looks stunning ... to name but two !

[Terpe]

Nice selection of great pictures .....especially for anyone with a connection/interest :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Thanks

[Dedworth]

The BBC have put these pics up in connection with some programmes they are running on BBC World News featuring the Philippines (some vids here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-27324487) :-

Talking Business: Philippines Direct

Linda Yueh will present a special Talking Business With Linda Yueh from the World Economic Forum in Manila. She will be speaking to a panel of top delegates in front of a small audience, and will discuss, among other subjects, – why the Philippines is poised to be the strongest performing south-east Asian economy in 2014, whether the region can sustain its status as one of the fastest growing regions in the world, and what the launch of an ASEAN community – a common market – could mean.

May 23 14:30

May 24 00:30

May 25 12:30, 18:30

Working Lives: Cebu

Presenter Rico Hizon will meet a range of people who work in Cebu: the CEO of a multi-million dollar business; a social entrepreneur; a call centre worker; a student; and a slum dweller. We will be asking what it is about the Philippines that has meant growth has happened at the rate it has, and if the benefits of growth have affected all levels of society. Parts of Cebu were devastated by the typhoon, so we will ask how that has affected people’s livelihoods.

May 24 04:30, 17:30, 22:30

May 25 10:30

The Travel Show

The Travel Show travels to the region which suffered a double blow of a typhoon and an earthquake to see how locals are turning the unparalleled disasters into an opportunity. The show will also explore the unique character of a country made up of over 7000 islands, set apart from south-east Asia geographically and heavily influenced by Spanish and American rule culturally. We journey from the megacity of Manila to the idyllic islands in search of the Filipino factor.

24 May 00:30, 13:30, 18:30

25 May 06:30

Philippines Direct online

bbc.com/philippinesdirect will feature a range of multimedia content as part of the season. The site will also feature interactive galleries and video.

[Michael Parnham]

Thank you so much for the information Dedworth, will check out everything!:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Dedworth]

Thanks for the rep fellas :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Espie]

Great photos and info. Dedworth. And ofcourse thank you, England for helping filipinos at the lowest point during typhoon Haiyan:smile:

[Jamesey]

Good find! :xxgrinning--00xx3: