Philippine Tourism advisory on Influenza A (H1N1)

As of May 21, 2009, the Philippines has reported one confirmed patient afflicted with the Influenza A(H1N1) – a 10-year-old Filipina who arrived in the country after travelling to the United States and Canada.

At present, the patient is relieved of fever and flu but still has sore throat. She is now under intensive care and strict quarantine by the Department of Health. Household members who have been in contact of the said patient have received preventive medications and are undergoing strict quarantine and observation for flu-like symptoms.

The government continues to monitor incoming travellers in all airports, and entry points including chartered plane terminals and sea ports. Apart from strict surveillance, the government has likewise required travellers to monitor themselves within 10 days after arrival from for any flu-like symptoms.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) maintains that there is no reported cancellation on any of its tourism bookings. DOT’s marketing departments and regional units remain on heightened alert for any case of flu-like symptoms from arriving tourists.

The DOT has likewise urged tourism stakeholders and partners (transportation services, hotels, resorts and restaurants) to be vigilant and impose stricter measures on proper hygiene and etiquette to prevent the virus from spreading.

The tourism industry remains unhampered and has issued no travel restrictions.

Learn the Hoedown Throwdown Move From Hannah Montana the Movie

Ever heard of the new Hoedown Throwdown craze? The hoedown throwdown craze is a dance move from the match awaited Hannah Montana Movie. If you haven't heard or seen this dance craze yet let Miley Cyrus a.k.a Hannah Montana teach us how to do this.

The Hoedown Throwdown is one of the grooviest and happiest breakdown scene in the movie. This is the scene where Hannah gets onstage at the barn party and dance the "Hoewdown Throwdown" like it's the normal thing to do. Then everyone picks it up and the whole place is rocking in no time.

So check this new craze and teach your kids the movie. All you have to do is get on your feet then wiggle from side to side. Anyways, check the video of Miley Cyrus and here choreographer Jamel guide us on how to do this dance craze.

Goodluck to everyone in mastering this move :)