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No damage from wakeskating stunt—DOT

 

Drawn by the beauty of the Banaue Rice Terraces on the back of a P1,000 bill, world-renowned wakeskater Brian Grubb conquers the engineering marvel in the Mt. Province, known to Filipinos as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” DANIEL DEAK BARDOS/CONTRIBUTOR

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines–The wakeskating stunt by American Brian Grubb and German Dominik Preisner did not damage the rice terraces because it was performed at a private terrace farm, said Department of Tourism Cordillera director Purificacion Molintas on Wednesday.
The stunt, sponsored by an energy drink, required the wakeskating team to make physical adjustments to the private terrace they had leased for the performance, she said, adding that the community helped elevate the paddy so it could hold more water.
Conservationists pounced on the stunt for endangering the terraces which have been enshrined as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).—Kimberlie Quitasol and Vincent Cabreza, Inquirer Northern Luzon

September international passenger demand was up 5.7% compared to the same period in 2012. An equivalent increase in capacity led to load factor remaining unchanged at 80.9% when compared to September 2012. All regions saw demand increase compared to a year ago. - See more at: http://www.traveldailynews.com/news/article/57450/air-travel-demand-continues-to#sthash.6owc0uVP.dpuf

September international passenger demand was up 5.7% compared to the same period in 2012. An equivalent increase in capacity led to load factor remaining unchanged at 80.9% when compared to September 2012. All regions saw demand increase compared to a year ago. - See more at: http://www.traveldailynews.com/news/article/57450/air-travel-demand-continues-to#sthash.6owc0uVP.dpuf

Air travel demand continues to improve

Air travel demand continues to improve

Air travel demand continues to improve