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• "I’ve been to Laoag to shoot Born on the Fourth of July and I love(d) that place. I enjoyed my stay in the Philippines." He later said during the same press conference, "I’d like to go back to the Philippines, if not to do another movie, maybe to have a vacation." -Tom Cruise before responding to Manila Bulletin's Cris' and another Manila journalist's questions about "Vanilla Sky," Dec 2001

• "The Philippines may not have world-class museums or a monumental ruin at every turn, but the nation's three island groupings-Luzon (the largest), the Visayas, and Mindanao- have twice the coastline of the continental United States and offer diverse attractions. The indigenous tribes-from the Ifugao in northern Luzon to the T'boli in Mindanao-offer glimpses of ancient traditions. The outstanding beauty of the land, the many picturesque towns and villages, the abundance of uncrowded islands and beaches, the excellent dining, and the hospitality and gaeity of the people offer rewards all their own."---excerpt from Pleasures and Pastimes, Fodor's New Edition, October 2001, 23rd Edition.

• "A little off the fashionable South-East Asia route, the Philippines are the forgotten islands of the region. But you won't forget this place if you do make the effort to visit. The people are friendly, accommodation is easy to find and there's an incredible 7000 islands to hop between. The transport options are as varied and colourful as you'll find anywhere in Asia:Flights are cheap and buses, outrigger boats and those glorious home-grown jeepneys go just about everywhere. The Spanish left behind a legacy of colourful fiestas and there's a lively festival happening somewhere just about every day of the year"---excerpt from Lonely Planet, October 2001, 11th Edition.