The Philippine  Consulate General in Guam is pleased to announce that the Philippine Ambassadors to the United States  and Canada, together  with all the Consuls General and Tourism Attaches   assigned  in  the Philippine foreign service posts  in said countries, are organizing the 4^th Ambassadors/Consuls   General and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTAT) 2008 to the Philippines which will be held on 12-15 July 2008.

The tour has been initiated to give the participants from the US and Canada in this specially packaged tour  the opportunity to   visit  the  Philippines  and experience first-hand its beauty and  the hospitality  of its people.  Additionally, participants are also given the chance to explore business and investment opportunities and meet the country's top leaders.

For  the past  three  years,   the Guam delegation  to the tour  was comprised of  a select group of  government  officials,  members of the  academe and media,  top  businessmen,  and leaders of the Guam and Filipino community.

The main highlight of the tour  will be a luncheon at Malacanang  Palace and an audience/photo opportunity with   no less than Philippine  President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Included in the basic tour is a one day Out-of Town tour  which  include a choice of trips to Corregidor, Tagaytay, Pagsanjan or Villa Escudero.  Golfers may opt to play at Tagaytay Midlands Golf Course.  Optional out-of town tours from 15 to 18 July to Cebu/Bohol, Davao, Laoag/Vigan, and Puerto Princesa are  also available at additional cost.

For more information, interested participants may wish to call  the Philippine Consulate  at telephone numbers: 646-4620 or 646-4630  ( Ms. Syl or  Ms.  Gret)