Philippines: Islands of Enchantment

Alfred A. Yuson was born and raised in Manila and has received numerous literary awards, including the South East Asia Writers' Award given by Thai royalty. He has authored 14 books and edited several anthologies. He has also been a travel writer, video documentary director, and film screenplay writer. He has chaired the Writers Union of the Philippines, contributes a weekly column to The Philippine Star, and teaches at Ateneo de Manila University.

George Tapan is one of the country's most famous travel photographers. His work has been published in prestigious industry publications in the Philippines and abroad, and has garnered several awards including: Best Travel Photo Award from the Asian Tourism Association and Pacific Asia Travel Association, the Kalakbay Travel Photographer of the Year award from the Philippines' Department of Tourism and the Grant Award from Northwest Airlines for Best Destination Photography.