2GO or not to go?
We recently informed our readers about the mergers and the new common brand and Internet portal of 2GO Travel. See here: 2GO – why not? And now we get more and more complaints, saying...
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Camiguin Tourism Office publishes pictures
After the advanced opening of the Camiguin Zipline in Benoni, the Camiguin Tourism Office published last night some pictures of the “exclusive” opening on facebook. Photos courtesy of Camiguin Tourism Office
500th Earthquake 2012 in the Philippines
This morning April 30, 2012 at 03:11:22 AM we recorded the 500th earthquake this year. The center of the earthquake was in northern Leyte 62 km north-west of Ormoc City. The depth of focus was ...
New Camiguin Zipline – the perfect Marketing Flop
The Grand Opening of the new Camiguin Zipline had been announced on the municipality building in Mambajao. We went there at 09:30 AM yesterday to see the opening ceremony. There had been some...
Visit NAIA-1 before it collapses completely
A portion of a parapet wall at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Terminal 1) fell on the tarmac Thursday afternoon. According to the Manila International Airport Authority’s (MIAA) media affairs division, the parapet wall...
Eye on the Philippines
CNN invites you to highlight the sights and sounds of the Philippines. CNN’s “Eye On” is a series that takes you to different countries around the world, highlighting influence and innovation. They showcase interesting...
Good News for Bohol Tarsiers
During years Bohol Tarsiers were held in captivity by restaurants and tour operators along the Loboc river. This natural drama is now finally finished. There are now only two sites where you can see...
Bohol: Highway in Cortes still interrupted
Over a year ago, during the wet winter 2010/2011, a landslide happened in Cortes in extreme south-west Bohol. This landslide interrupted the national highway. This landslide was so big that stabilization and removing work...
Opening of the first Zip-Line in Camiguin
Tomorrow, Saturday 04-28-2012, the first zip-line in Camiguin will be opened. We will be there at the Grand Opening at 10:00 AM with our Hummer. See also here: Camiguin HUMMER News More information will...
Another customer service disaster – Port Terminals
Another customer service disaster are the new port terminals in the Philippines. The planning and construction of these buildings began under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and are still continuing. On Camiguin Island even two of...
SMARTbro = SMARTmess
About two years ago I subscribed to SMARTbro post paid for 995 pesos per month. Until October last year I got my monthly bill by a guy who brought it to my house and...
Puffer fish – a job for professionals only
The local press reported that two children died and nine other persons were hospitalized in the town of Jomalig, Quezon, on Wednesday after eating toxic puffer fish for lunch. Puffer fish, also known as Fugu,...
Crown-of-thorns starfish problem
Several of our friends having dive bases in Anda, Leyte and Boracay report a dramatic increase of the population of Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci). The adult crown-of-thorns is a carnivorous predator that usually preys on...
Energy Crisis – Zamboanga wants Nuclear Energy
TheProvincial Council of Zamboanga del Sur has issued a resolution expressing its willingness to host a nuclear power plant in the area because it will lower the price of electricity there while assuring its...
Brown out – what else?
This is the second week that northern Mindanao suffers planned brown-outs. It seems, that they will last until end of April. Anywhere in the world people are calling electrical power-cuts a “black-out”. But the...
Noynoying in Wikipedia
It’s interesting to see how citizen’s movements gain access to the Internet and use it to tell a president that they are not happy. This remembers a bit the EDSA revolution by text messages...
CAAP may help AirphilExpress
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) will tap the expertise of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in appealing AirphilExpress’ case before South Korean aviation officials. Low-cost carrier AirphilExpress was barred from flying...
Scarborough Shoal or Huangyan Island?
The diplomatic climate between China and the Philippines is again a rather high pressure area. Two views: The Philippines say the PCG vessel, carrying Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) personnel, was deployed...
Funny sharks
Until last year Camiguin had been a quiet volcanic island in the southern Bohol Sea, just a few miles north of Mindanao. Camiguin is still the Island of natural wonders and the most friendly...
Aircraft Incident in Puerto Princesa
We know, it’s not hot news. The incident happened Tuesday this week. We did wait for a first serious analysis of the aircraft incident in Puerto Princesa. On Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM a...
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