Wet Lanzones Festival in Camiguin
Today begun the annual Lanzones Festival in Camiguin. Since early this morning it is raining. A local depression brings bad weather to north-east Mindanao and the Bohol Sea. The full program and schedule of...
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Abducted Germans are free
Abducted Germans, Stefan Victor Okonek and Henrike Diesen, are free. After a race against the clock, the 2 hostages were freed yesterday evening. Read the first two articles to see what got known end...
Philippines Weather News
Philippines Weather News – The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has successfully launched Himawari-8. The new weather satellite is in orbit since October 7, 2014. JMA also has modified their 3 hourly isobar maps. We have updated...
Camiguin – the Dolphin Surprise
Camiguin, the little volcanic island between Bohol and Mindanao is always good for a surprise. Dolphins can often be seen when on a ferry between Camiguin and Mindanao or Camiguin and Bohol. At this...
Mayon Volcano – Lava flow
Mayon Volcano today had a lava flow. During the last weeks the volcano was rather quiet, but this morning, the volcanologists spotted a lava flow of about 350 meters from the summit. Photos courtesy of Joey...
Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong over Japan
Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong has reached Japan. Although it weakened to Category 2 and did not replace its eyewall, it is still a strong storm. Central pressure is currently 965 hPa, up from 920...
Cebu International Airport – Higher Terminal Fees
Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) wants to increase the terminal fee for all passengers. For domestic passengers, the proposed rate is PHP 300, from the present rate of PHP 200. For departing passengers of...
Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong a bit weaker
Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong got a bit weaker this morning. Its central pressure increased from 900 hPa to 920 hPa. Latest satellite images show an eyewall replacement cycle(*). The typhoon is now moving north...
Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong has turned North
Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong has turned North and is now heading towards Japan. At this moment the forward speed is very slow and cannot be quantified. Central pressure remains as low as 900 hPa. Wind...
Violent Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong
Violent Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong has reachd Category 5 and is a Super Typhoon now. It’s central pressure is incredibly low at 900 hPa. Wind speed near the center is up to 220 km/h and...
Laguindingan Airport – lights on!
Laguindingan Airport in Cagayan de Oro had been the subject of many jokes since it opened its doors on June 15, 2013. But now Laguindingan Airport management, announced that the inaugural night-flight would be held...
Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong – Category 4
Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong has been upgraded to Category 4. Late this morning it started to create a well visible open eye. Typhoon VONGFONG / Ompong is still moving westward at a speed of 25 km/h....
Typhoons – still lucky Philippines
Typhoon season 2014 started in April with Tropical Storm PEIPAH / Domeng. Since then already 17 cyclones crossed over the waters of the northwestern Pacific. Only 2 Typhoons and 5 Tropical Depressions (TD) or Tropical Storms (TS) crossed the...
Typhoon Phanfone now Category 4
Typhoon Phanfone: Short weather update Typhoon Phanfone is now of Category 4. It is still moving northwest but will not touch the Philippine islands. Wind speed is now over 70 m/s (135 kt). Typhoon Phanfone is...
The Camiguin Lanzones Festival 2014
The Camiguin Lanzones Festival 2014 will be held from October 18 to 26. Here is the full schedule in a readable form. I have put red frames around activities and presentations that may interest...
Online Booking – some experiences
Online Booking of hotels and flights can be very comfortable and fast especially when you live on a little island lost in the sea. If you live in a bustling city with lots of...
Typhoon Phanfone enhances Habagat
Typhoon Phanfone is developing and still moves west-northwest at 24 km/h. This typhoon may enter PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibilty) at its north-eastern corner. The typhoon will not hit the Philippine islands. The animated...
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act
The Inquirer reported yesterday that House Bill 5069 or “Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act” was filed by Pasig Representative Roman Romulo to strengthen the rights of airline passengers. The bill wants to impose liabilities...
Cebu Pacific Air – too much capacity?
Cebu Pacific Air has capacity problems in two ways. On the one hand they put world’s biggest number of seats in their Airbus A300-300. And on the other hand they have over-capacity in their...
A Saturday morning dive – CANON PowerShot G-12
Yesterday I published some pictures of our Saturday underwater stroll. I got very motivating feedback and you asked lots of questions. You asked me about my equipment. It’s a CANON PowerShot G-12. Unfortunately Canon discontinued...
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