Ferry Accident – the Pictures
Ferry Accident: Sorry for the late update. Last night, this morning and this afternoon we had no power in parts of Camiguin. Here they are, the pictures of Super Shuttle Ferries 11 and 15 off...
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Ferries sunk – confirmed!
Ferries sunk: We got a confirmation from a reliable person with an update of what had happened. Now it’s too dark. We’ll dispatch a photographer tomorrow morning. We just received an image from Christopher Rodriguez:...
Ferries sunk?
Ferries sunk? All our communication channels are going mad. A first message informed us that a boat sunk between Benoni (Camiguin) and Balingoan (Mindanao). Our inquiries first showed up with Super Shuttle Ferry #15...
Weather update – first serious warning
Weather update: The Low Pressure Area further approached the Philippines with an average forward speed of 15 kt = 28 km/h. The maximum sustained winds are estimated at 25 to 30 kt = 46...
Weather update from Balingoan
We just got a Weather update from Balingoan. Our friend Vincenzo (aka. Kalen) is supervising the work on his newest project, La Vela Pizzeria in the port of Balingoan. He informs us that currently no boat is leaving...
A rainy day
A rainy day does not yet make a rainy season. As predicted yesterday a weak Low Pressure Area (LPA) reached the southern Philippines today. However a rainy day does not announce the usual 8...
Weather update southern Philippines
Weather update southern Philippines: A weak Low Pressure Area (LPA) is approaching Surigao. We expect cloudy to rainy weather for tomorrow, Wednesday November 26. There is no danger! Atmospheric pressure is nearly normal with...
A lesson of cooperation
A lesson of cooperation is taught in Camiguin. Two restaurants with two different owners cooperate instead of competing. That could be a good lesson for local business owners. It is really funny to see...
Rice Farmer or Photographer?
Rice Farmer or Photographer – who lives better? Last night I had an Internet chat with Arno Enzo, a well known photographer, diver and underwater photographer. Arno wants to publish his outstanding pictures as...
Women like Silent Gardens
Women like Silent Gardens! This morning we analyzed Silent Gardens to see where we can improve, what interests readers and from where our readers come. Have a look in our statistics. Women like Silent...
Pinoy gastronomy – kasiyahan or napakasama?
Pinoy gastronomy – kasiyahan or napakasama (pleasure or atrocious)? For our Sunday lunch we went to a well known restaurant on our little island. We ordered grilled fish and BBQ chicken. What you see in...
Pasig River Ferry Operating Hours extended
Pasig River Ferry Operating Hours are extended starting December 1, 2014. Manila’s waterway will get more busy. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) today announced the extended operating hours of the Pasig River ferry system...
Manila Trench is rocking
The Manila Trench is an oceanic trench in the Pacific Ocean, located west of the islands of Luzon and Mindoro. This subduction zone reaches a depth of about 5,400 metres, in contrast with the average depth of...
Camiguin – Wedding of the Year
Camiguin – Wedding of the Year is being celebrated just now at Casa Roca. Mrs. Evelyn Hann and Mr. Jim Hann said YES. Tonight one of the biggest parties Camiguin ever had seen is...
PhilPost is cleaning up
PhilPost or PhlPost seems to be cleaning up. A week ago a new postman came over to our house and brought some mail. He also told us that there was some more mail in our P.O....
Hotel Reviews – be careful
Hotel Reviews can be very helpful when looking for a hotel in a place you had never been before. Websites such as Agoda, Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Lonely Planet are full of such Hotel Reviews. ...
SM Mall of Asia – the NAIA transfer luggage alternative
NAIA transfer luggage meaning where to leave your luggage during a transfer between Manila Airport’s 4 terminals. In our Manila Transfer Guide we describe a solution for those who have at least 5 hours...
Earthquakes – a strong series
Earthquakes – a strong series shook the underground of the northern Philippines. Yesterday, 6 rather strong earthquakes rattled north of Ilocos Norte. The series started at 9:34 p.m. on November 17 with a magnitude...
Camiguin Volcan – a Star is born
Camiguin Volcan Beach Eco Retreat & Dive Resort in Naasag has a new star: Divemaster Trainee Jonas Jon Loco aka. “Harry Styles”! The Camiguin Volcan Beach Eco Retreat & Dive Resort or short VolcanBeach is one of...
e-startUP – educate, evolve, emerge
e-startUP – educate, evolve, emerge is an idea, is a project, is a path! Jürg Wyss, the initiator and founder has a vision – the #wyssion. The e-startUP idea Jürg had traveled around the world as...
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