Bureau of Immigration in Legazpi City has moved
Bureau of Immigration in Legazpi City has moved to a new address. Legazpi, the Mayon City, is on the move! The whole center of the capital of Albay province is being turned upside down....
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Earthquake Series 2017 – We’re just in time
Earthquake Series 2017. After the Surigao Series in February, now the earth trembles in Batangas. Why just in time? Since December 2016 we have encountered extremely bad data quality from Phivolcs. The Phivolcs operators...
Boracay Frenzy – 5000 Guests at once – Royal Caribbean
The Boracay Frenzy continues: Royal Caribbean coming 2018 with Cruise Ships. Boracay Frenzy – the full title image Two years ago, Royal Caribbean International Cruise line (RCCL) had identified three sites – Manila, Caticlan...
Craft Beer Philippines – New Drinking Pleasures in the Philippines
Craft Beer Philippines? Yes, these excellent beers are locally produced by small breweries. When you want to buy a tooth paste in the Philippines, you ask for a Colgate. When you are thirsty, you...
Two tightly linked Community Projects with a bright future on Camiguin Island
Yesterday afternoon two tightly linked Community Projects were officially inaugurated in Yumbing and Agoho on Camiguin Island. Community Projects – Komunidad sa Baibai We already wrote about the Kumindad sa Baiabai project a week...
Bohol Sea Monsters – Deep Sea Fish surface – Are they linked to the Earthquakes?
Bohol Sea Monsters are disturbed for now more than two weeks. On Mindanao’s northern coast as well as around Camiguin some never seen monsters surfaced. Several unusual sea creatures have been washing up on the...
Komunidad sa Baibai – big engagement – wonderful success
Komunidad sa Baibai is a project which aims to contribute to the health and well being of Camiguinions. Cocoy Bajuyo, a Philippine native from nearby Cagayan de Oro and his British partner, Elden Chamberlain,...
Mindanao – General Flood Advisory (Extreme) for Region 13
General Flood Advisory (Extreme) for Region 13 (Caraga) Under present weather conditions, Easterlies affecting the Eastern section of the country. The 24 hour rainfall forecast is moderate to occasionally heavy rains. Water courses likely...
Manila Radar Maintenance and Upgrade – Avoid flying from March 6 to 11, 2017! * * * Update #1 * * *
Manila Radar Maintenance and Upgrade will heavily disturb flight operations. Pursuant to the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Tagaytay RADAR will undergo maintenance and upgrade...
Philippines Cold Weather – Strong Amihan Freezes Cordillera Mountains
Philippines Cold Weather – A strong Amihan (nort-east monsoon) brings icy air from China. TOURISTS CAUTION: If visiting the rice terraces in Banaue or Bontoc, bring really warm clothes with you. While writing this...
Strong Earthquakes, Fear and no Steel Bars – 6 Strong Earthquakes each Year
Strong Earthquakes and no Steel Bars, the result is Fear! After the strong earthquakes last Saturday in Surigao, I first saw the photo of the collapsed Anao-aon bridge published by ABS-CBN. Someting on the...
Tripadvisor War – Trolls or Vengeance?
Tripadvisor War hurts hospitality business Camiguin Island (and probably elsewhere). Fake accounts post fake reviews on Tripadvisor. I myself use Tripadvisor when preparing one of our multiple journeys each year. I take the time...
Seven Philippine Cockatoos freed in Dumaran Island
Seven Philippine Cockatoos (Katala) have been freed in Dumaran Island on January 27. Philippine Cockatoos Seven Philippine Cockatoos or Katala as locally called were released back in the wild in Dumaran Island, Palawan. Five...
Skyjet flies from Manila to Siargao – The Surfers Paradise
The Surfers Paradise, Siargao, will have direct flights from Manila. Skyjet, a small domestic airline announced that they will fly from Manila to Siargao island from February 24, 2017. Siargao island lays in the...
Philippines Climate – Hints for Tourists and Expatriates
Philippines Climate? No there are at least 4 different climates in the Philippines. Ten years ago, we designed our first web-page focused on climates. Over the years we gathered more experience and found more...
Tropical Depression Bising brings ugly weather
Tropical Depression Bising is approaching the Philippines. The Tropical Depression Bising is approaching Surigao (eastern Mindanao) at a speed of 10 to 13 km/h. Wind-speed is estimated at 45 km/h (PAGASA) or 65 km/h...
Manila Airport Has New Shuttle Bus Systems
New Shuttle Bus Systems in Manila International Airport, still known as NAIA. The 4 commercial terminals and the air-charter hangars are rather far from each other. The distance between terminal 1 (NAIA-1) and terminal...
The Most Common Mistakes Westerners Make When They Visit The Philippines
Visit The Philippines – The original article had been written by Matt Meltzer. When I read his article about the Caribbean, I had to laugh and saw so many parallels with the Philippines. I...
Camiguin OK – Cagayan de Oro under water again – updated
Camiguin OK! It still rains but the situation is not critical. It still rains heavily in the south-east of the Philippines. The project NOAH of PAGASA provides helpful information in real-time. Rainfall in the...
Camiguin Status Update January 28, 2017
Camiguin Status Update January 28, 2017: Red Flood Alert After a wonderful sunny day yesterday, heavy rains started again short after midnight. These downpours are still lasting at 12 noon. PAGASA has issued a...
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