RODEL H. CONCHA The old way of doing things has become the new must-try thing. Like “slow food” that comes from heritage recipes. Or a dress made-to-order, not ready-to-wear. Or furniture that’s custom-made for a space. The currency to pay for that is time, and a few thousand pesos too. ...
Authorities have rescued 38 passengers of a roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) vessel after it ran aground in the vicinity waters of Dapa, Siargao Islands in Surigao del Norte over the weekend. *A Philippine Coast Guard personnel assists passengers of ro-ro vessel MV Reina Xaviera after it ran aground off...
The government of the United States recently launched roll-on/roll-off (RORO) services in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to boost the local trade and investment in the island region. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported the regional...
ICTSI Pakistan handles its first Ro-Ro vessel Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) marked an operational milestone handling Messina Line’s Jolly Quarzo, the first Roll-On Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) vessel to call on the terminal in 20 years. Built in 2013, the multipurpose vessel Jolly Quarzo...
The alliance of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte-Carpio is eyeing the expansion of Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) terminal system in the country to expedite future response time in far-flung areas that will be hit by natural calamities....
Maritime authorities are conducting an investigation for the possible lapses after 28 crew of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) passenger ship tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade has directed on Friday, Aug. 13, the Maritime Industry...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Monday, Aug. 9, that it is strictly implementing a “no contact policy” on the roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) passenger ship that is currrently anchored at the Bauan Bay of Batangas after 28 crew tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Personnel of...
Filipinos always find ways to have fun and be festive even on regular days. We have the ability, in fact, to celebrate life even during challenging times. Without a doubt, Pinoys are innately happy human beings. This quality that we Filipinos are known for is the inspiration of 2GO Group Inc. in...
Personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have assisted a 29-year old woman who gave birth in a Roll-on, Roll-off (RoRo) vessel at the Pasaco port in Camarines Sur on Tuesday, April 27. While conducting a pre-departure inspection in M/V Virgen de Peñafrancia bound for San Pascual, Masbate, the...
