LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday, August 27, temporarily suspended sea travel in northern Quezon due to super typhoon “Goring.” The PCG station in northern Quezon implemented the order after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services...
SPICY NOODLES Azure's well-loved laksa A quick, mid-week trip to the islands is always a good idea in my book. I’ve been feeling rather antsy and was looking for an easy escape the last few, stressful weeks. So when the opportunity to go back to Boracay presented itself, it didn’t take me long...
POLILLO, Quezon – Two brothers were severely injured while dynamite fishing on Wednesday afternoon, August 23, in the sea of Barangay Lagunyin, this town. Police identified the victims as brothers Gilbert, 41, and Edel, 34, both surnamed San Jose and residents of Sitio Lawis, Barangay...
With mounting issues surrounding the boat travel to and from Talim Island, villagers in the Binangonan side of the dagger-shaped island are seeking the immediate intervention of the local government to address various issues surrounding the boat travel to and from the island. In a petition...
Two senators on Tuesday, August 22 expressed belief diplomacy is still the key to peacefully resolve the ongoing tension in the West Philippine Sea. Sen. Imelda “Imee” Marcos said it is important to observe diplomacy at all levels in resolving maritime disputes. “The...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Tuesday, August 15, pressed the government to assert Philippine rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with concrete actions - and tourism and fishing projects are a good start. Sen. Robin Padilla (Senate PRIB Photo) Padilla stressed this as he...
Residents of Talim Island in Binangonan, Rizal are asking for the opening of additional boat trips going to the island. In a Facebook post by Taga Isla Ako-Talim Island, the villagers are hoping that the boat operators would open a new schedule at night time to accommodate residents coming from...
A pilgrim image of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, known as the Virgin of Antipolo, has found a new home in Southern Leyte. Courtesy of the Diocese of Antipolo, through the Antipolo Cathedral, the pilgrim image, which is one of the exact replicas of the 17th century venerated image of the...
Visitors to the world-famous Santa Cruz Island in Zamboanga City can now enjoy free Wi-Fi. The Department of Information and Communications Technology on Wednesday, August 9, put up free Wi-Fi sites in the island under its Free Wi-Fi for All public internet access program. The free Wi-Fi program...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has kicked off the housing project for 180 families displaced by the expansion of the Kalibo International Airport in Aklan province. SECRETARY Jaime Bautista, with officials of Aklan province, lead the groundbreaking ceremony of the housing...
BUTUAN CITY – A magnitude-four earthquake jolted Davao Occidental province on Monday morning, August 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake was registered at 1:49 a.m. and its epicenter was located 327 kilometers (kms) southeast of...
Local musicians and several groups of video bloggers and content creators based in Talim Island are holding a concert for-a-cause for all the victims of the recent boat tragedy off the shore of the island in Binangonan, Rizal. Several island-based musicians and brass bands are joining the...
