The historical marker commemorating the arrival of Pan am China Clipper in Manila Bay. Photo Arnold Quizol | Manila Bulletin On Jan. 20, 2024, the Philippines celebrated a significant milestone in its aviation history by unveiling a historical marker at the Manila Yacht Club, commemorating the...
Philippine Coast Guard personnel attend to two US citizens (both sitting) who were rescued after being stranded on a distressed yacht off Davao City on Jan. 13, 2024. (Photo by PCG) Two United States (US) citizens were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on a stranded yacht off Davao City...
NASUGBU, Batangas – Two Turkish nationals were rescued after their yacht caught fire and exploded on Limbones Island in Barangay Papaya here on Friday, June 16. The victims were identified as Erdinc Turerer, 62, single, architect, of Sitio Baras, San Isidro, Leyte, and Ergel Abdulla, 40,...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed Monday, May 8, that it has shifted its operations from rescue to retrieval of the four missing passengers of the sunken dive yacht M/Y Dream Keeper. (M/Y Dream Keeper / Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) In a statement, the PCG said that the Coast Guard...
A P5-million reward was offered to anyone who could provide any information on the whereabouts of a Chinese passenger who went missing when dive yacht M/Y Dream Keeper sank off Tubbataha, Palawan earlier this week. (M/Y Dream Keeper / Courtesy of PCG) In a letter sent to the Manila Bulletin, a...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that dive yacht M/Y Dream Keeper sank off Tubbataha, Palawan over the weekend due to a squall. (M/V Dream Keeper / File photo via PCG) A squall is a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm which usually lasts for a few seconds. But it was enough to...
These nature sites and historical destinations are just four hours away by car from Metro Manila OLD WORLD WINNER The Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is comprised of 20 different 'heritage houses' that represent aspects of Filipino history Leisure travel in the new normal is often a convenient drive...
It's surprisingly affordable HOP ON A CRUISE Fulfill your dreams to go on a yacht trip with the affordable cruise offering at Subic Bay, Zambales (Images from NLEX) Going to the beach is of the most common activities for everyone especially during the dry season. Meanwhile, taking a cruise in...
President Duterte has expressed a desire to go back to the provinces that were ravaged by typhoon "Odette". President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) This, despite the apparent new surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases that's slowly sweeping across the nation. Duterte, in his...
By Deedee M. Siytangco ANGEL THOUGHTS For people in business, 2020 is just a year of staying alive. Don’t even talk about your dreams or plans. Just make sure you stay alive, then you made a profit already. —Jack Ma of Alibaba Robert Lim Joseph, photo from JCI Makati This pandemic has...
