Three local fishermen were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) when their fishing boat was damaged and submerged in water during the harsh weather condition spawned by tropical storm “Jolina” in Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The PCG, in an incident report, identified the...
Oceania Cruises resumes sailing, with Marina now cruising around Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles INITIATE SEAFARE Ribbon cutting of the Marina On Aug. 29, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading cruise line focused on culinary and destination, welcomed guests across the...
Close to 30 members of the water patrol division of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have successfully completed boat operation training in a bid to complement the bureau's capabilities against smuggling at-sea. WATER PATROL TEAM -- A 29-man team from the Bureau of Customs' water patrol division...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once heavy rains pounded and flooded a town. As the water kept rising, inundating the houses, a man known for his piety climbed up to the second floor of his house. A rescuer on a banca (row boat) came near and yelled, "Come, I came to save you." But the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued at least 14 passengers aboard a distressed boat which encountered engine trouble in Semirara Island, Antique on Tuesday, June 15. In an incident report on Thursday, June 17, the PCG said the passengers while traveling to Barangay Dawis, Caluya, Antique their...
HONG KONG, China -- Boat racing has been a popular festive event in celebrating the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong. However, as large-scale gatherings were still risky in Hong Kong due to the lingering COVID-19 epidemic, a mini boat race on land was held Sunday with people enjoying the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed on Thursday, June 3, that it is nearly finished with the construction of a boat house facility in Surigao City which will safeguard its floating assets and help them respond to maritime emergency incidents in the area. In a statement, the PCG said its boat...
Seven Indonesians drowned after an overloaded boat capsized because of tourists attempting a selfie in a reservoir on Java island, police said Sunday. This handout photo taken on May 16, 2021 and released by National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS/MANILA BULLETIN) The accident happened when all...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has rescued six people, including policemen and two personnel of the Department of Health, when the boat they were riding in to transport coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines capsized off the waters of Real in Quezon province. (Photo courtesy of the PCG) In an...
Intangibly Filipino BOAT MAKERS A kumpit being built in the barangay of Sheik Makdum, Sibutu Island, Tawi-Tawi (Photo by Roel Hoang Manipon) The International Information and Networking Center for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (ICHCAP) has...
20 years and counting, James says it will 'always be a privilege and honor' to hoop with Anthony LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers hugs Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers for Game five of the first round of the 2020 Playoffs as part of the NBA Restart 2020 on August 29, 2020 at...
