Maiden voyage of the high-speed Fjord FSTR Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo M. Herrera-Lim conveyed that the maiden voyage of the high-speed Fjord FSTR is a “significant milestone” in Philippine-Danish relations as it is the first wholly constructed ship in the Philippines to carry passengers and cargoes to Denmark. Fjord Line, a Danish shipping company, commissioned Austal Philippines… Read More »
Early Christian Cemetery in Boljoon Cebu Early Historical Burials excavated in Boljoon, Province of Cebu. One of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the Philippines is a previously undocumented early Christian cemetery in the Municipality of Boljoon, Cebu that dates back to the 16th to 17th century AD. The site was discovered during archaeological investigations on the grounds… Read More »
Ceres Schedule of Trips (Southern Area of Province of Cebu) Traveling to South of Cebu soon? Here’s the Ceres bus schedule of trips to the southern area of Cebu. South Bus Terminal Location: N. Bacalso Ave., Cebu City Note: Wear your face mask, face shield & observe physical distancing [Cebu Provincial Tourism Office] The schedule is subject to… Read More »
Loay Watchtower In 2011, a total of six watchtowers in the province of Bohol have been collectively declared National Cultural Treasures by the National Museum of the Philippines. Thus, after the 7.2 magnitude Bohol Earthquake in 2013, these watchtowers were given priority and rehabilitated under the Central Visayas Restoration and Reconstruction Program of the NMP. At a glance,… Read More »
First Female Commercial Pilot in Southeast Asia Ma. Aurora Amanda Carandang-Gloria is the first female commercial pilot in Southeast Asia. Her first flight as a full-fledged captain was for the Philippine Airlines on Fokker 50 flight from Manila to Baguio in 1993. After her glorious 10 years stint in PAL, she engaged herself in the development sector through… Read More »