The Japanese government accepts that the Tokyo Olympics 2020 has to be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Times reports. The newspaper cites an
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7.1 magnitude hits south of Davao Occidental, no tsunami threat
No tsunami warning was raised as Phivolcs reported a magnitude 7.1 undersea earthquake southeast of Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental Thursday evening. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) the quake was of tectonic origin and no damage is expected but aftershocks may occur. Likewise, the Pacific Tsunami Center confirmed that no tsunami is expected.
Covid-19 sets seafarers as collateral damage
COUNTRIES demand proof of negative Covid-19 tests, placing seafarers as collateral damage, despite them being granted special travel exemptions. Airlines demand proof of negative Covid-19 tests, causing crew change through Singapore in disarray last week.
ICS: Make seafarers’ vaccination a priority
“GET SEAFARERS and frontline maritime shore workers at the head of the vaccine queue,” the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) appeals to governments. It also calls to designate seafarers as key workers to avoid a repeat of the 2020 crew change crisis. ICS is demanding that governments, who are once again restricting travel as a reaction to new COVID-19 mutations, recognize the vital role seafarers play in the global supply chain.
Ati-atihan festivities end
The famous tribal Ati-atihan street dance was canceled as the annual celebration of the colorful festival in Kalibo, Aklan scaled down to a minimum of activities in its observance.
Mayor Chan confronts Chinese national using fake Letter of Acceptance from Lapu-Lapu City gov’t
By Junex Doronio LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The number 13 proved to be unlucky for a Chinese national and his six Filipino employees when they
GMR-Megawide’s Mactan Cebu International Airport instrumental in Cebu becoming a UNESCO City of Design; More groups support Megawide-GMR NAIA rehab
Cebu known globally for its world class designs and designers from fashion, furniture, jewelry and more was designated a UNESCO City of Design. The UNESCO
DOT backs expanded travel ban amid new Covid-19 variant
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) throws its full support for the implementation of more stringent entry protocols in view of the confirmed new Covid-19
Take tourism survey, DOT urges travelers
MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT), in collaboration with Guide to the Philippines and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)-Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center launched
PH Intramuros, dive spots net WTA awards
MANILA – The Philippines’ dive spots and Intramuros were again recognized as top travel sites after bagging this year’s World’s Leading Dive Destination and World’s Leading Tourist
