Like Carpathia and Californian, Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic was a Liverpool registered ship. It was built in a shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. Contrary to what was depicted in the top-grossing film, Titanic made its maiden voyage, as scheduled, from Southhampton, United Kingdom to New York City, USA. Interestingly, the ill-fated Royal Mail Ship had... Continue Reading →
The picture was taken at the old Nayong Pilipino, a cultural theme park, during our field trip in 1987. The Nayong Pilipino theme park, dubbed the first cultural theme park in Southeast Asia, was conceptualized by former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos. Hence, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 37 issued by Former President Ferdinand Marcos,... Continue Reading →
Firing blindfolded using panga-panga (tree branches) to simulate night firing is an innovative military technique employed by army soldiers these days. It gives the troops manning the post vantage point to zero in on enemy positions raiding at night. Also, this technique is an efficient way to save considerable bullets compared with aimless shooting in... Continue Reading →
The second AFP Legislative Stakeholders Engagement was held in a secluded but secured territory in Camp Mariano Riego de Dios, Paradahan II, Tanza, Cavite on 29 March 2019. It is the headquarters of the Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM) whose primary mission is to recruit, motivate, administer, train and equip reserve personnel in the Armed Forces... Continue Reading →
The main function of the two water conglomerates in Metro Manila is to uninterruptedly deliver and provide, as much as possible, potable water to their consumers. Each of the conglomerates draws water primarily from La Mesa Dam and Laguna de Bay. But Metro Manila's chief water source is Angat Dam located in Barangay San Lorenzo,... Continue Reading →
Because of Filipino ingenuity, often neglected chicken and pig organs and appendages have been given twists, since time immemorial, to filipinize them and distinctively made them available for local consumption—the Filipino way. However, other people still perceived those animal organs filthy, unhealthy, useless and unfit for human consumption. To some ardent patrons, however, "barbeque" or... Continue Reading →
It's nice to know that I had a last glimpse of Tandang Sora flyover including its intersection and footbridges before its impending closure that is slated today, 2 March 2019, at 11 pm. Atop footbridge overlooking Tandang Sora and Commonwealth intersection This famous landmark located at the crossing of Commonwealth Avenue and Tandang Sora Avenue... Continue Reading →
Bitbit Bridge is among the picturesque bridges in Bulacan. Bikers, adventurers, and picnickers, who like fishing, boating, and rappelling, frequent this spot these days because of its breathtaking and enchanting view, lush landscape, and pristine scenery.
Tamilok, commonly known as "woodworm," is a cold, slimy, squirmy, gray-like creature that has become an emerging famous exotic delicacy in some regions in the Philippines. On the contrary, "Tamilok" is technically not a worm but it's a mollusk common to areas surrounded by mangroves or "bakawan." Freshly served TAMILOK in Palawan Some people even... Continue Reading →
At last, Philippine will have its first subterranean transport, Metro Manila Subway, that will ease the ordeal of the regular commuters every day. This below-ground transportation system can effectively boost our economy and raise the work efficiency of workers. It will be a game-changer for the economy. This is part of the Duterte Administration's "Build,... Continue Reading →
all words by Mike Franchetti
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