The City of Legazpi, home to the iconic Mayon Volcano, sizzled once more at the inaugural staging of the Exciting Bicol Oz Goose National Championships on February 26 and 27. A first in the region, the event is organized by the Albay Yacht Club (AYC) and the Philippine Home Boatbuilders Yacht…
THE tandem of Fernan Sarmiento and Miguel Jose Magsaysay of Subic Sailing bested 33 other teams in the Exciting Bicol Oz Goose National Championships held recently in Legazpi City. The event was organized by the Albay Yacht Club (AYC) and the Philippine Home Boatbuilders Yacht Club (PHBYC) and supported by…
(Photo courtesy ofWorld Wide Fund) LEGAZPI CITY - The tourism industry in Sorsogon is optimistic about recovering from the economic slump after health authorities downgraded the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) alert status to Level 2, resulting in eased restrictions and the opening of more establishments. In an interview on Tuesday, Bobby Gigantone, chief of the Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Office (SPTO), said they have reopened the "butanding" or whale shark interaction in Donsol town following a multi-sectoral meeting on the setting up of guidelines and protocols that would ensure the safety of both the tourists and locals. Under Alert Level 2, indoor establishments are allowed to have a 50-percent capacity while outdoor areas may have a 70-percent capacity. The tourism industry of Donsol has suffered huge economic losses resulting from the pandemic due to closed establishments and unemployment of hundreds of workers. Donsol Tourism Office (DTO) data showed the pre-pandemic e
When pop icon Christopher Cross’s hit song “Sailing” hit the airwaves in 1980, every other baby boomer and Gen X-er was raring to hop on to the nearest boat and glide on the water. With a mesmerizing melody and enticing lyrics, who wouldn’t want to go sailing and rough it…