The MV Jack Daniel

Two years ago, in 2015, when the Philippine Ship Spotters Society (PSSS) had a tour of Cansaga, the group espied a beautiful white ship with red funnels being refitted in Nagasaka Shipyard, the former Villono Shipyard in the Tayud row of shipyards in Cebu. We were able to gain entry to the shipyard which happened … Continue reading The MV Jack Daniel

The Pio Duran Port

The smallness of Pio Duran town Pio Duran is a small town and a port in the southern coast of Albay. However, some people spell this as “Pioduran” which is incorrect since the town was named after the Congressman who sponsored the bill creating the town. The town was eventually created after Congressman Pio Duran … Continue reading The Pio Duran Port

Pantao: A Port to Nowhere?

Location of Pantao Port, Libon, Albay. Map Data © 2016 google.com Pantao Port in Libon, Albay, which Gov. Joey Salceda pushed hard for when he was congressman is shrouded in controversy. It is deficient in design (its design capability to withstand waves is below top waves experienced in that area during strong typhoons) and there … Continue reading Pantao: A Port to Nowhere?