Firefly360's Blog
A Collection of Published 360VR Articles and Personal JournalsArchive for July, 2010
Cruising with Sama Tawi-Tawi
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 1.8Mb each.
The following additional VRs were taken during the maiden cruise of balangay Sama Tawi-Tawi; from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) wharf along the Agusan River to Masao in Butuan Bay. Coming back, we stopped by the Banza church ruins, the oldest church in Mindanao.
The team welcomes support in any ways, for more information, visit www.balangay-voyage.com All VRs taken on July 16 & 17, 2010. The author can be reached at: fung@firefly.ph
Launch of Balangay Sama Tawi-Tawi
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July 16, 2010 marks another historical milestone for Butuan; this was the day the 3rd balangay boat was launched at Luna Compound, in Brgy. Bading, Butuan City. Spearheaded by Kaya ng Pinoy Foundation and the Butuan Global Forum, the festive event was attended by Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., Congresswoman Angel Amante-Matba, Congressman Jose Aquino II, other local officials and stakeholders, students, and scores of well-wishers. Most Rev. Juan De Dios M. Pueblos D.D. and Father Amalla blessed the boat which officially hit the waters of the Agusan River at around 2PM amidst a jubilant crowd.
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The Aquino – Binay Inaugurals
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The day had come at last, the historic inauguration of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Vice President Jejomar Binay at the Quirino Grandstand.
In his speech, Pres. Aquino talked mostly of change, an end to corruption, better investment climate and a government answerable to the people.
An estimated crowd of 600,000 attended the Inaugural.
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