Historical Butuan

Here's something that Butuanons can be proud of. Interested? Read on:

The historical wooden boat which did not use any single nail and built in a lashed lug technique believed to have been used by Malay settlers in their vast sea travel during pre-Hispanic times will be used again to circumnavigate the World.

This time, the Philippine's Mount Everest team with tourism officials and scientists composed of Leo Oracio, Ervin Pastor Ermita, Noel Winceslao, Karina Dayondon, Janet Belarmino-Sardina, Dr. Ted Esguerra, Fred Jamili and Dr. Walter Villasco will circumnavigate the World using the remodeled ancient Balanghai Boat.

Dubbed as Voyage Balanghai, Department of Tourism Undersecretary Art Valdez, who served as RP's Mt. Everest Team Captain, will accompany his team with experienced master sailors who will assist the team's voyage.

(to be continued..)