Post Office mail delivery trucks to be used for relief and rescue missions for Typhoon Carina victims

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The Philippine Postal Corporation (The Post Office) has deployed its mail delivery trucks to aid the relief and rescue missions conducted by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) following the devastation brought about by Typhoon Carina.

“As per coordination with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Operations Center, the Post Office has prepositioned mail vehicles at Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) to OCD compound, General Headquarter to help in the rescue and relief efforts”, Chairman and Postmaster General/CEO Mike Planas said.

“Post Office 6-wheeler trucks are already at OCD Response Unit awaiting the release of relief goods from OCD storage site. There is also a standby 10-wheeler truck for possible dispatch in case the OCD needs it”, he said.

Planas directed all Area Directors nationwide to provide a list of their respective mobility assets which can be made available upon request by OCD. He also requested to identify facilities that may serve as hubs or logistics areas in subsequent OCD relief efforts.

The Post Office has also offered their mail operations hub as temporary shelter for Typhoon victims.

Mega Manila Director Alvin Duron has already identified its area facilities for OCD Operations located in Bulacan which includes the Malolos Post Office, Baliuag Post Office, Bustos Post Office, in Cavite include Imus Post Office and Dasmarinas City Post Office. In the National Capital Region are Post Offices in Makati, Quezon City, Manila Central Post Office, Pasig, Pasay, Paranaque Post Offices.

In the provinces, with regards to possible facilities to be used as government hubs for relief efforts, Northwest Luzon Area Director Jun Malacapo recommends the following locations: Pampanga Mail Distribution Center, San Fernando, Pampanga, San Fernando Sub Distribution Centers (SubDC), SF La Union, Dagupan SubDC, Tarlac, Laoag SubDC, Ilocos Norte, Vigan SubDC, Ilocos Sur and Olongapo SubDC, Zambales. Available vehicle assets are on standby on these locations for relief and rescue efforts.

Meanwhile, Chairman and Postmaster General Mike Planas urged all post office employees who need rescue or relief to call their respective Area Directors or comment and send a Message on The Post Office official Facebook page for emergency assistance.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils 2026-2027 Voyage Collection to Entice Luxury Travellers

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The New Voyage Collection Features 173 sailings with 16 New Ports, 8 New Immersive Overnight Sailings and 4 Grand Voyages

SINGAPORE, 26 July, 2024 – Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line, has announced its 2026-2027 Voyage Collection designed to entice luxury travellers with immersive, culturally rich, and unique experiences.

Showcasing 173 new itineraries across the world’s most desired destinations, the collection includes Africa & Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Canada & New England, the Caribbean & Panama Canal, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, and the South Pacific. Reservations are now open for booking.

“Our 2026-2027 Voyage Collection Debut is an incredible array of sailings that offers luxury travelers the opportunity to experience new cultures, gain new perspectives, and create unforgettable memories across thousands of nautical miles,” said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Whether spending seven days or seven weeks or more on board, our guests will see the world while enjoying the highest standards of personalized service, and the most comprehensive inclusion list of any ultra luxury cruise line from spacious suites to unlimited shore excursions, from exquisite specialty dining to premium beverages.”

As well as the 140-night 2027 World Cruise, the collection features four new Grand Voyages which vary from 60 to 82 nights in length covering vast areas of sea and land. Regent has also created eight new Immersive Overnight sailings, which are unique to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, where close to every port of call features an overnight stay.

Additional highlights include new opportunities to sail Alaska from Seattle, and the Caribbean from Galveston, Texas and Tampa, Florida. Further afield, there are seven port intensive voyages in Japan, tours of Fjords of Milford, Doubtful & Dusky Sound in New Zealand, South American adventures taking in Drake Passage and the Arctic Peninsula, four Icelandic sailings and much more.

Across the collection there are 144 overnight stays in iconic destinations such as Hong Kong, China; Bora Bora, French Polynesia; and Mumbai, India; as well as 16 maiden ports of calls in locales including Mombasa, Kenya; Zanzibar, Tanzania; and Melaka, Malaysia.

In celebration of the Voyage Collection debut, guests can enjoy 5% savings when they reserve two or more voyages between 25 July and 7 August, 2024. Travellers can choose any sailing that is open for sale in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 and then get 5% off all subsequent voyages booked which are part of Regent’s 2026-2027 Voyage Collection. For instance, guests may explore Alaska's stunning landscapes in 2025 and then save 5% on a newly launched voyage to witness the cherry blossoms bloom across Japan in 2027.

Guests may also reserve their 2026-2027 Voyage Collection sailing with a low deposit of 7.5% if booked between 25 July and 7 August, 2024. Low 7.5% deposit does not apply to any Grand Voyages, World Cruises or Regent Suite bookings.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience®, where guests are invited to revel in opportunities for immersion in local cultures with included unlimited shore excursions at every port of call, allowing them to fully embrace each destination. They may also choose from a remarkable menu of Regent Choice excursions for a nominal fee, which includes Epicurean Explorer Tours to Wellness Tours to Eco-Connect and Behind the Design Tours to name just a few. All the while, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Unrivalled Space at Sea™ makes for the perfect homecoming and place for rest and relaxation. The abundance of space aboard each elegant and perfectly sized ship, and one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the industry, ensures discerning guests receive the best in service and care. Dining onboard a Regent voyage is unmatched with a variety of sensational speciality restaurants – the beloved French restaurant Chartreuse, the elevated steakhouse Prime 7, authentic Italian in Sette Mari, tantalizing Asian-fusion in Pacific Rim, and the ever-changing menu of Compass Rose – that will satiate the appetite of any discerning gourmand.

All this plus premium beverages, valet laundry service, gratuities and much more is included in Regent’s All-Inclusive Cruise Fare.

For more information, please visit RSSC.com/2026-2027-voyage-collection, call Singapore +65 31 651 679/ Hong Kong and Rest of Asia +852 800-930222, or contact a travel professional.


2026-2027 Voyage Collection Highlights by Destination



Africa & Arabia
Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Voyager

There are nine sailings to choose from in Africa & Arabia including two special Holiday Cruises, offering voyages that range from 15 to 21 nights. Guests will explore enchanting landscapes, rich cultures, and breathtaking beauty across this incredible part of the world in ports of call including Maputo, Mozambique; Nosy Be, Madagascar; Port Praslin, Seychelles; Cape Town, South Africa; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; and Dubai, UAE. The region will host two new ports of call for Regent with Mombasa, Kenya and Zanzibar, Tanzania.



Alaska
Seven Seas Explorer

The Last Frontier will be sailed exclusively by Seven Seas Explorer in no less than 16 voyages, making it the most luxurious way to see the unrivalled beauty of Alaska’s flora, fauna, and breathtaking landscape. Sailings range from 7-14 nights, embarking from Vancouver, British Columbia; Seward, Alaska; and for the first time Seattle, Washington. Ports of call visiting this majestic destination include the new port of Klawock, plus favourites such as Sitka and Ketchikan, as well as opportunities to cruise the Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier.



Asia
Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Navigator

The eclectic and intoxicating locales of Asia will be explored by Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Navigator across 15 voyages of between 12-20 nights. This includes seven port intensive voyages in Japan, several of which offer the opportunity to witness the fabled cherry blossom season. Other highlights include multi-day visits to Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Shanghai, China. Ports of call in India, Indonesia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and more can also be discovered, including eight maiden calls to Hirara (Miyakojima), Japan; Sakaiminato, Japan; Kanazawa, Japan; Akita, Japan; Oarai, Japan; Kupang (West Timor), Indonesia; Lombok (Lembar), Indonesia; and Melaka, Malaysia.



Australia & New Zealand
Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Navigator

With 8 sailings ranging from 10-19 nights, including two Holiday Cruises, Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Navigator discovers the world Down Under. New Zealand’s Fjords of Milford, Dusky & Doubtful Sounds are highlights, but the region offers a plethora of unique and spellbinding experiences in destinations such as Sydney, Australia; Tasmania, Australia; Whitsunday Islands, Australia; Napier, New Zealand; Rotorua, New Zealand; and an overnight stop in Melbourne, Australia.



Canada & New England
Seven Seas Splendor

Fall foliage is one of many reasons that Seven Seas Splendor’s visits to Canada & New England will be popular, especially with those looking to discover America’s rich colonial heritage, or simply enjoy the bountiful shellfish on offer. With five voyages spanning from 10-11 nights luxury travellers can visit ports of call including Bar Harbor, Maine; Boston, Massachusetts; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Montreal, Québec; and Québec City.



Caribbean & Panama Canal
Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner®, Seven Seas Splendor

Miami, Florida, along with the new embarkation ports of Galveston, Texas and Tampa, Florida, offer luxury travellers a multitude of ways to see the Caribbean and Panama Canal across 22 voyages. The sailings cover the both the eastern and western Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera and three sailings have a complete transit of the Panama Canal in the starring role. Featuring voyages of 7-17 nights in length and 4 Holiday Cruises, destinations include Castries, St Lucia; Cartagena, Colombia; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curaçao; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Corinto, Nicaragua; and Montego Bay, Jamaica.



Mediterranean
Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Voyager

The ever-popular Mediterranean provides guests with fascinating culture, indulgent cuisine, and legendary history, with Regent offering a huge 47 sailings in the region. There are four Immersive Overnight sailings which feature multiple days of exploration in each port visited. Ranging from 7-15 nights in length, voyages in the Mediterranean discover classic ports of call such as Rome, Italy; Valencia, Spain; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Athens, Greece; Istanbul, Turkey; and Lisbon, Portugal; while also visiting Gallipoli, Italy, a brand-new destination for Regent.

Northern Europe
Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Voyager,

There are four voyages to Iceland as part of the 28 on offer in total in Northern Europe which also includes the charming United Kingdom, the fascinating Baltics, and breathtaking Norwegian Fjords. With sailings ranging from 9-20 nights, four of which being Immersive Overnight voyages, Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Navigator and Seven Seas Voyager visit London, England; Reykjavik, Iceland; Bordeaux, France; Stockholm, Sweden; Dublin, Ireland; Dunkerque, France; and Paamiut, Greenland. A new destination for Regent will be Mandal in Norway.



South America
Seven Seas Grandeur & Seven Seas Mariner

From Rio de Janeiro to Santiago, from Lima to Montevideo, the continent of South America will immerse Regent guests in exhilarating rhythms, vibrant cultures, and sumptuous delicacies. Voyages vary from 11-22 nights across 7 sailings visiting incredible destinations such as Ushuaia, Argentina; Port Stanley, Falkland Islands; Manaus, Brazil; Manta, Ecuador; and Punta Arenas, Chile; plus, offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as sailing the Amazon River, Drake Passage, and the Arctic Peninsula.



South Pacific
Seven Seas Navigator

Seven Seas Navigator makes three voyages in the heavenly South Pacific including a truly immersive exploration of French Polynesia with a round trip sailing from Papeete (Tahiti). There are multiple overnight stays across the sailings, with a particular highlight being the world’s most romantic island of Bora Bora. The sailings, which are between 10-18 nights also visit Mystery Island, Vanuatu; Suva, Fiji; Nouméa, New Caledonia; and Apia, Samoa.



Transoceanic Voyages
Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Splendor,

Changing seasons provide multiple opportunities to cross the Atlantic Ocean in ultra luxury. At 14-16 nights in length, the seven voyages sail to and from favourite American and European cities: Lisbon to New York; Barcelona to Miami; Rome to Miami; and Miami to Rome. Atlantic islands visited along the way include the Azores, Madeira, and Bermuda.

Grand Voyages
Seven Seas Explorer, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Voyager

Offering expansive travel across multiple continents and months, the Collection’s four new Grand Voyages are epic homages to explorers of old.

In addition to all the incredible inclusions that come as part of The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience Grand Voyage guests also receive a range of bespoke amenities: pre-night hotel & dinner package, exclusive shoreside experience, door-to-door luggage service; unlimited valet laundry; phone time per suite, onboard medical consultation, and a commemorative gift.

Grand Arctic Adventure
New York to Barcelona, Spain
Seven Seas Mariner
29 June, 2026 | 81 Nights

Grand Asia Exploration
Tokyo, Japan to Sydney, Australia
Seven Seas Explorer
20 October, 2026 | 60 Nights

Grand Continental Sojourn
Barcelona, Spain to Sydney, Australia
Seven Seas Navigator
9 November, 2026 | 82 Nights

Indian Ocean Odyssey
Cape Town, South Africa to Barcelona, Spain
Seven Seas Voyager
1 February, 2027 | 61 Nights

Immersive Overnights

Unique to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Immersive Overnight voyages allow for deeper exploration and discovery in much-loved destinations where close to every port of call features an overnight stay. The sailings allow luxury cruisers to see another side of fascinating destinations with distinctive evening shore excursions created especially for Regent.

As part of their 2026-2027 Voyage Collection, Regent has unveiled eight brand new Immersive Overnight itineraries.

Capital City Kaleidoscope
Rome, Italy to London, England
Seven Seas Grandeur
24 May, 2026 | 13 Nights
Overnight stays in: Monte Carlo, Monaco; Barcelona, Spain; La Coruña, Spain; Paris (Honfleur), France; London, (Southampton), England





Treasures of the Adriatic
Venice, Italy to Istanbul, Turkey
Seven Seas Voyager
16 June, 2026 | 12 Nights
Overnight stays in: Venice (Trieste), Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Heraklion (Crete), Greece; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Istanbul, Turkey


Scandinavian Cityscapes
Antwerp, Belgium to Stockholm, Sweden
Seven Seas Navigator
19 July, 2026 | 9 Nights
Overnight stays in: Antwerp, Belgium; Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden


Stylish, Culture & Cuisine
Lisbon, Portugal to London, England
Seven Seas Voyager
20 July, 2026 | 14 Nights
Overnight stays in: Bordeaux, France; Paris (Le Havre), France; Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium; Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Netherlands

Storied Scandinavia
Stockholm, Sweden to Oslo, Norway
Seven Seas Grandeur
29 August, 2026 | 10 Nights
Overnight stays in: Stockholm, Sweden; Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany; Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo, Norway


Enchanted Evenings
Barcelona, Spain to Rome, Italy
Seven Seas Mariner
18 September, 2026 | 11 Nights
Overnight stays in: Barcelona, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Tuscany (Livorno), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy



Mediterranean Nights
Barcelona, Spain to Rome, Italy
Seven Seas Voyager
28 September, 2026 | 12 Nights
Overnight stays in: Barcelona, Spain; Toulon, France; Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy; Valletta, Malta; Sorrento/Capri, Italy


Glamorous Grecian Nights
Athens to Istanbul
Seven Seas Voyager
24 October, 2026 | 10 Nights
Overnight stays in: Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Heraklion (Crete), Greece; Rhodes, Greece; Istanbul, Turkey



About Regent Seven Seas Cruises®

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® is the leading luxury cruise line, delivering The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience™ for over 30 years. Carrying between 496 and no more than 850 guests, the line’s spacious and stylish ships - Seven Seas Explorer®, Seven Seas Grandeur®, Seven Seas Mariner®, Seven Seas Navigator®, Seven Seas Splendor®, Seven Seas Voyager® and Seven Seas Prestige™ which is scheduled to be delivered in 2026 – form The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet™. Exploring more than 550 immersive destinations globally and offering Unrivalled Space at Sea, guests enjoy sumptuous all-suite accommodations, nearly all with private balconies, which are among the largest at sea, as well as highly personalised service throughout lavish public areas and expansive outdoor spaces. Unique to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, unlimited complimentary shore excursions are available in every port, making it the only truly all-inclusive cruise line. Voyage fares also include gourmet cuisine in a range of speciality restaurants and al-fresco dining venues, fine wines and spirits, entertainment, unlimited WiFi, valet laundry service, pre-paid gratuities, and one-night, pre-cruise hotel packages for guests staying in Concierge-level suites and higher. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH). To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com.

Introducing Mika Quejayco: A Pre-Med Working Student

Mika Quejayco is currently pursuing her pre-medical course while working as an events organizer and running her small business. Born and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mika later moved to the Philippines to pursue her college education. Known for her business acumen from a young age, Mika's journey is a testament to her determination and multifaceted talents.

Mika Quejayco displayed a business-oriented mindset from an early age, a trait that has significantly influenced her career and personal endeavors. To further her education, she moved to the Philippines, where she is currently undertaking her pre-medical studies.

An academic achiever, Mika has excelled in her studies, earning recognition as an OWWA(Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) scholar. Additionally, she is one of her university's scholars, reflecting her dedication and hard work.

Professional Journey

Mika's professional journey began when she was hired by a marketing company in the Philippines that specializes in organizing events. She started as a Marketing Associate, where her strong communication skills quickly led to a promotion to Public Relations Specialist. Mika's talent for negotiation and organization then earned her the role of Logistic Specialist. Her progression within the company highlights her ability to adapt and excel in various roles, contributing to her personal and professional growth.

Talents and Interests

In addition to her marketing skills, Mika is a multi-talented individual. She has a passion for singing, playing musical instruments, and drawing. During her senior high school days, she was also a martial artist, showcasing her discipline and physical abilities. She also had the opportunity to join two benefit concerts held in Mandaluyong. These concerts aimed to raise awareness and funds for important causes, bringing together the community for a night of music and philanthropy. By participating in these events, she not only showcased her musical talent but also contributed to making a positive impact in society.

Personal Life and Hobbies

Balancing her demanding academic and professional life, Mika finds time to indulge in her love for travel. She frequently attends events she is invited to, exploring new places and cultures. This passion for travel complements her dynamic lifestyle, providing her with new experiences and inspiration.

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