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Jumalon Museum, Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery in Cebu

Jumalon Museum, Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery in Cebu

by Jane Dacumos on September 1, 2012
If there are places you should not miss visiting when in Cebu, these are the Jumalon Museum, Butterfly Sanctuary and Art Gallery. Located in Macopa St. Basak, Pardo, sometimes it is hailed as the three-in-one destination because this cultural landmark is composed of a private museum, art gallery and nature reserve run by the Jumalon Foundation.
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A Plethora of Colorful Flora and Fauna @ La Union

A Plethora of Colorful Flora and Fauna @ La Union

by Angel Bonifacio on July 23, 2012
Located in San Fernando City, La Union, this unique botanical garden is nestled on the hills of the city and spread out on several hectares of land. This is a sanctuary of different plant species which can be found not just in tropical countries like the Philippines but also in sub-tropical areas and deserts.
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Pawikan Conservation Center in Bataan

Pawikan Conservation Center in Bataan

by Jane Dacumos on July 23, 2012
Bataan community organization in Morong named Bantay Pawikan, Inc. started the first community-based conservation program of Marine Turtles with the help of UNDP-GEF-SGP-PRRM and the Provincial Government in 1999. Soon other communities and groups in neighboring towns replicated the conservation work and is going on up to present.
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Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center: The Perfect Place for Nature Lovers

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center: The Perfect Place for Nature Lovers

by Jhaypee Guia on July 21, 2012
The Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center is a 64.58-hectare (159.6-acre) zoological and botanical garden located in Diliman, Quezon City, the Philippines. It was named after Benigno S. "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. This area is an ideal place for everyone who loves nature. The 80-hectare complex of wooden areas is conducive for picnicking or promenading.
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Flora and Fauna of Davao City

Flora and Fauna of Davao City

by Jane Dacumos on July 14, 2012
Do you want to have a slice of paradise of Davao City? Davao is known where largest and greatest eagle in the world can be found – the Philippine Monkey-eating Eagle, considered as the Philippine national bird. It is also the home of Crocodile Farm where you can find so much fun and excitement in watching saltwater crocodiles.
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Philippine Tarsiers: Bohol’s Trademark

Philippine Tarsiers: Bohol’s Trademark

by Jane Dacumos on July 2, 2012
A cuddly-looking creature with huge eyes, a tail like a rat's, long hands and feet, and is about 100 millimeters in height, that must have inspired Steven Spielberg when he created E.T. – the Philippine Tarsier.
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Agri-tourism in Guimaras

Agri-tourism in Guimaras

by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012
The province of Guimaras has become highly progressive in the emerging agri-tourism sector, and has shown that the people here can excel in such specialized fields like beekeeping, organic fruit and vegetable farming, and aquaculture. With sustainability and innovation in mind, the Guimaras Agri-tourism Circuit has become a pioneer in this new exciting field.
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Guimaras Wonder's Farm

Guimaras Wonder's Farm

by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012
It is an Integrated Agri-Eco Tourism Destination located in Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras. The 8-hectare farm has a mango plantation, all year round pineapple production, tropical fruits and organic vegetable production, and tilapia culture.
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Lake Buhi: Home of the Smallest Fish in the World!

Lake Buhi: Home of the Smallest Fish in the World!

by Kheem Caparas on June 30, 2012
Lake Buhi has an area of 18 square kilometers and has an average depth of 8 meters. The lake lies in the valley formed by two ancient volcanoes, Mt. Asog and Mt. Malinao.
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Hortus Botanicus: The Plant Sanctuary

Hortus Botanicus: The Plant Sanctuary

by Jhaypee Guia on June 29, 2012
Roxas is a very progressive city in the south, bustling with trade and activity, yet the people still value having nature around them and value protecting them. this can be seen in Hortus Botanicus, a plant sanctuary and conservation area where everyone is welcome, be it to indulge a green thumb or just to have some peace and quiet surrounded by lots of greenery.
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