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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. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on September 24, 2012 Davao City is a very nice place to visit for anyone who wants a temporary escape from the bustling environment of the city. It is crammed with different attractions that continue to satisfy the weary eyes of the traveler and gives much pleasure to them. This quiet but charming city has a lot of great destinations that are not yet discovered. GAP Farming Orchard Resort or simple GAP Farm is one of those. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on May 10, 2014 The spectacular island-province of Palawan has long been known for its many stunning natural wonders that have long since been zealously protected by its inhabitants. One clear example of the province's pledge to protect and live in harmony with nature is the Palawan Butterfly Farm that can be found in Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 2, 2013 Kalibo, the capital city of Aklan, is not just famous for its colorful Ati-Atihan Festival. It is also known for some interesting places, one of which is the Bakhawan Eco-Park. It is a very popular spot in the town with very tranquil and peaceful ambiance surrounded by a verdant mangrove forest. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on June 10, 2012 The Rufous Hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax), also known as Philippine Hornbill and, locally, as Kalaw (pronounced kah-lau) is a large species of hornbill. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it occurs in primary, mature secondary and disturbed forests on 11 islands: Luzon and Marinduque (race hydrocorax), Samar, Leyte, Bohol, Panaon, Biliran, Calicoan and Buad (race semigaleatus), Dinagat, Siargao, Mindanao (plus Balut, Bucas and Talicud) and Basilan (race mindanensis). It is still common locally, notably in the Sierra Madre of Luzon, but continues to suffer from substantial hunting pressure and widespread loss of habitat. » Read More
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. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 9, 2012 The Tamaraw or Bubalus Mindorensis (also known as Anoa Mindorensis) is a small water buffalo that is grayish in color and has a pair of straight, stout horns. Popularly called as Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo, they are endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. These pygmy buffaloes are one of the world's rarest animals. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012 The Luzon Hornbill (Penelopides manillae), sometimes called Luzon Tarictic Hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family. It is endemic to forests on Luzon and nearby islands in the northern Philippines. As is the case with all Philippine tarictic hornbills, it has been considered a subspecies of P. panini. There are two subspecies of the Luzon Hornbill: The relatively widespread nominate, and subniger from the islands of Polillo and Patnanongan. It was hunted for meat, but now is considered to be safe as a new hunting ban has been enforced. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 9, 2012 The butanding, or whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is a slow-moving filter-feeding animal that is considered as the largest fish in the sea, measuring 40 feet or more. Believed to have originated about 60 million years ago, the butanding can be found in the waters of Donsol, Sorsogon between the month of January and May. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 12, 2012 The Philippine Porcupine (Hystrix pumila), or the Indonesian Porcupine or the Palawan Porcupine, is a species of rodent in the Hystricidae family (Old World porcupines). It is endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. Common Name: Palawan Porcupine, Scientific Name: Hystrix pumila Local Name: Durian/Landak » Read More
