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by Xtian Mack on November 10, 2012 Maya is the Filipino common name for the Eurasian tree sparrow, Passer montanus. This widely distributed Passeriformes species is just introduced to the country, but has adapted very well to its conditions. It is now arguably the most familiar bird in urban areas in the Philippines. As a result it is confused by most locals with maya pula, or the Black-headed Munia (Lonchura atricapilla), as the former national bird of the Philippines. » Read More
by Rosevie Decio on May 29, 2012 Mount Hamiguitan is a mountain located in the province of Davao Oriental. It has a height of 1,620 meters (5, 314.96 ft.). The mountain and its vicinity has one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the Philippines. Among the wildlife found in the area are Philippine eagles and several species of Nepenthes. » Read More
by Rosevie Decio on May 23, 2012 Many parts in the province of Benguet contribute to the strawberry production, places such as Tuba, Tublay and Atok. But the best known and widest producer is the city of La Trinidad where the strawberry fields can be located. Three kilometers from Baguio lay the strawberry fields in Betag, La Trinidad. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on June 29, 2012 If you want to see the Philippine Cockatoo in the wild, Rasa Island is a must-visit destination. Being one of the prime eco-tourism destinations in Palawan, the island is a bird sanctuary and home to the intense population of the already critically endangered Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia). » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 15, 2012 The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is an eagle of the family Accipitridae that is endemic to forests in the Philippines. It has brown and white-coloured plumage, and a shaggy crest, and generally measures 86 to 102 cm (2 ft 10 in to 3 ft 4 in) in length and weighs 4.7 to 8 kilograms (10 to 18 lb). It is considered the largest of the extant eagles in the world in terms of length, with the Steller's Sea Eagle and the Harpy Eagle being larger in terms of weight and bulk. Among the rarest and most powerful birds in the world, it has been declared the Philippine national bird. It is critically endangered, mainly due to massive loss of habitat due to deforestation in most of its range. Killing a Philippine Eagle is punishable under Philippine law by twelve years in jail and heavy fines. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 14, 2012 The Visayan warty pig, Sus cebifrons, is a critically endangered species of pig. The Visayan warty pig is endemic to two of the Visayan Islands in the central Philippines, and is threatened by habitat loss, food shortages and hunting – these are the leading causes of the Visayan warty pig's status as critically endangered. Due to the small numbers of remaining Visayan warty pigs in the wild, little is known of their behaviors or characteristics outside of captivity. » Read More
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. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 15, 2012 The Philippine Cockatoo or Kalangay, or Red-vented Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), is a critically endangered species of cockatoo that is endemic to the Philippines. It is roughly the size and shape of the Tanimbar Corella, but is easily distinguished by the red feathers around the vent. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 14, 2012 The Malay civet (Viverra tangalunga), also known as the Malayan civet or oriental civet, is a civet found on the Malay Peninsula and the islands of Sumatra, Bangka, Borneo, the Rhio Archipelago, and the Philippines. Malay civets are mostly terrestrial but are known to climb up trees. Their upper parts are greyish with numerous black spots, tail with about 15 black bands. They feed on invertebrates and small vertebrates. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 16, 2013 Filipinos have long known the Caballero, or Bulaklak ng Paraiso for its medical purposes and for being one of the most graceful and colorful flowers. Being a widely cultivated ornamental plant, it thrives well in sunny Philippines and brings a variety of bright and vibrant colors even to the most urban of landscapes. Its brightly colored flowers usually bloom during summer and is coomonly found in gardens as well as vacant lots. » Read More
