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by Kheem Caparas on June 1, 2012 Waling-waling or Vanda Sanderiana is dubbed as the “Queen of Philippine Orchids”. It is also worshipped as Diwata (fairy) by the native Bagobos and discovered in the year 1882. It is the rarest, most beautiful, and most expensive orchid among thousands of species that can be found in the country. » Read More
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 Rjay Reyes on June 26, 2014 Dolores is a municipality in the Quezon Province and houses many tourist attractions which includes Cristalino Falls, Satalino Falls and Kubli Springs. Literally Kubli means “hidden” and it promotes the natural hidden beauty of Dolores. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on March 18, 2014 A picnic grove and a park rolled into one, this place is the best way to commune with nature right at the heart of Legazpi City. Have a satisfying get-together with your family and friends while roaming the park which houses 347 animals belonging to 75 species. » 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 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. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012 The Philippine Hanging Parrot (Loriculus philippensis) is also widely known as the Colasisi, taken from its local Tagalog name, "Kulasisi". It is a small parrot species of the Psittaculidae family. It includes about eleven subspecies, which are all native to only the Philippines; however, the exact taxonomy is unclear, and at least one of the subspecies might become split off and become a separate species if further research provides clarification. They are mainly green with areas of red, orange, yellow, and blue varying between subspecies. Only the males have a red area on their fronts, except for the population living on Camiguin, where neither male nor female have this red area. They make nests in tree holes and, unusually for a parrot, the female takes nesting material back to the nest. » Read More
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. » Read More
by Arjay Reyes on March 18, 2015 Babatngon is a third class municipality in the province of Leyte, 33 kilometers northwest of Tacloban City. It is famous for its Busay Falls, a three-tiered waterfall providing attraction to picnickers in the area who flock during summer months. Aside from the famous Busay Falls, one of Babatngon’s best is the Rafael’s Farm and Garden Restaurant. » Read More
by Arjay Reyes on February 20, 2015 Hindang is a fifth class municipality located in the province of Southern Leyte. The quiet town is hidden below the peaks of Mt. Bontok where awesome caves inhabited with wild monkeys can be found. The caves in Hindang are more accessible than other caves in the Philippines. It can easily be access through the national highway which is 300 meters away from the Hindang Caves Park. » Read More
