Guaiabero
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012The Guaiabero (Bolbopsittacus lunulatus) is a species of parrot in the Psittaculidae family, belonging to the monotypic genus Bolbopsittacus and closely related to the lovebirds (Agapornis) and hanging parrots (Loriculus). It is endemic to the Philippines. Its common name is derived from its reputation for eating guavas.
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Philippine Eagle
by Xtian Mack on November 15, 2012The 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.
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Visit and Discover the City of Calbayog in Samar
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012Calbayog is one of the commercial trade centers in Eastern Visayas and is the center of commerce in Samar. Its airport and a seaport make it an ideal gateway to Samar. Calbayog is subdivided into three major districts: Calbayog, Tinambacan, and Oquendo.
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The Ulot Torpedo Boat Extreme Ride
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012War is a thing of the past in Samar. Today, the Philippines’ third largest and naturally blessed island is waging a fight against biodiversity threats and widespread poverty through alternative means of livelihood like eco-tourism. Torpedo sounds warlike, yes. But by coincidence, the latest ecotourism adventure product of Samar is ULOT TORPEDO BOAT EXTREME RIDE.
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The Church of Catbalogan
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012After centuries of being a trading center and a “melting pot,” it evolved into what it is today - a “Booming Metropolis” or the center of In Migration where it is now branded as the, “Trucking Services Capital of the Region.”
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