Tarictic Hornbill
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012The Tarictic Hornbill (Penelopides panini) is a hornbill found in rainforests on the islands of Panay, Negros, Masbate, and Guimaras, and formerly Ticao, in the Philippines. It formerly included all other Philippine tarictic hornbills as subspecies, in which case the common name of the 'combined species' was shortened to Tarictic Hornbill.
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Philippine Cockatoo or Kalangay
by Xtian Mack on November 15, 2012The 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.
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Bikolano Pride in the Tinagba Festival 2012
by Jane Dacumos on October 24, 2012During the month of February, Iriga welcomes the world with different colorful festivals. Recently, it held the Gayon Bikol sa Tinagba Festival 2012 where thousands of people all over the country joined Irigueños as they celebrated this annual festival.
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The Most Awaited Celebration of Peñafrancia and Voyadores Festival 2012
by Jhaypee Guia on October 23, 2012Voyadores Festival is one of the most awaited festivals of Bicol, held every 3rd week of September where the feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is commemorated.
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The Catandungan: A Festival to Experience
by Jane Dacumos on October 5, 2012Festivals in our country have been part of the lives and tradition of many Filipinos. these are celebrations that mirrored and showcase one’s culture and heritage. Through the years, thousands of festivals are held in different parts of the Philippines each year, every year. One particular festival in the province of Catanduanes is frequented of many visitors coming from nearby towns and gradually from all over the Philippines--the Catandungan Festival, one of the most exciting and colorful festivals in the country.
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