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Ifugao revives over 2,000 year-old rice festival

Ifugao Governor Teodoro Baguilat Jr. on Monday described the success of the recent “Bakle” week-long festival or thanksgiving for bountiful rice harvest have not only inspired farmers to produce more of the staple food but also now listed in the festivals in the highlands which will soon attract more tourists.

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2,000 years old Rice Terraces in Ifugao Province

The governor said that the native rituals, dances, songs and partaking of food for the festival “are, in fact, revival of one of the great traditions of the Ifugaos which were more than 2,000 years old. It is one of our ways to thank God for the bountiful harvest.” (more…)

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Davao “Trail Seekers” getting ready to conquer Mt. Puting Bato

FOR new participants in the 3-category Puting Bato “Climbmathon” it will be new mountain trails to be discovered and some sights to behold atop the highest peak of the Island Garden City Of Samal (Igacos) of the Davao Region.

Mount Puting Bato is actually visible from the nearest neighboring city of Davao, just five minutes motorized banca drive from the nearest points from both sides of the dividing channel of the Davao Gulf.

The latest climb will be a three-category event for experts and new climbers and thrill-seeking adventure sports enthusiasts,Rey Sumagaysay, one of Davao’s most experienced climbers and event organizer, announced during the regular Tuesday forum of the Sports Communicators Organization of the Philippines (Scoop-Davao) at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, this city.

Sumagaysay said that open expert category climbers, both male and female, are now getting ready for the latest marathon climb that will have Punta del Sol as its venue for the fellowship night prior to their transport to Barangay Guilon for the start of the 5-kilometer speed trekking, uphill climb to the shining white Puting Bato on Saturday, August 16, 2008. (more…)

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What is your Favorite Travel Walking Shoes?

crocs shoes manila philippinesWhen you are traveling in the Philippines, odds are high you will be doing a lot of walking tour. Whether you plan to window shop in the Mall of Asia or sightsee in Intramuros; Manila’s Walled City, a comfortable and rugged pair of walking shoes is crucial. Even if you have your entire trip planned out, wearing good shoes is a “must” for all travelers. It’s important that you are wearing a versatile shoes, preferably so you don’t need to pack multiple pairs, so they should look good and go well with any outfit.

Whether you’re walking around the metropolis looking for a nice place to eat, good shoes will give your feet and back the support that they need to keep you energized and alert. Chances are, you’re probably easily exhausted, so the extra energy your body gains from good support is necessary in ensuring you have a great vacation. So before you swipe your credit card to buy for a good shoes, make sure its in perfect fit.

When it comes to traveling shoes, I would recommend for you to try the latest models of Crocs Shoes. I have to say they were the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn – supportive, lightweight, breathable and waterproof and they were perfect for day hikes, walking through city streets, sightseeing, etc. I really recommend that you make the effort to buy some comfortable travel shoes – it will make all the difference to your trip!

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Davao listed in Department of Tourism’s priority Grassroots Entrepreneurship for Eco Tourism program

Davao is already in the priority for the Greet (Grassroots Entrepreneurship for Eco Tourism) program of the Department of Tourism (DOT).

Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano said the details are being finalized but this would come after the three pilot areas are completed.  The Davao area will have four sites and two of these are in Davao City said DOT XI regional director Sonia Garcia.

Durano explained that under Greet program the focus also will be the participation of the community.  He cited that in Donsol, Sorsogon the community had champion the “Greet” through their whale shark watching. The other areas are in Bohol where the chocolate hills are located and in Siargo in the Caraga Region. Mesalamine
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International Reality TV adventure filmmakers eye Philippine islands

suvivor france caramoan peninsulaInternational adventure film producers of reality game show consider the Philippines as a good site after the 8th edition of “Survivor France” was successfully filmed in Caramoan, Camarines Sur.

Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano told Davao reporters that the successful filming of Survivor France led other international producers to consider the islands in the Philippines as the right site for adventure.

Durano graced the Ecotourism Congress in Davao City on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 where tourism industry players, property owners, tourism officers and planners talked on the new standards as guide for developing ecotourism destinations.

Several tourists would go for physical activity and not just sightseeing and Davao with authentic destinations has the ingredient for adventure travel, he said.

Durano said they had been pushing for that to include diving and scuba diving is another market segment. (more…)

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Mt. Kanla-on now open for trekking

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announces the lowering of alert status of the volcano from alert level one to alert level 0.

This means the volcano has returned to normal condition and is open for trekking.

Kanl-on Volcano’s status was raised to alert level one last February 10 until March 4 due to increased seismic activity has declined beginning March 5. During its active state, steaming activity from the crater varied from wispy to no steaming.

On March 5, the Volcano’s seismic activity registered at background level with volcanic quakes numbering zero to three per day with no unusual volcanic-related activity observed around it.

Based on this development from Phivolcs, the Office of the protected Area Superintendent (PASu) as the secretariat and implementing arm of the Protected Area Management Board therefore declares Mount Kanla-on Natural Park (MKNP) open for activities.

Entering the four kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ), however, remains high because sudden phreatic explosions may occur anytime without warning.

Mountaineering permits can now be secured at (PASu) and MKNP. For bookings and other information, please call (034) 433-38-13. (PENRO-PIA Negros Occ.)

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