Posted in Flora and Fauna, Weekend Getaway on Apr 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
I think I’ve developed a new kind of phobia — being scared that summer will soon be over and I have not made the most out of it. So being the proactive person that I am, I have taken advantage of free and/or long weekends to soak in as much sun and swim in as [...]
Posted in Batangas, Eco Tourism, Facts and Trivia, Flora and Fauna, Nasugbu, Paradise Philippines, Perfect Beach, Press Releases, Travel News Update, Weekend Getaway on Sep 14th, 2007 5 Comments »
The SM Investment Corporation is presently developing its biggest project to date: the 1,800-hectare Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas. Those of us who are accustomed to the giant edifices that are the SM Malls will find in Hamilo Coast a refreshing development. It will showcase to residents and tourists 13 natural coves, a sweeping 32-kilometer [...]
Posted in Alfonso Lista, Destinations, Flora and Fauna, Ifugao, Paradise Philippines on Sep 3rd, 2007 1 Comment »
Alfonso Lista, Ifugao — To increase farmer’s income and in support to the national government’s development of renewable energy, the local government unit here will start propagating Jatropha curcas locally known as ‘tagumbao’.
Jatropha curcas also called physic nut, is used to produce the non-edible Jatropha oil for making candles and soap, and as a feedstock [...]
Posted in Adventure Travel, Backpacking, Coron, Destinations, Eco Tourism, El Nido, Flora and Fauna, Medical Tourism, Palawan, Pamalican Island, Paradise Philippines, Perfect Beach, Puerto Princesa, Scuba Diving, Travel News Update, Travel Tips, Whale Watching on Aug 27th, 2007 No Comments »
Palawan has recently landed as one of the destination offerings of Mountain Travel Sobek and Wilderness Travel, two leading international tour operators that cater to discriminating, high-end adventure seekers. Kayaking and snorkeling in the Calamian Archipelago and equally stunning vistas in neighboring islands now stand alongside African safaris, Mt. Everest treks and other highly specialized [...]
Posted in Davao, Eco Tourism, Flora and Fauna on Aug 13th, 2007 No Comments »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) committed to assist in the rehabilitation of the Philippine Eagle Foundation Center (PEFC) where it turned over P5 million as a start-up fund for the center’s improvement.DOT Secretary Joseph Ace Durano made the announcement during the opening of the Mindanao Travel and Tour Expo 2007 at SM City Davao Entertainment [...]
Posted in Bohol, Eco Tourism, Flora and Fauna, Paradise Philippines, Tagbilaran City, Travel News Update on Jul 23rd, 2007 2 Comments »
by Rey Anthony Chiu
Tagbilaran City — SIMULTANEOUS tree planting activities in Bohol turned in at least 18,939 seedlings of narra and mahogany planted in military reservations, open public lands in an hour as the government launched the Trees for Life with 2 million trees all over the country by 2010.
The Bohol figure was reported by [...]
Posted in Eco Tourism, Facts and Trivia, Flora and Fauna, Only in the Philippines, Roxas City on Jun 27th, 2007 No Comments »
by A. Lumaque
Roxas City — City agricultural authorities are coordinating efforts with various concerned government agencies to examine a flush (colony) of unknown species of “giant mushrooms” which has been discovered by a resident of Arnaldo Boulevard at Barangay Baybay here recently.
The examination is aimed to determine if the newly found mushroom is edible and [...]
