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The Philippine Eagle is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. It is powerful and majestic. It is also in danger of extinction. Educating people about these birds is key to saving them.
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This week I featured a couple of posts on Tubbataha Reef Marine Park in Sulu. Tubbataha is nominated for the New Seven Wonders of Nature, and I wanted to nudge its nominations a little.
Cris Hinlo is one of those who has seen the Tubbataha wonder up close, being an avid scuba diving enthusiast. She […]
Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park is a wonder to behold. Located in the southern province of Sulu, Tubbataha is a 10-hectare preserved site that is home to thousands of marine life and one of the most beautiful corals in the world.
Cris de Leon - Hinlo, scuba diving enthusiasts who frequents Tubbataha, allowed us a […]
I’d say even before voting ends for the New Seven Wonders of Nature, Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park in Sulu, Philippines is a sure winner as one of nature’s best.
Tubbataha Reef is home to some of the most beautiful corals in the world and over one thousand species of marine life, including many that […]
“Bahura” is the name of the Coral Reef Exhibit at the Manila Ocean Park. Here are some of the creatures you can see there. These photos were taken by a Filipina Soul reader who has graciously allowed us to showcase them here:
Tags: coral reef exhibit, Manila, Manila Ocean Park, Manila oceanarium, oceanarium, Philippines, visit […]
I remember playing with the makahiya plant when I was a child. Clumps of this weed would often grow by a path, inviting anyone who passed by to disturb them. I could never resist touching them. You see, these plants are touch-sensitive. Their leaves close and their branches droop if so much as a gust […]
Amazing, was what came to mind when I saw these videos of Manila’s first oceanarium. This is probably one of those rare places where Filipinos are treated to the diversity and beauty of our planet’s sea creatures.
Sure, some parts of the park are still under construction, and the fee is not cheap. But if […]
The Philippine Eagle Foundation is still quietly and effectively making strides toward saving the Philippine eagle from extinction. So far, 22 chicks have been bred at the center. The ultimate goal is to be able to release the birds into the wild.
Drawing on lessons learned from the condor and harpy eagle conservation programmes in the […]
Know what the “fruit of life” is and the “tree from which is springs”? None other than the stately COCONUT TREE.
What’s up with the coconut? It just happens to be one of the most versatile tree in the world - you can use every part of the plant -
The coconut leaves can […]
Looks like this is a day for odd news.
Have you ever heard of Philippine Civet Coffee? Apparentlly, there’s a secret among gourmet coffee drinkers. Depending how one looks at it, it could be stomach-turning or a really rare treat.
Since I’m not much of a coffee-drinker myself, I only got wind of this today. According to […]
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