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DENR commends designation of Albay as UNESCO biosphere reserve

QUEZON CITY, Apr. 29 — Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje has congratulated the province of Albay on being named a biosphere reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Paje said the designation gives due recognition to the province’s commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. “Albay’s recognition as a UNESCO biosphere reserve is a tribute to the outstanding efforts of […]

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Wind Power! The windmills of Pililla, Rizal

QUEZON City, Philippines (April 24) – Other than providing a great backdrop for photos, what can these windmills in Pililla, Rizal,  possibly be useful for? As it turns out, these windmills are actually very important. They are part of the Alternative Energy initiative of the government of the Philippines. The Philippines is no stranger to wind power. For years, the windmills in Bangui, Ilocos Norte reigned supreme and was a popular tourist spot. But aside from […]

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Australian village, including cows, on sale for $10 million

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — A small, picturesque Australian village has been listed for sale, attracting interest from China and Singapore, with its new buyer set to own dozens of homes, a lake full of fish and 35 Highland cattle. Property agents said they hoped the 145-hectare (358.3-acre) Tarraleah village in the heart of Tasmania state would fetch up to Aus$13 million (US$10 million). “I’ve never sold a town before,” property agent John Blacklow, who has been […]

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Artists bring Syrian historic ruins back to life

A group of Italian architects are resurrecting parts of the war-ravaged ancient Syrian city of Palmyra by recreating the 2,000-year-old Triumphal Arch from the Temple of Bel – much of which was destroyed by the Islamic State (IS) over the past year. The 3D robotic printers are being used to print the arch in Italy’s Carrara mountains so as to bring the historic ruins back to life. Later this month, it will go on display […]

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Oplan Ligtas Biyahe gives tips for maritime travelers

MANILA, Mar. 25 – The Department of Transportation presented reminders for maritime passengers this long weekend. DOTC said that during high passenger volume seasons, there is a significant rise in petty crime incidents, most commonly estafa and ticket-selling scams, at seaports. In this light, maritime passengers are reminded to make sure to buy tickets only from authorized personnel, and not from scalpers. They must make sure that they are not made to pay for any extra […]

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Discovery of heritage artifacts continues in Ilocos Norte town

SAN NICOLAS, Ilocos Norte, March 22 (PIA) – The discovery of artifacts in this second class town continues to conserve its cultural heritage for future generations. Initially, the National Museum had already declared several structures and a site as protected properties due to its heritage and cultural significance in the town’s history. These are the Roman Catholic Church including its convent (now the Santa Rosa Academy), the 14 via crucis structures (the 14 Stations of […]

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Thousands of tourists expected in Boracay

BORACAY, Philippines – It is expected that 50, 000 tourists will go to Boracay this holiday break with the walkway in Station 2 already fully-booked. In response to this, the Philippine Army, Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Red Cross added personnel in the said island. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Only 1,000 allowed to climb Mt. Apo during Holy Week

KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato  (PIA) — Mt. Apo, the country’s highest  peak, will be open  for the  Holy Week   climb but only  for a limited  number of climbers,  an official  here  announced. Joey  Recimilla, city tourism officer,  told  Philippine Information Agency  12 that the  Mt. Apo  Natural Park  Protected Area  Management Board’s (MANP-PAMB) Eco-Tourism Committee in its  meeting  on  February 26  decided to  regulate  entry to Mt. Apo  because of the prevailing El Nino […]

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More restrictions set to protect Mount Pulag

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet (PIA) — More restrictions are set to be implemented in order to protect and conserve the Mount Pulag National Park’s natural habitat and its vegetation. Mount Pulag National Park Superintendent Emerita Albas in a kapihan forum said that there is a need to decongest people coming to the national park especially tourists who are flocking the ‘sacred mountain’ during weekends to experience its mystic beauty. Albas said there is an increase of […]

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