Philippines Travel Journal » News http://www.dphilippines.com by: Christina Estrada Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:42:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines.com | Yes, It’s more fun in the Philppines http://www.dphilippines.com/itsmorefuninthephilippines-com-yes-its-more-fun-in-the-philppines/ http://www.dphilippines.com/itsmorefuninthephilippines-com-yes-its-more-fun-in-the-philppines/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:49:30 +0000 http://www.dphilippines.com/?p=820 Read more »]]> ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

Have you asked yourself why It’s more fun in the Philippines? ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines is a new campaign website of the Philippines for Tourism. As of the moment the website has nothing more than its welcome page and some pictures up and a contact form.

ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

This has given a lot of bloggers like me and also a photographer myself to showcase more about the Philippines. Though this campaign was responded positively by everyone and negatively(there’s an opposition in all things) by some. it’s tag “ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines” swarmed across blogs and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and the like. ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines photos have been shared and tagged.

Whatever the circumstances that had happened and still happening here in our country, I can say that “It’s more fun in the Philippines!” Explore, have fun, enjoy!

ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines

]]> http://www.dphilippines.com/itsmorefuninthephilippines-com-yes-its-more-fun-in-the-philppines/feed/ 0 2011 Philippine Piso Coin | Jose Rizal 150 Years http://www.dphilippines.com/2011-philippine-piso-coin-jose-rizal-150-years/ http://www.dphilippines.com/2011-philippine-piso-coin-jose-rizal-150-years/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:48:07 +0000 http://www.dphilippines.com/?p=726 Read more »]]> Have you seen the 2011 Philippine Piso Coin? It’s our National Hero, Jose Rizal’s 150th Year. If you notice the image of Jose Rizal it is now very detailed.

2011 Philippines Piso Coin Jose Rizal 150 Years

2011 Philippine Piso Coin

2011 Philippines Piso Coin Jose Rizal 150 Years

2011 Philippine Piso Coin

]]> http://www.dphilippines.com/2011-philippine-piso-coin-jose-rizal-150-years/feed/ 0 Puerto Princesa Underground River | Provisional New7Wonders of Nature http://www.dphilippines.com/puerto-princesa-underground-river-provisional-new7wonders-of-nature/ http://www.dphilippines.com/puerto-princesa-underground-river-provisional-new7wonders-of-nature/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:39:39 +0000 http://www.dphilippines.com/?p=482 Read more »]]> Thank you so much everyone for voting on our very own Puerto Princesa Underground River.

  1. AMAZON
  2. HALONG BAY
  3. IGUAZU FALLS
  4. JEJU ISLAND
  5. KOMODO
  6. PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER

    7. – Philippines

  7. TABLE MOUNTAIN

The above are the provisional New7Wonders of Nature based on the first count of vote results on 11/11/11.

It is possible that there will be changes between the above provisional winners and the eventual finally confirmed winners.

The above provisional New7Wonders of Nature are listed in alphabetical order, not in any position or ranking.

The voting calculation is now being checked, validated and independently verified, and the confirmed winners will be announced starting early 2012 during the Official Inauguration ceremonies.

Courtesy of: http://www.new7wonders.com/

This is one is sure on my travel list =)

]]> http://www.dphilippines.com/puerto-princesa-underground-river-provisional-new7wonders-of-nature/feed/ 0 Vote for New7Wonders of Nature | Puerto Princesa Underground River http://www.dphilippines.com/vote-for-new7wonders-of-nature-puerto-princesa-underground-river/ http://www.dphilippines.com/vote-for-new7wonders-of-nature-puerto-princesa-underground-river/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:20:45 +0000 http://www.dphilippines.com/?p=470 Read more »]]> The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.

http://www.new7wonders.com/archives/wonder/puerto-princesa-underground-river

Vote for PP Underground River by SMS from Philippines
SMS vote
Each SMS sent counts as one vote for PP Underground River in the New7Wonders of Nature.

Send PPUR to 2861

Cost per each SMS sent:
PHP2.00 (Sun)
PHP2.50 (Globe, Smart)

]]> http://www.dphilippines.com/vote-for-new7wonders-of-nature-puerto-princesa-underground-river/feed/ 1 Mary Jade Gabanes UNEP 2011 Young Environmental Leader Awardee http://www.dphilippines.com/mary-jade-gabanes-unep-2011-young-environmental-leader-awardee/ http://www.dphilippines.com/mary-jade-gabanes-unep-2011-young-environmental-leader-awardee/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:37:49 +0000 http://www.dphilippines.com/?p=464 Read more »]]> Leverkusen, Germany – The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) awarded Mary Jade Gabanes, a 19-year-old Special Education major at the West Visayas State University in Iloilo City.

Her work was setting up an environmental education program for children with special needs that include art therapy sessions, a musical variety show and photo exhibitions.

(Kenya’s Michael Muli, Philippines’ Mary Jade Gabanes, Indonesia’s Sara Rudianto, Ecuador’s Maria Rosa Reyes Acosta)

Follow Mary Jade on Twitter twitter.com/jadeegaga

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Typhoons are coming in and out of our country, and the best way to prepare is now. Disaster happens when we are not prepared. May this information help each and everyone of us.

This is an individual/family preparation.

Prepare every needful thing. “If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.”

What you need to do?

1. PRAY
2. Backpack, then put a plastic bag or trash bag inside(to water proof your belongings), Rain coat
3. foods(72-hour kit) canned goods(prepare your can opener), noodles, biscuits, nuts,
4. Start packing some clothes
5. Prepare water(you can use bottled water)
6. Candles, lighter, match, flashlight
7. Ready your First Aid kit(medicines, alcohol, bandage, cotton)
8. Charge your cellphones(for emergency)
9. Secure your family and yourself
10. Secure your home
11. Secure your important documents
12. PRAY

God bless. Let’s prepare, NOW.

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