Puerto Princesa Subterranean Underground River
Have you watched PBB Teen Plus journey to the underground river, the famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River? I’ve just posted two days ago an update article of the Seven New Wonders of Nature, I’m glad the local government of Palawan is promoting the underground river. Imagine, as I’ve wrote my first article regarding Tubbataha Reef, the Subterranean River was listed in 200th+ place, the underground river is now in top 77 (10th place) in 1 1/2 month of promotion of Mayor Edward Hagedorn.
He invited Pinoy Big Brother staff for them to see the beauty of 8.2km river under a mountain and the second longest in the world and drains into the South China Sea. The Subterranean River National Park is a protected national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site just like . PBB flashed the website for televiewers to vote. Click here to vote, don’t forget to confirm your email.
See for yourself a video from youtube.
Upon watching the island adventure and underground river boat ride of PBB, I remembered the time when we went in Huyup-Huyupan Cave in Bicol, there were lots of bats and stalagmites too. If the underground river has Holy Family, Huyup-Huyupan has Mama Mary and infant Jesus.
Tubbataha Reef On 7th Place
My sister brought home a newspaper from the market, its not a popular newspaper but an article caught my attention. I was looking for the newspaper now but it was accidentanly thrown away by my niece. Anyway, the article states as far as I remember, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is urging Filipinos to vote for Mayon Volcano of Bicol as one of the “Seven New Wonders Of Nature”.
I don’t know if GMA is aware that Philippines have other entries for Seven New Wonders Of Nature other than Mayon Volcano such as Tubbataha Reef in Palawan, Chocolate Hills of Bohol and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan. I don’t have anything against GMA’s intention of having Mayon Volcano to be included to Seven New Wonders of Nature but it would be better if she promote all four entries.
As of this writing, Tubbataha Reef is on 7th place (29th place last 3/10/08), Chocolate Hills on the 9th (42nd place last 3/10/08), Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park on the 10th place and Mayon Volcano on the 31th place(not listed on top 77 last 3/10/08). Wow! Pinoy bloggers really did their assignments on promoting our entries. This article is a friendly reminder, I hope you could make a follow up article on Tubbataha Reef and other entries. December 31, 2008 (closing of votes) is seven months from now, I don’t think we should stop but encourage more votes from Filipinos around the world. If you haven’t vote yet, please vote now, don’t forget to confirm your email otherwise your vote will not be counted. You could view the live ranking here.
Go, Pinoy!
Vote Tubbataha Reef For Seven New Wonders Of Nature
The turtle species that can be found mostly in the Philippines. Its called “Green Turtle” with scientific name Chelonia mydas. Most filipinos call it “pawikan“, others call it bildog (Isabela), tabugon (Mindoro), talisayon, mandarait ( Bicol); daranawan (Samar), anuno, katuan (Palawan); pudno (Tausug, Samal); payukan (Mapun); tortuga (Zamboanga); tuod (Siargao, Camiguin). Similarly, it is found throughout the Philippines with major nesting areas in the Turtle Islands and San Miguel Group of Islands, both in the Province of Tawi-Tawi and in Panikian Island, Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur.
This is just one of our endangered species that can be found in Tubbataha Reef in Palawan. Tubbataha is nominated for the “New Seven Wonders of Nature“.
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Club Paradise In Coron, Palawan
I love nature… I love beach… I love the feeling of sand on my feet, walking and smell the sea breeze. Whew! Its summer again in the Philippines, school vacation and most family will take their vacation. I’ve been to Club Paradise in Coron, Palawan last year. Too bad that I’m active to moblog and not to “real” blogging. It didn’t cross my mind that someday, I’ll be needing more pictures to show the world the beauty of Palawan.
A mere 60 minutes by plane southwest from Manila, and another 60 minutes ride by land and by sea is the 19-hectare island of Dimakya, home to Club Paradise. This island resort, blessed with 700 meters stretch of sun kissed talcum soft white beach and turqoise waters, serves as a sanctuary to a wide array of unique flora and fauna. – taken from Club Paradise website
We took the Asian Spirit flight, from Manila to Busuanga (Coron). Their price are much better compared to other airlines and they have once a day, 5 days a week Manila – Busuanga -Manila flight. There is also a Php 200.00 terminal fee to pay in Manila, a Php 10.00 terminal fee at Busuanga, and a Php 150.00 charge for ground transportation, via jeepney, from the Busuanga airport into Coron town. 
This was the picture I’ve taken when we were on the ferry before we land at Dimakya Island. Its really a paradise even looking from afar, no wonder they named it “Club Paradise”. My sister in law invited us there, actually, she wanted to visit Amanpulo, the most expensive resort in the Philippines. Food and accomodation at Club Paradise is not cheap and in dollar rates but its really worth the single centavo. My youngest son even told me that he wants to live there and don’t want to go home. The Club Paradise Restaurant offers sumptous Filipino, Asian and International Cuisine usually served buffet style.
If you’ve been to Boracay, the first thing you will notice is the sand. They’re almost the same, fine and white sand. The only difference is… you can’t walk barefooted on Palawan sand at noon when the sun is high. Sand in Boracay is always cold.
See the evidence? They never get tired. We’ve just finished swimming, dressed already and waiting for dinner at 7pm but insisted on playing on the sand. LOL
We’ve stayed at Seaview Deluxe Cottage fronting the Sunrise beach and you can see “Islang Walang Lang-Aw”, a small beautiful island and a romantic getaway. The water current of the beach in our place is not ideal for swimming but a good place to explore. From the cottage via wooden bridge is the best place to snorkle, delight your eyes with beautiful underwater sea creatures, see Nemo in action. After seeing the map, I just learned now that the area is prohibited from swimming and snorkling, it is the protected area for dugong.
Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary is a boat away from the island. How come I didn’t know that? There are many activities you can explore at Club Paradise… billiards, table tennis and dart boards are available at the club house at noon time. I got excited when I saw James Patterson’s picture at the club house’ bulletin board, he’s my favorite author. He was there few years ago. Sayang!
If you don’t want to miss any news back home or office, make sure that you are using smart sim. My cellphone is useless with globe simcard in the island. You can buy a smart sim at Aqua Sports Center for php 300.
I’m hoping someday that I could come back and explore more places in Palawan. I don’t want to be a tourist in my own country.
