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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 5) – There is still that sleepy, provincial air that pervades the town of Angono, Rizal. But don’ t let the rice fields fool you, this town is known for its deep and abiding appreciation of the arts. As a matter of fact, Angono is known as the “Arts Capital of the Philippines”. It is the hometown of two National Artists, Lucio San Pedro for music and Carlos […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service. June 5) – It is the largest city in the CALABARZON region and the seventh most populous city in the Philippines. We’re talking about the other famous city located in the mountains – Antipolo. During the Spanish colonial era, Antipolo was a favored vacation spot. Due to its proximity to Manila, city dwellers travel to Antipolo during the summer months to cool off. The cool mountain air invites travelers to […]
CORAL TRIANGLE – WWF, the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security, and development partners have launched an Instagram photo contest called I Heart Coral Triangle in celebration of the annual Coral Triangle Day*, which happens every 9 June. This social media contest, which runs from 22 May to 9 June, encourages people to take a photo of any heart-shaped object or natural material anywhere in the Coral Triangle region, post it […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 3) – More popularly known by its initials – QC – this city is the most populous in the Philippines. It was named after President Manuel L. Quezon, who made it the capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976. Many government offices, most well-known of which is the Batasan Pambansa, seat of the House of Representatives is located in Quezon City, a legacy from the time when […]
JUNE 2 (Reuters) — Workmen in Paris Monday (June 1) started pulling off hundreds of thousands of padlocks attached by lovers to the “Pont des Arts” bridge, afraid the sheer weight of the romantic tokens was putting the 19th century structure at risk. The pedestrian bridge has become a shrine for amorous tourists and Parisians alike, who seek to immortalize their love by leaving an initialed padlock attached to its metallic grid railings. Paris’ city […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 3) – Do you still remember your first trip to the zoo? For the past years, Avilon Zoo has become a quite popular destination for those who want to see animals up close and personal. Located in Rodriguez, Rizal, Avilon Zoo is the largest zoological institution in the Philippines, in both land area and the number of animals in its collection. With a total land area of seven […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 1) – Mentioned in Jose Rizal’s famous novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo“, Escolta is truly a street that is steeped in history. The historic east-west street is located in the old downtown district of Binondo, Manila. During the Spanish era, it was known as calle de la Escolta. The name came from the Spanish word “escoltar“, which means “to escort“. Established in 1594, Escolta is one of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 1) – Every elementary student knows about this tourist spot, the famous Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna. The 91-meter falls possesses a rugged beauty. One can take a scenic one-hour boat ride to visit Pagsanjan. Plying the Bumbungan and Balanac rivers on your wooden canoe, you can take in the beauty of native trees, vines and wildlife. The river ride back down is even more exciting as your […]
JUNE 2 (Reuters) — Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca regained its title as the world’s best restaurant on Monday (June 1), fending off previous winner Noma, with which it has alternated the top honor in recent years. The Copenhagen restaurant dropped two places to No. 3, knocking chef-owner Rene Redzepi off the top spot he had held last year and for three previous years at the annual fine dining ceremony held in London’s […]
JUNE 1 (Reuters) — The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) held an investment seminar Thursday (May 28) aimed at attracting foreign investment and visitors to Wonsan-Mount Kumgang international tourist zone. The zone’s investment programs, two-thirds of which relate to tourism, include an amusement park, a nature park, a bathing beach, a golf course, yachting and even casinos. As a world-notable tourist attraction, Mount Kumgang used to be a symbol of amicable relations between DPRK […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources launched a project to preserve and nurture the country’s marine biodiversity in commemoration of Ocean Month. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MAY 29 (Reuters) — A loggerhead sea turtle injured by a boat propeller is the latest beneficiary of 3D printing technology, with a new titanium jaw that allows it to eat unaided once more. The turtle, named AKUT-3, was facing a lifetime in captivity when it was found by volunteers and brought to Pamukkale University’s Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation center (DEKAMER) in Turkey. AKUT-3 was hit by a boat propeller that sheared off its jaws […]
