PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEAN RIVER NATIONAL PARK

The Puerto Princesa subterranean river National Park is one of the most important protected areas in the Philippines and is designated as a core area of Palawan Biosphere reserved. It was established as the St. Paul Subterranean National Park on March 26, 1971 by vertue of presidential proclimation 853. It was created primarily to protect and preserve the outstanding biophysical properties of the area. However, studies later concluded that the size was not sufficient the long term viability of the park. This was resolved by the signing of Presidential Proclamation 212 on November 12, 1990. The said proclamation amended the park boundery to include community buffer zones and change its name to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park to properly identify it with the area. It is now comprises an area of 22, 202 hectares including the original 3, 901 hectares as a core zones.

The Park is best known for the existence of an intensive underground river system. It also protect significant old growth tropical considered by experts to be among the most biologically diverse ecosystemin the world. So far, more than 800 plant species have been identified including some 295 trees dominated by the dipterocarp type species. The park is also a home to 90 species of birds, 30 species of mammals, 18 species of reptiles, 10 species of amphibians and a large number of insect speciesin recognition of its high conservation value, the United nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed the park to the list of World Heritage Site.

The park is managed by the City Government of Puerto Princesa under a Program of Sustainable Development Centered on Environment. It is being managed by the City Through Multisectoral Protected Area Management Board or PAMB. Its mission is "Conserve the Park into its Natural State."

PACQUIAO vs. MARQUEZ III - CONTROVERSIAL WINNING

via latimes.com

Manny Pacquiao won against his great boxing rival, Juan Manuel Marquez on there third match last Sunday, November 13 (Manila time), 2011 held at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USA.

But most of the viewers were not satisfied of the decision of the judges. For Judge Glenn Trowbridge, he scores 116 - 112 while Judge Dave Moretti is 115 - 113 and 114 - 114 from Judge Robert Hoyle who's the only one that called it as a draw.

Filipinos were very happy that Pacquiao won the fight. But mostly says that it would be much better if the Judges called it a draw. For all the viewers cold say if who would be the real winner. Some Filipinos said that they would be more proud if it's a draw or Marquez won the fight. Some of them also said that Judges let Pacquiao won because he the on the top rank. But if it happens that he was on the lower rank than Marquez, he would have loose the fight.

via latimes.com

But yet, final judgement has been publicized and that Manny Pacquiao had won the third match against Juan Manuel Marquez.

MISS WORLD 2011 WINNERS

Event:     Miss World 2011
Venue:    Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, United Kingdom
Date:     November 6, 2011 (London Time zone) or November 7, 2011 (Manila Time)
Number of Contestants:    122 Models from different countries

WINNERS:

Miss World 2011
Ivian Sarcos
Venezuela
21 yrs old

First Runner Up

Gwendoline Ruais

Philippines

21 yrs old

Second Runner Up

Amanda Vilanova

Puerto Rico

19 yrs old

TOP 7 FINALIST

1. Venezuela – Ivian Sarcos
2. Philippines – Gwendoline Ruais
3. Puerto Rico – Amanda Vilanova
4. England – Alize Lily Mounter
5. Korea – Kyung Min Doe
6. Scotland – Jennifer Reoch
7. South Africa – Bokang Montjane

TOP 15 FINALIST

1. Venezuela – Ivian Sarcos
2. Philippines – Gwendoline Ruais
3. Puerto Rico – Amanda Vilanova
4. England – Alize Lily Mounter
5. Korea – Kyung Min Doe
6. Scotland – Jennifer Reoch
7. South Africa – Bokang Montjane
8. Indonesia – Astrid Ellena
9. Italy – Tania Bambaci
10. Kazakhstan – Zhanna Zhumaliyeva
11. Spain – Carla García
12. Sweden – Nicoline Artursson
13. Ukraine – Iaroslava Kuriacha
14. United States Virgin Islands – Esonica Veira
15. Zimbabwe – Malaika Mushandu  

TOP 30 FINALIST

1. Puerto Rico
2. Venezuela
3. Philippines
4. Ukraine
5. Scotland
6. Kazakhstan
7. Spain
8. England
9. Zimbabwe
10. South Africa
11. United States Virgin Islands
12. Sweden 
13. Korea
14. Italy
15. Indonesia
16. Paraguay
17. Saint Barthelemy
18. Chile
19. Botswana
20. Guatemala
21. Australia
22. Russia
23. Serbia
24. Trinidad & Tobago
25. Japan
26. India
27. Thailand
28. Hungary
29. Brazil
30. New Zealand

images courtesy from missworld.com

TAKE THE SMART MONEY CHALLENGE AND WIN

Get a chance to win a SMART money Card with P1, 000 credits! The challenge is just to answer 5 questions about smart.

SMART Money is another easy and safe way to do bank account transactions. Transfer money, pay bills, and reload airtime - all with your SMART Mobile Phone.

If that weren’t enough, your SMART Money Card also doubles as a MasterCard, letting you do ATM and debit card transactions, both in-store and online!

Below is the Mechanics of the challenge.
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Who can join:

1. Male/ Female 18 y/o and up
2. Must be a Filipino citizen and resident of the Philippines.
3. Must own a SMART Buddy, Gold and Talk N' Text mobile number.

How to join:

1. Answer all 6 questions in the SMART Money Challenge quiz.
2. Register with the following information:
1. Full name
2. Birth date
3. Smart Mobile No.
4. Email address
5. Home address
3. Submit registration and wait for a verification email from SMART Money.
4. Successful registrants will get a chance to win in the raffle promo!

Prizes:

1. 5 lucky winners in the weekly raffle draw will win a SMART Money Card preloaded with P1,000.00 credits!

Draw Dates:

DETERMINATION OF WINNERS	ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
October 27	October 28
November 3	November 4
November 10	November 11
November 17	November 18

Promo Period: October 18, 2011 to November 14, 2011

Per DTI NCR Permit No. 9148 Series of 2011

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Want to take the challenge? Just Click here.

GOOD LUCK...!!!

0.88 CENTS PROMO FARE FOR MANY DOMESTIC DESTINATIONS - Latest Promo from Cebu Pacific

Heaven Cent! Fares for as low as P0.88.

Promo Period: Until November 7, 2011
Travel Period: January 1 - March 31, 2012
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DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
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Cebu to Bacolod   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Butuan   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Cagayan de Oro   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Clark   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Davao   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Dipolog   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Dumaguete   - ¢0.88
Cebu to General Santos   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Ilo-ilo   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Legazpi   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Ozamiz   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Pagadian   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Puerto Princesa   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Siargao   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Surigao   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Tacloban   - ¢0.88
Cebu to Zamboanga   - ¢0.88
Cagayan de Oro to Ilo-ilo   - ¢0.88
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Davao to Cagayan de Oro   - P288
Davao to Ilo-ilo   - P288
Davao to Zamboanga   - P288
Zamboanga to Tawi-tawi   - P288
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Manila to Busuanga   - P488
Manila to Calbayog   - P488
Manila to Catarman   - P488
Manila to Cauayan (Isabela)   - P488
Manila to Laoag   - P488
Manila to Legazpi   - P488
Manila to Naga   - P488
Manila to Puerto Princesa   - P488
Manila to San Jose (Mindoro)   - P488
Manila to Tuguegarao   - P488
Manila to Virac   - P488
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Manila to Bacolod   - P688
Manila to Boracay (Caticlan)   - P688
Manila to Cebu   - P688
Manila to Dumaguete   - P688
Manila to Ilo-ilo   - P688
Manila to Kalibo   - P688
Manila to Roxas   - P688
Manila to Tacloban   - P688
Manila to Tagbilaran   - P688
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Manila to Butuan   - P888
Manila to Cagayan de Oro   - P888
Manila to Cotabato   - P888
Manila to Davao   - P888
Manila to Dipolog   - P888
Manila to General Santos   - P888
Manila to Ozamiz   - P888
Manila to Pagadian   - P888
Manila to Surigao   - P888
Manila to Zamboanga   - P888
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INTERNATIONAL
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Manila to Brunei   - P888
Manila to Kota KInabalu   - P888
Manila to Hanoi   - P888
Manila to Ho Chi Minh   - P888

Travel Priod: March 17 - May 31, 2012
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Manila to Bangkok   - P1, 488
Manila to Jakarta   - P1, 488
Manila to Kuala Lumpur   - P1, 488
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For Phone bookings, please call Manila Office: (02)-70-20-888 or Cebu Office:   (032)-230-8888 orclick here for online bookings.

REMINDERS:

• Quoted fares are one way. Limited availability. Fares are non-refundable.
• Fares are exclusive of government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges.
• Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
• At time of booking, pre-purchase your baggage allowance to save time and money at check-in.
• CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply and are available online.

PLAY PACMAN FOR FREE FROM GOOGLE HOME PAGE

Are you one of those people who were easily get bored for doing anything? Then have a break. Make your self some fun by playing pacman for free from google home page. No need to install anything, all you have to do is go to do is click here or the image below and start playing Pacman.

"DO A BARREL ROLL" - Google Trick

The search key "Do a Barrel Roll" is now trending worldwide. "Do a Barrel Roll" is one of the google search fun tricks.

With the "Do a Barrel Roll", your windows screen will automatically roll or spin or shall I say it will turn 360 degrees.

To do it, just go to google.com then type Do a Barrel Roll and press enter.

BUY iPOD TOUCH ONLINE FOR ONLY P11, 490 with FREE SHIPPING and PERSONALIZED ENGRAVING

Now starting at P11, 490. It has fun written all over it.

Below is the Pricing Scheme:

• 8GB Memory Capacity
• P11, 490.00
• includes P2, 694 VAT
• click here to buy color black
• click here to buy color white
• 32GB Memory Capacity
• P16, 990.00
• includes P4, 025 VAT
• click here to buy color black
• click here to buy color white
• 64GB Memory Capacity
• P22, 990.00
• includes P5, 411 VAT
• click here to buy color black
• click here to buy color white

Buy iPod online an you'll get Free iPod engraving. An Apple Online Store exclusive.

Make it a gift they'll never forget - or make it uniquely yours. Just add a personal message such as a name, a favorite saying or song title, an "I love you" or "Happy Birthday," just about anything.

iPod touch plays music, videos, and games. It also makes FaceTime calls,* sends text messages free over Wi-Fi, and shoots HD video. It comes in black and white. And it includes iOS 5 and iCloud. So everything you touch turns to fun.

Before buying, be sure to review the specs below:

iPod Touch comes with black and white colors. You can choose from 8GB, 32GB or 64GB memory capacity.

Hardware Dimensions:

• Height: 4.4 inches (111.0 mm)
• Width: 2.32 inches (58.9 mm)
• Depth: 0.28 inch (7.2 mm)
• Weight: 3.56 ounces (101 grams)

Display Dimensions:

• 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
• 960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 pixels per inch

Attachments / Connectivity:

• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Maps-location based service4
• Nike+ support built in5

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• 30-pin dock connector
• 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
• Built-in speaker
• Microphone

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• Earphones
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Impedance: 32 ohms

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• Three-axis gyro
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor

Camera Specs:

• Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still photos (960 by 720) with back camera
• VGA-quality photos and video up to 30 frames per second with front camera
• Tap to control exposure for video or stills
• Photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi

Power Specs:

• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Playback time
• Music playback time: Up to 40 hours when fully charged
• Video playback time: Up to 7 hours when fully charged
• Charging times: Fast charge in about 2 hours (80% capacity), full charge in about 4 hours.

Audio:

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit

Video:

• H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
• MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
• Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
• Support for 1024 by 768 pixels with Apple VGA Adapter; 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cables sold separately)

Requirements:

• System
• USB 2.0
• iTunes 10.5 or later7
• Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or later
• PC: Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3) or later
• Broadband Internet access required; fees may apply.
• Environment
• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages Supported

1. English (U.S.)
2. English (UK)
3. Chinese (Simplified)
4. Chinese (Traditional)
5. French
6. German
7. Italian
8. Japanese
9. Korean
10. Spanish
11. Arabic
12. Catalan
13. Croatian
14. Czech
15. Danish
16. Dutch
17. Finnish
18. Greek
19. Hebrew
20. Hungarian
21. Indonesian
22. Malay
23. Norwegian
24. Polish
25. Portuguese
26. Portuguese (Brazil)
27. Romanian
28. Russian
29. Slovak
30. Swedish
31. Thai
32. Turkish
33. Ukrainian
34. Vietnamese

488 pesos FLIGHT FARE TO TAIPEI, HONG KONG or MACAU FOR 2012 - Latest Promo of Cebu Pacific

Nobyembreak! Have a break with our low fares this November, starting NOW!
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DOMESTIC
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Promo Period: until Nov. 7 or until seats last
Travel Period: Dec. 1, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2011

• Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo    -  P 88
• Cebu to Dumaguete    -  P 88
• Zamboanga to Tawi-tawi    -  P 88

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• Manila to Roxas    -  P 488
• Manila to Tuguegarao    -  P 488
• Manila to Calbayog    -  P 488
• Manila to Catarman    -  P 488
• Cebu to Iloilo    -  P 488
• Cebu to Ozamiz    -  P 488
• Cebu to Puerto Princesa    -  P 488
• Davao to Iloilo    -  P 488

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• Manila to Ozamiz   -  P 688
• Manila to Pagadian   -  P 688
• Manila to Tacloban   -  P 688
• Cebu to Legazpi   -  P 688

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INTERNATIONAL
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Promo Period: until Nov. 7 or until seats last
Travel Period: Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2012

• Manila to Taipei   -  P 488
• Clark to Hong Kong   -  P 488
• Clark to Macau   -  P 488

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• Manila to Vietnam   -  P 888
• Manila to Hong Kong   -  P 888
• Manila to Macau   -  P 888
• Cebu to Hong Kong   -  P 888

Promo Period: until Nov. 7 or until seats last
Travel Period: Mar. 17 - May 31, 2012
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• Manila to Beijing   -  P 1, 988
• Manila to Guangzhou   -  P 1, 988
• Manila to Shanghai   -  P 1, 988

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For Phone bookings, please call Manila Office: (02)-70-20-888 or Cebu Office:   (032)-230-8888 orclick here for online bookings.

REMINDERS:

• Quoted fares are one way. Limited availability. Fares are non-refundable.
• Fares are exclusive of government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges.
• Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
• At time of booking, pre-purchase your baggage allowance to save time and money at check-in.
• CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply and are available online.

ONE PESO AIRFARE FOR 2012 TRAVEL - Latest Promo of Airphil Express

Viva Visayas. PISO lang! Fly to Bacolod, Cebu, Ilo-ilo or Tacloban for only one peso arifare.

Promo Period: November 02 - 03, 2011
Travel Period: July 01 - Sept. 30, 2012

DESTINATIONS:

• Manila to Bacolod or v.v.
• Manila to Cebu or v.v.
• Manila to Ilo-ilo or v.v.

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• Cebu to Bacolod or v.v.
• Cebu to Ilo-ilo or v.v.
• Cebu to Tacloban or v.v.

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For Bookings:

1. Airphil Express 24/7 Reservation Hotline:
• Cebu : 032-505 1616
• Manila : 02-855 9000
2. Click here for online bookings