arvee's posterous http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com ManilaConnection posterous.com Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:25:19 -0700 Philippine Animal Welfare Society - Advocacy Projects http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/philippine-animal-welfare-society-advocacy-pr http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/philippine-animal-welfare-society-advocacy-pr Homeless, Not Worthless TVC by Purina-PAWS - Dog version Title: "Bantay"
 
Homeless, Not Worthless TVC by Purina-PAWS - Cat version Title: "Siyam"

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:01:00 -0700 Tagaytay http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/tagaytay http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/tagaytay

One of the most active Volcanos in the Philippines. Approx. an hour's drive from manila, you can surely visit on a day's trip since the road leading to the best views has a lot of restaurants and bed&breakfast type accommodations making it convenient for all types of travellers.

related

http://www.pinoychannel.tv/watch/v-138035?title=I%20Witness%200427.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:36:21 -0700 Bora baby! http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/bora-baby http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/bora-baby Many have been said and written about the island - Boracay! But no one gets the same experience twice.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:01:00 -0700 Balanga, Bataan http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/balanga-bataan http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/balanga-bataan

A two hour drive from manila will take you to the nearest beach already. Balanga, Bataan is going up north passing thru the NLEX (Northern Luzon Express Hi-Way) exiting Mexico, Pampanga and thru Subic Bay or the more scenic side of Olongapo and a glimpse of the south china sea.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:45:00 -0700 Nagpana, Iloilo http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/nagpana-iloilo http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/nagpana-iloilo

Two years ago i had the chance to backpack around the Philippines with Anders Lindstrom, director of botanical collections at Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Thailand - http://www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com, and Ex situ Conservation Subgroup leader of the Cycad Specialist Group (IUCN)- http://www.cycad.org in search of our local Pitogo. One of those trips led us to an unusual aeta community living at Nagpana, Iloilo. Armed with his own gps and brilliant maneuvers of our aeta guides we successfully find it sitting atop the mountain side slope of about 60degrees. All this in a span of 40mins of hiking, 30mins of brief lunch courtesy again of our aeta guide for handpicking us a jackfruit, and a few hours spent in socializing with the community - all for the love of pitogo!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:57:21 -0700 Love my macro! http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/love-my-macro http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/love-my-macro Not everyday that i find them in the garden....not aliens!

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We stumbled upon Anawangin Cove by chance because we were simply following trails of a particular local pitogo or cycad. Also shown is an island called Capones - apparently a diving spot.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:29:08 -0700 Armando's personal oasis http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/armandos-personal-oasis http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/armandos-personal-oasis Thought i'd share a friend's personal dig - Armando Cruz. One of Manila's finest landscaper has turned his old construction garage into his living space cum showroom. Showcased are some of his finds of original piedra china from old demolished homes, raw glass, some fine brass, copper & metal works he turned into art.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:36:37 -0700 Grilled Tilapia...a lenten luncheon menu http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/grilled-tilapiaa-lenten-luncheon-menu http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/grilled-tilapiaa-lenten-luncheon-menu

It's a Holy Wednesday here today, when we begin to sacrifice eating meat until Easter Sunday! We basically eat a lot of Tilapia here, a staple at least once a week. Another way i like my Tilapia is with coconut milk, ginger & local hot pepper. This was simply grilled - no fuss just a dash of rock salt before you grill. For my dip - i've chosen to combine tomato and red onion with soy, vinegar, local hot peper (siling labuyo), salt&pepper...enjoy!

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My morning coffee choice - only PHP430.00/kilo - less than $10!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:07:00 -0700 Another full moon... http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/another-full-moon http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/another-full-moon

Shot from the roof...around 6pm

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Dear Friends,
Friends of friends,
and all those who visited Boayan,
were touched by the beauty and simplicity of the place,
who were attracted by our efforts to live in harmony with nature,
our efforts to protect the forest and the sea,
to protect the creatures who live and reproduce in and around Boayan:
the vulnerable Tabon Bird
the endangered sea turtles,
the highly endangered Philippine cockatoo
the palawan hornbills, parrots and eagles
the squirrels and bayawaks
the monkeys and many more.
we may need your help
 
to be allowed to continue protecting, preserving this natural haven.
to be allowed to continue our small quiet projects with the community.
 
Please look at the link
 
 http://www.boayan.org/
 
We object to the destruction of Boayan Island at the hands of big developers!
We support the establishment of a Marine and Forest Reserve in Daplac Cove, Boayan Island!
We support the development of community based sustainable eco-tourism owned and run by the communities not by big time developers!
 
We object to the fencing in and privatisation of most islands, leave some free space for nature to take center stage!
 
Please sign the petition on line http://boayan-petition.co.cc/
 
Send in by email or postcards to:
 the DENR, addressed to the secretary,
Jose L. Atienza Jr.
osec@denr.gov.ph
hea@denr.gov.ph
usecnccc@denr.gov.ph
 
to the PCSD addressed to the Executive Director,
Romeo B. Dorado
oed@pcsd.ph
 
to the Governor of Palawan and chairman of the PCSD,
Gov. Joel T. Reyes
palawan@palawan.gov.ph
 
to WWF Philippines
kkp@wwf.org.ph
 
Thanks so much for your time and support!
 
From
Ditchay
Ma. Mercedes E. Roxas
Ditchay
www.chinaseaisland.com

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it is now 8.25pm - and a full moon...

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/49146/me.jpg http://posterous.com/people/1gMGbC0x6Df arvee sarian arveedvsarian arvee sarian Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:06:00 -0700 Meet the 17th World's Top 25 Most Endangered Turtles (2003) http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/meet-the-17th-worlds-top-25-most-endangered-t http://arveedvsarian.posterous.com/meet-the-17th-worlds-top-25-most-endangered-t

Philippine Forest Turtle
Heosemys leytensis
Philippine Islands (Philippines Hotspot)
IUCN Rank: Critically Endangered
 
Known from only four specimens and considered one of the world’s rarest and least
known turtles, the original specimens were reported from the island of Leyte. Despite
numerous attempts to “rediscover” this species, no wild populations are known to exist.
The last specimen to reach a museum was collected on the island of Palawan in 1987, and
further research is needed to correctly determine the taxonomic position of this enigmatic
turtle.
 
Source: http://www.turtlesurvival.org/25TurtProfiles0503.pdf
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Critically endangered considering the demand overseas this turtle is truly hard to find in local petshops around Manila. But avid local & overseas collectors seem to get a hold of this variety anyways...hmmmm

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