Global Warming and Climate Change

Global warming and climate change are the most pressing threats that mankind is facing today. It is a serious threats to both national and international survival. Hence, times call for total mobilization of all sectors in order to mitigate the tipping point warned by scientists. We can all help fight climate change through simple way by doing day-to-day activities such as the following; 1. Manage Garbage. Practice proper waste management through segregation and composting so that garbage will not be left to rot because when garbage decomposes, it produces methane, a lethal greenhouse gas that is 20 times more point than carbon dioxide. Use cloth bags and don't burn plastics. 2. Grow Trees. Trees need carbon dioxide to survive so the more trees we plant and grow the more carbon dioxide is absorbed. It also protect us from floods because the roots are like sponges that draw in rainwater. 3. Conserve Energy. In our homes, schools,offices,shops,stores, malls and processing plants by

Laughter is the Best Medicine

If someone tells you, "I will love you with an everlasting love.... I'll never leave you. Above everything you're the only one..." Just answer back, Naks! I love the way you lie!"

Women Month's Celebration

The month of March is declared as the month for women. This is to honor women and give commendation for there achievements in the society as partner not only for men but in the total development in the socio-economic and in the business world. The protection against women should prevail in all harm and abuses, help and support in uplifting their moral and dignity as a human being, and further enhance their capabilities in terms of leadership,skills and knowledge not only in mothering abilities, but also of building up the best family in the world.

Oxygen Depletion is an Environmental Issue

It is quite alarming situation that we are buying bottled filtered water for a drink to get rid of water borne diseases for health sake, because our water table is observe to have been contaminated and fresh water are depleting. Why? In like manner in the near future we will be buying oxygen for our daily consumption.Is this possibility will most likely to happen? Can we do something about it not to occur? 

Earth Hour

Let us help protect our mother earth. It is a common knowledge that without air and water there is no life, no living creatures, no plants, and no micro or macro organisms exists. An Earth Hour is an action towards individual consciousness in conserving energy of putting out the lights and power for one hour in the whole world in a synchronous time schedule. Can you think and imagine the significance of your contributions in saving the mother earth? Wow it is gigantic, so, join on this activity. Hence there are many more......

Poverty Alleviation Initiatives

The poverty is an international or global phenomena brought about by the various facilitating factors such as increase in population by migration and immigration, unemployment, reduction of food production areas like lands converted to other uses, financial crises, climate change, leadership paradigm shifts, peace and order situation, natural and man made calamities, war, and social problems.What future and the kind of life is awaiting for the younger and the incoming generations will be? Can there be a solution of this scenario?

Center of Environment Initiative Forum

The Center of Environment Initiative (CEI) Forum was organized by the various sectors lead by the Provincial Environment Office (PEMO) in the Province of Negros Occidental as the venue in resolving issues and concerns directly or indirectly related to environment.The CEI meets every quarter in the designated place, date, and time set by the secretariate PEMO.Sensitive issues on environmental concern are brought to the CEI attention for a resolution to the benefit of the general public to include mining, wastes management issues, illegal forest resources utilization, mineral extractions, and others. Current updates will be published in this blog regularly.

Negros Occidental PANAAD celebration

The Province of Negros Occidental is annually celebrating the Organic Product Show case participated by the 32 local government units of the province.The schedule of the week long celebration starts on April 8 until 14, 0f 2013. The final schedule are as follows: >Pre-Panaad Activites: Search for Lin-ay sang Negros April 6 Press Presentation and Skills Competition (Robinson's Place Bacolod City) April 7 Festival Costume Parade and Mall Fashion Show (Robinson's Place Bacolod City) April 5-7 Convention of the National Federation of Motorcycle Clubs-Philippines April 6-8 Annual Derby/Panaad Bulang (Panaad Covered Court) Day 1. Monday April 8, 2013 6:00a.m. Hataw sa Panaad with Ching's Group (Panaad Football Field) Mambucal Team Relay 8:00a.m. Panaad Thanks Giving Mass (2F Panaad Stadium) 9:00a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for: Panaad Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair and Exhibits @ LGU Pavilions* Organic ns Negros Agri-fest (GF Panaad Stadium, North Wing)* Slow Food Convivium - NISARD,ONOPRA,NCF (Panaad LGU Pavilion Grounds)* Livestock and Dairy Progucts Fair (North area across Escalante-Toboso Pavilions)* Eco-Garden Show (South area across Candoni Pavilion)* Solid Waste Management Advocacy (PEMO Area)* *Daily Activities 2:00p.m. Motorcade Floats Parade (Provincial Capitol to Panaad Park) Championship of Annual Derby/Panaa Bulang (Panaad Covered Court) 4:00pm Opening Ceremony and Recognition od Panaad Festival Founders (Panaad Stadium) Festival Dances Competition (Panaad Stadium) Fireworks Display 8:00p.m. GMA "Kapuso" Show with Julie Anne San Jose, Derrick Monasterio,etc. (Panaad Stadium) Day 2, Tuesday April 9, 2013 6:00a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field) 8:30a.m. Athletics (Panaad Field) The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Panaad Swimming Complex) Chess (Stadium VIP Room) 9:00a.m. Organic Agriculture Forum (up to 12:nn, Media Center, G/F Panaad Stadium) 10:00a.m. Daily Tourism, Agri-trade Fair and exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1) 2:00p.m. Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium; Weigh-in 7:30-10a.m.) 5:00p.m. Paindis-indis sa Binalaybay and Rondalia Showcase (Panaad Stadium) 8:00p.m. Balay Taliambong by Teatrokon-Negros (Panaad Park Stage) 9:00p.m. Elohymn Musical Concert (Panaad Stadium) Day 3, Wednesday April 10, 2013 6:00a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Footbal Field) 7:30a.m. Athletics (Panaad Field) 8:00a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Panaad Swimming Complex) Chess (Panaad Stadium VIP Room) 9;00a.m. Organic Agriculture Forum (up to 12nn., Media Center, G/F Panaad Stadium) 10:00a.m.Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair and Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1) GMA Talent Search (up to 7p.m)- Panaad Stadium and Media Center) 1:00p.m. Teakwondo (2nd Level North Wing, Panaad Stadium, weigh in @ 9-11a.m.) 2:00p.m. Boxing (2nd level south wing, Panaad Stadium, weigh-in 7:30-10a.m.) 3:00p.m. Latin Dance Sport-Adult category (Panaad Park Stage) 7:00p.m. RMN's Panaad Hip Hop Challenge (Panaad Park Stage) 8:00p.m. "Organic Na Negros" Night (Panaad Stadium) Day 4, Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:00a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field) 3K and 5K Road Race (Panaad Stadium) 7:30a.m. Athletics (Panaad Stadium) 8:00a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Beach Event Venue) TESDA Livelihood Skills Olympics (Panaad Covered Court) Chess (Panaad Stadium VIP Room) Teakwondo (2nd Level North Wing, Panaad Stadium) 9:00a.m. Organic Agriculture Forum (up to 12:nn, Media Center,G/F Panaad Stadium) 10:00a.m. Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair and Exhibits At various venues (refer to Day 1) 2:00p.m. Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium:Weigh-in @7:30-10a.m) 3:00p.m. PEMO's Environmental/SWM Activity (Panaad Park Stage) 5:00p.m Philippine Folk Dances Competition ( Panaad Stadium) 8:00p.m. ABS-CBN "M>O>R>" Show (Panaad Park Stage) 9:00p.m. Technical Rehersal, Lin-ay sang Negros Pageant (Panaad Stadium) Day 5, Friday April 12, 2013 6:00a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodie (Panaad Football Field) 9:00a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Festival (Panaad Swimming Complex) ABS-CBN's Halad sa Kapamilya (2nd Level Center Panaad Stadium and Park Stage) 9:00a.m. Organic Agriculture Forum (up to 12nn, North Wing, G/F Panaad Stadium) 10:00a.m. Daily Tourism, Agri-Trade Fair and Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1) 2:00p.m. Provincial Capitol Employees Day w/ ABS-CBN's Baranggayan sa Brgy. Kapitolyo. Panaad Covered Court Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium; Weigh-in 7:30to 10a.m.) 7:00p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros Pageant w/ Sheena Ortaleza & Aljur Abrenica (Panaad Stadium) Day 6, Saturday April 13, 2013 6:00a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field) Murcia-Panaad Run 8:00a.m. Visayas CPJ Taekwondo Championships (NOMPAC Gym) 9:00a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (On Tour) Farmers Day Celebration and Farmers Forum (Panaad Covered Court) PGNO-uplbaa aNNUAL pANAAD sEMINAR 10:00A.M. dAILY tOURISM, aGRI-TRADE fAIR AND VARIOUS VENUES (REFER TO DAY 1) bOXING (2nd Level south wing, Panaad Stadium-weigh-in @7:30to10a.m. 6:00p.m. Outstading Farmers, Fisherfolk and Livestock Raisers Awards w/ ABS-CBN (Panaad Stadium) 7:00p.m. NPC-KBP Media Night (Panaad Swimming Complex) 8:00p.m. 2GO Travel Show (Panaad Park Stage) 9:00p.m. ABS-CBN.s Kapamilya Fiests Caravan (Panaad Stadium) Day 7, Sunday April 7, 2013 6:00a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching's Group (Panaad Football Field) 7:00a.m. NPC-PAWS Dog Show (Covered Court) 10:00a.m. Daily Tourism, Agri-trade Fair and Exhibits @ various venues (refer to day 1) The great titan lifesaving Sports Festival (On Tour) 1:00p.m. Drum and Bugle Competition, Elementary Level (Panaad Football Field) 5:00p.m. Closing Ceremony w/ Awarding and Presentation of Winners (Panaad Stadium) 8:00p.m. Panaad Drumbeating Showcase/Fireworks Display (Panaad Stadium) "Ser Chief Meets Gino" for SSA Alumnae Foundation (CSA-B gym) 9:00p.m. Bacolod Baywalk Bangs Panaad 2013 (Panaad Stadium) -END-

Environment Month Celebration Activities

The month of June is declared as the environment awareness month every year in the Philippines. A series of activities are on line to high light the whole month celebration.It focuses on saving the earth.

Magrove Associates Species and Its Importance.

Mangrove Species and the Utilization:

1. Family Name: Fabaceae
    Scientific Name: Abrus precatorius Linn.
    English Name: Indian or Wild Liquorice
    Local Name: saga, saga saga
    Habitat: Widely distributed at low and medium altitudes in thickets, secondary growth, and coastal areas such as beach scrub and at the margins of mangroves.
    Description: slender, many branched vine that grows  over shrubs and into trees, reaching 5 m long or more, 1.5cm diameter.

    Utilization/Uses: Leaves used as liquorice

    References: Primavera,JH, el al., Beach Forest Species and Mangrove Associates in the Philippines, SEAFDEC aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines 5021

World Water Day Celebration 2013

The World Water Day Celebration is one of the significant activities worldwide every year celebrated by all concern agencies both Internationally, nationally, and locally. This is to develop the awareness of all people in the whole world in the importance of water in supporting lives from the microorganism, bacteria, fungi, viruses, flora and fauna families, marine lives, ruminant and non ruminant animals, mammals, trees and many others for without water there is no life. Environmental concerns is brought to our attention of protecting the river basin and river systems, springs, or any sources of water by reforesting the ridges in the watershed area. Coastal mangrove protection and conservation shall be of priority concern among fisherfolks of the respective communities in the coastline. Appropriate solid waste management of all waste generators shall abide with the implementing rules and regulations of the pertinent government laws.

Agri-Pinoy rice achievers awardees

The are 10 provinces, 48cities and towns and 12 irrigators' associations in the Philippines have received the 2012 Rice Achievers awards at the Philippine International Convention Center, in Pasay Ciy on March 15,2012.
"For producing more rice that surpassed their targets, attaining a higher average yield per hectare, encouraging more farmers to use quality seeds and employ modern technologies, and allotting more budget for rice related projects." These are the awardees as follows;

Baywatch Kabankalan: How to get there?

The Baywatch Kabankalan city, Negros Occidental, Philippines is 98km South of Bacolod City the capital city of Negros Occidental. From Bacolod it can be reached in two and a half hours by Bus for the commuters and 2 hours by a private vehicle until the mini warf called Bagacay where you have to take the motor boat. From the warf it is 30 minutes boat ride at 60Php vice versa. You have to bring foods, water, and personal belongings and gadgets for bird watching. During low tide is the best time for watching. The ambiance of the place is something that you can experience.
           If you don't have private rides, it is preferred to take a tricycle from the central market of the City of Kabankalan. Just locate the tricycle terminal of Bagacay, Barangay Daan Banua and they will bring you there for 12Php fare until the boat terminal for the Baywatch. It is a tricking trip  to enjoy.

Active Fault lines in the Visayas, Philippines

Active fault lines in the Visayas by Philvoc.Your keen observation is invited on the red lines.

Migratory Birds Flyway

 There are thousands of migratory birds flew from all over the world seeking  places for comfort specially during winter season annually. Hence, the Philippines is one of their routes to spend  by escaping the spill of the winter season to survived. In the Philippines there are selected places of their destinations where food availability is the choice and safety.

Wetland International: Baywatch Kabankalan is One of the stop over places of migratory birds from other countries

Kabankalan Baywatch AWC 201 by

Migratory Birds Flyway is Baywatch Kabankalan City

Baywatch Coast of Kabankalan City in Negros Occidental now is one of the migratory birds flyway of the Philippines.There are more than 40 species of birds visiting the site every year where avid bird watchers tourists from all over the Philippines including those coming from other countries had been viewing rare bird species. In the month of February 2013 more than 2,500 pcs viewed.