The Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City is home to the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), one of the most powerful—and one of the largest—eagles in the world. Its local name is banog, and also known as “Haribon” or “Hari ng Ibon,” which means “Bird King.” In 1995, under Proclamation No. 615, President Fidel V. Ramos named the eagle as the national bird of the Philippines.

Unfortunately, poachers and deforestation pushed this magnificent bird into being critically endangered. The Philippine Eagle now have to be bred in captivity. Their cages are built with more than enough space in order to mimic their natural habitat, which would help them adapt easier when they’re released into the wild. More…

I finally had the time to create a custom theme for this blog :) The free theme I was using before was nice, but it wasn’t something I made—I try as much as possible to find time to create custom themes for my blogs. Since, I am after all, a full-time web designer when I’m not off traveling.

The look and feel I decided was based on the travel blog design trend (dirty paper look), but I made sure it had a touch of green. I like green—it’s so relaxing—and the color also gives the blog a “nature” feel.

Hope you like it :) There are still some kinks and what-not’s that need to be polished, so do forgive the minor bugs. I’m still finishing up some codes for this site.

My husband and I recently got back from our second wedding anniversary vacation in Boracay. He got me my own camera, so you can expect a lot of photos soon :)

Racuh A Payaman is a protected location in the island of Batan in Batanes. The breath-taking view from the hills makes it a photographer’s dream location: even the most inexperienced photographer can probably come up with awesome photos just because the place is incredibly beautiful already by itself. Dubbed as the “Marlboro country” of Batanes, Racuh A Payaman makes you wonder that such a place still exists in the Philippines.

The photo above is the first thing you will see as you enter the gate leading to the trail. My travel buddies and I were fortunate that the weather was agreeable that day—the sky so blue and the green hills vibrant with life. More…

Banol Beach is one of the popular attractions to visit when island-hopping in Coron, Palawan. Unlike the wide stretch of beach in Boracay, Banol Beach is very small in comparison. But IMHO, its coziness just adds to its charm.

Banol Beach is surrounded by beautiful limestone formations topped with luscious greens. The water is so clear and blue you can actually see the tiny fishes swimming in the shallow waters. It’s so clear you can even see a jellyfish every now and then. More…

The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) is an endangered tarsier species endemic to the Philippines. They are cute little creatures with huge eyes and very long limbs, usually just about 4 to 6 inches in height. Because of their small size, the Philippine Tarsier usually fall prey to owls and stray cats—besides, of course, for the human hunters who capture these creatures to keep as pets or sold for trade.

I was fortunate enough to see the tarsier up close in a Tarsier Sanctuary when I visited Tagbilaran City in the province of Bohol. The tarsier is a nocturnal creature, and the ones we saw basically just clung on the branches while some hard-headed tourists poked their backs to get their attention (people are discouraged from touching the animals, as doing so may cause them undue distress and might accidentally harm them).

The Philippine Tarsier primarily eats insects—I was able to witness the caretaker feed the tarsier crickets and grasshoppers skewered on a stick.

Apart from hunting, the destruction of the tarsier’s natural habitat has also led to endangering the species’ survival. Because of this, a legislation was passed to include the Philippine Tarsier as one of the country’s protected wildlife species. There are also efforts from NGOs to protect the survival of the Philippine Tarsier.

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