Also called as the Great Philippine Eagle, the Monkey-Eating Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is the world’s largest eagle. The species was discovered by English naturalist John Whitehead in 1896. Monkey-Eating Eagles can be found in eastern Luzon, Leyte, Samar and in Mindanao, where most of the species reside. The Philippine Eagle has a very majestic appearance….
The Mayon Volcano, which is famous for its almost perfect conical shape, is an active volcano located in the province of Albay in the Bicol region. Situated around 15 kilometers northwest of Legazpi City, Mayon is considered as the most active of all the volcanoes in the Philippines, with 47 eruptions in the past 400…
As one of the most popular churches in Manila, the Manila Cathedral started with humble origins in 1581. From a simple structure of nipa and bamboo, the cathedral developed into the magnificent place of worship that it is today. During its 400-year history, the Manila Cathedral has been rebuilt numerous times because of the frequent…
The Araneta Center is a commercial complex built around the Araneta Coliseum, the preferred venue for most of the major concerts and sports events in the country. Developed by Araneta Center Inc., the complex is a sprawling, 35-hectare property composed of shopping malls, bars and restaurants. Aside from the coliseum, another landmark in the complex…
Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s premier theme park, continues to sizzle this summer with NU 107’s “Summer Shebang ‘09” this Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Spaceport area from 4pm onwards. Enjoy the Park’s thrill rides and amazing attractions while rocking to the music of popular bands like Lowtechs, Play, Kjwan, Spongecola, Itchyworms, Urbandub and Pupil….
Known as the “old downtown”, Quiapo is famous for being the site of the Quiapo Church and the feast of the Black Nazarene. It is also a haven for cheap items ranging from electronics to handicraft products. The busy, congested streets of Quiapo are a filled with street vendors, churchgoers, fortune tellers, beggars and shoppers….
More popularly known as Luneta, the park is immortalized in the famous Rico J. Puno song, “The Way We Were (Alaala Sa Luneta)”: “Namamasyal pa sa Luneta, kahit walang pera…” Indeed, this historical place in the middle of Manila is a haven not only for lovers, but also for families who relax and stroll in…
The cute and big-eyed Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) is one of the smallest primates in the world. The species live in the southeast part of the country. These nocturnal creatures can be found mostly in Samar, Bohol, Leyte and in Mindanao. The tarsier is often called the world’s smallest monkey, but the animal is actually…
General Info Once a part of Rizal province, the city of San Juan is currently the smallest city in Metro Manila. It has become popular for being the location of the Greenhills Shopping Center, one of the most popular bargain hubs in the metropolis. San Juan is bordered by the following: Quezon City – north…
Located in the southern portion of the National Capital Region (NCR), Makati's population is estimated to be 550,392, distributed within 27.36 sq. km. Hosting the corporate headquarters of 40% of the top 1000 businesses in the Philippines, Makati earned P8.4 billion in 2007, cementing its reputation as the business and financial capital of the Philippines….