The name “Tubbataha” comes from the Samal language meaning “long reef exposed at low tide”. Before Tubbataha became well known‚ the Samal – seafaring people of the southern Philippines – would visit the reefs intermittently‚ according to their nomadic lifestyle. However the people more tightly bound to Tubbataha are Cagayanons‚ inhabitants of the neighbouring islands of Cagayancillo. Traditionally‚ during the summer months when the sea was calm‚ they would sail in their native pangko‚ to visit the
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THE TUBBATAHA REEF The name ’Tubbataha’ is a Samal word for "long reef exposed at low tide". Samals are seafaring people of the Sulu Sea. Cagayanen people who are more geographically associated with Tubbataha Reefs referred the Park as ’gusong’. Location Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) lies in the middle of the Sulu Sea and falls under the political jurisdiction of Cagayancillo‚ an island municipality situated 130km to the north. The park is around 150km southeast of Puerto Princesa City -
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Lacsaman‚ Sakhiah T. April 16‚ 2013 ADMB002 Case: Tubbataha Reef 1. I do not agree on the proposal for development. Tubbataha Reef is one of those heavenly places that Philippines should be proud of. The public is now more aware of the reef and its importance to the environment and the economy. After many years of neglect‚ there are now greater and more widespread efforts to save Tubbataha reef. And yet‚ it seems that all these efforts are not well-coordinated. In fact‚ some of
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were laid end to end‚ they would stretch almost 14‚000 miles. They were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995 and placed on the endangered list in 2001. Tubbataha Reef Located in the middle of the Sulu Sea‚ Tubbataha Reef is one of the largest and best preserved reef systems in the world. Actually composed to two atolls‚ Tubbataha is far removed from any human settlement‚ it is a 92 mile boat trip from the city of Puerto Princessa. The marine park covers over 968 km² and is home to over 300
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Banaue Rice Terraces The Rice Terraces in Banaue‚ Ifugao are considered to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. The terraces are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Approximately during the ministry of Jesus Christ on earth (over 2000 years ago)‚ the native people of Ifugao began carving the terraces of the mountains using merely their bare hands and sticks from the trees in the forests. The terraces were carved mainly to provide an area of land suitable for planting rice which is the staple
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Mayon Volcano Rising more than 8‚000 feet (2‚400 meters) above sea level‚ Mayon Volcano is significant for its perfectly symmetrical cone shape. Visitors can enjoy a number of activities here such as camping‚ climbing‚ hiking‚ bird watching and photography. A picturesque spot in which to admire Mayon Volcano is from the nearby Cagsawa ruins. Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines‚ having erupted over 49 times in the past 400 years. The most destructive eruption of Mayon occurred on
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admirable Tubbataha Reef located at the Sulu Sea near Palawan; the magnificent Subterranean River National Park in Puerto Princesa; the ever glorious historic wonder Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao; the majestic Mexican-Chinese like city of Vigan; and the aesthetically designed solemn Baroque Churches located around the country. Each of these landmarks exhibit unique structures and distinctive characteristics‚ incomparable to anywhere else in this entire world. The ravishing beauty of Tubbataha Reef
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Manalac‚ Katrina Mari Y. January 11 2012 2T1 Cultural Tourism Legacy: Philippine World Heritage Sites Our country has the magnificent beauty of the Tubbataha Reef in Cagayancillo‚ Palawan‚ Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan‚ Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras‚ Historic Center of Vigan in Ilocos Sur‚ and the Baroque Churches of the Philippines. The future of our country and world’s beauty is in our hands and protection. The world holds
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action. Imagine a thousand people acting towards such a simple goal‚ preservation and conservation of wildlife habitat. That is sure to achieve some sort of solution. Some projects accomplished in Palawan by the WWF are the conservation of the tubbataha reefs natural marine park‚ by implementing policies like diving fees and expansion of park boundaries to increase marine biomass. Another‚ is an ongoing program which focuses on the management of reef fisheries and marketing accessibility for sustainably
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her husband Ninoy Aquino in the 500 peso bill is remarkable‚ not to mention that their son‚ President Noynoy Aquino will have his signature on the bill. Secondly‚ the new bills presented the newest ‘stars’ of the Philippine tourism industry-- Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park‚ Taal Lake‚ Puerto Princesa’s Subterranean River National Park‚ Mayon Volcano‚ Banaue Rice Terraces‚ and the Bohol Chocolate Hills. What’s also notable is that they used pictures which signify the rich wildlife resource of the
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