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<center><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=pico4.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/pico4.jpg" border="0"></a></center> http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:28:54 -0000 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:49:13 -0000 <center><a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=pico4.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/pico4.jpg" border="0"></a></center> http://images.gemmasajise.multiply.com/logo http://gemmasajise.multiply.com 100 100 Durungawan Peak-Mt.Banahaw <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=ban2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/ban2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=banahawfront2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/banahawfront2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Mt.Banahaw, Durungawan Peak 2008 Jump off point: Kinabuhayan, Quezon July 19-20 2008 Fitness/Expertise Level: Good Fitness required/Strenuous Category: Major Clib/2 days Elevation: 2158 MASL Objective: Friendship http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/65/Durungawan_Peak-Mt.Banahaw_ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:49:13 -0000 1 Mountaineer dead, 9 Rescued, 2 Missing in Zambales trek mishap 1Climber dead, 9 rescued, 2 missing in Zambales trek mishap By Tonette Orejas Central Luzon Desk First Posted 11:18:00 06/23/2008 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- A climber was killed Sunday noon when eleven members of AMCI Mountaineers Club (Manila-based) were swept by strong water currents, caused by rains brought by typhoon “Frank,” swelled a creek they were crossing at the foot of Mount Pundakit in San Antonio, Zambales province, authorities said. Initial reports revealed that the body of climber Joseph Felarca has been recovered, nine others were rescued while two were still missing. Local police and Philippine Navy rescue personnel are still conducting rescue and recovery operations.(frm.Inquirer.net)   http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/27/1_Mountaineer_dead_9_Rescued_2_Missing_in_Zambales_trek_mishap Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:53:03 -0000 Fire in D'Sky <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=sunset.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/sunset.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Photo was taken at Nagsasa Cove in San Antonio, Zambales June 7-8 2008 San Antonio, Pundaquit in Zambales Sasa http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/64/Fire_in_DSky_ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:58:29 -0000 Nagsasa Cove <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=coversasa.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/coversasa.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=frontnag2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/frontnag2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Nagsasa Cove Zambales, San Antonio Pundaquit June 7-8 2008 A.M.O.C Mountaineering Club exploration at the Nagsasa Cove Its Zambales Madness! we cant get enough of the beautiful islands of Zamabales in San Antonio, Pundaquit. Finally we had reached this beautiful island of Nagsasa Cove. It was originally scheduled last May but due to typhoon "COSME" it was postponed. Nagsasa Cove is much better than Anawangin Island, the scenery of its landscapes, the refreshing blue and crystal clear waters of the beach, additional show of the flying fish, beautiful background of Mt. Balingkilat a.k.a pointed peak, the warm and accomodating people of nagsasa (the aetas) who helped us to fetched water for our cooking, for our dishes and for taking a bath, and you can feel the morning breeze. Nagsasa Cove is a peaceful and a quite place unlike the Anawangin Island wich is crowded during the summer season, here you can relax and appreciate the beauty of nature. This place is full of surprise... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/63/Nagsasa_Cove Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:01:14 -0000 Camara Island <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=front.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/front.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=front2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/front2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Camara Island, Zambales San Antonio, Pundaquit June 7-8 2008 A.M.O.C mountaineering club trip to Camara Island After our adventurous exploration at Nagsasa Cove, we went to this beautiul island the "Camara Island"...Only one thing to say its so beautiful! Clear waters and colorful corals.One of the best island in Zambales. A 40 minute ride in a banca from Nagsasa Cove and approximately 15 minute ride from Anawangin Island. http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/62/Camara_Island Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:22:55 -0000 Fort Santiago, Intramuros <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=Calesa.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/Calesa.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=flowers.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/flowers.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Fort Santiago, Intramuros Manila May 31, 2008 Fort Santiago (Fuerza de Santiago) is a defense fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi. The fort is part of the structures of the walled city of Intramuros, in Manila, Philippines. The location of Fort Santiago was also once the site of the palace and kingdom of Rajah Suliman, chieftain of Manila of pre-Spanish era. It was destroyed by the conquistadors upon arriving in 1570, encountering several bloody battles with the Muslims and native Tagalogs. The Spaniards destroyed the native settlements and erected Fuerza de Santiago in 1571. The first fort was made out of log structures and earth. Most of it was destroyed in the Spanish-Chinese War of (1574-1575), by invaders of ethnic Chinese pirates who besieged the area. The Spaniards fought a bloody conflict and eventually drove the pirates out. In 1589 the fort was constructed with hard stone and finished in 1592. It became the main fort for travels an... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/58/Fort_Santiago_Intramuros Mon, 2 Jun 2008 02:09:44 -0000 Pinay Tops Mt.Everest Marathon Pinay tops Everest marathon <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png"> By Rainier Allan Ronda Saturday, May 31, 2008 <a name="p0"></a> All six Filipino participants in the highest marathon in the world held last Thursday in Nepal triumphantly reached the finish line, with Carina Dayondon coming in first among foreign female climbers. Calling from the finish line at Namche Bazar in the Khumbu region of Nepal Thursday night, former Transportation and Communications Undersecretary Arturo Valdez shared that Carina Dayondon, one of the three Filipinas who scaled Mount Everest last year, was the first among foreign female participants to reach the finish line, behind seven Nepali women who joined the race. The prime slot in the men’s division went to a Japanese national. “We all reached the finish line. And Carina is the first among the foreign females in the finish line behind several female locals,” Valdez told The STAR. “We’re so happy we all finished the race. We were determined we all would see each other at the finish line,” said Valdez, wh... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/26/Pinay_Tops_Mt.Everest_Marathon Sat, 31 May 2008 01:29:50 -0000 6 Pinoys joining Mt.Everest marathon 6 Pinoys joining Mt. Everest marathon By Rainier Allan Ronda Monday, May 26, 2008 HONG KONG – Six Filipino mountaineers – including Mt. Everest veteran summiteers Noelle Wenceslao, Carina Dayondon and Erwin “Pastor” Emata – are among some 101 adventurers from all over the world who will participate in a marathon to reach the summit of the world’s tallest mountain this month. <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=conqueror.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/conqueror.jpg" border="0"></a> Former transportation and communications undersecretary Arturo Valdez, calling from the Mt. Everest Nepal base camp at the south col or slope of the mountain, told The STAR they have already undergone high-altitude alpine mountain climbs in the Himalayan mountain ranges to prepare for the 3rd Hillary-Tenzing Mount Everest Marathon that will start on May 29. “We’ve been working very hard to prepare for the start of the race. We’re looking forward to race day. We’re excited and also nervous,” Valdez said. Aside from the Everest veterans, Valdez, Dr. Ted Esguerra, and Fred Jamili – all members of the disbanded Firs... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/24/6_Pinoys_joining_Mt.Everest_marathon Mon, 26 May 2008 09:52:04 -0000 (A.M.O.C)AMACU Mountaineering & Outdoors Club Pre-Climb Meeting for SASA COVE Exploration Meeting for Sasa Cove exploration, Itineraries, official list of members, distribution of group equipment, budget and transportation http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/calendar/item/10019/A.M.O.CAMACU_Mountaineering_Outdoors_Club_Pre-Climb_Meeting_for_SASA_COVE_Exploration Mon, 26 May 2008 03:00:52 -0000 New7Wonders.com-Please vote and support our entry to the new7wonders of nature Please help our country to be included in new 7 wonders of the world. Visit this site and register then vote Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.which is currently in 10th spot rightnow, the chocolate hills at number 9 and the Tubbataha Reef at 6th spot of new 7 wonders of nature. This was last updated today May 23, 2008 10:00 GMT.... got to <a href="http://www.new7wonders.com">http://www.new7wonders.com</a> Vote now and support ! This is the current live ranking of the nominees to become a New 7 Wonder of Nature. The top 77 Official Nominees will be eligible for consideration by the New7Wonders of Nature Panel of Experts for inclusion in the group of 21 finalist candidates. Last update 23-MAY-2008 22:00 GMT ( ) = yesterday's ranking 1. <img style="MARGIN: 2px 4px 0px 0px; " alt="no change" src="http://www.new7wonders.com/static/pix/rank-static.gif"> (1) <a href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/nominees/asia/c/HaLongBayBay/">Ha Long Bay</a> VIET NAM - Asia <a class="submit" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #61a427; " href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/vote_on_nominees/?firstselect=6:97">Vote</a> 2. <img style="MARGIN: 2px 4px 0px 0px; " alt="no change" src="http://www.new7wonders.com/static/pix/rank-static.gif"> (2) <a href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/nominees/asia/c/CoxsBazarBeach/">Cox's Bazar, Beach</a> BANGLADESH - Asia <a class="submit" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #61a427; " href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/vote_on_nominees/?firstselect=6:103">Vote</a> 3. <img style="MARGIN: 2px 4px 0px 0px; " alt="no change" src="http://www.new7wonders.com/static/pix/rank-static.gif"> (3) <a href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/nominees/asia/c/GangesRiver/">Ganges, River</a> BANGLADESH/ INDIA - Asia <a class="submit" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #61a427; " href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/vote_on_nominees/?firstselect=6:98">Vote</a> 4. <img style="MARGIN: 2px 4px 0px 0px; " alt="no change" src="http://www.new7wonders.com/static/pix/rank-static.gif"> (4) <a href="http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/nominees/southamerica/c/AmazonRiverRiverForest/">Amazon River, River/Forest</a> BOLIVIA/ BRAZIL/ COLOMBIA/ ECUADOR/ PERU/ VENEZUELA - ... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/23/New7Wonders.com-Please_vote_and_support_our_entry_to_the_new7wonders_of_nature Fri, 23 May 2008 15:20:40 -0000 A.M.O.C (AMACU MOUNTAINEERING&OUTDOORS CLUB) OUTING(postponed) Postponed due to Bad Weather! "Grrrrr" Beachneering, snorkling and exploration at SASA Cove. A virgin Island, somewhat like Anawangin Island, more pinetrees, more shades and a beautiful place to be, and another adventure to experience. like Anawangin no resorts, no electricity....just bring your backpacks, tents, equipments and CAMP!...details of this island and pictures will be posted right after our activity here at SASA Cove in http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/calendar/item/10018/A.M.O.C_AMACU_MOUNTAINEERINGOUTDOORS_CLUB_OUTINGpostponed Fri, 9 May 2008 11:07:01 -0000 Olympic torch scales Mt.Everest <A href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=olymoictorch.jpg" target=_blank><IMG alt=Photobucket src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/olymoictorch.jpg" border=0></A>   EVEREST BASE CAMP, Tibet (CNN) -- The Olympic flame reached the top of the world Thursday morning, carried to the summit of Mount Everest by climbers wearing oxygen masks to breathe in the thin air of the earth's highest point. A 21-year-old Tibetan woman -- the youngest member of the expedition -- carried the flame atop the peak. Once there, the mountaineers removed their masks so television cameras could record their faces and so they could shout and cheer their feat. The climbers, braving gusty winds and freezing windchill, relayed the flame -- ignited from the main Olympic flame, now making a course across China en route to host city Beijing -- to the summit by 9:15 a.m. (9:15 p.m. ET Wednesday), about two hours ahead of schedule. "They were very motivated; they were very excited," journalist Tomas Etzler said from the Everest base camp at 5,360 meters (17,600 ft). The climbers started their ascent at 3 a.m. Thursday (3 p.m. Wednesday) along the Tibetan side of Everest, kno... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/22/Olympic_torch_scales_Mt.Everest Thu, 8 May 2008 07:08:40 -0000 Anvaya Cove, Subic <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=anvayacove.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/anvayacove.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Company Outing Subic, Anvaya Cove May 3, 2008 Anvaya Cove is Ayala Land, Inc.'s first and grandest leisure community in the region. It is envisioned to be a place where families will be brought closer together through a uniquely natural leisure experience. It is a 320 hectare property comprised of forested foothills rolling down from a backdrop of mountains to meet the sea. At its heart is the Beach and Nature Club, which is surrounded by several neighborhoods for vacation and retirement homes. These lots and houses are thoughtfully integrated with the landscape and capitalize on the site's natural beauty. Ownership of a Beach and Nature Club share is a prerequisite for owning a real estate product. This 320-hectare residential-resort community will be divided into three clusters, further subdivided into neighborhoods. The first neighborhood, The Cliffside is situated in the most visually dramatic area of the site. Perched on a promontory at the southern end of the site's ma... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/57/Anvaya_Cove_Subic Sun, 4 May 2008 11:53:18 -0000 SmallVille Theme Song Save http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/music/item/43/SmallVille_Theme_Song Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:39:00 -0000 Biodiversity in region endangered ‘Biodiversity in region endangered’ By Katherine Adraneda Monday, April 21, 2008 <A name=p0></A> The ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) yesterday called for intensified environment conservation in Southeast Asia, as it declared a “red alert” for the region’s rich biodiversity. This, as the ACB described Southeast Asia’s rich biodiversity as “highly threatened” due to massive forest conversion and wildlife hunting and trade. According to ACB executive director Rodrigo Fuentes, there will be massive species decline and extinction in Southeast Asia if governments would fail to strengthen further efforts to protect the environment. He even warned that biodiversity in the region could spell tragedy for the world since Southeast Asia is the richest reservoir of plant and animal life on earth. The ACB noted that the ASEAN region, while occupying only three percent of the earth’s surface, contains the natural habitats of up to 40 percent of all species on earth. The region also has one-third or 84,000 squ... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/21/Biodiversity_in_region_endangered Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:51:07 -0000 South China Sea Headed For Troubled Waters <H3 class=sectionstyle>Starweek</H3>South China Sea Headed For Troubled Waters By Frank Zeller Sunday, April 20, 2008 <A name=p0></A> Polluted, crossed by busy shipping lanes, and disputed by many countries, the South China Sea has taken an environmental battering that threatens future food supplies, marine scientists have warned. In a decade the sea – at the heart of a densely populated and rapidly industrializing region – has lost 16 percent of its coral reefs and coastal mangroves and 30 percent of its sea grass, says the United Nations. The exploitation of its fisheries, both legal and illegal, by family boats and industrial deep sea trawlers now threatens to deplete fish stocks that millions of people rely on, a Hanoi conference heard last week. “The key issues on a basin scale are habitat degradation and loss, overfishing and land-based pollution,” said Vo Si Tuan, who served as Vietnam representative to the UN Environment Program (UNEP) South China Sea Project. “There are many, many problems, but these are the biggest.... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/20/South_China_Sea_Headed_For_Troubled_Waters Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:12:16 -0000 Earth Day 2008: A Matter Of Water Earth Day 2008:  A Matter Of Water By Pablo Gorondi Sunday, April 20, 2008 <A name=p0></A> <IMG height=195 alt="" hspace=5 src="http://www.philstar.com/newphilstar/www/image/20080420/cover.jpg" width=151 align=left vspace=5 border=0>Scientists have predicted that climate change in coming decades will cause more flooding in the Northern Hemisphere and droughts in some southern and arid zones. In addition, they said that some areas around the Mediterranean, parts of southern Africa, northeastern Brazil and the western U.S. region will likely suffer water shortages. Rajendra Pachauri, the chief U.N. climate scientist, said at the end of a meeting in Budapest that the rising frequency and intensity of floods and droughts could lead to a food crisis. “We may see a decline in agriculture production,” said Pachauri, who is also chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which shared last year’s Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore. An IPCC report presented at the meeting said the decline of water quantity and quality would lead to shortages of water for drinking and agriculture. Millions of Africans c... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/19/Earth_Day_2008_A_Matter_Of_Water Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:01:56 -0000 sunset's in tungsten mode <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=pb1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/pb1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> I shoot this beautiful sunset using a Tungsten mode settings in my http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/56/sunsets_in_tungsten_mode Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:19:02 -0000 Iba, Zambales <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=IbaZambales218_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/IbaZambales218_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> April 12, 08 Blue Ridge Resort Iba, Zambales A perfectly peaceful day at the beach is within reach. 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Tibatib, Cavinti Height of waterfalls: 90 meters Time to waterfalls / Days required: 60 mins / 1 day Specs: Minor Climb, Difficulty 1/9, Trail Class 1 with soft rappelling involved BACKGROUND It cannot be denied that the Pagsanjan experience - the banca ride, the rafting trip to the falls, and the magnificent views of the gorges is still the best Magdapio falls treat. However, an exciting alternative has opened up in Feb. 24, 2007- a land route to the falls. The mayor of Cavinti developed a 'Cavinti Eco-Park' which sits at the origin of the falls, containing excellent facilities. It seems to be a well-developed site! A 15-minute trek down a cemented path will take you to the first waterfalls: the Nakulo Falls and the 'First Falls'. Then, after two great viewdecks seeing the majestic plummeting of waters of these falls, you will be asked to wear a harness and rappel ... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/54/NakuloMagdapio_Pagsanjan_Falls Sun, 6 Apr 2008 06:02:44 -0000 MAGMYPIC.COM-create fake magazine covers with your own picture <A href="http://i203.photobucket.com/redirect/album?action=slideshow&landing=/slideshows&type=8" target=_blank><IMG style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; FLOAT: left; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px" src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif"></A><A href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=506a1aca.pbw" target=_blank><IMG style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; FLOAT: left; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px" src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif"></A> <A href="http://www.magmypic.com/"><IMG src="http://b1.magmypic.com/uploads/c/97/c97995389fad9ac7fe23b8e6f8cd4587_LIFE2_med.jpg"></A> Create <A href="http://www.magmypic.com/">Fake Magazine Covers</A> with your own picture at <A href="http://www.magmypic.com/">MagMyPic.com</A> <A href="http://www.magmypic.com/subscribe">Discount Magazine Subscriptions</A> - Save big! <A href="http://www.gigyamailbutton.com/wildfire/gigyamailbutton.ashx?url=aHR*cDovL3d3dy5naWd5YS5jb2*vd2lsZGZpcmUvd2Zwb3AuYXNweD9tb2R1bGU9ZW1haWwmdXJsPWh*dHAlM*ElMkYlMkZ3d3clMkVtYWdteXBpYyUyRWNvbSUyRmdldGNvZGU=" target=_blank border="0"><IMG height=20 src="http://cdn.gigya.com/wildfire/i/includeShareButton.gif" width=60 border=0></A> http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/18/MAGMYPIC.COM-create_fake_magazine_covers_with_your_own_picture Fri, 4 Apr 2008 01:48:56 -0000 Earth Hour 2008 <A href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a5/Earth-Hour-Logo.jpg"><IMG height=294 alt=Image:Earth-Hour-Logo.jpg src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a5/Earth-Hour-Logo.jpg" width=300 border=0></A> Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming. <H3>About Earth Hour</H3> On March 31 2007, for one hour, Sydney made a powerful statement about the greatest contributor to global warming – coal-fired electricity – by turning off its lights. Over 2.2 million Sydney residents and over 2,100 businesses switched off, leading to a 10.2% energy reduction across the city. What began as one city taking a stand against global warming caught the attention of the world. In 2008, 24 global cities participated in Earth Hour at 8pm on March 29. Earth Hour is the highlight of a major campaign to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to take the simple steps needed to cut their emissions on an ongoing basis. It is about simple changes that will collectively make a difference – from businesses turning off their lights whe... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/17/Earth_Hour_2008 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:33:07 -0000 DENR embarks on nationwide Earth Day People’s Caravan DENR embarks on nationwide Earth Day People’s Caravan      <HR noShade SIZE=1> The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has embarked on a 25-day nationwide Earth Day People’s Caravan as the country gears up for the celebration of Earth Day on April 22. Dubbed “Lakbay para sa Kalikasan! Para sa Buhay at Kinabukasan,” the caravan, which started last March 25 up to April 18, is a sequenced intensive information, education and communication (IEC) campaign that will pass through provinces, cities and municipalities with the intent of bringing DENR programs and services to the people. “We have to put emphasis on information campaign this year because the people have to know how they can participate in saving planet Earth. Many Filipinos are still largely unaware of the destructive effects of climate change and pollution. If these problems worsen, mankind has nowhere to go. It is important that we take drastic measures now if only to assure a safe environment... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/16/16 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:10:23 -0000 Global Warming (NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL) How to Fight Global Warming Take these steps and you'll help reduce global warming pollution. The biggest cause of global warming is the carbon dioxide released when fossil fuels like oil and coal are burned for energy. So when you save energy, you fight global warming (and save money, of course). Here are some easy steps you can take: <UL> <LI>Raise your voice. We need new laws that will steer our nation toward the most important solutions to global warming -- cleaner cars and cleaner power plants. Send a message to your elected officials, letting them know that you will hold them accountable for what they do -- or fail to do -- about global warming. <LI>Choose an efficient vehicle: A car that gets 20 miles per gallon will emit about 50 tons of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. A car getting 40 mpg will emit half that much. When buying your next car, pick the least-polluting, most efficient vehicle that meets your needs. Maybe it's an innovative hybrid that combines a gasoline engine with elec... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/journal/item/15/Global_Warming_NATURAL_RESOURCES_DEFENSE_COUNCIL Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:53:50 -0000 Dayhike Trek at MAGDAPIO (PAGSANJAN) FALLS VIA CAVINTI LAND ROUTE MAGDAPIO (PAGSANJAN) FALLS VIA CAVINTI LAND ROUTE Cavinti, Laguna Major jump-off: Brgy. Tibatib, Cavinti Height of waterfalls: 90 meters Time to waterfalls / Days required: 60 mins / 1 day Specs: Minor Climb, Difficulty 1/9, Trail Class 1 with soft rappelling involved BACKGROUND It cannot be denied that the Pagsanjan experience - the banca ride, the rafting trip to the falls, and the magnificent views of the gorges is still the best Magdapio falls treat. However, an exciting alternative has opened up in Feb. 24, 2007- a land route to the falls. The mayor of Cavinti developed a 'Cavinti Eco-Park' which sits at the origin of the falls, containing excellent facilities. It seems to be a well-developed site! A 15-minute trek down a cemented path will take you to the first waterfalls: the Nakulo Falls and the 'First Falls'. Then, after two great viewdecks seeing the majestic plummeting of waters of these falls, you will be asked to wear a harness and rappel down a 672-step steel sta... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/calendar/item/10017/Dayhike_Trek_at_MAGDAPIO_PAGSANJAN_FALLS_VIA_CAVINTI_LAND_ROUTE Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:36:18 -0000 Mt.Banahaw De Lucban <a href="http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/?action=view&current=banahawbmp1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa212/bahoako/banahawbmp1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Mt. Banahaw de Lucban Lucban, Quezon March 8-9 2008 MT. BANAHAW DE LUCBAN Lucban, Quezon Major Jump-off: Brgy. Ayuti, Lucban, Quezon LLA: 14°04'N 121°30'E 1875 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days, 5-6 hours Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 3 Mt. Banahaw de Lucban is one mountain where the challenge does not lie in the steepness or length of the trails, but in the flora and fauna thereof. Its misty forest has an immaculate quality when viewed in pictures, but it is actually a wild jungle: trees and views grow in an anarchic fashion, obstructing the trails and creating a obstacle course, decked with infinite thorns and spikes. Meanwhile, different species of blood leeches pose a constant menace: the green-striped leech (seen in photo) is known as bulalangwan and is notorious for attacking soft tissues. Wild boar, deer, and monkeys have been sighted in the forest; its rich biodiversity has gained scientific interest. This environment is uninterrupted... http://gemmasajise.multiply.com/photos/album/48/Mt.Banahaw_De_Lucban Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:50:14 -0000