Friday, September 23, 2016

The Philippine Tarsier......Not "The World Smallest Monkey"


"The world's smallest monkey" is usually heard slogan. However, it is not a monkey. In truth, its classification is somewhat problematic. Some scientists consider tarsiers to be a taxonomic suborder among the primates. While, because they are closely related to lemurs, lorises and bushbabies, others classify them with the prosimians to which these animals belong. Monkeys and apes belong to the suborder of anthropoids.

The Philippine tarsier, (Tarsius syrichta) is very peculiar small animal. In fact it is one of the smallest known primates, no larger than a adult men's hand. 

They are more active at night, it lives on a diet of insects. Folk traditions sometimes has it that tarsiers eat charcoal, but actually they retrieve the insects from (sometimes burned) wood. 

It can be found mostly in the islands of Bohol in the Visayas, and Mindanao (particularly in Tupi, South Cotabato) in the Philippines.




The complete taxonomic classification thus is:
                                                      ClassMammalia
                                                       OrderPrimates
                                                             Suborder            Prosimii/Haplorrhini
                                                               InfraorderTarsiiformes
                                                              SuperfamilyTarsioidea


General. The Philippine tarsier has a gray fur and a nearly naked tail. The middle finger is elongated. Head and body length are around 118-149 mm; It weighs 113-142 grams. Males are larger than females. 


Currently, the Philippine tarsier is categorized as a "lower risk, conservation dependent" species, which means that, although it is not yet categorized as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered, it could qualify for one of those categories within five years if the present protection programs are stopped.


Tarsiers are arboreal. They live in and around the base of tree trunks and the roots of plants such as bamboo. They can occasionally be found in holes are at the top of trees. In Mindanao, tarsiers appear to thrive best in second or third growth thickets along the coast and in the valleys. 


The tarsier produces a a number of different calls. The loud call is a loud piercing single note. When opponents meet, they produce a soft sweet bird-like trill. When several individuals communicate, they can produce a locust-like chirping. Females have a specials sound to indicate that they are fertile. 


 Tarsiers live exclusively on animal prey. Their diet includes primarily insects such as cockroaches and crickets, but may occasionally be extended with reptiles, birds, and bats. A Philippine tarsier in captivity will eat live shrimp and fish in a bowl of water.




Tarsiers share some characteristics with both the prosimians and the anthropoids, while they also have some characteristics peculiar to themselves. Taxonomists have classified them as intermediate between both groups and have assigned them to their own infraorder, which contains just one living genus: Tarsius. Fossil records of this genus are found, dating back to the Eocene epoch, from 54 to 36 million years ago.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Masakit na Katotohanan...

BF: Kainis si Juan, sabihin ba naman na mukha ako MAGSASAKA pagkatabi kita!

GF: HAHAHA! Wag ka na magalit nagbibiro lang yun. Bakit nya naman daw nasabi?

BF: Kasi mukha ka daw KALABAW!

GF: GRRR!

Sa Panahon Ngayon ??????

Sa panahon daw ngayon: 

COCONUT OIL na lang ang VIRGIN. 

TANGHALI na lang ang TAPAT. 

BILIHIN na lang ang NAGMAMAHAL. 

IHI na lang ang NAGPAPAKILIG. 

MOTOLITE na lang ang TUMATAGAL. 

M.LHUILIER na lang ang MAPAGKAKATIWALAAN. 

Pati HOPE ngayon, SIGARILYO na lang. 

Ang TRUST naman naging CONDOM na. 

At ang PAGIBIG, pabahay na, at isa pa…. 

you can find true Love in SAN MARINO TUNA."

HAHAHHAHAHAHA!!

PASIAW NASAB TAG PINULONGAN....

BANA: Luv, tug-ani ra gud ko sa tinuod...mura bag kabaw ang akong nawong? 

ASAWA: Motug-an ko sa tinuod love, pero promise baya ha nga dili ka MANUNGAG!

Hahahaha....

Sakpan at Nahuli...

Lady with a sexy voice nitawag sa cellphone. 

Lady: Hi Sir! Pwede ta magkita ug mag estorya? Kay ikaw man gud ang amahan sa usa sa akong mga bata. 

Leo: (Nahibulong) Oh my gosh, ikaw ni Lorraine? 

Lady: Dili.

Leo: Shiela?

Lady: Dili.

Leo: Grace?


Lady: Dili.


Leo: Abby?


Lady: Sir pud uy. Maestra ko sa imong anak. Sige man gud siyag absent mao kinahanglan ko makig estorya nimo

Loboc River......... Lunch and Dinner Cruise


Loboc Bohol is home of the famous and internationally known Loboc Children’s Choir, Loboc is a peaceful municipality that is world famous to its well-known river which is aptly called Loboc River. This river is one of the cleanest rivers in the country. This is the one tourist spot you don’t want to miss during your Philippine Tours.
When visiting the town of Loboc you can experience cruising along the river on board small a bancas or floating restaurant.

The Loboc River Lunch and Dinner Cruise starts by the Loay Bridge which is located in the neighboring town of Loay or at the Loboc town proper where you can choose from a variety of river cruising vessels. The Loboc River cruise usually runs for an hour or so back and forth.

Make sure you ad this tour to your itinerary when visiting the Philippines…its something you don't want to miss….
Loboc River Location: Loboc Town 24 km from Tagbilaran City the capital city of Bohol.





















Jose Rizal Shrine in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte


One of the major tourist destination of the Philippines which is also a historical landmark is the Jose Rizal Shrine in Dapitan City. It is situated in a 16 hectare estate in Barangay Talisay which Dr. Jose P. Rizal purchased during his exile in the Dapitan in July 17, 1892 to July 31, 1896. 

Rizal Shrine approximately 2 kilometers North West from Dapitan City Plaza where Casa RealRelief Map of MindanaoSt. James Church and Parochial School are near.










Dakak Park & Beach Resort.......Barangay Taguilon, Dapitan, Philippines, 7101


Facilities of Dakak Park & Beach Resort

24-hour Receptionist
Area shuttle with surcharge
Bar
Billiard
Concierge
Smoking area
Fitness
Parking
Garden
Meeting facilities
Private beach
Outdoor tennis court
Restaurant
Hot tub
Supervised childcare
Waterslide
Airport transfer
Babysitting with surcharge
Beach Bar
Children pool
Conference room
Laundry service
Free WiFi
Breakfast
Spa
Gift shop
Nightclub
Outdoor pool
Picnic area
Children play area
Tennis


About Dakak Park & Beach Resort

Location
Dakak Park & Beach Resort is a resort in a good neighborhood, which is located at Barangay Taguilon, Dapitan City.
The resort has a very good location, also near the Dipolog Airport, which is only 13 km away.











Tuesday, September 6, 2016

F'lomlok Festival 2016 (DRUM and LYRE Competition)- Polomolok, South Cotabato

Today is the opening of F'lomlok Festival held every 10th day of September. And usually the drum and lyre competition is the major attraction in the opening. This year Champion is Poblacion Polomolok National High School (PPNHS) and followed by the Notre Dame of Siena College of Polomolok who won the 2nd Prize.... Wait for more updates...