Information About February, 2009 in The Philippines

How To Feed A Sea Turtle

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Launch this How To Video!

Video courtesy Most Excellent Adventures

Directions: How to Feed A Sea Turtle. Following the success of the How To Jump Off A Boat video in the last issue, this video introduces a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), munching its way through a sparse field of sea grass near Club Paradise island resort, northern Palawan. In this How To Feed a Green Sea Turtle video, those scuba diving nearby introduce themselves to the green sea turtle and offer some sea grass from their hands; watch as the green sea turtle politely accepts the offering, thanks the scuba divers by waving at the camera and then swims off, with its passenger load of remoras, to regain some privacy. A thoroughly civilised sea turtle.

Manila 10s International Rugby Festival 2009

Friday, February 13th, 2009
Photograph, Philippine Manila 10s International Rugby Festival
Photo courtesy Bernadette Villaluz

Manila 10s International Rugby Festival 2009 will be held at the premier international sports club in the Philippines - Nomad Sports Club, Merville Park, Parañaque City 20th - 22nd March.

2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the Manila 10s International Rugby Festival at the Nomad Sports Club, attracting competitors and spectators from all around the World to celebrate their passion for the sport of rugby or to meet thousands of old friends and make hundreds of new ones, in preparation to meet them as old friends again next year. This year, with travel and tourism incentives that make a difference, as many as 5000 spectators are expected during the three days of competition.

International Bamboo Organ Festival 2009

Friday, February 13th, 2009
Photograph, Bamboo Organ Las Pinas Church Las Pinas CIty Philippines
Photo courtesy Bamboo Organ Foundation

International Bamboo Organ Festivals have been held at in Las Piñas Church, for more than three decades, using the church's unique organ with pipes made from bamboo. The 2009 Bamboo Organ Festival celebrates its 34th annual series of concerts by commemorating several important events in the music world, from 19/02/2009 through to 27/02/2009. The festival also provides a classic example of cultural travel and tourism incentives at its best.

Every evening of the International Bamboo Organ Festival, at Las Pinas Church, starts at 8.00pm and a musical event of significance will be celebrated by local and international artists