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Is this a Megalodon Tooth Inside a Cave in Samar?

August 30, 2015 By Rig Man 1 Comment

Megalodon tooth in samar cave

A fossilized tooth of a Megalodon inside Taguloulo Cave in San Jorge, Samar. Photo from Joni Bonifacio’s YouTube.

The island of Samar is considered as the caving capital of the Philippines. Known also as the third largest island in the Philippines, next to Luzon and Mindanao, Samar is home to the biggest, longest and most amazing caves in the country.

Caves are usually hollow places underground that is why, inside them, one can expect to see incredible rock formations like stalactites and stalagmites, as well as unique creatures such as blind and colorless crabs, shrimps and crayfish.

They are also formed over millions of years so discovering important fossils and archaeological findings can be common inside these mysterious wonders of nature.

A Megalodon tooth inside a cave in Samar?
On March 28, 2015, a team of Italian (Guido Rossi) and French (Marcel Paul) speleologists, guided by Samar cave master and speleologist Joni A. Bonifacio, discovered what seems to be a fossilized tooth of a Megalodon inside Taguloulo Cave in San Jorge, Samar. [Read more…]

6 Things in the Philippines that You Probably Don’t Know are Fatal

August 27, 2015 By Rig Man 7 Comments

Health is wealth. A wealthy nation should also have healthy people. It should be free from stress, hypertension, depression, malnutrition and other sickness that ruin the well-being of its people.

The Filipinos may be one of the friendliest and most cheerful people in the world but behind those smiling faces are hidden problems that our government should realize. There are things that keep us unhealthy no matter how we try our best to ignore them and strive to be happy.

In my opinion, the Department of Health, which is responsible to keep the Filipinos sound and healthy, should also be concerned about the following things that we probably don’t know are fatal. [Read more…]

Top 12 Things to Do in Catbalogan City

August 24, 2015 By Rig Man 13 Comments

Catbalogan City is the capital of the province of Samar or Western Samar. It is a hundred kilometres away from Tacloban City, the regional center of Eastern Visayas. Catbalogan is known for its fishing industry that is why it is celebrating a month-long festivity called Manaragat Festival during the month of August. Manaragat means fishermen in English.

The 24th of August is the city’s Fiesta in honor of St. Bartholomew, the Patron Saint of Catbaloganons. I had the chance to explore this wonderful capital city of Samar and decided to write an article about it.

Whether you’re a Catbaloganon or a tourist who wants to explore this beautiful city, here are 12 things to do or places to visit within Catbalogan in no particular order.

[Read more…]

In Photos: Catbalogan City’s Manaragat Festival Parade 2015

August 23, 2015 By Rig Man Leave a Comment

Manaragat Festival Parade 2015

Manaragat is a Waray-Waray term that means fishermen. The Manaragat festival is an August month-long city festivity to honour St. Bartholomew, the miraculous Patron Saint of Catbalogan who maintains the richness of Magueda Bay as a fishing ground for Catbaloganons and all Samareños.

As one of the highlights in their month-long celebration, the people of Catbalogan hold a colourful parade every 23 of August, a day before the city’s fiesta (kaadlawan). The Manaragat Festival Parade is joined by various tribes or groups representing different barangays and schools from the City, as well as visitors from other parts of the Philippines.

During the parade, several festive dances characterized by colourful costumes and complex movements of different marine species inhabiting Maqueda Bay are presented by dancers. The dances are also executed in harmony with the sounds of drums and bugles that echo the culture of the long-lived fishing industry in Catbalogan.

In this year’s Manaragat Festival Parade, we had an opportunity to witness its grandeur. It’s our tradition to take photos of different festival parades from the different cities and towns of the Philippines, and we do it from an ordinary citizen’s point of view (no VIP or special media access) :).

Whether you missed the parade or you were there to watch it, here are some of the photos of Catbalogan City’s 2015 Manaragat Festival Parade. [Read more…]

5 Reasons Why Free Internet Data should be Stopped in the Philippines

August 20, 2015 By Rig Man 1 Comment

Before you react to this article, I just want to clarify that we love free Internet data. Of course who doesn’t want freebies? Who doesn’t want free access to Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, Viber and other great websites and applications on the Internet.

It also gives us the opportunity to know what’s happening in the world and to communicate with our loved ones wherever they are on Earth without extra charges. We can even write our own list of reasons why free data should be continued in the country.

However, not all good things bear good consequences, especially if they aren’t used the right way. So here are 5 reasons why free yet limited Internet data should be stopped in the Philippines. [Read more…]

10 Reasons Why Every Filipino Should Visit Rizal Park in Manila

August 17, 2015 By Rig Man 1 Comment

Rizal Park Manila Entrance

Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park, is a historic urban park located in the heart of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. It’s one of the most significant landmarks in the country that shouldn’t be missed by every local or foreign tourist who are travelling to Metro Manila.

The park isn’t only a cozy and relaxing place to spend time with family and friends but visiting the 58-hectare site will tour anyone to hundred years of Philippine history from the Spanish period to the present time.

Here are 10 reasons why you should include Rizal Park in your list of must-visit places in the Philippines. [Read more…]

7 Signs that Elections in the Philippines are already Near

August 14, 2015 By Rig Man Leave a Comment

How do we know that the national elections in the Philippines are already near? Well, we don’t need to witness politicians formally filing their candidacy. We don’t need to see influential people and institutions endorsing their favorite candidates. The breeze of elections in the country is palpable even a year before it’s held.

Here are 7 signs that elections in the Philippines are already near:

1. Lots of roads are getting reconstructed or repaired
I’m not sure if this is true all over the country. But here in our province, it has already been a trend that road repairs and reblocking are happening when the elections are already approaching. I’m not certain why is it happening. Perhaps our roads are just made to last for 3 years or 6 years? Who knows? I heard the news that lots of road reblocking are also happening right now in Metro Manila. So I guess it’s happening across the country. What do you think?

2. Politicians are becoming a favorite guest on TV shows
Politicians, especially those who have massive followers, are hot commodities when elections are nearing. They become celebrities who can make any TV station’s rating soar. Thus, they become a favorite guest on talk shows and even on sitcoms. So have you already spotted one?

3. Politicians are getting closer to the masses
When the elections are already near, we see politicians frequently visiting the masses, attending fiestas, commencement ceremonies, school anniversaries, et cetera. We even see them having lunch with the poor and do the “kamayan” (using one’s bear hands in eating). And when asked if they are doing it as part of their political campaign, their answer is not affirmative.

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4. Political ads are already visible online and off
The official and legitimate start of the campaign period in the Philippines for the national candidates (i.e., president, vice president, senators and party-lists) usually start 90 days before the elections. However, we can already watch political ads on televisions as early as 9 months before the elections. And in social media, where it is difficult to regulate political ads, expect to see sponsored political ads on Facebook as early as a year before the election day.

5. Printing businesses are already getting busier
The demand on tarpaulins and other materials used for campaign is rising when elections are near. If you own a printing business, you can surely feel it. It’s like all the money in the country are just spent on every politician’s will to win the election. I hope it’s not the taxpayers’ money.

6. There are surveys here and there
The hype is getting stronger with surveys of the top candidates for president, vice-president and senators. These political surveys are getting picked up by media and disseminated to the public. But the question is… can we trust these surveys? Well, it’s up to you.

7. The political battle begins.
Black propagandas are unleashed, political enemies are persecuted or even jailed, laglagan na (confessing to prove that someone is guilty), the battles in the political arena begin. But remember that the battles are only part of the country’s unending political war.

The signs I mentioned above are only based on my personal observations. My goal is to present them to the public and learn if the Filipino people also have the same thoughts as I do. So which among the signs above have you already seen or felt?

What other signs can you add to the list? Feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

15 Photos that Will Make You Want to Visit the National Museum of the Philippines

August 13, 2015 By Rig Man 2 Comments

The National Museum of the Philippines is a museum of the Filipino people. It houses the most important ethnographic, anthropological, archaeological and visual artistry of the Philippines from the prehistoric period to the modern times.

If you are visiting Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, the National Museum is a place you must not miss. If you live in Metro Manila, and you’re always passing through Padre Burgos Avenue and Rizal Park, I assume you have already toured the different galleries inside the National Museum.

But if in case you haven’t, here are 15 photos that will make you eager to visit the National Museum of the Philippines right now. [Read more…]

What is the Total Land Area Occupied by all SM Supermalls in the Philippines?

August 2, 2015 By Rig Man 2 Comments

Are you interested to learn what’s the total land area that is currently occupied by all SM Supermalls in the Philippines? To fill your curiosity, here are some fascinating information we’ve gathered on the Internet about the largest chain of malls in the country.

As of this writing, there are 52 SM Supermalls across the Philippines.

According to this list compiled by Wikipedia, which we’ve summed up, the total estimated land area occupied by those 52 malls [Read more…]

8 Presidentiables Who Shouldn’t be Elected in the 2016 Philippine Election

July 27, 2015 By Rig Man 25 Comments

Your vote does have a power to change the future of our country. That power is your privilege as a Filipino. It’s a privilege you inherited from our heroes in the past who sacrificed their lives to ensure that our generation can enjoy the freedom of choice, especially the freedom to choose the people who will lead our country.

A wise vote could bring peace and prosperity to our country. On the other hand, a wrong vote could bring poverty, corruption, conflict, and layers of layers of man-made disasters to our nation.

Living in a country which is led by an incompetent and corrupt president is a nightmare.

If you want to see a better change in our country and wake up from a nightmare, don’t let these 8 types of Presidentiables be elected as president of the Philippines in the coming 2016 Presidential Election. [Read more…]

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