Birdwatching in Philippines Draws Optimism in the CountryBirdwatching in Philippines experienced by Philippine Department of Tourism Secretary Ace Durano as he expressed extreme confidence that the art of birdwatching will be the wave of the future as he tries to be “de-virginized” in this new field of endeavour in tourism.This was the announcement made by Regional Director Ronaldo Tiotuico of the Central Luzon regional office as he accompanied the DOT secretary in his first-ever on-the-job training in birdwatching in Bataan and Subic Bay Freeport. Durano said that he was so elated by the efforts exerted by the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines led by its president Mr. Michael Lu including Recreational Outdoor Exchange (ROX) and the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corp. (PCVC) in creating awareness of birdwatching in Philippines, particularly in Balanga City, Subic Bay Freeport, Candaba in Pampanga, and Bani in Pangasinan. To emphasize the value of this new learning experience, Durano launched Volume 1 of the book entitled Birdwaching in Philippines in September this year which was put together by the group of writers and bird enthusiasts led by writer Carlos Libosada Jr., Robert Alejandro, Arnel Telesforo and WBCP president Michael Lu as consultation.  As if to fan the flames even more intensely, he stressed the fact that the tourism department will play host to the 1st International Birders Convention to be held in Balanga City in October next year. Durano expressed his commitment to make Central Luzon the birdwatching in Philippines capital of the country. He cited the reasons why. Balanga City is an attractive stop-over for migratory birds as the Bataan Peninsula lies in what is known as the East Asian Australian Flyway. Three villages (barangays) of Puerto Rivas, Tortugas and Sibacan are the most popular stop-over and feeding grounds for thousands of migratory birds that include gulls, terns, herons and egrets. Balanga City offers great opportunities for bird photography and learning experience in natural history. In Subic Bay Freeport alone, there are at least three areas that make for great birdwatching in Philippines and where one may encounter the most number of birds like raptors, parrots, coucals, malkohas, woodpeckers, pigeons and hornbills. These areas are: Hill 394, Nabasan area and Triboa. Although birdwatching is possible almost anytime during the year (except during heavy downpours), the best time to do this here is during the months of February to May.
As a general rule, the ideal time for birwatching in the country is from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with opportunities to view the nocturnals before 5:00 a.m. and beyond 6:00 p.m. For further information on birdwatching in Philippines, please contact the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corp., Corporate Relations Department, 4/F Legaspi Towers, Roxas Blvd., Manila, c/o Project Director Stanie Soriano, Tel. No. (63 2) 525-9318 / 521-6165 or email at pcvcnet@dotpcvc.gov.ph or Website at www.dotpcvc.gov.ph   "Fired Travel Agent Reveals How To Get Dirt Cheap Airfare Tickets!" The secrets exposed here will exceed your wildest of expectations. Manipulate airline companies' ticket pricing computer systems to give you $1,000's of discounts on your ticket. Earn free vouchers for airfare tickets just from making a phone call and without ever even flying at all! The KEY to traveling for cheap, and how to use this knowledge to get the biggest bargains!My Airfare Secrets »
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