Global Experts Praise Rich Philippine Biodiversity, Call for Protection

 

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International scientists at the 24th Philippine Biodiversity Symposium in UEP, Catarman discuss what makes the Philippines “the Galapagos times twenty” and why it could all disappear in the face of climate change and human threat.

Many see the Galapagos as a mecca of nature, a group of islands teeming with endemic wildlife made famous by Darwin’s theory of evolution. But contrary to this belief, the Philippines has a far richer landscape and a more diverse seascape.

It is with this reason that international and local scientists and conservationists are gathering in the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) in Catarman, Northern Samar for the 24th Philippine Biodiversity Symposium on April 14 to 17. An annual conference organized by the Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP), the symposium this year focuses on the theme “Island Biodiversity Conservation: Successes, Challenges and Future Direction”. 

These experts and researchers will discuss the state of flora and fauna in the country, celebrating its abundance while also examining its vulnerability due to extreme weather events and climate change and human-induced threats such as rapid development resulting to habitat loss and illegal trade.

Uproar Camsur 2015: Extreme Music, Sports & Life in Camsur

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Remember, It’s all about the music and always will be.

Imagine this…………….. You take the finest and of course independent non-commercial music festivals in the world such as Glastonbury, Burning Man, Tomorrowland, Creamfields and mix it with the pioneers of the ‘Balearic Beat’ Ibiza sound/The founding fathers of the London Rave scene that shaped a generation and blend it with 2turntables/mixer, sunshine, paradise, screaming guitars and the hottest chilies… Then you have all the ingredients for the perfect recipe that is UPROAR-CAMSUR 2015. It’s all about the music.

An international style festival uniquely featuring some of the biggest names in dance music history combined with The Philippines’ own most iconic bands and up and coming performers. Over 40 confirmed acts so far…………
For added entertainment there will be the world’s greatest wakeboarders performing mad stunts and getting ‘AIR’ to the beat of the music.

On Friday May 29th to Sunday May 31st 2015 the ravers, rockers, reggae, roots and party people will be at one place, CamSur Watersports Complex (#CWC). Come Camping or Glamping whether you’re underground or mainstream, you are about to be taught how to party like the best. The only soundtrack to your summer that you will remember.

Be part of something special this May. Welcome to the renaissance of pure partying and no commercial breaks to ruin the buzz.

Brought to by DISRUPTIV and in co-operation with The Provincial Government of CamSur with the venue provided by CamSur Watersports Complex (#CWC).

For more information see the website www.uproarcamsur.com and please Like the official Facebook fan page of Uproar Camsur www.facebook.com/uproarcamsur and CamSur Watersports Complex https://www.facebook.com/CamSurWatersportsComplex 

Also check out the Facebook calendar page: https://www.facebook.com/events/627299780702865/

You can buy tickets of the event at Ticketworld: http://goo.gl/oTijLn or www.ticknet.com.ph

CMLI 37th SummerCon: Trailblazing a Filipino Identity in the Global Society

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The Children’s Museum and Library, Incorporated is a youth leadership organization that promotes the welfare, development, and empowerment of the Filipino youth through its conventions, competitions, seminars, and tournaments. As it celebrates its 58th year, CMLI aims to help realize the opportunities that the ASEAN integration will bring to the country and the vital role of the country’s youth as it happens. 

With the theme, “CMLI and the Filipino Youth: Trailblazing a Filipino Identity in the Global Society”, the 37th Annual National Summer Conference and Work Camp will be held at NSCC Plaza, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur from April 22, 2014 – April 27, 2014. The convention aims to gather over 200 grade school and high school delegates nationwide (from both public and private schools) to empower them through leadership training, talent development, social awareness, and national friendship. 

The commission discussions, handled by trained youth facilitators from CMLI’s Junior Council-National Executive Board, will be the avenue for the delegates to tackle the convention’s theme in a more interactive manner. Delegates are randomly assigned to commissions to maximize their interaction with their co-delegates from all over the country.