Banaba tree
The Banaba tree Lagerstroemia speciosa is a species of Lagerstroemia native to tropical southern Asia. It is grown in South East Asia, India and the Philippines. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical areas. The leaves of the banaba and other parts are used widely in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan as a tea preparation. Banaba herb is one of the 69 herba ...
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Celebrating The Boholano Heritage Culture History And Environment
My images of Bohol are that of its white sands, cerulean seas, and verdant hills.
I remember its magnificent churches, which were badly damaged by an earthquake in 2013. Beside one of these churches, at the astonishing Dauis Church convent, I had one of the most exquisite dining experiences. I also have fond memories of the Bee Farm, which at that time satisfied all my vegetarian cravings. I also recall how cute the tarsiers, one of the world's smallest primates, were.
Ever since my first Bohol visit years ago, I longed to return and see more of this province. Like many other tourists, I ... -
Maysawa Circuit The Mounts Sapari And Binutasan
A new hiking destination has recently been opened in Cuyambay in Tanay, Rizal. Dubbed as the Maysawa Circuit, this twin hike includes Mount Sapari and Mount Binutasan.
In an initiative of the Dumagat locals, who consider most of the surrounding peaks as part of their ancestral domain, the duo of mountains is being developed as an ecotourism site, similar to what's been done at nearby Mount Paliparan.
The grassroots efforts of the Dumagat of Cuyambay are admirable and should be emulated, intending to stop – or at least minimize – the destructive and unsustainable ways the locals have ...