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Exploring Region VI: The Western Visayas

Region VI, known as Western Visayas, is a vibrant region in the central Philippines, comprising six provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental. It is celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and flourishing agriculture.

Geography and Natural Wonders

Western Visayas boasts a diverse geography that includes white sand beaches, rolling hills, verdant mountains, and lush rice fields. The region's most famous destination is Boracay Island in Aklan, known for its powdery white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Antique offers unique experiences like the Kawa Hot Bath and treks to the majestic Mount Madja-as. Guimaras is renowned for its pristine beaches and its world-class sweet mangoes, celebrated in the annual Mango Festival.

In Negros Occidental, you’ll find the mesmerizing Sipalay beaches, while Iloilo is home to Islas de Gigantes, a group of islands featuring dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters.

Culture and Heritage

Western Visayas is steeped in history and culture. Iloilo City, often called the "City of Love," is known for its historic churches, heritage houses, and the Dinagyang Festival, a grand celebration honoring the Santo Niño. Meanwhile, Capiz, often referred to as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines," showcases a blend of Spanish and indigenous heritage through its culinary offerings and historical sites, including the iconic Pan-ay Church.

Antique’s Binirayan Festival reenacts the ancient arrival of the Bornean datus, reflecting the region's rich precolonial history.

Cuisine

The region’s culinary landscape is as diverse as its geography. Must-try dishes include:

La Paz Batchoy: A flavorful noodle soup originating from Iloilo.

Chicken Inasal: A marinated and grilled chicken dish, famous in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

Seafood Galore: Fresh crabs, oysters, and mussels in Capiz and Guimaras.

Piaya and Napoleones: Sweet delicacies from Negros Occidental.

Economic Contributions

Western Visayas thrives as an agricultural hub, producing rice, sugarcane, mangoes, and seafood. Negros Occidental is dubbed the "Sugar Bowl of the Philippines" due to its vast sugarcane plantations. Additionally, the region supports a robust tourism industry, with Boracay as a major international draw.

Handicrafts and weaving are also significant industries, with Aklan's piña fabric being a standout export.

Tourism and Development

The region is a growing center for sustainable tourism. Efforts to protect its natural resources while promoting eco-friendly activities have been evident in initiatives like marine conservation in Aklan and sustainable farming practices in Guimaras.

Conclusion

Region VI, Western Visayas, is a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern vibrancy. From its iconic festivals and historic sites to its breathtaking islands and delectable cuisine, it offers an unforgettable experience for locals and tourists alike.

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#OneNETnewsInvestigates: Manila Artistic Gymnast Mother of 'Carlos Yulo' allegedly criticizes new Pinay-Australian girlfriend caught in the crossfire of Family Drama, while online netizens battered Impersonation and other Cyber-Criminal Case [EXCLUSIVE]

(Written by Miko Kubota / K5 Tele-Serbisyo Patrol #4 news reporter of OneNETnews & Station Manager and President of OneNETnews)

BACOLOD, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL -- Artistic gymnastic's mother of "Mr. Carlos Edriel Yulo" became an absolute international dumpster fire of disaster in the olympic sport at Paris Olympics 2024. Early in the first week of August 2024, an alleged cyber impersonator and identity theft victim named Ms. Angelica Poquiz Yulo brazenly bombarded with Filipino trolls, dummy fake accounts, and massive hate speech with criticism on social media.

Before, Mr. Yulo won twice of the Gold Medals at the Men's Floor Exercise and Vault finals back-to-back with a perfect score of 15 in floor exercise, and wrapping up with a vault score of 15.166. But, disaster strikes in his personal life, meeting with a 22 y/o Pinay-Australian blonde girlfriend from Melbourne named 'Ms. Chloe Anjeleigh San Jose', who is a part-time fashion enthusiast at 'Fashion Nova', then collaborated as a sports fan online that later becomes a full-fledged couple since 2019, and her sexiest intimate Filipino model was turned into a strained relationship, giving a bit fat disapproval from his mother of Mr. Yulo.

In an exclusive radio interview with DWSM-FM 102.9mhz's Star FM: Manila (under national flagship FM station of Bombo Radyo), Ms. Angelica stated that the rift began when Chloe appeared to be distancing and parting ways from his family of Mr. Yulo. Their cash incentive may possibly to be filling in with his girlfriend, and is worth spending to its expenses worth PHP11M in full from Banco de Oro (BDO). Things got a scandalous turn, leading Mr. Yulo's mom ended up poverty of death and her parental abuse of their family siblings that gives up too much.

Our investigative news team of OneNETnews, along with our Station Manager and President of OneNETtv Channel and K5 Tele-Serbisyo Patrol #4 news reporter 'Miko Kubota' have found out the bad parenting of Yulo's family siblings getting less attention to happen, as according to her social media posts as references in the Q4 2023, which yet to be deleted or not.

Last Thursday on August 1st, 2024; Angelica has taken over on her shared impersonation post on Facebook (part of Meta Platforms Inc.) claimed that the all-around exercise in artistic gymnastics won by a Japanese gymnast named Shinnosuke Oka, instead of Mr. Carlos Yulo: "Japan pa din talaga… Lakas!", she said.

Feelings of harassment, family feud, and online bullying attacks as trolls on social media are in bland to stir as a technical embarassment. We do know that she does not have a paid subscription of Meta Verified or X Network Premium (part of MPi and X Corporation). As a result, the farmed trolls and dummy accounts are at fault to attack on social media by simply framing and targeting victim's perpetrator on her: "I did NOT steal or waste Mr. Yulo's money to live a lavish life that you chose the girl (Chloe) to stay over, rather than your own brother (Karl Jahrel Eldrew Yulo) and your teammate", Angelica noted.

There is one hard-hitting local Hiligaynon radio commentator, human resource manager and well-respected radio anchor of 11MBPS (Mga Balita kag Public Service) at DYQU-FM 103.9mhz's K5 News FM: Bacolod named Mr. Jean Paul Cañete Generoso in Negros Occidental expresses his outrage and concern over the unauthorized use of Ms. Angelica Yulo's name and image on Facebook. Generoso, undeterred by the potential backlash from online netizen of haters, stood his ground in defense for Mr. Yulo, vehemently denying any malicious intent on her part.

The management of K5 News FM in Bacolod City sparks accusations from the regional media of Western Visayas: "Indi ka lang pwede mag libot-libot gamit ang ngalan kag imahe sang isa ka tawo pareho sina! Isa ini ka pagsalakay sang pagkapribado, patag kag simple. Kag ang mas malain pa, ining ginatawag nga 'fan' wala nagatahod sa iloy ni Mr. Carlos Yulo nga si "Angelica Yulo", isa ka iloy sang duha ka gold medalists sa 2024 Paris Olympics! Niya ang imo ginahimo subong will definitely kind what mother you are. What kind of (hellish) mother you are. Especially na may kwarta involved na, diri na maipakita kon ano ka klase iloy. Talamak sa kwarta, mukang pera ka, supportive ka o ano ka? Pero nahibaluan mo kon ano, dapat ka magpalayo sa mga kontrobersiya pareho sini. Magkonsentrar sa imo kadalag-an, sa baylo nga magbaisay sa imo problema sa isyu", Generoso said during Facebook LIVE video in Hiligaynon dialect.

Angelica's lawyer named 'Atty. Raymond Parsifal Alfaro Fortun' spoke in a separate note with One Sports: "All statements made attributed to (Ms. Angelica) and/or any of her children (as siblings) that are critical of, disparaging or tend to tarnish the accomplisments of her son (Carlos Edriel Yulo) are untrue and fake. She will be seeking the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in identifying these individuals, and will be filing the appropriate charges against them for violation of Republic Act #10175 or Anti-Cybercrime Law. It is advisable that the public DELETE their comments to avoid prosecution", Atty. Fortun concluded.

The situation remains under investigation by local authorities including Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), Philippine National Police - Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) and the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), who are working as a group to identify and prosecute the individual responsible for the fake Facebook account.

On Tuesday afternoon (August 6th, 2024 -- France local time), per recently uploaded from his newly uploaded TikTok video (owned by ByteDance)… Carlos Yulo and Chloe San Jose breaks their silence and speaks out exclusively in an online media release to OneNETnews that his mother (Angelica) needs to be healed, and is hard to move on with its family-related issues. He brought up the matter concerning his mother's behavior, indicating that she has been unwilling to embrace her responsibilities as a full-time parent, both prior to and throughout his journey to the Paris Olympics. The gymnast conveyed his wish for privacy and urged the public to concentrate on his accomplishments instead of his personal and romantic sex life as an individual olympic athlete.

The following day, in a press conference Wednesday (August 7th, 2024) that shocks national and international headlines. Carlos Yulo's mother (Angelica) apologized to her son and said, this was the last time she would address their family issues publicly to the mainstream and online media: "Forgive me, my child. I understand if others think I'm only speaking out now because of your success and prosperity. I’m speaking to put this issue to rest. If my criticism of what you did was wrong, I ask for your forgiveness because I'm just a mother who worries. You are old enough to make decisions for yourself. Our home is open to you, whether you have money or not. The door is open if you choose to come back to us", Angelica said in Tagalog dialect.

OneNETnews understands that she is eligible to come home before getting married to Chloe, the legal way possible, yet declaring a Filipino citizenship by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Australian Embassy of Manila (AEM). His career of artistic gymnastic sport may last until 2028 in Los Angeles, California, United States of America (U.S.A.). He is yet scheduled to be married in a few or several weeks time, immediately during or after the closing ceremony of Paris Olympics 2024, and following after his homecoming parade in Malate, Manila, National Captial Region.

Filipino rock band 'Moonstar88', hailing locally from Manila will endorse on him with artistic gymnast of Mr. Yulo, and performing free wedding performance once arrived back from France to our home country, the Philippines. Admission of tickets have yet to be determined as of this writing. The Manileño artistic gymnast is set to come home to a hero's welcome in the Philippines, sometime in the mid-week of August 2024.

SCREENGRAB COURTESY: POC Media and Carlos Yulo via TikTok VIDEO & ABS-CBN Sports BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

SOURCE: *https://fastbreak.com.ph/carlos-yulos-mom-blames-girlfriend-for-strained-relationship/sports-galore/ [Referenced News Article via Fastbreak News Bureau] *https://www.facebook.com/100064883104398/videos/3704390043154724/ [Referenced FB VIDEO via Star FM: Manila for Bombo Radyo Philippines] *https://www.facebook.com/100001233101647/posts/8281131798604508 [Referenced FB Shared Post via Angelica Poquiz Yulo] *https://www.tiktok.com/@carlosedriel/video/7399938259545050384 [Referenced TikTok VIDEO via Carlos Edriel Yulo] *https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/lifestyle/182159/who-is-chloe-anjeleigh-san-jose-a5128-20240806-lfrm [Referenced Biography News Article via Philippine Entertainment Portal] *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxDG87E19RE [Referenced YT VIDEO via News5Everywhere] *https://www.spin.ph/multisport/olympics/fight-between-carlos-yulo-s-mom-girlfriend-becomes-public-a1374-20240804 [Referenced News Article via Sports Interactive Network Philippines] *https://www.facebook.com/100075741802963/videos/505722041868046/ [Referenced FB LIVE VIDEO via K5 News FM: Bacolod] *https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4xvnqxyj8o [Referenced News Article via BBC News] *https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2024/08/06/olympic-gymnast-carlos-yulo-addresses-rift-with-mother-and-allegations-she-took-his-money-days-after-winning-gold/ [Referenced News Article via Forbes Magazine News] *https://sports.inquirer.net/578770/carlos-yulo-clears-air-on-rift-with-mom-finances-girlfriend [Referenced News Article via Inquirer Sports] *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-__M8WTqUvk [Referenced YT LIVE VIDEO via ABS-CBN News] *https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/916365/moonstar88-offers-free-wedding-performance-for-carlos-yulo-after-historic-olympic-wins/story/ [Referenced News Article via GMA News] and *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonstar88

-- OneNETnews Online Publication Team

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A Look Into The Indigenous People in the Philippines

The Philippines is home to an array of indigenous tribes with unique ways, from traditions and languages to their view of life. These tribes live and thrive in diverse environments and continue to contribute to the country’s identity today. The indigenous people in the Philippines are living and breathing proof of their lasting traditions and adaptability.

Indigenous People in the Philippines

The indigenous people in the country represent nearly 14% of the local population and are deemed the most impoverished social group in the country. The indigenous communities’ occupation of environments such as mountain ranges kept them away from the Spanish colonizers. Even today, they continue to manage their cultural identity and beliefs.

Here is the list of indigenous groups in the Philippines that thrive today.

Igorot

The Igorots are the indigenous tribes inhabiting the mountainous regions in the northern part of the country.  They are well known for being rice cultivators and for their role in building the Banaue Rice Terraces. These groups are also known to have a deep connection to their agricultural practices and spiritual traditions. The tribes that are under the Igorots include:

Bontoc

Ifugao

Kalinga

Kankanaey

Ibaloi

Tinguian

Lumad

Similar to the Igorots, the Lumad are the indigenous tribes who reside in Mindanao and Western Visayas. The distinction is based on a Cebuano term, which ironically means ‘indigenous.’ They are known for their strong connection to their environment and traditional practices, such as hunting and farming. The Lumad tribes are composed of non-Muslim groups. These include:

Manobo and its sub-groups

Subanon

Talaandig

Mamanwa

Mandaya

T’boli

Higaonon

See also: Best Places To Visit In Mindanao

Mangyan

The Mangyans are well-known for having the biggest populace among the other indigenous tribes in the Philippines. These tribes thrive on the Mindoro island and are known for their rich story-telling and basket-weaving crafts. They are comprised of 8 different groups, all with a more peaceful reputation. These groups are:

Iraya

Alangan

Tawbuid

Bangon

Buhid

Hanunuo

Tadyawan

Ratagnon

Today, around 10% of the Mangyan have embraced Christianity, both Roman Catholic and Evangelical Protestant practices.

Badjaos

The Badjaos are an Indigenous group that lives in the Sulu Archipelago and the Tawi-Tawi islands. Known as the “Sea Tribes,” they are seafaring people skilled in boat-building and water navigation. They generally earn a living as divers, fishermen, and sea navigators. 

Palawan Tribes

The Palawan tribes are defined as groups living in the mountains or lowland dwellings. These groups of tribes are known for their deep connection to their environment and long hold of their traditional resource management practices. The group under this tribe includes:

Kagayanen

Tagbanwa

Palawano

Taaw't Bato

Molbog

Batak

Most of these groups still live a rural lifestyle and even avoid urbanization.

See also: The Ultimate Palawan Travel Guide

Negritos

The Negritos tribe revolves around the indigenous people who possess dark skin and small stature. They are often considered the most ancient among other tribes and often have a hunter or gatherer background. They have different groups, which include:

Agta

Aeta

Ati

Ata

Batak

The Negritos live in many regions of the Philippines. They are found mostly in Palawan, Negros, Cebu, Mindanao, and the mountainous side of Luzon.

Challenges Faced by Indigenous People

Many indigenous tribes in the Philippines struggle to catch up or align with modern governments and trends. Here is a list of some of the ongoing challenges these communities face today:

Losing Rights to Their Ancestral Land

Indigenous people in the Philippines continuously battle to secure rights to their ancestral domains due to various factors. The most common issues include the land used for government projects, mining operations, and agricultural plantations. 

Discrimination and Social Exclusion

One of the most common and serious issues indigenous communities face today is the growing experience of discrimination. Stereotypes and lack of understanding of their culture have widely contributed to their marginalization and exclusion from the public.

Cultural Preservation and Identity

With the many influences and advancements made in today’s age, many indigenous groups are struggling to preserve their culture and tradition. Their challenges include bringing their way of life to the modern world and the younger generation in ensuring their way of life survives.

Efforts in Preserving Indigenous Cultures

Many initiatives and programs today put huge efforts into preserving and promoting indigenous cultures to the public attention. Government and non-governmental organizations are crucial in supporting indigenous communities to preserve their cultural heritage.

These projects play a huge role by providing educational platforms for anyone to learn and immerse themselves in these Indigenous traditions and views of life. For example, even the best museums in Manila display special exhibits that showcase artifacts and historical records that tell the story of these tribes.

Final Thoughts

Knowing the indigenous people in the Philippines helps keep their identity and presence alive in every Filipino's mind today. Similar to understanding the country’s deep history, it is important to study these tribes’ roles and their contribution to the country’s diverse growth. Through present efforts, indigenous cultures will thrive and live on.

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Cacao Phytophthora Pod Rot: Symptoms & Pathogenicity

Abstract

The study aimed to describe the Phytophtora pod rot (PPR) symptoms disease associated with cacao plants and its pathogenicity to cacao. Specifically, it aimed to: (a) describe the PPR disease symptoms associated with cacao plants; (b) determine the pathogenicity of PPR disease to cacao seedlings, cacao flower and unripe and ripe pods; (c) document the reaction of cacao varieties to PPR disease. Samples isolated from infected cacao pods of five cacao farms revealed 14 isolates of Phythophthora spp. Pathogenicity test showed development of typical symptoms of Phythophthora of isolates from infected tissue of cacao pod. Incubation period was recorded between 4 days to 14 days after inoculation. The pathogen associated with Phythophthora pod rot belongs to Phythophthora palmivora. Cacao seedlings from 21-days old to 6 months manifested water-soaking leaves to leaf blighting symptoms, while infected flowers were found to have blighting and necrotic symptoms. Ripe variety could easily infected compared to unripe pod as shown by oily brown appearance and it changes from brown to black. White leathery structure or whitish appearance (sporangia) on the surface of the pods and mummified pods in advance stages.

Introduction

Cagayan valley region contributes 4% of the national cacao production from the 10% shared of Luzon and Visayas region outside of Mindanao which is 80% of the total production of the country. In Cagayan province, there are more than 73 cacao farmers growing cacao with cacao production areas ranging from 1-15 has. Cacao nurseries are also operational in the region. Cacao Nurseries and farms are located in Santa Praxedes, Sanchez Mira, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Lasam, Gatarran and Penablanca (Fig. 1.). Visits of these cacao-producing towns and nurseries, it has been observed that a number of the cacao plants of various stages of growth show various deviations from normal and symptoms: i.e., seedling blight that starts with vein clearing on the younger and defoliation in older leaves of up to to 4 months old in polybags; flowers turned brown; in fruits, chocolate brown necrotic lesions is commonly observed on infected pods which usually are accompanied by seed rot are common in cacao pods.

Then pathogen appears on the surface of the pod as a whitish down on which masses of sporangia are produced. Diseased cacao fruits are commonly observed in the municipality of Lasam and Gattaran, Cagayan, Philippines.

To date, there are four most common cacao pests and diseases in the Philippines, i.e., black pod rot, vascular streak dieback, cacao borer, Helopeltis and cacao stem borer (Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agricultural Research as cited by Tan et al., 2016). Phytophthora pod rot is a major disease of cacao and causes 20 to 30% pod losses, and kills up to 10% of trees annually through stem cankers (Bowers, J. H, et al 2001; Guest, 2007, and Adomako, 2007). The disease was first reported as cacao canker in Java in 1924 (Hartley and Rands, 1924).

Phytophthora pod rot is caused by four different species in the Stramenopile genus Phytophthora: P. capsici, P. citrophthora, P. megakarya, and P. palmivora which occur in almost all cacao growing region in the world (Guest, 2007). P. megakarya, which is restricted to Africa is the most aggressive species, causing 60-100% yield loss compared to the 15-30% losses attributed to P. palmivora (Nyassé et al., 2002; Tahi et al., 2006). Eight species of Phytophthora have been isolated from cacao: P. palmivora (Butler) Butler, P. megakarya (Brasier and Griffin), P. capsici (Leonian emend.) (P. tropicalis), P. katsurae (Ko and Chang), P. citrophthora (R.E. Smith and E.H. Smith), P. arecae (Coleman) Pethybridge, P. nicotianae (van Breda de Haan) and P. megasperma (Dreschler) (Erwin and Ribeiro 1996; Iwaro et al. 1997; Appiah et al. 2003).

In the Philippines, cacao had been attacked by disease caused by Phythopthora faberi (Reinking, 1918; Tangonan (1999) host index listed Phythopthora pod rot disease in cacao. In addition, a review of Solpot (2001) enumerated the following diseases of cacao. Similar symptoms or disorders were reported by Panguntalan et al., (2022) on cacao plants of an orchard in Calauan, Laguna. However, no report is available if the disease is occurring in the cacao nurseries and cacao farms in the province of Cagayan. Thus, this study was conducted to validate if Phytophthora spp. is involved and caused cacao pod rot disease in the cacao farms in Cagayan. This study is undertaken to: (a) collect asymptomatic and symptomatic cacao parts; and (b) isolate, characterize and identify pathogen associated with seedlings, flower, stems, and young and mature pods; (c) and observe and document if the tentative PRR isolates incite PRR disease in seedlings, flowers, and young and matured cacao pods.

Source : Symptomatology and pathogenicity of Phytophthora pod rot disease associated with Cacao plants in selected municipalities in the Province of Cagayan, Philippines

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Hi Guys, Its me Juddy🐢

Welcome to my Blog.

Many people travel for different purposes.

But me? This is my passion. To travel anywhere. Do you know what is the most beautiful place I have ever been? Hmmm! One of my favorite places to visit is Agutaya. Do you know where it is located? It is located on the north side of Palawan. Agutaya, officially the Municipality of Agutaya (Tagalog: Bayan ng Agutaya), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. The town's name was derived from the word aguanan, a root growing abundantly in the place, and yon, a kind of fish that abounds in the sea. The Agutaynen tribe live in the northern part of the province of Palawan in the Agutaya Island. Majority of them speak the Agutaynen dialect and lived by way of fishing, swidden farming, and carpentry. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,867 people. Agutaya is politically subdivided into 10 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

Abagat (Poblacion)

Algeciras

Bangcal (Poblacion)

Cambian (Poblacion)

Concepcion

Diit

Maracañao

Matarawis

Villa Fria

Villa Sol

Farmer

Fishing

Carpentry

It's just a simple lifestyle there. But the people here are very kind. Many people from here are professionals and some are already working in other countries and so on. Agutaya is home to a specific language, called the Agutaynen language, But don't worry, everyone here knows how to speak any language, such as Visayas, Tagalog, Cuyonin and English. And can also understand any word of different languages. One of the main occupations here is fishing, farming and Carpentry. But this does not mean that people here are only like that. Because when it comes to companionship and how they get along with every person who comes here, they don't choose anyone in terms of their kindness. So if you go somewhere and you will feel comfortable or feel at home. Go to Agutaya. One of the rich islands of Palawan in terms of natural resources and basic commodities. Mabuhay Banwang Agutaya, Viva!

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Ang Iloilo ay isang lalawigan ng Pilipinas na matatagpuan sa rehiyong Kanlurang Visayas (Region VI). Napakaraming magagandang lugar sa lalawigang ito – napakaraming magagandang dalampasigan, kahanga-hangang mga lumang istruktura tulad ng mga simbahan at ba’t-ibang klase ng pagkain.

Ang Bayan ng Guimbal ang isa sa pinakamatandang bayan sa Lalawigan ng Iloilo. Humigit kumulang 29-kilomentro o 40 minutong paglalakbay ang kailangan upang makarating sa bayang ito mula sa lungsod ng Ilo-ilo. Ito ay isang maliit, ngunit maunlad na bayan sa timog kung saan makikita ang ilan sa mayayamang kasaysayan at kultura ng bansa. Noong pumunta kami sa Ilo-Ilo noong April 2018, isa ang bayan ng guimbal sa aming binisita. Sakto noong aming pagpunta ay ipinagdiriwang nila ang Bantayan Festival. Kung saan aming nasaksihan ang pagpapakitang gilas ng mga Guimbalano sa larangan ng sayaw, musika, at sining. Ngunit, ang tumatak sa akin ay ang sayaw sa kalye. Ang mga kasuotan ng mga kalahok ay makukulay habang sumasayaw sa  tradisyonal na musika. Dito naipapakita ng mga kalahok ang kanilang husay at pagkamalikhain. Binisita din namin ang Guimbal Riverside Park, Bucari Pine Forest,  Garin Farm Divine Mercy at iba’t ibang makasaysayang simbahan.

Umaabot din ang aming paglalakbay sa Western Visayas Region ng Philippines, ito ay ang lalawigan ng Guimaras. Ngunit, bago kami makarating dito sumakay muna kami sa Ferry Boat. Pagkadating namin doon kumakain agad kami ng ipinagmamalaki nilang mangga. Doon lang ako nakatikim ng manggang ubod ng tamis. Nabigla din ako dahil inilalagay nila ang mangga sa ibabaw ng pizza. Nung una, ayaw ko pa itong tikman dahil ito ay kakaiba sa aking pananaw ngunit, noong akin itong nasubukan, nakaka-adik ang kaniyang lasa at gusto ko itong balik-balikan. Pumunta din kami sa Guisi Beach, ito din ang isa sa sikat na puntahan ng mga turista. Ang dagat dito ay napakalinaw na kung saan ang mga bato sa ilalim ay iyong makikita at ang kulay ng tubig ay parang naghahalo ang kulay berde at asul. Puti din ang buhangin, at kawili-wiling pagmasdan ang pormasyon ng mga bato sa paligid. Binisita din namin ang Guisi Lighthouse. Ang parolang ito ay pangalawa sa pinakamatandang parola sa bansa. Ito ang lumang Parola ng mga espanyol na nagsilbing tulong sa paglalayag ng mga mandaragat sa Guimaras Strait. Pagkatapos namin sa Guisi Lighthouse ay bumyahe agad kami papuntang San Lorenzo Wind Farm. Ito ang unang beses kong makakita ng Windmill at gustong-gusto ko itong balikbalikan. Napakada ng tanawin dito, masarap din sa pakiramdam ang simoy ng hangin na gugustuhin mo nalang dito tumira. Pumunta din kami sa Roca Encantada at Camp Alfredo. Bumili din kami ng mga pasalubong tulad ng baso, stickers, t-shirt at refrigirator magnets.

Nakakapagod man ang aming naging byahe at paglalakbay, napuno naman ang aming mata sa mga tanawin at puso sa kabutihan ng mga ilongga/ ilonggo. Maraming magagandang karagatan, makasaysayang lugar, masasarap na pagkain, at presko ang hangin. Isa pa din ang lalawigan ng Ilo-ilo sa pinagmamalaking yaman ng bansa. -Osano, Grizel

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Anong Meron sa Bahay Namin children’s book illustration

This is a children’s book designed to engage kindergarteners, specifically 5-year old Filipinos from Ilocos and Central Visayas, to introduce the concept of reading, develop appreciation of art, and encourage conversations.

Anong Meron sa Bahay Namin (What’s around our house?) is about a girl that goes around their farm to find and learn about the different fruits and vegetables they have up until she realizes that she had filled her basket with a lot of variety of crops.

Story by Jovie Marie Mendoza Illustrations by Kristy Borromeo (me) Book Design by Anne Dela Cruz

2018 by US Agency for International Development (USAID) Produced by the Department of Education under the USAID Basa Pilipinas Activity

Not for sale, for education purposes only

An example of how the book is used by teachers :

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Garin Farm Pilgrimage - Heaven on Earth

Located in San Joaquin, Iloilo. It is a farm, a leisure park, and a retreat place all in one. Located an hour and a half from Iloilo City.

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“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” #farm #farmer #rice #field #grass #green #sky #photo #photography #photooftheday #iphone #philippines #iloilo #visayas #bluesky #2018 #may #weekend #weekendvibes #theweeknd #peace #peaceofmind #peaceful (at Zarraga, Iloilo)

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#OneNETnewsInvestigates: Paid2Play uncovers significant concerns about transaction delays, scams and fraudulent activities, leading to questions of legitimacy [EXCLUSIVE]

(Written by Miko Kubota and Mitch Williams / Bailley Mass Communication News Intern for OneNETnews, Radyo Bandera Patrol #4 news reporter of OneNETnews and Station Manager & President of OneNETtv Channel)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA -- In a whole wide world where online earning opportunities and virtual job seeking enthusiasts are increasingly enticing, a skeptic 'get paid to' online platform has caught the attention of many global techy users. The so-called "Paid2Play" brings a wide variety of options and real-life tasks. This platform has gained popularity among individuals seeking ways to make small or medium monetary income, rather than finding a better job in the outside world. However, concerns and claims suggesting potential scams and fraudulent activities have raised red flags for many users worldwide.

In this exclusive investigative news report of OneNETnews, we dive deeper into the workings of Paid2Play and attempt to uncover the truth about its legitimacy.

At first, Paid2Play is an online platform that enables users to earn rewards, cryptocurrencies such as Dogecoin, and real money payouts through popular payment channels like PayPal or American bank transfers like Wells Fargo and Chase Bank. It was started in the early Fall 2023. The website asserts its legitimacy, as stated on their official web page and social media accounts. According to their website, the said platform offers various virtual activities, including paid online surveys, clicking shady & phishing advertisements, participating in contests for selected users, and referring friends upon signing up for the first time.

(STOCK PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images)

Today, some of their users have had successful experiences with Paid2Play, when worldwide reports came in from our research and data analyses resources team of OneNETnews, indicate a series of red flags that raise concerns regarding the skeptic platform's legitimacy. These alarming signals include claims of potential website scams, fraudulent activities, click farming, misleading promotions, fake referrals, engagement manipulation through the same Internet Service Provider (ISP), and insufficient trust requirements to guaranteeing user's safety.

(CONTRIBUTED FILE PHOTO via FB and Paid2Play website)

Many users, particularly in the Philippines, have reported successful payouts using PayPal as demonstrated by a series of contributed screenshot photos, which later expanded globally. As these Filipino users and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), appeared to have received funds through the online platform, it suggests that Paid2Play is a legitimate avenue for earning money for at least some participants nationwide and worldwide, including right here in Central Visayas and Negros Oriental.

Business expert officials said that it is important to be cautious and critically analyze opportunities involving transactions and money exchange, between the United States of America (U.S.A.) and the Philippines.

In line with this advice, we examined various testimonials, analyzed the proof section on the Paid2Play website, and scrutinized videos and posts on social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube (which were both owned by Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc. for Google).

(STOCK PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images / Fake engagement and spam-likers to be self-monitored by a suspected person at the social technology department)

Several testimonials and screenshots demonstrate successful payouts, others paint a different picture. Furthermore, some screenshots indicate potential click farming activities, with users claiming to have received rewards for minimal effort or engagement. Independent scrutiny is vital to better understand the trustworthiness of Paid2Play and to prevent falling victim to potential scammer and fraudulent platform to go out of business within a few years or more by seriously abusing its own system.

As we furtherly conducted its independent fact-checks from our investigative news team of OneNETnews, they are working closely to verify the legitimacy of Paid2Play's real money payouts, with the help of digitally integrated, international regulatory and our media partners of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Tegna Inc.

(SCREENSHOT PHOTO COURTESY: Jon Michael Calimpong / Former College Student of Metro Dumaguete College)

Our news producer of OneNETnews (Jon Michael Calimpong) reveals the official and final payouts to be sent out through PayPal (which is locally regulated by the BSP and licensed internationally by the Monetary Authority of Singapore [MAS]).

If you look closely from its cash out listing of records, everything is all being determined so far when it comes to take surveys, downloadable shady & legitimate local apps for the next 30 seconds and participating medium or harder tasks to secure bonuses with a top dollar. Overall, payments are legally multiplied to 2x after the 2-week period from the actual amounts.

Theoretically speaking, since Paid2Play Limited is from the United States of America (U.S.A.), we can independently estimate our final total for the past few months in late-October 2023. The total cash out on PayPal to be sent sometime before the New Year's Eve on or before December 31st, 2023 is worth U$D1,919.90 (approximately PHP106,420.06). Keep in mind that these estimated cash out in local currencies as an example may fluctuate and need continuous approval from the Paid2Play's financial management and staff.

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Not all of them online are to be facing trust issues that lack transparency in its privatized or limited operations from the source, and lots of requirements to distract and waste more time, making it harder or disrupting transactions of this said platform. We try to contact Paid2Play on OneNETnews for their potential statement response to all of these concerns via E-Mail or by Telegram messenger, they have yet to specifically comment to address these highlighted issues at the time of this writing.

(STOCK PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images)

Through an investigation into the legitimacy of 'Paid2Play', we have uncovered a mix of positive and negative experiences themselves. Although some worldwide reports and claims raise concerns about potential scams and fraudulent activities associated with Paid2Play, successful payouts documented by Filipino users indicate that the platform may indeed be legitimate for certain users and participants.

To make an informed decision, it is essential for users to exercise caution to yourself, and thoroughly research any platform that claims to offer monetary rewards to avoid falling victim to potential scams or misleading situations by mistake, before investing time or money in any online endeavor. While showing some signs of legitimacy, should be approached with caution until these concerns are effectively addressed and clarified by the platform's operators.

As with any online venture, the adage "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is" should remain top of mind for individuals considering participation on Paid2Play.

PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

SOURCE: *https://filmdaily.co/news/unveiling-the-power-of-p2p-paid2play-site-earn-rewards-and-cash-online/ [Referenced Editorial News Article via Film Daily] *https://paid2play.co/proof *https://paid2play.co/about-us *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Click_farm *https://www.makeuseof.com/are-paid-online-survey-sites-legit/ [Referenced Editorial News Article via MakeUseOf News Bureau] *https://www.entrepreneurshipinabox.com/33000/how-to-avoid-trust-issues-when-working-with-money/ [Referenced News Article via Entrepreneurship in a Box news bureau] *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdDaQn_qJA [Referenced YT Video via Paid2Play] *https://www.facebook.com/groups/1366839674109320/posts/1570415090418443 [Referenced FB Captioned Group Post via Mhe Ann] *https://www.facebook.com/100005841371386/posts/2423238207880868 [Referenced FB Captioned Post via Opena Jessica] and *https://www.facebook.com/100074317357791/posts/356772913476618 [Referenced FB Captioned Post via Sandy Mendizabal]

-- OneNETnews Team

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Waterfall Hikes

The municipality of Tubungan is only around 40 kilometers from the provincial seat, Iloilo City. It is considerably simpler to point to any adjacent town or municipality after you get in the city, since you may do so by bus, jeepney, or motorbike, among other modes of transportation. Furthermore, traveling by motorbike with your buddies is a lot of fun. This location encourages tranquility and relaxation. Tubungan is proud of these breathtaking natural wonders that, if developed and correctly promoted, may become a significant tourist attraction in the province of Iloilo. Let me guide you to nature, Enjoy!

                              Cruz sa Balabago

This cross was built in the memory of the late Fr. Isidro Badreba who died depending and spreading the Catholicism among the Babaylan. This was located at Sitio Balabago, Bgy. Batga, Tubungan, Iloilo . Cruz sa Balabago in Barangay Batga is around 7.50 kilometers away from the town center.

On Holy Thursday, the Panait ritual is re-enacted near the Cross sa Balabago where Babaylans from neighboring towns and provinces gather on the site they call the holy well or El Pozo Santo which still exists even up to this day. Rituals are performed to ask for good weather, rain or to thank the ancestral spirit for good harvest and energized themselves.

                             Mt. Linguhob

The most effective treatments for mental illnesses I believe it can be found in nature, at least according to my personal theory and experience. The opportunity to connect and disconnect from the poisonous and hectic environment. Alternatively, we might just enjoy basic successes like as reaching to the top of mountain peaks. It'll never be simple, but people who journey to mountain peaks have a difficult time bringing their souls back with them.

Aside from stunning white sand beaches, Western Visayas is also home to magnificent mountains just waiting for someone to appreciate them. Mt. Linguhob, in Brgy. Igtuble, Tubungan, Iloilo City, is one of them, with a magnificent view of its visible mountain ridges, which serves as a pasture for most farm animals and local agricultural fields. Mt. Lingguhob is a great place to unwind after a long week of stress. This blog could be useful for individuals who want to go out of town for a few hours and explore nature, or for those who just want to cross something off their bucket list.

The journey towards the peak requires you to use both hands and knees Make sure you’re geared up with eye goggles to protect your eyes and gloves for you not to cut your hands while holding the grasses’ sharp blades to prevent you from slipping down.

                                   Bato Sumpit

 With its 10-meter high falls and spouting water in a crystal-like stonewall behind the falls, it resembles a "maiden's pearl" and runs directly into a natural basin. Picnickers and nature enthusiasts flock to Bgy.Igtuble on a regular basis.

The ten-meter Tubig Sumpit, which translates to "rushing water," is excellent for visitors and nature enthusiasts looking for a relaxing getaway with crystal-clear, cold water, close proximity to beautiful landscapes, and a sense of adventure.

                            Mt. Pinihakan Daraga

Is a mountain range in Brgy. Igtuble that can be accessed by trekking along the mountain route and is said to be a mythological location that resembles the Urdina, Biladyong, and Balanakon triangle.                                      

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“Ang Aking Travelogue“

Noong ako’y bata pa ay nag punta kami sa isang lugar sa bandang Visayas upang mamasyal at enjoyin ang aming bakasyon. Kami ay nag punta sa isang isla na tinatawag na Bohol, humanap kami ng hotel at dito kami nag bakasyon ng dalawang linggo. Panggalawang araw ay nag punta kami sa dagat at lumangoy habang kinukuhaan kami ng litrato ng aking nanay sa bangka. Papapiliin ka kung papaano mo gustong pumunta sa gitna, pag sasagwan o may motor na bangka. Pang apat araw naman ay nag punta kami sa isang farm ng mga bubuyog, may mga bilihan dito kung gusto mong bumili ng fermented honey. Pwede mo ren silang panuorin kung paano ang proseso at may nabibili reng pagkain kung sakaling magutom ka habang kayo ay namamasyal. Pang anim na araw, pumunta kami sa pinakasikat o ito ang laging pinupuntahan ng mga torista  pag sila ay pumunta dito, ito ay ang Chocolate hills, kinakailangan mo munang umakyat at humakbang ng ilang hagdan upang ikaw ay makarating sa tuktok at makita ang magandang view na makikita sa larawan sa itaas. Madami pa kaming napuntahanng iba sa loob ng dawlang linggo, ngunit iyan nalang muna ang aking isinama dahil iyan ang mga paborito kung parte ng bakasyon na iyan.

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Capiztahan"Festival in Roxas City

Photos by:Capiz Affairs The Provincial Government of Capiz and its Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office is currently celebrating the province’s annual Capiztahan Festival which will end until April 15 in Roxas City, Capiz.

Capiztahan is an annual tourism and cultural event of Capizeños to celebrate the founding anniversary of the civil government. This year’s fete showcases the richness of its agricultural and aquamarine resources.

Before the formal celebration of Capiztahan, pre-Capiztahan activities were held such as farms and industry encounters through science and technology agenda, Mutya sang Capiz, farmers and fisherfolks day, night market, zumba for a cause, bloodletting activity, international cock derby, and the Visayas launch of Filipino Food Month.

Truly, the Capizteños are deep-rooted in their culture and history. Consider dropping by Capiz in April to witness the fun that is CAPIZtahan.

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Pagtuklas sa Nakatagong Kayamanan ng Isla ng Guimaras

            Disyembre 19, 2023, noong panahon ng Christmas break ay pumunta kami sa West Visayas upang makapag-bonding bilang isang pamilya. Pumunta muna kami sa Iloilo bago dumako sa Guimaras. Ang Guimaras ay malapit sa lungsod ng Iloilo at dating pinangangasiwaan bilang bahagi ng lalawigan ng Iloilo ngunit ngayon ay itinuturing na isang hiwalay na lalawigan. Ito rin ang “Mango Capital of the Philippines.” Sa pamamagitan ng isang ferry ay nakarating kami mula Iloilo papuntang Guimaras at 30 pesos lang ang aming ginastos para doon, ang travel time naman ay 15 minutes lang!

            Pagdating namin sa Jordan, Guimaras, sinalubong kami ng mga tao doon na umaalok sa amin kung saan kami pupunta at kung ano ang aming sasakyan. Hindi mo na kailangan mag-book ng mga travel tours kung kaya’t pwedeng-pwede mo na iyon gawin kapag nakatungtong ka na sa isla mismo. Ang pinili naming sasakyan ay isang tricycle na nagkakahalagang 500 pesos kada tao. Masasabi ko namang “worth it!” ang aming binayad dahil nilibot kami ng tricycle sa buong isla.

            Una kaming pumunta sa “Smallest Plaza” na ipinahihiwatig ng pangalan nito, ito ang pinakamaliit na plaza sa buong mundo na may hawak na Guinness World Record na may parehong pangalan. Maliit ang lugar at rebulto lang ni Dr. Jose Rizal ang naroon sa loob. Sunod naman ay pumunta kami sa Navalas Church. Itinayo noong 1880, ang Navalas Church ay ang pinakamatandang simbahang Romano Katoliko at ang tanging umiiral na heritage church sa Isla ng Guimaras. Napakaganda ang simbahang ito. Isang kaakit-akit na hardin ang nasa harapan ng simbahan na napapalibutan ng isang lumang batong bakod. Nakatayo sa harap ang isang toreng nagsisilbing bantay.

            Pagkatapos ay dinala kami ng tricycle driver sa Roca Encantada. Isa sa mga sikat na landmark ng Guimaras ay ang summer house ng Lopez Clan na itinayo sa ibabaw ng burol, na kilala rin bilang Roca Encantada o “Enchanted Rock”. Ang bahay ay itinayo noong 1910 bilang parangal kay Dona Presentacion Hofilena Lopez. Inaalok ng engrandeng balkonahe rito ang maganda tanawin sa dagat. Bumyahe naman kami ng 30 minutes patungo sa San Lorenzo Wind Fam.

            Ang 54-megawatt San Lorenzo Wind Farm ay ang una sa uri nito sa rehiyon ng Visayas at umaabot ng hanggang 14 na kilometro. Ito ang isa sa pinakamalaking wind farm sa Southeast Asia. Nagsimulang mag-operate ang sakahan noong 2014 at mula noon ay gumagawa na sila ng renewable energy na ipinamamahagi sa Western Visayas, Negros, at Cebu. Bukod sa pagiging renewable energy source, ang bukid ay naging sikat din na tourist attraction sa lalawigan. Napakaganda ang tanawin sa itaas at mararamdaman mo talaga ang kagandahan ng ating kalikasan sa pamamagitan nito. Napakahangin doon at ito ang perpektong lugar para maglakad-lakad ka at humanga sa paligid.

            Pagkatapos ng halos apat na oras ng paglalakbay ay dumaan muna kami sa Pit Stop, isang kainan, upang magtanghalian. Sinubukan namin ang sikat nilang mango pizza at ang sarap talaga, gusto kong balik-balikan. Bumili din kami sa kanilang souvenir shop ng mga mango delicacies gaya ng mango otap, mango brownies, at iba pa. Pagkatapos kumain ay pumunta kami sa aming panghuling babaan bago makapunta sa isang resort na aming tutulugan. Binisita muna namin ang Guisi Lighthouse kung saan makikita ang magagandang tanawin ng isla. Ang Guisi Lighthouse ay isang 18th century Spanish-colonial lighthouse na itinayo sa tabi ng dagat. Sa tuktok ng burol ay ang mga guho ng isang Espanyol-kolonyal na outpost at ang mga naiwan na labi ng istrakturang metal na parola. Dahil sa pagbisita namin sa lugar na ito ay nasulyapan namin ang kasaysayan sa panahon noon.

            Panghuli naman ay pumunta kami sa Raymen Beach Resort kung saan natulog kami ng isang araw. Ang Raymen Beach Resort ay isang malinis at kaakit-akit na beach resort. Ito ay perpekto para sa paglalangoy lalo na sa mga bata. Mayroon silang pinong buhangin at kristal na tubig na may magandang restaurant. Kung mas gusto mo sa mga liblib na lugar, ang resort na ito ay hindi para sa iyo dahil maraming turista rito. Sa pangkalahatan, ang karanasan ko sa Isla ng Guimaras ay natatangi dahil sa 500 pesos mo lang ay malilibot mo na ang buong isla, napaka-worth it! Gusto ko tuloy pumasyal muli sasunod. 

-Clarete, Princess Maejoy