Kamote, Kalabaw

QTV (GMA Network, Philippines) has some good shows to offer. Aside from "Ang Pinaka" (Rovilson Fernandez hosts), "Chef to Go" (Chef Rob Pengson, host) is another favorite. Just by watching the show, I learned a lot of things about cooking. Sadly the show had to give way to "Secrets of the Masters", also a culinary show which is equally worth watching. I, myself, am amazed how these chef masters of the Philippines prepare food in a extraordinary but practical way. Cooking "adobo", for example, one of the Master Chefs placed all ingredients together over a low fire. That reminded me of how my mother used to cook "asado". Other shows worth watching are "Dare Duo" and "QTube". Dare Duo is a reality TV hosted by Rovilson Fernandez and Marc Nelson where Rov and Marc take a challenge each episode. Qtube, a techy-internet show that features everything on the Internet. QTube is hosted by Andi Smith and Andy Manzano. Andi or...

The Philippine Eagle or Haribon can only be found in the Philippines. It is the world's largest eagle. Unfortunately, it is endangered; around 200 survive in the wild forests of the Philippines. Unlike other eagles, haribon needs a 100 km perimeter in order to breed. Other than the haribon, there are more animals special to Philippines. Some of these rare animals are endemic to Philippines. Most of them are endangered. You may click the link if you want more information about the animal. Philippine Eagle or Haribon   Tarsier   Whale Shark or Butanding   Palawan Mouse Deer or Pilandok   Dugong   Tamaraw   Philippine Crocodile or Bukarot   Philippine Cockatoo or Katala   Civet Cat or Alamid   Golden Crowned Flying Fox or Kabog   Palawan Peacock Pheasant or Tandikan   Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat or Bu-ot   Palawan Bearcat or Binturong   Giant Clam or Taklobo   Sinarapan   If you like the Philippin...