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"SUBTERRANEAN RIVER ON TOP 77 OF THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF NATURE"

We have to unwind sometimes from the intricacies of politics and I can’t help but do some research regarding our very own Subterranean River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan that has recently made us proud once again and placed us into the world map of natural wonders when it landed on the top 77 nominees of the N7WN web-based poll. This is a splendid natural wonder that can be found Only in the Philippines.The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Palawan has successfully landed on the top 77 nominees on the New Seven Wonders of Nature (N7WN) international poll. Organizers of the N7WN reported that the top 77 were chosen out of the 261 contenders, after the second phase of the worldwide voting ended in July 7, 2009.

“The success of this campaign wouldn’t have been possible without the Filipinos’ worldwide support. We are grateful to the people who voted and heeded our call to promote one of our national treasures,” said Tourism Secretary Ace Durano.

According to the N7WN report, from the top 77 nominees, only 28 Official Finalists will be chosen by the N7WN’s Panel of Experts. The announcement of the 28 selected finalists will be made in Zurich at the New7Wonders Foundation headquarters on July 21, 2009 at 12.07 GMT.

“The Palawan Subterranean River has a very good chance of making it to the top 28, considering the criteria of the panel which include unique beauty, diversity, ecological importance, historical legacy, and geographical location,” said Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque, Jr., Tourism Planning and Promotions. Historical legacy refers to the people’s relations or deep bond with the site, while geographical location means the even distribution of the contenders between continents and countries.

The top 28 finalists will compete against candidates within their category, which have been classified into 7 groups: Landscapes/Ice Formations, Islands, Mountains/Volcanoes, Caves/Rock Formations/Valleys, Forests/National Parks/Nature Reserves, Lakes/Rivers/Waterfalls, and Seascapes.

After the top 28 selection, voting resumes, while the New7Wonders World Tour visits the finalists to give each a chance to be seen by the whole world. The final proclamation of the 7 Wonders of Nature will be held in 2011.

Founder and President of New7Wonders, Bernard Weber, said, “The success of lesser-known locations shows that an important New7Wonders goal in this campaign is being achieved—broadening the horizons of the voting public around the world, thus helping us all better appreciate the diversity of our planet.”

Renowned as the world’s longest underground river, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park also features a stunning limestone karst mountain landscape. Inside its large chambers are stalactites and stalagmites formations, while at the mouth of its cave thrives a bustling ecosystem which includes monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels.

You can help prop up the votes of Subterranean River and other nominees of your choice if ever it will be included in the top 28 finalists set to be announced on July 21 by registering as a member
then cast your vote and spread also the gospel to your friends and relatives.
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Here are the seven nominees from the Philippines to the New Seven Wonders of Nature before the top 77 was chosen:

Nominee: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
Country : PHILIPPINES
Category: FORESTS,NATURAL PARKS,NATURE RESERVES

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.

Nominee:Tubbataha Reef
Country : PHILIPPINES
Category: SEASCAPE

Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef in the Sulu Sea that belongs to the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is composed of two atolls, North and South Reefs. Each reef has a single small islet that protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8 kilometers wide. Over one thousand species, including many that are endangered, can be found at on the reef. These include manta rays, lionfish, tortoises, clownfish and sharks.

Nominee :Chocolate Hills
Country : PHILIPPINES
Category : LANDSCAPES, ICE FORMATIONS

The Chocolate Hills is an unusual geological formation in Bohol, Philippines. It is composed of around 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills, all about the same size, spread over an area of more than 50 sq km The hills are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, giving them the name ”Chocolate Hills.”

Nominee: Taal Volcano
Country : PHILIPPINES
Category: MOUNTAINS,VOLCANOES

Taal Volcano is an active volcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is situated between the towns of Talisay and San Nicolas in Batangas. It consists of an island in Lake Taal, which is itself within a caldera formed by an earlier, very powerful eruption. It is located about 50 km from Manila. A small island, Vulcan Point, in Taal Volcano also has the distinction of being home to the “largest island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island.”

Nominee: Mount Pinatubo
Country : PHILIPPINES
Category: MOUNTAINS,VOLCANOES

Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, at the intersection of the borders of the provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga. Pinatubo’s original structure was made of andesite and dacite. The volcano’s eruption in June 1991 produced the second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century and its effects were felt around the world. It ejected roughly 10 billion metric tons of magma, and 20 million tons of SO2, bringing vast quantities of minerals and metals to the surface environment. It injected large amounts of aerosols into the stratosphere—more than any eruption since that of Krakatoa in 1883.

Nominee: Mayon Volcano
Country : PHILIPPINES
Category: MOUNTAINS,VOLCANOES

Mayon Volcano is an active volcano on the Filipino island of Luzon, 15 km northwest of Legazpi City.It is classified by volcanologists as a stratovolcano (composite volcano). Its symmetric cone was formed through alternate pyroclastic and lava flows. Mayon Volcano is the most active volcano in the country, having erupted over 47 times in the past 400 years, and is a part of what is called the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Nominee: Hundred Islands National Park
Country : PHILIPPINES
Category: FORESTS,NATURAL PARKS,NATURE RESERVES

The Hundred Islands National Park is in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. It is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. The islands are scattered along Lingayen Gulf and cover an area of 18.44 square km. They are believed to be some two million years old. Only three of them have been developed: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children’s Island.

So, if Subterranean River will make it as one of the new seven wonders of nature come 2011, there’s no doubt it will be the BEST IN THE PHILIPPINES tourist attraction. What do you think?

[Photo Credits from the new7wonders website http://www.new7wonders.com/]

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