Treasure Find 28 -- Expedition to the World of Tubbataha

BAYANIHAN REPUBLIC:

When I went to the picturesque Batanes, I thought nothing can equal that experience anymore.  But our Bayanihan Republic has a lot more to offer.  The Philippines is a paradise country and each corner of the archipelago offers something unique.  And that is why we also need to be extra careful and responsible about taking care of our environment as majority of our country's attractions are gifts of nature. 

I've been a wildlife enthusiast since I was a child.   And that fascination led me to becoming more concerned about the environment.  As most of the problems encountered by the wildlife is largely because of the loss of their homes.  That same interest also made me dream of being part of National Geographic or Discovery Channel or Animal Planet and capture nature's spectacular moments myself.  But destiny led me to a new direction.  And that new direction led me to having a more pro-active work for the environment, it led me to helping out WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Philippines.

Photo by Sophia Dedace of WWF Philippines

WWF Philippines manages various conservation programs in the Philippines.  One of its most important project sites is the conservation of the Tubbataha Reef which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 8th best dive spot spot in the world according to CNN.

Bright Skies, Great Reefs -- Offset your carbon footprint through the Bright Skies for Every Juan Programme

WEB NEWS FEED:

Carbon Footprint.  Climate Change.  We often hear those terms but some people keep distance with the message they bring.  Perhaps they don't feel the impact yet or they just don't care.  But they are very real, relevant and their impact is already being felt.  Every time we use electricity and fossil fuel, we contribute to human's carbon footprint in the world, which causes Climate Change.  Like when every time we fly, our aircraft burns fuel and emit carbon into the atmosphere. The release of greenhouse gases contribute to climate change, which is now the most serious and pervasive threat to humanity and nature.

What if airline passengers have the chance to offset their carbon footprint whenever they fly?   Yup, the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) and Cebu Pacific Air, Inc. (CEB) run a programme called Bright Skies for Every Juan which give the opportunity for travelers to fly responsibly by donating to WWF's climate change adaptation programs when booking their trips online at www.cebupacificair.com. The CEB website generates a donation amount that corresponds to the distance of their flight and the estimated amount of carbon dioxide emitted.