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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Mayon Volcano Erupts, Alert Level 4 Raised in Albay


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Mount Mayon Volcano in the Philippines is one of the most beautiful and active volcanoes in the world. Known for her perfectly shaped cone body. Mother Nature is truly spectacular!

Now that it is erupting, our message to our fellow Filipinos in the area; stay safe and God speed! Look after yourselves and the  animals too.

Governor Al Francis Bichara advises everyone to stay indoors especially to our friends in the third district of Albay. Classes are suspended in the whole of third district of Albay.


"Situated on the island of Luzon, about 330 kilometers (205 miles) southeast of Manila, Mayon is one of the world's most active volcanoes.

The volcano has erupted 47 times, with many of the explosions causing deadly mudflows and ash falls.

In 2013, five climbers died when they were hit by falling rocks thrown up by a particularly violent blast. In 2014, thousands of residents were ordered to evacuate after an alert was issued.

However, the volcano's most devastating eruption took place in 1814 when at least 1,200 people were killed."

Mayon Volcano is currently erupting or what media has been reprting as "fountaining" due to the fountain-like appearance it is showing especially at night. She is now currently erupting at one of the highest level 4 in the seismology scale.

The lava fountain reached about 700 metres into the sky and produced a 4 km-high ash plume. And it's not over yet.

It is undoubtedly an amazing site but scary and dangerous at the same time.

There are reports of ashes everywhere on the west side of Mayon specially at Camalig, Guinobatan, ligao, Oas, Polangui, etc.

The people of the Philippines face battles every day...two active volcanoes, cyclones/typhoons, floods, numerous bus, motorcycle and ferry accidents, traffic and public transportation problems, a volatile leader-- we deserve some good news.

Mt. Pulag Fire Burns Hectares of Grassland


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Here is the Press Release on the Mt. Pulag Fire from BFP-CAR Public Information Unit
                     
"Fire started at Saddle Camp, Mt. Pulag National Park, Eddet, Kabayan, Benguet at around 3:00 PM, January 20, 2018. Tourist guides proceeded on site at 4:30 PM where they called Kabayan FS at 5:10 PM, the nearest fire station 46 kilometers away.

Firefighters arrived at the scene 7:10PM. They proceeded with suppression until the fire was under control 8:30PM. Fire Out was declared 9:15 PM. There were no injuries nor fatalities.

Upon initial assessment, more or less 1.5 hectares of grassland was burned, with a portable burner with butane canister suspected to be the origin of fire."



 The basic principle of the triangle of fire consists of oxygen, fuel, heat and chemical reaction. You just need to remove one to prevent starting a fire.

Heat= cool the materials
Fuel= remove fuel source
Oxygen = smother air supply.

Wait, there's one more thing, ..... Lack of common sense!

That's probably the cause of the fire at Mt. Pulag - lack of common sense on the proper procedures in dealing with nature.

The trend lately is to flaunt our accomplishments online. Damn the Facebook hiker(s)/FBneer(s). For the sake of being seen by our friends seen on social media, we endanger our world.

We should be responsible mountaineers/hikers/campers.

If you're planning to bring burners please make sure you know how to use them so you wont end up panicking and cause trouble.

If we don't know how to extinguish a simple burner. We better bring cooked food for our meals instead.

Due to our clumsiness and unpreparedness to act in a right way. The beautiful grasses and trees of a mountain suffer.

For hikers/campers it is essential for us to know or to be aware of hazardous things that we bring. We must know how to use it and how to keep it away from danger. And we must know also our responsibilities as visitor to a place.

Please leave Mt. Pulag clean during our stay, and as we leave. Or even if it's not clean when we arrive, we better clean it as well. The mountain has no janitors to clean our mess.

We are hoping for the fast recovery of the mountain grass. We salute the bravery of the fire fighters who extinguished the fire. Its not that easy to travel swiftly that 46km to reach that scene of fire.

Grass and Bamboo dwarfs can't be planted back anymore.. It was there for decades.. Best solution is to close the whole Pulag for Mountaineering for the meantime to give time for rehabilitation.. Plants will just grow up again..just give it time.. Maybe 2-5yrs.

Its obviously unintentional.  Yet the best way to punish those who are responsible for this is that they must PLANT what was burnt out,  probably start the project now and gather everyone they can to help and they must make sure that the plants are successfully growing in the affected parts of Mt. Pulag. It'll take time but its how they must repay it.

This supposedly accident goes to show that those responsible are NOT EXPERIENCED MOUNTAINEERS. They have no proper training or knowledge on what to do in situations like these.

Sadly, most of the people who climb mountains like Mt. Pulag are only there for the sake of "papogi" for their social media selfies and photo ops and similar reasons. In their sins the mountain have paid the price.

Respect nature and culture. Kindly be reminded that Mt. Pulag since time immemorial is the so called home of the gods and the final resting place of our ancestors.

It is hard for IPs to see that visitors and guests desecrate their hollowed grounds. They respect us as guests but please respect their culture, be responsible and considerate, considering the fact that they are sharing their way of life with you. Respect nature and culture. Kindly be reminded that Pulag since time immemorial is the home of the gods and the final resting place of their ancestors.

Be it known that Mt. Pulag is not only a mountain to climb. It is hollowed grounds. In Ibaloi, Kalanguya and Kankanaey culture that is the final resting place of their ancestors. They perform Canaos and many other rituals and sacrifices to lead them there. In their belief, Pulag is the eternal destiny where their ancestors will dwell and be reunited with all those who went ahead of them. Respect Pulag as they do.

Those who plan to visit Mt. Pulag will not be allowed to enter the area and will be directed to the Four Lakes instead, all mesmerizing and enchanting due to their sacredness especially Lake Ambulalacao.

The highlanders (Ibalois) believed that the spirits of their ancestors and loved ones dwell on these places. Therefore they have to preserve, protect and keep them clean. In fact, Lake Ambulalacao is several times awarded as the cleanest lake in the Cordillera Region and in 1995, it was labeled the cleanest inland lake in the Philippines.

I hope that the Four Lakes will not suffer the same fate as that of Mt. Pulag and that hikers will respect these sacred grounds.

Monday, January 22, 2018

Go for Same Day Flower Delivery Services to Treat Your Loved Ones to Beautiful Blooms!


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The holiday season is knocking on our doors, and no better gift shows how much you care for someone than flowers.

However, in our busy lives these days, we often tend to forget about special occasions, sending gifts until the absolute last moment. So many times, we miss out on occasions because we're busy with our works or had prior engagements, and then at the last moment tried to go to the mall and buy a gift only to be frustrated by the heavy traffic on the road.

Online florists today have the solution to this problem by offering you guaranteed delivery on the same day with London courier service.

It is understandable that many people might have reservations against the system of same-day deliveries during the holiday season considering the holiday rush that exists during this time of the year, and many people are not sure whether they can at all avail same day deliveries.

In this article, you will learn exactly why same day delivery for flowers is a good bet during the holiday season and the advantages they bring alongside.

Convenience
Well, it is possible to send flower to that special person when you have one of those lapses. You can arrange your flower delivery in the comfort of your home online or on the job. Using online floral service is convenient, and you still receive the same great flowers and the same level of service that you expect from a flower shop.

If you want the recipient to receive your flowers on the same day you are placing the order, look at the time because most flower delivery service has a cut off time of 3 PM for same day delivery.

Charges
You ought to check what the costs for delivery would be before ordering. There can be times when same day deliveries are a bit more expensive than regular delivery. Also, it would depend on the day of the delivery, whether it is a special occasion, and what time you place the order. Check the guidelines which florists have put on their websites regarding the delivery charges, see if there are any associated charges or not.

Browse to get the best options
You need to browse the internet and conduct proper research before choosing a florist. Check the prices each florist charges, see who offers the best deals. Read the customer’s reviews before narrowing down on a particular florist. Check the reviews regarding the same day delivery services, whether customers found it satisfying, whether there are any complaints or not, et cetera. Quality of flowers during delivery and timely delivery are two aspects which you have to look out for.

You can visit Flora2000 for same day flower Canada service. They offer the best assortment of flowers to be delivered anywhere in Canada during the same day as your order, during the holiday season.

Conclusion
Our busy lives keep us occupied so much that we end up forgetting about special occasions until the last minute. Same day delivery services for flowers during the holiday season can alleviate this problem, by delivering the best flowers to your loved ones in excellent quality at the right time, thus brightening up their day.
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