Piglets Brought Joy to Conservation Center

Conservation advocates has more reasons to celebrate this year with the birth of four piglets of Visayan Warty Pig at the Negros Forests & Ecological Foundation’s (NFEFI) Biodiversity Conservation Center in Bacolod City last December 20.

The Visayan Warty Pigs are critically endangered and their number is dwindling in the wild due to poaching, hunting and loss of habitat.

It’s very fortunate that NFEFI has a conservationprogram this so that the younger generation will have a chance to enjoy the rich biodiversity of Negros. The Visayan Warty Pigs  are endemic to the six Visayan islands but are only  found now in Negros and Panay Islands due to their extinction in the other islands. The NFEFI Biodiversity Conservation Center now has 18 Visayan Warty Pigs with the addition of the four piglets.

Adopt a Pig

Even with the efforts of NFEFI in conserving the environment of Negros, there is still much to be done. Money is needed in sustaining the more than 100 animals and birds at the NFEFI’s center. If you are interested in helping the NFEFI in its different projects, be a member for a mere Php1,000 a year for individuals and P3,000 a year for corporations and organizations. For further information, please contact NFEFI on 034 433 9234 or email negrosforests@gmail.com

image credit: NFEFI

Federico’s Named Best Bignay Wine

Local wine producer Federico’ Island Wine based in Victorias City was named Best Bignay Wine in the Tropical Wine Competition hosted by the Department of Science and Technology South Luzon Cluster on November 11, 2009 at SM City Sta. Rosa City, Laguna.

Federico’s bested other six finalists in the Bignay Category from other regions. Bignay (Bugnay) grows in the wild and are handpicked and naturally fermented. Bignay wine has a rich, fruity flavor and aroma. It is clear and dark plum in appearance and has 13 percent alcohol content achieved through natural fermentation.

Aside from the Bignay Wine, Federico’s also has Duhat and Pineapple Wine. The wine makes a good Christmas gift even Manila-based EchoStore carries Federico’s wine in its special Green Basket gift set. Locally, Federico’s Island wine is available at Fresh Start Organic Stores and Merci’s Pasalubong Center.

Tapulanga for Ondoy Photo Exhbit

A photo exhibit for the benefit of the victims of Typhoon Ondoy opens today. The photo exhibit was spearheaded by Tapulanga Foundation with the help of the photographers and sponsors.

Featured works are those of Anne Acaso, Dino Cajilli, Ricky Villabona, Timothy Valderrama, Rommel Sancho, Imelda Tinsay, Jomie Garucho, Paolo Lindaya, Lee Meily, Paolo Braza, Val Ramos, Johanna Campos, Jay Abello and many more.

The exhibit will run for two weeks at Korean Grill Restaurant & Bar (KGB) at 23rd-Lacson Sts. (KGB). The photographs are available for sale and proceeds will benefit the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.

Major Sponsors: AHSSI, Lopue’s East Centre, Datalink Technologies and SWIP Travel
Minor Sponsors: Magallanes Shell Station, Cafe 1925, SVG Schuurmans & van Ginneken Philippines, Inc., Marline Commodities Inc., Misyel’s Catering, Jes Photoworks Stills and Motions

For further info, please call 920-9514232 or 917-3065577 or visit www.tapulanga.org