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Cebu Birdwatching Journeys Set Up As BirdLife & Philippines Sign Agreement

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and BirdLife International Inc. (BLI) have signed an agreement to support a bird conservation program as part of its strategy to advance birdwatching tourism in Cebu and other parts of the Philippines.
Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano said the DOT is promoting Birdwatching Phillipines as part of its adventure tourism packages.
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5th Philippine Bird Fete Takes Off In Balanga City On Oct. 9

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Bird watchers and nature enthusiasts are expected to flock to this city as the 5th Philippine Bird Festival, the country’s largest celebration of diversity and bird lore awareness, is set to take off on October 9.
Balanga City holds the Philippine record for welcoming the largest concentration of wintering shorebirds from the Asian mainland and Japan. [...]