The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century happened yesterday. Sadly, I was not able to witness it personally because I was working and besides, in the Philippines, it will be best viewed in Northern Luzon - I’m in NCR, that is why I only got a view of the eclipse in our monitor. To those who did not witness it like me, here is a copy of the event. Take this chance to watch the wonderful natural phenomena.

After the blue moon experience on New Year’s Eve, we will witness again another natural event in astronomy – the partial solar eclipse where the moon will partially cover the sun.

It will be seen in some areas of the country at it will be the longest solar eclipse this year, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Pagasa stated that,” The eclipse magnitude will be 8.2 percent and will also be visible primarily from Alaska, Australia, Indonesia, Asia, Africa, Europe including the British Isles and the Arctic Region. The eclipse will begin at 1:17 Philippine Standard Time (PST) and will end at 5:28 AM (PST).“

Aside from the blue moon and partial lunar eclipse, Quadrantid meteor shower - which started last January 1 of 40 meteors per hour, will be visible until tonight.

After the wrath of Typhoons Ondoy, Pepeng and Santi comes another reason why it is important to protect our natural environment - the Philippines was named one of the best new travel destinations in the world by The National Geographic Magazine.
Wow, this recognition is so valuable because this will help boost our tourism industry.
But did you know why our country was chosen by The National Geographic? It cited these main reasons - our ancient cultures, structures and biodiversity.
The Magazine features Wilderness Travel where members will hike in the Cordillera and go diving in Cabigao Island on their 12-day visit to the Philippines.
We all know that the Philippines is rich in natural resources but sad to say, we lack in self-discipline for ecological protection. The previous typhoons that devastated our land should serve as an eye-opener for us to take good care of our natural resources because we owe a lot to mother nature.

Typhoon Ondoy caused tremendous flood in Metro Manila and typhoon Pepeng which for the second time made landfall in the Philippines left some place in North Luzon, particularly the Cordillera Administrative Region and parts of Central Luzon, under mud and water.

Metro Manila and its suburbs experienced tropical depression Ondoy’s wrath. As I was on my way to the office last Saturday, I was welcomed by the rain and flood.  I even submerged to a knee high flood in Mindanao Avenue just to reach the other side where I can have a jeepney ride to SM.

Luckily, I was able to passed through that dirty water and thought there would be no problem anymore until when I reached Congressional Avenue where I was glued to my position seeing this catastrophic scene.

This scene is very common in España Boulevard, Manila when heavy rain pours expect floods to occur. Shameful scenery but it’s the reality.

This photo is tricky. I was on the air but it seemed that I’m kneeling on the ground. Happy WS!

This is our first time to visit the Sky Garden SM North Edsa since I gave birth to my second child.  When we saw this colorful bars, Ponks immediately posed for a remembrance.