The Quill

VOLUME II No. 4
The Official Newsletter of Brgy. Puerto Rivas
August-October 2009
WILD BIRD PHOTOGRAPHERS VISIT
BRGY. PUERTO RIVAS
Environmental protection and preservation initiatives of
this city got much-needed boost from a group of bird watchers
and photographers who organized a two - day photoshoot
and documentation of different species of local and migratory
birds in the fishponds of Barangay Puerto Rivas.
In a luncheon meeting
Included in the group that
hosted by city officials head- welcomed the visitors were
ed by Sangguniang Panglung- City Executive Assistant Ms.
sod members Jovi Banzon Abigail Tan, Assistant Provin-
and City Tourism Committee cial Tourism Officer Ms. Techie
Chairperson Vianca Venzon Banzon, City Consultant for
at Dayrit’s Restaurant last Agriculture Mr. Billy Santos
March 8, 2009, Mr. Romy and Ms. Sheryl Malibiran, City
Ocon, founder and current Tourism Operation Aide. Ear-
Administrator of the Philip-
On a click. Wild Photographers capture breath-taking flights of migratory birds in Pto Rivas
lier in December of last year, a
Ibaba Bird Site.
pine Bird Photographers Fo- team of bird watchers and en-
rum underscored the impor- thusiasts from the Wild Birds A rarely seen species, identi- TORTUGAS CON-
tance of preserving wildlife in Club of the Philippines visited fied as Larus ridibundus, other-
their own natural habitat.
the same location in Barangay wise known as the black-head- DUCTS DIABETIS
It was learned that there Pto. Rivas.
ed gull was photographed and
are several existing laws
Earlier in December of last documented. Initial records
AWARENESS
that either regulate or ban year, a team of bird watchers show that this rarely seen spe-
hunting, illegal poaching and enthusiasts from the Wild cies was last photographed in
and rampant destruction of Birds Club of the Philippines Manila Bay two years ago. As
mangroves and forest cover. visited the same location in Ba- of present, only seven mem-
But these hardly make a dif- rangay Pto. Rivas. Twenty four bers of the Philippine Bird Pho-
ference because more often species were observed and tographers have captured rare
than not, people ignore these documented during the said images of said species.
laws. Mr. Ocon furthered that visit.
Other members of said
these areas, if well protected
Several avian species were group who joined Mr. Ocon
and preserved possess great spotted in the area including were Arnold Sunga, TJ Parpan,
potentials as far as promoting
A joint undertaking on Diabetic
herons, egrets and wild ducks. Nestor Non, Rey Santa Ana and
local tourism is concerned.
Bong Nabong.
Awareness and Screening of Bataan
(Host) Lions Club and late Reynaldo
S. Samson Foundation was held at
Barangay Tortugas, Balanga City,
BRGY. PUERTO RIVAS LAUNCHES NEW WATER SYSTEM last October 24, 2009 from 6:00am
to 10:00am.
unveiled to all, with the help of distinct members
Barangay Captain Victor A. Bal-
of local City government, Councillor Vianca Venzon uyot Jr. and Lions Club President
Gozon, Councillor Liza A. Vasquez and Congressman Chad dela Fuente spearheaded
the said event. Together with the
Abet Garcia represented by Ms. Joan Soyangco.
Lions Club officers and members,
Tortugas United Methodist Church pastor, Rev. Dr. Anita M. de Dios, Luisa D. Qui-
Billy Torres also graced the occasion and blessed the ñones, Mary Lou D. Perral, Manuel
new water system.
Camacho as well as the Orion Gal-
This milestone would not have been achieved axy Lions Club headed by Victoria
without the tireless efforts of all Barangay Tortugas Bagtas, Nilda Bagtas, Fher Gallardo
and Tess David.
council members, led by Barangay Captain Victor A.
Barangay Captain Victor A. Bal-
Baluyot Jr. This would also not have been possible uyot Jr. with the Sangguniang Ba-
without the endless support of city Mayor Joet Gar-
rangay, conducted the activity or-
cia and Vice Mayor Noel Valdecanas, Gov. Tet Garcia derly. A total of 202 individuals were
and Cong. Abet Garcia whose good governance ben-
screened and 65 of which were
Water of Life. Water system in Tortugas was finally opened for people
to use.
efited not just Barangay Tortugas but also the met-
found to be diabetic. The teachers
For the longest time, water supply had been one of the
ropolitan Bataan.
and staff of Tortugas Elementary
School were also screened.
greatest problems of the residents of Barangay Tortugas.
This project was part of the prize when Tortugas
They were advised to have diet,
The lack of household water system and community arte-
was named “Pinakatatanging Barangay sa Lungsod exercise and consult a doctor for
sian wells drying up make their lives miserable. Many had
ng Balanga”. The Barangay council is hopeful that those whose blood sugar is too
to depend on water peddlers which equated to additional the residents , in welcoming this precious gift of wa-
high. The wife of the late Reynal-
house expense or suffer the long queues themselves just
ter, would make all the efforts to enjoy it through do S. Samson and the sister of the
to get some potable water. The wait is finally over.
responsible use. Let’s build a clean and healthy life-
BHLC president donated 200 strips
for the project.
On July the 2nd, the new Barangay Water system was
style and mold a strong Barangay Tortugas.

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B A L A N G A C I T Y N E W E S T
RP BIRD WATCHING SITE
Balanga
City in Bataan is the latest
DOT will undertake and it will begin with the Center in Davao, Candaba Swamp in Pampanga,
bird watching site in the Philippines that will production of the guidebook to be out by Subic Bay in Olongapo City, Hundred Islands
be promoted worldwide by the Department September this year to show foreign tourists National Park in Alaminos and Mangrove Marine
of Tourism.
various bird watching destinations in the country, Protected Area I in Bani, both in Pangasinan; and
A group of experts and the
Rasa Island and Puerto Princesa
DOT gave the thumbs up to
Subteranean River National Park, in
Balanga City after visiting the
Palawan.
seaside villages of Tortugas,
Soriano said that DOT is focusing
Puerto Rivas Ibaba and Sibacan.
on bird watching this year under its
The team was composed of
Adventure Philippines Campaign.
officials from the DOT, tour
Dr. Joey Soriano, a member of the
operators and the Wild Birds
Wild Birds Club, said the proposed
Club of the Philippines.
bird sanctuary in Balanga City will
To promote Balanga, DOT is
have an area of about 100 hectares
packaging a 22-day bird watching
consisting of mad flat (exposed
activity for tourists in 12 sites in
portions of the seashore where
the Philippines for $10,000 per
birds feed), viewing deck, heights
person, inclusive of airfare and
and picnic huts.
board and lodging. The sites are
“Bird watching in the
divided into clusters with Balanga
Philippines has a bright prospect
City in the group composed of
because there are birds here that
Subic and Candaba Swamp in
are endemic in given areas that
Pampanga.
From left to right. Netherlands Ambassador Robert Brinks, EU Ambassador Alistair MacDonald,
Mayor Joet, DOT Sec. Durano, Roel Chan of ROX and WBCP VPAlice Villa-Real
wil attract tourists from England,
Stanie Soriano, manager of
Germany, United States, Scotland
DOT’s Corporate Relations Department, said
and South East Asian countries like Singapore,
Balanga City included,” she said.
that Balanga City would be in the first volume
Thailand and Japan,” the psychiatrist said.
Other bird watching sites are the Paranaque
of their Bird watching Guidebook that will be
He said that foreign tourists in groups of five
Critical Habitat in Las Pinas, Mount Palay-Palay to ten spend from $5,000 to $7,000 each in
ready in time for advertising in London by National Park in Ternate, Cavite; Villa Escudero in bird watching activities. The doctor said small
November this year.
Laguna, Nug-As Forest in Alcoy and Olango Island groups are preferred so as not to drive away
“It will be a worldwide promotion that Wildlife Sanctuary, both in Cebu; Philippine Eagle the birds. (Inquirer.net)
BALANGA CELEBRATES
BARANGAY DAY
Ngiting Balangueno. Make way for Brgy. Tortugas as they parade around the city together with other barangays.
The Barangay Day Program was Brgy. Tortugas; the White Cluster
made possible through the efforts consisted of Brgy. Dona Francisca,
of Barangay Captain Anselmo San-
Brgy. Tuyo, Brgy. Bagong bayan.
chez who is the present President Brgy. Malabia and Brgy. Sibacan;
of the League of Barangays. The the Blue Cluster consisted of Brgy.
objective of which is to appreciate Central, Brgy. Proper, Brgy. West,
and recognize the contributions of Brgy. North at Brgy. Cataning; the
the Sanggunian in their respective Yellow Cluster consisted of Brgy.
barangays.
Poblacion, Brgy. San Jose, Brgy.
The said annual Barangay Day Cabog-Cabog, Brgy. Tanato and
celebration was finally put in place Brgy. Dangcol; the Green Cluster
after a bill had been passed through consisted of Brgy. Bagong Silang,
the co-operation of Mayor of Balan-
Brgy. Munting Batangas, Brgy.
ga, Honorable Joet Garcia and Vice Ibayo, Brgy. Tenejero and Bargy.
Mayor Noel Valdecanaz and the rest Camacho.
of the members of the city council.
The celebration began by a
This event was a first in the city thanksgiving mass at Balanga
of Balanga. The 25 Barangays were Cathedral followed by a pa-
grouped into 5 clusters where in rade which was joined by all
each of it represents a color. The Red Barangay Officials. There was
Cluster consisted of Brgy. Talisay, a muse for each cluster who
Brgy. Pto. Rivas Lote, Brgy. Pto. Ri-
then showed their individual
vas Itaas, Brgy. Pto. Rivas Ibaba and talents in singing and dancing.
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5TH PHILIPPINE BIRD FESTIVAL
T he 5th Philippine Bird Festival, the country’s largest celebration of avifaunal diversity and bird lore
awareness, is set to take off on October 9 in Balanga City in Bataan. Balanga holds the Philippine re-
cord for hosting the largest concentration of wintering shorebirds from the Asian mainland and Japan.
Bird watchers, conservationist and
annual survey. These three sites are by local troupes along the route to port, primer Group, Recreational
nature enthusiasts from here and
on the Asian flyway, but the Balan- the new plaza Mayor de Balanga. The Outdoor Exchange (ROX), & Colum-
abroad are expected to flock to the
ga wetlands located across the Bay exhibit of bird photos, lectures and bia Outdoor Wear.
Bataan Provincial Bird Festival, the
from Metro Manila continues to be film screenings at the People’s Center
Taiwan’s Wild Bird Society of Tai-
country’s largest celebration of avifau-
a surprise, “We hope to bring atten- in the capitol grounds will be open to pei, Kaoshiung Wild Bird Society and
nal diversity and bird lore awareness.
tion to the need to conserve the en- the public free of charge. Organizers Chinese Wild Bird Federation, the
The Philippine Bird Festival will mark
tire coastline and waters of Manila said an activity center featuring bird- Bird Conservation Society of Thai-
the arrival from the Asian mainland
bay,” he said.
themed games, arts and crafts, and land, Hong kong Birdwatching Soci-
and Japan of wintering shorebirds with
The Balanga wetlands are being face painting will be on tap for the ety, the Nature Society of Singapore
the official dedication of the Balanga promoted as a bird watching desti- young and the young at heart.
and the Malaysia Nature Society
Nature and Wetland Park, the first pro- nation by the Adventure Philippine
The Provincial Government is have announced their participation
tected wetland park in the whole Ma- campaign of the Department of Tour- simultaneously staging a trade fair in this year’s festival.
nila Bay area.
ism and the Recreational Outdoor Ex- on the Capitol grounds that would
Local conversation organizations
Themed Ibong Dayo, Kaibigan Tayo! change, according to Lu.
feature the best products from 12 Philippine eagle Foundation of Davao,
(The Migrant Birds: Our Friends), this
Bird Festival Committee chair Al- towns in Bataan. The Philippine Bird the Katala Foundation of Palawan,
year’s bird festival aims to drum pub- ice Villa-Real said the annual event Festival was launched by local bird World Wide Fund for Nature-Philip-
lic support for the conservation and hopes to raise the bar of awareness watching hobbyists in 2005 and has pines, Isla Biodiversity Conversation
awareness of the Balanga wetlands, about the bird life of the islands, pro- since brought the message of birdlife Foundation, the Polillo Island Biodi-
where more than 15,000 individual mote public interest in conservation awareness and conservation to Cebu versity Conversation Foundation, Ped-
birds were on record during the Asian and encourage the creation of more City and Puerto Princesa in Palawan, erasyon sa Nagkahiusang mga Mag-
Waterbird Census in January.
public green spaces.
two of the country’s important bird uuma nga Nanalipud ug Napasig-uli
The wetlands of Puerto Rivas in Bal-
Villa-Real said there are more than areas.
sa Kinaiyahan Inc. Of Dumaguete,
anga City Attract one of the largest con- 600 species of birds in the Philippines,
Similar events take place through- Birdwatch Palawan, Philippine Bio-
centration of migrant shorebirds and no fewer than 200 are found only in out the world each year, attracting diversity Conversation Foundation
waterfowl anywhere in the Philippines, the archipelago. She also said places large numbers of bird watchers, sci- and Cebu Biodiversity Conver-
According to the Wild Bird Club of the like the mudflats and remaining man- entists and nature enthusiasts. In Asia, sation Foundation, the Mu-
Philippines (WBCP), the country’s lead- groves of the Manila Bay coastline some of the well-known events are nicipality of Candaba Pam-
ing bird watching society and organizer provide a temporary home for mi- the annual Taipei International Bird- panga, the City of Bisling
of the Philippine Bird Festival.
grant birds like the rare Chinese Egret, watching Fair in Taiwan and Malaysia’s in Surigao Del Sur
“The Balanga wetlands consistent- Grey Heron (talabong), Whiskered Raptor Watch Week.
also made known
ly land in the country’s top 5 wetlands Terns (kanaway), sandpipers and plo-
This year’s Philippine bird Festival
their support for
with the most number of wintering vers (tarinting).
is sponsored by the City of Balanga
the Balanga
water birds, which included Candaba
This year’s Bird Festival will open and the Province of bataan, Depart-
event.
Marsh in Pampanga and Olango Is- with the dedication ceremony at the ment of Tourism, Team Energy Foun-
land in Cebu,” said WBCP president balanga Nature and Wetland Park in dation, Genesis Trans-
Michael Lu, who participated in the Tortugas, followed by street dancing
“At this time when global warm-
ing, climate change, and other environmen-
tal problems are huge concerns anywhere in the world,
the City Government of Balanga is very gratified to have been
able to work with other organizations to hold this kind of ac-
tivity that will definitely give everyone a better understanding
of the significance of protecting our environment and natural
resources.”
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BALANGA CITY UNVEILS
1st BIRD PHOTO EXHIBIT DURANO DESCRIBES BIRD FESTIVAL IN BATAAN

In recent years, migratory birds nesting
in Balanga City have become irresistible lures
for bird-watching groups, photographers,
AS THE BIGGEST SO FAR HELD IN THE COUNTRY
Tourism Sec. Ace Durano on Friday described the 5th
and environmentalists everywhere. A photo
Philippine Bird Festival held in Balanga city as the biggest
exhibit celebrating these bird species and
so far in the country with big domestic and foreign
explaining the threats they face was unveiled at
delegations witnessing the two-day grandiose celebration.
the Balanga City Hall Lobby on April 15, 2008.
The secretary also considered the top 5 as to the number of water birds visiting
Produced by the City Government of
birdwatching sites in the seaside villages the province. Last January this year, Candaba in
Balanga in unison with the Wild Bird Clubs
of Sibacan, Puerto Rivas and Tortugas in Pampanga had 12,000 heads of birds counted
of the Philippines (WBCP), “the exhibit is
Balanga as the most accessible compared to while Balanga recorded 15,000, he said.
part of the city government’s program for
more than a dozen
Balanga is similarly
environmental education.”said City Mayor
birdwatching sites
important like Candaba
Jose Enrique “Joet” S. Garcia III during
in the Philippines
in birdwatching, a very
promoted worldwide
important
tourism
the activity’s short opening program.
by the Department
project, he said. Kaya

The exhibit, which offers pictures of some
of Tourism. Durano
lang sa Balanga, being
10 types of migratory species of birds that nest
said Balanga has no
an urban center and
in the city’s coastal areas, was also supported
hindrance with regards
with almost complete
by various government and non-government
to accessibility. Aside
road networks, bumaba
organizations namely: the Wild Bird Club of
from having needed
ka lang sa sasakyan,
the Philippines (WBCP), Bantay Dagat, the
infrastructures, the
pwede ka ng mag-
modern Subic-Clark-
birdwatching unlike in
Department of Education’s Science Division,
Tarlac Expressway is
other areas where you
the City’s Tourism and Environment Office and
just nearby where
have to hike far,Lu said.
several provincial tourism officers, local and
tourists will be
Dr. Joey Soriano, only
national media, and the city’s barangay officials.
enjoying their travel
member from Bataan

The local exhibitors said that “the
by land, he said.
of Wild Birds Club,
activity will definitely help educate young
As an amateur bird
urged local officials to
minds in the value of protecting the
watcher in my first
pass more ordinances
visit in Balanga last
to protect the birds.
migratory birds, and give them a better
year, I fell in love
He said that there
understanding of our natural resources.”
with one of the
were 15,521 birds in
“We promote environmental awareness and
migratory birds I
Balanga as per last
education, and we are gratified to have been
saw here, the black-
count on January 2009.
able to work with other organizations to hold
winged stilt, with

Very wonderful,
this kind of exhibit,” the Mayor reiterated.
beautiful legs and so I consider Balanga’s great, very good,a delegate from Taipeh

The city government officials plan to
birdwatching site as also my first love, the answered when asked how he found the
secretary said eliciting loud roars from the big birdwatching sites in Balanga and the bird
transfer the exhibit to various schools and
audience at the giant Bataan People’s Center. festival. Aside from Taipeh, other foreign
commercial establishments to spread the
He congratulated Balanga City Mayor Jose delegates came from Taiwan, Malaysia,
message on environmental
Enrique Garcia III and the Wild Birds Club of Singapore, Hongkong, Thailand and Kaoshiung.
protection
and
the Philippines for holding in the province the Delegates from birdwatching associations in
p r e s e r v a t i o n
biggest bird festival in the Philippines.

some provinces also witnessed the festival.
of
these
Maraming kabuhayan, maraming trabaho
Mayor Garcia explained that the festival
species.
ang ibibigay sa atin ng mga ibon kaya alagaan aimed at creating awareness on the environment
natin ang mga ito, he urged the local folk. and the birds. He said that the more than one-
Durano said that the wetlands of Balanga has the hectare wetland park in Tortugas is undergoing
most number of water birds seen as compared construction funded for P12 million with P8M
to any part in the country. Let us know how we coming from the city government and P4M
can further help, he told Balanga City officials. from Sen. Rodolfo Biazon. More funds are
As a token of appreciation, Mayor Garcia gave coming from the private sector, Garcia said.
Durano a replica of five black-winged stilt. The two-day bird festival started with a
Michael Lu, president of the Wild Birds Club of fluvial parade at 6:00 in the morning Friday.
the Philppines, said there are 72 specie of birds, The bancas were with bird-like decorations
many migratory, in the wetlands of Balanga. that attracted many people along the river
He said that Balanga remained always in the bank, the bridge and the wetland park.
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M A N G R O V E
REFORESTRATION IN THE
SHORELINES OF TORTUGAS

The Mangrove reforestation
program was given another boost when
the City Government of Balanga headed
by City Mayor Jose Enrique S. Garcia III
and the City Cooperative Office took
off to the shorelines of Brgy. Tortugas
(Turtle Island) Bay Park, Balanga City
last October 16, 2009 to embark on a
Mangrove reforestation as part of the
celebration of the Cooperative month
anchored on the theme “Preserve the
environment, sustain the economy.
Yes, the cooperatives can!”

The program was designed to
motivate cooperative members to
LOTE PUERTO RIVAS WINS MOST engage in Mangrove rehabilitation and
similar activities. Prior to the actual
Mangrove planting is a lecture that
OUSTANDING BARANGAY discussed at length the importance of
The much awaited served in their respec-
During a short in-
terview with Baran- mangroves and the correct way to plant
results of the com- tive Barangays.
gay Captain Vic Baluy- Mangrove seedlings and propagates.
petition for the Most
Barangay Tortugas
Oustanding Barangay also received the Best ot, he reiterated that Fun games in the sand along Turtle
in the City of Balanga in Peace and Order "Barangay Tortugas Island’s vast stretch of beaches added
launched by our be- Program with a cash would really like to some life and amusement among
loved Mayor, Hon. Joet gift of P50 thousand. win this contest not
so much for the pres- those who participated.
S. Garcia, was finally Again, this would be
announced.
Baran- used to further en- tige of the award but
The project has been a basis for
gay Tortugas brought hance current initia- more for the joy of in a sustainable model of environmental
the bacon home! This tives in placed.
creating an habitable protection and is known to possess a
was after a very rigid
and peace loving
25
Barangays community through great potential for aquaculture in the
evaluation done by the
members of the City joined the said com- the consorted effort area. It is hoped that the development
Government of Balan- petition. Lead by their of everyone". And his of this project will be sustained to
ga.
Barangay Captains and parting words were, "
Councilors, each dem-
advance the “greening” agenda of
The grand prize in
ang pagkapanalo ng
onstrated their inge- aming barangay ay Mayor Joet S. Garcia III and to support
the amount of P2 mil- nuity, efficiency and pagkapanalo ng lahat the environmental protection and
lion to fund infrastruc- passion in improving ng barangay at pag- enhancement Program of the City.
ture was accepted with their local barangays-
great pride by the Sang-
kapanalo ng buong
something that all de-
guniang Barangay and
lungsod ng balanga".
serve recognition.
Sangguniang Kabataan
The Peace and
of Tortugas headed by
The second prize Order, the Cleacliness
Barangay Captain Vic- of P1.5 million and drive, the Health and
tor A. Baluyot Jr.
third prize of P1 mil- Nutrition and all oth-
lion were won by Ba-
The awarding was
er services can be
rangay Central and
held last December 27,
noticed in any baran-
Barangay Bagong Si-
2008 in the City Plaza
gay in the City of Ba-
lang respectively. All
together with the rec-
langa. This much was
remaining barangays
ognition
ceremony
an anticipated result
each received P 150
given to the past ABC
of another program
thousand or a service
presidents and all Ba-
of our ever innova-
vehicle for use in ev-
Let’s Mangroove! Mayor Joet (yellow shirt) plants Mangrove
rangay captains who
tive Mayor Joet Gar- seedlings in the shorelines of Tortugas.
eryday operations.
cia.
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BALANGA CITY BIRD SITES
PUERTO RIVAS IBABA BIRD SITE

Renowned for Dried and Smoked Fish, the village has preserved a thick mangrove
forest, grassland and wetland that serve as favorable roosting to crows, waterhens, kites,
falcons, hawks, pigeons, herons, and egrets. Sighted in the area are Little Egrets, Purple
Herons, Brahminy Kites, Peregrine Falcon, Chestnut Checked Starling, White Breasted
Waterhens, Rails, Wood Sandpiper, Rufous Necked Stint, Grey Heron and species of King-
fishers, Flower peckers and Sandpipers.
TORTUGAS BIRD SITE

This Island Village relies on fishing as primary livelihood resources. Harvests were
either sold to market or processed as smoked fish and fish sauce. The community gladly
Dugong shares its marine resources with migratory and local birds. Mangroves and mudflat are
Balagueno excellent roosting and feeding grounds for waders and waterbirds. Commonly seen in the
are were Wood Sandpipers, Terek Sandpipers, Great Egrets, Cattle Egrets, Little Egrets,
Arjay Velasco
Sunbirds, Whimbrel, Marsh Sandpipers, Common Tern, White Winged Tern, Whiskered
Tern, Black Crowned Night Heron, Chinese Egrets, Intermediate Egrets, Rails, Shrikes,
Mula sa salitang banga sumibol ang bayan ko
White Collared Kingfisher, Asian Dowitcher Common Kingfisher, Blue Tailed Bee Eaters,
Balnga na ngayon ang taguri dito
Curlew Sandpipers, Black Headed Gulls, and other shore birds.
Magigiting na bayani dito isinilang
Napakapalad natin na dito’y mababilang
Magandang tanawin kaiga-igaya
Kaya naman dayuhan nais na magpunta
Malinis na paligid ligaya ang alay
Ngiting matatamis iibigin mong tunay
Taas noo akong maging Balangueno
Magpunta man ako kahit saan dako
Dugong Balangueno aking dadamhin
Bayang minahal di ko lilimutin
SIBACAN LOTE BIRD SITE

With abundant vegetation, this grassland-wetland area is an attractive haven for
Mahusay na pinuno tuloy ang sagisag
migratory and local birds. Trees, shrubs, and bushes is an ideal home to Fantails, Eur-
Matiyagang binibigkis, Bayan kapit bisig
asian Tree Sparrow, Munia, Sunbirds, Trillers, Shrikes, Blue Tailed Bee Eater, Flycatch-
Buong loob, buong tapang, buong pusong ers and Insect and Flower feeding birds. Pond are attractive feeding grounds for Asian
nag-aalay
Golden Plover, Redshank, Marsh Sandpiper, Greenshanks, Pacific Golden Plover, Kent-
Upang itong ating bayan makapit ang ish Mongolian Plover, Greater Sand Plover, Little Ringed Plover, Whimbrel, Red-Necked
tagumpay
Stint, Common Sandpiper, Black Winged Stilt and several species of Egrets.
Halina Kabataan tayo’y magpunyagi
Pag-unlad isulong damhin ang pagwagi
Ngayon na ang panahon ng pagwawagayway
Sulong langa sa bukang liwayway
Taas noo akong maging Balangueno
Magpunta man ako kahit saan dako
Dugong Balangueno aking dadamhin
Bayang minahal di ko lilimutin
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