Scarlet beauty

Growing wild along the curved highway of Porog is this eye catcher red clump of what seemed to be little berries but as soon as these opens turn into minute flowers with interesting features.

To anyone from Bulusan who is familiar and knows exactly the local name of this indigenous flower,  I will appreciate it much if it can reach me via comment or my contact info. Much thanks in advance.


Photos: Alma P. Gamil
Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines

Bulusan Volcano Fenced

Bulusan Volcano appears to be fenced here in the above photo. Well,  in reality it can happen. If and when the Bulusan Geothermal Power Project will be pursued, the area of around 26,000 hectares surrounding the volcano will become a Geothermal Energy Field zone. This means this area will be literally  fenced! No entry  for even the residents without the consent of the big geo company.

The planned industrial development will convert irrevocably  the last remaining rainforest of the Province of Sorsogon  from a pristine state to an industrial state. No amount of cosmetic 'greening' will hide this fact.

Hopefully this will not happen with the vigilance of the pro nature conservation sectors of Bulusan and neighboring towns.

Photo: Alma P. Gamil
Bulusan, Sorsogon

What caught my eye in the recent Bulusan Ecotrail Run

Look who is promoting the Bulusan Ecotrail Running Cup! At first glance the National hero appears to be running too in the fun run. The only thing that is out of place here is the overcoat. But with running shorts and top, Jose Rizal will blend in naturally with the tarpaulin ad.

Photo: Alma P. Gamil
Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines

Moonlight

“Moonlight floods the whole sky from horizon to horizon;

How much it can fill your room depends on its windows.”

                                                          ~ Rumi, Essential Rumi

Photo: Alma P. Gamil 

Full Moon, May 25 2013, viewed from Sabang Bridge, Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines