Pilipinas naman! :)

Again.. This is my homework for Mr. Waid! ^^

The Secret Paradise

The Philippines is the best place in the world to visit. According to the website of the Embassy of the United States of America to the Philippines (manila.usembassy.gov), a visit to the Philippines can only cost $1,500.00 - $2,000.00. Due to the high value of dollar in the Philippines (₱ 45.33 - $1.00 – as of 08/16/08, according to www.forex.com); a person can enjoy his/her visit without actually worrying about money shortage. In addition, a person can have a glamorous visit by staying at the most expensive hotel which only cost ₱ 5843.40 or $130.00 on its finest quality of services (rate based on the Manila Hotel, a 5-star hotel). Furthermore, according to Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) and on the Republic of the Philippines official website itself (www.gov.ph), the Philippines is one of 17 countries that is considered to be one of the megadiverse countries in the world, along with Australia, Brazil, China (Taiwan geographically included), Colombia, Democratic republic of Congo, Ecuador, India, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, South Africa, United States, and Venezuela. Although it is relatively cheap to visit the country, there are many sites to behold because of its unique and outstanding ecological niches that have been rare all throughout the world. In addition, the Tubbataha Reef, the Chocolate Hills, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, and the Mayon volcano a.k.a. “perfect cone-shaped volcano” are found in the Philippines and are actually top notchers in the on-going voting for the new 7 wonders of nature (www.new7wonders.com). Finally, still according to the official website of the Philippines, some of its national symbols are only found in the Philippines. The Philippines is the home to the smallest monkeys in the world or famously known as “Tarsiers,” dwarf buffalos or “Tamaraws” (the national animal of the Philippines), and the smallest fish in the world or “Pandaca Pygmea.” In addition, the Banaue Rice Terraces, the smallest volcano in the world which is famously known as “Taal Volcano,” and the largest eagle in the world or the “monkey-eating eagle/Philippine Eagle” are just some of the rarest ecological niches of the Philippines. In conclusion, all those beautiful sites and breathe taking wonders of the Philippines more than compensate for all of its shortcomings.

I love Philippines! My home! :D