ECOTOURISM SEMINAR
by US EMBASSY AND D.O.T
Solidad Suites Tagbilaran City Bohol
July 13, 2012
Thursday, February 14, 2013
ZETS Ultimate Slide Show Photos & Videos
Welcome to
YEAR of ZETS ULTIMATE
(All-Team-Mate)
4th Quarter of 2012 to 3rd Quarter of 2013
October 2012
ZETS ECO-ADVENTURE
Mt. Kinabalu
Sabah Malaysia
ZETS ECO-CULTURAL ADVENTURE
Mt. Banahaw de Dolores
Quezon Province, Calabarzon
(Southern Tagalog Mainland)
YEAR of ZETS ULTIMATE
(All-Team-Mate)
Its Launch Time -
The Official Ready - Chill-Out Music for Adventure Category
November 2012
ZETS ECO-ADVENTURE
Mt. Mayon
Ligao City Albay
Bicol Peninsula
December 2012 ( Check the Activities at VolunTourism and Summit Events
January 2013
ZETS NATURE TRIP
Calanggaman Island
Leyte
Eastern Visayas
ZETS ECO-CULTURAL TOUR
CALICOAN ISLAND and beyond ...
Samar
Eastern Visayas
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Activities and programs
A. TRIP
1. Culture
2. Urban
3. Cultural
4. Nature
B. TOUR
1. Eco-Tour
2. Eco-Urban Tour
3. Eco-Cultural Tour
4. Eco-Agri Tour (New)
C. ADVENTURE
1. Eco-Adventure
2. Eco-Urban Adventure
3. Eco-Cultural Adventrure
4. Eco-Agro Adventure
5. Oriental Assault
5. Oriental Assault
D. SUMMIT EVENTS
1. Ecotourism Summit
2. Annual Christmas Party
3. Special Events
E. VolunTourism
F. ESCAPADE
G. OTHERS
1. Joint Activities
2. Invitational Events
HISTORY In 2006, “Lex” Berame was invited by Mr. Ayanz Gelves to join an invitational fun climb at Mt. Manghilao, Danao City Cebu. Two old college friends were trying to catch up with each other sharing the same ideas about safeguarding the gift of Mother Nature and the local communities. Then it came up to a discussion about the preservation of the environment and ruling out the participation of each individual in conserving the ecosystem. Ecotourism Study Tour It was then that Mr. Berame puts forward the role of eco tourism being an essential tool in environmental preservation thru social awareness by educating the local communities and sharing the experience to tourists with a very low impact on the environment.In the latter, the idea was conceptualized and gave birth to Zzubu Eco-Tourism Society (ZETS). It was first headed by Mr. Tyler “Lex” Berame as President and Founder and Mr. Bayani “Ayanz” Gelves, Co-founder and Vice President. ZETS found that eco tourism is an extensive tool to preserve biodiversity for local communities and organization to involve in a participatory way to derive maximum benefits in a sustainable way. ZETS believe that eco tourism, in general can improve the quality of the environment, cultural values, local community prosperity and quality of human relations.
Chasing his interest to study more on Eco Tourism, Mr. Berame decided to go beyond the shore of Cebu and went to travel to the different areas. He traveled not only within the islands of the Philippines, but he also went abroad. He persevered with his studies in the US. It was during his 2nd American Backpacking Adventure where he visited the National Parks like: Sedona National Park of Arizona, Rocky Mountains National Park of Colorado, Avalon of Catalina Island, Shoshone Falls and Bruneau Dunes State Park of Idaho as his main destination. To complete his American Backpacking Adventure, he went to the city of Las Vegas, and San Diego, California, Denver, Colorado and etc. His main objective is to discover and be able to understand the governing rules and policy of America on the topic of preserving and conserving the protected areas of the National Parks. In such a way, it will be beneficial to our country as we campaign for the protection of our National Parks as well. In addition, he traveled to enjoy and experience breath-taking adventures of his life. Antonio Pegafetta - The Chronicler of Ferdinand Magellan Statue at Fort San Pedro Cebu City
OUR NAME The word “Zzubu” came from the local name “Sugbu”, one of the original names of Cebu Island. Discovered by Ferdinand Magellan way back in 1521, the island of Cebu is enriched with cultural and historical facts and is now a fast growing tourist destination for leisure, pilgrimage, agricultural tours, urban trips, and adventure. ZETS has a multi-array of activities from highlands to wetlands.The name “Zzubu Eco-Tourism Society” was adapted by the group suitably inspired by its cultural significance. We focus on “Eco-Tourism” giving emphasis responsible travel and ecological conservation while creating a network of people that sustains the same purpose.
THE LOGO The first logo was created in 2007. It depicts the following animals: the Visayan Tarictic Horn Bill, the Visayan Spotted Deer and the Bottlenose Dolphin.At the background is the map of the Philippines.These animals are mainly found in the Visayan Region. They serve as one of the many aspirations why the Visayan Region has become the top destination in the entire Philippines. The logo was used during the first Eco Tourism Summit at Olango Island Philippines.The current logo displays a sketch of the Visayan Spotted Deer. This endangered specie that can now only be found in the neighboring islands of Cebu, like in Negros and Panay. This animal was once an inhabitant of Cebu; but because of the massive hunting they all perished. The Visayan Spotted Deer is known to be swift, and that is one of their best attributes. It can climb steep mountains, cross mighty rivers and swim in deep water. This embodies the key quality of the group: Diversity.The background shows the gifts of Mother Nature.The logo explains the importance of preserving the environment. It was substantiated during the extinction of the Visayan Spotted Deer in Cebu. The logo also serves as a public awareness not to kill or destroy the gifts of Mother Nature.
Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registered By the end quarter of 2007, Zzubu Eco Tourism was duly proclaimed as a registered member of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) with Joy Gelves and Judith Querubin as part of the incorporators together with Mr. Brian Rivera as a sole witness. Zzubu Eco Tourism Society marks the date December 12, 2008 as a special event for it was when the Eco Tourism Programs sets off. Zzubu Eco-Tourism Society, Inc. is a non profit organization registered by Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Cebu City. ZETS Security and Exchange Commission have a total of 13 Incorporators. The incorporators are all legal age and majority of who are resident of the Philippines and voluntarily agreed to form a non - stock and non - profit association under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Ecotourism is a significant tool in sustainable development as it also advocates protection of our natural resources, the base from which the ecotourism industry thrives. Ecotourism seeks to put in place mechanisms that are environmentally-sustainable, economically-viable, and socially-equitable in order to bring about development in the country that would redound to the benefit of local communities, especially the poor and marginalized sectors of society.
The SEC Registration would have not been possible without the hard work and dedication of Ms. In-In Alviola, a friend of Mr. Bayani “Ayanz” Gelves who spent her time and knowledge to achieve tremendous contribution in establishing Zzubu Eco Tourism Society.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
January Issue
ZETS 4th Sinulog Tripping 2012
"New ZETS Questers Welcome Party"
MAIN DESTINATION: Bob Marlin Park Mall and Uptown
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Happy 1 year to ZETS Kristine Aleman Valenzuela, Anamay Paray Panis and Richard Dino B. Sison.
and also to Bobeth Herbese, Bernadette Booc Baclayon , Luckyphilip Sanchez Dudang and Angel Bacaling .
"New ZETS Questers Welcome Party"
MAIN DESTINATION: Bob Marlin Park Mall and Uptown
.
Happy 1 year to ZETS Kristine Aleman Valenzuela, Anamay Paray Panis and Richard Dino B. Sison.
and also to Bobeth Herbese, Bernadette Booc Baclayon , Luckyphilip Sanchez Dudang and Angel Bacaling .
MT. KAPAYAS
Sibulan - Mount Apo Trail
Lake Danao
Lake Danao is a guitar-shaped lake on the island of Leyte, Philippines in the province of Leyte.
The lake is covering an area of 148 hectares (370 acres). It is situated in the 2,193 hectares (5,420 acres) Lake Danao National Park, which also includes the Amandiwin mountain range. The lake is 18 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of Ormoc City, half an hour drive along the San Pablo - Tongonan and Milagro - Lake Danao roads.It was originally named "Lake Imelda" and was declared a national park on June 2, 1972 by virtue of presidential memorandum issued by then President Ferdinand Marcos. Later it was renamed and declared as Lake Danao National Park on February 3, 1998 through Proclamation No. 1155 and is now protected by Republic Act No. 7586 otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.[1] The lake supplies potable water to at least seven towns in Eastern Leyte including Tacloban City[2] as well as the source of irrigation for ricelands in some municipalities like Dagami, Burauen, Pastrana and Tabon-tabon.
At 650 metres (2,130 ft) above sea level, Lake Danao lies on an altitude similar to Tagaytay, making the area cooler than the average Philippine temperature.
Mt.Mayon
TRIBU LUMAD KIDAPAWAN EXPERIENCE
ZETS MT. APO 2nd BATCH
Kidapawan ‘lumad’ (Tribal-Cultural Experience) at AGCO
The Kadayawan takes its roots from the lumad of Kidapawan, then the capital town of the province of North Cotabato, according to a research document made by Felipe A. Bansag, chair of the Tribal Filipino Association of the Philippines (Tricap).
Among those who also traced the history were Quimpo S. Subuan, representative of the Tricap-Calinan District Executive Council and Datu Maximo B. Gabao, the tribal deputy mayor of the Guiangan Bagobo tribe.
Since 1975, the lumad in Kidapawan, through the Mindanao Highlanders Association (Mindahila), celebrated the Kalibongan Festival. It was also the time when leaders and members of different indigenous groups gather.
Headed by Datu Joseph Sibug, Mindahila sought the permission of Respicio, then the designated mayor of Davao, for the tribal gathering to be held in Davao.
Kalibongan was then changed to the Apo Duwaling Festival. Apo was to stand for Mount Apo, while Duwaling was to represent durian and waling-waling.
ZETS 3rd Sinulog Tripping 2011
"New ZETS Questers Welcome Party"
MAIN DESTINATION: Mango Square, Mango Ave. Uptown Cebu City Cebu Island Philippines January 151617, 2011
ZETS 2nd Sinulog Tripping 2010
January 14 - KADANGYAN Live at THE OUTPOST
Kadangyan is a fusion of ethnic beats and rock music using indigenous and modern instruments. Their songs are created after a series of meditations with founder Bhava Mitra providing the lyrics.
More - > http://kadangyan.bandcamp.com/
ZETS 1st Sinulog Tripping 2009
Jan 17-18
Harbor Cruise at Mactan Channel - Downtown - Uptown Hiking & Pizza Break - Chill-out at Busay - Dinner at JY and Party Party at OUTPOST
ZETS CULTURAL TRIP
SINULOG FESTIVAL
SINULOG FESTIVAL
The Sinulog dance steps are believed to originate from Rajah Humabon's adviser, Baladhay. It was during Humabon's grief when Baladhay was driven sick. Humabon ordered his native tribe to bring Baladhay into a room where the Santo Niño was enthroned, along with the other pagan gods of the native Cebuanos. After a few days passed, Baladhay was heard shouting and was found dancing with utmost alertness. Baladhay was questioned as to why was he awake and shouting. Pointing to the image of the Santo Niño, Baladhay explained that he had found on top of him a small child trying to wake him and tickling him with the midrib of the coconut. Greatly astonished, he scared the child away by shouting. The little child got up and started making fun of Baladhay. In turn, Baladhay danced with the little child and explained that he was dancing the movements of the river. To this day, the two-steps forward, one-step backward movement is still used by Santo Niño devotees who believe that it was the Santo Niño's choice to have Baladhay dance...
Song of the Day :
Sarung Banggi
Sarung Banggi (It was one night)
Sa Higdaan (while in my bed)
Nakadangog ako(that I heard)
Nin huni nin sarong gamgam (the lonely chirping of a bird)
Sa luba ko katurugan,(I thought I was dreaming)
Bako kundi (But, no…)
Simong boses, Iyo palan (twas your voice, most certain)
Dagos ako bangon (at once, I arose)
Si sakuyang mata iminuklat (my sleepy eyes, I opened)
Kadtung kadikluman (through the darkness)
Ako ay nangalagkalag (I looked around)
Kasu ihiling ko si sakuyang mata sa itaas(And when I raised my searching eyes)
Simong lawog nahiling ko, maliwanag (your face I saw, glowing)
Kadtung kadikluman, Kan mahiling taka (When in the dark, I saw you)
Namundo kong puso, tulos naugma (my lonely heart found happiness, swiftly)
Minsan di nahaloy, idtong napagmasdan (that sight, ever so briefly though,)
Sagkod Nuarin pa man, (Until eternity,)
Dai ko malilingawan (I won’t forget, ever)
Magpoon na ika sakuyang namutan (Since, to you in love I fell)
Ako nakamate nin kaginhawahan (I felt sweet relief soothing)
Pati an puso kong tagub kapungawan (my empty heart, in loneliness fill)
Ngunyan burabod na nin tunay na kaogmahan (now a spring of true happiness, overflowing)
ALMERIA WATERFALLS
MT. Tres Marias
Almeria Biliran .
Ulan-ulan Falls in Almeria is one of three waterfalls in hinterland of this town, You can reach it after 30 minutes of hiking from Barangay Sampao. Along the route, you pass by Sampawan Falls. On a higher level than Ulan-ulan Falls is the Recoletos Falls.
MT. Tres Marias
Almeria Biliran .
Ulan-ulan Falls in Almeria is one of three waterfalls in hinterland of this town, You can reach it after 30 minutes of hiking from Barangay Sampao. Along the route, you pass by Sampawan Falls. On a higher level than Ulan-ulan Falls is the Recoletos Falls.
ZETS PALIHI LAAG 2013
ZETS PALIHI LAAG 2013
Calangaman (Kalanngaman) Island Palompon Leyte..
Jan 5-6
more photos
more photos
Villa Teresita Resort
Villa Teresita Resort is located in Biasong, Talisay City, Cebu. To those of you who don’t know this, Talisay City is just the next city to the south of Cebu City. The fastest way to get there would be via private transport or taxi cabs. However, you also have the options of taking public transportations such as buses, V-hires and jeepneys. Buses and jeepneys don’t actually go inside the long street that will lead you to Villa Teresita. Tricycles do. So if you do plan on taking the bus, jeep or V-hire, make sure you don’t bring along lots of things.
Villa Teresita is an affordable getaway. This place is quite popular because of its beautiful pools, variety of amenities, location (it is just a stone’s throw away from the beach) and its very affordable rates.
In the middle of Cebu and Bohol Sea - > Kalanggaman Island...
ZETS PALIJI LAAG 2013
Kalanggaman is a small island paradise with a land area of about two hectares situated between north of Cebu and Leyte. Belonging to the town of Palompon, Leyte, it is about an hour ride by boat either from Palompon or Villaba,Leyte.
Lake Venado Mt. Apo.
Kindapawan City
Lake Venado is an endorheic lake located at the foot of Mount Apo in the province of North Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines. It is the highest lake in the country, found in coordinates 7°00′8″N 125°16′10″E,with an estimated surface elevation of 7,200 feet (2,194 m above sea level). The lake is fed by local run-off and there is no outflow from the lake. The lake usually loses two-thirds of its size during dry months due to evaporation.
The name of the lake comes from the Spanish word "venado", which means "deer," owing to the deer-like shape of the lake.However, the local people living in the area called the lake "linaw", a Cebuano term for "clear", because the water of the lake is crystal-clear reflecting the peak of Mount Apo. The lake is believed to be enchanted by spirits living in the lake, according to the local tribes people.
The vicinity of the lake is a popular camping site for Filipino mountaineers en route to and coming down from the peak of Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest mountain. In 2007, a Filipino mountaineer coming down from the peak of Mount Apo, drowned in the lake.
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Kaipuhan Sulfur Vents. Mt.Talinis.Geology
Mt. Talinis/Cuernos de Negros is classified by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology as a potentially active volcano forming part of the Negros Volcanic Belt. Andesite and basalt are the most abundant rocks found on the mountain. With a base diameter of 36 kilometres (22 mi), the volcanic complex is compose of several volcanic cones and peaks, the most prominent of which are Talinis, Cuernos de Negros, Guinsayawan, Yagumyum Peak and Guintabon Dome. The mountain range is very fumarolic with several solfataras and steam vents located on its slope that it is harnessed to generate electricity. The Southern Negros Geothermal Production Field in Palinpinon generates 192.5 MW.
Mayon Volcano
Ligao City Albay
Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount Mayon, is an active volcano in the province of Albay, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Renowned as the "perfect cone" because of its almost symmetric conical shape, Mayon forms the northern boundary of Legazpi City, the largest city in terms of population in the Bicol Region. The mountain is a national park and a protected landscape in the country proclaimed as Mayon Volcano Natural Park in the year 2000.
Local folklore refers to the volcano as Bulkang Magayon (Bikol: 'Beautiful Volcano'), after the legendary heroine Daragang Magayon (Bikol: 'Beautiful Lady').
Location
Mayon Volcano is the main landmark of Albay Province, Philippines, rising 2,462 metres (8,077 ft) from the shores of the Gulf of Albay about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.The volcano is geographically shared by the cities and municipalities of Legazpi City, Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan, Ligao City, Tabaco City, Malilipot, and Santo Domingo (clockwise from Legazpi) which divide the cone like slices of a pie when viewed from above.
Local folklore refers to the volcano as Bulkang Magayon (Bikol: 'Beautiful Volcano'), after the legendary heroine Daragang Magayon (Bikol: 'Beautiful Lady').
Location
Mayon Volcano is the main landmark of Albay Province, Philippines, rising 2,462 metres (8,077 ft) from the shores of the Gulf of Albay about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.The volcano is geographically shared by the cities and municipalities of Legazpi City, Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan, Ligao City, Tabaco City, Malilipot, and Santo Domingo (clockwise from Legazpi) which divide the cone like slices of a pie when viewed from above.
Mount Banahaw
Dolores Quezon
Mount Banahaw (alternative spelling: Banahao or Banájao) is an active volcano on Luzon Island in the Republic of the Philippines. The three-peaked volcano complex is located between the provinces of Laguna and Quezon and is the tallest mountain in the CALABARZON region dominating the landscape for miles around.
The mountain is considered by many as a "Holy mountain" and is popular among pilgrims
In the middle of Cebu-Leyte Sea
What can you see?
Happening Now ! ZETS PALIHI LAAG 2013
Good Luck and God Bless
Happy New Year
What can you see?
Happening Now ! ZETS PALIHI LAAG 2013
Good Luck and God Bless
Happy New Year
Mount Kinabalu
Sabah Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site. (Wikipedia)
Elevation: 4,095 m
First ascent: March 1851
Prominence: 4,095 m
Mountain range: Crocker Range
First ascender: Hugh Low
3rd VolunTourism in EcoTourism Destination : MT. KAN-IRAG
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