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The Cannes Festival just came to an end, and we are now experiencing a strange nostalgia, wanting to revive the films that remind us of that event. This is why it seemed just right to dedicate this month's Movie Stills to Le Mépris by Jean Luc Godard (1963). It features some of the most impressive exteriors in the cinema of the 60s, shot by Raoul Coutard. A work of art that is an ode to the arguable glamour of the film industry and the stars that are born from it. An indisputable symbol of the French New Wave.
The film is adapted from Alberto Moravia's novel Contempt, its set between Rome and the south of Italy, and it stars Michel Piccoli as writer Paul, who is basically selling his soul to work for US producer Prokosch (Jack Palance). The great Fritz Lang (playing himself), is the director Prokosh has hired to direct a movie of The Odyssey. Brigitte Bardot, on the other hand, is Paul's wife Camille, the Penelope to Paul's real life tragedy.
Since the announcement of the credits, because they won't be written anywhere on the screen, you already have that feel of disruption typical of the French New Wave.
With Le Mépris, Godard intends to differentiate himself from the Hollywood films starting with the narrative that is everything but linear. The film is constantly in the exposition stage; with its long shots and the long dramatic monologues it doesn't intend to take the drama to any resolution. But the main difference from Hollywood films, and that's also a characteristic of Godard's films, is the representation of sexual antagonism, and the fact that the love between two people is not what it's going to solve the problem (as it did in classical Hollywood films). Brigitte Bardot is shown as a full sexual bomb, and despite the fact that she seems not to be in power of the apparent situation, she actually is thanks to her femininity.
Besides the portrayal of female sexuality, what is absolutely mind-blowing in the film is the photography. It was a revolution for that time to do such stunning exterior shots, not shot in interior, and to use the Cinemascope ratio to highlight them. What is more remarkable was using that ratio in your advantage to shoot interior scenes. But Raoul Coutard and Godard seemed to master it all. The production design all along the film looks like a painting by Piet Mondrian, very minimalistic, highlighting only primary colors like red, yellow, blue and white. A pure visual feast!
Le Mépris is definitely the work of art that redefines the ways in which subjectivity, sexuality, relationality and aesthetics can be understood and transformed.


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St. Louis Rams moving back to Los Angeles
They're goin' goin', back back, to Cali Cali.
That's right. The Rams are going back where they came from, back to Los Angeles, the NFL announced on Tuesday.
Rams approved to relocate to Los Angeles: https://t.co/JirE1vxKry pic.twitter.com/I3xrlDGtD6
— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2016
The Rams played in Los Angeles from 1946 to 1994, before relocating to St. Louis. Los Angeles lost two teams in 1994, as the Raiders returned to Oakland for the 1995 season. Remarkably, the second biggest media market in the United States has been without an NFL team for 22 years.
Both the Rams and Raiders left Los Angeles in large part due to stadium issues. That's now resolved, with plans to build a new $3 billion football stadium, set to open in 2019.
The Rams will play initially in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, their former home (1946-1979), and the former home of the LA Raiders.
So the Rams, like the Raiders in 1995, are returning to the city they once left. And they might have company.
The vote is happening now. It'll be official soon: Los Angeles Rams, #Chargers with an option to join them. #Raiders back to Oakland.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2016
While the Raiders will stay put in Oakland, the San Diego Chargers will have an option to move up the highway. They'll have until the end of the NFL meetings in March to decide.
If the Chargers move, they will also be returning to a city they once called home. The Chargers played one season in Los Angeles (1960) before moving to San Diego.
Confused? I don't blame you. This is also the same league that moved the Colts from Baltimore to Indianapolis in 1984, returned a team to Baltimore 12 years later with the move of the Cleveland Browns, and made up for that by giving Cleveland an expansion team three years after (called the Browns as well).
Oh, and Cleveland was also the home to the Rams from 1937 to 1945.
I, for one, hope that other sports leagues will follow the NFL's lead and give back teams to their rightful owners. It's time for the Nordiques to return to Quebec City, the Expos in Montreal, the Sonics in Seattle, and of course, the Grizzlies in Vancouver.
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Take the Path Less Traveled
It is said, "all those people can't be wrong" or "everyone is doing it, and you will be left on the wrong side of history if you don't join in." But, equating majority acceptance as proof that something is right, is error, and I shall prove it.
First, morality and correction aren't established by man. That is true because man is fallible and needs guidance from a higher power (Romans 3:23; Proverbs 14:12, 21:2; Jeremiah 10:23-24).
Next, men need to consult with the word of God before concluding a matter right or wrong (Joshua 9:14; Leviticus 24:12; Rom. 7:7; John 8:31-32; 1 Timothy 4:16).
Bible history has shown us that the majority doesn't make something right. God destroyed Sodom because it couldn't produce ten righteous people (Gen. 18:32). Paul was alarmed at the city of Athens because everyone was given over to idolatry (Acts 17:16). God destroyed the world with a flood during Noah's life, saving only eight people because the majority had gone into wickedness (Gen. 6:5-13, 7:1-2,11-16). God threatened the huge city of Nineveh with destruction because the total population was wicked (Jonah 1:1-2, 3:1-10, 4:10-11).
On the Day of Judgment, Jesus said the majority will go to hell, and only the minority will go to heaven (Matthew 7:13-14). So don't listen to those who stake their claim on what the majority is doing. Follow those who stand on the word of God, though they may be the minority (Matt. 7:24-27, 24:35; 1 Peter 1;23-25).
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They can be as small as a dime or bigger than a softball. There can be just one or a baker's dozen. And tons of women have them. We're talking about uterine fibroids—which you can now see photos of all over Imgur and Reddit.
According to Dr. Suzanne Fenske, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science at Mount Sinai, anywhere from 60 to 80 percent of women will experience uterine fibroids at some point in their lives. These benign tumors, which often occur in premenopausal women, can be found inside the uterine cavity, inside the uterine wall, and even on the outside of the uterus. In most cases, uterine fibroids don't cause any distressing symptoms and can be monitored at yearly well-women visits. But if the fibroids are large and start to cause symptoms, or if a woman is trying to have children, removal is often recommended, Fenske says.
That's apparently where Reddit and photo-sharing sites like Imgur come in. Perhaps to bond over a common woe or to simply show others the source of their pain, women are posting photos of their extracted fibroids within "fibroid communities" online for all to see:
Had fibroid removal surgery two weeks ago. These babies were pulled from my uterus to make room for real babies.
"We know they're really common, but we don't know exactly why women get them," Fenske says. Possibly, there is a genetic component involved. "Often we see mothers and daughters who get fibroids, or sisters who get them, too. But we're not sure exactly why."
Related: The Signs Of Ovarian Cancer EVERY Woman Should Know About
Although uterine fibroids are incredibly common, many women aren't aware they have them, since they are often small and asymptomatic. The larger they grow, however, the more likely they can be detected during a vaginal exam at the ob-gyn's office, and the more likely they can cause symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pain during intercourse. These are called "bulk symptoms," says Fenske, and they can also include pelvic pain, pressure, urinary frequency, constipation, and more. For some, fibroids can even affect a woman's chances of getting pregnant, she says.
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"Fibroids don't cause infertility, but if you have them in the cavity of a uterus where a baby would grow, then that can affect the ability of an egg to implant or a placenta to grow," Fenske says. Fibroids on the outer or inner wall of the uterus, however, have no effect on pregnancy. (Kick-start your new, healthy routine with Women's Health's 12-Week Total-Body Transformation!)
"For bulk symptoms, birth control pills and IUDs can help control heavy bleeding, if that's the main complaint," says Fenske. To relieve pain and pressure, however, surgery is the only known way to get rid of them. "It can be done like a traditional surgery with an incision or minimally, laproscopically," says Fenske. The only way to guarantee that the fibroids won't grow back is a total hysterectomy, however—something that's reserved only for the most extreme cases.
Related: 4 Signs of Breast Cancer That You've Never Heard of Before
Although uterine fibroids are typically no big deal, in very rare cases what looks like a uterine fibroid could actually be a cancer called leiomyosarcoma. However, Fenske says, it's relatively easy to tell the difference between a malignant tumor and a benign one.
"It's extremely rare to have leiomyosarcoma in younger women," Fenske says. "If you're post-menopausal and you have fibroids that are growing, that's worrisome. Another concerning feature is that if a fibroid that rapidly grows. If a patient comes to me with something doubled in size within six months, that's not normal."
Related: 'I Had An Abortion At 23 Weeks—This Is What It Was Like'
All in all, Fenske wants women to know that they're very common and only need to be managed if they're causing fertility issues or very large and causing bulk symptoms. If that's the case, and if Reddit is any indication, it's a huge relief to have them gone.
Sarah Watts is a health and science journalist based in Chicago. Follow her on Twitter here.https://twitter.com/swattswrites


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Top 50 Critically Endangered Animals in the Philippines
In my childhood, I adopted a puppy that changed my life and attitude towards animals. I have since become a lifelong animal lover.
A wide variety of the planet's animal species call the Philippines home. Conservation International, a nonprofit environmentalist group founded in 1987, recognizes the Philippines as one of only 17 mega-diverse countries worldwide. Mega-diverse countries are nations that shelter the bulk of Earth's animal and plant life. In other words, these countries have extreme biodiversity in terms of genetic, genus, and bio-network mixtures.
With so much biological diversity, the country is also home to many threatened animal species. As of the day this article was published, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) had declared 418 animal species in the Philippines to be threatened: meaning they are either vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered, according to the IUCN red list criteria.
This article lists the top 50 critically endangered animals in the Philippines:
50 Critically Endangered Species in the Philippines
1. Philippine Eagle
11. Hawksbill Sea Turtle
21. Long Polyp Green
31. Green Turtle
41. Calamian Deer
2. Philippine Freshwater Crocodile
12. The Philippine Tarsier
22. False Flower Coral
32. Black Shama
42. Streak-breasted Bulbul
3. Tamaraw
13. Philippine Spotted Deer
23. Sei Whale
33. Panay Crateromys
43. Catanduanes Narrow-mouthed Frog
4. Walden's Hornbill
14. Sulu Hornbill
24. Blue Whale
34. Negros Shrew
44. Philippine Tube-nosed Fruit Bat
5. Visayan Warty Pig
15. Negros Fruit Dove
25. Fin Whale
35. Flame-templed Babbler
45. Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
6. Philippine Cockatoo
16. Flame-breasted Fruit Dove
26. Dinagat Hairy-tailed Rat
36. White-winged Flying Fox
46. Frog-faced Softshell Turtle
7. Negros Bleeding-heart
17. Giant Clams
27. Limbless Worm Skink
37. Mindoro Zone-tailed Pigeon
47. Tawitawi Brown Dove
8. Philippine Naked-backed Fruit Bat
18. Cebu Flowerpecker
28. Loggerhead Turtle
38. Japanese Night Heron
48. Mindoro Tree Frog
9. Philippine Forest Turtle
19. Golden-capped Fruit Bat
29. Dog-faced Water Snake
39. Apo Swallowtail
49. Hazel's Forest Frog
10. Dinagat Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat
20. Net Coral
30. Humphead Wrasse
40. Spiny Turtle
50. Mount Data Forest Frog
1. Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)
Also called the monkey-eating eagle, the Philippine eagle is native to the southern Philippines. It is characterized by a brown and white feather pattern and bushy crest and is believed to be one of the largest and most powerful birds on Earth. A full-grown adult can grow to as big as four feet (ft) tall and can weigh as much as nine kilograms (kg). The monkey-eating eagle is the Philippines' national bird. Deforestation, mining, and pollution are major threats to the Philippine eagle's survival.
Conservation Rationale
Due to several factors, the IUCN has the Philippine eagle on its red list of critically endangered animals. In 1988, it was added to the list of animals in threat of extinction. In the1990s, it was classified as critically endangered.
There are very few of these eagles left. Their global population has been steadily declining for the past 56 years. Various legislations have been passed protecting the Philippine eagle, but such laws have been poorly enforced, thus the continued decline in the eagle's numbers.
There are natural reserves and other protected areas at natural parks like Mt. Apo and Mt. Katinglad. The Philippine Eagle Center, which can be found in Davao on the island of Mindanao, oversees the captive breeding of these eagles.
2. Philippine Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis)
Locally known as Mindoro crocodiles, they are endemic in the Philippines. The Philippine freshwater crocodile is quite small compared to other crocodiles, growing to about four and a half to five feet long and weighing approximately 15 kg. The Mindoro crocodile is also listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. It is reported that as of September 2011, only 250 of them are left in the country. Experts attribute illegal hunting and dynamite fishing to the decline of the Philippine freshwater crocodile.
Conservation Rationale
The Philippine freshwater crocodile is currently on the IUCN red list and is classified as a critically endangered species. Population trend estimates say that the number of this specie is continuing to decline. One of the threats to this species includes excessive exploitation for commercial use, but the biggest threat it faces to date is the massive clearing of rainforests that serve as the crocodile's natural habitat. The forests are cleared to be converted into farmlands.
Another threat comes from the locals themselves, who illegally hunt the crocodiles. There is a current need to educate locals on the difference between the small Philippine freshwater crocodile and the saltwater crocodiles that also inhabit the same area. Locals tend to hunt the smaller and endangered local crocodile species without realizing the damage they are causing.
3. Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis)
Also known as the Mindoro dwarf buffalo, the Tamaraw is the only known bovine indigenous to the Philippines. Until the 20th century, the original habitat of this species was essentially intact and unharmed. They were once found all over Mindoro Island, from the plains up to the mountains. But now, the population has been reduced to about 200, with many being carefully bred in captivity.
Another critically endangered animal, according to the IUCN, the main causes of the Tamaraw being on the list of endangered animals in the Philippines are illegal hunting, logging, and residential land clearing.
Distinguishing Features
The Tamaraw shares a lot of physical traits with other types of bovine. It has a heavyset body, legs that end in cloven hooves, a short neck, and a horned head. However, unlike the other species in its family, this one tends to be smaller and much stockier. Males have thicker necks compared to females.
It has an average shoulder height of 39 to 41 inches (in) and can grow up to 7.2 feet in length. The heaviest Tamaraw ever recorded weighed around 660 pounds (lbs).
Adult Tamaraws have a darker grey or brown color. They have distinctly shorter legs compared to other buffalo species. Their inner lower forelegs, as well as their hooves, have distinct white markings. The ears also exhibit the same white markings on the tips.
4. Walden's Hornbill (Aceros waldeni)
Locally called a Kalaw, it is also known as the Visayan Wrinkled Hornbill. The Kalaw is endemic to the Philippine islands of Panay and Negros. However, it can also be found in other regions of the country, such as Zamboanga del Norte in Mindanao. Excessive hunting and illegal logging caused the disappearance of this species in the areas of Negros and Guimaras. Because of that, it has been included in the IUCN Red List of critically endangered species in the country.
Distinguishing Features
This colorful bird is also the world's second most critically endangered species of hornbill. Like other species in its family, Walden's hornbill also has that distinct bony casque atop its bill. The Walden hornbill, however, has a reddish-orange colored casque that looks wrinkled.
Other than the reddish-orange bill, it also has a distinctly ridged mandible. The feathers on the upper chest, as well as the necks, are reddish-orange colored as well. Another distinct feature is the bare skin around its red eyes.
The plumage on its body is usually black, but its tail feathers are white with a black tip. Female Kalaws are smaller than males. The feathers on their breast, neck, and head are black. Females are also brown-eyed with a blue-green coloration on the skin.
5. Visayan Warty Pig (Sus cebifrons)
This land mammal is also on the IUCN's list of critically endangered species in the Philippines. Once ubiquitous in the central Philippines, especially on the island of Cebu, the pig can now only be found on two islands: Panay and Negros. Some experts believe that a small herd may still be located on the island of Masbate, although it is not confirmed.
The disappearance of this species on the island of Cebu was brought about by illegal hunting and logging and agricultural land clearing. The animal's natural habitats were turned into rice fields to accommodate the growing demand for crops in the region. Now, small population concentrations of this species are bred in captivity. Some still live in the wild, although they are very rare, which is why not much is understood about the mammal's natural behavior.
Distinguishing Features
This species is also known by a variety of names among the locals. It is called the Cebu bearded pig, Baboy Talunon, Bakatin, and Baboy Ilahas, among others. Adult Visayan Warty Pigs can grow up to 100 centimeters (cm) in length. Females can have a maximum shoulder height of 45 cm, while males grow up to 63 cm. Its longest tail length is around 23 cm. Adult females weigh between 20 and 35 kg while adult males weigh between 35 and 40 kg. Estimates show that the largest adults of this species can weigh up to 80 kg.
The body of this mammal is covered, albeit sparsely, with bristly hairs. The hairs are usually dark grey for males and light brown or silvery for females. The males, especially those found on Panay Island, grow tufts of hair from their heads down to their necks, which eventually become manes. The most distinguishing feature of this species is the white stripe that runs along the bridge of their noses all the way to their mouths.
6. Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia)
Locally known as Kalangay, Katala or the red-vented cockatoo, the Philippine cockatoo is indigenous to the Philippines. This species used to be common in the whole country, but today only 180 of them are known to live in the wild within the forests of Palawan.
The IUCN lists these birds as critically endangered because of illegal trapping by poachers hoping to profit from selling them to private collectors and pet enthusiasts. Another reason for the population decline is that the birds are considered agricultural pests and are killed or trapped by farmers attempting to protect their fields.
Distinguishing Features
The Philippine cockatoo is covered in white plumage, which makes it really attractive. However, the bird's undertail coverts are red with white tips. The feathers under its wings are pale yellowish. It also has the ability to mimic the human voice, which makes it a highly valued pet. This is why it is vulnerable to the illegal wildlife trade.
7. Negros Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba keayi)
This type of pigeon is endemic to the islands of Negros and Panay in the Philippines and is one of the many critically endangered pigeon species in the country listed by the IUCN. These birds always come in pairs or a flock and are ground feeders, meaning they hunt on the ground and are easy pickings for poachers. Its population continues to decrease because of ongoing deforestation, excessive hunting for its meat and the exotic pet black market.
Distinguishing Features
The Negros bleeding-heart is a very colorful bird. It is medium-sized and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is a ground-dwelling pigeon that has a characteristically short tail. Its name, "bleeding heart," comes from the bright narrow line of red feathers enveloped by white feathers at its chest and throat.
To add to its vivid array of colors is a mantle of iridescent green that covers its crown, lesser wing coverts, nape, breast sides, and upper mantle. This forms an incomplete breast band. Its inner wing coverts have a greyish-white band of feathers. The feathers on its belly feathers have a creamy white color.
8. Philippine Naked-backed Fruit Bat (Dobsomia chapmani)
Also called the Philippine bare-backed fruit bat, these are large bats found in the caves of Negros Island in the Philippines. They are listed as critically endangered by the IUCN, and a small population is reported to have been sighted on the island of Cebu as well.
Deforestation and agricultural land clearing are the main causes of their population and habitat reduction. In the 1980s, locals cut down lowland forests in favor of sugar cane plantations, and the bats gradually disappeared afterwards. In 1996, the IUCN proclaimed that the species was extinct but revoked the classification in 2000 when a small group was sighted.
Distinguishing Features
The Philippine naked-backed fruit bat is one of the species of mega-bat that are endemic to the country. Most of its population lives on the island of Negros. Like all species of fruit bats with a bare back, its wings meet along the midline of its body. It is surprisingly agile when it flies across the sky.
An adult Dobsomia chapmani will measure anywhere from 218 mm to 221 mm in length, from the tip of its notes to its tail. They usually weigh from 125 to 143 grams. The connection of the wings to their back's midline gives it a furless appearance.
9. Philippine Forest Turtle (Siebenrockiella leytensis)
Also known as the Palawan turtle or Leyte pond turtle, this freshwater turtle is native to the Palawan islands of the Philippines. They are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, and several conservation programs have been conducted to increase their population.
With its highly hostile territorial behavior, the Philippine forest turtle does not thrive naturally in captivity. Because of habitat loss and too much catching by collectors, they have dramatically decreased in numbers.
Distinguishing Features
The Philippine forest turtle is known by several other names, such as the Leyte pond turtle, the Palawan turtle, and the Philippine pond turtle. Even though some people call it the Leyte pond turtle, it is nonexistent on Leyte Island. This turtle species is, in fact, a native of the island of Palawan.
Its vertebral scutes have a rather ginkgo shape. It also has a gradation of pale-white to yellowish coloration line to be found near its ears. This is also the reason why some folks call it the bowtie turtle.
10. Dinagat Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat (Crateromys australis)
This type of cloud rat is indigenous to Dinagat Island in the Philippines. They are nocturnal by nature and are herbivores. They are one of several cloud rat species listed by IUCN as critically endangered in the country. They have almost been driven to extinction because of the loss of their natural homes due to deforestation, chromite mining, and excessive hunting. Cloud rat meat is considered a delicacy among the locals.
Distinguishing Features
The Dinagat cloud rat has a tail that is longer than the length of its body. The length of its tail is around 11 in or 28 cm. Its body is about 10.4 in (measuring from its nose to its rear, excluding the tail). It has a rather orange or tawny-colored fur. It does not bear color patterns on its body.
Its head does not have the familiar crest of fur present in other family members. It also has a characteristic striped tail. Its ears are heavily pigmented and round. Each ear also has short, brown hairs. Its lower parts have an orange-like shade beginning from the neck all the way down to its belly.
11. Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricate)
This sea turtle is commonly known among the locals in the Philippines as the Pawikan. This turtle species can also be found in other parts of the world. The Hawksbill sea turtle shares many features with other types of marine turtle species.
Distinguishing Features
Like other turtles, it has a protective carapace that serves as its distinguishing feature. Unlike the typical land turtle, this marine turtle has a flattened body shape and limbs shaped like flippers for hydrodynamic efficiency when swimming.
Its most distinguishing feature is its Hawk's bill (hence its name): a narrow, pointed beak. Considered a medium-sized reptile, they can grow up to three feet in length and weigh up to 180 lbs. The heaviest recorded Hawksbill caught in the wild weighed around 280 lbs.
The turtle's shell is known for its amber coloration. It also has streaks of light and dark colors. You will find other shell colors, which include brown. The shell often appears to be speckled.
Hawksbills are vegetarian, and adults are usually found feeding in coral reef areas. They also nest and forage in mangroves. This is a migratory species of sea turtle. As such, they can thrive in various habitats such as mangrove swamps, lagoons, and even in the open ocean.
12. The Philippine Tarsier (Carlito syrichta)
This small primate is another endangered species endemic to the Philippine islands. This species was once widespread throughout Southeast Asia. Fossils of these animals were also found in North America and Europe. Tarsiers today can also be found in other Asian countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia.
In the Philippines, you can find tarsier in the southeastern region of the archipelago. Current data shows that species have been found inhabiting the islands of Mindanao, Samar, Bohol, and Leyte. Some can also be found on Maripipi Island, Dinagat Island, and Siargao Island.
Distinguishing Features
The Philippine tarsier is considered one of the smallest species of primates in the world. They measure around 118 to 149 millimeters (mm) and weigh somewhere from 113 to 142 grams. In contrast to their little bodies, tarsiers have distinctly large eyes. Their anatomy shows that a tarsier eyeball is as big as the animal's brain. A tarsier's eyeball can have a diameter of 16 mm.
13. Philippine Spotted Deer (Cervus alfredi)
The Philippine spotted deer is a nocturnal animal and one of the country's three endemic species of deer. They primarily thrive in the rainforests found in the islands of Negros and Panay. However, they used to be found in neighboring islands such as Samar, Masbate, Leyte, Guimaras, and Cebu.
Distinguishing Features
This species of deer is comparatively small with its short legs. Nevertheless, they are the biggest deer specimens in the country's Visayan Islands. An adult spotted deer can grow up to 51 inches in length and about 31 inches in height, measuring from the base of the foot to the shoulder. An adult deer can weigh as much as 85 kg.
Conservation efforts are ongoing as conservationists work to create reservation areas on various islands. However, despite such efforts, only an estimated 300 spotted deers are still in the wild. Local wildlife groups and conservationists are poorly funded and face very little support from the government.
14. Sulu Hornbill (Anthracoceros montani)
To date, studies have shown that the Sulu hornbill now faces the imminent danger of extinction. It is believed to live only on one island in the Philippines, and its numbers are declining. The massive decline in the population of this species is caused by hunting, illegal wildlife trade, and the destruction of the forest tracts where this hornbill thrives.
Distinguishing Features
Dark black feathers cover the majority of the hornbill's body. In contrast, the tail feathers are white. A top coat of feathers on its upper parts is dark green and glossy, covering part of the wings and the back. The bird's bill and the skin around its eyes are black.
Male Sulu hornbills have cream-colored irises, while females have dark brown. Juvenile hornbills of this species either have white-tipped primaries or casque-less bills. These birds make shrieking and cackling calls in patterned intervals.
15. Negros Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus arcanus)
Because no recorded sighting of the Negros fruit dove has been made since the first specimen of the Negros fruit dove was collected in 1953, the IUCN put this bird on their red list. There was an unconfirmed report of a sighting in 2002 and other protracted surveys, but none of them can be confirmed.
This species of fruit dove is extremely shy, fleeing and hiding from surveyors. That being said, more surveys must be done on Panay Island, where the bird is believed to thrive. The main factors contributing to this bird species' decline include hunting and the destruction of its natural habitat.
Distinguishing Features
The existence of the Negros fruit dove is confirmed by only a single specimen—a female collected in the 50s. It is about 16.5 cm in length, which makes it very small. Its feathers are dark green, providing perfect cover in foliage. Another distinguishing feature is the ring of feathers around its eye, which are bright yellow.
It is also distinctly marked by a greyish-white coloration along its throat. It also has yellow feathers in the undertail coverts. Yellow fringes and dark streaks make a conspicuous feature on its folded wings.
16. Flame-breasted Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus marchei)
The IUCN classifies the Luzon Island endemic Flame-breasted fruit dove as vulnerable. The rapid decline of the island's forest has greatly contributed to the rapid decline of this bird's population. The other factors that contributed to the rapid population decline include hunting and illegal wildlife trade.
Distinguishing Features
This fruit dove is particularly large compared to other local species at 40 cm in length. The feathers on its head are peculiarly rusty red. A black patch of feathers marks its ear coverts. Another orange patch of feathers can be found extending from its throat to its under parts.
The feathers on its sides are markedly light grey. The feathers on its wings and back are chiefly black in color. The rump and tail have dark green feathers. It also has a red bill, and its legs are also reddish.
17. Giant Clams (Hippopus hippopus)
Hippopus hippopus is known by many different names. Some call it the Strawberry clam, Bear Paw, and also the Horse's Hoof. This species belongs to a family of large saltwater clams, specifically the giant clam family, which is why the locals just call it the giant clam. According to the IUCN, its conservation status is "conservation dependent," which is why it is included in the red list of threatened species.
Distinguishing Features
The shell of this type of clam is pretty hard and quite thick. The ribs are rather prominent. What makes it quite distinct from other clam species in its immediate environment are the reddish blotches you will find on its shell. Note that its mantle will hardly get past the edge of its shell. The mantle has a distinct brownish-green color with faint gold stripes. Another distinction is the absence of tentacles in the incurrent aperture, which are usually present in the members of the Tridacnidae family.
18. Cebu Flowerpecker (Dicaeum quadricolor)
Experts thought the Cebu flowerpecker had gone instinct in the early 20th century. This belief was largely due to the destruction of almost all of the island's forests. The good news is that it was rediscovered back in 1992. Today, the Cebu flowerpecker can be found within the Central Cebu Protected Landscape and in three other sites.
Note that despite conservation efforts, the population of this bird species is still extremely small. They have a severely fragmented range. The IUCN classifies this species as critically endangered.
Distinguishing Features
This flowerpecker species is rather short and stocky at 11 to 12 cm in length. The male birds of this species have a black head with many bright red feathers on their mantle and back. It also has dark blue wings and the same color combination for its tail. Males also have yellowish-green-colored feathers at their tails and rump.
Female species have rather dull-colored feathers though they exhibit the same patterns seen on males. They also have dark grey feathers on their backs. Unlike their male counterparts, females do not have a scarlet mantle of feathers on their backs.
19. Golden-capped Fruit Bat (Acerodon jubatus)
This species of mega-bat is also known as the Giant golden-crowned flying fox, one of the world's biggest bat species. The IUCN has placed it on the red list as an endangered species that is facing the possibility of extinction.
Forest destruction and illegal poaching have contributed to this bat's rapid decline. This bat is especially susceptible to population decline because of its reliance on fig trees that exist only in mature old-growth forests.
Distinguishing Features
This bat is much larger than other local bat species: it has an average wingspan of 5.6 ft and an average weight of 2.6 lbs or 1.2 kg.
These bats are nonaggressive towards humans. However, handling them is not advisable and is a bit dangerous. They are known disease carriers, meaning you still need to get properly vaccinated even if you have to handle them.
These bats are called "golden-capped" because of the golden patch of fur around their head. That cap of gold stands out in contrast to the black of its body fur.
20. Net Coral (Alveopora excelsa)
Alveopora excelsa populations are in decline. Due to this population trend, it has been included on the IUCN red list as an endangered species.
The current aquarium trade has made this specific type of coral a target, with its appearance making it an attractive addition to an aquarium. Other than extraction and use in aquariums, net corals are also susceptible to coral bleaching. Studies show that Alveopora excelsa have a high response to the bleaching phenomenon, making them a likely species to face immediate extinction.
Distinguishing Features
This coral usually forms colonies extending up to 2 meters (m). Their polyp skeleton usually has a pink color. When their tentacles have extended, the colonies eventually turn into a beautifully golden brown field. Because of their beautiful color, they're a popular pick for people collecting corals for aquariums.
21. Long Polyp Green (Alveopora minuta)
Even though this species is relatively widespread, it remains rare. In fact, sightings today are few and far between. It has been extensively harvested for the aquarium trade. On top of that, it is also highly susceptible to coral bleaching. Another contributing factor to its rapid decline is the destruction of its reef habitat. Due to these factors, IUCN has placed them on the red list as an endangered species.
Distinguishing Features
Distinct features include knoblike branches that appear to be irregularly dividing, which is a distinct feature of its colonies. Corallites can have a single spine, but they can also have no septa. Note that some specimens may have about one or two septa.
The corallites are usually small, only about 1 millimeter in diameter. Above the wall, you will also notice that the vertical spines tend to form into a palisade.
22. False Flower Coral (Anacropora spinosa)
The False flower coral is actually a type of briar coral. It is endemic to the Philippines and in the waters of other countries such as Japan. It can be found in much of the Pacific Ocean and the waters of the Solomon Islands.
Even though this species of coral is widespread across different territorial waters, the chances of finding it is slim. It is particularly susceptible to disease and coral bleaching. Combine that with the continued destruction of its natural habitat, and you have the perfect cocktail for killing coral populations. That is why Anacropora spinosa is included in the IUCN red list, which classifies this coral as an endangered species.
Distinguishing Features
False flower corals thrive in shallow reef areas. They appear pale brown in color when you observe them underwater. Its branches are usually around 10 mm in thickness, which tapers to a point and the end. You will also find that its spines usually project underneath. These corallites tend to elongate and have an irregular shape.
23. Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
Sei whales are the third largest whale species in the world. The only creatures larger than this animal are the Fin and Blue whales. They usually live in deep offshore waters, oceans, and other adjoining bodies of water.
The mature population of Sei whales has seen a huge decline, up to 80 percent, since the days of commercial whaling, which is why it is included on the IUCN's red list as an endangered species.
Distinguishing Features
Sei whales can reach up to 64 feet in length and weigh as much as 28 tons. Female Sei whales are a bit smaller, reaching up to 48 feet in length and weighing about 20.5 tons. Its diet usually consists of zooplankton, krill, and copepods. To keep up with its nutritional requirements, an adult Sei whale must consume up to 900 kg (around 2,000 lbs) of food daily.
The Sei whale is also one of the fastest sea creatures in the world. They can swim up to 31 miles per hour or around 27 knots, but they can only maintain that speed for short distances.
24. Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
Blue whales are the biggest animals on planet Earth. But size does not determine which species will dominate the animal kingdom. There are different types of blue whales, and most of the time, people refer to the North Atlantic Blue whale when referring to these creatures.
Other variants include the Southern Indian Ocean, Northern Indian Ocean, North Pacific, and North Atlantic Blue whales. Experts also note that due to the diversity and other uncertainties, there is no way to actually categorize Blue whales. That means trying to put them into categories is neither realistic nor appropriate.
The IUCN includes blue whales in the red list of endangered species due to an alarmingly reduced population. Experts estimate that the global population of blue whales has been depleted at a rate of 70 to 90 percent. This estimate includes all types of Blue whales.
The biggest threat to blue whales in the past was commercial whaling and exploitation, which was the major reason for their near extinction back in the 1960s. They were provided protection at the end of the 60s, but whaling operations continued. Whaling operations ceased in the 1970s.
There are still threats to the survival of this species–make no mistake. They are still prone to entanglements in fishing gear and ship strikes. The reduction of sea ice in the Antarctic will also affect migration, feeding, and breeding patterns.
Distinguishing Features
Blue whales are characterized by their slender and long bodies. They can weigh as much as 191 tons and stretch up to 98 feet long. Their colors usually consist of different shades of blue. Some are even bluish-grey. Their undersides tend to have a lighter color.
25. Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
Even though the cause of the major reduction in the global population of Fin whales is said to be reversible, it cannot be denied that they are also victims of the same sad history of commercial whaling. This is why IUCN still has this particular species on the red list as endangered.
Experts estimate that there is still a global decline in their population numbers among those in the southern hemisphere. The good news is that estimations indicate Fin whales in the northern hemisphere are increasing in population. The status of the subpopulation found in pacific waters is currently uncertain.
Distinguishing Features
Fin whales–like Sei whales–have long, slender bodies. They have a brownish-grey coloration on their upper sides and a paler shade on the undersides. They are larger than Sei whales but smaller than blue whales. The largest fin whale ever spotted was about 89.6 ft. The heaviest one ever recorded weighed 74 tons.
26. Russet Batomys or Dinagat Hairy-tailed Rat (Batomys russatus)
This rat species is classified as endangered on the IUCN endangered species list. It is estimated to have a small global population, struggling to survive on one island: Dinagat Island in the Philippines.
Experts point to the destruction of its natural habitat as the main reason for the population decline. Logging activities, mining, and agriculture are the main reasons for reducing nearby forest lands where the Dinagat hairy-tailed was known to thrive.
Distinguishing Features
This species is actually one of five under the Batomys genus. It was categorized as a separate species in 1998 and is known only because of two specimens collected back in 1975.
It is more or less an attractive mouse species. It has slick-looking fur that is rather thick. The fur on the upper part of its body is reddish-brown, while its underparts are orange-grey. The tail of this animal is short. It has long whiskers.
27. Limbless Worm Skink (Brachymeles vermis)
This unique reptile is endemic to the different islands of the Sulu Archipelago. They can be found in Tawi-tawi, Papahag, Bubuan, Butinian, and Jolo islands. This particular species is classified by the IUCN as endangered despite its wide range distribution, the rationale being the heavy deforestation in the aforementioned islands, two of which are completely deforested. The other islands have very small patches of forest remaining.
Lowland forest litter, detritus of the forest floor, loose soil, decaying logs, or any dry rotting material found on forest lands serve as the habitat of this species.
Distinguishing Features
Very little is known of the Limbless worm skink. They are only known to exist because of two specimens collected under leaves along a river bank. This is one of five known limbless reptile species in the world.
This particular species has six enlarged chin shields. It also has 22 to 24 rows of mid-body scales. It is also quite small, only reaching up to 74.7 mm. Its upper parts are dark-brownish, while its undersides are reddish and pale.
28. Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta)
The Loggerhead turtle is included in the IUCN red list as a species vulnerable to extinction. The rationale behind its inclusion is based on the fact that ten subpopulations under this particular species are also vulnerable to extinction. The current population size of this species is currently unknown.
Researchers use the number of nests per annum to determine the population of these turtles. According to current trends, there are around 200,000 clutches laid each year. That is a combined total from all ten subpopulations. There is an estimated range of about 3 to 5.5 clutches for every female found of this species, equaling an estimated 36,000 to 67,000 nesting females annually.
The total nest counts of this turtle species still show a significant decrease, amounting to about 47 percent of the combined total numbers compared to previous estimates. This turtle species was categorized as an endangered species back in 1996.
The Loggerhead turtle has a global distribution. They mainly live in temperate and subtropical regions but can be spotted in different oceans and other bodies of water, such as the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Mediterranean.
Distinguishing Features
This species is a type of marine turtle. On average, an adult turtle of this species will measure up to 35 inches in length. Adults can weigh up to 298 lbs. The largest specimen ever recorded weighed 1,000 lbs. This turtle's skin color ranges from yellow to brown hues. The shell, on the other hand, is usually reddish-brown. There are no gender-specific differences in size and features, except that males have shorter plastrons and thicker tails.
29. Dog-faced Water Snake (Cerberus microlepis)
This species of water snake is endemic to the Bicol Peninsula. Specimens have been found in Lake Manapao and Lake Buhi. This snake is also known locally as the Lake Buhi Bockadam.
The IUCN has included this species on its red list as an endangered snake species. This is because its habitat is considered very limited. For example, Lake Buhi only has 19 square kilometers (km). Its biggest threats today include the destruction of its natural forest habitat.
Pollution, including the increasingly poor quality of the lake water, contributes to the snake's population decline. Since this water snake can also thrive beyond its immediate lake habitat and surrounding areas, it may be growing and expanding its territory into other nearby forest areas. More studies and surveys are needed to ascertain its distribution and abundance.
Distinguishing Features
This water snake is characterized by the 29 scale rows found along its midbody. It also has one divided rear upper labial. One will also notice its keeled scales on its crown. On its rows of scales, the snake sports two lateral stripes. Its bodily scales form a uniformly dark ventral pattern.
30. Humphead Wrasse (Cheilinus undulates)
The Humphead wrasse is a species of fish that is included in the IUCN red list for endangered species. Due to several threats, the population of this fish is in decline. One of the culprits is unreported, unregulated, and even outright illegal fishing. Another issue is that there are local fishermen who do not know about the vulnerable state of the fish or that catching them is prohibited.
The lack of oversight from the local governments where these fish exist is also an important factor affecting their numbers. There is a lack of political will to enforce laws that would protect this species.
On top of that, the degradation and loss of its natural habitat greatly impact the population. To add insult to injury, some local fishermen still practice destructive fishing methods like using cyanide and dynamite. Needless to say, the illegal fish trade is a major problem in Southeast Asia.
Distinguishing Features
This species of fish is the biggest member of the Labridae family. Male Humphead wrasse can grow up to 2 meters long and weigh up to 180 kg. Females are a bit smaller than males.
Other distinct features include the two black lines behind their eyes, thick lips, and a hump that looks like its forehead. Its colors vary from blue-green to purplish-blue.
31. Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Today's biggest threat to the Green turtle is illegal poaching, egg harvesting, and hunting. Many different human actions, intentional or unintentional, affect the lives of these marine turtles.
Unintentional encounters with this species include pollution, habitat destruction, entanglement in fishermen's nets, and boat strikes. Habitat loss occurs when former nesting grounds are turned into reclaimed, residential, or commercial areas.
Disease caused by pollution also kills a sizable portion of this species. The various diseases affect not only mature Green turtles but also hatchlings as well. These and other factors contributed to the rationale for putting this species on the list of species threatened by extinction, according to the IUCN.
Distinguishing Features
Male Green turtles have physical and developmental differences compared to females, making them distinguishable. Males usually have longer claws on their front flippers and a larger tail.
32. Black Shama (Copsychus cebuensis)
The IUCN includes this bird species on its red list and classifies it as endangered. It has a notably small population and a very small range. Both range and population have been observed to be on a decline.
Another threat to this species is the continual degradation of its natural forest habitat. That also contributes to its fragmentation, meaning the remaining forests cannot completely support the Black shama population.
It is estimated that around 1,000 to 5,000 Black shamas are living today. This is according to the latest survey taken in the Nug-as Forest. Experts estimate the population may even reach up to 6,500 Black shamas, but this estimate may be a generous one. However, experts estimate the population of mature Black shama to be somewhere between 670 to 3,300.
Distinguishing Features
This species has a black coat of feathers and can grow up to 20 cm in length. They also have a distinct bluish gloss at the tip of their wings. The recommendations may even have a bit of brown on them. The males tend to have brighter colored feathers than the females.
33. Panay Crateromys (Crateromys heaneyi)
This species is also known as the Panay cloudrunner. Just like other endangered species on the island of Panay, Crateromys heaneyi has also fallen victim to the massive deforestation on the island due to agricultural encroachment and illegal logging. It is believed that the creature mainly resides in the remaining forest area on the island's western side, at an elevation of 400 m. Residents also claim that the rodent can also be found at higher altitudes.
More surveys need to be conducted to ascertain the population size, but experts presume the degradation of the forest has caused the population to decline.
Distinguishing Features
This rodent species is the second largest cloud rats family in the country.
An adult Panay cloudrunner can grow up to 600 mm in length. It has a long bushy tail, and the rest of its body is covered in greyish brown colored fur. This species is nocturnal and can be found nesting in the hollows of trees. The usual diet of these animals includes an assortment of leaves, papayas, corn, guavas, bananas, and other fruits.
34. Negros Shrew (Crocidura negrina)
The Negros shrew can only be found on the island of Negros in the Philippines and is locally named the Katsuri. Because of the limited region where the Katsuri resides, it has been included in the IUCN red list and classified as critically endangered. The occurrence of the shrew is less than every 5,000 square km. It can be spotted in only five locations on the island.
The heavy reduction in its population is due to the massive deforestation and the destruction of the Negros shrew's natural habitat.
35. Flame-templed Babbler (Dasycrotapha speciose)
The Flame-templed babbler is another bird species that is endemic to the islands of Negros and Panay. Its primary habitat is the forests found in these islands' tropical and subtropical lowlands. One major threat to the bird is habitat loss since the remaining forest areas on these islands are steadily declining. Estimates show there is only 10 percent of the forest remaining.
Distinguishing Features
Dasycrotapha speciose is a small- to medium-sized bird that grows up to 16 cm in length. The "flame templed" part of its name comes from the flame-like orange patch of feathers found above and slightly around its eyes. Other than that, its bill, eye rings, lores, and forehead are all yellow.
Another distinguishing feature is the black nuchal collar. The upper parts of its body are covered in olive-colored feathers with streaks of white, usually found on the back. The feathers on its underparts are also yellowish. One can also notice black spots on its throat.
36. White-winged Flying Fox (Desmalopex leucopterus)
This species of bat is also known as the Mottle-winged flying fox. It is endemic to the tropical and subtropical forests of the Philippines. As of 2008, experts determined the biggest threat to the White-winged flying fox to be habitat loss, which is the cause of its massive population decline.
Distinguishing Features
The average length of this bat's forelimb is 139.5 cm. It typically weighs around 340 grams. Just like other bats, this one also dwells above ground. Plants and other fruits serve as their primary food source. This bat is distinguished by its dark brown eyes. Its body is covered in grey fur. The bat sports a whitish streak beginning from its head and running down its back.
37. Mindoro Zone-tailed Pigeon (Ducula mindorensis)
This bird species is also known as the Mindoro imperial pigeon and is another endemic species to the country. It primarily inhabits montane forests in regions that are tropical and subtropical.
The primary threat to this unique is the massive loss of its natural habitat. Its status was changed from vulnerable to endangered in the year 2008.
Current population estimates range from 1,000 birds up to 2,499.
Distinguishing Features
This species is distinctly marked by the colors of its head feathers, which are a light blue-grey. Pink feathers cover its throat, the lower part of its face, and its forehead. Its eyes have red orbital skin, which is surrounded by black rings. Its hind neck is red. It also has wing coverts that are edged in bronze feathers.
38. Japanese Night Heron (Gorsachius goisagi)
This species of night heron is endemic to Japan. However, it migrates to the Philippines during the winter. It spends other seasons in the various countries within Asia.
This bird prefers to reside and breed in damp forests with dense foliage, so it has been particularly affected by deforestation in the Philippines.
Distinguishing Features
This heron has a wing span that can reach up to 47 cm. The color of their feathers change as they grow older. Mature herons have russet-colored feathers on their head and neck, while juveniles' feathers are black.
These herons have yellow skin on the outer layers of their eyes and a wide beak. Another unique feature is the black lines on the covert feathers of its wings.
39. Apo Swallowtail (Graphium sandawanum)
The Apo swallowtail is a butterfly species that is endemic to the country. It has been on the IUCN red list since 1985 as a species vulnerable to extinction.
Distinguishing Features
This butterfly's forewings are primarily black. At the center of their wings is a light green area. It also has light green spots in the same area. The basic color of this butterfly is brown. Its topside and underside are essentially the same.
The Apo's hind wings are also black but have short tails. The edges of these wings are wavy with light green coloration. The thorax and head are also black with a gray underside.
40. Spiny Turtle (Heosemys spinose)
This turtle is also known as the Sunburst turtle and the Spiny terrapin. The name of this turtle is derived from the spiky edges on its carapace.
Conservation Rationale
This turtle species is currently on the IUCN's red list as endangered. Detailed monitoring is necessary to ensure the protection of this type of turtle.
41. Calamian Deer or Calamian Hog Deer (Hyelaphus calamianensis)
This species of deer is on the endangered list since it occurs in less than 5,000 square km of its natural habitat. Sightings also occur in less than five areas or locations. They are known to be on a steady decline caused by illegal hunting and habitat destruction.
Distinguishing Features
This deer can only be found in the Calamian Islands in the Palawan Province. Males can grow up to 26 inches in height and have three-tined antlers.
42. Streak-breasted Bulbul (Ixos siquijorensis)
The Ixos siquijorensis is threatened by the destruction of its forest habitat. Its population is now very small, and its range is severely declining. Because of this, the IUCN has included it on its red list as an endangered species.
The Streak-breasted bulbul is a songbird species endemic to the Philippines. It lives mainly in tropical and subtropical forests in the lowlands, which are usually moist. Its greatest threat today is habitat loss.
Distinguishing Features
Compared to other species in its family, the Streak-breasted bulbul has a longer tail. Its total length is 22 cm. It has brownish-grey feathers on its upper breast and underparts. It also has a distinct dark cap. Its plumage is more uniform than other species in its family.
43. Catanduanes Narrow-mouthed Frog (Kaloula kokacii)
The IUCN includes this frog species under the "near threatened" category on its red list. This frog species is chiefly found on the island of Catanduanes, though some may also be found in the other areas of the Bicol Peninsula.
The main threat to this species is the destruction of the lowland forest areas caused by residential and agricultural developments.
44. Philippine Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene rabori)
This bat species is endemic to the islands of Cebu, Sibuyan and Negros and is known locally as the Bayakan. Some believe there are tube-nosed fruit bats on Panay Island as well. Due to the low population of this species, it has been included on the IUCN red list. Its current population trend is decreasing.
Distinguishing Features
Its most distinct feature–its tubular nose–is also the reason for its name. It was first described back in 1984. Some say it is one of the strangest bat species in the world. It has a pair of separate, tubular nostrils. They are about six mm in length and usually project outwards above the mouth.
Another distinct feature is the stripes on its body: the Philippine tube-nosed fruit bat is one of only a few species of bats to have them. This bat also has a singular dark stripe along the middle section of its back. Other distinct marks include yellow spots on the wings and ears. It also has golden brown fur.
45. Luzon Peacock Swallowtail (Papilio chikae)
The Luzon peacock swallowtail is a species of butterfly that is endemic to the Philippines. It is currently listed on the IUCN red list and categorized as an endangered species. This species of butterfly is illegal to trade.
Distinguishing Features
The wingspan of this butterfly ranges from 11 to 12 cm. The wings have a notably bluish-green color and a chain of spots. Its forewings are primarily black and are spotted with green scales. Its undersides are dark brown with white bands on the outer edges.
Its hind wings have tails with a wavy edge. The undersides of its wings have whitish scales with spotted red edges. This butterfly's body is black and has a characteristic green scale pattern. Males have fewer red spots than females.
46. Frog-faced Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)
This turtle is also known as Cantor's giant softshell. It is a freshwater turtle species found in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries. Due to the massive decline in its population, IUCN has classified this turtle species as endangered.
Distinguishing Features
This particular turtle species has a lot of distinct features. It has a pair of small eyes near the tip of its mouth and a broad head. Its carapace has an olive color and a smooth texture. Juveniles of this species are known to have yellow heads and dark spots on their carapace.
Reports claim this species can grow up to six feet in length. The largest recorded carapace is about 51 inches in length. The heaviest recorded Frog-face softshell turtle is 220 lbs.
This species is carnivorous and an ambush predator. Its diet consists of fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. It spends the great majority of its life motionless and buried. Its mouth and eyes are the only parts of its body that remain slightly visible above the sand when it burrows. It only surfaces twice a day to replenish its air supply.
47. Tawitawi Brown Dove (Phapitreron cinereiceps)
This dove species is endemic to the islands of the Sulu Archipelago in the southern part of the Philippines. The Tawitawi brown dove is currently threatened by habitat loss, although surveys have shown the damage has been reduced significantly in past years. Because of this, the dove has been reclassified as "endangered" from its previous classification of "critically endangered."
Distinguishing Features
The Tawitawi brown dove is a medium- to large-sized bird. They are usually 27 cm long. Its color is brownish though some doves of this species may also have a matte grey hue. The hind neck and nape may also have a glossed brown color.
The rest of the feathers have a darker olive-brown coloration, especially on its upper parts. The feathers on its underparts have a rusty look, especially when you inspect its belly. It also has grey undertail coverts. These doves are often found flying solo but, at times, can be found in pairs.
48. Mindoro Tree Frog (Philautus schmackeri)
This is a frog species that is endemic to the island of Mindoro. It inhabits the lowland forests on the island's tropical and subtropic areas. This species can also be spotted in tropical as well as subtropical shrublands.
The species is facing habitat loss as huge sections of the old forests are converted for human use. The demand for farmland and residential lots is increasing in the Philippines, to the detriment of many native animals. Because of this, the Mindoro tree frog has been included on the IUCN red list and is classified as an endangered species. This species is severely fragmented, and population trends are showing a decline.
49. Hazel's Forest Frog (Platymantis hazelae)
Hazel's forest frog is endemic to Negros Island as well as to the island of Masbate. Platymantis hazelae is included on the IUCN red list as an endangered species. Its distribution is severely fragmented, and its population is declining.
Distinguishing Features
This forest frog has been observed laying eggs and living in screw pines. They lay their eggs on the leaves of forest trees. The entire body of this frog is covered in a camouflage pattern of different shades of brown. An adult frog is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
50. Mount Data Forest Frog (Platymantis subterrestris)
Mount Data forest frog is endemic to the mountain regions on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It inhabits the moist mountains within the tropical and subtropical areas of the Cordilleras. Besides Mount Data, this frog species has also been spotted in areas such as Mount Pulog and Mount Polis.
The range of this species is severely fragmented and is currently threatened by habitat destruction. Because of this and other factors, this frog species has been included on the IUCN red list as an endangered frog species.
Sources and Further Reading
Ceferino, P. (2001). "Endangered Philippine Wildlife Species with Special Reference to the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga Jefferyi) and Tamaraw (Bubalus Mindorensis)." Journal of International Development and Cooperation, Vol.8, No.1, pp. 1–17.
Dutson, Guy C.L., et al. (1992). "Conservation status of birds on Mindoro, Philippines." Bird Conservation International, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 303-325.
Tamblyn, Alexia. (2011). "Negros Rainforest Conservation Project – Biodiversity Assessment and Sustainable Development Project." Horizon International Solutions Site, https://www.solutions-site.org/node/40.
Weerd, Merlijn van. (2010). "Philippine Crocodile Crocodylus mindorensis." Crocodiles. Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan (3rd ed.), pp. 71-78.
angel,9yrs/old on February 10, 2020:
so sad to know that there is maany endangered animals
Emily on February 06, 2020:
I'm from the Philippines
Julius Roma Opaon on February 02, 2020:
where is the reference here?
Annie on January 06, 2020:
Plz plz plz plz plz don't litter I think arctic foxes are endangered I'm a fox lover plz plz plz plz don't kill animals for sport , only hunt for food to eat if you REALY need it
Misty Ice Cabuguas on September 29, 2019:
Some dont have their photos
PS:please respectly add
Godo on May 02, 2019:
Some photos are wrong
Daclawilao on February 14, 2019:
They should make programs just like in bohol the tarsier
firstname.lastname@example.com on October 27, 2018:
I am a graduate of zoo and would ike find out where can I get some of these exotic animals and perhaps take care of them . Not for slaughter. But propagate them....
Jewel Mae Castillano on October 01, 2018:
So helpful to do my assignment and my projects
Tom on August 25, 2018:
The pictures for the greenand logger-head sea turtles are red eared sliders which aren't even sea turtles. please update to avoid misinformation :)
Tom on August 25, 2018:
The photo used for the Sei Whale is a whale shark. I hope somebody updates :)
therese anne b. rosal on August 24, 2018:
Esteban T. Salibay Jr, EdD on August 06, 2018:
This article helps me a lot in my research...
risinawareness on April 29, 2018:
It would be great if this could be shared to larger audience.
Alex Anghel from Romania on November 24, 2017:
Thank you for the info! It's sad that we don't take care of Mother Nature. But the effects of that are starting to appear. Let's hope that we will realize how much damaging we are making and how this will affect us till is not to late.
ramon m. sabandal on November 07, 2017:
...is it posible to adopt & take care these endangered animals, for example the phil deer considering that there's no financial support from the govt.,by signing a MOA wherein these animals under adoption should not be slaughtered but for breeding/propagation purposes only...
P on October 03, 2017:
Also, the photos for the loggerhead and green turtle are actually photos of a red eared slider turtle :)
P on October 03, 2017:
Thanks for this article! Well-written. Just a minor comment though, the Sei Whale photo is actually a photo of a Whale Shark.
Ann1Az2 from Orange, Texas on November 10, 2014:
I think it is so sad that all of these animals are endangered mostly because of man's greed. I did an article on the Philippine Eagle - they have made it the national bird in hopes of keeping it from going extinct, similar to our Bald Eagle in America. I sincerely hope it works - it's a beautiful bird. The pigs are cute, too. How can mankind be so cruel??


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Owner Kathy Hysen is London, Ontario's first (and to date only) Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG)
Your cat is groomed exclusively by Kathy from start to finish, one cat at a time
Appointments are available days, evenings and Saturdays for your convenience
Only biodegradable, non-toxic products are used
Kathy is Pet First Aid and CPR certified
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I am not taking new clients at this time. Thank you for your interest in your cat's overall health and Pet Panache Cat Grooming.
If you can, please use Wahl D'Knot spray when combing out your cat. It is cat safe, and can help avoid clumps of shedding fur turn into mats.
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Ears get dirty and smelly; eyes can have discharge, especially if your cat has a Persian type of nose. Nails grow quickly, sometimes right into the paw pads (ouch!). The average cat's nails need trimming every 6-8 weeks. Prevent these situations or keep them getting worse
$17. Price includes HST.
These vinyl nail caps come in a variety of colours. They safely cover the sharp ends of your cat's nails, while allowing them to extend and retract their nails normally. They usually last around 6 weeks, then are re-placed as your cat's nails grow. EEN included in the service.
Front or rear paws: $25. All four paws: $30.
Prices include HST.
Matting often comes out in the bath and dry; if your cat can't tolerate that, then shaving is the best alternative.
Pelted cats: $150 and up
A thorough de-greasing bath removes excess oils, dander, dandruff and plain old dirt. Blow drying removes dead undercoat (fur that is shed in your home) and some mats. The finishing comb-out leaves your cat silky soft. The FCG includes cleaning the ears and eyes, nail trim and optional sani-trim. Romani de-shed service is included if needed.
Short-haired cats from $70.
Long-haired cats from $75.
Comb cut - add $20.
Price includes HST.
Price contingent on condition of fur and skin.
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A clean-shaven cat (except for the head, paws and part of the legs, as well as the end of the tail) can be the style of choice for those kitties who get too hot wearing their fur coat year round. If there are several hard mats or if the mats have felted together into a solid layer called pelting, then a Lion Cut is the solution. This groom includes EEN, pre-clip, bath, blow drying, finishing clip and comb-out.
Prices start at $85 and includes HST.
Price contingent on condition of fur and skin.
Sometimes only the arm pits, belly and groin area are matted. These mats can be shaved while leaving a full fur-coat everywhere else.
Half belly (also known as the "fanny-sani shave" $15. Matted: $20
Full belly $25.
Prices include HST.
Instead of a Lion Cut, consider just a hair cut! Available in various lengths, from ¼" to 5/8" (.5cm to 1.5cm). Since any mats and un-shed fur needs to be removed first, the Full Coat Groom is included in the Comb Cut price.
Prices start at $95 and includes HST.
Price contingent on condition of fur and skin.
Meet your groomer Kathy Hysen ...
September: Kathy attended cat grooming seminars given by Danelle German (NCGIA) at Groom Expo in Hershey, PA.
June: Kathy attended the Professional Grooming Rally in Mebane, North Carolina, learning about feline nutrition and diet as well as creative clipping skills. Hosted by the National Association of Professional Creative Grooming (NACPG), Kathy is now a member as well.
July: Kathy spent two days in Greenville, SC at the Advanced Grooming Training for Certified Feline Master Groomers (CFMGs) at the National Cat Grooming Institute of the Americas (NCGIA).
November: Kathy attended the Toronto Grooming Show where Canadian and U.S. award-winning groomers talked about and demonstrated their grooming knowledge.
May: After getting more request to groom cats, Kathy decided to go to cat grooming school! This two week intensive course at the National Cat Groomers Institute of America (NCGIA) in South Carolina is taught by Danelle German and her talented staff. Kathy passed all her theory and practical exams to qualify as a Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG) with Cat First Aid. Now Kathy is London's first (and to date only) CFMG and only the 10th in Ontario.
Kathy earned her JKL Training Academy Pet Grooming Diploma (Dogs and Cats).
September: Kathy attended dog grooming seminars and the trade show at Groom Expo in Hershey, PA.
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They nurture, challenge, teach, discipline and put up with our children day-in and day-out — and manage to make it look easy. Somehow "thank you" doesn't seem to do it justice! What can you give a teacher to show your appreciation without breaking the bank (and violating any school rules!)?
Teachers in the Hong Kong Moms community have weighed in on this subject that is dear to their hearts. Here are a few tips straight from the source:
- Check to see if your teacher is leaving town right after school finishes — if so, perishable baked goods and flowers might not be suitable.
- Chocolates are delicious but too many are not good for the waistline!
- Don't feel compelled to give gifts — even if "everyone" is doing it! A simple heartfelt thank you card is just as appreciated.
- Scented soaps, candles, and lotions can pile up at home and be hit or miss.
You can't go wrong with these teacher favorites:
- Bottle of wine – they deserve it! (Hong Kong Moms get a discount at The Wine Stash and The Saffa; check the Special Offers page!)
- Flowers or potted plant
- "World's Best Teacher" mug
- Macarons in a pretty box from Ladurée
- Tea in fancy packaging — like the tins sold at The Cakery
- Handwritten note of appreciation from you and/or your child
- Class photo framed and signed by the children
- Letterpress stationary from Ditto Ditto
- Sense of Touch gift certificate for a manicure
- 50-min foot massage at Happy Foot
- Soaps and bath bombs from Lush
- Starbucks gift card (you can even do this online if you are running out of time!)
- Bookazine gift card
- Movie tickets from Broadway Circuit or AMC Cinemas
- Marks & Spencer gift voucher
- Personalized note pads from Shutterfly
- A tin of Garrett's popcorn (the Chicago Mix is a favorite)
- Monogram diary from Stuck on You
Group Gifts
- Voucher to a nice restaurant in Central
- Gift certificate for a massage at the Mandarin Spa
- Decorative box from Shanghai Tang
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The Changes' debut album, Today Is Tonight, is going to frustrate a handful of people and impress a lot more. "When I Wake" opens the record, as it did their previous self-released EP, with perky keyboard lines, crooning vocals, and glistening guitars. It remains the group's most accessible song, but "On a String" comes close. With a rubbery robotic beat and layers of bells that should sound repetitive, it ends up melancholic and graceful instead, nodding to soft-rockers and new-poppers of decades past with a bit of the detachment of their hometown's Sea and Cake. The appropriation here is so sharp it's almost scary, boiling the influences down to a whole that sounds distinctive, while still broad and catchy enough for casual listeners.
So it's a slap in the face when "Water of the Gods" kicks in with some lame sub-French Kicks bullshit guitar skiffle, wiping away the image of four boys in lab coats with test tubes full of expertly distilled pop. What's even weirder is that it's their newest song. "Sisters" may even be worse, with a drum loop so past its sell date it sounds like a Lex B-side. I won't even mention the disco song ("Twilight").
It's wouldn't be fair to pick on the Changes for recycling the best work from their demo (four tracks) on their debut, but that material towers over much of what they've come up with since. The exceptions are saved for the end of the album: "Such a Scene" is one of the few moments where the band drops its placid demeanor, with a heavy dose of Cure-like minor key paranoia. "In the Dark" follows that up with more simmering soft rock, milking a few notes of piano and the hiss of a mechanical high-hat for all the drama they're worth.
All which flows into "Her, You, and I", the band's oldest song that refuses to get old, swiping the clipped guitar from the intro to the Cure's "10:15 Saturday Night" before quashing it like a cigarette butt to croon the album's sharpest melody-- half lounge-pop and half guitar-flexing rave-up. Most listeners will be jumping on now and will hear a record with at least five great songs, and really, the album is much stronger than its worst moments. It just doesn't bode so well when their pastiche seemed smirking and effortless before (neither of which are bad things) but sounds flailing now.


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Evansville Otters Host First Game of Championship Series Tonight
Congratulations to our Evansville Otters for making it to the Frontier League Championship Series! Game one is tonight at Bosse Field as the Otters host the River City Rascals.
This is a 5-game series, with the first two games at Bosse Field. The next two games would be at River City, and the fifth and final game (if needed) would be back at Bosse Field.
The first pitch of tonight's game is scheduled for 6:35pm. Tickets are available at evansvilleotters.com and by calling (812) 435-8686.


text: Sometime between late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, a very special bike was stolen from a home on northeast Norton in Bend. Bikes are stolen all the time; but this one has a very special purpose of a special man. "He has been deaf since birth. And this is his mode of transportation. He's a 50 year old man who gets around on this bicycle all over town and has no other means of transportation." Sue Kay is the mother of Bob Warr, who has worked on this bike for a long time and he doesn't have many possessions, so the bike means a lot to him. The bike is a black and gray North Track bicycle, with about 24 speeds and new tires. Kay says if the person who took this will return it; she won't press charges. If you have any information about the bike or the crime, please contact Bend Police: 541-693-6911.


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CoronaVac, the Chinese Vaccine
Michael Moore 11 February 2021 firstname.lastname@example.com
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According to the Lancet, The British Medical Association Journal, (See link below), The Chinese manufactured Vaccine for Sars-Cov-2 (Corona virus or Covid-19) the vaccine is a viral vaccine and does not contain mRNA or RNA, a DNA changing substance.
The contents are, ""CoronaVac is an inactivated vaccine candidate against COVID-19, created from African green monkey kidney cells (Vero cells) that have been inoculated with SARS-CoV-2 (CN02 strain). At the end of the incubation period, the virus was harvested, inactivated with β-propiolactone, concentrated, purified, and finally absorbed onto aluminium hydroxide. The aluminium hydroxide complex was then diluted in a sodium chloride, phosphate-buffered saline, and water solution before being sterilised and filtered ready for injection. The placebo is just the aluminium hydroxide diluent solution with no virus."
mRNA Vaccine
An RNA vaccine or mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccine is a type of vaccine that uses a man-made copy of a natural chemical called messenger RNA (mRNA) to produce an immune response. The vaccine transfects molecules of synthetic RNA into human cells. Once inside the cells, the vaccine's RNA functions as mRNA, causing the cells to build the foreign protein that would normally be produced by a pathogen (such as a virus) or by a cancer cell. These protein molecules stimulate an adaptive immune response which teaches the body how to identify and destroy the corresponding pathogen or cancer cells. The mRNA molecule is coated with a drug delivery vehicle, usually PEGylated lipid nanoparticles,[2] to protect the fragile mRNA strands and aid their absorption into the human cells.
Wikipedia (referencing the papers listed below).
The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are a typical examples of the RNA and mRNA vaccines, designed to alter the DNA structure.. this is GMO for humans. If you recall, GMO is where seeds are genetically modified to produce only fertile seeds from the Monsanto company.
Medicinal ingredients of the Pfizer Covid Vaccine.
Non-medicinal ingredients:
ALC-0315 = ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate)
ALC-0159 = 2-[(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide
dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate
monobasic potassium phosphate
potassium chloride
sodium chloride
water for injection
(sourced from a Canadian Government website)
Only a few healthy individuals were involved in the trials. The real test will come when masses of individuals of all types and health dispositions line up for the vaccine, so poorly tested.
In a recent article, Berdine stresses he has yet to find a medical colleague who is willing to be among the first to take the experimental vaccine. Most say they want to review the safety data after a year or so of use before they'll consider getting it.
"These colleagues are concerned about possible autoimmune side effects that may not appear for months after vaccination," Berdine writes. It's worth noting that none of the trials currently underway include immunocompromised volunteers, so the effects of these vaccines on people with suppressed immune function is wholly unknown. This is a significant problem, seeing how an estimated 14.7 million to 23.5 million Americans suffer from some form of autoimmune disease, and these people are also at increased risk for COVID-19 complications and death."
"If the vaccine exacerbates autoimmune problems, the outcome could be devastating for an extraordinary number of people. The volunteers currently enrolled in trials are all healthier than the average American, yet side effects appear commonplace even among this "elite" group"
Garade D (10 November 2020). "The story of mRNA: How a once-dismissed idea became a leading technology in the Covid vaccine race". Stat. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
Verbeke R, Lentacker I, De Smedt SC, Dewitte H (October 2019). "Three decades of messenger RNA vaccine development". Nano Today. 28: 100766. doi:10.1016/j.nantod.2019.100766.
Roberts J (1 June 2020). "Five things you need to know about: mRNA vaccines". Horizon. Retrieved 16 November 2020.


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Liam Angell (also known as Straight Shootin' LJA)
I am a professional freelance digital video editor by trade, I also shoot & edit under the moniker of LJA Productions.
I am also proud to say that I am one of 3 co-hosts of the Live weekly football talk show Pitch Talk, of which I am also responsible for editing together the video material and putting the shows together.
In my leisure time I play football for Southern Amateur league team Ibis FC on Saturdays and I am a supporter of Premier League side Liverpool FC. I am also a keen cyclist and a fan of professional wrestling from the attitude era (1997-2002).
I do enjoy listening to music (deep and soulful house being a favorite genre of mine), reading autobiographies (I'm currently reading the book 'I am the secret footballer'), watching wrestling shoot interviews &documentaries and I also enjoy watching football documentaries such as The Four Year Plan & Orient: Club for a fiver.
Along with all of this I do enjoy hanging out and having a social drink with my friends and indulging in a bit of banter.


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The effects of force protection : An idea analysis
How can we successfully complete our missions while we are stuck in bunkers?
A question representative of a hot topic of discussion regarding the restrictions of force protection measures that are placed on US troops conducting military operations abroad. The discussion, which peaked during the late 1990s early 2000s, was heavily weighted in one direction, namely claiming that force protection has a negative impact on military effectiveness.
As the claim generalises force protection, a concept that has numerous definitions and even more interpretations, it therefore seems unlikely that such a generalisation can be made.
This study analyses the claim using an idea analysis method, questioning its sustainability and presenting a way of understanding its limitations.
In studying the circumstances of the reports that triggered this discussion, the analysis allows us to see the limited relevance of the claim with regard to the broader concept of force protection, while acknowledging its possible relevance regarding the specific aspects that are more commonly associated with the concept.
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Folks, I'm not the brightest bulb on Life's Christmas Tree, but I'm smart enough not to put unknown objects into my gob. That was the job of my childhood mate, Crackers.
Crackers would eat anything we gave him, often with comical results, for those of us watching. I often wonder what happened to old Crackers?
Anyway, I recently learned that an ancient remedy for headaches was to chew on some willow bark, and immediately wondered who discovered this remedy? Also, who was the first person to prise open an oyster and think, 'Struth! I wonder if this thing tastes as disgusting as it looks?'
I suspect the answer is some ancient ancestor with a mate like Crackers.
Imagine the scene way back in BC 4305:
"Ok folks, listen up! We learned a lot about those purple berries yesterday and so far the death count is seven, oh, make that eight… sorry Mrs. Yertt.
Also, a big hand to good old Graggers here for eating some willow bark yesterday, which he reckons has cured his headache!
After clubbing several volunteers until they had headaches, I gave them willow bark to chew on and am happy to announce that nearly everyone was cured! Except my wife, who said her headache didn't go away until I went to sleep last night.
Now, regarding the mushrooms near the river; people, I can't stress this enough, lay off the fungus!"
So, thanks to these brave, or stupid, prehistoric experimenters, we have a good idea nowadays of what things will sustain us, and what will drop us faster than a school bag on a Friday afternoon.
And while this vital research continues today, I'm happy to leave it to others to discover what the side effects are. I may not be real bright, but I'm definitely not Crackers.


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PN "Corazon Salbaje" pointed response to "Dissenting opinion as motion picture" article
On August 2, 2012 the Cebu Daily News published "Dissenting opinion as motion picture" By Malou Guanzon-Apalisok. This came out shortly after Give Up Tomorrow had it's Philippine premiere at the Cinemalaya Film Festival. One audience member responded to the article in the comments section online and was frustrated that the response was removed. They emailed us the response directly and have given us permission to share it here. RESPONSE by "Corazon Salbaje" The film presents evidence that was inexplicably not allowed to be presented in court, or was obfuscated by the media, or was over-ridden by the connections the Chiong family had in President Estrada's office. With all due respect, it is unfair, if not ridiculous, for Miss Guanzon-Apalisok to obsess on the letter of the law regarding the prisoner exchange treaty when the whole point is that the letter of the law was disregarded, disrespected, and distorted when Larrañaga and the six other accused were sentenced under sketchy circumstances. When the justice system, the government, and the media fail a citizen, it can only be left to the citizens themselves to present the truth. Thank goodness for this film and the attention it has received -- because it outlines where we as a society have failed. Thank goodness for the activists who for the past fifteen years have never allowed us to forget that an injustice has been committed to these seven boys, and most probably to hundreds more who languish in prison for crimes they did not commit. "An affront to our country's honor and dignity"? What honor to a country that has acted dishonorably time and time again? What dignity to a country that allows the indignity of mob mentality to convict people in the court of public opinion based on sensationalism and class? Miss Guanzon-Apalisok is most wrong in this regard. Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. The truest Filipino is the one who is brave enough to stand ashamed of his or her country when it has acted shamefully and shamelessly. You can love your country but air your hate for how it has let its people down. That is the ultimate act of patriotism. I wonder if Miss Guanzon-Apalisok has even bothered to watch the film before writing about it. If so, she would understand its importance as a catalyst for the necessary discussion and examination of a faulty justice system. If she hasn't seen it, shame on her as a journalist and concerned citizen, because what kind of reporter discusses something he or she hasn't seen? The strength of the film is that it forces us to consider a side of the story that was disregarded, shouted down, and ignored repeatedly. Whether or not you think Larranaga and the others are guilty or innocent, we should at least have the good conscience to consider all sides properly before deciding. To disregard the other side because you disagree with them is proof of ignorance, laziness, and vanity. It is precisely this attitude that has broken our country in the first place.
Pinoy docu awarded with Dutch film fest's highest honor
By JULIEN MERCED C. MATABUENAMANILA, Philippines – Filipino producer Marty Syjuco's "Give Up Tomorrow," a documentary based on one of the most infamous criminal cases of the '90s in the Philippines, was recently presented with the Audience Choice VARA Award, said to be the top prize at the 2012 Movies That Matter Film Festival held at The Hague, Netherlands. "This is my first film. I was not a filmmaker prior to this film. We are so honored and grateful," Syjuco told the ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau, as quoted in a report on ABS-CBNNews.com posted on April 28. "Give Up Tomorrow" chronicles the story of Paco Larranaga – who, according to the same source, is associated with Syjuco by virtue of "his brother [being] married to Paco's sister" – one of the seven men convicted of kidnapping and murdering the Chiong sisters Mary Joy and Jacqueline in Cebu, 1997. According to the festival's official website, "Give Up Tomorrow" was under the Main Programme Camera Justitia category along with six other films. Said category "sheds light on the many angles of the human rights and justice theme, using films and debates on transitional justice, careful administration of national and international justice and the fight against impunity." "In a rapid, captivating series of interviews, newspaper clippings, and archive footage, the filmmaker (who was personally involved in the case) describes how the seven random boys [have fallen] victim to a judicial error. "He also shows how the entire legal system is like a Kafkaesque story, featuring false witnesses, cover-ups and human rights violations," the documentary's description read. Prior to this victory, "Give Up Tomorrow" had already won honors last year at the Tribeca Film Festival, Traverse City Film Festival, Sheffield Doc/Fest 2011, Valencia Human Rights Film Festival, and the Antenna Sydney Documentary Film Festival. Syjuco told the ABS-CBN News Europe Bureau that his documentary "brings further attention to the injustice that Paco continues to suffer and [to] our 'Free Paco Now' campaign. To receive the award in the international city of peace and justice is incredible, especially since we have a campaign to bring justice to an innocent man." As winner of the VARA award, "Give Up Tomorrow" will be broadcast on TV across Holland. "We're so thrilled that the entire country will get to see our film," Syjuco said. READ ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE
April 30, 2012, 10:28pm
'Give Up Tomorrow' is Marty Syjuco's first film (Photo courtesy of ABS-CBNNews.com)


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Subtracting fractions with like denominators
Sal subtracts 8/18-5/18. Created by Sal Khan and Monterey Institute for Technology and Education.
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We're asked to subtract and simplify the answer, and we have 8/18 minus 5/18. So subtracting fractions is very similar to adding fractions. If we have the same denominator, the denominator in the difference is going to be the same as the denominators in the two numbers that we're subtracting, so it's going to be 18. And our numerator is going to be the difference between the numerators. So in this case, it is 8 minus 5, and this will be equal to 3 over 18, which is the answer, but it's not completely simplified, because both 3 and 18 are divisible by 3. So let's divide them both by 3. So you divide 3 by 3, you divide 18 by 3, and you get 3 divided by 3 is 1. 18 divided by 3 is 6, so you get 1/6. And just to see this visually, let me draw 18 parts. Let me draw 18 parts here. So it might be a little bit of a messy drawing. I'll try the best I can. So let me draw six in this direction. So that is three right there. We have another three, so that's six parts. And then let me split this into three columns. So there we go. We have 18 parts. Now 8/18 is equal to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. That's 8/18. And now we want to subtract five of the eighteenths, so we subtract one, two, three, four, five. Now, what do we have left over? Well, we have three of the eighteenths left over, so you have that right there. You have three of the eighteenths left over. Now, if you turn three of the eighteenths into one piece, how many of those bigger pieces do you have? This is one of those big pieces. Now, where are the other ones? Well, this is another big piece right here. This is another big piece right here, another one, another one, and another one. If you had 18 pieces and you merged three of the pieces into one, then you actually end up with only six pieces. You end up with six pieces. Hopefully, you see that each row is one of the pieces now, and the blue is exactly one of the six, so 3/18 is the same as 1/6.