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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Pitcher :Rat Eating Plant

“A spectacular new species of Nepenthes L.(Nepenthaceae) pitcher plant from central Palawan, Philippines” was published in the Botanical Journal of Linnean Society in February 2009.


The pitcher plant is among the largest of all pitchers and is so big that it can catch rats as well as insects in its leafy trap.

Bonifacio High Street

The first of its kind in Philippine retail, Bonifacio High Street sets the stage for new encounters along a main street full of diverse cuisine, the latest fashions, event street performances.

Bonifacio High Street
The “Main Street” experience


Its themed zones in eight buildings along twin boulevards celebrate the modern aspects of good living - fashion, health and beauty, home, sports, technology, and special interests - anchored by a 400m x 40m-wide interactive park. The 240-hectare

E-Trike : Philippines First Electronic powered tricycle

In the city of Taguig, Taxi was replaced by eco-friendly, noise free, and efficient E-Trike. It is capable to upload from four to eight passengers. Compared with the gasoline-powered tricycle, the e-trike uses P20 worth of electricity for a whole day’s operation.