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May
2
2012
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Santacruzan sa Naujan


Ang Santacruzan ang isa sa pinakamakulay na mga kaugalian nating mga Pilipino.   Ito rin ang nagsisilbing pinakatampok na bahagi at nagsisilbing tapusan ng selebrasyon ng Flores de Mayo. Tampok sa prusisyon at sagala na ito ang mga nagggagandahang mga binibini ng lugar kung kaya naman ang tradisyong ito ay naging...



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Mar
30
2012
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The Philippine Deer


The Philippine Deer (Cervus Mariannus Barandanus) is originally restricted to the Philippines but was later introduced into the Marianna Islands.   It was introduced to Guam by Spanish governor Mariano Tobias between 1770 and 1774 as a game species (William Edwin Safford 1905). Although scarce in its native range...



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Mar
16
2012
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The Mindoro Crocodile


Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Zoo   The Mindoro Crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis) more popularly known as the Philippine Crocodile.   It is a relatively small freshwater crocodile endemic to the Philippines. Growing no more than three meters, they have a relatively broad snout and thick bony plates on its back...



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Mar
9
2012
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The Mindoro Shrew


The Mindoro Shrew (Crocidura Mindorus) is endemic to the Philippines where it is known only from Mindoro and Sibuyan islands. Adequate surveys have not been undertaken and there is little else known about the population status of this species.   More surveys are needed on Mindoro and Sibuyan to find new information...



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Mar
2
2012
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Illin Hairy-Tailed Cloud Rat


The Illin Hairy-tailed Cloud Rat (Crateromys paulus), also called Ilin Crateromys, and Ilin Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat is endemic to the Philippines in Ilin Island, where the single known specimen was obtained. Reports also suggests its presence in the south of Mindoro.   It is a beautiful, medium-sized rat with short...



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Feb
25
2012
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The Ashy Trush


Photo by Desmond Allen of Internet Bird Collection   Ashy thrush (Zoothera cinerea) is a species of bird in the Turdidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.   It has ashy-grey head and upper parts, usually shows pale lores and two blackish bars on face, one through eye, one on rear of ear-coverts....



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Feb
20
2012
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Para Anderson’s Journey to the Top (and Beyond)


Around the world, you will find individuals who strive to be the very best they can be. From ordinary people, they become extraordinary achievers. You find them in different fields—from sports to science, from arts to business. These peak performers are not born, they’re made. And Paraluman Panahon Anderson, or Para...



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Feb
18
2012
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The Mindoro Hornbill


Photo courtesy of JctGonzales of the Internet Bird Collection   The Mindoro Tarictic Hornbill (Penelopides Mindorensis), sometimes shortened to Mindoro Hornbill, is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family. It is endemic to forests of Mindoro. It is the only tarictic hornbill where both sexes are creamy-white...



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Feb
16
2012
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Aurora National High School


Brgy. Aurora This page still under construction. If you have more information or photos to share, please contact us. If you have a facebook account, you can join the Aurora National High School Group Page and ANHS Page to connect with your school.



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Feb
13
2012
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Agricultural Training Institute


REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER IV-B (MIMAROPA)   Mr. Pat B. Barrientos OIC - Center Director   Barcenaga, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro   Telefax: (043) 447-0481 Telephone No. (043) 706-0096 E-mail adress: atibarcenaga@yahoo.com Website: www.ati.da.gov.ph/mimaropa   When the Department of Agriculture...



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