"Admitting one's ignorance is the first step in acquiring knowledge." - Socrates
"Are there mangroves in Batanes?
What makes a mangrove a mangrove?
- BP
- I am a Bicolano by birth and choice. By any standards, I am a slow runner but I like it that way. I look at running as a healthy and exciting way to make a difference. Together with my fellow runners from our family, school, office, and the community, we use running to give back.
MANGROVE LOVING PENGUIN: Visiting the Mangrove Boardwalk in Cabucgayan, Biliran Province
"Mangroves are more than trees. They're life, protection, and legacy."
AGOO MARATHON: 55th Marathon, 31st Province
This Sunday (Aug 2), the Bicolano Penguin (BP) crossed the finish line of the Agoo Marathon in the oldest town of La Union province. Ably organized by Slowfoot Runners , the Agoo Marathon is the 55th marathon that I have finished. The coastal province of the La Union is the 31st province in the BP's bucket list odyssey of running a full marathon and ultra marathon in the provinces of the Philippines. Thousands more of kilometers to go. 51 more provinces (out of a total 82 provinces to run) but at least we got 31 already.
MANGROVE LOVING PENGUIN: 4th Gawad Iba Ka Juan 2026 Search for the Best Mangrove Award in Bicol
A couple days before the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosytem (Jul 26), there was the good news that the Caditaan Mangrove Ecosystem is a Top 5 finalist of the 4th Gawad Ika Juan 2026 Search for the Best Mangrove Award in Bicol Region.
A day after the World Mangrove Day (Jul 26), there is the better news that the Caditaan Mangrove Ecosystem won 1st Runner up in the 4th Gawad Ika Juan 2026 Awards by the DENR Region 5.
MANGROVE LOVING PENGUIN: Arbor Day (June 25) in Davila Mangrove Sanctuary
"Arbor" is a Latin word that literally means tree.
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