Caloocan Nature Park, a hidden gem in midst of a highly urbanized city

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Caloocan City Nature Park, a 2,200 square meter lush greenery that can be found at the City’s northern portion is a refreshing treat to the residents of the highly urbanized city.

Located at Barangay 179, Amparo Subdivision, North Caloocan City, the park was formerly privately owned, however the owner decided to donate the property to the city.

Portion of the park has been renovated by the Caloocan City Government with the help of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA under the Adopt-A-Park Project.

According to the Officer-In-Charge of the City’s Parks Development Administration Services, Mr. Jesus Basmayor, collaborative effort is in the works to develop more portions of the nature park.

Aside for basking under the canopies of greeneries, residents can enjoy swimming at the Park’s two swimming pools, one for adults and one for kids. A minimum fee of P40 per head for Caloocan City residents and P80 per head for non-residents is being charged.






Function Hall that can be used for various occasion such as birthdays, wedding is also available for rent.

Additionally, a Pavilion for seminars, trainings and other formal gatherings is also available for rent.

Basmayor said they are planning to an area that can be used as a kiddie camp site.

If you are a nature lover who gushes at the site of old trees, the Nature Park is home to, not only one, but four Heritage Trees formally declared as such, complete with markings by the Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR).

Visitors watch in awe the grandeur of Tangisang-Bayawak (scientific name FicusVarietaBluma and a Family Name of Moraceae); Narra (Tagalog name) Rosewood (English name) Scientific Name: PterocarpusindicusWilld and Family Name of Fabaceae); Dita (Tagalog); Blackboard Tree or Inidan Devil Tree; White Chees Wood (English) a family name of Apocynaceae.

The City Government plans to develop the Park some more to provide its 1,661,584 population with more green spaces in the future. 

Ube Champorado of Caloocan goes viral on Filipino Food Month

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As we celebrate the Filipino Food Month this April, one Pinoy’s favorite comfort foods take center stage as it goes viral on social media.

Armed with curiosity and longing to have a taste, I went with a team from our office to interview, take photos and videos of the viral ube champorado.

We traced the small business selling variety of snacks in Barangay 28, Landaska Block 2, near Dagat-Dagatan Avenue South Caloocan City.

Called “Angelique & John Merienda” they sell maja blanca, sopas, ginatang mais palabok and their best selling champorado in two flavors: Hershey’s choco and ube.

Champorado has always been chocolate flavored, but how did they came up with the ube flavored champorado.

Angelique said they have been running their business for 4 years already along with a nearby competitor who sells her stuff more.

So, the husband and wife team think of a unique product that they could sell, they came up with ube champorado. They also improved their other products, made them creamier and more delicious.

A video posted by a vlogger in Youtube caught the netizens interest and went viral.

That was when customers started to line up at their snack place.

According to Angelique, they began preparing and cooking at 5:00 a.m. and spent the entire morning cooking. They usually begin serving around 2:00 p.m. because customers begin lining up as early as 12 noon.

She added that managing a food business, no matter how small, requires careful planning and attention to detail in order to succeed.

She said, aside from hard work, ensure that your product or the food that you cook is the best in taste, safe and clean and overall quality.

The Champurrado came to the Philippines through the galleon trade between Mexico and the Philippines during the Spanish Rule.

Over time, the preparation of the Champurrado changed where whole grains of glutinous rice was used, replacing masa, creating a new variant that they called Champorado.

And though we also have different ways of cooking Champorado, the elements of whole rice, milk, chocolate, and sugar, made this dish unique to the Philippines. Even more unique is the pairing of the Champorado with the salty tuyo (dried fish) for a savory balance!

Filipino Food Month 2023 goes with the theme: “Pagkaing Sariling Atin, Mahalin at Pagyamanin”. 

EarthDay Jam @ 23

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Birthed in 2000, Earth Day Jam did not only become a phenomenal sensation in the Philippines but currently is longest-running international environmental tribute in the entire world. This year, Earthday Jam turns 23 and is celebrating through “Salaysayan at Kantahan Para Sa Inang Kalikasan!” campaign. Earthday Jam Foundation will visit various orphanages and youth centers in Quezon City and spread the experience of Earthday Jam to the children and youth for the whole month of May.

“We thought of reaching out to those who cannot come out and watch outdoor concerts. We feel that this children and pre-teens from various youth facilities need support, not just through material things but in terms of creating memorable experiences for them. We just want to inspire them with this lively activity ”earthday jam“ and we are confident that they will be able to learn and somehow use whatever “green” practices and tips we share in their daily lives. We will also be able to influence the facilities, social workers and house parents to adopt “green” living in their mandate. It is quite exciting to see their smiles as we give short fun lectures and music jams from our pool of artists and musicians. Nakakataba ng puso !” ,enthuses Lou Bonnevie,Earthday Jam Foundation president.

“For those who wish to be part of the campaign, we invite you to make your own pledge and take actions in promoting environmental preservation, conservation and management in you own way -- to show you really care! We can do it in our homes, schools and work of place. Earthday is everyday and everywhere! ”Lou ended.

Special thanks to the support of QC government, First Gen Corporation, Lifebank Foundation, Pagcor, Cleene and Maynilad, Igan Foundation and Sipag-Villar Foundation.




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