Philippine Blog Awards 2010Puerto Princesa Underground River Will Now Boost Puerto Princesa’s Bid for New7Wonders Cities
January 30, 2012 by admin
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The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan has just been declared as among the official New7Wonders of Nature winners. The recognition will now pave way for a new campaign – to vote Puerto Princesa as one of the New7Wonders Cities in the World!
No less than New7Wonders (N7WN) President Bernard Weber came here to the Philippines to formally announce the inclusion of Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in the New7Wonders of Nature, as reported by GMA News on Saturday, January 28, 2012.
After the announcement, Mr. Weber congratulated the Filipino people during the press conference held at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City.
“When your very own President Aquino came out in support of the PPUR campaign, I knew that this country was taking the New7Wonders of Nature seriously,” he said.
“Fans of PPUR all over the world responded to his call for action by voting in record numbers and today’s confirmation is the well-earned reward for this extraordinary display of enthusiasm,” he added.
Here are the Privisional Winners of New7Wonders of Nature in alphabetical order (official winners are in bold letters) as the announcement for the remaining 5 is still pending:
1. Amazon Rainforest – Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
2. Halong Bay – Vietnam
3. Iguazu Falls – Argentina, Brazil
4. Jeju Island – South Korea
5. Komodo National Park – Indonesia
6. Puerto Princesa Underground River – Palawan, Philippines
7. Table Mountain – South Africa
When all the New7Wonders of Nature are officially proclaimed, a new global poll is set to begin.
This is the “New7Wonders Cities” in the world!
And since Puerto Princesa Underground River became popular for its inclusion in the New7Wonders of Nature, it will pave the way for Filipinos around the world to vote for Puerto Princesa in the new poll that will distinguish the 7 most wonderful cities in the world.
Beginning March 7, 2012, the next phase for the selection of “New7Wonders Cities” will begin. To vote for Davao, Manila, Cebu, and of course, Puerto Princesa, click here.
Images courtesy of New7Wonders
Puerto Princesa Underground River Now One of the Official New7Wonders of Nature
The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan is now officially declared as one of the New7Wonders of Nature winners.
Palawan Underground River Makes It to New7Wonders of Nature
November 13, 2011 by admin
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Palawan should prepare for the upcoming influx of tourists because the Puerto Princesa Underground River has just been named one of the 7 provisional winners in the New7Wonders of Nature global poll!
Puerto Princesa Underground River Included in New7Wonders of Nature
Puerto Princesa Underground River, the Philippine entry to the New7Wonders of Nature, has been named one of the 7 provisional winners of the global poll at the N7W Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland after the first count of votes.
Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR), together with 6 other locations, have been declared as the 7 provisional winners based from the first count of the global poll for the New7Wonders of Nature. Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders at the headquarters of the New7Wonders Foundation in Switzerland made the announcement.
In alphabetical order, the 7 locations which garnered the most votes based from the first count since voting ended at November 11, 11:11 a.m. (GMT) are:
1. Amazon Rainforest – Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela
2. Halong Bay – Vietnam
3. Iguazu Falls – Argentina, Brazil
4. Jeju Island – South Korea
5. Komodo National Park – Indonesia
6. Puerto Princesa Underground River – Palawan, Philippines
7. Table Mountain – South Africa
The number of votes each locations have received has yet to be revealed because the poll results will still undergo a rigid validation and verification process before it becomes official. In early 2012, New7Wonders will then work with the confirmed winners to organize the Official Inauguration events.
Puerto Princesa Underground River for ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature’ – 1 Day Left to Vote!
November 10, 2011 by admin
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The Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan is about to be included in the “New 7 Wonders of the World” with just one day left for people to cast their votes.
Aside from the unified campaign of Filipinos around the world, the Puerto Princesa Underground River deserves one of the 7 spots because of its spectacular subterranean river and mountain landscape that captivated 450,000 local and foreign tourists last year.
It is recognized as the longest navigable underground river in the world spanning 8.2 kilometers and winds through a cave with rich mineral deposits such as stalactites and stalagmites.
The title is expected to attract more tourists to Palawan, thus boosting the country’s tourism industry.
Because it takes more than words to make a stand, be one with the crusade and vote for the Puerto Princesa Underground River. Go to http://www.new7wonders.com/vote-2 or text PPUR to 2861. Voters have until 11:11 a.m. on November 11, 2011 (11.11.11) to vote for PPUR, the Philippines’ official entry to the New 7 Wonders of Nature global poll which is being contested by 28 countries.
Abner Mercado Campaigns for Puerto Princesa Underground River
The Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan, the country’s official entry to the “New 7 Wonders of the World,” captivated 450,000 local and foreign tourists last year with its spectacular subterranean river and mountain landscape.
It is recognized as the longest navigable underground river in the world spanning 8.2 kilometers and winds through a cave with rich mineral deposits such as stalactites and stalagmites.
This Thursday (November 10) in “Krusada,” Abner Mercado will urge viewers to vote for the PP Underground River, which holds a very special place in his heart.
The title is expected to attract more tourists to Palawan, thus boosting the country’s tourism industry.
Because it takes more than words to make a stand, be one with the crusade and vote for the PP Underground River. Go to http://www.new7wonders.com/vote-2 or text PPUR to 2861.
Meanwhile, the advocacy journalism program is nominated for Best Documentary Program at the 2011 PMPC Star Awards for TV, and Outstanding Public Affairs Program and Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program at the 2011 Golden Screen TV Awards.
Abner Mercado and “Kabayan” Noli De Castro are also contenders for Outstanding Public Affairs Program Host and Outstanding Natural History/Wildlife Program, respectively, at the 2011 Golden Screen TV Awards.
Catch Abner Mercado’s campaign this Thursday (November 10) in “Krusada” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN or watch it earlier on DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable ch. 26), 9:15 PM.
