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May 2019
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Zambales Mango Festival
Zambales Mango Festival
The event is usually celebrated in the month of April in Iba, Zambales. It is not just the Dinamulag mango festival that is known in the province. It also highlights other agricultural products and must-see attractions and places of interest in all other towns of Zambales.
Those in the know swear that the best-tasting fruits come from orchards by the sea. That is why San Salvador island growers in Masinloc are specially mentioned as the place where the best-tasting mangoes are found. There, mangoes command higher prices than those found in other regions of the Philippines.
Here are photos of the various parade participants in their colorful costumes portraying bountiful harvest.
Great Discovery
Great Discovery
Botolan, Zambales - The discovery of plastic-eating bacteria found in a Poon Bato spring are actually capable of biodegrading low-density polyethylene (LDPE). This chemical used for plastic bags, cling wraps, shampoo, and other similar materials.
According to biology researchers from the University of the Philippines, four strains of bacteria from the spring that were isolated are capable of reducing the weight of plastic polymer during a 90-day incubation period. As a result, the bacteria produced byproducts that are environmentally friendly.
An intensive study on the bacteria found in Poon Bato Spring, a naturally alkaline spring on Botolan contains calcium, magnesium, sulfate, chloride, and iron.
The biology department of the University of the Philippines-Baguio made the discovery during their routine research activities. This astonishing discovery was reported on the Philippine Science Letters last year.
Zambales - A Surfing Mecca
Zambales - A Surfing Mecca
Surfing in Zambales has become popular in recent months. Among the known surfing sports are San Antonio, San Narciso, San Felipe, Botolan, Iba, and Palauig. There are surfing Instructors available in each of the local areas mentioned. It is not too late to learn surfing and to enjoy the fun under the sun if you haven't done so already.
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