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Amazing Race Season 5 - The Philippine Leg

Interesting to note that the French are starting to take notice of the Philippines.

First there was this show called Koh-Lanta, a Survivor type show. Koh-Lanta: Palawan has the highest viewership of the show with about 9 million viewers. The host has noted that the experience that he had in Palawan is “two of the best” the other being New Caledonia. A Filipina blogger has pointed out that this show has helped her a bit…

Well, at the school, my teacher and European classmates asked me about Philippines and to describe them how it is… This program has helped me in a way that people here will have some knowledge about Philippines like how beautiful it is, how kind and welcoming the people are and how abundant we are to have these beautiful and wonderful nature. – Petite Cherie

Koh-Lanta Palawan Intro Video:

or via youtube

Kevin talks about his experience in the Philippines after winning a challenge (he gets to keep the pearls )

or via youtube

The series ended in September but if you like to watch it, you may do so via streaming video (after the break)

Caméra Café
On another note, a French Producer has stated the Philippine version of Caméra Café top his his list. Based on an exclusive interview with the Inquirer he stated:

“I’ve been to a lot of countries [and] seen the different versions. But, for me, the best is the Pinoy cast.” “The Filipinos are even better than the original French cast—who are my friends!”

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New Animal and Plant Species Found in the Philippines
Source: Physorg, National Geographic

A new species of shrew and a striking orchid variety have been discovered on the western Philippines island of Palawan, scientists said Friday.

The Conservation International expedition to Mount Matalingahan in southern Palawan believes the species had never been recorded before, the group said.

The shrew is slightly larger than a mouse with soft brownish-black fur, a long tail, sharp snout and small eyes.

The apparently new species of plants include an orchid belonging to the genus Coelogyne with “a beautiful set of white flowers with golden lip petals.”

The specimens are to be sent to the national museum in Manila and the Chicago Field Museum, said the group’s spokeswoman Jaynee Tabangay.

Mount Matalingahan sits in a 120,000-hectare (296,400-acre) forest. Conservationists want the government to declare the site as a protected area for wildlife.

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Interested in action? How about adventure? You missed this episode? The Amazing Race Season 5 was filmed in the Philippines.
Check it out:

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