Bicycle City Philippines

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Potential Bicycle City Philippines Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Philippines
Philippines Animal & Wildlife Groups
Business Organizations & Resources Philippines
Education Organizations & Resources Philippines
Philippines Environmental Groups
International Groups
Philippines National Government
Other Useful Links
In Conclusion

Introduction

Made up of thousands of islands", with over 47 volcanoes, the Philippines would provide a dramatic backdrop for any potential Bicycle City, Philippines location," notes Atlapedia.com http://www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/philipp.htm.  With a tropical climate includes a four-month rain season to create lush natural beauty for this island group country", according to Atlapedia.

There are six national parks throughout the Phillipines, filled with the history and culture of these islands," according to My Travel Guide.com http://www.mytravelguide.com/attractions/stattractions-202401-12101-Philippines_National_Parks.html. Visitors and residents to a prospective Bicycle City", PH, could visit Fort Santiago on the island of Manila to view the fort ruled by the Spanish suring the 18th century, or view the wildlife in Nino Aquino Parks, notes My Travel Guide.

Development of Bicycle City, Philippines, could also benefit from and support the country’s continued movement toward a greener way of life. The Philippines is moving towards more organic and eco-friendly farming habits, including reducing use of agro-chemicals that are harmful to animals and soil," notes The Organic Agricultural Information Network http://www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph/phil-organic/policy.htm.  Following this path to a greener environment", there are several options that exist for alternative fuels, like biofuels," according to the Department of Energy of the Philippines http://www.doe.gov.ph/. The Department of Energy also concentrates its efforts on improving the environment and energy resources.

 

Potential Bicycle City Philippines Locations

 

Bicycle City", Philippines could be located 50 to 100 miles from the following cities:

Manila, Philippines
            Population: 1,581,082
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 56.45 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 85°F; Feb 87°F; Mar 90°F; Apr 92°F; May 92°F; Jun 90°F; Jul 88°F; Aug 87°F; Sep 87°F; Oct 88°F; Nov 87°F; Dec 85°F.
 
Water: Manila Bay, Pasig River

Adjacent Public Land: Luneta Park, Everest Hills Memorial Park

Zip Codes: 1000; 1050-1096

Other Highlights: Greenbelt Park; Baywalk; San Augustin Museum; Metropolitan Museum of Art; Manila Zoo

Butuan, Philippines
            Population: 267,279
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 60.4 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 86°F; Feb 87°F; Mar 89°F; Apr 91°F; May 92°F; Jun 91°F; Jul 90°F; Aug 90°F; Sep 90°F; Oct 90°F; Nov 88°F; Dec 87°F.
 
Water: Taguibo River, Butuan Bay, Bohol Sea

Adjacent Public Land: Busay Park

Zip Codes: 8600

Other Highlights: Tacub Falls; Bacucang Falls

Zamboanga, Philippines
            Population: 601,794
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 32.14 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 90°F; Feb 90°F; Mar 91°F; Apr 91°F; May 91°F; Jun 90°F; Jul 89°F; Aug 90°F; Sep 90°F; Oct 90°F; Nov 90°F; Dec 90°F.
 
Water: Sulu Sea, Moro Gulf, Basilan Strait, Celebes Sea

Adjacent Public Land: Pasonanca Park

Zip Codes: 7000

Other Highlights: Mount Palpalan; Anonang Overlook; Triton Beach

Batangas, Philippines
            Population: 247,588
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 64.38 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 84°F; Feb 86°F; Mar 88°F; Apr 90°F; May 91°F; Jun 90°F; Jul 89°F; Aug 89°F; Sep 89°F; Oct 88°F; Nov 87°F; Dec 85°F.
 
Water: Batangas Bay, Calumpang River

Adjacent Public Land: Plaza Mabini, Laurel Park

Zip Codes: 4200

Other Highlights: Tingga Falls; Ilijan Falls; Matoco Point

San Jose City, Philippines
            Population: 108,254
           
Average Annual Rainfall: 58.62 inches

Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 87°F; Feb 88°F; Mar 91°F; Apr 93°F; May 92°F; Jun 90°F; Jul 88°F; Aug 88°F; Sep 89°F; Oct 89°F; Nov 89°F; Dec 87°F.
 
Water: Pantabangan River," Pampanga River

Adjacent Public Land: Minalungao National Park

Zip Codes: 3121

Other Highlights: Rizal Hot Spring; Burburayok Springs; Pajanutic Falls

 

Bicycle City Potential Location Sources:

OTOP Philippines    http://www.otopphilippines.gov.ph
Batangas Online Information        http://members.tripod.com/batangascity/
Wikipedia      http://en.wikipedia.org
MSN Weather           http://weather.msn.com
TripAdvisor.com       http://www.tripadvisor.com
Philippines Postal Zip Codes        http://home.pacific.net.ph/~khoe/zipcode.html

 

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Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Philippines

 
Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicle Association           http://www.angva.org/  
 
Energy Saving Solutions http://www.essearth.com/ 
 
Enertech Systems Industries"," Inc. http://www.enertech-phil.com/ 
 
PR Cebu Energy and Consulting http://www.geocities.com/prsearch2000/ 
 
Solar Electric Company"," Inc.          http://www.solarelectric.com.ph/index.php 

 

Philippines Animal & Wildlife Groups

Animal Welfare Group        http://www.angelfire.com/ok2/animalwelfare/  

Casper and Friends Aviary            http://www.casper-and-friends.com/

Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA) Philippines
http://www.caraphil.org/

Palawan Animal Welfare
Association (PAWA)            http://users.swing.be/PAWA/

Philippine Animal Welfare Society          http://www.paws.com.ph/

WWF – Philippines http://www.wwf.org.ph/main.php

 

Business Organizations & Resources Philippines

Association of Development Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific (ADFIAP) http://www.adfiap.org/

Business Philippines          http://www.dti.gov.ph/

Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions        http://www.citem.com.ph/

Department of Trade and Industry            http://www.dti.gov.ph/

Philippine Board of Investments  http://www.boi.gov.ph/

The W Growth Corridor       http://www.wcorridor.com/main.htm

 

Education Organizations & Resources Philippines

Department of Education   http://www.deped.gov.ph/

De La Salle University; University of Asia & the Pacific; University of San Carlos; University of the Philippines Los Banos; Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro). Click here for a complete list of colleges/universities.  http://www.internationaleducationmedia.com/philippines/colleges.htm

 

Philippines Environmental Groups

Greenpeace Southeast Asia-Philippines            http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/ 

 

International Groups

Alliance Française de Manille
http://gator224.hostgator.com/~alliance/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

American Women’s Club of the Philippines      http://www.awcphilippines.org/

British Council Philippines            http://www.britishcouncil.org/philippines/

British Women’s Association Manila       http://www.bwamanila.com/

International Friendship Club Of Negros Island Philippines  http://www.ifconi.org/

 

Philippines National Government

The Republic of the Philippines   http://www.gov.ph/

Provincial Government of Bataan            http://www.bataan.gov.ph/home/

Provincial Government of Bulacan          http://www.bulacan.gov.ph/

Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija   http://www.nuevaecija.gov.ph/

Provincial Government of Pampanga     http://www.pampanga.gov.ph/

Provincial Government of Tarlac  http://www.tarlac.gov.ph/

Provincial Government of Zambales       http://www.zambales.gov.ph/

 

Other Useful Links

Cultural Center of the Philippines            http://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph/

Manial Economic and Cultural Office     http://www.meco.ph/

National Economic and Development Authority           http://www.neda.gov.ph/

Philippine City Network: City Development Strategy (CDS)
http://rdurmiendo.brinkster.net/cds/db/default.asp?results=

 

In Conclusion

 

The Philippines offers a beautiful landscape as well as progressive green living options as a potential site for Bicycle City", PH. Taking into consideration the history and eclectic geography of this country, there is much to see and do here. As the country moves forward with new alternative fuels options and increases its organic market, Bicycle City, Philippines, development could provide support and integration of these ideals.



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