RIVER ONE OF THE 7 WORLD WONDERS
MANILA, JANUARY 31, 2012 (STAR) By Perseus Echeminada (PHOTO -
The Puerto Princesa Underground River, in this photo taken from www.gov.ph, was
officially declared one of the New7Wonders of Nature yesterday.)
MANILA, Philippines - The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is now
officially part of the New7Wonders of Nature.
"I am proud to confirm that PPUR is now one of the New7Wonders of Nature;
preparations for the proclamation are underway," Puerto Princesa City Mayor
Edward Hagedorn announced yesterday at a press briefing at Heritage Hotel in
Pasay City.
Hagedorn said he received the good news from New7Wonders founder Bernard
Weber, who also informed him that PPUR got a total of 20 million votes based on
a global tally.
PPUR joins the list of New7Wonders of Nature, which include the Amazon River
in South America, Halong Bay in Vietnam, Iguazu Falls in South America, Jeju
Island in South Korea, Komodo National Park in Indonesia, and Table Mountain in
Cape Town, South Africa.
PPUR is the longest navigable underground river in the world and is managed
by the city government of Puerto Princesa.
It is also the first national park to be cited for its best practices in
biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism.
[PHOTO - Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward Hagedorn receives a
plaque officially naming the Underground River as one of the New7 Wonders of
Nature from Bernard Weber, founder-president of New7Wonders, during a press
conference at Heritage Hotel in Pasay City yesterday. JONJON
VICENCIO]
Meanwhile, presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in a statement
Malacañang welcomes the confirmation of the Puerto Princesa Underground River as
one of the New7Wonders of Nature.
"Throughout the competition, Filipinos from all walks of life have given
time, energy and resources to this campaign," Lacierda said in a statement.
Lacierda added, "This effort has raised awareness not only overseas but
nationally as well. Visits to the PPUR have increased tremendously. This is
proof of how effective a national effort can be, to build awareness, express
pride and achieve results."
With the inclusion of PPUR on the New7Wonders list, Hagedorn expects an
increase in tourists, more job opportunities for the locals, and additional
revenue for the province.
"We are expecting that the P2-billion revenue will be double this year,"
Hagedorn said. - With Aurea Calica
Chief News Editor: Sol
Jose Vanzi
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