New 7 Wonders of Nature: Vote For Tubbataha

After pissing off Egyptians in a ploy to update the list of the seven man-made wonders of the world, New7Wonders Foundation is at it again. The voting for the New 7 Wonders Of Nature is now underway with the 77 nominees from all over the world duking it out for the 21 slots reserved for the finalists. Only sites with an official committee to support the nomination were allowed to continue and by the looks of things, it’s quite easy to see that it will be a very contentious and divisive race to the top.

The Philippines is represented by the biologically diverse enchilada of the Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea. The prohibitive location and price of Tubbataha has made it quite a novel destination for the everyday traveler, but for the serious divers, naturalists and underwater photographers, the reef has long been a treasure trove of stunning discoveries and unforgettable experiences. Due to the remoteness of the reef itself and to further protect the underwater environment, diving in Tubbataha is limited to three months a year.

As of today, Tubbataha is in the middle of the pack at number 30.

To vote for your choice of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, visit the official website.

The Seven Natural Wonders that have the most votes as of posting are the following:

1. Cox’s Bazar, Beach - Bangladesh

2. Sundarbans, Forest - Bangladesh

3. Cocos Island, Island - Costa Rica

4. Ganges River, River - India, Bangladesh

5. Mount Everest, Mountain - Nepal, China

6. Amazon River, River/Forest - Peru, Brazil

7. Lake Atitlan, Lake - Guatemala

February 7th, 2008 in philippines, travel

87 Comments

At 2008.02.07 20:15, Christian said:

For an stupid reason, I mistakenly read “Tubbataha” as “Tutuban.” Lol.

And hey, based from the photos that you posted, Tubbataha Reef must be really beautiful.

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At 2008.02.07 23:08, Rosseau said:

bangladesh?!!

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At 2008.02.07 23:11, benj said:

Yes, they have internet there apparently.

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At 2008.02.08 09:48, Alvin said:

Bangladesh pwns!

The Chocolate Hills and the Underground River in Palawan should be there though… I just nominated them, I wonder if it will actually be included in the list.

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At 2008.02.09 10:47, KSW said:

I tried to vote but it needs my email address. Hmm… so I didn’t. I would have voted for the Amazon River. I am very proud of it even though I haven’t seen it yet. LOLs!

cheers!

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At 2008.02.12 20:04, Lester Cavestany said:

I believe we can make Tubattaha win. Kung si Marco Torres nga dinaig yung libu-libong expat sa China para maging Olympic torchbearer e.

It would really be a great honor for our country to finally make the list so that we don’t have to insist that Banawe Rice Terraces is the eighth wonder of the world. Of course, I’m not saying that Banawe Rice Terraces is not majestic. I’ve been there myself and I would love to go back there again. All I’m saying is that it would just be nice to actually make the list! Kaya natin ‘to!

Thanks,
Lester
http://www.lestercavestany.com

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At 2008.02.23 07:49, ARJ said:

I vote for this:

1-Tubbataha
2-Mariana Trench
3-Amazon River
4-Mount Olympus
5-POPOCATEPETL (volcano in North America)
6-Victoria falls
7-Ayers Rock

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At 2008.03.02 22:30, Lester Cavestany » Blog Archive » Vote for Tubbataha - 7 Reasons Why said:

[...] first read about this global campaign from Atheista.net.[1]Â I read about it again yesterdayÂ from Senator Pia Cayetano in [...]

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At 2008.03.04 02:39, Jaypee said:

I just voted for Tubbataha Reef and I’m definitely gonna post about this and encourage others to vote for it. I hope Tubbataha Reef makes it to the list.

Thanks for sharing!

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At 2008.04.04 13:52, jimon s. fernandez said:

i wish tubattaha reef will win!!!!!

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At 2008.04.06 00:51, karen said:

i already voted 4 tubbataha reefs…

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At 2008.04.06 00:53, karen said:

i already voted 4 tubbataha reefs… i really admired this reefs.. i wish that this wonderful place get in the top 7

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At 2008.04.09 15:55, romel said:

I think tubbataha MUST win or be included in the list of 7 wonders of nature..its so amazing to have a richa nd diverse reef…

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At 2008.04.14 15:03, James From london said:

guys please vote for all our own SITES currently we have 3 sites Mayon volcano was removed due to an unknown reason. Please spread the word and vote! proved the world na may ibubuga ang mga pinoy! ^_^

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At 2008.04.23 03:04, alpha said:

I just watched correspondents (TV program) a while ago. I saw how beautiful Tubbataha is. =) I just finished voting for it as number 1…

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At 2008.04.23 14:39, Clyde said:

Just only vote for the Phil nominee because if u will vote with others maybe that will make a big downfall in our part..okay?! hehehe

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At 2008.04.23 16:59, harby guillena said:

tnggal n b ang chocolate hills? pki sgot naman.

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At 2008.04.23 17:01, harby guillena said:

bkit wla n sa list of nominees ang chocolate hills s website ng new 7 wonders of nature? pki sgot nman.

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At 2008.04.25 02:22, loquax said:

Tubbataha is beautiful!!… let’s vote for Tubbataha…

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At 2008.04.25 02:49, benj said:

I really find it hard to hear people say that it’s beautiful even if they’ve haven’t had a first hand experience yet. But that’s just me.

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At 2008.04.25 04:31, juland said:

where is chocolate hills in the list? it was on the 7th last week.

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At 2008.04.25 08:22, jeb said:

bakit po pala nawala yung chocolate hills ng buhol sa voting list?

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At 2008.04.25 08:41, cathy said:

kaya ntin to Palawenos…go go go!!^_^

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At 2008.04.25 13:39, Rica said:

haay.. kaya natin to mga PalaweÃ±os.. ahaha.. ganda talaga d2, sarap mamuhay sa Palawan! THE LAST FRONTIER! NO TO MINING! ahaha.. hmmm….

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At 2008.04.25 20:07, Patrick Jem said:

nawala na nga ung Chocolate hills
bkit ganun??
bawi nalang tubattaha reef…
Go!Palawan, Go!Go!Go!

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At 2008.04.25 20:08, joey said:

hi,jeboi…
kaw ata dahilan…

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At 2008.04.26 20:29, krizzy said:

hi,,,poh

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At 2008.04.27 16:15, john rafael said:

now tubbataha reef is in number 8.. last time i checked number seven na xa.. lest support and vote for it..

oo nga baket nawala ang chocolate hills at mayon volcano???

dont stop voting.. and support for tubbataha reef along with other nominees…

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At 2008.04.29 17:51, Jack said:

may chocolate hills nasa rank 9…
tubbataha nasa rank 8
meron pang isa Puerto Princesa Rank 50 ata!!!

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At 2008.04.29 17:53, Jack said:

Support all Phil. nominees for 7 wonders of nature

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At 2008.04.30 01:34, bong said:

yes totoo yun ilang araw wala sa choices ang chocolate hills, di tuloy naiboto nung mga friends ko d2 s LA pero after one week bigla bumalik sa listahan. Bat ganun??? parang may hocus pocus ata ah dahil alam nila na nauungusan n sila. Kung madadaya sa Pinas, mas maraming madadaya na taga ibang bansa, lam nyo ba yun!!!! Anyway, araw-araw kung sino makausap ko pinapaboto ko talga sa 3 wonders natin n nsa listahan, sana manalo tayo dapat first 3 tay para masupalpalan ang ibang bansa sa ganda ng Pinas!

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At 2008.04.30 01:51, bong said:

I am supporting all Philippines’ nature wonders nominees. Nabasa ko sa mga articles na kasama pala noon ang Mayon Volcano, pero bat nung bumoto ako wala sa choices sa Asia ang Mayon at Chocolate Hills? Balik ang chocolate Hills ngayon pero bakit wala pa rin ang Mayon? Pano namin sila maboboto kung wla sa choices? Please check it out! Daming boto ang nasayang ah!

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At 2008.04.30 01:53, bong said:

I am supporting all Philippines’ nature wonders nominees. Nabasa ko sa mga articles na kasama pala noon ang Mayon Volcano, pero bat nung bumoto ako wala sa choices sa Asia ang Mayon at Chocolate Hills? Balik ang chocolate Hills ngayon pero bakit wala pa rin ang Mayon? Pano namin sila maboboto kung wla sa choices? Please check it out!

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At 2008.04.30 10:09, wilfred said:

wow i have wondered with tubattaha reefs, buti nalang bumalik na yung chocolate hills bakit nga pala nawala yun noon sa listahan…. go philippines… keep it up..
good luck and more powers mga pinoy……..

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At 2008.04.30 10:12, wilfred said:

i had vote for this…..
1. chocolate hills - philippines
2. tubattaha reefs - philippines
3. puerto princesa park- philippines
4. mayon volcano - philippines
wag na po tayu bumoto ng iba pa para hindi na madagdagan boto nila hehehehe…………..

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At 2008.04.30 13:37, jack said:

WALA NMAN PO YUNG MAYON VOLCANO SA NOMINEES!!!

But still ask your friends, family or anyone you know to vote!!! dapat dyan gawin ni GMA ung HELLO GARCI!!! para manalo sa botohan!!!!

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At 2008.05.01 01:54, bong said:

Mayon Volcano was one of the nominees but how come it is not in the race anymore? We, Filipinos here in Los Angeles are asking why they removed Mayon? We are really supporting our quest for the wonders of the world by supporting all the Philippines’ nominees. We are looking forward to include Mayon again. Thanks!

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At 2008.05.03 15:52, maricel said:

our country must support our prides,,,vote for our own…its very beautiful…let’s be proud and pray for it to be included…goodluck and more power PHILIPPINES!!!

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At 2008.05.03 16:12, juan dela cruz said:

it is so obvious that the entries of the philippines:

tubbataha reefs,

puerto prinsesa park,

chocolate hills]

are way more beautiful, unique and most of all wonderful compare to the leading entries like :
Ha Long Bay Mount Everest
Cox’s Bazar Mount Fuji
Amazon River Cocos Island

keep on voting the philippines…mabuhay ang pilipinas

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At 2008.05.03 16:17, benj said:

Touche’, Juan dela Cruz

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At 2008.05.04 01:19, jeric said:

in my opinion.. tubbataha reefs are more beautiful than the other leading candidates… its uniqueness is the most asset of tubbataha reef.. i think it should be or it will be the number 1 wonders of the world..

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At 2008.05.05 13:22, jack said:

Whatzzz UP!!!

GOOD thing na tumataas yung ranking ng Puerto Princesa Park!!!!

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At 2008.05.07 08:11, Epstein said:

I’ve been to Palawan. Ang ganda doon! Bitin ang bakasyon!

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park GO GO GO!

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At 2008.05.07 21:14, Jack said:

Wats up!!!

Epstein!!! totoo maganda doon!!! magkano nagastos mo pag punta mo doon!!!!

I wish to go thier!!! sana!!! kung kaya ko yung Expenses!!!!

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At 2008.05.14 16:58, hermi said:

let’s vote our very own tubbataha reefs, go go go

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At 2008.05.16 20:42, jaret said:

we will go there sometimes October or November this year to see the real beauty of the Tubbataha reefs.

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At 2008.05.16 21:31, Jaber said:

Go filipino.. support tubattha reefs, we should be proud that it still exist in our country. We should preserve it and watch it for any one who attempt to destroy it…. Mabuhay Pilipinas, Hangad ko and Tagumpay mo.

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At 2008.05.18 20:27, Maricel Chan said:

I vote for tubattaha reefs.

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At 2008.05.19 15:06, rhiiza said:

go Philippines!!!!!!

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At 2008.05.19 20:47, louie nuyles said:

truly one of the most fascinating natural wonder of the world go Philippines

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At 2008.05.21 12:11, bong said:

Guys, Mayon Volcano is back! Please include your vote to the worldâ€™s most beautiful volcano. I am so happy, I fought for it and finally my effort has been vindicated! Let us work together to help all Philippinesâ€™ wonders nominees make it to the worldâ€™s 7 wonders of nature for all of them deserve to be one.

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At 2008.05.21 15:09, marvin m. estrada said:

maganda ito at kaakit-akit pa

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At 2008.05.22 11:31, eng eng said:

guys vote 4 our 4 entries….

1.Ha Long Bay VIET NAM - Asia

2.Cox’s Bazar, Beach BANGLADESH - Asia

3.Ganges, River BANGLADESH/ INDIA - Asia

4.Amazon River, River/Forest BOLIVIA/ BRAZIL/ COLOMBIA/ ECUADOR/ PERU/ VENEZUELA - South America

5.Mount Everest, Mountain NEPAL - Asia

6.Mount Fuji, Mountain JAPAN - Asia

7.Tubbataha Reef PHILIPPINES - Asia

8.Cocos Island, Island COSTA RICA - North America

9.Chocolate Hills PHILIPPINES - Asia

10.Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park PHILIPPINES - Asia

yung mayon nasa 31 na…

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At 2008.05.22 11:32, eng eng said:

recent top ten pala ung nasa list ko sa itaas.

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At 2008.05.23 23:23, jong rivera said:

hmm! its so beutiful place in palawan!>>..

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At 2008.05.25 08:56, estifane deloy said:

maganda talaga ta atin sya ipagmalki sa ating bansa

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At 2008.05.25 13:40, Jack said:

Check this out!!!

4 of top 20!!! came from philippines!!!

Last update 25-MAY-2008 04:00 GMT ( ) = yesterday’s ranking
1. (1)
Ha Long Bay VIET NAM - Asia Vote
2. (2)
Cox’s Bazar, Beach BANGLADESH - Asia Vote
3. (3)
Ganges, River BANGLADESH/ INDIA - Asia Vote
4. (4)
Amazon River, River/Forest BOLIVIA/ BRAZIL/ COLOMBIA/ ECUADOR/ PERU/ VENEZUELA - South America Vote
5. (5)
Mount Everest, Mountain NEPAL - Asia Vote
6. (6)
Tubbataha Reef PHILIPPINES - Asia Vote
7. (8)
Chocolate Hills PHILIPPINES - Asia Vote
8. (7)
Mount Fuji, Mountain JAPAN - Asia Vote
9. (9)
Cocos Island, Island COSTA RICA - North America Vote
10. (10)
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park PHILIPPINES - Asia Vote
11. (13)
Ein Gedi, Oasis ISRAEL - Asia Vote
12. (12)
Pinnacles Desert, Desert AUSTRALIA - Oceania Vote
13. (11)
Colca Canyon, Canyon PERU - South America Vote
14. (14)
Fernando de Noronha, Archipelago BRAZIL - South America Vote
15. (15)
Coatepeque Lake, Crater Lake EL SALVADOR - North America Vote
16. (23)
Mayon Volcano PHILIPPINES - Asia Vote
17. (16)
Big Sur, Beach UNITED STATES - North America Vote
18. (17)
Lomas de Lachay, National Park PERU - South America Vote
19. (19)
Grand Canyon, Canyon UNITED STATES - North America Vote
20. (18)
Lake Atitlan, Lake GUATEMALA - North America Vote
21. (21)
Niagara Falls, Waterfall CANADA/ UNITED STATES - North America Vote

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At 2008.05.26 14:15, Myra Dimapilis said:

be glad because we are blessed!! maganda ang pilipinas

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At 2008.05.26 16:08, john said:

let’s continuously support our candidate

Mayon volcano
Chocolate Hills
Tubattaha Reef
Puerto Princesa Subterranean river

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At 2008.05.26 16:09, john said:

it’s ok to vote for other deserving sites but don’t forget to vote for our pride…

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At 2008.05.27 19:31, lhien said:

oh its real wonderful

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At 2008.05.27 19:35, lhien said:

go mga taga palawan vote our underground river

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At 2008.05.28 11:55, aPril_rpn 9.. said:

:tubattaha reef is sO beaUtiful,,ivE just seen it on tv @ GMA 7..so as a concern citizen in our country i want to vote for it..And also the Mayon Volcano…

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At 2008.05.29 13:28, Jack said:

wats up!!!

I never seen any of the site n nominated!!! from philipines!!! but still i continue voting!!!

I keeps on creating new Email add to vote!!!

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At 2008.05.29 13:33, jack said:

Wats up!!!

Pansin nyo!!! yung top 10 or even top 20!!! mostly came from asia!!!

Bakit kaya? di big deal sa mga taga western yung 7 wonders of nature!!! kaya di sila nag vovote!!!

WAT U THINK??????

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At 2008.05.29 16:58, john said:

no need to creat new e-mail to vote. you can vote as many as you want in a day using same e-mail…

Let’s continuesly support our own pride
Mayon Volcano
Tubbataha reef
Puerto Princesa subterraneans river
Chocolate hills

we’re almost there, why don’t we have a site for 7 wonders of philippine island? anyone who knows how to make a website?

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At 2008.06.01 15:16, Jack said:

Rank 3 at Rank 4 na ang TUBBATAHA at CHOC. HILLS

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At 2008.06.04 13:10, yeppo24 said:

yes i know that TUBBATHA REEF & PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEANS RIVER will win AJA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS

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At 2008.06.04 16:52, john said:

guys, our three candidates already made it to top 7, let’s cntinuoesly support them also. Mayon volcano which was nailed on # 10. let’s double our effort to have the 4 on top 7

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At 2008.06.05 05:52, anna marie said:

tubbataha should be one of the 7 wonders of the world cu’z this place is really amazing!explore and enjoy the hidden beauty of the philippines

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At 2008.06.07 12:48, rosalina weber - dayao said:

let’s continue to vote … Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!!!

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At 2008.06.07 13:18, bong said:

I noticed that some nominees especially from Indonesia are now in a hurry to make it on top, so that’s right, let us double our effort for our 4 nominees to be on top 7. Now Tubbataha is #2, #4 Chocolate Hills, #6 Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, #10 Mayon Volcano. We are almost there!!!

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At 2008.06.09 04:04, john said:

Mayon volcano is stilled nail to Â£ 10… continuously vote for our pride…

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At 2008.06.09 21:42, jc vergara said:

tubbataha is so beautiful.lol…i like boracay or puerto galera hehehehe….

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At 2008.06.10 15:27, lara marissa said:

BASE ON THE PICTURES POSTED IN THIS WEBSITE I THINK THIS PLACE ON PALAWAN ITS BEAUTIFUL AND I HOPE GUYS YOU KEEP ON VOTING FOR IT BECAUSE IT IS REALLY WONDERFUL

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At 2008.06.10 15:35, LARA MARISSA CRUZ said:

THIS PLACE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL WHEN I SEE IT I WAS SO AMAZE WOW!ONCE IN A LIFETIME ANG MAKAKITA NG GANTONG KAGANDANG LUGAR SA BUONG BUHAY KO KAYA GUYS KEEP ON VOTING FOR THIS ONE OF A KIND PLACE.WHEN MY FAMILY VISIT THIS PLACE SA PALAWAN WOW WE ARE SO SPEECHLESS KAHIT PALA NASA IBABAW KA PA LANG KITA MO NA YUNG GANDA NIYA KAYA PAG BUMOTO KAYO PARA SA LUGAR NA ITO NAKU DI SAYANG ANG VOTE NIYO

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At 2008.06.10 20:28, john carpio said:

1. Ha Long Bay VIET NAM - Asia

2. Tubbataha Reef PHILIPPINES - Asia

3. Chocolate Hills PHILIPPINES - Asia

4. Cox’s Bazar, Beach BANGLADESH - Asia

5. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park PHILIPPINES - Asia

6. Ganges, River BANGLADESH/ INDIA - Asia

7. Mount Everest, Mountain NEPAL - Asia

8. Amazon River, River/Forest BOLIVIA/ BRAZIL/ COLOMBIA/ ECUADOR/ PERU/ VENEZUELA - South America

9. Mayon Volcano PHILIPPINES - Asia

10. Mount Fuji, Mountain JAPAN - Asia

Almost there to declare the 4 wonders of the Philippines… let’s continuously vote for our nominees…

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At 2008.06.10 22:14, jack said:

Go Pinas!!! Go!!!

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At 2008.06.11 15:44, eLsa said:

i am proud to be a pilipina!!!!
MABUHAY PHILIPPINES!!!!

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At 2008.06.11 15:49, eLsA said:

tubbataha reef should be in in 7 wonders of nature…thats it!!!

and i am proud to be a PILIPINA!!

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At 2008.06.18 19:17, kevin said:

paano po bumoto? jejejeje,,

musikero_29@yahoo.com

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At 2008.06.19 01:33, john said:

hi fevin, it’s very easy…
click on the below link
http://www.new7wonders.com/nature/en/liveranking/

makikita mo yung list ng nominees, click mo yung vote button s right side, then tha’ts it, it will direct you to the voting window, tpos kung hnd k p member, pag lagay mo ng e-mail add mo, the window will guide you to register your e-mail add. tpos you can vote as many as you can…

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At 2008.06.21 09:45, naiara said:

wow what a nice place to go,go for gold tubbataha.

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At 2008.06.25 10:40, gsni said:

How nice the tubbataha

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At 2008.07.03 16:46, envi.wpu said:

pssst…mga bro..visit kau here in palawan..enjoy and explore the intire last frontier of the philippines…it was really Wonderful

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At 2008.07.09 10:46, Marco said:

blogged about it too!

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At 2008.12.04 19:17, Janilla said:

i want to vote to the 7 wonders is the taj mahal

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