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The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) is one of the most important biodiversity conservation areas of the Philippines. It features a spectacular limestone or karst landscape that contains an 8.2 km long underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower half portion of the river is brackish and subject to tidal influence. The area also represents significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. It contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia.
The PPPSRNP is designated a core area for the Palawan Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Program. In recognition of its globally significant natural properties, it was inscribed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s of (UNESCO) List of Natural World Heritage Sites. Inscription to the list confirms the exceptional and universal value of the Site that deserves to be protected for the benefit of all humanity.
The PPSRNP is managed by the City Government of Puerto Princesa based on a program centered on environmental conservation and sustainable development. It has the distinction of being the first national park devolved and successfully managed by a Local Government Unit. It has been cited as an example of best practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism in the Philippines.
The Puerto Princesa Underground River is reputed to be the longest navigable underground river in the World. It is one of the few such rivers which the public can easily experience and appreciate. It is the official entry of the Philippines and is 1 of the 28 finalists to the Search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
It is a source of pride and a key element in the identity of the people of Puerto Princesa in particular, and of the Philippines as a whole.
UR Declared As Official Finalist to the Search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature
After topping the first round of voting, 261 second round to represent the Philippines, July 28 was declared 1 of 28 finalist.
In a press statement, Benard Weber, President and Founder of the New 7 Wonders said “Congratulations for the supporters of Puerto Princesa around the world for their passionate and inspiring work in bringing them up from over 441 participants into this elite finalist group of 28 entries. This is an ordinary achievement and in the eyes of the planet will be upon Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National park and the Philippines in the next 2 years. We look forward to an exciting and record-breaking final race, with the whole world coming together to choose the Official new 7 wonders of nature, 7 locations that will be part of global memory forever.”.
For his part, City Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn extended his gratitude to all those who supported and voted for the PPUR. He said he was positive that with the support and help of the people of Puerto Princesa and around the Philippines and around the world who appreciate that the PPSRNP will be among the new 7 wonders of nature in 2011.
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Pera sa Kweba / Puerto Princesa Underground River Promo WinnersJanuary 4, 2012
Congratulations to our Lucky Winners of Pera sa Kweba: Puerto Princesa Underground River Promo! Grand Draw Winner of P25,000,000 each: December 30, 2011 – Eliza Santos Daily Winners of P10,000 each: September 30, 2011 – Marissa Jenesis R. Capones October 1, 2011 – Nisly B. Padilla October 2, 2011 – Nikko Rey Zamora October 3, [...]
Provisional WinnerNovember 12, 2011
Puerto Princesa Underground River was chosen as one of the provisional New 7 Wonders of Nature. The voting calculation is now being checked, validated and independently verified, and the confirmed winners would be announced starting early 2012 during the Official Inauguration ceremonies. Congratulations to all Filipinos!
Pera sa Kweba! Puerto Princesa Underground River SMS PromoSeptember 30, 2011
Help Users will have to send in N7W and/or PPUR HELP to 2861 to get more information about the promo and they will be charged P2.50 for every successfully sent message. SMS Votes When users wish to download a PPUR trivia and send their text votes (until November 10, 2011), they will have to text [...]
Tunog Wonderground Live @ QC Memorial CircleJune 5, 2011
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New 7 Wonders SMS VotingMarch 7, 2011
SMS Votes If users wish to send their text votes for other N7W entries, they will have to text N7WCONTEST <keyword>to 2861. They will be charged and will receive a confirmation reply and N7W trivia for every successful text. Globe Telecom Tariff 1 Vote – P2.50 – N7WCONTEST <entry> Sun Cellular Tariff 1 Vote – [...]
KOMODO DRAGON GOES SWIMMING IN THE UNDERGROUND RIVERJune 25, 2010
KOMODO DRAGON GOES SWIMMING IN THE UNDERGROUND RIVER New7Wonders of Nature Finalists support each other for common goal Zurich/Switzerland, June 24, 2010—The Philippines’ Puerto Princesa Underground River and Indonesia’s Komodo National Park are getting a boost from each other and from their neighbors. A vehement statement of support for the two Southeast Asian New7Wonders of [...]
New 7 Wonders of Nature Finalist PageApril 27, 2010
The official New 7 Wonders of Nature Finalist Page for Puerto Princesa Underground River is now live. You may visit http://www.n7w.com/ppur to know more about what’s happening in New 7 Wonders and Underground River.
New Website DesignMarch 1, 2010
Welcome to our newly designed website. Enjoy your stay. Please show your support by voting at http://www.new7wonders.com/n7w