We finished the documentary film just in time. We were able to pass the final product to Ms. Ramos on the given date of submission. We will just wait for our turn to share our documentary film entitled, BI”OH”DIVERSITY for the entire class. We will be showing them the different issues concerning the biodiversity in our country and all that we have learned and realized regarding these concerns. Again, we, the Biodiversity group, would like to take this opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude to all the people especially the government/non government agencies who cooperated well with us. Without them, this documentary film will not be possible.

The deadline for the submission of the docufilm is near. The group went to Philam Homes located in West Ave., Quezon City. There, we have polished the necessary video shootings to finish the docufilm. We have chosen this place because of the beautiful sceneries inside the village. Unlike in the UST campus, we have finished the shootings in a shorter period of time in this village.

Today is the deadline of submission of the draft script. Our scriptwriter has been working so hard to get done with our script. Also, the professor is also expecting that our blog sites will be updated.

It was our first day of classes since we have welcomed the year 2009. The group has discussed what will be the next necessary actions to be done regarding our documentary film. The group focused more on the script as well as the editing process since it is the last part of the making of the documentary film.

While the others are enjoying the Christmas vacation, Jann Canlas, the technical and media specialist of the group, is already starting the editing process of our documentary film. As what others tell, the editing process is the easiest and most enjoyable part of a docufilm. With this, we trust our technical specialist wholeheartedly. After all the shootings that we have done, we give this moment now to Mr. Jann Canlas. He said he is the one accountable for this part thus, we will provide him the necessary support and whatever he needs to come up with the excellent component of the editing process.

A special interview at Ark Avilon Zoo

We conducted our last interview with Sir Noel Rafael, supervisor of the Ark Avilon Zoo which is located few steps away from Tiendesitas. Though we had to spend our Christmas vacation early, we still have to finish our interviews. The interview with Sir Noel was very informative. We were also amazed by how the zoo protects the animals they have and how they uniquely displays the zoo to the public. Sir Rafael also made mention of the different programs they have in the zoo particularly about their breeding program. Like in the interview in the Manila Ocean Park, we also felt this gratitude of having the Ark Avilon Zoo in our country. We are also permitted to take pictures and videos of the different animals they have from the time when they open the place to the public. We also had this great opportunity to spend time with Jenny, the very beautiful Orangutan in the zoo. Even Louise had the chance to have a picture with her. After that, we decided to go home and spend the vacation.

A remarkable interview at the Manila Ocean Park

The group met at the Manila Ocean Park at 2 PM to come up with the 3 PM interview. Celine, Louise, and I waited for Jann, our group mate, before we start the interview. But when Sir Jappy Lim arrived, he suggested starting with the interview. He asked us first about our college and the project we were doing. He then asked for the list of questions that we would like to get answers for. Our group was very much prepared with interesting questions regarding Aquatic biodiversity and with that, we assume that he’ll be also prepared with his answers. In our surprise, he was able to answer our questions directly to the point. Though the interview lasted for almost an hour, we did not feel the boredom for his answers were very astounding. Every time he talks about the Manila Ocean Park, its purposes, projects, and development regarding aquatic biodiversity, we suddenly felt glad that the Philippines have this institution to help and protect the marine creatures. When we are done with the interview, we were permitted to come into the Oceanarium to take photos and videos of the different marine tanks they have. From there, we saw the different marine species that the institution has been protecting from the time when they have opened it to the public. We enjoyed the beautiful sceneries inside and took pictures. We also shot there some of the clips that we will include in the film. After an hour inside the Oceanarium, we already decided to go home.