Zuma Pet

16/01/2026

Maeklong Railway Market,
It's one of the most iconic and thrilling markets in Thailand! Located in Samut Songkhram province, this market is famously known for its unique setup – it's literally built on a railway track! 🚂

Every day, vendors set up their stalls on the tracks, selling fresh produce, seafood, and souvenirs. And when a train approaches, the vendors quickly pack up their stuff, and the market transforms into a railway crossing! 🚨 The train slowly makes its way through, and then, just as quickly, the vendors unpack and resume business as usual. It's a real-life action movie, and you get to be the star! 🎬

The market is also known for its fresh seafood, fruits, and local delicacies like grilled pork and coconut pancakes. 🍴 Make sure to try some of the local food and soak up the lively atmosphere!

*Getting there:* Maeklong Railway Market is about 1.5 hours from Bangkok by car or bus. You can also take a train from Wongwian Yai Station to Maeklong Railway Station.

*Tips:*

- Visit early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds.
- Be prepared for the heat and sun.
- Don't forget your camera – it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 📸
- Be respectful of the vendors and locals.

25/12/2025

Maligayang Pasko… Naway masaya ang bawat isa..🎄❤️

09/11/2025

Sopas is a beloved Filipino comfort food, a creamy, hearty soup that's perfect for cold days or when you're feeling under the weather 😊.

Description
- A type of macaroni soup made with elbow macaroni, mixed vegetables (like carrots, cabbage, potatoes), and often chicken or ham.
- Broth is typically creamy, using evaporated milk, condensed milk, or sometimes coconut milk.
- Flavored with garlic, onions, and sometimes a hint of chicken bouillon or broth cubes.

Key Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Chicken or ham (or sometimes hotdogs for a twist)
- Mixed veggies (carrots, cabbage, potatoes)
- Evaporated or condensed milk for creaminess
- Garlic, onions, salt, and pepper for seasoning

How It's Served
Sopas is usually served hot, as a snack, light meal, or even breakfast. It's super comforting and easy to digest, making it a go-to when you're sick or craving something warm and cozy.

Why It's Loved
Filipinos adore Sopas because it's:
- Comforting and filling
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Customizable (add hotdogs, spam, or extra veggies to suit your taste)
- A nostalgic dish often associated with childhood and home-cooked meals 😊.

09/11/2025

My friends in Quezon Province,

I’m writing to you from the mountains of Benguet. My heart is heavy with a warning, and I feel I must reach out to you directly. I’ve been seeing the news about the corporations Alternergy and, more specifically, Calavite Passage Wind Power Corporation, taking over the wind power projects in your beautiful Tayabas. And to be honest, it sent a chill down my spine.

Why does a person from Benguet care so deeply about what happens in Quezon? Because we know this story. We’ve seen the promises of "progress" that come with a heavy price tag—a price paid by our land, our water, and our people. When I look at your Sierra Madre, I see the same majestic, life-giving spirit that lives in our Cordillera mountains. They are not just landscapes; they are our protectors, our ancestors, our home.

And what I see happening is Calavite Passage Wind Power Corp. preparing to build 26 industrial windmills in that sacred place. But please, don't picture the small, old-fashioned windmills of the past.

Imagine this instead:
Each one of these 26 windmills will be ametal giant, as tall as a 40- to 50-story skyscraper. Their blades will sweep through the air with a wingspan longer than a jumbo jet. To make way for these giants, vast areas of forest will be cleared. Wide, heavy-duty roads will be blasted into the mountainsides just to transport the parts. These are not gentle additions to the landscape; they are a permanent industrial takeover.

They are asking you to trade the very thing that protects you from typhoons for a project they will profit from.

Please, hear me clearly: This Calavite project in Tayabas is the first crack in the dam. If we allow these 26 metal giants to rise in your province, it tells every other corporation that the entire Sierra Madre is up for grabs. Your fight in Quezon is not just a local issue—it is the frontline battle for the soul of our country's last great natural shield.

I am scared for you. I am scared that the gentle giants of your forests will fall, and the silence that follows will be filled only by the constant, low-frequency whirring of these turbines. I am scared that the real, muddy, painful cost of this "clean energy" will be borne by your communities for generations.

But I also have hope. Because the people of the mountains are strong. We know how to fight for what we love.

So, from my heart to yours, here is what I beg you to do:

1. Name the name and see the scale. When you talk about this, say Calavite Passage Wind Power Corporation. Tell your neighbors and community leaders about the 26 skyscraper-sized industrial turbines they plan to erect. Make everyone understand the massive scale of this invasion.

2. Protect your home. Your local leaders need to hear your voice. Ask them, face-to-face: "Will you stand with us, the people of Quezon, or will you stand with Calavite and their 26 metal giants?"

3. Let them know you're watching. Go to the official pages of Alternergy and the Department of Energy. Leave a message: "We see the 26 skyscrapers you're planning. Calavite Passage Wind Power Corp., hands off our Sierra Madre!"
4. Find your allies. Link arms with your neighbors. There is incredible strength in a community that stands as one against a corporation.

There are always other ways to create energy. But there is no other Sierra Madre. There is no other Quezon.

Do not let Calavite Passage Wind Power Corporation plant their 26 metal flags in the heart of your mountains. The future is watching, and it will remember who stood up to say, "Not here. Not on our watch."

With solidarity and hope,
A friend from the mountains of Benguet.

08/11/2025

LET US PROTECT MOUNT BANAHAW🙏

No to Mt. Banahaw 247MW Wind Power Project!

Ang Bundok Banahaw ay hindi lamang isang bundok ito ay bantayog ng kalikasan, kasaysayan, at pananampalataya. Kilala bilang isang sagradong bundok at tahanan ng iba’t ibang uri ng hayop, halaman, at likas na yaman, ang Banahaw ay itinuturing na “Banal na Bundok” ng maraming Pilipino.

Ngunit ngayon, nakasalalay sa panganib ang kanyang kapaligiran dahil sa planong 247-megawatt wind power project.

Bakit natin tinututulan ang proyekto?

1. Kapaligiran at Kalikasan
• Pagputol ng Puno at Pagbabawas ng Kagubatan – Malaking bahagi ng lupain ang kailangang linisin para sa mga access roads, transmission lines, at mismong wind turbines.
• Epekto sa Biodiversity – Mt. Banahaw at paligid nito ay tahanan ng endemic species ng ibon, insekto, at halaman. Ang malawakang konstruksiyon ay posibleng magdulot ng pagkawala ng tirahan ng mga hayop.
• Tubig at Watershed – Dahil watershed area ang paligid ng Banahaw, maaaring maapektuhan ang suplay ng malinis na tubig sa Tayabas, Sariaya, at mga karatig bayan.

2. Kultura at Pananampalataya
• Ang Mt. Banahaw ay tinuturing na sagradong bundok at dinadalaw ng mga pilgrim at espiritwal na grupo. Ang malalaking windmills at konstruksyon ay maaaring tingnang pambabastos o panghihimasok sa banal na kalikasan ng bundok.
• Ang mga lokal na tradisyon, ritwal, at paniniwala ay posibleng maapektuhan o mawalan ng saysay kapag binago ang anyo ng lugar.

3. Turismo at Lokal na Kabuhayan
• Eco-tourism sa Tayabas at Sariaya ay nakasandal sa natural na ganda ng Banahaw. Kapag nasira ang landscape dahil sa wind turbines at access roads, bababa ang atraksyon ng lugar sa mga turista.
• Ang kabuhayan ng mga lokal gaya ng mga tour guide, small resorts, pilgrimage-related vendors, at eco-farmers ay maaapektuhan.

4. Komunidad at Kaligtasan
• Inggay (Noise Pollution) – Malalaking wind turbines ay nagdudulot ng ingay na pwedeng makaapekto sa komunidad at mga hayop.
• Shadow Flicker – Ang malalaking blades ay gumagawa ng mabilis na anino na posibleng makaapekto sa mental well-being ng mga tao at sa wildlife.
• Panganib ng Landslide at Soil Erosion – Dahil sa pagputol ng kagubatan at pagbubungkal para sa kalsada, posibleng tumaas ang panganib ng landslide lalo na sa panahon ng tag-ulan.

5. Ekonomiya at Lupaing Agrikultural
• Ang Tayabas at Sariaya ay kilala sa agrikultura (kopra, cacao, niyog, gulay, palay, at iba pa). Kung maaapektuhan ang lupain at watershed, bababa ang produktibidad ng sakahan.
• Ang mga magsasaka ay posibleng mapaalis o mawalan ng bahagi ng lupain para bigyang-daan ang proyekto.

Renewable Energy, Oo. Pero Hindi sa Banahaw.

Hindi tayo laban sa renewable energy. Naniniwala tayong kailangan ito para sa kinabukasan. Pero dapat itong isagawa nang tama, responsable, at may malasakit sa kalikasan at kultura.

Sama-sama Nating Ipaglaban ang Banahaw

Ang laban na ito ay hindi lang laban ng isang bayan. Ito ay laban para sa ating kalikasan, kasaysayan, at susunod na henerasyon.

Ang Mt. Banahaw ay hindi lamang para sa atin ngayon, kundi para rin sa mga susunod na henerasyon. May tungkulin tayong ipamana ang malinis na hangin, tubig, at kalikasan na kanilang ikabubuhay at ikabubuti.

✊🏼🌱 Ipaglaban ang Banal na Bundok. Ipaglaban ang Banahaw.

Ctto.

08/11/2025

01/11/2025

*Lumpiang Sariwa* or *Lumpiang Ubod* is a popular Filipino dish, specifically a type of fresh spring roll.

Description
- *Lumpiang Sariwa*: Means "fresh spring roll" in Tagalog. It's a fresh, uncooked version of the traditional Filipino spring roll.
- *Lumpiang Ubod*: "Ubod" refers to the heart of the palm tree, which is a key ingredient in this dish.

Ingredients
- Fresh lumpia wrapper (made from flour, water, and egg)
- Filling:
- Ubod (palm heart)
- Vegetables (like carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts)
- Meat or shrimp (optional)
- Sauce: A sweet and sour mixture made with vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch
- Garnishes: Chopped peanuts, garlic, and green onions

How It's Served
Lumpiang Sariwa is typically served as a snack or appetizer, often accompanied by a dipping sauce.

Why It's Loved
This dish is a favorite among Filipinos because it's:

- Fresh and healthy
- Flavorful and savory
- Customizable to suit different tastes
- A staple at Filipino gatherings and celebrations

31/10/2025

White Corn 🌽

30/10/2025