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Again, welcome! --Jondel 08:55, 10 January 2007 (UTC) Flora and FaunaHi, this is Lenticel. In my opinion, I think flora or fauna articles should be created scientific names as titles. English names and local names could then be redirected to that page. You could also add the common names and that flora/fauna's uses (as long as you have references and do not disrupt the flow of the article) in existing articles. A good place to start creating flora and fauna articles should be the list of Bohol flora and fauna. There are many red links (articles needed to be created) found there. You might also look at my user page for flora and fauna articles that I created. They are not exactly beautiful prose but it's a start. Oh, before I forget be sure to read this in case you are not familiar with taxoboxes. ---Lenticel 04:41, 24 January 2007 (UTC) Hello there! Thank you for the note. It was very instructive. Actually, "adding the common names and that flora/fauna's uses in existing articles" is precisely what I want to do, perhaps adding sections at the bottom of the page indicating the local name and the use or superstition attached to it. The reason I'm not doing this yet is that I dont have research materials yet. I am glad to note you created a page for Sus philippensis! I was looking for information on it last year. I noticed, however, that the link to it from "Pig" is still red. I would have edited that page to see what was wrong, but the page is protected from editing. I want to learn how to get around to making the correction on an edited page soon, but I don't have time right now. Perhaps you might want to do it yourself? I couldn't find Sus philippensis because I was simply unaware of what a baboy ramo was called. I thus searched for it by looking for "Sus", which did not eventually lead me to Sus Philippinensis at the time.Alternativity 02:09, 25 January 2007 (UTC) Fixed the pig article link. Some articles just attract vandalism like flies so they semi-protect it. ---Lenticel 03:59, 25 January 2007 (UTC) Hi, I saw this on your user page so I created it. I already created the scientific part but I don't know if I could make its historical significance. Judging by your userpage, I think you are good with Philippine history so I request for your help. The other red-links in your page has little or no online references so I think I'll be of little help for you there.--Lenticel 02:30, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
Somebody requested that Philippine culture be included in article. I just thought that you could help--Lenticel (talk) 05:27, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
Probably you'll get a barnstar if the tambayan accepts my proposal. Anyways its preferable that you make start class articles (longer and more informative than stub class). --Lenticel (talk) 02:15, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
This is a rough scale: Category:Wikipedia 1.0 assessments, but might be helpful. Simply put this in the search box and you should go to the category. Don't worry about making articles, I myself haven't made an article better than a Start Class.--Lenticel (talk) 14:01, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
Noticed the merge debate was open. Voted against. I put a new field tag above your post so everything for the vote was grouped together. Didn't touch your post but wanted to let you know about it. You might want to put your vote at the front in bold, so it's more easily noted. Although it looks like the merge has been forgotten by the proposer.Horrorshowj 21:47, 26 July 2007 (UTC) Barnstar?If you make at least five Philippine-related Start Class articles (not counting those you already made ok?), I'll give you a barnstar. Just to be fair, I'll list the redlinks of some of the easy ones here.
You can tell me in my talk page if you are finished. Happy editing!--Lenticel (talk) 04:14, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
Just remember to assert the notability of your articles ok? Sayang naman kung ma-AFD lang. Anyways you are halfway through --Lenticel (talk) 16:16, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
3.5, a little bit more. BTW, Can you create Tampo for your last article? It is not required for the barnstar, it's just a very interesting Filipino trait. However, I don't know much about culture and the internet isn't quite a help on the subject. Anyways if you made the article you'll not only help curious Filipinos but hapless foreigners that have Filipina wives as well. --Lenticel (talk) 01:50, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
Hehe... Tampo was a "bonus" article so I'll award you this early. Don't forget to upgrade your other articles to Start-Class though. If you want to put the barnstar in your user page, just copy (not cut) the whole thing and paste it there--Lenticel (talk) 05:01, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
WOW! That was certainly unexpected! :-D Yup. tonight I have to pore through my readings for references to the Bahag and Umalohokan articles. And then there are just so many articles I have to work on, along with a proposal for revamping the organization of Philippine Mythology and related articles. After the two stubs mentioned above, i may slow down a bit, but be assured I'm eagerly working on the next batch of articles. :-D (Besides, I AM eager to earn another barnstar. hehehe.) Images for Philippine mythical creaturesHi, Alternativity. Images for your article are in-progress (with a couple already placed). Just want to request you to please kindly provide more description for manaul and ekek. I have no access to a Filipiniana library at the moment, descriptions or on-line sources (which you can also add to the article itself) will help me assist you in this endeavor and specialty of yours. (Lenticel is also working on the images). Thanks. - Dragonbite 01:40, 9 August 2007 (UTC) I'll do my best. I wasnt the one who added these two originally, but I will comb my sources for any references, and go on an extensive net search. Thanks! :-D Alternativity 01:44, 9 August 2007 (UTC) I couldn't find anything on Ek-ek, but I did find out that the Manaul has competition - namely the tigmamanukan (whose descriptions match the Philippine Fairy Bluebird), which is the Tagalog version, and the raven. This is my first time searching for the Manaul, but I'll look into my sources for Tigmamanukan again. Alternativity 01:58, 9 August 2007 (UTC) Wikiproject Philippine MythologyHi, I just saw your post. Although we could definitely benefit from the Wikiproject, it might not last that long. These projects require a lot of maintenance and that wouldn't be too easy with such a few members (even if I join). My suggestion is to create a Feature article or even a Good Article out of one of the target mythological articles (Of your own choosing). That way, we can show that the Wikiproject is determined to pursue its goals. This might encourage other editors to participate. PS, you should reward other editors that help you once in a while, para ganahan naman.--Lenticel (talk) 03:33, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
Maybe you could experiment by making a sub page about your project in your user page. Ask people to comment on it then improve that sub-page. Maybe then you could get the feel of a wikiproject then. However, nothing beats a FA or GA article to encourage other people to participate. PS Care to comment on my newest stub, Kumakatok. I only found one source material for it but I'm pretty sure they are "real"--Lenticel (talk) 09:58, 11 August 2007 (UTC) Subpage for Philippine Mythology
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Monster in the JarHave you heard of the Halimaw sa Banga? I'm not sure if its a legendary creature (not found in my sources) or simply a movie monster (I think it was a Shake, Rattle and Roll movie) Oh by the way, can you look up references for Tiyanak? I'll be reporting to my first job tomorrow (yay!) so I might not be able to go to the library for research purposes.--Lenticel (talk) 07:17, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
The Philippine Barnstar Protection AmuletThanks for the barnstar! And best regards... - Dragonbite 14:50, 18 August 2007 (UTC) we did it thanks!--Lenticel (talk) 08:05, 19 August 2007 (UTC) WHoOOOOhooooo! :-D hehe. What do we do to let others know it? :-DAlternativity 09:09, 19 August 2007 (UTC) Already posted it to the WP:PINOY page--Lenticel (talk) 10:08, 19 August 2007 (UTC) Friendster (gasp!) and Sci-FiHey there! I don't check my Talk page often these days so I was surprised to get a message. I usually check out other people's profiles on Friendster if they view mine. I read sci fi on my own though. The only local SFF community I'm part of is Tolkien Philippines, and even there I haven't participated in two years. :D --Noelle De Guzman (talk) 06:33, 23 August 2007 (UTC) Wikibirthday thanksThanks! :) Actually, I'm just taking grad studies in U.P. I teach at the other place across the street (but not right now, going back after I finish my thesis). :D Shrumster 07:15, 28 September 2007 (UTC) I nominated this article for DYK. If you could improve the article (non-copyrighted images will be nice) within 3 days, then the chance that it will get nominated is high. Fix my hook if you can too.--Lenticel (talk) 08:25, 3 November 2007 (UTC) Ok simply fatten the article if you can if you can't find an image. Also, you could also request someone from the Tambayan to help you with this (I think User:TheCoffee or User:seav can help). You or they can use Google Earth (LandSat?, I can't help you with this one) to create an image like in Lake Lanao. The coordinates are (Latitude: 14° 25' 0 N, Longitude: 121° 27' 0 E). You can create your own infobox by copying the text and entering values found in Template:Infobox River. As for the hook, follow the "nominate" link I posted earlier. The hook should rouse interest from the reader for them to read your article. My hook says: ...that Siniloan River is known by tourists for its five waterfalls and clear and easily accesible headwaters? You can fix that in T:TDYK but keep it short and interesting.--Lenticel (talk) 22:12, 3 November 2007 (UTC) Napindan Channel/River vs. Pasig RiverI get conflicting sources saying either that Napindan is just the upper portion of Pasig River or that Pasig River only starts where Napindan and Marikina River meet. Is there any official source for any of these? Who's the best authority to say what's the status of Napindan vis-a-vis Pasig River? --seav 11:16, 5 November 2007 (UTC) DYK--Carabinieri 19:49, 5 November 2007 (UTC) congrats--Lenticel (talk) 23:44, 5 November 2007 (UTC) DYK alsoYou might be interested to know that I expanded Pasig River and nominated it for WP:DYK. :-) --seav 03:55, 9 November 2007 (UTC) DYK--Carabinieri (talk) 12:21, 29 December 2007 (UTC)
Thank you everyone! The truth is, having the Tigmamanukan article DYKed is a very pleasant surprise, and warms my heart more than all my other DYKs put together. Somehow that article is very close to my heart. Alternativity (talk) 08:43, 9 January 2008 (UTC) DYK medalThank you for the medal. Actually, when I get promoted to adminship I'll focus my "powers" in the DYK section of the main page.--Lenticel (talk) 06:42, 9 January 2008 (UTC) Philippine weaponsyou might be interested with Buntot Pagi as well. I can't seem to find nice online sources on this one. I think it isn't practical but does have very important roles in ceremonies.--Lenticel (talk) 07:06, 9 January 2008 (UTC) Thanks a lot AlternativityOMG! I almost out of words! Thanks a lot Alternativity for awarding me this The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar award for the Philippine general election, 2010 article. I'm just a 17-year old Mar Roxas for President in 2010 kid trying to defend the neutrality of the article. I really hate these anonymous persons who really insist on posting the so-called presidentiables. They're cowards! I mean, they're the old 'makina' and we are the rightful 'preno'. BTW, I would also continue in keeping Philippine politics-related articles neutral and encyclopedic as shall I say, a "terms and conditions" of the award. Hehehe! Basta, I'm doing this for the benefit of all and not those who insist on making this online encyclopedia an editorial section of the newspaper. -- Kevin Ray (talk) 13:40, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
BarnstarThanks for the barnstar... I hadn't noticed it since i don't watch my user page --Howard the Duck 04:53, 15 January 2008 (UTC) Ancient Tondo--BorgQueen (talk) 23:44, 10 February 2008 (UTC)
PasalubongHelu Alternativity. We tried to edit and add information in Pasalubong, but to no avail, I think it is not yet a good article. If you have time and if you are interested, feel free to add information and reference in that article. TY! Axxand (talk) 17:17, 23 April 2008 (UTC) Please participate on Wikimedia Philippines discussionsCall for participation to Wikimedia Philippines
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