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Sunday, August 2, 2009
AUGUST 5, 2009 SPECIAL NON-WORKING HOLIDAY
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has decided to cut short her trip in the United States and has declared Wednesday, August 5, 2009 as a special nationwide non-working holiday to give the entire Filipino nation proper time and opportunity to grieve and honor the late former President Corazon Aquino.
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said former President Aquino, who succumbed to colon cancer early Saturday in Manila, will be laid to rest on August 5.
Remonde read the proclamation which the President signed Saturday (Sunday in Manila) during a media interaction with Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita and Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Lorelei Fajardo at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel here.
Former President CORAZON AQUINO

“I, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo do hereby declare August 5, 2009, Wednesday, to be a special non-working holiday nationwide in honor of the late former President Corazon C. Aquino,” Remonde quoted the President in her proclamation.
Under the Proclamation, the President said it is but proper to give the entire nation “the opportunity to honor and show their respect, appreciation and gratitude to the beloved former President in their own respective ways.”
Before leaving Washington, D.C. the other night, the President also issued Presidential Proclamation No. 1850 declaring a 10-day period of national mourning from August 1-10.
During the period, Ermita said the Philippine flag in all government offices nationwide will be flown at half mast.
In due respect to the death of former President Aquino, Ermita said President Arroyo also decided to cut short her itinerary to meet with investors and overseas Filipinos in Chicago and Guam.
“The President made the decision to cut short her trip so that we will be there in time for the day of interment of former President Aquino,” he said.
Ermita said the President and her official party will leave here tomorrow, Sunday (Monday in Manila), and will arrive early morning of August 5 in time for a chance to visit the remains of former President Aquino.
Upon their arrival, Ermita said a mass would be held in Malacanang in honor of former President Aquino.
The Aquino family, according to Ermita, has decided to forego the offer of state honors in MalacaƱang and “politely wished that the interment of President Aquino be as simple as much as possible.”
At the start of her speech during the meeting with the Filipino community at the Sheraton Hotel in Newark on Saturday night, the President also offered a minute of silence in honor of former President Aquino.
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said former President Aquino, who succumbed to colon cancer early Saturday in Manila, will be laid to rest on August 5.
Remonde read the proclamation which the President signed Saturday (Sunday in Manila) during a media interaction with Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita and Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Lorelei Fajardo at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel here.
Former President CORAZON AQUINO

“I, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo do hereby declare August 5, 2009, Wednesday, to be a special non-working holiday nationwide in honor of the late former President Corazon C. Aquino,” Remonde quoted the President in her proclamation.
Under the Proclamation, the President said it is but proper to give the entire nation “the opportunity to honor and show their respect, appreciation and gratitude to the beloved former President in their own respective ways.”
Before leaving Washington, D.C. the other night, the President also issued Presidential Proclamation No. 1850 declaring a 10-day period of national mourning from August 1-10.
During the period, Ermita said the Philippine flag in all government offices nationwide will be flown at half mast.
In due respect to the death of former President Aquino, Ermita said President Arroyo also decided to cut short her itinerary to meet with investors and overseas Filipinos in Chicago and Guam.
“The President made the decision to cut short her trip so that we will be there in time for the day of interment of former President Aquino,” he said.
Ermita said the President and her official party will leave here tomorrow, Sunday (Monday in Manila), and will arrive early morning of August 5 in time for a chance to visit the remains of former President Aquino.
Upon their arrival, Ermita said a mass would be held in Malacanang in honor of former President Aquino.
The Aquino family, according to Ermita, has decided to forego the offer of state honors in MalacaƱang and “politely wished that the interment of President Aquino be as simple as much as possible.”
At the start of her speech during the meeting with the Filipino community at the Sheraton Hotel in Newark on Saturday night, the President also offered a minute of silence in honor of former President Aquino.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
SABANG & EL NIDO TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE
PPC-SABANG (for Underground Tour)TRANSPO SCHED

>>You can get your UR Permit at the City, 2nd Floor of 7B Plates Resto,
>>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to Sabang Beach takes between two to three hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.
>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee
>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus and Jeepney @ San Jose Terminal
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO SABANG
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to Sabang
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from Sabang to Puerto Princesa
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM
PPC-EL NIDO TRANSPO SCHED

>>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes between eight to nine hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.
BY LAND
>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee.
CAR TO SELF-DRIVE
- At Hibicus Garden Inn in Puerto Princesa they rent a car to self drive one way to El Nido
- In El Nido it’s Available at Pitstop
>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus or Shuttle Van @ San Jose Terminal.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO EL NIDO
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
via Eulen Joy Bus
>> 05:00AM, 07:00 AM, 09:00AM , 10:00AM (reservation required)
via Sweety Bus
>> 05:00AM, 07:00 AM, 09:00AM, 11:00AM (reservation required)
via Fort Wally Shuttle Van / Savior Shuttle Van
>> 7:00AM, 11:00AM (reservation required)
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
via Sweety Bus
>> 05:00AM, 08:30AM (departure may change)
via Fort Wally Shuttle Van / Savior Shuttle Van
>> 7:00AM (reservation required)
OTHER OPTION: (MANILA to EL NIDO)
BY AIR
a. ITI Plane - Island Transvoyager Inc. ( It offers daily direct flight to El Nido and is the official carrier of the guests of El Nido Resorts ( Lagen Resort and Miniloc Resorts). The resorts’ guests are prioritized but available seats are open for other passengers as long as they book ahead of time. (one way flight is around 8000 pesos)
>> Address: ITI Hangar No. 5-03-127, Andrews Avenue (near PAL Medical Center) Domestic Airport, Pasay City +63+(2)+ 8515674, +63+(2)+ 8515667, +63+(2)+ 8545220
info@islandtransvoyager.com
b. Major Airlines (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, and Air Philippines, SEAIR) The cheapest way to do it is to fly to Puerto Princesa which usually offer promo airfares and then go to El Nido either by land, air or sea. (one way flight ranges from 1000 - 4000 pesos)
BY SEA
a. WG&A Superferry (tel: [632] 528-7000, (www.SuperFerry.com.ph) leaves every Friday afternoon from Manila, for a Saturday morning arrival in Coron and an evening arrival in Puerto Princesa (27 hours away). Return trips leave Sunday. (An option for those who want to visit coron too)
b. San Nicholas Shipping Lines (phone: +63(0)9182161764) and Atienza Shipping Lines (phone: +63(0)9274066036) make trips 2-3 times a week for around P1,200.00. Trip takes 30 hours

>>You can get your UR Permit at the City, 2nd Floor of 7B Plates Resto,
>>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to Sabang Beach takes between two to three hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.
>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee
>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus and Jeepney @ San Jose Terminal
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO SABANG
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to Sabang
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from Sabang to Puerto Princesa
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM
PPC-EL NIDO TRANSPO SCHED

>>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes between eight to nine hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.
BY LAND
>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee.
CAR TO SELF-DRIVE
- At Hibicus Garden Inn in Puerto Princesa they rent a car to self drive one way to El Nido
- In El Nido it’s Available at Pitstop
>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus or Shuttle Van @ San Jose Terminal.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO EL NIDO
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
via Eulen Joy Bus
>> 05:00AM, 07:00 AM, 09:00AM , 10:00AM (reservation required)
via Sweety Bus
>> 05:00AM, 07:00 AM, 09:00AM, 11:00AM (reservation required)
via Fort Wally Shuttle Van / Savior Shuttle Van
>> 7:00AM, 11:00AM (reservation required)
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
via Sweety Bus
>> 05:00AM, 08:30AM (departure may change)
via Fort Wally Shuttle Van / Savior Shuttle Van
>> 7:00AM (reservation required)
OTHER OPTION: (MANILA to EL NIDO)
BY AIR
a. ITI Plane - Island Transvoyager Inc. ( It offers daily direct flight to El Nido and is the official carrier of the guests of El Nido Resorts ( Lagen Resort and Miniloc Resorts). The resorts’ guests are prioritized but available seats are open for other passengers as long as they book ahead of time. (one way flight is around 8000 pesos)
>> Address: ITI Hangar No. 5-03-127, Andrews Avenue (near PAL Medical Center) Domestic Airport, Pasay City +63+(2)+ 8515674, +63+(2)+ 8515667, +63+(2)+ 8545220
info@islandtransvoyager.com
b. Major Airlines (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, and Air Philippines, SEAIR) The cheapest way to do it is to fly to Puerto Princesa which usually offer promo airfares and then go to El Nido either by land, air or sea. (one way flight ranges from 1000 - 4000 pesos)
BY SEA
a. WG&A Superferry (tel: [632] 528-7000, (www.SuperFerry.com.ph) leaves every Friday afternoon from Manila, for a Saturday morning arrival in Coron and an evening arrival in Puerto Princesa (27 hours away). Return trips leave Sunday. (An option for those who want to visit coron too)
b. San Nicholas Shipping Lines (phone: +63(0)9182161764) and Atienza Shipping Lines (phone: +63(0)9274066036) make trips 2-3 times a week for around P1,200.00. Trip takes 30 hours
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
PUERTO PRINCESA AND EL NIDO ITINERARY
Do-it-Yourself ITINERARY
Day 1, Saturday
09:30AM - ETA Puerto Princesa
10:00AM - Check-in @ the Transient House
11:30AM – Brunch (any known Resto in PPC)
01:00PM – City Tour (Iwahig Penal Farm, Crocodile Farm, Rancho Sta. Monica, and the famous Baker's Hill)
06:00PM - Back to Transient House
Day 2, Sunday
06:00AM – ETD to Sabang
09:30AM – Start of Underground River Tour
11:00AM – End of UR Tour
12:00NN – Lunch @ Sabang Beach
02:00PM – Leave Sabang to PPC
05:00PM – Back to Transient House
Day 3, Monday
06:00AM – ETD to Sta. Lourdes Wharf
07:30AM – Hunda Bay Tour (Pambato Reef, Snake, Starfish, Pandan)
12:00NN – Lunch (bring your own)
04:00PM – End of Tour
05:30PM – Back to Transient House
Day 4, Tuesday
07:00AM - leave Puerto Princesa to El nido via VAN
03:00PM - ETA El Nido
04:00PM - Check-in @ transient house (1st night at El Nido)
Day 5, Wednesday
09:00AM - Island Hopping (small lagoon & big lagoon)
12:00NN – Lunch
04:00PM - End of island tour
05:00PM - Back to Transient House (2nd night @ El Nido)
Day 6, Thursday
07:00AM - leave El Nido to Puerto Princesa
03:00PM - ETA Puerto Princesa
05:00PM - leave Puerto Princesa to Manila
06:20PM – ETA Manila
E X P E N S E
Room Accomodation @ PPC
>>> php 2,250/ 9pax/night (based on barkadahan room)
Room Accomodation @ El Nido
>>> php400/pax/night (based on double sharing)
CITY TOUR
Trike (5 seaters): php600/5pax/roundtrip
Crocodile Farm Entrance Fee: php40/pax
UNDERGROUND TOUR
Trike (5 seaters)from Tarnsient House to San Jose Terminal – php150/5pax/one way
option 1: If Van Rental: PPC to Sabang - php2,900/van rental
option 2: If Commute:
Jeep/Bus from San Jose Terminal to Sabang - php 125/pax/one way
>> Boat Rental: php700 per boat / max. of 6pax) and additional php250 per extra pax
Camera Permits: optional: (php50 - video cam and php30 - digicam)
Entrance Fee: php150/pax
HUNDA BAY TOUR
Trike (5 seaters): php500/5pax - roundtrip
Island Hopping Fee: php125/pax (4 Islands: Pambato Reef, Snake, Starfish, Pandan)
Boat Rental Fee: php1,300/6pax
EL NIDO TOUR
option 1: Van Ride from PPC to El Nido - php600/pax/one way
option 2: Bus Ride from PPC to El Nido - php300/pax/one way
Environmental Fee – php200/pax
El Nido Sample Tours:
TOUR A - Snorkel tour to two lagoons on Miniloc Island, Simisu Island, and 7 Commando beach. php750/pax
TOUR B - Tour to Lagen Island, Cudugnon Cave, Snake Island, Cathedral Cave. php800/pax
TOUR C- Snorkel tour around Matinloc Island and Tapiutan Island, with a visit to the Secret Beach. php900/pax
Day 1, Saturday
09:30AM - ETA Puerto Princesa
10:00AM - Check-in @ the Transient House
11:30AM – Brunch (any known Resto in PPC)
01:00PM – City Tour (Iwahig Penal Farm, Crocodile Farm, Rancho Sta. Monica, and the famous Baker's Hill)
06:00PM - Back to Transient House
Day 2, Sunday
06:00AM – ETD to Sabang
09:30AM – Start of Underground River Tour
11:00AM – End of UR Tour
12:00NN – Lunch @ Sabang Beach
02:00PM – Leave Sabang to PPC
05:00PM – Back to Transient House
Day 3, Monday
06:00AM – ETD to Sta. Lourdes Wharf
07:30AM – Hunda Bay Tour (Pambato Reef, Snake, Starfish, Pandan)
12:00NN – Lunch (bring your own)
04:00PM – End of Tour
05:30PM – Back to Transient House
Day 4, Tuesday
07:00AM - leave Puerto Princesa to El nido via VAN
03:00PM - ETA El Nido
04:00PM - Check-in @ transient house (1st night at El Nido)
Day 5, Wednesday
09:00AM - Island Hopping (small lagoon & big lagoon)
12:00NN – Lunch
04:00PM - End of island tour
05:00PM - Back to Transient House (2nd night @ El Nido)
Day 6, Thursday
07:00AM - leave El Nido to Puerto Princesa
03:00PM - ETA Puerto Princesa
05:00PM - leave Puerto Princesa to Manila
06:20PM – ETA Manila
E X P E N S E
Room Accomodation @ PPC
>>> php 2,250/ 9pax/night (based on barkadahan room)
Room Accomodation @ El Nido
>>> php400/pax/night (based on double sharing)
CITY TOUR
Trike (5 seaters): php600/5pax/roundtrip
Crocodile Farm Entrance Fee: php40/pax
UNDERGROUND TOUR
Trike (5 seaters)from Tarnsient House to San Jose Terminal – php150/5pax/one way
option 1: If Van Rental: PPC to Sabang - php2,900/van rental
option 2: If Commute:
Jeep/Bus from San Jose Terminal to Sabang - php 125/pax/one way
>> Boat Rental: php700 per boat / max. of 6pax) and additional php250 per extra pax
Camera Permits: optional: (php50 - video cam and php30 - digicam)
Entrance Fee: php150/pax
HUNDA BAY TOUR
Trike (5 seaters): php500/5pax - roundtrip
Island Hopping Fee: php125/pax (4 Islands: Pambato Reef, Snake, Starfish, Pandan)
Boat Rental Fee: php1,300/6pax
EL NIDO TOUR
option 1: Van Ride from PPC to El Nido - php600/pax/one way
option 2: Bus Ride from PPC to El Nido - php300/pax/one way
Environmental Fee – php200/pax
El Nido Sample Tours:
TOUR A - Snorkel tour to two lagoons on Miniloc Island, Simisu Island, and 7 Commando beach. php750/pax
TOUR B - Tour to Lagen Island, Cudugnon Cave, Snake Island, Cathedral Cave. php800/pax
TOUR C- Snorkel tour around Matinloc Island and Tapiutan Island, with a visit to the Secret Beach. php900/pax
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
KOTA KINABALU for as low as P499 @ CEBU PACIFIC AIR
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If your planning to go to Kota Kinabalu.. Cebu Pacific has its lowest promo fare, Sale period will start on July 29 up to July 31, 2009, Travel period is from September 1 until November 30, 2009.
If your planning to go to Kota Kinabalu.. Cebu Pacific has its lowest promo fare, Sale period will start on July 29 up to July 31, 2009, Travel period is from September 1 until November 30, 2009.
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
2010 OFFICIAL PHILIPPINE HOLIDAYS
Plan your 2010 trips ahead with the MalacaƱang announcement of holidays for next year.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Proclamation 1841 last Tuesday, declaring regular holidays, special non-working holidays, and special school holidays for 2010. The proclamation is in line with Republic Act 9492, which provides that all non-religious holidays be moved to the nearest Monday.
Regular holidays covered by RA 9492 next year are:
June 14 (Monday nearest June 12) – Independence Day
November 29 (Monday nearest November 30) – Bonifacio Day
December 27 (Monday nearest December 30) – Rizal Day
Other regular holidays include:
January 1 – New Year’s Day
April 1 – Maundy Thursday
April 2 – Good Friday
April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 – Labor Day
August 30 – National Heroes’ Day
December 25 – Christmas Day
Special non-working holidays next year include:
August 23 (Monday nearest August 21) – Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 – All Saints’ Day
December 31 – Last Day of the Year
Expect also a 4-day Christmas weekend next year as the President declared Christmas eve on December 24 (Friday) as an additional non-working holiday, and December 27 (Monday nearest Rizal Day on December 30) as a regular holiday.
Aside from these, the President also declared February 22 (Monday nearest February 25), EDSA Revolution anniversary next year as a special school holiday.
Meanwhile, the Palace said proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of the end of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr) and the Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid’l Adha) shall be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. The Office on Muslim Affairs will inform the Office of the President on which days the holidays shall fall.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Proclamation 1841 last Tuesday, declaring regular holidays, special non-working holidays, and special school holidays for 2010. The proclamation is in line with Republic Act 9492, which provides that all non-religious holidays be moved to the nearest Monday.
Regular holidays covered by RA 9492 next year are:
June 14 (Monday nearest June 12) – Independence Day
November 29 (Monday nearest November 30) – Bonifacio Day
December 27 (Monday nearest December 30) – Rizal Day
Other regular holidays include:
January 1 – New Year’s Day
April 1 – Maundy Thursday
April 2 – Good Friday
April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 – Labor Day
August 30 – National Heroes’ Day
December 25 – Christmas Day
Special non-working holidays next year include:
August 23 (Monday nearest August 21) – Ninoy Aquino Day
November 1 – All Saints’ Day
December 31 – Last Day of the Year
Expect also a 4-day Christmas weekend next year as the President declared Christmas eve on December 24 (Friday) as an additional non-working holiday, and December 27 (Monday nearest Rizal Day on December 30) as a regular holiday.
Aside from these, the President also declared February 22 (Monday nearest February 25), EDSA Revolution anniversary next year as a special school holiday.
Meanwhile, the Palace said proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of the end of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr) and the Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid’l Adha) shall be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. The Office on Muslim Affairs will inform the Office of the President on which days the holidays shall fall.
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2010 PHILIPPINE HOLIDAYS
Saturday, July 25, 2009
"HAPPY TO LIVE. GLAD TO GIVE. Season 1"
June 28, 2009 is a very fullfilling day for MECAN and with our fellow trippers who are first timer on trekking... having the opportunity to enjoy the nature while helping others is a worth weekend to spend.
On our 4X4 WHEEL going to Aeta Village
Sitio Magkupya, is an Aeta Village located before the drop-off point of Mt. Pinatubo and composed of 16 families.
LEFT SIDE OF THE VILLAGE
After our descent from the crater we went there directly to give clothes and foods. Aetas are excited to see all things that we brought for them, but while we are preparing to distribute it, Aetas started to sing a Happy Birthday song for Anne..(unforgettable birthday event fo Anne =D)and to have a peaceful distribution of goods, we asked help on the in-charge chairman of the said community.. a very helpful man..;-) ..
We joined the Old Lady & Old Man on their cultural dance.. and it was fun!.. I remember the Old Lady said " Sa susunod dala kayo ng Guitara para mas maganda ang pag-sayaw... magaling ako mag-guitara"... (nice idea! next time we will bring that!)
Aeta Kids are very happy on their candies and lollipops.. Their smile give us a very heart-warming effect.
AETA KIDS
What more can i ask for??? Nothing =D coz these kind of trip is one of the best trip i ever had. I felt that it was a challenge for me and to my colleagues to continually do these kind of mission.. not just to the Aetas but also to those people who live in the remote areas.
US WITH THE AETAS
Looking forward to be in these kind of event AGAIN!
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DIY - MT. PINATUBO,
Outreach Climb
MT. PINATUBO DAY TREK
Mount Pinatubo is an award-winning ecotourism attraction.

The trek is ranked intermediate and is surrounded by towering cliffs made of ash and sand that has formed rugged valleys and hills, punctuated by massive rock faces resting at impossible angles.



After almost two decades, the landscape has evolved and green foliage has taken to the fertile volcanic soil.

The gaping crater caused by the eruption is now home to a massive aquamarine lake that’s safe to swim in.

..the sight of its unnaturally blue-green water, its numerous smoking vents and an overwhelming smell of sulphur is enough to convince anyone of the now-quiet power that lies below.
ITINERARY
01:30am - Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal
02:00am - Boarding of Passenger ETD Manila to Capas Tarlac
04:00am - ETA Capas Tarlac junction
05:00am - Sta. Juliana Registraton, Rest & Prepare
05:30am - 4 x 4 via skyway ride to drop-off point
07:00am - Trek from drop-off point to crater
09:00am - Arrival at the crater, (free time)
11:30am - Lunch
01:00pm - Departure from crater to drop-off point
02:30pm - Arrival at drop-off point, 4 x 4 ride going to Aeta Community, Distribution of donations
03:30pm - 4 x 4 via skyway ride back to Sta. Juliana Tourism Office
05:00pm - Arrival at Sta. Juliana Tourism Office, (Rest, Prepare, Take a Bath)
06:00pm - Leave Sta. Juliana to Capas Tarlac Junction
07:30pm - ETD Capas Tarlac to Manila
09:30pm - ETA Manila
REQUIRED FEE
Bus Fare: Php129/person (one way) via Dagupan Bus Cubao Station
Conservation/Environmental Fee: Php50/person
Guide Fee: Php500 (for one to five persons)
Toll Fee Skyway: Php500/4x4 Wheeldrive
4 x 4 Wheel Drive: Sta. Juliana to Pinatubo drop-off point [roundtrip]: Php2,500 (for one to five persons)
Trike: Capas Junction to Sta. Juliana - Roundtrip Php300 (3pax)
OPTIONAL FEE
4 x 4 Wheel Drive: Capas Junction to Sta. Juliana [roundtrip]: Php 1,000 (for one to five persons)
Shower Fee: Php20/person @ Barangay Hall; Php100/person @ Mt. Pinatubo Town Spa
Boat Riding @ the Crater: 350/person (30mins)
Massage/Volcanic Ash/Mudpack: Php500/peron/category
Tent Rental: Php 100
Try to check also my blog about Mt. Pinatubo Sitio Magkupya Aeta Village
For Tour Arrangement, boat, tent and guide, Please see below contact details
Wendell Mercado - President 4wheel Drive Association
= 0919-6084313
Teody Melegrito - Tricycle Owner Capas Junction
= 0920-3193216
Pinatubo Spa Town - arrangement of guide, boat, tent
= 0928-3410402 or (045) 493-0031
The trek is ranked intermediate and is surrounded by towering cliffs made of ash and sand that has formed rugged valleys and hills, punctuated by massive rock faces resting at impossible angles.
After almost two decades, the landscape has evolved and green foliage has taken to the fertile volcanic soil.
The gaping crater caused by the eruption is now home to a massive aquamarine lake that’s safe to swim in.
..the sight of its unnaturally blue-green water, its numerous smoking vents and an overwhelming smell of sulphur is enough to convince anyone of the now-quiet power that lies below.
ITINERARY
01:30am - Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal
02:00am - Boarding of Passenger ETD Manila to Capas Tarlac
04:00am - ETA Capas Tarlac junction
05:00am - Sta. Juliana Registraton, Rest & Prepare
05:30am - 4 x 4 via skyway ride to drop-off point
07:00am - Trek from drop-off point to crater
09:00am - Arrival at the crater, (free time)
11:30am - Lunch
01:00pm - Departure from crater to drop-off point
02:30pm - Arrival at drop-off point, 4 x 4 ride going to Aeta Community, Distribution of donations
03:30pm - 4 x 4 via skyway ride back to Sta. Juliana Tourism Office
05:00pm - Arrival at Sta. Juliana Tourism Office, (Rest, Prepare, Take a Bath)
06:00pm - Leave Sta. Juliana to Capas Tarlac Junction
07:30pm - ETD Capas Tarlac to Manila
09:30pm - ETA Manila
REQUIRED FEE
Bus Fare: Php129/person (one way) via Dagupan Bus Cubao Station
Conservation/Environmental Fee: Php50/person
Guide Fee: Php500 (for one to five persons)
Toll Fee Skyway: Php500/4x4 Wheeldrive
4 x 4 Wheel Drive: Sta. Juliana to Pinatubo drop-off point [roundtrip]: Php2,500 (for one to five persons)
Trike: Capas Junction to Sta. Juliana - Roundtrip Php300 (3pax)
OPTIONAL FEE
4 x 4 Wheel Drive: Capas Junction to Sta. Juliana [roundtrip]: Php 1,000 (for one to five persons)
Shower Fee: Php20/person @ Barangay Hall; Php100/person @ Mt. Pinatubo Town Spa
Boat Riding @ the Crater: 350/person (30mins)
Massage/Volcanic Ash/Mudpack: Php500/peron/category
Tent Rental: Php 100
Try to check also my blog about Mt. Pinatubo Sitio Magkupya Aeta Village
For Tour Arrangement, boat, tent and guide, Please see below contact details
Wendell Mercado - President 4wheel Drive Association
= 0919-6084313
Teody Melegrito - Tricycle Owner Capas Junction
= 0920-3193216
Pinatubo Spa Town - arrangement of guide, boat, tent
= 0928-3410402 or (045) 493-0031
Labels:
DIY - MT. PINATUBO
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
ANAWANGIN COVE & CAPONES ISLAND
THE ANAWANGIN BEACH
Anawangin Cove is a crescent shaped cove with a pristine white sand beach. What makes the place unique is the unusual riddle of tall pine trees flourishing round its vicinity. There are no roads leading to Anawangin. It is only accessible by a 30 minute boat ride from Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales or by a six-hour trek through hot, open trails thru the Pundaquit range. The cove's relative isolation has kept it free from development - as of this writing, there are no resorts on this sparkling piece of natural beauty, save for a few huts and deep wells.
PINE FOREST

Just behind the beach is the pine forest and a marsh, where one can find natural springs feeding to the sea. The area is home to a number of bird species.
FYI:
>>> The sand in Anawangin Cove is mainly Mt. Pinatubo lahar. Some Sand samples is very similar indeed to the lahar that can be found in Porac and Mabalacat on the other side of Mt. Pinatubo.
SMALL LAKE SURROUNDED BY THE AGOHO (PINE TREES)

>>> The pine trees, (actually Agoho trees) did not exist in the area before the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. Looks like the ash fall somehow brought with it Agoho seeds as well and they grew into the forest we see at Anawangin today.
THE CAPONES ISLAND

Capones Island is famous for its rocky shore white sand beaches and known for having an Old-Spanish Light House w/c is located at the left-end top hill of the island.
ROCKY SHORE

VERANDA OF THE SPANISH LIGHT HOUSE

You need to trek for about an hour on a rocky shore and it was very tiring to get there but a worth panoramic view is waiting for you on the top of the light house... it has a picturesque beautiful clear turquoise waters scene and you'll be amaze how did they built the light house on these island.
OUR DESCEND

ABANDONED BUILDING ALONG THE WAY

ITINERARY
Day 0, Friday May 1
10:30 PM Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal (via Air-conditioned Bus = 271/head)
11:30 PM Boarding of Passengers ETD Manila to San Antonio, Zambales
Day 1, Saturday May 2
03:00 AM ETA San Antonio, Zambales
03:30 AM ETA Pundaquit (prepare)
04:00 AM ETA Start of Trekking (tourist guide fee =600/group)
08:30 AM Anawangin Cove Proper (environmental fee = 100/ head)
09:00 AM Breakfast, Camping, Lunch, Beach Bumming
05:00 PM Prepare/ Take a Bath
07:00 PM Dinner / Bonfire Night / Star-Gazing
Day 2, Sunday May 3
06:00 AM Wake Up
07:00 AM Breakfast
08:00 AM Free time
11:00 AM ETD Anawangin to Capones Island (via boat roundtrip = 200/head)
12:00 NN ETA Capones Island
12:10 PM Start of Trekking to the Old Spanish Lighthouse
01:30 PM ETA Old Spanish Lighthouse/Free time
03:00 PM ETD Capones Island to Pundaquit
03:30 PM ETA Pundaquit (Rest,Prepare,Take a Bath)
04:00 PM ETD Pundaquit to San Antonio (via tricycle = 25/head)
04:10 PM ETA San Antonio to Olangapo (via Ordinary Bus = 41/head)
04:30 PM ETD Olangapo to Manila (via Air-conditioned Bus = 220/head)
08:00 PM ETA Manila
EXPENSE
TRANSPORTATION:
Manila - San Antonio: Php271/pax via Victory Liner
San Antonio - Pundaquit: 25/pax
-------------------------------------------------
Pundaquit - San Antonio: 25/pax
San Antonio - Olangapo: Php41/pax via Ordinary Bus
Olangapo - Manila: Php220/pax via Victory Liner
GUIDE FEE:
Tour Guide: Php600 (good for 9pax)
ENVIRONMENTAL FEE:
Anawangin Environmental Fee: Php100/pax
BOAT FEE: Php 1200 (good for 5pax)
Anawangin - Capones Island - Pundaquit
For Island Trip Arrangement, boats, tents and guides, Please see below contact details
Mang Arman - 09204211633
= Php 1,200 per boat w/ capones island / good for 5pax
= Guide fee: Php 600
= Tricycle fare: 30/pax
Mang Florante - 09108053388
= Php 1,500 per boat w/ capones island / good for 5pax
= Guide fee: Php 600
= Tricycle fare: 100/tricycle/good for 3pax
Mang Randy - 09093120345
= Php 1,500 per boat w/ capones island / good for 5pax
= Guide fee: Php 600
= Tricycle fare: 35/pax
Mang Amboy - 092977664490 & Mang Mike Bactad - 09283405136
= Php 1,500 per boat w/ capones island w/ camara island/ good for 5pax
= Guide fee: Php 500
= Tricycle fare: 25/pax
Anawangin Cove is a crescent shaped cove with a pristine white sand beach. What makes the place unique is the unusual riddle of tall pine trees flourishing round its vicinity. There are no roads leading to Anawangin. It is only accessible by a 30 minute boat ride from Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales or by a six-hour trek through hot, open trails thru the Pundaquit range. The cove's relative isolation has kept it free from development - as of this writing, there are no resorts on this sparkling piece of natural beauty, save for a few huts and deep wells.
PINE FOREST
Just behind the beach is the pine forest and a marsh, where one can find natural springs feeding to the sea. The area is home to a number of bird species.
FYI:
>>> The sand in Anawangin Cove is mainly Mt. Pinatubo lahar. Some Sand samples is very similar indeed to the lahar that can be found in Porac and Mabalacat on the other side of Mt. Pinatubo.
SMALL LAKE SURROUNDED BY THE AGOHO (PINE TREES)
>>> The pine trees, (actually Agoho trees) did not exist in the area before the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. Looks like the ash fall somehow brought with it Agoho seeds as well and they grew into the forest we see at Anawangin today.
THE CAPONES ISLAND
Capones Island is famous for its rocky shore white sand beaches and known for having an Old-Spanish Light House w/c is located at the left-end top hill of the island.
ROCKY SHORE
VERANDA OF THE SPANISH LIGHT HOUSE
You need to trek for about an hour on a rocky shore and it was very tiring to get there but a worth panoramic view is waiting for you on the top of the light house... it has a picturesque beautiful clear turquoise waters scene and you'll be amaze how did they built the light house on these island.
OUR DESCEND
ABANDONED BUILDING ALONG THE WAY
ITINERARY
Day 0, Friday May 1
10:30 PM Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal (via Air-conditioned Bus = 271/head)
11:30 PM Boarding of Passengers ETD Manila to San Antonio, Zambales
Day 1, Saturday May 2
03:00 AM ETA San Antonio, Zambales
03:30 AM ETA Pundaquit (prepare)
04:00 AM ETA Start of Trekking (tourist guide fee =600/group)
08:30 AM Anawangin Cove Proper (environmental fee = 100/ head)
09:00 AM Breakfast, Camping, Lunch, Beach Bumming
05:00 PM Prepare/ Take a Bath
07:00 PM Dinner / Bonfire Night / Star-Gazing
Day 2, Sunday May 3
06:00 AM Wake Up
07:00 AM Breakfast
08:00 AM Free time
11:00 AM ETD Anawangin to Capones Island (via boat roundtrip = 200/head)
12:00 NN ETA Capones Island
12:10 PM Start of Trekking to the Old Spanish Lighthouse
01:30 PM ETA Old Spanish Lighthouse/Free time
03:00 PM ETD Capones Island to Pundaquit
03:30 PM ETA Pundaquit (Rest,Prepare,Take a Bath)
04:00 PM ETD Pundaquit to San Antonio (via tricycle = 25/head)
04:10 PM ETA San Antonio to Olangapo (via Ordinary Bus = 41/head)
04:30 PM ETD Olangapo to Manila (via Air-conditioned Bus = 220/head)
08:00 PM ETA Manila
EXPENSE
TRANSPORTATION:
Manila - San Antonio: Php271/pax via Victory Liner
San Antonio - Pundaquit: 25/pax
-------------------------------------------------
Pundaquit - San Antonio: 25/pax
San Antonio - Olangapo: Php41/pax via Ordinary Bus
Olangapo - Manila: Php220/pax via Victory Liner
GUIDE FEE:
Tour Guide: Php600 (good for 9pax)
ENVIRONMENTAL FEE:
Anawangin Environmental Fee: Php100/pax
BOAT FEE: Php 1200 (good for 5pax)
Anawangin - Capones Island - Pundaquit
For Island Trip Arrangement, boats, tents and guides, Please see below contact details
Mang Arman - 09204211633
= Php 1,200 per boat w/ capones island / good for 5pax
= Guide fee: Php 600
= Tricycle fare: 30/pax
Mang Florante - 09108053388
= Php 1,500 per boat w/ capones island / good for 5pax
= Guide fee: Php 600
= Tricycle fare: 100/tricycle/good for 3pax
Mang Randy - 09093120345
= Php 1,500 per boat w/ capones island / good for 5pax
= Guide fee: Php 600
= Tricycle fare: 35/pax
Mang Amboy - 092977664490 & Mang Mike Bactad - 09283405136
= Php 1,500 per boat w/ capones island w/ camara island/ good for 5pax
= Guide fee: Php 500
= Tricycle fare: 25/pax
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
SAGADA "Shangri-la of the Philippines"
via MANILA-BANAUE-BONTOC-SAGADA route
The Philippines version of Shangri-la, Sagada may not be Utopian but it is definitely remote and exotic. Located 275-km north of Manila (100-km from Baguio) near the provincial capital of Bontoc it's a long day's bus ride starting from the Dangwa bus station in Baguio over the narrow mountain tracks traversing the Cordilleras.
BANAUE RICE TERRACES

breakfast @ HIDDEN VALLEY RESTO, BANAUE (fried chicken w/ rice and veggies)

CUTE LITTLE IGOROT KIDS

TOPLOAD ADVENTURE

DIRECTION

Popular as a destination of foreign adventurers, Sagada features caves that can be explored (even by non-experts) with the aid of local guides,The forebears of the current residents practiced an unusual burial practice by hanging and stacking coffins, hewed from tree trunks, in the limestone karst cliffs and caves near town.
lunch @ YOGHURT HOUSE (chopsuey, curry veggies, rice)

...an interesting hike along an underground river, a waterfall and pool to cool off in after a day of exploring, and a quiet serenity only found off the beaten path.
behind us is the BANGA-AN RICE TERRACES

dinner (veggies & adobo), cooked by BAG-ILAT (he's now working @ DALICAN RESTO)

INSIDE SUMAGUING CAVE

breakfast @ LEMON PIE HOUSE (egg pie, lemon pie, blueberry pie)

ITINERARY (revision c/o Gareth C. Likigan of SAGGAS)
ECHO VALLEY with GARETH C. LIKIGAN

Day 0, Wednesday April 8
08:00 PM Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal
09:00 PM Boarding of Passengers ETD Manila to Sagada
Day 1, Thursday April 9
06:00 AM ETA Banaue
06:30 AM Banaue to Sagada
10:00 AM ETA Sagada. Free Time/Rest/Prepare (registration fee at the municipal hall = 10/ head)
12:00 NN Lunch
01:00 PM Banga-an Rice Terraces, Trekking and Swimming Bomod-ok Big Falls (guide fee = 600(group) vehicle hire = 800(group)) toll gate fee = 10/head)
06:00 PM Sunset at Lake Danum (better put this down to day 2 as what we talked about)
07:30 PM Dinner
Day 2, Friday April 10
04:00 AM Wake Up
05:15 AM Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint (guide fee = 200)(group) (ill need you guys to wake up early so that at 5:15, we start early
08:00 AM Breakfast (mag breakfast sa Rock Inn, Masaya din dun)
09:00 AM Cave Connection Adventure (400 / head) no need to hire a vehicle
12:00 NN Lunch
01:30 PM (okay so Mount Ampacao Trek na, passing by Demang Old Village to Ampacao, to
05:00 PM lake danum for sunset) guide fee = 600(group))
Prepare/Take a Bath
07:00 PM Dinner / Bonfire Night
Day 3, Saturday April 11
06:00 AM Wake up
07:00 AM Walking Tour: St. Mary's Episcopal church, Calvary Hills, Echo Valley, Hanging Coffins, Sagada Weaving (guide fee = 200)
11:00 AM Start of Bag Packing
12:00 AM Brunch
if AUTOBUS TRANSPORT:
01:00 PM - Leave Sagada for Bontoc (jeepney ride) (45mins) Php 45.00
03:00 PM –Leave Bontoc to Banaue / Cable Bus - terminal: infront of cable cafe near churya-a hotel (3hours) Php 150.00
06:30 PM– Leave Banaue to Manila (8 hours) Php 425.00
02:00 AM – ETA MANILA Sunday
if CABLE TOUR TRANSPORT:
01:00 PM - Leave Sagada for Bontoc (jeepney ride) (45mins) Php 45.00
03:00 PM – Leave Bontoc to Manila (11 hours) Php 750.00
02:00 AM – ETA MANILA Sunday
if LIZARDO or GL TRANS (Route going to Baguio/6hrs ride)
10:00 AM - Leave Sagada for Baguio (jeepney ride) (6 hour) Php 250.00
05:00 PM – Leave Baguio to Manila – VICTORY LINER (6 hours) Php 445.00
11:00 PM – ETA Manila Saturday
01:00 PM - Leave Sagada for Baguio (jeepney ride) (6 hour) Php 250.00
08:00 PM – Leave Baguio to Manila – VICTORY LINER (6 hours) Php 445.00
02:00 AM – ETA Manila Sunday
(im sure, eto ang isang pinakamasakit na time, "knowing that you will be leaving the Shangrila.. hahahaha.. anyway, you will know this when you experience it, and im very sure of it) :D
well, that’s just about it, so I saved you the problem of solving
sa guide fee and vehicle hire each of you would be having a damage of 1020 pesos (4pax yan ha) if 5 kayo, the damage = 880 pesos
The Philippines version of Shangri-la, Sagada may not be Utopian but it is definitely remote and exotic. Located 275-km north of Manila (100-km from Baguio) near the provincial capital of Bontoc it's a long day's bus ride starting from the Dangwa bus station in Baguio over the narrow mountain tracks traversing the Cordilleras.
BANAUE RICE TERRACES
breakfast @ HIDDEN VALLEY RESTO, BANAUE (fried chicken w/ rice and veggies)
CUTE LITTLE IGOROT KIDS
TOPLOAD ADVENTURE
DIRECTION
Popular as a destination of foreign adventurers, Sagada features caves that can be explored (even by non-experts) with the aid of local guides,The forebears of the current residents practiced an unusual burial practice by hanging and stacking coffins, hewed from tree trunks, in the limestone karst cliffs and caves near town.
lunch @ YOGHURT HOUSE (chopsuey, curry veggies, rice)
...an interesting hike along an underground river, a waterfall and pool to cool off in after a day of exploring, and a quiet serenity only found off the beaten path.
behind us is the BANGA-AN RICE TERRACES
dinner (veggies & adobo), cooked by BAG-ILAT (he's now working @ DALICAN RESTO)
INSIDE SUMAGUING CAVE
breakfast @ LEMON PIE HOUSE (egg pie, lemon pie, blueberry pie)
ITINERARY (revision c/o Gareth C. Likigan of SAGGAS)
ECHO VALLEY with GARETH C. LIKIGAN
Day 0, Wednesday April 8
08:00 PM Meeting Time at the Bus Terminal
09:00 PM Boarding of Passengers ETD Manila to Sagada
Day 1, Thursday April 9
06:00 AM ETA Banaue
06:30 AM Banaue to Sagada
10:00 AM ETA Sagada. Free Time/Rest/Prepare (registration fee at the municipal hall = 10/ head)
12:00 NN Lunch
01:00 PM Banga-an Rice Terraces, Trekking and Swimming Bomod-ok Big Falls (guide fee = 600(group) vehicle hire = 800(group)) toll gate fee = 10/head)
06:00 PM Sunset at Lake Danum (better put this down to day 2 as what we talked about)
07:30 PM Dinner
Day 2, Friday April 10
04:00 AM Wake Up
05:15 AM Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint (guide fee = 200)(group) (ill need you guys to wake up early so that at 5:15, we start early
08:00 AM Breakfast (mag breakfast sa Rock Inn, Masaya din dun)
09:00 AM Cave Connection Adventure (400 / head) no need to hire a vehicle
12:00 NN Lunch
01:30 PM (okay so Mount Ampacao Trek na, passing by Demang Old Village to Ampacao, to
05:00 PM lake danum for sunset) guide fee = 600(group))
Prepare/Take a Bath
07:00 PM Dinner / Bonfire Night
Day 3, Saturday April 11
06:00 AM Wake up
07:00 AM Walking Tour: St. Mary's Episcopal church, Calvary Hills, Echo Valley, Hanging Coffins, Sagada Weaving (guide fee = 200)
11:00 AM Start of Bag Packing
12:00 AM Brunch
if AUTOBUS TRANSPORT:
01:00 PM - Leave Sagada for Bontoc (jeepney ride) (45mins) Php 45.00
03:00 PM –Leave Bontoc to Banaue / Cable Bus - terminal: infront of cable cafe near churya-a hotel (3hours) Php 150.00
06:30 PM– Leave Banaue to Manila (8 hours) Php 425.00
02:00 AM – ETA MANILA Sunday
if CABLE TOUR TRANSPORT:
01:00 PM - Leave Sagada for Bontoc (jeepney ride) (45mins) Php 45.00
03:00 PM – Leave Bontoc to Manila (11 hours) Php 750.00
02:00 AM – ETA MANILA Sunday
if LIZARDO or GL TRANS (Route going to Baguio/6hrs ride)
10:00 AM - Leave Sagada for Baguio (jeepney ride) (6 hour) Php 250.00
05:00 PM – Leave Baguio to Manila – VICTORY LINER (6 hours) Php 445.00
11:00 PM – ETA Manila Saturday
01:00 PM - Leave Sagada for Baguio (jeepney ride) (6 hour) Php 250.00
08:00 PM – Leave Baguio to Manila – VICTORY LINER (6 hours) Php 445.00
02:00 AM – ETA Manila Sunday
(im sure, eto ang isang pinakamasakit na time, "knowing that you will be leaving the Shangrila.. hahahaha.. anyway, you will know this when you experience it, and im very sure of it) :D
well, that’s just about it, so I saved you the problem of solving
sa guide fee and vehicle hire each of you would be having a damage of 1020 pesos (4pax yan ha) if 5 kayo, the damage = 880 pesos
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