SENADO SQUARE STREET
YUMMY PORTUGUESE EGG TART
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Vegas of Asia: MACAU
I had a chance to travel Macau at its best! love the lights, non-stop free taste foods at the Ruins of St. Paul, free shuttle bus in the hotel and hospitable macanese.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
EN ROUTE: HONGKONG
A day before the Philippines Independence Day, finally i found my passport, so up to the last minute i decided to go to Hongkong, and end my summer season there :) (actually it was my second time to visit the place.) All of my stuff was on rush just to be on these trip. Thank God that he guided me all through out the trip.
At the Mongkok proper, it was like daytime maybe because of the lights surrounded by us.. as far as i remember according to Guinness World Records, the city is known for having the highest population density in the world and having the most colorful and vibrant establishment.
It was 7pm when i landed to Hongkong via Cebu Pacific and my friend is waiting for almost 4 hours at Hongkong International Airport coz' we do have different flight. From the Airport we took the Airport Express Train going to Mongkok, Kowloon for our accomodation.. we thought that riding on it was for free but when we arrived in Mongkok station we saw some locals tapping their train card on the machine..in w/c we don't have.. so we decided to ask the customer service and he gave us HK$55 per card just to exit on the station (too expensive compare to an ordinary MTR train)
HONGKONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
At the Mongkok proper, it was like daytime maybe because of the lights surrounded by us.. as far as i remember according to Guinness World Records, the city is known for having the highest population density in the world and having the most colorful and vibrant establishment.
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MONGKOK, KOWLOON
Were lucky that we found our accomodation along the busy street of Argyle, where you can find low-priced clothes and shoes that makes the street as a crowded center.
Dragon Hostel is the place where we'd stayed, it was recommended by a friend. For a budget traveler this is worth staying for.. for more info about their services click here
Dragon Hostel is the place where we'd stayed, it was recommended by a friend. For a budget traveler this is worth staying for.. for more info about their services click here
Friday, May 7, 2010
PADRE BURGOS ADVENTURE
May 1-2, 2010
For a Labor Day break.. we headed to BonPen!
As claimed by a known group of mountaineering club in the Philippines....
"Padre Burgos, was formerly known as LAGUIMANOC due to the shape of the coastline which resemble the bill of a chicken or "manok". Another version is that chickens were so abundant in the town that hawk always swiped down the place to snatch chicks from their mother hens. When hawks flew overhead, as warning to the neighborhood, people shouted "Hawk manok"On January 1, 1917 the villages of Laguimanoc, which until then was a barrio of atimonan, became a municipality. Ten years after, the towns council changed the name to Padre Burgos, in honor of one of our countrys martyr.
The streets were named after local leaders who rendered valuable services to the community. Because of the physical and topographical conditions to the town, four(4) sitios were cluster of houses were built became the main district of the town namely Campo, Burgos, Basio and Bundok-punta.Padre Burgos the entry point of BonPen.
BonPen for Bondoc Peninsula
If Bicol has CamSur for Camarines Sur, Quezon has BonPen for the Bondoc Peninsula. Part of the trend to jazz up the traditional names of regions, provinces and districts partly to give them a current feel and the convenience of namedropping, BonPen is succeeding is making itself a curious catchword when it was largely unknown before.
Rich in natural beauty and religious traditions, BonPen consists of the 12 towns of the 3rd district of Quezon which include Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, Mulanay, San Narciso, San Francisco, Buenavista and San Andres. To promote BonPen, Board Member Lourdes “Bunso” De Luna-Pasatiempo heads the BonPen Tourism Council to create it as a center of tourism in Southern Tagalog Region and a prime tourist spots."
It was 2:30am (2nd trip @ JAC LINER) when we left Manila to Padre Burgos, it's my first time to visit the province of Quezon, thanks to Yan for inviting me on these trip. We arrived at Lucena Grand Terminal exactly 6:30am, then rode a Mini Bus going to Padre Burgos almost an hour trip, the bus dropped us on Padre Burgos wooden arch along the highway where Mang Vic fetch us headed to Laguimanoc Pier.
For a Labor Day break.. we headed to BonPen!
SUNSET
As claimed by a known group of mountaineering club in the Philippines....
"Padre Burgos, was formerly known as LAGUIMANOC due to the shape of the coastline which resemble the bill of a chicken or "manok". Another version is that chickens were so abundant in the town that hawk always swiped down the place to snatch chicks from their mother hens. When hawks flew overhead, as warning to the neighborhood, people shouted "Hawk manok"On January 1, 1917 the villages of Laguimanoc, which until then was a barrio of atimonan, became a municipality. Ten years after, the towns council changed the name to Padre Burgos, in honor of one of our countrys martyr.
The streets were named after local leaders who rendered valuable services to the community. Because of the physical and topographical conditions to the town, four(4) sitios were cluster of houses were built became the main district of the town namely Campo, Burgos, Basio and Bundok-punta.Padre Burgos the entry point of BonPen.
BonPen for Bondoc Peninsula
If Bicol has CamSur for Camarines Sur, Quezon has BonPen for the Bondoc Peninsula. Part of the trend to jazz up the traditional names of regions, provinces and districts partly to give them a current feel and the convenience of namedropping, BonPen is succeeding is making itself a curious catchword when it was largely unknown before.
Rich in natural beauty and religious traditions, BonPen consists of the 12 towns of the 3rd district of Quezon which include Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, Mulanay, San Narciso, San Francisco, Buenavista and San Andres. To promote BonPen, Board Member Lourdes “Bunso” De Luna-Pasatiempo heads the BonPen Tourism Council to create it as a center of tourism in Southern Tagalog Region and a prime tourist spots."
It was 2:30am (2nd trip @ JAC LINER) when we left Manila to Padre Burgos, it's my first time to visit the province of Quezon, thanks to Yan for inviting me on these trip. We arrived at Lucena Grand Terminal exactly 6:30am, then rode a Mini Bus going to Padre Burgos almost an hour trip, the bus dropped us on Padre Burgos wooden arch along the highway where Mang Vic fetch us headed to Laguimanoc Pier.
first stop.... our trek to Mt. Lipata located at Lipata Island
MT. LIPATA ((427+) ~ [LLA: 13° 88.97N 121° 78.94 E, 130 MASL]
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail 1-2
CAVE @ THE SUMMIT
LIPATA ISLAND VIEW
next... our beach bumming, snorkeling and chillax at
Puting Buhangin Beach and Kwebang Lampas
located at Pagbilao Grande, Pagbilao, Quezon
The white sand beach stretches 70 meters long and 10 meters wide. A small cave known to locals as Kwebang Lampas is found at one end of the beach. It is a favorite site of swimmers in Pagbilao during the summer months.
next... our beach bumming, snorkeling and chillax at
Puting Buhangin Beach and Kwebang Lampas
located at Pagbilao Grande, Pagbilao, Quezon
The white sand beach stretches 70 meters long and 10 meters wide. A small cave known to locals as Kwebang Lampas is found at one end of the beach. It is a favorite site of swimmers in Pagbilao during the summer months.
CRYSTAL CLEAR CALM WATER, BLUE SKIES
at the end of the day.. we decided to camp at
Dampalitan Island
CAMPSITE
SUNSET
LOWTIDE
The following day we woke up as early as possible for us to witness the lowtide at Mag-asawang Bato Island
TIPS: really good for landscape photoshoot
then lastly is the Borawan Island
famous for rock climbing and bouldering activity.
Dampalitan Island
The following day we woke up as early as possible for us to witness the lowtide at Mag-asawang Bato Island
TIPS: really good for landscape photoshoot
then lastly is the Borawan Island
famous for rock climbing and bouldering activity.
ITINERARY
Day 1, May 1 (Saturday)
Day 1, May 1 (Saturday)
02:00am – Assembly time @ JAC Liner, Kamias Station
02:30am – Boarding of Passenger ETD Manila to Lucena Grand Terminal
06:30am – ETA Lucena, Stopover at Lucena Grand terminal
07:30am – ETA Padre Burgos, Quezon
08:00am – ETA Laguimanoc Pier, Padre Burgos. board private bangka, island hopping starts
08:30am – Lipata Island,
11:30am – Puting Buhangin & Kwebang Lampas Island (swimming, snorkeling, brunch)
05:00pm – Dampalitan Island (Overnight Camping)
06:00pm – Dinner, Camping, swimming, Campfire socials,beach bumming, star-gazing
09:00pm – Lights off!
Day 2, May 2 (Sunday)
05:00am – Wake up call
05:30am – ETD Mag-asawang Bato Island
06:00am – ETA Mag-asawang Bato Island (Photo Ops)
09:00am – ETA Borawan Island
11:00pm – ETD to Laguimanoc Pier, Padre Burgos
11:30am – ETA Laguimanoc, Padre Burgos
12:00am – Rest, Prepare
06:30am – ETA Lucena, Stopover at Lucena Grand terminal
07:30am – ETA Padre Burgos, Quezon
08:00am – ETA Laguimanoc Pier, Padre Burgos. board private bangka, island hopping starts
08:30am – Lipata Island,
11:30am – Puting Buhangin & Kwebang Lampas Island (swimming, snorkeling, brunch)
05:00pm – Dampalitan Island (Overnight Camping)
06:00pm – Dinner, Camping, swimming, Campfire socials,beach bumming, star-gazing
09:00pm – Lights off!
Day 2, May 2 (Sunday)
05:00am – Wake up call
05:30am – ETD Mag-asawang Bato Island
06:00am – ETA Mag-asawang Bato Island (Photo Ops)
09:00am – ETA Borawan Island
11:00pm – ETD to Laguimanoc Pier, Padre Burgos
11:30am – ETA Laguimanoc, Padre Burgos
12:00am – Rest, Prepare
01:30pm – ETD to Lucena Grand terminal
02:30pm – ETA Lucena Grand terminal
02:30pm – ETA Lucena Grand terminal
03:00pm – ETD Lucena Grand terminal to Manila
07:00pm – ETA Manila
EXPENSE:
TRANSPORTATION:
Manila - Lucena Grand Terminal: Php218/pax (JAC Liner Bus)
Lucena Grand Terminal - Padre Burgos: Php35/pax (Mini Bus)
Padre Burgos - Laguimanoc Pier: Php7/pax (Tricycle)
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Laguimanoc Pier - Padre Burgos: Php7/pax (Tricycle)
Padre Burgos - Lucena Grand Terminal: Php35/pax (Mini Bus)
Lucena Grand Terminal - Manila:Php218/pax via Bus (JAC Liner Bus)
GUIDE FEE FOR MT. LIPATA
Tour Guide: Php300 (good for 6pax)
ISLAND ENTRANCE FEE & CAMPING FEE:
Puting Buhangin Island:
~ Entrance Fee: Php50/pax
Dampalitan Island:
~ Entrance fee: Php35/pax
~ Camping fee: Php150/tent (overnight)
~ Fresh Water: Php300/drum (good for 6pax)
BOAT FEE: Php 1800 (good for 6-10pax) includes:
Lipata Island
Puting Buhangin Island
Kwebang Lampas
Dampalitan Island
Mag-asawang Bato Island
Borawan Isalnd
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@ US$47 rate
SUMMARY OF EXPENSE excluding food
TOTAL (6pax)= Php6,330 or US$134.68
TOTAL (per pax) = Php1,055 or US$22.45
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@ US$47 rate
SUMMARY OF EXPENSE excluding food
TOTAL (6pax)= Php6,330 or US$134.68
TOTAL (per pax) = Php1,055 or US$22.45
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Please contact Mang Vic @ 0912-9178637 for Island Trip Arrangement, Boat & Guide.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
"HAPPY TO LIVE. GLAD TO GIVE Season 2"
BENEFICIARY:
School Name: Abucot Elementary School
School Region: CAR
Division: Benguet
District: Kabayan
School Type: Public
School Level: Elementary
Barangay: Adaoay
No. of Students: 183
GRADE SCHOOL & PRE-SCHOOL STUDENTS
Upon descend at Mt. Pulag, we took our rest at the ranger station, some of us bought souvenirs, fresh veggies direct from the farmville of the locals. At exactly 1:30pm we departed at the ranger station going to Abucot Elementary school accompanied by the school’s PTA President, Selaida Arais.
BOXES OF BOOKS & CLOTHES
A boxes of books and clothes has been loaded to our service jeepney through the help of Sir Larry, the Park Ranger Head and our driver with some locals. This books was given by our sponsor namely Rex Bookstore Inc.
@ THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
On our way, it’s a combination of smooth and rough road but most of the time we felt the dust beyond the road and we decided to close all the window louvers and doors to keep the dust out with all the rough roads, it took us 40mins to get to the school.
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At Abucot Elementary School, almost 100+ students welcomed us including their parents. On the school proper a cluster of bungalows perched on a hill, this includes the library, comfort rooms, and classrooms.
TEACHER SAFERA MARCELO
The Grade School Teacher, Safera Marcelo, says that some of the improved road has made it easier for many pupils to reach school. This includes those living in other part of the mountains.
STUDENTS
Before the road was improved, the number of students boarding at the school would rise sharply before exams so they could spend less time traveling and more time studying.
Click here for more details about our Mt. Pulag Climb.
Click here for more details about our Mt. Pulag Climb.
Friday, April 16, 2010
MT. PULAG (Ambangeg Trail)
Mt. Pulag Charity Climb (April, 1-2, 2010)
Major jump-off: Ambangeg, Kabayan, Benguet
LLA: 16°34'58"N 120°53'15"E, 2922 MASL (#3)
Level and days required: Level 3, 3-5 days
Hours to summit / Days required: 4-5 hours / 2 days
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 3
Its been a couple of months since we had our last Climb for a Cause @ Mt. Pinatubo, and for this year, after a long month of preparation and sent invites and posted event on this blog site... We came up with a successful "MT. PULAG Charity Climb - Happy to live. Glad to give. Season II". Thanks to all the participants who made these trip possible.
As an organizer of this climb, it was the most fulfilling events I have done so far, stressful but really worth it. Thanks to Sir Ivan for providing IDs for us and to Ma’am Yang and her parents for lending a pick-up car in order to get the 10boxes of books from our major sponsor.
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I never thought that this trip would gave us another batch of friends. Moreover, despite of all zigzag and rough road, cold summer weather, rocky and slippery trail and being so excited to see what thus the summit can give us another reason to continuously thank God for his gift of nature.
Mt. Pulag National Park is one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage. It lies on the north and south spine of the Grand Cordillera Central that stretches from Pasaleng, Ilocos Norte to the Cordillera Provinces.
MT. PULAG (near campsite)
We chose the Ambangeg-Ambangeg trail (3-4hours @ slow to medium pace) since most of us are first timer on these mountain, we started to trek at around 10am and we arrived at the camp late afternoon 1:30pm. The sun was really hot and strong during our trek and of course we got our remembrance, a Sunburn..tsk! tsk! tsk! ^_^.
When we arrived at the campsite, all of us are very amazed. Indeed, it was really “The Playground of Gods”
Our night was filled with so many stars, and we really enjoyed it!. The temperature fall at 6 degrees Celsius and it was cold. We are so lucky because there was no rainfall during that time and that made us experience a bright full moon.
The summit of Mt. Pulag is covered with dwarf bamboo plants. At lower elevations, the mountainside has a mossy forest veiled with fog, and full of ferns, lichens and moss. Below this is the pine forest growing on barren, rocky slopes. Falls, rivers and small lakes mark the area. In addition, our most favorite part on this climb is the grassland summit with its "sea of clouds" ^_^.
It was said that Mt. Pulag is the second highest peak in Luzon and second highest mountain in the Philippines, but that was before, because it was replaced by Mt. Dulang-Dulang, that makes the Mt. Pulag as the 3rd highest mountain in the Philippines and Luzon’s highest peak with an elevation of 2,922 meters above sea level.
Major jump-off: Ambangeg, Kabayan, Benguet
LLA: 16°34'58"N 120°53'15"E, 2922 MASL (#3)
Level and days required: Level 3, 3-5 days
Hours to summit / Days required: 4-5 hours / 2 days
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 3
SUMMIT @ 6:30AM
Its been a couple of months since we had our last Climb for a Cause @ Mt. Pinatubo, and for this year, after a long month of preparation and sent invites and posted event on this blog site... We came up with a successful "MT. PULAG Charity Climb - Happy to live. Glad to give. Season II". Thanks to all the participants who made these trip possible.
OUR OFFICIAL IDs @ DENR OFFICE
As an organizer of this climb, it was the most fulfilling events I have done so far, stressful but really worth it. Thanks to Sir Ivan for providing IDs for us and to Ma’am Yang and her parents for lending a pick-up car in order to get the 10boxes of books from our major sponsor.
THE GROUP, Photo courtesy of Monte
(from left, Monte Corpuz, Ivan De Castro, Christian Amane, Grace Matorgo, Carrie Borromeo, Ariane Bagarinao, Dario Umagat, Caroline Budiao, Junalyn Periña, Aleli Umagat, Janine Periña, Diane De Jesus, Raf Japhet Dator, Herbert Lapuz, Anne Christine Umagat, Madelle Crisostomo, and Michael Manzano)
(from left, Monte Corpuz, Ivan De Castro, Christian Amane, Grace Matorgo, Carrie Borromeo, Ariane Bagarinao, Dario Umagat, Caroline Budiao, Junalyn Periña, Aleli Umagat, Janine Periña, Diane De Jesus, Raf Japhet Dator, Herbert Lapuz, Anne Christine Umagat, Madelle Crisostomo, and Michael Manzano)
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I never thought that this trip would gave us another batch of friends. Moreover, despite of all zigzag and rough road, cold summer weather, rocky and slippery trail and being so excited to see what thus the summit can give us another reason to continuously thank God for his gift of nature.
Mt. Pulag National Park is one of the UNESCO’s World Heritage. It lies on the north and south spine of the Grand Cordillera Central that stretches from Pasaleng, Ilocos Norte to the Cordillera Provinces.
MT. PULAG (near campsite)
There are four major trails up the summit:
- the Ambangeg, Akiki, and Tawangan trails from Benguet
- the Ambaguio trail from Nueva Vizcaya
We chose the Ambangeg-Ambangeg trail (3-4hours @ slow to medium pace) since most of us are first timer on these mountain, we started to trek at around 10am and we arrived at the camp late afternoon 1:30pm. The sun was really hot and strong during our trek and of course we got our remembrance, a Sunburn..tsk! tsk! tsk! ^_^.
MT. PULAG SUMMIT (aaaw! sunburn)
“For centuries, the tribes of the Kalanguya, Ibaloi and Kankana-ey living at the foot of Mt. Pulag have served as its protector. Believed to be a sacred mountain where the gods dwelled and where the soul will finally meet Kabunian, Supreme Being of the Cordilleras, the protection of Mt. Pulag was governed by customary law and an indigenous resource management system, which considered exploiting forest resources evil and punishable. As such, even such normal human activities as shouting, defecating, picking wild plants, and even kissing are prohibited in the area, lest these anger the gods.”
Our night was filled with so many stars, and we really enjoyed it!. The temperature fall at 6 degrees Celsius and it was cold. We are so lucky because there was no rainfall during that time and that made us experience a bright full moon.
MT. PULAG SUMMIT (Sir Herbert on Sunrise)
PLANT SPECIES (photos courtesy of Ariane)
It was said that Mt. Pulag is the second highest peak in Luzon and second highest mountain in the Philippines, but that was before, because it was replaced by Mt. Dulang-Dulang, that makes the Mt. Pulag as the 3rd highest mountain in the Philippines and Luzon’s highest peak with an elevation of 2,922 meters above sea level.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
MT. PULAG HOLY CLIMB 2010
via Ambangeg Trail (easiest trail)
2,922 meters (9,610 feet)
April 1-2, 2010
Happy To Live. Glad To Give (Season 2)
BENEFICIARY: Abucot Elementary School of Kabayan, Benguet
Situated in Benguet Province on Northern Luzon Island, Mt. Pulag is the 2nd highest peak in the country. Experience Mt Pulag Philippines and its spectacular beauty and serenity of the surrounding area is the goal of climbing and hiking throughout the area. Temperatures can dip to 4-8 degrees. This is already very cold.. (really need to bring a thermal jacket =D)
Everyone's invited, for more info, just email me at whitebeagle@yahoo.com, or you can leave message on my CBOX.
Expense: Php2000/pax
inclusion:
Bus (Manila-Baguio-Manila)
Environmental Fees
Camping Fees
LGU Fees
Chartered Jeep (Baguio-Benguet-Baguio)
Tour Guide
NOTE:
a.)Bring your own Food (snacks and 2days meal)
b.)Bring your own Tent or you may rent at the ranger station, Php200/tent good for 2 to 3pax)
c.)Donations for Abucot Elementary School, (in kind - preferably food, clothes, school supplies, books, raincoat, medicine, slippers, toys)
***As per request by Teacher Neda Bibad of Abucot Elementary School they are in needs of reading books, chart, drawing book and other school materials for the local kids.
ITINERARY
Day 1, April 1 (Maundy Thursday)
12:00mn – Assembly time @ Dagupan bus Station Cubao
01:00am – Boarding of Passenger ETD Manila to Baguio
06:00am – ETA Baguio
10:00am – ETA DENR-Ambangeg; registration and orientation
Donation’s Drop-off
Breakfast
12:00nn – ETA @ Brgy. Abucot or Bashoy(Lunch)
01:00pm – ETA Elementary school @ Abucot or Bashoy
02:00pm – ETA Ranger Station (preparation for the trek)
02:30pm – Start trek to Camp 2
05:30pm – ETA Camp 2 (near summit); Set up camp
06:30pm – Dinner, Socials
08:00pm – Lights off!
Day 2, April 2 (Holy Friday)
03:30am – Wake up call, prepare morning snacks
04:00am – Summit assault (at slow pace)
05:30am – ETA Mt. Pulag summit; Explore and take pictures
06:30am – ETD @ Summit
08:00am – ETA Camp 2 (Prepare packed lunch; break camp)
08:30am – ETD @ Camp 2
11:30am – ETA Ranger Station (Clean up; Brunch)
02:00pm – ETD @ Ranger Station
03:00pm – ETA @ Brgy. Abucot or Bashoy
03:30pm – Outreach Proper (Distribution of Donations)
04:30pm – ETD @ Brgy. Abucot or Bashoy
08:30pm – ETA Baguio
01:30am – Manila (Saturday)
“The best climber is the one having the most fun.”
2,922 meters (9,610 feet)
April 1-2, 2010
Happy To Live. Glad To Give (Season 2)
BENEFICIARY: Abucot Elementary School of Kabayan, Benguet
Situated in Benguet Province on Northern Luzon Island, Mt. Pulag is the 2nd highest peak in the country. Experience Mt Pulag Philippines and its spectacular beauty and serenity of the surrounding area is the goal of climbing and hiking throughout the area. Temperatures can dip to 4-8 degrees. This is already very cold.. (really need to bring a thermal jacket =D)
Everyone's invited, for more info, just email me at whitebeagle@yahoo.com, or you can leave message on my CBOX.
Expense: Php2000/pax
inclusion:
Bus (Manila-Baguio-Manila)
Environmental Fees
Camping Fees
LGU Fees
Chartered Jeep (Baguio-Benguet-Baguio)
Tour Guide
NOTE:
a.)Bring your own Food (snacks and 2days meal)
b.)Bring your own Tent or you may rent at the ranger station, Php200/tent good for 2 to 3pax)
c.)Donations for Abucot Elementary School, (in kind - preferably food, clothes, school supplies, books, raincoat, medicine, slippers, toys)
***As per request by Teacher Neda Bibad of Abucot Elementary School they are in needs of reading books, chart, drawing book and other school materials for the local kids.
ITINERARY
Day 1, April 1 (Maundy Thursday)
12:00mn – Assembly time @ Dagupan bus Station Cubao
01:00am – Boarding of Passenger ETD Manila to Baguio
06:00am – ETA Baguio
10:00am – ETA DENR-Ambangeg; registration and orientation
Donation’s Drop-off
Breakfast
12:00nn – ETA @ Brgy. Abucot or Bashoy(Lunch)
01:00pm – ETA Elementary school @ Abucot or Bashoy
02:00pm – ETA Ranger Station (preparation for the trek)
02:30pm – Start trek to Camp 2
05:30pm – ETA Camp 2 (near summit); Set up camp
06:30pm – Dinner, Socials
08:00pm – Lights off!
Day 2, April 2 (Holy Friday)
03:30am – Wake up call, prepare morning snacks
04:00am – Summit assault (at slow pace)
05:30am – ETA Mt. Pulag summit; Explore and take pictures
06:30am – ETD @ Summit
08:00am – ETA Camp 2 (Prepare packed lunch; break camp)
08:30am – ETD @ Camp 2
11:30am – ETA Ranger Station (Clean up; Brunch)
02:00pm – ETD @ Ranger Station
03:00pm – ETA @ Brgy. Abucot or Bashoy
03:30pm – Outreach Proper (Distribution of Donations)
04:30pm – ETD @ Brgy. Abucot or Bashoy
08:30pm – ETA Baguio
01:30am – Manila (Saturday)
“The best climber is the one having the most fun.”
Sunday, January 3, 2010
TIGER AS A TRAVELLER
Tigers like to live on the edge, to travel long distances conquering thrills and fears along the way. Never the homebody, Tigers prefer activity and excitement to relaxing days by the ocean reading a good book. They leave on a whim and return when they are ready to plan their next vacation. Action-filled getaways are sure to get a Tiger away for a long time!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
PALAWAN "The Last Frontier"
Palawan is also known as the Last Frontier, it is the second largest province in the country, with an area of 1.5 million hectares and composed of 1,768 islands, the province has vast tracts of tropical rainforests and marine wilderness and home of the famous Subterranean River National Park a.k.a The World's Longest Underground River and nominated on the 7 Wonders of the World.
ITINERARY
Day 1, Sunday
09:30am – PPC Arrival
09:30am - 10:30am Hotel Check-in
10:30am - 11:30am Depart Pension House, Land travel to Sta. Lourdes wharf
11:30am - 05:00pm Honda Bay Island hopping w/ packed lunch
05:00pm – 06:00pm Depart Sta. Lourdes Wharf, Land travel to Pension House
06:00pm - 07:00pm Pension House Proper (rest, prepare, take a bath)
07:00pm – 08:00pm Dinner @ Kinabuch
08:00pm - 09:00pm Back to Pension House
Day 2, Monday
04:30am – 06:00am Prepare, Take a bath
06:00am - 09:00am Depart PPC downtown, Land travel to Sabang wharf
09:00am - 10:00pm Boat Ride - Sabang wharf to Underground River
10:00am - 11:00am Underground Tour (1.5km)
11:00am - 12:00nn Boat Ride - Underground River to Sabang wharf
12:00nn - 03:00pm Depart Sabang wharf, Land travel to PPC downtown
03:00pm – 04:00pm Late Lunch @ Balinsasayaw Restaurant
04:00pm – 05:00pm Stroll @ the Baywalk
05:00pm – 06:00pm Pension House Proper (rest, prepare, take a bath)
06:00pm - 07:00pm Dinner at Kalui
08:00pm - 09:00pm Back to Pension House
Day 3, Tuesday
06:00am – 07:00am Prepare, Take a bath
07:00am - 01:30pm City Tour w/ Lunch
01:30pm - 02:00pm Pension Room Check-out
02:00pm - 03:00pm Buy Pasalubong @ Tiangge Market
03:00pm – 04:00pm Back to Pension House (rest, prepare)
04:00pm – 04:30pm Depart Pension House to Airport
04:30pm – 05:00pm Airport check-in
06:20pm - ETA Manila
Fresh Palawan Lobster
DIY PPC EXPENSES
Airfare
PAL (MNL-PPC) - Php1,246
ZEST AIR (PPC-MNL) - Php788
Terminal Fees
(MNL to PPC): Php200 x 9pax = Php1800
(PPC to MNL): Php40 x 9pax = Php360
Accomodation
Lola Itang Pension House (30mins. from the airport): Php2250 for 9pax/night (normal season)= 1 barkadahan room
Transfer-in: free c/o Pension House
Transfer-out via Trike - Php20 x 9pax = Php180
City Tour
Rented Van: Php1200 for 9pax
Iwahig Penal Farm
Rancho Sta. Monica [Mitra's Ranch]
Baker's Hill
Crocodile Farm - entrance fee: Php40 x 9pax = Php360
Optional - Picture Taking Fee @ Crocs = Php30 per 3shots
Butterfly Garden - entrance fee: Php25 x 9pax = Php225
Hunda Bay Tour
Trike: Php1000 for 9pax (roundtrip: Lola Itang Pension House to Sta. Lourdes Wharf, Vice Versa)
Terminal Fee @ Honda Bay - Php9 x 9pax = Php81
Island Hopping Fee: Php125 x 9pax = Php1125
{4 islands: Pambato Reef (Php50), Snake (free), Starfish (Php50), Pandan (Php25)}
Optional – Cottage @ Pandan Island: Php150 per Nipa Hut
Boat: Php1500 (maximum of 6pax), additional 250 per excess pax = Php2250
Optional - Goggles & Snorkel Gear: Php100 x 9pax = Php900
- Shower Fee @ the Wharf: Php20 x 9pax = Php180
Underground River Tour
NOTE: Secure permit @ the 2nd floor of 7B Plates Resto
Address: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office
No. 11 National Highway , Junction 1
Brgy. San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City 5300, Palawan , Philippines
Tel: 048-433-2409 Fax: 048-434-2509
Email: admin@puerto-undergroundriver.com or reservation@puerto-undergroundriver.com
Rented Van: Php3500 roundtrip for 9pax
Terminal Fee: Php40 x 9pax = Php360
Underground River Entrance: Php150 x 9pax (Adult) = Php1350
Optional – Camera Permits: Php30
Optional – Video Camera Permits: Php50
Boat to UR: Php1400 (2 boats for 9pax)
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SUMMARY OF EXPENSE excluding food
TOTAL (9pax)= Php39,557 or US$841.64
TOTAL (per pax) = Php4,395.22 or US$93.52
___________________________________________
Mary Immaculate parish Church
HOW TO GET THERE:
a.) Manila to PPC Palawan
-BY AIR: Major Airlines (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, and Air Philippines) They usually offer promo airfares, travel time is 1 hour and 20mins.
-BY SEA: 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.) PPC Palawan to Sabang (for Underground tour)
->>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
___________________________________________
For Accomodation, Hunda Bay Tour, City and Underground River Tour. Please see below contact details:
Ms. Meggy - 0916-2333652
= Lola Itang Pension House (accomodation)
Mr. Danny - 0910-6661767
Mr. Allan - 0906-9129827
= Hunda Bay Tour, City Tour & Underground River Tour
___________________________________________
see also related links PALAWAN-EL NIDO
ITINERARY
Day 1, Sunday
09:30am – PPC Arrival
09:30am - 10:30am Hotel Check-in
10:30am - 11:30am Depart Pension House, Land travel to Sta. Lourdes wharf
11:30am - 05:00pm Honda Bay Island hopping w/ packed lunch
05:00pm – 06:00pm Depart Sta. Lourdes Wharf, Land travel to Pension House
06:00pm - 07:00pm Pension House Proper (rest, prepare, take a bath)
07:00pm – 08:00pm Dinner @ Kinabuch
08:00pm - 09:00pm Back to Pension House
Day 2, Monday
04:30am – 06:00am Prepare, Take a bath
06:00am - 09:00am Depart PPC downtown, Land travel to Sabang wharf
09:00am - 10:00pm Boat Ride - Sabang wharf to Underground River
10:00am - 11:00am Underground Tour (1.5km)
11:00am - 12:00nn Boat Ride - Underground River to Sabang wharf
12:00nn - 03:00pm Depart Sabang wharf, Land travel to PPC downtown
03:00pm – 04:00pm Late Lunch @ Balinsasayaw Restaurant
04:00pm – 05:00pm Stroll @ the Baywalk
05:00pm – 06:00pm Pension House Proper (rest, prepare, take a bath)
06:00pm - 07:00pm Dinner at Kalui
08:00pm - 09:00pm Back to Pension House
Day 3, Tuesday
06:00am – 07:00am Prepare, Take a bath
07:00am - 01:30pm City Tour w/ Lunch
01:30pm - 02:00pm Pension Room Check-out
02:00pm - 03:00pm Buy Pasalubong @ Tiangge Market
03:00pm – 04:00pm Back to Pension House (rest, prepare)
04:00pm – 04:30pm Depart Pension House to Airport
04:30pm – 05:00pm Airport check-in
06:20pm - ETA Manila
Fresh Palawan Lobster
DIY PPC EXPENSES
Airfare
PAL (MNL-PPC) - Php1,246
ZEST AIR (PPC-MNL) - Php788
Terminal Fees
(MNL to PPC): Php200 x 9pax = Php1800
(PPC to MNL): Php40 x 9pax = Php360
Accomodation
Lola Itang Pension House (30mins. from the airport): Php2250 for 9pax/night (normal season)= 1 barkadahan room
Transfer-in: free c/o Pension House
Transfer-out via Trike - Php20 x 9pax = Php180
City Tour
Rented Van: Php1200 for 9pax
Iwahig Penal Farm
Rancho Sta. Monica [Mitra's Ranch]
Baker's Hill
Crocodile Farm - entrance fee: Php40 x 9pax = Php360
Optional - Picture Taking Fee @ Crocs = Php30 per 3shots
Butterfly Garden - entrance fee: Php25 x 9pax = Php225
Hunda Bay Tour
Trike: Php1000 for 9pax (roundtrip: Lola Itang Pension House to Sta. Lourdes Wharf, Vice Versa)
Terminal Fee @ Honda Bay - Php9 x 9pax = Php81
Island Hopping Fee: Php125 x 9pax = Php1125
{4 islands: Pambato Reef (Php50), Snake (free), Starfish (Php50), Pandan (Php25)}
Optional – Cottage @ Pandan Island: Php150 per Nipa Hut
Boat: Php1500 (maximum of 6pax), additional 250 per excess pax = Php2250
Optional - Goggles & Snorkel Gear: Php100 x 9pax = Php900
- Shower Fee @ the Wharf: Php20 x 9pax = Php180
Underground River Tour
NOTE: Secure permit @ the 2nd floor of 7B Plates Resto
Address: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office
No. 11 National Highway , Junction 1
Brgy. San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City 5300, Palawan , Philippines
Tel: 048-433-2409 Fax: 048-434-2509
Email: admin@puerto-undergroundriver.com or reservation@puerto-undergroundriver.com
Rented Van: Php3500 roundtrip for 9pax
Terminal Fee: Php40 x 9pax = Php360
Underground River Entrance: Php150 x 9pax (Adult) = Php1350
Optional – Camera Permits: Php30
Optional – Video Camera Permits: Php50
Boat to UR: Php1400 (2 boats for 9pax)
___________________________________________
SUMMARY OF EXPENSE excluding food
TOTAL (9pax)= Php39,557 or US$841.64
TOTAL (per pax) = Php4,395.22 or US$93.52
___________________________________________
Mary Immaculate parish Church
HOW TO GET THERE:
a.) Manila to PPC Palawan
-BY AIR: Major Airlines (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, and Air Philippines) They usually offer promo airfares, travel time is 1 hour and 20mins.
-BY SEA: 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.) PPC Palawan to Sabang (for Underground tour)
->>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
___________________________________________
For Accomodation, Hunda Bay Tour, City and Underground River Tour. Please see below contact details:
Ms. Meggy - 0916-2333652
= Lola Itang Pension House (accomodation)
Mr. Danny - 0910-6661767
Mr. Allan - 0906-9129827
= Hunda Bay Tour, City Tour & Underground River Tour
___________________________________________
see also related links PALAWAN-EL NIDO
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
PUMPKIN "Jack-o-Lantern"
Wandering how did the pumpkin became a symbol for halloween??
People have been making jack o'lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed "Stingy Jack." According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn't want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree's bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years.
Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as "Jack of the Lantern," and then, simply "Jack O'Lantern."
In Ireland and Scotland, people began to make their own versions of Jack's lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes and placing them into windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits. In England, large beets are used. Immigrants from these countries brought the jack o'lantern tradition with them when they came to the United States. They soon found that pumpkins, a fruit native to America, make perfect jack o'lanterns.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!!
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