My Top 3 Favorite Philippine Spot!

I have lots of places that I am planning to travel. But here are the top three places in the Philippines that I would like to visit:

Boracay Island.  Boracay is a great place to experience the beauty and adventure within the island. It has a powdery white sand beach which makes it famous. Aside of that, the Island have 20 scuba dive spot, restaurant and hotel which make it more famous. This would be a great spot to do scuba diving and snorkeling because it has a wide range or coral reefs and marine life forms.  

Mt Apo, Davao. Mount Apo is a place good for hiking and adventure. Along the way, you can see lots of plants but only a little bit of wildlife animals. What is really good at the top of the mountain is seeing the sunrise. After seeing it you can really say how beautiful the world is. Looking the view at the top of the mountain is really nice and awesome.

Palawan. Palawan is famous to be one of the Philippines well preserved island. It is composed of coral reefs, long white sand beaches  and clear blue sea waters which make it best among the rest.  Another thing is that the province has a wildlife sanctuary which is good for wildlife adventure. Palawan became famous around the world because it is nominated to be one of the new seven wonders of nature. Tubbataha Reef and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is the place that must not be missed when you are in Palawan. 

How I wish that I could go to this places soon.

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Safety Travelling Tips

There are things that you must consider when you travel to a places that is unfamiliar to you. Sometimes it’s a little bit risky to travel in these places since you don’t know this yet. These would sometimes lead to rape, robbery or could lead you to murder (I hope it would not). So before you go to the place that is strange to you be sure to check this travel tips to avoid trouble during your stay:

1. Before leaving your home, make sure that you leave contact information in case there’s an emergency to happen. 
2. Bring first aid kits and basic medicine. These are important things to bring for we do not know if there is an accident or you have been sick. At least you already have your first aid treatment. 
3. Bring a flashlight. A small one would be better. This would be a great help when you travel especially when you are visiting a town where street lights is not yet installed or you are in a dark places. 
4. Never bring and wear affluent materials.   Never bring gold necklaces, gold earrings or expensive jewelries that are easy to view. Bringing of these things can engage robbery. Better leave these at home for safety.
5. As much as possible bring only one or two credit cards. 
6.  For travelling women, never accept a drink from a strange man. If you can’t avoid it, make sure that you should keep an eye on the drinks at all time. 
7.  Never show your money in front of the public. 
8. Be familiar on the bus travel schedule and mode of transportation on the area so that you will know what you will ride. Make sure also that you know the place of the hotel or inn where you are staying. 
9. Always make an eye on your luggage until it is checked. 
10.  Make sure that you carry the important papers with you. Make sure you have a separate place in your luggage where you can place the important documents.

 It is very important that you are aware when you travel. Just be familiar with your surroundings and always tale control in every situation that come during your travel. In this way, you can have a safety trip on the place. And don’t forget to enjoy and discover the important spot on the place that you will visit. Have a safe travelling.

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K Steak Unlimited: You're Unlimited Steak Dining Place

If you're craving for steak for your lunch and dinner, there's a place here in Davao where you can have as much steak as you can. In short, Unlimited Steak. Well, K Steak Unlimited is a new established restaurant in Davao that offers an Unlimited steak(beef, pork, fish and chicken) and freshly grilled in front of you. They give you a very tasty and delicious treat that you will surely crave and look for.

When I dine in their restaurant, I tasted their grilled pork, grilled catfish and their grilled beef steak. They also offer a wide variety of sauce that you can play with the steak. This enhance the flavor and makes it more yummy. Aside of that, they also offer buffet meal with different type of food. I love their pasta because of it's sauce(I'm not sure but I think its a cheese sauce). I also love on how they prepare their fresh lumpia. On the corner of the room, there's a salad table where you can create you're own vegetable salad which you can also mix on the steak.

 In terms of their place, you can find it a very warm and cozy. The color looks very pleasing to the eye which gives a simple yet elegant look. I don't have any problem on the place and aside of that the griller area have a great ventilation which prevent the smoke from the griller to be spread on the room.

I would strongly recommend you to try K-Steak Unlimited as a place for you to dine in here in Davao City. It is located at Loreto Corner Macopa Sts. Juna Subd. Matina, Davao City. They are open from Monday to Sunday from 11:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm. They offer:

     Lunch
    Dinner
    Coffee
    Drinks
    Takes Reservations
    Walk-Ins Welcome
    Good For Groups
    Good For Kids
    Take Out
    Delivery
    Catering
    Waiter Service

So what are you waiting for visit K Steak Unlimited and experience the Unlimited Steak. For question and Inquiry you can call them at 303-3694 or email them at katigayunanfc@yahoo.com.

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Celebrating the 63rd Araw ng Lupon!

It been months since I last posted here in my blog. I don't know what will I am going to write first because there are many events and places that I have attended. Since I was raised in Lupon, and just this month we celebrated out 63rd Araw ng Lupon, then this will be I am going to write about.

Last August 1-8, we celebrated the 63rd Araw ng Lupon. It was a week long celebrated which highlights the rich culture and product of the said Municipality. There were many event happened during that time like Showtime Lupon, Mutya ng Lupon, Agri Fair Exhibit and many more. I really enjoyed my stay in Lupon because I have attended most of the highlighted event. 

 Lawn Tennis Tournament

 Indak-Indak sa Dalan

 2nd Agri-Trade Fair Exhibit

 Winners of Fun Shooting Comptetion

 Mutya ng Lupon Winners

 MusikLaban: Battle of the Band

 Gov. Corazon Malanyaon Fireworks Display

 Miss Gay Lupon 2011

 Bangkarera 2011

 Cycling Competition 2011

Winners of Showtime Lupon

Credits to Kuya Bebot Gregorio for some of the Photo that I used in this Post.

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Helping the Victims of Flash Flood

July 6, 2011- I, together with my friends went to Km. 9 Matina Pangi to help the people who was been devastated by the flash flood last evening of June 28. I feel sad when I saw the place. I really thought that the place was slightly damage but it was really severe. It was my first time to see a devastated place caused by the flash flood. The concrete bridge was severely broken and most of the house was damage and most of their clothes were washed out by the flood.

We visited the site and bring the necessary things needed by the people around the place. We distributed used clothes and blankets to comfort them while they are asleep. We also distributed bags and slippers for the children.

As I look into the face of those people that we had given, I can really say that they are very happy and glad that we came. Every clothes that we give means a lot to them.There was also a woman who approaches us if she can have blanket for her mother and thanks God that there still a blanket for her mother. 

  We have also seen lots of children who didn't went to school because they don't have any school supplies like bags, notebooks, pencil, papers etc. That is why we once again decided to go back to the site this coming Wednesday to give them school supplies. If you are a kind person and wants to help these children who are in need, you may help us  giving any donation that you can give. Just leave a comment to help them. 

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Places I want to Travel this Year 2011

I'm wondering now if what places I would like to travel this year 2011. My list is a little bit late but not to late to travel and discover this places. I google, google and google and found out the most exciting and inexpensive places to travel. So far, I only found 2 places that I want to travel the following are:

1. Isla Reta Beach Resort, Talicud Island, Samal

I, together with my college classmate are planning to have the reunion this coming Mid September or first week of October. We have planned this already and they suggested that the minimun cost for out outing would be Php 500.00. This includes travel fare from the wharf directly to the island and the entrance fee for the resort. We did a calculation already and the amount that we declared is just enough.

Calculation:

Boat Fare                           70.00 x 2 = 140.00

Entrance Fee                                             75.00

Food(Overnight)                                   200.00

Extra Money for Emergency                 85.00

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Total                                                         500.00

 Rate :

• Cottages
  • Picnic Hut - Php 150.00/night
  • Table under Talisay Tree - Free of charge
  • w/ bed(single or double)
  • Open Cottages - Free

• Beddings Rental
  • Complete bed - Php 80.00/set
  • Mattress - Php 40.00
  • Blanket - Php 20.00
  • Pillow - Php 20.00
  • Mat - Php 30.00

• Entrance
  • Daytour - Php 75.00/head
  • Overnight - Php 150.00/head
  • Overnight(Kids) - Php 75.00/head
  • 3 years old and below - Free
  • 4 to 10 years old/half - Php 35.00

• Accomodation
  • Concrete Room(max of 2 persons) - Php 800.00/night
  • Native Room(max of 3 persons) - Php 700.00/night
  • Dormitory Type(max of 15 persons) - Php 3,500.00

• Corkages
  • Beer and Soft drinks 25%
  • 1.5 coke - Php 10.00
  • Litro - Php 8.75
  • Grande - Php 20.00
  • Family - Php 7.50
  • 12 oz - Php 6.75
  • Regular - Php 10.00
  • 8 oz - Php 5.00
  • N Can - Php 10.00
• *Price may change without prior notice

• Boat Fare
  • Fare per Trip - Php 70.00

2. Climbing the Mount Apo. 

MT. APO (KIDAPAWAN-MAGPET TRAIL)
Kidapawan City and Magpet, North Cotabato
Entry point: Brgy. Ilomavis, Kidapawan City
Exit point: Brgy. Kisandal, Magpet
LLA: 7°0′30″N, 125°16′33″E, 2,956 MASL 

Days required / Hours to summit: 3 days / 10-11 hours
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 7/9, Trail class 3

BACKGROUND
The highest mountain in the Philippines is Mt. Apo, towering over Southern Mindanao, covering the provinces of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato. At 2,956 MASL, it possesses a formidable array of landscapes, from craggy rockscapes to virgin forests; from mossy swamps to volcanic structures. Indeed, Mt. Apo possesses the widest spectrum of environments, and provides an experience for mountaineers that lives up to their expectations from the country’s highest.

I was just planning to Climb Mount Apo this coming December. Luckily I searched from the internet that there will be an adventurous trail this coming December 27-30, 2011.

COST AND INCLUSIONS

Php 5,500 (Filipino Citizens) and Php 6,500.00 (Foreigners) includes:

(1) Transportation:

Davao City-Digos City- Kidapawan City-Lake Agco

Kidapawan City-Digos City-Davao City

(2) Processing of IDs, Permit to Climb, and Registration fees.

(3) Entrance Fee and Exit Fee

(4) Guides and First Aiders

(5) TrailAdventours Coordinators all throughout the event

(6) Post-climb acccommodation at Lake Agco Resort (1 room for 3-10 guests)

☻Steam Bath

☻Swimming Pool (Hot and Cold)

(7) Certificate of Conquest (to be given @ Lake Agco)

(8) Mt. APO Trail Adventous Souvenir Shirt

(9) ID from Mt. Apo

(10) Trail Adventours ID

ITINERARY

Day 0

Arrival in Davao City

Day 1

Registration
Travel from Davao to Digos

Start trekking

Camp at Lake Venado

Day 2

Start assault

Reach the summit of Mt. Apo

Back at Lake Venado campsite

Socials

Day 3

Break camp

Start descent

Exit at Lake Agko

Enjoy & Experience the Nature of Lake Agko with

STEAM BATH, HOT & COLD SPRINGS

Day 4

Travel back to Davao City

End of expedition

I'll just update this page later if I will found out a very interesting place to travel.

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Day 3: About my Friends

"Your friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you."

The quote that I mention above exactly describe my friends.  I do have many friends. Friends from my hometown, my close friends in high school and college. They are always  there in times when I'm down and trouble or during my happy moments.

Below are my friends in high school until now:

We usually have our get together every January 1. We usually held it every January 1 so that we will not be going to have a chip-in for our food because its New Year's Day and most of my friends prepares food and they will just bring food at the beach. We also have our get together during our town parochial fiesta. 

As I went to college, I gained new friends. Whether you agree with me or not, the relationship between friends in high school and college is different. I am more open and comfortable sharing secrets with my high school friends than my college friends but I prefer travelling from different place with my college friends. 

We are not enemies, but friends.  We must not be enemies.  Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.  The mystic cords of memory will swell when again touched as surely they will be by the better angels of our nature.

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