Political Killings

When I reached the apartment last night, i felt so sad and helpless and hopeless after reading my mom's text message." What is the difference between Egg and Balut?" With this she reminded me of a Man who bravely stood up and spoke in front of hundreds of people gathered last Saturday night, May 8, 2010 in the plaza of Tacurong City to witness and show support to the "meeting de avanci" of one of the political party seeking for the different local positions. ." What is the difference between Egg and Balut?" sounds funny yet resulted yesterday to an ambush and caused a bloody death of one Man and put the life of his child in danger, a man who luckily won and ranked 3rd as Board Member in the Province of Sultan Kudarat. ." What is the difference between Egg and Balut?"this statement did not only caused the sudden death of one man who seek for nothing but fair and Christ like governance in all the constituents of the Province, but brought fear to the many as well. ." What is the difference between Egg and Balut?"a statement which was shouted out loud by a Man whose intention was to awaken both Christians and Muslims of the reality that is currently happening in the province." What is the difference between Egg and Balut?" might have caused our laughters few days ago, but now caused the heartbreak of his love ones he left behind. When will this political killings end? Will justice be served to this man after justice denied and justice delayed for the many other victims of political killings? I hope that the life of this man fighting for the common good of thousands of people will not be buried in death forever.

Lake Sebu

Dec. 28, 2008 - after our wedding in tacurong we went to Lake Sebu together with our relatives and co-faculty teachers. it was a trip worth to remember, we were so amazed by the beauty of Lake Sebu that most of us vowed to return and enjoy the falls again.

Had it not for our adventurous spirits we would have left thatplace without taking a dip in that wonderful falls because in order for you to get to the bottom of the falls itself you have to get down a small cliff because there was no stairs going down, if there was it must have been destroyed sometime ago... imagine going down that cliff with only the root of a small plant as a hand grip and a small indention in the clay as a foot hold, one slip and you will be saying hello to the big rocks below.... then you have to navigate thru a lot of loose rocks for you to proceed to the water itself... although it has not been developed very much but there are a few cottages selling souvenir t-shirts and other food.

one thing that i'd like to do is go back there and buy some of their decorative batik, beads, or bamboo products, not to mention the 'tilapia' cuisines that would surely give you a taste of nature...

i just hope that the people there would maintain the pristine forest that surrounds the place because it adds to the allure of the place. i hope that would not come to a point that it would be so commercialized that its uniqueness as a place to go when in need of relaxation besides going to the beach...

this are some of the pictures taken from that place.

Jasaan, Misamis Oriental

Maramag, Bukidnon

The bests of Cagayan de Oro City

Makahambus cave is one of the good place to visit whenever you are in Cagayan de Oro. It is located at Talakag, Bukidnon but is accessible from CDO, actually less than an hour from the city proper of CDO.The place is a few minutes away from Cagayan de Oro's Domestic Airport. The last first time i visit the place there is no entrance fee. The other opening of the cave will give you a glance of the cagayan de oro river where the city's famous water rafting is passing.

GARDENS OF MALASAG ECO – TOURISM VILLAGE – situated in Sitio Malasag, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City. This is one of the city's most visit place also. It houses several kinds of birds, and other exotic animals. The place gives a perfect breathtaking view of the Macajalar Bay. It is a

good place to stay for relaxation and if you want to get away with the busy and noisy sorroundings of the city. A minimal entrance fee is collected but rest assured that you will be compensated with what the place can offer.

Facilities
Higa-onon Resto Cafe: Seating Capacity : 40 persons Function Room: Approximately 170 persons capacity for classroom set-up Amphitheater : Carrying Capacity : 200 - 300 persons with sound system and lights. Picnic Sheds with Barbeque / Grills and Pits Swimming Pool / Observation Decks Souvenir Shop Campground and Pergola

Mapawa Nature Park is one of the adventure destinations in Cagayan de Oro. A few minutes away from Malasag Eco Village. The place is really cool especially that it has falls, river and it offers a lot of outdoor activities including horse backriding and zip line and rappelling. Mapawa is one of the most memorable place for because I had my first zip line experience here together with my beloved big bro..my BBB.

Caving in Initao

Trip to Siargao

Trip to Bohol

Last April 2-6, 2009, we went for a post wedding celebration and at the same time for our 4th month wedding anniversary. Since it was our first time we really enjoyed it and was very excited with every place we visited. On the first day we went LoBoc and experienced having lunch while riding the boat serenade by a very good singer from the place. boat tour us around the river where a group of singers entertained as soon as we reached the river end. We also dropped be loboc church, watch tarsiers, take a glance of the antique collections inside the Baclayon church and before we reached our hotel we also stopped and take photos of the beautiful sceneries including the historical blood compact we also visited the Hinagdanan cave where bought some of our pasalubong and sopuveniers. Dad and I went to the very known and unique Chocolate Hills on the second day. Despite of the heavy rain riding a motor cycle we went to Sagbayan peak one of the best place in Bohol. On the third day we traveled to Panglao where we stayed overnight at Dumaluan Beach resort for me so far is one of the best resort we have in the Philippines. Before leaving Panglao we dropped by Panglao church and visited other historical places there.

Below are some of the pictures taken from bohol on the said dates.

camiguin island

Trip to Camiguin

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