The Greenest City

I'm talking about Palawan. Every distance that your eyes can reach, green is the color to behold. The place is beautifully surrounded with natural, fresh and old trees. You can always speak out how great are the creatures of God. 

The first time I came in Palawan particularly in Puerto Princesa, taking pictures was not much done because of a busy schedule. Well, except in Christmas Eve where I spent it with my former classmates in Elementary grade. With her family, we went to Baywalk- a place obviously along the bay. I didn't get the chance to appreciate the place and ( besides it was a man made venue) I was having a chit-chat with my friendyou know, catching up things on how it has been and then. reminiscen old classmates, friends and places was always the cream of a crop in a conversation.

Back in place, Palawan is now the largest city in terms of land area. It is a nice place rich in natural resources. No wonder it is awarded as the cleanest and greenest for 2 or 3 consecutive years.

My first time to step on the island was last December 2010. I stayed for 10 days. I spent my Christmas as well and a day after christmas, I flown back to catch a high school reunion the next day.

I thought I would not have a chance to come back to Palawan anymore, but too soon but I did. Just a month after I came back for the second time. With camera on hand, I did try to take shot every thing that my eyes have seen and appreciated.

I was able to travel the North part of the Island from Puerto Princesa up to El Nido. Before reaching the latter, I had dropped by Roxas and Taytay as well.

If you need some information about travelling this place, don't hesitate to ask me. 

I want to share some photos that describes Palawan why it is being tag as the greenest and cleanest city in the country.

This road is going to Taytay from El Nido

A nipa house with an old tree in the yard

Road going to Taytay

Now, I have a chance to come back in Palawan with a revenge to take pictures in every place and every creatures I meet. Oops, this blog is still under construction... Check out later for more photos...

The Butterfly Garden

This morning, I got a chance to drop by the beautiful garden of butterflies. It is located at Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa; just a 15 minutes ride from the city proper.

I was so amazed of those beautiful butterflies flying around from one place to another. It made me sick to catch them with my camera unmoving. But still, I patiently did it with this inverted position of a big butterfly, much bigger than my palm.

Other creatures that has caught my attention besides butterflies were the scorpions and hermit crabs inside the glass box. The crew said that I can touch them but I did not participate.

My time was so limited and I got only few photos but I promised myself to comeback and take time to get some photographs... The place has started to be crowded with people mostly are students from other islands, doing some educational tour, perhaps.  Before I end, I am still showing some photos here.

Fuerza de Santa Isabel in Taytay Palawan

It is a symbol of rich historical heritage of Taytayanons. The fort was molded and wrought of the contour of a solid rock.

The fort was built in 1667 and completed as a stone fort in 1738 under the lead of a Spanish military engineer.

To protect the inhabitants from the attacks of the Moro pirates from Sulu, this fort was built. The fort is quadrilateral with bastions and garitas at the corner.

When you go to Palawan, don't miss to visit the one of the historical place, The Fort Isabelle as fondly known.

The Charity Concert

I haven't notice that it was almost a week since the charity concert was over. I am guilty to know that I haven't posted any update in my blog.

When it comes to attendance, it was not that succesful as expected but when it comes to supporter it was satisfying. Though, some had promised to give but it seems nothing has landed in my palm. Although, definitely some will give even the show is over because they believe that charity doesn't end there.

I would like to thank the band "Bird's Eye" and "Jive5" for giving their talents and time to perform in that evening.

I will have a follow -up show  and that's the one you need to watch out because it is meticolously planned out from the lesson learned in the past event.

I would like to thank the following sponsors for making the event possible: Jollibee - Buhangin Branch, Coca-cola, Greenwich, AZB Marketing, Arlene Ganaban, Alma Albaira, Agnies Miras-Alviola, Aldwin Basunillo, Bessie Salomon, Bisayababe, CIC Cebu batch 85,  Emilyn Villadores, Franco Caballero, Elenita Quizo, Marian Erbacher, Noel Ayos, Mananay Family, and Mara Diaz-Rivera

A Night Reunited with my High School Friends

One Friday night of June 04, 2010. I had a chance of meeting old classmates from high school way back in 1987. It was barely more than 23 years ago since we have built companionship of tears and laughters. We remain friends until now.

We had a dinner at Dusk Till Dawn Restaurant along Torres St., Davao City.

We were supposed to meet at 7 pm but I showed up late at almost 9 pm because of heavy rain prior the time and besides I was hesitant to join due to my current illness in my right toe that made me uncomfortable to walk. I didn't want to miss a thing so I went there after many attempts by Floie and Nenette of inviting me to join. How long I have waited that moment to be reunited with my close friends back from high school.

We were only six friends present then namely Wewen Stella-Baro, Nenette Abao-Arceo, Novy Dalguntas-Espanola, Lilian Mangco-Dalangin, Floi Dayaguit and I.

I’ve seen some of them frequently since we lived in the same community but some of them moved out since we graduated. After 23 long years since graduation I’ve met Lillian and Novy again.

What else could you expected of an old friends when met again?

We talked about our current life, unresolved issues, reminiscing high school life and ex love life as well.

It seems like nothing had change about us except of age. I can still see those significant and prominent characters of individual.

Well, other than that each have their happy family and blossoming career now.

Lillian is a plain housewife of an international seaman from Batangas and had two kids. But now she had a chance to go out for many years of hiding from her shell; She is a teacher by profession and presently taking up her masteral in special education.

Nenette is married also to an ex-seaman but now running their own business.

Novy is currently working in City Government and her husband is a police officer of 911 Rescue Unit.

While Floi is still single like me, she works as Development worker of a globally owned NGO’s based in Davao.

Wewen is a public school teacher back in our place where she graduated as well.

Speaking of Wewen, she was the teacher I was referring about in my previous post. We had a chance to talk about her needs. The group agreed to support the institution. I was not included in the said group because I graduated from other school. But I will still continue my advocacy on my own effort  for her institution as promised.



We missed Liezl Presilda-Curato who’s doing a good business in Cebu with her family and Jinky Vocal who’s doing her teaching career in Tagum or Panabo City (I am not so sure) as well. Jinky got married already with kids now but I forgot her family name.

Liezl expressed through her facebook account of being “missed out” of the fun we had. I may include her photo here to have a glimpse of her beauty except for Jinky who had no current photo to post. I hope to secure one to be included here.

She would have been present if only she was in Davao. I am sure how much she missed all her high school classmates.

Though some of my friends thought that I am into banking but that was only a part time job because through that work I could also be able to meet sponsors. I can manage my own time. My business the past 2 years was so inactive here in Davao City. But now, I am starting to move on because trimedia is my life.

After dinner, we proceeded to Durian Park to consume a delicious durian which is the king of all fruits.

We had so much fun while savoring the different varieties and at the same time blending with confession of unrevealed issues courtesy of Nenette.

But time did not permit us anymore to farther our discussions. We need to separate our ways again. I hope we could still set another time of gathering like that moment.

It was already late; why those married people kept on checking time. It was time to  adjourn. Nenette was picked up by her husband and went home ahead of us. The rest  headed to Lillian’s place. We didn’t stay longer at her place; we all wanted to send her home safely since she is not used to go out at night especially for fun. Except for that night, she compromised for old time sake.

From Lilian's place we sent off Novy home. The three of us Wewen, Floi and I went home ahead for we lived in the same village. Of course, while we were on the way home Wewen’s husband was checking on her whereabouts, but in few minutes we arrived home safely.

Thanks to Floi for her ride service to sent us one by one at home safely.

Who had sent Floi home? She was left going home alone driving with her good car… I would like to thank her also for the idea and financial contribution for having that meeting possible. Hasta manana!

Smoking Child

Can you imagine that?

At the age of 18 months old he learned to smoke.

A two year-old old Indonesian child addicted in tobacco. It was reported in ABS CBN featuring the toddler started smoking at the age of 18 months when his father gave his first cigarette.

The entire world who watched the video got shocked. It drew attention to all health experts worldwide that Southeast Asian country’s growing tobacco addiction of children be investigated.

There is something wrong with the child if he can’t take nicotine; he has tantrums and he will beat his head on the wall if his parents refuse to give his daily dose of nicotine. Now, he can consume 40 sticks a day. He is addicted to smoke.

How come his father could say this child is healthy? It is clearly a child abuse considering that he is risking the health of the child. The parents has big responsiblity to this child.

In 2009, a health law recognized that smoking is addictive and pushed the anti-smoking restriction in all public places and cigarette packages.

Secondhand smoking is dangerous to our health especially to the children. Children can afford to buy a stick of cigarette consindering it costs only few cents.

This scenario is also happening in our country, there are youngster under five years of age who have started smoking. Beginners before in smoking cigarettes were under 19years old but now it’s down to seven according to study.

A father may let their child to buy cigarette for his consumption and out of curiousity the child try to smoke not knowing the danger it brings.

The parents have a big role in disciplining their children in all aspect. Teach your children the right thing and tell them what's the consequence when doing wrong. Children supposed to live a normal life. It should be started at home but contrary to this father which pushes his child to addiction.

Do you think the advertising industry has something to do with this?

Now the child was advised by the government to be in rehabilitation center.