Minalungao National Park (old story)

Who would think that there is enchanting place in Nueva Ecija…. Minalungao National Park

This place was been introduced by Ghem, who secretly found the place because of stalking her crush FB accounts, hehe (don’t tell her that I share it :) ).

Minalungao National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the municipality of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija in Central Luzon. Along the scenic Peñaranda River bordered on both sides by up to 16-meter high limestone walls in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountain range. It was established in 1967 .

The park is considered as one of the few remaining natural environments in this region north of Manila. It is promoted by the local government as an ecotourism destination offering breath-taking scenery of green pristine river and unique rock formations. A system of unexplored subterranean caverns has also been identified as potential attractions. Facilities for picnics, swimming, fishing, raft riding and cliff diving have likewise been put up to draw more visitors

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minalungao_National_Park)

Last April 29, 2012

Gathering all my High school friends and Gemma’s elementary friends (HS schoolmates also J ) .

We rent a Van c/o Rhose and Jerome (our driver also) . And since we only rely on the GPS route going to the site, we got lost and went to dead end….

Luckily one of the private army (I guess he is) in motorcycle lead us in the correct way to go to place.

(I already lost of words as this is happen 2 years ago, hehe…I’ll just share some of the pictures)

oppsss sorry as this post looks like a photo blog. lots of pictures to share. :) :) :)

been a while .....

It's been a while....
my last post is i finished my first full marathon last 2011.....
and now...

i already finished the BDM 102-Ultra Marathon

 

a lot of stories to tell...
a lot of experience to share...
a lot of memories to keep....


:)

My Full Marathon Experience...:)

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project
(G.Gayao)


Kid: I love to run in circles. I love to run freely, rain or shine. I love to run after the butterflies.

Teenager: I need to run after the ball. I need to run away for a little while. I want to run away… with you.

Adult: I run to burn the extra pounds. I run for good health. I run for my life!

Whatever stage a person is in life, that person always run for a reason, whether the reason is good or not. And more often than not, even though most running events are tied up to a cause, runners always run for their personal benefit.

On 5, 6 and 20 March 2011, a group of running enthusiasts will literally hit the road for the Bataan Death March Ultramarathon 102k, Unilab Run United 1 and The Bull Runner Dream Marathon events, respectively. As each runner embarks on their personal goals, they have also decided to achieve the goal of Black Pencil Project (BPP) in changing the world one pencil at a time. It is BPP’s mission to reach out to every Filipino child in the far-flung communities around the Philippines. And these runners will partake in the advocacy to promote learning to early learners of the Mangyan tribes in Mindoro.

How? And what has running got to do with promoting learning?

A political figure once said that it takes a community to raise a child. And most runners will say that they never run alone. Click on the links below if you are interested in the initiative of the Black Pencil Project and would want to support your friend/any runner as he/she runs the good race and claims victory at the finish line.

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project (2011 Bataan Death March Ultramarathon 102k – 5-6 March)


Link: http://bit.ly/eQRe2x

Runner (102 km):
# Gangan, Teresa

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project

(2011 Unilab Run United 1 – 6 March)
Link: http://bit.ly/eDKJiq

Runners (5 km, 10 km, 21 km):

# Agustin, Alona Mae H. (21 km)
# Beltran, Nina Marnie C. (21 km)
# Cosme, Oscar Jr. C. (21 km)
# Dee, Brian John Anthony A. (5 km)
# Dee, Jeremy James U. (21 km)
# Gayao, Grace P. (10 km)
# Gumangan, Cherry (10 km)
# Katigbak, Sunny (5 km)
# Macaraig, Ma. Fe G. (21 km)
# Mampusti, Imelda P. (21 km)
# Pangindian, Eryck (10 km)
# Queddeng, Jordana S. (21 km)
# Sumicad, Siegfred A. (21 km)

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project
(The Bull Runner Dream Marathon 2011 – 20 March)
Link: http://bit.ly/gZ1WhJ

Runners (42 km):
# Agustin, Alona Mae H.
# Arabia, Helen Grace D.
# Beltran, Nina Marnie C.
# Bermudez, Suzanne Rona O.
# Cosme, Oscar Jr. C.
# Hidalgo, Gerald
# Macaraig, Ma. Fe G.
# Mampusti, Imelda P.
# Queddeng, Jordana S.
# Ong, John Joseph A.
# Pagtalunan, Juvy
# Sumicad, Siegfred A.
# Valmores, Elizabeth R.
# Yabut, Maridol N.

Know the Runners: http://www.blackpencilproject.org/201103/know-the-runners/

For other inquiries, please contact Jordee Queddeng at jordee@gmail.com or 0922-8338009.

missing you....;)

yes, i missed this blog. I missed writing on this blog..ang daming nangyari, ang daming pagbabago...tumatakbo pa rin ako, pero hindi na nag iisa...loner runner is not applicable for me na, hehe ;)....balik ako, sulat ulit ako..soooooonnnnn....:)

a different way to Celebrate Christmas!!!

a message from a Dear Friend. :)

Hi Papa & Mama,


I hope you received my previous email/message regarding He Cares Foundation Street Children Caring Center. I am fervently wishing that you'll join me and my other friends in this good cause. To reiterate, on December 26, 2010, we will be going to He Cares Foundation Street Children Caring Center to give the kids our monetary donations and a simple Christmas party. Aside from lunch that we will provide for the party, we will also be giving away school supplies, a pair of rubber slippers for every child, a few prices for the games, toiletries, groceries, old clothes and other things that they might need.
If possible, we hope to receive your donations, either monetary or in kind by December 20, 2010. This is for the preparation of the lunch and gifts that we'll be giving to the children. We also encourage you to donate monetarily so we can buy the items that the children need most.


Please take note for monetary donations:

1. BDO "Cash Pick up Anywhere"

2. Western Union Money Transfer



Note: Kindly text me your name, amount of donation and control number or tracking number of your transaction.



For donations in kind, please contact me :)



We hope to hear from you soon and we hope you can help us in making this Christmas happy and memorable for the children of He Cares Foundation Street Children Caring Center.


Again Advanced Merry Christmas and God Bless!




Thank you,


Ronnie :-) .



NOTE: hope we can raise fund for the CHILDREN, so we can celebrate Christmas with them too. Excited on this activity. Thanks Ronnie for sharing this ...Thanks God for everything.

Maligayang Pasko sa Lahat!!!! :)

I'm Back! :)

More than a month since my last blog. Been very busy with my work.
But i have a lot of things to thank about. :)

1. a new job that keeps me busy, hehe. New knowledge and new career. Being in a Corporate world is very different in Operations, much wider knowledge and network ;)
2. Registered in TBR, a dream marathon (so totoo na to, i don't want to waste my Php1800 for nothing) Training Mode is now ON.
3. Been part of the of the Ultra marathoners group, the "Team Boring" , they are all my inspirations, some of the members are my coaches, a virtual coaches as I'm following their blogs and thru their blog post, i keep motivated and encourage to run, (their blogs touches my life without their knowledge ;) )
4. Registered already for QCIM, my first HM, so this is it..so pansit! (how i wish :) )

-a sweet thought-

A LIVESTRONG Day Event | LIVESTRONG Day 2010 | LIVESTRONG.org

A LIVESTRONG Day Event LIVESTRONG Day 2010 LIVESTRONG.org

October 2, 2010

Livestrong Day Manila Philippines 2010

On LIVESTRONG Day we come together to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer.

Hosted By: Ortigas & Co. with PhilMofo

Location: Frontera Drive, Tiendesitas, Pasig City

Click here for route.

just simply being me

These past few months, so many things happened to my life. A very roller coaster feeling, sad, happy, confused, complicated, excited, fullfilled and others.


May – met my long time friend, and happily he become my boyfriend (for being single of many years, yes I’m in a relationship :) )

June – one of the best birthdays I ever had, first time to visit Bohol and Cebu. I also treat my parents for my father 66th birthday in Cebu (there first time to ride on an airplane)

July – saddest part as I need to be far away to my BF, its hard since I’m still adjusting from being single into in a relationship then being alone again. He leaves me because he needs to work abroad.

August – emotional struggle, have to decide for my future. Go with my work application abroad, in other company locally, or in other department only. I just want a new environment, new work, and new challenges. I decided to just transfer to other department, same company where I’m in, at first I was not allowed to transfer since one of my colleague resigned, so ok, I accept it. Since I just want something new, I decided to rent a room near in our office, yes after 6 years of working, travelling everyday from Bulacan to Quezon City, I tried to board. My first time to live away from our home after 29 years of existence.

September – confused moment, HR called me and informed me that my application to transfer to other department was approved by our Division Head. Hmmm, confused because my Boss, my Department Head, and other spoke to me not to push through my transfer (I understand their reason, and it’s hard for me to decide). I talked to my Kuya (my ever reliable confider) and some of my friends, all of them say, do what I want to do. So I push through my application, already talked to HR and my future boss (and I know, the new job will be very challenging to me). So I know I have to leave again the boarding house since I will transfer to our other office next month. I will have to buy a new set of dress, from NOC Engineer (super casual wear) to Customer Engineer (corporate attire), a different world, hopefully I can make it, I should do.

- Complicated also as I don’t have communication with my BF, I missed him.

- Excited and fulfilled, as I climbed a mountain, yes I did it. My first climb at Mt. Tapulao ( i will write a blog on this)

I’m looking forward for the next month, I know this will be very challenging, but I’m pretty sure, I will do the best. Being professional on my new job (need to study again), being passionate and determined on things I want to do (running, climbing, and other) and being a much better person.



Thank you...
Godbless!

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not in may normal senses these past few days......

boggling thoughts.... ◄►

"TAKBO PARA SA KASAYSAYAN"

1st Takbo sa Malolos Para Sa Kasaysayan.
We are proud to announce the first ever "TAKBO PARA SA KASAYSAYAN"  in MALOLOS to be held on September 15, 2010 at 5:00AM The program will be participated by HON. Mayor Chistian Natividad and all newly elected city government officers, kick off will be from Barasoain Church. It is one of the major event on the coming anniversary of MALOLOS CONGRESS.

note: don't have all the details yet, but i will definitely join this event even if I have to file a vacation leave since this will be happening on weekdays :)...Kitakits! ^-^

Diliman Friendship Run - 2nd Company Fun Run :)

Diliman Friendship Run is a company event that aims to build camaraderie, wellness and fun amongst employees from both Bayan and Sky. The event also invited family and friends of the employees to join them.

everyone have this in their email :)

me, leading the "oath of sportmanship" feeling runner talaga ;)

having fun while doing the stretching

friendship run, so i met new friend from HSBC, thanks for participating the run. :)

strong finish?..toinks, bakit all smile pa sa camera, hehehe

one of the boys? hehe

muse?..nahh, it so happen that I'm the only girl participating in our Department, hehe :)

and the winner is....Congratulations!!!!

Thanks to all who participated on our 2nd Fun Run, Bayan and Sky Cable. Looking forward on the next run.

Thanks God for this happy weekend though I'm still hurting ;).

Takbo para sa Katutubo Race -- and im late :(

I was so excited and prepared for Takbo para sa Katutubo. My brother registered me for this race (I keep on texting and email him just to register me, since he is not so approve on my running activities, hehe) I get my race packet on their home in Pampanga, a one  hour ride in our place.
My race packet had a T-Shirt, 2 Bib Numbers (front and back) and the Race map.

I knew I can get to the place on time, from Malolos just an hour to SM Pampanga or less. Woke up at 3am with rain pours heavily, I texted my brother if also raining in Clark (he works in Clark and a night shift on that day) and as per him no, rain laredy stop. So fix myself and ready to go. As my usual Race discussion with my Father (everytime i will go for a race)
Tatay: Saan ka tatakbo?
Ubyang: Sa Clark
Tatay: Sino kasama mo?
Ubyang: Marami nandun na sila (kahit wala naman, hehe)
Tatay: Saan ka sasakay?
Ubyang: Sakay ako ng Victory Liner Bus.
Tatay: Sigurado ka alam mo ung pupuntahan mo? Dito ka na lang tumakbo, bakit pupunta ka pa dun?
Ubyang: Opo, naka ready na nga ako e.
Tatay: Ang lakas ng ulan.
Ubyang: Hindi na kaya (it's true, rain stop for a while ;) )
Tatay: Tara na, ihahatid kita.

I ride a Victory Liner Bus that will pass in SM Pampanga. On my suprise, there is no Bus nor jeep going to Clark-Main Gate as early as 5am during weekends. While still raining, the other passengers also wait since we have no choice (me too, that's the only way I know). At 6am still at the terminal, the caller keep on telling us that the jeep was on the way na, and I knew that the gunstart already started *sigh*, Im already late, but still I try my luck go. (oh by the way, my father keep on texting me where I am and if not raining on my place ;), hehe).

At last on the Clark-Main gate, I  have to ride again a jeep going to CDC office, the starting line. There are also 7 runners in the jeep going to the site (whew! hindi ako nag iisa, and i think they are kapampangan, late also, hehe ;) ).
At the starting line, I ask one of the girl (wearing organizer shirt), if race already started and she told me, "tapos na" with a slight iritation ( :( sorry naman, I'm still hoping I can run pa).

Sayang talaga, the race was so intimate, a 3-digit number runners, around 500? and everyone was smiling and happy. I came 43mins after the gunstart of 5K, so if I run the race most probably I'am already finish,
:( sayang. About more than 10 runners pa, crossing the finish line when I arrive.

I saw Sir BR ( I congratulate him, ask ko sana kung ok na ung knee nya kaso nasa shy ako, na starstruck ako - Im one of his thousands blog follower,and i love his yellow livestrong shirt hehe ) and Sir Jon (hindi ko na siya binati, nahiya ako coz i came late :( )

Here are some of the pictures:

the stage :)

Mga Batang Katutubo, already prepared for their dance number

their native dance

a very talented singers

so cute! youngest runner ^-^

oldest runner but not so old ;)

very talented singers :)

and here's the place i missed to run :(