IT'S HERE. I can feel it's warmth. I can hear the waves murmuring as they crash against the powdery white sands of Gumasa. Sarangani Bay is calling. The biggest beach party in Mindanao is about to happen. Yes, SarBay Fest is here. Everyone is all agog about SarBay Fest 2013. Why ...
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WHEN MY mother learned that I was going to Tuanadatu she expressed her concern. “Isn’t it a dangerous place to go to?” she asked. “The military will be escorting us,” I reassured her as I was preparing my backpack. I completely understood my mother’s worry. It was only a few ...
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SINCE TEAM BUNDOL Mountaineers started the EcoTrek in 2011, we have always had in mind that our ultimate goal is the protection of the natural wealth. When we conducted the 2nd EcoTrek on November 27-28, 2012, our desire to take our actions a level higher has intensified. Similar to what we ...
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IF YOU took your social studies a little bit seriously or if you are paying attention to what's going on around you, you should know that Marikina City is the shoe capital of the Philippines. In fact, the city holds the World Record for the largest pair of shoes. More ...
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I HAVE long wanted to play badminton again in a decent court. Good thing there is Mr. BigShot in GenSan where you can enjoy playing badminton with your friends at a reasonable price. Playing badminton is one other activity I enjoy. I used to play badminton for my school when I ...
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WHEN MY sister who now lives in Bulacan went home to celebrate her birthday with us, we decided to take a trip to the white sand beaches of Gumasa in the town of Glan here in Sarangani Province. The whole family was there to share the fun. And there I ...
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MY CO-TEACHERS have long wanted to go on a nature trip to refresh themselves from all the stress caused by school reports and activities. There had been several failed attempts, but this summer we turned their dream into a reality by organizing a tour in eco-tourism spots in Surigao del Sur ...
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APRIL 13 was a big day for Baranggay Datal Anggas, the farthest barangay in my hometown, Alabel, Sarangani Province. No, not because it was Friday the 13th (blood was shed, though (there was a mass circumcision courtesy of the municipal health office)) but because it was the 24th Foundation Anniversary ...
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I PLANNED to spend the Holy Week at home. I had plenty of reasons for not wanting to go anywhere, but the night before the EcoTrek to Lake Holon in T'boli, South Cotabato, something pushed me to join my group, Team Bundol Mountaineers, in what was going to be one ...
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SUMMER WILL be sizzling hot again in Sarangani Province as we celebrate this year's Sarangani Bay Festival on May 18 and 19. The white sand beaches of Gumasa in the municipality of Glan will again teem with beach lovers and adventure seekers as the local tourism council lay out outdoor activities ...
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NOT VERY far from the urban center of General Santos City, one can experience adventure and fun with nature and enjoy a breathtaking sight of the cityscape from a lofty vantage point. I joined my mountaineering friends (Team Bundol Mountaineers, UGTAS, and Wasalak) in a trek to Sanchez Peak via ...
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DESPITE BEING haunted by claustrophobia I faced the challenge of exploring a cave inhabited by bats and a flock of balinsasayaw (swiftlet) in Purok Bagong Buhay, Mabuhay, General Santos City. Let me tell you the tale of a reluctant spelunker. It wasn't part of the plan. We only talked about dipping ...
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