La Trinidad Strawberry Festival 2013 Street Dancing Competition (Complete)

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One of the Festival's highlight was the "street dancing" competition. Eight groups whose members are from the different barangays of La Trinidad participated in the event. The street dancing performance started at the Police outpost along km6 and ended at km 5 in front of Mc Donalds. The judges were stationed at the shed fronting the food establishment. On my estimate, thousands came to watch the street dancing performances. The cultural dances were good and we saw that the participants … [Read more...]

One Nature One Community 7, Mt. Atugo, Hingyon, Ifugao

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The one nature one community tree planting activity at the municipality of Hingyon was a success! It was a cold early morning when the group from Baguio city reached Piwong. By day break, Vice mayor Marcos Bantiyan came and we all went to his house for breakfast. By 9:00am, the group proceeded to Mt. Atugo. We were able to plant around 200 seedlings. Lunch was great! Courtesy of Barangay Captain Hangdaan Binwag and the officials of Barangay Bitu. The activity was made possible by the Real … [Read more...]

Good Morning Club TV5, Accents and Petals and Me!

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Last February 01, 2013, I was invited by TV 5's Good Morning Club to feature our Accents and Petals products. The story started when someone from the show's staff ( Berna) contacted us through email then by phone if we wanted to showcase our products live during the show. At first I was hesitant because I have to travel from Baguio City to Novaliches, Quezon City but it was all worth it. I took the 9:30pm Victory Bus and I arrived at Cubao, QC around 3:30am. Someone from the TV network was … [Read more...]

La Trinidad Shutterbugs Sponsor Free Photo Journalism & Photo Blogging Seminar

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The La Trinidad Shutterbugs (LTSB), a group of young and dynamic photography enthusiasts sponsored a one day seminar lecture last February 02, 2013 about photo journalism, photoblogging, basic photography and editing as well as hands on training to around 60 high school journalism students at the Pines National High School in Baguio City. Sir Efren Dalan, a member of LTSB is the main coordinator of the project. I was asked if I can discuss the topic on photoblogging (PB) as it is and as … [Read more...]

One Nature One Community 6, Tree Planting Adventure at Mt. Binhagan, Lagawe Ifugao

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The recently concluded One Nature One Community 6 at Mt. Binhagan, Lagawe, Ifugao was a success. Through the efforts of RSDI-WOW-HICC, a non-stock non-profit NGO, the tree planting activity became a reality. In total, 150 Coffee seedlings and 100 Mahogany seedlings were planted. The Ifugao Provincial Police Office and the 68th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army also participated in the tree planting activity. I am very happy that the organization RSDI-WOW-HICC took an active role in … [Read more...]

Seafood Island, Technohub, Camp John Hay, Baguio City

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Last December 13, 2012, we decided to celebrate an important family event at Seafood Island located inside Camp John Hay, Baguio City. We arrived at 8:30pm, ordered dinner and after a few minutes, it was a feast! First thing, Seafood island is a destination restaurant. It is not located within the city center. Good if you have a car but for those who like to commute, you have to ride a taxi going to Technohub inside Camp John hay. Taxi fare from Baguio public market would be no more than … [Read more...]

BSU Nature Park Eco trail – A Family Fun

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Part of the program of the second Pine Tree Festival that was held at La Trinidad, Benguet was a a visit to the Benguet State University's Nature Park located at Puguis, Longlong and to experience its eco-trail. For the first time, outsiders (non-BSU personnel)  were allowed  to walk the eco trail. It is a short distance trail but worth the experience. At the middle of the trail is an animal park where you can see monkeys, eagles, ducks, native chicken, ducks, native pigs and more. It is a … [Read more...]

Wedding Photo Gallery 2012

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Models and me

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To all the models, thank you very much for your time and for the opportunity to work with you on those photoshoots. :-) … [Read more...]

Pedped, the indigenous cigar of Benguet Province

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Pedped is a traditional cigarette in the mountains of Benguet. It is composed of dried pedped leaves (mountain leaves) and tobacco mixed and rolled in paper. It is not a drug. Although it smells like Canavis Sativa, or marijuana when lighted, it does not affect the brain. Some say that Pedped came about because when tobacco was being smoked decades ago, it was so strong. To "lighten up" the strong taste and feel of tobacco smoke, some experimented in adding dried leaves and soon they found the … [Read more...]