Tours De Philippines | Backpack Travelers, Great Adventures and Sports

No to mining in Palawan | Save Palawan | Stop Mining | Sign the Petition

noreply@blogger.com (earningbum) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:28:00 +0000

Palawan is not just an island in the Philippines; it is one of the world's last frontiers. Rich in biodiversity it is home to some of the rare and endangered species both fauna and flora. Palawan is our last frontier, our last hope."

What does it cost to mine Palawan for its mineral deposits? The Philippine government, Chamber of Mines and large scale mining companies claim that mining is the solution to poverty,mouthing responsible mining in the name of economic progress. but what is true wealth? and what is the price Palawan paying for billions of pesos expected earnings from mining for export? Palawan's katutubos, farmers and concerned citizens voice their anguish, indignation and stories for us and the rest of world to hear.

"Palawan is the home of the 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites"

"Palawan's Forests is being Destroyed"

"Mining in Palawan is Killing Indigenous People and Poisoning Rare Wildlife"

"Help Save Palawan. Please sign the Petition"

"Palawan is Stunningly Beautiful!"

Nike Davao City Run 2011

noreply@blogger.com (earningbum) — Sun, 29 May 2011 08:23:00 +0000

Last May 29, 2011, A major event Nike Davao City Run 2011 hosted by RunClub Davao took place at Abreeza Malls parking area. An event that will benefit the Padre Pio's Home for Children,a Catholic institution for the orphaned and abandoned children governed by Sisters, Apostles of Jesus Crucufied at Rambutan Street, Tugbok Proper, Davao City.

Nike Davao City Run 2011

Rules & Regulations

-Event takes place rain or shine.

-Registration fee is non-refundable.

-Entry is non-transferable.

-Change of race category or race bib after registration is not allowed.

-Race bib must be worn at all times during the race.

-All protest related to the result must be made in writing and submitted to the race organizer within 30 minutes after the official announcement of the winners.

-The organizer’s decision is Final.

Nike Davao City Run Registration Form

Registration fee: P450 inclusive of race singlet, race bib, Strider Tag, post-race refreshments, finisher's certificate, finisher's medal (4K 1st 100 runner, 8K and 16K run)

Registration site: RunClub

Plaza Del Carmen, Loyola St., Bo. Obrero, Davao City

Me and my mates had a great time, we saw some of our friends from college and some of our common friends. Here are some of our photos of our great time!

Thank God for the safe and successful event.
Thanks RunClub Davao, Nike and to all the participants, we did had a great time!
Hopefully, we are going to run the iRun on June 5,2011 or Independence Run on June 12, 2011.

We Ran for Down Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (earningbum) — Sun, 22 May 2011 21:47:00 +0000

It has been 2 months already since the last time I ran/jog; This time it has a cause, it was for Children with Cancer last March 112, 2011. I was invited by a friend and I was interested because it was my first time to join this kind of event.

It was early in May when one of the baristas of Kangaroo Coffee Company invited me to join a run for a cause. Here's a rundown of the info of the run.

Event Title: Run for Wellness, Run for Life

Organizer: Gemz N Glamour / Skechers Resistance Runner

Registration Fee: P280

Me and Jacqui is so excited for our first Fun Run here in Davao City, especially when this run is for people with Down Syndrome. I've been planning to run or jog on my own but it bores me, I think this upcoming fun run events will be our regular exercise. We shopped at SM and found a great deal of discounts and we bought a Fila Women's Francine Running Shoe and My Reebok Trail Fogcutter for this event. We got these 2 pieces shoes for only less than 5 thousand.

Fila Women's Francine Running Shoe

Reebok Trail Fogcutter

We got our singlet on the same day, it's not as good as it was posted but I still love the cloth except for the print. If I only knew, I'll refer them to one of the best t-shirt printers I know for a long time (Camp Apo). Anyway, I'm still thankful we got our singlet before the run.

It was early 5 in the morning in May 22, 2011 when Jacqui and I arrived at Victoria Plaza for the preparation / warm up for our first Fun Run together.

It was a short run but it was a very fun run. As promised, below are the photos of our first fun run together.

The moment we arrived at the finish line, the refreshments are already waiting for us. Unlimited bananas. :)

One of the activities I enjoyed the most was the presentation of our friends with Down Syndrome, they dance with the tune of "Waka Waka" by Shakira. These guys are one of the major reason why this run is organized.

Here's a short clip of their dance:

After a very fun run, Jacqui and I went to Carmelite Monastery for an early Sunday Mass to worship and thank God for all the Graces. This church is one of the finest and solemn churches in Davao city.

One of the things I love after the mass is the "kakanin" outside the church, Jacqui and I got bought us some kakanin while walking and saw an amazing restaurant; called "Taste of Malaysia". Frankly speaking, there signboard did caught my eyes because of their cheap and interesting buffet and made me thought of getting back there.

I'll be including this in my "to do list". If everything goes well, the next event Jacqui and I with some friends will be joining the "Nike Run in Davao City".

Thanks for visiting my blog. I enjoy sharing with you the things we did that day. Take care!

How to travel to Enchanted River, Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines

noreply@blogger.com (earningbum) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:25:00 +0000

Sprackamble Productions Presents

Trip to Enchanted River, Philippines

The Province of Surigao del Sur has tons of surprises and The Enchanted River is one of them.

The Municipality of Hinatuan is a maximum of 8 hours travel from Davao City and 4 hours if from Butuan City passing through Municipalities of San Francisco, Barobo and Tagbina.

Enchanted River is hidden at Brgy. Talisay, from the National Highway of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, you need to have a 30 - 45 minutes ride in the famous Philippine modified motorcycles called the "Habal-habal" or "Sky Love" motor.

A stunning blue lagoon nestled within a mountainside and protectively covered by a forest. Its dark tinge comes from the Pacific sea pouring in from a very deep and very clear underwater.

Another exciting thing is that Enchanted River is very close to Hinatuan Sea; that explains its Blue color. From Enchanted river there is a small boat that you can rent for only 150 Php (rate as of January 2011)where you can enjoy the Island Hopping in some of the islands around found in Hinatuan Sea. You can visit and swim with the Pawikans in one of the houses floating there, buy a 15 pesos worth of foods for Pawikans and fishes.

You can not stay overnight at Enchanted River. However, you can stay overnight at the floating house with Pawikans while party.

Remember, Enchanted river is not the only place to be visit in Surigao so never miss other exciting places the province can offer also like Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig (the widest falls in the country), the surfing sites and beautiful places in Lanuza, cold springs in Cantilan, and the delicious sea foods in the floating restaurant of Carrascal.

Surigao, this Province really got something to be proud of.