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While praying for silence in the battlefields, Bukidnon Bishop Honesto Pacana called on both government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to keep on talking and never to allow times of silence in the peace process.

Pacana said the silence of the guns is not enough unless there is continuing dialogue between the [...]

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That the informal peace talks between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front is due to resume soon offers a reflection in our role as informal observers of the peace process that gained hold, then lost it somehow.
The MindaNews report GRP, MILF ‘informal talks’ to start ‘possibly’ by Dec. 22 didn’t quite [...]

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has named Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Rafael Seguis as chair of the new government panel that will resume peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), reports tell us.
But what I think is a striking reaction to this news is a comment from Prof. Abhoud Syed Lingga, executive director of the Cotabato City-based [...]

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Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro wants to approach peace with a “strong dose of practicality, pragmatism and political realism” as he questioned the approach of solving the root causes of conflict” because “has any society been able to solve the root causes of conflict?”
He told the 8th Mindanao Island Conference of the Provincial Board Members League [...]

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Peace education is such a dynamic subject to teach at the university.
Chiza approached me for help to update the syllabus given to her by her superiors at Bukidnon State University over the break. One night we missed a favorite TV show just to gather and review the syllabi and lesson plans of previous lecturers [...]

Filed under: Bukidnon, Bukidnon State University, Education, Governance, Mindanao, Mindanaol, Peace Education, Peace Process, Philippines, Teacher Education, peace | Comments Off

I just want to announce that I joined RP2010 The Election Watch Blog created recently by Davao blog icon Blogie Robillo.
Here’s what I got from the new blog’s “About” page:

The RP2010.com blog endeavors to be the poll watchdog for the Philippine Presidential Elections in the year 2010. As such, we, the bloggers behind it, commit [...]

Filed under: Blogging, Elections, Elections in Mindanao, Freedom, Governance, Human Rights, People Power, Philippines, Politics, RP 2010 Elections | Comments Off

“There is only one Mindanao”.
We don’t have a Mindanao with two faces.
But the “one face” is scarred in some parts, ruined in another, healing in most parts, and mostly growing.”
I got into this reflection over the weekend when asked in an informal forum on whether there are two Mindanaos.
I said [...]

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(NEWS) “The future appears gloom and bleak,” Gov. Jose Ma. R. Zubiri told the provincial board Thursday citing that the debacle of economic difficulties is real and could not be ignored.
 
Zubiri has proposed a P1.06 billion-2009 budget to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan but vowed to keep budgetary controls and prioritization of expenditures amidst the treat of [...]

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The Philippine Eagle Foundation has announced its plan to release two new eagles into the wild of Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park in January 2009.
This is despite the death of a Philippine Eagle named “Kagsabua” (unity) in July 2007, which it released just months earlier.
“What happened to Kagsabua is not a stumbling block,” a PEF [...]

Filed under: Bukidnon, Environment, Eyeing Ahead, Freedom, Governance, Life in the Plateau, Lumads and Mindanao, Malaybalay City, Mindanao, Peace Process, Philippines | Comments Off

Congratulations! 
The organizers of the Second Mindanao Bloggers Summit in General Santos City did it.
MBS2 was a huge success looking at parameters such as number of participants, media mileage, impact, and preparations.
Bongga ang food, presentations, and gimik, and I heard the tour was fuhhhhn, too!
OK pud ang hosting, including the choice of masters of ceremonies.
We stayed in East [...]

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Cut-throat and new competition, lack of reliable marketing personnel, and the “global crisis” hit Bukidnon’s local newspaper over the past months.
To survive, a series of austerity waves splashed our small newsroom and over the past months it has affected operations.
Until one day, the publisher announced retrenchment or downsizing or whatever.
We will be forced to squeeze [...]

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The better way to teach journalism in campus is to train them to write for life.

Perhaps, that’s a motherhood phrase.

What I really wanted to say is to go beyond competition mode.

The holding of competitions to test the skills of school children on campus journalism might have worked to a certain point.
But [...]

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The lack of medicines in Bukidnon provincial hospitals and health stations has been blamed on failures in the bidding process, more specifically to the Capitol’s low approved budget for contract (ABC) or price index.
It was reportedly pegged at 2004 rates, a provincial legislative inquiry has discovered.
This seems a simple problem of public policy. But what [...]

Filed under: Access to Information, Bukidnon, Economy, Food/Health Related, Governance, Health, Life in the Plateau, Local Governance, Malaybalay City, Mindanao, Mindanao's communities, Philippines, Social Security, business | Comments Off

Smart#8217;s new offering, Smart Gold Lite, is a new set of postpaid consumable plans (e.g. 300, 500, etc.). The new product is convenient for those who are tight in budget. Unlike with the normal Smart Gold plans where they normally charge calls at a cheaper rate, Gold Lite charges its mobile users with [...]img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techykid/~4/420351349″ height=”1″ width=”1″/

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Traveling to communities have brought me to many experiences —mostly encounters of acquiantances.
You just don’t get to meet a person or group of people, you get to meet and have a chance to be in touch with their culture, their history, and their varying experiences.
The different-ness and uniqueness at the point of my contact with [...]

Filed under: Access to Information, Bukidnon, Every Day Mindanao, Governance, Human Rights in Mindanao, Life in the Plateau, Lumads and Mindanao, Malaybalay City, Mindanao, Mindanao's communities, Nature and Environment in Bukidnon, Philippines | Comments Off

The Bukidnon Forest Incorporated has initiated its clearance process to cut down trees in its industrial forest plantation project in Bukidnon. Read news report here.
This must be subject to scrutiny especially viewing it from the firm’s reported dismal record of reforestation since it started operating in 1989.
The firm might be good in cutting but are they as good [...]

Filed under: Agriculture, Bukidnon, Economy, Environment, Governance, Indifgenous Peoples, Life in the Plateau, Local Governance, Malaybalay City, Mindanao, Mindanao's communities, Nature and Environment in Bukidnon, People Power, Philippines, business | Comments Off

(27 October 2007) – Online journal writers or bloggers from Mindanao were urged to go beyond writing about personal matters and instead use their internet platform to help promote peace and understanding in Mindanao.
Speaking to at least 60 bloggers at the opening ceremonies of the 1st Mindanao Bloggers’ Summit, organizers and resource speakers took turns [...]

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When I first heard of the theme of the up and coming Second Mindanao Bloggers Summit I felt it is something worth blogging about.
It is indeed a practical topic in a time when blogging is already considered a force to reckon with.
This is especially true in a time when Mindanao continues to experience unpeace and [...]

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The Bukidnon tribe is seeking endorsement from the city government of Malaybalay for its Daraghuyan ancestral domain claim over at least 4,700 hectares inside the Mt. Kitanglad Range and Natural Park. Bae Inatlawan Adelina Tarino, head claimant, said the city government’s endorsement is the last requirement for the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) [...]

Filed under: Access to Information, Art and Culture in Mindanao, Bukidnon, Burma, Economy, Environment, Freedom, Governance, Human Rights, Indifgenous Peoples, Life in the Plateau, Local Governance, Malaybalay City, Mindanao, Mindanao's communities, People Power, Philippines, Women, business | Comments Off

Bobby Timonera based in Iligan City reports for MindaNews that Maranaos call on thge United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Conference to help end war in Mindanao.
In a rally in Marawi City on October 2,  his MindaNews report said that at the end of the month-long Ramadhan, Maranaos there staged a rally right in [...]

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I feed on words and the elements of composition. Writing news is my bread and butter. And I go to the field spending my meager resources to get the facts myself in an effort to get it right.
I may not be the best in what I’m doing, but I have always tried to do and [...]

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The Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has agreed to consider Bukidnon’s request for consideration in the approval of environmental compliance certificate (ECC)  for projects based in the province. Read full report here.
      

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A man serves as a balancing load to a sack of grains loaded in a pay for hire motorcycle (habal-habal) traveling along the highway in Casisang, Malaybalay City.
      

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div align=”justify”During my latest trip to Manila, I had no luxury of venturing out into restaurants located outside malls. I’m not complaining, mall rat eats mall food.br /br /I was on my way to buy mineral water and there I discovered Pepper Lunch’s existence – a DIY fast food steakhouse that started in Japan.br /br //diva href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SEnWIukMLmI/AAAAAAAABy8/l-Gg9IOE_jQ/s1600-h/IMG_0976.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208929889457811042″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SEnWIukMLmI/AAAAAAAABy8/l-Gg9IOE_jQ/s400/IMG_0976.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /OMG! The rat has gotta try this one!br /br /My Pepper Steak (P235) is served and I am loving every bite!!! The beef is raw so you can personally decide how you want it done. You can opt to put either Amakuchi or Karakuchi sauce but I decided to eat it as it is. Finally, don’t forget to mix it up like there’s no tomorrow!br /br /Imagine this – rice garnished with sweet corn kernels, spring onions, and aromatic pepper surrounded by beef on a sizzling hot plate (still hot after 20 minutes thanks to the electromagnetic cooker). I know Henry will hate this since he hates very hot food! I, on the other hand, am liking the high temp! The type that would make your eyes water – HAHA! Talk about being a masochist.br /br //pimg id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208928089248744130″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SEnUf8Q5wsI/AAAAAAAABys/ze8l9GsrJi0/s400/IMG_0962.JPG” border=”0″ / p align=”justify” /pp align=”justify”The posters say that they only use the outer part of the pepper which is the most fragrant. The paper shield (I’m guessing this is what they call it-hehe) tells me to mix it up equally as there is butter sauce in the middle of the plate. Ahhh…a higher form of Star Rice finally served in a restaurant. Relatively a lot of interesting things to read here while you wait.br /br //pimg id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208929876214370658″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SEnWH9OtUWI/AAAAAAAABy0/XigjKJ67_h0/s400/IMG_0971.JPG” border=”0″ / p align=”justify”br /I also had the Shake! Shake! Salad - Seaweed (P99). I am now wondering if I am supposed to shake it before I eat it or shake myself after I consume it? Worst - would I be shaking after I eat it?! From the bottom of this healthy salad you’ll find soba, lettuce, corn, and Wakame plus another nameless seaweed. The seaweed tasted too aquarium-y.br /br /The main meal at Pepper lunch is not for the figure conscious. The rice, beef, and butter will totally wreck your South Beach and low-fat diet. I don’t know which is faster - the time the hot plate gets cold or the time I’ll gain 10 lbs from downing this fattylicious (fatty and delicious) meal.br /br /strongPepper Lunchbr /Concourse Level,Power Plant Mallbr /Poblacion, Makati City/strong /p
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div align=”justify”This place used to be called Gam Ja Tang Korean Restaurant, and with a little dose of Botox, the restaurant had a face lift. It’s now known as Sigol Bap Sang Korean Restaurant.br /br //diva href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBUX5o8BWTI/AAAAAAAABxw/UGOzXbb43hY/s1600-h/IMG_0600.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194084024250882354″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBUX5o8BWTI/AAAAAAAABxw/UGOzXbb43hY/s400/IMG_0600.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /I wanted to try everything on the menu and the Shigol Bap San was the answer to that! Shigol Bap San is a feast of 10-12 mini-Korean dishes(similar to a degustation meal which I am currently obsessed). Unfortunately, it was going to take a long time to prepare and I was way past my feeding time! I’ll def be back for this one.br /br /We were served with Hobak guk, a squash soup which was on the house. Upon tasting, I sense that our planet earth is warmer than this soup. I’m not sure if this soup is prepared intentionally or unintentionally cold. Not really a fan of cold soups, it gives me an impression that it was cooked a long, long time ago in Bethlehem.br //pa href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBUWuY8BWPI/AAAAAAAABxQ/yw1hhcyxVwM/s1600-h/IMG_0584.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194082731465726194″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBUWuY8BWPI/AAAAAAAABxQ/yw1hhcyxVwM/s400/IMG_0584.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /Menus were helpful which did not only indicate the usual price and English descriptions but also the preparation time indicated by the number of alarm clocks. Most importantly, degree of hotness indicated by the number of chilis. I therefore conclude(ala primary school science project), that the degree of error in ordering something tongue-paralyzing is minimized.br /br /The Yukejan(P200) - is a beef stew with garlic, chili, and a whole lot of spring onions. Degree of hotness: 2 chilis. Time to prep: 1 alarm clock. The boyfriend proclaimed that he liked it though he was coughing at first. Haha! I on the other hand found it too weird and well…red.br /br //pimg id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194091420184566082″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBUeoI8BWUI/AAAAAAAABx4/VOaPdKGRnOM/s400/IMG_0591.JPG” border=”0″ / p align=”justify”br /The Samgyoppsal(P300)was the reason why we decided on Korean for tonight. Pork belly wrapped in lettuce along with soybean paste, sesame oil, and vegetables is simply good. As usual, it was served with Banchan on the side. Number of chilis: none. Preparation time: 1 alarm clock.br /br /I would like to think that Samgyoppsal, is a healthy and unhealthy dish rolled into one - sinful pork belly with all its glorious fat wrapped in innocent green lettuce leaves. The meat served was of good quality, even lovely to gawk at in its raw state. /ppa href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBUWu48BWRI/AAAAAAAABxg/a075fvy-tqE/s1600-h/IMG_0590.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194082740055660818″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBUWu48BWRI/AAAAAAAABxg/a075fvy-tqE/s400/IMG_0590.JPG” border=”0″ //abr /Service was excellent. They were helpful and really courteous - even held up their sleeves while serving. NICE! I wasn’t really comfortable buzzing people with this contraption but it was convenient considering that the booths were really high. (PRESS. PRESS.) “Does this really work?” I say to myself. (Waitress magically appears) And indeed it does! /pp/pimg id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194082735760693506″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBUWuo8BWQI/AAAAAAAABxY/SG_uTJOXF30/s400/IMG_0588.JPG” border=”0″ /br /I thought that the Korean invasion was only limited to Koreanovelas and Sam Oh?! Well, Sigol Bap Sang Korean Restaurant is one of the testaments that Korean invasion is truly alive in our very own Davao city!br /br /strongSigol Bap Sangbr /Lanang, Davao Citybr /Across Grand Regal Hotelbr /Tel No: (082)300-8989/strongbr /strong/strong
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div align=”justify”My friends said they missed me, but I’m not that sure if they really do, since they took me to Gabbie’s Garden Restuarant, which was pretty dim! Yes, my friends are from hell. HAHA! Really not a date or family place but more of a beer with your old pals venue.br /br //diva href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaWOzDbQVI/AAAAAAAABxI/kRnRq5M4AQs/s1600-h/IMG_0581.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190000801557987666″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaWOzDbQVI/AAAAAAAABxI/kRnRq5M4AQs/s400/IMG_0581.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /We ordered their Cebuano Pochero (P295), one of Gabbie’s specialties. Upon serving, everybody reacted - “Dakua oi!” The size reminded me of the hit-movie Jurassic Park. T-Rex is that you? Note that this Pochero is totally different from the Tagalog Pochero which has bananas, garbanzos, chorizo bilbao, etc. Definitely screaming MEAT! It tasted good but it left a greasy film in my mouth. I sense a pattern here…the friends wanted me dead too!br /br //pa href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaVMTDbQTI/AAAAAAAABw4/jW1STpFZPOg/s1600-h/IMG_0577.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189999659096686898″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaVMTDbQTI/AAAAAAAABw4/jW1STpFZPOg/s400/IMG_0577.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /Forget my killer friends, now back to the food. Now some of you might be wondering what the stick is for. It might strike as a handle but a little voice in your head will say that its not. Definitely not for the ice cream dessert. Mango flavor - NOT.br /br /It actually is a scoop provided for the marrow. Now I can hear you say “EW!” but some people do like it and some areas in Europe consider this as a delicacy. You could almost hear the marrow say, “Hello heart attack, goodbye cruel world!”br /br //pa href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaWOjDbQUI/AAAAAAAABxA/v0LmnnoYxX4/s1600-h/IMG_0578.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190000797263020354″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaWOjDbQUI/AAAAAAAABxA/v0LmnnoYxX4/s400/IMG_0578.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /We also had fried hito/catfish (P95) which was deliciously crisp to the bone. I don’t know with you guys, but with fried fishes, I eat the small bones and if the head is crispy, I’ll eat it too! This special(freakish) talent landed me in a hospital twice. So kids, don’t do it at home unless supervised by a pro.br /br //pa href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaVLzDbQSI/AAAAAAAABww/_vW2h4SfVFg/s1600-h/IMG_0576.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189999650506752290″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaVLzDbQSI/AAAAAAAABww/_vW2h4SfVFg/s400/IMG_0576.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /The place is pretty basic with a few artistic touches to it. The ceiling showcases the biggest lizard in town! Very unexpected artwork don’t you think?! Same idea as Michelangelo’s Sistine chapel ceiling. Ok not quite, but point taken.br /br //pa href=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaVLTDbQRI/AAAAAAAABwo/WQHYvrcgXeo/s1600-h/IMG_0572.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189999641916817682″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SAaVLTDbQRI/AAAAAAAABwo/WQHYvrcgXeo/s400/IMG_0572.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /I guess Gabbie’s Restaurant is for the beer types, dim light types, garden types, artsy types, and fish-bone-eating-freak types - like me.br /br /!– google_ad_section_start–br /Gabbie’s Garden Restaurantbr /Vinzons St., Obrero,br /Davao City,br /Philippinesbr /Tel No: (082)301-6171/pbr /!– google_ad_section_end–br /br /script type=”text/javascript”!– google_ad_client = “pub-7111481177432892″; /* 336×280, created 5/14/08 */ google_ad_slot = “1003361937″; google_ad_width = 336; google_ad_height = 280; //–br //scriptbr /script src=”http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js” type=”text/javascript”br //script
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a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2986/a1dc1.jpg”img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;” src=”http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2986/a1dc1.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″ //abr /br /The trip went well (in fact it was great!).br /br /The first part of the trip was spent on four scheduled Leadership Training in different places to be conducted by my mom.a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4203/a2ym4.jpg”img style=”margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;” src=”http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/4203/a2ym4.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″ //abr /br /br /span style=”font-weight: bold;”April 12-13 : /spanbr /br /The first one was conducted at Malolos, Bulacan. My mom’s training is limited to 30 persons only (and that’s already the maximum but on some places it would exceed to 35). But this time at Malolos there were only 12 participants (which makes it easy for mom). Less audience is easier.br /br /I also tried a delicacy from Malolos called Inipit *review some other time*. I also visited the ever famous Barasoain Church. I was supposed to take a picture in front but, a wedding was about to take place and so all my plans of being there went down the drain. Hehe. Give way to the bride. :Pbr /br /span style=”font-weight: bold;”April 15-16: /spanbr /br /a onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7377/a3le9.jpg”img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;” src=”http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7377/a3le9.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″ //aOur second schedule was set to be in Tandang Sora, Quezon City to be hosted by Mrs. Luzviminda’s Service Center.br /br /Basically, this group is a great one, most of the attendees are in their youth and they are way beyond people their age already. (Not a lot of youths attend this kind of training though). They are responsive and they ask a lot of questions (which is actually great because my mom encourages questions and clarifications when she speaks). Very interactive. They are also achievers which makes it a plus. Keep it up guys! :)br /br /span style=”font-weight: bold;”April 17-18: /spanbr /br /The third schedule was held at Willie Mercado’s Service Center over at Zamora Street.br /br /Mrs. Lelel was a great host, she made sure we were doing all right and all tha onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4783/a4ax5.jpg”img style=”margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;” src=”http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4783/a4ax5.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″ //aat. She even drove us at the hotel when our drive wasn’t able to make it. I also admired her three kids helping out with their Service Center. You can see they have a tight family bond.br /br /The group here is great as well. Intellectual and Spiritual and so Mom did not have any trouble and actually finished early because they got it just right.br /br /I also admired Mr. amp; Mrs. Lauron(Crown Diamonds) who attended mom’s training. It’s quite rare to see a person EARN MUCH and attend trainings. Most people who earn much and are in a high position don’t attend trainings anymore. You can see that Mr. amp; Mrs. Lauron are span style=”font-weight: bold;”green mangoes/span*br /br /span style=”font-weight: bold;”April 19/spanbr /br /Supposed to be our rest day but mom made time for some of the Network Leaders who weren’t able to attend her trainings. It started by 10am ended at quarter to 4 or something.br /br /span style=”font-weight: bold;”April 20br /span style=”font-weight: bold;”br //span/spanen route to Quezon. We took our time getting to the place. Not much in a hurry. I enjoyed the ride.br /br /span style=”font-weight: bold;”April 21-22/spana onblur=”try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}” href=”http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/6459/a5hq8.jpg”img style=”margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;” src=”http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/6459/a5hq8.jpg” alt=”" border=”0″ //abr /br /The last schedule was held at Aramin Resort in Tayabas, Quezon Province. The bond on this group is very tight. Quezon already had it’s first batch, which were the “uplines” of the second batch and they bonded during the two nights talking about a lot of things in life. I enjoyed observing their bond here.br /br /span style=”font-weight: bold;”br /br /April 23/spanbr /br /br /Before going back to Manila we decided to climb the 300 steps of the “Kamay ni Hesus” grotto. Due to the “coding” in Pasay we delayed our going back to Manila by stopping at different places and taking a different, scenic route. I was able to drop by at Lucban, Quezon (to check out the hats once again… but did not get to buy one.. since I don’t know where I would store it. T_T), and Lumban, Laguna (the home of the finest barongs).br /br /All in all it was a fun filled trip full of learning experiences. I learned a lot from different people. It’s one of the reasons I decided to stay in the Networking Field. You get to understand people more and more and you meet different people and learn from them and at the same time you got to help them out. You give something, they get something. You get something, they give out something.br /br /*span style=”font-weight: bold;”Green Mango/span - mature independent person, attends trainings. leaves their cup empty, eager to learn. coachable. A green mango stays on the tree. It doesn’t fall. It wouldn’t rot.br /*span style=”font-weight: bold;”Yellow Mango/span - immature independent person, don’t attend trainings because their cup is full already. they feel they know EVERYTHING. A yellow mango usually falls from a tree and is left to rot. When you stop learning, you start to rot just like a yellow mango.

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div align=”justify”Just got back!!!:) My sister and R fetched me from the airport and on our way home we had lunch at the Pearl Farm Davao Marina.br /!– google_ad_section_start–br //diva href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__-XNWMm3I/AAAAAAAABwg/RkrXOC5jGtU/s1600-h/IMG_0076.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188144970427308914″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__-XNWMm3I/AAAAAAAABwg/RkrXOC5jGtU/s400/IMG_0076.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /They serve appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, desserts, sandwiches, sausages, pizzas, and pastas. The menu is not that extensive but they do have unfamiliar items like Smoked Salmon, US French cut Lamb chops and US Sirloin Black Angus steaks. The familiar ones would include your Camaron Rebosado, Adobo, Crispy Pata, and Halo-halo.br /!– google_ad_section_end–br //pa href=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__96NWMmzI/AAAAAAAABwA/3q8ZaQW1aaE/s1600-h/IMG_0061.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188144472211102514″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__96NWMmzI/AAAAAAAABwA/3q8ZaQW1aaE/s400/IMG_0061.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /I was craving for Kare-Kare(P280) so it was def my order. The strange thing with my fondness for Kare-Kare is that I seldom eat the 4-legged part of the dish. The vegetables, sauce, and bagoong - I eat voraciously. Feeling vegetarian KUMBAGA! Theirs came in a native claypot which kinda reminded me of a 1980’s flick, “Halimaw sa Banga”. As you open the lid, there’s no halimaw but steaming hot Kare-kare with a lovely thick peanut sauce.br /br //pa href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__96tWMm1I/AAAAAAAABwQ/8FLm4YatAsg/s1600-h/IMG_0065.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188144480801037138″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__96tWMm1I/AAAAAAAABwQ/8FLm4YatAsg/s400/IMG_0065.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /My sister had the Salmon Steak(P400) which tasted well. What is really nice about their “Off the grill” entrees is that you can choose what to enhance it with, either Bearnaise, Creamy mushroom sauce, Garlic herb butter, or Green peppercorn.br /br //pa href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__96dWMm0I/AAAAAAAABwI/zlFCHvl5C_w/s1600-h/IMG_0064.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188144476506069826″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__96dWMm0I/AAAAAAAABwI/zlFCHvl5C_w/s400/IMG_0064.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /R, the driver ordered pancakes(P185) for lunch! I was sceptical of his order since the menu classified it under breakfast and it was almost 1 pm. I think McDonald’s stops serving pancakes 10 or 11 and this is not Pancake House. Good that the Marina serves breakfast all day long! Good for him and for his pancake craving!br /br //pa href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBbJfo8BWVI/AAAAAAAAByA/Kwd4BVNAwp0/s1600-h/IMG_0608.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194560765620738386″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/SBbJfo8BWVI/AAAAAAAAByA/Kwd4BVNAwp0/s400/IMG_0608.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /For dessert, we had ice cream and for somebody who started buying Super Scoop Ice Cream at P2 a pop, I consider Haagen-Dasz(P210) such a treat! Suddenly, I missed Manong Super Scoop, he was such a nice guy!br /br //pa href=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__96tWMm2I/AAAAAAAABwY/Yodu545JYik/s1600-h/IMG_0070.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188144480801037154″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__96tWMm2I/AAAAAAAABwY/Yodu545JYik/s400/IMG_0070.JPG” border=”0″ / /ap align=”justify”br /You should try eating at the Pearl Farm Marina. I loved looking at the beach while I ate. I think I need another vacation. Haha! Dream on!br /br //pa href=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__95dWMmyI/AAAAAAAABv4/DxkeCIfHB3I/s1600-h/IMG_0058.JPG”img id=”BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188144459326200610″ style=”DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center” alt=”" src=”http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qUCpYObCtrQ/R__95dWMmyI/AAAAAAAABv4/DxkeCIfHB3I/s400/IMG_0058.JPG” border=”0″ //abr /br /strongPearl Farm Davao Marinabr /Km 7, Davao Boat amp; Leisure Club Compoundbr /Lizada Drive, Davao Citybr /Tel Nos (63 82) 234-6987/234-7018/strong
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