La Union Corporate Social Responsibility

Featured CSR Program

• Turtle Egg Search and Patroll (1AM to 4AM)
• Turtle Babies Release to the ocean (sunset)
• Mangrove Tree Planting (lowest tide)
• Gawad Kalinga Village Homestay (2pax each home) 

Bauang Bakawan Eco-Tourism Park is situated on 49.8 hectares of land covered with different species of mangroves. It is managed by the community in Sitio Puraw Kadaratan, a model community with good conservation practices. It is a popular eco-tourism destination known for its lush mangrove forests and diverse ecosystem. The park serves as a sanctuary for various marine and bird species, providing important habitat and breeding grounds.

PACKAGE RATE as per suggested by DENR

Min of 2500 Propagules at P 18/propagules fruits

Min of 1000 Seedlings at P 47/seedling (with roots)

Additional (17 seedling or propagules in excess of 50pax)

INCLUSIVE of

• Mangroves (propagules or seedlings)
• Mangrove maintenance by the communities
• Certificate of Conservation and Social Responsibility to the of the volunteer group.
• Labor cost of hauling, land prep and transfer of the seedlings
• Planting Labor for the local community
• Photos and videos
• FB Livestream of the community planting
• Social Media Coverage (linkedin, tweeter, google plus, 4 fb page/group)
• Endeavor Coordinator 
• Monitoring and maintenance by Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc (NACCI)
• Webinar Orientation on Creation, Community, Climate Change and Conservation.
• Snacks of the community planters
• Boat cruise to planting site 

NOT INCLUDED: Transportation to and from the site, meals of the volunteer planters, signage, tip to the community planters.

 CURMA (Coastal Underwater Resource Management Action) A turtle hatchery and sanctuary in La Union that is a haven for maturing turtle eggs and hatchlings. A marine turtle conservation program educates and engages volunteers to avoid plastic garbage, clean up coastlines, and save turtle nest from poachers. 

Gawad Kalinga is a Philippine-based  nonprofit organization that aims to address poverty and build sustainable communities in the country by by providing underprivileged families with housing, basic amenities, and opportunities for education and livelihood. One of the key initiatives of Gawad Kalinga is their housing program. They aim to provide decent and sustainable homes for families who are living in slums or unsafe conditions. Through partnerships with volunteers, corporate sponsors, and the local government, they have been able to construct houses and communities in various parts of the Philippines. Can Volunteer to paint, do paraisong pambata, pangkabuhayan community outreach program.

LAND ARRANGEMENTS

Itinerary (tentative, mangrove tree planting subject to the lowest tide schedule) 

Day 0 Friday 11:30 PM

Day 1 Sat 

05:00 AM ETA Bauang and Breakfast

06:00 AM Community Orientation on Mangrove Conservation

06:30 AM Board the boats to Tree planting conservation sites

09:00 AM Back to Base and Clean Up

09:30 AM Closing Ceremonies and ETD Bauang

                 FREE TIME or Tour

12:00 NN Lunch (pax account)

02:00 PM Check in a Gawak Kalinga Village (2pax per house)

                 FREE TIME Siesta in preparation for the Dawn Turtle Patrol

05:30 PM CURMA Turtle Orientation

06:00 PM Turtle Release

07:00 PM Dinner ( pax account)

Day 2 Sun 

01:00 AM Turtle Patrol 

04:00 AM Back to Base and Sleep

07:00 AM Breakfast and FREE TIME or Outreach program or Tour or beach bum

12:00 NN Check Out and Lunch on the way at pax account

                 Travel Back to Manila

NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change according to lowest tide. 

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc.

09155101600 Globe, WhatsApp, Viber

EMAIL: mother_nature888@yahoo.com

BLOGSITE: https://philecotourism.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleNatureAdventuresPhilippines

Skype :Mothernatureasia

My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM.

Baler Voluntourism Bakawan Conservation

August 19, 2023 Saturday

Option 1: Free and Easy August 19 to 20

Option 2. With Travel Package August

The Baler Mangrove and Seagrass Sanctuary is a protected area located in Baler, Aurora Province, in the Philippines. It is a coastal conservation site that aims to preserve and restore the mangrove forests and seagrass beds in the area, which are crucial ecosystems for marine life. Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees or shrubs that grow along coastlines and estuaries. They provide a vital habitat for numerous species of fish, birds, and other wildlife. Mangrove forests also act as a buffer zone, protecting the shoreline from erosion and minimizing the impact of storms and waves.

Day 1 Aug 19 Saturday 

12:00 AM Bus vis Genesis or Joyous going to Baler (pax account)

                Van will also be available for those who will avail of the travel package

05:00 AM ETA Baler and Breakfast and check early check in 

                at your chosen accommodation preferably sabang.

09:30 AM Assembly sa Fish port for the Orientation

                Mangrove Coastal Clean Up

11:00 AM Light Lunch (pax account) 

11:30 AM Mangrove Propagule collecting on the sand (not picking on the tree)

                Mangrove Propagule planting

01:00 PM Awarding of Certificate of Conservation

02:00 PM Free Time or tour for those with travel package 

                Diguisit Beach and Waterfalls

                Ermita Hills and hanging bridge

                Sabang Beach

06:00 PM End of Tour

Day 2 Aug 20 Sunday (For those with Travel Package)

06:00 AM Breakfast and chill

07:00 AM Baler Church, Aurora House, Baler Municipal Hall, Baler Marker and photo opps, Museo de Baler, Market for pasalubong

11:00 AM Back to Hotel, shower and check out.

12:00 NN Lunch pax account

01:00 PM Millennial Tree 

08:00 PM ETA Manila

Bantay Bakawan Voluntourism Tree Planting

Mangrove Conservation sites are community-led ecotourism sites in the Philippines that aim to protect and restore mangrove forests while promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities. Voluntourism tree planting is one of the activities that visitors can participate in while visiting the community based conservation site.

Tree planting is a crucial part of the restoration efforts at the conservation site. Mangrove forests play an essential role in protecting coastlines from erosion, storm surges, and tsunamis. They also provide important habitats for marine life and help mitigate climate change by storing carbon.

Community Based Mangrove Conservation sites are popular eco-tourism destination located in the Philippines. The mangrove forest reserve that serves as a sanctuary for various marine species and as a natural barrier against floods and storm surges

Voluntourism tree planting allows visitors to actively participate in the restoration efforts and learn more about the importance of mangrove forests. The activity usually involves a short briefing on mangroves and their role in the ecosystem, followed by a guided tour of the planting site. Participants will then have the opportunity to plant their own mangrove seedlings.

Voluntourism tree planting at the mangrove conservation site is a great way to support the local community’s efforts in protecting and restoring the mangrove forests while also having a fun and educational experience. If you’re interested in participating, please register at www.ivolunteer.com.ph and read the information and instructions carefully.

World Environment Day Beach Voluntourism Tree Planting

June 4 Sun https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/time-volunteer/7465

June 5 Mon https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/time-volunteer/7528

June 6 Tues https://www.ivolunteer.com.ph/time-volunteer/7529 

When participating in voluntourism activities, it is essential to follow guidelines set by the reserve management to ensure the safety of both visitors and the environment. Some of the guidelines may include wearing appropriate clothing, bringing your own water bottle to reduce waste, and following designated paths during the tree-planting activity.

Voluntourism activities such as tree planting are available in Batangas, Bulacan, Malabon, La Union, Pangasinan, and Bataan where visitors can participate in planting new mangrove trees and assist in the restoration of the mangrove ecosystem. Voluntourism is a great way to support environmental conservation efforts while also enjoying a unique travel experience.

Overall, voluntourism activities in the community based mangrove conservation sites provide an opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while also experiencing the beauty and unique ecosystem of the Philippines.

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc.

Viber / WhatsApp / Globe 09155101600

EMAIL: mother_nature888@yahoo.com

BLOGSITE: https://philecotourism.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleNatureAdventuresPhilippines

Skype :Mothernatureasia

My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM.

Legacy Tree Planting

Legacy tree planting is a sustainable approach that prioritizes long-term benefits over short-term gains, where damaged or degraded forests are restored to better ecosystem. By planting trees that will thrive for generations, we can ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the many benefits that healthy forests provide, including clean air and water, biodiversity, and natural resources. We, emphasize the importance of choosing appropriate tree species and planting methods that will maximize the health and longevity of the forest. This approach can also be used to establish new forests, such as in areas that have been cleared for agriculture or development. Additionally, legacy tree planting can help combat the effects of climate change by sequestering carbon and reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Michelle de Ocampo Ballesteros dream of planting 50 trees on her 50th Birthday, Nature Awareness and Conservation NGO made that dream come true with additional 100 seedling sponsored by friends. This inspiring legacy tree planting is a way of giving back for all the blessings to Mother Earth.

The birthday celebrant and all the guests will plant according to his/her ages or according to the age they want to live.

Itinerary for Coastal Mangrove Tree Planting 

(Subject to lowest tide before 9AM or after 4PM)

06:00 AM ETA Conservation Site, Community Orientation while eating pandesal, 

                 boiled egg and saba

                 Inspirational message from the from the birthday celebrant

06:15 AM Travel to planting site, tree planting, coastal clean up, 

                 barnacle breaking & photo opps

09:00 AM Back to base & Freshen Up

                Optional Pangkabuhayang Community Outreach program

                Message from the friends

                Birthday Brunch (pax account)

10:30 AM ETD

Itinerary for Upland Tree Planting (chasing the cool morning temperature)

06:00 AM ETA Conservation Site, Community Orientation

                 Inspirational message from the from the birthday celebrant

06:15 AM Travel to planting site, tree planting, & photo opps

08:00 AM Back to base & Freshen Up

                Optional Pangkabuhayang Community Outreach program

                Message from the friends

                Birthday Brunch (pax account)

09:30 AM ETD

Overall, legacy tree planting is a valuable tool for creating a sustainable future and leaving a positive impact for generations to come. By planting trees today, we can help ensure that future generations will have access to the many benefits that trees provide.

BIRTHDAY PACKAGE COST (min of 12 pax)

Mangrove Tree Planting (lowest tide before 9am or after 3pm)

                 P 47 each for seedling with root

                 P 18 each for the propagules

Upland Tree Planting P 77 each 

INCLUSIVE of

• Seedlings
• maintenance by the communities
• Certificate of Conservation and Social Responsibility.
• Hauling, land prep and transfer of the seedlings
• Planting Labor for the local community
• Photos and videos
• Social Media Coverage (4 fb page/group)
• Endeavor Coordinator 
• Monitoring and maintenance by Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc (NACCI)
• Webinar Orientation on Creation, Community, Climate Change and Conservation.
• Snacks of the community planters

NOT included fare to and from the site, meals of the volunteers, and tip to the local fishing community.

OPTIONAL COST

1. Birthday Brunch P 377 per person (Inihaw na liempo, pambansang sinaing na tulingan sa taba ng baboy, and ginataan vegetable, chicken adobo, rice) subject to change according to local supply
2. Bus Rental upon request
3. Sale of Souvenir Refillable Water Bottle with NACCI NGO logo P 77/pc OR with Company logo P 88/pcs (min of 77 bottles) 

NOTE

1. Please don’t bring any PET or disposable plastic water bottles, plastic gloves for tree planting and non biodegradable food packages. 
2.   Maximum Capacity 77 pax for safe physical distancing in the local conservation sites

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc.

Viber / WhatsApp / Globe 09155101600

EMAIL: mother_nature888@yahoo.com

BLOGSITE: https://philecotourism.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleNatureAdventuresPhilippines

Skype :Mothernatureasia

My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM.

AURORA Ridge to Reef Tree Planting Conservation Program

Aurora Memorial National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located within the Sierra Madre mountain range between the provinces of Nueva Ecija  and  Aurora  in  Central Luzon.  On this historical and enigmatic national park, visitors can play in clouds upon entry to the welcome marker of Aurora while on journey at the long and winding road. Doña Aurora Aragon-Quezon was the builder of a road that connects to the outside world during 1930. On its roadside lies the dedication and marker on her honour. Bird Watching is a bonus and the rare Philippine Eagle has its kingdom on this Aurora’s Green Mile Corridor. The Aurora Memorial National park covers an area of 5,676 hectares stretching over 50 kilometers along the scenic Bongabon–Baler road. Established in 1937 by virtue of Proclamation No. 220, the park was dedicated to then First Lady Aurora Aragon Quezon. It had an initial area of 2,356 hectares. By 1941, its size more than doubled to its current area of 5,676 hectares. The maximum altitude of the park is reported to be 1,000 m, so the main forest type inside the park must be lowland dipterocarp, with only limited areas of montane forest. Land uses inside the park include both permanent and shifting agriculture (kaingin) and forestry.

Package Rate w assisted growth

Min of 500 seedlings at P 77/seedlings  

INCLUSIVE of

• Seedlings
• maintenance by the communities
• Certificate of Conservation and Social Responsibility to the of the volunteer group.
• Labor cost of hauling, land prep and transfer of the seedlings
• Planting Labor for the local community
• Photos and videos
• Social Media Coverage (linkedin, tweeter, google plus, 4 fb page/group)
• Endeavor Coordinator 
• Monitoring and maintenance by Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc (NACCI)
• Webinar Orientation on Creation, Community, Climate Change and Conservation.
• Snacks of the community planters

NOT INCLUDED: Transportation to and from the site, meals of the volunteer planters, signage, tip to the community planters.

Overnight ITINERARY 

DAY 1 

01:00 AM Estimated Time of Departure Manila

06:00 AM ETA Maria Aurora, Breakfast 

07:00 AM Meet the Community and Tree Planting (option to do Outreach Program)

10:00 AM Snacks with the community

11:00 AM Travel to Baler

12:00 NN Lunch (pax account)

01:00 PM Check in and Rest

02:00 PM Baler Church, Baler Municipal Hall, Baler Museum, Aurora House

                 Baler Hanging Bridge

04:00 PM Mangrove Tree Planting

                 Or back to Sabang and Enjoy the Beach 

06:00 PM Dinner (pax account)

07:00 PM Group Dynamics bonding evening

Day 2 

06:00 AM Wake Up call and Breakfast

07:00 AM 

12:00 NN Lunch and Check Out

02:00 PM Millenial Tree and Pantabangan Dam

07:00 PM ETA Manila

(OPTIONAL Mangrove Tree planting time is subject to the lowest tide)

AURORA PACKAGE TOUR

P 3777 / Pax (min of 10 to 12 pax per van)

Inclusive of 

• RT Private Aircon Van
• Overnight Aircon Room Sharing (3 to 4 pax)
• Breakfast with the Community
• Breakfast on Day 2
• Baler Tour Itinerary
• Entrance fees and permits
• Gas, toll, parking 
• Driver’s board and lodging
• Certificate of Conservation and Social Responsibility for the Company

OPTIONAL COST

1. Local Lunch P 350 per person (Inihaw na liempo, tilapia, and vegetable, chicken adobo, rice)subject to change and local supply
2. Bus Rental upon request
3. Refillable Water Bottle with NACCI NGO logo P 77/pcs OR with Company logo P 88/pcs
4. Can give individual certificate of conservation if registered in I-volunteer
5. Rates will increase if there are less than 10 pax in the van.
6. Discovery to Scuba Diving (P 1177), 1 Fun Dive (P 800) 2 Fundives (P 700 each). Scuba Diving Course is also available upon request. 

7. Mangrove Tree Planting is optional and subjected to the lowest tide schedule. 

8. Additional Overnight for P 1,777 per person same inclusions.

NOTE

1. Please don’t bring any PET or disposable plastic water bottles, plastic gloves for tree planting and non biodegradable food packages. 
2.   Maximum Capacity 47 pax for safe physical distancing in the local conservation sites. The local community host will help in the tree planting. 

FOR Inquiry or Temporary Reservation (Travel while you can)

• Please Fill up the blanks below and email to mother_nature888@nacci888.org Earliest possible to get your travel goal well organized.
• Company/Group: _______________________

Contact Person :___________________________

Land Line _____________________   

Cellphone :____________________

Email Address:____________________

Tree Planting Location: _______________

 Number of Participants: _______________

 Incomplete information will not be entertained

• deposit at Account of Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, IncBanco de Oro Account number 000680755357 Savings (Bank SWIFT Code BNORPHMM

Or at Landbank Account for NACCI members and patrons

• Scan the deposit slip and email at  Mother_nature888@nacci888.org
• Then we will email back the Acknowledgement Receipt and Certificate of Booking Confirmation, w more detailed itinerary.
• FOR CSR/School Field Trips/Team Buildings/ : Please give your target date, trip specifications, and budget EARLIEST POSSIBLE, so we can work on customized package trip and logistics.
• Upon confirmation of logistics on your target date, we will send Statement of Account soonest.
• Reservation is guaranteed after the full payment.
• Rate is subject to change with out prior notice

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc.

Viber / WhatsApp / Globe 09155101600

EMAIL: mother_nature888@yahoo.com

BLOGSITE: https://philecotourism.wordpress.com

https://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleNatureAdventuresPhilippines

Skype :Mothernatureasia

My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM.

Mangrove Community Conservation Leadership Training

Rationale

Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day. Its worst impact will probably be felt by developing countries in coming decades. Many of the poor live in areas particularly affected by phenomena related to warming, and their means of subsistence are largely dependent on natural reserves and ecosystemic services such as agriculture, fishing and forestry. They have no other financial activities or resources which can enable them to adapt to climate change or to face natural disasters, and their access to social services and protection is very limited. For example, changes in climate, to which animals and plants cannot adapt, lead them to migrate; this in turn affects the livelihood of the poor, who are then forced to leave their homes, with great uncertainty for their future and that of their children. There has been a tragic rise in the number of migrants seeking to flee from the growing poverty caused by environmental degradation. They are not recognized by international conventions as refugees; they bear the loss of the lives they have left behind, without enjoying any legal protection whatsoever. Sadly, there is widespread indifference to such suffering, which is even now taking place throughout our world. Our lack of response to these tragedies involving our brothers and sisters points to the loss of that sense of responsibility for our fellow men and women upon which all civil society is founded. (# 25 ENCYCLICAL LETTER LAUDATO SI’ OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME)

To address the climate change challenges, NACCI-NGO adopted the program of Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-AO3 Revised ENGP). The objective is to sustainably manage, protect and conserve the country’s forest resources while reducing the poverty, promoting food security, environment stability and adaptation, and providing a favorable investment environment with adequate environment, cultural and social safeguards; enhancing the participation of local stakeholders through the implementation and expansion of NGP. Healthy mangrove forest will protect the local communities from the impact of climate change, increases the livelihood and fish produce, sanctuary for marine life, protection from storm surges, coastal erosions and sea level rise, educational venue to academe.   

The Mangrove Conservation Leadership Training will empower and capacitate the local fishing community on the knowledge of mangrove ecosystem and biodiversity, importance and services, challenges and solutions, policies, climate change, community benefits and conservation. Will also teach them communications, leadership, tour guiding and tour management. This is to educate also all the volunteers and tourist going to the mangrove site to do tree planting, coastal clean up, research and outreach programs. Target municipalities will be Calatagan, Lemery, and Lian in the province of Batangas. 7 participants will be selected from each municipality to attend the training. 

This leadership training will enable students to grasp the simplest topics related to the biology, ecology, assessment and management of mangroves. And be able to confidently deliver same knowledge to the guests. They will be given booklet to go back to, to continue mastering their studies. Environment education will spread from an excellent classroom which is the mangrove area. Conservation awareness and actions will not stay in the local communities but will be shared to the guest coming to the mangrove site. They have the option to charge guide fees or accept donations from the visitors. 

We need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). 

Boldly to ask for funds (first time). Any amount will be highly appreciated. Certificate of Conservation and Social Responsibility will be issued and Acknowledgement Receipt

Innovate. Re-training & updating the fishing community on Mangrove Conservation and Leadership

Implement the training to 7 Communities in the National Greening program in Calatagan and hopefully the whole Philippines. 

Budget P 39,200  37 Participants

• Food (AM/PM Snacks and Lunch) P 300 x 37px x 2days = P 22,200
• Training Materials 37 pax P 7000
• Venue – will request DENR/LGU for free venue
• Board and Lodging and transportation of 3 trainers P 7,000 to P 10,000
• Professional Fee of Trainer – ProBono (Blessed to Bless)

Timeline

September to October – Fund Sourcing

Nov 1 to 15 – Fund sourcing, Identification of Participants and construction of training booklets, Venues, Coordination with Cenro Batangas, LGU and coastal peoples organizations

 November 27 Sunday Thanksgiving and Training Proper (Option to extend donation to the participants )

• Please deposit at Saving Account of Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc Banco de Oro Account number 000680755357 Savings (Bank SWIFT Code BNORPHMM on or before November

Or at Landbank Account for NACCI members and conservation partners

• Scan the deposit slip and email at  Mother_nature888@nacci888.org so we can send the certificate of conservation and social responsibility and acknowledgement reciept.

Stay Safe, happy and healthy.

Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial (Social Responsibility Specialist)

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc. (NonStock, NonProfit NGO)

09155101600 (globe / viber / WhatsApp)

EMAIL: mother_nature888@nacci888.org

BLOGSITE: https://philecotourism.wordpress.com

FB PAGE http://www.facebook.com/ResponsibleNatureAdventuresPhilippines

Skype : Violeta Imperial 888      Twitter: MotherNature888

Instagram: mothernature7878     LinkedIn: Violeta Imperial

My Life is GOD’s Gift to Me, what I do with it, is my Gift to HIM

Celebrate Tree Planting, Celebrate Life

Why do we celebrate? 

1. We celebrate because it reminds us of milestones in our lives or traditions in our culture. Tree planting is an excellent experience for celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, foundation days of your organizations, graduations, and more.

2. We celebrate to foster a mindset of gratitude. We are grateful that we survived covid and everything is going back to a better normal.

3. We celebrate because it builds a sense of community. Tree planting is an excellent bonding and team-building experience with friends, relatives, schoolmates, and families.

4. We celebrate to create memories and traditions. You can always come back to the trees you planted with your friends, and make it a habit to do it every year. Sometimes, you can even pick fruits from the trees you planted

5. We celebrate to reflect on future possibilities. We celebrate tree planting because we want a healthier, happier, and more sustainable future. 

Celebration Tree Planting For P 47/seed only, you can plant trees multiplied by the years of celebration plus the ages of all the participants. This includes the nursery cost, labor, maintenance, hauling, transfer, and land preparation. This will also help as an additional livelihood to the local fishing or farming communities.  Will issue a certificate of conservation and social responsibility. Just in case you can’t make it because of covid19 safety, the community can plant for you.

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Happy to help and serve with tender loving care

Walk to Top of the Clouds

 MT. PULAG NATIONAL PARK finally re-open for residents of BENGUET Province, BAGUIO City, municipalities of TINOC, and Kayapa. (Executive Order No. 20-2022. Sec. 5 effective March 2, 2022.)

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ENTRY PROTOCOLS AND  REQUIREMENTS :

1. Valid government ID as proof of identification.

2.  Vaccination card  OR OR Negative RTPCR within 48hrs.

3. Medical certificate stating that you are physically fit to climb. 

4. 12-55 years old

5. Persons with comorbidities i.e. asthma, heart problems, respiratory problems, are discouraged to climb due to cold weather (temperature is below 15°C)

6. Private Exclusive Group Climb (not mixed) 

7. Pre-booking is mandatory to ensure slot/s because of the limited number of pax allowed per day, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED

8. Body temperature checks using thermal scanners are to be undertaken for all visitors. Guest with a temperature above 37.5°Celcius and/or showing signs and symptoms of Covid-19 are to be politely turned down and will be referred to the nearest health facility for proper response. 

9. Every tourist is advised to always follow protocols and local guidelines. 

  TOUR DETAILS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

    Route: Ambangeg – Ambangeg Trail

    Duration : 2D1N

    Tour type: Exclusive (choose your preferred date) 

    Minimum of 7 person 

    Weekdays rate Php3,577/person

    Weekend/Holidays rate Php 3,877/Person. 

    Both rates apply either overnight camping or Homestay 

   INCLUSIONS:

    Roundtrip transportation from Baguio – Mt. Pulag – Baguio    

   Park fees entrance fee, Environment, and Cultural Heritage fee, Coordinator fee, Local Guide fee, Porter fee for food. 

   Accommodation: Homestay or Camping      

   4 hosted meals (D1: Lunch & Dinner;  D2: Light Breakfast and Lunch)    

    Climb Certificate

   Exclusions : 

    Meals not mentioned above, headlamp, personal first aid kit, trekking pole, trail food/water, porter fee for tents and personal belongings. 

FOR INQUIRIES

FOR RESERVATION

500 years of Christianity Jubilee Churches

Healing Pilgrimage to Jubilee Churches

Pilgrims who will visit these ‘Jubilee Churches’ during the celebration of the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines will be granted plenary indulgences. 

In a February 25 decree issued to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), Pope Francis granted plenary indulgences to Filipinos visiting any of over 500 Jubilee Churches across the country to mark 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines in 2021. 

To obtain the plenary indulgence, the Vatican prescribed visiting the Jubilee Churches spread out all over the archipelago any time until December 31, 2022. One church, one indulgence for the pilgrim or can offer to their dearly departed. 

JUBILEE CHURCHES Choose Your desired Diocese

Diocese of Antipolo, Rizal Mar 26 Sat (FULL)

Diocese of Lipa, Batangas April 2 Sat ( 8 slots)

Diocese of Imus, Cavite April 9 Sat (10 slots)

Diocese of Malolos, Bulacan April 10 Sun (10 Slots)

Archdiocese of San Fernando, Pampanga Apr 14 Thur (Full)

Diocese of San Pablo, Laguna Apr 15 Fri (10 slots)

Our Lady of Voyage, Antipolo

ITINERARY  

04:00 AM Pick Up points along EDSA

06:00 AM Mass at Church 1, Jubilee task & Breakfast

08:00 AM Church 2 and Jubilee task

09:30 AM Church 3 and Jubilee task

11:00 PM Church 4 and Jubilee task

12:00 PM Lunch 

01:00 PM Church 5 and Jubilee task

02:30 PM Church 6 and Jubilee task

04:00 PM Church 7 and Jubilee task

05:00 PM Travel back to Manila

NOTE Schedule is subject to change according to traffic

   and distance

RATE PER PERSON

March 26 Sat  Diocese of Antipolo, Rizal P 1,388/pax

April 2 Sat Diocese of Lipa, Batangas P 1,488/pax

April 9 Sat Diocese of Imus, Cavite P 1488/pax

April 10 Sun Diocese of Malolos, Bulacan P 1588/pax

April 14 Thur Diocese of San Fernando, Pampanga P 1588/pax

April 15 Fri Diocese of San Pablo, Laguna P 1488/pax

SERVICE INCLUSION

• Round Trip Private Van (Pick Up all along EDSA) 

10 pax per van good for 15 pax

• Service of the Tour Facilitator
• Toll Fee, Parking and Gas
• Humble Lenten Lunch

NOT Included: Day 1 Breakfast, donation to the church, church souvenirs 

FOR RESERVATION

Thanksgiving VolunTree Planting

Noveleta Community Mangroves 

November 28 and December 5, 2021 Sunday

Volunteers Registration Fee P 999

Healthy mangrove forest is an excellent way to protect the environment, the local communities and secure the sustainability of future generations. It is also a great climate change adaptation and mitigation measure. And according to scientists, a healthy mangrove forest prevents pandemics and can get medicine from the tree. 

Noveleta Mangrove Forest is in Cavite Province, managed by Mangrove Farmers Association, a fishing community in the area. It served as an alternative or supplementary livelihood during monsoon season. Their mangrove nursery provides seedlings to volunteer tree planting during a Corporate Social Responsibility with the option to do an outreach program. 

ITINERARY (Option to bring Christmas donations to the fishing community)

07:00 AM Attend Thanksgiving Mass at Holy Cross Parish, Noveleta

                (No Mass, No Thanksgiving VolunTree Planting)

09:30 AM Community Orientation on Mangrove Ecosystem

10:00 AM Boat ride to the planting site and tree planting

11:00 AM Coastal Clean-Up

12:00 PM Travel back to site and wash Up

12:30 PM lunch with the local fishing community

01:30 PM Awarding of Digital Certificates or Christmas Donations

02:00 PM End of Activity

Mangroves up for Adoption

REQUIREMENTS please Email 

1. E-copy of Vaccination Card and ID
2. Deposit slip of P999 (Book and Buy reservation, first come first serve, Limited to 20 pax)

Volunteer Joining Fee P999

INCLUSIVE of

• Mangrove Propagules 
• Boat ride to and from the site
• Mangrove maintenance by the communities
• DIGITAL Certificate of Conservation 
• Labor cost of hauling, land prep and transfer of the seedlings
• Photodocumentation
• Social Media Coverage (linkedin, tweeter, google plus, 4 fb page/group
• Endeavor Coordinator
• Community Lunch

Not Included: Fare to and from the site. Additional donation to the community (vitamins or please buy their seafood)

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Please stay safe, happy and healthy.

Virtual Tree Planting during Pandemic

Blessed day

We hope things are well with you. Starting good positive news, we have innovated corporate social responsibility thru tree planting (mangrove and upland trees) in partnership with local fishing and upland farming communities. 

Tree Planting Benefits

1. Alleviate the climate change impact and increase in biodiversity

2. Additional livelihood for the marginalized communities

3. Healing impact to the society and pandemic proofing

4. Secure a sustainable and healthier future.

3 WAYS OF VIRTUAL TREE PLANTING

1. FREE – Like, share the posts on FB Page Responsible Nature Adventure Philippines, and tag as many as you are blessed. 

https://web.facebook.com/ResponsibleNatureAdventuresPhilippines

And Hopefully, hopefully, hopefully, somebody will be encouraged to sponsor a community-assisted tree planting.

2. Your group can request a free talk on Conservation, Creation, and Climate Change. Zoom account will be from the requesting party. It’s a 30 to 40 min talk. 

3. Sponsor a Community Assisted Tree Planting

For safety and protection of the requesting parties with noble endeavors to help the marginalized, help conserve the environment and help to have a sustainable future. The fishing/farming community will be the one planting for the companies/organizations/clubs/academes and private groups. 

Our community sites are

1. Bataan – coastal and upland

2. Pampanga – coastal

3. Bulacan – coastal and upland

4. Cavite coastal

5. Batangas Coastal and Upland

6. Rizal Upland

After the tree planting, photo documentations, videos, certificate of conservation and social responsibility, and the name of the sponsor will be Geotagged in the google map. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us by replying to this email. It’s our pleasure to help with your CSR needs with tender loving care. 

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Stay safe, happy, and healthy

Carpe Diem

Violet

Gandang Maragondon

Floating Party Place

Maragondon outdoor tours is one of safest travel outside Manila. Its a great break from city life pandemic stress. It is in Cavite with less than 3hrs travel. Experience river cruise, waterfalls, hanging bridge, historical museums and shrines, food tripping and traditional filipino market with  authentic Filipino delicacies.   

Pantihan Waterfalls

ITINERARY DAY TRIP

05:45 AM ETA Maragondon Town Proper

06:00 AM Mass at Lady of the Assumption Church and tour

07:15 AM Breakfast

08:00 AM Museum and Shrines

10:00 AM Pantihan Falls (super laid back)

12:00 NN Balsa Ride with Lunch, 

01:45 PM Inukit, change to dry clothes

02:00 PM Hang bridge and photo-ops

03:00 PM Market buy best delicacy in Maragondon

04:00 PM Travel back to Manila (option to stop at tahong and talaba along the way)

07:00 PM ETA Manila

Inukit

Assumption Church

ALSO AVAILABE: Maragondon Glamping at Terra Verde Farm OR River Front Resort

Or Maragondon Ecotour and Ternate Beach Bumming Overnight

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Always happy, to help, to heal and to serve

Eat All You Can Pancit Porkchop and Kare-Kareng Crispy Pata, dina na picturan sa sobrang sarap.

“Covid-19 in the Philippines: Personal Stories”

My work, my lifestyle in a farm, and my digital lifestyle

Violeta Imperial lives in Las Pinas City and a passionate traveller. She is a corporate social responsibility specialist and a project developer as well as an ecotravel coordinator. And contributed to the e-book Covid-19 in the Philippines

Kindle edition is now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094SHQRWN/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=amazon+suresh+nanwani+covid-19+in+the+philippines&qid=1620888311&sr=8-1

Camiguin Island, view from white island

Traveling is one of my learning platforms. As an EcoTravel Coordinator, it has always been a great pleasure to serve my family, travel buddies and clients with my own brand of tender loving care. I consider them as a great source of life’s inspiration that fuels my ambition to be the best in my field. They are an excellent source of life’s inspiring insights and lessons. When I learned about the virus last January 2020, I prayed that it would not spread through Asia. I could still remember SARS in South America and MERS in the Middle East, and it’s devastating effects on the travel industry. While waiting for the government advice or World Health Organization (WHO), last January, I continued organizing trips to Baler beach, Camiguin Island, Cagayan de Oro (CDO); Tree plantings event like Sasmuan Mangroves, Tanay Tree Planting, Batangas and Bulacan mangrove tree planting; company outing and team building, and special events like Binondo New Year, and La Union Turtle Conservation.  

Tubajon Mangrove Park

Philippine Environment Summit in Cagayan De Oro

The WHO officially declared that Covid-19 was a pandemic, one week before the Philippine Environment Summit in Cagayan de Oro (CDO) February 26 to 28, 2020. Both Green Convergence, the summit organizer and local government unit (LGU) of CDO contemplated whether to push through with the event or not. As one of the presenters, I wanted the event to push through for two reasons: (a) I want to update the participants regarding the prevailing climate change situations in the country, the current  and potential solutions in addressing the issues presented and on a more personal level; and (b) I wanted to see the mangrove forest in Misamis Province and scuba dive in Camiguin Island.

3rd Philippine Environmental Summit

I was elated that the event pushed through, though I have experienced safety protocols such as temperature checks and use of foot baths for the first time at Camiguin Port. In addition, the summit organizers included vitamins and sanitizers in their conference kits. The summit was a big success with so many students and senior citizens in attendance, despite anxiety in the air. It was a strong testament that we do not live in fear.

Kindle edition is now available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094SHQRWN/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=amazon+suresh+nanwani+covid-19+in+the+philippines&qid=1620888311&sr=8-1

Jubilee Churches in Rizal Province

 JUBILEE CHURCHES – DIOCESE OF ANTIPOLO

Free Jubilee Passport and Certificate

National Shrine-Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage

Pilgrims who will visit these ‘Jubilee Churches’ during the celebration of the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines will be granted plenary indulgences.

San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish

In a February 25 decree issued to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP),  Pope Francis granted plenary indulgences to Filipinos visiting any of over 500 Jubilee Churches across the country to mark 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines in 2021.

Parish of Our Lady of Aranzazu

To obtain plenary indulgence, the Vatican prescribed visiting one of 537 Jubilee Churches spread out all over the archipelago any time until April 22, 2022.

Parish of Our Lady of Light

 JUBILEE CHURCHES – DIOCESE OF ANTIPOLO   

1. National Shrine-Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage 
2. San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish
3. Parish of Our Lady of Aranzazu , 
4. Parish of Our Lady of Light 
5. Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned    
6. Sta Ursula Parish 
7. Nuestra Señora de la Anunciata Parish

Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned

 ITINERARY (Detailed Info will be given to fully paid VERY PRIVATE guest)
Day 1

04:00 AM One Pick Up Point with in Metro Manila. 

06:00 AM Mass at Church 1 and Jubilee task  Breakfast (drive thru)

10:00 AM ETA Church 2 and Jubilee task

12:00 NN Lunch (alfresco dine out)

01:00 PM Church 3 and Jubilee task

03:00 PM Church 4 and Jubilee task

05:00 PM Check in near Church 5 (option to use the swim pool)

 Day 2 

05:00 AM Wake Up call, light breakfast and prepare for 6:00 AM Mass at Church 5

06:00 AM Church 5 Mass and Jubilee task

08:30 AM Check Out

10:00 AM Church 6 and Jubilee task

11:00 AM Lunch

01:30 PM Church 7  and Jubilee task

02:30 PM Travel back to Manila

Nuestra Señora de la Anunciata Parish

 SERVICE INCLUSION

• Round Trip Transportation Strictly Safe and one pick Up point  

MAX OF 8 pax Capacity per van good for 15 pax

MAX of 15 pax Capacity per coaster good for 25 pax

MAX of 30 pax Capacity per bus good for 49 pax

• 2 Alfresco Lunch Dine Out (healthy set meal D1 and D2)
• BBQ Liempo Dinner and veggies
• 1 Healthy Breakfast on Day 2
• Overnight AC Room Accommodation 2 to 3 pax
• Service of the Tour Facilitator
• Toll Fee and Gas
• Face Shield, Face Mask, Alcohol Spray and Vitamin C

NOT Included: Day 1 Breakfast, donation to the church, church souvenirs, tip to the driver. 

Sta. Ursula Parish

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Thank you, Carpe Diem and GOD Bless

Violet C. Imperial

Nature Awareness & Conservation Club, Inc. (NonStock, NonProfit NGO)

09322439478 / 09155101600 (globe / viber)

EMAIL: mother_nature888@nacci888.org

Prayer for the Earth

A Prayer for Our Earth

All powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.

You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.

Pagbilao Waterfalls

Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.

Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.

O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.

Mix Tenuray.Teduray and Manobo Trip of Ugis Esperanza Sultan Kudarat. Photo taken during the GK Kusina Kalinga Feeding

Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and not prey on it, that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.

Naga Cebu, Mining landslide

Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth.

Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light

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We thank you for being with us each day.

Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace.

Pope Francis,  Laudato Si

Safe and Sustainable Tree Planting

CSR Tree Planting can still be achieved safely during the pandemic. The local community will be the one planting for the group. Certificate of Conservation, OR, and Photo documentation. #TreePlanting #sustainablecsr #Healingpandemic

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HAPPY TO HELP AND SERVE WITH TENDER LOVING CARE, PLEASE STAY SAFE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY

SAFE Mangrove Tree Planting

Let’s make your dream of conserving the environment happen and stay very safe at the same time, the fishing community can do the tree planting. Your noble endeavor also supports the livelihood of the local community and secures a sustainable future.

Healthy mangrove forest is one of the excellent way to protect the environment, the local communities and secure the sustainability of the future generations. It is also a great climate change adaptation and mitigation measure. And according to scientist, healthy mangrove forest prevents pandemic and can get medicine from the tree. 

Noveleta Mangrove Forest is in Cavite Province, managed by Mangrove Farmers Association, a fishing community in the area. It served as an alternative or supplementary livelihood during monsoon season. Their mangrove nursery provides seedlings to volunteer tree planting during a Corporate Social Responsibility with option to do outreach program.

PACKAGE RATE Minimum

2500 PROPAGULES = P 38,000 /hec

1000 SEEDLINGS = P 45,500/ hec

INCLUSIVE of

• Mangroves (propagules or seedlings)
• Mangrove maintenance by the communities
• Certificate of Conservation to the Company/Corporation
• Labor cost of hauling, land prep and transfer of the seedlings
• Round Trip Boat ride to the site
• Photodocumentation
• Social Media Coverage (linkedin, tweeter, google plus, 4 fb page/group)
• Endeavor Coordinator 
• Monitoring and maintenance by Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc (NACCI)

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Lemery Mangrove Tree Planting, Batangas

Mangrove Tree Planting and Coastal Clean Up

Corporate Social Responsibilities (Shared Value)

Lemery Batangas

Mangrove Tree Planting, reforestation with maintenance is one of the excellent way to mitigate the impact of climate change and negative impacts. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR or Shared Value) is one of the best way to help in the prevention and healing from the impacts of climate change. Conservation of environment will sustain the present and future generations. Scientist also had studies that mangroves prevents pandemic and can produce medicine.

Mataas na Bayan fishing community is one of the partner Peoples Organization with National Greening Program who take cares and monitor the planted trees. Lemery is a coastal town in Batangas Province. The fishing community and poorest of the poor are the first one who will suffer climate change the most. Volunteer tree planters are highly appreciated for being a blessing to humanity, environment and common future.We only cater to groups with authentic intention of caring for the environment, local communities and sustainable future.

Volunteers Planting mangrove propagules with guidance from CENRO and MENRO, science based and not for Photo opps only

Tentative Itinerary (subject to low tide schedule)

05:00 AM Arrival in Lemery, early breakfast,

06:00 AM Proceed to the site (all late will not be entertained)

    Quick Community Meet Up and Tree Planting Orientation 

                Groups will be given a local guide  

06:30 AM Tree Planting (please plant 1 Meter apart) 

08:00 AM Beach and Mangrove Clean Up

09:00 AM Wash Up 

10:00 AM Mangrove Ecosystem, Biodiversity and Conservation

                Words from MENRO on Mangrove Project National Greening Program

                Words from Community and the Mangrove NGP

    Awarding of Certificate of Conservation (digital, will be emailed after)

                Words from the Volunteer Leader 

11:00 AM Lunch (because it is an environmental program, 

   1. We are not allowed to use plastic. 

2. Pls bring your own spoon and fork or kamayan. NO Plastic

3. No garbage from the visitors will stay in the site.

4. Drinking water will be provided, please bring personal refillable water

bottle

Option

1. Outreach Program with the local fishing community 

 (need lambat or fishing nets or fishing boat)           

2. Team Building or Company Outing

3. Go back to Manila

PACKAGE RATE per person

PARTICIPANTS	2500 Propagules	1000 Seedlings
50 pax n up	P 999/pax	P 1,188/pax
40 – 49 pax	P 1,088/pax	P 1,288/pax
30 – 39 pax	P 1,388/pax	P 1,588/pax
20 to 29 pax	P 1,788/pax	P 2,188/pax

INCLUSIVE of

• Mangrove plants
• Mangrove maintenance by the communities
• Certificate of Conservation to the Company/Corporation
• Labor cost of hauling, land prep and transfer of the seedlings
• Local guide during mangrove tree planting
• Lunch by the Fisher Folks (best singing na tulingan – MUST TRY) 
• Photodocumentation
• Social Media Coverage (linkedin, tweeter, google plus, 4 fb page/group)
• Endeavor Coordinator 
• Monitoring by Nature Awareness and Conservation Club, Inc (NACCI)

Not Included: Breakfast, transfer to and from the site, optional donation to the local community

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Team Lemery: CENRO, MENRO, NACCI and Coastal Green Crusade (Peoples Organization)

Humbling Malibik-libik Falls

I’ve been wanting to go to Malibik-libik falls since I saw the signage, every time I do my walking habit. I’m was asking the locals, who can bring me there, but everybody discouraged me to go. And on my part, I can only go there earliest in the morning as one of my daily walking routines, but I have 6:30 AM Mass to attend to daily. When the novena mass for the Consecration of St. Joseph started, Fr. Eric moved the mass to 4 PM. Meaning, I can do the waterfalls in the morning and I can do it alone. I am an independent sanguine introvert. 

I got my maps.me app on my phone, and saw that it is only less than 5km one way, much shorter than my walk the day before. I decided to go, got my map, trek shoes, and water. I started at 5:30 AM praying the rosary on the radio at 94.7 FM and praying for safety and protection. I am taking photos of every fork road to double-check I am on the right trail. I found a house at the end of the road, looked for some people to confirm for direction but found nobody. Trusted my map again, I looked for a battered trail, which is an indicator of a clear way to the falls and irresponsible tourism. I found it and some trash along the way which assured me, I am on the right trail going down. It is steep and I started to miss mountain climbing with a full backpack.  A met another fork, it was easy to decide which one to take, not because of the sound of the waterfalls but because of some trash along the way which is mostly local junk food. 

The steep trail is sooooo easy, so opposite of what everybody is saying that it is sooooo hard and too far and too dangerous. Maybe because I am a mountaineer, (not the Facebook kind of mountaineers), I started to feel prideful and want to show all those who discouraged me to go, that I can do this alone. The trail turned into boulders and I am not into bouldering. Fear started to creep in because some of the rocks have slippery algae, what if I slip and fell and nobody knows. I can already see the top of the waterfalls, so I continue with extra careful steps. Until I arrived on the part where I need to do a big step on a rock with a wide gap, with a vine to hang on. With one wrong step, I can fall to an estimate of 8 ft deep rocks below. I saw, two scenarios, I can make it or I might fall, and the damsel in distress in me won. With all humility, I turned back, surrendered to GOD that His will, will always be done. The scenario taught me to be humble that sometimes I do need other people’s help. I can always go back with my beloved travel buddies which by the way was with me 2days ago doing Maragondon travel research.

Feeling a bit down, a bit humiliated, and sad while walking back up, consoling myself that I can always come back. Humbled by the rock, I am humbled by God to need other people. 

And halfway back, I suddenly heard somebody singing a happy song that I cannot understand. I stopped and waited and a gentleman appeared. He is Lakay Jam Neri, a vlogger (JamJam Chronicle) from Manila, also wandering alone and also his first time on the falls. GOD works in a mysterious way, we both made it to the waterfalls, enjoyed the serenity of the place, swim to the fullest, and took videos. I taught him a bit about mountain climbing and outdoor water safety and he taught me a bit on an intro to video taking. 

After swimming, we decided to have a quiet time with GOD with nature. Before we can take our sit on our chosen rock, a group of bikers from Cavite came. They asked us about the falls, depth of swim area, and temperature of the water. Until somebody blasted music with all entitlement of no respect. That was our sign to leave. 

As gratitude to Jam, I offered to treat him to the “Puto-bungbong ng Bayan” at the Cora’s Carinderia by the Corner who can also serve the most traditional delicacies of Bailen. I also showed him Tala River, close to swimming, but open for laundry ha ha ha ha.  

He is not Catholic, but God put everything into perfect places. With all my pridefulness, God humbled me and brought out the damsel in distress in me. He gave me more than what I want and need, more than what I prayed for. 

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Reforestation Biak na Bato

 BIAK NA BATO NATIONAL PARK 

Tree Planting and Outreach Program

San Miguel, Bulacan

A huge split boulder which is the mountain hideout of the revolutionary forces during the Spanish regime and the place where the Malolos Constitution was signed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and Pedro Paterno. It is where the historic Biak-na-Bato Republic was established.The park appeals to the adventurous spirit with its challenging rock formations. Hanging bridges and staircases connecting rivers and caves make for a pleasurable exploration.Among the many ecological attractions in Biak-na-Bato National Park are BahayPaniki Cave, Aguinaldo Cave, Madlum Cave, Tanggapan Cave, and Tilandong Falls.

The local guides are former miners, wood poachers and forest hunters, Miriam College gave them the capacity to conserve and protect their environment by guiding in as alternative livelihood. Companies and Schools coming here are doing Corporate Social Responsibilities by getting their services as guides and as lunch providers. The lunch are native delicacy of San Miguel. Additional CSR services are book drive to the local school, tree planting and medical mission. 

BENEFIT of Reforestation

1. Strengthening the watersheds that provides clean drinking water and farm water.
2. Prevents soil erosions
3. Strengthen of biodiversity, flora, and fauna, that will strengthen the future 
4. It’s a healing activity to everybody specially to humans who need very clean air.
5. It provides livelihood to the local community and alleviate poverty. CSR Shared Value ensures that all trees planted will be taken cared by the locals as additional income. 

ITINERARY

05:00 AM ETD Manila and Breakfast on the way

08:00 Am Estimated Time of Arrival and 

                  Community Tree Planting Orientation 

                  Tree Planting and National Park Tour

10:00 AM Wash Up

                   Talk on Forest Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Challenges, Conservation, Climate Change

                   Community Talk on the Tree Planting Community Livelihood

11:00 AM Lunch prepared by the Local Community 

12:00 AM Reflection from the Volunteer Participants

      Word of Wisdom from the Volunteer Leader

                   Awarding of Certificate of Conservation (Digital, zero carbon)

 01:00 pm OPTIONS

1. Bulacan Historical Tour (Heritage Homes, Churches and Museums at pax acnt)
2. Verdibia Fall (pax account entrance P 50, lifevest P25, guide fee P 800/grp of 5pax) 
3. Bahay Paniki/Historical/ Santol Cave Guide P 1,000/guide group of 10 pax w light/lamp
4. River Swimming FREE
5. Food Trip chicaron and bulacan sweets buying
6. Travel Back to Manila

Package Rate Proceed will support the Local Community

P 888/pax base minimum of 41pax and up

P 988/pax base min of 32-40pax

P 1,088/pax base min of 25-31 pax

P 1,188/pax base of 16-24pax

Inclusive of 

• Seedlings and Maintenance cost
• Labor for Land Preparation and hauling
• Park Entrance Fees
• Tree planting Guides
• Native Lunch prepared by the Local Community
• Service NACCI Shepherd
• Certificate of Conservation for the Group
• Photo and Video Documentation
• Social Media Site exposure 

Not included are the fare to and from the site, breakfast, donation to the local community, tip to the guide, additional seedlings.

Optional cost

1. Aircon Van P 7,500 (max capacity 8pax)

2. Coaster P 10,500 (max capacity 18 pax)

3. Aircon Bus P 14,000 (max capacity 35 pax)

INQUIRY Procedure / RESERVATION

Things to Bring

1. Personal water bottle
2. Extra Set of Clothes
3. Personal snacks 
4. Personal medicine
5. Camera 
6. Sunblock, umbrella and raincoat
7. Insect Spray
8. Happy Self