The Epilogue Part 2

This is the last one everyone! “The Epilogue Part 2” is the album’s title and it consists of a total of 52 photos. Some of these were taken while we were heading towards the airport. The tall skyscrapers really caught my eye. That’s why you have to expect that this album is more on “architecture appreciation” (haha!).

Well, most of this album’s included photos were taken inside the Manila International Airport (MIA). While we were there, I just noticed a certain thing. The airport’s security was not that strict as that of the Davao International Airport. I’m not saying that MIA’s security personnel don’t do their job well. It’s just that I find it to be very different and strange. Metro Manila is more prone to terrorists’ threat than Davao City I think. So, I was just wondering why the security was like that. That’s all.

Hmmm, I guess this will be the end of sharing to you the Gakusei Jichikai’s Baguio City experience, huh. ‘Til then!

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The Epilogue

I’ve just uploaded the next album and it’s entitled “The Epilogue”. It includes 51 snapshots; all were taken in Metro Manila, particularly in Eastwood City, Quezon City. We spent a night in one of the condominiums there (sorry, forgot the name…). How luxurious, eh? No, it just so happened that some of the fourth year students of the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku Batch 2008 had their on-the-job training as call center agents there. They wanted us to visit them and I guess there’s no point of refusing that precious opportunity.

Living in a condominium will really make you feel you’re part of the first class society, you know. Those schoolmates of mine definitely got the contentment of life. I mean, they are receiving high salaries, staying in a condo unit with a plasma TV, an aircon, and others and most of all, living the life independently. If that would be the case then, I would love to become a call center agent in the future. It’s never a bad thing to do though…

When we were there, we didn’t have the time to roam around and do shopping. Shame on us. Better luck next time.

By the way, the actual number of photos for this album is 103. But, that freakin’ Photobucket doesn’t allow me to exceed up to 100 pics per album. So, I decided to divide the number of photos by two.

You gotta check the other half soon. That would be the last set!

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Before the Departure

Now here comes the album of our last day in Baguio City. The PACSA seminar at this moment was totally over and so, it only meant one thing…FUN, FUN, FUN! This was the climax of our Baguio City experience. It seemed like we were in high spirits at that time knowing that we could finally explore the renowned tourist spots within the City of Pines without any constraints (well, money and time are exceptions).

The first place that we visited was Mines View Nature Park. There, we witnessed the beautiful panorama of the Cordillera mountain range. Yours truly had some picture taking with a horse…love it! By the way, while were there, we encountered a magnitude 4 earthquake. That was kind of scary but indeed; it was another unique experience of mine.

The Mansion was our next destination. It is the official summer residence of the head of the executive department of our government, the President of the Republic of the Philippines. In front of it is the Wright Park. All I can say about it is that it is absolutely splendid. I never thought I’d find such place like that of the Wright Park without ever going overseas. Baguio City makes you feel like you’re in the subtropics.

From The Mansion, we walked a kilometer or two to reach the Baguio City Botanical Garden. I’m not so sure but I think the place is not that maintained well. It seemed to be just an ordinary botanical garden for me. The local government of Baguio City must do some actions to make it more appealing to the eyes of tourists. In that way, money will keep on flowing in. Go Baguio City!

Sad to say, that place was the last one that we explored before our departure. Oh before I forgot, the title of this album is “Before the Departure”. 79 snaps are coming your way!

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Day 3 in Baguio 市

Fourth album uploaded! This is the second one with the most number of snapshots…65 to be exact. I entitled it as “Day 3 in Baguio 市 (read as “shi” which is a suffix for “city”). I think this was the most serious day of all. We were inside the conference hall the whole day listening four seminars. Fortunately, I didn’t catch myself sleeping. 講演者はとても面白かったから。。(It’s because the speakers were quite interesting.)

We only had time roaming around Baguio City when the night came. But that was too short. We just went to SM City Baguio. That was the very first time I’ve ever been to a mall which, even if you’re already inside the building, you’re still gonna feel the rain pouring down on top of your head. Moreover, it’s the only mall in the Philippines (I think) that don’t need air conditioning services anymore.

Before I forget, this album also includes exclusive snaps of Charlyn Velasquez’ awesome performance at the PACSA seminar’s last night. She really got the crowd good.

The slideshow below only presents 30 photos. To view all, click “view all images”.

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Our Day 2 in Baguio

It seems like I’m working so fast this day, eh? Well, this blog post is a notice that the third album of the Gakusei Jichikai experience in Baguio City has just been uploaded and is ready to be viewed by everyone. It’s all thanks to me, huh.

The album’s title is “Our Day 2 in Baguio”. It is a heck of 72 photos compiled into a single yet very interesting album. Some photos were taken during the first three leadership seminars and some during our leisure time which we spent inside and in front of the Recto Hall.

Nevertheless, the highlight of this album is the photos taken when we were at the Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad, the capital city of Benguet province. It’s pretty cool and cold there. Going there will really surprise you and make you say, “The Philippines indeed has strawberries!” If you’re going to Baguio City, I recommend you to go forth to the Strawberry Farm. There are several souvenirs shop there selling very cheap stuffs like strawberry jams, lengua de gato, peanut brittle, strawberry wine, handicrafts and many more.

Since this album is so far the most bulky, I decided to put 30 snaps on the slideshow. But, it’s better if you’ll view the entirety, y’know.

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First Day in a City Called Baguio

Hey, it’s done! I finally made the second album and I decided to call it “First Day in a City Called Baguio”. The included photos are those when we were having a good time at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), found somewhere in a place called Fort Gregorio del Pilar (I’m not sure about this…). It also includes photos of me and Harry Mercurio inside the Teacher’s Camp sitting on a bench while waiting for those who “abandoned” us (eg. Eduardo Balaga, Sir Michael Sabaldan, Ana Rose Halili…hehe).

Same as the first album, the slideshow below is not the showcase of the entire number photos. If you want to view all, don’t hesitate to click “view all images”.

You’re gonna love this fo’sho’.

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Heading Towards the City of Pines

After four lengthy months, I finally had the time to upload the photos of me and the other MKD Gakusei Jichikai members who attended the Philippine Association of Campus Student Advisers (PACSA) annual seminar. But, so far, the photos that I already uploaded are just those that were taken when we’re still heading towards Baguio City. それなので (Because of that), I named this first batch of snaps as “Heading Towards the City of Pines”. Catchy name for an album, ain’t it?

Here's the slideshow of the contents of the album. However, it will only show 20 of the 37 photos. Click "view all images" button if you desire to view all.

Enjoy!

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