Five Reasons Why I LOVE BOHOL :)

Hmmm... I love Bohol... and there could be hundreds of reason why I love the place... but I think its better to simplify it to only 5 reasons.. :)

• BOHOL is one of the nominees in the SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD. Hmmm... isn't it a reason enough to have a taste of BOHOL? tsk tsk :) -- a lot of tourist abroad comes to bohol and get to see its beauty... so why not have a taste of bohol?

• I get to visit the very inviting FLOATING RESTAURANT of the LOBOC RIVER. (The Place where John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo with Sam Milby had a shoot on ) a very nice place... and THE FOOD? "deliciouso" (delicious) -- Prawns, chicken, Barbecues and the list goes on!

a remarkable performer with its instant fansloboc river at night

• THE CHOCOLATE HILLS -- a very nice view of the chocolate hills. It was a very nice experience... Finally, I've seen it up close and really, its so amazing that it doesnt have that chocolatey color when you get to have a closer view. :) AMAZING isn't it?

up close in Bohol... Chocolate Hills

• THE TARSIER -- yes the ENDANGERED TARSIER... Guys, these creatures may be weird looking? but hey, they are so cutie and so gentle... only, when you get to have that moment with TARSIERS? DO NOT TOUCH them and PUT OFF THE FLASHES FROM YOUR CAMERA. -- it is said that once you touch them they DIE. (and we don't want that. right??)

an endangered specie... Tarsier

• THE PEOPLE -- yes, the people here are so hospitable and very accommodating. They would even let you in to their humble home... even if you are a complete stranger. No kidding guys. ITS TRUE. I even gained a friend after I visited BOHOL... her name is ROSE.
  

Now you know why I LOVE BOHOL? ITS the complete package... the experience... the adventure... the fun.... the friends... the place... the people... EVERYTHING! :)

Cannibad: The Secret Paradise

photo by Coicoi Nacario

The Micromedia Productions finally found the time for a beach outing... kinda overdue outing that is. Were supposed to stay in Isla Reta, but due an unfavorable circumstance, we ended up in Cannibad Island instead.

Going to the place is such a challenge... 30minutes is spent on a boat... another 45minutes on a cab trudging on a rough and bulky road... and just when you thought you have arrived? You'd realize that you still need to trek down a kinda narrow trail to finally step into that white sand...(whew!)

At last, I finally witnessed, what my friends have been bragging about... its actually not well renovated kind of resort, as a matter of fact, it is not really well developed. But what brought the people to the place without having to think of the quite arduous travel? It's the simplicity itself. A perfect place for reflection and just feeling the moment... the simplicity of the place that makes a person feel at peace.

It is a good place to remember how its like to be content of what is in the moment, and still feel joyful even how simple things can be. A perfect moment to realize that beautiful things can be found in simple moments.

I call it the Virgin Island, because of its natural beauty really amazed me... there is no electricity in the place, so you need to make use of sulo (gas lamp) for a light. But what's so good about that moment is that you realize how bright stars shines that it can serve as a light in the night... so bright that its rays reflects on the body of water. Another thing that made me in so much awe is that there are still fireflies on the place, I don't normally see that in the city because of so much pollution... looking at them feels like I'm in Paradise.

And at the break of dawn? It seems like I'm staring at a big and beautiful painting... so lovely that I can't seem to take my eyes off that sky.

Ironic that I can feel scared and excited at the same time... I cant seem to keep my thoughts from wandering away... exploring ideas the place is feeding me... A place indeed so wonderful... so lovely... so peaceful.

Getting Ready for Commercial Shoot

Whew... was looking for this moment where I can finally breathe for just a bit. I just finished my script for the commercial shoot tomorrow... featuring the Hof Gorei Resort.

Anyway, though pressured, am excited at the same time... talking about Island Hopping in Samal Island, in Davao and trying out different water sports of the Hotel, indeed excites me... can't wait really :) heheh

Ooopss need to pack now... see you guys later :)

--rhon--

On a Lovely Morning

Left Davao at 5 in the morning for another challenge in filmmaking...

I never Imagined how good can a sunrise get until today... And today is unlike the ordinary days... because I am taking the time to see the beauty that surrounds me. I am just so overwhelmed about how lovely can a morning gets... I am at the moment staring at the sceneries as dawn breaks into morning :)

A Visit on the Matigsalog Tribe

Finally… after weeks of being so busy with work and stuff… I finally found the time to log on to my pc and write something about what has been going on with my life at the moment…

Oh well… what can you say, im once again inspired to write about the place I’ve been to… and the people I get across with… hmmm… I just cant get over the fact that I can still actually see people doing those rituals and stuff… man… with all the changes in our modern world… I never ever imagined there are still people who keep up with the traditions… like having to perform some ritual before hunting or what…

Well anyway… allow me to introduce the place and the tribe I paved a visit with Young Advocates for Peace people… Kuya Rey, Ayyi, Ainess and Aili… through these pictures J