The Adventures of Lakwatserong Tatay in 2010

by lakwatserong tatay

Wow.....2010 has ended...2011 comes, 2010 is been a lucky year for me, for some reasons like i was promoted on my work, my wife will be giving birth for our 3rd baby by April 2011 and its a boy again....yahooooo......I had again the opportunity to travel from some places, summitted different mountains, my passion to visit old relics, artifacts, churches and musuem that reminiscince of our history and added new hobby........BLOGGING......
Actually, im climbing mountain since 2004 and been to different places in our country because of backpacking and hiking a mountain. But 2010 gives me a new and really different hobby, Blogging, by writing and sharing my travels, backpacking trips and even food hopping....Here to share some of my adventures, The Lakwatserong Tatay Adventures of 2010.

Let's start with the month of January....It was a month of purely backpacking stories, a journey of some backpacking stories from the past year 2009 that i really like..hehehehe.....from northern and southern part of Luzon.

Sea of clouds of Mt. Mariveles (Tarak Ridge), Mariveles, Bataan

A side trip from our climb of Mt. Daguldol. Laiya,San Juan, Batangas

A traverse climb of Mt. Nagsasa & Nagsasa Cove of Zambales

A invitational climb of Mt. Kalisungan (Brgy. Lamot, Calauan, Laguna)

 After this activities, a blog is born and called the Xplorerboyz, started a group of 5, now we where really getting bigger, of course yours truly is the leader....hehehe....

Mt. Mariveles (Tarak Ridge) Mariveles, Bataan
Mt. Daguldol  (San Juan, Batangas)
Mt. Nagsasa Traverse & Nagsasa Cove (San Martin, Subic, Zambales)
Mt. Kalisungan (Erais Farm. Calauan, Laguna)

Next stop is a pre-scheduled plan of yours truly together with some of my officemates. To have a long weekend vacation in Bohol and Cebu. That happens to be my hometown, Bohol. As i remembered i was only 4 or 5 years old when i visited Bohol, and i was given a chance again to visit my hometown, i was really excited because this will be my second time to visit my hometown, because it is just a picture of ship that coast to province of Bohol was my remembrance when i visited my hometown and now it gives me the opportunity to visit it and most special thing is im travelling with my wife....

Me & my wife @ Chocolate Hills

 We had the chance to visit most of all the tourist spots you could found on our province. Actually it was really tiring experience yet it gives us so much happy memories that i have shared not only with my cotrippers and also to my readers...hehehehe.....

Virgin Island (The Puntod Island) Panglao, Bohol
Blood Compact Shrine of Tagbilaran, Bohol
Baclayon Church of Baclayon, Tagbilaran, Bohol)
Artifacts from Baclayon Ecclesiastical Museum
Meet Prony the Python of Alburquerque, Bohol
A Cruise to Loboc-Loay River of Bohol
A Resort with Simplicity & Affordability of Doljo, Panglao, Bohol
Man-made forest of Bohol
Close-up Encounter with Tarsier's
The Chocolate Hills of Carmen, Bohol

After a staying for few days in Bohol, our group next stop is a city tour around Cebu City's tourist spots.

Me & my wife @ Magellan's Cross

Our Cebu City Day Tour is composed of:

Visit to Taoist Temple of Beverly Hills, Cebu
Cebu City's Santo Niño Basilica
Magellan's Cross of Magallanes St., Cebu City
Visit to Fort San Pedro
Cebu Heritage Monument, Sikatuna St., Mandaue City
Dried Fish Market (Taboan Market) of Taboan, Carbon, Cebu
The Lapu-Lapu Monument of Mactan Island, Cebu
Cebu's Finest: Lechon Cebu

This is one of my trip that we had so much fun memories, in fact until now, we do sometime discuss what happen on that trip....hehehehe...All of the participants of that trip is really planning to go back again to Cebu & Bohol.

One of my next stop is called as 1st Padre Burgos Adventure, This place is part of Southern Luzon, not really known as a tourist attraction but as the Year 2010 ended, the place of Padre Burgos, Quezon Province really boost its tourism due to their wonderful islands that is shown below. Special thanks to Migz Mapalad of  Yabag Mountaineering on inviting yours truly to be part of  this adventure

The 1st Participant of Padre Burgos Adventure

Lakwatserong Tatay & Newbie Daddy Jhovan @ Mag-Asawang Bato Island

L.T. @ Dampalitan Island

Rappelling @ Borawan Island

Sneak Peak of Mt. Lipata @ Lipata Island

Here is the complete stories about our Adventure of Padre Burgos, Quezon:

1st Padre Burgos Adventure
Mag-Asawang Bato Island
Dampalitan Island
Rappelling @ Borawan Island
Mt. Lipata of Lipata Island

Next in line is a place, where many pilgrimage goes to pray for their safe voyage, known as Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage in Antipolo.

Prusisyon in Antipolo 2010

Here are some of the events that happens last lenten season in Antipolo City, Rizal.

Alay Lakad in Antipolo 2010
Good Friday Procession
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo Church)

This next stop is one of my team building activities that happen around Sta. Rosa, Laguna. A Fun Day Sunday @ Enchanted Kingdom, most of my teammates bring their kidz, and so do i......it was a tiring day but it was also filled of fun memories....

Me, my Wife & my Kidz

Here is some of my stories when we had a fun day at Enchanted Kingdom:
Fun Day at E.K.
Ride all you Can
Just for my Kids

Next stop is way up North of our Country, one of the coldest part of the Philippines, thw 3rd highest mountain in our country. This mountain is called Mt. Pulag, and who happens to be my 2nd time around to summit this mountain.

My 2nd Visit to Mt. Pulag
Baguio City's: SM Baguio & Victory Liner Station
Beer nights at SM Baguio

If do you have the guts...you could do this too...hehehe...

Summer time, supposed to be you will go to beach, vacation trip to some of our beautiful provinces, but due to lack of time. Yours truly together with my family, found ourselves at Antipolo's Bosay Resort.

Antipolo's Bosay Resort

Lakwatserong Tatay @ Disco Pool Area

One of my plan for 2011 is to put up a business, and there is one thing that i know i could really do well. Infact i tried it on this activity. My next stop is Puerto Galera, Oriental, Mindoro. I've been to this place for exactly 8 times, not only in White Beach but most of the shores of Oriental, Mindoro. It all started when one of my teammate on our Co. Basketball Team, and who happens to be a supervisor, looking for a summer destination for his team. So yours truly was called to be their guide for this whole trip...hehehehehe....
Puerto Galera Trip
Peter's Inn, Bar and Restaurant, White Beach Resort
Snorkeling and Underwater Activities at Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera's Night Life Activities

Lakwatserong Tatay @ White Beach Shore, Puerto Galera, Mindoro

My next stop is one of new hobby for the Year 2010, rappelling...hehehe...masarap talaga siya ulit-ulitin....
Rappelling above Balumbong River, Calauan, Laguna
Camping and River Exploriation of Balumbong River


L.T. @ Old PNR Bridge of Calauan, Laguna

My next stop was together with the Xplorerboyz, xploring the places of Albay and Sorsogon. This trip happens few months ago and the start of Ber period of 2010. This trip is really different because we were using a tricycle instead of a private car or van by touring most of the towns of Sorsogon. Wow, it was really different....hehehe
Xplorerboyz: Conquers Albay and Sorsogon Provinces

Xplorerboyz @ Lake Bulusan, Sorsogon

Here are some of the stories of our Sorsogon Adventures:

Start of Tour de Sorsogon
Exploring of Paguriran Island, Bacon, Sorsogon
Annunciation Parish Church of Bacon, Sorsogon
Hilltop Church of Irosin, Sorsogon
Mateo's Hot and Cold Springs Resort, Monbon Irosin, Sorsogon
Palogtoc Falls of San Roque, Bulusan, Sorsogon
Bulusan Lake Experience
Bulusan's Belfry (Punta Diamante)
Oldest Church of Bicol in Barcelona, Sorsogon
Our Rizal Beach Resort Experience in Gubat, Sorsogon

Xplorerboyz @ Lignon Hill, Legazpi, Albay

Here is some our stories that i could share on our Albay Trip:

Start of our 5 days of Different Adventure
One of Bicol's Pride
San Gregorio Magno Cathedral of Legazpi, Albay
Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church of Daraga, Albay
Zipline Experience at Ligñon Hill
Entertaiment Center of Bicol Region
St. Raphael Parish Church of Legazpi

Next in line is another a backpack trip that just happen 2 months ago, in Talim Island, Binangonan, Rizal. A trekking basic and a birthday climb of three girls of our newbie members of SPIMC. Aside from that climb, of course i got the chance to visit once again a beautiful church that is been part of Binangonan's History.

Trekking Basics: Mt. Tagapo
Sta. Ursula Parish Church of Libid, Binangonan, Rizal

Summit of Mt. Tagapo

This is the 2nd to the last stop place for my year 2010. I called this as a Weekend Gateaway: Baguio City.

Here is some of the tourist spots that we visited on our 2 days stay in the City of Pines:

Baguio Cathedral Church
Getting around Philippine Military Academy, Loakan Rd., Baguio City
The Philippine Military Academy Museum
Mines View Park
Baguio's Bell Church
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
Strolling around Baguio City Famous Parks
Lyn's Transient Homes (Camp Alley, Baguio City)

It's me @ PMA Baguio

And the last of Lakwatserong Tatay's Adventures for 2010 is a sidetrip of my Weekend Getaway of Baguio City. My 2nd visit of the Church of Our lady of Manaoag. It was quite long when i last visited this church, i think i was only at high school that time....hehehehe...kaya ecited talaga ko nung mabalik ako rito...pero it was a different trip kasi nagcommute ako from Baguio...hehehe...

Church of Our Lady of Manaoag, Pangasinan
Museo de Manaoag
Our Lady of Manaoag Rosary Garden

My 2nd post on this church, Our Lady of Manaoag, Pangasinan

Hay, at last natapos ko din gawin toh.....hehehe...So far, i've visited some of the tourist places and spots that you could found on our country...I'm really happy about that, but of course my trip and the xplorerboyz, will not stop to xplore places, summits and shares some of our stories that you could used also on your own trips. and lastly, mahirap po talaga magenglish, lalo na in writing this stories....hehehe...but im really thankful for some of the people who read and even follow this blog. Thanks for your inquiries, & comments, and because of that ill strive harder for this year to share again some of my trips...Thanks to all of you.....

By the way here is my confirmed trip for Year 2011:

7 Lakes of San Pablo, Laguna (January, 2011)
Mt. Batulao (January, 2011)
Puerto Princesa, Palawan (February, 2011)
El Nido, Palawan (February, 2011)
Caramoan (May, 2011)
Boracay (July, 2011)
Iloilo (August, 2011)

Hope you'll will take a visit of my site........once again thanks to all of you.....Happy New Year....and Happy Travelling.........

The Philippine Tarsier

Bohol Tour: World's Smallest Monkey

"The Philippine Tarsier"

by Lakwatsero

isn't it cute?

For the last and final stop of our Bohol day tour, one of the most tourist attractions that comes to our mind when youre in Bohol, "The Philippine tarsier", (Tarsius syrichta).

just looking around!!!!

The Philippine Tarsier and the Tarsier in general is believed to be the world’s smallest monkey.

Just wandering why were there many people in their place.

This cute little Philippine Tarsier Monkey will fit very comfortably in your hand. Being nocturnal hunters, the Tarsier has huge eyes which are just perfect for night vision and has oversized ears, any movement will be heard. Another unique characteristic the Tarsier has, is the ability to swivel it’s head 180 degrees, pretty clever little things.

but what they do always when the sun is up?

It lives in the lowland and coastal forests, coming out at night to hunt small insects, birds, bats and reptiles. It keeps itself hidden amongst the branches of trees which is where it lives. During the day the Philippine Tarsier will sleep in hollowed out logs or branches in the trees which it lives. Tarsiers are regarded as the oldest living mammal inhabiting earth. It’s very tiny, measuring only at about 4 to 6 inches in height. In fact, Tarsiers are also known as the smallest monkey or primate. Unfortunately, these cute species are now listed as endangered species.

what do you think? hehehehehe!!!!

You can find Tarsiers in captivity in Loboc, around 24 kms from Tagbilaran and also in Corella, about 14 kms from the city.

Where to Meet the Tarsier:

You can visit the tarsier at the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, and see it in its natural habitat.



The Philippine Tarsier Foundation,
Km. 14 Canapnapan Corella, Bohol 6300 Philippines
Tel: (0912) 5163375
Mobile: (0918) 6021326
Email: tarsier@mozcom.com
Website: http://www.philippinetarsier.org/

Chocolate Hills of Bohol

Bohol Tour: Chocolate Hills

by Lakwatsero

The Famous Chocalate Hills

For our 3rd to the last of stop of our Bohol Tour is the famous "Chocolate Hills". Actually this is the 1st time I will really see it in real, I remember I just used to see it in pictures and through internet, and now, I got the chance to view it beautiful formation and landscapes, for me it was a great felling, to view it's chocolate like hills, and actually thinking that time if it is raining, actually it could be really a chocolate...hehehehe...

Lakwatserong Tatay "Brian" and my wife "Reggie"

After our relaxing lunch break by the Loboc-Loay River, day trip continued. It was a long drive compared to the stops we had in the morning and so we had some time to snooze. Finally, we arrived after almost an hour drive, there was a gate and a road going up where we passed through and paid the entrance fee of 50php each.

My Preggy Officemate in White....hehehehe!!!! gogogo...bhel!!!!!

Kuya Ciano (tour driver), together with my Tito Efren just dropped us because he had to park somewhere else below the hill and we would just ask the management to call him once we were done. To reach the top and get a sight of the Chocolate Hills, we went up a flight of stairs with mini steps that made it a bit hard to go up and tiring. And even though I have a groupmate who happen to be preggy, she didn't hesitate to walk up to the stairs too, just to view the beauty of Chocolate Hills.

what do you think? so many chocolates like "Kisses"..hehehehe

on the other side....

Once you reached the top, this is the breath-taking view of the Chocolate Hills. There were a lot of tourists at that time so we had a hard time taking our pictures without anyone on the background, heheheheh. Also, there was a booth which handled all souvenir pictures, you can have a shot flying on top of the hills, touching a hill with your finger or whatever funny pose you like to do. Their prices were reasonable and you can even have it printed on shirts.

Group Pic....should not be missed!!!!hehehehe

another one....smile!!!!!!

Some Informations:

The world-renowned cone-shaped Chocolate Hills is Nature's expression of beauty, mystery and romance. Spread over the municipalities of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, the Chocolate Hills is the province's signature attraction. It consists of approximately 1,268 hay cock hills with heights ranging from 40 to 120 meters. Formed centuries ago by tidal movements, the hills are considered as a National Geologic Movement. During the summers, the dome-shaped grass covered limestone hills dry up and turn brown, transforming the area into seemingly endless rows of chocolate "kisses" Two of the highest hills have been developed and provided with facilities such as a restaurant, hostel and view deck.

I think this is a wishing well...hehehehe

Chocolate Hills dot the plains of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan. There are at least 1,776 uniform hills that leave visitors no wonder how they came to be. One could view and even count the hills its 210 feet above the ground view deck, Climbing the 214 steps of the view deck to the top is a rewarding exercise. Chocolate Hills is also cited as a Geological Movement of the country and is also known as the Eight Wonder of the World.

"National Geological Monument Citation Marker"

Thanks to this following persons!!!!!!

There's nothing much to do in this spot but for me it is a 3S ( Sight, Shot and Savour), the wonderful Bohol Chocolate Hills. Till the next trip.

Entrance Fee : P50 (as of February)

Parking Fee: Free of charge

Man-Made Forest of Bohol

Bohol Tour: Man-Made Forest
by Lakwatsero



This is part of our previous Bohol tour happened last February, I just want to share how beautiful it was and how they preserve it's nature and help it to be like this, now a days. And also as a Boholano, I'm very proud to say how they worked hard enough to create their own version of a provincial attractions.


According to Kuya Ciano, our driver and tour guide as the same time, hehehehe....the man-made forest in Bohol whose area covers over 800 hectares of land, lying on the town of Bilar and Loboc was created during the reforestation program by the government on the ’60s. The forest is protected under the government law, and any tree or plant under the area are prohibited from ‘kaingin’ or cutting. Most of the trees planted in this area are Mahogany trees. The trees grew in almost the same height and width that it creates a ceiling of leaves on the roads of Bilar.

While on the road in man-made forest, Kuya Lito mentioned that the road were taking is locally known as ‘tina-i sa manok’ in Bisaya (chicken intestines) because of the winding curves of the road, a winding pathway from Loboc to Bilar. Unfortunately there’s no light for the vehicles that passes there, which makes it dangerous when traveling at night.


The real joy of exploring the Man Made Forest is going all the way up the winding road, which is very identical to a chicken’s intestine. As you drive up, all that you can see behind is the luscious greens that are uniformed in height and are spread out as if they are guarding something down.

If what pleases you is taking a tour around the forest, you may do so. The most notable difference that you would be able to recognize upon entering this man-made haven is the change in temperature. Even when the weather is scorching hot outside, you will be greeted with only cool breeze inside the Man Made Forest. That is because the tall trees are able to protect the insides from the sun’s rays with its spread out leaves.


Some tourists who visits there also experiences the man-made forest by camping deep within the forest. As one of Kuya Ciano’s experience was bringing four people in the man-made forest who camped there overnight. Camping in the forest is very unusual though.

So don't waste time, if your on Bohol, take a visit to one of it's preserve nature.



Tips and Traps:

Best to come there while there’s still sun. The forest is quite dim, even in the mornings.

Sea Corals Beach Resort: A Resort with Simplicity and Affordability

Sea Corals Beach Resort

Brgy. Doljo, Panglao, Bohol

By Lakwatsero

We spend our 2 days and 2 night at Bohol @ Sea Coral Resort, and especially the valentines night on this place.

Sea Corals Beach Resort @ night

Some information about the Resort:

Recently opened under NEW management...the doors are open for our customers to experience a unique hospitable service that is affordable and accommodating. At Sea Corals Beach Resort you will experience affordability, serene views with the famous white sand beach and hospitable local services that will make you feel right at home. The resort is affordable with a touch of renowned simplicity and pleasurable resort lifestyle...

Floating Balsa

Some of the Trippers have some fun.

A perfect location: The resort is located in front of the white sand beach - imagine waking up and having breakfast in front of the beach. The Island and the Resort - an affordable combination:
Bohol is renowned for being one of the top tourists spots in the Philippines. Take the chance to visit our beautiful island and spend it at the resort relaxing without breaking your budget. Take the opportunity to tour around the island which includes the famous Chocolate Hills, the island's Tarsiers and the pristine Loboc River....do this and more while staying at the Resort.

Different Views of the Sea Coral Resort

A Budul Lunch of our Group

ok lets get it on!

Rooms:
Our rooms are beautifully made to cater for the different type of guests that will come to the resort. Our standard Rooms are modern and affordable. The dormitory is perfect for group bookings and our 3 sister cottages provides a touch of luxury and are beautifully designed. The resort has a licensed bar and restaurant- The beach is accessible anytime by our guests .

The Jock's dormitory room

The Master Bed...hehehehe

Organise your next event at SEACORALS:

The resort also caters for events such as wedding receptions, seminar and conferences.

Room Prices:

3 Sister's Cottage: A new addition to the Resort - php1900 per night for 2 people (additional single beds are available for the room for php200)- includes the following:
- AIR CON room
- TV
- Hot and Cold water facility
- FREE BREAKFAST (for two people, any additional person checked in the room is an additional charge base on our breakfast menu and what is ordered)
Jock's Dormitory: php3500 per night - best for group bookings. Room includes the following:
- TV
- AIR CON
- 2 TOILETS
- Accommodates 10 people

Services at the Resort:

KTV Bar and Restaurant
Private KTV Bar (150 per hour)
Massage centre
Wedding Reception
Function rooms for Seminars and Conferences
Internet Access
Wi Fi

Some of pictures while on the Resort:

Nightlife @ Sea Corals

Valentines Night @ Sea Corals

Another Shot!!!!

My Tito Efren with my cousins

The resort is so quite and peaceful, so if you are looking for some peaceful and simple but yet with elegance stay at Panglao, Bohol, I could suggest this place. Where you can experience affordability, serene views with the famous white sand beach and treated hospitable service by their attendants and especially their manager/POC Ms. Wilma Denoso, she was so very approchable and easy to talk with.

Lakwatsero with Ms. Wilma Denoso

For Booking and Contact Person:

Ms. Wilma Denoso - (Smart (0909-7621560), Globe (09067443531), and Sun (09329105524))

You could check the site: http://seacoralsbeachresort.multiply.com/