Exploring Tingloy for the first time

 
 

Being a rookie in the office meant something really big to me. I was then part of the team that I prone to field works. And it was August 2009 when we were assigned to document Tingloy Adventure Race, a project of the Provincial Tourism Office.

I was thrilled to know that we will visit the whole island in order to showcase the persistence of the participants to finish the race within the day. It was first time to meet and greet Tingloy. I was not aware that such is part of the province.

On the start of two day event, we were asked to go to Mabini Pier for our boat ride going to Tingloy. Literally, I have to say that the ride going there and going back was tough. We needed to pacify our hearts in order to have our safe touchdown. I was lucky that my officemates were all brave enough to conquer the fear.

Once we made it to Tingloy, we coordinated with the municipal employees to be informed of the event. Then, we proceeded to the house of April Rivera, a Capitol employee. She invited us to lunch and some drinks. It was like my initiation rites that I made mountains of puke. This incident entailed that I enjoyed the experience.

And when the race started, I was amazed by the fact that all the participants wanted to finish the race since it was their first time to explore a whole island in a day. Perks of being in the documentation team included a lot of time to enjoy the view of the island.

Quite fascinating was the fact that a beach resort that is open to all. It was virgin that you can have a perfect admiration of the clear waters of Tingloy. People call it the Masasa Beach. There is only one disadvantage - there is no electricity there. One trivia about the island...the neighborhood has generators at home since the power supply is  only until 6:00 pm.

It was definitely a great experience not only to enjoy work but also meet other people and get the chance to visit beautiful places in Batangas.

Those years when I was licensed to kill (ADVO moments)

When I entered University of Batangas, I never imagined that I will continue on writing. There was a time that some university writers gave orientation about the student publication, The Westernian Advocate. I only tried my luck and fortunately, I got in. From then on, it started the most adventurous days of my life. I started speaking the second language but I ended up talking via the vernacular. I learned how to be disciplined by being scolded at all times. However, I emerged from a correspondent position up to editorial staff place. I made friends and had a family there. I competed outside the school and had the all expense paid trips outside Batangas.

Moments with the Stars!

Of course, my first photo with the star is with the one and only Star for All Seasons, Ms. Vilma Santos Recto.

With Former President and Pampanga Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during her visit in the capitol last October 2009.

When Mr. Johnny Revilla or popularly known as Hunyango of Tayong Dalawa teleserye visited the Capitol, we invited him in our old office to take a photo with him.

It was my first time to attend a political rally for Liberal Party and I was so lucky to be part of documentation team from Batangas to cover the whole event.

I grabbed the opportunity to be with Hon. Ralph Recto who was then running for senator for 2010 electiontogether with his son, Ryan Christian.

Up close and personal with President Noyniy Aquino and DILG Secretary Mar roxas during their political rally way back December 2009.

I bumped Mr. Anthony Taberna while he was covering the same event.

With Former Congressman and Governor Hermilando Mandanas during the political rally in Batangas Provincial Capitol for the Liberal Party.

With senatorial candidate, Mr. Ruffy Biazon.

With ABS-CBN news broadcaster, Ms. Nina Corpuz when she covered the filing of candidacy of Gov. Vi.

With famous actor and Former Second District Board Member Christopher "Boyet"  De Leon.

Closest place to capture the face of Mr. Luis Manzano.

With the Presidential Sister Victoria Elisa "Viel" Aquino Dee during the Women's Month celebration last March 2010.

With 2010 Senatorial bet Neric Acosta.

With the Alamid band.

With Pilipinas Got Talent first grand winner, Jovit Baldivino.

With Second Star Dreamer of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2, Bugoy Drilon.

With Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 grand winner, Marcelito Pomoy.

With Rayver Cruz.

With Kitkat

With Derek Ramsay

With Ms. Aiai Delas Alas

With Mr. Ogie Alcasid

With Mr. JC Buendia

With Ms. Kris Aquino

With Jhong Hilario

With Mr. Philip Salvador

With Aljur Abrenica

With Diether Ocampo

With Mr. Dominic Almelor
With Mr. Joey Marquez

With Mr. Dinky Doo.

With Mr. Ronnie Ricketts, the current chairman of Optical Media Board.

With Ms. Ginger Conejero.

With Mr. Jeff Canoy.

Snapshots of artists last Ala Eh Festival 2012 in Tanauan City

With Ms. Angeline Quinto

With Unkabogable Vice Ganda

With Ms. Venus Raj.

With the voice of TV5, Mr. Michael Knight

With my crush, Champ Lui Pio of Hale.

With Mr. Marc Logan

With Maverick

With Ms. Marian Rivera

With Ms. Radha Cuadrado of The Voice.

With Mr. Michael Knight, Mr. Gabby Concepcion, Mr. Roderick Paulate, Ms. Maja Salvador and Ms. Amy Perez during the VSR Season 3 Grand Finals.

With Ms. Linda Jumilla of ANC.

With Ms. Maureen Ann Hiwatig Montagne.

Serenaded by one and only, Ms. Lea Salonga.

With the man behind the "I have been informed" controversy, Atty. Christopher Lao.

With 2013 WCOPA's Senior Grand Champion Performer of the World, Beverly Caimen.
With D'Intensity Breakers.

With the El Gamma Penumbra.

With Senator Cynthia Villar during the CSR Expo 2013 in SMX.

Watched the star studded Dream Game of Ateneo and L Salle.

With new generations of Levistes (Ronin and Lian).

With Ms. Gretchen Malalad.

With Senator Ralph Recto.

With Atty. Samuel Pagdilao Jr.

With Senator Sonny Angara.

With Ms. Riza Hontiveros Baraquel.

Witnessed the arrival of KPop band Infinite in Incheon International Airport.

With Senator Bam Aquino.

Again, with Ka Tunying.

With my idol, Anne Curtis, Billy Crawford and Teddy.
With Mr. Onyok Velasco

                       
With Mr. Ramon Bautista








With Dean Willard Riano
With the honor students of the San Sebastian College Law School

With Mr. Joko Diaz

With Mr. Slater Young
With Ms. Angel Locsin
With Ms. Jamie Rivera, Ms. Angel Locsin and Ms. Rachel Alejandro
With James Reid
With Mr. Marc Logan and Mr. Mario Dumaoal during VSR 2015

With Pope Francis during his Papal Visit to the Philippines






With La Salle Volleyball Player, Mika Reyes
With La Salle Volleyball Player, Kim Fajardo
With my Volleybal Girl Crush, Rachelle Anne Daquis
   
With my Volleyball Crush, Peter Torres

With UST volleyball coach, Odjie Mamon

With the rest of the best line up of Team Amihan and Team Bagwis
With Ms. Cristina Gonzales

With Ms. Diane Castillejo
   

With Ms. Kim Domingo at B2B Manila
With Ms. Alex Gonzaga and Mr. Vhong Navarro
With Mr. Christian Bautista

With the Pambansang Krung-krung ng Pilipinas and 2ne1 visual, Sandara Park
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