list of some events/activities which had kept my schedule busy

it has been a nature of most people (including me) to explain excuses and justify what has happened. showbiz language call this as "pagpapaliwanag sa barangay."

As promised last week here is my explanation for the my long inaactivity. this is also an opportunity to share my experiences during my absence.

1. One Town One Scholar MOA Signing


Michael Pahatin in the Background


PSG People during the MOA


PSG People (still)


2. Benguet Meeting (Again)


lights coming from shanties in the cordillera mountains

3. Lent

Visita Iglesia



















"Penitensya"




4. San Roque Dam Visit




5. school exam, side trip to la union, paperworks from the office, town fiesta and one relaxing day at the SPA....

Back to Cyber World

After weeks of dormancy, I am now back to the cyber reality.

A series of events has exhausted all my time and energy which prevented me to at least visit this blog or make new posting. I have rested enough (at least 24 hours) and will try to scribble the events I've metioned earlier soon.

I miss blogalandia no more... because I'm now here (again)!

messy work desk

"Wow, magulo na rin ang table mo!"

This is the comment made by one of my officemate after she saw my desk in the office.

I am not an a person who's very OC in organizing things, but i just want to make my stuff accessible when I need it, so as much as possible I try to arrange my files. But due to a lot of rush work load --- i had just finish an assessment of a special projects, and two more CSWs to go, plus stress trigging nasty professors, I will not have enough time to fix my stuff.

But I guess when she made that comment, she is welcoming me to the club!

Master Rapper

noontime 06 March 2009, news saying that francis magalona passed away spread

i was able to confirm it by reading an article from inquirer.net

i was never a fan of francis m. but when i was able to watch the "eat bulaga" , i was amazed how he perfom (based from video clips)GALING!!!

francis m. had indeed left a legagy... and has inspired a lot of other artists.

Pañero ka ba?

As what I am expecting, school’s hell week will coincide with an office rush/ad hoc/special project.

Our “Big Boss” wants the office look at Diwalwal – probably the country’s richest gold reserve.

Gold in Diwalwal was first discovered by a group of natives in September 1983 along the creeks at Mt. Diwata. Diwalwal quickly became a gold rush area so that by 1986, the population of Mt. Diwata increased to around one hundred twenty-five thousand. It has been the subject of conflicts brought about by the numerous mining claimants scrambling for gold that lies beneath its bosom; hence the name Diwalwal – which refers to fortune or misfortune.

Given such, a lot of issues are involved. Among them are:

• Unpermitted mining and mineral processing operations, especially by small-scale miners
• Environmental Degradation (mercury pollution, siltation)
• Social Conflicts (land claim conflicts, child labor, tax issues, violence)
• Work and Health Hazards (accidents, landslides, unsafe working conditions)

photo courtesy of pcij.org


Along with these issues are legal cases concerning mining claims in Diwalwal, two of which have reached the Supreme Court. Being the staff who is taking up law, I was specifically tasked to look at the legal aspect.

I have no choice but to talk with the Office of the Solicitor General and the Legal Department of PMDC (the government agency handling Diwalwal).

I have to look at into substantial law and procedural law and of course develop my questions on the said laws and the processes which the parties have went through.

In the course of my conversation with the legal of PMDC, the lawyer said “Pañero ka ba?” I honestly said; “hindi po sir.” But deep inside I really flattered being mistaken as a lawyer (maybe because of the technical terms I used and the questions I ask.... though I failed my crimpro).

This work load took a lot of time and energy from me, which I should have devoted for my review (sigh). I am not confident in taking my exams. I know my midterms will not yield very good grades, but I am hoping I will pass.

entering hell(WEEK)

Midterms starts today! Anticipating to experience sleepless nights, mental anguish, moral shock and social humiliation....

7EVEN hours in BENGUET

Handwritten Instruction from Agency's Head:

I will be on Baguio on 20 February 2009
Can we have this meeting in Baguio on 20 February 5:00-6:30 pm

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20 February 2009

5:00 AM preparations for the Baguio Trip
6:00 AM waiting for the Kuya Glen (Motorpool) for transpo
6:30 AM in Cubao to fetch Ms. Mai
7:00 AM in KFC Congressional to fetch Ma'm Grace
7:20 AM entering NLEX, going to Baguio
10:05 AM stopover to Jollibee Rosales (Pangasinan) for breakfast and snacks
10:40 AM leaving Jollibee Rosales
11:30 AM entering Kennon Road
12:20 PM in Baguio
1:00 PM entering La Trinidad, Benguet
1:10 PM lunch at Jhacks, La Trinidad, Benguet
1:40 PM leaving for Gladiola Inn
1:45 PM leaving for BPVC
1:50 PM Preparations for the Meeting and Occular Inspection of Agency HEad
3:35 PM leaving for BSU Root Crops Center
4:00 PM Start of Meeting proper
4:30 PM Occular Inspection of BPVC
5:10 PM Meeting in Root Crops Center resumed
6:40 PM Meeting Adjourned
7:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Went to BSU trading post to buy pasalubong
8:00 PM leaving Benguet
2:00 AM (21 Feb) Back in Manila