Alabel at Night

Glittering... that's how you'll see the facade of Alabel's Municipal Hall when darkness fill this progressing town of Sarangani Province. Being a sojourner to this simple yet friendly place, I feel at home and comfortable. Fortunately I stayed at the place near where their light a tree project is conducted as part of Christmas festivities. Every night I pass by the park, my eyes are allured to the twinkling lights of different colors. I couldn't help but to lavishly take shots of these fascinating lights. I feel like a moth that is a captive of the glow.

What made my birthday special?

December 3 was no ordinary day for me because it was my birthday. But just like any other day, I have to wake up early and prepare myself for work. I can't afford to take a birthday leave since I'm deployed in Alabel Branch as I recently assumed officially my duties in the manpower pool of our region last December 1. What really touched me was the number of text greetings I received from those who remembered me. I thanked too for those who called and emailed to express their good wishes. And of course to my parents who lovingly greeted me before I travelled. I owe my life to you Mamang and Papang and I will always love you!

Here are the text messages I find sharing…

Kanz: You will always be my friend wherever I am… wherever you are… even if it takes forever even if I see you never… You will always be a good friend longer than forever! Happy birthday!

Ma'am Rubz: I may not be the first one to greet you today but my prayer and wishes for you will surpass those of the rest even that of Kanz. Hapi bday Heinz!

Pinky: Understand how beautifully GOD has added one more day in your life, not because you need it, but because someone else needs YOU… Hapi bday!

Ma'am Clar: Today is another gracious gift from God… His mercies are new everyday… His faithfulness is great… May your days be full of His blessings… Happy Birthday!

Jing2X : Happy Birthday Tong! Wish you all the luck, good health and success in life.

Jolly: Gudmorning sir Heinz…J hapi birthday…J

Toto: Believe that the best will happen everyday, be aware that even trials are gift to make us strong enough to face life and trying times. Happy birthday Tong.

Dexter: Advanced happy birthday. God blez. More blessings to come.

Anonymous: Happy birthday Henro! More years, blessings, Mic……, Cha….., etc.

Etc… etc…

To those I forgot to mention, thank you! I know that those friends I haven't heard were just like me, busy as a bee, thank you!

 

Glad I’m Alive!

Life is precious. I cannot put in on or off. It is irreversible!

I was born in 1976, year of the dragon under the zodiac sign of Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarians are fun-loving, philosophical, intellectual, straightforward and expansive. Some of these traits are true because I am very optimistic.

When I was young I was inquisitive. I threw many questions to my mother. She always had answers. When I asked her about events in the past she would tell me, "That happened when you were still water or soup." I always believe my mother because she is a retired elementary teacher. But sometimes she gets tired of answering my questions. There was this incident I will never forget. I am used to see chili pepper as red. When I saw a yellow one during a birthday party preparation of my younger sister, I asked my mom, "What's this color yellow? She answered me, "That's "kutitot", the sweetest pepper on earth. I got a piece of it and bit. Indeed, it was the "sweetest" pepper I've ever tasted that I cried because it was very hot! My mother gave me sugar to defuse the sensation.

It was a bitter experience. I accused my mother of fooling me. But she said, "I told you that it was the sweetest but I never told you to take it." Well, I took it literally. She was rhetoric when she said that. It was a learning experience for me.

I realized there's a lot to learn in life. I can FEEL a lot of emotions-happiness, sorrow, excitement, frustration, joy, disappointment, etc. I can TASTE a lot of flavors-sweet, hot, spicy, bitter, etc. etc. I can SMELL a lot of odors-fragrant, pungent, sweet, fresh, odoriferous, foul etc. I can HEAR a lot of sounds-music, noise, loud, soft, pleasing, cry etc. I can SEE a lot of views-beautiful, ugly, pretty, magnificent, etc. All experiences, whether good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant are part of life. They say that life is full of ups and downs. I will take everything because it will make me a better person.

Having this capability, I take responsibility for my life. I can hear from other people but in the end I will listen to myself. It's my life. I am born to express myself because my life is a gift for others.

I'm glad that a small drop of water before took its form and having space. I'm glad, I'm alive!

 

 

 

With Freddie at Tiana’s

11/30/08

Dear Blog,

I was surprised when Freddie or Jun, my high school best friend called me that he's here. We decided to meet at McGregor so I packed-up and went there but they were closing already. I waited for him in my car then a little later he arrived with cool wheels, Honda CRV. We decided to transfer in EMR but when he got near the roundball, he signaled to the left where we ended up at Tiana's. It was a wonderful opportunity that we got together again after a long time. We chatted about a lot of things, what we've been through and of course the updates of our classmates in high school. We missed a lot of things in the past most especially our group with Tony Juelo as 'gwapings' then. LOL! I wonder who gave us the name but that's how we were known by our classmates in high school because we always hang out together. That's the time when "The Gwapings Adventure" hit the big screen top billed by the hottest trio stars Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructouso and Mark Anthony Fernandez. We're a lot like them as teens in hanging out, always together. Our peers patterned our group to that and rest is history.

High school days were a lot of fun. Jun and I talked about our crushes and what happened to them. Funny how we reminisce those days! 'Twas good that I brought my laptop. We browsed the internet of the whereabouts of who-we-know before in Friendster. We saw their pictures and were surprised of how things emerged from the past.

As we've grown, Jun commented of his receding hairline. I just laugh. He compared that to my being youthful (I'm having a big heart!) I think it's due to the nature of our work because I'm always inside the office and he's in the battlefield.

Jun tried to contact Tony but the latter can't be reached. Perhaps, he's asleep 'coz it was already late. I told him that I tried to text Tony before but he did not answer.

It was my first time at Tiana's and the place is good to chill out. We haven't got inside but I saw through a glass it's modernity in style. One good thing is the wifi internet connection that is accessible wit a laptop. We talked about blogs and I told Jun that I got one. I showed to him this blog that he liked to create one. We browsed some of the blogs I followed. He got struck of the mountain bike of Allan because he's a mountain biker too. The pictures of sceneries in the blogs were fantastic.

We ended up when the crew informed us that they were closing at 12:00 am. We packed up.

I liked the coffee that we ordered. It made me awake 'til that time. As an early sleeper, I can't stand awake that late but with a coffee and a good friend, there seems no end. I got a little later to bzzzzzzzzzzzzz! when I finally got home.

Reunited again

Time flies. That's what I always say whenever I could not keep track of what's happening or I'm in the situation where just suddenly or surprisingly things just sprung up without noticing them. Oh! Being in that situation make me feel aghast. Huh! I wonder where I've been. Is this dejavu? Nah, I'm not dreaming 'coz it's true. I'm with my high school bestfriends, Tony and Freddie. Ooopps! Wait, I sensed something 'coz I'm not only with them but with their respective family. Waaah! I'm the only one left single but it doesn't matter. They might think I'm left-out but huh! I'm still enjoying my status.

After several years, it's the first time that our group met again. After Freddie and I met in Tiana's, we agreed to visit Tony the following day in Tacurong. With Freddie's newly acquired Honda CRV, we travelled together with his wife Sunshine and two daughters, Wawam & Bea and their so called adopted child whom I forgot to ask the name. When we arrived at Tony residence, we were welcomed by Tony and his wife. They have already four kids but only three were present because their second child was at Tony's parents-in-law. We were very happy that after long news block-out of each other's separate lives and concerns, we were connected once again. It's almost fifteen years since high school that the three of us were hanging out together and he we are with different interests or involvement. It's just comforting to recall that in the past, we were together, very simple and trudging similar paths but along the crossroads, we went to different directions. I was happy to see my bestfriends with their family coping very well. Though we have encountered many difficulties before in our studies, we were already able to set our sails to greater paths.

 

 

 

 

 

Today is the start of Munato Festival

Dear Blog,

I was awaken by the alarm of my phone at 5:45am. That's what I set to meet the time of our parade - 7:00am. Huh! Dexter, my new friend and boardmate was not around. He was so kind to share with me his clean restroom for take taking a bath and uh, daily elimination of body waste. So, this morning I had to use the common toilet for the boarders. I had to survive the stench of human waste. I took a bath in an open area where there's a faucet. I just borrowed a pail and dipper from Sheila, my former boardmate in Gen. Santos. It was cold.

At 6:45am I was ready to go to our assembly area, in the "bibingkahan" near the capitol area. We did not go to the Municipal Hall where the parade started because it was far and tiring. We still have work after the parade. When the parade reached us where we waited, we just inserted and joined the stretch of people.

We did not attend the program where Noli de Castro, the Vice President, was the speaker. We went immediately went to the office and had our free breakfast and went to work.

Though it takes certain degree of effort to start a day, I'm still amused to think that it's Munato Festival, a time to relax and enjoy. If not for work, I would visit the fair booths and check what are being offered. The program might be interesting to attend to. I want to listen to the Vice President and see him in person. But my stay here is for a different purpose. It's business first before pleasure. Anyway, there's still tomorrow.

'Til the next...

Alabel’s Munato Festival

Wow! Another event to really watch-out is Alabel's Munato Festival. That will be on November 26-28, 2008 in celebration of the Province of Sarangani's foundation anniversary. I have read from billboards that Freestyle band and Joey Ayala will be coming here for a concert to be held at Alabel's gymnasium.

All of us in the branch had practiced already for the field demonstration on Friday. This will be participated by different offices and government agencies. This particular number is a 12-minute dance where all the participants will simultaneously move to the rhythm. I was assigned to choreograph the said number for our unit and it made me sweat profusely. What a way to exercise after a day's work! It really feels good. There will be a parade from the Municipality of Alabel to the capitol grounds of Sarangani Province on November 28, 2008.

Lots of events have been prepared and organized by the Department of Tourism. So, I'm inviting you all to come and experience the unique celebration here in Alabel as they showcase their bounty as well as the warmth and hospitality of its people. This will be a very good occasion to visit the place. See you around ka-berks!

 

God’s provision is always on time (never advance or delayed)

Now that I'm coping with the recent changes, I have enumerated some necessities in my mind, to mention: my transportation, my boarding house, my clothing, my food, my communication, etc. How will I acquire them being away? I have to sacrifice the extravagance of feeling sufficient in my home. I can't bring everything that I have or else I will be carrying a very heavy baggage. All I have to do is to sort out what are important. The rest, I have to be resourceful. Along the way, I have experienced that God is there to fill what I need in various ways.

I can't believe that that I have eaten my dinner with my long-time-no-see brod in Gen. Santos. I can't believe that I'm here in Alabel in the house of my high school classmate who offered this temporary accommodation. I can't believe that I have met my former classmates in high school at the wake of the father of our classmate. What a wonderful experience that God has accomplished in this moment of my life! I know that this is not an accident. I believe that He has a purpose and has laid out everything for me. I need not worry what I will eat, where I will stay, what I will wear. He will provide everything that I need. I have witnessed all this things happening in my life and it's always on time (if not, I might have died of hunger, cold or of whatever).

All I need is to acknowledge that He is mighty and able to meet my needs and I am one of His instruments to accomplish His mighty works.

 

 

My First Day in Alabel Branch

It was wonderful! I could not believe that I had made my first day in my new assignment. God provided everything for me. I was happy that I was sent by our pick-up in Gen. Santos. Edwin had a schedule to pick-up our boss so I hopped in and join the ride. Due to a different route, our driver dropped me in crossing makar and without any problem, a tricycle delivered me to Lagao Public Market where the terminal to Alabel is located. I never knew about it. I inquired from the driver how to go there and he showed me the way. Due to time constraint I decided to ride 'habal-habal', a motorcycle for hire operating without permit just to arrive immediately to my new post. Thanks God, I was safe.

I went to Ma'am Beth for briefing and some instructions. I was happy to see her because she was my boss then in 1999-2000 when I was assigned in Area Lending Center. It was indeed a small world.

I was introduced to Edna who further explained to me what I'm going to do. She was very amiable and accommodating. We ate lunch together.

One by one, I tried to familiarize my tasks. Actually, it was not new to me. I was the bookkeeper then in Koronadal Morales but since I was assigned to a different position, I forgot the details of CASA.

At 18:05pm we went home. Sir John offered a ride to us. I ate dinner in Jollibee highway, the most convenient spot i know to take my meal.

I informed Toto, my very good friend that I'm going to stay in his boarding house for the moment. Since he had some appointment, I stopped and waited for him until he came at Taps and Mix, a wifi hot spot where I'm doing this blog right now... it's cool here. Here's our pic... more news next time!

Moving to a new workplace

It is sad to leave my present function. I have loved my work and the people around me. Although I knew about the special order of my new job, the thought of leaving sank in just this midday when I was told by my supervisor that I will be taking a new post in our Regional office. Whenever I bumped somebody in the office, they would speak to me not wanting me to go. I was really touched. How we wished that I could be with them until the Christmas Party on December. I talked to Ma'am E and the need of one branch is immediate. I was requested to hasten my turn-over of duties and responsibilities and the necessary things that go with it.

When I was aboard the A Car while going to one of the branches, I felt a sense of sadness. I will never pass this way again. I will never ride this car and soon I will be leaving my security guards and my driver. They were my companions for more than two years and they have been very supportive to me. They were obedient to my instructions and they have shown great concern.

Jean, my best friend in the office repeatedly requested that I will make a visit whenever I get the chance. She told me that she will miss our going out during snack time and our camaraderie. I told her the same thing.

I have felt the love of my officemates when they told me about the good memories we have shared, so many great moments together. I will surely miss the travels we had together.

Life is a constant change and it is the only permanent thing in this world. Just like any other re-assignments that I had in the past, I am looking forward to the next chapter of my work with full positiveness. I'm hopeful that my new job will bring out the best of me. I'm eager to work with other people and I will share to them what blessings God has given me.

To my superiors and co-employees, goodbye is not the end. Someday we will all meet each other again at the crossroads. I'm sure we will be glad to reminisce the past. Thank you for all the kindness you have shown. I will always bring them wherever I may go.

The Secret of Winning (In Ping Pong)

It was again one weekend of table tennis pastime…

I received a text message from Brod Jeff. He asked me if I was doing right so I replied that I am. Another message appeared on my phone: "Brod, we (Brod Jeff and Brod Ernie) will be going there (my home) later. Let's play table tennis." I told him to text me whenever they're coming. I was at the mall counter that time queuing to pay for the groceries.

When I reached home, I fixed the stuff I brought. I was preparing food for dinner when they came. I eagerly welcomed them with our usual handshake.

It's been a long time that Brod Ernie and I saw each other. He seldom visited us since he was assigned in Tacurong. I asked him about his wedding this coming December. He told me that it's final on the 29^th. We laughed at how things got to be but it's not a case of white elephant because he blurted that both of them liked each other though he said he was not ready. "It's there and I can't make another mistake." he explained.

We ate dinner and then assembled the table and net in my garage. They played first. I did the scoring. Brod Ernie was high spirited and energetic. He played well and won in the close score decision game. I got my turn to match with the winner. I won in the decision game. When Jeff and I had our match, I wondered why I lost the first and the decision game. Was it luck? Jeff might be doing some tricks. Brod Ernie and Jeff played again this time Jeff won. Jeff and I had a rematch and I made it. Then I defeated Brod Ernie in another game as well as Brod Jeff in our third rematch.

Everytime we play, it is not unusual that we recall our past games. Brod Carl was with us before (He's in Oman right now.) We were always amused of how Brod Carl would react whenever he lost a game. "It's not my game. Let's just play soccer." But Brod Ernie would answer back, "Gab-i naman Brod para e-soccer! (Brod, it's already dark to play soccer!" And we would burst in laughter. He would sometimes be very conscious about the score in a close match (because the scorer sometimes got confused) and say, "Sa scoring lang ta mapirdi ba! (We can only be defeated in score!)"LOL He would also criticize a serve made that he can't get as "daya" (illegitimate).

We missed Brod Carl a lot, his unique language, his being warm and transparent and his angry face when agitated of the situation.

At the end of the game, when I usually emerge as the champ they would exclaim, "Well, it's home court advantage!"

"You see", I told them "Technically, I'm not expert but you lose control in the course of the game. I observed your weaknesses and then I attacked it from there. I don't care if I win or lose. I play in the spirit of sportsmanship."

Attitude plays an important part of winning, not just in a game but even in every aspect of life. Our attitudes can make or break us. They say that success or failure is a state of mind. YES, I believe it is. It is how you respond to defeat that matters.

Wanted: Good People

Yesterday, Friday was a busy day in the bank when a client called up. I was the one who answered the phone with my usual greetings and she was looking for our manager. I told her that our manager is not around so she asked for Ma'am R, our assistant manager. I felt something different but I never mind giving the receiver to Ma'am R. Moments passed, a lady came up to the office showing to us the receipt of her transaction. She narrated that the ATM (I was personally handling.) issued an amount more than she requested. When I heard it, my heart beat fast with a thought that an error might have occurred. What if it happened to previous transactions? I stayed calm and immediately called our monitoring team to give the information. We were thankful that our depositor was concerned and returned the excess cash. We rushed to the machine to check it. I performed the necessary operation and had determined that the machine is indeed experiencing an error. In the afternoon, when I accounted for the transaction, I was surprised that the amount returned tallied with the counters. What a great relief! If all clients were like the honest lady, there will be enough peace on earth. With this, I encourage all my readers to give out the same following. A good deed is never wasted. Sooner or later it comes back to you.

Batchoy Time at Hapit Anay

Last Wednesday, Jean and I had an enjoyable 'food trip' experience. It was Jean's treat for me. We went to 'Hapit Anay' just a block away from our office. She ordered batchoy, a Filipino dish made up of pancit miki (noodles) with delectable spices and meat and a super hot 'sabaw'(soup). We partnered it with freshly baked pandesal she bought from KCC. When the food was served, we quickly added soy sauce to suit our taste. Presto! Few words came up from our busy mouth until we finished eating. What's more interesting about it? It only costs P25 and it's already special. We even bought one serve 'to go' for our officemates, they shared it to five of them (I wonder how did that happen?) and they loved it.

We'll it dawned on me that to be happy, it's not the price that counts most. The company of my good friend can really light up a stressful day. Knowing somebody I can share my thoughts and feelings is one in a million and I'm glad I found one. When I feel stupid, I can be stupid and being with somebody who understands, it doesn't bother.

 

 

Just flashing back...

Jose, one of my brods visited here in Koronadal for STEP, a school activity which I later knew to be the present name of FHP/FFP during our time. Jeff texted me so eventhough I got home already, I went out and met them at Lambat. Later, we went to a disco at Galaxy Galeria. It was my first time being there. We had a lot of fun, not minding that the following day was still a working day. Taking time to relax was the spur of the moment so we took it as it is 'coz tomorrow will be a different day.

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Halloween is already finished. I hit my target to visit the grave of Brod Toto Erle in Golden Valley Memorial Garden. I met there my Ms. Lorlyn, my officemate who was with her family and friends. She celebrated her birthday so it was really a good thing. She gave me something to eat. After the rain (as expected every Nov. 1) I went to Koronadal Valley Eternal Garden where my Lola, Ate Cat, my cousin and some of our relatives were buried. When I got there, I met Papang. Auntie Ebing, Omar, Cheska, Noynoy, Iza and Jap Jap were already at the tent. We hopped around and met other kins. We ate dinner, Mamang came later. We lighted candles at the graves of our relatives and friends buried in that same ground in recollection of their lives before. Time flies... some years ago, some of them were with us commemorating the celebration of All Saints Day. We can't hold time but their memories will always remain.

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Back to work again... time to refresh my mind of the daily routine. This work gives me bread and butter. I will do it to the best of my ability.

everyday is a blessing

Indeed. It is said that life is like a mist. It can disappear at any time. Such thought can make me feel shiver. What if God will take me now? Will I 'live happily ever after' in heaven?

'Todos los santos', 'Araw ng mga patay', Halloween or All saints day is fast approaching. That would be two days from now. Here in my country, it is celebrated with so much thoughtfulness and anticipation. Every November 1, people go to various cemetery to visit their dead loved ones. They bring food and drinks and surely reunite with relatives and long time friends who visit at the same time. It is an occasion that you will see old faces you've missed. Everybody is busy with career, family and business so, it's really a chance to meet them as everybody takes slow and sit for a moment to recall all the family and relatives who have already passed over to the other side.

I recall, when I was young, my friends and I go to the cemetery every Nov. 1. If not together, we would just agree to meet at a certain spot, mostly at the grave of someone we know. We would light a candle and from there we roam to other graves and do the same. Many of our friends, relatives and acquaintances would offer food-"kakanin" as we fondly call it and known to be the kind of food prepared for the occasion. Sometimes, we would also hop houses of our classmates. It was my joyful recollection of All Saints/Souls Day.

As of the latter time, the grave of my lola Meling and my cousin Ate Cat were among the 'must be' graves to visit. My lola nursed me when I was young while my Ate Cat had been with us in most family occasions. I have happy thoughts of them and they will always remain in my memory.

This coming November 1, I want to visit Brod Toto Erle. He died 11 years ago in Iligan. The news came to us in MSU Gen. Santos while we were waiting to march for our graduation. We were shocked about his passing. The brods and sis who knew the incident gathered together at his wake. After that I wasn't able to visit him. We were roommates in the dormitory during our second year college. One time we discussed about death and who will be saved. There were things we didn't agree. He said that we will just know it when we die. Funny how we ended our discussion. In my mind a thought plays perhaps he now know the answer to our questions.

Death is certain. We don't know the time when and where we will meet our Creator. I've shared to Brod Erle this verse in the Bible : For God so love the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 I have memorized this verse by heart. It makes all the difference in my life. Knowing that God is there, I'm sure that Jesus died for me and paid all my sins.

May this Halloween be not only an ordinary passing of event but a reminder that we are all like mist in the air. Anytime we can go to the other side. Be ready!

Global warming: A Threat to Life

Have you heard of global warming? I'm sure you did. Do you understand what is it? Well, it is the warming of our planet. Wonder why?

This has made me to investigate further for if indeed it will affect our lives, it is one question we have to give importance. Not only that, we are already experiencing its effects. We just don't notice or know that it is already global warming.

Global warming is the measurable increases in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and landmasses. Scientists believe Earth is currently facing a period of rapid warming brought on by rising levels of heat-trapping gases, known as greenhouse gases, in the atmosphere. These greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide. Greenhouse gases retain the radiant energy (heat) provided to Earth by the Sun in a process known as the greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases occur naturally, and without them the planet would be too cold to sustain life as we know it. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1700s, however, human activities have added more and more of these gases into the atmosphere. For example, levels of carbon dioxide, a powerful greenhouse gas, have risen by 35 percent since 1750, largely from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. With more greenhouse gases in the mix, the atmosphere acts like a thickening blanket and traps more heat.

The result: The melting of polar ice caps causing ocean levels to rise flooding coastal areas. It could also affect weather patterns causing, among other problems, prolonged drought or increased flooding in some of the world's leading agricultural regions.

In our own little way, we can help solve this problem. Let us preserve and plant more trees. We should spread awareness in our society about reduction of greenhouse gases emission. The use of plant derived fuels like ethanol and biodiesel should be encouraged. Working out a plan to promote energy-saving fluorescent light bulbs instead of less-efficient incandescent light bulbs is beneficial.

Our institution, during anniversary celebration has promoted tree planting activities all over the country. Here in Koronadal City, more than two months ago, we did it in Brgy. Carpenter Hill. Last year, we planted more seedlings in Bentung Sulit, Polomolok. It was a simple, funny yet worthy and united activity for Mother Earth… saving lives.

Lake Sebu, Like No Other

The cool breeze of the air, the fascinating view, the simplicity of life, the unique culture of its people – they all make Lake Sebu an interesting place to visit in Mindanao. Located in a mountainous part of South Cotabato, the place became the top tourist destination especially during summer. Being there, you can relax and unwind away from the complexities of city life. Because of the cool climate, the rooms for rent are naturally cold. Flowering plants are flourishing and you can see them in bright, glowing colors. The placid lake and the mountains from afar create a beautiful backdrop for pictorials. There are Jeepneys and Vans for hire to send you to venues where you want to stay. Accommodation is not a problem because it's affordable. Getting there is easy as the roads are already concrete. From Koronadal, we travelled passing by Banga and Surallah for about an hour and a half. There are some locals who offer hand made accessories for souvenir. Some ethnic groups perform their traditional songs and dances. Last year, our branch planning became special simply because we made Lake Sebu as our venue. We stayed at the Hidden Garden and enjoyed native and tilapia dishes. After our planning session, we never missed out taking pictures and sight seeing. Due to time constraint, we were not able to visit the seven falls. It will surely be a reason to go back in Lake Sebu on a different occasion because Lake Sebu is a place like no other.