Balik Skwela sa Isla Project 2019: Gilutongan Island

And another successful Balik Skwela Sa Isla school supplies kit distribution this 2019!Although it was 3 months ago I still remember. It was humid sunny on our way to the island that day. Like the usual, we all met up at the Roro port and enjoyed our boat ride to the island with the view…

BALIK ISKWELA SA ISLA PROJECT: Gilutongan Island 2017

Hello one and all! I’m posting this to say a ginormous THANK YOU to all the generous and amazing people who have made this project possible. I was not able to attend the event which was unfortunate, because I was out of town. Then again, for this year, we are happy to let you know…

BALIK ISKWELA PROJECT and PASKO SA ISLA 2016: Gilutongan Island

Panahon na sab sa Pasko. Ang panahon na kinaham sa mga bata. Sa kaning higayon amo kamong gi-awhag na makigduyog kanamo sa pagsaulog sa kapaskohan uban sa mga Daycare na tinun-an sa Isla sa Gilutongan, nga unta sa kining panahon atong mapa-ambit sa mga gagmayng anghel ang kalipay sa kapaskohan. ♪♫Christmas, Christmas time is here….

Filipino-style Spaghetti

I’m not sure why I’m blogging this because, you know, everyone has their own way of cooking the ‘pinoy spaghetti’ and pretty much know how to do it. But I cooked 2-kilos worth of pasta for the day care kids during our Pasko Sa Isla outreach/gift giving yesterday and I don’t have a lot to…

VOLWORK: Children of Asia: Show and Tell 2016

Enfants d’ Asie (Children of Asia) is a French-based NGO that aims to help disadvantaged children in Southeast Asia build their future. CoA provides comprehensive support services to their beneficiaries (including nutrition, housing, medical care, and emotional support) and equip them with the tools they need to access the job market: schooling, professional training, scholarships,…

Homemade Nana Ice Cream

You probably heard of Nana IceCream. If you haven’t, Nana IceCream is a healthy alternative to regular icecream made only of banana. And since there is no cream, milk, eggs, or even sugar involved, this one-ingredient dessert is guilt-free… perfect for summer! It’s super easy and tastes just like icecream! Ingredients: Ripe Bananas (as many…

My Yogini Diary: Practicing Ashtanga

“The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind.” ~ Rodney Yee It was a sunny Saturday in March when I googled about yoga. It was the final week for university’s second semester and the stress was overwhelming. I typed in keywords which I hoped would display…

101 Random Things About Me

*deep breath* Here goes… 1. My playlist goes all the way from punk rock and alternative to classical music and Disney movie soundtracks…and everything in between….in shuffle mode. And no, I don’t get headaches. Mood swinger ang peg ng playlist haha 2. I looooooooooooooooooooove street food. 3. I prefer veggies to pork meat…with the exemption…

Thoughts, Growth and Goals

You find the “story of your life” by asking yourself this question. What did you want more than anything? Was it the love of your parents, or romantic love, or an end to abuse, or financial security, or self-esteem, or a puppy, or to be famous, or to stop being bulimic, or what? Then you…

BALIK ISKWELA SA ISLA PROJECT: Gilutongan Island

Gilutongan Elementary School is located in an islet, 20 mins away from Cordova, Cebu. The main sources of livelihood for the Gilutonganons are fishing, seaweed cultivation and local tourism. Despite being a favorite diving spot for foreign and local tourists, the islet has NO natural source of fresh water. Generators are also the ONLY source…

Dogs Day Out

Riri went out for a vacation with her fellow furballs from mom’s side of the family, and had us humans tag along. We left around 7 in the morning and arrived at Tingko Beach in Alcoy around 10-ish. It was a hot summer day. We humans prepared the table and the food while the furballs waited. After eating…

Kinhas 101

Manginhas  is a Cebuano term; a tradition for those living near the sea wherein they look for sea shells early in the morning and/or in the afternoon when the tide is low. These shells can then be sold in the market or can be prepared for dinner. My family and I live in an island and…