"A Yar Yar" (Everything)

Verse 1: [00:15] In this crowded world, oh so wide and vast, It’s a miracle, I found you at last. Our paths they crossed, a fate meant to be, You’re the one who gives meaning to me.

Chorus: [00:45] You healed all the scars, of my painful past, Wiping secret tears, with a love that will last. Through all the changes, I’ll hold onto your hand, With you forever, is where I will stand. To me, you are my world, you’re my everything.

Verse 2: [01:29] Every small moment, I’ll keep in my soul, Your love in my heart, is what makes me whole. Though distance may pull us, and miles lie between, You’re the only one, that my heart’s ever seen. My dear, thank you for being mine.

(Instrumental Bridge - Gentle guitar solo) [02:12]

Chorus (Outro): [02:45] You healed all the scars, of my painful past, Wiping secret tears, with a love that will last. Through all the changes, I’ll hold onto your hand, With you forever, is where I will stand. To me, you are my world, you’re my everything. Thank you for everything, my love.

(Outro - Song fades out with lingering piano and guitar chords) [03:10]

A Yar Yar

Verse 1 

A Chit Yay .. Lu Tway Htu Htet Hla Tat Law Ka Gyi Htel Kwai .. Ko Har Kan Phay Ma Swar Nat .. Min Nat Twayt Kae Tal

Dar Har Kan Kaung Chin Tha Khu Yal .. A Chit Yal .. Shin Than Ya Chin A Date pal

Min Kyaung lay pal kwal 

Dan Yar Tway Nat Ba wa Ko Chway Tate pay Kae Tal .. Yin Mhar A mat Maw Sone pal kwal 

Cho 1

Ma Kyay Nat chin .. laung myait chin .. Wai da Ma myar Yal … Min kyaung Pal Pyaut Kwal.. 

Ta Ko Sar .. A Htee Kyan Kae Chin A paw Yan Myat Lal … Min Kyaung Pal Pyaut Kwal 

A chit Ko Pyone Pyone lay Htar Mal .. Ka Bar Gyi Lal Kyan Mar Say Chin Ta Lo .. Min Nat Lal Ma Kwal pal nay chin loe 

Sone twayt Kwint Ya tat a twat .. A chit Yal kyay zu par kwal .. 

 Verse 2

A chit yay .. Ko Har Pyo Lal chin mhar a thar Kya Kae bu tal .. Kan Ko Ate Htal Htae Kar ba wa Nat Yin Bu tal.. 

Yu Mike Kae bu tal a chit yay .. Paing Sai Ya Chin ta ku ko a chit loe tat mat Mal .. 

Ko har chit lon tak kwal .. sone shone Phoe talk ma lwal. .. 

Cho 2

Tate chit tot Yuu Mal .. Hta wa ya pop ta Oo Htal Paing Chin Loe .. A way Ka Lal ngay Pyi Ma nay Naing loe 

Ko Bay Nar shi Tal a twat .. A tat shin chin Hla say tal … a yar arr lone a twat a chit Yal .. Min Ko Kyay Zu tin tal .. Kyay zu pal a chit Yal .. Kyay zu par a chit lay

 

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The Silent Architect: How Your Choice of Partner Shapes Your Life

We often think of romantic love as a private sanctuary - a soft place to land away from the demands of work, family, and the "real world." But the truth is, the person you choose to share your life with is the primary architect of your reality. They are the invisible hand that either steadies your ladder or subtly shakes it while you climb.

In the world of education and counseling, we often see that a primary relationship acts as the "nervous system" of our daily existence. When that relationship is healthy, the world feels like a place of opportunity. When it is drained by constant emotional maintenance - the high price we pay in energy and peace just to keep a connection functioning - even our biggest successes can feel hollow.

The Communication Gap: Language and Trust

One of the most taxing elements of a partnership is the struggle to be understood. When two people are "not on the same page," communication becomes a source of stress rather than a tool for connection.

This is often intensified by a language barrier, where the subtle nuances of feelings, needs, and dreams get lost in translation. However, the deepest barrier is often a lack of trust. When one or both partners refuse to share their "truths" - their fears, their financial realities, or their genuine intentions - the relationship becomes a series of guesses. Without radical honesty, you aren't building a life together; you are merely co-existing in a fog of assumptions.

The Weight of Unshared Burdens

In every partnership, there are responsibilities to carry - financial goals, family care, or career shifts. However, in an imbalanced relationship, one person often ends up doing the heavy lifting while the other simply enjoys the benefits.

When you choose a partner who refuses to shoulder their portion of the load, those responsibilities become burdens that rest exclusively on your shoulders. Over time, this creates a state of chronic exhaustion. You aren't just living your life; you are carrying the weight of two, which inevitably slows your own progress.

The Trap of Stagnation

Perhaps the most dangerous consequence of a poor partnership is stagnation. Growth requires a certain level of healthy support and shared vision. If you are with someone who is afraid of change or threatened by your success, they may subtly encourage you to stay exactly where you are.

This leads to a life that feels like it’s on "pause." You might find yourself recycling the same arguments and facing the same obstacles for years. A partner should be a catalyst for your evolution, not a weight that keeps you pinned to a past version of yourself.

Seeking Emotional Regulation

The goal of a partnership isn't just to find "passion"; it is to find emotional regulation. When you are with the right person, your nervous system feels at home. This is a state of calm and clarity.

When your home life is regulated, your brain is free to engage in high-level thinking. You become more creative, more resilient at work, and a more present friend. You aren't wasting energy fixing unnecessary problems at home, so you can focus entirely on building your future.

Final Thoughts: Choosing Your Future Self

When you choose a partner, you aren't just choosing a person for today; you are choosing the person you will become five years from now. Your partner will influence your health, your peace of mind, and your ability to succeed more than almost any other factor in your life.

Choose the one who allows you to be still. Choose the one who trusts your judgment. Choose the one who makes the path ahead look clearer, not more complicated.

For Further Reading

If you’re interested in the science behind how we connect, these concepts offer a great starting point:

• The Four Horsemen (John Gottman): Explores the communication styles (Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling) that predict the end of a relationship.

• Attachment Theory: Explores how our early bonds shape how we seek security or distance in adult love (Reference: Attached by Amir Levine).

• The Concept of "Emotional Burnout": Researching this can help identify when the burdens and communication gaps in a relationship have become unsustainable.

• Self-Differentiation: A concept regarding how to maintain your own solid identity while staying connected to others, even when communication is difficult.

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The Echo of the Unfinished: Understanding the Zeigarnik Effect and the "Eternal Loop"

Have you ever wondered why you can remember a conversation from years ago with startling clarity, yet you forget what you had for lunch yesterday? Or why a specific person - and the songs associated with them - seems to occupy a permanent residence in your mind, despite the passage of time and miles?

In my work as a Psychology Teacher and Counsellor, I often use the Zeigarnik Effect to help students and clients understand this haunting mental persistence.

What is the Zeigarnik Effect?

Named after psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik, this principle suggests that the human brain has a much higher recall for incomplete or interrupted tasks than for those that have been completed.

In a clinical sense, when a task is finished, the brain "files it away" and releases the mental tension. But when a task - or a relationship - remains unresolved, the brain keeps the "file" open on our mental desktop. We are essentially stuck in an unresolved emotional loop.

The Soundtrack of the Unfinished

This psychological phenomenon is perfectly captured in the vintage melodies of the "Rainy Day Romance" playlist. These songs are more than just music; they are auditory representations of the Zeigarnik Effect.

• The "Waiting Still" Resonance: In tracks like Waiting Still, the lyrics mirror the brain’s refusal to close the loop. Because a relationship didn't reach a natural "conclusion" - perhaps cut short by silence or circumstance - the mind stays in a state of hyper-vigilance, waiting for a final note that never comes.

• Old Souls and Timeless Loops: When we describe someone as an "Old Soul," we are often trying to give spiritual meaning to this psychological tension. We feel we have "unfinished business" because our current cognitive state cannot accept that the loop has closed.

Why We Can't Just "Turn It Off"

The Zeigarnik Effect creates a form of "Cognitive Itch." The brain hates a vacuum. If a connection ends without a clear "Goodbye," the mind will continue to replay the highlights, searching for the missing piece of the puzzle.

As a counsellor, I see how "No Contact" can be so agonizing. The silence isn't just an absence of sound; it is an interruption of a task the brain is desperate to finish. Every time a certain song plays, it triggers that open file, bringing the person back into the "Now," regardless of how much time has passed.

Breaking the Loop: The Power of the "Sovereign" Conclusion

If you find yourself stuck in a mental loop - missing someone who is no longer there or replaying a playlist that feels like a ghost - understand that your brain is simply trying to do its job. It is trying to resolve the unresolved. To break the effect, we must create our own Cognitive Closure.

• Acknowledge the Interruption: Realize that you aren't "obsessed"; your brain is just stuck on an unfinished task.

• Write the Ending: Sometimes, we have to write the "Goodbye" that we never received. By formally deciding that the chapter is over, we give our brain permission to finally "file" the memory.

Conclusion

The songs we love are often the ones that speak to our open loops. But as we move toward our own Golden Jubilee, we learn that the most beautiful music isn't found in the loop of the past, but in the new, finished symphonies we are building today.

Psychological Anchors:

• Cognitive Closure: The individual's desire for an answer on a given topic to alleviate confusion and ambiguity.

• Intrusive Thoughts: Involuntary thoughts that become trapped in the Zeigarnik loop.

• Emotional Resolution: The process of "closing the file" to regain mental energy.

References for Further Reading:

• Zeigarnik, B. (1927): On Finished and Unfinished Tasks.

• Goffman, E. (1959): The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life.

• Erikson, E. H. (1950): Childhood and Society.

• Lewis, T., et al. (2000): A General Theory of Love.

 

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"Me Thwar Mar Par" (I Will Forget You) - English Lyrics

Verse 1: I kept you in a safe place in my heart, But you were always cruel, always hurting me. I gave you my everything, my deepest love, But it was never enough to make you stay.

Chorus: I will forget you, I truly will. I’ll forget the pain you caused and the tears I cried. I am taking my heart back now, step by step. I am finding my own way, leaving your shadow behind. From now on, my heart belongs only to me.

Verse 2: I thought I couldn't live without you, But I was wrong—I was just lost in the illusion. I am finally waking up to the truth of who you are. I don’t need your excuses or your "clues" anymore. I am closing the door, and this time, it’s for good.

Chorus (Outro): I will forget you, I truly will. The person I was when I loved you is gone. I am stepping into the light, finally free. I will forget you... and I will finally find myself.

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The Grace of Not Being Chosen

We live in a culture obsessed with the "win." From the time we are girls, we are conditioned to want the crown, the "yes," the seat at the table, and the ring on the finger. We are taught that being chosen is the ultimate validation of our worth. Whether it’s a job promotion, a prestigious social circle, a romantic proposal, or even a creative opportunity, we view the "selection" as the moment our lives finally begin.

But there is a quiet, transformative power in the moments when the door remains shut. There is a specific kind of grace found in not being chosen.

The Protection of the Closed Door

Often, we mourn a rejection because we are only looking at what we lost, not what we were spared. In our professional lives, not being chosen for that high-level executive role might feel like a failure. However, three months later, you might realize that the position would have cost you your peace, your health, or the time needed to launch your own venture.

"Rejection is often just redirection in a very convincing disguise."

When we aren't chosen, we are being steered away from paths that were never meant to carry the weight of our purpose. Grace lies in the protection - the universe’s way of saying, "Not this, because there is something that fits your soul better."

The Reclamation of Self-Validation

When someone else chooses us, we hand them the gavel to judge our value. If a social group doesn't invite you in, or a partner decides you aren't "the one," the initial sting is a blow to the ego.

However, the grace of being overlooked is that it forces you back to yourself.

• You learn to choose yourself.

• You stop performing for an audience that was never going to applaud anyway.

• You find your "Why" independent of external consensus.

In the silence of not being picked, you finally hear your own voice. You realize that your "un-chosen" status doesn't make you "less than"; it makes you free.

The Freedom to Pivot

Being "chosen" often comes with a set of expectations and a rigid script. When you are the one picked for the task, you are beholden to the person who picked you.

When you aren't chosen, you owe no one anything. You have the radical freedom to:

1. Pivot: Change your career path without the guilt of "wasting" a promotion.

2. Experiment: Try a new hobby or lifestyle that doesn't fit the "image" of the group you wanted to join.

3. Rest: Accept that this season isn't about output, but about gathering your strength for the next door.

Redefining the Narrative

The "Grace of Not Being Chosen" isn't about sour grapes or pretending it doesn't hurt. It’s about acknowledging the pain and then looking for the hidden gift. It is the realization that your life is not a series of auditions.

You are not a product waiting on a shelf for a buyer. You are the architect of your own experience. Sometimes, the best thing that ever happened to us is the person who said "no," the company that sent the "we’ve moved in another direction" email, and the crowd that didn't make room.

They didn't reject you; they released you to find the place where you don't have to be "chosen"- because you already belong.

 

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Finding Playful Breaks That Actually Work: My New Go-To Casual Games

Hi everyone,

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you already know this about me: when my days get packed with teaching, planning, and writing, I need tiny pockets of joy to reset my brain. Recently, I stumbled onto something surprisingly refreshing—and yes, unexpectedly addictive.

A few weeks ago, a friend casually messaged me saying, “You should try this site—I’ve been playing some of their games and they’re actually good.” She was talking about a collection of online games on culinaryschools.org. I’ll admit, I didn’t jump in right away. I’m pretty selective with web games because so many are packed with ads or feel like quick sugar hits—fun for a moment, then totally forgettable.

But I finally gave the site a chance… and ended up playing longer than I’m willing to confess.

Why I Ended Up Staying Longer Than Expected

One thing I appreciated right away is how easy it is to navigate. Instead of one massive page of endless scrolling, the games are organized into categories that actually make sense. So depending on your mood, you can jump straight into:

• 🧠 Brain games: logic puzzles, card games, mahjong

• 🕹️ Arcade games: platformers, running games, match-3, cross-the-road types

• ⚽ Sports games: soccer, golf, basketball, and more

As someone who uses short breaks to reset between tasks, I loved having the option to choose a “mental snack” that suited how I was feeling in the moment.

The Games I Personally Tried (and Actually Enjoyed)

I want to be honest: I really did play these before writing about them, and some of them were genuinely delightful.

🎨 Tower of Colors: Island Edition

Simple, colorful, and oddly therapeutic. It’s the kind of game that lets your brain switch off in the most satisfying way. Perfect after a long day of teaching.

🍨 Papa’s Freezeria

This one pulled me in the longest. A time-management, ice-cream-building game where you try to juggle customer orders—way more fun than I expected. Beware: you might become irrationally invested.

🚗 Drift Boss

This game gave me the classic “just one more try” feeling. It looks easy but requires spot-on timing, which kept me coming back again and again.

🍰 Merge Cakes

A cosy merge game that rewards you with cute new items as you level up. Chill, simple, and perfect for winding down.

Who These Games Are Good For

Something I didn’t expect: not all the games are kid-only. Some absolutely are, but others are surprisingly challenging or strategic—nice options for adults who want a quick mental escape.

These games work well for:

• Teachers looking for brain breaks or early-finisher activities

• Parents who want safe, simple games for kids

• Anyone who enjoys easy, relaxing browser-friendly fun

• People like me who need small, joyful pauses between responsibilities

I’m glad my friend nudged me to try the site. It’s refreshing, clean, and has enough variety to keep things interesting—without feeling overwhelming. If you’re curious or just need a fun little break during the day, browsing their game categories is honestly worth it.

Here’s where you can explore: culinaryschools.org/kids-games/

And if you want to jump straight into the ones I enjoyed most:

• Tower of Colors: Island Edition

• Papa’s Freezeria

• Drift Boss

• Merge Cakes

If you end up trying any, message me and tell me which one hooked you!

Have fun,

 

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NBDB Sends Off PH delegation to the World’s Largest Book Fair

 

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) rolled out a spirited send-off for more than 100 Filipino publishers, authors, illustrators, and creatives bound for the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair (FBM), happening from October 15 to 19, where the Philippines takes the spotlight as its Guest of Honour (GoH).

 The evening celebration, held at the 2025 Manila International Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center on September 11, brought together the country’s diverse delegation for networking and a toast to this historic moment in global publishing.

 

Guests at the send-off were given an exclusive first look at the Philippine Pavilion – a 2,300 square-meter cultural space featuring daily author talks, installations, performances, and more than 65 interdisciplinary programs highlighting Philippine literature and creativity.

 

“The National Book Development is here to ensure that all of you are ready to present our books to the world,” said NBDB Executive Director and Philippines as Guest of Honour (PhlGoH) Project Co-Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade. “Because when we step into Frankfurt, we bring not just our stories and books, but also the diverse voices and imaginations of the Filipino people. This is our chance to show the world that the Philippines’ creative industries are worth investing in.”

 

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest, oldest, and most prestigious book fair and rights marketplace where the global “who’s who” in publishing gathers annually, the Philippine delegation will showcase the richness of Philippine publishing, spanning contemporary and speculative fiction, poetry, children’s literature, nonfiction, and graphic novels and comics.

 

This historic milestone is made possible through the collaboration of the NBDB, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.

 

As Guest of Honour, the Philippines will enjoy unprecedented visibility at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025, opening doors to translation deals, international rights trading, cultural exchanges, and global readership growth.

 

Festive yet forward-looking, the send-off marked the culmination of years of preparation, and the start of an extraordinary journey as the Philippines takes its boldest leap yet onto the biggest global stage for books and ideas.

 

To learn more about the National Book Development Board and its upcoming activities, visit books.gov.ph, and follow the NBDB through its social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

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Happy Fiesta Cagayan de Oro

This is another year that we are not home again.. So over the weekend, we saw each other, my sister and I and had our lunch remeniscent of fiesta..

This was my food.. 

And some more.. hahaha.. that's for sharing...

of course with my lovely companion... my sestra... 

And since we will be commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day come September 10, I have prepared the ribbons in advance as soon as I got home.. 

 

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Back again..

Hello world. It's been a while. So many things happened that led to the hiatus of this blog. Been busy. And lately, I have thought of finding the core of my being while I await the start of the next academic year... 

Travelled and saw family, spent time, though short with them, and came back to the apartment to overhaul my life ---- 

Binged on Netflix horror movies. Watched the rain as it poured daily, and felt the strong wind everytime I am in both balconies, front and back, as I tended to the needs of my plants, and my adopted ones (left temporarily by colleagues until they return). Oh and TikTok.. 

And then poetry flowed.. and yet, there is this gnawing pain of injustice and fear of what lies ahead.. 

Of course, I have my online courses in between those.. hahaha

So until when I am able to keep writing, we'll never know.. but know that I am just here.. and I will write as often as I am able to..

Will be sharing my 2025 collection of poems in the next posts.. it may be a backtrack as it will start in January's posts.. 

Till then.. 

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Half-Packed

I stand at the edge with one foot turned,

 A suitcase waiting, barely earned.

 The air hums soft with something new,

 But old ghosts tug like morning dew.

I dream of doors that open wide,

 Of skies untainted, worlds untried.

 Yet something here, beneath my skin,

 Whispers, stay… it’s not quite the end.

The walls I’ve held still know my name,

 Each corner echoes all I gave.

 The work, the care, the silent weight -

 Now feel unseen, depreciated.

I ache to breathe a freer sky,

 But I fear the wind might pass me by.

 To leave means shedding skin I wore,

 To walk alone through one more door.

So here I stand, unsure, undone - 

 A setting moon, a rising sun.

 My heart, a map of push and pull…

 Half longing, and half the ties I can’t let go.

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Puerto Princesa: A Paradise and Sports Hub

Puerto Princesa City, which forms part of the Philippines’ Last Frontier, is first on the list of ideal destinations of travelers, adventure-seekers, and nature lovers. With a good number of sports tournaments being held in the city, it is now solidifying its status as the “Sports Capital of the Philippines.”

Unstoppable. Phenomenal. Unbreakable. That’s what Puerto Princesa is as it plays host to world-class sports activities such as marine events like kite-boarding, wakeboarding, water skiing, banana-boat ride, tube riding and hookah diving. The city also regularly hosts the “Motocross Masters of Asia.” the Philippine leg of the FIM UAM Asian Motocross Series, Puerto Princesa International Motocross Grand Prix, Thai Riders, Pinoy Riders, Mountain Bike XC Challenge, and Boxing Eve “Hamon sa Puerto Princesa”

Puerto Princesa understands that sports and tourism are interrelated and complementary driving forces for the promotion and sustainable economic development of the city as an attractive tourism destination. It continues to boost its tourist arrivals by hosting and organizing more sporting events.

The city is blessed with natural resources and landscape to hold excellent mass-participation events such as triathlons and marathons, mountain bike and motor cross races, beach volleyball, and other water sports competitions.

“Talagang naka-project na ang Puerto Princesa sa sports tourism. Syempre yung hinahabol nating sports tourism yung mayroong international flavor,” City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron said.

Mega sports events such as Ironman and dragon boat festival can be catalysts for tourism development in Puerto Princesa if successfully leveraged in terms of destination branding, infrastructure development and other economic, cultural, and social benefits.

IRONMAN 70.3 PUERTO PRINCESA-ASIA TRI-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The second year of the IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Princesa - Asia Tri-Club Championship, the ultimate test of endurance, strategy, and strength, capped off the Philippines' triathlon season. It was successfully held in Puerto Princesa on November 12.

A total of 523 foreign and Filipino triathletes from 38 countries participated in the amazing race. Satar Salem (4 hours, 22 minutes, and 25 seconds) and Leyann Ramo (5 hours, 2 minutes, and 56 seconds) both of Tri SND Barracuda dominated the top overall age group for the male and female categories, respectively.

China’s Junyu Cao finished the race in second place at 4:23.13 while Dutch Olympian Eric Van der Linden rounded off the top three finishers in the male category with 4:24.41. Ramo’s teammate Lyllian Grace Banzon trailed her at second place in 5:29.23 while American Catherine Wood completed the top three in the women’s side with the time of 5:36.26.

Tri SND Barracuda of Lanao del Norte netted the country’s top triathlon squad a whopping P500,000 purse put up by Puerto Princesa Mayor Lucilo Bayron.

The competition was divided into three segments: a 1.9-kilometer swim in Puerto Princesa Baywalk, a 90-kilometer bike ride through the city’s southern part, and a 21.1-kilometer run. The grueling course covered 113.0 kilometers, or 70.3 miles.

City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron expressed his gratitude to the organizers, participants, and spectators for their support for Ironman 70.3. He also showed confidence that the competition will be successfully held again in the city next year as more local and foreign delegates are expected to attend.

THIRD LEGENDS RIDE 2023

The city understands that one of the most popular ways to experience a destination is through a sports event. It allows sports enthusiasts as well as tourists to better engage with local people, nature, and culture.

That happened when about 200 local and visiting riders participated in the 3rd Legends Ride 2023 held on November 18 in Puerto Princesa. The sports activity is part of the successful Subaraw Biodiversity Festival 2023.

From the starting point at Caltex Junction 3, the riders of different groups from all over the country, led by the Tamilok Motorcycle Group, marched together. The other participants were the Big Bikes, Palawan Street Monkeys, Himass Motorcycle Group/Hijos, United Sports Bike of Palawan (USP) and others on small bikes.

The route took the legend riders to Puerto Princesa landmarks such as the Montible Junction, Napsan at the Villa Francesca Resort in Simpocan, the Tala Beach Resort and straight to the Tennis Covered Court of the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex, inside Balayong People’s Park.

“Thank you very much for bringing the Legends Ride to our city. Because you enjoyed it, you will definitely come back here. You are always welcome here in Puerto Princesa City,” said City Mayor Bayron at the fellowship dinner at the Tennis Covered Court as he congratulated the organizers, riders, guests, and sponsors for the successful holding of the Legends Ride 2023.

Jun Diagono, president of the National Federation of Motorcycles said they are very happy with the success of Legends Ride 2023. He set two goals in going to Puerto Princesa City: first was to unite all the big bikes clubs in the Philippines; and second, to invite various groups to the National Motorcycle Convention on April 26-27, 2024, at the Subic Bay Convention Center.

Diagono also convinced Puerto Princesa City bike legend Edward Butch Chase to hold the national convention in the city next year. He also promised to bring LMFI’s 54-member bike clubs to participate in the upcoming event, including the Federation of Bikes Club based in Mindanao.

At the awarding, the youngest rider was Blu Andre Rausa, 19 years old; and the oldest rider was Bob Del Rosario, 74 years old. The Most Organized Group is Evo Riders Club Philippines and Biggest Group is Palawan Street Monkeys. A Special Citation was given to Philip Dulatas as the overall chair of the event, and a Certificate of Greatest Appreciation for the support of William Genato, Naj Abdul, and Elroy John “Clink: Hagedorn. The Living legend award was given to Edward Butch Chase.

The other participating groups were the Legends Ride are Binuang, GBC, Bandits, Baghawi Rider Club, Bundakan Motorcycle Club and Widows Son Masonic Riders Association.

2ND INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 2023

The 2nd International Dragon Boat Festival 2023, held on November 19, attracted teams from Chinese Taipei, Manila, Cebu and Siargao which competed in the just-concluded 200-meter event. From this series of international activities, it has been proven that it is possible to raise the level of programs and activities in Puerto Princesa.

Strength, strategy, paddling speed, and teamwork were the advantages of the 'paddlers' who won the championship in the final competition. They showed the audience a breath-taking fight. Everyone wants to get away and no one wants to be left behind. So even on a sunny day, the applause and screams from the audience were loud and clear.

In the Women’s Category, the Alliance of Masters from Manila won the championship; 1st runner-up is the Philippine Titans – Manila; Fire Dragons A is 2nd runner-up – Manila; and Rampage is 3rd runner-up – Manila.

In the Men’s Category, Mr. Canoe from Chinese Taipei won the championship. Followed by Philippine Titans in second place, Dagun Pilipinas A in third place and Alliance of Masters in fourth place.

The battle in the Mixed Category was also uneventful where the Siargao Dragons from Surigao del Norte proved that they deserve to be champions. The Alliance of Masters placed second; Hongkong China Canoe took third place followed by SAG-1 from Manila in fourth place.

In the Masters Category where those aged 40 and above were given the opportunity to show their skills, the Sugbo Mighty Dragons from Cebu became champions; followed in second place by the Alliance of Masters; Rampage in third place; and Blue Phoenix from Manila in fourth place.

Praise and admiration were showered on the leadership of the Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragon Boat Federation, or PCKDF, for taking the lead in organizing the international sports event in the city.

Also heavily praised were the efforts shown by Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron in the tremendous success achieved by the municipal government for the competition.

“It was not easy but we know that we can win these big international events of ours. Of course with the support of department heads, city hall employees and the citizens who are there to support what we do. And even the organizations that trust us for big events. I am very grateful,” said City Mayor Bayron. “Please also expect that there are many more activities to look forward to that will definitely make the city recognized by the whole world not only for its eco-tourism wealth but also to become famous as the Sports Tourism Capital of the Philippines!”

A Christmas party well “dasurved” by everyone

Taiwan Excellence believes that Filipinos are among those who throw the best parties during the Christmas season, where the holiday season is celebrated at its longest in this part of the world.

And Taiwan Excellence, which honors the most innovative and value-added products produced by leading companies in Taiwan, believes that every Christmas party in the Philippines deserve to be thrown in the best and most excellent manner to make it truly memorable.

To celebrate this, Taiwan Excellence introduces a holiday contest called “A Dasurved Christmas Party,” where Filipinos can win a Christmas Party package worth P10,000 so they can celebrate all day long.

“A Dasurved Christmas Party” is open to various groups of Filipinos such as families, blood relatives, office mates, close friends, or even groups of individuals that possess a strong bond with each other.

To join “A Dasurved Christmas Party,” simply “Like” and “Follow” Taiwan Excellence’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

In order to win the Christmas Party Package, simply answer the question “Why do you deserve a holiday celebration worth Php 10,000?” and explain why your group deserves to win the Christmas Party Package and have some Christmas fun. Your comment will serve as your entry to the contest.

More importantly, do not forget to include the correct contest hashtags #ADasurvedChristmasParty, #TheBestMadeInTaiwan, and #TaiwanExcellencePH in your comment. Comments with incorrect hashtags will be declared invalid and will not be counted.

The contest is open for posting of entries until December 7, 2023. A total of Three (3) winners will be chosen to win the Christmas Party Package.

For more details, check out the link to the official post here: https://bit.ly/DasurvMagChristmaswithTE