Kalibo Tour Adventure to Boracay

I've heard about Boracay that it is one of the famous beach in the Philippines. It is located in the north province of Aklan and this was discovered by tourist since 1970. Until today it is the highlight for many tourist in the country as well as internationally.

This time my wife booked a plane ticket going to Kalibo because it is one way you can get a cheaper flight going to Boracay. The airport in Kalibo is 1 hour or 1 1/2 hr travel going to Caticlan through V-Hire or Bus. The cost for a V-hire or Bus is around Php100.00 to Php200.00. 

After arriving in Kalibo from our flight we leave our baggage in our Hotel and visit some tourist destination. We took tricycle and visited one of the oldest museum in the main proper of Kalibo. 

Learning Kalibo History

I've learn some few history where Kalibo came from. It is from the Spanish who baptized 1000 people to Christianity. That is where the Libo which mean a thousand word came from. The Ka mean because the people in this island was called Aklanon they just make a work "Kalibo" which was use by many and this is where the place called "Kalibo".

We took a night in Kalibo and spend our night at Cess Hotel. It was a nice hotel and free breakfast. 

Before we leave Kalibo one of my councilor during our service in our Apas Ward is from Kalibo. I've tried to chat him and he told us to visit their parents. We took the advice and visited the mother of Rodel Dolorfino. We took a tricycle and find the place. At first the mother of Rodel didn't recognized us but when we inform her that I'm with Rodel in Cebu, then she immediately remember us. 

She invited us for lunch and we had much conversation. She told a lot of her life and I'm happy to know more about her. I've learned that she is optimist to raise his family through cooking. In that skill that God has blessed her she was able to earn money to buy a lot and build a house for her family since his husband only get few income for his work. She was able also to put her daughter and son to a good school until they had finish their courses.  

After our conversation we need to leave them and go to the terminal of the V-hire. We arrive in Caticlan around 2pm and took some Ferry to get to Boracay Island.  There are two ways to go to Boracay which we took the Air-conditioned ferry that cost us around Php100.00 for the terminal, Php75.00 for the Air-conditioned ferry and Php100 for the environmental fee. 

After arriving in Boracay there are available Etricycle that you can ride that cost you around Php10.00 or Php20.00 pesos depending on the distance where you will go. 

Guideline for Online Writing or Communication

I've like to quote what I've learn from BYU Idaho here in my blog. 

There are many people who didn't even notice that proper communication will lead to better understanding and learning. 

These are the guidelines that are share in our course 

Many students have formed online writing habits based on the mistaken belief that standard spelling, punctuation, and grammar rules do not apply when writing online posts. These habits may be acceptable when writing emails to friends or connecting on social media websites, but when writing online in all of your college coursework (including discussion boards), good online writing habits should be treated more seriously.

Use the following guidelines when you communicate online:

• Always proofread what you write. Reread your writing to check for little mistakes like spelling and punctuation errors before sending or submitting your work. 
• Make a meaningful subject line. Whether posting on a discussion board or writing an email, give your message a subject title that indicates the contents of the message.
• When sending an email or a message, use the person's name at the beginning of the communication. Example: "Dear Bob,"
• Be specific about who you are, why you are writing, and what you want.
• AVOID USING CAPS. IT GIVES THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU ARE YELLING AT YOUR READER, AND IT CAN BE MORE DIFFICULT TO READ.
• the other extreme is the more common habit of not using any capitalization at all. remember, when writing in english, to capitalize the word "i" when referring to one's self and to capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
  • Corrected form of the statement above: The other extreme is the more common habit of not using any capitalization at all. Remember, when writing in English, to capitalize the word "I" when referring to one's self and to capitalize the first letter of each sentence.
• Sometimes students who struggle with punctuation will choose to stop using it altogether even if punctuation isnt your strength at least make your best guess about where to put commas periods apostrophes (') etc not having any at all is hard on your reader
  • Corrected form of the statement above: Sometimes, students who struggle with punctuation will choose to stop using it altogether. Even if punctuation isn't your strength, at least make your best guess about where to put commas, periods, apostrophes ('), etc. Not having any at all is hard on your reader.
• Tone: Sometimes joking does not come across very well in email or posts. Emoticons (smiley faces, frowns, winks) are fine for communicating between friends or classmates, but should be avoided for formal or first-time communications.
• Don't overuse exclamation points!!! It gives a much greater sense of urgency to your message than it likely deserves!!
• Avoid over-stating your point by using an overly aggressive or offensive tone. Remember, if you wouldn't state your message so strongly to someone face to face, then don't do it online. It's possible to be passionate without being rude.
• Do not write in an abbreviated "text messaging" style in posts or emails. IMO, its hard 2 read and not really easier 4 u 2 write.
  • Translation of the statement above: In my opinion, it's hard to read and not really easier for you to write.

Cebu Photography Skill Sets

I've have a DSLR camera that I frequently use and was able to familiarize with some settings needed for better shots on my objects. As you increase your understanding about DSLR camera's you would be able to have a better result on your shots. I'm thankful for free photography training provided by many other expert in Youtube.

During my course in using a DSLR cameras, I've observed that shots varies from what device you use. One example that I've use is the DSLR 650D which is an old version of DSLR that I bought to a friend. Actually this is my first DSLR camera and indeed I've come to love and use it frequently. The shots that I've gotten in this camera where posted in this site Cebu City Tour. Other shots is shown below: 

Cebu Aloguinsan White Sand

Cebu Museo Sugbo

There are many shot's I've taken and I'm happy for the training I've got during my basic Cebu Photography Training

Camera Setting for my Shots

Normally during the day I usually use a manual setting to customize my shot output.  The setting I use is 100ISO with 100shutter speed combined with Aperture at 13 or 14. This will depend on the light you will engage with.

TapTap Cebu - Going to Pit-os

Bohol Tours

On the 22 of December its a day to celebrate our anniversary as a couple.  We had done two tours for the day which are the following.

We've visited the following destinations:

Tokey Clan in Benguet

One of the reason why I've existed is because of my forefathers.

I came from a Tokey clan in the cordillera. Is is known to be the coldest place in my country. Is is where many vegetable are coming from.

I just want to write my lineage so our generation can still remember us because this is one reason why we exist.

One reason why I want to let the online world know about us because of the important of family.
In the eternity family is eternal.

There is a saying that "Kung hindi marunong lumingon sa pinangalingan hindi makakaratin sa paroroonan"


Tokey is married to Dangguyan

They have a son Pakalso and was married to Maydas

Maydas give a birth to Gipanay who was then married to Bullong

Bullong give birth to Mayyeg Lagya who was married to Pigangay Cuyasan

Mayyeg give birth to Paay Joseph Cuyasen and was married to Salina Dugyaen.

This where my lolo and lola come from.

Shem Hisita Marriage

It was a great privilege to witness Shem wedding yesterday (May 19, 2018) at 2pm.  I was able to witness his sealing inside Manila Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Their union was done by one of the Area President name Elder Allen D. Haynie. During their sealing I was able to hear the counsel given to them and I will write down some few of what I remember.

For men it is pre requisite to become clean from the blood of this generation;  For sisters you are clean for every whit.

1. To write down what you have felt during that ceremony.
2. The blessings of eternity which are to be in the first resurrection and to a king and a priest. For sisters to be a queen and a priestess.
3. To show respect

Cebu Eternal Friendship

There are many reasons why you should care to live, it is because of family, wife, and friends.

I was called as Bishop in a particular stake in Cebu City and the time has come that this calling will end and it will be passed to another person. I was released as a bishop and I can see the bonds and connections within the members the group is something to cherish through the rest of your life. It gives you hope and care for other people. As you serve these people you will have a deep feeling of how important they are to God and to me as an individual. I realized how our relationships,  bond, and friends are connected with each other.

In our previous years, there are times where we meet and discuss the welfare of our brothers and sisters. While doing this we are worried about those individuals and families who don't have enough resources to support themselves. We are grateful for the system of the Church that had helped each of these individuals to become self-reliant and become better sons and daughters of God. I can see the seriousness of my counselors who are always there to support and help me in this endeavor. I can also see the connection that was developed to each of us where I can fell the support and counsel I had received from them. It is a treasure to me and I know this will last in the eternities.

Sometimes we plan to build our relationship through dinner and activities where each of these us will go somewhere else like in Kawasan falls where we do the swimming in the waterfall and others had done the canyoneering. We have brought some food and other things for the kids. I have realized that this activity brings happiness to us.

I've realized that during those past years we had developed eternal bonds that someday we would have the change to see each other and strengthen each other.

Indeed as we strive to learn the truth that life here on earth is just a still moment, we can still create an eternal bond with our family, friends and other people around us.   I believe that friends will be there as we follow the path of righteousness and the desire to do good.


I'm posting these latest pictures in our church where true friendships are made.

Rodel Dolorfino, me, Kris Mausisa