Last February 24, 2009, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago introduced to Congress the Senate Bill No. 3094 or the “Anti-muffler Modification Act“. It is an act wrote and authored by the senator to prohibit the modification of mufflers that increase noise emitted from the exhaust systems.
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Alcantara hosts one of the best beaches located in Barangay Comod-om in the island of Tablas in Romblon province. Known as “Aglicay Beach Resort“, it hosts fine white powedery sand and crystal clear waters. Hills on both sides of the resort add beauty to its majestic location. Perfect for picnics, seminars, or just an alternative destination to relax and have fun. Last June14, 2008 Saurday, we went to the resort unplanned. I fell in love with the place as soon as I arrived there.
First of all I want to express my deepest sympathies to the families and friends who were deeply affected by the previous onslaught of typhoon “Frank” last week. Most of you knew the M/V Princess of the Stars capsized off the shores of Sibuyan Island in Romblon and yet most of the passengers are still missing/unaccounted for. The Panay Island in the Visayas region also suffered a severe blow from the typhoon in which the province of Iloilo where left in a huge flood. Gladly to say that my relatives in Janiuay and Pototan in Iloilo are safe despite the turmoil and the hassle the typhoon brought in the area.
I had a chance to go to Romblon, Romblon and be a part of the Pastoral Visit where his excellency Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc visited the Parish of St. Joseph Cathedral last thursday, July 12, 2008. I went along with my mom and aunt Gennie from Looc to San Agustin then to Romblon, Romblon on a pumpboat. Along the 45 minute journey, we saw a lot of dolphins playing in the area. Too bad it was far away for my camera to zoom in. Anyways, I enjoyed watching those dolphins jumping out of the water.
I never been to Boracay island before, nor step into its white fine powdery sand. I only had a chance to see it from afar aboard the “Mary the Queen” of the MBRS shipping lines last year. I hoped that one day I could plan/schedule a trip at least overnight stay in Boracay or let someone take me with them. Expenses going to and back from Boracay will surely drain out my savings. Thinking of the possibilities that would enable me to visit Boracay island, none seems to pop out. Waiting for the day when I were granted a chance to go to Boracay, its just a simple trip that would fulfill my dream to reality.
Last May, me and some of my folks went to Iloilo for a one week vacation. It was planned weeks before and my mom told me to go back in Laguna so we can leave for Iloilo together. We also brought our Toyota Revo for our transport and plan to travel via RORO (Roll-on, Roll-off). I never experienced traveling via a RORO route before. It was a bit exciting on my part. This was my first time to travel via RORO.
Very late post, my apologies. I was able to see the Kanidugan Festival parade last April 5, 2008 which passed by in front of our shop here in Odiongan, Romblon. Kanidugan means nidog or niyog (coconut) which the town of Odiongan celebrate every year. The townsfolk also celebrate their fiesta in favor of Saint Vincent Ferrer. I quickly took some shots of the parade.
