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March 2019, Currimao Our organization, Movement Against Plastic Pollution, has a program called MAPPan Tayo Agpidot Basura where we conduct bimonthly clean-ups in different communities. For this March, we chose to conduct our clean-ups in Currimao, Ilocos Norte. It is a small coastal town in the southern part of the province. Our first clean-up was... Continue Reading →
HONEYMOON-ing right. One month backpacking trip. Target: 4 countries, 5 Philippines provinces Our first destination. I've been to Siargao last year November with my family. ( Check my blog post: https://patriziadacanay.wordpress.com/2019/01/10/siargao-island-2018-with-the-family/ ) Its beauty completely captivated me that I wanted to go back and I want my husband to experience the island too (yes, I'm... Continue Reading →
Last August 13, my sister and I finally had the time to hike again together. We joined another event of PACKERS Mountaineering, and this time we went to Nueva Ecija. We only paid 1100php for the whole trip. It's already cheap compared to other events going to that same place. Here are the details of... Continue Reading →
Last year, I had the chance to visit the Kaangrian Falls in Burgos, Ilocos Norte with its full beauty. You see, Kaangrian's beauty is sort of seasonal. Sure, it has water all-year long (I think), but its true beauty only comes out during/after rainy season. Together with my brother, we went to Burgos early in... Continue Reading →
Its been ages since I posted on my blog. So I'm starting 2019 recapping my travels and shenanigans (that are interesting) here on WordPress. December 2017, during the year-end sale of CebuPac, I scored a very good deal for Siargao. So I booked it, together with some members of our family. Our flight was dated... Continue Reading →
Last June 2, we had an event called "Sisid: Fun Dive and Underwater Clean-up". Together with 12 volunteers, we managed to collect approximately 30 kilos of trashes underwater within one hour. These trashes consist of cans, plastic bags, plastic food packagings, tarpaulins, and plastic bottles filled with water. Most of our volunteers had their proper... Continue Reading →
May 5, around 6am, when a certain post on Facebook was reported to us. By that time, I was waiting for the volunteers for our Month of the Ocean event.[ https://patriziadacanay.wordpress.com/2018/05/20/month-of-the-ocean-ocean-walk-clean-up/ ] Afternoon of that same day, after our scheduled ocean walk and clean-up, we had an emergency clean-up in Pangil Rock Formation. With 14... Continue Reading →
The Month of the Ocean (MOO) is celebrated annually in the Philippines during the month of May. This year marks the 16th year the country is celebrating the “Month of the Ocean” (MOO). By virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 57 issued in 1999, the month of May was declared as the MOO. Activities to be... Continue Reading →
Every 22nd day of April, we celebrate what we call the Earth Day. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate for environmental protection. This year's Earth Day theme is "End Plastic Pollution". Since the 22nd day is on a Sunday, we opted to celebrate Earth Day on a Saturday, April 21. Our organization, Movement Against... Continue Reading →
Last June 2017, I founded an organization that aims to raise awareness and educate people regarding plastic pollution and zero waste lifestyle and named it Movement Against Plastic Pollution Ilocos Norte. We live by the tagline: Love, Protect, Educate. We believe that we should protect what we love, and be an instrument in educating and... Continue Reading →
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