Kabogaw Island: Driftwood

“God loves us not because we are good. But that God will make us good because He loves us. Just as the roof of the greenhouse does not attack the sun because it is bright, but becomes bright because the sun shines on it.” - CS Lewis

Orange Life

No one knows how we fear of something, how we tried not to talk about sad things just for them to see how strong we are. Sometimes, when things fall down the colors that comes with wind is enough for us to take a leap of faith. Things are still out of reach but we will be fine. I’ll be fine…

Reasoning with Mind

“What I believe in my heart must make sense in my mind.”

Boston Davao Oriental

Boston, Davao Oriental, Philippines
The last municipality of Davao Oriental
It experienced Typhoon Pablo in 2012 but now the place has completely recovered.

Part of my #ThisIsPhilippines photos are from the place where I first realized I would like to see places, places of my Mindanao. It is dangerous and nothing so especial place as described by most people. But Mindanao has the most interesting archipelago with lots of undiscovered gems...15 years ago, I said this is a beautiful place, now even after typhoon Pablo it remained as one of my favorite. Simple life close to sunrise and sunset, peace loving people and bountiful fresh foods are accessible.

How to get here:
From Davao City ride a bus bound to Cateel Davao Oriental or you can have the Mangagoy, Bislis, Surigao del Sur route.

Fare:
 480 pesos one way.

Begin to Live a Life

Your life was made for a purpose, desire it, discover it and then let it drive you into your destination. - Francis Kong

Kipilas,Kitaotao, Bukidnon

Kipilas Falls

Brgy. Kipilas, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, Philippines

How to get here:

From Davao City ride a bus bound to Cagayan then drop in Buda. From Buda you need to walk for 2 hours to Brgy. Kipilas or ride a skylab. Then from Brgy. Kipilas gym you need to trek for an hour to get to this majestic waterfalls.

Difficulty of Level:

2 hours walk to Brgy. Kipilas is super easy.

1 hour trek to Kipilas Falls is average to difficult depending on which way you'll choose. I experienced the rocky and super slippery trail but it was worth the effort.

Budget:

600 pesos - Inclusive of food for two days if you want to stay overnight in the barangay; fare from Davao City to Buda and vice versa (100 bus fare one way); And 40 pesos Skylab fare from Buda to Brgy. Kipilas for one way if you will not walk

It was my first time to see this majestic waterfalls and I was in awe. I did not get near to it but I was very wet. This is truly a secret gem of Bukidnon.

Going to Kipilas Falls

Road to Brgy. Kipilas

The River just miles away from the water falls

Me on barefoot going down to Kipilas Falls, my sandals were too slippery.

Reaching Out to the Children of Kipilas, Kitaotao, Bukidnon

I hope these photos can express how thankful and grateful I am to every friend who made this dream come true. To all your help and generosity may God grant the desires of your heart as you shared your blessings with the children of Kipilas. The journey to this place was never easy, but because we are one in sending our intentions we succesfully made them feel our care. To all my friends and new found friends THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOU PASS8ON! 'till our next project!!!