Raging Water

 Sawaga River

Impalambong Bridge, Impalambong, Malaybalay City

Sawaga river used to be the natural trail of the "guerillas" during World War II, according to the old folks in Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon. This is also one of the sources of the processed and potable water of Malaybalay City until now. 

Landscape

 

Natural Landscape was retained to sustain the green development

Still at the Cowboy's Grill-Dahilayan Adventure Park
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Philippines

Ornamental Plants (Series 2)

Cropped Photo

The Ground Orchid

Please read more below about ;

The Dancing Lady
or further information of this orchid specie
Pictures above are my Actual Shots

Musuan Peak

The Musuan Peak or "The Peak"
of
Maramag, Bukidnon

These two (2) photos were taken in different dates with almost the same angle but with different climatic condition. One is taken during a cloudy condition and the other one below is taken during a sunny day.

This post was already posted by Suroy Pilipinas| A Philippine Travel Blog and ThinkPhilippines.com a travel guide.

It is said that this beautiful conical shape mountain is also known as the Mt. Musuan or the Mount Kalayo. It is also declared by PHIVOLCS, that this conical shape mountain is an active volcano since it erupted in the late 18th Century. This beautiful mountain is located within the stretch of Musuan of Maramag, Bukidnon and can be seen as far as Colonia, Valencia City in its Northern part, in Eastern and Western part as far as Kuya, Maramag and the Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon, respectively. In the Southern part, it can also be seen in the Brgy. Bayabason, Maramag.

In one of my encounters with the local folks of Kisanday, Maramag, which is about 15 kilometers from the peak, the legendary story of this peak for the local farmers, was that, once "The Peak" is being covered with thick clouds, it is the sign of upcoming rainy days or a rain will come to pour their fields. It is also their sign to start planting.

It is also said that "The Peak" has a spring that has sulfuric elements. But this information has still to be confirmed by a volcanic expert.

"The Peak" is also a favorite site for mountain climbing and hiking activities, and other wholesome activities where you can see the vast area of rice field of Valencia City, the Central Mindanao University and the nearby Barangays of Valencia City, and the Pulangui River. This is also a favorite site for tree planting and perfect picnic venue for families, Barkadas, Students and teachers.

I have not reach yet the ridge point of this peak when we had a tree planting activity here, in 1997.

One of my friends in Facebook, Bong Gabion, shared about the latest name of Musuan Peak, and it is called as "The Mountain of Fire".

Cagayan de Oro City - The New Registry of Deeds Building

Registry of Deeds of Cagayan de Oro City

If you are a bank appraiser, a real estate broker, lot owners, lot buyers, appraisal companies, who are not from Cagayan de Oro City and wandering and perhaps not familiar where the location of the Registry of Deeds of this City is. Here's your alternate guide for your itinerary in transacting business with this office.

This is now the new building site of the Registry of Deeds for the City of Cagayan de Oro . It is located at the back of the Hall of Justice, at the back of the Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan and fronting the City Health Office.

Their new counter. You may get a request form for a certain transaction at the counter with an arrow mark shown at the counter glass wall.

The Registry of Deeds today is still in the process of digitizing their documents (title) for its new adopted system as recommended by the Policy Making Body. According to the staff here, allegedly after they are finished with the digitization process/system, you can get your Certified True Copy of title or any documents, while you wait on that same day (about 1 hour approximate) you transacted your request. That's sounds great, maybe?

Are you familiar with the Cogon Public Market of Cagayan de Oro City? From there, the ROD is just a walking distance of about 500 meters more or less or you can pass through Ororama Superstore, then at the back of Xavier University and the German Doctor's hospital. Or from Bus terminal, you may hire a taxi for P60-75 fare in going to this office. From the Domestic Airport of Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, you may spend for a taxi fare at P150-175 pesos for 45-minute ride. But, remember, do not engage with a "pakyaw" system or contract-system of taxi (preference of not using the taxi - meter), you might spend a double with a short distance travel from airport to the registry of deeds. Try to negotiate first by using the taxi meter. They are not allowed not to use the taxi meter, because we all know that's illegal.

For further inquiries, you may call them at their posted telephone number: 08822-722-0875.

Farm - Series 1-Base Camp, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines

The "Red Lauan" Standing alone-Mt. Kolkol Range
Still in Base Camp, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines

The riceland---rice terraces...

Linking the support services to farm field
Base Camp, Maramag, Bukidnon

View from Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines

Cloud Scape - Series 2 - Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines

Highway in the Sky

"Atomic Bomb Explosion" view

It looks like from the scene of "Lion King" setting, where Samba is on the top

It looks like a blue water view from the plane----its taken from the ground-a cotton like cloud formation

This was taken in Kuya, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines. When I took these shots, I was in "habal-habal" or motorcycle-for-rent back seat, my camera was set in an automatic mode. Randomly, I took these shots while riding on a "habal-habal".

Kuya, Maramag is just less than 30 minutes travel from Poblacion proper, may it be a motorcycle or a private vehicle.

Travel Shots-Patsamba (Random)-In a Bus going to Cagayan de Oro City from Malaybalay City

It was a cloudy day last Tuesday, October 26, 2010. I set my canon digital camera to Program mode with Daylight and ISO 400 settings. Ride an airconditioned Bus going to Cagayan de Oro for business transaction with speed estimated at 70-80 km/hr. I was seated at the left window and the following random shots were taken and the results;

Inside the Aircon Bus

The Malaybalay City Stock Farm at Brgy. Dalwangan

The Marabe Arcade in Kisolon with Gasoline Station

The Kisolon Public Market, Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon
(Bus Stop Over for personal necessities)

Near Brgy. San Miguel

The Bus
(Another Stop Over-Damay, Manolo Fortich)

The Palm Tree along the National Road

Public Laundry-life in the Rural Area

Available refreshment at SWET STORE with matching chika lounge

Manolo Fortich Municipal Hall / Police Station

Road Under Construction at Manolo Fortich
(near Alae, Cagayan de Oro City)

Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City
(Life in Urban Center)

The location chart

Not-Well Arranged

Well Arranged

The Green Space of a Gasoline Station at Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City

Bottled Water Station at Baloy, Cagayan de Oro City

Capitol University Medical Center
(The structural Engineer of this building is my classmate in my Engineering Review)

Save More (SM) at Agora, Cagayan de Oro City
(near the Bus Terminal about 60 meters away)

Final Destination
(Alone)

Registry of Deeds has a new building site today: next post---Office of the Registry of Deeds of Cagayan de Oro City.

Men at Work - Engineering Series-1-Line Man (Installed light at the Capitol Intersection)

It was in the morning of October 19, 2010, when I posted one of my short blog about the Capitol Ground, Malaybalay City . (click here to see the previous post)

My intention in posting that short blog was just to take pictures of the nice spots, such as the road signs, some old trees like the Acacia, Mahogany and the Pine Trees, that are very much eye-soothing view of some people., especially like me.

One of the highlights in that short blog, was to give some sincere advise to all motorists in driving along the newly asphalt paved road which is slippery when wet during rain showers and even during heavy downpour. I gave that advise because I personally experience difficulties in driving along that lane especially night time. I have noticed also that in that Y-intersection, there was no halogen lights installed in that electric post. So, I really have to take some pre-cautionary measure in driving said intersection.

Today, while on my way to our office, I've noticed that personnel from the City Engineering Office is about to install the street light. Here are my shots, to document their heroism, in saving the lives of motorists in traversing that intersection lane (at night time).

Their heroism will not be acknowledged if not also with the initiative of the person who have read my previous blog post. And of course, I have to acknowledge also the leadership of our City Engineer's Office-my colleague in profession, and the City Mayor Iñaki Zubiri and his Vice-Mayor Engr. Vic Aldeguer of posting their site in Facebook-or maybe this is just a mere coincidence . Nevertheless, most importantly, my plight were answered. This is a simple gesture of heroic response with great impact to a citizen like me.

I may suggest that, Malaybalay's tag line "USWAG MALAYBALAY", will now be changed to "PADAYON PAG-USWAG MALAYBALAY".

I am now pretty sure, that every time I'll pass by this intersection at night, I will now see the islands in there.

Leadership, can also be associated to Good Governance.