Kiping The Filipino Heritage Alive

4 AM on 15th of May 2004 at Shell McKinley Station in Makati City, a group of people converged from different cities in Manila, in a bus off to Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines.  The Nature Awareness and Conservation (NACCI) volunteers lead the group. 

The trip started with NACCI giving a description of the Lucban, the historical background, the festival and the cultural importance to the locals.. All these were happening while I was on my bed, sleeping soundly, before I felt a nudge waking me up.. I called the Tour Organizer to learn that the bus was paving its way to SLEX -South Luzon Expressway...

Study Tour "Lakbay-Aral" in an Organic Farm

for Hospitality (HRM), Culinary Arts (any food service course)

At the top of the food chain are the Chefs and Restaurateurs who the Hospitality, Culinary Arts students are aspiring for. 

In the school community, which is their training ground, they are in the forefront in food preparation and quality service to diners.  They design new food products, explore ways to process food with the right packaging, plan and create menus, supervise the work in the kitchen and setup in the dining.  They ensure safety and quality.  With safety and quality vis a vis sustainability, food is ensure availability today and tomorrow.

Gardening for Kids

in the tune of Magtanim Ay Di Biro, all together let's sing...

Magtanim ay di biro, maghapong nakayuko,
Di naman makatayo, di naman makaupo.
Sa umaga pagkagising, ay agad iisipin,
Kung saan may patanim, may masarap na pagkain.
Bisig ko'y namamanhid, baywang ko'y nangangawit,
Binti ko'y namimitig, sa pagkababad sa tubig.

Koro:
Halina, halina, mga kaliyag, tayo'y magsipag-unat-unat,
Magpanibago tayo ng lakas, para sa araw ng bukas.

Children's version | Rock version | Choral version | Instrumental with English lyrics

Top 6 Yoga Post-Run Stretches

Yoga, which dates back Stone Age (poses were carved on stones), is believed to aid in proper breathing and relaxation, releasing tension on muscle tissue, hence, strengthen muscle and increase flexibility.

Flexibility is important in running.  It acts like a lubrication on joints, allowing them to move freely.  Increased flexibility increases blood supply and nutrients to joint structures, which in turn increases circulation, leading to greater elasticity of surrounding tissues. [Fitness expert Josh Salzmann]

When you incorporate the following yoga poses into your running regimen it will reduce muscle soreness caused by formation of lactic acid, as well as, avoid injury.

1] Head-to-Knee Pose - Sit on a mat with your legs outstretched.  Slowly bend the left leg so that the heel is against the right thigh. With your right hand, reach for your inner right sole. 30 breaths. Do the opposite leg.