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The Next Wave

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I love this photo sooo much! It's exactly how I feel every time I'm in the beach. Aaaaagh! Can't wait to surf again. Looking forward to ride the next wave!

Bringing the National Plan to the Regions

March 19-21 Baguio City, Hotel Elizabeth The National Economic and Development Authority through the Communication and Advocacy Program under the Development Information Staff conducted a Plan Caravan in the Cordillera region in Baguio City. Its objective was to promote and gain support for the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016 in order to ensure the attainment of inclusive growth. The main resource person was the Secretary for Socioeconomic Planning and NEDA Director-General Cayetano W. Paderanga. It's my first out of town work, a mix of excitement and nervousness. All money matters were assigned to me so I had to account every peso correctly or else I pay. I didn't have any problem, thank God! At the end of the trip I didn't cut short. It wasn't just pure work. We made sure we experienced Baguio's night life. We went to three different bars on our last night and just enjoyed their music over cold beers! I'm looking forward to the next Pla...

Para Sa 'yo to, Kid!

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March 10-11, 2012 San Juan, La Union Surf 2 Weeks before, Moley sent me a text inviting me to join a surf competition organized by the Manila Surfers Association . MSA as the name suggests, is composed of surfers based in Manila. Proceeds of this event will go to the Medical Mission on April 21 which will also be held in La Union. The Event After two long years, I get a taste of La Union waves once again! Waves were tricky, or was I just not used to the waves? Got to paddle hard. I had to do my flutter kick while paddling. That same morning was the event proper. By 9am all competitors were gathered in from of the Monaliza Point. I have never tried surfing at the point. I've never tried any reef breaks period. So I was feeling butterflies in my stomach, constantly asking Moley how to take off and get off my board after the ride. She assured that the water is deep and the reefs won't harm me just make sure to fall off the board butt first. Whew! That was a relief. Th...