USJ-R High School Goes To Dakak, Dipolog, Sindangan and Zamboanga City

The USJ-R High School Faculty went on an educational tour to Mindanao!

First off is the port of Dumaguete where M/V Zamboanga Ferry of George and Peter Lines docked! We went down to have breakfast at Jollibee Dumaguete!


Dumaguete is famous for its Boulevard where you can see the sun rise...


Finally! Dakak, here we are!!!


Sunset at Dakak, what a sight to behold...


Cultural show at Dakak


This is in Dakak, but the question is: Why am I wearing Tagaytay T-shirt? Hehehehe...


Our room in Dakak: very spacious!


Checking out of Dakak


What a wonderful place...


Next stop was at the Rizal Shrine in Dapitan. I am pointing at my relative, a Knight of Rizal: Cristino G. Abasolo, Deputy Commander!


This is the view theat Josephine Bracken must have been looking at when she was staying at Rizal's house in Dapitan. Do I look like Josephine?


The original water system that Rizal built in Dapitan where he was exiled.


Awaiting Governor Yebes...


We had our courtesy call on the Governor of ZaNorte, an alumnus of USJ-R!


The teachers then went to Sindangan. This is a typical Sindangan boat.


At the Sindangan Spanish style sardines factory


Sardines model...


Next stop for the tour is the Philippine Carabao Center, a brain-child of Pres. Joseph Estrada!


Carabaos are herded into the facility where their milk is harvested.


Rev. Fr. Sia gives milking a try!


We're now in Zamboanga City! What's that we are eating? It's satti, a Muslim delicacy!


You can eat it here at the Morning Sun Satti


Mayor Celso Lobregat of Zamboanga City


The High School teachers with the Mayor, where we paid him a courtesy call!


Me with the Zamboanga City Official seal.


At the Fort Pilar Museum grounds




Fort Pilar shrine...


Who cooks with this very small pot?


Pasalubong shopping at the Barter Trade!


I'm having a tough time choosing...


Everyday is a fiesta at our trip! Imagine four lechons on the entire trip!


The barkada...


With Corny at Sta. Cruz Island


At the Zamboanga Airport. Bye-bye Zamboanga!


We are here Cebu!


Can't wait for next year's educational tour!

Ala Graduation

Salazar had their commencement exercises last March 30, 2008 and Ala Abasolo was one of the graduates...


Ala wearing long sleeves and tie with the whole barkada from Inayawan! From left is Junjun, Minic, Pato, Cleo and Yume...


It is already late when the graduation ceremony started...


Ala with his the very proud sister, Melanie!


At home with the After Graduation Party!!!

Melanie Goes To Bohol

The Biology students of USJ-R went on an educational tour to Bohol last March 15 to 16, 2008. I was one of the chaperon of the trip.

We went to Bohol via Weesam.


We arrived at the port of Tagbilaran safe and sound!


We visited first the Baclayon Church and Museum.


My co-teachers Shiela and Geraldine against the Baclayon Church...


It's already lunch time and we cruised the Loboc River via a floating restaurant!


At the end of the boat ride was an Ati Tribe.


Feats of agility and...


...strength were performed!


A pose with the tribesmen...


This is the floating restaurant we had lunch on.


Next we visited the tarsiers of Bohol!


Visiting tarsiers from Cebu...


Miss Cañete posed with the tiniest primate this side of the planet!


Fun at Sagbayan Peak...


The students really had fun at the place.


Overlooking one of Nature's Wonders: the Chocolate Hills!


There are a lot of miniature models at the park...


I'm in Bohol!!!


Sunrise at Panglao Island...


The chaperons at work:


We also visited the Hinagdanan Cave.


And last is the Pasalubong!!!


See you Bohol...

February Birthday Celebrants

Here are the birthday celebrants for the Love Month!





Wow! They share the same birthdays... It's a double celebration come February 15, 2008...

Inday Baptism

Inday Abasolo just had her baptism last January 27, 2008 at the Pardo Church...




In attendance: Aljun and Dodong!