#muzon

[oinonsana]

friendly reminder that i have a high fantasy southeast asian-inspired web serial named PRINCESS MURDERS THE HERO that is also an examination of the Hero's Journey and a meandering joyful exploration of Southeast Asian folklore and violence

princessmurdersthehero.com and yeah its set in Gubat Banwa! check it out im getting to finishing the outline for the next arc and im getting all one piece experimental with it (its also a university arc lmao)

[thatoneoldguy]

How I Think Characters Would Be Like In Bed ig

An: I don't write often, but I hope I can do some of your favs justice💀 (mostly One Piece)

🔞MDNI🔞

CW: kinda smut, Headcanons

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Degrades the shit out of you because it makes you feel good:

"Ah fuck take it baby"

"Take it like the good little whore you are"

Trafalgar Law, Satoru Gojo, Geto Suguru, Roranoa Zoro, SABO, Nami, Nanami Kento, Aki Hayakawa, Tengen uzui, Portgas D Ace, Smoker, Shanks, Mihawk, BUGGY, Franky, Katakuri, Marco The Phoenix, Silvers Rayleigh, Yamato, Bell-mere, Koby (he would probably be too embarrassed unless he's feeling extra confident)

Degrades the shit out of you because it makes THEM feel good:

"Yeah? You fucking like that whore?"

"Fucking slut, take it all"

Donquixote Doflamingo, Douma, Sukana, Geto Suguru, Muzon, Crocodile, Ceaser Clown, Eustass Kid, Monet,

Mostly Grunts and Breathes Heavily:

Mihawk, Katakuri, Marco the Phoenix

Gentle Praises/whines Here and there:

"Yeah, just like that baby"

"You feel too damn good"

"you're so sexy"

Nico Robin, Sabo, Nanami Kento, Kyojuro Rengoku, Donquixote Rosinante, Shanks, Garp, Smoker, Buggy, Mihawk, Vivi Nefertari, Franky, God Usopp, Katakuri, Silvers Rayleigh, Yamato, Bartolomeo, Viola, Tashigi, Bell-mere, Koby

Absolutely over the top with moans and praises:

"God you're so fucking sexy"

"Oh fuck I love you so much"

"Please baby I need more of you~"

SANJI, ACE, Satoru Gojo, Buggy, Bartolomeo, KOBY

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(These are all just my personal opinions on the characters) Thank you for your time 🙏

I'll probably add to this later, but for now I'm going to sleep <3

[ms0milk]

Hey I was wondering if you could do a one shot lemon with Tanjiro x Female reader?

Tanjiro and her are childhood friends they always had a thing for each other but they’re each too oblivious to see that they like each other anyway reader gets word that she has to get married and she doesn’t want to the only one she wants to be with is Tanjiro but he left one day out of nowhere (aka went to go un alive muzon) so she runs away to try and search for him but gets attacked by a demon on the road but he ends up saving her and they reunite and he tells her what happened and she tells him about what’s happening with her and ends up confessing her love for him and they end up having each other’s first time very fluffy and loving vanilla with happy ending if that’s okay hopefully I did this right it’s my first time requesting also if you don’t take it it’s totally fine but I’m wondering if you could let me know if you don’t cause I don’t always know if it gets sent. Thank you!

sorry for the delay! It's been a bit busy in my world :,)

this sounds like a super specific scenario that's close to your heart- and it's beautiful ! And I'm sure would be so sweet, it's just not a request I feel passionate about at the moment.

Have you ever wanted to write fic yourself? I would love to read this if you ever feel like putting it into words and sharing

[lalakingnaghihintay]

Kay ingay naman pero sige happy fiesta brgy. Muzon abot ingay nyo dito sa condo 🔊

[iamnotaxl]

Kwento sa Pangalan ni Ayo.

(Nasanay)

Nasanay ako sa tayo. Kaya nakalimutan kong meron pa ring ikaw at ako. Ikaw na may sariling buhay sa labas ng tayo. Ako na mas madalas magkaroon ng sariling mundo sa mga halusinasyon at imahinasyon sa utak ko that keep on running without fail.

Tulog na nga lang ang pahinga ko, e. Ikaw yung inaasahan kong pahinga pag hindi ako nahihimbing sa kama but when you said that you were tired; nalunod ako.

Nung una akala ko nakakatakot malunod. Best experience pala. Kasi naman, natuto kong huminga. Natuto kong sumuporta sa sarili ko ng hindi umaasa sa'yo. Na hindi humahawak sa tayo na binuo natin. Na hindi kumakapit sa mga pangako mo.

Bakit ko kasi nakalimutang 'ako' lang pala nung una kaya lang dumating ka? Dumating ka ng inaasahan ko na 'di tulad ng sa iba; unexpected daw. Alam mo bang bumuo pa ako ng outline kung paano natin patatakbuhin ang tayo?

Hindi ako nagtagumpay doon, huh? Kaya siguro dinahan dahan mong inalis ang letter t sa tayo. Naging Ayo. Kaya yun ang ginamit kong pangalan.

Kaso habang tumatagal inalis mo rin ang letter y. Natira na lang sakin ang a at o.

Ginising mo na lang ako isang araw na bibigyan mo ako ng letter k. Sabi mo sa akin, k ka na ba? Sana k ka na.

Para nga tayong nasa show ni Kris Aquino, yung 'Game Knba?' Patawa.

Kaya mo pala sinabing sana k ka na kasi...aalis k na. Gusto ko sanang mag mura kasi para kang nag spray ng alcohol sa sugat ko.

Naalala mo yun nung nasa Muzon tayo? Winisikan mo ng alcohol yung sugat ko sa braso na gumasgas sa alambre.

Sabi mo kasi mabilis lang gagaling. Tama ka nga. Natuyo agad ang sugat kaya nawala na yung hapdi.

Nung binigay mo sa akin yung letter k sabi mo, hawakan kong mabuti. Kaya Kumapit ako ngayon sa letter k.

Sa sobrang pagkapit ko sa binigay mo, hindi ko na napansin na unti unti ka na rin nawawala.

Ang natira na lang sa akin ay tatlong letra. A, k, at o.

Hindi na kita hinanap. Bakit pa? Nakikita naman kita palagi. Hindi ka rin naman nawawala. Umalis ka lang naman sa loob ng tayo na binuo natin, e.

Kaya yun. Yung dating tayo. Naging pangalan ko pa sa facebook when you remove the letter t.

Tinanggal mo yung letter y tapos pinalitan mo ng k.

Nung sinabi ko sa'yo okay na ako. Sabi mo, "Mainam. Tapos na ako sa'yo."

Manhid na yata ako nang marinig ko yan. Hindi na kita iniyakan, e.

Hilig mo sa slowburn. Parang yosi. Dahan dahan nasusunog at dahan dahan rin pumapatay. Buti na lang buhay pa ako kahit patay na yung tayo. Kasi sa pagmamanipula mo ng mga letra sa binuo nating tayo; ang natira na lang ay ako.

Ako na si Ayo na may binubuong mundo sa labas ng tayo. K na rin ito, at least nagtira ka para sa ako.

Ako na gamit mo sa sarili. At ako na gamit ko para sabihing ako na lang mag-isa kasi wala ka na.

Salamat nalang sa tayo, dun nabuo ang pangalang Ayo. Pipilitin kong sabihin ito ng walang halong pait. "Thank you kasi sa pagkawala mo may bago na akong pangalan."

Isang paalala na hindi na ako buo dahil hindi na (t)Ayo kumpleto.

K lang. Nasanay na ako.

[bluemoondemon]

Story Overview:

A Dutch-Portuguese trader named Fernam decided to live in japan, in the Nagasaki prefecture while on a trading venture. He bought a house on the water and, desiring a family, bought out a geisha from the local imekura. Her name was Yuzuki and she held neither hatred nor affection for her new husband. In 1627 she gave birth to their only child, and named him Ruri Visser. The family had 12 quiet years together, Fernam working as a fisherman and translator while Yuzuki was the mother of the house, occasionally giving performances at the imekura as a skilled Shamisen player. In 1639 the Portuguese were kicked out of the country. Fernam barely managed to stay by claiming he was Dutch, but 2 more years later he was also expelled and confined to Dejima, the trading island. Yuzuki was not allowed to accompany him and hid Ruri’s hair color from the authorities to help her keep him with her.

For the next five years, mother and son worked at the imekura that had treated Yuzuki so well, as musicians and helping hands around the shop. In 1646 Yuzuki contracted smallpox and died from it. Ruri stayed at the shop after her death, continuing to perform and help out, but less than one year later disaster would strike. Hearing a disturbance in one the girl’s rooms, Ruri went to investigate and throw out her customer if needed, but instead he walked into a murder scene. Muzon had killed the girl and turned on Ruri, injuring him. Ruri stabbed Muzon with one of the hairpins and wound up getting the master of demon’s blood on him. This turned him into a demon. Muzon was uninterested in the boy and left, leaving Ruri to be named the murderer and a monster. Fleeing the imekura he hid on a nearby mountain, running northwest into the greater Kushu area. There he found a mountain with an old temple that had been occupied by catholics until they were expelled and executed. Due to the recency of the events the place was in fairly good condition, and even had a basement which was previously a cellar.

Sixty years later and local villages had come to fix up the old temple, renovating it into the shrine for their new local deity. There was some argument over whether they were a Shinatsuhiko or Jizō, so the temple name was Tabisakikiri, the Destination of Fog shrine. This was due to a persistent wind and light fog that hung over the mountain at night, and that no traveler with women and children in their group met any misfortune. Bandits, thieves, and even corrupt officials passing through the vicinity of the mountain all vanished or were met with great misfortunes. All the while, Ruri held back and clung to the remnants of his humanity, though he was already forgetting why women and children smelt so appetizing.

Ruri spent the next 200 years pretending to be a mountain deity, until twin children on the run from kidnappers and abusers sought refuge on his mountain. Reluctant to kill what he saw as a paltry meal, Ruri raised them. When they reached the right age he sent them away, rather than follow through on his promise to eat them. They left under threat that, should they return, he would not let them escape alive. Ten years later they did return, as demon slayers to dispatch their demon guardian. Ruri fought them both but inevitably lost. He was then confined to the Wisteria mountain and might still linger within the shadows of the peak.

[trabyahe]

Trabyahe: Entry No. 7

Hidden Valley Springs: Laguna’s Tropical Paradise

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Hidden between the famous mountains of Banahaw and Makiling, Hidden Valley Springs is a beautiful 3-star private resort in Calauan, Laguna. It's just a two-hour drive (less than 80 km) from Manila, making it a perfect getaway. This resort is one of the most popular hot spring resorts in Laguna, known for its lush landscapes and beautiful gardens.

Nature at Its Best

Hidden Valley Springs is inside a protected rainforest, home to over 150 types of plants. You can see wild orchids, giant ferns, and trees that are hundreds of years old. One special tree here is the Amlang Tree, over 300 years old.

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Relax in Natural Springs

The resort boasts an impressive array of water features that cater to guests of all ages and preferences. There are around six natural spring pools, each offering a unique experience with varying temperatures to suit your comfort and relaxation needs. These pools are filled with clean, volcanic mineral water, known for its therapeutic properties that can help soothe tired muscles and rejuvenate the body.

A highlight of the resort's water features is the unique Soda Pool. This pool offers a refreshing water massage experience, where you can feel the gentle pressure of the water invigorating your body. The combination of natural spring water and the subtle, soothing massage makes the Soda Pool a favorite among visitors.

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Explore the Rainforest

During your visit to Hidden Valley Springs, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lush rainforest and discover its many natural wonders. The resort offers a scenic trek through the verdant forest, providing a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. This short trek takes you along well-marked trails that wind through dense foliage, towering trees, and vibrant plant life, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty and serenity of the natural surroundings.

One of the highlights of the trek is reaching the resort's beautiful waterfall. The sight and sound of the cascading water provide a peaceful and refreshing backdrop, making it a perfect spot for relaxation and reflection. The cool, clear waters of the waterfall pool invite you to take a dip and experience the invigorating freshness of the natural spring water.

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Stay Overnight

If you want to extend your stay at Hidden Valley Springs and fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this tropical paradise, consider spending the night in one of the resort's cozy mini cabins. These charming accommodations provide a comfortable and intimate setting, allowing you to unwind and relax in the heart of the rainforest.

The mini cabins are thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment, offering a rustic yet comfortable retreat. Each cabin is equipped with modern amenities to ensure a pleasant stay, including comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, and a welcoming ambiance that makes you feel right at home.

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Final Thoughts

Hidden Valley Springs in Calauan, Laguna, offers an enchanting escape just two hours from Manila. Nestled in a protected rainforest, this 3-star resort boasts lush landscapes, century-old trees, and diverse flora and fauna, creating a serene natural environment. Guests can enjoy six natural spring pools, two kiddie pools, three natural Jacuzzis, and the unique Soda Pool for a water massage. Activities include trekking through the rainforest to a beautiful waterfall and exploring the abundant wildlife. With its blend of relaxation, nature exploration, and good value for money, Hidden Valley Springs is an excellent destination for a refreshing retreat.

Reference:

Muzones, G. (2024, January 28). 12 Best Laguna Province Tourist Spots: Spring Resorts, lakes, falls. Guide to the Philippines. https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/what-to-experience/best-laguna-tourist-spots

[shimmerjjang]

HIFU V-Lift Treatment Review at Glam & Fab Aesthetic Center SJDM Bulacan Branch

Last February 9, I traveled outside the metro to visit Glam & Fab's newest branch at San Jose Del Monte Bulacan! If you're from the North, then this should be accessible for you.

📍Unit 1B JDB Blg. II 368 Carriedo St., Brgy. Muzon Proper San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

I usually get my treatments at their Sumulong Branch so if you're near Antipolo, Marikina, Cainta, then I'd most likely see you there!

The opening of the new branch in SJDM was jampacked! I was with Jeneena of @aneentries and even ran into Ana Victorino, whom I've known since the baby days of the Philippine beauty blogging scene! It was pure nostalgia as we talked about how different it was back then haha~

There were so many clients that day so I decided to get something that's quick and something I haven't really tried before. I went for a HIFU V-Lift Treatment.

What is HIFU V-Lift Treatment?

HIFU is a non-invasive type of treatment that uses high intensity ultrasound to tighten, firm, and smooth the skin. HIFU uses thermal energy to have the skin produce collagen and elastin.

It offers quick results and you can even see slight changes right after the treatment. But more visible results can be seen in a week or two. I also maintain it by getting RF treatments on my V-Line area every week or every 2 weeks.

This photo on the left was taken last January 30, 2024. I was about to go on a video conference call for work when I noticed this annoying double-chin peeking out even if my face was resting! It was a moment of realization tbh haha! I had to look at myself for a hot minute just to see if what I'm seeing was real.

The photo on the right was taken last February 26 after my recent visit at Glam and Fab. I had cold RF Treatment that time, which is a good treatment to pair with HIFU to boost results. So it's been 17 days since my HIFU Treatment last February 9. HIFU is quite an intense procedure so I was told that this is something you should get in around 3-month intervals.

How's the procedure like?

It was quick. Only took me 15 to 20 minutes (excluding basic facial cleansing). The aesthetician will run the device on the target area and you will feel a strong snapping sensation. It was my first time so the intensity wasn't set on high. I was told it was between low to medium.

I have high tolerance to pain because I'm used to these treatments so I'd say the snapping pain I felt during the procedure was no more than 3 out of 10. But I guess for those who have lower pain tolerance, you'll feel the pain somehow (nothing intolerable though). Tiis ganda lang talaga.

Maintenance & Aftercare

There's no downtime after undergoing HIFU V-Lift treatment so you can go to your usual routine as usual. There were just a few reminders:

Don't put too much pressure on the treated area for 2~3 days. I temporarily stopped using my Gua Sha and LED Therapy Device.

Don't wash the area for 8 hours.

As for maintenance, it's actually optional. It's really up to you if you'd like to speed up seeing results. That is going for RF Treatment every week. You can only do HIFU once in every 3 months. I highly suggest going for a weekly RF treatment because it really helps, especially if you have skin-aging concerns (I'm 33, so I pay more attention to my skin now more than ever lol). It's only 349pesos per session at Glam and Fab so it won't break the bank for sure!

HIFU V-Lift costs 4,999/session as per writing. To see the prices of other procedures, check the photo below:

I also made a dedicated IG Stories Highlight for my #SkinDiaries if you'd like to keep track on my progress with me!

[4rchives]

uuwi

g.

"kailan kayo uuwi dito?"

tuwing magkakaroon ng chance, itatanong 'yan ng mga tita, pinsan, at mga pamangkin ko samin. *uuwi* meaning: bibisita sa malabon at magbabakasyon.

noong bata ako, palagi akong umuuwi tuwing summer. minsan kasama ko si ate, madalas ako lang mag isa ang hinahatid or sinusundo. a part of my life was spent in our little place, muzon. there, everyone from my mom's side of the family live close to each other. parang isang buong compound! i have already mentioned na i grew up there with my grandparents pero honestly, it felt like the whole town raised me! looking at my baby pictures, iba iba ang mga nagbabantay sakin. kaya kasama na ako sa iba't ibang pamilya at nabigyan ng samu't saring mga nickname. it was always delightful to come home but when all the unpredictability of life happened, the thought of going back became dull. sino na ang uuwian ko? sino na ang sasalubong sakin sa labas? i lost my nanay and tatay along with the sparks of the city.

it was hard to see my mom na nanonood ng mga family events through social media and in our family group chat, sedeng—my great grandmother.

time passed like that. we skipped a lot of occassions but they understood and kahit isang beses, hindi ipinaramdam na marami kaming namimiss out. until after pandemic, last year, when little by little, we started going back.

once again, we're laughing in the place where we cried.

it was june last year when we walked around different barangays to accompany my gay cousins in their sagalahan! we hugged, exchanged gifts, and greeted each other during the holidays.

this year, we went home in time for a feast... and tatay's birthday.

while celebrating, i heard one of my cousins whisper "ang saya kasi ang dami natin." i doubt na may ibang nakarinig aside sa akin dahil nag eenjoy silang lahat sa basaan, kantahan, at inuman. he's implying na ang saya ng selebrasyon kapag kasama kami dahil ibig sabihin, kumpleto na. we may lost some of our loved ones but there's still those who remain. randam pa rin palagi ang pagmamahal. parang kumpleto pa rin.

staying here also meant staying up late with family while me and my cousins sing our hearts out to our favorite taylor swift songs, drinking, and laughing.

and just like that, coming here felt like coming home.

wala na sila nanay at tatay para sumalubong sakin tuwing uuwi pero ang mga bisig nila ay napalitan ng mga malalaking ngiti at mga kamay na kumakaway mula sa malayo.

palaging may babalikan at uuwian,

hanggang sa susunod na pag-uwi.

[aworldofmymaking]

Chasing The Sun

by: MARY JOY MUZONES

GE5 (MWF 9:00-10:00)

One of the hardest thing in life is saying goodbye, is something like letting go of something you always wanna hold on. It was as if the world would pull you apart no matter how much you wanna keep things.

Just like how the sun greets you in the morning as time goes time it will still bid goodbye. A lot of good things happened, the worst and the bad, meeting and parting, hugs of joy and sorrow. Those things you wanna keep worth remembering. Yet there's this so called end.

The sun itself symbolizes life, new beginning. A new reminder that life begins the moment it shines upon your face. Along this sunrise, here comes sunset. The approaching end of the day is signaled by the sunset. It serves as a reminder of the value of time and how we should manage it. It's also a moment to think back. Ask yourself at the end of the day if you've accomplished what you set out to do or if you've been the person you want to be.

There might be things you want to keep and one of this are the person close to you. The more you chase the sun, the more it drifts away. The more you hold on to it, the more it wanna slip from your grasp. You can chase it, but you just could stop its end. Accepting must come to it that letting go and goodbyes are need to be done.

[yupitsi]

3 June 2023 || Happy Sabbath!

"Look, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him." Revelation 1:7 ☁️⛅️

Today, we are reminded of God's promise found in John 14:1-3 that says "Do not let your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.

If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also." ♥️♥️

Our children made a lot of cards sprinkled with Bible promises today!

Likewise blessed to render the Ministry thru Music with our dear Kiaree, singing "Goodness of God."

My takeaway from the message are the ways to the genuine revival of true Godliness:

1. A heartfelt commitment to forsake the practice of all known sin.

2. A return to serious Bible study and intentional prayer life.

3. A spirit of continual praise and worship.

4. Witnessing and personal ministry

This was followed by yet another heartfelt, tummy filling, great Sabbath fellowshipping potluck. So blessed!

In the afternoon, Clark was called to serve at a municipal jail in Silang. We praise God because the PDLs were so happy to receive the cards made with love and prayers by the Nuvali Worship Company children. Thanking the kids for allowing God to use them to bless other people and lead them closer to Him one card at a time. ♥️🙏

Blessed by the message of God through daddy Clark inspired from Isaiah 6:7-8 of how we feel unworthy to serve God. "Isaiah's problem was thinking he was too sinful to serve a holy God. But when God revealed Himself to Isaiah and touched him with a personal call to serve, the prophet realized he was cleansed. He heard God saying 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? ' Isaiah's hand shot up like a firstgrader who couldn't wait to be chosen for assignment: 'HERE AM I. SEND ME!'"

"All of us are too sinful to serve God when our frail humanity is measured against His perfection. Yet because of His grace, God comes to us afresh each season of our life -- each day, each moment -- and He offers cleansing. As we confess and seek forgiveness, He points us in a new direction."

Blessed by the music and jail ministry of the Ardeza family, Muzon church and Nuvali Worship Company...Praise God from whom all blessings flow! ♥️

Happy, Happy Sabbath!!

[beneaththecover]

Silent Enablers: The Underlying Consequences of Toxic 'Pakikisama' Among Citizens of Pabahay 2000

Perpetrators of irregularities recruit the community to protect them.

"Once you become aware of the truth, it is a sin to turn a blind eye." Being the one who holds the truth is crucial. The responsibility whether to keep it hidden, or uphold the information is in the hands of those who are aware. In times of crisis, when both citizens and officials have their own versions of reality, it is critical to put the blame to anyone for the long-term existence of imbalances caused by different perspectives that both parties unconsciously feast on.

A few years after its establishment, Pabahay 2000, a community located in Barangay Muzon, City of San Jose del Monte Bulacan, has been a known den of irregularities among communities in the mentioned barangay. The narrow and tight design of the area made it a perfect cover for the anomalies hidden between its alleys.

At least once in their lives, people of Pabahay 2000 have experienced the chaos of their living space, from the wide existence of drug addicts, up to the smell of the rotting waste from the neighboring houses. Things that later on became just the dark side of the area that is treated and lived on by the people.

Pabahay 2000 has been used to the usual problems existing in their communities, those that are tangible and have an appearance; unrecommended waste disposal management, rampant existence of drug addicts, and blocked drainage. The majority, including the officials, tend to stress on the concrete effects of the underlying complications existing in the mentioned living space, which in the case of the community, it reflects that one of the elements that support such events is the rotting system enabled by the citizens.

The clear existence of critical irregularities that can be harmful for both people and the community has been known; nevertheless, from the survey conducted, it turned out that 13 out of 13 of the respondents have never tried reporting any of the issues to the local officials due to some particular reasons: the first is related to their safety; the second is that people believe that it is ideal to just let the perpetrators do their thing as long as they are not offending them personally; and the third is due to the concept of fellowship, or "pakikisama" to avoid any issues between the persons involved.

Basically, the report shows how the statements of the respondents regarding their complaints from the first survey have unknowingly contradicted their behavior, they mentioned about wanting a change, but the responsibility of being a responsible citizen is still quite crucial for the people.

Aside from the mentioned irregularities in the area of Pabahay 2000, the problem that made Sylvia de Leon, a 53-year-old vendor, transfer to a different location after 3 years of residency in Pabahay, was the problem with unreported electrical jumpers.

"Magtataka ka 'yung kuryente mo tumataas pero wala ka namang gamit," Sylvia said on the interview.

["You will wonder how your electric bill will increase despite of not having so much equipments."]

She stated that she swallowed the problem for almost a year, and then just decided to adjust herself away from the mentioned irregularities. Up until the end of her stay, the actual perpetrator was not discovered.

To give voice to the group of individuals who suffer from improper waste disposal, Sandra "Bumbay" Tingzon, a 36-year-old local former garbage collector in Pabahay 2000, who spent almost half of her life exposed on the said job as it is the line of work of her family, mentioned the kind of hardship she faced for being a garbage collector for a year.

"Mahirap kasi halo-halo, nandiyan 'yung mga diaper, nabubulok na kaning-baboy, balat ng saging, syempre ibubukod mo pa 'yung mga diaper, " Sandra mentioned during the interview.

["It's difficult because it's all mixed up, there are the diapers, 'kaning-baboy', banana skin, of course you have to exclude the diapers."]

Aside from being underpaid, since they only receive Php 20 for every sack of garbage, she also suffers from unorganized waste from those who are not segregating their garbage accordingly. The mentioned scenario mirrors the irregularities within the community that are employed by the citizens for not taking a step forward to promote a positive change and lessen the negative implications of the issue in waste management for those who are tasked to just live on the problem.

Electric jumpers, and improper waste disposal, are just some of the problems existing within the subject community that torture particularly those people located in the grassroots of the community, however, the issue regarding drug addicts is one of the most critical problems to resolve in Pabahay 2000.

In the case of Mark Donnel Bariba, 34-year-old barangay personnel, who also resided on Pabahay 2000 for 23 years up until today, he mentioned that it is normal for communities to have irregularities, such as crime and problems with drugs, therefore, it's still safe to live in Pabahay 2000, as long as the person knew how to form camaraderie with their neighborhood.

"Nasa tao lang din naman kasi kung paano tayo makikisama, eh lahat naman ng... lugar dito sa Pilipinas is ah... merong krimen, merong droga, meron lahat. Meh... kumbaga lahat ng masama sa kahit saang lugar meron. Nasa atin na lang tao kung paano sila iha-handle, o makikisama." He emphasized during the interview.

["It's up to a person on how to get along well with others, since all places here in the Philippines... there's crime, there's drugs, there's everything. There's always a bad side in every places. It's up to us humans how to handle them, or get along with them."]

Bariba has a strong hold on the concept of fellowship as a solution to live in peace within the community of Pabahay 2000. It was according to him that if a person doesn't know how to blend with their surroundings, it will also be hard for them to find companionship that can potentially save them in the future, a give-and-take mindset.

Nevertheless, the design of camaraderie clearly imposed by the community itself doesn't resolve the widely existing problems that torture the people as a whole, it was more of a temporary solution for the personal survival of the citizens within their living space.

The normalization of problems within the community of Pabahay 2000 is critical for the resolution imposed by the citizens themselves and the officials. Which is the reason why, up until today, the attainment of a positive change is still crucial for the mentioned area.

However, local officials have major accountability for the communities that are under their management. Among people near the area, they have the most power to impose rules and regulations, activities, and projects that they think are beneficial for the people. That's why it is important for those influential personalities to have a better look at the problem within the local citizens themselves, their reasons behind the invisible protection that they tend to provide for the perpetrators of problems, and how impactful their simple actions can be.

The authority has an obvious fault on the matter as well for only responding to the obvious complications, and not trying harder to go down from their seats to get closer to the community, but just like what has been mentioned by Barangay Chairman Angelito, no matter how hard they try to resolve the issues through different operations, if the community itself is protecting the perpetrators, the problems will always exist, and the only thing that they can do is to lessen the damage at the very least.

Nevertheless, it doesn't erase the fact that joining clean-up drives, and participating on different projects imposed by the local barangay is a step to get closer on the positive change that the community and the officials both eyeing for, and simultaneously agreed upon.

The issues within the premise of Pabahay 2000 regarding improper waste disposal, electric jumpers, and the rampant existence of drug addicts were a clear reflection that being passive when it comes to irregularities will not always save the people away from complications. Either small or a huge action contributes, and shapes the type of environment that citizens will live on.

[ramsenarco05]

Sagada: The Shangri-La of the Philippines

"Sagada is known for its scenic and calming mountain valleys, rice fields, limestone caves, refreshing waterfalls, and cliffs that come with a sea of clouds." according to Gem Muzones (2022)

Sagada is a town located in the Cordillera Mountain, within the Mountain Province. It is a vast valley consisting of many beautiful sceneries that will leave you in awe. The people in Sagada are also heartwarming and beautiful, they treated us like we were no strangers to them. They welcome you with open arms and fill you in with their history and how their culture works.

Places you would want to go to in Sagada:

The Sumaguing Cave - it has the largest enclosure from the 60 caves found underneath Sagada. With a tourist guide, they will lead you through the trail. The entire trail is divided into 3 levels:

Going down the cliffs (caution: it’s slippery and full of bat wastes)

Level 2 - Rock formations (reminder: shoes and slippers will be removed)

Level 3 - Get wet in the tunnel (prepare: move through narrow openings and wash in stone-cold water)

The View at Kiltepan Peak and Marlboro Hills - This is the part where the clouds are like waves in the sea. But I recommend that you wake up early in the morning to see the sun rising from the clouds.

The Lumiang Burial Cave - The place where you will see 500 year old coffins and the tour guide will fill you in about its' history.

Thats all my experiences in Sagada, it was a one day trip so all of it happened very quick but the experience is nothing I've ever felt before. It felt like a fever dream being in Sagada, you won't even think that you're in the Philippines

Ramsen Arco

[pchristel]

One of my fondest childhood memories was when I was chosen as Miss Muzon ES. I was in the fifth grade then, and I was ecstatic when I found out I had won. It was my first time winning a crown, and I was so proud to be able to represent my school in such a big way.

When I was crowned, I felt like I was on top of the world. I was filled with so much joy and excitement that it was hard to contain. I was overwhelmed by the love and support from my classmates and teachers, who cheered me on throughout the process.

I had a lot of responsibilities as Miss Muzon ES, but the most important one was to pass the crown on to the next Miss Muzon ES. On the last day of school, I handed the crown over to the new winner with a smile. I was so happy to know that I could leave a legacy behind and that another student would have the same opportunity.

I will always cherish my memories of being Miss Muzon ES. It was an excellent opportunity to show my school pride and to learn the importance of passing on the torch to the next generation. I am so glad I had the chance to be a part of such a fantastic experience.

[iamnotaxl]

"Mahal kita noon, eh. Sobra" -Barrow line from a movie.

Kung tatanungin mo ako ngayon kung kumusta ang buhay pagibig ko, ang sagot masaya kasi wala. Nasa self love phase ang eksena ko.

If we happen to meet again in the present, that line from above is one thing I can tell him. Yes, masasabi ko yan sa kanya.

Few trusted people who knew about us had witnessed how stupid I was 4 years ago.

Literal na nagpaka ubos ako (in many aspect) dahil sa nangyari sa amin. Siguro nga isa ako sa mga tangang bakla (tao) na nagpagamit at nagpaloko.

Kung iisa isahin ko yung mga nagawa ko para sa kanya, hindi na lang. Ayaw kong mag bilang. Ginusto ko iyon, eh. Choice ko na mag bigay.

Siguro kaya nakuha niyang magloko kasi hindi ako yung tipo ng tao na tumatanggap ng bigay ng iba. Mas komportable ako na ako yung nagbibigay.

Sabi nga niya ang toxic ko daw. Dahil hindi ko na a-appreciate lahat ng mga effort niya. Yung mga patagong pagkikita namin na gusto niyang i-public. Yung nga takas moment ko na gusto niyang maging malaya kami...dun siya nagsawa.

But that was not enough reason para gawin niya sa akin 'yun. Sabi ko nga sa bestfriend ko na nakaka alam ng lahat tungkol sa amin, "Sana pinag palit na lang niya ako sa babae. Kasi mas matatanggap ko pa, eh. Pero hindi. Mas nasaktan ako dahil sa bakla lang rin niya ako pinagpalit."

Ngayon, okay na ako. Isa ito sa mga nangyari sa akin in the past na hindi na masakit pag inaalala. Kaya kung sakali man na magkita kami kung mapapadaan man ako sa Muzon, kaya kong sabihin sa kanya na, "Mahal kita noon, eh. Sobra."

Pero ngayon, hindi na. Wala na. Isa ito sa mga malaya moments ng buhay ko.

Tapos na rin ako sa phase na ipagsusulat ko pa siya ng tula dahil ubos na ang bakas niya sa mga salita ko.

#writingaboutmypast

[myols-blog1]

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