Naturally Negros
In June there was a celebration of Independence Day at the lagoon, it was
short and simple, many came to sing wholeheartedly the Philippine National
Anthem as the flag was raised at exactly eight in the morning, boy scouts, girl scouts, police, army,
teachers, government employees came for the said occasion. It feels good to exercise our love for our
country and our fellowmen, for above anything else , we have to patriotize our country
, our heritage, the place we go , the
things we buy and eat.
Vikings prepared for the Independence and Father’s Day
celebration with a special menu like Chef Jun’s chicken inasal potato salad,
crab meat pasta, roast lamb in spice herb, roasted chicken in creamy basil,
crab ginger and butter sauce, bacon wrapped honey and mustard pork loin by
Chef’s Jogat and Chef Leo and crew.
The
United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution 44 years ago declaring
every fifth of June as World Environment Day, it is but fitting to be at the
right place on this day , enjoying the cool and less populated place like Mabinay Springs, we stayed overnight and had
fun dipping into the cold spring waters where cascading manmade pools were developed, the freshwater
flows to the lagoon as its water level rises during the rainy season which
is best for kayaking.
Mayor Ernie
‘Jango’ Uy who turned 44 on the 18th had a vision for
environmental awareness and promoting the caves and the springs in town for
people to appreciate its natural resources when he started a s a young
councillor then, today the places have transformed to be tourist friendly with
a touch of sustainable tourism, this has created jobs with tour guides, resort
workers . The spring is just a few meters from the main road where a bus can
drop you off , and a tricycle ride towards the terminal when coming back. Safety
being its priority, visitors undergo orientation to learn how to do caving
before you visit caves. Mabinay is just three hours drive to the south, a non
smoking town with simple facilities, Andrews Diner is a place that serves good
food at a very affordable price. Gharie Caceres, the tourism officer has shown
us the terminal, where an accommodation facility is available with function
rooms for small meetings.
As
the rainy season has started, this also reminded us of many activities in line
for the month. The 20th Mudpack Festival themed ‘Art
for Earth’ kicked off with the Drum Circle short film festival entitled ‘MUGNA’ at 5:00 pm , in
partnership with the NCCA Cultural Project Teatrokon Theater Festival Earth Jam
, the next day is a full day at the resort with the hataw sa mudpack at 7am,
poster making for kids, a photo competition, a mass follows at 10 in the
morning, tribal dance parade was scheduled at 1:30 in the afternoon , the drum
beating competition, body painting for kidsand the tribal dance competition,
there was a merry making and a sound off, plus bands entertained visitors at the resort.
Other activities were body painting parade and solo dance competition in the afternoon
on Sunday, June 19.
With the Provincial Governments’ thrust on promoting
a sustainable healthy environment in Negros, the 24th Provincial
Environment Week began on the 18th
of June with a football festival and on
the 19th the 1st Magestica Rage Trash Runway, Functional
Trash Art Do It Yourself (Tires for Us) exhibit, and a Recycled Festival
Costume Exhibit and a Wildlife Exhibit
at 888 Chinatown Event Center. A tree planting activity will be held at
Brgy. Lantawan in Silay on the 21st and the 1st Negros
Occidental Climate Change Summit at SMX Convention Center on June 22. There were
other activities that took place.
With all
these activities, it goes to show that Negrense are aware of a sustainable
environment for Negros Occidental, you
can also do your share by taking your time and effort in protecting,
enhancing play a big role in the development of our environment following the 5 R’s such as Refuse,
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rejuvenate
The
United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution 44 years ago declaring
every fifth of June as World Environment Day, it is but fitting to be at the
right place on this day , enjoying the cool and less populated place like Mabinay Springs, we stayed overnight and had
fun dipping into the cold spring waters where cascading manmade pools were developed, the freshwater
flows to the lagoon as its water level rises during the rainy season which
is best for kayaking.
Mayor Ernie
‘Jango’ Uy who turned 44 on the 18th had a vision for
environmental awareness and promoting the caves and the springs in town for
people to appreciate its natural resources when he started a s a young
councillor then, today the places have transformed to be tourist friendly with
a touch of sustainable tourism, this has created jobs with tour guides, resort
workers . The spring is just a few meters from the main road where a bus can
drop you off , and a tricycle ride towards the terminal when coming back. Safety
being its priority, visitors undergo orientation to learn how to do caving
before you visit caves. Mabinay is just three hours drive to the south, a non
smoking town with simple facilities, Andrews Diner is a place that serves good
food at a very affordable price. Gharie Caceres, the tourism officer has shown
us the terminal, where an accommodation facility is available with function
rooms for small meetings. 
With all
these activities, it goes to show that Negrense are aware of a sustainable
environment for Negros Occidental, you
can also do your share by taking your time and effort in protecting,
enhancing play a big role in the development of our environment following the 5 R’s such as Refuse,
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rejuvenate
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