Merry Christmas Bukidnon!

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!  ~Hamilton Wright Mabie

Merry Christmas Bukidnon!!!!

Pigging Out at Lagkaw (Bangcud, Malaybalay City)

After a long day of field work, our team went to Lagkaw to feed our hungry stomachs. Lagkaw is a roadside fastfood located along the highway of Bangcud, Malaybalay City. 

Hanging Out at the Night Cafe in Freedom Park, Malaybalay City

I was at the Night Cafe in Freedom Park (now known as City Covered Court), Malaybalay City last night (Dec. 20, 2010) together with my friends. The Night Cafe is held every Christmas by the City Government of Malaybalay. This year's edition started last December 1 but it was only last night when I was able to check out the place.

Waig Crystal Spring Resort in Maramag, Bukidnon

Waig Crystal Spring Resort is one of the two most extensively-developed spring resorts (the other one is RR Family Spring Resort) in Maramag, Bukidnon. Located in Purok-8-A, Spring Site, North Poblacion, Maramag, Waig Crytal Spring Resort is  frequented by both local residents and tourists from neighboring places. Despite its proximity to the town proper, the 3.6-hectare resort is secluded by a lush vegetation and its swimming pools sparkle with crystal-clear spring waters.

Matin-ao Spring in Bangcud, Malaybalay City

Just like the Nasuli Spring Resort, Matin-ao Spring is one place I haven't visited in such a long time. I could still remember Matin-ao as my family's favorite picnic place when I was still a little kid. Compared to Nasuli, Matin-ao has more shallow areas making it a safe place to swim for children.

Matin-ao Spring is located in Barangay Bangcud, about 20 kilometers from Malaybalay City proper. It is right behind the Bangcud Elementary School and also fronting the Department of Agriculture Regional Crop Protection Center.

RR Family Spring Resort in Tubigon, Maramag, Bukidnon

It was a rainy afternoon and after hanging out for about an hour in Lake Apo, we proceeded to RR Family Spring Resort located in Tubigon, Maramag, Bukidnon. Fortunately, the rain already subsided when we reached the resort. Though it was still cloudy, it gave us the opportunity to take more photos of the place.

Villa Estela Fine Inn in Maramag, Bukidnon

Villa Estela Fine Inn is one of the best options when choosing a place to stay in Maramag, Bukidnon. It is located along Sayre Highway, Anahawon, Maramag, Bukidnon. If you're coming from Cagayan de Oro City, Villa Estela Fine Inn is located in the right side of the highway and just before reaching the Maramag Municipal Hall.

Revisiting Nasuli Spring Resort in Bangcud, Malaybalay City

Nasuli Spring Resort is a picnic and swimming spot located in Bangcud, Malaybalay City. It is about 20 kilometers away from Malaybalay City proper. 

Way back when there are still no spring resorts in Bukidnon, Nasuli is a favorite outing spot of the local residents because of the ice cold spring water sprouting on its natural pool. Due to its proximity to Malaybalay (my hometown), we used to frequent this place during our high school years.

Lake Apo in Guinoyoran, Valencia City, Bukidnon

Nestled in Barangay Guinoyoran, about 11 kilometers from Valencia City proper is a circular rift lake called Lake Apo. The lake has an estimated area of 24 hectares and a depth of 85 feet. It has been dubbed as the cleanest and greenest inland body of water in Northern Mindanao.

Passing by the White Rock Walls in San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon

The White Rock Walls in San Jose, Quezon, Bukidnon are mountains made of solid limestones and are ideal for rock climbing and rappelling.

Capturing the Tranquility of Pinamaloy Lake in Don Carlos, Bukidnon

Lake Pinamaloy is located in Poblacion Don Carlos, Bukidnon. This guitar-shaped fresh water lake has an estimated area of more than 50 hectares and is surrounded by Gmelina and Mahogany trees. Aside from being a tourist attraction, this serene and tranquil lake is also an important source of potable water for the Municipality of Don Carlos

A vote for Bukidnon Online in the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards

I am voting for Bukidnon Online in the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards for two simple reasons:

1. Bukidnon Online is the most active website that is all about the Province of Bukidnon. It outperforms traditional media format and even the Province's official website in giving the latest information on what's happening around Bukidnon.

2. Bukidnon Online is the chief organizer of Bukidnon Bloggers, a group of new media practitioners which aim to further  promote Bukidnon to the whole wide world.

So if you're also a blogger from Bukidnon, please help Bukidnon Online win in the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards. CLICK HERE TO VOTE.  

The Christmas Lights in Bukidnon Capitol Ground

On our way to the Christmas Lighting Ceremony at the Plaza Rizal in Malaybalay City last night (Dec. 1, 2010), we passed by first at the Capitol Ground to check also the Christmas lights installed there. I believe that this Christmas lighting of the Capitol Ground is a project of the Provincial Government of Bukidnon in cooperation with some private agencies.

The Christmas Tree Lighting in Malaybalay City

I was able to take some photos of the Christmas Tree Lighting activity held at Plaza Rizal, Malaybalay City just this night (December 1, 2010) at around 7 PM. I was with my officemate and fellow Bukidnon Bloggers member Bon Panganiban (visit his Bukidnon photoblog HERE).