CWC Aqua Park

CWC has rise up after the Typhoon Nina last December and recovery is just the sweetest coz Lago del Rey's #AquaPark is also back to play under the clouds! Run walk, jump, crawl, slide, scream, shout and just let it all go and enjoy the course! Bring out the child in you and enjoy the floating playground with a series of inflatable slides, ramps, ladders, wiggle bridges, trampoline and so much more. Don't forgot to come in your bathing suit or wet suit! 

Operating Hours: 

8:30 am to 4:40 pm

Rates:

P150 for 1 Hr

P275 for 2 Hrs

P400 for 4 Hrs

P550 for whole day

P50k for exclusive half day use

For more amenities and bookings visit http://cwcwake.com

Photo by nickastig.me

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A Challenge to Change - From Smoking to Triathlon

Naga City, Philippines - Did you know that June is declared as the National No-Smoking Month under the Presidential Proclamation No. 183, s. 1993? The government through the Department of Health and non-government organizations never ceases to campaign against smoking which is hazardous to the health of both the smokers and non-smokers. Taking it to the local perspective, Naga City also partakes in upholding this proclamation and other city ordinances for the benefit of the Naguenos. Let's hope they are being implemented well. 

Smoking as a habit starts as a choice. "Choices become actions, actions become habits, and habits become our character". If you choose to smoke, it can become your habit, and your habit becomes who you are, a smoker. I don't smoke, never tried it even once, but my father smokes and I have friends who does too. We non-smokers should play a role too in this advocacy.

A Challenge to Change. Smokers usually involve conflicting attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. There are people who smoke and at the same time know that it is hazardous to their health which might even lead to cancer but still they continue to smoke. The pleasure side always gives in. But are you up to the challenge to quit and change for the better?

#WhereItAllBegan to quit smoking. There are a lot of means in order to combat smoking. With a resounding yes, Kevin Tiambeng, a local celebrity athlete competing in the upcoming Challenge CamSur on June 13, was able to kill his habit of smoking. Triathlon in particular has made Kevin physically fit, kept him sharp, goal-oriented, pushed his limits and overcome his fears. By joining triathlon events, Kevin was able to challenge himself to defeat smoking. Training in this sport is #WhereItAllBegan for him to stop smoking and continue contributing to society by organizing and joining sports events. It is in his own little way that he is able to inspire others to be productive citizens rather than just being smokers. You can also be productive even if you are a smoker, but you are definitely not as healthy as a non-smoker or someone who gave it up.

Kevin Tiambeng with Local Elite Triathlete
Andreco Primero and Challenge CamSur
 Race Director Jumbo Tayag.

Quitting to smoke starts with a choice. If smoking started as a choice, there's no other way to quit than to choose firmly to quit. Taking it step by step, how little it may be to battle the addiction is a sign of courage especially if the support group is strong. It's easier said than done but progress is progress. 

The best part of quitting to smoke is reclaiming a healthier lifestyle plus earning the bragging rights for having successfully defeated smoking. Let us not forget that you can now be an instrument of change to other people just like Kevin Tiambeng.

Watch Kevin and other triathletes push their limits in the Challenge CamSur next week. Get ready for the fastest and hottest course in the Philippines and one of the fastest in Asia with #ChallengeCamsur! If you are an athlete you can still join the Sprint Category (1km swim, 30km bike, 6km run) on June 13. Registration is extended until June 11. You may register HERE.

CLICK HERE for the RACE MAPS.

To know more of Challenge Family, please visit: www.challenge-family.com.

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Challenge CamSur, Where It All Began

Pili, Camarines Sur - #WhereItAllBegan in the Philippines. We are to witness once again the legacy of Camarines Sur's triathlon experience with Challenge CamSur on June 13-14, 2015. Challenge Camsur joined Challenge Philippines after it was inaugurated in Subic Bay and Bataan last February 2014. 

Over the years, CamSur has been triathlete friendly with an "Olympic Village" atmosphere not just in region but in the Philippines. Residents along the highway will again surely look forward to the race and cheer for the participants.

Yellow Cab Challenge Camsur will also be hosting the very first race of the new short course series- the Tri-Challenge Series Sprint, happening on June 13, 2015. The sprint’s race course will run through a portion of the Challenge Camsur course as it loops in and around CWC.

Registration for the Junior Challenge and Tri-Challenge Sprint has been extended until June 11! Involve your kids! Don't miss the chance to race the sprint distance of the hottest and fastest race in Asia. Register now at http://bit.ly/TriChallengeSprint

Get ready for the fastest and hottest course in the Philippines and one of the fastest in Asia with #ChallengeCamsur! 

CLICK HERE for the RACE MAPS.

To know more of Challenge Family, please visit: www.challenge-family.com.

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Bubble Gang Summer Kick-Off Party

CWC Presents Bubble Gang Summer Kick-Off Party

@ CWC Poolside

February 27, 2015

Are you ready for SUMMER 2015?! GMA 7's longest running gag show will visit CamSur for a shoot and for a POOL PARTY!! Spread the word to your friend because this is definitely the fun way to officially start summer!

PHOTO CONTEST

Win an overnight stay at the Wooden Cabins!

Post a photo on Instagram taken at CWC and use the hashtag ‪#‎BubbleGangInCWC‬.   

Don't forget to tag @HappyEndingBar!!!

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19th AcadFest: “Withstanding the Wave: The Youth Response to Mitigating Calamity Risks and Optimizing Resources.”

19th UP Harong Academic Festival

    Born after typhoon Rosing ravaged our beloved region in November 1995, the University of the Philippines Harong (UP Harong), for almost two decades now, has served as an avenue for Bikolano UP Diliman students coming from the province of Camarines Sur and the cities of Naga and Iriga to give back to their mother province, as well as maintaining organizational solidarity among Bikolano students in the University. 

On the Activity: Instilling Disaster Preparedness in the Bikolano Youth

    Primarily, our advocacy has taken the form of holding our annual flagship project, the Academic Festival(or AcadFest, as it is popularly known) which aims to contribute to social and academic development among the Bikolano youth. It is the single biggest educational endeavor ever created by any youth organization in Camarines Sur. For the past nineteen years, it has served as a training ground for the Bikolano youth where they are empowered to further mold their talents and potentials.

      In the light of the recent calamities that befell our nation and our region, UP Harong’s 19thAcadFest seeks to instill in the Bikolano youth the value of giving back to the homeland that nursed our infancy and being prepared for the natural calamities that may happen—the very circumstances in which our Organization was born. Hence the theme: “Withstanding the Wave: The Youth Response to Mitigating Calamity Risks and Optimizing Resources.”

On the Theme: Withstanding the Wave

For us Bikolanos, natural calamities have mostly defined our history as a people, with the frequent typhoons and volcanic eruptions, making resilience a regional trait. The relative frequency of such disasters even led one commentator to exclaim that with Bikol, with its kind people and rich land, the Almighty had to invent these natural disasters “to even things up.” With the prospect of a looming ecological crisis and climate change affecting our planet, one can say that the advocacy for maintaining an active role in withstanding this wave would be of crucial importance.

This year’s AcadFest is precisely anchored on this remarkable sturdy character of the Bikolano, and the youth’s role in actively promoting the mitigation of risks and being prepared for these calamities in the future 

On the Events: Adopting an Attitude of Awareness

       UP Harong’s 19th Academic Festival will be held at the Camarines Sur Capitol Convention Center, Pili, Camarines Sur, from 7-10 January 2015.

   The individual events comprising this year’s AcadFest include: the 19th Tingogninrason Debate Tournament;the 17th BoseskanJovenes Public Speaking Contest;the 13th HarongninDunong Quiz Bee;the 12th Sural Essay Writing Competition;the 11th GayonBikolnon Poster Making Contest;the 7th LadawanninKabikolan Photojournalism Contest;the 5th IstoryangSuanoyCompetition; Gala Night; and the 2nd HerassaBanwaan Radio Broadcasting Tournament -- by John Carlo M. Navera, 3rd Year B Library Information Science  

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Kaogma Festival 2014

Wow! This is definitely a comeback of the Kaogma Festival. It was always grand when Kaogma Festival started back in 2005 until the former governor of Camarines Sur just had "other stuffs" to mind especially when his term was about to end. Sorry but it's the truth, but now at least summer in CamSur is back on track and is head to head with the hot summer. Have a Hot Kaogma Festival everyone!

Image Source: https://www.facebook.com/kaogmafestival

Kaogma Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities 

May 24 - 31, 2014

Kick Off Opening Maja Salvador and ChicoSci at the provincial capitol grounds

Hot Kids Feat. Chacha of Going Bulilit
4x4 Off Road Competition and Motocross Competition

Boxing Night: Camsur Vs Africa at Capitol Convention Center

1st Gov. Migz Dance Revolution 2014

Miss Kaogma 2014 with guests Richard yap, Bianca King, Rhian Ramos, and Juan Direction

The Big V with Mitoy Yonting
Rasta Night with Indio 1 at CWC

Hip-Hop Night with Gloc 9, Abra & Loonie, Ron Henley, Riot Artists, Bassilyo and Dello
Endless Summer Dance Party with DJ Ace Ramos

Sponge Cola & Greyhoundz and Celebrity Ka-Look-A-Likes

Use hashtag #CamSurKaogma for your posts!

Image Source: https://www.facebook.com/kaogmafestival

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ANCOM 2012 in CamSur

Welcome to Naga City and Camarines Sur ANCOM delegates!!

April 26-28, 2012 at Capitol Convention Center, Pili, Camarines Sur

Visit http://www.ancom2012.com for schedule of activities and updates Or visit the Facebook Fan Page Ancom 2012

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Revisiting Eco-Village

Eco-Village
at the Pili Capitol Complex

At the Capitol Grounds

Pili and Sili in front of Island Souvenirs

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Guide to Caramoan: Getting There

I will not beat around the bush, getting to Caramoan is really time consuming and will test your patience. After the long wait, all I can say is, you will have no regrets that you have reached a far flung area best kept by Camarines Sur... the Caramoan Peninsula. For Latest Update (April 2019) on how to go to Caramoan CLICK HERE


It's a long trip but let's make it short =D. NCD was in Caramoan last March 3 and 4, 2012.

From Naga City, if you're a commuter, the fastest that can take you to Sabang Port is a FilCab Van with a fare of Php 100.00 for at least 1 and a half hour or less. Terminal is right across SM City Naga. If you have a car, then you can drive to Sabang port. There's a place there where you can park your car for a few days at the port, I just don't know if there's a payment, maybe there is.

Towns that you'll be passing by: Pili, Ocampo, Tigaon, Goa, San Jose, Sabang 

From Sabang Port, the transpo will now be  a water vessel aka banca. Travelling time will be approximately 2 hours depending upon the water current. Fare is Php 120.00. Enjoy the sea side trip with a lush green scenery on the left and blue waters on the right side. It's best to take the first trip which is 5:00 am, especially if you have a limited time of stay in Caramoan. Last trip going to Caramoan (but I'm not a hundred percent sure) is around 1:00 pm.

With my colleagues

Passing by Aguirangan Island

CLICK HERE for my Aguirangan Islang Escapade + Side Trip to Kinahulogan Falls

open sea on the right side of the boat

lush green mountain side on the left

After almost 2 hours riding the waves of the sea, you'll now reach Guijalo Port, 

this is the same port for the RoRo

Pay environmental fee here, P30.00

And now you have set foot to the land of Caramoan :)

GUIJALO PORT

Schedules

Ride a tricycle going to your inn / hotel

Next post is about WHERE TO STAY in Caramoan

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Guide to Caramoan: Town Proper 

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Guide to Caramoan: Island Hopping

Guide to Caramoan: Mt. Caglago, Tabgon

Guide to Caramoan: Souvenir Shops

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