The country's Biggest International Marathon in the #1 tourist destination in the Philippines!

CAMSUR Marathon with Coach Rio and Gov. LRay Villafuerte

Run amidst nature and be captivated by the beauty and hospitality that CAMSUR has to offer.

Mark your calendar! 26 September, 2010. See you there!!! click here to more info www.camsurmarathon.com

Gawad Kalinga Bayanihan Run Run with Gawad Kalinga and help Rebuild the nation!

Calling on all who love the Philippines to run as heroes for the poor by joining the country’s largest marathon this year taking place on September 26, 2010 in Camarines Sur. The International Camsur Marathon has alloted a special category called the GK Bayanihan Run, where participants will race for a cause, sharing of their sweat and time to help build the nation by raising funds to build GK communities.

DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION ON SEPTEMBER 10

How you can race to rebuild the nation?

1.) By registering with Gawad Kalinga at the GK Bayani rate of Php 1,500 per person or the GK Bayanihan rate of Php 15,000 per team of 10 people, you help jump start the work of transformation in the lives of the poor by raising funds to build GK communities for them.

2.) As your own personal contribution, the GK Bayani/Bayanihan rate is your humble financial gift to the poor who cannot run the race of life because of poverty. Together with your team and the rest of the teams participating in the GK Bayanihan Run, you will be able to take part in rebuilding the nation, one poor community at a time.

3.) You may also choose to find a sponsor who will pledge the GK Bayanihan amount in your name/group so you can join the many runners who will race for the poor and for the country. In this way, you are able to pass on the heroism and the bayanihan spirit to even more people!

4.) If you are unable to run but wish to take part, you may do so by pledging the GK Bayani rate of Php 1,500 for one runner or the GK Bayanihan rate of Php 15,000 for 10 runners.Note: The GK Bayani/Bayanihan rates include the regular CamSur marathon registration, GK Bayanihan Run singlet, and the race pack including race bib number(s) and electronic timing chip.

Join us in this first ever race of heroes who commit to not leaving the poor behind!

See you in CamSur!

For inquiries, please call 02 718-1738 to 40 or 0917 802 2882/0927 886-0389 and look for Myra/Maymay

or e-mail us at info@gk1world.com.

To download Mechanics and Registration Form, click here.

(Top Bicolano Superstitions)

Bicol has a dazzling array of ingenious beliefs and traditions alongside its colorful and brilliant history. Below is the list of some Bicolano unique features which you may have heard of or you have seen being practiced right now in your town especially by the elders as sighted by Danilo Borjal(1967) in his essay Bikol Superstitions. See if you are still bound by them!

Magarao- If a child strikes an elder, his hand will shrivel up.

Minalabac- If a child answers back his parents; he will be unable to speak unless the spirit that punished him forgives him for the misdeed.

San Miguel Bay- It is bad to point at scenic spots when riding on a boat because the spirits of that place may get mad and drown the passengers (if the boat is small and everyone points at things naturally, there will be excitement and thus much movement on the part of the passengers which might cause the boat to capsize.

Naga- If a child goes near the side of the river, the spirits, may push him into the water to drown him; Cutting fingernails at night will bring you bad luck; Whistling at night will cause the death of one member of the family; Before you throw rocks at night, you must say “Tabi po” lest you hit or offend a spirit.

Goa- If a farmer sharpens his bolo at night, he will find his palay eaten by rats in the morning.

Pili- If the skull of some dead relative is placed in a box near the door and a stick is placed on top of the box, the stick will move by itself and whip anyone who has the intention of robbing the house.

Daet- If you make fun of the skull, the spirit of it will find the way to frighten you.

Camarines Norte- If the skull is burries separately from the body, the corresponding soul will not have tranquility.

Sipocot- On the wife’s death anniversary, the husband drinks wine from her skull.

Buhi- Before cutting a tree, you should have first your axe lean on the trunk overnight. If you find the axe on the same position as before, the spirits want the tree cut, but if you find the axe has been moved, the spirits forbid the cutting of the tree.

Polangui- If you are lost in the forest, you invert your clothes and you will find your way out.

Marriage Superstitions

Pili-before entering the house of the couple, they must first take ateaspoon of sugar so that their love for each other will remain.

-If you are being wed to your wife-to-be, you must step on her weddinggown in order to make sure that you will have complete authority overyour bride.

Minalabac- after the wedding ceremonies, the one who steps out of the church first will very likely to dominate the other.

Iriga- whenever a woman is still eating, do not pile the dishes because that woman will have more than one husband.

Goa- when a snake comes to you after your marriage, you will be lucky.

Health Superstitions

Camarines Norte- to kiss the feet of the baby will result in the baby’s habit to answering back the parents when he grows up.

Goa-before placing the dead man into the sepulcher, people believe if theytouch the corpse, they will be immune to physical sickness.

Labo, Camarines Norte- one who has played with spirits will remain feeble-minded or a lunatic forever.

Naga City- to sleep with your hair wet will result o insanity.

Camaligan- cure your wounds so that the food you have eaten will not pass through them.

Burial Superstitions

Cabusao- if a dead person’s coffin is too big for him, it is believed that one member of the family will die next.

Magarao-when the coffin carrying the dead person near the cemetery, the coffinbecomes heavier, that means that spirits are riding on the coffin.

Amulets Superstitions

Tinambac-the clothe used in lowering the “angel” during the allelujah rites isgood to be worn by a pregnant mother for she will suffer less painduring her labor.

Buhi- the cut umbilical cord of a newly-born baby is wrapped and hung at the door or at the window to lengthen the life of a baby.

To be continued…

Now, we are breaking the usual CamSur itinerary by suggesting a trip to lovely Caramoan Peninsula. This lovely wedge of land located about 50km northeast of Naga offers some of the most stunning landscapes and cliffs that can rival those of Palawan. It also calls for a more primal sense of adventure, as travelers have the option to camp out in beautiful islands and be in close contact with marine life.

Getting there

Going to Caramoan is a bit of a challenge, but still manageable. You just have to really stick to your schedule to avoid delays and budget changes. The jump-off point would be

Naga Terminal, where you can either take an air-con minivan or a jeepney to Sabang Port. The trip takes about two hours, and you'll shed about P100 (The jeepney is cheaper, so if you're in a budget, take it.). The time is a little long, but at least you are treated to a view of Mount Isarog, one of the Philippines' national parks. Once you've reached Sabang Port, take the boat to Guijalo (P150, two hours). Four boats go each day, with the last one leaving at around 1pm. If you're unlucky to have missed the last boat, you can hire one of the fishing boats to take you to Guijalo, but they are a little pricey (P1300 if you are a good haggler, but it could go much higher), and will get you drenched in seawater. If you're adventurous, why not?

From Guijalo, you take a 10-minute tricycle ride (P10-15) to the Caramoan town proper.

Accommodations

In the near future there will be cabanas on the beachfront available for renting, but for now the accommodations are all situated in the town proper. There are three prominent stay-in places: La Casa Roa, Rex Tourist Inn, and Villa Juliana Lodging House.

* La Casa Roa.

The largest of the three, with single air-con rooms at around P700 and doubles at P1200. Contact number: +63-54-8115789. E-mail: lacasaroa@yahoo.com

* Rex Tourist Inn.

A very modest place with big enough rooms for singles and pairs. All rooms have air-conditioners, cable TV, and hot showers. Prices are at around P500 pax. Discounts can be requested. Contact number: +63-919-8821879.

* Villa Juliana Lodging House.

Best for those with tight budgets but still would not want to compromise certain luxuries. No hot shower. Prices are at around P400 pax. Contact number: +63-921-2261395.

The three hotels' staff are very accommodating and helpful on getting the necessary information about food and travel concerns, so do not hesitate to ask for help.

Activities

Boat riding, island-hopping, and beach camping are the three must-dos in Caramoan. You can hire a seven-person fishing boat for an entire day (costs around P1000), and tour around the islands of Matukad, Sabtang, and Sabitang Laya, among others. Gawk at the stunning cliff side views. You can bring your tents with you and camp on the white-sand beaches. Just make sure that you discuss your transportation concerns with the fishermen so someone will pick you up the next day. Gota Beach, the location for the French edition of the reality television program Survivor, is currently closed to the public for maintenance. But you can still ask your boatman to head close to the beach and take some pictures.

Caramoan, Camarines Sur

Lambawan falls

this is approx 45 min walk to barangay poloan from junction borongkoy, located along the bikal- tabgon road.

Umang Cave, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Like a deformed cathedral the cave interior is illuminated by natural windows millions of bats flying in circles petrified hill of guano.
About 2 km from gota. To get there, you have to traverse the rice field on your left going to gota after the barangay ilawod proper.

 

Bulang-bugang spring

this is the favorite fresh water spring of the locals. From gota, you will find this on the left side after crossing the Manapot River and before crossing the creek.

Tinago Beach

Ginahoan Beach

Cotivas Beach

Hurangdayan beach
This is the 2nd beach on the right from guijalo port.

Katanhawan Island(Big)

Honongan Beach

Kinahulugan falls

You can have a fresh water dip on ur way back to sabang, a few minutes away from agirangan island.

Kalagikhik Beach

The 3rd beach on the right from guijalo port.

Pitogo Bay
This bay offers refuge to sea craft caught by bad weather in this area. Behind the native hot, you find a lagoon as big as the tayak lagoon.

Pitogo lagoon
This is the lagoon behind the native hut.

Lantanganan Beach

(at Pitogo Bay)

This beach is known for its round shaped stones of various sizes. The stones are naturally stacked forming a stone sea wall.