PRESERVING the heritage of the country and to alleviate poverty in the Philippines, one community at a time, is mission of the Green Initiative. <\/p>\n
Excitement got into me when I was invited to come along to IbaZambales, one of the communities Green Initiative is supporting. <\/p>\n
In 1991, when the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo happened, Gina Lopez, Geny Lopez daughter, and Foundation co-chair relocated about 50 families there. <\/p>\n
Together with the Abs-Cbn Foundation team, we're set to try along the Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) in order for us to test and see on how could this be of great use to the community. <\/p>\n
I always love trying new adventures! I've been hearing a lot of great things about the Eco-Village in Iba Zambales and so with no hesitation the journey begun! <\/p>\n
We left Manila at around 6:30 a.m. Upon our arrival at Iba, Zambales, two rivers welcomed us Tambak River and Bancal River where we would be doing our Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) adventure! <\/p>\n
We entered the Mango Grove in Bancal River where the Eco-Village is, organic vegetables welcomed us for lunch! Your vegan writer is very joyful while eating then. Coupled with a unique prayer with actions thanking God for everything he has done for us led by Larry Pangan, the Eco-Village in charge and a former priest, I was truly fascinated! Such a great place to be in, the warm welcome, the food, the scenery---the fresh air, trees and just a few steps away a sight to behold is Bancal River. <\/p>\n
You could book your stay at Eco-Village for just P500 per night! It's a great way to spend quality time with your family and friends, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy life. You could contact Larry Pangan at 0915-575-1999. <\/p>\n
Jose \"Tono\" Antonio Legarda, our Stand Up Paddle Board Coach, decided to start the briefing at 2 p.m. We are all eager to try SUP since it allows you to enjoy the wonders of nature plus it's a full body workout as well! We unloaded all the equipment (boards, paddles, leashes) from the vehicle. After unloading the equipment, he started the briefing that focused on the following topics - setting up the equipment properly, explaining the use of the equipment, equipment maintenance, safety guidelines. <\/p>\n
After this initial part of the briefing, we all moved and carried the equipment near the edge of the river. At this point, he started the second part of the briefing on \"Paddling Technique.\" <\/p>\n
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