School Hymns of Various IP Rondalla Host

As a way for the IP Rondalla to thank the different schools that hosted our 2013 Philippine Tour, we're featuring their respective school hymns. (Note: Let me know if anyone of you have better versions that you would like posted in this blog).

Thank you, Parents of IP Rondalla

IP Parents with Governor Edgardo Chatto and Tito Gardy Labad of Bohol: (Top left to right) Tita Janeth, Tita Sonia,
Tita Beth, Tita Nora, Tito Vince, Tita Lidy, Governor Chatto, Tita Lilibeth, Tita Cris, Tito Mabini, Tito Carl, Tita Bebs,
Tita Lalan, Tita Ning (bottom let to right) Tito Rey, Tito Tom, Tito Manny, Tito Jondi, Tito Gardy, and (missing from
the group picture) Tita Bing F. and Tita Bing B.

As we start to wrap up our thoughts on the IP Rondalla Rocks Tour, Karina and I decided to write a list of shout outs to all of our loving parents who made this trip possible. We cannot thank you enough for everything you've done for us. So in no particular order:

TV 5 Good Morning Club Interview Finally Posted!

Hello Pinoy Jeep Bloggers,

The Good Morning Club interview with Edu and Tintin is finally on youtube! Honestly, I'm not at all excited to see my face online, but I hope you're not like me. =_=" Too embarrassing.

Click here to read The Good Morning Club article!

Sierra Jamir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1tBcZjSPZg

Palmer's Paradise

Right now, I'm sitting at Starbucks. It's almost 10 am, and my mother dropped me off early again, so while waiting for camp to start, I've decided to finish this one last "reflection". No, this does not mean this is the last post EVER, but it will be my last "personal" reflections of the tour.

A few of my mother's friends from Southern Luzon Colleges

Just so you know, I'm not in the Philippines anymore. Today is the 22nd of August, which officially marks the one-month anniversary of our Rondalla Rocks Tour. Although I've had a month to acclimate to America, I find it weird calling this place my "home". I've spent all my life living in suburbia, USA, born and raised as a Filipino-American, and I can say that I'm proud to be a part of the US of A; however, every time I travel to the Philippines, I come back thinking differently about where my true home actually is. The last day of touring allowed me to ponder this question...

Flooding in Dinalupihan

Hey Pinoy Jeep Blogger!

I hope our Bayan-bayanan kids are not affected by typhoon Maring's floodings. Remember Mayor Gila Garcia? She is being interviewed here regarding her town, Dinalupihan, Bataan. For the sake of IP and the kids of the Bayan-Bayanan Drum & Lyre Marching Band, I hope our trees aren't drowning in the flood! I haven't even had time to post everyone's plant yet! I also hope our Aeta kids are safe and sound and that the school isn't too harmed by this disaster. This typhoon has devastated much of central and northern Luzon. Cavite, the province my father is from, is completely flooded.

Let's just hope nothing more will come of this.

Sierra Jamir

Who's Who?

Greetings, Pinoy Jeep Followers!

Since we've been adding updates to the site to give all the happenings of the IP Rondalla to you, you might have noticed the "Meet the Cast" page above. It's large "Coming Soon!" held you in anticipation of when you can know the name of your favorite players. Well, now you can check it out!

We'll try to add more information when we can! ^.^ A huge thank you for everyone who has been supporting us!

~Karina

Family Day: The Singing Cooks and Waiters Restaurant

Hey everyone!

This is Sarah! I just wanted to share with you a snip bit of my experience during one of our free days.
I'm with my relatives at the Singing Cooks and Waiters Restaurant in Manila.

Hope you enjoy! ;)

Sarah Fadrigalan

Cars, Trains...continued

Well Pinoyjeep blog followers, 

After seeing the unique, the exotic and the weird, I'll show you some native, fun and out-of-this-world transportation. Let's start with my favorite...the symbol of Philippine industriousness, strength and patience, the loveable -- carabao or "kalabaw" (Asian water buffalo). Not only is the carabao the Filipino farmer's best friend and uncomplaining co-worker in the rice fields. It is also a vital and reliable transportation mode, especially in the far-flung provinces...or beach resorts, where we went.

Cars, Trains and Automobiles - Oh My!

Hey Pinoy Jeep Bloggers,

I want to spend a few minutes with you on the different modes of transportation we used on our tour. We experienced an interesting array of them that I thought are worthy of blogging about, especially for those not used to traveling in this part of the world.

July 20th: Bataan Historic Tour - A Visit to "Dambana ng Kagitingan"

Reading session - check.
Tree planting - check.

Next, task on the list - R&R. Wooo-hoo!

Aside from cultural immersion, one other thing my parents initially proposed to the IP Rondalla Tour planning committee is a visit to different historical places along the way. A visit to the "Dambana ng Kagitingan" (Shrine of Valor) was what they had in mind after the cultural immersion with the Aeta community. Unfortunately, this was dropped in favor of other activities.

Figure C. Top (right to left): Kuya Jun, Dad. Bottom (right to left): Tita Janeth, Mother, Tita Naty, Teacher Kat, Me!,
Principal Helen Mendoza. Not Pictured: Kuya Dondon
Our picture at the bas relief of our Philippine heroes. Can you name the heroes depicted in this bas relief?