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UPORG invites you to the 24th MFPI Midyear Federation Climb and Presidents’ Meeting in the province of Tarlac on October 21-24, 2009.

With the theme “Paduyduy Hen a Tarlac” which literally means “Pag-aalay sa Tarlac”, Paduyduy is a thanksgiving ritual being practiced by the Aeta and the Abelling before harvested bounty are consumed. Besides promoting responsible mountaineering and introducing new outdoor havens, the 2009 midyear congress aims to establish appreciation of indigenous culture and skills, while promoting eco-tourism. Also, it intends to encourage the usage of mountaineers’ outdoor agility and expertise in helping our less-served brothers and sisters in the mountainous areas that we frequently visit in each of our own hometown.

You can choose from among the following activities:

Mt. Pinatubo Hike
Mt. Bungkol Baka Hike
Trail Biking
Jungle Survival Clinic w/ Waterfalls
Water Activities – Kayaking and Watertubing
“Paduyduy” Discussion
Basecamp Games
5km Trail Running Race
Bird Watching Lecture & Application
Photo Contest
BMC

You can select and register as many activities as you want but please refer to the general schedule of activities to avoid time conflict. To help you decide further, please read the activity descriptions. Registration Fee is P650 for non-MFPI members, and P600 for MFPI active member clubs/IM. Should you wish to reserve the slot for your chosen activities, accomplish the reg form, email it to the secretariat, and deposit your fee at any of the following bank accounts (don’t forget to contact the secretariat if you have deposited your reg fee):

Bank: PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK (UP Diliman Branch)
Account Name: UP ORG
Account #: SA 0037-221679-100

Bank: LANDBANK (Fort Bonifacio Branch)
Account Name: Jacqueline G. Laruan
Account #: SA 1686-0342-63

Bank: BDO (MC Home Depot Fort Bonifacio Branch)
Account Name: Jacqueline G. Laruan
Account #: SA 5530002324

For other registration details and queries, please contact the Secretariat at 0919-8291139 / 0915-6455088, or email uporg88@yahoo.com.ph / paduyduy_midyrcongress@yahoo.com.ph.

GENERAL SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES

DAY DATE EVENT/ACTIVITY TIME REMARKS

1 Oct 21 (Wed) - Arrival and Registration of Participants
- Distribution of T-shirt, ID, & Certificate
- Pre-climb: Mt. Pinatubo (1st batch) - 4:00pm - max 35 pax
- Pre-climb: Mt. Bungkol Baka - 4:00pm - max 30 pax
- Briefing for Jungle Survival Clinic - 4:00pm
- Opening Ceremony (hosted dinner) - 6:00pm
- Aeta and Abelling Cultural Presentation


2 Oct 22 (Thur) - Mt. Pinatubo (1st batch) - 6:00am
- Mt. Bungkol Baka traverse - 8:00am
- Bike Clinic & Biking (Trail A) - 8:00am
- Jungle Survival Clinic w/ Waterfalls - 9:00am - dayhike
- Bird Watching Lecture - 2:00pm - max 20 pax
- Pre-climb: Mt. Pinatubo (2nd batch) - 4:00pm - max 35 pax


3 Oct 23 (Fri) - Mt. Pinatubo (2nd batch) - 6:00am
- Bird Watching Practical - 6:00am
- Biking (Trail B & C) - 7:00am
- Watertubing - 9:00am & 2:00pm - max 10 pax per batch
- long sleeves & soft pants attire required
- Kayaking - 9:00am & 2:00pm - max of 30 pax per batch
- “Paduduy” round-table discussion on how to start conducting responsive & progressive social, cultural, environmental projects in each & everyone’s hometown like medical & dental missions, relief operations, book donations, tree planting & nurturing, & other related endeavors - 1:00pm - attendees will be given directory of private & public companies/agencies appropriate for said projs. - there will be presentations & film showing
- Arrival of Mt. Bungkol Baka Trekkers - 2:00pm
- Basecamp Games - 3:00pm - winners get prices. - only registered pax can join
- Arrival of Mt. Pinatubo Trekkers (1st batch) - 5:00pm

4 Oct 24 (Sat) - BMC Lectures for Participants - 7:00am
- BMC Lectures for the Local Guides - 7:00am
- Biking (Trail D) - 7:00am
- 5km Trail Running Race - 8:00am - only registered pax can join
- Deadline for Submission of Photos for Contest - 10:00am - only registered pax can join
- Presidents’ Meeting - 1:00pm
- Votation for People’s Choice Award Photo - 12:00-4:00pm - all pax can vote
- Arrival of Mount Pinatubo Trekkers (2nd batch) - 4:00pm
- Race & Photo Contest Awardings - 6:00pm
- Hosted Dinner - 7:00pm
- Concert - 8:00pm


5 Oct 25 (Sun) - Departure of Participants - 8:00am & 12:00pm - free ride to Tarlac City bus terminal.

THE BASECAMP

Several main and simple activities might thrill and exhaust you down during the 24th Midyear Fedclimb and President’s Meeting, but nothing compares to a relaxing basecamp. We know that before arriving in Tarlac, you’re probably thinking what the basecamp looks like. You’re mind flooding you with questions like “Is it hot at the basecamp?”, Can I hang my hammock there and just have a relaxing siesta?”, “Are there any stores where I can buy food and some basic necessities?”, “How much alcohol can I take this time?”

Okay, okay… yes, we are mountaineers and this type of wishful thinking is only common, however considered bonus if you are in a federation climb.

The basecamp is actually inside the expansive Tarlac Eco-Park in the municipality of San Jose. It doesn’t have a hotel or room accommodations but the place is very much perfect for camping. The basecamp has lots of trees where you can tie that hammock. There are pocket gazebos, table and benches.

The basecamp has water and bathroom facilities, and nipa stores selling drinks, snacks, rice, viands and some very basic provisions. Make sure to charge your cellphone and bring spare battery, though there is electricity in the basecamp, the facilities for charging cellphones are very limited.

HOW TO GO TO THE BASECAMP

From Five Star Bus Cubao EDSA terminal or Five Star Bus Pasay terminal (near Winston Lodge Pasay EDSA), take Tarlac/Dagupan/Bolinao bound buses.

FROM CUBAO BUS TERMINAL

FROM CUBAO BUS TERMINAL
FIRST TRIP LAST TRIP FARE
Dagupan (A/C) 6:00am 9:00pm P154.00
Dagupan (Ord) 4:00am 8:00pm P108.00
Bolinao (A/C) 8:00am 1:00am P154.00
Bolinao (Ord) 4:30am 11:30pm P108.00
FROM PASAY BUS TERMINAL
FIRST TRIP LAST TRIP FARE
Dagupan (A/C) 1:00am 11:00pm P161.00
Dagupan (Ord) 2:30am 10:00pm P117.00
Bolinao (A/C) 12:00mn 9:00pm P161.00
Bolinao (Ord) 1:00am 10:30pm P117.00

Get off at Capas, Tarlac junction. Transportation from junction to basecamp will be provided (pls see schedule of free transport). Bus ride to Capas junction will take 2 hours depending on traffic condition. Capas Junction has fastfood chains such as Chowking and McDo, and various grocery stores; you can have your last minute shopping there.


MOUNTAIN BIKE CROSS-COUNTRY TRAILS

Trail A

Starting from the Eco-park admin building parking lot, this route proceeds uphill through the park’s gravel road. The route then enters a single track on the left side which initially follows a descent then a moderate ascent. The trail is overgrown and may require riders to dismount at some points to overcome obstacles. The route ends at the dirt road near the admin building. The whole loop is only roughly 2 kilometers. This route is recommended for novice riders, riding time is 10 to 20 minutes. Riders may use this route for warm ups and practicing riding technique.

Trail B

The bike trail starts with a short downhill road section from the Eco-park admin building parking lot. The route turns left into a hard packed dirt road. The trail winds over roughly four kilometers of uphill and downhill sections, each gaining or losing about 50 meters of elevation. The turnaround point is at a goat farm where riders can rest, drink refreshments and refill water bottles. The return route goes through the same road in the opposite direction ending at the Eco-camp. This route is recommended for beginner and intermediate trail riders and takes only 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Trail C

The third trail is an extension of trail B that goes through a more challenging single track. This short loop adds 3 kilometers to trail B but requires dismounting at one point to cross a stream. Expect narrow, muddy trails on this section of the ride. Total distance including trail B is 13 kilometers back and forth.

Trail D

Starting from base camp, the trail follows the cement road downhill then enters a dirt road to the left followed by more downhill then flat sections. The ride is two or three hours of biking on dirt and paved roads heading towards the San Pedro area. The return leg is a steep and strenuous uphill back to the base camp. If conditions permit, the lead biker may add some trail sections to this route.

Subject: FUN RUN
August 9, 2009
UP Academic Oval

Move-up for Good Governance, in collaboration with the UP Pan Xenia Fraternity, will have a Fun Run on August 9, 2009 at the Academic Oval of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City, aimed at fostering a healthy lifestyle, promoting family bonding, and a more progressive Philippines. The Fun Run will feature 3K (Parent-Child and Individual Races), 5K (Individual Race), and 10K race (Individual Race), with 10k starting at 6 AM, 5K and 3K at 6:15AM.

Trophies and cash prizes await the top 3 male and female finishers for individual race and top 3 finishers for team race. The youngest and the oldest finishers for each race category will also get trophies and cash.

All finishers will also receive finisher packs consisting of: finisher T-shirts and product give-aways from sponsors.

In the spirit of welcoming as many sports and health enthusiasts that we possibly can, we would like to invite your group as well to join us in working-up a good morning sweat. We hope that you will be able to join us in this worthy undertaking and would appreciate it if this would merit your favourable response.

We look forward to seeing you on August 9, 2009.

For further information, please call at 9942832, 3842039, e-mail at imove_up@yahoo.com or visit our website www.imoveup.multiply.com

Looking forward to seeing you at the event!


Very truly yours,

JOEMARI G. GEROCHI, JR.
Chairman, Event Committee

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happy birthday, jeremy!

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