Pinoy Travellers Meetup Group

### 🌴 CAGBALETE OUTREACH + BEACH GETAWAY

📅 September 20–21, 2025
📍 Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon
🎒 Outreach Site: Cagbalete Elementary School
🏝️ Resort: Doña Choleng Camping Resort

✨ ABOUT CAGBALETE ISLAND
Escape to one of Quezon Province’s hidden gems—Cagbalete Island, a quiet paradise known for its powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, and rich marine life. It's the perfect blend of community service and nature retreat! Just a short boat ride away from Mauban, it's the ideal place to give back and recharge your soul.

❤️ OUTREACH ACTIVITY
We'll be visiting and bringing joy to the students of Cagbalete Elementary School through educational supplies, games, and shared memories. Let’s be the reason a child smiles and feels inspired!

🗓️ ITINERARY

DAY 1 – SEPT 20, 2025 (Saturday)
12:00 AM - Travel to Mauban Port (details will be discussed in the group chat, message us to be updated)
07:00 AM – Assembly at Mauban Port
09:00 AM – Depart for Cagbalete Island (40-min boat ride)
10:00 AM – Arrival & Check-in at Doña Choleng Island Resort
11:00 AM – Settle in / Prepare Outreach Kits
12:00 NN – Lunch (bring your own or resort meal option)
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM – OUTREACH PROPER at Cagbalete Elem School
04:00 PM onwards – Free Time / Beach Games / Bonfire Socials

DAY 2 – SEPT 21, 2025 (Sunday)
06:00 AM – Optional Island Hopping (₱350/head)
Explore Sandbars, Bonsai Island, and Fish Sanctuary
10:00 AM – Free time / Pack-up / Photo op
12:00 NN – Check-out and short walk to port
01:00 PM – Boat ride back to Mauban Mainland
03:00 PM – ETD to Manila / Dinner along the way
09:00 PM - Home sweet home

💰 EXPENSES (per person estimate)

• 🚤 Passenger Boat – ₱100 one-way (Mauban port to Cagbalete island)
• 🏕️ Tent Pitching – ₱350 (or ₱500 with tent rental)
• 🛏️ Room for 5 – ₱3,500 (₱700/person if shared)
• 🛶 Island Hopping (optional) – ₱350/head
  Food and group sharing logistics can be arranged.

🤝 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS & DONORS!

Let’s plant seeds of hope together! We are calling for:

• 📦 Donations (tshirt (uniform), school supplies, hygiene kits, slippers)
• 🤲 Volunteers (outreach assistants, activity facilitators)
• 🚐 Participants (join the fun, help with the cause!)

> “Serve with your heart, and let the sea renew your soul.”

📩 Interested to join or donate?
Send us a message! Slots are limited. Be part of a trip with purpose! 💙

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Contact us on WhatsApp 09187167522

MT. NAMANDIRAAN TRAVERSE – DAYHIKE
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Major Climb – Not for Beginners

Climb Facts
Entry Point: Sitio Paang, Brgy. Dinwede East
Exit Point: Bessang Pass / Sitio Biwak, Brgy. Malaya
Elevation: 2,331++ MASL (Highest in Ilocos Sur)
Specs: Major Climb | Difficulty 8/9 | Trail Class 1–3
Trek Time to Summit: ~8–9 hours (Dayhike pace)

Trail Highlights
Mossy & pine forests
Wide grassland summit
Summit camp area (overnight option)
360° Ilocos views

Event Fee: ₱3,000 per pax
Reservation: ₱1,000 per pax (Non-refundable, transferable)

Inclusions
Roundtrip van transfer Manila–Ilocos Sur
Fuel, toll, parking, driver’s fee
Organizer / coordinator
Local guide fee & climb permit
Registration fee
Climb certificate & bag tag
Ref magnet souvenir

Exclusions
Medical certificate (required)
Meals & trail food

Proposed Dayhike Itinerary
Day 0 – Assembly / Travel
20:00 – Meet-up at McDo Quezon Ave.
21:00 – ETD to Cervantes
Day 1 – Climb Day
07:00 – ETA Cervantes, breakfast, buy supplies
08:00 – Meet guides, PNP registration, secure permits
08:30 – Proceed to Brgy. Malaya
09:00 – Arrival, register, briefing
10:00 – Proceed to jump-off (Bessang Pass)
10:30 – Final prep
11:00 – Start trek
12:00 – Sitio Biwak, lunch break
13:00 – Resume trek
13:45 – Viewdeck, photo ops
14:00 – Pine forest trail
15:00 – Ballay campsite, river area
15:15 – Resume trek
19:00 – Summit arrival, short rest & photos
19:30 – Start descent
04:30 – ETA Sitio Paang, wash-up
05:30 – Dinner / socials
06:30 – ETD to Manila
Following Day
02:00 – ETA Manila
Pace and timings may change based on group speed & weather.

Things to Bring
Valid ID (required)
Medical Certificate (required)
2L water
Packed lunch & trail food
Gloves, cap, sunblock
Slippers
Poncho / raincoat
Headlamp / flashlight
Garbage bag (Leave No Trace)
Extra clothes
Camera / phone + powerbank
Extra cash

Reminders
Strictly NO DOWNPAYMENT = NO SLOT
Downpayment is non-refundable but transferable
Last-minute back out (less than 7 days) = charged full amount
Organizer may reschedule due to bad weather
Leave No Trace principles apply – be a responsible hiker

Challenge yourself on Ilocos Sur’s rooftop! Experience knife-edge trails, breathtaking views, and pine forest paths – all in one epic day.

MT. PICO DE LORO (Mt. Palay-Palay) Day Hike
Location: Maragondon, Cavite and Nasugbu, Batangas
Jump-off: DENR Station, Magnetic Hill, Ternate, Cavite
LLA: 14° 12.855 N; 120° 38.785 E; 688 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 2-5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3
Features: Distinctive spire at the summit, forests, scenic views of Cavite

EVENT FEE: 1,600/head
DP (Required): 600/head

Inclusions
- Roundtrip private van transfers
- Entrance fees & all applicable fees
- Local Guides

Exclusions
- Food
- Any sidetrip

ITINERARY
02:00AM Start of Pick-up Southbound
-Mcdonalds KIA Theater, Cubao
-Shell Select, Mandaluyong
-Jollibee-Shell Buendia, EDSA
-or any other southbound pick-up
05:30AM Expected time of arrival at Magnetic Hill, Ternate, Cavite. Have breakfast.
06:00AM Registration & Orientation at DENR Station
06:30AM Start Trek via New Trail
09:00AM ETA summit. Photo Ops.
09:30AM start descent to jump off.
11:00AM Back at DENR Station. Wash up.
12:00PM ETD from DENR Station. Lunch along the way.
*Sidetrip (optional)
1700 Estimate time of Arrival. Cubao. End of Tour.

NOTES
House Rules:
Follow and respect your eco-guide at all times.
No smoking.
No alcohol or any drug-related substance.
No environmental violation will be tolerated.
Requires waiver and assumption of risk.

What to Bring
- ID
- 2L to 3L Water
- Packed breakfast & Trail snacks
- Arm sleeves / Cap / Gloves
- Extra Clothes
- Toiletries
- Trekking Pole
- Sun block
- Personal medicines
- Raincoat
- Powerbank
- Extra Cash

PAYMENT TERMS
- To pre-book our slot, please send Fullname, Age, Address, Contact Number, Email to 09187167522 or answer the question once RSVPed.
- Required down payment (DP) to reserve a slot will be P600.00/person.
- Payment Details: GCASH/ PAYMAYA/COINS 09187167522.
- Bank Payments: BPI, Metrobank, Unionbank, RCBC, Sterling Bank
please send a private message for the bank details.
- Deadline for Downpayment: Sept. 30, 2025.
- DP is nonrefundable but transferable to other participants who will be willing to pay the balance the day of the event.
- The remaining balance will be collected on the event day.
Restrictions:
- Please note that we are strictly requiring down payment to secure slot.
- Itinerary may be flexibly changed due to local conditions.
- The organizer has the right to cancel scheduled events if safety of passengers are at risk such as extreme weather condition.

*For other inquiries, pls send private message to 09187167522 / 09777871456 or message via messenger id angiejebulan