Intoy Bugoy

_{Not so tall, not so dark, not so handsome but surely I'm a CUTE one 😊.Your Civil Engineer, Real Estate Agent and Financial Adviser. I'm into Travel's and Photography. Knowing the culture of one place is my interest. Come and join me in discovering this infinite beautiful world following all my #LakwatsaniIntoy diaries (MyTravelstories).}

_{If hIS content made you 😁, then drop some ❤️ by upvoting and leaving a comment. Also, click the Follow button to keep posted on his journey here on Hiive.}

Let's Connect In My:

INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK

---

Hello everyone, I just want to share a video of an active and fun Badminton night together with my friends in Aquamarine Sports Complex, Lipa City, last Thursday, February 19, 2026.

I was invited by one of my friend Nica, to join them for their after-work Badminton session that day. It was scheduled from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm that night. Honestly, this is not the sport I usually played. I'm more into Basketball but it was a nerve-wracking week at work, and I need to somehow swipe away the stress I accumulated. So I accept the challenge, funny because I don't know the rules, serving and scoring. All I know is to smash the rocket harder when hitting the shuttlecock 🤣.

I made a lot of errors, violations, and funny movements 🤣 while playing. I was really a noob on this sport, though I played it casually in our place, but we've done it without knowing the official rules 😅.

Im really glad, with Archie, Joyce, Chester,Ms. Emy and Nica for patiently guiding us, the newbie, to play along with them. While playing, they teach me how to get the proper serving and aiming position. They let me play 3 sets continuously. The first and second set I was very energitic but in the 3rd set, I already felt the exhaustion, and it seems my right hand is getting heavier 😅. I would never expect that Badminton is also sports that consumes a lot of energy. You don't need only physical strength, but also you need your brain to strategise your gameplay. Overall, I was having fun learning how to play badminton.

Somehow, I learned the basic rules of this sport, the positioning of serving, the aiming location, and the scoring. It's a little bit embarrassing, but I'm really grateful I joined them after my working shift.

Having this kind of session is really helpful with me, it's a kind of outlet to smash the stress away at work. This time is not only reconnecting with people you care about but also a time to release the bad energy and take in the new one to face your daily tasks with full strength.

Hoping this video entertains you, and reminds you, especially those who are in a corporate world like me, that it's important also to take a pause from your busy, cluttered desk and breathe in a new energy from a session like this, and be with your friends.

That's it for this blog.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

This is my first time operating my drone in a beachfront area, and I had mixed emotions at the time I was operating it. Im afraid, excited, and mesmerized by the footage I captured above in this place.

This happened on March 31, 2025, when I explored the S.M.P. -M.P.A Beach Campsite in the Town of Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines. It was the unforgettable exploration I did last year using my motorcycle. It was spontaneuos and unplanned destination.

One of the reasons I've visited Calatagan is to try my new DJI Flip drone that I bought in January 2025. I wanted to try its resistance against the wind in the beach places like Calatagan. It's almost three months at that time when I bought it, and I think it will be my 5th time operating it. Literally, I'm a newbie in the field of the drone ecosystem.

I just flew my drone in minimal height, I'm afraid, and that time, it's getting dark, and I feel the wind is a bit strong since I'm in beach front area. You can observe it in this video, so don't expect complicated shots and maneuvers on this footage.

Why Calatagan Beach Front Area?

This town is one of the famous summer destinations in the Philippines, especially the town of Calatagan. It offers a lot of beautiful scenery, White sand beaches, and turquoise, clear water that you will love to dive in. The sunset in this town is also enchanting. This is also the reason why I chose to visit this Campsite. I saw on their page the beautiful sunset of this place. This is actually the highlight of the video. So watch it until the end.

I waited for dusk to capture this golden time in Calatagan, Batangas. And it is worth it. Look at how radiant the colors made by the sunset in this place. It is enticing and relaxing to watch. Im all smiles and amazed by the view of sunset I captured above using my DJI Flip Drone. At this moment, a lot of life realization comes in, and I'm hoping that at the end of this journey of mine, it will be beautiful and radiant like this sunset in Calatagan, Batangas.

I'm really glad I bought this drone; it makes me more excited to unveil more aerial scenic views like this in my future travel adventures.

That's it for this blog and discovery. Hoping you like this video. If you have some drone tips and recommendations, just put them in the comment section; it will be appreciated.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

Hello everyone, I'd like to share with you a memorable video I captured on November 30, 2025, when I hiked the beautiful grasslands of Mt. Kapigpiglatan, Zambales, Philippines. I'm using my Samsung A50 phone to document this beautiful landscape in Zambales. This is one of the beautiful mountains that we've conquered and discovered last year.

Funny to say, but last year I was addicted to this kind of view, and though I was a bit short in my finance I still looked for a way to have a time and witness this kind of scenery. I don't know why climbing mountains nowadays satisfies me. They say when you enter the stage of adulthood this are things you are craving to try on. Is this True?. This is just one of those mountains, so expect more hiking adventures in my next blogs.

To share with you the view and also to make you feel more like you're on this mountain, I compile this videos with their raw background music. To tell you, this is the best music fit for this kind of scenery. With this kind of landscape and the natural music made by the ecosystem, you will be longing for this. Cause I really did.

The sound of Mt. Kapigpiglatan is just like a lullaby music that serenades you, and makes you feel at ease and relaxed. The cricket and other insects, the humming birds, and the sound of the dancing leaves around you, it is a perfect background music for this kind of scenery. Just don't mind the wheezing sound I made 😅. Im climbing at the moment, and of course, I make a heavy breathing sound 😅. It is also proof that I'm struggling to climb this mountain 🤣.

And that's the beauty of hiking, those struggles along the way are being paid off at the peak with an unforgettable landscape above. Just like in this video.

Mt.Kapigpiglatan

This mountain is located in Barangay Omaya, San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines, with a height of 678 meters above sea level. It is perfect for beginners who want start exploring mountains. It is a moderate beginner trail with a 3/9 difficulty level. You can do a Day Hike if you want and finish the whole trail in 7.5 hours, that is, ascent and descent already.

The trail is easy to follow; you don't need technical gear to reach the summit. The Highlight above in the summit is astonishing, you can see the wide landscape of grassland and the terrane landscape of Zambales. Additional highlights are also at the peak are the mountain range of nearby towns.

Overall, my experience on this mountain is worth remembering. Hoping you can also visit this place to experience the enchanted vibes it gives to hikers like me. That's it for this blog.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

In the world of corporate and money slavery, I didn't expect genuine peers along this journey. The world that I know is very competitive, busy, and focused only on grinding for a great pay slip on payday. This is the environment that I myself experienced and witnessed.

But this group of people in the video that I shared with you breaks this stigma for me. I'm just a newcomer in this group, and I know it is early to say, but at the moment I captured this video, the only thing Im sure of at that time is that I am happy and safe with these people around me.

It was only three months when I joined this group of visionaries and great people under a corporate company. But after fewdays, weeks, and months passing by, I didn't feel the toxicity that poisoned me before. It was the time that I said to myself, I will cherish these people and give back the same energy, treatment, and care they gave to me.

For everyone's information, these clips were captured for almost 3 years already, on February 5, 2023. It was Sunday, supposedly a family day for everyone, but at this time, we chose to spend the weekend together.

Why? It was our last weekend that we are complete together, some of us will be transferred to another project site located on diferent island of the Philippines in the coming days. We already know that these days will be happening since our nature of work is not suited permanently. We accepted this kind of future already, that's why when we do this short and last getaway together at Gray Stone Mountain Resort in Cebu, Philippines, we enjoy the this beautiful scenic view and the place. We all cherish the moment and maximize our time having fun, reminiscing about the challenges in our project, and the shortcomings we learned together. It was indeed a weekend full of memories that pinned on me. It was one of the days I wished will never end.

Some of us this amazing people, are still my colleagues, and some are already paving their own way towards their future. Happy to say that we are still connected and catching up sometimes through social media.

These video clips were just saved on my mobile phone. I created an album for me to easily access this beautiful moment of us. Seeing this makes me happy and lifts me up in times of downfall at work, and also in my personal life.

That's why I compile this clips and shared them with you of this unforgettable weekend of ours. Hoping that this video and story will remind you that in the world of corporate and a busy world, there are people who cared and empowered you to the person who you are today. There are still people who are kind and deserve to be cherished. Perhaps you haven’t realized, you're one of them to someone.

That's it, Hivers hope you learned something from this blog 😊.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

This video was taken last April 8, 2025, when I went home after work. On my way to our village, I just noticed that the hue of the sky is very enchanting and the view of Mt. Makiling on our left side entices me to see its beauty around the beautiful color of the golden time. That moment before the sun set down I hurriedly changed and got my drone to document this scenic view of sunset and the beauty of Mt. Makiling.

I only captured this outside our village. Honestly, this is an unplanned drone practice, and Im grateful I've done this. Look at the view. Beautiful right? The First one is the Mt. Makiling that I've been talking about. It is one of the Iconic mountains in the Philippines. It is being written all over the books during our grade school time. Seeing its beauty 14.8 kilometers away from Lipa, Batangas, already awes me, and this time it shows us how majestic this creation is.

Plus, this golden time around Batangas, this is one of the things I love about this place, the sunset and color of the sky when dusk comes, it is very fascinating to the eyes. Is it right? The color combination of the sky is just like a painting, and on the other side, there is the Mt. Makiling, which greets you with its beauty when you are roaming around the Batangas Area, especially in Lipa, where we currently live.

Why is this Iconic?

Mt. Makiling is associated with a folk tale about Maria Makiling. She is said to be a beautiful, mysterious, and kind-hearted guardian spirit who lives inside the Mountain of Makiling, which is located in the province of Laguna, Philippines. This story is about the connection between the environment and people who live around the mountain. As I said earlier, this story is written in one of our books in grade school. That's why at an early age I knew about the Mountain.

Aside from this folk tale, this mountain is also known for being one of the oldest forest reserves of the Philippines. It is one of the Ecological hotspots in the Philippines where you can find different species of plants and animals. It is used for Environmental and scientific research by the University of the Philippines, Los Baños (UPLB) is located on the mountain foothills.

Open for Recreational Activities

Mt. Makiling is also a famous destination for hiking, trekking, and eco-tourism. You can experience the dense tropical forest of the mountain. Where you can explore the mountain under the big trees and witness the scenic view of Batangas and Laguna when you reach the peak. The folk tale about the mountain, the ecological facts, and the beautiful views of Mt. Makiling make you decide to visit and explore the mountain.

From 14.8 Km to 0 Km Away

Yes, you read it right. Last Sunday, May 25, I set foot and explored the Mt. Makiling Trail. Together with one of my colleagues, we booked a Joiner tour on Mt. Makiling and discovered how enchanted it is. I will just give you a summary cause I want to create another story about our full trail on this mountain

I just say that my experience on Mt. Makiling is magnificent and satisfying. The feeling that you are surrounded by tall and big trees and you will hear the sound of nature, like insects, birds chirping, and the trees whispering. Imagine that one while you are walking on the sm, all paths covered with different plants, all you can see are greens around you. The climbing difficulty is mixed with excitement to discover the deeper view of the mountain, and that's the best feeling I discovered on this trail.

This video above indeed entices me successfully to visit Mt. Makiling, and Im very grateful that I listened to myself to visit it. For the full story experience of Mt. Makiling, just check out my next blog.

---

For now, just enjoy the video. I hope you like it, and it entices you somehow to visit the enchanted Mt. Makiling. Thank you for joining me on this blog.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

Today, March 30, I just want to share a mouth-watering video that will make you hungry. On this video, Im grilling pork liempo for my lunch.

Early in the morning, I already defrosted this pork in the fridge. It's only 1/4 kls then when the meat is already defrosted I seasoned it and marinated it for almost 30 minutes with salt, black pepper, oister sauce and a small part of soysauce.

While it's absorbing the marinated sauce, I prepare the broiled, the charcoal, and set already the fire. After seven minutes, I get the meat and start grilling; exactly its almost thirty minutes after marinating.

After a few minutes, I already smell the aroma and its appetizing smell. It makes me excited to taste it, and every time I am grilling, I am drooling as well 😅.

I'm just happy and satisfied at the same time that at this part of my life, I can now cook a food that I'm craving to eat. Im not from a wealthy family that can provide and afford food like this. We don't have a choice but to eat what is on the table, and we can't crave sumptuous food cause we can't afford it. Now, I can, somehow, though it's too far from what we want but we can now afford to buy food like this. And it makes me strive more for the success we are aiming.

Okay, enough life reflection, let's go back to the food. After twenty minutes of grilling, the meat is already cooked. so I tooked it straight from the grill. It's too much for me, so I call my other colleague in the girl's house to have lunch. Perfect timing; she hasn't eaten yet.

Glad she like it, she like the marination and the taste of the meat. For the sauce, we just partner it with the soy sauce and lime jauce. It's a perfect combo for grilled meat. How about you guys? What is your sauce for grilled pork?.

We are full and satisfied with the food we have in our lunch. More Lam-lam Diary soon. That's it for this food blog. Hoping you like it and it makes your stomach growl somehow 😂.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

Dear Hiver,

Hope this message finds you well. As the summer 2025 season is approaching, we are inviting you to explore one of the pristine beaches in the Philippines called Kota Beach. The beach is considered one of the top tourist destinations on the Island of Bantayan, Cebu and waiting for you to discover. Hope you will consider this place in your bucket list and visit this coming summer season.

Thank you and see you 😉

Regard,

Intoy.Bugoy
Certified Lakwatsero

---

It's indeed summer season. Im day daydreaming again about visiting a pristine beach like this one 😅. How I wish there were an email invitation pop-up in my inbox for exploring this beautiful Kota Beach on Bantayan Island. If there is, of course, I will not let it pass. Who am I to reject it, right?

Even if I have work, I will schedule and file a vacation leave for this. Sorry, team, visiting this beach is much important than working in the graveyard 😅. Just kidding; I have a lot of tummies to feed. Wright now, the least we can do is just have a throwback and scroll down our gallery regarding our previous travel adventures. That's why I found this video that I will share with you.

This video was taken last April 16, 2022. It's almost 3 years, and I still remember our experience on this pristine beach. As I remember, it was holy week when we were invited to visit the island by one of our colleagues who happened be residing there. And this Kota Beach is on the beautiful tourist spot in the Island we've visited. It's my second time around on this place, and I think it's not the last one, hoping 😅.

Of course, I still hope to be back in this place. I already pinned my heart on this Island, and I will never get tired of going back and seeing a beauty like this. There are places that Ive visited already that I'm okay not to back, but Bantayan Island is different from those; something there's an aura pulling me back to this place. You will experience it when you visit the Island.

Kota Beach is known for having a wide strip of fine white sand along the coastline of Sta. Fe. It has a Sandbar that everyone loves to see. Its ambiance is so picturesque and perfect for your Insta wall, from the crystal clear water and the tropical vibe of the resorts around.

You can do a lot of activities here on the beach, from sunbathing in the fine white sand to exploring its marine life. Its crystal clear water is perfect for you to dive in and witness the beauty of corals and other marine life. You can also play beach volleyball with other tourists. Skimboarding with the other locals, Jetsi and Kayak riding. At night, you will enjoy the active nightlife in the beach and enjoy partying with different tourists. Ofcourse interms of food don't miss out the seafoods.

To tell you, this place is worth it to visit. From the moment you set foot on the pier, you will be in awe of what you will see. From the color of the water and the enticing beach on the shoreline. Plus the sunset you will never forget.

So, are you now interested in this invitation?

---

How to reach Kota Beach?

If you are now decided to explore Bantayan Island and experience Kota Beach, You can reach it from several ways.

Private Transportation: You can rent a Van or Taxi bound to Hagnaya Port. it will take you 3 and a half hours of travel, depending on the traffic. The cost is 3500 pesos, depending on the package. Then, take a ferry bound to Sta. Fe. It is one and a half hours of travel, and the fare is 400 pesos. Then, from the Pier, you will ride a tricycle going to the Proper of Sta. Fe where Kota beach is suited.

Bus: You can also ride a Bus From Cebu North Bus Terminal bound to Hagnaya port. It will take you four hours of travel and cost you 300 pesos for the fair. Then, ride a ferry bound to Bantayan Island.

If you want a fast trip to reach the Island, there's a flight already from Mactan Island to Bantayan Island every Friday and Sunday. It will only take you for 25 minutes of travel and gues what its only 888 pesos per trip. This is my recommended way to reach the Island. Just a reminder, there's only a flight twice a week, and only 72 passengers are accommodated, so make sure to book ahead to reserve your seat.

Travel Tips

• Check the Weather; Always check the weather before heading to the island.

• Schedule and book your accommodation ahead. Choose an accommodation at Sta. Fe, so you are near Kota Beach

• Bring your necessities. Don't forget your swimwear and sun protection. The Island is so hot, especially during the summer season.

• Bring Extra Money, as few ATM's are available in the area

• Respect Local rules and the Environment. Dont destroy this paradise and be mindful with your trash.

That's it for this blog. hoping I'll give you another place to visit this coming summer season. Im excited to see your Experience in Kota Beach. Thank you for joining me in my #LakwatsaniIntoy Diary (MyTravelStory).

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

Summer Season is approching; are you ready?

This video I will share with you is a raw video I took last May 1 2021. And I will never forget this place. Yeah, its almost four years and every time summer season is approaching, Im always browsing my beach travel memories in my gallery so I can remember again the feelings I have when I visited that place. This one I will share with you is an unforgettable discovery.

This is Malapascua Island, one of the beautiful and pristine Islands in Cebu, Philippines. The beaches, the crystal clear water that you are looking for, you can find on this Island. This is just a small Island but you have a lot of things to do. From Island Hopping, beach findings, Scuba Diving and underwater exploration. Visiting this, I told you is worth it.

This is just one proof of its worth. don't mind us and my other friends. We are just having fun and enjoying this enchanted area of Malapascual Island. This color of the water really captures us and makes us fall in love with it. I mean, who will not be amazed with this color of ocean and the view of the beach. This is indeed a remarkable place.

I just shared this video in case you visit our beautiful country, the Philippines. this Island in Cebu can be one in your itinerary during your exploration. This is one part of the Island, and theirs more waiting for you to discover.

How to reach Malapascua Island?

For your transportation guide, the island is situated in the northern part of Cebu, Philippines. If you are in Cebu City, you can ride a bus from the Cebu North Bus Terminal going to Maya Daanbantayan. it will take you 4-5 hours of travel, and the bus fare is only 300 Pesos. From the Terminal, you can now head to the Maya port where the boats going to Malapascua are waiting for you. Boat fare is 150 Pesos and its only 30 30-minute ride and you arrive at your destination.

Travel Tips

• Start early so you can avoid rush hours and traffict
• Bring necessities, Dont forget your IG worth it Summer gears and some other sun protections
• Bring Extra Money, Limited ATM are operated in the Island, and most of the entrance and activities are paid with cash.
• Always respect local rules and be mindful with your trash. Dont ruin a praise like this.

That's it for this blog. Hoping I help you decide where togo this coming summer season Thank you for joining me on this blog and checking out this video.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

Hello Everyone. I hope you're doing great today. For today's blog, I will share with you a video of a beautiful Landscape captured using my DJI Flip drone during our Mt. Ulap Trail in Itogon Benguet, Philippines.

We are at Gungal Peak, the second peak of the Mt. Ulap Trail, when I start flying off my drone and take this video. That time, my heart was pumping so fast. I am afraid and shaking about what may possibly happen to this new buddy of mine. Funny, because I just bought this 3 days before this hiking and to tell you this is the second time around I will Operate this drone 😅. Yeah, I just took my courage and gut feeling to operate this. And praying nothing bad will happen to my Drone.

It's scary and exciting at the same time. I was scared to lose this one instantly; however, the beauty of this place in front of me pushed me to push myself and convinced me to have an aerial shoot, and this is what I got. A beautiful landscape is seen above.

Im glad, and it's satisfying when I saw the view above in my RC Screen. I just smiling after I took this video. it's a kind of feeling that you succeed at something, even just small things like this.

On this video, you will find the stunning mountain range of Mt. Ulap. You also find the famous Gungal Rock formation that is one celebrity in this trail. Travelers line up and wait their turn to have a picturesque photo on the Gungal cliff area. We waited for thirty minutes for our turn to have pictures taken in this area. Yeah, this one is kind of a blockbuster; you need to line up.

You will also find the overlooking view of Baguio City, one of the tourist destinations in the Philippines. What you see in this video is just a small glimpse of how beautiful the place is. This trail is indeed recommendable to explore. For the one asking its difficulty level, it is just 3/9. But make sure to prepare your body and endurance, it's a long trail, It took us 6 hours to finish it.

---

How to reach this Place?

If you plan to witness this beautiful landscape with your naked eye, I suggest you join some trails by different Hiking companies/agencies offering a Mt. Ulap Trail, They are the one who will manage everything, from the tour guides, transportation, food, entrance, and other things.

This is the one we did, and it was hassle-free on our part. But if you want to DIY or travel solo. You can follow this guide: From Manila, ride a Bus going to Baguio City; it is a 5-6 hour ride, and it will cost you 746 Pesos for the fair price. Then, ride a Jeepney bound to Barangay Ampucao in Itogon, Benguet. It will cost you 50 pesos for the fair and it is 45 minutes travel time. Then register for the Environmental Fee in the Tourism office so they can assist you with the tour guide.

Travel Tips

• Start early to avoid the heat and witness the sea of clouds
• Be careful at Gungal Rock; it is safe but needs presence of mind.
• Bring snacks, water, and other light food that can fill up your tummy
• Have proper hiking gear to be safe and comfortable at the same time.
• Always respect local rules and be mindful with your trash.

Stunning Landscape above Gungal Peak in Itogon Benguet Philippines: Drone Discovery

That's it for now; expect for more aerial video soon. Thank you for joining me on this blog and checking out this video.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

Hello fellow builders in Hive. Im just sharing a video regarding a slab on grade that I inspected at our project site. This was taken yesterday, February 27, 2024. this is a housing project and I inspected a three storey townhouse unit.

Preparation and Inspection Needed

For slab-on-grade structures, first, you need to secure the soil stability and compaction. During the backfilling you need to compact the soil layer by layer. The maximum elevation is 30 cm, then compact and backfill again for another layer until the last layer. In the last layer, you need to conduct a Field Density Test (FDT) to verify the compaction of the soil. The acceptable percentage of soil compaction is 95% and above.

If the FDT passes, you can now move to the next activity, which is to apply a soil poisoning for termites and other pest control. Then, layer the subgrade. In this part, the subgrade should be five centimeters thick. It is advisable to use 3/4 to 1 inch diameter in size. After attaining the right elevation, you can start installing the rebar reinforcement. For the rebar, we use 10 mm diameter in size, and the spacing both sides should be 40 cm. The spacing and size of rebar depend on the structural design.

Make sure of the proper spacing and the proper concrete cover. It is important also to check this thing. The thickness of our Slab on grade is only 10 cm, this will be the structural finish in the ground floor. Always ensure that the elevation is from the survey team that monitors the exact data and elevation.

Another thing to check is the sanitary line and water line provisions. They should be in the exact location and free from defects. This is one of the things neglected during the preparation of the structure; be mindful of this one. Also, make sure all testing, like sanitary line leak test, flow test, and pressure test for this pipes are all conducted and passed already to avoid demolation during failures.

After checking and securing that the earth works, civil works, and electrical and Plumbing works are passed, you can now commence the concrete pouring of the slab on grade structure. On this part, you need to make sure that you order or mix the right strength of concrete and conduct the slump and flow test for the concrete before pouring to check the concrete quality.

Caring is Important

The next day, if the concrete has already hardened, pour water all over its surface for curing purposes to avoid cracks and make the concrete healthy. Do it for the span of seven Days. That's it. You already cast and care a slab on grade structure.

That's it for this blog. hoping I give you another Idea about construction. Thank you for joining me on this blog.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

I will never forget this paradise! This is the first place I explored on the beautiful Island of Cebu. This is a sudden adventure, with no plans, no itinerary, no accommodation, no foods. Yes, this is an Impromptu travel.

This is Maravilla White Beach

One of the pristine beaches of Cebu Island. Located in the Municipality of Tabuelan Cebu. In this paradise, you will experience a long strip of fine white sand, and crystal clear water that you will surely love to dive in. This is a public beach that you can free to explore

Actually, this happened to us 5 years ago last February 20, 2020, together with my previous colleagues. As I remember this is the time before Covid Strike. After this, a few days later COVID lockdown all over the Philippines started. I'm still grateful that time I visited this place before the chaotic era.

I already made a blog about this place you can visit this link. I just want to share this video with you guys to remind you that the summer season is approaching and this stunning spot in Tabuelan Cebu is waiting for you to discover and explore with your loved ones.

In this video, we are just roaming around the beach of Maravilla, It is so hot at that time but we still enjoy it, from the view and the people around, it's worth it to explore. After 45 minutes of walking around, we head back to our cottage to take our lunch by the beach.

Having food with this beautiful view is very satisfying, Our stomachs are full, and also our eyes with this stunning view. Have you tried a meal at the Beach? How thus it feel?

How to reach Maravilla Beach?

If you plan to visit this place, from Cebu Cty you just ride a bus in the Cebu Noth Bus Terminal bound to Tabueln, It will take you 3 to reach the municipality. Bus fare is only $4, drop off in the Tabuelan Market, then ride a motorcycle going to Barangay Hall of Maravilla for 5 minutes. Just negotiate the fare with the driver, and then a few meters you will find this Paradise.

If you ride in a private vehicle, just pin Maravilla Beach in Tabuelan and follow the guide to reach your destination.

Travel Tips to Maravilla Beach

• The best time to visit is summer season and weekdays to avoid the crowd

• Book ahead of your Accommodation, though a lot of resorts will accommodate you, make sure to have a reservation for less hustle.

• Transportation, For me it's advisable to rent a private vehicle, only a few public transportation pass by in the area.

• Bring your own, Few commercial establishments are built around the beach, so it is advisable to buy food in the market before heading to the beach

• Bring Essential, have some sun protection, extra clothes, water, and other necessities you need on the beach

• Be respectful, always follow local rules, and be mindful of your trash.

That's it for this blog Hivers, hoping I give you a place to explore this coming summer season. Thank you for always joining me in my Lakwatsa (adventure) in life.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

I captured this video last February 3, 2025. It's Monday and it's my day off from my corporate world. So Instead of staying at home, I decided to go out and practice my skills in controlling my first new drone DJI Flip. And this is what I discover, The Unexpected Scenic View Above Lipa Batangas.

It was already 3:00 pm when I went out of the house, then I went to a bypass road in Lipa Batangas. It is just fifteen minutes away from my house. It is a wide-open area and perfect for practicing my drone as a newbie operator.

Im excitedly tried the different features of this drone specifically the AI commands. It's fascinating and it's a bit handy for me to drive even though Im just a newbie and relying on some tutorials on DJI Web. Its easy to control and navigate the features. I just fly it short elevation cause Im still afraid to try its maximum altitude.

500 meters is the maximum altitude of my drone to reach. At first, I was hesitant to max it but when I saw the screen with this view Im got excited to unfold the scenic view above Lipa Batangas.

From this elevation, you will see the astonishing view of Taal Lake and the Taal Volcano. I was amazed when I saw this I never expected to capture this view from Lipa Batangas. Also, this video highlights the beautiful mountains of Mt. Makiling and Mt. Manabu of Sto. Tomas Batangas. The mountains stand beautifully with green fields covering its all area. In this video also you see the aerial view of the booming City of Lipa. The city is not yet congested but I hope it will not, you will observe a lot of greens are still covering the area of Lipa.

This video simply astonishing, its Highlights the amazing nature that surrounds the Lipa Batangas and the beautiful heu of the sky during the golden time. Im glad I went out that day and captured this amazing view of nature. Im excited to capture more beautiful landscapes above together with this new friend of mine, DJI Flip.

That's it for now, expect for more aerial video soon. Thank you for joining me on this blog and checking out this video.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---

Hello Hivers around the world, Hoping you all did great today where ever you are now and whatever circumstances you are in this time always remember that all of this is just a task for you to be prepared for a big storm to come in your life. And when that time will come you can face it Boldly and Ease.

Anyway, this time I will share with you a short video clip that can relax and make you calm to face your current task in life. This is just a simple short video but I'm sure it will heal you mentally and make you at peace.

This video clip I've taken was when I visited a friend's place in Danao Cebu Philippines, Called Bali-ang. The place is suited to the top of the mountains. Their house is built on the downhill side of the mountain where you will be amazed by the view.

This mountain view in front of me is indeed refreshing, and relaxing and makes your mind at peace. I was glaring at this view for almost 30 minutes I think. I don't know while looking at this a lot of realizations coming up in my head slowly and make me smile silently imagining how beautiful the world is.

I'm always amazed by how nature makes us reflect on the past of our life, the failures, the obstacles, and the small wins along the way of the journey. It makes us think about the struggles we overcome to become who we are today and reminds us that we are far already and strong enough to fight a storm that will come in our life.

---

_{Photos are taken as screenshot on my Video}

Nature is indeed the best medicine we could have in our life. It just simply heals us and boosts our spirit to continue moving towards our goal. Discovering the beauty of nature like this is one of the greatest gifts I always received in life.

Hoping we all protect this kind of gift just like what this gift give us protection.

This is @intoy.bugoy! See you in my next Hiventure 😉

---