Photo Gallery

I. Conceptualizing the Video Blog

Planning the trip to Buhi with Ma'am Jo.

Ma'am Mariss gathers the team for a quick meeting.

Having fun while planning for the video blog.

II. On the way to Buhi

Team One ready to face Buhi's challenges.

The long and winding road to Buhi.

"The one that got away"

Buhi Municipal Base Map  

III. Data Gathering (Interviews and Surveys)

The regional office of BFAR in Pili.

The people from BFAR Pili with our coach, Ma'am Mariss

Team One: Preparing for action! 

Big ponds are situated outside BFAR's office.

The local office of BFAR in Buhi.

Buhi Fresh Water Demonstration Fish Farm and Limnological Station

Mr. Glen Agua

Technical Staff of Buhi Demo Fish Farm and Nursery  

Mr. Agua answers all our questions clearly.

Mr. Glen Agua shows his Fresh Water Aquaculture Test Kit.

Procedures on how to use the Fresh Water Aquaculture Test Kit

Mr. Agua demonstrates how to measure water's acidity. 

BFAR promotes 'Save Lake Buhi Now'.

Wishing wells? Not likely. Those are fish ponds in BFAR Buhi.  

A farmer says he is proud of sinarapan.  

Even grandma loves sinarapan!

 The Aetas share their side of the story.

The team asks the friendly residents of Buhi

Ambush interview

Sinarapan is surely the talk of the town.

Mayor Lacoste is proud of his projects to save the sinarapan.

The whole team with Hon. Rey P. Lacoste.
 

Mr. Bitoy Nachor tells us about the effects of sinarapan on the local economy.

Mr. Alfredo Lavadia shares more programs of the LGU to save the lake and sinarapan.

A market vendor eagerly answers the questionnaire.

An interview with sinarapan vendor, Anita Moran. 

IV. Adventures

Welcome to Buhi! Home of Sinarapan. 

A statue showing the history of Buhi.

The sarap is very popular here.

The sarap has become a 'trademark' of Buhi.


 

Team One ready to take on the streets of Buhi!

Oil on Canvas
"Sinarapan Fisherman" by EFRBON
  

 

Mr. Don Jan Sumido offers to be our tour guide.

Smile for Sinarapan! 


 

The rough roads were just part of the adventure. 


 

PUSH!
  

Still determined as ever. 


 

A hundred takes later... 


 

A peaceful scenery.

San Ramon Barangay Hall and Health Center

Where to?

Check the GPS! We don't want to get lost now.

Keeping the balance and fighting off acrophobia as we have to cross a hanging bridge.

A mother holds her child's hand as they cross the hanging bridge together. 


 

Aside from fishing, farming is also a basic livelihood in Buhi.

 

A hospitable resident offers us buko juice.

A refreshing sip of the world class COCO WATER.

There's nothing like a breath-taking view. 


 

Chants go perfectly with hiking. 


 

The beautiful scenery inspires us to continue on with our journey. 


 

Mud? We can handle that.

The group takes a break after long hours of hiking. 

Dante demonstrates how to use a sarap.

 

The fish market 

V. The Search for Sinarapan in Lakelet Manapao 

A kilo of sinarapan is worth Php 100. 

 Dried Sinarapan from Lake Danao (Polangui, Albay) is also worth Php 100.

Lakelet Manapao is also where nearby residents wash their clothes.

Some parts of Lakelet Manapao are completely covered with water hyacinths.

A little girl strolling by the lakelet.

The beautiful sight of water lilies in Lakelet Manapao.

The team makes some observations on Lakelet Manapao. 

Mr. Efren Elorde talks about sinarapan and its sanctuary, Lakelet Manapao.

Mr. Elorde wades through clumps of water hyacinths to catch sinarapan. 

The fishermen prepare their boat.

 Mr. Efren Elorde readies his sarap.

After a hard day's wait, two fishermen sail back with their catch.

Sinarapan: The Pride of Buhi.

Freshly caught sinarapan

Water springs forth from one of the upper grounds.

A chat with Mr. Elorde after his catch.

Team One poses with Mr. Don Jan Sumido and Mr. Efren Elorde

Fisherman Efren Elorde walks back home after a job well done. 

V. Lake Buhi

Excess feeds accumulate and clog the lake.

The houses on the lake contribute to pollution.

The murky environment of Lake Buhi

RA 8550 states that only 10% of the lake should be used for aquaculture (fish cages).

A fisherman sets out Lake Buhi. 

A woman blissfully immersing in the lake.

A signage showing the implementation of the project, "Save Lake Buhi Now!"

Our team looks over the famous Lake Buhi.

Imploring the Almighty to save Lake Buhi!

Little children playing by the lake
 
 

Team One riding the waves of Lake Buhi.

After an electrifying day filled with adventure, there's no place like home.

VI. Final Touches 

The writers putting their thoughts into words.

Determination is seen in every member.

Shawn in technical duties, works on the layout.

The teacher coach took time to review the write-ups. 

Team Leader Roland prepares the letters.

The writers search for more information.

No giving up for this team.

We work hard and fast.

We're quite serious, you know.

Be amazed at how one of our members multi-tasks.

The videos are being put together.

 
One of the writers looks for an inspiration.