DEEJAY WRITES: February 2015

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Lifestyle 8:22 PM

A date with Bob Ong is love. :)) #PhilippineLiterature #Philippines #literature #PopularLiterature #PopLitPh #PopLit #iblogforph

A photo posted by Dandreb James Arro (@deejaywrites) on Feb 5, 2015 at 6:43pm PST

I've taken interest in Bob Ong back in college. He has always been famous but there was no means for me to read any of his works. I was so fixated with collecting all of Paulo Coelho's books. However, since reading his fifth published work, Stainless Longganisa, I was instantaneously drawn to the mysterious author, whose books are filled with humor, wit, and social commentary, written in conversational Filipino which the younger generation, and the old, could easily relate and understand. No highfalutin Filipino or that elitist kind of literary style.

However, the writer behind Bob Ong has proven over time that he is more than his capability of injecting humor in his every masterpiece. His capacity to write serious and emotional pieces shine every now and then. His tenth book, SI, is definitely a testament to the writer's talent.

#BEHOLDBOHOL: ANDAKidz

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The Blogger's activity (see story here) in Anda was not all about sight seeing and pure fun and enjoyment. The heart of the entire trip was to lend a helping hand to the children of Anda and this is what we done in the afternoon of December 20 when we went to the ANDAKidz Community Center in Brgy. Talisay.

While heading to the site, a soccer clinic was also being held at the ground near the Quinale Beach (see story on Anda beaches here), The durable soccer balls were donated by Philippine Information Agency.

The soccer clinic. Photo by Ashley Uy of www.ashlinspiration.com

#BEHOLDBOHOL: Cool Cave Pools

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Aside from Anda's heavenly beaches, their cave pools are also among their must-see travel spots. However, we need to remember that cave pools are delicate tourist attractions that should never be abused by human activity in order for it to retain its beauty. If we don't want another Hinagdanan Cave sad story, then we should be mindful of these cave pools fragility.

During our blogger's activity in Anda last December, we were toured to three of Anda's well-known and breathtaking cave pools.

#BeholdBohol: The Best Beach in Town

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I'm trying to be witty and candid with that title.

Seriously though, while Anda is slowly emerging as Bohol's next tourist destination, thanks to its pristine white sandy beaches, you should now that there could only be one beach that might suit your preference at that time. Whether you are touring in a tight budget or is very willing to splurge for the sake of R&R, or you just want to lay on the sand under the heat of the sun or what to go for a dive, Anda has a wide array of choices.

On the second day of our Blogger's Activity (see story here), we visited some of Anda's well-known resorts and here is a sneak peak of what's up for grabs.

#BEHOLDBOHOL: The Mystery of Lamanoc

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During the Blogger Activity held last December 20 and 21 in Anda was a stop over at the mystic island of Lamanoc Island. While its name may sound really traditional and without any spooky connotation, the island, according to locals, is as mysterious and enchanting as it is breathtaking.

#BEHOLDBOHOL: Andale Anda

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It is quite an amazement as to how such a small town in the east side of Bohol holds so much beauty. From white sandy beaches, pristine waters, lush greenery, to its culture and history, it is no wonder that the little town of Anda is now becoming Bohol's newest tourism haven.

Last December 20 to 21, I had the chance to see, for the first time, the grandeur of this municipality, along with fellow bloggers from Bohol and Cebu. What started as an idea by Boholana entrepreneur Dalareich Polot was heavily supported by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) after the agency, to Dal's surprise, offered to organize a blogging activity to aid Anda's tourism endeavours and spread the spirit of sharing.