About

ABOUT ME

Hi ! A blessed morning to all.  My name is Cris Ferreras and welcome to Pinoy Ecotraveler, an eco-travelogue about my travel experiences and journey in life.
By profession I am a Teacher/Instructor in Psychology and had just resigned from my job last 2007 to become a freelancer in search for a more meaningful life.

I put up small computer Xerox/printing shop to cater the deserving students of Payatas. I love taking pictures from different places while traveling and became interested in developing and helping in promoting sustainability and greener environment.

 

Being an entrepreneur also I put up additional shop for the recycled paper craft products which I personally made & invented to showcase and share livelihood in our community and to others. This is also my advocacy in helping and creating solutions to waste management problems.

ABOUT PINOY ECOTRAVELER

Pinoy Ecotraveler is all about an environmental travelogue from the author's life and travel experiences,health lifestyle  and other related resources. So expect more environmental related discussions here. It's mission is to share, help, develop and promote healthy lifestyles, livelihood, environmental awareness, real life experiences, restoration and practices.

The Humble Beginning

Out of curiosity when I  started writing a blog. Way back 2007  whenever I had ample time to look for a computer shop  just to read and study on how to make a blog.  It's really difficult  to start  since I am so busy working in school.  It's so funny that  some  of my  writings are incomplete for so long time and then  I  came back to  continue writing .

Start of a Meaningful Name 

It was last 2015 when I went home from an African travel . This travel experiences had opened my mind and got interested in writing blogs about Ecopsychology and environmental care.

It was in Ghana, Africa particularly in Tamale where I gain understanding how disabled person can be more productive in his skills and talents. A blind person despite of his total blindness but still can make colorful beautiful chairs. So amazing and I was touched and almost cry. I am fortunate to learned from this disabled persons.When I went home I felt that I was reborn and started  creating useful products from recycled paper materials. With my meaningful travels where environment, livelihood and spiritual are the main concern, I thought that "pinoyecotraveler" name is best fitted for me. Within the  area of travel and environmental problems , I wanted to make a difference and contribute the best that I can by writing blogs base on the reality of life's journey, health, experiences and environmental awareness. 

Help to Offer:
Currently accepting

• computer tutorials in basic computer
  

• demo tutorial in  eco-crafts 
• b-day/weddings gift items
• personal development coaching 
• blog writing 
• open to new other possible collaboratons/ventures

Professional Achievement:

• Masters Study in Psychology at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Intramuros Philippines
• Masters Study in Special Education at EARIST College, Sta. Mesa Manila
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology  at Manuel L. Quezon University
• Secondary Education at St. Anthony Academy, Gubat Sorsogon
• Primary study at Beriran, Gubat Sorsogon

Professional Experiences:

• Senior High School Teacher at Quezon City Science High School
• Social Studies teacher/ Pre-School Asst. teacher at NSDN Himamaylan Negros Occidental.
• Social Sciences Instructor at Saint Marys College of Nursing, San Juan Philippines
• Social Sciences Instructor at St. Francis of Assisi College System, Las Pinas City, Philippines
• Personnel/HRD Officer at Jesu Marie School School< Paranaque City Philippines
• Special Education Teacher
• Filipino and Social Studies Teacher
• Psychometrician and Guidance Staff

Training /Seminars Attended:

• Attended Mass Training for SHS Teacher , Eurotel Makati  and  Taf Ave. 2018
• Joined "Exhibit of Crafts at Brgy. Payatas  2017 
• Educational Training  at Tamale Rehabilitation Center, Tamale, Ghana Africa 2015
  
• Novice Training for Christian Brothers at Tamale, Ghana, Africa 2015
• Seminar/ Study on Cross Cultural Study of Ghana, Tamale Ghana Africa 2015
• Workshop on Myers Briggs Inventories Tamale Ghana 2015
• Language Study  on African Local Language , Tamale Ghana  2015
• Bible Study at Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Kabankalan, 2014
• Psycho -Spiritual Seminar , La Paz Iloilo City  2014 
• Retreat Seminar for Edmund Rice Christian Brothers, Lahug, Cebu City  2014
• Seminars on Latest trends in Teaching for all Subject Areas
• Seminar on Teaching English Strategies
• Seminar/Lecture Series on World Peace
• Seminars on New Perspective for Teachers in in the 21st Century
• Seminar on Workshop on Academic Excellence Across the Curriculum
• Faculty IN Service Training
• Seminar on Multiple Intelligences

Others: 

• Member Distributor New MC Healthy Juice Drink
• Member Distributor Essensa Naturale

Contact

You can contact me on my number or email below if you have any other comments, business discussions or questions ? 

CONTACT NUMBER:
09277947940



EMAIL ADDRESS:
circferreras@gmail.com


ADDRESS OF CBF PAPER CRAFTS GIFT SHOP
Blk. 6 Phase 3 Payatas B, Quezon City Philippines 1119

EUROTEL TRAVEL: Mass Training for SHS Teacher

It is the affordability plus the traditional Filipino hospitality that you will like and love to stay at this hotel.

Eurotel  welcomes couples, tourists and travelers seeking respect and comfort in one of the amazing spots of this country. Elegantly designed with subtle modern European influences, guests are assured of comfort and convenience with a good range of rooms.

  
I had the opportunity to stay at Eurotel hotel Makati branch during the 1 week stay-in seminar for SHS Mass Training. The other schedule that I attended was in  Eurotel Hotel Pedro Gil Branch which lasted 2 weeks but I failed to finish it due to some family problems that arise during those days.

Traveling on this hotel  on the day of our seminar was already  a sacrifice on my part since it was declared "mass jeepney transport stoppage "  so there were no jeepney traveling by on that day. While I'm sure other teachers also experienced the same as mine. But thanks to MRT train it's not a hassle anyway.

     

EUROTEL MAKATI
Chino Roces Ave. cor Arnaiz Ave.

Tel. No.: (02) 844-8645 | (02) 844-8603
Mobile: (+63) 922 734 1198
Central Reservations:
Tel. No.: (02) 935-6732 | (02) 736-5859
Mobile: (+63) 999 888-3876

When we arrived at the venue, the hotel staff at Eurotel Makati was accommodating and we started on time as we proceed to orientation seminar room. Unlike Eurotel Pedro Gil, at our arrival there were problems on the checking in of participants that the manager has to resolve first. As usual we waited at the lobby.

STRANGE  HOTEL STORIES
 

BEHIND closed doors at hotels you can discover all sorts of secrets, according to inside accounts from those in the hospitality industry.

But my personal  strange  experience suggesting it might be true. That somebody is watching me that I can't  see. 

First Scenario :  I  was waiting alone in front of the elevator  because I am going  down to ground floor. All of a sudden  I  changed my mind  when I saw a stairs at the  left side going down. Then I  follow the stairs  but   it’s too late for me to notice that  it was a small  door gate and  I banged  my head on the concrete wall that I almost  faint but thanks to God I was saved.  My two room mates can testify all of these accounts.

Second Scenario:  I  went  up to our room alone  after lunch  and while I was sitting down on the table waiting for my room mates  I suddenly heard sounds running on ceiling  like a rat  near the  light bulb and   the light started  flickering   to my surprised  I checked it out  what is happening  but it disappeared after  3 minutes.

Third Scenario:  This is the time when we are about to  go down to went home together with one of my  room mate  but to our surprised  instead of going down to  ground floor the elevator  bring us back to  floor where our room is situated.  Oh my God , it’s scary imagine we find ourselves  in front of  our room again. We then  immediately  go back to the elevator and  in a hurry to go down at the ground floor and we’re safe thanks to God.

EUROTEL MAKATI GROUP AND PEDRO GIL GROUP

                                       

My group mate working on modules

Free time at night inside our room

INSIDE OUR ROOM AT EUROTEL PEDRO GIL

Eurotel Pedro Gil is located at616 Pedro Gil. St. Ermita, Metro Manila

Tel. No.: (02) 523-5256 | (02) 523-5164
Mobile: (+63) 923 141 7878
Central Reservations:
Tel. No.: (02) 935-6732 | (02) 736-5859
Mobile: (+63) 999 888-3876

Eurotel Makati, Lobby

Eurotel Makati, Veranda

The .lobby at Eurotel Pedro Gil

 EUROTEL HOTEL BRANCHES

• EUROTEL VIVALDI ARANETA

• LAS PIÑAS

• PEDRO GIL

• MAKATI

• NORTH EDSA

• BAGUIO

• ANGELES

• BORACAY

LAMESA ECOPARK : A DAY TO REMEMBER TRAVEL

Do you love nature and green environment? Well , I'm sure you will love and liked this place. The La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City is a well-developed sanctuary around the La Mesa Watershed via a joint partnership between MWSS, ABS-CBN, and Quezon City. The public park spans 33 hectares aims to preserve and protect the La Mesa Watershed, not only by generating revenues, but also promoting environmental awareness in saving the environment. Primary focus of the EcoPark is for outdoor recreation and forest experience. Students, families, environmentalist, tourist, fitness buffs flock the park everyday, seeing it as an alternative to the shopping malls in the metropolis.

The beautiful green entrance at Lamesa Ecopark

It's a blessing to visit one of the beautiful reserved forest in Quezon City.  I seldom visit this place and it's funny because  my residence is just a few minutes travel in going to this nice place. Way back before this forested area is only just a reserved watershed of Lamesa Dam. Today it is now open to public for recreation leading to be famous and with it's mission to preserve the beauty of  environmental area wherein people can feel and interact with the beauty of the nature.

One beautiful sunny day but very cool and relaxing inside the ecopark. After working for a week this place is really a nice place to unwind, refresh and recharge. I really enjoy my visit here.

You can sit down in here and feel the cool air

Enjoying the beautiful natural environment

The La Mesa Ecopark is home to the following attractions:
1. Lopez Picnic Grounds - five hectares of picnic area under and surrounded by a forest of huge tall trees with grilling provisions.
2. Salt Water Swimming Pool - a public pool that utilizes salt granules instead of chlorine giving, not only a close-to-the-sea atmosphere, but also a safer and less toxic filtering process
3. Superferry Boating Lagoon - couples, families, barkadas, and anyone can enjoy a boat ride by paddling in this lagoon
4. Fishing Lagoon
5. Petron Fitness and Mountain Bike Trail - a fitness trail with exercise stations and connects to a mountain bike trail in a forest full of trees
6. Shell Flower Terraces - a dam wall converted into hectares of flower terraces
7. Ecomuseum
8. Butterfly Trail and Hatchery - an educational walking tour through the world of butterflies
9. Pavilions for rent for different private and public functions
10. Overnight camping zone
11. Paintball field - Global Glutz is also in the house!
12. Wall climbing, rappelling, and zipline!

GENERAL OPERATING HOURS: 8am to 5pm daily
Open daily including holidays.
Closed on the 25th December and the 31st December.
Park may be closed without prior notice due to severe inclement weather.

Park Admission Rates
Persons above 3ft P50
3ft & below Free
QC Residents (w/ valid proof of residence) P40
QC Students (w/ valid ID) P20
QC Senior Citizens (w/ valid ID) FREE
Non-QC Senior Citizens P40

AMENITIES
SWIMMING POOL (operating hours 8am-4pm Daily)
Persons above 3ft P80
3ft & below P40
-Proper swimming attire is strictly enforced.
-Pool admission rates apply to all who enter pool compound whether they will swim or not.
BUTTERFLY HAVEN. P60/person
FISHING. P80/kilo
BUNGEE FUN. P120/2mins
HORSEBACK RIDING. P50-single/ 100-w/calesa
BIKE RENTAL. P60 - P90/hr
ZIPLINE Slide for Life. P200/person
PAINT BALL. P350/person w/50 bullets and safety gear

PAVILIONS
IPIL PAVILION - P5,000/ day
Max. Capacity: 250 persons (80 persons free park admission)

NARRA PAVILION - P5,000/ day
Max. Capacity: 150 persons (80 persons free park admission)
MULTIPURPOSE HALL/ ECO ACADEMY HALL
P7,500 day time (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
P12,500 night time (5:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
Max. Capacity: 250 persons (80 persons free park admission)

ORCHIDARIUM EXCLUSIVE - P20,000/ day
Max. Capacity: 150 persons (80 persons free park admission)

OLD SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX EXCLUSIVE
P15,000 day time (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
P20,000 night time (5:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
Max. Capacity: 300 persons (100 persons free park admission)

AMPHITHEATER - P5,000 (Park admission not inclussive)

BOATING PAVILION
P7,500 day time (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
P10,000 night time (5:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
Max. Capacity: 150 persons (80 persons free park admission)

RENTALS & SERVICES
(No reservations. First come first served)
CABANNA RENTAL P500/day
TABLES & CHAIRS RENTAL P120/set (1 table & 4 chairs)
TOUR GUIDE P500/ tour (max. 50 persons)
FISHING ROD RENTAL P30/day

OVERNIGHT CAMPING AVAILABLE BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.
At least a week advance booking needed.
P200/night/person
Additional P100/succeeding night.
Minimum of 15 campers.

PARK RULES & Camp; REGULATIONS
1) Strictly no littering. P500 fine is implemented.
2) Videoke & loud music is strictly prohibited.
3) Liquor, alcoholic beverages & illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.
4) Only emergency & authorized motorized vehicles are allowed beyond the main entrance.
5) Swimming pool is for recreation purpose only. Water baptismal activities are not allowed.
6) Bonfire is prohibited.

How to get to Lamesa Ecopark?

From Quezon Memorial Circle

1. Commonwealth Avenue Turn right from Elliptical Road

2. At Commonwealth Avenue Just straight ahead

3. Pearl Street Turn right from Commonwealth, between City Oil and Sangkalan

4. Winston Street Turn right from Pearl Street

5. Dunhill Street Turn left from Winston Street

6. La Mesa Eco Park Just straight ahead thru Dunhill Street

From North Avenue

1. At North Avenue Go straight ahead via North Avenue to Elliptical Road

2. Elliptical Road Turn right from North Avenue

3. Commonwealth Avenue Turn right from Elliptical Road

4. At Commonwealth Avenue Just straight ahead

5. Pearl Street Turn right from Commonwealth, between City Oil and Sangkalan

6. Winston Street Turn right from Pearl Street

7. Dunhill Street Turn left from Winston Street

8. La Mesa Eco Park Just straight ahead thru Dunhill Street

Guanellian Home for the Special Children Spiritual Eco-travel

This building houses the children with disabilities and abondoned

        Have you tried visiting a place that is meaningful and fulfilling in your part. If you are looking for this type of journey then you can visit the Guanellian Home for the Abandoned Special children. There are lots of special children and adult as well who are being taking cared by the Guanellian missionary .

One blessed morning I had the opportunity to visit this place and  be with the children the whole day. It was meaningful in the sense that  personally i was able to listen, play and realized their status and feelings.

Additional History:

For the past 16 years, it has run a pre-school program for children living in the poor district of Pingkian, Pasong Tamo, Quezon City. The school gives emphasis on catechism and value formation.
The Congregation continues to expand as it constructed the House of the Holy Family (Harong Kan Sagrada Familia) in Legazpi City in 2003.
In 2005, the Philippine-Italian Association helped in the construction of a bakery within the compound of the Congregation in Pingkian, and in 2010 a home for special children was inaugurated.
With the help of generous benefactors, the Servants of Charity inaugurated a physical therapy department that is used for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities who could not afford expensive physical therapy services of private hospitals.
The humanitarian work of the Servants of Charity is a continuation of the apostolic mission started by St. Louis Guanella 148 years ago. 

 How to get there:

         Guanellian Servants of Charity House is located at Centerville Subd. Tandang Sora Quezon City. If you are commuting take Tandang Sora jeepney at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Tandang Sora. Tell the driver to drop you at Centerville, then take a special trip tricycle going to Guanellian servants of charity house.

St. Clement's Retreat House La Paz Iloilo: Psycho-Spiritual Seminar Travel

Are you looking for an ideal place for spiritual retreat seminar in Western Visayas?  St. Clement's Retreat House could be your perfect choice with it's complete facilities and packaging at affordable price.

The Front view of the St. Clemet's Retreat House

St. Clement's Retreat House is located in Western Visayas, at La Paz, Iloilo City. I had  the opportunity to visit this retreat house during our Pscho-spiritual seminar that lasted for almost one week. I like very much the green surrounding of the environment and it's accessible to mall and main city.

I am so blessed with this scene at the entrance  garden at St. Clement's Retreat House

Other Must See Attraction:
St. Clement's Retreat House is just adjacent to the St. Clement's Redemptorist Church. This church is well known for it's novena for the devotion of our lady of perpetual help every Wednesday.

Adjacent to St. Clement's Retreat House is the Redemptorist Church

INSIDE THE REDEMTORIST CHURCH

  St. Clement's Chapel
There a very beautiful small chapel inside the compound ideal for holy mass and other related activities.

Added attraction is the chapel inside the compound ideal for prayer and holy mass.

Inside the chapel of St Clement;s Retreat House

Crematory Cemetery
They owned a small cemetery  at the back side of the compound for those who preferred cremation services. I stayed during all saints day and all souls day  and I had witnessed famous celebrities visiting in this cemetery.

Crematory Cemetery inside the compound

  With free wi-fi on the lobby.

You can access the wifi connection in the lobby during your free time

The large canteen facilities  wherein we pose during a delicious snacks time.

 

We have to finish our rendition of group singing.

 

Just enjoying my pose at their beautiful  huge grotto

 

THANK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BE NEAR WITH JESUS I'M SO BLESSED

 

THE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN  AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH

 

A BLESSED MORNING

 

THE WHOLE GROUP AFTER THE SEMINAR

 

THE LAST GROUP WHO LEFT DURING THE SEMINAR THIS IS OUR  LAST DAY OF STAY

How to get there: 
There are options to reach this place:
By plane, ferry boat, fast speed boat( Supercat & Ocean Jet)
From Iloilo pier you can take taxi to travel for only 15 minutes the fare is only  P80  but if you are familiar with the jeepney route  it might be good  idea to save money. Advanced reservation should be made at the office . The rate per day may vary depending on the type of accommodation you prefer.