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Monday, July 23, 2012

A place called BUMBARAN


What comes into your minds if you hear the place BUMBARAN MUNICIPALITY in LANAO DEL SUR?

*  a war place,
*  a rebel camp,
*  or a non-developed area of a certain province.

I am sure that descriptions mentioned above match some of your thoughts, and yes its true but that was years and years ago….because, at present BUMBARAN MUNICIPALITY stood from its past and it is one of the largest corn and banana producer in the province. It’s not just their agricultural products that this town can be proud of, because......

A year ago, I was given the chance to join the Tri-Media Tour and we headed to the said Municipality. I’m excited and curious as well, for all of what I’ve heard and been said to this place. Now, it’s my pace to discover the Town.

We went straight ahead at the Municipal Hall to give courtesy and we were welcome with all smiles by their Municipal Mayor and offered to stay at their place.

with my Media friends and officials of DSWD-ARMM
I was really mesmerized with its scenic beauty and climates similar to that of Baguio City. My curiosity and indifference with the place were all paid out beyond expectations.

Scenic view from the Balcony of the Manabilangs House

cottages where we stayed located inside the compound of Manabilang's,
built intended for the Family's guests and visitors

Grabbing my opportunity to take a pose with the Father and Son of the BUMBARAN Municipality

with Mayor Mastura Manabilang
with Vice-Mayor James Manabilang