Verification with Picture taking????

These past days i stayed in Laguna. On this Prestigious Municipality called Paete.

There's a lot of riders here who doesn't follow the rules about wearing helmet and the likes.

They always say that " this is a province, so we dont need to follow it" .

Today, i encountered 2 checkpoints along the hiway, first is when im going to Sta. Cruz this checkpoint were on the right ride of the road.

And what i always do is to ask the police officer what's up.

The officer replied that its a checkpoint with Picture taking for verification. all i can is is "what?".

I looked around and i saw this one officer who has a white board marker and writing down another riders info, name and the MC's plate number.

I also ask their commanding officer P/Insp Sabeniano why do they need to take a picture of the rider and the bike.

and he replied, " so they will have a record in case they encounter problems " ...

Well, on one part, its actually nice to see these cops doing their job. Also these checkpoints is to prevent criminals also.

These past few days we all knew that motorcycle is the getaway vehicle of the robbers who rob the bank in Dasmarinas Cavite and also the Las Pinas Bayad Center Robbery.

On this part of Laguna, holdup robbery is also a hit. One of the target place of these criminals is the place before you go up to Hydro power plant.

Well, i already passed the first check point. After i fetch my girlfriend, on our way home.

I encountered another checkpoint in LUMBAN. As i always do, i ask the officer again. I ask the officer if i really need to stop even thou i already check on my way to sta cruz. he politely ask " which part are you checked?" . i told him "kalayaan sir", he answered, "well, son, this is Lumban, its a different place".

So i give out my registration and license, they checked it and i had a lil chit chat with the Inspector.

I ask him, i saw a rider, who has 2 backride with a kid not older than 5 years old, you should apprehend them and issue tickets so they will learn to use helmet sir". He replied, "don't worry son, we always do that". And yes, to my surprise, there's one violators that even thou he has connection to who ever it was, the inspector ordered to issue him a ticket..


Well, hats down to these "few good men" .. i hope your raise will prosper.

They address riders properly and they are very polite.


Here's a video of the said Kalayaan Verification, pardon my hair, i just woke up.

Kalayaan Verification

Tatlong krus Pilgrimage -A New place for RIDERS to visit

Tatlong Krus and Matabungka Falls

TATLONG KRUS AND MATABUNGKA FALLS
Paete, Laguna
Major jump-off: Brgy. Ilaya Norte, Paete
Height of waterfalls: 20-25 meters
Hours to summit / days required: 45 mins / half day
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 1/9, Trail Class 1

BACKGROUND
In the town of Paete, famous for its woodcrafts, is a hill called Tatlong Krus, with a refreshing Matabungka Falls cascading from its slopes. This hill is also identified as the Mt. Humarap of Paete since it faces the town as well as Laguna de Bay - but this label is disputed by some locals who say Mt. Humarap is elsewhere.

Likewise, locals simply call Matabungka Falls as 'Talon', the generic Tagalog term for waterfall. What is clear, however, that this place is another wonderful destination in Laguna's eastern side. Tatlong Krus is a local pilgrimage spot, frequented during Holy Week.

It is also a picnic place for the local youth. Basic facilities such as huts and comfort rooms have been installed. The three crosses themselves face north, fronting the town of Paete beneath, then Laguna de Bay, and finally Mt. Sembrano. The peak of Mt. Tagapo can also be identified.

To get to Tatlong Krus, you have to take a tricycle or walk from the town proper (i.e. Gitnang Bayan) of Paete to Brgy. Ilaya Norte. Beyond the village, a total of 300 steps will take you to the fork where you can either proceed up to the three crosses, or turn right to visit Matabungka Falls. Going up takes another 700 steps but the paths are usually shaded and the trail quite relaxing.

A visit to the waterfalls is of course a must. The cascade is steep as it is beautiful, measuring around 20-25 meters. A small catchbasin is large enough for a small group to swim. The water is still relatively clean.

ITINERARY
0500 Take bus to Sta. Cruz (P123.50)
0730 ETA Sta. Cruz, take jeep to Siniloan or Paete (P23)
0830 At Paete, walk or take trke to Brgy. Ilaya Norte
0900 ETA Ilaya Norte. Start trek
1000 At Tatlong Krus, take pictures
1030 Make turn to Matabungka Falls
1130 Start descent
1200 Back at jump-off; head back to town proper
1230 Souvenir shopping; Have lunch at Exotik Restaurant.
1330 Head back to bus terminal in Sta. Cruz
1430 ETD Green Star bus for Buendia or HM Transport for Cubao
1500 Back in Manila

SPECIAL CONCERNS
Fare from Sta. Cruz to Paete is around P23 (Nov. 2007). No permit is required to visit the hill or the falls. Atop the hill is a sari-sari store where you can buy basic foodstuffs. There are bamboo benches in parts of the trail. Cellphone signal is present throughout, and there are no significant hazards and concerns worth mentioning as this is a very easy climb.

With efficient use of time, this trip can actually be done in half a day; you may allot the afternoon for a trip to Twin Falls in Cavinti, the famous Magdapio Falls in Pagsanjan, or, if you have private transportation, even Taytay Falls in Majayjay.

TRIVIA
Famous for woodcrafts and lanzones fruit, the town of Paete is also rich in history, from the time when it was a village ruled by Gat Lacampauid to the present. The name is said to come from 'paet' which means chisel. The priest asked the name of the place but the villager thought he was asking the name of his tool. Although the christening is accidental, the name is very appropriate considering that Paete is the 'woodcarving capital of the Philippines'. Some accounts even say that the world-famous yo-yo had its origins in Paete!

An exciting side adventure would be dining at Exotik Resturant in the adjacent town of Kalayaan, Laguna. Just along the Higway (Longos), they serve truly exotic meals such as adobong palaka, sizziling sawa, afritadang bayawak, wild boar, etc. Budget is from P150-P250 per person. There is also a nearby 'Twin Falls' in Kalayaan, Laguna, with a swimming pool.

source: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/12/tatlong-krus-and-matabungka-falls.html

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Tatlong Krus is not that "popular" for some of the riders, for its not located on the usual riders route.

Some of the riders prefer to visit places like Caliraya (Man made lake), Real and Infanta(Beach) or Lucban (Kamay ni Hesus Pilgrimage).

But for me, the essence of being a rider is to travel the road less traveled? right? so places like this is one hell of a ride.

On the pilgrimage itself you'll see the towns of paete, pakil and kalayaan.

Also, there's a route going there using our bike's in San Antonio.

plus you can visit the church of Paete after that and have lunch in Woodstock restaurant located in V. Ac Ac St, they serve delicious local pansit.

So, what are you waiting for riders? Gear up and Lets ride!!

We are not "just another biker", We are RIDERS who CARE

here's a rider POEM for you guys..

" YOU KNOW A BIKER


I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.

But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.


I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.

But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall.


I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant.

But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.


I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.

But you didn't see me driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.


I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children.

But you didn 't see me when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.


I saw you stare at my long hair.

But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.


I saw you roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.

But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.


I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.

But you didn't see me cry as my children where born and have their name written over and in my heart.


I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.

But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.


I saw you complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.

But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car.

But you didn't see me pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.


I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.

But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you race down the road in the rain.

But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.


I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.

But you didn't see me trying to turn right.


I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.

But you didn't see me leave the road.


I saw you waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.

But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.


I saw you go home to your family.

But you didn't see me. Because, I died that day you cut me off.


I WAS JUST A BIKER.
A person with friends and a family.
But you didn't see me.


Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community

I hope you never lose someone that rides


IF U KNOW A BIKER" PLEASE"
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What a nice poem isn't it?

Bikers are being hated by people who doesn't understand what being a biker IS. In able for them to understand "US" bikers is to be one of us. But some of them doesn't want to give up the luxury of having a car. I know, we own one, if i'm going out with my family, for sure i'll use the cage. but if me, alone.. I'll ride my bike.

The poem that i shared to you guys happens all the time. Sad but true.

take a look at the picture above, a lady sharing her water to the girl.

yupp, you guess it right.. She's a biker, a biker who always ready to give and share some love to those people who needs it.

oh, she's not alone in helping the less fortunate people, there's a bunch of rider volunteers who always ready to help.. oopps, yeah you heard me right.. RIDER VOLUNTEERS!!!

They are the volunteers of RIDE FOR A CAUSE.

Ride For A Cause is not a government organization, not supported by some politicians or whatsoever

These are rider volunteers who give and donate things own their own. On their own hard earned money.

See what i'm tellin you all this time..

oh well, for some.. we are just another rider..

but as i have told you, we're not just another rider..

"WE" ARE RIDERS
Riders who CARE..


have a great day and ride safe!!


you can find RFAC Volunteers here

click this RFAC VOLUNTEERS