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

Ride For A Cause - Mission 4 Season 3 - Little Baguio Elementary School - Infanta Quezon August 29, 2010

Another successful ride was done by RFAC volunteers, this is the 2nd time that we reached out Little Baguio Elementary School.

They'd offered us a little entertainment together with our in-house clowns joko and Emay_shakur (their nicknames of course).

I'm the first one who arrive at the meeting place by 4:30am followed by newrish_nathan which is his birthday, he spent his Birthday helping and reaching out less fortunate people.

We did a short briefing and a very quiet prayer (which is very quiet because the one that supposed to lead the prayer didn't said anything hahaha..). after that we gear up and took the road.

we arrived at the location at 9:36am, people from Little Baguio offered a lil program and after that we left the location.


Another successful ride i just want to say thanks to those volunteers who always supports Ride For A Cause, also the new volunteers and of course the oldies like FCR, Super 8, dennonyitos, NOS (they are the ones who scouted for this event, thanks guys), BMC. these are some of the active clubs who supports RFAC for all these years. Thanks guys.

and for the OLDIES you know who you are. and for the absents, you missed this one hell of a ride.

Till next time Volunteers!!!! God Bless


if you want to view some pics kindly click this link guys!!!



Ride For A Cause - Mission 4 Season 3 - Little Baguio Elementary School - Infanta Quezon August 29, 2010

Riders under the bridge (riding in rain)

For us riders, riding your bike everyday from home to work and vice versa releases the stress you had all day. Well, this one added up the stress.. RAIN..

Yeah i know, we do have rain gears and stuff like that, but the heck, nothing beats riding without the rain. i hope am right? hahaha..

Well, for me i love riding in the rain you get wet and you get sick (I'm just kidding). Been into stormy rides with my ride buddies and hell yeah we love it.

But, come to think of it? riders suffer a lot when it rains. We see riders under the bridge waiting for the rain to stop, roads are slippery, even if you have a rain gear its not that comfy to ride if its raining.

in the forum site www.motorcyclephilippines.com there's a lot of forumer who sells rain gears (riding apparel when it rains lolz). Just for example OVERDOSE. (he is a forumer not the hooking site.. aight? Lolz), dennymonyo and other forumers who sell affordable rain gears.

Well, the usual scenery when it rains, riders under the bridge (overpass, bridges) or places they can make cover. Reason why i wrote this blog is I actually experienced it for the first time (after riding for almost 20 years). last friday i stop under the market market bridge and join these guys who are also waiting for the rain to stop.

And I think its a great experience talkin to some people you dont know and stuff like that. So my Friday was a great riding in the rain experience. Well, Atleast (coz i forgot to bring my rain gear).

Marilaque Twisties

Marilaque (Marikina - Rizal - Laguna - Quezon) or Marcos Hi-way, a public road, this hi-way will take you to places like Rizal, Laguna and Quezon (yeah, i already mentioned it silly me).

But for us riders, its a weekend quick getaway in the busy, stressful streets of Metro.
Where everyday we encounter stupid bus drivers, cagers, co-riders and most of all, the pollution.

So, Marilaque is a place where you can ride your bike and enjoy the twisties, not just that, Marilaque offers great sceneries and a cold climate which you can't find in the metro unless you plan to visit antipolo which is not Metro Manila.

teka't itigil muna natin ang pag i english dito at nasakit na ang ilong ko, mahirap ng duguin at baka hindi ko matapos ito.


Itong lugar na ito na "haven" sa mga nag mo-motor na tulad ko (natin) eh hindi nagiging magandang pasyalan pag weekend.

Bakit? Dahil nga sa liko likong daanan nito, at sa magandang tanawin na din. Maraming umaakyat or dumadaan dito tuwing linggo, na ang nagiging resulta eh nagiging crowded na yung lugar na pinupuntahan.

At hindi lamang yun mga kapatid, dito din ginagawa ng ilan sa ating mga riders ang kanilang "racing skills".. Ha? Nope, you heard me right.. Racing skills po. dahil nga sa liko likong daan na ito ng marilaque eh simula noong 2002-2004 ng makumpleto ito at hangang ngayon ay dumami na po ang naging aksidente dito at kadalasan po ay sanhi ng mga rider na kulang sa aral sa pagmamaneho, at yung iba naman eh natural na pasaway lang.

Marami na ding residente ang napinsala gawa ng mga nag mo-motor dito tuwing linggo.

Ang tanong palagi ng tao, Bakit dito? isang debateng pinagtatalunan ng ilang indibiduwal sa forum site na www.motorcyclephilippines.com, isang online forum para sa mga motorcycle enthusiast.

Hindi lang sampung beses naging topic ito ng mga thread, pinag debatehan ng ilang forumers, na minsan ay nauuwi pa sa murahan, hamunan at asaran.

Laging ang punto ay syempre, road courtesy. Well, alam naman nating lahat yan panigurado sadyang tayo lamang eh may iba ibang opinyon sa buhay natin, minsan yung iba kasi, nakikisawsaw na lang din.

Hindi lang naman ang Marilaque ang may ganitong klaseng daan dito sa pilipinas, pero kahit saan man merong kahalintulad nito eh sa pag mo-motor, wag sanang mawala ang respeto natin sa makakasabay natin, yan po yung road courtesy.

Kung alam mo namang wala kang makakasabay, ride at your own risk. pero kung alam mong marami kang kasalubong, kasabay eh wag na po nating sanang gawin na mag pakitang gilas pa tayo. Minsan kasi akala nung iba eh pag naunahan nila at nakita silang bumangking nung nakasabay nilang motor eh feeling nila magaling na sila at iidolohin..

Abay minsan po mali ang akala nila, kadalasan po ay natawa lang kami.. at sinasabi sa aming mga sarili "oh di ikaw na magaling, wag ka lang sesemplang o makadisgrasya"

kahit po siguro paulit ulitin natin ang topic na ito, at makipagtalo ng habang buhay sa internet at forums eh hindi mare resolba ito hangat ang bawat isa sa atin ay magkaroon ng respeto sa kapwa.

Mas maraming rider ang hindi nag iinternet na nag mo-motor at hindi nakikita ang pag tatalo ng mga tao tulad ng forumers ng MCP sa mga bagay na ito..

Panatiliin po natin ang respeto sa kapwa motorista natin. ROAD COURTESY po mga sir!!
Kung lahat tayo may ganyang ugali, maiiwasan natin ang disgrasya, hindi lamang sa marilaque, kung hindi sa lahat ng kalsada..


a thread in MCP regarding this issue. nice debate ito.. samut saring damdamin..

Marilaque: Bakit dito? Hindi sa race track?


Hangang sa MULI mga kasama.

Sirens prohibited by PNOY

Here we go again brethrens, Sec. Suansing want to pass another law regarding HID.

Yeah, blinkers and sirens are now prohibited and the ruling came from the President.

So the abusive politicians will not over use it.

Well, Sir, Sirens are prohibited a long time ago. Check this out.

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 96 January 13, 1973

DECLARING UNLAWFUL THE USE OR ATTACHMENT OF SIRENS, BELLS, HORNS, WHISTLES OR SIMILAR GADGETS THAT EMIT EXCEPTIONALLY LOUD OR STARTLING SOUNDS, INCLUDING DOMELIGHTS AND OTHER SIGNALLING OR FLASHING DEVICES ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND PROVIDING CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS THEREFOR

WHEREAS, Presidential Proclamation No. 1081 envisioned, among other goals, the bringing about of a social order characterized by a high state of discipline and order among the citizenry;

WHEREAS, much of the chaotic conditions from which our people have suffered and still continue to suffer are the direct result of indiscriminate and unregulated use of sirens, bells, horns, whistles and similar gadgets that emit exceptionally loud or startling sounds, including domelights and other similar signalling or flashing devices attached to motor vehicles and used on the highways;

WHEREAS, it has been observed that such unregulated use of sirens, bells, horns, whistles or similar gadgets that emit exceptionally loud or startling sounds, including domelights and similar signalling or flashing devices actually impede and confuse traffic, are inconsistent with sound traffic discipline and control on the highways, and in effect constitute a major problem in the maintenance of peace and order;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, and in my capacity as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, do hereby order and decree:

1. That it shall be unlawful for the owner or possessor of any motor vehicle to use or attach to his vehicle any siren, bell, horn, whistle, or other similar gadgets that produce exceptionally loud or startling sound, including domelights, blinkers and other similar signalling or flashing devices.

2. The gadgets or devices mentioned above may be attached to and use only on motor vehicles designated for official use by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation Commission, Police Departments, Fire Departments, and hospital ambulances.

Any device or gadget installed or mounted on any motor vehicle or otherwise used in violation of this decree shall be subject to immediate confiscation and, in cases of a second and subsequent offenses, the offender shall be prosecuted for violation of this Decree before the military tribunal and, upon conviction thereof, shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment for six months and/or a fine of 600 pesos. In addition, the certificate of registration of the motor vehicle on which the unauthorized gadget or device herein mentioned is installed, mounted or used shall be cancelled or revoked.

The Commissioner of Land Transportation shall draw and promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to give effect to this Decree.

Done in the City of Manila, this 13th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-three.


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On that time we don't have HIDs, so we don't have a ruling that prohibits the use of HID, HID is not a flashing device. we are clear on that.

SO we don't have a basis to apprehend those HID users. aight?

And one thing, i always see, that everytime suansing wants to ban an accesories, it is always implemented on motorcycles.

Does Suansing has a bad experience towards riders? or he want to be one but he can't?

fog lamps? you gotta be kidding me.. fog lamps that used in rally's yeah, it's prohibited.. that's way back 70's or 80's man.. fog lights? its just an auxillary light.. and it's not prohibited..

HID? tell those car companies that you're going to impound their cars for using HID as OEM bulb.

too much for Monday? well, Lets wait and see..