Kwen's PhotoBlog (신은정)

The Pre-Departure Training was held at Tagaytay International Convention Center TICC). After 2 long hours of travel, we finally arrived at the venue, settled in, rested, and prepared for the upcoming 10 days of training.

One of the most memorable days that I had during the PDT was the Bagagge Drill. It was tiring, yet exciting.

Kuya Mark Saavedra and Ate Malou Eudela, both from the 37th batch (Pangkat Sulo), taught us the Angkla position. The "Angkla" is a distinct PPY position.

In preparation for the upcoming 38th Ship for the Southeast Asian Youth Program, we had our Pre-Departure Training (PDT) last July 17-28, 2011. First stop was National Youth Commission wherein we had our orientation and a brief program regarding SSEAYP.

Then, we went to STI Academic Center for our psychological examination.

Afterwards, we were given a free time to roam around and do shopping at Market Market.
It was such a nice, long day!!

It has been raining for a week now, and ang tubig WOW! ang taas na. Many people had been evacuating to higher, safer places. Fortunately for us, mataas 'yung lugar namin kaya hindi binaha.

I never thought that the water would rise this high. 'Yung ibang bahay hanggang tuhod ang tubig. My other cousins evacuated to my grandmother's house and to our house.

Ang dating basketball court, ngayon swimming pool na:

Look at the state of our barangay. Super state of calamity na! Kahit umuulan at baha pa, marami pa rin ang naglalakad sa labas. Iyong mga bata nga naglalaro pa sa tubig baha.
Here are more pictures: This may be one of God's ways to remind us to take care of our Mother Earth. Doubtlessly, this is the most feared climate change which is brought about by the irresponsible actions of humans.

Let us be one in praying for the safety of everyone.