Press Freedom Monument

I had my biking just around the city proper two weeks ago. When I passed the Provincial Capitol Grounds, I can't help but take a closer look at the newly constructed double life size monument which was designed and build by the renowned Sculptor Eduardo Castrillo. The monument depicts the life of journalists and the risks they take as they enter the profession. Beside the monument are the names of the slain journalists, their news clubs and the date of their death.

The Press Freedom Monument was inaugurated on August 21, 2009 which coincides with the day former Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. was assassinated who was himself a journalist.

Macahambus Gorge

Photos were taken on August 6, 2006 at the Macahambus Gorge, Cagayan de Oro City.

Balete Tree

This was taken during one of our inspection in Malasag, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City in February 2007. The tree is called balete tree. Some or if not most Filipinos don't like balete tree especially the wild one because they say that it's a home to different kinds of spirits and demon-like creatures. In other cultures though, it is considered sacred and a wish fulfilling divine tree.