The YTRiP website is still up.
We have included a collection of Philippine sunsets in the Photo Gallery. For those interested to contribute photos, email us at youthtrip@gmail.com - indicate the place where the shot was taken and your name
Tips on stuff to pack and tips on surviving the summer heat are also in our [...]

Leland, my development theories teacher, said it is “the space between two hands in a handshake.” At that time, we were talking about the value of a “word of honor”, of good faith, and of trust among people and societies. It still works in the barrios some of the time, and maybe - I think [...]

  tied to a housepost, awake in the morning, and caressed like a rooster. the family that owns him found him as a baby and took care of him since. still a carnivore but i doubt if its still nocturnal. cute little thing! brings joy to the old woman who told us about him and her [...]

My team and I explored BARITAO for the past day and a half. It is one of the bigger barangays in Manaoag and travelling around it on foot (under the blistering sun) has been quite challenging - albeit more fun. The eight volunteers who joined me are sooo energetic and funny, walking all day wasn’t [...]

We found this nice scene at the edge of a small compound somewhere in the middle of Manaoag, Pangasinan. My hometown.
For the next four weeks, photos and little things discovered would be posted here. As I campaign for my brother with eight energetic volunteers,  I’ve taken this chance to “travel” and get to know more about my place.
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