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‘Akyat Pinatubo’ Bloggers’ Climb for a Cause

Sago on May 10th, 2011

Akyat Pinatubo

Akyat Pinatubo

It has been 2 years now since I went to Mt. Pinatubo. Aside from the awesome site and experience of trekking, I heard some areas surrounding the crater-lake has now been landscaped.

Just before the summer is officially over, I want to see Mt. Pinatubo once again. And on May 28 June 04, 2011, we’re bringing a busload of bloggers with us and at the same time assisting event beneficiary Tahanang Walang Hagdanan.

Akyat Pinatubo

Akyat Pinatubo

Akyat Pinatubo

Lets Go Surfing 2 yrs ago

Let's Go Surfing 2 yrs ago

After the successful “Let’s Go Surfing” bloggers’ surfing camp in La Union two years ago (which was able to raise P15,000 for WWF-Philippines), we are holding again a similar travel-themed activity for bloggers. This time the destination is the aforementioned majestic crater-lake of Mt. Pinatubo plus some trekking and a 4×4 jeepney ride.

Supporters

This project is conceptualized by travel blog LetsGoSago.net but made possible with the help of our sponsors:

  • SM
  • Jollibee
  • Unilab
  • Havaianas
  • Travel Factor
  • GeiserMaclang
  • Primer Group of Companies
  • Sledgers
  • Solid Hosting
  • Blogger Manila
  • Still Open for Sponsorships (email admin AT LetsGoSago.net if interested)

They took care of the tokens and some raffle items for the blogger participants. We would also like to thank our media partners Nufffnang Philippines, ChurpChurp Philippines, and Orange Magazine TV. We would also like to thank our pre-event briefing venue partner Recreational Outdoor Exchange (R.O.X.) and Bus transportation partner Kiss Tourist Bus. And of course, these all ends up to nothing with out the blogger participants - you! Check out the following related articles:

Trekking Pinatubo

Trekking Pinatubo

Itinerary

Akyat Mt. Pinatubo Day Tour May 28 June 04, 2011, Saturday Tarlac, Philippines

Day Tour

02:30a - Assembly at Panay Avenue, Quezon Avenue MRT
03:00a - Departure to Capas, Tarlac
06:00a - ETA Tourism Office
06:30a - 4 x 4 ride to jump off point
07:00a - Start of 2-hour trek (can be shorter depending on the speed of participants)
09:00a - ETA crater; free-time, swim, explore
11:00a - Lunch break
12:30p - ETD to jump off point (2-hr trek)
02:30p - ETA jump off point; 4 x 4 ride back to Tourism Office
03:00p - ETA Tourism Office; wash-up
04:00p - ETD to Capas Shrine
04:30p - Side trip to Capas Shrine (if time permits)
05:00p - ETD to Manila. * arrival time in manila may vary, but the ETA would be 9:00pm

Mt. Pinatubo Adventures

Mt. Pinatubo Adventures

Package Rate

* Guest Participants  P2,300 per person (the event is practically open to everyone at industry rate)
* Blogger Participants P1,900 P1,800 per person
** Blogger Participants are defined as bloggers who created a blogpost about the event, links to this post, and mentions the sponsors indicated above anytime from May 10 to June 03, 2011.
** P300 of the P1,900 P1,800 paid by the bloggers go to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, the beneficiary.

Package Inclusions for All

* Roundtrip Private Kiss Tourist Bus Transfers
* 4×4 Vehicle with driver to hiking trail
* Local Guide
* Optional Skyway toll fee
* Conservation Fee
* Usage of Shower Area at Pinatubo Spa Town
* Sidetrip to Capas Shrine
* Pre-Event Briefing on May 20 May 25, 8pm at R.O.X Bonifacio High Street, Taguig

Additional Package Inclusions for Bloggers

* Jollibee Breakfast
* Jollibee Merienda
* Travel Factor Event Shirt
* Lots of Raffle at Pre-Event Briefing on May 20 May 25

Pinatubo Trekking

Pinatubo Trekking

Raffle Items

* Tides Boracay Accomodations
* Mobile Phone
* SM Gift Certificates
* Jollibee Gift Certificates
* Havaianas Flip-flops
* Sledgers card cases worth 1290 each
* Sledgers Passport Holders worth 1590 each
* Unilab Gift Packs
* Starbucks VIA Ready Brews
* Travel bags
* Gift Packs and other Gift Certificates

How To Join

* Register in the online registration form
* Pay thru Bank Deposit / Paypal (details in online registration)
* Create a blogpost event announcement as specified above (for Blogger Participants only)

Registration Guidelines

* Deadline of Payment: May 25 June 02, 2011 (can pay cash at pre-event briefing)
* For inquiries, email admin AT LetsGoSago.net with subject: “Akyat Pinatubo Inquiry”
* Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining.

But Wait, There’s More!

* 1st 10 full registrants receive a pair of Havaianas Flip-flops
* 11th to 20th full registrants receive a box (1 dozen) Starbucks VIA Coffee Brew & 1 year webhosting
* 21st to 30th full registrants receive a Unilab gift pack.
* 31st to 40th full registrants receive 1 year webhosting
** A Full Registrant is defined as a blogger participant who has registered online, blogged about the event correctly, and paid the package (keep bank deposit slip as proof).

Registrants / Participants

List of Participants and why it was moved from May 28 to June 4

Quick FAQ

1) I am not a blogger, can I still join?

Answer: Definitely! You are considered a “Guest Participant” and have full package inclusions at P2,300

2) What should I do to be a blogger participant?

Answer: 1. Register Online; 2. Blog about the event indicating What, When, Where details and link to this post. Mention/List all the sponsors as well; Pay the package rate thru bank deposit or Paypal.

3) My blog is a new blog and is only 1 week old, can I join?

Answer: As per industry usual practice, they usually accept blogs which has started months before. But for our purposes, I will accept as long as your blog started before May 01, 2011. Otherwise, you may join as a ‘Guest Participant.’

4) I’m interested to join but I don’t like climbing mountains?

Answer: Easier than mountain climbing, this is more of trekking (walking) and crossing shallow streams. A non-expert estimate would be 80% trekking and 20% mountain climbing.

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Join us on May 28 June 04, 2011 in this exciting Akyat Pinatubo adventure and worthwhile activity for Tahanang Walang Hagdanan. Special acknowledgments for sponsors and partners SM, Jollibee, Havaianas, Unilab, Travel Factor, GeiserMaclang, Primer Group of Companies, Sledgers, Solid Hosting, R.O.X., Kiss Tourist Bus, Nufffnang Philippines, ChurpChurp Philippines, Orange Magazine TV, and Blogger Manila.

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51 Responses to “‘Akyat Pinatubo’ Bloggers’ Climb for a Cause”

  1. Jenn
    May 10th, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    Hello!

    I will join this event. 100% sure.

  2. Sago
    May 10th, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Hi Jen!

    Since 100% sure ka na, I suggest you hurry in the reg, blog, and payment para dito => :)
    * 1st 10 full registrants receive a pair of Havaianas Flip-flops
    * 11th to 20th full registrants receive a box (1 dozen) Starbucks VIA Coffee Brew & 1 year webhosting
    * 21st to 30th full registrants receive a Unilab gift pack.
    * 301st to 40th full registrants receive 1 year webhosting

    ** A Full Registrant is defined as a blogger participant who has registered online, blogged about the event correctly, and paid the package (keep bank deposit slip as proof).

  3. Krystle Marie Pingol
    May 10th, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    question..

    pano ung bago palang ang blog as in isang post pa lang sya.. considered as blogger participant nb sya? eto ung link nya so you can check.. http://www.lubsacan.blogspot.com

    thanks..

  4. Sago
    May 10th, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Good question Krystle,

    We will adopt the usual blog recognition at 3 months old from today. This means we will accept blogs created on or before Feb 10, 2011.

    Thank you for your understanding. As per ‘guest participant,’ it is open to all.

  5. Krystle Marie Pingol
    May 10th, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    Thanks for the clarification Jonel.. see you all on the 28th.. =)

  6. Jenn
    May 10th, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    I already paid, registered and blogged about it! :) *excited much*

    http://www.jennonthego.com/201.....cause.html

  7. Sago
    May 10th, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    @Jenn,

    Yes, got your paypal payment too. Congrats, you’re the first!

    You will receive the Havaianas Flip-flops at the pre-event briefing on May 20, 2011.

  8. lariza garcia
    May 10th, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    i will definite join, will fax the dep slip. thanks

  9. pEDo
    May 10th, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Will join this Sir Sago. Kaso mamaya pa ako makakapag-register, blocked ang google docs dito sa office :D

    BTW, ok lang po ba kung hindi na ako makakasama sa Capas Shrine? I will be staying kasi at Zambales after this Trek for another event on the next day (Sunday).

    Thanks,

    Alfredo A. Vedarozaga

  10. foydi
    May 10th, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Hi Jonel,

    If you guarantee that there’s no mountain climbing and it’s just plain walking, then I think I can join this one! =)

    Rgds/Ferdie

  11. Jenn
    May 10th, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Yey, sasama rin ang sister ko! She already paid, registered and blogged about the event:

    http://www.agent112778.com/201.....cause.html

  12. Sago
    May 10th, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    @lariza - thanks!

    @Pedo - sure, we’ll have one extra seat going back to Manila.

    @Foydi - it’s 80% trekking, but there’s still 20% some mountain climbing (this is just my non-expert rough estimate).

    @jenn - noted

  13. lizzie dee
    May 10th, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    Done with the registration. Yehey! excited na ako!

    Blogging for A Cause thru “Akyat Pinatubo”

  14. Emotero
    May 10th, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    ay sayang! Wala akong pera.plube. Lels.hahah. Good luck sa inyo dito.heheh. :)

  15. Ed
    May 10th, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Kitakits =)

  16. Chinky Madrona
    May 11th, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Blogged and Paid. Kitakits! Sana pasok ako sa Havaianas Jonel :)

  17. Krystle Marie Pingol
    May 11th, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    nagregister na po kami and paid thru bank deposit.. dalawa po kami..

    Isang Guest Participant and Blogger Participant.. Here’s my post

    http://ilovekits.blogspot.com/.....cause.html

  18. Sago
    May 11th, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Hi All,

    Got your registrations. In less than 24hrs, we have filled-up the 1st batch of 10 full registrants.

    I think there were 11 or 12 of you guys. Will have to verify this afternoon who came in first for the first 10 Havaianas pairs.

    Feel free to share the link
    http://www.letsgosago.net/2011/05/akyat-pinatubo/
    with your Facebook friends. :) Thanks!

  19. den marco
    May 11th, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    done with the registration.. already paid..see yah sa climb..

  20. Vera
    May 11th, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    I’m going to find out if the boyfriend is interested, and hopefully we can join. Exciting! :)

  21. kassy
    May 12th, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Let’s go! :)

    for 2 please!

  22. josephine
    May 16th, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    kathleen and i will be joining Akyat Pinatubo. already paid :) see u guys! we are so excited ;)

  23. roman leo reyman
    May 17th, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Is it okay if I registered first and signed up with the form you’ve provided before making a payment? Can’t go to the bank right now. Will pay tomorrow.

  24. Marie Grace Parazo
    May 18th, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Hi!

    Do you still have 2 slots available?

    Thanks!

  25. Tor
    May 19th, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Hi,

    I already registered and paid. Where would the pre-event meetup be? I also emailed the details regarding my payment but didn’t get a confirmation.

    Thanks.

  26. Krystle Marie Pingol
    May 19th, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    pano po pumunta sa Rox?

  27. Krystle Marie Pingol
    May 19th, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    question again, nagchange ung fee for blogger participants, I paid 1900, may refund ba for the excess? =)

  28. Sago
    May 19th, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    @Marie - yes, 30 slots out 55 palng occupied.

    @Krystel - here’s ROX google map
    http://maps.google.com/maps/pl.....&z=11

    Bascally ride the ‘Fort Bus’ at MRT Ayala Station in Edsa. It costs P12 and passes by ROX Bonifacio High Street.

    Yes, all registrants who paid P1900 be refunded P100. This is due to increased sponsors. :)

  29. dlysen
    May 21st, 2011 at 7:02 am

    wow naman, gusto ko sumama sa kabilang banda wedding day ng friend ko kaya next time ulit. Magaabang nalang ako nang susunod, kaya dapat lagi ako ma update.

  30. palakanton
    May 21st, 2011 at 8:10 am

    sayang wala me budget & my kasabay na event kung naiba lang ang date n2 or kung nauna ko e2 nkita d2 na lang me ngjoin.

  31. Lyn Advincula
    May 21st, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Hay! sayang di ako makakasama may nauna na schedule ko for gimik. May be on next event I can join. Good luck and take care sa mga sasama.

  32. yodz
    May 23rd, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Wow, I’m free on that date.
    will register as soon as I finish my post.

  33. Krystle Pingol
    May 23rd, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    rain or shine ba? may bagyo daw po..

  34. lizzie dee
    May 24th, 2011 at 1:46 am

    Pag-usapan siguro sa briefing event…

  35. Sago
    May 24th, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Will discuss with partner travel agency the possibility of moving “Akyat Pinatubo” from May 28 to June 4 due to upcoming ‘Chedeng’ storm. :(

    We’ll give update tomorrow afternoon. On another note, the pre-event briefing scheduled on May 25 at R.O.X Bonifacio High Street will push through.

  36. Crumpblog
    May 24th, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    sayang namove pala hindi na conflict sa sched but too lateT_T

  37. Marie Pauline Wonchai
    May 26th, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Hi. I already registered po pero I don’t know how to pay. Sabi kasi nung aunt ko maghintay daw po muna ako ng email confirmation kung saan magbabayad but till now wala pa din po akong narerecieve. :(

    thanks.

  38. Jien
    May 26th, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Jonel,

    Awww, so love to join this event. Will check my Paypal funds. Hehe. Quick question, will the round trip bus transfer will take us from Manila to Mt. Pinatubo?

  39. Glenn Ong
    June 1st, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Ohhhh! I’d love to join!!! But I’ll be out of town for office offsite! SAYANG!

  40. Sago
    June 1st, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    @Marie - replied to you na last week.

    @Glenn - out of town din ito. :P

  41. arlene ruiz
    June 2nd, 2011 at 12:00 am

    would really love to join akyat mt pinatubo..

  42. Sago
    June 2nd, 2011 at 12:41 am

    @arlene - see you soon and your friend. :)

  43. Bavedc
    June 3rd, 2011 at 11:13 am

    sana mei part 2..=)

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