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07/09/2025

01/09/2025

𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄!

A follow up to the August 8, 2025 Notice re: SBR No. 139 - Series of 2025.

The Sangguniang Bayan, upon further review and investigation, passed RESOLUTION NO. 156 – SERIES OF 2025, "A RESOLUTION FORMALLY ADOPTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING COMPLAINTS AGAINST MS. RONA SHANE LACEDA SANCHEZ AND INVOLVED TOURISM PARTNERS, AND MANDATING THE SANCTIONS RECOMMENDED THEREIN."

Excerpts of this resolution read:

1. That Ms. Rona Shane Laceda Sanchez, a tour organizer, is hereby declared 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Sagada. Furthermore, any local tourism-accredited person or establishment found to be conducting business with her shall be subject to the immediate and indefinite revocation of their municipal permits and accreditation.

2. That, due to findings of concerted acts detrimental to the local tourism industry, the business permits and municipal accreditation of the following individuals and their associated entities are hereby 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐃, and they are henceforth 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐃 from conducting any tourism-related business in the municipality of Sagada:

a. Bryan Pineda Bonifacio (BOOOK and GOO Travel and Tours)
b. Rona Shane Laceda Sanchez (Footstep Travel and Tours)

3. That due to the findings establishing direct collaboration, improper referrals, and other acts detrimental to the local tourism industry of Sagada, and considering the failure of the concerned parties to appear during the scheduled hearings to answer and clarify the complaints in which their names or agencies were involved, the following individuals and entities are hereby 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐘 from engaging in any tourism-related activities within the Municipality of Sagada:

a. Najarah S. Bansao (Van South Travel and Tours)
b. Pheey Fey Feid Darang (Van South Travel and Tours)
c. Bash*t Darang
d. Barry Estrimos
e. Edmer P. Albay
f. Arce Buendia

4. That the following individuals and entities are hereby 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 of direct involvement in the primary offenses but are hereby formally REPRIMANDED to strictly adhere to all municipal tourism ordinances and to exercise due diligence in all future transactions:

a. Dinno De Jesus (“Biyahe ni Dino”)
b. Sister Travel and Tours (Joycel Sanchez)
c. Jaha Travel and Tours (Jewel Sanchez Rusiana)
d. Lara Lans Oy
e. Rommel Lobos

5. That the following accredited tourism service providers are hereby 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 from conducting business for a period of ONE (1) MONTH, effective ten (10) days upon the approval of this Resolution:

a. Theodore Dangkiw (Tour Guide)
b. Sagada Ethnos Tour Guides Organization (SETGO)
c. Nessey Lodge (Accommodation)

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝟏𝟗 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

The public is advised to report any future Tourism-related Transactions of the BANNED entities in Sagada to the Municipal Government for proper action.

For your information and guidance.

26/08/2025

Heads up, travel bugs: Travel tax payment is now a requirement before you can complete your eTravel forms. https://bit.ly/47k9vDH

19/08/2025

MAS MAHAL PA SA JAPAN?

Ipinatatawag ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) ang mga airline para alamin kung bakit sobrang mahal na ng ticket papuntang Siargao.

Base sa monitoring, pumapalo na sa P30,000 ang isang roundtrip air ticket. Kaya't gustong alamin ng gobyerno kung ano ang puwede nilang gawin para pababain ang presyo ng pamasahe. | via The Philippine Star/Elijah Felice Rosales

04/08/2025

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21/07/2025

Pinas pa rin. 🇵🇭

21/07/2025

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Can This P150-Billion Mega-Airport Finally Replace NAIA?

NEW MANILA AIRPORT BREAKS GROUND IN 2026, SET TO WELCOME 100 MILLION PASSENGERS BY 2028

MANILA — The long-awaited New Manila International Airport (NMIA) in Bulacan is finally taking off—construction is now set to begin in January 2026, with full operations eyed by late 2028.

Backed by San Miguel Aerocity Inc., a unit of San Miguel Corporation, the P873-billion ($15 billion) mega-project aims to decongest the overworked Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and serve up to 100 million passengers annually—more than double NAIA’s current capacity.

The airport will rise on 2,500 hectares of reclaimed land along Manila Bay in Bulakan, Bulacan—just 4 kilometers north of Navotas. Once complete, it will feature 4 parallel runways, 240 boarding gates, and cutting-edge terminals with seamless road and rail access.

Why the delay?

The project hit a snag due to delays in sourcing reclamation materials, particularly sand, pushing its groundbreaking by a year. But with logistics resolved, the team is back on track.

The bigger picture

NMIA is part of a broader plan to future-proof Philippine aviation. MRT-7 extensions and new expressways are in the pipeline to connect the airport to Metro Manila. Over 1 million jobs are expected to be generated during construction and operations.

NAIA currently handles over 45 million passengers a year, despite being designed for only 30 million. Even with upgrades, its cap is 62 million. NMIA is seen as the country’s boldest answer to crippling air congestion.


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18/07/2025

18/03/2025

How One Podcast Changed How I Travel.

I used to end each day exhausted, wondering how I’d fit more into my schedule. Then I discovered something that changed everything.

During a trip to Quezon, I listened to a podcast mentioning a book called “10x Is Easier Than 2x” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy.

Their message? Aiming for 10x growth is actually EASIER than settling for 2x.

Sounds crazy, but it made perfect sense for my journey as a Filipina digital nomad.

I Figured Out The Reasons Why I Was Stuck!

I realized I’d been:
- Trapped in limiting systems.
- Working HARDER instead of SMARTER.
- Doing everything myself.

One night I asked: “Can I honestly sustain this pace?” The answer changed my path.

How 10x Thinking Transformed My Travels?

When I shifted to 10x thinking:
1. I eliminated low-value activities.
2. I found help in unexpected places.
3. I focused only on what truly mattered.
4. I began seeing myself as a creator, not just a traveler.

Now This is where it gets crazier! It’s When Travel Started Paying For Itself!

Looking at my dwindling savings in Bohol, I thought I’d have to choose between travel and financial stability.

The guide you’ll receive contains the mindset shifts that helped me break this pattern. But know that understanding was just the beginning.

After my 42nd province, I built a system that transformed travel from an expense into a sustainable lifestyle.

Now Here’s The Questions That Changed Everything.

Instead of “How can I save for my next trip?” I asked: “What if this trip could pay for itself?”

Instead of “How can I cut expenses?” I asked: “What value can I create that destinations would pay for?”

Here’s Your Personal Invitation.

This week, find ONE area where you’re trying to incrementally improve your travel life. Now imagine what 10x would look like.

The sustainable travel you dream of isn’t about working harder to save more—it’s about reimagining what’s possible.

My funnel is arriving soon with a free guide you can download. It’s the foundation that started my journey, but remember—it’s just the beginning.