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INAEC Strong: The Pulag adventure

Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 16:41 | Hits: 3044
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INAEC president Jay Lopez (front row, 2nd from right), successfully leads the team’s charge to the topINAEC president Jay Lopez (front row, 2nd from right), successfully leads the team’s charge to the topIt is a truth universally acknowledged that we discover our strength not simply through the weight of the load we carry but by the obstacles we overcome in the paths we take.

On May 18, 2019, INAEC demonstrated that it is indeed and by all means strong.

It began with a decree. In March, INAEC president Benjamin “Jay” R. Lopez (BRL), to a mix of delight and disbelief, declared that the company summer outing will be highlighted by a trek to Mt. Pulag—an accomplishment initially achieved by INAEC in 2013.

Trek preparations

Against a backdrop of excited, or BMI-challenged, or downright unwilling participants, INAEC began its trek preparations. Regular Zumba classes, led by company nurse Casey Tañedo, were held twice weekly. Physical examinations were done to test the employees’ fitness. Dr. Ted Esguerra, a renowned mountain climber, conducted an orientation on the necessary gear to be brought during the hike.

Those present during the 2013 Mt. Pulag climb lost no time in regaling their colleagues with worrisome stories of the unforgiving cold of the mountain, the darkness of the trail and the length of the journey.

The INAEC team had good reason to be daunted. At its highest peak, Mt. Pulag stands at 2,926 meters above sea level, or roughly around 10,000 feet. Still, all trepidations aside, the employees persisted until the day finally arrived.

At 1:20 a.m. on May 18, the INAEC team, led by BRL and accompanied by Esguerra, embarked on their climb. Of the 18 trekkers, only six had climbed Mt. Pulag before.

Pleasant temperature

Numerous stops were made to allow people to literally catch their breaths. At these stops, the trekkers began shedding layer upon layer of sweaters and jackets as they realized that their exertion increased their body temperature.

Besides, the temperature remained at a pleasant 19° Celsius, not quite the freezing temperature that the team was afraid of.

The team moved with urgency, having one goal in mind— to reach the summit before sunrise. Thus, the fittest among the trekkers took it upon themselves to carry the bags of those who were struggling to continue. Everyone regularly checked with his or her buddy to make sure that they were able to keep up with the rest of the team.

By the time the team reached Camp 2, around 2,600 meters above sea level, it was already past 3 a.m. It was then decided that the INAEC team will form two groups—the first made up of the fit, the fast and the motivated, and the second of the straggling, the tired and the determined.

The first team went ahead, bent on getting to the summit (Peak 2) before sunrise. The second team still made good time as the stronger ones made sure to cheer for those struggling to keep up and ease their burdens by taking turns in carrying their bags and water bottles.

Magnificent

The first team reached the summit before 5 a.m. and waited for the sunrise. When it came at 5:28 a.m., it was indeed a glorious and magnificent sight in spite of the absence of the famed sea of clouds.

The second group arrived shortly after sunrise, relief giving way to exuberance despite the exhaustion of the team.

But still, Peak 1 of Mt. Pulag awaited. So, onward and forward went the team. By this time, everyone believed that they could reach Peak 1—and reach it they did.

At Peak 1, they again took turns taking pictures. Each one of these pictures was of people who are beautiful, and happy, and simply gratified.

Famished but fulfilled

It was truly a blessed and fun activity for the INAEC team. Everyone made it to Peak 1 and everyone made it back to the ranger station, tired but injuryfree, famished but fulfilled.

Most of all, the team can look back on this experience with pride, pleased to have discovered that whatever uncertainty they may have faced in the beginning of the journey is now replaced with the confidence they have not only in themselves but in each other.

Together, we got there. INAEC Strong

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:362

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:377

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:334

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:405

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:349

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3945

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4274

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:988

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:923

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1085

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:770

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:788

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:593

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:770

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1252

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1268

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1584

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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