Getting in Shape

Thanks to an iPod, I finally got the much-needed encouragement to start running (again) and hopefully lose some weight. Running around the neighborhood is not that bad. My parents used to run in the early morning but eventually got disgusted by loads of shit plastered on the pavement. Lucky for me I haven't encountered any.

I got my running route from a fun run organized by the local parish some years back. The 5km route, which starts at Bagumbayan, covers Biyaya, Mag. Jose Abad Santos, Mag. Arellano, Mag. Mapa, Bataan, Lubiran, Dalisay, Bacood, Bagumbayan and Dangal. For a relaxed pace, that distance should be enough for a 30-minute jog.

**Still watching out for the dog poo**

Supposed Re-launch

I was supposed to make another (nth) re-launch of the blog, turning it into a merchandise site for the community but the proposed sibling partnership did not push through in time for the December tiangge at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. I was surprised though that the stalls were already up in November (after a week-long sojourn in Puerto Princesa) - there goes our plan.

Anyway, the idea is still up there. We're hoping that we'll eventually get on the project.

Re-launch of Batang Bacood

I apologize for the lack of updates posted in this blog. I was hopeful then (May 2009) that I would be able to re-create a virtual Bacood community but the lack of time and commitment somehow has put aside this project. Hopefully I would be able to re-launch Batang Bacood before the end of the year and come up with a worthwhile business in support of this community-based advocacy.

Watch out for Batang Bacood in this year's December tiangge at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Details to follow later. :)

Santacruzan sa Riles

Following the Santacruzan for the lolas, people residing at the riles have organized their own Santacruzan. In celebration of Bacood's fiesta this May, the carosa carrying the Virgin Mary was paraded around Bagumbayan St. and nearby streets. Here are some images from Santacruzan '09:

Bacood on Friendster

A quick search on Google and I found a Friendster profile of Bacood. The Bacood account, however, is in no way connected with Batang Bacood. Nonetheless, it would be interesting to meet the administrator of the profile.

Add Bacood as a friend: http://profiles.friendster.com/bacood

Bacood Elementary School

Address: 611-615 Mag. Albert St., Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila
Phone: 714-6231

I was taking pictures of Bacood Elementary School's buildings for this post when a caretaker asked me to come back another time. Defeated, I went back to my bike and told myself to return and maybe schedule an interview with the principal, as well as some members of the faculty.

You might know people who studied or taught at BES. Your stories are most welcome.

Bacood on Google Maps

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