Welcome to Laoag City

During our trip to Ilocos, our mainstay  is at Laoag City. And I can say this one of the best city I`ve been with.  The city is very busy all day, yet so peaceful and organized. No traffic, even shopping centers, commercials centers and markets are just a meters apart.  Sir Jan, our travel agent said, no worries for pick packet because the city is equipped with CCTV cameras, so it`s safe to walk and roam around even by night.

Laoag City, welcome the visitors in Central Plaza with their very historical Aurora Park.  Having a 360 degrees turn in a just a minute  at the middle of the park I was mesmerized by the things surrounding at me.  I looked up at the tall Tabacco Monopoly Monument,  Marcos Hall of Justice, Sinking Bell Tower, Provincial Capitol, Oblation statue, other old building structures and at the center a beautiful fountain. With the 360 degrees feels like I already have a heritage tour. Try to do this, when you visit the place :)

The Tabacco Monopoly Monument

Sinking Bell Tower

Marcos Hall of Justice

Provincial Capitol

The beautiful Fountain at my back

Café Bojeador Light House

This is the first drop in our itinerary for our Laoag-Pagudpud tour. Café Bojeador Light House is located at Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Truly, Ilocos was able to preserve old structures that marks on the history of the Filipino people.  From 1892 this light house serve to guide  sailors to their travel to north and it functions for more than 100 years. 1994 it was already declared as National Landmark.

Although we`re not able to go up, because top is already close. The  scenery on the top of  the hill is really calm and beautiful.  Overlooking South China Sea and the very relaxing view of mountain tress at the other side.

I travel to North

Hooray!!! Thanks God I was given the opportunity to pursue this adventure. Because our first trip schedule was cancel due to bad weather, and for the second time, we`re having problem with our travel agency. In spite of all the unwanted negative vibes, I decide to go, whatever may come.

Ms. Rhe and Leo, agreed to come with us also. And we`re also blessed because the day before, Ms. Rhe with the help of kuya Marvin, were able to contact new  travel agency to assist and accommodate us, though weather news is really scaring us to back out with the plan. But, I said, "No way"...

We got a 3 days and 2 nights tour packages that already include hotel accommodation and complete tour at Laoag-Pagudpud-Vigan. Going to Ilocos is no problem, it`s so easy  to commute from Pasay, Partas Bus is 24 hours operation.

Travel time is approximately 9-12 hours, depending on traffic along the way.
We left at Pasay at around 12:00 AM and we arrived at Laoag City 11:30AM.
And the weather is really shinning bright as Ilocos Sur and North welcome us.

This travel is really a dream come true to me.

I was Wrong

Does it really hard to admit when we have flaws and say "I was wrong"?  For me as team leader, accepting my mistakes plays a vital role with my group. Sometimes, we taught that leaders should hide their mistakes and flaws because this was a sign of weakness. This idea is totally wrong. Accepting that you are wrong is not only good but this is a great means for a leader, it boost authority in positive perspective. It build openness and unity to group or organization.

But other than that, being open to the idea of being wrong, you`re not get scared, it will help you to be more  inspired and confident to make things better for the group.

This was a very powerful tools to be an effective leader, embracing humbleness that will connect you to your people.  And it will create a harmonious working environment that would definitely lead to success of each individual and the organization.