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• The Paraiso ti Caribquib Eco-Tourism is open seven days a week from nine o’clock in the morning  up to six o’clock in the afternoon. ( 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.). Barangay Officials, Barangay Tanod, Barangay Health Workers , Purok Presidents and  other residents of the barangay provide the manpower and are on duty everyday to provide assistance, service and attention to visitors. Those trained serve as operators for the Zipline.   
• The Paraiso ti Caribquib Eco-Tourism is open seven days a week from nine o’clock in the morning  up to six o’clock in the afternoon. ( 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.). Barangay Officials, Barangay Tanod, Barangay Health Workers , Purok Presidents and  other residents of the barangay provide the manpower and are on duty everyday to provide assistance, service and attention to visitors. Those trained serve as operators for the Zipline.   
• The Municipal Government of Banna, Ilocos Norte under the leadership of the Municipal Mayor Honorable CARLITO N. ABADILLA and the Municipal Vice Mayor Honorable CARLY A. ABADILLA II, providing its steadfast assistance to the Barangay Government of Caribquib and its constituents has embarked on a continuing development of this eco-tourism venture. Currently, the Municipal Government is installing another phase of the Zipline project, a more ambitious and daring project, a project designed to exhilarate, challenge and stimulate (Manuel, Adonis B., January 30, 2011).
• The Municipal Government of Banna, Ilocos Norte under the leadership of the Municipal Mayor Honorable CARLITO N. ABADILLA and the Municipal Vice Mayor Honorable CARLY A. ABADILLA II, providing its steadfast assistance to the Barangay Government of Caribquib and its constituents has embarked on a continuing development of this eco-tourism venture. Currently, the Municipal Government is installing another phase of the Zipline project, a more ambitious and daring project, a project designed to exhilarate, challenge and stimulate (Manuel, Adonis B., January 30, 2011).
The COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION (CTE) of Northwestern University (NWU), Laoag City renders its Community Extension Programs to PARAISO TI CARIBQUIB, Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
By Flordelina B. Utleg – May 5, 2011
How the College of Teacher Education starts its services to Paraiso Ti Caribquib
PHASE 1
The Brgy. Chairman, Adonis B. Manuel, learned from the students enrolled in the College of Teacher Education (CTE)  at  Northwestern University, Cherry Mae Ranga,  Chairman’s neighbor and Romelyn dela Cruz of the Community Extension Services on Tree Planting and Literacy Program.  The Chairman was very interested with the projects.  The two students told to the CTE  community extension  coordinator, Ms. Flordelina B. Utleg, and she suggested to the students that the brgy. Chairman should write a Request Letter.  The brgy. Chairman made a letter of request and sent it to Ms. Utleg through  Cherry Mae Ranga.  The coordinator submitted to the Director of Community Extension Services, Dr. Rudy Bareng.  He told  the coordinator that he will discuss in the Board Meeting.  The coordinator prayed to the Almighty God that the request would be granted.  After one week, the result came out and it was a very successful result.  The request was approved.
The former dean of the the CTE, Dr. Elsie C. Pilar told the CTE coordinator to go to Caribquib with the CTE-SO officers. Romelyn dela Cruz, the former President of the CTE-SO and Cherry Mae Ranga, the CTE-SO secretary together with the CTE coordinator went to the Paraiso for ocular visit on July 18, 2010.  The group informed the Director about the place of what they had noticed. 
PHASE 2
THE SEMINAR IN ASSESSMENT OF ECOLOGICAL STATUS OF THE PARAISO AND PLANS
AT THE BRGY HALL OF CARIBQUIB, BANNA, ILOCOS NOTE
ON AUGUST 4, 2010
Mr. Michael Jay A. Calaramo, the NWU Ecosystem Management and Development Officer, Mr. Michael Salud, from the RCEIAD office and Prof. Flordelina B. Utleg, the CTE extension coordinator, left the university campus at 7:40 A.M going to Caribquib, Banna, Ilocos Norte.  The group reached the place at 8:35 A.M.
Mr. Adonis Manuel, the barangay chairman, came to fetch the group in front of the barangay hall.  They were settling problem of his barangay mates before the seminar started.  After that, he introduced the barangay officials and then let the CTE extension coordinator to introduce her companions.
While Mr. Calaramo and Mr. Salud were preparing for the power point presentation and film viewing, the officials served snacks.  When the seminar was going on, the audience listened very attentively and at the same time, they took their snacks.
Mr. Calaramo told the group that the NWU Botanic Gardens is number 7 among the 12 botanical gardens in the Philippines.  He told that all institutions must do something to protect the environment.  He presented the pictures of the NWU Ecotourism Park and Botanic Gardens and they appreciated it.  He added that the Payas estate has 7.8 hectares and 2.5 hectares is the area of the Botanic Garden which is the best in Ilocos Norte.
During the seminar proper, he told that if there is a plant that cannot be found in the Philippines then they should register in the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society Inc.  He emphasized that when picnickers of Paraiso ti Caribquib, cleanliness should be maintained by implementing the prohibition of using plastic bags or if they use, then they should bring home all their trash.
The Brgy. Chairman said that the DENR awarded the 100 hectares land to them.
The second part of the program was conceptualizing of the zoning of Paraiso ti Caribquib.  There are two kinds of zoning:
1. Core zone – ecological area, reforestation project; conservation project; and landscaping
2. General used zone – parking, picnic shed, tree house, view deck and camping grounds
The CTE-SO adviser suggested to have a hiking trail, butterfly cage, mini zoo, bird watching area and to implement no smoking.  Mr. Calaramo suggested also that they will put up a guest house for tourists and picnickers, a protected forest restoration and conservation area.  He told that he will classify all the plants according to their classes to make the place beautiful, orderly and nice to look at.  The Paraiso ti Caribquib will be for tourists, for researchers and for educational purpose.They will make an organizational chart and make different committees so that they will be responsible if there are visitors.
Peace and Order and Tour guide – Brgy. Tanod
Information – Treasurer and Secretary
Committee  on Environmental Development – Kag. John Gaspar
Mr. Calaramo asked the Chairman  the stage of the place which are Stage 1 – degradation and cutting of small trees;  Stage 2 – cutting small and big trees; Stage 3 – small amount of water; and Stage 4 – no more water.
He answered it is the first stage.  The CTE-SO adviser suggested that the Chairman will start to prohibit the barangay folks to cut trees  to conserve the native trees.  Some native trees are mabolo, allagat, ariwat, rimas, and pakak.
At the end of the program, Mr. Calaramo promised that the Master Plan will be given to the official as a gift from Northwestern University.
Medicinal garden is one also of the programs of Mr. Calaramo.  Just after the seminar, the group proceeded to Cariquib Elementary School to visit their medicinal garden.  Due to that lunch break, the Principal was out so they went to go town proper to take their lunch and it was a compliment from the barangay officials.  While having their lunch, they discussed about the future of the Paraiso ti Caribquib. Everybody is dreaming that it will be one of the most visited tourist spots of Ilocos Norte.
After taking their lunch, the group went back to Caribquib Elementary School.  The teachers were very glad to meet the group.  Immediately, Mr. Calaramo informed them about the programs of the government about medicinal gardens.  While having the discussions, the teachers offered snacks.  The teachers were very happy and very thankful to the group for the offered program.
Lastly, the group went to Caribquib Barangay High School to offer again a help to the teachers to improve their medicinal garden and they were very glad and thankful also.
The group left the place at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon and reached Northwestern University at 4:00 P.M.
PHASE 3
THE SEMINAR ON WASTE MANAGEMENT IN PARAISO TI CARIBQUIB, BANNA, ILOCOS NORTE
On August 22, 2010 the CTE-SO/VJSSGS faculty and students left Northwestern University campus at 8:00 A.M and they reached Caribquib, Banna, Ilocos Norte at 9:15.  The group immediately prepared the things needed for the seminar.  Ms. Flordelina B. Utleg, the adviser of the CTE-SO, led the prayer before the seminar started.  Just after her prayer, he called on the speaker, Mr. Michael Jay Calaramo, the manager of the NWU Ecotourism Park and Botanical Gardens.  It was attended by some of the teachers and students of Caribquib Elementary and Caribquib Brgy. High School as well as the barangay officials and some barangay folks.  The pupils were very excited to take down notes. They brought their notebooks and ball pens.  The participants were very cooperative and they listened carefully.
The speaker discussed the importance of waste management.  He further explained that if parents will go to the market, they should “Bring Your Own Bag” (BYOB) to minimize using plastic bags.  They must apply zero waste management in their homes.  Further, he told that if there are picnickers in Paraiso, the barangay officials should tell them to bring home all their garbage in order to keep the environment tidy and safe to live in.  They must observe cleanliness.
During the seminar, Mr. Calaramo presented the map and his plans for Paraiso to the barangay residents and they were very happy.
After the discussion, the CTE-SO adviser called the Brgy. Chairman, Hon. Adonis B. Manuel for his message.
The seminar ended at 10:20 A.M.  Indeed, it was a very successful activity!!!
TREE PLANTING IN PARAISO TI CARIBQUIB, BANNA, ILOCOS NORTE
On August 22, 2010 the College of Teacher Education Teacher Student Organization (CTE-SO) /VJSSGS faculty and students left Northwestern University campus at 8:00 A.M and reached Caribquib, Banna, Ilocos Norte at 9:15. 
When the group reached Paraiso, the barangay officials and folks were there already. The group comprised CTE students with their CTE-SO adviser, Ms. Flordelina B. Utleg; Mr. Michael Calaramo, the Manager of NWU Ecotourism Park and Botanical Gardens; the personnel of the Research and Extension Center headed by Ms. Catalina Exmundo; and the non-acad personnel headed by Ms. Cherry Paz. After the seminar on Waste Management, the group immediately planted the seedlings headed by the Brgy. Chairman, Hon. Adonis Manuel.  They planted the century plant along the way going to Paraiso.  The officials were very cooperative because they already dug holes for the seedlings and they already prepared a tree guard  for the plant.
At 12:00 noon, the group took their lunch.  After one hour, the group climbed the mountain to continue planting.  The worst was, the group was not able to follow where the Chairman went. The group was shouting calling the Chairman when they had gone so far.  Some did not continue to go far because they were afraid.  The way was too risky.  Some part of the way going to the mountain is only 3 feet wide and very slippery when wet.  Some were lost on their way.  There were only three (3) persons who reached the top of the mountain, Mr. Calaramo, and the 2 CTE students.  The group was not able to plant because there was a heavy downpour.  They came down from the mountain and some even slipped.  Almost all of them were wet.  To enjoy the rest of the time, some went to try the zipline.  The zipline is 160 meters long. It is the first zipline in Ilocos Norte.  Some tried to walk also in the hanging bridge.
Before the group left the place, Mr. Calaramo promised to the officials in cooperation with Ms. Utleg that Paraiso will be developed until December, 2010.  The officials were very thankful and happy of what Mr. Calaramo promised.
The group left Paraiso ti Caribquib at 4:00 P.M. during the heavy downpour.
PHASE 4
TREE PLANTING IN PARAISO TI CARIBQUIB, BANNA, ILOCOS NORTE ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
Climbing the mountain to plant trees is the greatest adventure of an individual. It measures how strong and healthy a person is and how he loves the mother earth.
The thirteen CTE students and Mr. Michael Jay Calaramo with the three (3) Northwestern University security guards left Northwestern University campus at 7:45 in the morning.  The CTE-SO adviser, Ms. Flordelina B. Utleg with her sister and her friend waited for them at the Laoag-Gabu Road junction.  While they were at the junction, they took a picture while waiting for one (1) CTE student.  The group rode in a dump truck with laughter.  They stayed at the back.  The adviser and her sister sat in front. The group reached Paraiso ti Caribquib at 8:45 A.M. They took a rest for few a minutes.
At 9:00 o’clock the group with some barangay officials carried the seedlings and proceeded to the way going to the mountain. Mr. Calaramo was left because he was busy planning and sketching the other side of the mountain.  They walked beside the zipline center. When they were about thirty (30) meters away from the zipline, somebody shouted to tell them that they should  go back.  They went down and proceeded to the other way beside the videooke center.
While they were climbing the mountain, cheerfulness characterized by laughter pervaded.  The students and some officials were very fast to walk and it was very slippery.  The adviser sometimes held the weeds when she climbed. When the way was so steep and slippery, the guard held her hand and pulled her so she could go up. Some slippers were destroyed. The group sat down and took a little rest when they got tired and they teased each other. Though how tired they were, still they felt joy and happiness. The security guards informed the group that they enjoyed the activity. They suggested their participation in a similar activity.
They planted some Gmelina seedlings on the way going up the mountain.  They reached the peak of the mountain after 30-45 minutes and while they sat down for few minutes to rest, one dragonfly alighted on her foot and after few minutes another came.  This brought another hilarious experience.  They knew they have come part of the environment.
After rest, the officials dug holes where they planted the seedlings.  They worked and fast and though they were sweating profusely under the heat of the sun they were swept with feelings of satisfaction because their goal of helping restore the balance of nature through tree planting was achieved.  They never complained of fatigue.  Taking pictures while planting was another experience which brought joy.  This is for posterity.
The last seedling was planted by the adviser.  The security guards made a tree guard for her plant and labeled it, “LINA NWU” (LINA the four ending letters of FLORDELINA). 
After planting, they devoured the “Dingdong cornik” they brought.  They drank the cold water which the barangay officials brought.
When they started to go down at 11:20 A.M., they were grouped into three. The first group told that there is another way going down.  The second group did not follow. They followed the way where they passed when they went up.  The third group (adviser’s group) decided whom to follow.  At first, they followed the first group but when the second group shouted that there was no way going down where they went. The two groups went back and followed the second group.  They were all laughing when they were all together going down again.
When they reached the cottage where they left their baggage, they told the adviser that they were so hungry.  The adviser told them to bring out the foods.  Mariecris Duldulao, the CTE-SO Treasurer, and Gladys Bumanglag, the CTE-SO President, went to buy soft drinks for the group. Mr. Michael Jay Calaramo with the three security guards took their lunch at the town proper. Some of the group together with the adviser went to take a bath first at the dam.  Because the water was deep so they preferred to bathe using the flowing water from a hose. After taking a bath, they went back to the cottage and took their lunch. One official came to give foods for the group and asked for Mr. Calaramo.  The adviser called Mr. Calaramo by her mobile phone telling him that the officials prepared lunch for them. Mr. Calaramo came back after a few minutes.  He and the adviser joined the officials to take their lunch.
At 1:00 in the afternoon, they left the place.  The group who took a bath did not change their clothes.  They were wet when they went home.  They reached Laoag at 2:00 o’clock and they went directly to Payas Botanical Garden.  The group went inside the “Butterfly cage” and had picture taking. The group left the place after 30 minutes.  Mr. Calaramo told the group that they will go back to Paraiso ti Caribquib again after the intramurals.
Everybody went home with combined feelings of joy and contentment.


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