My Dear...

Dear Love Ones,

Just this morning when I woke up. I was thinking of all the things you had done for me over the past years and  thought I had better thank you while you could still read them.

I have to admit that there are times that I really wanna give up but remembering all the things you've done for me made me strong and not to give up from all the storms in life that comes. For the past few days I felt so empty and quitting. 

My Biological Brother Manoy Levin Jon: No matter how many times I failed in life, you were always there for me as my brother. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. I know I was never been a good brother to you but yet, you remain a loving brother. There’s no other love like the love you showed for me Manoy. Thank you for eating with me at Mc. Donald when I just wanna take the kids out. Wish we had enough time to spend together. I miss you Manoy. I love you so much with all my heart. Your the best brother. 

My Beautiful Mom

My Adopted Mom: Thank you for loving me. Thank you for taking care of me when I was in the hospital.Thank you for never giving up on me when I went through that dark period, when I shut every one out of my life. When loving me must have been like trying to hold a cactus. Thank you for loving me through all of my rejections of help and love. You led me to the Lord, and you taught me to pray, You showed me daily what a true Christian was  by the way you walked down your road of life.  You taught me the most valuable lesson in life, To face every problem or difficulty by dropping to your knees in payer.When Ate Hazel informed me that dad died then I called you to confirmed. And your last word were, just pray and ask God for strength. Mom, wish you were still here. I have to admit that I still need you mom. I want you to know that you're the best Mother that I have ever had. I thank God for giving me such a wonderful mom.

My Spiritual Brother Jairryver

My Spiritual Brother Jairryver in Cebu: Thank you for accepting me despite from all my weaknesses. When I am feeling low, you always found time to put a smile on my face. Thank you for always there for me whenever I needed someone to cry with. Thank you for acting very well to the indie film that I produced last September 2010. You helped me feel good about myself. Thank you for shopping with me in Ayala Mall. Thank you for eating with me in my favorite restaurant. Thank you for understanding, sometimes beyond your strength, for your invaluable help.Thank you for hugs, smiles, inside jokes, and memories. You are a blessings to me bro.

My Spiritual Family in Dumaguete

My Spiritual Family in Dumaguete City: Thank you for taking care of me. I miss you so much, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you. Thank you for serenading me on my birthday. All my life I knew that I am a rich man because I had you. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. Thank you for cooking my favorite Carbonarra. I know it wasn’t always easy but for loving me. I love you with all my heart.  

My Spiritual Family in Cornerstone in Cebu: Miles may separate us but my love for you will always remain. Thank you for being part of my life. Thank you for comforting me when I felt so down. When I needed someone to pour out all my depressions in life you were there to listen to me. Thank you for teaching me to moved on. Thank you for spending your holy week with me in Bantayan Island. Thank you for not condemning me when I lost my job as the Vice-President for Sales & Marketing in Mango Square Mall. Thank you for the inspiring message that I always received from you guys. I miss you.. tears...

To John, Lupe, Sheryl & Ran: Thank you for accepting me as your new friend. Thank you for helping me during the BABC family day. Thank you for teaching me to be strong again through the circumstances that you've gone through now. Thank you for the sweet memories. Thank you for opening doors for me when I needed someone to cry. Thank you for putting a smile on my face though it was hard for me to smile. Thank you for replacing the sad memories into a joy. Thank you for teaching me how to snorkel and see the beauty of the sea.Thank you for eating my mango float that I prepared. I just miss  you so much mars..

 

 

I am sure there were more things but these were the ones I remember most. Thanks for being such a great, big friend and family and role model to me. I really appreciate all you did for me. I love you with all my heart.

Yours,

 Joshua L. Pamalison

Gandang Bantayan Island

At Kota Beach Park in Madridejos

Bantayan Island is an island in the Philippines located at the western portion of the northern tip of Cebu Island. It is politically a part of the Province of Cebu.

I will likely stay at Hoyohoy Villas & Resort for my next visit, but I’m going to attempt to go at least twice a year. Or go some place in the Philippines that often. I’ve always been a traveler. My old goal was to visit once a year in Banatayan Island. I met it at first, but now its going on more than a year since I last made a visit to one of the Bantayan Island beach resorts.

If you plan to visit one of the Bantayan Island beach resorts on a budget and be treated like a king, then Hoyohoy Villas & Resort is the name. Inday Rimaz, the owner, takes very good care of me and my production crew during my local TV show. Once there was a problem on our transportation, her workers informed her about our plan in going to Bantayan Proper & Madridejos. Surprisingly, she called me up to informed that she can personally drive us in going to Bantayan and Madridejos. That really impressed me!

Traveler Joshua Pamalison & Best Friend Emily Uy

She and her staff always go out of their way to take care of me. Even going to the market to get something for me if I need it.  Once they got me some souvenir shirts. I was out of “load” for my phone and they went out to buy a phone card for me.  I paid for those things but they ran the errand without any service fees!

Their food is excellent and presented in elegant fashion! The beach resort is sitting right on the water.  At high tide the waves lick the steps of the resort as if teasing you to join the warm waters of Bantayan Island.

After the shooting for my show. Me & my production crew visited our rest house in Madridejos. My relatives and the caretaker surprised us with delicious food! 

When we went back to the resort, Mrs. Inday Rimaz invited us for a red wine drink! Bonngacious! Love it! My team really had a wonderful and grand evening that made us woke up 7 in the morning.

Joshua Pamalison after his interview 

Well, at the moment the island is in a twilight sleep and is shunned by the large tourism industry. This bestowed normal prices and so the fishermen here still go from house to house for their fish products to offer. Each of the views of a small travel to Bantayan Island thinks everything should expect but not a tourist hot spot where he gets everything. Bantayan Island is composed of 3 Municipalities, the Sta. Fe, Bantayan and Madridejos. Although a few sites but mostly there are not more than 50 tourists on the island.

Well, that concludes that Philippines has beautiful islands to explore, travel and enjoy. Hopefully, Filipinos will discover ang gandang Bantayan Island. Well, this is all for now. I hope you enjoy reading my blog about Gandang Bantayan Island. 

I, Joshua Pamalison would like to thank: Mrs. Inday Rimaz of Hoyohoy Villas & Resort, Mayor Geralyn Escario, Mayor Salvador Dela Fuente, Teacher Ellen Tambiga, Skin Glow Facial Care, CONVERSE, Best Friend Emily Uy and Arch. Chris Aguilar, Madridejos Tourism Office, Bantayan Tourism Office, Allen Despi and my avid readers. Love you you guys! :-)