Marc Barc Blogs

APHIO Trekkers Philippines The Story By Marc Barcelona “Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear, away once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. “(John Muir)         We live in the diverse world of Alpha Phi Omega where free thinkers roam, ideologist abound, beliefs, politics, hobbies, specialties, and myriad of common interest makes us unique from any other organizations. The APHIO Trekkers were no exceptions, our motto is “In Service and Adventure” truly summed up what we do as group to serve tribal communities in far off places and other communities in needs, and after the services, our group usually embarks in adventurous expeditions. Making it appealing to a group of brothers and sisters who love nature, the outdoors, our natural environments, lifetime scouters, and the love of service to humanity, and to our communities. We consider ourselves as an external extension of Alpha Ph...

Reporting at the Apolandia Elementary School, at theTown of Santa Cruz Aphio Trekkers basking on a very successful mission of delivering gifts, supplies, clothing's, and other goods to the children of Apolandia Elementary School. The elated locals, were very thankful to Alpha Phi Omega, to our sponsors, and to the Dr. Librado I. Ureta Foundation. Our dedicated brothers and sisters exemplifies the tenets of our fraternity and sorority advancing and promoting Leaderships, Friendships, and Services in action and in true spirit of friendships and service. The Trailhead Apolandia to the trailhead is about 2 miles of rough roads, and ends up to a point where it's no longer safely accessible by vehicles. A welcome break for us to have a lunch and regroup, waiting for our guides and porters that will lead us to our destinations. This is the time for us to put ourselves ready for the long haul, group prayers and thanksgiving to God Almighty.   Up ahead ...