On August 17 - 24, I visited my hometown Masaguisi, this time as sort of self-reward after completing my semi-block courses at ICCM, which I'd been teaching since June to August 16. I guessed I need the much-needed break so off to my roots I go right after finishing my class.
Going back to where you were born is really an exciting experience, much more in the cozy village of Masaguisi where I need to cross the Batangas-Mindoro straight down south of Or. Mindoro.
Who can miss the serenity of Masaguisi sea, with it's newly installed sea-wall a la Manila Baywalk, cross the river bank to see more beautiful scenes including the new community project called Bongabong Fish Sanctuary, hoping to develop more the fish and other marine products in the vicinity? And take a sip of fresh young coco-water (buko)so refreshing.
How can I miss meeting here and there childhood friends and classmates? This time we had a mini-reunion with childhood friends like Mila Isler, Olive Fernandez-Manete, Helna Hernandez-Escarilla, and Mona Fernandez, high school fellow alumnus after a briefing about the status of Masaguisi development. Notably, we were briefed about the Barangay Council project called Masaguisi Aqua Park, which aim is to revive that famous Masaguisi river which is now dying due to environmental abuse. Posted herewith is its perspective view, and all lovers of nature and environment are welcome to support this project.
The Masaguisi Elementary School located just at the back of our ancestral house becomes more than an educational institution, as mini-parks, reading area, sports area were continuously developed for the studying pleasure of Masaguisi pupils and out-of-school alike. It becomes a perfect place for a morning walk or jogging, another motivation for us to preserve and improve our ancestral house, as if the elementary school is but an extension of our residence.
That's Masaguisi now . . . always keeping pace with the development of other similar barangay, or even faster - just one good reason why I keep on coming back to my homeplace. (JSF)
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