Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
This is an Article on our Global Concern on Environmental Destruction
What is Happening to our Planet?
(A Call for Continuing Dialogue with Creation)
The recent sufferings in loss of lives and damage to properties brought about by two typhoons (international names Ketsana and Parma, locally Ondoy and Pepeng respectively) in September have shaken many people. Those most affected were residents of the National Capital Region (Metro Manila and environs) and several provinces of Luzon.
Within the same fortnight there was the earlier epic dust storm in Australia, the worst that country has seen in many decades. Typhoon Ondoy’s impact on Metro Manila was something that had not been experienced in 30 years. The damage came not from strong winds but from the flood that inundated many areas in Metro Manila. In some places the water went up to the rooftops. Some few days later an earthquake struck Sumatra in Indonesia, killing some 1000 people. Spawned by the earthquake, a tsunami hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga in the South Pacific, leveling buildings and killing about a hundred people. When the people affected by Ondoy were still in evacuation centers in Metro Manila another typhoon, Pepeng, entered the Philippines.
What is happening to our planet?
While anticipating Pepeng, which was forecast as a super typhoon with winds in the vicinity of 200 km/hour, in addition to the usual advice on how to safely prepare for the typhoon, a prayer made the rounds in the Philippines.
We quote from the prayer:
“We have not been good stewards of creation. We have confused your command to subdue the Earth. The environment is made to suffer our wrongdoing, and now we reap the harvest of our abuse and indifference“
Scientists have reported that because of global warming and the climate change that it leads to, natural phenomena like typhoons now occur more often and with greater intensity. And consequently, more harm to man. Weather disturbances are still part of nature, but their frequency and intensity are the results of man’s actions.
The earth has been given by God and it is for all of us who inhabit it – mankind, animals on land, fish in the water, birds in the air and all the plants in the lithosphere and the hydrosphere. In Genesis God gives man stewardship over creation; all that is on earth man can use for his good. The prayer reminds us that we have not been responsible in our exercise of stewardship. In many instances, the wealth of the earth has not been used for man’s good but rather abused for man’s greed.
The vision of Silsilah, which has at its core the four pillars of dialogue - dialogue with God, with the self, with others and with creation - recognizes that we must understand and respect the dynamics of relationship between man and creation if we are to arrive at peace in our world. Destruction caused by natural phenomena does not generate a peaceful atmosphere among men. Abuse of natural resources does not general peace. If man must live in peace among themselves, they must learn to live in peace with creation.
Let us now say what we must:
“We turn to You, our loving God, and beg forgiveness for our sins.”
(A Call for Continuing Dialogue with Creation)
The recent sufferings in loss of lives and damage to properties brought about by two typhoons (international names Ketsana and Parma, locally Ondoy and Pepeng respectively) in September have shaken many people. Those most affected were residents of the National Capital Region (Metro Manila and environs) and several provinces of Luzon.
Within the same fortnight there was the earlier epic dust storm in Australia, the worst that country has seen in many decades. Typhoon Ondoy’s impact on Metro Manila was something that had not been experienced in 30 years. The damage came not from strong winds but from the flood that inundated many areas in Metro Manila. In some places the water went up to the rooftops. Some few days later an earthquake struck Sumatra in Indonesia, killing some 1000 people. Spawned by the earthquake, a tsunami hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga in the South Pacific, leveling buildings and killing about a hundred people. When the people affected by Ondoy were still in evacuation centers in Metro Manila another typhoon, Pepeng, entered the Philippines.
What is happening to our planet?
While anticipating Pepeng, which was forecast as a super typhoon with winds in the vicinity of 200 km/hour, in addition to the usual advice on how to safely prepare for the typhoon, a prayer made the rounds in the Philippines.
We quote from the prayer:
“We have not been good stewards of creation. We have confused your command to subdue the Earth. The environment is made to suffer our wrongdoing, and now we reap the harvest of our abuse and indifference“
Scientists have reported that because of global warming and the climate change that it leads to, natural phenomena like typhoons now occur more often and with greater intensity. And consequently, more harm to man. Weather disturbances are still part of nature, but their frequency and intensity are the results of man’s actions.
The earth has been given by God and it is for all of us who inhabit it – mankind, animals on land, fish in the water, birds in the air and all the plants in the lithosphere and the hydrosphere. In Genesis God gives man stewardship over creation; all that is on earth man can use for his good. The prayer reminds us that we have not been responsible in our exercise of stewardship. In many instances, the wealth of the earth has not been used for man’s good but rather abused for man’s greed.
The vision of Silsilah, which has at its core the four pillars of dialogue - dialogue with God, with the self, with others and with creation - recognizes that we must understand and respect the dynamics of relationship between man and creation if we are to arrive at peace in our world. Destruction caused by natural phenomena does not generate a peaceful atmosphere among men. Abuse of natural resources does not general peace. If man must live in peace among themselves, they must learn to live in peace with creation.
Let us now say what we must:
“We turn to You, our loving God, and beg forgiveness for our sins.”
Monday, September 21, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Camp Recipes by Fish: Penne Seafood Marinara
by Chef Louie Lee Castro (UPM)Starting June 2009, Chef Louie Lee "Fish" Castro of the UP Mountaineers will give us practical tips and zesty recipes for an outdoor culinary experience!Some climb buddies have the penchant for being spectacular when in comes to campsite cooking serving meals out of the ordinary which makes the climb experience truly a gastronomical adventure as well. Pasta meal has grown to be an alternative to rice. Probably due to the reason that watching the group cook as he prepares the pasta meal is already socials and group bonding in itself.Searching the internet for the story behind ‘marinara’ led me to this website which gave a very simple story. As the name implies, it is from the Italian ‘marinaro’ or ‘sailor’ and the sauce is supposedly made in Naples for the sailors when they returned from the sea bringing with them fresh seafood as ingredients for the sauce.Penne Seafood MarinaraINGREDIENTS500 gram Penne pasta1 medium canned or 500ml whole peeled tomato200g onion2 cloves garlic (minced)40g white sugar1/2 tsp. dried oreganobayleaf/laurelginisa mix optionalcooking oilyour choice of seafood, it can be dory, prawns, mussel, scallops etc.COOKING THE SAUCEsaute onion and garlicadd the mashed whole peeled tomato bring it to boil.add laurel,sugar, dried oregano, ginisa mixlet it simmer for about 30 minutes to reduce liquid.add your seafoods and add 5 nimutes simmering time, then add your pasta.COOKING THE PASTAsee label on how long it will take to cook your pasta to make it al dente.cooking rice or pasta to the "al dente" stage without over-cooking requires a certain amount of practice and skill, since both have a relatively brief midway stage between the under-cooked phase, where rice or dried pasta stays hard in the middle and where fresh pasta tastes "floury", and the over-cooked phase, where the dish lacks texture and is considered too soft. Using plenty of salt helps achieve the "al dente" texture.Poaching is particularly suitable for fragile food, such as egg, fish, poultry and fruitswhich might easily fall apart or dry out. For this reason, it is important to keep the heat low and to keep the poaching time to a bare minimum, which will also preserve the flavour of the food.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Coca Cola and ZAFMOS team up for Coastal Clean-up of Caragasan Beach
Some forty personnel of the Zamboanga Coca Cola Bottling Company, together with members of the Zamboanga Fearless Mountaineering Society undertook the coastal clean-up of Caragasan beach last Saturday, Sept. 19,2009.
The activity is in line with the celebration of the World Coastal Clean-up day, an activity which is observed all over the world las Saturday, to drum up consciousness about the need to conserve our coastal aread from human debris.
An entire dump truck was filled up with sacks of debris, trash collected from the beach area left behind by irresponsible picnickers who throw their plastic bottles, food refuse, candy wrappers and even their clothing in the area.
The amoung of trash collected should be a wake up call to all, of how much we contribute to pollution of our oceans.
The activity is in line with the celebration of the World Coastal Clean-up day, an activity which is observed all over the world las Saturday, to drum up consciousness about the need to conserve our coastal aread from human debris.
An entire dump truck was filled up with sacks of debris, trash collected from the beach area left behind by irresponsible picnickers who throw their plastic bottles, food refuse, candy wrappers and even their clothing in the area.
The amoung of trash collected should be a wake up call to all, of how much we contribute to pollution of our oceans.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
For those interested in purchasing new equipment, T3ck Outdoor might be a worthy place to scout
T3ckoutdoor.com now ships outdoor gear nationwide!
Teck de Leon, the amiable owner of online outdoor store T3ck Outdoor and Adventure Shop, has informed me that their online outdoor shop now has a nationwide delivery service. This is a blessing for our countrymen who do not have access to a nearby outdoor shop - or to those who want the convenience of online shopping. T3ckoutdoor.com has a great selection of outdoor goods, virtually the whole spectrum from backpacks to ropes, of course tents, and even cameras. Local and imported brands are both offered. I've tried their service once when I ordered a Deuter bag and the item shipped as scheduled."Our goods are all duly-registered and we do issue official receipts for all transactions,"" Teck says, adding that their products are sourced from reputable suppliers. "And we do replace items if they are returned properly."Check out T3ck Outdoor and Adventure Shop at www.t3ckoutdoor.com.
Recommended Reading for Mountaineers
Hey guys, I picked this article up from the Pinoy Mountaineer blog with Gideon Lasco's permission. I believe this book is a must read for all of us who seeks some inspiration in our dreams of reaching the highest summit. I hope you take time to purchase this book for your own personal reading
Book Review: "Die Trying: One Man's Quest to Conquer the Seven Summits" by Bo Parfett
In the Philippines we have Romi Garduce who is on his way to becoming the first Filipino to complete the Seven Summits of the World. Then of course, still fresh in our minds is the triumph of our countrymen in bringing the Philippine flag at the top of the world - the summit of Mt. Everest.For many mountain climbers, however, Everest and the other lofty peaks of the Earth are just a dream. Yet dreams do come true; if only we are willing to stake our efforts and lives. One man was willing to 'die trying' - and he succeeded. This man is Bo Parfett, and he has recently published a book that is an inspiring, uplifting tale of courage and resolve; at the same time a candid memoir that gives an in-depth, realistic view of what it takes to be in a mountain expedition.Bo Parfett takes us to the Seven Summits of the world. In his case - just like great tales of inspiration - it begins with a dream and a confidence. You have to believe in yourself. Mind you, before he began he was an overweight investment banker from New York City. Then the adventure begins: Kilimanjaro, Denali Peak, Aconcagua, Everest, Kosciuszko, Vinson Massif, and Mt. Elbrus, and Puncak Jaya. If you're aiming to follow his and Romi Garduce's footsteps, you can learn the raw details of what climbing these mountain giants entail from Bo's account.I must not fail to mention that honesty of the book is a remarkable achievement. Bo does not romanticize the already romantic. Instead, he tells his story with humility and candor, enabling him to connect to a much wider audience. He connects his experiences in mountains with business and career, generating "life lessons". And of course, the story itself is that of adventure: facing life-and-death situations, confronting personal struggles, seeing the most beautiful places in the world, and reaching the seven summits of the world."Die Trying" is one inspirational success story and a marvelous, intimate tale of a mountaineer's personal quest. Whether you're aiming for a higher mountain or your next big hurdle in life, the book is a must read for the adventurer in all of us.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Irresponsibility of the Mining and Geological Bureau
The manner by which the Mining and Geological Bureau , which is the office designated by law to issue out mining permits in the Philippines, issues out their permit to any applicant for mining in the Philippines, is one for the record books. While this country is a signatory to the international campaign against global warming, it is ludicrous to think that the MGB would wantonly give out a mining permit to the Rigid Aggregates Mining Corporation to mine within the Proposed Ayala Watershed of the city of Zamboanga, considering that the area has already been identified as a watershed area under a co-management agreement between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the City Government of Zamboanga. with no less than the Ambassador of the United States, Kristie Kinney as key witness to the signing of this agreement.
The MGB being a suboffice of the DENR cannot claim it does not know of this agreement, when they gave a permit to the RAMC, considering that they were aptly represented during the signing of the agreement... What is more, is that the Nipas law, strictly prohibits mining in critical sloped areas of the country, and any geologist worth his license will tell you that the Ayala Mountain ranges is a 90 degree sloped area adjacent to the Dumalon river, which is the main source of water for the different sardine canning industries of the city of Zamboanga.
It is strange that the MGB, in presenting the application to the city council for an exploration permit for the RAMC did not present the geological studies conducted by PHILVOLCS identifying the mountain ranges of Ayala as critical to landslides and erosion, considering that it is directly in the path of the Zamboanga fault, making it prone to earthquakes.
The deliberate ommission of this critical finding , which was already available as early as the year 2004, makes it criminal on the part of MGB officials, who are mandated under the law to conduct a thorough study before they grant any permit for a mining application to the area in question.
The ayala watershed present acts as the buffer zone for the Pasonanca Forest Reserve, a declared national wildlife reserve and watershed for the city of Zamboanga. We call on all ecological groups to act on this rape of our remaining forest reserve for the sake of the s elfish profit of a mining company and the pocket of corrupt polititicians in the city of Zamboanga, who look at this as an opportunity to line their wallet as capaing kitty for the next election.
The MGB being a suboffice of the DENR cannot claim it does not know of this agreement, when they gave a permit to the RAMC, considering that they were aptly represented during the signing of the agreement... What is more, is that the Nipas law, strictly prohibits mining in critical sloped areas of the country, and any geologist worth his license will tell you that the Ayala Mountain ranges is a 90 degree sloped area adjacent to the Dumalon river, which is the main source of water for the different sardine canning industries of the city of Zamboanga.
It is strange that the MGB, in presenting the application to the city council for an exploration permit for the RAMC did not present the geological studies conducted by PHILVOLCS identifying the mountain ranges of Ayala as critical to landslides and erosion, considering that it is directly in the path of the Zamboanga fault, making it prone to earthquakes.
The deliberate ommission of this critical finding , which was already available as early as the year 2004, makes it criminal on the part of MGB officials, who are mandated under the law to conduct a thorough study before they grant any permit for a mining application to the area in question.
The ayala watershed present acts as the buffer zone for the Pasonanca Forest Reserve, a declared national wildlife reserve and watershed for the city of Zamboanga. We call on all ecological groups to act on this rape of our remaining forest reserve for the sake of the s elfish profit of a mining company and the pocket of corrupt polititicians in the city of Zamboanga, who look at this as an opportunity to line their wallet as capaing kitty for the next election.
Friday, September 11, 2009
ZAFMOS Joins the Protest Against Mining in the Ayala Watershed
The officers and members of the Zamboanga Fearless Mountaineering Society joined 15 other concerned civic organizations in the city to oppose the application of the Rigid Mining Aggregates Corporation for mining rights within the city' s Ayala Watershed Forest Reserve.
Zafmos headed by its president, Ronnie Lledo presented a manifesto in the city council of Zamboanga to vehemently oppose the mining operation. In its manifesto, ZAFMOS presented a PHILVOLCS study, showing the area of the west coast as an earthquake prone area. which would gravely endanger the entire community of the west coast should the soil integrity in the area be affected by mining operations. It also presented its opposition to mining's wanton destruction of the ecology which is vital to the water source of the city of zamboanga and to the survival of endemic species in the area, like the flying lemur, krite eagles, wild boar, tarsier, and marmoset monkeys
Zafmos headed by its president, Ronnie Lledo presented a manifesto in the city council of Zamboanga to vehemently oppose the mining operation. In its manifesto, ZAFMOS presented a PHILVOLCS study, showing the area of the west coast as an earthquake prone area. which would gravely endanger the entire community of the west coast should the soil integrity in the area be affected by mining operations. It also presented its opposition to mining's wanton destruction of the ecology which is vital to the water source of the city of zamboanga and to the survival of endemic species in the area, like the flying lemur, krite eagles, wild boar, tarsier, and marmoset monkeys
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
ZAFMOS Joins in Protest Against Mining Operations inthe Ayala Watershed
Members of the Zamboanga Fearless Mountaineering Society, together wiith several other concerned organizations, have joined in a common protest against the encroachment of mining operations in the Ayala Watershed.
This came about after we learned of the sureptitious way by which the Rigid Aggregates Mining Corporation has managed to get permission from the Mines Bureau to operate in the area, obviously by bribing local officials into signing a no objection resolution in their favor.
The watershed in Ayala is only one of three remaining virgin forests in the country, and is the main source of water for the city of Zamboanga. What is worse is that the operation of mining in the Ayala district would cause soil erosion and siltation, and may be the cause of major landslides that would endanger residents in the west coast area of Zamboanga.
Mining operations will pollute our rivers, with mercury, affecting the sardine industry in the city, a major supplier of sardines to the European countries. If this happens, Europe might close down its importation of sardines from our country, thereby killing the livelihood of several thousands of Filipinos.
This came about after we learned of the sureptitious way by which the Rigid Aggregates Mining Corporation has managed to get permission from the Mines Bureau to operate in the area, obviously by bribing local officials into signing a no objection resolution in their favor.
The watershed in Ayala is only one of three remaining virgin forests in the country, and is the main source of water for the city of Zamboanga. What is worse is that the operation of mining in the Ayala district would cause soil erosion and siltation, and may be the cause of major landslides that would endanger residents in the west coast area of Zamboanga.
Mining operations will pollute our rivers, with mercury, affecting the sardine industry in the city, a major supplier of sardines to the European countries. If this happens, Europe might close down its importation of sardines from our country, thereby killing the livelihood of several thousands of Filipinos.
ZAFMOS Undertakes Pulong Bato Mountain Clean-up
Members of the Zamboanga Fearless Mountaineering Society undertook a project to clean-up Mount Pulong Bato, in Pasonanca on Sunday, August 30, 2009. The whole day activity concentrated on the picking up of rubbish left behind by irresponsible trekkers, who leave their water bottles and candy wrappers along the trail up to the mountain.
Pulong Bato, has a very historical significance to the city of Zamboanga, particularly to the Subanon tribal group,as it is considered to be a sacred mountain and home of their deity. In the past, when the rivers of Pasonanca was still deep and could be accessed from an inlet in Mulu Muluan, the tribal group of the Subanens, or people of the river as their name is literally translated, would travel by canoes to Pulung Bato and would offer sacrifices to an ancient balete tree at the foot of the mountain.
Several legends have been linked to this mountain, making a climb of this ancient rock a mystical experience for adventurous climbers. During Holy Week, people making their holyweek sacrifice would climb up for prayers. While this makes this mountain popular, it also brings a long with it the common problem of climbers who irresponsible throw their garbage anywhere.
Pulong Bato, has a very historical significance to the city of Zamboanga, particularly to the Subanon tribal group,as it is considered to be a sacred mountain and home of their deity. In the past, when the rivers of Pasonanca was still deep and could be accessed from an inlet in Mulu Muluan, the tribal group of the Subanens, or people of the river as their name is literally translated, would travel by canoes to Pulung Bato and would offer sacrifices to an ancient balete tree at the foot of the mountain.
Several legends have been linked to this mountain, making a climb of this ancient rock a mystical experience for adventurous climbers. During Holy Week, people making their holyweek sacrifice would climb up for prayers. While this makes this mountain popular, it also brings a long with it the common problem of climbers who irresponsible throw their garbage anywhere.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Reforesting Muruk for the Future
Members of the Zamboanga Fearless Mountaineering Society together with 25 children from the St. Francis Home for Orphaned Children did their heroic act to save the Mountain of Muruk in upper Abong Abong, in Zamboanga, when they recently undertook a two day tree planting activity.
It took a one and a half hour climb to reach the Muruk area on August 8, where zafmos together with the Junior zafmos kids, pitched their tents and began their preparations for the tree planting activity scheduled for the next day. Danny Tuazon and Jonathan Racho, came earlier to do the preparations of the site where some 152 trees were to be planted. Members of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office were kind enough to bring the 152 seedlings of mahogany trees for the tree planting activity.
Despite the 85 degree heat, the group went uncomplaining, to do their task of reforesting the area of Muruk, which has been left denuded because of kaingin encroachment in the area.
Jojo Nanquil and myself escorted the kids together with their house mother Maricel, who doubled as a cook for the entire gang. Feasting on fried eggs and sardines and of course the adobong chicken, was enough to give us the strength for the two day work...not to mention the 6 cases of Nestea donated by the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Zamboanga.
We look forward to more activities like this, because this is where mountaineering really can count.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Reminder to ZAFMOS Members
Please be reminded that we will be in our yellow ZAFMOS Uniform with the official pith helmet for the tree planting activity on August 8-9,2009.
Also bring garden tools like picks and digging tools for the tree planting activity.... There will be 120 trees to be planted on our tree planting day.
Also bring garden tools like picks and digging tools for the tree planting activity.... There will be 120 trees to be planted on our tree planting day.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Zafmos News: ZAFMOS is now listed in PinoyMountaineers.Com
Hey guys..... here's good news, Gideon Lasco was kind enough to include our group among the list of active Mountaineering Groups in Southern Mindanao. This is indeed great news considering our effort to gain more recognition for our mountaineering club, and our goal on ecological preservation. Kudos to Gideon Lasco and his special group of friends whom we got to know during our recent climb to Mt. Kanlaon
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
ZAFMOS NEWS: Tree Planting on Aug 8-9,2009
ZAFMOS will be holding a tree planting activity on August 8-9, 2009 at the Abong Abong Muruk site. This activity will be done in coordination with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, and the St. Francis Home for Abandoned Children.
The activity is in line with the effort of ZAFMOS to create an awareness about the need to address the problem of global warming through the propagation of trees in our forest reserves.
We invite any interested mountaineers to join us in this worthy endeavor. Those interested may contact Mr. Danny Tuazon, at 09206615299, or email us at ronaldlledo@yahoo.com.ph
The activity is in line with the effort of ZAFMOS to create an awareness about the need to address the problem of global warming through the propagation of trees in our forest reserves.
We invite any interested mountaineers to join us in this worthy endeavor. Those interested may contact Mr. Danny Tuazon, at 09206615299, or email us at ronaldlledo@yahoo.com.ph
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
ZAFMOS Volunteers At St. Francis Orphanage
It has always been our organization's goal to educate the younger generation, to appreciate nature. It is for this very reason that ZAFMOS quite recently has offered its services to bring young children of the St. Francis Home for Abandoned Children on camping trips, and on nature hikes. We feel that if we start earlyin the education of the younger generation to help conserve our mountains and forests, then we will be preparing them to help in the never ending battle to save our ecology.
By the way we would like to urge other organizations to help St. Francis Home for Abandoned Children. They presently have 80 wards in their care, all of whom need sponsors for shoes, clothing, their education, and perhaps a volunteer father or mother who can give them advices as they grow up.
By the way we would like to urge other organizations to help St. Francis Home for Abandoned Children. They presently have 80 wards in their care, all of whom need sponsors for shoes, clothing, their education, and perhaps a volunteer father or mother who can give them advices as they grow up.
The pictures here are of our recent climb to Mount Kanlaon. It was a terrific experience last April, when the four of us, Danny Tuazon, Joseph Nanquil, Jonathan Racho made it up to the top of the mountain. We also had the chance to meet with a group of young mountaineers led by Gideon.
We had an excellent group of guides headed by Ray, who made the climb for us an enjoyable one. It was challenging for 40 something guys to be climbing up a mountain this high, but definitely its an experience iI wouldn't pass.
We had an excellent group of guides headed by Ray, who made the climb for us an enjoyable one. It was challenging for 40 something guys to be climbing up a mountain this high, but definitely its an experience iI wouldn't pass.
Friday, July 24, 2009
About ZAFMOS
Welcome to ZAFMOS. It stands for the Zamboanga Fearless Mountaineering Society, originally comprising of four members. It was founded on February,2008, with Danny Tuazon, Ronnie Lledo, Joseph Nanquil and Jonathan Racho as the original four members.
ZAFMOS is an organization of working professionals who have a passion for mountain climbing. Its aim is to challenge the highest mountains in the Philippines, if not the world, with the aim of bringing to the attention of the world the need to preserve our last remaining frontiers, mountains and forests.
As an organization ZAFMOS adheres to all the rules and regulation of the Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines,Inc. Part of its goals is the education of the younger generation to environmental consciousness, hence, the organization is involved in volunteer work with several organizations like the St. Francis Home For Abandoned Children, where its members volunteer in bringing children out on outdoor activities like camping and hiking, and mountaineering.
To date, members of ZAFMOS have organized climbs to Mt. Apo, completed a successful traverse of Mt. Dulang Dulang and Mt. Kitanglad, and quite recently Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental.
It is also strongly allied with the Department of Tourism and the La Hermosa Tourism Council in the promotion of Eco Tourism in the city of Zamboanga.
You may get in contact with ZAFMOS through the following:
Telephone No.:
09267369002
091986073638
09206615299
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