Malunggay Leaves in Los Banos

Got this new Horseradish tree leaves screensaver just this previous long weekend from the yard of my apartment in Los Baños, Laguna.

It is known as Malunggay in Tagalog, Marunggay in Ilocano, Kamunggay in Visayan, Malungge in Kapampangan, and Kalunggay in Bikol Language.

Recently did I know that Senator Loren Legarda campaigned the popularization of Moringa oleifera in 2007. Weight per weight, the Bureau of Plant and Industry stated that
Moringa leaves have the calcium equivalent of 4 glasses of milk,
the vitamin C content of 7 oranges,
potassium of 3 bananas,
3 times the iron of spinach,
4 times the amount of vitamin A in carrot, and
2 times the protein in milk.

Interesting!

Word of Life, Calauan

Word of Life at Calauan, Laguna is really good for camps, retreats or conferences as you'll just be like visiting a resort with the accomodation they provide.

T'was fun being able to visit Word of Life of Calauan last month. The Jubilee celebration kickoff of South Luzon Navigators was held there. Aside from meeting with fellow Navigators, one thing that made me so eager to attend the event was the venue.

They have a pool that I think is large enough for a hundred people. They also have sports facilities like table tennis, soccer field, billiards, zip line, basketball courts and many more that makes whatever amount you've paid worth it.

What more? The place has so many facilities but it's distance from the city helps you relax especially with the help of surrounding greeneries and nature that encloses its vicinity.

Plant Pictures at Los Baños, Laguna

These white squash (upo in Tagalog) sprouts remind me of the time I was planting its family member squash at the backyard of my house in Isabela. Only one of the squash seedlings survived and it produced only one successful fruit but I think it's the best squash I've ever tasted.

The cone shape of this ornamental plant right beside the UPLB Navigators Center caught my attention while strolling around. I'm sure it already spread the next time I visit Los Baños again.

After looking for this pink flower for a couple of months, I finally saw it again. The first time I saw its kind was when I took a picture of the post entitled Wild Flowers at Los Baños. Saw it twice already and too bad I still don't know what name the plant is called.

Greenhouse at IRRI, Los Baños

This is a picture of one of the greenhouses at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) at Los Baños, Laguna.

Who cannot notice the symmetry of the structure and the bright & beautiful, blue sky at the background.

Marigold in Los Baños, Laguna

Just saw this marigold flower while walking along a road near Bangkal Street, Los Baños, Laguna going to a friend's house for a meeting.

Mount Makiling View from Los Baños Bayan

This is the view of Mt. Makiling from Los Baños Bayan. Picture was taken near Laguna Lake near the back of Los Baños Municipal Hall.

House Display at Contilu

Took this photo while celebrating thanksgiving with fellow church mates at Contilu, Los Baños, Laguna.

Just took this house display out for a shot while no one was watching me that time.

Flying Fiesta of Enchanted Kingdom

This park ride looks like a carousel at fist glance but it is not. It is the Flying Fiesta park ride at Enchanted Kingdom at Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Tip: This is a good place to ride and dry your clothes when you get wet at Rio Grande Rapids.