Tagabantay

01/12/2025

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.” – E. Andrew.
December is a Volunteerism Month. Join our league - Tagabantay

𝐐𝐒𝐔 𝐍𝐕𝐌 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐲!

As we begin the National Volunteer Month (NVM), the University is proud to feature the Quirino State University Mountaineering Society- popularly known as Tagabantay (The Guardian).

Tagabantay, a member of the Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. (MFPI) since 2023, embodies the highest spirit of service, conservation, and responsible outdoor adventure.

𝐁𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐫—𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧!

We are opening our doors for new volunteers and members who are passionate about the environment and community service!

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐲?

*𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Lead efforts in conservation, anti-illegal logging campaigns, and adopting tree planting sites.

*𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Receive Basic Mountaineering Course training (BMC), practice Leave No Trace (LNT) principles),and acquire skills for mountain search and rescue (SAR).

*𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 & 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦: Conduct outreach programs in mountain regions and help boost local eco-tourism in Quirino Province.

If you are a student or an employee, sign up now and help us protect, serve, and explore the beautiful mountains in the country!

Contact Tagabantay through this link to join the organization: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079558120640.

𝗜 𝐐𝐈𝐎 with University President Hermenegildo F. Samoy, Jr.
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Poster and details are courtesy of Tagabantay

28/10/2025

Van Tetris Activated.
Expert Level Achieved.

We really squeezed in and had added up to the best memories.

28/10/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐱 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐋𝐮𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐨:
𝚈𝚎𝚜! 𝚆𝚎 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎!⛺️🏔️

Jose V. Yap Sports & Recreational Complex at the Tarlac Recreational Park became our home base for an unforgettable weekend. We had the most of our time in Tarlac as three of our dedicated members used their preregistration slots to conquer the stunning Mt. Pinatubo Hike and explore the “𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳”.
Cheers to the team basecamp! Your positive energy kept the good vibes flowing while the hiking team was out on the trail. This event was more than just a conference; it was a powerful reminder that the true value of the outdoor experience lies in the community, the unbeatable camaraderie, and the energized shared passion we all bring to the trail.

A special shoutout to our friends in the Sukisok Quirino Outdoor Club ! Thanks so much for the great company and making the travels so smooth throughout this journey. And to Tarlac Mountaineering Club, our sincere appreciation for organizing such a stellar event that beautifully celebrates Tarlac's natural beauty and mountaineering heritage.

So many great memories made. 👇

30/03/2025

We'd like to thank the management of The North Brew for accommodating us last night for our Post Climb session. Place is Good, staffs are okay, food is perfect, and the music - tunaw puso. 🥰🥰🥰 A 5 out of 5 rating po sa inyo.
The North Brew is located at the hilltop beside Royal Gas Station, Natl hi-way, San Marcos, Cabarroguis, Quirino.

26/02/2025

MFPI's first Board of Trustees regular meeting for 2025.

13/01/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 🌿

There’s an unspoken pressure in hiking to keep up with the group. You feel it when everyone laces their boots tighter, adjusts their packs, and takes those first determined steps into the trail. But for some of us, the trail isn’t about speed. It’s about something deeper.

I’ve been the slowest person on hikes more times than I care to admit. I would apologize for stopping to catch my breath, for drinking water too often, or for wanting to take a picture of every flower that caught my eye. I felt like I was holding everyone back. But as the miles stacked up and the scenery changed from dense forests to panoramic views, I realized something. Being slow didn’t make my hike any less meaningful.

If anything, it gave me more time to notice the things others rushed past. The crunch of leaves underfoot, the way sunlight dances through the trees, the subtle shift in the wind before a bird takes flight. I got to witness it all. While others raced to reach the summit, I savored every step of the journey.

Being the slowest person on the trail has taught me humility and patience. It has shown me that hiking isn’t a competition. Every hiker has their own pace, their own struggles, and their own reasons for being out there. For some, it’s a fitness goal. For others, it’s healing. For me, it’s the peace of moving at my own rhythm and proving to myself that I can make it to the top, even if it takes a little longer.

So if you find yourself lagging behind, don’t feel bad. The trail isn’t judging you, and neither are the mountains. They will wait for you, just like the people who truly matter in your life will. It’s okay to be slow as long as you keep moving forward.

13/01/2025

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13/01/2025

Homestaycation at the foot of Cordillera"s Mount Pulag.
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