INTRODUCTION
Join us on the night of April 1 (Friday) at a beautiful campground in Mount Gulugod Baboy shooting the night sky. During sunset and at the break of dawn, we will have the opportunity to shoot the majestic sight of rolling hills, lone trees and the Batangas bay in the distance. 

LOCATION
Mount Gulugod Baboy, Batangas, Philippines

DATE
April 1-2, 2022

GROUP SIZE
9 people

FACILITATOR
Francis Ansing

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY
Easy 

SEASON
Dry / Summer

ACCOMMODATION TYPE
1 person in a tent
 
ITINERARY
April 1 (Friday)
0830: Meet up at Mayflower Parking, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
0900: Board van and drive to Mabini, Batangas
1200: Lunch along the way
1300: ETA Mount Gulugod Baboy camping area. Pitch tent
1600: Sunset shoot
1900: Dinner
2100: Rest / Sleep / Wait for Milky Way / night / star trail shoot

April 2 (Saturday)
0200: Wake up call for Milky Way / night / star trail shoot
0400: Nap
0530: Wake up call for sunrise shoot
0700: Breakfast
0900: Breakcamp
1000: Head back to Greenfield District
1200: Lunch along the way
1400: ETA Greenfield District, Mandayong City

EQUIPMENT TO BRING
1. Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR)
2. Lenses
    -ultra-wide (aperture 2.8 is better)
    -standard zoom
    -telephoto
3. Sturdy tripod
4. Remote shutter / intervalometer
5. Filters
    -ND (10 stops and/or 6 stops)
    -GND (0.9 soft)
    -CPL
6. Extra batteries
7. Charger
8. Extra memory cards
9. Rain protector

PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING
1. Clothes for 2 days
2. Insect repellent
3. Flashlight or headlamp
4. Caps or hats
5. Long-sleeve shirts
6. Pants
7. Toiletries
8. Personal medicines
9. Sandals
10. Raincoat
11. Umbrella
12. Water bottle
13. Identification
14. Small towels
15. Pocket money
16. Warm jacket
17. Blanket or sleeping bag

HEALTH PROTOCOL
✅Valid / government-issued ID
✅Vaccination card
✅Regular checking of temperature
✅Always use of facemask 
✅Social distancing must be always observed
 
FEE
Php 4100

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-Tent accommodation
-Entrance and camping fees
-Van transportation (6-8 persons in a van including the driver)
-Parking fees
-Dinner and breakfast
-Coffee, tea and hot chocolate
-Hot water
-Supply of bottled water
-Instruction in shooting sunset, night and sunrise

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
-meals not stated in the inclusions
-travel insurance
-personal expenses

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
March 15, 2022

TO REGISTER
-P2000 down payment must be made upon registration.
-Balance must be settled 7 days before the first day of the trip.
-Registration must be done by filling up the ​registration form.  Scroll down to see the "REGISTER" button.
-A copy of proof of down payment and identification must be sent francisansingphotography@gmail.com.  

CANCELLATION
-Deposit/downpayment is non-refundable.
-If full payment is not received by the specified dates, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and we can retain the downpayment. 
-50% of the balance paid will be returned if cancelling 30 days or more before the first day of the trip. No refund will be given if cancelling within 30 days before the first day of the trip. 
-All cancellations must be made by writing an email to the organisers. 

BANK DETAILS
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
9809-2077-33
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Banco de Oro (BDO) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
008180116757

G-Cash
09177302505

Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com  

DISCLAIMER
We are not liable for any bodily injury or harm, accidents, property damage or loss as a result of, but not limited to: physical exertion for which the participant was not prepared for; travel by plane, boat, car and other modes of transportation; consumption of alcoholic beverages and local food intake; forces of nature such as winds, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, landslide, avalanche, etc; heat exhaustion; photography equipment failure includes but is not limited to water damage, loss, and theft; civil unrest or terrorism; or the unavailability of medical services and medicines in remote areas and the quality thereof. We are also not liable for: expenses that are not specified as included in the fee. We reserve the right to make hotel and car arrangements and/or itinerary or route plan changes in order to improve the quality of the trip. 

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