Our school, PTS CAS, had a partnership with Grace and Peace Home to provide theological education for pastors in Palawan. We offered two programs: the Certificate of Special Study in Church Leadership & Ministry (CSSCLM) and the Advanced Diploma in Church Leadership & Ministry (ADCLM). The first program is designed for high school graduates, whereas the second is intended for college graduates. There are ten pastors who enrolled in these two programs.

Arrival at Puerto Princesa

A week ago, I was tasked with teaching two subjects: Church Polity & Reformed Worship and Calvin Studies & Reformed Creeds. I was actually hesitant to go due to the situation in the business office. I was informed that my teaching schedule would be from March 10 to 17. Providentially, I was booked one day ahead, and so I arrived at Puerto Princesa Sunday morning:

I was then invited to speak at Light Bearer Presbyterian Church. After worship service, Rev. Sandrino Sr. brought me to the hotel. This is the room where I stayed for six days:

Though I was hesitant at first to leave my job at Dasmariñas, Cavite, I am thankful to the Lord for giving me this one-week break.

The Class Started

The first class started on March 9, Sunday, at 6 PM.

Someone asked a question:

After an hour of discussion, we enjoyed our dinner time. Thanks to Rev. Sangyong Kim for his generosity.

This is the photo of the total number of enrolled pastors together with Missionary Kim.

Other Days in Palawan

The following day, I took a picture of my breakfast and shared it with my family:

My wife reminded me not to eat fat.

On my fourth day, I was invited by Rev. Kim to visit a Vietnamese restaurant. The name of the restaurant is Viet Ville.

With Rev. Kim and his wife

This painting caught my attention.

On my last day, we visited two places: Mitra's Ranch and Baker's Hill.

Upon arrival at Mitra's Ranch, the first view that Rev. Kim showed me was the Honda Bay.

I was referring to that body of water from afar, an extreme distance. I was wondering why the name sounds Japanese. I asked Grok about it. Twitter's AI informed me that the name of the bay has nothing to do with Japanese influence. Instead, the origin of the name is "derived from the Spanish term Bahía Honda, which translates to 'Deep Bay' in English."

Here's a closer look at the blog of a tourist guide.

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The place is astounding! Rev. Kim told me that he would bring me there on my second visit. Looking forward to that day. I wish my wife would be with me.

Entering Mitra's house, an old clock and a huge mirror also caught my attention, and so is this rooster statue.

This reminds me of Ramon Mitra as a member of the Filipino cockfighting legends. They were the pioneers that made the Filipino sport of cockfighting more competitive.

After a short visit to Mitra's Ranch, we went to Baker's Hill. The place is also very attractive.