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I came across a blog that listed Gandhi’s Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World.

1. Change
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world – that is the myth of the atomic age – as in being able to remake ourselves.”

2. Control.
“Nobody can hurt me without my permission.”

3. Forgiveness
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
“An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”

4. Action.
“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.”

5. The present moment.
“I do not want to foresee the future. I am concerned with taking care of the present. God has given me no control over the moment following.”

6. Everyone is human.
“I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough to confess my errors and to retrace my steps.”
“It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.”

7. Persist.
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”

8. Goodness.
“I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won’t presume to probe into the faults of others.”
“I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.”

9. Truth
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
“Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.”

10. Development.
“Constant development is the law of life, and a man who always tries to maintain his dogmas in order to appear consistent drives himself into a false position.”

Friends and Colleagues usually weigh me up as an open-minded optimistic person as for me I have an immense value of the multi-cultural world, where everyone from any races and creed are free to live life that is worth to them, you may call it fantasy but honestly I have started it in my own means as it thought that peace begins within individual who inflict no violence but love and care, a world where acceptance topped than tolerance.

You can also reach me through FACEBOOK specially if you will not hear from me when leaving message just look for my name GYL UMALI and leave some message.

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Surely our 7,100 Island has a lot more to offer but one thing i have been dreaming of to visit are the edge cities and provinces which are known to embody amazing beaches, landscape untamed and unexploited though some are feared, they still picture the image of pristine and uniqueness of its own geography.

I have chosen these unique communities not just all about the location but more into multi-cultural representation which are through the presence of Lumads, the Islamized and the Christinized Communities of the Archipelago and how it became more susceptible to change.

The Batanes Group of Island, Palawan, Catanduanes, Surigao, Glan, and Zamboanga Peninsula signifies cultural variants that innate values and yet to be explored in relation to Tri - People in the Philippines, each represents solely our ancestral heritage which needs to be known and be understand. to be continued.. Its TRAVELTIME!

The City of Iligan (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Iligan; Tagalog: Lungsod ng Iligan) is a highly urbanized city north of the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines, and the province's former capital. It is approximately 795 kilometers southeast of Manila. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 318,040 people.

Iligan had its beginnings in the village of Palao, north of the present Poblacion. It was the earliest pre-Spanish settlement of native sea dwellers. The monotony of indigenous life in the territory was broken when in the later part of the 16th century, the inhabitants were subdued by the Visayan migrants from the island kingdom of Panglao. In the accounts of Jesuit historian Francisco Combes, the Mollucan King of Ternate invaded Panglao. This caused Panglaons to flee in large numbers to Dapitan City|Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. In Dapitan, the surviving Prince of Panglao, Pagbuaya, received Legazpi's expedition in 1565. Later, Pagbuaya's son Manook was baptized Pedro Manuel Manook. The Christianized Manook subdued the Higaunon village in Bayug and established it as one of the earliest Christian settlements in the country. The settlement survived other raids from other enemies, and, because of their faith in God and in their patron saint, Saint Michael the Archange, the early Iliganons moved their settlement from Bayug to Iligan. The name Iligan is from the Higaonon word iligan or ilijan' meaning "fortress of defense of the ancients" against frequent attacks by pirates and other hostile Mindanao tribes.

A stone fort called Fort St. Francis Xavier was built in 1642 where Iliganons sought refuge during raids by bandits. But again, the fort sank due to floods. Another fort was built and this was named Fort Victoria or Cota de Iligan. In 1850, because of floods, Don Remigio Cabili, then Iligan's governadorcillo, built another fort and moved the poblacion of the old Iligan located at the mouth of Tubod River west of the old market to its present site. Iligan was already a town of the once undivided Misamis Province in 1832. However, it did not have an independent religious administration because it was part of Cagayan de Oro, the provincial capital. It was one of the biggest municipalities of Misamis Province. In 1903, the Moro Province was created. Iligan, because of its Moro residents was taken away from the Misamis Province. Then Iligan became the capital of the Lanao District and seat of the government where the American officials lived and held office. Later in 1907 the capital of the Lanao District was transferred to Dansalan.[1]

The Spaniards abandoned Iligan in 1899, paving the way for the landing of the American forces in 1900. In 1914, under the restructuring of Moroland after the end of the Moro Province (1903–1913), Iligan became a municipality composed of eight barrios together with the municipal district of Mandulog. After enjoying peace and prosperity for about 40 years, Iligan was invaded by Japanese forces in 1942. The liberation in Iligan by the Philippine Commonwealth forces attacked by the Japanese held sway in the city until 1944 to 1945 when the war ended. On November 15, 1944, the city held a Commonwealth Day parade to celebrate the end of Japanese atrocities and occupation.[2]

Using the same territorial definition as a municipality, Iligan became a chartered city of Lanao del Norte on June 16, 1950.[3] It was declared a first class city in 1969 and was reclassified as First Class City "A" on July 1, 1977 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 465. In 1983, Iligan was again reclassified as a highly urbanized city. - WIKIPEDIA

Iligan is also known as City of Majestic Waterfalls because of its numerous waterfalls that are located within its area of jurisdiction. There are about 20 waterfalls in the city. The most famous as well as the city's major landmark, is the Maria Cristina Falls. It is also the primary source of electric power of the city, harnessed by Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant. The Tinago Falls, accessible through a 300-step staircase, is located in the upper part of Barangay Buru-un. It is another place worth visiting as it showcases one of the most beautiful natural landscapes located within the reach of Iligan's urban landscape. It features a curtain-like cascade that falls beautifully into a lagoon. The breath taking setting alone makes it an ideal place for picture taking with its natural landscape as the falls is beautifully mixed with the lush tropical forest that the area is abundant of. Other famous waterfalls in the city are, Mimbalut Falls, Abaga Falls, and Dodiongan Falls. Some waterfalls are inaccessible to vehicles, which requires trekking for several hours to two days (in case of Limunsudan Falls) to the destination.

The city is also famous for Timoga Springs. It is well-known for the ice-cold, crystal-clear and none-chlorinated springs that flow freely all the way to the numerous swimming pools of each of the resorts. The resorts are a popular place for easing out the hotness of the summer heat. These five cold-spring resorts are all located along the national highway at 500 to 1 km (1 mi) before the Barangay of Buru-un and are accessible to all walks of life as they offer entrance fees that are affordable and easy to reach for the general public. The Bucana beach, located along the highway, halfway between Suarez and Buru-un is one of the more accessible ocean beaches in the city, although the best beaches are found further along the road in the province of Linamon.

Aside from the waterfalls that the City of Iligan boasts of, other places of interest are the newly renovated City Public Plaza, The Centennial Park, Maze Parks and Resorts, the Buhanginan Hills (within premise of the City hall), and Saint Michael's Cathedral.

Iligan City is known not only for its rich natural resources but also for the wealth of the culture that abounds in the area. Majority of Iligan's people come from the Visayas and migrants from the other places of Mindanao. Iligan is literally and geographically located at the crossroads of rich culture – the Maranaos of Lanao Sur, Higa-unons of Bukidnon, the dominantly Christian settlers and migrants. It is proud of the peaceful co-existence of the varied cultural mix on its general community. Evidence of this peaceful co-existence is manifested during the annual celebration of the city fiesta honoring its miraculous patron saint, Saint Michael the Archangel. - WIKIPEDIA

☼ Around Iligan City are 24+ waterfalls. The 117-m. high Maria Cristina Falls, in Brgy. Maria Cristina, is supplied by the Agus River and is located 8.5 kms. southeast of the city. The waterfall was harnessed to provide hydroelectric power, since 1952, for the 467 MW Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant. It is available for public viewing on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11am-3pm. A road leads from the checkpoint to an observation platform next to the power plant. One can also look down at the falls from a bridge.

☼ The two-tiered Limunsudan Falls, in Brgy. Rogongon, is located 54 kms. (a 3-hr. drive) from the city near the eastern boundary with Bukidnon. It is said to be the country's highest waterfall at 317 m. (870 ft.). Its 393-ft. lower cascade is higher than Maria Cristina Falls' 117-m. (320-ft.) drop. Bring a guide.

☼ Abaga Falls, in Brgy. Maria Cristina, is located 26.5 kms. from the city
☼ Bridal Veil Falls, in Brgy. Maria Cristina, is located 14.5 kms. from the city
☼ Dalipuga Falls, in Brgy. Dalipuga, is located 11 kms. northeast from the city
☼ The 65.5-ft. high Dodiongan Falls is located 14.5 kms. from the city
☼ Gata Falls, in Brgy. Rogongon, is located 28.5 kms. from the city
☼ Guimbalolan Falls iis located 29 kms. from the city
☼ Hindang Falls, in Brgy. Bunawan, is located 14 kms. from the city
☼ Kalisaon Falls, in Brgy. Mainit, is located 16.5 kms. from the city
☼ Kamadahan Falls is located 26.5 kms. from the city
☼ Kawanay Falls 716
☼ Kibalaug Falls, in Brgy. Rogongon, is located 31.5 kms. from the city
☼ Kiwalan Falls (Brgy. Kiwalan)
☼ Langilanon Falls, in Brgy. Puga-an, is located 2.5 kms. from the city
☼ Linanot Falls, in Brgy. Bunawan, is located 11 kms. from the city
☼ Malaigang Falls, in Brgy. Digkilaan, is located 14 kms. from the city
☼ Malapacan Falls, in Brgy. Mainit, is located 15 kms. from the city
☼ Malinao Falls, in Brgy. Kabacsanan, is located 18 kms. from the city
☼ Maranao Falls, in Brgy. Kabacsanan, is located 14 kms. from the city
☼ Milagrosan Falls, in Brgy. Kabacsanan, is located 8.5 kms. from the city) The 98-ft. high and 18-ft. wide
☼ Mimbalot Falls is located 11 kms. from the city
☼ Pindarangonan Falls, in Brgy. Rogongon, is located 27.5 kms. from the city

☼ Digkianlao Falls
☼ Ikog Falls
☼ Kalubihon Falls
☼ Languyon Falls
☼ Pampam Falls
☼ Pindarangonan Falls
☼ Rogongon Falls
☼ Sikyop Falls
☼ Tinago Falls