A day in my life as a student

Mt. Carmel, Ormoc City: A Haven of Faith, Culture, and Nature.

Nestled in the heart of Ormoc City, Mt. Carmel is a place where faith, nature, and progress quietly meet. Guided by the enduring presence of the Carmelites, the mountain welcomes pilgrims and travelers seeking moments of prayer and inner calm. Beyond its spiritual roots, Ormoc draws life from the earth itself—its powerful geothermal fields, including the vast Malitbog steamfield, fuel homes while championing clean energy. Wrapped in lush forests and gentle valleys, Mt. Carmel offers a serene escape, standing not only as a sacred sanctuary but also as a cultural landmark that reflects the soul and richness of Ormoc City.

Where Faith and Fruit Meets: The Story of Ormoc's Piña Festival

Bursting with color and rhythm, the Piña Festival honors Ormoc’s patron saints, San Pedro and San Pablo, while celebrating the Queen Pineapple—a proud symbol of the city’s rich soil and resilient spirit. Through lively dances, towering higantes, and thriving local trade, the festival weaves history, community, and culture into a joyful tradition that continues to shape Ormoc’s identity.

Binagol: A Taste of Ormoc City’s Sweet Heritage

Binagol is a traditional Filipino delicacy made from gabi (taro), named after the “bagol” or coconut shell where it’s uniquely wrapped, offering a smooth, creamy, and gently sweet flavor. Tourists visiting Ormoc City, Leyte should try Binagol to taste an authentic local heritage dessert that reflects the city’s culture, simplicity, and love for native ingredients.

Alarm. Training. Classes. Repeat. Welcome to a day in my life as a tourism student and a student-athlete. Being a tourism student and a student-athlete means my days are carefully planned but never predictable. This blog is a peek into what a 'normal' days looks like when your life revolves both movement and motivation.

I'm Isaac, my day usually starts before the sun is fully awake—honestly so am I. Early in the morning i always go for a run, training my cardio to have a better stamina in every practice and of course in all of the upcoming competitions. The sun is fully awake and i went back home preparing for another whole day scheduled classes. At school every subject taught us about how the tourism and hospitality industry works, and of course the culture, traditions, and norms in every countries. Being a student- athlete were never easy, sometimes i got low grades because i am not present in classes due to attending national or international levels of competition, or absence because of lack of sleep due to trainings or sickness; but here i am continue fighting here in the battlefield, striving for improvement and self growth to be a better student-athlete. Sometimes life tested us, not to show our weakness, but to discover our strengths.

Balancing books and trainings has taught me that every journey begins with commitment. As a student-athlete, I'm learning to chase goals, embrace challenges, and enjoy the journey— on the field and beyond.