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SEE THEM OFF FOR A SAFE JOURNEY
The riders are riding out on Saturday, April 16, 2011, 5:00 AM in Luneta.
FIND OUT ABOUT HOW THE SOLARENERGIE STIFTUNG HELPED 10,000 VILLAGERS IN ETHOPIA!
This is what we are Riding for..
THE SOLAR ENERGY FOUNDATION NETWORK OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED AND RIDE FOR LIGHT 2011 ANNOUNCED
We would like to thank all our community, NGO and corporate partners for joining us at the launch of the Solar Energy Network and supporting our movement that seeks to provide access to solar energy to more than 5 million marginalized households in the Philippines and to more than 1.6 billion people... around the world.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Day 11: Butuan to Davao
Early day, up by 3am in Butuan to catch a pump boat to visit the Manobo in the Agusan Marsh. We then speed down to Davao and serendipitously run into some bikers from the Any Sunday Riders bike club who guide us in the right.direction towards Davao. After around 3500 kilometers our bikes get a quick look over by our friends at BMW Motoradd who flew in for the Davao bike convention. The Aguila Riders escort us to the sanctuary of their namesake, the Philippine Eagle Center. Then off to Eden Park for a great meal of organically and hydroponically grown vegies! Whew long fruitful day.
Hopefully I have net later so I can upload some pictures.
Hopefully I have net later so I can upload some pictures.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Day 10 Good Bye Leyte! Hello Mindanao!
It's an early morning for us. Up by 230am and a night ride from Tacloban through mountains and torrential rain to make it to Li Loan by 6am for the 3 hour ferry to Surigao. What we didn't know was that the ferry actually leaves at 730am! After some instant noodles on board the ship we are going to try to get some shut eye.
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Articles for Ride for Light
The group has been featured in different local newspapers and blogs recently. If you didn't get the chance to read the articles published about Ride For Light 2011, here are the links to the features:
NextBillion.net, April 15, 2011: "19 Days, 6600 km: 'Ride for Light' Motorcycle Journey to Illuminate the Philippines"
Manila Bulletin article last Saturday, April 16, 2011: "3 bikers ride to light up poor rural communities with solar energy"
Philippine Daily Inquirer, also last Saturday, April 16: "Ride for Light kicks off today for solar power"
BusinessMirror, April 18, 2011: "Jim Ayala rides on"
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NextBillion.net, April 15, 2011: "19 Days, 6600 km: 'Ride for Light' Motorcycle Journey to Illuminate the Philippines"
Manila Bulletin article last Saturday, April 16, 2011: "3 bikers ride to light up poor rural communities with solar energy"
Philippine Daily Inquirer, also last Saturday, April 16: "Ride for Light kicks off today for solar power"
BusinessMirror, April 18, 2011: "Jim Ayala rides on"
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Good News, indeed: GMA Good News Feature
Here's a little bit of trivia. Did you know that, according to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), 26.4% of the Philippine population or 1 out of 4 Filipinos don't have electricity? Which is why it is the group's goal to bring light to these communities. Here is the clip of the group being interviewed by GMA Good News before their takeoff in Luneta.
Ride For Light is featured on ANC Headstart
Ride For Light 2011 was on ANC Headstart last April 15, 2011. Watch the videos featuring Jim Ayala, Chairman of the Solar Energy Foundation Philippines and rider Philippe Saubier, Board Member of the Solar Energy Foundation Philippines talk about the Ride For Light 2011 campaign to provide electricity to far-flung communities.
Here are the links to the clips:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Here are the links to the clips:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Day 8: We have left Luzon!
We took our first of many ferries on this trip. The day started okay, but the heat is incredible in Legazpi! Now we are soaked, tired and hungry in Samar. Still, everything's good -- the solar lamps are ready, and so are we, more than ever!
It was Toto's birthday yesterday and nobody greeted him :( -- UPDATE: We found out that people have been greeting Toto via the Facebook page! Thanks for the love, everyone!
It was Toto's birthday yesterday and nobody greeted him :( -- UPDATE: We found out that people have been greeting Toto via the Facebook page! Thanks for the love, everyone!
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Day 7: Donsol, Waiting for Butanding
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Day 6: Donsol Firefly Boatmen
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Day 6: Daet, Labor
Visited citronela farmers in the Mountains of Bicol. Thier cooperative supplies the citronela requirements of Human Heart Nature. A social enterprise we can be proud of.
The solar energy systems we donated will be used to make their lives more productive and help them navigate the hike from their homes to the coop.
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Day 1 Lost and Hungry in Banawe
After a long day of riding to Banawe we get a bit side tracked and run into our support vehicle who is also lost but they have FOOD!
Thanks Ann you are a life saver :)
Thanks Ann you are a life saver :)
Day 1 Cabanatuan, Kaibigan Village Center for Community Development
Our first stop is a touching one. Kilometers before the event we see dozens of Tarps welcoming the Light Riders, how cool is that! The Solar Energy Foundation has been working with CCT to create a Solar Village.
