Washington D.C., USA  -- "I will never forget the day when the three of us strolled together down 21st street in Washington D.C. passing by the autumn trees with sunlight trickling through. We were complete and I felt like bursting into tears thinking that we've gotten impossibly far," said Pascual. "And that, for me, was the winning moment." Welcome to Adam's Key. A collection of random theories, introspection and soul-searching thoughts...

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Manila, Philippines -- Aaaaand it's finally official! I'm going to Japan! After our briefing/pre-departure orientation at the National Youth Commission HQ, the day has come! Today is semester break! I honestly can't believe that it's the last day of the semester! Classes end on the 11th and our departure to Japan is on the 12th. Perfectly in time for JENESYS 2015!  Yesterday, Ms. Chery Carag, Ms. Marissa Burgos,...

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Manila, Philippines -- This post contains all my application adventures, mishaps, nerve-raking breakdowns, internal rollercoaster rides and finally, the moment when I received the call from the Heavens. Every year, Japan International Cooperation Center and ASEAN brings promising people to the Land of the Rising Sun via youth government agencies of the 10 ASEAN states (plus Timor-Leste). The Philippines, where I’m proudly residing as a national, has the...

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Hwaseong, South Korea -- It was a beautiful Saturday morning when we went to one of the iconic destinations in Suwon, the Hwaseong Fortress. We were all tired from yesterday's camp work so this was the time to enjoy and bond with our global friends! According to KTO, the Hwaseong Fortress was constructed under the guidance of Yu Hyeong-Won (1622-1673) and Jeong Yak-Yong (1762-1836), and is believed to have been...

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Manila, Philippines -- Grabbed a cup of coffee for another red-eye flight. I went straight to the shower, packed my bags and took a taxi.  I was a bit early at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4. I had to wait for an extra hour since Ivan was surely taking his time. (lol) I actually thought that he was still sleeping!  After an hour, people flooded the...

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Central, Hong Kong -- "Resfeber (n.): the restless race of the traveler’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together." A fusion of the old and the new; the city has always been in touch with its roots. The digital age can offer the destruction of the old and the construction of the new yet it hasn't always been the case. You'll be easily...

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