Doon Po sa Amin write-up

TITLE: "Doon Po Sa Amin, Bunganga ng Bulkan Ang Tirahan"
Subtitle: "Majestic Caldera: Our Valley of Irosin"

COMMUNITY PROFILE:

Barangays: 28
Area: 15, 880 hectares
Population: 45, 500 in year 2000 with an annual rate of increase of 2.22%
Density: 288people per square kilometer.
Municipality: Irosin
Province : Sorsogon
Region : Region V (Bicol Region)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project is an entry in the History and Society category in which it presents the beauty and interest of Irosin, a town in Sorsogon. As portrayed in maps and in history, this project aims to disseminate information about our town, located inside a caldera of mountains that is said to be the remains of a dead volcano.

TEAM PROFILE:

Advisers: Mr. Crisanto Gamis
Coaches: Mr. Crisanto Gamis and Mrs. Iluminada Alindogan.

Researchers:
Sarah Rojo
Jiselle Hitosis
Judie Ann Garcia
Kent Sydney Mercader
Photographers:
Kyle Jonas Aringo
Romeo Maurice Malapitan
Andrew Furing
Writers:
Joseph Arcos
Paul John Catacio
Jayson Hugo
Michael Dan Españo


METHODOLOGY:
The team conducted a thorough research about the history and society of Irosin. We used a systematic approach in collecting and gathering datas in accordance to the entry. We have done research, filming and story making which incorporated the use of computer programs.

Research:
The team conducted a research on local interests of the town. The team went around seeking information and going to and from local libraries and archives. The net was also a helpful aid in developing the project.

Filming:
The team went to different places in order to trace the trail of the flow of history and events throughout the town's formation. The first destination was Bulusan, in which it is said that the first inhabitants came from this area of the region. We went to Bulusan National park in order to film the historical Bulusan lake. The team also made use of the time to go to one of the hotspots in Bulusan and Irosin.

Story:
The team gathered and compiled the data and with the use of computer applications, the team made the story that depicts the history, formation and interests of the whole town of Irosin and its beauty.

 BIBLIOGRAPHY:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irosin,_Sorsogon
http://irosin.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=8&Itemid=71
http://irosin.gov.ph/
http://www.sorsogontourism.com/places_of_interest.html
http://nature-adventures.blogspot.com/2008/11/st-michael-archangel-parish-church.html