“What inspire the owners of Sitio Maupot Family Resort to intellectualize their resort into Balinese Concept?

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Truly, most of our guests keep on asking us WHY?
Why Bali Concept? …
Why there’s a lot of Buddha Statues anywhere?..
Why the place is blended with nature?..
So, let me ask you again,
Are you wondering why among other concepts, the Sitio Maupot Family Resort chose to be a Bali- Inspired Resort?
- Who could envision that we could reach Bali Indonesia without presenting any passport or crossing other countries? That is
one of the focal reasons why the owners preferred to adopt the Balinese concept, to bring the people to something novel,
something beyond the concept of a TRAVEL GOALS, just within the PHILIPPINES but with a foreign touch.
- So, here we go, all of your queries will be answered and of course, we would like to acknowledge the active participation of
the people behind the informative contributions of Dr. Isagani S. Leal and his supportive wife Ms. Kimberly M. Leal.
- BALINESE CONCEPT is based on Hindu Philosophy that in order to restore PEACE inside, you must have to BALANCE the
three (3) essential aspects. (1) to balance your INTERPERSONAL relationship with your FELLOW MEN, (2) balance your
relationship with NATURE and (3) balance your relationship with GOD. These facts are all bounded with the owner’s
philosophies in life, and did you know that the owner was once a SEMINARIAN, it was taught during their stay in seminary the
importance of being engaged with people, nature and God. ABSOLUTELY! Your questions are now answered.
- But, we want to give you more more more information.
- INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH PEOPLE – we all know that persons are co-creator of God, we must manifest that
stewardship since we have direct responsibilities with nature. The SERVICE PROVIDERS (staff) of the resort were briefed
regarding their responsibilities in maintaining the GREEN TOUCHES of the surroundings and the manners required to sustain
the said interpersonal relationship with the owners, co-workers, guests, community and God.
BALANCED RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE- It has to be in contact with NATURE, MOUNTAINS, SEA, RIVER and FOREST, that
is why the location selection of the resort was based on the mentioned aspects, since the owners are from the municipality of
Magpet (well known in highland mountains and rivers) they decided to put up this establishment in the same municipality
since one of their legacies is to SHARE WHAT YOU HAVE, and they want to share their success on the people for employment
and for the Tourism development as well.
- BEST LOCATION- not just because it is blended with nature as one of the important aspects of the concept but what makes
the location more enticing is the OVERLOOKING VIEW of MT. APO. It is DEFINITELY a TOTAL PACKAGE. It is one of the BEST
ASSETS of the resort- the LOCATION.
- And let’s explore the concept of the rooms, as you can see the THREE ASPECTS of BALI Concept are present. It is the reason
why the bed is facing the nature, comfort rooms are open to interact with nature as well, and what makes the room unique
from the others is the GARDEN inside, to preserve the natural concept.
- BALANCED RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD- it is mentioned earlier that people are co-creators of GOD and here at Sitio Maupot
Family Resort although our concept believes Hinduism (reasons why there’s presence of Buddha anywhere) but we do
worship our own GOD and racism is not an issue in our community. We worship the same God who graced us the gift of
NATURE.
- According to Dr. Isagani S. Leal – “that is the reason why I was inspired by Balinese, because this is supposedly a venue for
man to commune with nature and God.”
TERIMIKASIE FELLAS!..
More trivias/facts about MAUPOT will be posted..

A refreshing family resort known by the name Sitio Maupot is nestling on a cliff at Brgy. Pangao-an, Magpet North Cotabato, Magpet, 9404
Cotabato. We, explorers, are so fond of searching for uniquely wonderful resorts to spend our leisure time with, oh well, you better include
this one on your travel list. Allow me to give you a tour and brief guidelines on how to get in this one of ever magnificent resorts in the
Philippines. A place where seeing it only in pictures isn’t enough to justify their splendid architectural layouts and eco-friendly location as
they settle in front of high mountains.
First and foremost, Sitio Maupot doesn’t cater walk-in guests. This simply implies that if you wanted to go witness the place then you really
have to call or message them for a reservation. Hence, that’s what we did, we immediately contacted the person in charge for Sitio Maupot’s
facebook page for a reservation. They were truly attentive because they were able to respond shortly after the notice.
How To Get There:
1. Your target place here is Kidapawan City. If you’re a visitor coming from Davao City, then it’s okay to take a van at the Gmall terminal.
Visitors from Digos City, like us, can also take the van. Travel time will be approximately 2.5-3 hours. Meanwhile, the fare will cost you Php
150.
2. When you arrived at Kidapawan City proper, you can ride the shuttle bus/van that Sitio Maupot owns. For more information about this, hit
Sitio Maupot to their facebook page. Aside from that, you can also either ride the so-called “habal-habal” or motorcycle and a tricycle will be
great too. But if you travel with your own vehicle then that would be more convenient, Sitio Maupot has its own parking lot reserved for you.
Travel time will be approximately 20-30 mins. Meanwhile, the fare will cost you Php 40, ranging from Kidapawan City Proper to Magpet.
Here’s the Shuttle Bus/Van Schedule:
For Maupot Bali Village Check in guests, you’re fortunate for you will have free shuttle bus/van. For Daytour & Dormitory guests, they should
pay Php 100.
1st trip – 12:30 PM (Sitio Maupot-Kidapawan)
2nd trip – 1:30 PM (Kidapawan-Sitio Maupot)
3rd trip – 8:00 PM (Sitio Maupot-Kidapawan)
 Example of Autobiography of a Student

My name is Elizabeth Austen. I was born on May 2, 2002 in Marseille, France. I was raised as a child
of two cultures: American and French. Although my parents were born in the USA, they left for
Marseille after their wedding because of career goals. My father is a translator, and my mother is an
art consultant, so the atmosphere of our house was creative and artistic.

It was difficult for me to make friends with French peers. That’s why I have always communicated with
adults who were my parents’ friends or colleagues. Since childhood, I have had a thirst for knowledge
and new discoveries, and elder friends were happy to share their memories and life experiences with
a little, curious girl.

I have a talent for learning languages and studying art. That’s not surprising taking into account my
environment. When I was a teenager, I dreamed of becoming a writer. I still store my notebooks as a
memory about my first drafts.

Later on, I understood that my heart belongs to art. I spent much time in my mother’s office listening
to her impromptu lectures about famous paintings. Her lessons along with her stories about the USA
have inspired me to go to the United States and attend the California College of the Arts to get a
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History.

My main belief in life is that everything should be in harmony. People have to keep balance in all
spheres of life: society, family, work, friendship, and others. Studying art is my personal way to keep
balance. I’m driven by my passion to visit all cities with a rich artistic history: Venice, Rome, London,
San-Francisco, Tokyo, and so many others. These journeys will not only improve my professional
skills but also will help to learn more about myself and people.

I believe that studying at the California College of the Arts will allow me to become a real professional
with a mature art taste and extensive knowledge of art history. In the future, I will follow my mother’s
footsteps in order to help people discover the beautiful world of art. If my career as an art consultant
isn’t successful, I will dedicate my life to teaching future generations of students and cultivating their
love of fine arts.

My name is Amanda L. Winter. I was born on 17 March, 1983 in Lexington, Kentucky, where I lived
until the time I went to college in another state. I’m the fourth child and the only girl in a family of five.
My father, Mr. Paul Winter is a retired physician and he currently runs a drug store within the city.

My mother, Mrs. Beverly Winter was a registered nurse working for various medical institutions
across the state, until she decided to retire in 2010. Nowadays, she helps dad run the drug store. I
went to school in Dixie School and Paul Laurence, where I completed my elementary and high school
education respectively. Then, I went to Kansas University, where I did my under graduate degree in
Journalism.

Growing up around four brothers was not easy, considering the fact that I am a girl. With all the
masculinity in the house, there was a lot of competition and rivalry. I had to be tough as my brothers
or I would have been toppled by their naturally aggressive nature. Not that we were a dysfunctional
family, it was just normal sibling rivalry and it turned to be of benefit to me.

Since I was the youngest and a girl, I was bound to be at the bottom of the totem pole in everything.
So, I had to be equally tough to fight for whatever was rightfully mine. As a result, I turned out to be a
tomboy and also built a reputation as a no nonsense girl. Furthermore, I had older brothers to protect
me in case of a dispute.
I believe I adopted both my parents’ brilliant brains, because I was always the best students
academically. However, my abilities were not limited to the classroom alone. I also excelled in sports.
In high school, I was arguably the best female sportsperson in outdoor games, especially in athletics
and volleyball.

I have many accolades to my name, however the one that stands out was in my second year
in high school. Representing our school in short races, I went to the state competition where I
emerged third overall. I was not fortunate enough to win it, but it was an eye opener for me to strive
for greatness in life. Fortunate for me, I won the best sportsperson award that year at our school’s
award giving ceremony.While I was forging a name for myself in the academic and sports circles, my
social life was in a really bad state. My tomboy look was making it hard for me to coexist well with
either of the sexes. The girls were scared of my tough persona, while the boys felt intimidated by my
confidence and competitive nature.

My wardrobe was full of my brothers’ clothes that they had outgrown. All the girlish clothes my
mother bought for me, I had them piled in the closet and completely forgot about them. When we
went to the stores to buy clothes, I would be with my brothers at the boys’ section. This disheartened
my mother and she tried to advise me out of it, but I was just too adamant. Eventually, she accepted
the way I was.However, something happened in my life that sent me reeling back to the foundations
of my femininity. It happened during my senior year in high school. It was the prom week and
everyone was geared towards the most important night of their high school life. Love was in the air.
Young men were gathering courage to approach girls they liked, while girls were torn apart whether to
accept or reject their proposals.

All the girls had prom dates, except me. No one approached me or even mastered the courage
to look my way. It was one of the worst days of my life. I spent the night with my mother watching my
favorite movie to raise my spirits up. As a result, I decided to embrace my feminine side. I got rid of all
the male clothes, started wearing dresses and released my hair. My mum really came to my aid at
this point in my life and although it was hard at first, I got used to the idea of wearing dresses ad
heels.So, I began my college studies with a new form of rejuvenation in life. I decided to pursue my
college education far away from my hometown, because of the misconceptions that I had been
associated with for so long. I wanted to pursue journalism as a career, because I understood the
challenges and opportunities it would expose me to and I love challenges.

I have always wanted to travel the world and I knew a career in journalism would offer me that.
With a 3.5 GPA, I secured a spot at Kansas University. During the first year of study, I met the love of
my life Ken Rodgers (not the singer, although he has the same deep baritone voice) and everything
as they say is history.After graduation in 2006, I interned with the Kansas City Star for six months. I
then worked as a correspondent journalist with the Kansas City Globe Newspaper for a year. We
moved to Atlanta with my husband, after I secured a writing job with the Daily Report for a year. At
the time, he had a fitness vlog, where he gave daily workout routines and healthy recipes to his
clients. Therefore, moving from state to state did not interfere with his line of work.

All he needed was a camera and an internet connection. My biggest break came when I was
hired by the LA Times. The pay was good, I travelled around the world and each day was exciting in
its own unique way and offered new opportunities. Unfortunately, the job was too demanding and
more times than not I was away from my husband. I quite in 2011, after two years with the newspaper
giants.I had not quite decided what I wanted to do with my life, so I worked as a freelance journalist
for a Canadian media firm. My job was basically to capture hot showbiz news in Hollywood. It was an
exciting job checking into the fabulous lives of celebrities. I had no alternative, but to quit this job also
when my first pregnancy was due. It marked the last job of my professional career.

I decided to be a fulltime mum to my three lovely kids, Mathew, Sally and Luke. To put my
writing abilities into use, I became a permanent freelancer for various blogs and websites. I have
always thought of writing a book and I believe this is the right time. The kids spend all the day at
school and I have all the day by myself. I have not decided which way to go with the book, however
I’m thinking in the lines of romance and a bit of suspense and action.
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