Boy Scouts of the Philippines-4th National Jamboree PALAYAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA

I was shocked, I didn't see anything that has resemblance of a city. It was all ricefields as far as my eyes can see. Well, at that time, the Central Plains of Luzon where Nueva Ecija is, was the Rice Granary of the Philippines. I noticed uniformed military personnel, and one army tank near the gate of the campground. Later, I learned that the 1st Infantry 'Tabak' Division of the Philippine Army is HQd at Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Laur, Nueva Ecija. Later in the week, the Yukuya Brothers, Salmy and Luthermy and I go around the camp. In a small clearing within the perimeter of the campsite were stores selling all sorts of things: souvenir items, and all sort of food. Salmy's favourite was the one in the corner; halo-halo, sago and the likes. The store-owner's daughter, our age, has an uncanny resemblance to someone back home he likes.