It’s thirty minutes before the first of November and I am scrambling like mad to finish my application form and publish this post so I can join the most comprehensive northern tour of the Philippines, Lakbay Norte 3.

This epic trip sponsored by the North Philippines Visitor’s Bureau will bring media groups and six lucky bloggers through the northern lands of our country.

Here’s the nitty gritty from their site:

On January 22-30, 2012, the North Philippines Visitor’s Bureau (NPVB) in cooperation with Manila North Tollways Corporation and Victory Liner will be holding Lakbay Norte 3. A 9-day Media Tour of North Philippines.

During this event, NPVB will bring a bus load of media participants from broadsheet, TV, travel magazines, and blogs to produce over 100 articles and features about North and Central Luzon.

This year, NPVB will be choosing six lucky bloggers to join the much awaited Lakbay Norte 3: Outdoor Adventures of the North. This familiarization tour is inclusive of transportation around North Luzon from Manila and back, food, lodging, and activities included in the itinerary, excluding personal expenses. Winners who do not reside in Manila will have to fly themselves to Manila at their own expense.

Should you still have time to join (there is still 21 minutes before the deadline as of this writing), feel free to visit their site here: Lakbay Norte 3