Last October 21-23, 2006 Mr. Mario "Toots" Fungo was in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte for his Philippine Peace tour in Northern Luzon.

His stay there was hosted by Ms. Minifred Pascual Gavino, who was also the point person who took charge of organizing the local folks and inviting representatives from different sectors to the event.

Preceding the Peace Pole planting event was a press conference held at the local radio station where the event was announced. Mr. Toots was warmly accommodated by Ms. Gavino, her mother--Mama Mia-- and their assistant, Cora.