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Written by Joy Konstantine G. Agustin
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 07:59 |
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I stumbled upon this story in the internet about a foreigner who once visited the town of Licab during the 80's, and was able to experience a very unique Filipino tradition. The story, which actually happened in June of 1984, describes a religious tradition that many Filipinos still observe even until today. ------------------------------ In June 1984, I made my first trip to the Philippines. As part of my trip, I planned on visiting the child I sponsored through the Christian Children’s Fund. After traveling by bus from Clark Air Force Base to Cabanatuan City, I boarded a jeepney to the village of Licab, where my sponsor child lived. While on the way to Licab, our jeepney was suddenly hit by water from all sides. As I wiped the water off my face, I looked out the window and saw a group of young boys refilling their buckets in the rice paddy. Meanwhile, the equally soaked Filipinos in the jeep were laughing. I instead opted for cursing, albeit silently, because these little brats had drenched me from head to toe. I had told my parents about my trip to the Philippines, and told them that I planned to visit there again in 1985. To my pleasant surprise, they sent me a Philippine travel guide for a Christmas gift. While reading the guide, I learned that on June 24 the deeds of St. John the Baptist are reenacted in San Juan, Manila, as friends, relatives, and spectators are “baptized” by water thrown from and at passing cars.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 04:03 |
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Written by Guest Blogger: Dominic Agustin
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009 17:00 |
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Ipinanganak ako sa isang lugar na malayo sa kabihasnan. Isang lugar na masasabi mong gubat dahil sa kapal ng talahib at mga naglalakihang ibat-ibang uri ng punong kahoy. Ang pangunahing pinagkakabuhayan ng mga tao ay ang pagsasaka, pagtatanim ng gulay at pangingisda. Masarap na mahirap ang buhay. Masarap kapag anihan lalo na kapag maraming inani, tuwina'y pumupunta kami sa bayan at bibili ng bagong damit. Tuwang tuwa ako ng mga panahon na iyon na uso pa ang purontong at sando naman ang pang-itaas. Mahirap kapag wala ka namang inani sa kadahilanang nasalanta ng bagyo o napeste ng mga insekto ang palayan. Napakahirap ng buhay lalo na kung talagang walang wala.
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 June 2009 03:27 |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 18 May 2009 05:22 |
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------------------------------ This article was written and sent by Dr. Reynaldo Quilon, trainor of the American Language Course at the Bahrain Defense Force. He also teaches at the AMA International University-Bahrain as a graduate professor. As an Overseas Contract Worker, Rey describes a way on how he is able to manage his longingness from his family and loved ones while he is away as an OFW in Bahrain. May this simple article remind us to remember our loved ones who triumph over their situations even while they are away from us. ------------------------------ It always starts with a smile, a handshake, or thru common interests. Para sa ating mga malayo sa minamahal at nagtatrabaho dito sa ibang bansa, kung minsan ay dinadalaw tayo ng lungkot at pangungulila sa ating mga kaanak at minamahal sa buhay. Subalit nandiyan sila, ang ating mga kaibigan- to cheer you up when you’re down.
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 May 2009 09:39 |
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Dekada Sisenta Kasama Ang Barkada |
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Written by Guest Blogger: Ding Gatmaitan
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Monday, 11 May 2009 07:39 |
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Naalala kong bigla ang Circa 1966. At ang Kalederetang doggy.
Alam nyo, ang pinaka exciting sa pagluluto ng doggy eh ang paghuli sa aso kasi hindi naman nabibili sa tindahan yan, at usually, yung ibinibigay na doggy eh yung nangangagat!!!
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 June 2009 03:24 |
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