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PostHeaderIcon Mutya ng Ibalong 2009 winners

11/14/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


MUTYA NG IBALONG 2009 PAGEANT. After rigorous selection in a Bicol-wide beauty contest, Teresa Pamela Ludovice of Daraga, Albay (center) emerged as the winner. She was adjudged Mutya ng Ibalong 2009 last Oct. 29, 2009 in a dazzling pageant held at the Albay Astrodome in Bicol.

Shown in the picture during the coronation are: TV host-movie star Luis Manzano, Mae Liezel Jaucian Ramos of Naga City, 1st runner up, Mutya ng Ibalong 09 Teresa Ludovice, Yvette Chestal Mildenberger of Legaspi City, 2nd runner up, and host Ginna Ritter-Lee, a former beauty queen and a former local TV personality.

Other candidates who won titles were: Aiko Miranda Yamada of Legaspi City was Miss Friendship; Mae Liezel Ramos of Naga City was recognized as the best in swimsuit, and best in production number. Anna Czarina Buenviaje of Malinao, Albay bagged the Miss Photogeni while Shecil Bhertie Bagaporo of Iriga City, was Miss Talent. Yvette Chestal Mildenberger of Legaspi City was cited for being the Best in Long Gown. Designer was Alvin Orense--- Bicol Mail (11/12/09, Nrito F.P.) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Typhoon Santi slams Luzon with strong wind and flash flooding

10/31/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


The fourth cyclone to pass the Philippines this year, Typhoon Santi (code name: Mirinae) quickly pummeled Manila, the Northern part of the Philippines and Bicol Region with strong winds and heavy rains last Friday, October 30, 2009.

The tropical disturbance came at the time when Filipinos were preparing for the traditional All Saint’s Day celebration on November 1, 2009, stranding many travelers on their way home to the provinces.

As a result of better disaster preparation, many mishaps were avoided in vulnerable communities in Manila, Bicol and Central Luzon. The early evacuation of about 115,000 people avoided injuries and casualties that could have been caused by the wicked storm that earlier brought signal number 3 in many places.

“Santi, which weakened into a storm as it heads toward the South China Sea, caused “minimal casualties,” the National Disaster Coordinating Council said Saturday afternoon, killing at least one person.

At 2 p.m., the storm was seen 170 kilometers southwest of Manila, packing maximum sustained winds of 105 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 135 kph, the state weather bureau Pagasa said."---Inquirer (10/31/09, Evangelista, K)

Flooding up to waist deep in certain areas were observed in Laguna, a province hard hit by Tyhpoon Ondoy. Some residents had to go to rooftops to avoid the rising water. In lesser extent, this happened again when Santi passed by.

Electrical power interruptions were reported in various places in Bicol Region. Many passengers on their way home for the weekend All Saint’s celebration were stranded in bus terminals and sea ports.

Certain dams and waterways were opened to prevent the repeat flooding which occurred in Nuevea Ecija, Pangasinan, Aurora, etc. All international and local flights from and to Manila were temporarily cancelled said airport manager Alfredo Cusi.

The government, the military, and its disaster agencies are on the process of helping affected families. They are on the field to assess the exact damage of the wicked weather disturbance. (Photo Credit: Ray Bruna/ Reuters) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Typhoon Santi heads for Central Luzon

10/30/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post




Barely a week after Ramil, the typhoon that passed Northern Luzon, another storm has developed and is headed to Central Luzon. Santi, the fourth cyclone coming into the country's territory packs winds at about 150 kph, threatening residents previously affected by wicked weather.

The new typhoon is expected to bring rains and flooding in the area including Metro Manila. Part of the seasonal disturbance, the storm will reach land on Saturday probably passing close to Aurora and Nueva Ecija.

”Based on Pagasa's forecast, Santi’s center is expected to be 180 km east of Baler, Aurora province by Saturday morning, cross Central Luzon throughout the day, and be on its way out at 240 km west northwest of Manila by Sunday morning.:---GMA.new.Tv.com (10/28/09)

From Bicol to Central Luzon, signal number two has been declared. Santi is the 19th weather turbulence that will likely affect the Philippines this year. As a precaution, the Coast Guard has suspended sea travel from Aurora to Camarines Sur in Bicol at a time when the entire country is preparing for the feast of All Saints' Day.

"Aside from Metro Manila, the provinces of Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Lubang Island, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Catanduanes were placed under Signal No. 2and these areas will experience winds of 60-100 kph, PAGASA said."---Inquirer (10/30/09, Papa, A.)

The Department of Education likewise has ruled, as a precaution, on temporary interruption of classes from elementary to high school at this time. (Photo Credit: Inquirer; Kevulike) =0=

UPDATED STORM WATCH:

As Typhoon Santi draws near land and gains speed, the weather disturbance has come closer to Quezon Province. Santi is expected to touch land on Friday evening according to a PAGASA bulletin at 1:30 PM on October 30, 2009. Storm signals have been hoisted on different areas, among the highest in Bicol Region:

Storm Signal No. 3
[100-185 kph winds]

Quezon
Polillo Islands
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes

Storm Signal No. 2
[60-100 kph winds]

Aurora
Quirino
Nueva Ecija
Bulacan
Tarlac
Zambales
Pampanga
Bataan
Rizal
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Lubang Island
Oriental Mindoro
Marinduque
Albay
Burias Island
Metro Manila

Storm Signal No. 1
[30-60 kph winds]

Isabela
Ifugao
Nueva Vizcaya
Benguet
La Union
Pangasinan
Sorsogon
Occidental Mindoro
Calamian Group
Northern Samar

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PostHeaderIcon New Jersey ends fiesta with joyful anticipation of 300th year of Penafrancia devotion in 2010

9/22/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


















Rev. Msgr. Jeremias R. Rebanal, Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotees Association’s (OlPDA) spiritual adviser called faith-based activities like the Penafrancia fiesta in New Jersey, USA as instruments which help renew, strengthen, and enrich “our faith through our Ina.” According our insightful pastor, through Jesus’ mother, “we can live and enjoy the present with her, our future filled with hope, peace, and love that can only come from the Lord."

With undbridled gladness, similar messages had been said by Rev. Msgr. Romulo Vergara, the rector of the Penafrancia Basilica and National Shrine in Naga City and Rev. Jose C. Saltarin of St. Anne’s Church in New Jersey who emphasized Ina’s maternal protection wherever we might be. From a beautiful Filipino song Fr. Saltarin paraphrased:

Saan ka man naroon anak,
Sana’y malaman mo na mayroon kang Ina
Ang ‘yong Ina, Maria ang pangalan,
Bigay ng Dios sa iyong lahi.
Saan ka man naroroong bansa,
Pangarap ko ikaw, pagkat mahal kita.
Asahan mong sa habang panahon
'Ka’y anak ko pa rin, saan ka man naroroon.

Saen ka man magduman aki,
Sana mamidmidan mo na igua kang Ina
Ang saimong Ina, Maria an pangaran.
Ta'o nin Diyos sa saimong angkan.
Saen ka man napaduman na lugar,
Pangiturogan ta ika, dahil padangat ta ika
Asahan mo sa habang panahon,
Ika aki ko pa man guiraray, saen ka man magduman.

Such wonderful words to expatriate Bicolanos and all Filipinos worldwide couldn’t be said at a better time, when we start preparing for next year’s 300th year of Penafrancia devotion in Bicol.

This September, we were blessed to have well-intentioned Bicolano leaders of OLPDA and affiliate organizations---the Bicol Association Inc. of the Eastern Seaboard USA (BAES) and the Ateneo de Naga Alumni Association working in unity and cooperation. Energized by a team of supportive devotees, volunteers, and friends, Amado Cabaero, Jr., this year’s chairman, led the group to make the Penafrancia celebration in the Northeast a complete success.

Having gone through the nightly prayers and fellowship at the Our Lady of Victories Church (OLV,) the fiesta reeled with the traditional fluvial procession by ardent "voyadores." A rousing tribute to God and Ina followed on that clear sunny afternoon of Saturday, September 19, 2009 at CRRNJ Terminal Building in Jersey City, New Jersey.

As an expression of gratitude OLPDA once again invites devotees, families, and friends to come for a solemn mass at the OLV Church at Kennedy Blvd, NJ on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3 PM.(Photo Credit: balaoglogo) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Mayon in heightened volcanic activity

9/18/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


After a display of restiveness for the last few days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) is thinking of raising the level of alertness against eruption to level 3. This is after the Mayon observers documented more gas emissions of 934 tons , mainly sulfur dioxide, in the last 24-hour period on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. In the previous day, they recorded 682 tons of emission compared 406 tons on Septermber 14, 2009.

The successive blowing up of gas made Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, the head of the provincial disaster coordinating council to order disaster groups and residents to be watchful of the guidelines of safety to avoid injuries and deaths in case a full eruption occurs. (Photo Credit: Norkfam) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Civic Activities of Penafrancia Fiesta 2009

9/13/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post



Civic Activities (Non-religious)of Peñafrancia Fiesta 2009

Here are some of the Non-Religious/Civic Activities for the Peñafrancia Fiesta 2009

September 4 - Ginoong Bicolandia Talent Competition at LCC Mall 1:00 PM

September 5 - Ginoong Bicolandia Swimwear Competition and Pre-Pageant at Robertson Mall 1:00 PM

September 6 - Ms. Bicolandia 2009 at UNC Sports Palace

September 7 - Ginoong Bicolandia 2009 Final Night at Plaza Quezon 8:00 PM

September 10 - Livelihood Extravaganza and Trainer's Graduation @ SM City Naga

September 11 - 14 - Canon Photography Event at SM City Naga

September 12 - Jed Madela Concert in Avenue Convention Plaza Brought to you By Lolo's Music Bar and Restaurant on their 7th Anniversary

September 12 - Are you the Next Big Star Winners Mall Tour at SM City Naga

September 12 - 2nd Boy Scouts of the Philippines Emergency Preparedness Competition (Regional Competition to be attended by delegates from BSP Chapters all over Bicol) at SM

September 13 - Grandparent's Day/Mass with Blessing/The Way They Wore-Fashion Show (In celebration of Grandparent's Day, SM City Naga, in cooperation with the Office of Senior Citizen's Affairs shall hold a fashion show featuring the fashio staples from 1910 until present) at SM

September 15 - SM Foodcourt Cooking Demo Sponsored by Cook Magazine at SM

September 15 - INA by William M. Espejo (Naga College Foundation) (A historical dramatization of the prophetic finding of Our Lady of Penafrancia... a prelude to the 300 years of devotion of Bicolanos to Ina) at SM

Septebmer 15 - 17 - BFBEX (Bicol Food and Beverage Expo '09) at Avenue Convention Plaza

September 16 - Rachelle Ann Go, Mark Bautista, Yeng Constantino and Erik Santos. Concert at the UNC Sports Palace (10 empty sachets of sunsilk/creamsilk/ponds is equal to one ticket, redeemable @ RMN, DWNX Station 2/f Ramaida Centrum, Elias Angeles St. Naga City)

September 16 - Cook Idol by Cook Magazine at SM

September 16 - The 10th Regional Sayaw Laban sa Droga 2009 at SM

September 17 - Civic Parade (An innovative approach to the traditional Civic Parade... with floats designed to convey the dramatic history of the Penafrancia Festival) - Principal Streets of Naga City

September 17 - Drum and Lyre Winners Presentation (Watch the winning group of the Drum & Lyre Competition as they parade around the mall and show off their champion form and rhythm) at SM

September 17 - Presentation of Raul S. Roco Youth Achievement Awardee at SM

September 18 - Military Parade - Principal Streets of Naga City

September 18 - Pagomaw ki Ina (Ateneo de Naga University and Universidad de Sta. Isabel, two of the top universities of the region perfrom in back-to-back presentation as veneration for the beloved Ina ng Penafrancia)

September 19 - Fluvial Procession

September 19 - GMA 7 Kapuso Fiesta (GMA Regional Network brings the Nations top Celebrities into Town to celebrate with Bicolanos)

September 20 - Giggerboys Mall Show Featuring AJ Perez, Dino Imperial and Chris Gutierrez at SM

September 21 - Kaogmahan sa Penafrancia by Mega Talent Production and Publishing Feat. Kristine Hermosa, Kathleen Hermosa and Justine Cuyugan at SM

Source: http://nagacitydeck.blogspot.com

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PostHeaderIcon Naga City's General Schedule of Activities for Penafrancia 2009

9/11/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


VIVA LA VIRGEN! VIVA DIVINO ROSTRO!

HAPPY FIESTA DE PENAFRANCIA!

September 2 – September 10, 2009
4:00 AM - Penitential Procession from Metro Naga Parishes to Penafrancia Basilica
5:30 AM - Novena Mass
4:30 pm - Confession
5:00 PM - Solemn Novenary Masses in honor of the Divino Rostro at the Basilica of Peñafrancia

September 11 (Friday) FEAST DAY OF THE DIVINO ROSTRO
4:00 AM - Penitential Procession in honor of the Divino Rostro to Penafrancia Shrine
5:30 AM - Blessing of Plaze de Covarrubias / Pontifical Concelebrated Mass / Installation of members OLPA
8:00 AM - Mass / Traslacion Procession / confessions
12:30 PM - TRASLACION Mass at Penafrancia Shrine
1:30 – 4:30 PM - Confessions at the Minor Seminary arches
6:00 PM - Solemn Pontifical Concelebrated Mass
8:00 PM - Cultural Presentation of Schools at Plaza Quezon

September 11– 18 NOVENARY DAYS
3:00 – 7:00 PM – Confessions (Minor Seminary Arches)
5:00 PM - Solemn Novenary Masses in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Naga Metropolitan Cathedral)
7:00 PM - Cultural Presentation of Schools (Plaza Quezon)
8:00 PM - Procession around the Cathedral

September 12 (Saturday) – Day for the Youth
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM- Marian Youth Congress (Basilica/ Cathedral)
September 13 (Sunday) – Day for Priests, Religious & Seminarians
Sunday Mass Novenary Schedule

September 14 (Monday) – Day for Children
Pilgrims: Vicariate of St. Raphael
1:00 PM- Healing Mass (Immaculate Conception Parish)
10:00 PM- Perdon Procession (Naga Cathedral)

September 15 (Tuesday) – Day for Educators & Teachers
Pilgrims: Vicariates of St. Clare and La Porteria
6:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Virac
8:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Libmanan
1:00 PM - Healing Mass (Peñafrancia Shrine)
10:00PM - Perdon Procession (Naga Cathedral)

September 16 (Wednesday) – Day for the Sick, Differently Abled & Elderly
Pilgrims: Vicariates of Sts. Paschal Baylon / St. Michael Archangel / St. Ann
6:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Daet
1:00 PM - Healing Mass (Naga Cathedral)
10:00PM - Perdon Procession (Naga Cathedral)

September 17 (Thursday)- Day for the Poor & Prisoners
Pilgrims: Vicariates of the Holy Cross / St. John the Baptist
3:30 AM - Penitential Procession (route: Naga West)
6:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Sorsogon
8:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Cabanatuan
1:00 PM - Healing Mass (Basilica)
1:00 PM – Dolot ki INA and Voyadores Festival (Centro to Cathedral)
6:30 PM - Union of Bicol Clergy Mass – (Cathedral Church)
Clergy Night (NPS Covered Court)

September 18 (Friday)- Day for Business Sectors
Pilgrims: Vicariate of St. Anthony of Padua
3:30 AM - Penitential Procession (route: South Downtown Area)
6:00 AM -Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Masbate
10:00 AM -Pontifical Concelebrated Mass Military Ordinariate
1:00 PM -Healing Mass – (San Francisco Church)
9:00 PM - Mass / Prayer Vigil (Adoracion Nocturna Filipina)

September 19 (Saturday) -Day for Government Leaders & Workers
3:30 AM - Penitential Procession (route: Naga north)
6:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass – Archdiocese of Caceres
10:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass – Diocese of Legazpi
3:00 PM - GRAND FLUVIAL PROCESSION

6:00 PM - PONTIFICAL CONCELEBRATED MASS
BASILICA DIAMOND JUBILEE PAVILION

September 20 (Sunday) SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF PEÑAFRANCIA
- Community Masses at the Basilica Church
at 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM and
- Basilica Diamond Jubilee Pavilion at 5:00 AM –11:00 AM

PONTIFICAL CONCELEBRATED MASSES: Basilica of Peñafrancia

6:30 AM - Pontifical Mass
8:00 AM - Pontifical Mass – Archdiocese of Caceres
9:30 AM - Pontifical Mass
11:00 AM - Pontifical Mass
6:00 PM - Mass for the Filipino-Chinese Community
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PostHeaderIcon Penafrancia Fiesta 2009 in Gainesville, Georgia

9/09/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
Surogon mo ngani kami
Ta ika namomo'otan mi.
----Bicol Religious Hymn





The celebration of Ina who is venerated as the Patroness of Bicol is mainly centered in Naga City where the celebration is about to start on September 11, 2009. Similarly in various places of the world where Bicolanos are, the merry remembrance of Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia is a traditional rallying point to express faith, camaraderie, cooperation, and sense of oneness with the community.

With the recall of Divino Rostro (Divine Face,) the celebration also focuses on Jesus, our savior whose redemptive suffering in Calvary is memorialized in Veronica's holy imprint of his face.

From Dacula, Georgia, Dr. Lino Mercurio who is originally from Buhi, Camarines Sur sent us their wonderful plan this September. Sponsored by generous families of the area, novena prayers will be held in honor of Ina and the Divino Rostro.

Imbued with tradition and lore, the beautiful religious activity of the diaspora recapitulates the observance in Bicol Region on its 299th year. It will be capped with fluvial procession and a feast at Lake Lanier in Gainesville sponsored by Georgia's Sarung Banggi on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Fr. Rodolfo Cal Ortiz, a Bicolano priest from Houston, Texas will officiate in the solemn mass. Everyone is invited. Those who wish to attend the happy fiesta may contact the phone numbers below. (Photo Credits: Dr. Lino Mercurio) =0=





Novena Schedule for 2009

Date/time/Sponsors/Location/Telephone

September 10 (Thursday) 7:00 p.m.
Marquez Family
265 N. Fayette Drive
Fayetteville, Ga 30214
(770) 461-4178

September 11 (Friday) 7:00 p.m.
Granada & Jaturongroj, & Suarez Families
1530 Oak Creek Drive
Marietta, Ga 30066
(770) 565-7381

September 12 (Saturday) 5:00 p.m.
Perotta, Espinosa & Lachica Families
3269 Kentworth Lane
Alpharetta, Ga 30004
(770) 664-1772
(678)462-5363 cell

September 13 (Sunday) 5:00 p.m.
Reese, Gutlay & Lim Families
542 Brendlyn Court
Suwanee, Ga 30024
(404) 512-2622 cell

September 14 (Monday) 7:00 p.m.
Castillo, Sado, Alipante, Tan & Santos Families
5475 Beaver Ridge Drive
Cummings, Ga 30040
(404) 790-8524

September 15 (Tuesday) 7:00 p.m.
Compingbutra, De Vera & Lorenson Families
101 Amsterdam Drive
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 564-1087

September 16 (Wednesday)7:00 p.m.
Salamat & Mercurio Families
1361 Shyre Crest Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 995-4588

September 17 (Thursday) 7:00 p.m.
Poole, Santiago & Hughes Family
1530 Oak Creek Drive
Marietta, Ga 30066
(770) 277-0999
404-434-6107 cell

September 18 (Friday) 7:00 p.m.
Tan, Buntichai, Partadiharja, & Perez Families
238 Arbour Run
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 995-9162

September 19 (Saturday)
Penafrancia Fiesta @ Lake Lanier 11:00 a.m.
Sarong Bangui of Georgia
River Forks Park,Lake Lanier
3500 Keith Bridge Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30504-5425


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PostHeaderIcon Bicol bishops up against coal mining in Catanduanes

8/20/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post


Bishops in Bicol have voiced their opposition against the Monte de Oro Resources and Energy Inc. which was awarded exploration of 7,000 hectares for coal mining in towns of San Andres, Caramoan and Panganiban in Catanduanes.

A friend of Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo, Enrique Razon is the owner of the private company which has an additional 8,000 hectares allocated by the Department of Energy for the same purpose. The mining operation is expected to yield P6.2 billion, bringing the government 3% return of P186 million and P9 million in taxes.

The bishops are planning to ask help from Pope Benedict XVI in their rejection of the mining project which endangers the environment, disrupts livelihood, and threatens destruction of Catanduanes Island. Their position is supported by the Provincial Board of Catanduanes which passed a resolution supporting the pro-environmet and anti-mining stance.

The bishops recall the mining experience of Rapu-Rapu, Albay in the Diocese of Legazpi, which caused pollution and threatened the health of the residents in the area. In December 2008, the bishops informed the pope of their concerns and they plan to follow the issue with him in the Vatican.

“We are going to meet this coming November to come up with another pastoral letter, statements and another letter to be sent to the Pope,” said Bishop Quiambao.

The 2008 letter was signed by Bishops Leonardo Legaspi of the metropolitan archbishop of Caceres, Arturo Bastes of the Diocese of Sorsogon, Manolo A. de los Santos of Virac, Gilbert Carcera of Daet, Joel Baylon Masbate, Jose Rojas Jr. of Libmanan, and Quiambao.”---Inquirer (08/20/09, Nasol, Rey, M; Gianan, F.)

The mining exploration is not bad per se. Mining provides livelihood and improves the economy in the community. Yet to operate, it has to have safeguards against pollution and environmental destruction. A rejection of the exploration is valid if these safeguards aren’t met and the benefits of the operation will not benefit the the community.(Photo Credit: xiquinhosilva) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Celebrating Baao Pintakasi 2009 in Las Vegas Nevada in style!

8/13/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post
by Augusto F. Mesia, M.D.

Before August 24, St. Bartholomew, the revered patron saint of Baao, Camarines Sur must be very happy. The itinerant apostle who traveled and evangelized near the coast of Caspian Sea, Persia, Armenia, Egypt, and as far as India was remembered early this year in America.







Before the feast day, in Las Vegas, his special memory was celebrated. Saint Bartholomew had been venerated not only by the Roman Catholic Church but by other Christian denominations such as the Eastern Christian Orthodox Church, the Coptic Christians, Anglicans, and Lutheran Churches.







In the 1st century, the martyred follower of Jesus was flayed and beheaded for his heroic Christian deeds. For that, Baaoenos had not forgotten to honor St. Bartholomew's valor, faith, and religious conviction. That was why last Saturday, August 8, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the fabulous Pintakasi 2009 pulled earlier than Baao's fiesta back home to glorify his name. A solemn mass officiated by three priests ushered in the affair.













The grand event with lots of surprises was attended by an eager crowd of Baaoenos and friends who traveled far and wide to join the fellowship that certainly had the trimmings of the traditional merry celebration of the Bicol town. A good number came to join the fun, but certainly, there were those who in their absence were sorely missed.













The feast started with a concelebrated thanksgiving prayer that united the attendees and set the festive tone of the grand occasion. In a capacious hall decorated by balloons, they gathered in intimate togetherness, partaking the food and joys of being glued as a community---bonded in ways that only they could ever fully express.







Pintakasi 2009 was particularly dazzling for not only did the day gather hundreds of spritely guests, friends and relatives, but it brought something impressively memorable in Baao’s name. The hosptality is immense. Young and old, they came to share camaraderie and spread around friendship in a place far removed from the quaint town of their origin in Camarines Sur.









Having seen familiar beautiful faces, those who attended huddled in animated “kurumustahan,” in what could be regarded as plain fun within the fleeting time frame of an action-filled weekend. Rinconada dialect must have been the hot currency of conversations which heightened the closeness of the Baao herd.





The hall had that electrifying buzz. Talented Baaoenos showcased their dances and songs. Some went for a refreshing deep in a pool with the children. Others cracked their novel “pangisihan” to the delight of the crowd.







There were those who were content sipping chilled wine in a friendly round table, thumping their feet to the candence of nearby music. A group laughed it out loud in the parlor games that brought winners and losers in an exciting competition of agility and wits.







The bright sun, nearer than usual to the hearts of many, drenched Nevada, sans nieve (snow) for which it was named, at the peak of summer---Surely, it was to the delight of those who came for the Pintakasi whose festive spirit had taken root on their senses.





The memories they brought home this year would hum in their thoughts like fine-tuned mellow music till the next fiesta brings them back again in a cycle of unity and goodwill. They will tag along their innocent children to add wonder and joy to the yearly tradition.(Photo Credits: Angel Martires, Tony Martires, Tess Salah) =0=





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