on this site will rise

We were at Rawis Fair Market (RFM) earlier today. And this is what I saw - a billboard announcing the construction of an office building.

. . . the site is directly in front of RFM (pix below)

Fiesta Novena Mass

Today is the 2nd day of the 9-day Novena Masses in Honor of the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity. This afternoon's Novena Mass will be held at the Calbayog Public Market.

Fiesta Novena Mass

Today is the first day of the 9-day Novena Masses in Honor of the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity. This afternoon's Novena Mass will be held at La Milagrosa Academy.

Patrun Na!

Indeed it's fiesta time. I passed by the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral earlier today. I saw workmen sprucing up the church. The facade was being given a new coat of paint . . .


. . . in case you don't like the color, no need to worry, the work on the area has been stopped.

. . . the images at the Gethsemani Garden also underwent repair. In case you'd be interested, the said garden is the final resting place the first three Bishops of Calbayog.

. . . a repainting job is also being done inside the Cathedral. Only upon seeing the workers do their jobs while on the scafolding did I realize how big the Cathedral is.

. . . and while the workers do their job inside the Cathedral, the usual "fiesta atmosphere" goes on, thanks (or is it no thanks?) to the Baratillo stalls near the Church.

somewhere down the road 2

This is a continuation of my post last Sunday. Still some more pictures of the sights we saw along the highway from San Joaquin to Calbayog.

Let me give you my shots of the Hibatang River, taken from the bridge at Brgy. Lonoy. Surely it's one place that would be good for kayaking (oops, what do I know about that sport?). Anyway, on the day I took the picture, the river was not in its usual green color, it was kinda brownish, thanks to the rain days before.

... from Lonoy down south to Ipao, we saw this view. Well, I think I have already posted similar pix in a previous blog update which I called Sunday school. Yup, you are looking at the usual Sunday view of motorcabs and motorcycles parked in front of the Ipao Sports Complex which in binisaya translates to bulangan . . .

Well, there are many things many of us can't do without. As I always say, don't take everything (in this blog and in life) seriously. Have a nice week everyone!

Treasure at the Catholic Cemetery

Nope, there is no digging for treasure at the Catholic Cemetery. I was there last Monday. There was not much people at the place, considering that it was Monday afternoon - the day and time when the local priest says mass for the departed.

Anyway, while waiting for my companion I went to the chapel and the history buff in me took a close look at what many of us took for granted or simply ignored - the arch at the main entrance.

So what about it? It is made of bricks and on the center it indicates the numbers "1885". It should be the year the gate or arch was constructed and in a way gives us an idea as to when the cemetery was opened. If the year indicated is accurate, the cemetery or at least the arch is 123 years old. How about that?

Well, considering its age, saying that the cemetery is overcrowded (with dead people, of course) is an understatement.

Remembering Ninoy

Today we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the death of Ninoy Aquino. I have posted in my other blog some material on Ninoy Aquino which I got from Notable Biographies.

Please check this link.

HADANG Festival 2008

In celebration of the Calbayog City Fiesta, the City Government of Calbayog thru the City Arts and Culture Office will be holding HADANG Festival 2008. The festival will run from September 5 to 7, 2008.

somewhere down the road

We were at Brgy. San Joaquin today to visit a friend (in other words, nanliwas). We saw a good number of things along the way. And the blogger in me went to work by taking some pictures which I am pleased to share. Don't take everything seriously, some of it are aimed at making you smile.

First to catch my attention was my favorite, the City Forest and Marble Park in Brgy. Malopalo. (pix shown below)


. . . opposite that marble park is the cove which is at the "back" of Malajog Beach which every true-blue Calbayognon ought to know.

Further down the road (or should I say further up north), we were amused at seeing how some barangay folks dried their laundry. Maybe they had so much stuff up for drying after days of rain. I can only say, it happens

Now, this should bring some smile to the regular travelers. Repair work is being done on a good number of portions of the highway . . .

. . . and while those portions (of the highway) are not yet open for vehicles, some of it double as palay drying stations. Again, it happens.


As I said earlier, you do not have to take everything seriously, just wanna make you smile this week. Ciao!

Happy Birthday Mano Jaime

Mr. Jaime R. Araneta will turn 85 years old today. Happy Birthday.

Welcome to the Christian world Zoie

Congratulations to John Rey and Salita (Casaljay) Bernate. ZOIE, their first-born will be baptized today at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral.

in memoriam: Dr. Elias Broncano

Sir Eli, the former dean of the CKC College of Education returned ot his creator today.

images from the Feast of St. Clare and the Transitus

Bishop Isabelo Abarquez presided over the Pontifical Mass at the Poor Clare's Monastery this morning. That mass was said in observance of the feast of St. Clare. Let me share some pictures from the said celebration. I got these courtesy of Joselo Co of Studio 8.

Among the mass sponsors was Mayor Mel Sarmiento whose birthday falls on the Feast of St. Clare. He is seen here kissing the Bishop's hand during the offertory.

The Brass Section of the CKC-Jose Gomez Orchestra which performed during the Pontifical Mass.

The faithful as they took time to venrerate the relics

On the eve of the feast, a Transitus was performed by the City's scholars at the Monastery's Chapel. Here are some images from the said presentation (also courtesy of Joselo Co):

Happy Birthday Mayor

Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento will turn a year older today. Happy Birthday!

in memoriam: Asuncion Sabar - Perez

Mrs. Asuncion "Asuning" Perez returned to her creator today. She was 87.

in memoriam: Bishop Pablo Singzon

Today we commemorate the death of the first Bishop of Calbayog, Monsignor Pablo Singzon. He returned to his creator on August 10, 1920.

I have featured an account of his death in my column for the LSDE last Friday. Please check this link.

Welcome to the Christian world Kara Gabriela

Congratulations to Dante and Karisma Rosales for the new addition to the Rosales brood. Kara Gabriela was baptized today at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. I am uploading the invitation I got (I love the design) to compensate for my absence in this affair.

Wedding Bells for Mon-mon and Angie

Councilor Raymund Uy will get married to Angie Llever today.

Thanksgiving Mass in Oquendo

Rev. Fr. Guillermo S. Allorro III will celebrate his Thanskgiving Mass at the Holy Infant Parish Church in Oquendo at 9:00 am today.

Thanksgiving Mass in Gandara

Rev. Fr. Ted Ryan A. Perez will celebrate his Thanksgiving Mass at the St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church in Gandara at 3:00 pm today.

Thanksgiving Mass in Sabang

Rev. Fr. Gil J. Cagomoc will celebrate his Thanksgiving Mass at the Holy Trinity Parish Church in Brgy. Trinidad at 3:00 pm today.

Images from the Ordination

Let me share with you some images from today's ordination. I got these pix courtesy of Joselo Co (Studio 8)

The three new priests and two new deacons posing with Bishop Isabelo Abarquez and some members of Calbayog's clergy

Bishop Isabelo Abarquez with (l-r) Rev. Fr. Gil Cagomoc, Rev. Fr. Ted Ryan Perez and Rev. Fr. Guillermo Alorro III

Bishop Abarquez with Rev. Romualdo Fajardo and Rev. Basilio Salino

3 priests and 2 deacons to be ordained today

ECCE EGO, QUIA VOCASTI ME.
Here I am, for you did call me. (1kgs. 3:6)


Calbayog Bishop Isabelo Abarquez will lead today's ordination ceremonies at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral.

Three deacons who were ordained on September 17, 2008 will be ordained to the Order of Presbyterate. They are Rev. Guillermo S. Alorro III of Oquendo, Rev. Gil J. Cagomoc of Brgy. Trinidad and Rev. Ted Ryan A. Perez of Gandara.

Two seminarians will be ordained to the Order of Diaconate. They are Sem. Romualdo Gamalo Fajardo and Sem. Basilio Setarios Salino.

Reception will be held at the La Milagrosa Academy Auditorium.