Happy 18th Bday FrolineF

Froline Sheane Lauderes Dalmacio turned 18 years old today. Her parents Froilan and Evangeline (Lauderes) Dalmacio tendered a dinner-dance for her at the Cardinal Rosales Hall of the Centennial Pastoral Center.

Tarangban Falls

I trekked to Bangon and Tarangban Falls earlier today. Yup it was only me and a local (on-site) tour guide. Tarangban Falls is simply beautiful and there I made sure I had my picture taken. 'Twas a good thing I had my tripod with me. How's this for a selfie?

The celebrity hound struck again

Senatoriable Rissa Hontiveros was in Calbayog last Saturday. As expected, the celebrity hound was  on hand for a picture with the said celebrity.

Meeting the PAO Chief

As I have reported in an earlier blog post, PAO Chief Persida Acosta was in Calbayog. After a press conference at the Ciriaco Hotel my media colleagues took time to pose for some pix with the PAO Chief. Shown with me and the PAO Chief are (l-r) Ian Baldomaro, Jovan Ramonida and Aimee Catalan.

The Celebrity hound struck again

Mr. Tony Meloto, the founder of Gawad Kalinga was in Calbayog last Sunday. As expected, the celebrity hound made sure he had a picture taken with Mr. Meloto.

It has been 40 days

It has been 40 days since mama received the gift of eternal life.
Sa mga dumuyog san amun kasubo DAMO NGA SALAMAT!

mama's funeral

Mama was laid to rest today. Here are some pictures taken during her funeral mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral

in memoriam Victoria Cañada Ladrero - Ricafort

Mama returned to her creator today. She was 74.

Happy Birthday Mana Mary

Dr. Maria Basco - Fulgencio will turn 85 years old today. Happy Birthday!

Who came, err went to the USNS Mercy Dinner

Rep. Mel Sarmiento with Roni Obong and Willie Uy

Me with Dr. Sylvia De Guzman and Dr. Ginalee Romano

Pacific Partnership mission commander Capt. James Morgan

 Brig. Gen. Alejandro Estomo of the Central Command,

Rep Mel Sarmiento listens as Usec. Edilberto P. Adan of the VFACOM delivered his message.

The celebrity hound struck again

U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas arrived in Calbayog today. He was the Guest of Honor during the Opening Ceremony for Pacific Partnership 2012. 
And when a celebrity or a newsmaker comes to town, expect the celebrity-hound (read: me) to do what he does best, piktyur-piktyur. (Photo by Joel Lagang)

The celebrity hound struck again

Kamikazee was in Calbayog yesterday for the T-5 Concert. They called on Mayor Aquino and Vice Mayor Uy. And each time there are celebrities around, expect the celebrity hound (a.k.a. me) to do what he does best, piktyur-piktyur.

'te Judtih laid to rest

My cousin Judith Viojan-Reyes was laid to rest yesterday. Let me share with you the video tribute which was prepared by her kids.

in memoriam 'te Judith

Judith Viojan - Reyes
March 9, 1949 - April 6, 2012

Happy Birthday 'ta Judith

Dr. Judith Viojan - Reyes will turn a year older today. Happy Birthday!

It's Tita Cory's Birthday

(I got this header from one the links at the abs-cbn website)

Cory would have been 79 today. The Cory fan in me tells me that once again I have to pay to this great lady. And for this year I have decided to feature an article entitled "In praise of Cory Aquino" which Anwar Ibrahim wrote in August 1, 2009. Please check this link.

Happy Birthday tita Freda!

Ms. Seigfreda Ladrero will turn a year older today. Happy birthday!

Happy Birthday Ma'am Francie

Dr. Francisca Palermo - Santos will turn a year older today. Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mama!

Happy Birthday to my mom, Victoria Ladrero - Ricafort. She will turn 74 years old today.

Baclayon Church, at last

It all started with my undergraduate thesis where I tried to chronicle the history of the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. And I got stuck on old churches. The church of Baclayon was one of those which I have always wanted to visit. That came true last Monday. WHEW! That's all I could say as the old structure simply took my breath away. How I wish our own church in Calbayog was preserved (or maintained) that same way that they did in Baclayon.