Palm Sunday in my old hometown

It's Palm Sunday. I attended the 8:00 am mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. As expected, the place was filled by the faithful and that was only the third mass for the day. Anyway, the 5:00 pm mass was presided over by the Bishop assisted by the Parish Pastors. The blessing of palms was held at the Cardinal Rosales Plaza.

Rev. Fr. Julio Gadi as he blessed the palms this morning.

One of the police officers on duty to clear the vicinity of the cathedral from motorists.

Domingo de Ramos na

Aside from the Lenten messages of TV and radio, there is something else which serves as a reminder that it's Holy Week, kumbaga nahi-araan. It's the presence of some enterprising Calbayognons who "set shop" in the vicinity of the Cathedral to sell their palms in time for well, Palm Sunday. And yes, I saw them again earlier today, and yes, I was reminded (again) that it's Holy Week.

As the City Hall stage was readied for tonight's Earth Hour event . . . 

. . . some enterprising Calbayognons have already on display their wares for the faithful's use during the Palm Sunday service.

One thing (very nice) I noticed, these people easily give you a smile.

SOS-Calbayog's Hand Play presentation during Earth Hour 2012

SOS-Calbayog is one of the private institutions in Calbayog that has actively participated in the Earth Hour events. And they did it again this year. They presented what has become one of the highlights of this yearly event - the "Hand-Play Presentation".


Here's my raw video of that presentation performed by some youth from SOS - Calbayog City. This was part of the Earth Hour 2012 event spearheaded by LGU-Calbayog City. The event was held at the Calbayog City Hall stage earlier tonight.

Earth Hour in Calbayog

Nakiduyog an Ciudad san Calbayog san pag-obserbar san Earth Hour 2012. An aktibidad guin panguluhan ni Mayor Ronald Aquino kaupod an mga Opisyales, Department Managers ug Assistant Department Managers, mga pribado nga mga institusyun pareho san SOS Calbayog, STI-Calbayog sugad man an mga government agencies ka-api na an DYOG-Radyo ng Bayan ug mga opisyales san pipra nga Barangay. An usa ka-oras nga programa guin buhat sa City Hall stage.


Aadi an pipira nga mga litratu tikang san Earth Hour 2012 sa Calbayog.

Mayor Ronaldo Aquino as he lead the ceremonial lights switch-off. In photo are (r-l) Councilor Sonny Salurio, Rev. Fr. Iluminado Paulino, Engr. Oscar Hugo and Councilor Ver Porlares.

Mayor Ronald Aquino with the participant as they recited the pledge of commitment for the care of the environment.

DYOG's Eleen Lim with Councilor Virgil Clemens 

Mayor Ronald Aquino and Rev. Fr. Iluminado Paulino as they affixed their signature on the pledge of commitment tarp

Welcoming St. Clare's Relic

Workers in  front of the city hall as they installed the tarpaulin to welcome the Holy Relic of St. Clare. Said relic will arrive in Calbayog on April 15, 2012.

Happy Birthday Sir Pio

Mr. Pio Santos will turn 80 years old today. Happy Birthday!

in memoriam Bishop Manuel Del Rosario

Today we remember the late Bishop Manuel Del Rosario. It has been three years since he received the gift of eternal life

Most Rev. Manuel P. Del Rosario, D.D.

(July 1, 1915 - March 23, 2009)

The fourth Bishop of Calbayog (July 25, 1958 - December 11, 1961)

Happy Birthday Archbishop Palma!

The Most Reverend Jose Palma, Archbishop of Cebu and former Bishop of Calbayog will turn 62 years old today. Happy Birthday!

missing Cecil Licad

I got a text message from my new friend Pablo Tariman, the Calbayog concert of pianist Cecil Licad is cancelled.

Happy Birthday 'ta Judith

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

The celebrity hound struck again

Governor Grace Padaca arrived in Calbayog today. After her meeting with the City Officials led by Mayor Ronald Aquino, the celebrity hound (me) made sure he had a picture with Gov. Grace.

Grace Padaca in town for symposium

Governor Grace Padaca, Governor Ed Panlilio and Governor Rosette Lerias will be in Calbayog today. They are the main speakers at the the "Kaya Natin Ito" symposium at Christ the King College and at the Northwest Samar State University (main campus and San Jorge campus).

Visit of St. Clare's Holy Relic reset

The visit of the Holy Relic of St. Clare has been re-scheduled. Originally set to be held on March 25 - 27, 2012, it has been reset to April 15, 2012.

Calbayog Water District is 25 years old today

The Calbayog City Water District will mark its 25th year anniversary today. A simple program will be held at the CCWD Office.

Calbayog's new lawyers