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Calabarzon Heritage Field Trip with the Ford Fiesta
The sun was about to set as we made our way towards Majayjay; one more church remains on the itinerary as we sped down the winding roads somewhere at the boundary of Quezon and Laguna. The gas tank was nearly empty with about 10% of fuel remaining and apparently for over an hour, ours was the only car negotiating this stretch of the roadway; things were finally getting exciting!
2 days ago, Ford Philippines offered the 1.6L Fiesta S with a full tank of gas to go wherever I pleased. Having done advocacy works for both the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the National Museum, I decided to continue my personal project of documenting the Colonial Churches of the Philippines and those sites declared as National Cultural Treasures.
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Kalayaan 2011
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Scenes from yesterday’s Kalayaan activities at Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite and the Quirino Grandstand at Luneta in celebration of the 113th anniversary of Philippine Independence.
The celebration started with the simultaneous flag-raising throughout the historical sites in the country: Aguinaldo Shrine, Rizal Park, Barasoain Church, Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolucion in Manila North Cemetery, Andres Bonifacio National Monument in Caloocan City, Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine in San Juan City, Pamintuan Mansion in Angeles City, Davao City, and Cebu City; with President Benigno Aquino as Guest of Honor at the Wreath laying Ceremony in Aguinaldo Shrine, site of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence in June 12, 1898.
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Maiden Voyage of the Balangay
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I found myself in Erik Lacson’s car speeding towards Sangley Point, Cavite City on an impromptu decision that day after seeing the balangay off in CCP grounds for the start of its maiden voyage. It was a decision that I never regretted.
The weather that morning was radiantly sunny like the day before. The sky was in a deepest blue, and crystal clear. A slight breeze was coming from the west and temperature was on a steady increase as we approached mid day.
When I arrived on the site, a sizable crowd and well-wishers from sponsors and supporters were already gathered. The sent-off ceremony was brief and simple; highlighted by a few speeches and a prayer for safe voyage.
Kalayaan 2009
June 12, 2009 marks the 111st Philippine Independence Day. As the nation celebrates freedom amidst the looming threat of flu pandemic, unemployment, and economic downturn; the people look ahead with hope, anticipating change that might, in the coming election. Below are some scenes of the day. Read the rest of this entry »
A Journey of the Sun
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The distinctive pop of the oxy-acetylene torch lid-up in the hands of Carlito Ortega as he casually asked our group “So who wants to try brass welding?” Read the rest of this entry »
