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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Personal Blog: Unsung Heroes of Marinduque

The author at Hongkong Disneyland
Ang aking paglakwatsa, ika nga ni ama, sa mga bansang dating Kolonya ng Britanya at Portugal, Hongkong and Macau respectively, ay isang karanasang bagay na hindi ko makalilimutan. Isang alaalang puno ng kasiyahan, malutong na tawanan, konting sisihan, maraming kwentuhan at umaatikabong na kodakan. Isang alaalang puno ng pagpupugay at pasasalamat. Pagpupugay sa mga taong isinasakripisyo ang buhay, nagtitiis ng lungkot, sapagkat sa pamilya ay matagal na nawalay, upang sa ibayong dagat, magbatak ng sarili at doon maghanap-buhay. Ang puyat at pagal na katawan ay hindi alintana dahil kailangang mabigyan ng kaunting alwan, sapat na pagkain at tamang edukasyon ang kanilang mga inspirasyon, mga anak, magulang, asawa at mga kapatid. Sila nga ang mga bayani ng bagong henerasyon, na tahimik na lamang na lumuluha sa silid na mapanglaw, kapag ang ‘homesick’ at pagsubok ay dumaratal. Sila nga ang mga unsung heroes ng ating lipunan, na tahimik na lamang na nagdarasal at umuusal ng panalangin sa Poong Maykapal upang ang lahat ng ito ay kanilang malagpasan.

Ang may akda kasama ang Marinduque Migrant Workers Association, Macau

Pasasalamat, sapagkat sa munting sandali na kayo ay aking nakaulayaw, ipinadama n’yo sa amin, sa akin ang pagmamahal. Salamat sa pag-a-asikaso, pagtuturo ng tamaang daan at lugar upang diyan ay hindi maligaw, pero naligaw pa rin sa Macau. (lols) Salamat sa pagkaing libre. Salamat sa pamasahe sa Taxi lalo’t higit salamat sa oras at pagpapahalaga. Salamat Roxan Briones (Torrijos), Tita Onnie Ricamara (Sta. Cruz), Ate Arlene Permejo (Torrijos) at sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Marinduque Migrant Workers Association na aming nakasama sa isang hindi makalilimutang pagliliwaliw. Ako po ay taas noong sumasaludo sa inyo. Sa lahat ng OFW’s, Mabuhay po kayo!

Marinduque Migrant Workers Association, Macau

Posted by Romeo Mataac Jr, Marinduque News Portal

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Small Island of Marinduque Holds Ms. Philippines Earth 2015

Ms. Philippines-Earth 2015 Candidates with Maniwaya Barangay Officials
Photo by Seller Nolos
BOAC, Marinduque - May 19 was a big day for Marinduque. The first ever pre-pageant of Ms. Philippines Earth 2015 was held at the Boac Convention Center, Capitol Compound.

The following are winners for the Ms. Philippines Earth 2015 winners: Ms. Liga ng mga Baranggay Ms. Muntinlupa - Danica Ebrada, Ms. Marinduque Provincial Police Office - Ms. Baguio Sofia Loren Deliu, Ms. Marikit-Na Beach Resort, Ms. Rico’s Inn, Ms. Dream Favor Travel and Tours - Ms.Bulacan Stephanie Gerona and Ms. Atilana Resort - Ms. Marilao,Bulacan Stepahny Gerona. The Best in Resorts Wear and Best in Evening Gown Competition and JC Premiere International - Ms. Ormoc Darlene Pepito, the bet of the crown during the pageant and the photo shoots at Palad Sandbar, Maniwaya, Sta. Cruz.

Twenty gorgeous ladies competed for the Best in Resorts Wear and Best in Evening gown competitions. The ladies all represented their provinces and regions well. Each one shared her Environmental Advocacy to protect the mother and in some ways or in different ways have influenced and touched the mind and attitudes of the audience or the viewing public.

In an interview over PIA Mimaropa Hour at Radyo Natin 105.7FM, some candidates were able to air their individual advocacy: Ms. Panggasinan - No to Mining; Ms. Cebu - Pro-Ecotourism and its Protection and Preservation; Ms. Marilao Bulacan - Protection of Marine Lives and promotion of Diving as a tourism attraction and/or activity; Ms. Pagsanjan, Laguna - to save the lakes and the rivers: Ms. Bohol - To Preserve and Protect the Coastal Resources and the use of social media in influencing everyone to save mother earth; Ms. Tarlac - she wants to share the best practices of their municipality in, being the cleanest municipality thereby encouraging others to do the same things.; Ms. Iligan - Reforestation which includes reviving and maintaining the beauty of mother earth.

Everyone says the candidates during the pageant night were just so ready for the national competition on May 31 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) for they have delivered their lines and have given important messages about their advocacies to the public which is a big way in helping promote environmental awareness and concern to protect mother earth and had presented themselves with their resorts wear and evening gown on the ramp with grandeur. Judges from different sectors were impressed with the candidates as well as the production numbers especially the prod were little children sang the traditional welcome song to guests of the island - the Putong that projects a message that these vibrant energetic youth will be the next generation that will keep our culture and heritage intact down to the last generation the island.

Courtesy: Mayda N. Lagran/PIA-Marinduque

Monday, May 18, 2015

Monday, May 18, 2015

Marinduque Shrine Pushed as Pilgrimage Site

Diocesan Shrine of Mahal na Birhen ng Biglang Awa in Boac, Marinduque
Marinduque Rep. Regina Ongsiako-Reyes has filed a bill seeking to declare the Diocesan Shrine of Mahal na Birhen ng Biglang Awa (Our Lady of Prompt Succor) in Boac, Marinduque as a pilgrimage site and tourist destination.

Ongsiako-Reyes said that with the proposed declaration, she hopes that the number of tourists and pilgrims participating in the feast of Our Lady of Prompt Succor on November 11 every year will significantly increase.

“This bill will greatly help boost the tourism industry not only in the municipality of Boac, but the whole province of Marinduque,” she said in filing House Bill 5730.

The feast of Our Lady of Prompt Succor takes place every year on Nov. 11. While, May 10 marks the celebration of Our Lady’s canonical coronation in 1958 and the establishment of the Diocesan Shrine in 2008.

“It is said by mid-1700s, an intense Battle between the Moro Pirates and the natives occurred. For four days, the locals stood firm on the vicious attacks from the buccaneers. On the fifth day due to starvation and lack of sleep, the people eventually lose hope and believed that only a miracle can save them. Oral history tells that as pirates are approaching the walls, an unknown woman who looks similar to the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception appeared by the walls of the Church,” Ongsiako-Reyes said.

“This apparition halted the advancing bandits from destroying the fortifications, causing the Moro pirates to immediately leave in fear. From then on, the locals called the image of the Holy Immaculate Conception as Birhen ng Biglang Awa as a reminder of the time when the locals were saved during their most desperate moment,” she said.

Courtesy: Charissa Luci-Manila Bulletin