tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329757302024-03-18T20:39:01.196-07:00Santa Maria, My Kind of TownAng website na ito ay pag-alaala ko kay G. Fortunato "Tatong Balugbog" dela Cruz, patnugot ng TANOD BAYAN noon. Tulad din ng pagmamahal n'ya, narito ang mga sariwang balita at ilang mahahalagang kaganapan at mga pangyayari mula sa aking bayang Santa Maria, Bulacan at karatig pook nito. Halina't tuklasing muli ang ating Dakilang Bayan, Ang Bayan ng Awit at Tula! Tuloy Lang Po at Mabuhay Kayo...Mga Mahal Kong Kababayan! Pagbati mula kay Memen Belarmino, ang inyong lingkod na webmaster!Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-36283720193917380632009-02-09T00:48:00.000-08:002009-02-09T01:09:01.187-08:00Santa Maria Street SceneDescription: Street Dancing in Sta. Maria hosted by Sacred Heart Academy students marked their yearly foundation day.
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<br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://media.travelistic.com/flash/diversionplayer.swf" id="diversionplayer" name="diversionplayer" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" useexpressinstall="true" flashvars="vidID=8736&remote=true" height="363" width="440" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always"> Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-35377704590378208362008-10-03T17:28:00.001-07:002009-02-09T01:03:56.826-08:00‘Go Negosyo’ fetes Bulakenyos<span style="font-weight:bold;">Go Negosyo’ fetes Bulakenyos</span><br />By Dino Balabo<br />Saturday, October 4, 2008<br /><br />MALOLOS CITY – The Go Negosyo movement, led by entrepreneur Joey Concepcion, feted 18 most inspiring Bulakenyo entrepreneurs at the Centro Escolar University Centrodome here yesterday.<br /><br />Ten of the awardees received “Most Inspiring Small and Medium Entrepreneurs” awards, six were given the “Most Inspiring Micro-Entrepreneurs” awards, while two received a special award for institutions.<br /><br />The 10 most inspiring small and medium entrepreneurs are Dr. Abraham Pascual of Pascual Laboratories Inc., Ambassador Jesus Tambunting of Planters Bank, Jovenson Ong of Dragon Fireworks Inc., Nestor Santiago of the Bulacan Garden Corp., Jose Hernandez Jr. of Milko Ice Cream Specialties;<br /><br />Enrico Roque of the Bodega ng Bayan, shoemaker Donald Esterban of Proest Philippines Inc., educator Dr. Alicia Bustos of the Baliuag University, Gemma Sevilla-Alcantara of the pastillas making Sevilla Sweets, and Dr. Isabel Lopez-Nazal of the Clinica Dermatologica YSA Skin Care Center.<br /><br />The six most inspiring Bulakenyo micro-entrepreneurs are Arnel Papa of ER Shell Craft, Ramon Santos of Disenyo Pandi-Bagong Barrio Multi-Purpose Cooperative, master baker Teresita Castro-Boado of Barasoain Bakeshop, farmer and dairy man Carlito del Rosario of the Sta. Maria Dairy Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc., Corazon de la Cruz of LCJ Garments, and Teddy Bequizo of Buntal Ethnic Enterprises.<br /><br />The institutional awardees are Dr. Cristina Padolina of Centro Escolar University and Dr. Antonio B. Fortuna of the St. Martin of Tours Credit & Development Cooperative.<br /><br />Presidential Management Staff Secretary Cerge Remonde told The STAR that the awards aim to fight poverty by encouraging people to go into entrepreneurship.<br /><br />“We go from one city to another to further promote entrepreneurship,” Remonde, said, noting that Bulacan is one of the most progressive provinces in the country.<br /><br />“We are celebrating the success of the Bulakenyo entrepreneurs today.”<br /><br />Remonde said that many Bulakenyo entrepreneurs have become a model for those who want to go into business.<br /><br />Gov. Joselito Mendoza said that the Go Negosyo awards are a big boost to local entrepreneurs and will encourage more people to set up business in Bulacan.<br /><br />“We are now working towards the achievement of a dream for Bulacan to become the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) capital in the country,” he said.<br /><br />Mendoza said that there are over 42,000 registered SMEs in Bulacan along with thousands of micro enterprises assisted by about a thousand cooperatives.<br /><br />He stressed that local cooperatives serve as the backbone of the local economy through their micro-finance programs.Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-51076533563712177142008-02-28T16:39:00.000-08:002008-02-28T16:41:41.576-08:00Sta. Maria Concelebrated Fiesta Sunday MassSta. Maria Concelebrated Fiesta Sunday Mass February 24, 2008<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AQVD-RP7e8M"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AQVD-RP7e8M" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1_SNYEZnDXc"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1_SNYEZnDXc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-89441724742450044512008-02-17T16:26:00.000-08:002008-02-17T16:27:48.244-08:00Pulong Buhangin: Centennial FiestaCentennial fiesta<br /><br />The <em>Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel of Pulong Buhangin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan,</em> will celebrate today the 100th fiesta of its patroness Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Parishioners will showcase their continued dedication to the Church and the community under the patronage of the Virgin and their other patron, San Sebastian.Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-1714020931102955592008-02-10T13:48:00.000-08:002008-02-13T16:28:44.121-08:00Marian Exhibit during Sta. Maria Town Fiesta 2008<span style="font-size:78%;"><strong>Note: </strong><em>Ang mga sumusunod na video ay kinuha ni Baby Santiago</em></span><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.veoh.com/videodetails2.swf?permalinkId=v3903036XswSyyQ3&id=3996257&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0" allowFullScreen="true" width="425" height="355" bgcolor="#000000" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br/><a href="http://www.veoh.com/">Online Videos by Veoh.com</a>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-40194881991675076132008-02-10T13:32:00.000-08:002008-02-10T13:38:56.982-08:00Exhibit of Sto. Nino in Sta. MariaOpening of exhibit of Sto. Nino in Sta. Maria, Bulacan<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.veoh.com/videodetails2.swf?permalinkId=v2667084ZJsgJcYa&id=3996257&player=videodetailsembedded&videoAutoPlay=0" allowFullScreen="true" width="425" height="355" bgcolor="#000000" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br/><a href="http://www.veoh.com/">Online Videos by Veoh.com</a>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-69974185291950504302008-02-10T10:56:00.000-08:002008-02-11T15:32:11.412-08:00Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Band Parade 2008<strong>Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Band Parade </strong>(<em>Presentacion at La Torre</em>) is held every first Wednesday (<em>Bisperas</em>) of February, which is a day before the town fiesta.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7sAnSRmoqZU&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7sAnSRmoqZU&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CNCRt50SYuw&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CNCRt50SYuw&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Maraming salamat kay Baby Santiago sa mga videos na ito!</span></em>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-65418463142834989172008-02-09T23:58:00.000-08:002008-02-15T19:08:26.583-08:00Repleksyon:Ang "Social Cancer" sa Bayan ko!<span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffcc33;"><em><strong>"Isang Komedya, na di- katawa-tawa!"</strong></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">B</span>akit kaya mahirap alisin ang maling kaugaliang ipinamana sa atin ng mga Prayleng Kastila noon? <br /><br />Ang napakaipokritang <em>"Mangangalakal ng Salita ng Diyos?"</em><em> </em>Ang paraang ginamit nila upang madaling ma-brainwash ang mga Pilipino (<em>mga indios</em>). <br /><br />Sa nakaraang mahigit na isang-daang taon na, taglay pa rin natin ang ating grabeng karamdaman, ang <em>"Social Cancer" </em>na talaga yatang wala ng lunas, ayon ito sa sinabi ni Dr. Jose P. Rizal sa kanyang <em>"Noli Me Tangere".</em> Kailan kaya tayo magbabago upang baguhin ang ating "<em>Utak Talangka</em>?" Bakit hanggang sa ibang bansa o dito sa Amerika dala natin ang ugaling ito? Lalo na pag kaharap natin ang kapwa-pinoy natin pero sa ibang lahi di tayo maka-porma. <br /><br />Ito ba ang ating nos. 1 export product sa ngayon. Bakit di natin isa-isip at isagawa ang ating kawikaang <em>"Pulutin ang tama, iwaglit ang masama!"</em><br /><br />Ito ba ang ating ipapamana sa ating susunod na angkan na mga Filipino-American?<br /><br />Una, ang gamitin ang bawa't samahan para sa sariling kapakanan.<br /><br />Ang mang-agaw ng papel upang itaas ang kanyang sarili.<br /><br />Ang alamin ang pagkakaiba sa usapang kanto, kwentong barbero, kaisipang joklay sa tunay at pormal na pinag-uusapan. Na mas madalas paikutin natin ang kapwa sa platitong mani at sa isang baso ng gin.<br /><br />Marahil makikita natin ito kung mapapanood natin ang isang Filipino Channel (especiallly a "Noontime Show") kung gaano tayo naiimpluwensyahan nito. Hindi tamang dahilan na "Gusto lang nating maging masaya," ay puede na nating gawin ang lahat! Sa akin, hindi ito tamang paniniwala.<br /><br />Ang ating sobrang kayabangan at ang tamang pag-gamit ng mga hi-tech gadgets kagaya ng cellphone. Na ayaw i-off kung kinakailangan lalo na kung tayo ay nasa Banal na Misa.<br /><br />Ang isang halimbawa, ang sobrang pagsusugal natin kahit ito ay wala sa tamang lugar at panahon ay ating ding ginagawa. Kilala at maraming Pilipino dito sa US ang lulong sa casino.<br /><br />Ang pangalawa ay ang maruming pamumulitika.<br /><br />(Do you know that <strong>"POLITICS" </strong>is a latin word meaning <em>poli</em>, "many" & <em>tics</em> "bloodsucking creature".)<br /><br />Ang nauuso at nakakalokohang ang akala nila sila ay alagad ng sining Show Business "feeling showbiz", ika nga.Lahat gustong mag-artista.<br /><br />Lahat gusto nasa entablado, hawakan ang mikropono at kumanta at magtalumpati. At gumanap ng bidang papel.<br /><br />Dapat ihiwalay natin ang tunay paniniwala sa tunay na pananamplataya.<br /><br />Di yata tayo mabubuhay ng walang kaipokritahan! Para tayong mga plastic at styrofoam na di basta nabubulok at nakakasama sa kalikasan kung ito ay ating pababayaan at ipagbabale-walain na lamang. Ganito ba talaga tayong mga Pilipino?<br /><br />Di ba tayo marunong mahiya sa iba? Di natin iniisip ang ating sinasabi at ginagawa. <br /><br />Ang akala ng nila walang nakakapansin sa kanilang ginagawa, ang totoo nakakahiya sila sapagka't dito pa sa Bansang Amerika nagkakalat ng nakakadiring kaugalian.<br /><br />Ewan at ewan pa rin ang aking tanging sagot at ang huling tanong <em>"Saan tayo Pupunta?" </em>Totoo bang ang Pilipino, tulad ng iba kong kababayan sa Bayang Dakila, ay bayan din ni Juan Tanga wala paki habang sinasamantala ng mga taong nagsasabi sa kanilang sarili ay banal at pantas, gayung sa kanilang sarili sila ay hunghang at ganid sa karangalan!<br /><br />Sana ang ang tunay na kapurihan ay maibalik sa ating Mahal na Inang Birheng Maria sa tuwing sasapit ang kanyang kapistahan ng pagdiriwang.<br /><br />Ang mga pangyayaring ito ay aking inihihahain at idinadalangin na kaming mga anak nya ay mapagbago sa ngalan ng aming Panginoong Hesus.---Isang kamalayan ni Memen B.Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-38746797661348503872008-02-08T09:17:00.000-08:002010-10-06T22:33:13.307-07:00Ang mga iba't-ibang angkan ng mga taga Sta. MariaNarito ang mga ilan sa mga angkan ng mga tunay na taga Santa Maria. Alam ng inyong abang-lingkod na marami pang angkan ang dapat kasama sa listahan na ito. Nakakalungkot isipin na ang kaugaliang ito ay unti-unti na ring nawawala. Ang tradisyong ay dapat nating ipagmalaki kaysa ikahiya. Ito ang nagpapatunay na taal tayong mamayang taga Sta.Maria at tunay na Pilipino.<br /><br /><div>Isang Paala-ala lang po hindi po ito ang eksaktong "genealogy" ng isang pamilya...mas malapit po ito sa sinasabing salitang kanto o usapang barberya...o in other words ay bansag, alias, o a.k.a.! At di maiikaila ninuman na hindi ito nangyayari at higit sa lahat ito ay ating kagawian.<br /><div><br />1. Angkan ng <em><strong>Dupong</strong></em><br />2. Angkan ng <em><strong>Bayawak</strong></em><br />3. Angkan ng <em><strong>Tuko</strong></em><br />4. Angkan ng <em><strong>Puti</strong></em><br />5. Angkan ng <strong><i>Itim</i></strong><br />6. Angkan ng <em><strong>Kuwitib</strong></em><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">7. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Angkan ng</i></span> <i>Bulilit</i><br /></span></i></b><br /><em>Sana ma-alaala ko pa ang iba ayon sa kuwento ng aking mga magulang, Lolo at ni Lola. kamag-anak, kaibigan at mga mahal kong kababayan.</em></div><div><em><br /></em></div><div><i>At inaanyahan ko po ang sinuman na makipagtulungan sa inyong abang-lingkod na madagdagan ang ibat-ibang tunay na anak ng Bayang Santa Maria. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Naniniwala po ang inyong lingkod na di ito nakakababa ng ating pagkatao bagkus ito ay nakakadagdag ng ating pagkakakilanlan at kasarinlan. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Bilang pag-galang "YUNG IBA NA ALAM KO PA AY SADYA KONG HINDI ISINALI. Marahil alam 'nyo po kung bakit?</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Hindi po layunin ng may akda na makasakit ng damdamin ninuman. MARAMING SALAMAT PO AT MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT!<br /></i><br /><strong>Ayon sa kasaysayan ng ating Bayan: </strong>"Bago pa man kinilala ang ating Dakilang Bayan bilang <em>"Egg Basket of the Philippines", </em>sa matamis na <em>"Pakwan o watermelon", </em>sa pag-gawa ng magagandang <em>"Duster", "RTW" at handicraft,</em> sa napakamakulay na pailaw at malakas paputok <em>"Fireworks"</em> at sa pagluluto ng malutong na <em>"chicharon", sa napalaraming banko at resorts, </em>ang Bayang Santa Maria ay kilala bilang <em><b>"Bayan ng Awit at Tula."</b></em></div></div></div>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-9201738538187443682008-02-07T07:06:00.000-08:002008-02-07T15:01:17.027-08:00Rommel & Maricel Wedding Day Saturday February 3, 2008<embed src="http://www.jumpcut.com/media/flash/jump.swf?id=02185428D5BF11DC8D0D000423CF037A&asset_type=movie&asset_id=02185428D5BF11DC8D0D000423CF037A&eb=1" width="408" height="324" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed><br /><em>Please click the play button to watch the slideshow!</em><br /><br /><a href="http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k90/maybelar/?action=view¤t=14b3f7a8.pbw">Or wanna try if this one is better?</a>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-13655465650016272812008-02-05T18:58:00.000-08:002008-02-07T15:26:09.815-08:00FIESTA e-INVITATION mula kay Ed C. Villanueva P.E. (Pangulo 2008)<strong>ENERO 1, 2008</strong><br /><br /><strong>MGA MAHAL NA KABABAYAN,</strong><br /><br /><em>"MALUGOD PO NAMIN KAYONG INAANYAYAHAN SA PAGDIRIWANG NG ATING KAPISTAHAN!" PARA SA BANAL NA PATRONA NG ATING BAYAN, ANG INMACULADA CONCEPCION. </em><br /><em><br />ANG PAGDIRIRIWANG NATIN AY GAGANAPIN SA IKA 9 NG PEBRERO 2008 SA <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=JOHN+S+SIMMS+PARK,&near=Bellflower,+CA&ie=UTF8&ei=v-6mR-rJOoaijgG-2tnVDA&sig2=hGIjR4GSCM0fjINgiP8aaA&cd=1&cid=33883781,-118129140,11392762407713252684&li=lmd&ll=33.889512,-118.12912&spn=0.011863,0.028925&z=15&om=0">JOHN S SIMMS PARK, BELLFLOWER, CA. </a>MAGSISIMULA ANG PALATUNTUNAN SA IKA- SAMPU NG UMAGA (10:00AM).<br /><br />INAASAHAN NAMIN ANG INYONG PAGDALO AT SALAMAT PO SA ANUMANG TULONG NA INYONG IPAGKAKALOOB PARA SA IKA-SASAYA NG ATING PAGDIRIWANG.<br /><br />MALIGAYANG PASKO AT MANIGONG BAGONG TAON PO SA INYONG LAHAT</em> !!!<br /><br />SUMASAINYO,<br /><strong>ED C. 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Ito ay sa sa ika-6 at 7 ng Pebrero, taung kasalukuyan(2008). Ito ay ipagdiriwang ng aking mga kababayang nasa Pilipinas at mga kababayan kong nasa ibang bansa sa kapurihan ng aming patronang<em> <a href="http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inmaculada_Concepci%C3%B3n">La Inmaculada Concepcion</a>(in Spanish), (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception">Immaculate Conception </a>(in English).</em><br /><br />Natatandaan ko pa ang halos walang katapusang pagdiriwang tuwing sasapit ang kanyang kapistahan. Inaabot ito ng isang buwan o higit pa. Abala na ang aking mga kababayan at ang mga namumuno pagkatapos ng Undas, Pasko at Bagong Taon. Ang ihip ng hanging amihan ay isang tanda na malapit na nga ang kanyang kapistahan.<br /><br />Sa aking karanasan bilang kasapi noon ng pagbuo ng pagbalangkas sa susunod na pagdiriwang ng kanyang Kapistahan, narito ang ilang gawi at kaugalian upang maging tagumpay at tunay na masaya ang naturang taunang pagdiriwang.<br /><br />Mula pa lamang <a href="http://catholicism.about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/p/Assumption.htm">sa ika-15 ng buwan ng Agosto (Assumption of Mary) </a>ay magpapatawag na ng pulong ang Pangulo ng Kapistahan at ang Kura Paroko sa mga kasapi at mga punong-abala. At ito ay buong husay at masusing inaayos ang lahat ng mga bagay-bagay mula financial hanggang schedule ng iba't ibang pagtatanghal bawa't linggo ng buwan ng Pebrero.<br /><br />Kaya nga't taun-taon ay tunay na malakihan ang ginagawang pagdiriwang. Una sa lahat, tuwina madalas ay sampu pataas ang inaayayahang Banda ng Musiko na nanggaling pa sa iba't-ibang bayan ng Pilipinas.<br /><br />Ang unang tanong ng karamihan <em>"Ilan bang Banda ng Musiko ang tutugtog o aanyahan sa araw na ito?"</em> Dito pa lamang makikita mo ang pagkahilig sa Musika ng mga taga Sta.Maria. Mula sa Parada ng mga Banda, Presentasyon sa La Torre, Majorette Exhibition sa hapon ng bisperas at sa gabi ang laging inaabangang Serenata o Konsyerto ng mga Banda na dinadayo naman ng mga ibang manonood at taga-pakinig mula sa ibang lugar na laging inaabangan ng mga mahilig sa musika.<br /><br />At sa umaga ng kaarawan ang <a href="http://isangpanalangin.blogspot.com/2007/11/traditional-latin-catholic-church.html">Misa Cantada o Concelebrated Mass </a>na ginagampanan ng maraming pari at obispo ay tunay na dakilang kaugalian naming mga taga Santa Maria. Ang dakilang prusisyon sa kaarawan ay tunay na dinadayo ng marami.<br /><br />Ganito kalapit ang mga tao sa Parokya na tunay namang katangi-tangi. Di lamang sa araw ng Kapistahan kundi sa buong taon. Ang gawain sa Simbahan ay bahagi na ng pangaraw-araw na buhay ng aking mga kababayan.<br /><br />Kaya nga't kaming mga nasa ibang bansa ay pilit na ginagawa ang kaugaliang ito. Na sa pamamagitan ng abot ng aming makakaya ay amin rin na ipinagdiriwang ang <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception"><em>Kapistahan ng Imaculada Concepcion</em> </a>taun-taon kahit kami ay malayo sa Kanya. ---<em>Mula kay Memen B. (your Webmaster)<br /><br /><strong>Watch this documentary video</strong>>>></em><a href="http://stamariabulacan.blogspot.com/2008/01/dakilang-bayansanta-maria-bulacan.html">DAKILANG BAYAN, SANTA MARIA</a><br /><br /><em><strong>Video Archive</strong> (Balik-Tanaw):<a href="http://stamariabulacan.blogspot.com/search/label/pamana%201792-1992%20%28200th%20year%20bi-centennial%20celebration%29">Pamana 1992 "Bi-Centennial Celebration"</a>(a Documentary Film) </em><br /><br /><strong>More info</strong>>>> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria,_Bulacan">Santa Maria, Bulacan <em>from Wikipededia, the free encyclopedia</em></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">News Update:</span><a href="http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=106741">Ex-Bulacan mayor held for estafa ?</a></strong><br /><br /><strong>Photo Archives:</strong><a href="http://stamariabulacan.blogspot.com/search/label/sta.maria%20town%20fiesta%202007"> Sta. Maria Town Fiesta 2007 </a><em>photos courtesy of Cecil M. Suarez (Suarez Studio)</em><br /><em></em><br /><em><a href="http://stamariabulacan.blogspot.com/search/label/fiesta%202008%20invitation">Fiesta 2008 sa LA e-Invitation </a>mula kay Ed C. Villanueva P.E. (Pangulo 2008) </em>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-25996328789155805932008-01-30T18:05:00.000-08:002008-01-30T18:51:47.846-08:00Ash Wednesday in the Catholic Church-February 6, 2008The First Day of Lent:<br />In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. (In Eastern Rite Catholic churches, Lent begins two days earlier, on Clean Monday.)<br /><br />While Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation, all Roman Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass on this day in order to mark the beginning of the Lenten season. <a href="http://catholicism.about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/p/Ash_Wednesday.htm">READ MORE>>></a><br /><br /><a href="http://catholicism.about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/a/2008_Lit_Cal.htm">Catholic Calendar 2008Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>CARNIVAL</strong></span><br /><em>from WIKIPEDIA, the free Encyclopedia</em><br /><br />Carnival is a festival season. It occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February or March. It typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations.<br /><br />Carnival is mostly associated with Roman Catholic and, to a lesser extent, Eastern Orthodox Christians; Protestant areas usually do not have carnival celebrations or have modified traditions, like the Danish Carnival. The world's largest carnival celebration is held in Brazil but many countries worldwide have large, popular celebrations, such as Carnival of Venice. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival">READ MORE>>></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br />Although Mardi Gras is celebrated around the world, no one does it like New Orleans -- the City that Care Forgot!* This site introduces you to the major participants of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, provides updated parade information and parade routes, the truth about our Mardi Gras traditions, the best places to get your Mardi Gras beads, masks, and kingcakes ... <a href="http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/">and more!</a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-85161391383040940442008-01-14T06:23:00.000-08:002008-11-12T19:45:48.446-08:00Dr. Francisco Santiago " Ama ng Kundiman"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7gIjoXsnyazsAYrkqGSlLLIoi5B2-fMcc5rPtxKDDQtRZCe0T96fk9n3TRAX9BOOq-nomIkzSv6twqTRmR9ObbdxWpy9oofVFQCANnvUPJr6-8C1BpvTCAPJ8hfxdBOihbjDIg/s1600-h/francisco+santiago+legacy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155360206392401330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7gIjoXsnyazsAYrkqGSlLLIoi5B2-fMcc5rPtxKDDQtRZCe0T96fk9n3TRAX9BOOq-nomIkzSv6twqTRmR9ObbdxWpy9oofVFQCANnvUPJr6-8C1BpvTCAPJ8hfxdBOihbjDIg/s320/francisco+santiago+legacy.jpg" border="0" /></a><em>Isang pag-alaala sa 119th ka-arawan ng ating kaba-bayang si Dr. Francisco Santiago (1889 - 1947) ang "Ama ng Kundiman", at narito ang ilan sa mga nai-alay nya sa Musikang Pilipino.</em><br /><br /><strong>Dr. Francisco Santiago</strong> was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, on January 29, 1889 <em>(one day before my birthday) </em>to musically-minded peasant parents, Felipe Santiago and Maria Santiago. He was the first of their three children. His parents had the same surname but they were not related by blood.<br /><br />At age seven, he took solfeggio lesssons under an uncle, Matias Magracia, a country violinist, who took him along to haranas or serenades during moonlit nights. But his parents did not like him to be a musician. It was after his father died that he was given open encouragement to study music. He became popular in his hometown as a boy singer in the school and in the church.<br /><br />After completing his elementary education in the public school, he went to Manila. He was admitted as a houseboy in the Dominican convent and studied piano forte under the famous Dominican music teachers, such as Blas Echegoyen, Faustino Villacorta, and Fray Primo Calzada. With the latter, he studied vocalization, organ playing and the rudiments of compositions. He finished his primary education at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran and left to find employment as a pianist in various stage theatres. He joined orchestra groups while continuing with his college course which he finished at the Liceo de Manila.<br /><br />In 1908, his first composition, Purita, was dedicated to the first Carnival Queen, Miss Pura Villanueva, who later married the distinguished scholar Teodoro M. Kalaw.<br /><br />In 1912, he won first prize in musical contest sponsored by Teodoro M. Kalaw. In the same year, he won a first prize in a musical contest entitled Oxipator (Waltz) sponsored by Yangco firm. A year later he made a zarzuela entitled Margaritang Mananahi. In 1914, he was lured to accept a job abroad, directing an orchestra in Shanghai. Upon his return to Manila, he taught piano and became director of the choir at the San Jose Seminary, Manila, 1915-1916.<br /><br />In September 1916, he was taken in as an instructor while working in the conservatory. He composed what is now the classic <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lo4TyMMHEGM">Anak ng Dalita. </a>He enrolled at the Conservatory taking courses under Director George and others. In the same year, he fell in love with a young student who was enrolled in voice culture by the name of Concepcion Ocampo. In 1919, he composed a song entitled <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=FL2IIIoTmMY">Ave Maria</a> and dedicated it to her. As he was getting more stable economically, he made a decision to get married. He and Concepcion were wedded at Quiapo Church on April 24, 1920. Their Marriage was blessed with four children, Jose, Ramon, Carmen and Teresita.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOh1tYsxiqzJOjeWhRBiaF5EROrgiPinrNElNgydCfaC9cvqSuBJQFcismwuINFSRBrd_5bKZyMDjY-jX6tqLld0CKZNfwxdEETn0idA9t9QuwmcpzGR-gqbEkpS5TyTmx9Fayg/s1600-h/fsantiago2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155341501809827234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOh1tYsxiqzJOjeWhRBiaF5EROrgiPinrNElNgydCfaC9cvqSuBJQFcismwuINFSRBrd_5bKZyMDjY-jX6tqLld0CKZNfwxdEETn0idA9t9QuwmcpzGR-gqbEkpS5TyTmx9Fayg/s320/fsantiago2.jpg" border="0" /></a>He was first to take a post graduate course in music and was the first to give a post graduate recital in piano forte in 1921 at the Conservatory.<br /><br />The New director (Schofield) of the Conservatory of Music saw that Santiago should have further training abroad. Arrangements were made with University authorities and Santiago left in August 1923 to enroll at the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, Illinois, where he obtained his Master of Music degree, 1924. He also received a special honorable mention during the commencement exercises for excellence in studies. He was the first Filipino to receive the degree of Doctor of Music from the Chicago Musical College. His graduation piece played at the Kimball Hall was entitled Concerto in B Flat Minor, 1924. The American Conservatory of Music also awarded him the teacher’s Certification in voice culture. Then he participated in an international contest conducted by the Chicago Daily news, and his Remembrance, was awarded third place.<br /><br />Back in Manila in 1923, he made his debut at the Zorilla theatre on February 5, 1925.<br /><br />Dr. Santiago returned to the UP conservatory of Music. Dr. Alexander Lippay, the director of the school took notice of his talent and immediately promoted him to assistant professor, making him head of the piano department. He taught advanced composition among other subjects.<br /><br />He then won first prize in two national contests namely, Himno al Cristo Rey (1928) and Himno del Congreso Eucaristico Nacional (1929) which he considered the greatest moment of his life, more significant than the honor he received in Chicago.<br /><br />When the UP Board of Regents did not renew Dr. Lippay’s contract, Santiago was named official-in-charge and was later promoted to associate professor of piano and acting director of the Conservatory.<br /><br />In 1935, he was named full professor and director of the Conservatory of Music.<br /><br />During the Japanese occupation in 1943, he had a heart attach and suffered from paralysis which incapacitated him.<br /><br />He was named UP Emeritus Professor of Piano, on May 25, 1946. When the U.P. Conservatory of Music was celebrating its 30th anniversary, the nationalistic musician died of heart attack on September 28, 1947. He was buried at the North Cemetery, Manila.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Ang ilan sa mga awitin ni Dr. Francisco Santiago sa youtube.com</strong><br /><em>("When clicking or listening to the following songlinks please be sure to use your back button/backspace to go back to this page, maraming salamat po!")</em><br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=9sLzbLXq-sg">Madaling Araw</a> (chorale version) by Dr. Francisco Santiago<br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=FL2IIIoTmMY">Ave Maria</a> by Dr. Francisco Santiago<br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=hCzECZ2eL4g&feature=related">Madaling Araw </a>by Dr. Francisco Santiago, sa pag-awit ni Bb. Sylvia La Torre <em>(a Filipina Soprano Coloratura)</em><br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lo4TyMMHEGM">Anak Dalita</a> by Francisco Santiago, sa pag-awit ni Ric Manrique Jr.(Tenor)<br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=-W2ZFCYW6sA">Anak Dalita </a>(F. Santiago) for SSTB<br /><em>(Soprano, Soprano, Tenor & Baritone Arrengement)</em><br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=Xu6P-hq63Bk">Pakiusap</a> by Francisco Santiago, sa pag-awit ni Ric Manrique Jr. (Tenor)<br /><br /><strong>Ang Mga Awitin ni <a href="http://tl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conching_Rosal">Conching Rosal</a></strong><br /><br /><object height="290" width="300"><param name="movie" value="http://media.imeem.com/pl/MhA9Mb65tm/aus=false/"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://media.imeem.com/pl/MhA9Mb65tm/aus=false/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="290" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1E271466E7299DDF"><strong>ANG KUNDIMAN</strong></a><em>(My Kundiman playlist on youtube.com, a collection of Classic Filipino Kundiman (Immortal Filipino Art Songs)by all the great Filipino composers like Dr. Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, Constancio de Guzman, J. M. Buencamino and many others.)</em><br /><br />Ang mga awitin ni Ric Manrique Jr.<br /><br /><object width="300" height="290"><param name="movie" value="http://media.imeem.com/pl/ycbIv01ceM/aus=false/"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://media.imeem.com/pl/ycbIv01ceM/aus=false/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="300" height="290" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://anakpawis1.tripod.com/conching2.html"><strong>Ang iba pang mga awitin ni Bb. Conching Rosal at ang mga mang-aawit na Pilipino</strong></a>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-90776637779679219952008-01-09T04:58:00.000-08:002008-01-09T05:05:02.823-08:00Paskuhan 2007<strong></strong><br /><strong>Pasko ng Paska 2007 sa Parokya ng Sta. Maria, Bulacan </strong><br /><a href="http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1820804WjCPHNdp">Watch here>>></a>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-11138958207196530642008-01-07T17:18:00.000-08:002008-11-12T19:45:48.618-08:00Pampanga Fluvial Parade Accident<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-V_pV41cgYslhlq8AIXeuR8mdrS2PBssOzIAubcxJ04mp9eNbieWY0bVpgphCsdzPri0Z4wox0gduk8f9gl2IbQudS661PspnYCq9LPvTw2ptV1GoSrztl2GPB9AOVP1FCVsu-Q/s1600-h/ZZZ_010708_1_b.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152909811585916162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-V_pV41cgYslhlq8AIXeuR8mdrS2PBssOzIAubcxJ04mp9eNbieWY0bVpgphCsdzPri0Z4wox0gduk8f9gl2IbQudS661PspnYCq9LPvTw2ptV1GoSrztl2GPB9AOVP1FCVsu-Q/s320/ZZZ_010708_1_b.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Policemen on Monday join the search for victims of the accident that happened during a fluvial parade in Pampanga.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Body of missing participant found</strong><br /><br /><iframe style="DISPLAY: block; BACKGROUND: black; WIDTH: 360px; HEIGHT: 290px" src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16429/Body-of-missing-participant-in-Pampanga-fluvial-parade-found" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>Boy still missing</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16456/Saksi-Boy-in-Pampanga-fluvial-parade-mishap-still-missing" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>PELCO officials, village chief may be sued for pagoda mishap</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16435/PELCO-officials-village-chief-may-be-sued-for-pagoda-mishap" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>1 killed in Pampanga fluvial parade mishap</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16434/1-killed-in-Pampanga-fluvial-parade-mishap" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>Search for missing devotee still on in Pampanga</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16426/Search-for-missing-devotee-still-on-in-Pampanga" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>Search for 2 missing people in Pampaga fluvial parade starts</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16419/Search-for-2-missing-people-in-Pampaga-fluvial-parade-starts" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>Some devotees of Pampanga fluvial parade electrocuted</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16414/Some-devotees-of-Pampanga-fluvial-parade-electrocuted" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-65056118473190753172008-01-07T16:09:00.000-08:002011-01-30T14:54:22.789-08:00DAKILANG BAYAN : SANTA MARIA, BULACANDISCLAIMER: <span style="font-style:italic;">Let everybody know that I do not own any part of this documentary video clips.</span><br /><br />***<span style="font-style:italic;">Keep pressing stop/play button. It takes a while to load but it's worth-watching!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>UNANG BAHAGI</strong><br /><br /><embed src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/player/media/swf/FLVVideoSolo.swf" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="id=3504748&emailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.yahoo.com%2Futil%2Fmail%3Fei%3DUTF-8%26vid%3D861086&imUrl=http%25253A%25252F%25252Fvideo.yahoo.com%25252Fvideo%25252Fplay%25253Fei%25253DUTF-8%252526vid%25253D861086&imTitle=%252526quot%25253BDakilang%252BBayan%25253A%252BSanta%252BMaria%25252C%252BBulacan%252526quot%25253B%252Bpart%252B1&searchUrl=http://video.yahoo.com/search/video?p=&profileUrl=http://video.yahoo.com/video/profile?yid=&creatorValue=a2Fsb2ljYWFjYmF5&vid=861086"></embed><br /><br /><strong>IKALAWANG BAHAGI</strong><br /><br /><embed src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/player/media/swf/FLVVideoSolo.swf" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="id=3504926&emailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.yahoo.com%2Futil%2Fmail%3Fei%3DUTF-8%26vid%3D861179&imUrl=http%25253A%25252F%25252Fvideo.yahoo.com%25252Fvideo%25252Fplay%25253Fei%25253DUTF-8%252526vid%25253D861179&imTitle=%252526quot%25253BDakilang%252BBayan%25253A%252BSanta%252BMaria%25252C%252BBulacan%252526quot%25253B%252Bpart%252B2&searchUrl=http://video.yahoo.com/search/video?p=&profileUrl=http://video.yahoo.com/video/profile?yid=&creatorValue=a2Fsb2ljYWFjYmF5&vid=861179"></embed><br /><br /><strong>IKATLONG BAHAGI</strong><br /><br />***Let us give thanks and acknowledge all the people who are responsible for this documentary film. Give them recoginition by reading all their names on the end credits of this 3 OF 3 of this video.<br /> <br />MABUHAY PO TAYONG LAHAT!--Memen Belarmino of SDCA mYdEsKtOpMuLtImEdIa PRO2010<br /><br /><embed src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/player/media/swf/FLVVideoSolo.swf" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="id=3505037&emailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.yahoo.com%2Futil%2Fmail%3Fei%3DUTF-8%26vid%3D861247&imUrl=http%25253A%25252F%25252Fvideo.yahoo.com%25252Fvideo%25252Fplay%25253Fei%25253DUTF-8%252526vid%25253D861247&imTitle=%252526quot%25253BDakilang%252BBayan%25253A%252BSanta%252BMaria%25252C%252BBulacan%252526quot%25253B%252Bpart%252B3&searchUrl=http://video.yahoo.com/search/video?p=&profileUrl=http://video.yahoo.com/video/profile?yid=&creatorValue=a2Fsb2ljYWFjYmF5&vid=861247"></embed>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-866567359827992582008-01-06T06:18:00.000-08:002008-01-08T19:33:42.833-08:00Sen. Pimentel to push for total ban vs firecrackers<iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16277/Sen-Pimentel-to-push-for-total-ban-vs-firecrackers" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>Divisoria vendors hike fruit prices for the coming New Year</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16013/Divisoria-vendors-hike-fruit-prices-for-the-coming-New-Year" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>PNP reports orderly, peaceful celebration of new year</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16202/PNP-reports-orderly-peaceful-celebration-of-new-year" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>Cops seal firearms for New Year’s eve</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16040/Cops-seal-firearms-for-New-Year’s-eve" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>Cops can't find person who caused fire in Bocaue fireworks shops</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16313/Saksi-Cops-can't-find-person-who-caused-fire-in-Bocaue-fireworks-shops" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br /><strong>Owners of Bocaue firecracker stalls start cleanup</strong><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/16209/Owners-of-Bocaue-firecracker-stalls-start-cleanup" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-67706647220771572582007-10-29T21:04:00.000-07:002007-10-29T21:09:06.142-07:00Poblacion, Sta.Maria, Bulacan<em>(From www.wikimapia.org)</em>Satellite View of our beloved town <a href="http://wikimapia.org/1040819/">click here!</a>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-37256140341371176152007-10-29T07:38:00.000-07:002007-10-29T08:24:02.235-07:00Phillipines: 1M Candidates<em>(From cnn.com/asia)</em><br /><br />MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- More than a million candidates took part in the Philippines' latest rambunctious exercise in democracy amid tight security Monday, seeking nuts-and-bolts posts that keep the country running. <br /><br />The 120,000-strong Philippine police force was on full alert for the national holiday to guard against fraud and violence, with at least 23 candidates or followers killed since the election season began last month, police Director-General Avelino Razon Jr. said. <br /><br />Voting also was marred by flooding, landslides and a school fire. The candidates are vying for nearly 672,000 posts in 42,000 villages, known as barangays. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/29/philippines.elections.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest">Read More>>></a><br /><br /><em>CLICK HERE>>></em><a href="http://doonsabayannijuan.blogspot.com/search/label/Baranggay%20SK%20Election%202007">For more news update on Baranggay SK Election 2007</a>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-41999115883704175222007-10-28T19:01:00.000-07:002007-10-28T19:12:58.019-07:00Bulacan Villages Under WatchThe Philippine National Police in Bulacan, meanwhile, said it is now keeping an eye on nine barangays in the province. <br /><br />Senior Superintendent Asher Dolina, Bulacan police chief, identified the "areas of concern" as the villages of Pungo, Sto. Niño and Meyto in Calumpit town; Niugan in Angat; Pulong Buhangin in Sta. Maria; and Muzon and San Isidro in San Jose del Monte City.<br /><br />Dolina also named Barangay Sibul in San Miguel town and Barangay Akle in San Ildefonso as "areas of immediate concern."<br /><br />He said police and military contingents will beef up security to maintain peace and order in these areas.<br /><br />Dolina, meanwhile, reported the arrest of Marlon Gascon, 29, of Pandi town for violating the COMELEC gun ban. Gascon was arrested for alleged possession of an M-16 rifle, two magazines with live ammunition and a .38 pistol.<br /><br />In Sta. Maria town, three alleged supporters of former mayor Ato Mateo poured gasoline on an Elf truck in Barangay Catmon.<br /><br />Supporters of incumbent Sta. Maria Mayor Omeng Ramos were on board when the suspects doused the truck with gasoline. No one was reported hurt when the suspects set the truck on fire. <br /><em>(from ABS-CBN Interactive)</em>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-51893776515873455042007-09-22T16:24:00.000-07:002008-01-08T19:30:31.197-08:00Ang Ilog Ng Meycauayan At MarilaoResidents say river in Meycauayan was once clean<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/11870/Residents-say-river-in-Meycauayan-was-once-clean" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe><br /><br />Meycauayan & Marilao among world's polluted towns<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.gmanews.tv/evideo/11860/Meycauayan-and-Marilao-among-world's-most-polluted-towns" frameborder="0" style="width:360px; height:290px; display:block; background: black;" scrolling="no">This page requires a higher version browser</iframe>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-45295814054708826002007-09-17T15:33:00.000-07:002007-09-17T15:37:32.711-07:00Isang Araw sa Bayan Ni Maria<strong>"One lazy Sunday in a Little town of Mary" </strong><br /><em>(Music Video Clip courtesy of Cecil M.Suarez)</em><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mE6VByTtmGc"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mE6VByTtmGc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-34154148709275237602007-09-10T14:25:00.000-07:002008-01-08T20:08:32.807-08:00Ang Linggo Ng Bulacan 2007<strong>September 08 - 15, 2007 </strong><br />"BAGONG BULAKENYO: Maka-Diyos, Makatao at Makakalikasan, Mapagmahal sa Pamilya at Tapat sa Bayan; Hinutok ng Panahon tulad ng Kawayan"<br /><br />Folk Dance presentation was rendered by the Faculty of Sta. Maria District School during DepEd Day of Bulacan Week.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EH2rXDvuBo0&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EH2rXDvuBo0&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> <br /><br /><strong>Pangkat Kawayan ng Catmon Elementary School</strong><br /><br />Students from Catmon Elementary School aged between 7 to 12 years rendered the intermission number during the DepEd Celebration as part of Bulacan Week Celebration in Sta. Maria Bulacan. They used the bamboo as their musical instruments. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cTOR5FEAgaM&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cTOR5FEAgaM&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><em>Video Courtesy of Baby Santiago</em><br /><br />Go to<a href="http://www.bulacan.gov.ph/linggongbulacan2007/index.html"> Ang Linggo Ng Bulacan 2007</a> WebsiteMeinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32975730.post-3649034759408377192007-09-10T13:18:00.001-07:002008-02-04T01:34:49.454-08:00Dakilang Bayan, Santa Maria<em>Santa Maria Bulacan Tourism Documentary Part 1</em><br /><br /><embed src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/player/media/swf/FLVVideoSolo.swf" width="425" height="350" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="id=3504748&emailUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.yahoo.com%2Futil%2Fmail%3Fei%3DUTF-8%26vid%3D861086&imUrl=http%25253A%25252F%25252Fvideo.yahoo.com%25252Fvideo%25252Fplay%25253Fei%25253DUTF-8%252526vid%25253D861086&imTitle=%252526quot%25253BDakilang%252BBayan%25253A%252BSanta%252BMaria%25252C%252BBulacan%252526quot%25253B%252Bpart%252B1&searchUrl=http://video.yahoo.com/search/video?p=&profileUrl=http://video.yahoo.com/video/profile?yid=&creatorValue=a2Fsb2ljYWFjYmF5&vid=861086"></embed><br /><br /><strong>A Project of Santa Maria Tourism Council</strong><br />Narrated by Rain Libiran<br />Research & script by Fernando "Toto" Perez<br /><br /><em>"Ang dakilang buntala ay sumilay na<br />Sa minumutya nitong Santa Maria<br />Pinagyaman ang ilog at kaparangan<br />Pati na sining ay nalinang<br /><br />Dakilang Ina ng pagpipita<br />Taglay Nya'y biyaya't pagsinta<br />Na sa ating lahat ay nakatunghay<br />At handang laging umalalay<br /><br />Bayan ng awit at tula<br />Maging ng malalim na pananampalataya<br />Dangal ng kanyang mamamayan<br />Hinirang ng Poong manlalalang<br /><br />Sagana ang noon at ngayon<br />Hanggang sa kinabukasan ay pumaroon"</em><br /><br /><em>Part II</em><br />Kasama ang mga bagong-kabataan ng miyembro ng Banda 88 at ng kasalukuyang Maestro na si Arnel Jacinto. Dito, makikita at magpapatunay na nasa puso ng mga taga Sta.Maria ang pagkahilig sa tunay na sining ng musika. At ang paniwala na sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan nito na makakatulong ito sa paghubog ng bagong lider at mabuting mamayan ng ating dakilang bayang, Santa Maria.<br /><br /><embed id="VideoPlayback" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 326px" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" hl="en" flashvars=""></embed><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B51CE29F4D310F24">Banda 88 ng Sta.Maria, Bulacan</a> on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B51CE29F4D310F24">YouTube.com</a><br /><em>A video archives...Here are some of their best performances!Band 88 (Musikong Luma (original) ng Sta. Maria, Bulacan, Philippines. </em>Meinard Belarminohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879582070086007654noreply@blogger.com0