Dominic Gumamela, the Independent Artist of Bicol who is a Batang Buhangin is concentrating on his music career and is doing well in penetrating the music industry. He recently bagged another opportunity to showcase his talent, a 3rd place in the Himig Barangay Para sa Kalikasan Song writing contest last July.
But that is not all, our Kabihug has been very busy recording songs supporting his advocacy. And though he's a very busy person, he promised that he's already doing a Capalonga Hymn, something that we could sing in times of trouble and even in times of triumph, something that would remind us of how we all came from and love Capalonga.
Cheers to that!
Here's the video of the competition, the original title of the song was 'Ingatan ang Kalikasan", later changed to "Isang Bagong Mundo sa Bagong Milenyo." (If I am not mistaken)
In celebration of Earth Day 2011, your blogger made a video for you, nothing much--I believe you must have seen most of the pictures from your friends' facebook.
Note: Kindly pause the music tab in the left side of your screen.
Thank you to all the owners of the pictures.
This year, we're all shocked and shaken by the tragedy that struck Japan, not only did most of our Kabihugs live and work in Japan but also because Philippines--Capalonga in particular was placed in a Tsunami alert, something most of us have not experienced yet...and I bet all of us wouldn't want to. Some say what's happening to our planet was only due, we have not been responsible inhabitants of the home God has gifted us. But who wanted these things to happen? No one.
So it's time to take action...be responsible, not only for our sake, but most of all for the next generation who might suffer from our lack of concern to our mother earth.
Little things would help. Turn off the lights you're not using, use only the water that you needed, do not litter, do not burn your plastics, don't throw your garbage in the ocean...and a lot more that I am sure you all already knew.
In this regard, we're also inviting everyone to participate in the Earth's Hour on March 26 (Saturday) at 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. There's nothing special that we'll do...we'll just turn off all our lights for an hour. Easy, right?
Also...
We have great news for you, Ms. Mercy San Jose Malaluan got in the search for Ms. Philippines - Earth 2011. Pageant will be held sometime this May, so watch out for more news.
Naku, pasensya na po kayo, nakakahiya, mantakin nyo po, nung Disyembre pa ito shinare sa atin ni Mr. Romeo...ngayon ko lang maipopost.
Pero di bale, huli man daw at magaling, maihahabol din...ika nga.
Paunawa po: Paki pause na lang po yung music player sa kaliwang bahagi ng screen nyo para hindi po kayo marindi. (Salamat po)
Video by Mr. Romeo Valles, music by Dominic Gumamela.
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I'd like to take this opportunity to announce that Dominic Gumamela, the composer and performer of the song in this video is having an album performance at The Quasi-Parish of The Holy Family at Talobatib, Labo on February 26, 2011 at 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Saturday po ito, walang pasok so meron po tayong chance na makapanood at masuportahan ang ating Kabihug. For more information, you can PM him via his facebook here.
Mabuhay ang mga taga Capalonga, mabuhay ang mga Kabihug!
Alam nyo ba yung kantang "Manila"? Yung may lyrics na 'Hinahanap-hanap kita Manila; Ang ingay mong kay sarap sa tenga; Mga Jeepney mong nagliliparan; Mga babae mong naggagandahan'...
Teka teka...
Ang mga babae sa aming munting bayan ay mga naggagandahan din!
Nung nakaraang fiesta, nagkaroon ng beauty pageant sa ating bayan, tinaguriang Ms. Capalonga 2010. Ya malamang nyan, punong puno na naman ang plaza, nagsipag uwian galing sa linang ang mga manonood, gabay gabay na naman ang mga galing sa Talagpucao at Catioan nyan. Ang mani at palamig baha baha na naman. Matanda at bata, may ngipin o wala, girl boy bakla tomboy, pupusta ako, nakatanghod sa parada ng mga naggagandahang kababaihan ng ating munting paraiso na naglalaban sa korona at titulong Ms. Capalonga.
At sino naman ang hindi hahanga sa kanilang kagandahan? Tingnan ang mga litrato sa ibaba, katunayan na hindi lang sa Maynila may magagandang kababaihan. (Click for bigger)
And the winners are:
Ms. SK Federation - Samantha Florante (Brgy. Poblacion)
Ms. Tourism - Lhykka Gonzales
Ms. Capalonga 2010 - Janesel Sarmiento (Brgy. Del Pilar)
Ms. Palong Festival - MM Madera (Brgy. Catioan)
Ms. Summer Basketball - CJ Nipales (Brgy. Catabaguangan)
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Most of them have Facebook accounts, but for some internet etiquette, I decided not to link it here (just in case of a minor 'star stalking' tendencies). Anyway, if you know them, you can always search them through FB.
I have also found videos of the event, posted by Ms. Del Pilar (or her friends?) in youtube, take a look below (just some of them). A little warning though, there are many moments of loud shrieks, so you may want to lower the volume. =D
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Disclaimer:
None of the photos and videos are mine. They are owned by Lhykka and eynsel and oh btw, thanks so much to them esp to Lhykka for the pictures and the information.
As always, your comments and thoughts are good motivators, so please feel free to comment away, it's just below every posts. Or mail your blogger at ccn4607@gmail.com
Kumusta naman po ang bakasyon nyo? Marami sa inyo ang nakauwi ng Mahal na Araw, Eleksyon at Fiesta, at marami ring umuwi at nag-stay ng buong bakasyon sa ating munting paraiso. Pero kakaunti ang pictures. Kung meron man, konti lang po ang nakita namin.
Anyway, alam naman po naming nag-enjoy kayo, there's no place like home, sabi nga po, kaya masaya na rin kaming mga hindi nakauwi.
Here's a collection of some of the photos I was able to get from facebook, to those who willingly shared their photos, THANK YOU so much...and para naman po dun sa mga hanggang ngayon di pa nakapag confirm na pwedeng i-share yung photos, SORRY po, di na po nakapag antay, just message me if you have any problem with me/us posting the photos, I'd gladly take it off for you.
The owner of the pictures are the following (please click on their names to redirect you to their facebook accounts where you can find more of their pictures):
Oh by the way, may music po yung video, so paki pause na lang muna po yung music player sa kaliwa ng screen nyo, yung may nakalagay pong Capalonga playlist (MP3-codes.com), para hindi po kayo marindi =))
Please comment away, and/or mail your photos at ccn4607@gmail.com or just tag us with it via capalonga facebook.
Remember the time when you squeeze yourself in every possible vehicle traveling to Capalonga no matter how cramped they are, or even if you do not know the driver at all? Rain or shine, paot o lubak, come what may?
They say all roads lead to Capalonga during the 3-day celebration of our Town's fiesta.
As I am doing this post, my little counter up there says it's 7 days 21 hours and 48 minutes and some 15 seconds before May 12, the usual peak moment of the celebration.
Where will you be on that day? I know where I'll be...and if you're back home in Capalonga, you have no idea how lucky you are.
Here's a video I dedicate to everyone who misses Capalonga and everyone and everything in it. Happy Fiesta mga Kabihug, keep the faith.
Turn that volume up...pause the little media player in the left side of the blog for a moment, please. I hope you all like it.
DISCLAIMER: NONE of the pictures are mine, most of them were from the internet and some were from Buen, Menchie and Melay. Thanks to all of you. Please note that the people pictured are not all from Capalonga, that is the trouble of not having much pictures to share.
Don't be shy to comment away...and maybe share your photos so next time we will be able to show your pictures here. Our inbox is always open, stash 'em up at ccn4607@gmail.com
WOW! Here's an amazing documentary video submitted by Nike Fabular. Enjoy. And suuuper thank you to Mr Nike! (click on his name to make friends with him in facebook).
(Note: Pakipause na lang po yung music dyan sa kanang bahagi ng page----> upang hindi kayo malito sa pakikinig at panonood. Salamat po.)
As always, your thoughts and ideas are welcomed here. Let's make this blog a place we call second home (or third or fourth). Drop it in my inbox at ccn4607@gmail.com. To quote the quote quoted in this video, "Exile does not begin when we leave home, but when we no longer miss it." (Bruno Forte (Nike Fabular))
Panahon na naman ng Semana Santa o (Mga) Mahal na Araw. Sa panahong ito karamihan sa ating mga mahal sa buhay ay umuuwi ng probinsya upang makasama ang pamilya at tuloy makapag diwang ng Pasyon ng Panginoon.
Sa aking pagbabalik tanaw sa aking kabataan, hindi ko makalimutan ang napakaraming pagkakataon aking nasaksihan ang paggunita sa Pasyon ng Poon.
Saan mo matatagpuan ang maraming kumpulan ng mga kabataan? Sa kalsada kung saan merong mga kalalakihan (at mangilang kababaihan) na ginigilitan ng likod sa pamamagitan ng blade upang magsagawa ng penitensya.
Ang mga ilang kadalagahan at mga magulang? Sa mga kubol, nagpapasyon, hanggang madaling araw.
Ang mga estudyante na naka bakasyon sa paaralan? Ang ilan ay nasa simbahan at tumutulong sa paghahanda para sa mga aktibidad.
Sa simbahan makikita karamihan sa ating matatanda at mga magulang, nagbabasa ng pasyon at iba ay nagtatanod (vigil).
Sa napakaraming gabi sa Mahal na Araw, halos ang buong bayan ay sumasama sa prusisyon.
Ang mala anghel na mga kabataang babae at lalaki ay kasali sa 'osanahan' sa dalawang linggong magkasunod.
Merong prusisyon na may naghahalinhinang bumuhat ng krus.
Merong palabas sa plaza, ang paggunita sa paghihirap at pagpako sa krus.
Bagamat maraming taon na ang nakalipas, maraming bagay na ang nagbago sa ating bayan, nakakasisiguro ako na karamihan sa atin ay naaalala pa rin ang mga nagdaang panahon, lalong lalo na ang pagtakbo at pag-iwas ng mga kabataan sa mga nag pepenitensya sa takot na matilamsikan ng dugo at malipat 'daw' sa kanila ang mga kasalanan ng nag pepenitensya.
Bawat isa sa atin ay may kanya kanyang paniniwala sa Pasyon ng Panginoon, at ang bawat isa sa atin ay karapat dapat lamang na igalang sa ating paniniwala, maging ito man ay ang --hindi pagkain ng karne; hindi pagkain ng anumang pagkain; pagsugat sa ating sarili at pagpipinetensya; pagdarasal sa simbahan; pagsama sa prusisyon; pagpasan ng krus; paglakad ng nakaluhod; pagtatakip ng mukha ng kulay itim na belo; pagiging malungkot at hindi pagngiti o maging ang pagpunta sa Albino para mag picnic.
Isang bagay ang hindi ko makakalimutan, narinig o nabasa ko kung saan, "ang paghihirap at pagkamatay ng Panginoon sa Krus ay isang bagay na hindi natin dapat ikalungkot." Marami sa atin ang magtataas ng kilay sa pahayag na ito. Ang paliwanag ng kung sino man ang nagsabi nito ay, "sapagkat ito ang nakasulat, na kung hindi naghirap at namatay si Hesus sa Krus, tayong makasalanan ay hindi maliligtas."
Ano man ang paniniwala natin sa mga bagay na may kaugnayan sa pananampalataya, [sa aking opinyon,] hindi mahalaga, dahil ang nag-iisang dahilan kung bakit namatay si Hesus sa Krus ay tayo, ang pagmamahal ng Panginoon sa atin, kahit na tayo ay makasalanan.
Thank you so much to Dr Zara for the video that she shared (I had to transfer it to youtube though, I'm not sure why I can't post it here from facebook) , a view of Capalonga on an important day for every Capalongueños life.
Kung meron po kayong nais na ikomento, wag pong mag atubiling pindutin ang COMMENTS button sa ibaba ng bawat posts. Para sa mga pictures o videos na nais nating i-share (please share), mangyari lamang pong i-email sa ccn4607@gmail.com
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