Asingan Message Board From: Zeus MessageSa mga tagalog ang correct daw ay minatamis sa bao not matamis na bao. So ang ibig sabihin ng Bao yong shell niya yata. Kung matamis na bao paki tranlate mo nga sa pangasinan hmmm! ay-yay-yay! anoh bah yaaan kayo hah poroh malah-laswah ang sinasabih ninyoh, hay! ehwaan. From: Zeus MessageArmando agpayso ta kunam. BA-oh! BAO! BA-uh! whatever how to pronounce still the same BAO, it taste good lal-lalo no dilpat-dilpatam ta sumam-it ngamin. Bao made from coconut with very sweet tagapulot.//// Intiro Luzon ti bao saba-sabali ti meaning na, Kapag si Ricky ang makarinig malaswa daw ta pang-galatok ti sao da. No Ilocano nga taga Ilocos ti kayat na sa-wen ket "RAT". Sa tagalog naman ay minatamis sa bao means "sweet coconut from shell" From: Alakdan Message"Bao" sounds and taste familiar to me. It's in the tip of my tongue. Nasa dulo ng aking dila. Can't just remember the exact name. From: MessageI've never laugh like this before!!!! Fergie....gotta get it Brooooooooooommmmmm.Broooooooooooommmmmm. Brooommmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!Happy 4th of July to all!!! From: Armando MessageMamati ak ta kunayo Mng.Vic. Agpayso nga naimas ti BAO. Mapaneknekan datoy dagiti lallaki nga nakaramanen ti BAO. From: MessageNgongo style naman:Robber:Ingaw ngita mo munga ngo?Fergie the Teller:boomboompow;Robber to client:Ingaw.ngita mo rin?Client:opo dalawa kayo,kambal ba?Robber:bangbangbang duleng pala.Happy4thofJuly!!!! From: Arsenia MessageYong Bank Robber, Parang Chinese/Pinoy ang tuno. may dagdag ako diyan sa Joke. Bakit ako di mo tanong? Kita mo rin mukha ko pero di mo kita baril ko! BANG!!!!BANG!!! BANG!!!HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL!!!!! FIREWORKS IN THE AIR!!!!!! Manang I know you, this is your style. I'm glad to see you in this board. From: VIC MessageSalamat ti impasiar mo ditoy "kalapaw" ti Asingan..:)..Addu ti exotic nga makan ditoy ili tayo..Adda kayat ko nga mainayon..KAGING..Adda nadamag ko nga naimas met kano daytoy..Dakkel ti bagi da..Diak ammo ti aramiden da it payak na..Siguro, sitsaron..:)BAO TI TALTALLON..( Field Mouse, to dispel some bad thoughts ) Adda dadakkel nga bao ( utot ) nga naimas met kano. Vegetarian dagitoy. Mais, pagay, etc ti diet da...No talaga nga awanen ti makan, angaw dagidiay mamartek, mabalin kano met ti ALUTIIT!...:D HAPPY JULY 4TH EVERYBODY!!! From: Manang MessageThis is a joke.Bank Robber: Ikaw nakita mo ba mukha ko? Bank Teller: OPO BANG BANG Firewoks na. Bank Robber: Ikaw nakita mo din? CLIENT: Naku Hindi po pero itong byenan ko, nakita kayo.Naku eh Bang Bang Bang! Happy fourth of July sa AMERICA. From: ricky Messageicarus, baligtad ti malagip ko nga ayayam mi edi ubing kami. No dakkel ti bulan ket rumwar kami idiay batalan insan kami agriyaw ti "Biaaaaag!", no adda ti sumungbat ket, adda ti ayayam. Agbinirukan kami.Ti kalaing ko nga aglemmeng ket, sumangpet da amin met nga ka-ayayam ko nga haan da ibaga anggad no makateglepakon nga agur-uray ti agbiruk kanyak. --- "BIAAAAG!" hahaha From: Mr Pogi MessageGreetings Manong Vic it's fun and very inviting met dagita makmakan nga inkay pagtutungtungan ita wen makapalagip ta idi addaak pay met idiay Sta. Maria nakaramanak metten iti banias ken dudon ken kuriat nga ingkirog!!!wl just passing by on our way to celebrate our 4th of july ditoy cali and usa mainland...have a nice day!!!! From: icarus MessageZeus...I am LMAO with your bahay-bahayan story. It strikes a familiar chord in most of us about child's play in Asingan during the 60's. Saan ko laeng nga ma-imagine nga sika diay baby ti inang-inang ken tatang-tatang hahaha. were you bottle-fed or otherwise? hahaha... When we were a little grown-up, saan min a kayat ti balay-balay ken luto-luto. Mas, kayat men ti pinnaltugan. magsi aramid ti paltog na from scrap wood or kawayan. Pinnapintasan ti paltog. panay semi-automatic. mine was fashioned from wood and umbrella tube complete with a flat and round cannister to simulate a de-plata. We organize ourselves into two gangs and then go into separate directions. sakantayto agbibinnirok ken aglilinnipot...bang bang bang...ratatattatat... ping boom pingaw-pingaw hahaha. agengga na adda maibus nga grupo... hahaha. Adda met dagitay kaay-ayam mi nga naluko... apan da met agawiden nga maturog. Agpatpatnag kayon to nga agbirbiruken di met la agparangen a ta agururok met gayyamen. From: Zeus MessageHey guys lets go BORACAY with Brooke Burke from E! entertainment Wild On. Watch this first the wild On in the Philippines by B. Burke to know rules not naive to join them. Here the sites just click other video from its related video at You Tube. Enjoy! agpalamiis tayo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH3AJ5ati5U&feature=related From: Arsenia MessageIllusionada, Is that your entry for Mr. Asingan? Well, make a note. Ms. Poly has entries as well, One from Bantog, name witheld. Please register at www.fearseniadegracia.facebook.com or feadegra@yahoo.com From: Arsenia MessageZeus, Pinaellek nak nga pinaellek diay storyam nga inang-inagan, tatay-tatayan, anak-anakan,etc. Husto dayta inaramidmo nga saan mo nga inexpose. Rudy, ania ment ngay ti makapasarwa nga kunam. Annie, Virgie, Petra? Mang Vic, etc. makapabisin nga talaga daytoy message Board. Pustaan tayo dagitoy karruba tayo nga message board ket mabisin da met. Nagimas met diay Calamansi Juice. OH!, I have another memory from High School, I called it my part time job. Ammoyo dagidiay agsusugal idiay Calaoagan nga uray da la nga agpaknag. I figured out how to make money, so I went with Enang baket in Urdaneta to buy laman loob ti baka ken baboy naglako ak idiay karruba ti pinapaitan nga baka, Kalding, ken dinardaraan. nalipatakon no mano ti singir ko. Ni Enang Emmang ti agluto ngem ti ammok ket nalakok amin pati puto. See, ubingak pay laeng ket ammokon ti agnegosyo well, pati sigarilyo gayam. Repairek pay a dagidiay nadadael nga electric nga plantsa da, libre awan singir na. Lukatak diay plantsa, kitaek diay filament diay uneg na, no loose, I'll put them together, or I'll ask them to buy the parts in the store. Remember that hardware in Asingan? asideg sa idiay Rizal, anyway, that was me hehehe!!!. Rudy and some of my classmeyt help me work on my project on how to make a Transformer. I electricuted someone who like to bother me in class while we are doing a project. "I Love you Arsenia" kunananto met and I don't like him so I gave him 220 volts in his arm without him knowing though. Pakawanennak Classmeyt His last name is Cruz. Another classmeyt, also seems like he's going to faint and he perspire everytime he see me in class. He is another one, "I Love you Arsenia" kunana met, but this one I was contemplating because he is nice and smart. He's last name is Garna. A Rizalinian's came to our Campus, sumisilip sa Classroom, sabi nang Teacher, Huwag ninyong estorbuhin si Arsenia, especially to "PONGA" (God Bless his soul) doon kayo manligaw sa Rizal, they left, hehehehe!!! Rudy, alam mo yon di ba? So far those are the only two students in our school to really tell me face to face "I Love you". Anyone has experience like that. Akala nila supalada ako, hindi naman. Mang Vic, I am sure you and Miggie will win the "Most Beautiful Garden Award" again. Keep it up and add more details into it. Annie. I will be at work tomorrow for at leat 2-3 hours then watched the Forth of Julyfireworks in sugarland. My sisterin-law Dra. Marilyn De Gracia and Roma another Medical student (their third) came to the house this afternoon and invited us to have a party in the Park tomorrow. Rudy Opina is still in Domampot, he will be back next week. From: Asinganian MessageIllusionada First Mr Asingan From: Rudy MessageBalla-iba, balla-iba, I have a funny story but baka sabaysabay na magsuka ang mga kadalagahan sa AMB he!he!...whatever that is though, no awan masidam mapan ka diyan karayan ta agparot kan saka pilyen diyay napudaw a bulong saka puputden ramasem ti asin saka timplaan ti digo ti buggoong ken kamatis ayna! apo!! sangatalyasi nga innapoy iti maiduron na!!!....I second the invitation of ARSENIA to everybody for LAS VEGAS this coming December 5...Umay kay amin ta kitaek man no sinno ti kalaingan nga agBlack Jack...ikkak ti premyo na iti kalaingan!! From: annie Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOoBrRjYF3Q&feature=related From: Alakdan MessagePuwede ba yon? Gross, yuck ...Well, that fresh water weed is now almost in extinction. With out study to support, siguro ang ganda sa kalusogan ng tao ito noon kasi ito ang tunay na fiber supplement. talagang wawalisin niya ang mga bituka natin. sayang at wala na yata ito. Kung mayroon man baka hindi narin safe dahil sa mga chemicals na gamit sa pagsasaka and to make it worse is the pollution and garbage in our rivers. We are lucky, we still have those during our youthful times. Talaga nga naimas. From: Messageboneless bangus with kamatis wow pahingi gem angkammet ta gayem ha!!!!! From: VIRGIE MessageManang Arsenia, nagimas ta leche flan mon kabsat ngem awan makaabak iti SEGGET ti innapoy. recipe na ket arasawem diay bagas medyo iyadadom diay danom na sa mon to sangguyoban tay isungrud mo a kayo nga binalsig (not gasol) sa mon to isaang ngen, no agbureken medyo alalay diay apoy nan sa ininayad nga kaudem diay rabaw na ta isu iti SEGGET na, medyo ipiritam to metten iti asukar ngem mangibati ka iti pangasukar para kape ni tatang nga "kinerbag" (kinirog nga bagas)wenno blend 40rice. iti SEGGET kakabsat ket nasustansya a para bagi. From: Zeus MessageIdi ubing Ni Arielle ko siguro agtawen iso na ti 4 ket pinadas ko nga inaramidan ti balay-balay nga ules ti adigi na ket dagidiay tugaw ay apo ti ragsak na kayat na idiay nga maturog ti rabii, ti inaramid ko nagaramidak idaiy kuearto na ket idiay nga mat-maturog uray agmalamalem nga agayayam nga is-iso na saan nga mauma. ar-aramiden na daytoy nga ay-ayam agingana agtawen iso na iti pito or walo. She is already 13. From: ZEUS MessageMalagip ko idi ub-ub-bing kami. Awan ti sabali a mapanonot ag-balay-balay, agluto-luto ken aglako lako. Siyak ti anak-anak ti nataengan iso da iti tatay-tatay ken inang-inang. Nagpukan ni tatay-tatay ti kayo wenno kawayan, nag tegba ni inang-inang ti bulong ti saba, tim-molong dagiti anak-anak tim-makder ti balay-balay. Diay nagango nga bulong ti saba iti ikamen mi. Maysa-ak nga bassit idi ngem ad-da nakem kon, masider ko dagidiay tatay-tatay ken inang-inang apay ta ago-ong-ngo da kasla met agpayso nga agasawa dan saan ko kayat nga ibaga ditoy no sin-no da ta ad-da ti kaniya-kania nga titulado dan kababain.he!he!he! Nalpas ti balay-balay agbirok kami ti makan apan kami agkalay-at ti bakod ti makimbakod, ad-da kami ti siruk ti mang-ga, salamagi, kaymeto, damortes,lomboy, serguelas ken nadoma-doma pay ngem ti kanayon mi nga ulyen ket bayabas ta ado ti poon na ken saan unay da nga iparit ti agala, ti pangit-kan mi ket sab-oken mi iti bad-bado mi. KEn damortes idiay karayan awan met iti agiparit uray mang-ga ken santol basibasen mi dagiti agsogmay ti kalsada. Maysa nga prutas tayo nga il-iliwek ngem saan unay ta naalsem ngamin dadiay bognay. No malpas kami nga agboras ti prutas nga uray saan mi bagi agsubli kami idiay balay-balay nga agay-ayam ti lako-lako diay prutas nga napan mi binuras ti kuwarta-kuwarta mi ket pinitpit nga tanzan ken pinilko nga kaha ti sigarilyo. -Datoy ti ay-ayam mi idi ub-bing kami nga saan ko malipatan... vow! From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG_3azzWsh0 From: Sammy MessageNo, i never tried nopalitos yet. But tried almost all Mexican foods, like relyinong chile (using a good size green bell pepper), taco, ensilada, burrito, frejole, barbacoa, carne guisada, tripa, etc. From: VIC MessageMaysa nga domingo ti bakasyon ni Miggie ket inasikaso na ti garden mi. Maki contest kam manen daytoy July diay annual Etobicoke Best Garden awards. Adda atiddug nga driveway mi, ngem awan met ti kotse me..:) Ironic ania?..Isu nga inaramid na nga mini garden diay punto ti driveway. Mabalin pay ti dua nga kotse nga agparada no adda party mi...Nakaramanak metten ti BANIAS. Naimas. Kasla manok. Nalinis ta saan nga mang mangan ti narugit. Saan nga kas aso. Nakaramanak met ten ti duddon nga ingkirog. Diay ti naimas met. Manmano ak la nga makaraman ti duddon. Narigat ti agtiliw. Nalaing da nga lummagto..:D From: Petra MessageMalagip ko gayam. Seguro ket makatulong daytoy nga tip ko one day. Mangyari kasi,I brought back to London 2 kilos of Taiwan red chili. E ni baket ket aginlalaing. Nakariingak ti bigat ket agik-ikkat metten ti bukel diay sili ta artemen na kano. Hay apo ta di met nag-usar ti rubber gloves. Ket idi umepekton tay gasang nan a ket kasla kan mapupuoran tay ramay nan. I searched the net for a relief remedy and found several suggestions raging from rubbing salt, soaking it with whisky to washing it with milk. Milk will serve temporary relief but still the burning sensation continue. I then came accross one site forum and one bloke suggested washing the affected area with BLEACH. At first my wife resisted it because she thinks it will exacerbate the pain further because its bleach for crying out loud! But I managed her to try and walah the cure is here all pain gone in a snap. So when you unententionally hold chili barehand wash the affected area with "BLEACH" then soapy water to finish it off. Just don't drink it when you eat chili okay? Drink milk instead! Oh btw, the guy who recommended it? His business is making chili sauces. So he knows chilis pretty well. Ni Baket? Awan agas ti mananglilipat, nalipatan na kano ti nagguantis a ket idi malagip nan a ket naladawen isu intuloy nana a siraramay. From: Messagehttp://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/special/07/templates/listpop.html?bcpid=823433113&bctid=28351204001 From: annie MessageCrap! madi metten diay Thriller nan."Houston Tribute to MJ by dancing Thriller at Discovery Green.Adda al-alya na! From: Annie Messagehttp://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/special/07/templates/listpop.html?bcpid=823433113&bctid=28351204001 From: Petra MessageNaimas ti ballaiba nga talaga. Mabalin pay nga ire-cycle no awan talagan ti masida. Kasi uray intakkimon a ket fresco pay laeng diay ballaiba. Mabalin manin nga kamatisan kalpasan mo nga mabugguan. Joke only guys hehehehehe. From: annie Messagesmoked boneless bangus and 3 fresh pick tomatoes from backyard for breakfast with coffee.wanna join me? From: Arsenia MessageAndiak unay kasiddan ti Ballaiba ngem no arosep wenno other kinds of seeweed kayat ko amin. RUDY, anya ng uggot diay sindayo idi last week nga kunam? Wen a ta ti reaction ko key "Ania, masida ti uggot na? Ay malagip ko gayam, uggot ti sitaw? Diay bulong ti cassava nagimas gayam nga gittaan. Kasla ginnitaan nga aba ti raman na. Anyway, I am eating Leche Flan while typing this one. I think my sister-in-law (Myrna) give it to Rey. She is the one who loved to cook and baked. Ms. Poly, I sent you a message. Anyway, I was in my insomniac mood last night, awake till 5am so I sent messages to everyone and watched you tubes. I watched Rico Puno's music, Mick Jagger (my favorite of all) and also watched Manny Pacquiao's championship boxing as well as read most of the Breaking news. What's for breakfast? I;m off at work today but I have to work tomorrow because I am In-charge of all the parties at work. I am going to make sure that our patients are going to have a HAPPY 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!!!! We will be serving foods at 2pm. I still have time to watch Fireworks in Sugarland with my family. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTSODQTI77o From: Annie MessageBallaiba? kasla met la raman ti nopalito,diperensiya laeng ket ilutom diay nopales (cactus) Saan ko nga kayat idi ta kunak ket:ania met pati cactus lutuen da pay.Napanunot ko diay Pilipinas nga uggot ti kamote,kamoteng kahoy ket lutuen tayo met;so why not try.Napadasam kadi dita McAllen.HEB is selling it already cut and clean and ask the lady how to cook it.Manang Arsenia,there goes your answer..Petra is PP. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cHP2S5hEwk From: Petra MessageRe: RELO>>> Correct ka gayyem ta no mamintrese ti batingting nan a ket Oras nan nga gumatang ka ti baro wenno oras nan nga patarimaan mo ta nadadaelen hehehehe. BTW, my name Petra just being imported from discussion board. From: Arsenia MessageI just want you all to know and analyzed that this message board as of today is happier than FOURTH OF JULY, and no other board in Pangasinan will claim that their message boards is happier than Asingan Message Board. This is due to the fact that all of us in this board knows our limits in everything we say or do. I do believe that WE ALL, can create a VISION and MISSION for ASINGAN MESSAGE BOARD. Why don't we all brainstorm and create one before Fourth of July. Example of a mission is 1. To promote friendship, share informations in a need to know basis, and welcome everyone with dignity and respect without discrimination in regards to race, gender preferences, educational status, life status, or religious beliefs and encouraged others to express their opinions without intimidations or being intimidated. Next: 2................. then we all can go from there and apply it in this board. OH di ba maganda yon. O sige sali na. Lets all brainstorm together bago mag Fourth of July. Yong mga magalng sa Policy and Procedures maglabasan na kayo. Para naman tayong Congress dito sa Board. Maganda yata ang dating di ba? Uray ak la nga nabisinan. Diay Adidas adda pay sa ti socks na. Malagip ko idiay Munoz Market, Project 8 Quezon City, idiay igid ti kalsada nagadu ti aglaklako i barbecue, ngem saan nga adidas ti kayat ko diay, barbecue nga tennged ti manok ta naimimas. Diay paksiw ngay nga "GG" nalipatan yo. Nakaraman kayon to adobo nga itlog ti abuus, nagimas met daydiay pure protein nga kunada. No adda siguro ti pa-contest ti kinnaana ti weirdest food, (FEAR FACTOR) magabak ti AMBER TEAM of E-Barangay Asingan, Pangasinan. siguro no sumali tayo met ti "SURVIVOR" Abaken tay amin ida ta adda kniyatayo amin. Mangan ti bennek, leddeg, bisukol, arosep, ararawan, pillat, saluyot, marunggay bulong, ken nadumaduma pay. Anya ti nagan na diay nateng nga nabanglo adda sabong na nga puraw, ken diay maysa nga klase nga bulong no ilaok mo ti dinengdeng nga adda rabong na nga sinagpawan ti intuno nga Bangus ket nagimasen Julie ti maisaom. What about "Beklat" anyone? We ate Alligator Hamburger in Louisiana New Orleans, that's their specialty. It taste like beef. My co-worker gives me Ugsa Sausage that her husband made. One of his hobbies are Deer Hunting. O an, let's see. Anyway if anyone of you want to join the "SURVIVOR" and apply, please google Survivor.com. That's all folks, We all have to maintain respect and dignity in this board and let us always be the First to initiate good behavior and right conduct for others to follow. Remember also that "We are the Champions" and that We all can make a difference in others. Always remember those good comments we get from other neighboring towns in regards to this Asingan Message Board. We have to keep it that way. Mangan tayon Apo............ From: VIC MessageAdda malaguip ko nga favorite dessert idi ubingak..Napudot nga innapoy nga nalabayan ti CONDENSED MILK.. Isu nga nagistian naibus amin nga ngipen ko...:D From: VIC MessageBassit ti alak nga video idi kalman diay Canada Day ti Toronto. Napankami idiay Harbourfront. Adu met ti tao ngem awan dagidiay Belly Dancers...Recession ngamin. Nababa ti offer da siguro. Dua la iti maipabuyak..maysa ket ti exhibition daguiti soldado ( naka uniforme da iti 1812 nga militia ). Naglaban idi ti Canada ken America. American revolutionaries vs. British subjects ( Canadians ). ..I will upload it in HD so it is nice to watch..Wait and see...:) From: Rain MessageAy sige ngarud sambutem ti manggan dagita adidas ta awan da pay no haan ang maririnig mo hindi lang yewww kungdi yuckkkkk!!! ha-ha-ha makasarwa da pay nga manggibaga. Sige ngarud kakabsat ta ibati kayo pay mapan ak manen nga makigapas off to work now parbanggon manen ti awid ko ...see diretchong ilokano ang posting ko ngayon muntik ng maubusan yap manong Rudy Pangasinense ang right term no haan pantamian to ka nen CP .. From: VIC MessageDakomo nga inluto iti salamagi ti maysa pay nga naimas nga sidaen kuma diay Asingan idi Abril.Ken inasinan nga kappe nga ipangan mo iti napudot nga innapoy diay pula na...Duma talaga no awanen iti Inang nga agluto ti paboritom... From: Norbet MessageBALLA-IBA koma a linapay nga adda digo ti boggoong ken kamatis na ....hmmm nagimasen. From: Annie MessageNaibus ko met diay adidas ken rasa,sambutek ta awan diay pamilyak;baka makita dak nga mangmangan ti adidas ket yewww a kasta unay.Ayan na ngay ni Manang Arsenia,nalpasen ti mock-evac danket natukkol sa met diay ramay nan ta di met tumawag tatta.☺☺☺ From: Rudy MessageClassmate Arsenia, Pangasinense is what all people who reside in Pangasinan are called regardless of their dialects. Pangalatok/Pangalatot/Pangalatit are what the locals call Pangasinan dialict speaking people. I was told at somepoint that some people were offended when you call them that...Im not sure, I just have a faint memory....Petra yan ba ang bagong pangalan mo ngayon? Ayaw mo segurong manominate sa MR. ASINGAN ano?..Anyway, pag nagbatengteng ng trese yang relo mo ay ORAS NA PARA BUMILI KA NG SEIKO!!! ha!ha!ha! From: Rudy MessageHmmm! nagbaliw ti pul-oy ti angin...somebody succeeded to sway the topics somewhere...Uray la agsaraaw toy tiyan ko dagita malaglagip yo a makan...pellat, sibbaweng, ararawan, native nga paltat, native nga manok, barbaradyok, tinaltal nga duriken, nadumaduma nga uggot uray datay ADIDAS nga naka cutex...Alla apo! agawid tay manen. From: annie MessageSinalbag ti karaho!military time kadi ta saludsod mo?Manang Arsenia,nagurayak met ti awan,madik kayat ti rumuarren ta kasla met la pugon dita ruar lalo pay diay uneg ti lugan.Agdaitak laingenen,sambutek ta awan ti panunotek nga ilutuan w/in a week or 2.Happy 4th US of A. From: Messageayy ammok ah manong ti oras ti bisin nen ha-ha- haaaayyyy From: Petra MessageMadam sungbatam man met ngarud daytoy saludsud ko? Question: No agbatabgtang diay relo ti maminsan, anya ti oras? No maminpito, anya ti oras? Ngem no ngay mamin- trese, anya ngay to orasen? From: Messageha-ha-ha From: MessageNgayon at peace na tayo, guluhin ko nga utak nyo.ISKO: gulo ng buhay mo Pare. PUYAT: ay sinabi mo pa. Pinakamagulo buhay ko. Nagpakasal ako sa byuda. May anak na dalaga.Pinakasalan ni Tatay ung anak.Nanay ko na tuloy ung dalaga.Si Tatay anak ko na.Ung asawa ko manugang niya si Tatay. Kung magkakaanak sila nong dalaga, Lolo ako ng kapatid ko.Santisima met. Gud nite From: U know me MessageCool na cool na kayo pagkatapos kumain ng sorbetes ni Juliet. Hi Juliet and Eva, napakaganda ng mga Hawaiian Dance nyo at napahanga mga ibang balikbayans.May flavor of the road ka pa ba dyan? Kiling kiling ni Daroy. Inubos nya balatong namin.Ngayon lang ako makapagpasalamat ng malaki sa inyo at sana ay maulit pa. From: Rain MessageMasantos ya kabuasan ed sikayon amin...ang sarap naman ng mga pinaguusapan nyo, nung umuwi ako ang mga pinagkakain ko doon is puro oggot , oggot ti kamote , sayote etc tapos isawsaw ko sa bogoong na merong kamatis yummmy pero palagi ko ring pinag luluto ang mom ko ng tinola na native yummmy!!! >>>I have a question nakatikim na ba kayo ng adidas na naka cutex ng red ha-ha-ha??? Ganito kasi yun when i was still a student sa Baguio meron akong boardmate na bumili ng adidas i think in ilocano "karaykay" iniwan nya sa kitchen those karaykay then she went to school i dont know wala akong magawa nilagyan ko ng red cutex yung adidas legs ng manok paag dating nya she die laughing alam nyang ako ang gumawa ha-ha-ha. From: Alakdan MessageIdi nagawid dak year 2006 ket nakaramanak met ti pillat. adda pay met sagmamano nga native nga pillat ngem ti kaadwan na ket hybrid na. naim-imas nga adayo diay native. (This is almost true in all cases, native... nga manok, paltat, ken balasang, sori typo. error, i mean lovelier). Have you noticed before, diay innapoy nga luto idiay dirty kitchen ket naim-imas compared to the one cooked in electric stove. From: Arsenia MessageHelloooo! Daytoy ket ti ibagbagak. Anya di nagpintas ti tungtungan tay amin naimbag ti rikriknak nga nakariing ita nga bigat. Anyway,SONNY, diay Buslig (Water Chestnut) kasdiay ti style ko nga mangan ti buslig so I can relate to you. ANNIE,(Newsreporter/Newscaster) urayem ti tawag ko. Diay music nga mangsungbat diay teleponom ket urayak la makasala ti hiphop uray no agdradriab-ak hehehehe!!!!. (Mali malin ti ilocanokon) "Pangalatot" so salita to or salitara that's what I heard when I was young. Now they said "PANGASINENSE" Help I'm confused. Maybe ANNIE can do a little research of this because I am really confused now. Pangasinense to me is like an Americanized term of the word Pangalatot/ or Pangalatit. No Sopa ed sikayo so puron Pangasinan et ubatan yo pa yan controbersyal name. RAIN! antam so ebat to? Umpano si RICKY anta to. Naelew-lewak la no anta so talaga ya itawag da. Ammoyo nga tallo nga klase ti tiweng ti Puro nga sao ti Pangasinan. Adda nalamuyot, Natangken, ken kasla billiit. No billiit (kasla da la kankanayon nga makaun-unget and have a very high pitch tone of voice) ti ayong na ket diaydiay ti purpuro You live close to Calasiao and sorrounding areas (Second to Third district) No nalamuyot (Malambing) you live somewhere in the Western part of Pangasinan (First District). No Natangken nga adda ayong na Sukuni (Where they sell my favorite "Ponti-Ponti, Manaliw ya kayo'y Ponti" and sorrounding areas. Hay naku! pati tuloy ako nahirapan na. MGA KAPIT BAYAN!!! PANAWAGAN ITO. ANOT BA ALAGA ANG TOTOO? PANGGALATOT, PANGGALATIT o PANGASINENSE? NAKAKALITO!. Tigil na nga ako baka pa ako magkamali. MANG VIC!, Attorney Benjamen De Gracia, My Father-In.Law, is the Co-Owner of the AROMA Theathre which is close to ASAT. He also owned a Logging Company in Mindanao managed by my Mother-in-Laws brother who lives there. I remember mayroon ding "CORNE'S STUDIO" doon. You mentioned before about the "GARNA"S" I have a classmate named Victor Garna, baka father niya yong nabanngit mo noon. Anyone of you went to "Artacho School? I don't even know where that school is located if it's in Pangasinan or La Union. That's where my husband Rey (Renato) went to school. He transferred once to Rizal (Rizalinian's for all your info) just to see me (he borrowed my notebook and returned it with a love notes everywhere heheheh!!! (then went back to Artacho (he scaped at times according to him and I told him if he does that one more time that "I don't love you" anymore and he quit doing it. hehehe!!! What a Love Story!!! Anyone has story to tell? See, we can all reminisce on what each and everyone posted before. (I'm still at home at time of this posting anyway). According to SALLY DELMENDO, ako lang daw ang "nakapag-asawa nag taga doon sa Calaoagan na naligawan" Lucky me!!! ????. Thanks for your comment my friend. Memories, Memories. I was a member of CATHOLIC ACTION GROUP noong High School ako. In my group includes Fe Ramos and Ms. Castillo and others. We do have a lot of fun. It was done after chool. One time we all have to stay inside the Church (very dark) but we held candles and that candle will be lighted after some prayers or something...Anyone of you remember those events! Please let me know. Also, one afternoon, on my way home from ASAT, I saw someone being stabbed and his body lies on the left side of the road going home beside Rizal. Until now I want to know whose is that person. Seems like killing somebody was a trend ( Maraming Siga-siga) I also saw someone being autopsied beside the Puericulture Center on my way to the market. This Guy's feet was yellow in color. Apan da nga nilaplap, just wondering before why? Why???????????. I hope he was not alive anymore to suffer the pain. Bless his soul. Mahaba na ito pero, something to think about. Any encounter of this, Share it here also. I invite you all to LAS VEGAS on December 5, 2009. IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL & CASINO, Please save the date. I will have a special number for the A+Team. MS. POLY, sorry I missed your call last night. From: Annie MessageNangriing ka manen,uray la aguruk ti tiyan ko ta imbagam nga pillat.Bay-ak koma ni Zeus diay imbaga na nga prutas ta naramanak metten ngem dayta pillat ti saan nga masarakan ditoy wenno Mexico.Hey Manang Arsenia,nakabulosak diay trabahok for 4 days,♫♫♫ 'ring my bell'♫♫♫. From: Petra MessageYeah, I was told that this Kabatiti ti aso ket masida gayam ti oggot na pati oggot ti kahoy. I did eat a lot of adobo nga pillat in Ilocos Norte because they're still the native pillat. The Pillat in Carosucan are cross breeds already they're big and have tough skin so I pass on them. Pillat in Ilocos are so expensive considering because it cost me P160 a kilo while in Asingan only P65 a kilo. Also because we went home end of May there still loads of sibbaweng and I asked my mother to freeze some for me before and it was pulutan nga sibbaweng a bugbugean. I am looking for togi but they told me its out of season naimas nga lingtaen wenno gittaan. From: icarus MessageWater chestnut met gayam ti English na dayta buslig! Hahaha. Adda makitkitak idiay Chinese grocery nga kasta ngem delata. Baam man ta padasek no maminsan nga makapasyarak… ngem sabali latta kuma no fresh, datay kakalkali nga adda pay pitak na. adda datay nakilnet, adda nagares ken adda met datay sobra ti tangken na. In-inutek nga kagaten diay aglikmot tapno maukkisan sakonntu kanem nga maysa bukel hahaha. But there were some foods then that are no longer available or are too difficult to find now even in Asingan. I miss the barbaradyok, the native bisokol, the native paltat. datay nirem-it ken nilamaw nga dureken, datay kinamatisan nga balaiba, kinirog nga dakumo, intuno nga ar-aro, adobo nga ararawan, adobo nga pellat. Naimas pay datay uggot ti wild patola nga maala idiay taltallon lalo no mailaok iti dinengdeng nga rabong ken saluyot nga adda sagpaw na nga tinuno a bangus wenno dalag. Isardeng ko ditoyen ta baka makaawedak nga saan nga oras hahaha… From: VIC MessageArsenia, Willy Daroy might be the childhood friend of mine, gayyem mi ken ni Rudy Dumapias ( retired Phil consul ) nga agnanaed dita San Antonio Texas ( if I am not mistaken )..Kabgayan dan sa met ni Jimmy Torres ( ?) Torres nga agtartarimaan iti reloj, asideg ti Palengke met diay balay da. Kalinnia da met diay balay da Rudy Dumapias.Gayyem ko ida: ni Willy, ni Jimmy ken ni Rudy....Agurayka, addan sa iti laklakay nga Mr. Torres na nalaing nga technician. Idi adda pay ti Asingan theatre, daytoy senior nga Mr. Torres ti trouble shooter cadaguiti problema ti movie projector da. 4 nga tawen nga adda it Asingan theatre, then nagserra due to financial reasons ( na bankrupt )..Adda simaruno na pagsennian dita linnea da dati nga cono da Mr. & Mrs. Cruz (RIP ) ..Maysan sa nga kasusiyo daytoy nga theater ket ni Atty de Gracia nga kabagiyan niyon sa, Arsenia..Mano nga tawen met daytoy nga movie house ( nalipatak la ti nagan nan ) ngem napinpintas ti building ken apparatus na ngem diay Asingan theater. Nagserra met ta narigat nga mabiag ti pagsennian dita Asingan ( idi )..Ittata, Rodriguez Mart ken diay resort ni Polly ti medyo success story nga nakitak diay Asingan. Adda da pay sumagmamano nga successful nga negosyo diay Asingan diak la idda nakatungtong..Sabali ti Asingan idi 1950-60 no ipadam iti 2009...Juliet no maited mo kaniak diay original nga recording isu ti kapintasan nga ma You Tube. Padasem nga ipawit diay link na, maybe I can use it too if I can download the copy..Trouble is, the video might be blurry already. There is nothing like an original video to be used as a copy to be uploaded into Youtube..Carusucan, baka halo halo ni Manang Sion ti naramanam idi...Mabbiag ti snacks idi ta nalaing nga agmerienda dagiti estudiante..No kurang it kwarta diay babae, adda mangilibre kennia na nga lalake no adda itsura diay babae..:) From: Carosucan MessageThe best halo-halo in the late 60's across from Rizal Academy. Anyone remember her?. That was my lunch.... From: Arsenia MessageKaykayat ko a tay buslig. Nagimas uray no saan mo nga ilambong ta nasarangsang. Nalipatam diay kasoy ken diay bukel na. Pinnaadduan idi ti kasoy (bukel) isu ti itaya da nga agtataching sada ituno ken pitpiten. Malagip yo diyay damortes idiay karayan? Nasugpet ti bunga na, saan nga nasam-it isu nga andiak kayat ti umuli ta baka masitan diay sakak. nasubukan yon ti nalmes idiay karayan wenno bannawang idi ubbing kayo? Nalmesak nga namidua ngem kayat ko latta ti aglangoy. Nasubukan yon ti nakagat ti alinta? nasubukak met daydiay ngem ni Enang baket, pinugsuan na ti asuk ti tabako na ket naregregda a dagus. Tatta, ti alinta ket adda iti maitulong na iti medicina. Isu ti usaren da idiay hospital nga ipakarayam tapno supsupen na iti pus or infection in the open wound. The same alinta that celebrity used to loss weight and remain beautiful such as Demi Moore to suck fat out of the body through a small incission in the belly button. I think that is "KADIRI TO DEATH" an expression used by many before. Remember!!!!!! I'll be glad to recieve buslig from you. I'll eat it in a blink of an eye. From: Zeus MessageIcarus I have just found raw "buslig" water cheese nuts here in A Warehouse Los Angeles, ay ket inlambong ko ket kasla latta diay buslig idi ubing ak iso laeng ta dakkel la unay ditoy uray ma mitlo ti dakkel na from pinoy buslig. NAna memay diay bassit nga baket nga ag laklako ti mani idiay palza nabiag pay? Iso met ti favorite ko nga lumalako no kada recces idi elementary. Ni Mama Juan daroy diay binang-git mo Manong Vic nga sorbetero asawa ni auntie Aida nga gayyem mo idi diay anak na ni Welly Daroy ket natay metten. Buloy Arsenia, kayat mo ti raw nga buslig? ilambong mon to laengen. Ti nabayag nga saan ko naramanan nen ket diay Kaymito diay violet or purple ti kulay na no maloom ken diay chico. ngamim idi nagawidak 1992,1997 ken 2006 saan nga season ti dadiay nga prutas. Dayta ti awan prutas nga awan ditoy Mexico siguro iso nga awan met ditoy. Diay native mango ado ditoy year round ag-gapo ti Mexico. Uray atis, guyabano, durian, lansones, damortes, santol, mangosteng, sago, kahoy cassava, sirguellas, granate, makupa, niyog, avocado, bayabas idiay likod ti balay mi ken kar-ruba ado ti pinoy prutas ditoyen. Saluyot ken poltong ti utong ken rabong sinagpawan iti intuno nga bagus or tilapia ado met ditoyen fresh pay. Iso nga saan ko kayat ti umalis ditoy Los Angeles. From: Juliet MessageI email blast the link to my business associates and friends to Accufast Mortgage, Horita Realty, Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Tagged and Facebook. I just started getting feedback from them. Can I send you a video copy of my skydiving so you can put it in YouTube?...juliet From: Juliet MessageHi Neneng, Kumusta kayo dita Seattle. Nasyaat kami mnet ditoy Hawaii. Talaga nga nalaeng nga ag produce ni uncle mo Mario. Naka tallo idiay bangiren. Umay kayo mey bumiseta ditoy ah... From: VIC MessageMy Mom uusually buy me snacks from the Market before every Mon-Wed_Friday..She knows my favorites: Sapin-sapin, Lilot, bibingka cooked on those clay round pots,...Puto with Star Margarine...For roasted peanuts, I yearn for the roasted peanuts in Dagupan..Then we have the pakasiet, ( palm sugar ) which I eat first before eating the main course..I was 8 years old then..Then from Urdaneta, there is the bread topped with sugar, and margarine, then we have the ensaymada also..Villar Bakery have the pan de cacao, pan de leche, balintawak, ..The pan desal now tastes ft because it is not cooked in the old time pugon..Yes, they also used the Villar pugon for cooking lechon!... From: Arsenia MessageHello everyone! It seems like a missed a lot of ongoing discussions in this board. But anyway, I am thankful that because of this board we are all like family and friends alike. The ability of each and everyone of us to laugh at each others jokes are inevitalbe and contagious. Anyway, most of your postings reminds me of 2006-2007 where all of us are starting to get to know each other even though we haven't seen each other yet. What a wonderful feeling to feel so welcome. Are you all aware that I copied most of our postings in this board which is almost more than two years now? My main purpose of saving those important messages is because it signifies how each and everyone of us is able to create and develope a good (awesome) friendly relationship that will last forever until the end of our time that each of us will cherished. My compilation of the most entertaining posting which is the exhange of recipes was one of my favorite which I believe Sanaweng was the winner of $50.00 dollars which he donated to the Library. do you remember the 6 cases of beers that Rudy Salon is supposed to bring during the A+Team Reunion at Ms. Polys place because he solved a problem that Sammy posted? Was that Algebra? Oh no! I hate Algebra but to let you all know I managed to make 1.75 in college which promoted me to take Trigonometry the next semester at Philippine Women's University. What about Zeus postings or Icarus postings of more problem solvings which was mathematical in nature. I believe RICKY was the one who answered those. Again, remember? MANG VIC I guess was the DESIGNATED MAYOR for the AMB (board) and of course I remeber I also suggested ANNIE to be the official NEWSCASTER/REPORTER and everyone was having a good time. Remember we like this board as a Role Model for all other message board of Pangasinan to follow and of course WE would all like this to happen. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I guess my photographic memory is coming back. I remember one time I have to request each and everyone not to post green or dirty jokes because we are not the only people reading this board but young and adult alike. Anyway, we are all in a state of mind that we can make mistakes, or make jokes that are not acceptable to others. I would like to suggest that we are like a family in this board, such as brothers and sisers, cousin, uncle, aunt, grandma, nephew, nieces and others that sometimes we say things that we don't meant or typoghraphical errors just like me (sometimes I'm dyslexic) so I have to apologized if my English or grammar is not right. Last but not the least, We have to provide respect and dignity to each others at all times and don't take things seriously specially if it's a joke. Green or dirty jokes is different. And this board is not intended for offensive messages that others will consider as harrasment of any form. Thank you very much. Hello to the following: Ms Poly, Mang Vic, Saneweng, Stauro, Bert/Loreto, Norbet, Armando, Sammy/alakdan, Sonny/Icarus, Annie, Rain, Ricky, Rudy S., Archie/Zeus, Tirso, Nora, Edgar, Shy Timid Boy, Bugsy, etc. See! I still remember ya'll. HAVE A HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!! What about Bibingkang Cassava cake with cheese. Padalhan niyo naman ako. From: icarus MessageFor those who attended grade school at the Asingan North Central in the 60’s and 70’s, old names come to mind when we reminisce about snacks during the recess (my favorite subject). Nana Idang (Vidal) and Nana Benita have competing makeshift stalls/canteens in front of the southern gate. From them we buy turon, lumpia, peanuts (shelled and roasted or boiled on its shell), boiled corn on the cob, boiled saba, fruits in season like santol, sinkamas, pakwan. Goodies on stick like bitso bitso, camote cue and banana cue. In front of the northern gate also sits some stalls selling similar stuff and boxes of ice buko and ice candy from ms palisoc and mrs carig. In the middle between the two gates was the galsim variety store from which we buy bottled softdrinks, saltine crackers, bubble gums and plastic balloons which is seldom because its cheaper on the others. But what I had not tasted for a long time now is the boiled buslig. Is it extinct? Anyway, I miss those days and those snacks. They may not be as tasty or as fancy as all that we can enjoy today, but I’ll take the former anytime. Nostalgia is a compelling flavor. From: VIC MessageWhile we are still on childhood snacks ( until such time that a new discussion topic will be introduced ) let me relate the snacks I tasted from the bigaoo of Manang Guilling who used to sit on the corner of that bet-ang that joins the street going to the Camposanto from the present location of the Delmendo cable. I yearn to taste again her EMPANADAS whose fillings were of two varieties: one was purely camote with spices: powdered pepper, etc but the mixture beats that of meat. The other kind of filling is bihon cooked with soy sauce and small slices pf pork, onions, black pepper, etc. Two or three of those are enough for supper or lunch since it has already carbohydrates and protein. But then I could eat 5 or 6 if I have enough snack money to use..That bet-ang I am talking about goes out into the street bordering the back of the RC church. She kived in a small house on this road together with her husband and a few other children. She was able to see them through high school with her selling of snacks as well as jewelries. There was a huge breadfruit tree in front of this house and I spent many afternoons here socializing with her nephews like Lito Domaoan, now and Seattle and Ismael who is also in Canada..Another well known snack vendor ( roasted peanuts ) was Mimay. I heard she was also able to finance the education of her daughter just by selling snacks..Last time I was in Asingan, I relieved my childhood days by buying balut and penoy from a store in front of the Salcedo building. Balut was 11 pesos, penoy was 9 pesos..But the penoy was not the same penoy I enjoyed when I was young.. From: Bore-dom MessageMy paborito is popsicle naimas lalo diay multiple otong iti toktok na. Nag enjoy nga dila dila an. Naimas nga ngalngalen diay otong na. It has pleasurable and distinctive taste like otong nga sumamit. Otong, otong, otong. I love otong on popsicle. At times when i am licking otong at night, popsicle with otong comes into my mind, and I start to bite on it gently until suddenly my partner says aray. Maling otong na pala ang kinakagat ko. That is why i love otong so much. It is sweet, salty and tasty. PEACE! From: alakdan MessageSpeaking about those old time favorites, have you tried sharing one pop-cicle with a couple of playmates? The can't afford and the can afford share one stick by sucking and licking the fast-dripping pop-cicle. Sayang din kung matunaw lang di ba? At the end, the original flavor is converted to something new not found or listed in the packaging. Parang may ibang lasa na. Yuck... pero masarap. yurp.. yurp.. yurp... From: icarus MessageNow, especially in the places where some of us have migrated, premium ice cream in all sorts of form and flavor come as ordinary fare. But still, we often yearn for those ice products we enjoyed as kids in asingan. The sorbetes or dirty ice cream pushed on those colorful handcarts or pedaled through more remote areas by a converted trike –its coming being unmistakably announced by that distinct bell sound or kiling-kiling. The popsicle on stick that comes in various fruit colors and sometimes topped with beans or pop-rice. The ice buko which is a popsicle with a more generous amount of coco meat strings. During our grade school days, you get a free popsicle bar if the stick is marked so we keep coming back for more. The ice-candy which is mostly frozen water and sugar formed in round and elongated plastic bags, with just a hint of milk or chocolate or fruit juice for flavoring-what it lacked in flavor is made up for by the power of suggestion through food colors, if not shoe-shine jobos ha ha ha. But it was a lucrative home business then for those household who owns a “pregidir”. Every few hundred meters along the road we walked to school, a hand scrolled sign hang by the gate: ”ice candy for sale” which my wise-crackin’ buddies would read as ise-cande-por-sallee to make it sound like a Spanish phrase… hahaha. And do you still remember the scramble – that mixture of finely crushed ice and colored sugar syrup being sold at the plaza during fiesta. Its cold and sweet and looked yummy because of its strawberry color but nothing else hahaha. Walang lasa pero masarap pa rin kasi nasa Asingan ka, kasama ang barkada. From: VIC MessagetHANKS FOR YOUR INVITE, jULIET!!..Oh do you know that your video is still attracting some viewers?..While the hit count of some of my videos stopped, yours is still growing. I think it reached 300 already.I always check them each time I open my PC.Yes, someday we will visit Hawaii again..I love Waikiki beach which is safe and busy even at night..Your hospitality is also outstanding. When we had Korean barbeque in your sister's grill, the serving was so much..Mahalo and Aloha! From: VIC MessageMy favorite ice cream is still the one sold in Asingan when I was still about 8 years ago. The vendor is an old man, always wearing a hat but I do not remember him wearing shoes. He is the barefooted ice cream man! I wrote a story re: him before. I believe his last name was Mr. Daroy. There was another ice cream guy with a cart and he looked like he was of Chinese ancestry..I remember a variation of the ice cream they sold: instead of the regular cone, they used Asingan's version of hot dog buns. Eating them before was quite messy because at that time Kleenex or table napkins were not in use. After finishing the ice cream we just wiped our hands in our shirts or short pants...:D..It is CANADA DAY today folks, come on over! We will go to Harbourfront this noon. I am interested in watching the students of a Toronto School of Belly Dancing who did some numbers last year. Their costumes are fantastic. Just like watching some exotic dancers stepping out of an Arabian Nights movie. They were diaphanous face veils, head gear, etc. They try to hide their faces but never, never their belly buttons. And man, they really can rock....:D I will bring my camera so I can share you whatever exotic footages I can get today... From: Rain MessageIt is always relaxing to interact with Asingan even if with a tight work schedule. Remember life is too short we are still a "Family" inspite of diversity...Juliet i'll order mais con yelo::}} From: ZEUS MessagePink Berry is a yogurt ice cream like is a trendy refreshment here in Los Angeles more locations at white people area but this Company has been establish first from South Korea and Hong Kong then became popular at Beverly Hills. Siguro kung matikman niyo ito lalamig lahat ng ulo ninyo. From: MessageTeach us to love- this is my plea, may all the graces shine through us, tear from our heart all hate, foolish pride, help us like Jesus who was cricified.AMBERS, COOL Kami d2 dahil laging umuulan From: me MessageA boastful politician was in France when his guide pointed out the statue of Joan of Arc. Guide: Do you know her? Politician: OF course, I even know her husband, NOAH OF THE ARK! HE HE HE. JULIeT. I scoop of sorbetes. Flavor of the Road ha. sa pande leche mo sandwich.Bayad?1 cup of balatong nga nakiburasan ni Inang. Hay Bilay. From: ZEUS MessageTalking rebuttal and constituents in Philippines Politics from ex-commander and chief to the lowest level of the politician? Too much obliged, I guess! And this is seemingly an old fashion fights David Vs. Golliath of course David will win. In these times, have to be like North Korea small but full equipped to fight the Golliath (USA). I go with your general inclusive concept Icarus, don’t give me wrong. How to fight Golliath these days? I am waiting for the issuance of rebuttal… which is the only way out for David. Whew! Hey I want to order Pink Berry much more delicious than ice cream. From: VIRGIE MessageAntie, apay awan iti pocicle nga diay murdong na ket balatong, dadiay koma iti mayat nga pagpalammiis, ta no saan pay laeng nga lumammiis iti ulo da ket pag bala mon iti palsoot diay balatong na ta medyo frozen pay met laeng garud:-)kidding aside folks, just be cool,be happy, and have a safe 4th of July From: MessageSabihin mong syota mo ang binabayarang babae or lets just say prostitutes "gross". Proud pa ang pagkasabi dahil marami daw ang syota niya. Maraming disease diyan. Check mo yong ice cream cone mo if its still hanging. If it is, you're lucky. Lets not condon places where in the future you'll regret the outcome. Para na rin sa mga kabalikbayan or lahat na bumibisita sa Asingan. Love ko ang kabayan ko at ayokong magkasakit sila lalo na sexual transmited disease. Kawawa kung may asawa. From: Timid boy Messagemas kay-kayat ko dadiay halo-halo dayta ilak-lako da dita igid iti kalsada, aglalo no lumabas dayta Pantranco, aysus nagtapok ngem naimas met latta...sinal-it ketdin hehehe From: Juliet MessageThank you for all your ice cream orders. I will make it specially for you all. Lets keep the bulletin going. Its a joy to read all your pleasant messages and keep me closer in Asingan.It make my day. To all of you Wonderful people have a Great Day! Manong Vic and all you can always come here in Hawaii even though i have a little house but its full of hospitality... From: ricky MessageAng daya nyo, may ice-cream party pala rito, hindi na kayo nag-imbita, hahaha. Dirty ice cream is the best, lalo na kong medyo ma-alikabok at tumutulo ang pawis ng mamang sorbetero! ___ You know why I never miss an opportunity to open this MB whenever I can? It's all of you, your sense of humor, inteeligence, and demeanor Asinganians, that's captivated my intrigue and keeps me coming back for more. HAH, and you probably thought it was your good looks and charm:):):) From: Alakdan MessageI forgot to order my old time favorite, halo-halo. Sino na ba ang may pinakamasarap na halo-haho sa atin ngayon? Ang alam ko ay Nunez halo-halo noon. I remember the good old days, visiting this halo-halo refreshment parlor was a rare and already a special occasion. From: Armando MessageCan I have banana split? I'll split it with my son. He can have the banana, I'll eat the ice cream :) From: Alakdan MessageAfter all is said, let's take this episode in this AMB as just one healthy exercise in a democratic atmosphere. The three links presents both sides of the Asingan leadership(the good and the bad).Their is an anti-thesis element so to speak. So, it is up for the reader then to judge and drew their own conclusion. Manong Rudy and Icarus can i join you?... mine is "Rocky Road". From: icarus MessageRegarding the Forbidden mode for Pangasinan.org and AMB. I dont think it has anything to do with the browser. In La Union, I was using explorer or firefox or google chrome but i still get "forbidden" mode from Digitel ISP. But once we swithched to PLDT broadband, nothing of that sort happened. Its in the provider. Unfortunately, Digitel is the more dominant phone and internet provider in Asingan. From: Marcie Uson-Wise MessageHi Manang, kumusta kau amen dita Hawaii. one scoop of coffee ice cream please. thank you From: icarus MessageThese things are common knowledge in Asingan. It demonstrates how our leaders misuse and abuse their powers with impunity, all but ignoring the sensibilities and opinion of Asinganians. Had they consulted with the constituents, I am very sure that it would be soundly rejected. By the fact that it has been brought out by the former president through an “open letter” on a widely read publication means that it was intended to be disseminated to as wide an audience as possible, including those who are residing overseas. In this context, klasmeyt Annie did the right thing and I want her commended for it. If there is no truth on the matter or if some facts were twisted, the good mayor should issue a rebuttal – also in an open letter format, preferably on the same publication, so that everyone is informed of the real situation. The mayor has, at his disposal, all avenues for refuting the allegations but he chose to be mum so far. It only means one thing, he has no credible “side of the story” to tell. Until we hear from him, these allegations - coming no less from a most respected figure - might as well be considered objective facts from which every concerned Asinganian could form and express their opinion, whether in this forum or in some other outlet. And no one could fault me if I express my disgust about the matter and openly side with FVR in what I believe is a righteous issue. Not that I haven’t been to such places. Its just that converting a public place consecrated for lofty purposes into something indistinguishable from a whorehouse is worse than sacrilege. If we love Asingan, we should condemn that decision and act every chance we get, even in this friendly neighborhood board. And I don’t think it would bring the AMB into strife or discord as feared by Mng Vic mainly because no one except the evil mind will be on the other side. Let’s stand by what is true and right and be assured, even the mayor’s closest supporters will be shamed into silence by the clear mistake. But also, we should stick to the issue and avoid making it personal as urged by Mng Vic. Whew... one vanilla sundae cone for me too, Ms Juliet. Make it double scoop, please. From: Rudy MessageNow that reminds me about myself and my sister :D...we're all family here let's nurture whatever camaraderie is gained at AMB or else the purpose of the WEBMASTER for putting up this board is defeated...Yes I agree expressing what you have in mind is HEALTHY...but please express it with the purpose of resolving misunderstandings...Ading Juliet, one scoop of ice cream for me please! with red cherry on the top...thanks. From: Timid boy Messagetsk...tsk....once upon a time in Asingan, a little girl and a little boy hehehe.....yes!ice cream please....good mornin miss maui...hip! hip! hooray. From: Annie MessageThere will not ever be any issue nor I will ever insinuate anything,or will I ever drag and keep dragging regarding our hometown politics.First of all,it was just a link,a news,a political issue that the writer and the publisher got nothing better to do but as you said"drag the issue" and that's how they got paid for.So why bother to keep on going and be subjective to it? My question is why do you have to make a comment on those links that I was trying to share on these board when it wasnt even my blog?Some of us here were only readers,peekers,reminders but never a critics.some of us here have something to do to make our life and keep going each day.Some of us here never mentioned of who you are but will say come on down.Let me refresh your memory when the time you posted about a piano that you are trying to buy from a neighborhood sale.One poster mentioned about people who can help you behind the Home Depot and here comes your response which I am taking it hard:AWAN TI MEXICANO NGA TAGA-BITBIT.You should had think twice before you made your comment or be a critic on this board.And here again,you're making a big fuss out of that link.I'll rest my case and sorry AMBERS for being so blatant and irreverent.I have the outmost respect with the AMBERS but I cant keep going on like this. From: VIC MessageI missed something in the facts to be WRITTEN ON THE BOARD, I am sorry, my mistake...Facts are okay in my opinion..so people would be informed..but the facts should be OBJECTIVE.not SUBJECTIVE....but if posters start criticizing say the mayor, then I would say, this would start a never ending exchange of barrages from pros and cons."No insulting, slanderous, libelous, derogatory and offensive messages"...see above RULING.Please do not criticize the mayor, without hearing his side...When I was there, I already heard this issue, that some photos were submitted to FVR showing strippers in the resort...What if they are trying to frame HIM up?..It is so easy to jump into conclusions if we are here, where as the issue concerned is over there..Hearsay evidence is dangerous..I just post links of my Blogs..you do not have to click them open it if you do not want to read 'em....I do not publish my Blogs directly into the message Board, .So many poeple are putting links in the Board too ..And I try to print only good reading materials in them and I receive good feedbacks ( some of them I put in my Blog ) some are in my file..I hope this issue will end, I admitted my mistake for not clarifying what facts are those, if you want to drag this issue further, it is up to you, but for me, I will stop writing re: this because it will not go anywhere... From: Juleit MessageIce cream anyone? From: annie Message".Whatever facts you know, you can e-mail it to others..Let us not use the board to judge people, otherwise we will suffer what other town message boards are suffering: thier posters are fighting like cats and dogs..we surely do not want this to happen here!"......so now you're saying that you will start e-mailing your blogs too? From: vic MessageThere is always enough space in this Board for postings, whether blogs or messages..The stale or old postings at the bottom are always deleted to make room for fresh ones..everything in this web page is at the discretion of the webmaster, OK? From: annie MessageI was the one who posted those link this morning and I have no intention to annoy everyone but just a manner of changing the menu on this board and will give a chance to open any discussion aside from reading the same thing over and over.E-mailing the news?I will gladly do that but maybe you can start e-mailing your blogs too and give chance to other to post. From: VIC MessageI am for the "clean up" also of our hometwon, but we can not do it just by posting on the board..This Board is not even well known in Asingan for goodness sake!..Only those with good PCs can open it, and sometimes certain factors block some Asinganians to open it..thus the words FORBIDDEN on the monitor each time I tried to access it before. Some PCs in Asingan use Firefox rather than Explorer and the former seems to be better.. I did not have much time to study the nuances of PC workings in Asingan because, no. 1, there is no PC in our house, no. 2 I was there for holiday, no. 3 the PCs in the 2 ASINGAN net cafes were so clogged up that I think they hardly defrag it..But I heard there are several cafes in the barangays too..Our town seem to have a "primitive" status with regards to their Internet system..Anyway, the issue that seems to be on hand is the Sunday Punch news aboout FVR vs. our town Mayor..We need more facts aside from what is in the newspapers. We have to know both sides of the issue..We have to listen to the Mayor too, then we will be more enlightened.. We just hope some "coalition" of citizens residing in Asingan would do something about it..If not, it will remain as it is...We Asinganians abroad really can not do much about it because we are very far ....Whatever facts you know, you can e-mail it to others..Let us not use the board to judge people, otherwise we will suffer what other town message boards are suffering: thier posters are fighting like cats and dogs..we surely do not want this to happen here! From: MessageWOW! that's nasty comments yari ang Mayor ng Asingan. OO nga maraming Bayarang babae sa Asingan noong umuwi ako noong feista lalo na sa likud ng palengke ang gaganda ng mga babae doon. Ang may-ari ng bahay ay Torres yata at ang Manager ay si Bravo. Nasty place but it is good women, I'll be back doon kung hindi pa aalisin na-mimis ko yong mga syota ko doon. From: Messagehttp://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:w5659puL1gcJ:www.gov.ph/index.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26task%3Dview%26id%3D2000526%26Itemid%3D2+mayor+carlos+lopez+asingan&cd=10&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a From: Messagehttp://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:JbFCAzs6J1kJ:northernwatchonline.com/2009/06/14/esperon-lopez-cite-importance-of-tricycle-drivers/+mayor+carlos+lopez+asingan&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a From: Messagehttp://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2009/04/26/fvr-slams-asingan-mayor/ From: Angela MessageGood morning! Manong Vic, I got your message last week. Sorry, I wasn't able to reply at home this weekend, there's something wrong with my computer. Thank you Manong for making all the arrangements. Yes, the dinner and dance will be on the 25th of July and you are welcome to come to visit Seattle as well. Arsenia, sorry my friend for missing your calls. I'll try to call you tonight okay. Warm regards....... From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SrBVfhJN10 From: VIC MessageWell, reunions seem to be a fad now a days..It is really a good event. I never regretted attending the reunion in Asingan the only problem is it could be very expensive and time consuming..Reunions in places close to your home would be more practical..Am trying BC this time because I have never been to an outing there. I have been to Las Vegas to the house of Bert Delmendo last time and we saw a few hotel lobbies there. It is also a nice place..This is my 3rd time to visit BC and the province is a real WOW! Heard from Jun Millano you can eat all the crabs you can in the crabbing area, but you can only take out 3..So I guess we have to bring some cooking pots and other stuff ( like coconut milk if you like it with your crab to swim in it before you eat it!) I guess the picnic coordinators would brief us in what we will do..Well, chose whichever reunion that is convenient for you. I opted for BC cuz I promised to some friends I will be there..Join us, the more the merrier..Seattle is also just across the border if you have some friends to visit there! Any Asinganians in Seattle? Come on up!!! From: Arsenia N. De Gracia MessageI would like to confirm that MR. ALBERT MANUEL, PRESIDENT OF ASINGANIANS ASSOCIATION OF TORONTO CANADA, joined forces as of this morning (he called from Cananada) according to him their picnic was cancelled due to strike) as a CONTACT PERSON for the FIRST GLOBAL ASINGANINAN HOLIDAY DINNER & DANCE HOSTED by PAALL GLOBAL ALUMNI to be held on December 5, 2009 at IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL and CASINO, Las Vegas, Nevada. {Please mark your calendar for this event and hope to see you there. This is a chance of a lifetime for each and every Asinganians all over to unite, make friends, meet new acquaintances and meet those friends from a long time ago. Thank you and have a good day. More contact person to follow. From: vic MessageThe first segment of the Video is a view of the Lingayen Capitol, then we went to Silverios for a sumptous lunch..The pastoral view was taken from the CRYSTAL GLADES. Beyond the concrete wall is the farm of Pare Rudy Manuel...It is now different from the farm he had in 1988..Rest of the photos are just fillers to compensate for the rest of the song...:) From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwDaYSoltUo From: 'bugs MessageNow that Michael jackson has gone to met his maker I have an offering for all MJ fans. With a little damage of course towards my cause. I have in my position " MICHAEL JACKSON- THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION" Includes 1.Off the wall,1979; Thriller,1982;Bad,1987;Dangerous,1991;History,1995;Blood on the dance floor,1997;Invincible,2001;Unreleased and other. As bonus, "MJ's story 1958-2009, A life in POP DVD". Interested let me know. From: Joker MessageThe soldiers cane to a remote town, a very conservative Catholic community, Threy are starved and decided to ask for food from the people.One soldier, a catholic, went and came back with a bagful of goodies. " I told them, I have a friend who is a priest and another friend who is a nun," the soldier relates.I think I can get more, said the other soldier who was also a Catholic. He came back with one sack of food.I told them, my brother was a priest and my sis was a nun. I am sure I can get more, replied the 3rd soldier, who was a protestant. He came back with black eye and was badly bruised,What happened chorused the two soldiers. I don't know, I just told them my father is a priest and my mother is a nun. From: Ric Message"Malinak Lay Labi" in piano jazz style free music download still available to the public. Also watch the newly released featured 3d animation music video: The Birdie and Ric Show: Uncertain Life. The song was sang by Dara Lise Huber. Click here to download the music or watch the 3d animation music video http://savedbyfaithmusic.com/ Enjoy kabaleyan! Ric From: Ric Message"Malinak Lay Labi" in piano jazz style free music download still available to the public. Also watch the newly released featured 3d animation music video: The Birdie and Ric Show: Uncertain Life. The song was sang by Dara Lise Huber. Click here to download the music or watch the 3d animation music video From: Arsenia N. De Gracia MessageI am adding more CONTACT PERSON for the most anticipated event of 2009. FISRT ASINGANIAN GLOBAL HOLIDAY DINNER & DANCE ON Dec. 5 to be held In Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada HOSTED by: PAALL GLOBAL ALUMNI Please contact Mr. ALFRED GELACIO alfredgelacio@yahoo.com; tel # 650-630-2834 CALIFORNIA; MS. LINDA URBANO ANTONIO,206-795-8319 SEATTLE WASHINGTON; and the following listed: Arsenia De Gracia HOUSTON) Beatriz Palma, Rodolfo Salon, Patricia Canoza (SAN DIEGO) Carmen Padilla Munar MICHIGAN), Ramon Piso Deleon and Virginia Par Deleon FLORIDA), Estela Palma Mendoza, Danny Nitha (CALIFORNIA) Juliet Uson HAWAII, vIRGIE dEOCARES sELGA tacoma washington seattle, etc... to follow From: Arsenia N. De Gracia MessageRudy, I got your e-mail recently sorry I wasn't able to reply right away. Angela, I tried to call you as well. I would like to let you know that I might not be able to attend your Carusukan Reunion in Surrey BC. Canada next month but I am willing to send money to sponsor some of your picnic expense. Please let me know WHERE & WHO to send the money. I just came back a week ago from Las Vegas in my FACT FINDING MISSION on where to find the VENUE of the FIRST GLOBAL ASINGANIAN HOLIDAY DINNER & DANCE HOSTED by PAALL GLOBAL ALUMNI. More details about this event to follow. All Asinganian's, and visitors are invited. Thank you very much and Have a good day. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/user/anhthu58 From: Arsenia N. De Gracia MessageHello everyone! it's Saturday here at Houston, Texas and the weather is gloomy. I'm glad it's Saturday. I would like to invite all of you to the upcoming FIRST ASINGANIAN GLOBAL DINNER & DANCE to be held in Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Nevada on December 5, 2009 HOSTED BY: PAALL GLOBAL ALUMNI. Please mark your calendar in this important event. It will be another historical event for all Asinganian's to meet and GET TOGETHER specially to those who haven't seen their friends, classmates for a long time. I encouraged each and everyone to dissiminate this event to others. I am happy to let you all know that I have a very good feedback about this event due to the fact that those who are unable to go home for quite sometime has a chance to meet. Thanks again and hope to see you there. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/one-view-of-interior-of-asingan-rc.html From: Sidney Soberano MessageLog on to this website, http://www.spine-health.com and read the horrific stories of people who had multiple back surgeries. After reading and still wanting to have a back surgery, I can no longer stop you. But wait, which from the following fits your eagerness to have surgery? 1. the insurance will pay 100% 2. to receive your workmans' compensation money every other week while sitting in front of your big screen sipping coffee. Let me ask you this question. If you are going to spend less than $50,000.00 of your own money for the surgery, do you still have that eagerness to go for surgery? 450 pounder is no match for your regular frame. Nadagsen da Dabiano ken Dabiana talaga.Keep me posted. From: MessageThanks Lakay,,,MJ bring friends and family together across the mile. If it werent for MJ, how difficult it would be to dance moonwalk. I'm sincerely grateful for all his (music) songs. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/fixing-digital-painting.html From: VIC MessageJust made my reservation at the Hotel mentioned in your letter..Dinner & Dance is July 25, right?.. From: VIC MessageJust made my reservation at the Hotel mentioned in your letter..Dinner & Dance is July 25, right?.. From: VIC MessageThere is supposed to be tommorow a picnic of the Asinganians here in Toronto, but it was cancelled because of the strike of the Garbage employees which began a few days ago..However, they did not know that in our borough ( Etobicoke ) our Mayor privatized the garbage collection..So all Etobicoke ( pronounced ETOBI KO ) IS NICE AND CLEAN while the rest of Toronto is yucky and dirty, incl the parks...There is a big Park in Etobicoke, called the centennial park. tHIS IS WHERE THE Asinganians met before, years ago....Anyways, summer in Toronto has just started and the weather seems to be okay..lots of activities this July 1st, the Independence day of Canada... From: VIC MessageI wrote you an e-mail but it came back, your office closed today..Anyways, I got your message,..Its OK and thanks also for giving me the opportunity, there will be other times..We will be there and I will make the necessary arrangements..... From: Lakay MessagePara sa taong hindi nakakaintindi nang English sa previous posting at pinagtawanan pa siya, si Michael Jackson ay namatay dahil sa puso, pero hindi pa confirm kung anong exact cause ng ikinamatay. Marami siyang na econtribute dito sa mundo dahil sa kanyang talento. Marami rin siyang na touch na tao at proven na ito sa news. Patay na siya, and I am sure that he is in a better place. Hindi na rin siya pinagtatawanan sa langit dahil God is good. From: PP MessageWe're now safely back, thanks god! I would like therefore to extend once more my thanks for your warm welcome and first class hospitality. We really enjoyed your company. You're so down to earth. We love you so much! From: Rudy MessageMICHAEL JACKSON a legend in his own right,had affected a lot of people all over the world, nobody can deny that...I can't think of anybody who don't know a song of his from any generation...I don't know of anybody who haven't at least tried to do the MOONWALK which had become his trademark...who wouldn't remember BEN, THRILLER,I'LL BE THERE, etc...who hadn't at least tried to dance with BILLIE JEAN and BEAT IT or BAD?...Let's not MOCK somebody who is so talented and a very big influence in the world of MUSIC and DANCE...PRAY for his soul the very least...Let the almighty judge him on how he lived his life!!! From: VIC MessageMichael Jackson is a terrific singer, starting early with the Jackson 5..Whatever he did in his private life is no concern of ours and it did not diminish his popularity..I have many of his songs from I WILL BE THERE to THRILLER..Yes, He is the King of Pop, alongside with his one time dad in law, Elvis the Pelvis From: MessageMichael Jackson, Prince of Pop died of heart attack in his home today as well as Farah Faucet. His death or anybody else's is not a laughing matter. God Bless their souls. We have to admit that Michael is a great entertainer and will be missed all over the world as well as Farah Faucet. This afternoon the streets and all radio stations are playing all his music. He will be the next person aside from Elvis Priestly to be more popular and sell more music than anybody else after death. He perform in the Philippines in the early '70s when he was just a little kid. Because of his death, the world is morning whether we like it or not Sumalangit nawa ang kanilang kaluluwa. From: MessageMichael Jackson, Prince of Pop died of heart attack in his home today as well as Farah Faucet. His death or anybody else's is not a laughing matter. God Bless their souls. We have to admit that Michael is a great entertainer and will be missed all over the world as well as Farah Faucet. This afternoon the streets and all radio stations are playing all his music. He will be the next person aside from Elvis Priestly to be more popular and sell more music than anybody else after death. He perform in the Philippines in the early '70s when he was just a little kid. Because of his death, the world is morning whether we like it or not Sumalangit nawa ang kanilang kaluluwa. From: MessageAng ikinamatay ni Micheal Jackson ay napisa yong ari-arian niya noong kumunta ng Billy Jean napa lakas ang pag hawak niya. Bwa ha ha ha! From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhkpwBIpObc From: vic MessageIt is an accepted fact that the human body is still the most beautiful art object of all..Lots of masterpieces were created on it: Venus of Milo, David, some paintings of Goya ( naked maja ) ..Appreciating the aesthetic values of the body is therapeutic to many of us, because in a sense, we are appreciating our own bodies, ourselves and would heighten our own self value..Before, it was only UP Diliman College of Fine Arts who allowed nude models to be painted from life..UST banned it, what with the Dominican friars controlling what goes on inside their campuses. I took a semester of Fine Arts at UST right after I taught at the Rizal Academy, then I was called back to Pangasinan because there was a vacant position at the Divine Word College ( Mrs. Loreto Mizal was leaving her post there for a job in Los Banios ) and she recommended me as her replacement. But I did learn a few things at the UST College of fine arts. One is that, of a class of 50 Fine Art students, only 5 or 6 can REALLY be artists!..The rest are there for..well, maybe personal reasons! Most of the subjects are 3 hour art classes..You really have to draw. After each class, you present your work to the Professor ( who is an artist ) who would grade your work..I am always second, there is another one who is always the first!..Sometimes, you do your drawing classes outside, in the campus. The teacher ask everybody to sketch a certain object in the UST campus, then he would just sit down there with us, read or chat with some lady students..It was an enjoyable school semester until the bubble burst and I was called back to work !!...Mr. Pogi! Thank you for your kind words! You are welcome to visit our "home theatre" in the Asingan Board anytime..There are new shows every now and then and I want to make sure you will enjoy watching them..And you are assured they are all for General audiences: even kids are safe to watch them: no swearing, no violence, no sexual content!!...:D From: VIC MessageJust sent you an e-mail...Yes, we are planning to attend the Reunion...I heard that there is a crabbing fee and "crabbers" are only allowed 3 to be brought out of the area..Maybe you can give more details of this..Can we still book for a room in the hotel?..Hoping for a good turn out for this affair...Guys, BC is a beautiful area to visit: good weather ( if it does not rain )..Now is your chance to visit your Northern neighbour ..Topography, esp. in the downtown Vancouver area is almost like Baguio City..After the dance/picnic, one can still visit Capilano Park with its hanging bridge, the salmon fishery, Stanley Park, and Victoria Island, just to name a few places there..Lots of tour busses there..See ya all! From: Arsenia MessageHello! I'm trying to get in touch with you lately. Talk to you later. Your Reunion in Surrey is getting closer. From: Arsenia MessageHello! I'm trying to get in touch with you lately. Talk to you later. Your Reunion in Surrey is getting closer. From: Angela Claro MessageGood morning Manong Vic! Kindly give me your e-mail address please....I want to get in touch with you. Thank you and hoping to hear from you soon! From: Arsenia MessageIt was an error, I asked Rudy about the teacher and its supposed to be Mr. Cabagua. Yes, you are right, I am really fund of arts. As a Clinical Recreational Therapist in a hospital or rehab setting I need to be creative. I don't spend money out of my budget at work to buy coloring art works or other stuff. I draw in pencil and make lots of copies and sign my name in the bottom. My patient were instructed to pick marker, water color, crayons or dark ink. My favorite subjects are plants and flowers or scenic beauty as well as birds or trees as well as fruits. Sometimes if I see something that I like to draw and I don't have available pencil or pen at that time, I put it in my memory bank and I do photographic memory visualization process in order to recall what I saw in later times. I also know how to transform candles as an art in wax papers. Just melt the candle and spray in a special paper and let it air dry. And spray some of your beautiful colors in order to have an abstract effect. It's always good to have a variety of discussions because that's how others find out about someone's talent. But I do believe you are a very talented person in school. I heard a lot about you today from someone over the phone. I found out that you are one of the smartest student in school aside from the ""Valedectorian!!! Now I am giving you a feedback and reminiscing moment of the past hehehehe!!!! if you wanted to know who commented on you just e-mail me and I will let you know. From: Arsenia MessageIt was an error, I asked Rudy about the teacher and its supposed to be Mr. Cabagua. Yes, you are right, I am really fund of arts. As a Clinical Recreational Therapist in a hospital or rehab setting I need to be creative. I don't spend money out of my budget at work to buy coloring art works or other stuff. I draw in pencil and make lots of copies and sign my name in the bottom. My patient were instructed to pick marker, water color, crayons or dark ink. My favorite subjects are plants and flowers or scenic beauty as well as birds or trees as well as fruits. Sometimes if I see something that I like to draw and I don't have available pencil or pen at that time, I put it in my memory bank and I do photographic memory visualization process in order to recall what I saw in later times. I also know how to transform candles as an art in wax papers. Just melt the candle and spray in a special paper and let it air dry. And spray some of your beautiful colors in order to have an abstract effect. It's always good to have a variety of discussions because that's how others find out about someone's talent. But I do believe you are a very talented person in school. I heard a lot about you today from someone over the phone. I found out that you are one of the smartest student in school aside from the ""Valedectorian!!! Now I am giving you a feedback and reminiscing moment of the past hehehehe!!!! if you wanted to know who commented on you just e-mail me and I will let you know. From: Sammy MessageI am impressed with your digital artwork. Human anatomy is one of the hardest but most popular subject of visual artist,from the old masters to the upcoming and even neophytes like me. There is an endless study in this figure painting. Parang guhit kamay . Thanks for sharing the technique and the program you used. I will try to venture in this world of modern art. Manang Arsenia, i will try my best to attend the reunion on the 5th of Dec. Mahilig ka rin pala sa arts. Well, no wonder you have all the talents, from visual to performing arts. Hindi ba si Mr. Bongolan ang tinotukoy mong drafting teacher? I never heard of the one you just mentioned. Baka hindi ko pa panahon, he, he, he. From: Mr Pogi MessageGood evening Manong belated happy father's day, just got back from our Baltic Sea cruise with some coworkers from the federal job and am back crossing the Agno River from our town,back here in Asingan, well, as usual i'm so impressed kadagitoy achievements mo , that you're sharing for everyone to enjoy,with these new hi tech inventions nowadays ,we can bring back the pasts, even the black and white memories(photos) can be revive and reminds us of where we came from ,i hope i could do it too someday ngem, in the meantime, allow me to peek into your theater where the actor and director is none other than yourself..thanks again for sharing us your blogs and youtubes' memories in the PAST lane!!!<><>>!!!! From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/digital-painting.html From: Arsenia MessageYou mentioned Madam Lulu Sapigao, former ASAT Faculty, she now resides in Austin, Texas. I spoke to her last month while she was vacationing in Los Angeles. She stayed in LA with the Palma's. I saw her last year in Asingan. Well.... well.... well.... you are discussing about arts. I am not an artist but I managed to win the best in Arts competition during the Texas Annual Volunteer Conference 2006 which I am very proud of. I am also an art collector in any form. But I collect oil paintings. I have one of Peck Pinion in our house. One of the precious luggage I brought with me when I came to the US in 1986. My artistic ability I think has something to do with the extra class we have during High School under Mr. Cabanayan. He was the best teacher in drafting. Can you imagine an only girl competing with other boys in the drafting class? But I managed to pass the class with flying colors. I have to learn how to use the t-square, how to scale, draw cubes in all the correct angles etc. Rudy Salon and others excell in that class, I remember he helped me in some of the projects. But now, I realized the importance of extra curricular class offered or else I don't even know the importance of arts in one's life. I'm glad I graduated in a TRADE High School like ASAT, because of the extra vocational class that the school offered. I am sure most of you are not aware but LMMSAT (DEPED) offers a two year class sponsored by the Government under the Project of the President who is Mrs. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The School is Funded in Millions for Students to used. I don't know about other details but that is what my conversation with the OIC Mr. Salagubang when I was there last April. I do encouraged those High School Graduates to check out LMMSAT and enroll in Technical/Vocational Classes this school is offering for free provided you qualify and correct me if I am wrong. Just go and get more information about the school. Pleae check with Janelyn Domingo, or other LMMSAT Faculty and staff and they will provide you all with more details. All I want is to share this info to everyone so that instead of youth end up with doing nothing, you can be in school and learning a new skills or trade for free. Also, according to staff at LMNHS, they are full in regards to enrollment that's the reason why others who are not accomodated are encouraged to attend or referred to other High School that they prefer next. This students who graduated at LMNHS can qualify to attend LMMSAT afterwards along with other schools in town and neighboring town in Pangasinan. This is all folks. One more time, You are all invited to the FIRST GLOBAL ASINGANIAN HOLIDAY DINNER & DANCE to be held on December 5, 2009 in the IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS NEVADA which is HOSTED BY PAALL ALUMNI. Please reserve this date so that we can all get together. Please contact the pesrsons listed as contact persons. Thank you very much. From: Arsenia MessageYou mentioned Madam Lulu Sapigao, former ASAT Faculty, she now resides in Austin, Texas. I spoke to her last month while she was vacationing in Los Angeles. She stayed in LA with the Palma's. I saw her last year in Asingan. Well.... well.... well.... you are discussing about arts. I am not an artist but I managed to win the best in Arts competition during the Texas Annual Volunteer Conference 2006 which I am very proud of. I am also an art collector in any form. But I collect oil paintings. I have one of Peck Pinion in our house. One of the precious luggage I brought with me when I came to the US in 1986. My artistic ability I think has something to do with the extra class we have during High School under Mr. Cabanayan. He was the best teacher in drafting. Can you imagine an only girl competing with other boys in the drafting class? But I managed to pass the class with flying colors. I have to learn how to use the t-square, how to scale, draw cubes in all the correct angles etc. Rudy Salon and others excell in that class, I remember he helped me in some of the projects. But now, I realized the importance of extra curricular class offered or else I don't even know the importance of arts in one's life. I'm glad I graduated in a TRADE High School like ASAT, because of the extra vocational class that the school offered. I am sure most of you are not aware but LMMSAT (DEPED) offers a two year class sponsored by the Government under the Project of the President who is Mrs. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The School is Funded in Millions for Students to used. I don't know about other details but that is what my conversation with the OIC Mr. Salagubang when I was there last April. I do encouraged those High School Graduates to check out LMMSAT and enroll in Technical/Vocational Classes this school is offering for free provided you qualify and correct me if I am wrong. Just go and get more information about the school. Pleae check with Janelyn Domingo, or other LMMSAT Faculty and staff and they will provide you all with more details. All I want is to share this info to everyone so that instead of youth end up with doing nothing, you can be in school and learning a new skills or trade for free. Also, according to staff at LMNHS, they are full in regards to enrollment that's the reason why others who are not accomodated are encouraged to attend or referred to other High School that they prefer next. This students who graduated at LMNHS can qualify to attend LMMSAT afterwards along with other schools in town and neighboring town in Pangasinan. This is all folks. One more time, You are all invited to the FIRST GLOBAL ASINGANIAN HOLIDAY DINNER & DANCE to be held on December 5, 2009 in the IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL & CASINO in LAS VEGAS NEVADA which is HOSTED BY PAALL ALUMNI. Please reserve this date so that we can all get together. Please contact the pesrsons listed as contact persons. Thank you very much. From: VIC MessageThe UPCF contest is very similar to the contest at PSU which you mentioned..It is just local in scope, only for students of the UP College of Forestry. UPCF is just a small College.. So, my "opponents" were Forestry students and I do not think Art is one of their subjects. So, wala silang laban..:) But, after I got the prize money, I bought Magnolia Ice cream, enough to pass around the faculty and staff of the UPCF administration. If the contest included the UP Los Banios complex, I think the outcome might be different because UPLB has arts and humanities in their curricula...:) From: Sammy MessageWow, i can imagine what your winning piece of art looks like. Bagong sibol na mga punong kahoy sa silong ng isang matanda ngunit matipunong puno. I never won any major art competition yet. I joined some poster making contests during college and won some. My first was initiated by Ninang Ester's class about the significance of technical people in the industry in particular and in the developing world in general. I drew a man carrying a "globe" with sillohaute of different industries atop on his back. ( like Atlas ). The caption was ," Technologically Oriented Man: The Backbone of Industry." I won first and third place. Can't remember my other entry. Just rush that one after finishing the first one. From: Arsenia N. De Gracia MessageBefore anything else, I would like to let you all know that we've been working very hard during the past few month to make this event that I am going to reveal happen. I even went to places to find a location to have this special event happen. NOW, I am happy to make a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL ASINGANIANS All over the Globe. YOU ARE ALL INVITED to attend the FIRST GLOBAL ASINGANIAN HOLIDAY DINNER & DANCE to be held on DECEMBER 5, 2009, at IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL & CASINO, LAS VEGAS NEVADA HOSTED BY PAALL ALUMNI. CONTACT PERSONS and MORE DETAILS for this events are the following: ARSENIA N. DE GRACIA Houston, Texas, 832-573-7348, feadegra@yahoo.com: CARMEN PADILLA MUNAR:, Michigan 586-977-9334 munarc@gmail.com: RODOLFO SALON, California, 213-792-4828: DANNY NITCHA:, California, 661-644-1629 OR dnitz66@yahoo.com; BEATRIZ PALMA VENTURA:, California 818-701-1027; ESTELA PALMA MENDOZA: California, 661-284-5689; PATRICIA CANOZA:,San Diego California; 858-722-5448; VIRGIE DEOCARES SELGA, Seattle Washington,253-961-7935; JULIET USON, Hawaai, 808-699-0972, Mr. RAMON PISO DE LEON & MRS. VIRGINIA PAR DE LEON, Eastern Coast Florida 904-210-7270; and MORE CONTACT PERSONS to follow to be posted by me in this board. Please mark your calendar for December 5, 2009 Holiday Dinner & Dance Get Together and have a chance to see your long lost friends, kabayans, and meet your new acquaintances. I am glad that we have the oppurtunity to have gatherings like this in order to have a chance to know each other better. Thank you very much WE all hope to see you there. CALLING ASINGANIAN'S in CANADA, This is an invitation to all of you out there to attend. Thank you and God bless. NOTE: I also would like to make an announcement that I already have someone Sponsor the TROPHY for MR. ASINGAN 2010. This is also a good to go project. So come and Join the fun! From: VIC MessageWe are brothers not only in the Board but with regards to Fine Arts..My first love is really drawing, first with pencils, then pen and ink and as I grew older, I experimented with water colors, tempera, etc. It is only when I reached Canada that I was able to dabble with oils.When I was still in Laguna working at the UPCF, I joined an on-the-spot painting contest sponsored by the UP College of Forestry. The theme was FOREST CONSERVATION. I did a quick tempera work which I entitled A TREE FOR TOMMOROW. It shows a sapling growing under the shade of a big tree. I focused on the sapling and showed only the massive trunk of the mother Tree.I painted the tree trunk like Van Gogh's nature studies: bold and dark colors. I won the first prize, hands down! 250 pesos but at that time, it was already big money... I started sketching when I was 5 years old, I entered Grade 1 when I was 6. When I got bored in class, I sketched on my pad paper. I wanted to take up Art as a career, but my folks said it is not a money making career in the Phil. So I took up Journalism instead. Now, being retired, I am supposed to paint my OBRA MAESTRA. But can not do it because I spend so much in the Internet!...:D From: annie MessageWelcome back,saan ka nga nakalapped aya?hehehe.Regards to all....☺☺♥♥♥☺☺ From: Sammy MessageI think i saw cousin Florida Monce, Rene de Vera (works in PSU), Mr. Leodegario Alsisto and more. Vintage collection Manong Vic. I really admire you for being so organized and esp. that strong motivation of preserving the past for posterity. Kudos to you!!!I wish you are my relative. At least we're brother in this message board. From: VIC MessageThanks, Sammy!...Now I remember Engr Lomboy, he is the bro of my bayaw and he is still teaching Computer Science in one of the PSU campuses..The current Computer Science teacher in Asingan PSU is Jerry Diaz from Lingayen..He sleeps and eats in the campus ( the PC Lab)because he said it saves him Board & Lodging money..Besides the PC Lab is air conditioned...He leaves for Lingayen at 5:00 pm every Friday..He is also a regular nice guy...Yep, Mrs. Lulu Sapigao I failed to mention, the sis of my Pare Alex Romero, the late Cristina Mendoza Dumlao too, my Mom is there because she is a good friend of Miss Marquez..thanks again, Sammy!.. From: Sammy MessageI will try to enumerate as many people i saw in the recent video: Madam/Ninang Lulu Sapigao, the late Madam Cristina Dumlao, Engr. Lomboy, Dr. Leo Guerrero, Kumare Myrna Canadido Antonio, of course Ninang Ester and Sir Tony Lomboy, and.. that's it i have to watch it again. From: VIC MessageThe link below covers the baptism of my niece who was just born early 1988..Her name is Ana Marie. Anyways, you will see in this vintage video some guests from Macalong: the Elem teacher Miss Marquez, Crispina Belen, the writer-columnist from Manila Bulletin, also Dr. Leo Guerrero, still very young..The rest include Miggie who was one of the sponsors, my 3 kids looking bored and uncomfortable with the April weather in Asingan.. You might be able to recognize a few more..Consider this as a BONUS FEATURE of the video ..Ciao !! From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAfn5iEhQf8 From: VIRGIE MessageHAY, SIGURADO NGA MANGABAK NI LAKAY KON AH TA ITI TALENT NA KET COMEDY. URAY NO SAAN NGA AGSASAO KET KATKATAWAAN DA LATTAN-:) From: VIC MessageWow, that's terrible..FYI, do you know that some high powered cables in the Phil. do not have any insulation, i.e. the wires are not coated with plastic, etc. Just plain metal. They figure that since these are strung high above the reach of people, these would be safe... I saw one such wire in Manila. I was on a 3rd floor balcony of an apartment. Beside the balcony is an electric post. One was the uninsulated power cable. My bilas who was with me at that time said there is about thousand or more volts in that line. What a way to go if you happen to touch that thing! From: Alakdan MessageSad news from Asingan. Just recently few hours back, a high school student of Angela Valdez Ramos HS died. Itong batang ito kasama ang mga ilang kaibigan ay nag-cutting classes at pumunta sa sitio Dumakit. Nakakita sila ng pugad ng ibon sa taas ng poste ng kuryente. Dahil sa udyok ng mga kasamahan, inakyat ang poste at doon na siya nakuryente. Patay at sunog daw ang binatilyo. From: ricky MessageWelcome back Bugsy!!! Baka pag-gising mo ay si Mr. Asingan ka na, hahaha. ___ Ayan, serious na serious talaga si Manang Arsenia. Hayaan nyo at i-advertise natin 'to, meron nga lang ni isang nataraki rito na magrepresent ng AMBer. Si Armando ang talent coach nyo. At siyempre i-photoshop ni Sammy ang mga six-pack bago natin i-publish. Teka, kelan ba 'to gaganapin? From: vic MessageHey Icarus ( or Mr. Asingan ). Why don't we put up a contest of our own?..Miss/Mrs. Pangasinan.Org..Of course, first we have to ask dahman's permission to use his website's name..Qualification for contestants: 1) Must have a pretty face, 2) Must have a pretty torso to match ( shaped like a coca cola bottle ) 3) Must have a set of pretty legs attached to the coca cola body..During the swimsuit competition, someone will take the 3 vital statistics on the stage..The winning contestants will be judged by other rules..We will do away with the Q & A part..Because the men judges generally do not like women to be smarter than them, ha-ha-ha!!! What do you think??...:D From: VIC MessageLike to share a nice feedback from a reader who regularly receives my link.."I can't help but sang to the tune of Remember Me,Malinak lay labi, Chit-chi-rit sit, , Leronleron Sinta.See!!it is 1;15 AM but I enjoyed seeing you play the piano accompanying me though I can't sing.You made my AM great with lots of Philippine memories that flashes back to mind. What a joy, Vic.Thank you for the joy."...Thanks, likewise and I find the Youtube a great way of sharing our Philippine music ( esp. the classics ) to our music minded readers..Filipino music classics are on the verge of extinction too, although there are websites that exist for the perpetration of our unique music heritage..So we have PAKIUSAP, MUTYA NG PASIG, etc. staying on the shelves..Well I was in SM Centerpoint ( Sta Mesa ) and I happened to walk into the ODYSSEY music store. It is a Franchise joint ( similar to Towers or HMV ) and in the classic tagalog section, I saw CDs of the oldies sang by our old time singers like Diomedes, Conching Rosal, Sylvia la Torre, at iba pa...name one, it is there..Well I picked up a Diomedes disc, and it has some nice ditties ( but Rose Tattoo his signature song was in another collection ) The price was 150 pesos, very cheapo!..I said to myself, "I am coming back for the rest.." As you know, these are famous last words of Balikbayans. Days went fast forward after that, esp. when the day of departure approaches...At the NAIA duty free shops, right after I went through the Immigration, I walked slowly since my plane was about to leave in an hour. Then I spotted a CD shop..I dropped by and started scanning the shelves. I still had a few hundred pesos left then stashed very well in my wallet..I saw a Maturan CD.."How much is this one?" "300 pesos sir," said the salesgirl.."Mahal talaga dito sa airport." she said when she saw my hesitation to buy it..she was trying to justify the price.."Mahal talaga, doble na ang bayad! Hanggang dito kinakatay niyo pa ang Balikbayan.." No, I said that silently to myself. Did not have the heart to say it to her.. I just walked out silently, headed to the designated gate for my plane. I was sighing for the things I wanted to do in the Philippines, but never did...:( From: icarus MessageBago na naman ‘tong pakulo ni Ms Arsenia na Mr. ASINGAN para sa next Fiesta. Ngayon pa lang mukhang maraming na-intriga at nagpahayag ng interest sa bagong patimpalak na ito. At nominated ni ricky ang karamihan sa mga AMBers, pati ako hahaha… Ang problema, wala naman akong talent na ipapakita at lalong wala sa porma…Seguradong KAHIHIYAN ang aabutin ko diyan… hahaha. Teka, Teka… The only way I could lay claim to the title is to point out to you guys that my name, Mr ISAGANI, is almost an anagram of Mr. ASINGAN! Paki-rumble niyo lang po mga letra…o, di ba. hehehe. In other words, ako yong kabaliktaran ng Mr. ASINGAN! O di kaya, Volunteer na lang ako as official stills photographer para makakalapit ako sa Stage habang nagpo-posing mga macho. Haaay ! From: 'bugs MessageJust home this AM. Malabo pa ang aking pagtingin so next time na lang ako magkipagdaldalan. Sure I missed a lot because I intentionally banned myself using the PC and mobile phone for the duration of my holiday. That's why no one able to contact me and also am not able to respond to anyone. Hello na lang muna sa inyong lahat at akoy matutulog pa :-). From: Arsenia MessageI would like to share this question "What Movie made you cry even though you watch it over and over again?" to everyone and hope you will be able to answer it. This is my answer. "DR SHIVAGO" is the movie that made me cry over and over again. Specially the scenarion where the mmain character OMAR SHARIFF went he revisited the house, He tried to locate a key where he left it from a long time ago in order to be able to g inside. also, there is a scenario where he and the love of her life are inside the house where it is very very cold, and of course when he was trying to find a brother?. I also like the theme song which is "SOMEWHERE MY LOVE" Somehwere my love... there will be songs to sing... The music is very emotional and romantic at the same time. Check this movie out and see what I mean. From: Annie MessageSinalbag ka nga karaho,of all dances and scandal,dumagdag ka pa.Wait...should I call Malou and ask her tho? From: Arsenia MessageYong Knatang "Will You Remember me" ay walang kamatayan. It is considered a legendary and Iconic song which is full of meaning and romance. Anyway. Guys and Gals, I am making this announcement that the MR. ASINGAN 2010 Historical Event is going to happen. I have sponsors that is already willing to sponnsor the events. I won't name names at this point but I guarantee each and evryone of you this is going to be the MAIN EVENT, magaling ang dating at very entertaining. RICKY, I am going to go ahead and I give you an OK to help Advertise the event. The prizes are the following: MR ASINGAN TITLE, A TROPHY,and p4,000 PESOS, First Runner-Up will recieve a TROPHY, and P2,500.00 pesos and the Second Runner Up will recieve a TROPHY, and P1, 500.00 pesos. CONSOLATION PRIZES will also be awarded and the Mr.ASINGAN PHOTOGENIC 2010 will also recieve a prize. All contestant will wear the same color of CARGO SHORTS below the hips (No tight Briefs) and bare chest. (LA BARE) The rules and grading system will be discuss to all judges and the sealed result will be provided to the person who is assigned to tally the votes (at least 2-3 person) There will be a TALENT CONTEST, WALKING/MODELING CONTEST, (Which I will design the point of start to finish in the stage where they are required to walk, stop, look at the judges (eye contact with smile) turn around and stop for at least a minute to be graded with their physique and statuque, QUESTION AND ANSWER from a chosen Judge, BEST CUSTUME, BEST GOOD LOOKING PERSON WHO WEARS THE CARGO SHORT, and a portion where they are going to wear their best outfit (A counterpart for Best Gown if it's female or Gay). I do believe I have to commission someone a Choreographer to teach them how to strut like a Male Model. This idea will surely click because this person who will be chosen will end up as a Shining Star and might end up as a Movie Star!!!. So to those of you who are reading this posting, I Arsenia N. De Gracia, is asking readers to Sponsor this event that will be held next year in April of 2010 during Asingan Town Fiesta. Again, we cam make this FIRST in State of Pangasinan and I am willing to dedicate my time and effort for this event along with the assistance of others who are Sponsoring this events because this event is not going to happen without your support. To Ricky, yes, you can help Advertise this event. TO: possible candidates you have 9 months to prepare yourself for this event. TO: ASINGAN TOWN FIESTA COMMITTEE, I am reserving a Night in the Auditorium for the FIRST MR. ASINGAN 2010 event which I am the Promoter, as well as Chairman. More details will follow. See you all in Asingan next year!. Please let me know if you want to be one of the Judges for these events. I will also notify the HONORABLE MAYOR CARLOS LOPEZ JR. about this matter so that he will know in advance. Thank you and God Bless. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z49ym9szGk From: VIC MessageYes, that is it..It was alaso sung .."Will you remember me, When you are far away, the things you promised me, come one sweet day.." Etc,, The lyrics was written by a Filipino, the song was popular only in the Phil..But the tune is the same for the song and all..Thanks for the notation..Story behind the song...:) From: Rudy MessageRicky, that was hilarious including the related videos kept me laughing for a while...Mng Vic, Thanks for that piece, it reminded me of my parents, almost every night when I was in elementary after dinner my Dad grabs his guitar and sing some songs and my Mom joins him and they sing that song together they call it "Will You Remember Me" I never knew the real title...Hey Guys of AMB, we might be making jokes about the Mr. ASINGAN contest, but Arsenia is serious about it, that's why I disqualified myself ha!ha!...papanoorin ko na lang kayo!! From: VIC MessageI was enthralled by this piece ever since I heard it played by an Asinganian, Alice Rabago. I was about 12 then and she was playing it in a front yard party. She played it from memory ( same way I did ) and she was the life of the party then. She is my distant relative, her dad was a cousin of my Mom...Hey your postings on the Mr. Asingan are great, keep em rolling. Keep readers ROTALTAO...:) Rain, you told me your dad used to play this piece, so this one should whisk down along memory lane!.... From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3am87tRl_c From: ricky MessageNakakagulat ka naman! Ganito ba yong talent mo, hahaha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVpgLCCCtl4 Siguradong maraming funds ang makokolekta ni manang Arsenia. Tulongan ko siyang mag-advertise! From: Armando MessageMarunong akong sumayaw. Alam kong sayawin yung "Careless Whisper" ni Hayden Kho.hehehe Marunong din ako ng Tahitian dance #|:-) From: MessageOo nga pala ano!!! Baka di papayag ang PAPA nya...heheheh...baka mamatay sa SELOS ...HAHAHAHAH From: ricky MessageNorbet, payagan kaya si Densio ng kanyang lalake? hahaha... Masarap yatang handa nyo Manong Ramon, makapagreserve nga ng train ticket. Wala pa naman akong magawa ngayon, hehehe. From: R.A. MessageJust call be when you get here 619-370-1696 (cell) so i can prepare ti kappukan (kilawen) wenno pinapaitan, ngem nalaeng nga agluto ni lakay ni Manang Neri. To ASNMB bloggers from San Diego, get ready for Norbet, he is coming to town. From: MessageSi Densio na lang ang ilalaban natin sa Mr.ASINGAN mas macho ang katawan nya at may tattoo pa....heheheheh....pinaglaruan kasi sa kulungan....hahahah From: Norbet MessageWe'll be in Sn.Diego on July 18-19-20 @ Auntie Neri's house . Isaganam tay KILAWEN A PUSIT ta uminom tayo. From: R.A. MessageNorbet is my Apo and I will not compete with him. If he has a six Pac then I have a keg, but not yet a barrel. Also Peter P and Norbet is enough to represent Carosucan Norte or the vote will be split and loss. I am calling for all G.I. brothers and sisters (U.B. chapter) to come out and vote for my candidates. I think one of my candidates is a member of S.I.; a cousin of G.I. Is this popularity contest ($) or biceps. From: ricky MessageNaku, kong dahil lang sa six-pack ay talo siguro kayo ni Norbet. Nakita ko na yan sa swimsuit sa personal! Pero siguradong may laban din ang six-pack ni Arsenio. Kong sa talent competetion kaya? Mang Vic has it in the bag. All he needs to do is serenade the judges, yay! Sa longest free throw si Arsenio pa rin. Calculating the area under the curve of that ball, Sonny's department! Macheck-mate kayo naman ni Manong Rudy in three moves or under! Si Armando kaya, anong talent??? From: VIC MessageWell, matuloy man o hindi, it provides something to have fun about, para hindi naman "dead as a doornail " itong AMB...Maganda rin ang lumalabas na mga ideas..eh..pampatawa!Siguro mga ibang participants, to get high points, gagamit sila ng patatas during the swimsuit competition...:D From: MessageFiesta para sa mga BADING pag natuloy ang Mr.ASINGAN macho contest...heheheh...sapay NAGSASAYET da...hahahah From: Rudy MessageAmen to that Ading Marivic, God Bless You Too...Naku! Classmate Arsenia ano nanaman yang pinasimulan mong MR. ASINGAN MACHO CONTEST? And all guys in AMB are nominated by Ricky...Requirement ba ang SIX PACK? Kung ganun e disqualified na ako...kasi yung six pack ko e naging KEG na ngayun...at saka ayaw kung magswimsuit sa public baka makita yung tatoo ko :-) From: marivic... MessageHappy Fathers Day to Almighty Father in Heaven,Fathers in Purgatoy may their souls be reach the kingdom in heaven, Saints Fathers in heaven to pray us here on earth and Fathers here on earth to be bless,protected and guided always with the Holy Trinity in Heaven... From: annie Messagesige na sali ka na ikaw naman paecheng ka pa.hayaan mo silang batuhin ka ng kamatis basta may kasamang sibuyas,labuyo at inihaw na isda.okay ngarud sabi ni JQ. From: Norbet MessageAyaw kong sumali at baka batuhin ako ng kamatis...heheheheheh From: Rain MessagePuede bang magprisinta na hurado he-he at zooom ko tong carl zeis lens ko sa kanila ha-ha-ha..kaya lang tama sabi mo Ricky mananalo sila lahat kawawa mga sponsors ..Ngeks From: Rain Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t7MqqWRWoQ ..God Bless all the Fathers out there...Tama yung sabi ni Manong Ramon there are some that includes me who perform to be a mom and dad i rememmber that was last year my son told his classmates his mom at the same time performs the duty of a dad who works as an OFW and wish to be beside him. From: ricky MessageHintay, isama natin sa nominees si Manong Ramon at si Bert. Sa tutuhanan ito ha. Si Mng. Vic ay accepted na niya ang nomination. "OO" daw, nandiyan sa baba ang ibedensiya. Hindi ako puwedeng hurado dahil siguradong Mr. AsinganianS ang mang-yayari, boto ko sila lahat! Ako na lang magpagawa ng kanilang swimsuit, sa isang kondisyon, ... padalhan muna ako ng larawan ng kanilang torso, ... lower torso! From: R.A. MessageI am so proud to see Sammy Jr graduating at the top of his class. Many Oying (Casio) called when when he read about Sammy Jr at this WB. I talked to your Manong Carlos last night. He really works hard to send his daughter to college but at least she is already done and just took the RN test two weeks ago. Happy father,s to you and congratulation to you and your son. From: Alakdan MessageMabuti na lang at ako'y isang hurado, Sa patimpalak si Manang Arsenia ang pasimuno. Ako ay nagpapasalamat kay Madam Ricky at ako'y hindi inindorso, papaano ako magrarampa at aakyat sa entablado? Baka sumompong ang aking gout at rayuma, sira ang aking pag-momodelo. Makasaysayan at magandang hangarin nito, tiyak bayan ng Asingan aangat dahil sa turismo. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/letters-from-van.html From: Arsenia MessageMang Vic has 24 hours to decline and make up his mind not unless he want a full coverage of himself competing for this event heheheh!!. Ricky, Sammy is already exempted kasi baka naman magkagulo ang mga girls/ladies hehehhee. We need security. Delta Com will be at hand to protect. From: Arsenia MessageMang Vic has 24 hours to decline and make up his mind not unless he want a full coverage of himself competing for this event heheheh!!. Ricky, Sammy is already exempted kasi baka naman magkagulo ang mga girls/ladies hehehhee. We need security. Delta Com will be at hand to protect. From: Sammy MessagePaki-email mo ako. I tried sending you some messages pero hindi nakakarating yata. Talked to Manang Vilma just a minute ago and she mentioned Manong Carlos doing some good business to make ends meet. He delivered some "goodies" to Manang Vilma. Happy fathers day manong. From: Arsenia, PAALL Alumni MessageCongratulations for your 3 wins 1 loss and a draw (am I correct?) for competing a chess tournament yesterday in California. We from PAALL Alumni Congratulates you as one of the WHO'S WHO of PAALL and also Wishes you a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY today. If you want to check just google his name and you can see his standings in all the Chess Tournament he competed for so many years. Also his daughter graduated her BSN early this month. CHEERS!!!! From: VIC MessagehOW CAN i COVER the event when Ricky is recommending me to be one of the contestants..:D From: Arsenia MessageMang Vic,If you're going home next year you can be one of the Judges and you can cover this one also like a Photo Journalist. Ms. Poly, this is a go contest for MR. ASINGAN 2010 next year. I am requesting in advance a Night in the Auditorium most probably BEFORE OR AFTER The MISS GAY ASINGAN. Now, to those who would like to Sponsor this event please don't hesitate to express it in this board or call me at 832-573-7348 or feadegra@yahoo.com, munarc06@gmail.com. These are the following PRIZES up for grab. A Trophy, Mr. ASINGAN 2010 TITLE, CASH, and Second and Third Runner-up will have prizes as well. Let us all join together and make another history next year during the Asingan Town fiesta. If you have a prospective candidate please e-mail it to us. More info to follow. God Bless From: R.A. MessageBeing a father myself, I can't think of a better day in my life than when I first saw my child and being a sailor gone most of the time to perform my duties, my wife as most of sailor's wives act as a mother and father at the same time. Happy Father's Day to all including the mom's out there that doing the double duty as a father and mother.! Now that I am retired, I now assumed my place as a full time dad. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/asingan-revisited-video-1.html From: Arsenia MessageHAPPY FATHER'S DAY 2009 TO ALL! rICKY, O si gue, ikaw na ang isang consult, Do you think they have to have at east 2-4 six packs. The competition will be hard I guess. It will be a riot!!!! and full of fun. Again, whoever is intersested in joining the competition need to start building your body for this competition because this is a real competition for 2010. From: VIC MessageOO ah..Isang part ng contest ay swimming suit competition, ala Miss Universe...Palakihan ng.......baywang?..:D From: ricky MessageMaganda yata itong idea nyo. Sige, inominate ko sina Bugsy, Armando, Norbet, Archie, Sonny, Mng. Vic, Manong Rudy. Manang Arsenia, pakidagdag sa rules nyo naman na merong 24 hrs ang mga nominees na mag-decline, otherwise they deem accept the nomination. Itong si Sammy kasi nakabantay yata sa computer. ----- Happy father's day! From: ricky MessageMaganda yata itong idea nyo. Sige, inominate ko sina Bugsy, Armando, Norbet, Archie, Sonny, Mng. Vic, Manong Rudy. Manang Arsenia, pakidagdag sa rules nyo naman na merong 24 hrs ang mga nominees na mag-decline, otherwise they deem accept the nomination. Itong si Sammy kasi nakabantay yata sa computer. ----- Happy father's day! From: VIC MessagetHE SEGMENT portrayed by clicking the link below shows the start of ASINGAN REVISITED, an experimental video using the video shoots I had when I had a family holiday in Asingan last 1988. Later on today, I will post the chapters and links of the video. I excluded a chapter about the christening of my niece ( Esther's second born ) because it seems to be of a more private nature. Because of the analog nature of these shots uploading them to Youtube takes almost an eternity. Same amount of footage in real time minutes and nanosecs would take very little time, if the shots were taken with a digital camera. I am just happy I was able to share it with you. Some friends portrayed in there are now Seniors like me. In the beginning video, the loud voice belongs to Ana Fe Esteban who was then the RA Principal and she was the chairperson of the Foundation day proceedings. Then came Francisco Pre. You could hardly see the details because these shots had been copied 2 or more times and there is always a data ( or image ) loss when you work with analog shots. I saw Francisco Pre in Dagupan ( inside a Mall ) during the Bangus Festival last April... I believe I also saw Zenaida Suyat there, I just was not sure until Ester my sis said "that was Zenaida.." Anyways I hope this video serves some purpose in being broadcasted in Youtube..Am trying to figure out some faces in the YWCA segment: I know Remy Manuel was there, but I think I recognized former Remedios Jose, one of my Gr. 5 teachers, and Lorenza Marinias, a classmate during my elementary days..Give me some feedbacks on the identities, if you can..Thanks! From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMTBPiv8QFc From: Joy MessageHappy fathers day!!!! From: Arsenia MessageI got another person to sponsor and judge the MR. ASINGAN 2010 aside from Sammy. This person is from Michigan and one of the Judges is from BANTOG. Someone recommended that each Baranggay (21 Baraggays) will represent their own candidate. This is getting serious you guys We can do this, The First town in Pangasinan to held one. Then we will go to Mr. Pangasinan. Anyone who is reading this message you are cordially invited to participate to get the Title of MR. ASINGAN. Age Restriction is applied. I will post more details and more Sponsors will foloow. From: Arsenia MessageHappy Father's Day To All! Wherever you are or whatever you do. You all deserve the best of everything from your children. It's not too late to get something special for you father today. You have one hour and fourty five minutes (Houston time)to do so before midnight. From: Annie MessageHappy Fathers day kania yo amin awan labas. From: Arsenia MessageSapagkat ikaw na rin ang unang nakapansin sa aking nabitiwang pannawagan na sa lahat nang gustong sumali sa Unang Paligsahan nang MR. ASINGAN, tinatanngap ko na ikaw ay isa nang opisyal na hurado para sa Paligsahang ito. Kung ganoon pala ay kailangang umuwi ka para saksihan at huraduhan ang paligsahang ito. Salamat. From: Bert MessageHi sa lahat at happy fathers day sa mga tatay. Beautiful song, I hope this will make your day a even better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz6olZ-dN48 From: Alakdan MessageMaraming salamat sa mga katagang iyong binitiwan. Puso ko ay pinuno mo ng nag-uumapaw na kaligayahan. Aking pasubali ay iyong dinggin, ikaw man ay biniyayaan din, ng ating mahal na Panginoon ng matalas na pag-iisip at kawanggawang hangarin. Kung matutuloy man ang paligsahan ng Mister Asingan aking hihilingin, ako ay sasali hindi isang Adan na magiting; kundi isang hurado at sponsor na rin. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meNekMRN6hc From: VIC MessageWell, Sammy the next video is a prelude to the picnic ( it has gathered quite some views already ) ..The opening scenes of this latest Video has the venerable Mrs. Luciano Millan with some members of a women's club in Asingan during that time ( Feb. 1988 ). Accompanying me was the late Flor de Vera whose house is located in Cabincolan. Florante, Francisco nd I were buddies in Asingan during the early 60s, especially those years when I dropped out of College because I was not sure I was in the right University course. ( If I was not then, I would be spending money for nothing ) ..Yep, this is a common problem for high school graduates in the Philippines, counselling re: what studies are suited for them in College/University. Anyway, I took some "sabbatical" several times and I took them in Asingan. Wanted to find out what good was I for ( nothing? ) and in the process I was able to visit some places in Asingan ( the far flung barangays ) meet some people ( the Asingan church people;then Florante and Belo, and many, many others ). I was a "bum" ( not studying and not working ) and staying of places, in ASINGAN (!)Then I went back to College and much later, got married.End of the carefree days!!!....Well, as Jun Millano quoted yesterday while we were having tea in my deck, listening to some birds singing their songs and doing their spring flings, "It is so nice reviewing events in the past!"..Hear, hear! We had only tea to toast with, maybe both of us had jumped off the wagon, :D..More "inspired" postings next time. Mean while enjoy the vintage video courtesy of VM Video....Please spread the link to friends which might enjoy watching this kind of stuff.. From: Arsenia MessageThis is to inform everyone that there is a possiblility to have a MR. ASINGAN 2010 CONTEST. I will try to coordinate this to others. It will be very exciting event for everyone being the First Town to held such event. I already have people in mind to Sponsor the event. More info to follow. Thanks! The format is different from others. Again, it will be the FIRST MR. ASINGAN CONTEST................... From: Arsenia MessageThis is to inform everyone that there is a possiblility to have a MR. ASINGAN 2010 CONTEST. I will try to coordinate this to others. It will be very exciting event for everyone being the First Town to held such event. I already have people in mind to Sponsor the event. More info to follow. Thanks! The format is different from others. Again, it will be the FIRST MR. ASINGAN CONTEST................... From: Arsenia MessageMs. Poly thanks for your call. Ms. Poly was in Manila attending a wedding. Anyway, we talk and discuss a lot. She emtioned that Bugsy visited her at MJV COUNTRYSIDE. According to Ms. Poly BUGSY aka (Peter) is "Very Guapo and macho". talo na kayong lahat hehehhee!!!!kung mmay Mr. Asingan Contest!!!! Ms. Poly, Why don't we both Sponsor that Event for next year during the town fiesta! Madali lang yon, pipili na lang tayo nag machokoy, but of course they have to go through everything, Talent, personality, behavior, presentation and they have to pass a scale of 1-10 who is the most appealing of all wins the Title of Mr. Asingan. O ano, Ms. Poly, this is a proposition. We can get people to Sponsor this Event. We can also make announcement, they need to be at leat 21 years old and over who can demonstrate ala Mr. Universe style like ARNOLD ZWARZANNEGGER! is that the correct spelling ya all? Look! if there is Miss Gay Asingan, this will be the counterpart, Mr. Straight! hehehehe!!!! Sorry guys and gals, this is Arsenia who has too many ideas at times but I guaraantee you, this is a good idea. Again, make it historical event. FIRST MR. ASINGAN CONTEST. Ms. Poly, think about that okay? It;s a proposal. so guys, this will be a history, you might be swamped with all kinds of audience, so start doinf your exercise and make some muscles. And next Balikbayan Night, can I also suggest since last time it was a Hawaaian Outfit, can we Have WESTERN/COWBOY Attire? That way, others can start acquiring their cowboy western outfit and put it aside in their luggage. I can imagine how beautiful the Auditorium look like with all participants in COWBOY OUTFIT. ALAKDAN, you made me go back to my childhood life as well. You are a natural born poet. If you check on what you wrote one more time you created a poem, an Award winning one as well. Okay, I have to go to work now. I have aSpecial Father's Day party at work which I am the in-charge. I don't know how many of those families are going to show up, but for sure I will be serving beers and champaigns (Non Alcoholic). The party is sponsored by Imperial Sugar, AMI (an ambulance company), Southern Dental Carer, Texas Home Health Care,Merciful Health Care, and Rosenberg Health and Rehab. I wish, this will be in Asingan Setting, that way, there will be a lot of father's and family to join the events/party and enjoy as well as enjoy the food being served. To ALL FATHER IN THE WORLD!! I WISH YOU A HAPPY FATHER'S DAY. Please always loved your children no matter what for sickness and in good health.Fathers are always there to guide their children no matter how old they maybe. Ms. Poly, let me know about the Mr. Asingan Contest next year. I am willinfg to be in the Committee. this wiill be another attraction during Town fiesta Event. You will see my long posting again next time. Sorry again, I can't help but write long messages. I think this is my TRADEMARK at AMB. From: Alakdan MessageThat latest link was very nostalgic for me. The same vicinity where i spent some of my happiest days of my life. Manong Dinong's (Engr. Agpaoa) kalapaw is near my old in-laws nipa hut. The same shallow "karayan" that i crossed and play like a child. Ang tunog ng mga agos ay nagsilbing lapat na musika sa masayang yugto ng aking buhay. Kasama ko ang aking panganay, kami ay nagtatampisaw sa ilog na ito habang ang aking maybahay ay nasa pampang hawak ang tuwalya. Sa tapat ng bahay kubo ay mayroon kaming 2 palaisdaan kung saan kami kumukuha ng mga isda (tilapia atbp.) para ihawin.Kadalasan din kaming nag-sasalo-salong kumain , the old picnic style. Masarap at masaya ang naging buhay ko sa lugar ito. Akala ko wala ng katapusan. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvicTCwy1HA From: VIC MessageI finally met Jun Millano this morning. I already had some phone talks with him prior to this day when we started brushing up on childhood events in Asingan...He looks entirely different now since I saw him about 50 years ago ( half a century but we do not have to be overly melodramatic ) ..We covered a lot of topics ( when I say a lot, I really mean A LOT ) . early crushes, child hood friends ( especially those he saw in the photos I posted in my Blog ), then small town murders ( unsolved because there is no CSI Asingan with forensic experts like the ones they have in Miami ) ..trips and forays abroad, and so on and so forth. Of course most of the tales are for our ears only ( sorry guys! ) ..The most interesting of course are the crushes, near marriages and I come to believe that truth is still stranger than fiction. Amen. Wish I could relate one wherein we almost had a pistol duel at 10 paces in the town plaza during high noon. But of course, you would know beforehand I am just pulling your leg....So I will just relate to you we had lunch in a Vietnamese restaurant near my place. We ordered medium sized bowls of Pho ( his was chicken noodle, mine was beef noodle ). I panicked when the waitress brought our order: the medium bowl for them is enough for a sumo wrestler's mid day snack!..But lets give credit ofr the Vietnamese skill in making the soup base for it..We talked and we talked ... And somehow we cleared the air on that incident where we almost had that pistol duel. And to think that we had been dragging that thought in our mind for almost a century..Hardy-har-har!!! From: Sidney Soberano MessageThank you for your interest to recover through the correct method of exercises. I know exactly the pain and the sufferings that everyone is going through. Agpayso nga narigat ti adda sakit na ti likod. There are times nga agkarayam ka, agsangit ka, aburido ka oras oras. Gapu ti sakit na, magna ka pay nga kasla 80 year old man. Kasla diay imbagak idi, kayat ko ti tumulong iti kailian tayo ngem no libre amin, sigsigurad duek nga saan yo nga aramiden amin amin ti exercises. I don't want to waste my time IF you don't want to follow the exercises. Once you feel the pain, agsardeng ka nga dagusen. Gamin libre, pero no bayadam ti amin amin, sigurado nga mapilitan ka to exercise, iisipin mo na you have to do it dahil nagbayad ka. Sasabihin ninyo sa iyong sarili, SAYANG. From: Norbet MessageWe went camping in Silverwood Lake last week w/ Densio...hehehe , We're going back again on 27 & 28. nagyayaya kasi ang mga co-workers ni Aileene . From: Ricky MessageManang Arsenia, you made me laugh with that corn nuts story, hahaha. ____ Norbet, kadandanon mi nga nagcamping, twice this week! Nasa seventh heaven pa siguro si Auntie ano? Marami bang handa para sa mga Lakers fans:) ____ Sammy, I just saw it. May mapagbibilinan ka ba ng kopya? ____ Bugs, hey, I finally got your local # from PQ kaya lang ayaw pumasok for some reason. Kelan ang balik niyo? ____ Rain, welcome back! ___ Asinganians, happy fathers day!!! From: Sidney Soberano MessageGoing back to London/Paris by mid August 2009 for one week and if you want me to help you and your friends, all you have to do is log on to my website and place your orders. //// I will be in Toronto on September to attend the birthday of my bayaw and coming back to Virginia on the 3rd day. I am available to meet you a day after my arrival, I will be glad if you can bring your friends too. Please tell everyone that I am NOT a licensed medical person but my having the "first" hand knowledge and experience with the pain itself, Africans and Latinos alike said; that "it is more than enough to be happy". See you soon. From: Arsenia MessageI tried to call you but your line is busy. From: Arsenia MessageSorry, I miss your call today. I was in a meeting with other Department Heads in preparation for DISASTER PLAN for HURRICANE SEASON here in Texas. My part was a little bit hard because I was assigned In-Charged to patients who will be transferring to another facility. I also took all of the patients/residents picture today and have it ready just in case evacuation will occurr. Actually next week (Tuesday) We are going to have a MOCK evacuation and I know it every minutes counts. I don't know if Sammy (McAllen) is going to have a Disaster Plan where he works. Most probably if our place get hit we will be transporting most of the residents in MCallen and other parts of Texas. ANNIE, I do like what you sent me through e-mail, it's the coolest so far. It made me smile. ANGELA, I am not sure if I can make it to your Surrey Carusukan First Global Reunion but I wish you all the best of everything don't worry, we will be seeing each other soon, maybe if not in Seattle most probably next year in Asingan. MANG VIC, I enjoyed all your postings, actually, I opened the hawaaian dance too much that must be the reason why the viewers are up. I just want to learn how to dance the hawaaian dance just like EVA. RAIN, I can relate to your body aches,for others it is called Jet Lag with Flu like symptoms. Get well-soon. I miss this board and all of your postings. I will try to be visible as much as possible. WHO LIKE CORN NUTS? I've been eating corn nuts since Saturday. It has four kinds of flavor, barbecue, original, Chile flavor and another one. Try some along with beef jerky, specially if you go long driving. Well this is all for now. YOu all know I write long messages. Thank you. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/musical-group.html From: CAMONTILLA MessageSIAK TI KABSAT DAYDI PIMMUSAY NGA NI RUDY MONTILLA,AGYAMAN KAMI UNAY TI TULONG YO NGA SIMMARANAY KADAKAMI. KASTA MET KENNI MADAYDAYAW NGA BRGY CAPT.REY MARQUEZ.REGARDS AMIN NGARUD NGA TAGA BRGY BARO ZONE 1,2,3 From: NT MessageAdda kay gayam dita. Ikumusta dak to laengen idiay Carosucan. Enjoy your vacation. From: VIC MessagePolly is the perfect hostess and a good friend. Right now her resort is the best one in town since the competition was already "abandoned" by the owner and the new manager is not doing well. Sorry she can not join the Surrey reunion but I guess BC is too far from Asingan, among other things. We talked about so many things while I was there much of them in confidentiality. She just want to get it out of her system and I promised not to discuss it publicly, esp. on this board. But I hope someday she will post again because I find her writings quite amusing, funny and that is the kind we want to read on this Board. Something to help us escape from the humdrum of our daily lives here abroad..Hope you will write again, Polly!!..Am expecting Jun Millano to drop by, if he can borrow a car tommorow and maybe we will visit one of the nearby watering holes here in Toronto ( a few of them near my house ). He is quite a story teller too! From: Annie MessageEnjoy your time with Ninang Polly and say hello to the other clients in there from Florida.Better behave to them since I was the one who recommend that place ngem adda ka met gayam dita ay ket kasta unay nga arak.ayyayay!Share us your vacay photos then. From: PP & PQ Messagewe are presently enjoying the company of madam polly at countryside resort.masarap at malamig ang san miguel beer at inihaw na bangus.maraming pulutan.sana nandito kayo.inidyan nue kano ni madam idi reunion desapointed ta ado ti handa na idi.naghihinanakit kc walang dumating sa inyong AMBERS. alla kayo!!! From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiDMjSx-rU8 From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C03d-bNaDkM From: vic MessageIn the above video ( check the link ) my Grandaughter Emma Forbes sings THINK OF ME as her contribution to that years UNITED WAY OF GREATER TORONTO Fund campaign sponsored by the Toronto Public Library.The concert was held at the North York Central Library last October 14, 2005.. She was about 6 years old then. She was born September 28, 1999, same month and day as her grandma Miggie... From: SHEILA AQUINO MessageHELLO EVERYONE! We cordially invite all Pangasinenses & Ilocanos who wants to invest in our EXCLUSIVE SUBDIVISION located near Magic Mall Urdaneta. We have available HOUSE & LOT PACKAGE but for those Investors we also offer LOT ONLY PACKAGE up to 5 years to pay at 0% interest.If you are interested you can email me or get in touch with me through my mobile number 0928-6140918 or you can visit my website http://www.pangasinanhomes.webs.com/ From: VIC MessageArmando, I am happy that you recognize your sis in the video. The young man dancing with my daughter Bernadette is Carl Edwin Millano, son of Carl Edwin Sr. now in California. Incidentally, I chatted with Jun Millano yesterday. He is in Toronto until July 7. He said the picnic place in Surrey this July is near his place. Among other things, he said he and Polly were one time neighbours in Baro during the good old days. He left for abroad in 1965. He never wanted to work in the Phil. anymore after. He also had a chance to be a US Immigrant but he opted to be a Canadian. Hooray for the Maple Leaf!...However, I spent more time with his younger brother Ray because he and Alex Esteban formed a school band at the Rizal Academy before. They named it ROLEX combo. They did not care that the name is a copyrighted brand name for a watch. So, during those monthly convocation programs held at the front of Rizal Academy, they played some tunes ( Ventures or Beatles ) and they had quite a group fans from the Freshmen class, girls. They would scream when they played, a local version of the Beatlemania that was sweeping the world then. I was still a faculty member of the RA that time. Those were some of "the best of times" that I relished at the RA. Somehow, I realize now that since then, Music is already a part of my life and it brought me to several places and introduced me to several people along the way. Until now, it is still happening. My next video was shot in 2005. I accompanied two of my grandaughters Emma and Mia who performed on stage inside an auditorium during a fund raising concert for the United way. Emma sang THINK OF ME from Phantom of the Opera, Mia sang CLOSE EVERY DOOR from JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAM COAT. Both by A.L. Webber...But will feature other clips from Asingan after.. From: Armando MessageI recognize my sister, Mng Myrna, in the Valentine's Party video. She's the girl in polka-dotted white dress sitting beside Violeta Marcos (the girl in red), my former classmate in NCS. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgOu_mCo4Ho From: VIC MessageYes, it is a Valentines Party...I have just finished creating a 5 min. video clip starting from the time Ester my sister walked to the school with her first born Teresa who was still a toddler then. Now she is already working for UP Manila. It ends with the coronation of the beauties by the late Mayor Francisco Sapigao and Miguelita Costes..You will see the finished product on Youtube sometime later... From: Sammy MessageThanks Manong Vic. I think the event was a Valentines Party. We'll wait for the next upload. From: Rain MessageHello Asingan !!! jeez meron pa akong jetlag tinawagan na ako sa trabaho,got to go. From: MessageTHE PSU dance took place February 1988 From: VIC MessageMy eldest daughter is the one with a yellow shirt called Esprit; my son is the one who danced a slow music with her..My daughter is the one in gray with white skirt. Wit-wit also danced with Michelle ( seen in the next scene ). The beauties were also seen but they looked very shy and they were seated with the audience which was not proper. They should have been seated in a special place in the hall. They were royalties. Am trying to identify you too, but because the video underwent several transfers and the image udergoes deterioration because digital mastering was not heard of then. If you were there, you might have remembered the tango numberNext to be shown is the coronation of beauties by the late Mayor Sapigao and my wife Miguelita. Since you were a student of the school, then I will also include the first scenes which are shots of the employees of the school. Dr. R. Asanion was seen sitting beside Miguelita. According to my sister, Dr. Asanion has now a multi million peso home in Dagupan and it is a real beauty. We saw it when we visited the Bangus Festival last April 2009..Dagupan traffic was screwed up because the broiled bangus was free and myriads of tourists just came walking in like red ants! And it was also raining adding to the problems of the Festival... From: Sammy MessageSaw the you tube links below. Anong year ba ito? Parang nakita ko ang sarili ko doon a. If i am not mistaken parang ako yong nakasuot ng brown long sleeve na checkered with white shoes. Sitting in our row was Edil, me and some beautiful ladies. Parang shy pa ang mga tao noon. They tried to evade the camera. Kindly identify your daughters from the video. Madam Mariet and Madam Cristina as always been graceful dancers. I watched this film clip a couple of times already. More... From: MessageThat's easy solution enterprising it with bold leader in the business of course the owner don't want to give up the ownership or a higher stake could get. If the school has a potential to grow with the potential partnership the owner would happy to negotiate.>>>> Perhaps one of the try out to do are the Asinganian world wide or let the intelectual asinganian to plan, there's alot of solution out there to be utilized to deal with the owner. One more thing I like the Original name to be installed "RIZAL ACADEMY" historical name. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-GKI2_lfv8 From: manny Messagehi miss you so much From: Proud parent MessageGo to news and link, sunday punch, then go to overseas section. Same thing what Mam Yoli published. From: MessageWhere's the link to the write-up? From: vic Messageeverything depends on the owner, Susan D. Santos... From: Proud parent MessageThanks for the write up. Read it already in Sunday Punch overseas section. From: MessageNot only Intellect, many successful and rich Rizalian products. Should one of you a respectable and trustworthy and dignified person to lead this project to become successful, of course to avoid corruption. Understand it corruption is a normal activity of one Organization in any race, religion etc. this is not individual pinpoint, only things to do is minimize it or avoid it if possible. I have a feelings this could be a successful one if it is driven into the right way. This is historical and cultural events maybe and everybody want to be involved particularly those Rizalians product that has been cultured from different places that involved history world wide. WHAT WOULD YOU THINK? i'LL HELP EVEN I AM NOT RIZALIAN. From: VIC MessageThis is a good start..When I was in Asingan last time, I wanted to discuss it with the owner, who was my former student in the school..That was April-May 2009, there was hardly any time to do it..Thank you for your offer!..Positive dialogue could lead to some changes..for the better... From: MessageToo many intellect people product by the Rizal Academy, Why not to group and resolve your alma mater issues or give hand and help for the rebuild in many ways, I guess that's a good idea. I can give help even I am not rizalian. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jQ_G2NABAY From: VIC Messagei BELIEVE THAT a school in order to gather additional students should have a specialty..I sometimes envision the RA that one day it may turn into PANGASINAN SCHOOL OF ARTS offering aside from academic subjects, some courses in movie photography ( video medium ), creative writing ( the subjects to write about is a bottomless pit, all we need is the ability to look beyond the box, to see not what there is but what things could be ), then basic music reading and writing ..I believe that film arts is one of the highest ( if not the highest ) of them all. It is the medium where all the other arts meet and fuse together. These other arts are: writing, photography, story telling and music...As one said, "build a better mousetrap and the whole world will beat a path to your doorstep.." A great school will always attract a great number of students...So Susan, what do you think?...:D From: Message"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness..I am thinking of some students of RA when I read the two phrases in that quotation..." SHOULD READ "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.".I am thinking of some students of RA when I read the two phrases in that quotation.. From: VIC MessageThere was a time when the Rizal Academy ( called then ASINGAN INSTITUTE ) was one of the best schools in Pangasinan. ( the other one was lingayen High School )The previleged rich of Pangasinan at that time ( called by JPRizal at that time as the illustrados ) sent their children either to Asingan or Lingayen. My Mom went to Lingayen and after high school, she was able to land immediately a teaching job at the Asingan Elementary school during the pre-war era. My mother-in-law, Mrs. Miguela Hufana ( Miggie was named after her thus her name is Miguelita ) studied in Asingan and she boarded at the house of the Millian family. Thus she and Mrs. Luciano Millian were very close friends. Maybe they were classmates. Esther Hufana, Miggie's elder sister was joking Miggie one time saying "It is good Mr. Vicente Costes, (my dad), did not met Mom during that era, otherwise, things could have been different in our family!" ...To add to the roster of WHO'S WHO among the faculty members in the RJC at that time was Mr. Juam Salinda ( he later left for Cali ) then we had Mr. Juan Paltao, some members of the Eleazar family..etc. too many to remember..During the time I was studying there ( 54-58 ) we had Mr. Tito Firmalino as the principal, then Mr. Amado Esteban, Ms. Remedios Lopez, Miss Lordes Eleazar as faculty members..To borrow from Dickens, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness..I am thinking of some students of RA when I read the two phrases in that quotation..." From: VIC MessageMaybe by this time, you are already on a Philippie Air Line winging back across the Pacific to Vancouver International airport. I am writing this e-mail at 2:00 am here Toronto time, do not know what time it is whereever you are....Bon Voyage, hija and I hope you had a very enjoyable holiday with your family.Happy and safe landing whatever you time it will be....Hope to see you in Surrey at the end of July for the Asingan reunion..!.... -----Original Message----- From: rain fall lion <rainfall_lion@yahoo.com> To: VICTORIO COSTES <mabait42@AOL.COM> Sent: Sun, Jun 14, 2009 10:22 pm Subject: (no subject)..... dad im online nadito na ako sa Airport Manila libre internet, dad we talk via email walang messenger ...... From: icarus MessageMng Vic, thank you for the nostalgic videos. If there is one thing, the videos and images bring back memories of the glory days of Rizal Academy, back when it was the best high school in Asingan, bar none. Circa the 60’s, 70's, and well ito the 80’s, R.A. was the best in terms of academic performance, faculty line-up, facilities, cultural traditions and patronage by the Asinganians. We were a proud lot then, our pride being solidly backed up by the excellence of its students and alumni who went on to succeed in all areas of endeavor and different parts of the world. But little by little, we saw the school's slow and steady decline. Sadly, it came to a point when the name Rizal Academy would no longer evoke pride nor excellence, but the depressing opposite. It’s probably the reason why it had to be re-christened. It all began, I would say, when the more outstanding members of its faculty started leaving for greener pastures in the then newly established state university. and Our best teachers like Ms Paringit, Ms Costes, Mrs. Suyat and many, many more went on to become the pillars of the fiercest competitor, the PSU. Also, when the familia buena and the can-afford of the town started sending their children to premium schools in nearby Urdaneta. The final nail came of course when the Angela Valdez Ramos National High School, back up by the resources of the Ramos Administration, was established with its spanking new buildings and facilities, higher salaries and benefits for the teachers – and the RA Faculty was raided some more. Soon, Rizalian loyalties snapped and shifted as Asinganians realized that the public high schools were offering the same, perhaps better education at a lower cost. And mass desertion began. So how could Rizal Academy (now, St Louis de Bertrand) could claw back to prominence? In my humble opinion, it is for them to find a niche of specialty like say converting it into a Science High School which will offer a strong program in math and science or whatever. The key is to notch up the competition higher. I believe that most parents would want only the best education for their children. And if RA could offer the best, parents will be willing to pay the price. It is simply naïve to operate on the same level and hope to beat the public schools by outpricing them. Lastly, RA should tap on their strongest asset at the moment – which is their alumni. From what I have seen last April, R.A. still boasts of the strongest alumni base in all of Asingan (with due respect to the PAAALL and Ms Arsenia, hehehe). There must be a way of harnessing this potent force. From: Messagetest From: VIC MessageThere were four dances which Norma Antonio and I judged during the RA Foundation Day Festival..These are the first two ( the first year and second years ), the 3rd and 4th years are the ones shown in the other video..Watching these clips brings memories of our own high school days at the Rizal Academy..Oh, I also have some clips of the Valentine's Day dance ( same year ) at the PSAT..Same year 1988. There was a coronation of reigning beauties, there were also clips of my two daughters Michelle and Bernadette dancing with local boys of the school. Faces looked very young. Check also a tango dance between Marrieta M. Escorpiso and the late Cristina Dumlao...watch for it! From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daF_0keYCaY From: VIC MessageIt is phil Independence Day celebration in the Toronto City Hall ( Nathan Philips Square ) ..Lota of Fiipinos are there, but there is no interaction..Seems nobody like to talk with anybody..Cold attitude? Perhaps. It is a cold country, maybe that's why! We just went there to check the eats..We bought some SHRIMP OKOY..After finishing the whole OKoy, Miggie asked me: Did you taste any shrimp?..None..I said. Where is the shrimp?? Not one. Just carrots, flour and mongo pinatubo....Oh Boy, even in Toronto Filipinos are still doing it to fellow Filipinos..The eats yesterday at Humber are really A-1!...mOST OF THESE WERE COOKED BY THE STAFF..Well, Rudys Farm video is getting lots of hits..Eva's seem to have a glitch, the 322 never changed at all for 2 days..seems something went wrong with the software...The scenes of Rudy's papayas, etc. are really nostalgic.. From: sheryl Messagesino po ang nakakakilala kay alvin diesta? From: Juliet MessageThank you. Yeah, love to see Annie dancing the mambo. Annie where are you?...To all Asinganians, Happy Independence Day!.... From: VIC MessageToday was an unforgettable afternoon at the Senior's Home..Went there at 10:00 am, watched the documentary re: the Philippines which I gave a few weeks back at their Media Room.....But before the video, the coordinator asked me to say a little about the Phil.its history she said. It is my first attempt to talk to an audience. Told them the Phil. was discovered by Magellan, then weeks later he was killed by a Mactan chief named Lapu lapu..Now, I said one of the best tasting fishes in the Philippines is called LAPU LAPU named after the killer of the founder of the Phil..Quite a few got the humour in it...At 2:00 pm, we went back to the Facility, this time in a Barong Tagalog. Before the singing of Bayang Magiliw, the coordinator asked me again to talk re: the Phil. The starting point is to answer a question from a resident..How many times was the Phil. conquered, she asked. I did not want to speak like a teacher or lecturer. I just went straight to the point, told my audience that the first Conquerors were the Spaniards who stayed for 300 years, then the Americans who stayed for a decade or so.. Thats why, I said, there are so many beautiful Filipinas, because they have mixture of American, Spanish and Chinese blood. There was a loud cheering from the Facility's staff at the back who are mostly Filipinas..! After my speech, the Filipino staffers came forward, dressed in fancy attire: 1 had a Filipina dress with red, white and blue..others have the traditional fashion ( but in very elegant material ) ..I accompanied them in singing Bayang Magiliw, chit chirit sit, Bahay Kubo and finally Dahil sa Iyo. After that I immediately swtched on the karaoke machine..Miggie did one song, then me, then Emma, Mia and a Filipino visitor did a couple of songs ( his wife was a very good singer too ) and he selected some BeeGees material. When I did the song WORDS my mind drifted back to Asingan (OF COURSE! ). The score ( I am too humble not to say it ) was 100!!! From: VIC MessageAdu nga talaga ti mapulutan diay farm da Rudy...Itik, manok, kalding...Saan mo nga masapul ti mapan diay Crystal Glades.Nangina ti pulutan da diay..ha-ha!.Dala ka ng portable karaoke.di ka maghuhulog ng 5 pesos..:) .mas maganda ang mag karaoke kung may kunting starter..Nasyaat nga bakasyon diay... From: MessageVery nice farm....naimas dagidiay PATO nga adoboen ken tadtadan ti sili ....ado nga arak ti masapul. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq507sAg6QY From: VIC MessageMy next video expresses the sentiments felt by any Balikbayan when visiting his hometown. The pilgrim notices changes and remembers the days when such changes have not occured yet...The green grass was greener , we were so much younger then, and we do not still have an inkling of what is to come. But we have seen what is on the other side of the mountain and each time we go back to the side where we came from, we could feel the different kinds of emotions, a mixture of bittersweet ones and lots of what-ifs. However we know that the experience of going abroad made us stronger, more flexible and braver to face whatever happenings that are yet to come...Again this clip was taken in 1988. Rudy Manuel, the owner of the farm is already here in Toronto, and his farm do not look exactly the same way as you can see in the video clip... From: VIC MessageInspite of the short time, you did very good!..Hawaii is also a good place for a mini-reunion of Asinganians..Imagine having a beach party at Waikiki just like those Frankie Avalon-Annete Funicello movies in the '50s!! From: Alakdan MessageThanks for the assurances, he, he, he. From: Rain MessageGraceful dancer Juliet more!!! thanks..i'm looking forward to see Annie dancing the mambo. From: Rain MessageAlakdan you dont need to be jealous because im an Asinganian by heart. you all helped me in my hour of need , your prayers and moral support, for that i will be forever grateful. From: Carosucan MessageJoin us for our First Global Re-union in Surrey, BC CANADA. Here's the link how you can reach US. Looking forward to see you all here. http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/carosucan09 From: Carosucan MessageJoin us for our First Global Re-union in Surrey, BC CANADA. Here's the link how you can reach. Looking forward to see you all here. http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/carosucan09 From: Juliet MessageMng Vic, thank you for posting my dance. It's nice but you could tell I'm just a beginner. I've learned the dance in 3 days, just before the event...Eva's danced had a lot of hits. She's been dancing for a while. She will be crown Queen for her hometown here in Hawaii July 5, 2009. From: VIC MessageBelieve me Alakdan, Rain is stuck with us like fly to a flypaper.She love all her Asinganian friends, forever, more than some of her old friends.....She is forever with us Asinganians because..... Barring unforeseen circumstances, she will join the Asinganian reunion in Surrey..Going there? From: Alakdan Message"Old friends are gold" and "new ones are silver", yes old are gold but silver are forever. Don't count us out,(your new friends), ha, ha, ha,. We're just jealous. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwnRR3hyT7M From: Alakdan Message"Coffee, tea or me?", all of the above. Puwede? Enjoy you vacation. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/more-photos-at-sm-baguio.html From: VIC MessageGood morning Asinganians!..So who is going to Surrey?..I got some feedbacks thru my e-mail..There will be a couple of entries I am planning today, but I want to repeat my last minute invitation for the due on Friday..The open house by the way is from 3:00 to 4:30..OPEN HOUSE includes the best part, which is the early supper..There are 30 Filipino staffers in the Facility and 2 will bring one kind of PUTAHE, so there should be about 15 kinds ( I hope one of them will bring asucena, just kidding! ). There will be lechon. While guests are eating, then there will be KARAOKE by the staffers. And if they run out of songs, Miggie and I will help 'em out. Yessss, I will reprise my BeeGess set which enjoyed doing in Asingan..Ahh those nice days there. Sang in various parties and I got a few 100s..Maybe their machines were defective in the scoring..ha-ha-ha!..Anyways, have a nice day at work, or at home ( for the homeboys like me )... From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/walk-to-sm.html From: VIC MessageFYI -- I do not know why, but within the past hour, there were more than 250 clicks on Eva Andres dance video.First time it happened to any of my postings...I guess the TAG did it..there are so many Hwaiian dance fans all over the world.. From: VIC MessageWhen the Entertainment numbers for the newly crowned Queen was taking place, I was behind the Royal Throne swapping jokes with Rodrigo Esperon and Rogelio Vicencio. Any royal guard could not arrest us for what we were doing. In the first place, Rudy's younger brother was General Hermogenes Esperon, who could argue with that?..We more bent on enjoying ourselves trying to catch up with several decades of building up our lives. Rudy turned out to be a agriculturist and Roger was an accountant in LA. In a few hours one could hardly scratch the surface of our life stories. But it was really, really fun. You should try it one time. Maybe next year...Anyways, not long after the AMMRA-Balikbayan dance, somebody woke me up early in the morning and asked if I want to buy a DVD copy of the Dance. Sure, I said. He asked for 600 pesos. "No problem.." I said again and I gave him 600 clams... After he left, my sister Ester came and asked me.."Who is that?" Someone who sold me a DVD of the Dance, I answered. "What much did you pay him?" Six hundred." "Six Hundred? He is lucky I was not here." she said with the usual burst of energy.. I know her haggling skills and she knows I do not want to haggle.."I could have told him, 'why 600?..The pirated movies cost only for 150 pesos and you got 10 titles in 1 disk.' " But I know she was just kidding. She has also a black humour just like mine.. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_dhEb8IzEU From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRH4TfDkdm8 From: VIC MessageI opened the AMMRA BALIKBAYAN KNIGHT ( that is the spelling on the video case ) with Nero editing software..Know what?. Found out I can put some clips on Youtube..I will start with the Coronation Entertainment part. The guest movie/TV star through the courtesy of Dr. Lito Manzano will be the first to be featured. I have to do these in clips because the work is cumbersome...So a few minutes clip at a time, but the color is great! Next ( maybe in 2 days at a time ) you will see Juliet & friend! From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obs4MixgNOY From: VIC MessageVery lovely Video, Rain!...My next video is a classic. Firstly, it was shot on February 1988. Means it is about 20 +years already..It is a clip of two dances performed during the 1988 Foundation Day of the Rizal Academy. Most of the dancers here are probably married already, but one of them ( a dancer of the Tinikling ) is the son of Roland Agtarap. It came from an experimental video work which I made a few months after I came back from that memorable holiday where all of us stayed in Asingan, Baguio and Manila. The camera I used was the very first model brought out by Sony. It cost 2,000 $ at that time and a military officer wanted to buy it ( he is a friend of my brod in law ) at my buying price. I did not let it go, otherwise I can not take anymore shots..The original work is called ASINGAN REVISITED, hour and a half long, and this is the last part. I am surprised that even if technology changes every 6 months, video technology does not seem to change that abruptly. The master copy was in VHS and when DVD-R machines came out, I was able to transfer it to a blank DVD-R..When I found a copy of the DVD-R, I discovered that a Nero software in my PC was able to open it up..It took me 2 tries to be able to upload it to Youtube and each attempt is 2 and a half hours It worked on my 3rd attempt, because I did some file conversions. You must be surprised how young ( and sexy ) some of the RA faculty members still are in the clip...Enjoy it, even if it is not in HD and the sound is still monophonic..! On the link will be posted as soon as the processing is done. I runs only for 10 minutes... From: Rain Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ovebqSb-rE From: Angela Claro MessageHello Everyone! Our First Global Grand Reunion is fast approaching and I want to remind everyone who are planning to attend to please make a reservation soon. You could either call or e-mail any of our coordinators. For more information, please see our flyers in our website. We look forward to see all of you soon, and I assure you it will be a lot of fun! Thank you and God Bless You All....... From: Rain MessageIt's ok about the mix up as you've said we're like wine he-he...at least we are aging gracefully. Thanks a lot Sonny...sobrang lamig dito sa Baguio palaging umuulan. From: icarus MessageSorry for the mix-up below. I was the poster not Rain and the AMBERS From: Rain and the AMBERS, MessageThanks for your pleasant (non-violent might be more appropriate hehehe) reactions and feedbacks on my latest blog. Rain, please do visit us at slcpiceuae.blogspot.com >>>>>> It just crossed my mind - Amber is fittingly appropriate name for our group. Not only because we're aged and mellowed like the fossilized resin that amber is but also that its color is that of old gold or fine wine which we could favorably compare with ourselves hahaha. Most of us are approaching our fifties, the golden years. Some have crossed it. But like fine wine and gems, we only get better with age. We're Ambers, see! From: VIC MessageMiggie is always asking me what day you are coming back..We will tell you of our arrival date so you may be able to meet us..Departure day is getting very, very close!!! From: Rain MessageAng galing namang sumayaw ni Mom Mig she's having soo much fun with friends parehas sila ni Dahlady they love dancing parang exercise nila they are both jolly...Icarus paki post mo nga yung link blog mo na mohandesh thanks a lot. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jPgp2HsVdU From: Annie MessagePick up your phone then or I maybe calling a diff.owner if you happened to grab you a new phone and new carrier. From: VIC MessagelENET whom I mentioned in my last entry came from a colorful part of our glorious history when Filipino movies were still in Black White, and the reigning movie companies were LVN, SAMPAGUITA and PREMIERE productions. Sometimes TAMARAW productions would also appear. It was LVN who started with colour movies which were really awful looking in the movies. In one of the workshops I attended handled by LAMBERTO AVELLANA a noted Director, he said re: early colour movies in Pilipino, "when the scenery is in the daytime, the color of the sky is green..when the scenery shifts to night time, the sky is still green!"..One of the early color movies was shot in Mindanao and this was entitled BADJAO. I think it gathered awards locally and internationally because of its merits in film craftmanship as well as story depth and accuracy. It is a saga of the seafaring tribes of our Filipino brothers in the South. Lenet's ex husband is the handsome Tony Santos Sr. They were divorced for personal reasons. But when she came to Canada, she was able to bring with her Tony Santos Jr. I met him too when I still had a music group ( a short lived one ) Jr. is a an A-1 drummer. Then he transfered to Orillia, a thriving community in Ontario and here he found a good steady job as a Poker Dealer in the Casino here. He has the looks and wits of his dad. I asked Lenet re: Tony Sr. and she said, he is in bad shape now. Half of his body is paralyzed and he is sustained by his children..Tony Jr, have 4 siblings who were not able to come to Canada because they were already married then. Tony Jr. even if he is also married with a family never fails to send his dad some money for his medical needs. The last time I saw him years ago, he said jokingly, "if you visit the Orilla Casino, drop by the the Poker table where I work: I will let you win even once.." Good boy, Tony!!! From: VIC MessageAnd to you too, Sammy!..I think the ocassion deserves a visit to your fish pond, right?..Yep, it is summer and life seems to be on the upswing..Birds in our backyard never stop singing. 24/7. They only stop when it rains or when the wind is strong. But in the daytime and the weather is nice, I see a constant birdplay ( lovebirds darting in and out of the bush )incessant twittering ( sounds like the new website ) and constant foraging of food. I do not put any bird seed in the feeder so the birds will learn how to hunt for whatever is to be eaten on the yard: bugs, slugs, worms ( the robins do love the slimy worms ). Some Robins are downright mean to Blackbirds and Squirrels ( yeeehhh! ). One time I saw an oversized robin chase a squirrel out of my yard and the poor rodent did not have the chance against Robin's mean peckers, the bill I mean. But mind you, he does not mind the sparrows and other wee ones. But this Robin would also go after the Blackbirds with a passion. I wonder why?..Is it because they are..oh, never mind. Anyways, speaking of parties, we attended this party last Saturday. It is the 75th Birthday Party of a long time pal of mine. He has a good voice. And he is still good looking. You could see that one time he was also a regular Adonis, especially when he was still in his prime. As one of our buddies said : "Itong kaibigan natin, walang patawad manligaw yun. Mula sa Dimas Alang hanggang sa Gagalangin, may nililigawan!" Ha-ha-ha! True or not, sounds like some Filipino compatriots we know...:D..Anyways, my next video clip shows Miggie and Lenet ( ex Mrs. Tony Santos of the BADJAO fame ) doing a dance together. More on Mrs. Santos next entry.. From: Sammy MessageWow, what a multitude of Filipino caliber writers.The three links below are superb. Sonny's blog is speaking directly from a fathers heart. You can feel in every words the feeling of a proud father. Mr. Hilario's well sequence report covers a variety of intellectual topics, from political to factual local events as well. Ms. Yoli's latest blog article about my son deserves an accolade too. To you guys, keep sharing your literary works. My highest salute and admiration to all of you. From: Manaoag Portal MessageCheck Manaoag Portal @ http://panangaroymanaoag.blogspot.com/ for another Asinganians who will be shaping our future! ____ Antonio Family, my profound gratitude for sharing Sam's success story. Again, a job well done!!! From: VIC MessageI will email Jerry Diaz, the school Computer expert. He is the Computer Instructor. They are now on wireless and a transmitter is nearby ( on the field facing the campus ) so he gets a very strong and clear signal. I saw it when I slept there. Jerry sleeps there from Monday night to Thursday night, then he takes off for Lingayen after 5:00 pm, usually. I hope he opens AMB everyday so he could access our messages. The irony is that not many Asinganians in town open the AMB. The site seems to be only for Asinganians residing elsewhere in the planet. The Municipio has also good reception and new PCs... From: Manaoag Portal MessageCheck Manaoag Portal @ http://panangaroymanaoag.blogspot.com/ for another Asinganians who will be shaping our future! ____ Antonio Family, my profound gratitude for sharing Sam's success story. Again, a job well done!!! From: dang Messageplease call me,i lost your number. From: Messagehttp://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/printFriendly/99307 From: Sammy MessageThanks for the link. I hope Ninang Ester can watch it. Madam Ester call him apo. I have something for her, a t-shirt as remembrance. Maybe she has it now. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dcBc9IIzFU From: Rain MessageIm sooo proud of you Sam congrats ...Yeheyyyyy!!! Saan ang blow out???Go!go!go!! Asingan From: Sammy MessageYou can watch Sam's Valedictory address in you tube now. Just search... 4 sam antonio graduation speech. Icarus, please accept or welcome my son to your circle. Maihanay man lang siya sa iyo ay ok na. Thanks Bro. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/some-photos-from-rain-at-dahmans-party.html From: VIC MessageHi guys!, just arrived from a party with Miggie..Thanks for the assurance that I am not alone!! Thank you, thank you! Rain sent me some photos of her visit to Dahman's house in Tayug..She and Osang were special guests in a nice party..Sayang wala tayo there, but there will always be a next time!..Will post it tommorow because it is now midnight and I need my sleep..Thanks Rain! From: icarus MessageCongratulations, Sam! You must be one proud Daddy these days. But you know what - your young man, Sam jr made all Asinganians proud, and for the right reasons! AMBERS, be proud. Be very very proud.>>>>> Mng Vic, its not true youre being abandoned. Sam is right, people might be busy. But the fact is, youre doing a great service bringing Asingan to those who were unable to see home for some while. Just see those clicks on those youtube and blogspot posts. Hey, keep it up. You have a wider following than you ever realized. You are not just a poster in the AMB. You are our common denominator, the glue holding the AMBERS together. cheer up. From: Sammy MessageJust got back from the graduation ceremony. Thanks bro. What you just said are 100 percent true. Ganoon nga ang nangyari. Too bad,I forgot my shades). The affair was so solemn yet noisy and unscripted nor rehearse. His VA touches some simple facts and social issues particularly in our region of South Texas. He got interrupted once in a while because of the loud applause from his co-graduates and the audience. Now i know and feel what you had undergone BRO. We had a simple family dinner in Komori, a Japanese restaurant located in the convention center's vicinity. Felt proud when some restaurant guests (stranger to us) approach our table and shake hands with him together with their congratulatory greetings for a job well done ( referring to his VA). Manong VIC, magkano naman kaya ang hd camera as you mentioned? From: Armando MessageBro, pwedeng umiyak, tumawa, sumigaw at pumalakpak pero ang huwag na huwag mong gagawin ay ang pumikit. Bawat segundo ay napakahalaga sa okasyon na ito. Yan na ang bunga ng ilang taong pagsisikap ni Sam at ng mapagmahal at matiyagang paggabay mo sa kanya. Maligayang pagbati, kaibigan. From: VIC MessageHi Sammy,... If you are planning to buy a digicam, try a Sony HD capable, 1080 lines. Very Small but efficient. It has a built in mike that records in surround 5.1..Mine is the cheap one because it uses an 8 gig card. It became cheap when the newer model came out. The newer models have a built in Hard Drive ranging from 20 Gig up... Card or HD, what is needed later is to downlaod the shot into a DVD-R blank. You can do this by first downloading the software that came with it in a PC with a DVD burner. After shooting the speech ( have the speech segments in 5 minute portions so it is easier to upload in Youtube ) When you record the speech into a Disk, all you have to do is to connect the cam to your PC with a USB cable. Then press a button that says Diskburn ( found in the cradle of the Digicam ) . The PC will make a copy of the recording in the digicam into the blank disk which you inserted. You can make several copies of the speech in your cam by following this procedure. Mail me the DVD-R disk and I can download it to youtube thru my PC. .... You can do it yourself too, but you have to learn some basic procedures. I can upload the segment for now, the rest you can do it yourself with future shoots you will make.. Congratulations again and enjoy!!!!! From: VIC MessageHi Sammy,... If you are planning to buy a digicam, try a Sony HD capable, 1080 lines. Very Small but efficient. It has a built in mike that records in surround 5.1..Mine is the cheap one because it uses an 8 gig card. It became cheap when the newer model came out. The newer models have a built in Hard Drive ranging from 20 Gig up... Card or HD, what is needed later is to downlaod the shot into a DVD-R blank. You can do this by first downloading the software that came with it in a PC with a DVD burner. After shooting the speech ( have the speech segments in 5 minute portions so it is easier to upload in Youtube ) When you record the speech into a Disk, all you have to do is to connect the cam to your PC with a USB cable. Then press a button that says Diskburn ( found in the cradle of the Digicam ) . The PC will make a copy of the recording in the digicam into the blank disk which you inserted. You can make several copies of the speech in your cam by following this procedure. Mail me the DVD-R disk and I can download it to youtube thru my PC. .... You can do it yourself too, but you have to learn some basic procedures. I can upload the segment for now, the rest you can do it yourself with future shoots you will make.. Congratulations again and enjoy!!!!! From: Sammy MessageNicely said Annie. Yes, its time to cherish and enjoy the moment. You started it all when you said "i can cry"...Thanks for your empathy and marching order. Yes mam. I feel relieved now. Lets go with pride and humility. From: Annie MessageThere we go again travelling back to our past.I just did that last week but my husband said its okay.I can feel your emotion but we knew that our beloved ones were the angels watching on top of us.My 2 girls found my old files,taking pictures, reading the mementos and the eldest one was crying looking at everything while the younger one was putting all those files back in place.It hurts but we have our new life now and that's why I am trying to enjoy and cherish every minute of it while I can,give a hugs and kisses each day because we may not know where are we going after that.Not even saying goodbye to a love ones was really hard and that's what I suffered during those days and I dont want to happen it again.Its your son's graduation,enjoy it,cherish it and lastly say a prayer and gratitude to his mother for giving you a son like him.Enough of the drama and get your booty to the commencement at the same time commending yourself too.☺☺☺ From: Sammy MessageThanks for the advice. Maybe, tears of joy and at the same time tears of???? mixed feeling and emotion. If only his is Mom is still hear...Manong Vic, thanks a lot. I will see what can i do at this last minute. From: Annie MessageCongratulations and its okay to cry while your son is delivering his speech. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh6Pg_yvjDY From: VIC MessageJust record it in a digital video recorder. Then burn it in a disk and send it to me. Will try my best to put it in Youtube..Thansk Sammy! Congratulations and more power to you and your family. It is indeed a fine feather on your cap! From: VIC MessageWhen Susan D. visited us in Toronto in 2005, we recorded several songs in my home studio ( the TV room, actually ). I burned them as movie files in a DVD-Recorder and gave 1 copy to her..I was sorting my stuff and lo and behold, I found a master copy of the disk..It was accepted by Youtube but the image is not HD and the sound is ordinary..But the orchestration is better than the karaoke shots I did during my holiday..Now a days for those who may not know it, you can record your singing ( together with your picture while sing ) on the machine itself. You only need a memory chip. And the rcording is very clear..Filipinos here in Toronto are also addicted to it. My wife has been practicing her songs for next Friday, the Independence day..Can not wait for it. I am already imagining those yummy, greasy Filipino recipes. There will be a lechon, and the pig's head will scare the crap of some of the residents here, I bet!..Asinganians in Toronto, you are invited. Be my guest. It is this Friday in the huge Hall at the corner of Lawrence W. and Westona street... From: Sammy MessageMaybe people are busy. Graduation time here in Texas. But rest assured, AMB is often read because you keep it alive. I am basing it from my own practice and experience. In few more hours, is my eldest son's graduation. Up to now, i havent read nor heard what he would say in his Valedictory address. The stage Dad is jittery and nervous. No idea what he would say in his VA in front of a huge crowd ( 523 grads, guests and school officials). This will be held in the new McAllen Convention Center. His reception will be on the 12th at Trenton Point Reception Center. I wish i have that tech. savvy of Manong Vic, so that i can share them to you via yo-tube my dear " kailians". Madam Ricky, i will furnish you a copy of his VA asap. From: me Messagetest,test,test From: VIC Message"..the guy is also one .." SHOULD READ .."the guy in the audience is also one of them.." From: VIC Message5 years ago, I saw the Gay competition at that time in Domanpot Elementary school. It was a riot, and I saw a bit of gay bashing. Some joker from the audience was aiming a laser pointer at their faces..Laser rays are blinding so the announcer advised him to stop it. He did. Many of them were drop-dead gorgeous. Well these make their living as beauticians so, there you go. I saw one candidate who, once on stage, was swirling his skirt and flashing his undie. Well, the menfolk won't be be aroused because they know what is hidden there, not unless the guy is also one of them...:D From: Arsenia MessageYou're not the only one who has "REGRETS" watching the GAY Night, I was unable to due to the fact I was confined in Asingan Hospital that day. But anyway, I know it's one of the most hilarious and entertaining events in town. the Candidates are looking more feminine themeselves that's why it's hard to judge and also their stunning beauty and ability made some guys falls for them and them falls for guys and vice versa. Last year my daughter Valerie, Armando's sister,formerly Ms. Viray, Mrs. Salazar, Honorable heide Chua was there also, others, and myself are amongst the Judges of the said Gay Pageant. I do like the competition part of it. You should have seen the one that dresses herself(himself) with a coconut shell. I think he/she was awarded with the best custume. I will check if I have pictures of last year's Ms. Gay Asingan event. Actually I think I have pictures with the winners because I am one of those presenters of their award. Anyway, What is the nearest Airport to Surrey Cananda? I might surprise Angela. I have her invitation and she is expecting me in their First Carusukan Global Re-union. I do hope I can make it. It will be really really fun and enjoyable because there will be a reunion for some of the A+Team. I think Bugsy will be there as well. Hope you all have a good day. We are getting ready to attend the twins High School Graduation which will be held at Houston Reliant Stadium, the home of the TEXANS! and go straight at KIM SUM Restaurant after to celebrate!. Until next time From: VIC MessageHow come I m the only one posting for days, already?..Hey Sidney! No wants to use this Board anymore, so I guess its all yours, baby! At least there will be something else to read here..Tell us about your trip to Europe...and make it nice...:D From: VIC MessageREGRETS..One event I was not able to cover was the last one:THE GAY NIGHT. Everybody was happy at that time, that is why it was called THE GAY NIGHT. And this "brotherhood" ( or is it "sisterhood) is so widespread all over the world now adays, maybe that video would have gained hundreds of clicks per minute if it was posted here..Oh well, there is 2010 ( 6 more mos to go )and maybe, just maybe, I will return to Asingan...:D..But then again..:D, :D From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/fame-is-name-of-game.html From: NGEK! MessageNGEK! you tube at blogspot uli? lagi lagi na lang hehehehe..joke lang po.PAKAWANEN DAK hahahaha From: annie Messagein memoriam to first hubby.my kids found our old pictures somewhere around my mother's house and send it to my cell.want me to send it to you or you will follow me to facebook? ....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRNTQvXSsfA&feature=related From: Rain Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4qTpB3iUsQ&feature=related From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/we-are-preparing-for-june-12.html From: Sidney Soberano MessageIt doesn't sound right to let your body suffer for all those years due to chronic back problems. I cannot respond to your inquiries one by one but guaranteed that "everything is confidential" and I prefer to take advantage of using this message board. It has been mentioned that the majority of you have been opted to go beyond alternative procedure but scared to proceed.To tell you the truth, there's no one out there who can help you recover completely through alternative methods but ME. Why? Because, I have the first hand experience with the pain itself and learned everything through the hard way. Well, if you are all tired of being in pain 24x7x365, it is very disadvantageous for everyone to expect your insurance to shoulder everything. That alone is one valid reason why up to now, you keep going through the double doors for almost 20 years. Whereas, if only you will turn your head/s on the other side, you won't regret doing it. LOL. (Note: The content of this letter is just a "self-expression" and not directly addressed to anyone to be offensive.) From: VIC MessageThat's it, guys..No more videos from Asingan..But I will bring my vidcam to Surrey BC next July.Let us see what I can do with it in Rain's neck of the woods....Now I know how to handle this "toy" better...I "lost" my first recordings : Loreto and clan and me doing some riotous stuff at one of Polly's Rec halls..I found the files in my laptop..I never could convert them into something Youtube recognize..After transfering the vidshots in my laptop, i deleted the originals in my vidcam..OUCH! Wrong mistake.....:(..Everyone was happy that afternoon..Due to the beer? the snacks? the singing? the jokes? all of the above?..Da boss lady joined us for a few songs too, then she took off to check if the hired help is not loafing around.:)....As I write this piece at this moment, I never could determine whether Manny, Bert's funny cousin really meant what he was bragging at that time..He said.."when you visit Manila..look me up..I have some offers you can never refuse" Sounded like a Corleone talk..Was it the heavier stuff he took in before he arrived at the Resort..? Heck, now there is no way of knowing...tsk-tsk...Manila/ Asingan is again 1,000s of miles away... From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/final-segment-asingan-passion-play.html From: Nena MessageI'm trying to trace the family Artezuela of Bantog, Asingan, Pangasinan. My auntie still live there could you please let me know their address, on this email nheena@live.co.uk thank you very much From: VIC MessageThanks for the tip..Yes, I believe that. I can change the titles with the editing button..:) From: Messagehttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090604/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_fugitive_police From: MessageManong Vic Advice laeng, namaymayat no adda maysa nga consistent words for the title of your you tube video tapno maymaysa da amin idiay related video. You can put asingan or your name etc. for the title followed by the title name you want. From: VIC MessageGeez, the pre-motorcade video clip received the most views so far in just 2 days...should have taken more shots..too bad..tapos na..next time uli..if ever I will be back..! From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_dPzLMAJQA From: VIC MessageNext Youtube clip is the Mother of all Reunions..The Rizal Academy ( the name changed so many times in the past years: but many of us graduates still call her that ) and for opening frames, you have Mildred Eslava and Susan Santos on hyper mode trying to keep things going and running..There was a Mass ( I was not in it ) and I just showed up when the motorcade was about to start. So I started taking some pot shots at the participants. Oh yes, I saw Abbet Manzano, looking very dignified with with his graying hair ( just like mine ). Never believed in hairdyes. If it grows gray, then let it. Eventually it might fall off anyway! It is quite an experience really being there and seeing and be seen. This is like the kiddie game I SPY. Take a close look at the clip, identify as amny RA students as you can ( even some non RA ones ) then keep the list. One day, you might need it. For what, I do not know. Put it in your memory box, together with the T Shirt and the Invitation? These items might fetch a good price on e-Bay, a 100 years from now..MAYBE! Just wait for the link to come out... From: VIC MessageThat is her, all right..As a sister she is also very accomodating and she prepares plenty of food, esp my favorites.. She is lucky that her 2 daughters got her intellectual power. They were cumlaudes and after they graduated from UP, their own professors recommended them for various writing/research jobs that pay quite well.Their bosses are researchers and Doctors of Science who do not have the time ( or the skill ) to write...Her only setback is that she hates how to learn to use the PC..She can not even write an e-mail..:) From: Sammy MessageNasayaat met ta nangeg ko ti boses ni Ninang Ester. Its a familiar voice for me being my teacher for a number of years and a couple of years of working with her. She was once our college dean too. They say that we (our batch) are lucky that we had her during those years and not her early years of teaching. Ang sabi nila ay very strict daw siya noon. Kabaligtaran naman sa amin. She was very kind, motivational speaker and is very much willing to "walk the talk." I must admit she was a great influence in my life. I am not what i am today with out her help and guidance as a teacher. Every time i go home for vacation, i I always visit her to pay my respect. From: VIC Messageoh that's nice, Sidney....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOE6sd6umyc From: Sidney Soberano MessageGot your number from Omang and asked me if I ever met J.R. while on a business trip in London and Paris. Arrived 3 days ago and will be heading to Fresno/Visalia via SFO on June 6th, ETA is 9:00am and at 8pm, Manuel will be landing at the same airport from Manila. June 10th is our mom's 92nd birthday celebration. Between 9am till 7pm, I am available to meet anyone with severe and chronic back problems from the neighboring cities.Please tell those people that giving them FREE service to include products is not to their advantage. No libre amin, they will not be motivated to do their homework, gamin LIBRE. LOL. If they will pay me, I am very very sure that they will be forced to do their own homework 50/100 times a day, gamin SAYANG ti imbayad da.The latter will make them recover instead of having a back surgery. Coming back to Virginia on the 12th via SFO. Salamat manen. From: vic Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/mj-dancing-girls.html From: VIC MessageYou will see another video clip of the Asingan Auditoriun dance all as soon as it is ready..Gives you an idea how it is ( and you'll find out it is the same as before years ago ) But during those days, there were no DIs and these guys, who make 2,000 pesos up in one night are always there. Which is nice because some of us prefer to chat on the sidelines ( or outside the auditorium ) rather than dance..They can have it!! From: VIC MessageIt is really my pleasure sharing these clips to all readers of this Board..I did not record his speech, maybe Arsenia has a copy..I do still have a few more clips here in my file: the last parts of the PASSION PLAY, a slow ride around the plaza inside my Sis car..a clips of the Rizal Academy preparatory motorcade.and that afternoon at Polly's place with Loreto and his clansmen.am still looking for this last one...Did not have much energy doing video shots esp. in the open air because of the heat and sometimes old friends would just talk with you ( because they have not seen you for ages )..It was a great experience, going home i.e. I might go home again this Dec. Miggie wants to go home cuz she missed the last trip..But again I might just stay here while she would go solo too...We will see. I hate the long airplane flight and those waiting times in the airport... From: Alakdan MessageCoronation night is great. As if watching in the front row seat. HD works fabulous. Nice to see these people. Dr. Mariet Escorpizo (my ninang, teacher and close first cousin of my departed wife) looks the same. Not getting old at all. Dr. Leo aged a little bit. Manang Beatriz still has that "Mona Liza" smile. Is there a chance you captured the speech of the guest speaker, Dr. Rodolfo Asanion? Manong VIC your doing a great and noble job in sharing these film clips to your widely read blogs. From: VIC MessageYou can now watch portions from the Coronation of Queen Beatriz. It may not be much. If you have a good PC with a large monitor, click the HD button below the image and your picture will be enlarged and sharpened. The sound is also in Dolby 5.1 if your PCs audio system is advanced. From: Annie MessageFollow me to facebook my dear friend.i know it hurts everytime you move but you will absolutely forget all those pains when you'll see me riding the ATV in Cabo.let the boys help you out.♥♥♥ From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/page-for-queen-beatriz.html From: VIC MessageNext to upload will be the coronation of Queen Beatriz..Will place the 4 segments side by side so you can watch them all in one sitting..But it will take several hours to do this, so just be patient for a bit... From: VIC MessageThank you, Armando..It is always my pleasure to play for all of you, good people of this Board! From: Armando MessageMasterfully played. I love it. A good instrument can't create a good music without a great musician like you. From: VIC MessageTHANK YOU, HIJA!!!...Pag nanalo ako ng Lotto 6-49, bibilhan kita hindi lang baby grand, yung tunay na Grand..10 feet ang kahaba!!..ha-ha!!! From: Rain MessageDAd Vic Bravo!!! very nice piece..Dad Vic and my real late DAddy Doming their common denominator they play the piano very well without music sheet they hit the right notes on the nose..Yes!!! DAd Vic bilhan mo nga rin ako ng grand piano he-he ..just joking i'm already happy with my yamaha S80 From: Rain MessageThanks a lot manong Rudy Salon.... because all of your prayers it availeth much..love ya manong Rudy. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYuk9eguWSk From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/06/photo-and-short-poem.html From: Norbet MessageInsan, diak unay ap-apan idiay Lancaster ta kanayon ti tagay idiay...sapay nagpaspas ti tagay...heheheh, Last time nga napanak idiay ket nag-BEL-A ak ta napalaluak manen. Mayaman ni Insan mo Dennis tatta ta ado ti naawat na a settlement naggapo Alaska. Di na kayat ti Brandy tatta...kanayon a Remy Martin & Hennessy ti gatangen na ken siempre tay nag-sara manen a ti pulutan. From: Rudy MessageIt's really nice to know you've finally made it back home after so may long years. Myself went home for the first time after 12 years here in the states in 1999 and oh! man! I did not recognize places in Manila/Cubao that used to be my stumping grounds. And the people, how they aged and the children dagidiay agbutbuteg laeng idi dita kalye ket babbalasang ken babbaro dan...Anyway, I'm telling this story to you to say I have an idea on how you feel when you finally came home...But the way I felt, won't come close to what you're feeling right now...for me, i became emotional when I saw my sisters and cousins after 12 years, what more to you it's your children you have to see after so long years, being a mother that would be a lot of emotions to bring out...I have read about your trials in CANADA and USA...It's really nice to know that after all you went through you finally got your reward... Yes my friend, faith, perseverance and happy outlook in life had their rewards!! enjoy it and savor the moment! From: Norbet MessageNo we can't go to Surrey BC, We are going to Lake Tahoe on that dates.....Vegassss....yeah why not! From: Albert MessageInsan kumusta ti Lancaster,Apan ka kadi met idiay Surrey B.C. no mapan ka ket pakaammuan nak man ta no makaplano ak met.I received an invitation to go to Las Vegas in Dec. and we might go so hope to see you there too in Dec. From: Rain MessageSam just drink a lot of water for your gout it helps From: vic Messageam still a bit under the weather ( what else is new ) but we are leaving for Toronto at 9:30 am..There is that gig for the seniors at 6:30 pm, but so far we rehearsed already our songs here in Berna's house in Ottawa. Just can not wait to be home, back to reality..But ever since I arrived, I feel like moving around a lot..Maybe we will go somewhere else again on the week end, just can not stay put inside the house anymore..Just like what Frost said:.."I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep..." From: ricky MessageMang Vic, I hope you're feeling better, and I am looking forward to seeing/hearing you on youtube with that last one. Been awfully busy these past dew days with finals and graduations up and down the coast and I've also missed a few of your posts. Luckily, messages in AMB stay longer than most boards:) _____ Rain, I'm sure you're enjoying every minute of your stay with your family. Sakey ya timba siguroy luwam nen anengneng mo ray anak mo. My heart goes to you, amiga. Wadtan manayay Manong Peter, ibandom so ngaran to ditaned palandey umpano narengel to ka, hehehe. _____ Sammy, please check your e-mail. From: VIC MessageI would like to thank you too for remembering me in your last posting..The Sta. Maria Board is also kind to me because I was able to introduce you to my sis in law..By the way, Nonoy, my brod in law who arrived last May 6 in Manila, took my spot in my the apartment of his sis, was hospitalized recently because of traveler's fatigue! He has gout yet he took a bus, going from Manila to Madela, then to Baguio then to Sta. Maria back to Manila, then he repeated his journey again..He thought he was Superman said his niece. The last time he stopped by Baguio/Trinidad he became sick and was confined at the Benguet General! Sobra ti viaje na so he suffered a kind of burn out!! Anyway, I heard he was discharged already..But, what a guy! And I thought I am already hard headed...:) From: VIC MessageWe visited my balae ( Berna's mother in law ).. She is a very rich woman, but recently, she underwent a painful divorce. Inspite of feeling sorry for herself, she decided to help other women, esp. those who had suffered abuse ( all kinds, physical, sexual, name it ) .. So being alone now, she decided to hold seminars with a group of these women who want to start a new life ( just like her ) and they hold a unique seminar in her basement: it is a kind of get together where these women tell each other their experiences in the presence of a "body physciatrist" ( I am at a loss of its proper term ). The seminar is free to all but they select the ones who deserve it. It is a whole day affair taking place every other saturday. She pays for the psychiatrist, and there is no charge for the use of her basement and the lunch for the women. But there is so much emotional outpouring where the participants bring out what they feel towards their past, and towards themselves and towards those who abused them..My daughter and her family lives with her, and my balae is happy with what she is doing, and well, when she visited us in Toronto 2 months ago, she told me she just bought a baby grand. But she can not play..She invited me to come over and try it..That is why I came. I never played on a Baby Grand before and I found out it is like driving a rolls royce..:) I play for an hour continous each session, a medley of different songs and she and Miggie would listen while I did my thing. She thouroughly enjoyed listening to me. She said I am one of the best player she heard because I can play so many songs without looking at any music sheet..S..t, maybe what she is telling is true but I do not want to be vain or anything. Well, this morning, even if I felt sick, I made a video recording of one of my favorites: SCHUBERT'S SERENADE. It is a very difficult one but I have been practicing on it for years already. And playing the piano knowing you are being recorded could be intimidating. During my first try, there were no mistakes, but my daughter instead of pressing the recorder on rec. it was on standby! Almost screamed at her, but I did not. So we did a 2nd take: there were just 2 slip ups of the fingers but very minor ones. I did good, I think and she also did a very good job also with the video camera. Of course, this will go to YOutube, eventually..Thanks for your time, this entry turned out very, very long!.... From: VIC MessageBefore you will say I did not see your posting to me, just wanna tell you that I did.. But what happened was I got sick a day after I arrived in Ottawa because the weather here is soo cold. Thus I slept for a long time and when I woke up feeling better I decided to answer your posting. Yes, it was my pleasure to capture some segments of the coronation of Queen Beatriz ( I thought I lost the segment ) but it was at the end of my recordings. Yes, this trip is memorable and I can not forget the trick you played on me during the first time I met you..Twas really funny, but no I wont tell here the story re: it..There were witnesses any way ( Polly, Purita, Beatriz, Juliet etc. ) and it was downright hilarious..Coming back to Asingan, if there are dances and there are activities in the plaza would be very enticing. If I have the chance or my health is okay then, MAYBE..I felt relaxed once I am back in the surroundings where I grew up. Don't know why..Maybe every Asinganian feels thus so we make it an effort to come back inspite of the expenses and the long hours in the plane. Some of us feel happy going back, some may not. But majority may feel it is so nice to see how Asingan, Manila and other parts of the country changed for good..My nephew said, Manila do not feel the recession. Most of the country is in recession anyway since I can remember..But as one friend said, "The Filipino is a very resourceful individual. He can adjust to very difficult circumstances and he/she will survive!" So from the bus as I rode to Asingan, I saw stores, buildings vendors working like heck. In Damka, Sta. Mesa, where I stayed, each house has a sari sari store, or a table full of vegetables, or snacks and this scenery is repeated in Asingan as well as all the towns in the Archipelago. In this trip, I saw young women climbing up busses and selling snacks, balut, water, whatever they think will be sellable to the bus passengers. That is the toughest kind of selling I know because the risks are so many..But one can notice the women vendors seem to sell more than their male counterparts... From: VIC Message..TAKING INSTEAD OF TALKING..( CORRECTION FOR THE LAST POSTING ),,Pacquiao is still one of the iconic and outstanding Filipinos..I remember Hatton boasting to the media that he will end the fight in the 6th after he would knock out Pacquiao..Then there were these announcers; one was saying that Mayweather do not like to fight Manny because he is still a newcomer in the ring. Then the other announcer asked him "Is that the reason you do not want to fight him?..Or is it because you are afraid of him?" It will be another match to watch!!!! From: VIC MessageOne of the novelty items I saw at Greenhills, San Juan Rizal are these frog purses. These are among the many Philippine made handicrafts.. Some are freaked out because they would stare at you with their glazed eyes while you are talking out some small change. I do not recommend using it here in big cities where there are lots of animal lovers around......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_d_hqK35Ig From: Rudy MessageI would like to see a Mayweather VS Pacquiao match...This would be the deciding match of who is the best boxer pound per pound...As the Mayweather Team claims and some sports analyst are also labeling Pacquiao after his last two fights. From: Armando MessageMay laban si Mayweather at Marquez sa July 18. Kung sino ang manalo sa laban na yun, posibleng yun ang makakalaban ni Pacquiao. Sana si Mayweather ang susunod na makalaban ni Pacquiao para magkaalaman na :) From: MessageSino ho ba ang susunod na kalaban ni Mr. Pacman? From: Alakdan MessageNice to hear your response. Yes Manong Pepe is the one i am referring to as the hardworking tricycle driver. He calls me "maestro". Our old house is in the corner of "irigasyon." Dadiay aglatlati ti sim na . Though i dont play basketball i am an avid fan of this sport. Maybe i have seen you as the one they call as "imported". There are many good players in our place like my classmate Crispin Tabogader and his older brothers. Margarita Nitcha from Dupac is my elementary classmate in North Central. Macalong has no elementary school yet during our time. Hope to see you someday. Maybe you can give me a call when you visit this south most part Texas, USA. Good day my friend. From: Mr Pogi MessageHello kabsat Alakdan, well if you're familiar with my cousins over there in Macalong then we might be of the same age then ,Manong Jose"Pepe" is the one that moves to Poblacion, and his family stays at the old house where our late grandma ,Apong Romana Olimpo, used to live.My other cousins from that family were, from the oldest, Doming, Linda(the only girl),Jose,Fredo(deceased),Leonardo(narding)Bobot(deceased) and Virgilio(biyyo) am sure you remember them and you probably remember me .cause everytime i go there for vacation, we always play basketball in a court somewhere towards the bit-ang, going towards the main highway to the cemetery, where the court is all hard wood, i mean hard soil(ground) hahahhhhh!!! but we manage to play well,they would always refer to me as, the one from the bangir of Ariston/Bantog karayan Agno player, maybe if you have played in that court before, we might have exchanged some elbows too, hahahhhhhh!!! anyway nice meeting you Alakdan/Sammy, hope to meet you "tho someday in person,we are also related to the Nitcha Family , Danny is my third cousin ,our dads are ag-kapidua,,,ok hope to hear from you too soon!!!! From: Mr Pogi MessageGood evening Manong, it's always fun and praises to share your web events , especially about funny experiences and events that involves your trips and everyday life...hope our town's menu will also give you extra time to enjoy our fun and hilarious get together, although once in a while it's just me and Tang Ignas, who keep the ball rolling ,unless everyone jumps in for a nice exchanges..anyway kudos, to your very on the spot descriptions of true to life experiences...we will keep on crossing over to enjoy them too....!! From: Arsenia MessageMang Vic I read your posting in regards to PAALL's Coronation of my classmate Beatriz Palma now Ventura during our Alumni night. I was watching the video this afternoon and the memory of April 2009 immediately came to mind. It was a vide taken from another photographer/videographer I should say. Now I remember where I heard the "ISEM" music for the first time. It was one of the music played by Juanitez Orchestra for the newly crowned Beatriz 1. I now realized you are the person I was dancing with all your nice smile. (Mang Vic by the way wears our national costume "Barong Tagalog". He looked younger and dignified in it). I noticed in the video that everyone was really smiling while dancing with their partners, which includes all of the following: Mrs. Poly De Jesus and Jose Venenciano (Principal of LMNHS), Dra. Marrieta Micu and Dr. Guerrero, Ms. Carmen Padilla Munar and Dr. Crispin Villanueva (Barrio Captain of Ariston Este), Engineer Fidel Ginez (Director of Flood Control) and his lovely wife, Mrs. Purita Palma Dagang and husband, Danny Nitcha and an alumni, and others who joined the dance. There is also a version of Line Dancing with the music of "Achy Breaky Heart". What a memorable moments. "Town Fiesta", according to Vice Governor Marilyn Primicias Abagas is "A gathering of people from other places and from all fokls of life to have fun and enjoy" during the Baranggay Night April 18. She also announced that I requested her to sing a song during her speech which she obligued to do so and popular demand from the public as well. The orchestra honorably accompannied her singing the most popular songs "Malinak Lay Labi" and "Isem". Ms. Carmen Padilla Munar and I had pictures with the Vice Governor and her husband who is also a Board Member in Pangasinan. Mang Vic, thank you for providing feedbacks and inputs as well as youtubing featured events during your vacations. I do enjoy those pictres about nature. The roads to Asingan and those trees with the background of the blue sky is a trigger for everyone to at least go home and visit our lovely town and be with your loved ones, friends, neighbors as well as new acquaintances. Plan for next year!! Ciao and Adieu and until we all meet again!!! Also, this is a friendly AMB board. Everyone is welcome and let us all abide by the rules set forth by the webmaster no other than Mr. Fernan Marinas. Thank you. From: VIC MessageTanduay ti nasyaat nga agas ti gout..Ipulutan tay paltat nga natuno nga adda kaduana nga bugoong..Napintas diay Mansion ni Pare Rudy Manuel. Mayat nga pagawidan da Albert no madanun manen ti panagaawid!!Adda swimming pool, ngem adda bayad...:)Bahala siguro ni Albert... From: MessageTry FRENCH BRANDY for your gout...ken tinono a telapia....w/ lemon....hehehe. Mng. Vic ayabam ni Insan Albert ta isu ti tanggero. From: VIC MessageWell, I finished transferring some materials from my vidcam to a disk which would go eventually to Youtube once I am back in Toronto..It is the coronation of Queen Beatriz . It is condensed but I was not the official photographer ( or videographer ). I only took what I was able to. At least this trip brought me an idea of what it takes next time around ( April 2010?) It is a real exciting experience coming home, using the local Internet Cafes ..Received warm e-mails from many. Hard as the work maybe, I felt happy I was able to do it considering it was never done before.. There are still some remaining clips from Asingan, then as Porky Pig says.."That's All Folks!"...:) From: VIC MessageNice reunion for the three of us, this time in Surrey..Will be escorting two lovely ladies in this dance in Surrey.. Will bring my videocam of course.. Guess who will be the next featured subject in my Youtube videos...:D From: Carosucan MessageAnything that will entertain us all, Santana's music will get everybody on the dance floor. See you soon.... From: VIC MessageWell, it might need a complete rest (say a week ) where you won't put on your shoes..For me, I am retired so...Last time, I ate a trigger food, next day there was a small pain in my toe, ..the swelling was worse on the 3rd day..from there it went down. But I just wore sandals and I did not have to go to work..After 1 week, everything is back to normal, up to the present..I still eat balatong ( freshly cooked ) as much as twice a week..No more gout bouts!.I do not drink beer ( heard it has some uric acid, the main cause of gout attacks .Thats all I can contribute for now...Thanks! From: alakdan MessageThanks for the immediate response. I dont have this for almost 2 years. It started like 3 weeks ago after eating i think dinuguan. And it keeps coming back and forth from moderate in the morning and stiffness and warm in the afternoon. I am taking endocin for pain and inflammation 3x a day. It helps a little bit but the swelling is still there. It is worsen after a wearing a shoe. I tried drinking lots of fluids and water. I tried to avoid trigger foods but to no avail. I am confused what to eat now. From: VIC MessageI get gout bouts myself, only when I eat day old balatong..But freshly cooked balatong is fine for you..It takes me 5 days before my big toe becomes painless; just remember what food/drink triggered the bout, then avoid it for all the riches of the world!..Hate the pain myself. My nephew died of it ( advanced stage ) because he kept eating the forbidden foods, until his kidneys gave way ( he also keep taking pain killers which are bad for the kidneys ) ..Thanks God, never had any gout bout lately.. From: Alakdan MessageI am nearly disable the past few days because of a lingering gout in my feets' big toes. Any advice from the "gout community"? Help... From: DAKUMO MessageAmbassador Manny Pacquiao nasisiyaat no PRESIDENTE laengen ti labanam ta ni Erap ti Bise Pres. mo sigurado lineslide ado ti magbutos kenka nangnangruda dita USA good luck From: VIC MessageIt is 4:00 am, EST here in Ottawa, ON..It has been a habit of mine ( I do not know whether this is good or bad ) to wake up around at this time. Miggie is sleeping like a log. What she did, out of habit, is to switch off the night light to save electricity. Have you ever tried waking up in a new house, all pitch black? I do not even know where the switch of the night light is. And I have to go to the washroom..Well!!..At least I know where my glasses are. After taking a couple of steps, I heard a growling sound..We are sleeping in my daughter Berna's house ( my first time ) and the guest room is Hannah's frequent sleeping quarters. She is a very big dog, part Lab and part German shepherd. And her color is black! How the Dickens would I know she is sleeping near our bed? So by accident, I suddenly stepped on her foot! It is good she knows me ( at least my scent ) otherwise she could have bitten off my big toe. So she just let me go with a warning that time and I said "sorry Hannah," and scurried off to the bathroom before I would have an accident!...From the bathroom, I went to the PC here in the dining room and I saw your posting here in your KALAPAW..I love it! It is very informative ( for us non technical guys ) and it always have a bit of humour ( very essential to most pieces of writing )..Thank you, TI and when the publication is ready for the press, I will give you a shout..Years ago, when I was still a student activist, I could have used that Ilocano definition myself. Very typical of sentiments then ( and maybe even now ) about society in general..:) From: TI MessageMy pleasure is always mine to cross the Agno River in the cyberspace once again. It's now 12:40 AM, Saturday ....... Seemed like we're on the same boat -- i.e., keeping our Message Boards always alive and entertaining. The only difference with us is -- you have more convenient time to post and gather your materials. Obviously, you're retired (but not tired) while I'm still a full time employee in a fast-paced working environment from dawn to dusk ....... I've just posted at the "Kalapaw" my contribution (a short college memoir) to your collection of SUNSHINE STORIES FROM PANGASINAN, which you're going to publish soon. The pictures you've requested to go with it are not ready yet........ Thanks for being warm and accommodating neighbor! From: VIC MessageHey Abbet, thanks for the slide show with my photos in it...Delighted with the captions, only a few could give good ones..:) Rain, we will see you in Surrey, Rain or shine! Pardon the pun! From: RAin Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRa6pVpKloU&feature=related From: Rain MessageKuya Rudy Antonio i request this piece sa gathering sa Surrey ill be the one to play. sasayaw si DAd Vic and mom Mig From: Rain MessageGood morning Asingan...its morning here in Baguio and of course RAin-ning:))...Love will Keep us alive yeah!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rafEFSXVtuw&feature=related From: Alakdan MessageNandiyan pala kayo diyan sa Tampa. Fl. I visited your beautiful place (Bush Graden) last year. Is it true that the Graden will be bought by a foreign co.? From: Armando MessageAll along, I thought it's the men's ears that gets compromised when they get married he he he. Mng. Emmy Cabradilla and Uncle Ignas visited us here in San Diego on different occasions. When you have a chance to visit California, feel free to drop by our place. Last summer,Sheba and Richard chanced upon each other during Maida's daughter's birthday in LA. From: abbet manzano Messageyeah i log on to the asinganMB occassionally and rarely post messages, most of the time pasilip-silip lang . can't add more to your extensive blow by blow coverage about our 2009 town fiesta,the countless reunions/innumerable picnics. Your eloquently written posts say it all. But i may add, I met Manong Frank Hilario and my next door neighbor Dra. Grace Fernandez during the RA Reunion Ball, turns out both belong to same batch of graduates. http://picasaweb.google.com/abbet55/ForVicCostes#slideshow/5341228614887502834 From: abbet manzano MessageHey Armando, Tom Selleck says thanks... New York Eye and Ear Hospital, where your auntie Linda works have excellent eye doctors, They can fix eyes that can identify Tom Selleck impostors,hehe From: live jamming Messageenjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY4lCJIIrVE From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8PE7aca37E From: marivic hubble Messageanybody interested more about the messages of God the Father in Heaven for this tribulation of the world to come and to understand some other messages he sent to his prophets... are welcome visit me at my facebook named marivic hubble.thank you and God bless us all. From: VIC MessagewE ARE GOING TO ATTEND the get together in Surrey, as sure as rain goes down, not up..:)..Heard Polly, the magnanimous lady in Asingan will be the guest speaker..Miggie is already excited to attend this gathering of Asinganians.. From: VIC MessageToday we are going to Ottawa staying there until Sunday night...Ottawa, not Toronto is the capital of Canada. However, Toronto is still the most exciting Canadian city. It is the New York of Canada, without the skyscrapers. My daughter is there, and we are paying her a visit...I found a 3rd song of Nympha in my Hard Drive, ready to be uploaded. In here she shows again her vocal range ( quite high ) and vocal power ( quite strong )..Bert Delmendo a cousin, while we were litening to her, said.." She has the potential to be a great singing star..." Yes I said. I agree. All she needs is an agent. She could be good for las Vegas! Incidentally Bert lives in Las Vegas..Know anybody there?..Again the link will appear when the video is ready for viewing. So far, in my uploaded videos, hers gather clicks very fast...I heard a discussion over the radio that Youtube is earmarked to be an interactive kind of entertainment in the near future, for certain groups who love the computer, music and and interacting with other Youtube addicts thru celphones or IM chats or Blogs... From: Sammy MessageThanks for accepting us with open arms. Hope i can attend the said event on Dec. 5. Rain, kaylan ka pupunta? Let me know. From: Edgar Resulto MessagePicnic time is around the corner so pls arrange your schedule on the 27th day of June @ Earl Bales Park.We are joining with PANA in order to save securing SPOT which is very hectic to get one at this moment.Any visitor coming from other places dont hesitate to COME & JOIN! ******************* Also It's our great pleasure to invite you to join us in this historical events 1st Global Reunion 2009 hosted by Car Norte to be held at Surrey BC for more detail pls see attach info. In this event you'll find so much to capture your imagination that you may feel overhelmed by the richness of pleasures spread upon you indeed gonna be new beginning for all. So take a few moments now to explore yourself in the North side of the globe & embrace you to the opportunity then bring your family,friends & neighbours to share in kaleidoscropic events. See you on July 25-26,2009 & were thrilled that so many of you attend.MABUHAY !! From: VIC MessageThank you too!...I hope you will enjoy the clips! More to come...The coronation of Beatriz will come next, but it will be next week cuz I am going out of town for the week end...Then there are still lots of clips..I do not have to burn them in DVD anymore..Just click and watch!..Technology is really amazing..If you have a good PC, click the HD logo on the bottom bar..and the image will enlarge..but it is till sharp!! Found out that most of the youtube videos are garbage...in image as well as content..Tried a few but I could not stomach it..:) I am already hooked to making good short videos which I could share with you and my townmates!..Thank you!!..But there are still lots more left of the Asingan shots...:) From: TI and All Santa Marians MessageThanks for "crossing the Agno River" today to invite us to view some video clips you have had during your memorable Asingan vacation. We sincerely appreciate your good friendship and warm hospitality! From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/cats-and-dogs.html From: VIC MessageThis video clip was shot during my second day in Asingan. My sister Ester showed me these cats and dogs ( natural enemies ) but since they grew up together as newly born kittens and puppies they now became natural friends, as this video clip shows... From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/photos-from-one-asingan-grand-reunion.html From: heavens above... MessageGod's gift to all....google; Prophetic Voices-Refuges of our time. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVr3_O4QVZM From: VIC MessageWell, I guess nobody's posting here but me..what the heck..:D.. Anyways, the next video will be another sample of Nympha's singing: This time she will be singin' and dancin' to the guests of the party at the Delmendo residence in Poblacion... By the way, Joe Delmendo also put up the CASA DELMENDO at the outskirts of Macalong and Dupac. It is an 18-room Hotel-like establishment with a huge bar, almost finished landscape with a natural river flowing through it. It is one of the landmarks of Asingan now a days, something for Balikbayans to see in wonder. He wanted me to go on a field trip with him to visit his other businesses but the trip coincided with this Party..Maybe next time, we will do it, Joe!!..Again, the video would be seen sometime today. Uploading into Youtube has just started..This is a more exciting video than the first one you have just seen...It be worth the wait, folks!---# From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/some-photos-from-paall-night.html From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxLWqzODBUw From: MessageThe line dancing video is already online, but wait for a few more hours..It is still being processed and the image is still fuzzy..When there is an HD logo on the bottom, then the the image is already very clear. And only then can you see your pretty and handsome faces..Good dancing, guys!.Yeah !!!!!! From: Rain MessageAng complain ko lang mabilis magmaneho mga tao dito ay makala ak ti nerbyos lalo na sa kennon road..My sister Karen halos ma-atake ako kung mag drive jeeezzz!!! Ill check first yung niluluto ko sunog na ata ha-ha-ha From: Rain MessageYes kuya Rudy Antonio sige punta ako sa carusucan yap i made it because of you guys...im here sa City of pines im cooking right now he-he..Sam puede na bang pumunta sa fishpond mmo? Sonny yap ive been to Dencio's too...hope someday we all meet here..for sure punta asko sa Asingan ..and of course Dad Vic i miss you and mom Miggie....Love you All muahhhhhhh From: vic MessageThank you again for your compliments!...As I have told you a day ago, I discovered how to upload my video shots into youtube...The next video you will see is a video clip of the line dancing that took place during the PAALL ball..It is uploading right now as I write this posting, and it will take maybe an hour or two for the job to be completed...So the best time you will see it will be tommorow...You will recognize yourselves here in this clip, in case you joined that line dancing number I am sure!..Will feature the rest of the Passion Play in the next few days..just to change the atmosphere of our video presentations...I have seen the video already on our big TV, using the Blu Ray player..Am not trying to be pasikat, but it is really very big and clear and the sound is 5.1 Dolby Surround ( those who are technically fussy )..I believe this is going to be the new format that will kill our present DVD disks..The price of Blue Rays are going down. But in this case, you have to use the new kind of Sony Camera which shoots HD..You burn your shots in ORDINARY DVD-R, and the result is a DVD that can only play in Blu Ray...Then you play it in a BRD connected with an HDMI cable to a 1080 LCD, the bigger, the better, and your eyes will love what it sees and your ears will also love what it hears! From: Arsenia Message"THE SENTENCING OF JESUS BY PILATE" caught my attention. It can be a blockbuster YOUTUBE to comptete with the famous blockbuster Movie 'THE PASSION OF THE CROSS" directed by mel Gibson. Actually I can't bear watching that movie because it was too painful to bear. Too painful to realized that an immortal person such as Jesus Christ will suffer for all sinners of the world. I should say no human being is really perfect. This remind me when I was young. My father used to be one of the Apostles in his hometown and that's every year. He acted the role of St. John or San Juan wearing a long robe, and a cane with a sandals. The most memorable scenario was when Judas was found hanging in one of the tree because of his guilty conscience holding the bag of gold coins. maybe one day, you will direct your own movies. You don't need to hire expensive actors or actresses because they are all over the place in Asingan or in States heheheh!!!. Mind you! Get someone produce your movie and Voila! you are a Sensational Director/Writer etc.... Just a thought.. I am going to watch that in you tube. From: Arsenia MessageYou are officially adopted as one of the PAALL Alumni along with Virgie Selga. December 5, is a perfect day for Holiday Dinner/Dance Extravaganza. A perfect timing so that you can used your time share. Virgie will be happy to see a classmate like you as well. When was the last time you saw each other? Don't tell me the last time was High School Graduation, then this is a perfect re-union for both of you. She already pledge yesterday that she will bring her husband as well as encouraged others to join. She is the Coordinator in Seattle. So save that date and bring your family and enjoy your timeshare place. We used to have timeshare that we can used everywhere at least once a year, but when the kids started to grow up we give it up. Now I have a chance to meet you there since Annie and I haven't had a chance when you went to Houston to watch the "Journey" with Pineda. Welcome! PAALL'inian ka na rin. Wala nang bawian yan. It's already in black and white hehehe!!!! Anyway, you are also representing your Manang Elvie which is one of my best friend in High School. I missed her. Have a good day. Note: We are now preparing for a Disaster Plan at work for Hurricane season. How about in your place? Are you ready? That's all and have a Good Day! From: Alakdan/Sammy MessageAm-ammok isu da. Dakkel nga mangga da. Asideg iti irigasyon ti balay da. Ngem immales dan san idiay poblacion east. Agtritrycle ni Manong ? Kaklase diak maysa. Sori, nalipatak ti nagan nan. From: Mr Pogi MessageSorry kabsat ,haan ko nga am-ammo dagidiay Tabogader Family dita Philex Mines ngamin idi na-hire nak iti Friday,in-shipped da kam nga dagus diay Kalinga-Apayao to their sub contract mining operations at Batongbuhay Gold Mines,,which was gov't -owned at that time, where Philex ,is the managing partner for the re-development....my co engrs' only come back to Philex whenever we collect our paycheck and spend weekend in Baguio city after a month's solitary highlander life!!!taga dita ka gayam Macalong ketno adda dita kakasinsin ko, pamilya Nicolas, dita asideg ti rigasyon ken kamanggaan amammom siguro isuda..... From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkSIE9jE_MY From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLqJip-lR18 From: alakdan MessageDec. 5 affair in Las vegas ? That is something to consider. I have timeshare their and i have not use it yet this year . I might see you there. Paki-adopt mo na rin ako, he, he, he. Virgie S. is an schoolmate of mine. Kami na lang yata ang walang re-union (ACHS). Your Alma Mater is lucky, they have you as one of the graduates. From: Armando MessageWhen we go on vacations, we normally spend big amounts. You have an enviable case of earning while vacationing. It takes special skills to do that- combining business with pleasure :) On your idle time, try clicking on this link: mahalkosipacquiao.com From: annie Messagei am getting famous here because of pacquiao....the only pinoy in town. From: annie Messagegreetings from cabo san lucas.just enjoying the day and be back by saturday.its kinda cold at sunset nicey at daytime.went to see the famous hotel california,walk by the beach at sunset and having a warm and sunny breakfast along the marina.i will not say its a vacation since we gotten ourselves involved to some kind of business that wasnt part of of the plan. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/ From: vic MessageThe video clip re: Good Friday Passion Play in Asingan was successfully uploaded in Youtube. But I will post the link as soon as I know the video is completely processed and ready for viewing..The clip is 7 minutes long, the Gospel reading is in Ilocano, and the participants are high school students living in Asingan. I know it is a good experience for them..This is just part 1, because video clips in Yooutube are limited only to 10 mins, and memory size is limited to 1 Gig..Part 2, etc. will be the way of the cross ( in the middle of the aisle of the chruch ) and final clips will be the crucifixion which will be made again on the main altar of the church..Again, these are in clips...There are still several clips in my collection; one is part of the Beatriz' coronation and live scenes from the Dance hosted by the PAALL.There is also Juliets Karaoke solo, but I need her OK to broadcast it..:) .Maybe there is also a part of the shindig at Polly's place that afternoon when I met Loreto Salon and his clan...:) Their Hawaiian dance is a riot! From: VIC MessageSometime today, you will be able to watch THE SENTENCING OF JESUS BY PILATE, part of the live Passion Play that took place in Asingan last Good Friday. Unfortunately, the dialogue is in Ilocano, a Filipino dialect. It is not a perfect film work ( just a single take ) but it will give you a sort second hand experience in being inside the Asingan Catholic church on that Good Friday, 2009.. From: VIC MessageThanks for your praises regarding our work with Miggie. We do it out of compassion for the helpless patients..Just to give some little pleasure in their otherwise humdrum lives..! From: VIC MessageHer name is Nympha, just chatted with one of her cousins ( or it Auntie? ), related to the Delmendo family..Also heard she sings with a band, kaya magaling..Well, at last I can already upload the other shots I took in Asingan..I think you feel homesick when you see the upcoming shots..I am happy how clear the video is !!! From: Alakdan MessageMagaling siya. Nakaupo pa siya. Mas maganda pa siguro kung nakatayo siya. Parang Cd nga. She looks familiar. From: Arsenia MessageI would like to include Mrs. VIRGIE SELGA, (Adopted PAALL Alumni and Balikbayan Queen 2002) of Seattle, Washington as a contact person for December 5 Holiday Dinner and Dance Extravaganza.I will post his # soon. Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR December 5, 2009. Thank you very much. From: Arsenia MessageI give you high regards and praises on your compassionate and caring ways in dedicating both your time to entertain the said residents. I am proud that people like you have time to do all the things you do. More power to both of you. Keep us updated at all times. Also, the plaque will be send to Rudy Salon in California and he will give it to Mr. Fernan Marinas. Thanks again. From: Arsenia MessageI give you high regards and praises on your compassionate and caring ways in dedicating both your time to entertain the said residents. I am proud that people like you have time to do all the things you do. More power to both of you. Keep us updated at all times. Also, the plaque will be send to Rudy Salon in California and he will give it to Mr. Fernan Marinas. Thanks again. From: VIC MessageThe performance took place Easter Sunday at the Delmendo family's place beside the Cable Company..I was not able to ask the singer's name, but she has relatives in LA and Ca and I am sure they will provide us the info in due time..At least I was able to discover how to upload those videos from Asingan..quite a few of them..As the notice said, the image will be clearer once the processing is done..She did another song as a solo the theme from the movie THE BODYGUARD... From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8sqNXi88Cw From: VIC MessageThis coming June 12, there will be a Filipino Independence Day celebration at the Humber Heights seniors home where me and Miggie are volunteering every Monday at 6:30 pm..The fact is, the affair is the brainchild of the numerous Filipinos working in that facility. They want to show the residents and their relatives, visitors etc. a sample of what Filipino life and hospitality is..The celebration will start at 10:am with the showing of a DVD which I am going to make: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES. The movie will be about an hour long. Will do the script, maybe Miggie will narrate, I will feature clips from some Phil. documentaries that I have and linear notes from Wikepedia. The overall coordinator of this affair talked with me yesterday after the sing along session. They will show it in this auditorium ( a media room ) which have a large screen and a LCD video projector. I am so excited to do this, even if it is free of charge. For love of country, that's all...Then after the movie, the best part will take place..Filipino Food.. unlimited!! The staffers here volunteered to cook and bring in different recipes and ALL VISITORS will have a good sampling of our menus. While they are eating, I will entertain them with different musical numbers..One is Karaoke hour, participants will come from the staffers ( hope they can sing ) a dance troupe will be contacted by Miggie, I will play the keyboard once in a while, although I prefer to sit down in a corner and eat...:D So if you have some spare time that day, just head to the Humber Senior's residence: Lawrence Ave. near Scarlett road. ( corner Lawrence & Westona ). You wont find it difficult with the GP and navigation aids in your cars..:) So this is an open invite to all Filipinos in Toronto...:) From: VIC MessageThanks for the posting..let me just quote a line from HELLO DOLLY: "It's so nice to have you back where you belong..". Hope you will post here regularly, just as I did when I was in Asingan...Okay, now for some commercial break..:) In one of my last postings, I mentioned to you a technical difficulty about the new breed of HD Camcorders. I continued to experiment with it. One of the menus is DIRECT BURN TO DISK..I follwed the simple menu. In about 45 mins. all the shots I got from Asingan was transfered to a DVD-R. But there was a note that says: CAN NOT BE PLAYED ON AN ORDINARY DVR-PLAYER or RECORDER. Well, I tried it, and it was true. THEN, I remembered that the recordings were done in 1080 lines. I inserted the Disk into a Blu Ray player..First to appear on the screen are the thumbnail sketches of the first frame of the shots ( like in a DVD movie )..All of the shots in the memory stick of my camera were there..There were about 50 short chapters. What was surprising is that the BD player played ALL THE SHOTS. The images were so sharp and the sound was in 5.1 Dolby..Some of the shots include : The live Passion Play in the Asingan Catholic church last Good Friday, Juliets Karaoke solo at the CG, a portion of the PAALL dance, but the major portion was shot in the Delmendo family Party that Easter Sunday. Lots of dancing and singing in that one!..Watching it on a 52" LCD is quite an experience, the closest in visuals to being there in person watching the events . If you want a copy you can just e-mail me..But as I have told you, this disk is only playable in Blu Ray Disk players.....Am still experimenting whether I can convert the shots into a format which I can use in Youtube or My Blog.. From: icarus MessageHi Rain. Glad to know you finally made it home. Ay asis, nabayag ka met nga saan nga naka-awid, isu? Hehehe. So. you are finally enjoying that invigorating scent of the mountain pine? Nothing like it really – so refreshing and it brings in a lot of memories from the heydays. Don’t forget to do the rounds on the old watering holes - Cozy Nook, Fireplace, Spirits... I forgot the names of the rest but Im not even sure if they’re still there. There’s one place I would recommend if you plan to dine out for pinoy delicacies. Dencio’s is at the upper levels of SM Baguio. It started as a small-time ihaw restaurant along shaw blvd in pasig. But their home-cooked style and the no frills, kantong pinoy ambience made them very popular in the 90’s . Business was so good that several branches went up in no time. Now, they are franchised and operate all over the country – right in the same alley with Barrio Fiesta and the like. Their sisig is incomparable, their crispy pata is heavenly. Their inihaw na pusit, nilasing na hipon, inihaw na tahong, kinilaw, sinigang are just wow – even their sukang sawsawan is one of a kind. Trust me on this, I wouldn’t have ballooned to this size if not for our too frequent Dencio gimmicks in the late 90’s while I worked in makati. And the price – very reasonable, I think its their main attraction. But whatever it is, just relax and enjoy your well-deserved vacation. From: Alakdan Messagemusta na ang Pinas? Enjoy your vacation. From: Carosucan MessageHello Rain, Kuya Rudy from Surrey. Nice to know you're back home. If you visit Asingan, stop by our house in Carosucan, My brother Jun is in Asingan, you've met him in Vancouver. His birthday is on the 4th of June and Evelyn will be there too for the BBQ... From: Carosucan MessageHello Rain, Kuya Rudy from Surrey. Nice to know you're back home. If you visit Asingan, stop by our house in Carosucan, My brother Jun is in Asingan, you've met him in Vancouver. His birthday is on the 4th of June and Evelyn will be there too for the BBQ... From: Rain MessageGreetings from Baguio City... From: VIC MessageThank you for your posting..But this is my suggestion..Instead of delivering the plaque to my house, why don't you mail it directly to Fernand in San Diego. Won't that make sense?.If you have some photos taken during the PALL night, e-mail them to me and I will gladly use them in the Journal. Just make a simple caption for each photo....Going to some other topics: I found out that the new Sony HD 1080 video cameras are not compatible to the new PCs..( at least the model I bought )..Later on after I opened the box, I found out that it is NOT compliant to a 64 bit PC, only to a 32 bit one. Don't know what the hell this means in simple English. I can not load the HD video shots in my Desktop, otherwise I could have featured the video shots already in my Blog weeks ago. For web purposes, it is still simple to use the movie menu of any digital camera ( as the one I used for Bella's Video ). It was just a 100$ camra, a cheapie, that is why the sound is so bad. But the higher priced digicams have better sound. Well, things you do not know about technical gadgets until you have opened the box and read the manual. By that time, you can not return it to the store anymore... From: Arsenia MessageMang Vic, I would like to thank you one more time for recieving Mr. Fernam Marinas award last April 15. Mr. Fernan Marinas. Your plaque is already in States, Seattle Washington. Remibes send it to her cousin. He will send it to Rudy Salon and he will deliver it to your house or most probably if I visit LA most probably next month, Rudy, Beatriz and myself might deliver it to your place personally. Thank you and hope to see you one day. We are also planning to have a Holiday Dinner and Dance Extravaganza in Las Vegas this coming December 5 (week-end) Saturday. Beatriz and myself will meet in Las Vegas this coming June 13 to check on our venue. Mang Vic, Rain, Ricky, Armando, Norbet, Sammy, Ms. Poly, Mr. Fernan Marinas, Annie, Marcie Uson Wise, Zeus, and the rest of AMB/A+Team, and others you are all invited. According to Ms. Poly during our last conversation she might come to Las Vegas. O.K Guys and Gals, lets all go! Remember Save the Date: December 5, 2009. Contact persons: Mrs. Carmen Padilla Munar, Michigan) Mrs. Virginia Par De Leon (Eastern Coast Region, Danny Nitcha, California, Rudy and Loreto Salon, Co-Founder PAALL, California, Patricia Canoza, Vice President Asinganian Association of San Diego California, Beatriz Palma, newly elected Vice President of Asinganian Association of southern California L.A., Juliet Uson, Hawaai. Stella Palma, and yours truly, Arsenia. Come one come all!. Thank you very much and see you soon! From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/class-77-movie-slide.html From: Arsenia MessageI like to congratulate your successful Dinner Dance last Saturday. Sorry I wasn't able to be there due to certain circumstances. I also heard FVR speech was very good and compelling. Congratulations to my classmate Beatriz Palma Ventura Class of 1972, she was elected as the new Vice President of Asinganian of Southern California yesterday during their picnic. congratulations to all. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/from-ferdinand-ignacio.html From: VIC MessageI did not know you are also a frequent customer to this Board..How about sharing a few stories about your stay in Asingan?..One of the colorful friends I met at the Asingan auditorium last Fiesta was Fidel Agsalud. He was an okay guy, I guess; he was related to my cousins, father side..Filomena Costes Tendero..I know Fidel from a long time back when we were still high school grads with Nestor Villanueva, Cesar Alejo, Oscar Villanueva etc. We used to practice our singing group under the Ilang-ilang tree in the Villanueva residence. The late Moises Carbonnel joined us a couple of times. Fidel would peek in, too just to know what is going since his house is just a few doors away..His sis Noemie was my classmate, his brod Tristan was also a friend, ..So I gathered then that he is a Tendero relative..Anyways, a decade back, I saw him in Asingan during one of my BB trips and I asked him if he was able to reach USA?.."USA?," he said.."Nope, I never reached America. But yes, I am in USA. United States of Asingan.." ....Last Fiesta, saw him again..Told him he never aged at all ( of course, he might be dyeing his hair just like many of our townmates )..But anyways, I asked him what he is doing now adays.."Well, still the same thing. Am selling bicycle parts. I am still called a Tendero in a certain way.." It took me a few seconds to get the punch line..But a few days, Later I learned from my sis that his better half is the current Dean of PSU, Asingan campus.. From: abbet manzano Messagedude, send me your email address and we can fill in each other with what has been going on these past years... this message board is too 'public' to be talking about mestizo stuff From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKokUCOT-Fo From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/ From: G2 Legaspi MessageHi Abbet, hope and pray you are ok. Favor pls. Pass on my condolences to the family of Dr. Honor Santos. I know he is a close relative of ours, being the cousin of my mother, Milagring Sindayen. My great grandma was a Santos from Pangapisan, Lingayen. I remember Lola Beatriz ( and I also remember Tio Honor)but I doubt if they would remember me since it was quite eons ago (early 60s?)when I had seen them. For sure though, that they will recognize my Uncle Johnny, Uncle Amy, Auntie Gracia and their brood.Thanks for passing my message. From: Kabagian U. Amin Messagehelo pepol! das aniwan hyer hab a kapi ob autocad architecture 2010 wit a cracked serial number? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUBB7y9OW5I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA_DLNxyh6Q From: alakdan MessageDo you know the Tabogader's who worked in Philex Mines. They are my barrio mates in Macalong, Asingan. Their second youngest Crispin is my classmate in elem. and up to second year high. Thanks for visiting AMB. From: Mr Pogi MessageYou are absolutely right Manong Vic, our cyber communications are indeed universal in their entirety and thanks to our own Mr. Dahman, for having this site uniting every corners of our province to meet here and have a common goal..that is to promote friendships that is lasting in nature although we interact only in our common cyber aliases..i am not really from Baguio City, but had spent a chunk of my early childhood years in the mining community of Balatoc Mines (BCI) since the '60's before my dad brought us to Sta. Maria for my best years in grade and high schools,then back to the city when college life was here to begin and end hahahhhh!! yes i grew up with the natives over there in Itogon Benguet able to speak the kankanaey and ibaloy a little bit ,because both highland dialects were related to the pangasinense lingua so i blended well until i got used to it and when it's time for me to apply my course in mining engineering,had to work with Philex Mines( not BCI) hehehhhh!!!up there in Batongbuhay Gold Mines,Kalinga-Apayao highland life was no longer new to me.....anyway thanks a lot again for your warm hospitality you have always accorded us from the other end of the Ramos Bridge, feel free to cross over anytime you have some current issues to share.!!!!<><>>>>>> From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/from-ferdinand-ignacio.html From: Armando MessageThanks for sharing the pictures. I am reminded of Uncle Honor's jolly and easygoing nature. These pictures are awakening reminders that we are all living with borrowed lives which can be taken away at the least expected time. BTW, who's that tall handsome guy wearing Barong in the threesome picture? Was that Tom Selleck? he he he From: VIC MessageThanks, Mr. Pogi!..We do have a common aim in our Pangasinan corner ( thanks to Dahman ) and here we form a melting pot, a virtual community center where good friends meet, chat, share stories ( and jokes of course! )and we try to make each day as pleasant as possible! Our virtual life in cyber space is as real as our individual lives and one life is just a reflection of the other. We find a "parallel universe" so to speak with poetic license! Thank you again and again for your friendship!..As I write this entry, an adopted Asinganian is on her way to Baguio City. She will be taking a midnight ( Vancouver time ) Philippine Air Line flight over the Pacific ocean. We, her friends here in the AMB are fervently praying for her BON VOYAGE to visit her 5 children whome she left behind just to be able to seek the end of her rainbow here in Vancouver BC. They are the "dream she left behind.." in that haunting song about THE SKYLINE PIGEON which I used to describe how she feels at this moment..God willing they will meet together someday day so the angst of separation will end...I am surprised to know you are also from Baguio City!! From: Mr Pogi MessageIt's always a pleasure to visit your town Manong, especially whenever you and the rest of your adopted sons and daughters of Asingan have a very delightful issues and topics to talk about, just like our own kalapaw, where our dear Tang Ignas, and I, always make the site a place to reminisce and bring back memories that seems to have been lost but not forgotten..anyway, as always thank you for being welcome here in your beatiful AMB,i have always cherished this town 'cause this is where i spent my grade school vacations, whenever we're not going to the mining community where my dad used to work in Baguio City...more kudos and power to your town site, but keep the most of it!!!<><>>>>!!!! From: abbet manzano MessagePlease click this link as a tribute to a remarkable son of Asingan, Dr. Honorio Santos, who has touched many lives in so many ways. http://picasaweb.google.com/abbet55/TributeToHonorSantosMD?feat=email#slideshow/5339085027005477074 From: Message...sells for 365 $....( correction for the pricing below ) From: VIC Messagehttp://www.realsoundvideoke.com/ From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/karaoke-time.html From: Salve MessageHello Mr Pio. This is Salve, kumusta kan ? From: Dad Vic Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxG_xBbhaEw From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/dvd-piracy-in-urdaneta-and-else-where.html From: VIC MessageMr. Pogi, thanks for crossing the Agno river and visiting Asingan just to convey your wishes..Sorry I was not able to take some shots of Sta. Maria, but I might go back again before the year closes..Christmas is also a nice time to visit the Phil...Anyway, most of my INAANAKS are already out of the country save for one who is now a GP in Manila. No worry if for some reason I suddenly get sick in the big city, ha-ha!..Yes, Archie as sure as the sun rises from the east, I will call you once I come back to Cali. Yep, I missed you and Benilda's hospitality..Maybe you can come home for Christmas..Then we could hang out at Polly's you will enjoy the ambiance there...Polly, if you are reading this, we hope to see you in Surrey, BC end of July. We will be there for sure! From: VIC MessageThanks to all my wishers who conveyed their greetings thru this board and by e-mails..I did have a party yesterday, but it is not the kind which you think. At 1:00 pm yesterday, May 21, I visited my "hang out" the Humber Heights Residents home. It was my first time to set foot on it since I arrived. I have an open invitation to come and play the piano in the usual sing along hall..There was only one resident sitting inside who smiled at me as I sat down on the piano bench. She is one of the seniors there who are already leading lives of solitude ( if they have no outside visitors ). I played LOVE STORY as an opener. Then I went from one song to another ( the ones I know by heart ) until all of a sudden, I turned around and found that I have already an audience behind me. So I continued playing other stuff like TO LOVE AGAIN ( based on Chopin's Nocturne ) stuff by the BeeGees ( which I learned from Asingan ) some Scottish and Irish ditties. Sometimes one would hum the tune with my playing, sometimes I am rewarded by a short clapping..At 2:30 I had to leave to do some errands ( and to have a late lunch ). Some of them went out to bask in the sunshine. Nurses' orders, they said. Most of those who came are the regulars from my Monday 6:30 pm sing a long gig. I felt so good after the session. Firstly, I was able to express myself creatively and I had an audience who listened. They did not know it was my birthday, but they thanked me profusely for entertaining them with piano music. One was an ex piano teacher ( first time for her to hear me ) and she said I am remarkable because I could play so many tunes from memory. Only a few could do that she said. She herself was once a strict piano teacher who played from the book and she also taught her students to play from printed scores. "Please come back," they asked. I answered in the affirmative. Can never forget their smiling faces as they left the room. Well, I said to myself, definitely this is a better place to spend an hour or two rather than in the Shopping mall.... From: Mr Pogi MessageApay kasangay mo gayam ita Manong???belated birthday wishes ngarud ket abante ka met ti oras dita Toronto...from cali best wishes!!!!! From: ZEUS Message1329 Carrol St. the red Victorian House where the "CHARMED" TV series at TNT channel is my neighbor here at Angelino heights. Click this site for more beautiful houses that you can imitate to build in Asingan. http://laist.com/2007/09/04/neighborhood_pr_13.php From: Zeus Message12 years ago I was ashamed that I live in ECHO PARK, This is a true story. I can't even tell to anybody that I live here because of the Known gangsters was once live here, this place was a ghetto. But now, I am very proud that I live here. Many things changed, gradually changed. Manong Vic, You are always welcome! Anytime you come to california don't hesitate to call me. I'll show you the new sights in the neighborhood projects, many things has been changed here. Our Place has been brought back the Original name "ANGELINO HEIGHTS" separated from ECHO PARK because this place is LA's first Historic Preservation. Laguna Ave. is included. Here's is the map and the Very good story and the beautiful homes has been renovated. The beautiful Victorian Houses http://laist.com/2007/09/04/neighborhood_pr_13.php From: VIC MessageWatched the new STAR TREK yesterday..Awesome!..But what I love in the movie is the ring tone of the Nokia while the young James T Kirk was driving his car..It rang only once, but I always remember that ring tone because each time I got a call when I was still in the Phil..this is the ring tone they used!..Roaming charges for monthly cel phones is highway robbery..Either leave your phone at home or if you must bring it disable the sim card so it wont contact Global in the Philippines..One gets charged already if you switch on your phone in the Phil..whether you are talking ir not..Answering your e-mail costs $$, sending a text costs $$, talking to a person using your US/Canadian cel costs 4$ a minute!!..I switched off the power of my cel, but without knowing it, the cel activates itself automatically..I could not believe it!!!!Then the damned phone starts ticking like a taxi meter, and I am sleeping!..oH WELL, i HAVE TO LEARN MY LESSON THE HARD AND EXPENSIVE WAY...:( From: Sammy MessageI just got home from the school after i dropped my son. On my way back i played the song of Michael Buble's, ( Canadian Singer) HOME. Your poem really brings nostalgia of our beloved parents and the ancestral home we had. I had ghost bumps. It really touched me that lead me to remember by departed parents. The man i called Papang and the woman who raised me, my ever loving Mamang. I felt like i am young again under their wings and watchful eyes. I wish... From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/feedbackwith-some-supernatural-elements.html From: Juliet MessageHappy Happy Birthday!... From: Rain MessageFirst of all HAppy birthday Dad Vic the best Dad in the world next to my real Dad :)>>>>soo beautifully worded poem re Home with those pictures.>>>>>>>>> It's not HOME when you are alone...If home is not here where is it??? it's there in Baguio and MAnaoag a place where i am whole, can't hardly wait ill be home again two days more to go. From: AG MessageLike both of you, I am also sentimental about my hometown, so here is my very short poem---- Years have piled up on my hometown, The place and the people don't look the same, I can't go back to where it was, But fond memories can bring back my hometown again.... From: Zeus MessageThere's a tears in my eyes while reading your very nostalgic poem. Solitude feelings when spinning around while your mind recollecting the laughter in the fast, with your once so especial a happy family but then realized it's a solitary home./// Because I have the same feeling when I went home last 2006. From that moment I can't stop to imagine if there is a time machine I would like to go back those time once again. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/nostalgic-poem.html From: VIC MessageMuch obliged to your kind posting..Just visit us everyday, I am squeezing my memory cells for some more stories re: my hometown. Like any Filipino, I love the place where we grow up!. From: MessageThank you for all your postings while you were in Asingan. Your entries were very entertaining, I felt like I also attended your town fiesta. Thank you for writing in English, I am from San Carlos and I don't speak Ilocano. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/must-love-dogs.html From: VIC MessageHey Archie! It was really a pleasure spending our holiday with you that time in Echo Park! The man made lagoon there seems also to be a center piece of natural beauty as well..When I took a walk around its perimeter, I saw turtles ( some were crawling about ). I was almost tempted to take home one, but I do not want you to be in trouble!..Yep I also saw some frogs. Reminded me of the coin purses I saw at Greenhills. They are made of complete frogskins ( large ones ) that are processed with formaldehyde. Those croakers' eyes are still open but their throats are cut and sealed with zippers to keep you from losing your coins!..Yes Arch, with a property like that which you have, you are one lucky hombre! When we visit you next time ( maybe with your auntie ) show us the house where the Eagles roosted at one time!.... From: VIC MessageThanks again for your compliments, Mr. Pogi and also for frequently visiting our KALAPAW here in here, the Asingan Message Board. Like your virtual nipa hut in Sta. Maria, there are a few regulars here who post interesting, educational and very positive writings..Ms Hufana is doing well. She has a nice house in Trinidad. She has retired years ago but she is anything but that. According to her nieces, she is always going to different places in the Philippines doing accreditation work for various schools. Miggie, on the other hand could have had retired last year but she also love her work of serving her community there in the Queen/Saulter Toronto area as Library manager...The Eagles have a strong following because of their music style and the lyrics of their song which are quite different from the mainstream. I am their latest fan! Nothing really like music to bring out the best of people: the listeners and the performers! From: Zeus MessageSo, I think I am lucky because the former eagle's nest is just next door about 5 houses away from my place. The Hotel California made here from 1020 Laguna Ave. the same street where we at and over looking the lake Echo Park. The Famous artist residents are: pls! click the link to show the list its in paragraph 6 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_Park,_Los_Angeles,_California I met Tom Petty and Bruce Springten here as a guest from my neighbor just a fence away, they are couple Connie and Andrew working at Film industry as a stage designer (Andrew) and Custom Designer (Connie). Mostly who lives here in echo Park are musician and poetry came from different places world wide. From: Maila T. Reyes MessageCONGRATS TO MY COUSIN RUBY B. VALEROSO-GOMEZ OF ARISTON WEST, ASINGAN FOR PASSING THE CALIFORNIA STATE BAR EXAMS. WE'RE VERY PROUD OF YOU CUZN. From: Mr Pogi MessageIt's my pleasure, Manong ,i do have a lot of favorite songs from the Eagles but each song represents its own memory to me ,but i find it hard to forget the songs, New Kid In Town and Desperado,to name a few, especially if on some occassions, they're playing them on a radio at work or when i'm driving to, and from work,i feel mesmerized and it brings colors and memories of yesterday which, kas kuna ni Bobby Gutierrez, padpadas a di ka malipatan ken ni kaliwanliwa hahahhhhhh!!anyway a million thanks again, for your never ending cotributions in making your town site a very pleasant one to visit all the time ,,regards to Manang Miggie and the rest of the clan, and did you, by any chance able to see, and meet our dear teacher ,Madam Esther, on your recent trip back home?????okay ngarud have a nice day as usual Manong!!!!! From: Rain Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAuHAdsMZnQ&feature=PlayList&p=03A8B96637EBD5E3&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=36 From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/more-photos-from-asingan.html From: VIC MessageThank you for your warm posting, Mr. Pogi! Now I know why so many people love THE EAGLES. I heard it sang by someone of your age group ( fortyish up ) the afternoon I bought my Karaoke machine from Appliance Center here in Manila. We had a one on one concert with the friend. He knew most of the recent ones and his voice range was quite high. So one song led to another until it was already 9:00 pm and we did not have any supper yet! But I became fond of the song HOTEL CALIFORNIA because right there and then I read the lyrics while he was singing it and WOW! It has a dark story and the tune is awesome!..more on the topic later, . I have to get this IM call...:D From: Mr Pogi MessageThanks for sharing the music from the famous Eagles group,i am an avid fan way back then from the high school and college days to the point of collecting their gteatest hits once i'm in the USA,,,it's absolutely right ..music is the common language of unity for all mankind, it is also the next greatest way of expressing your inner thoughts and feelings if you love someone when words are hard to find..kudos to your unending researches to make us feel at home here in AMB..thank you and have a nice day Manong!!!!!! From: Annie MessageWelcome back klasmeyt!!Its nice to know that you are still around and at the same time cherishing those moments that you had during the reunion.Keep posting and congratulations to you and to all parents out there who watched their kid and will be watching their kid march to the stage to accept their rewards. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAM1g0oX4OE From: vic MessageWELCOME BACK, SONNY! It is nice to read your posting again. You have a different style of writing, and readers would really stop on their tracks just to read 'em!..Please post if your time allows. Variety is the spice of life. It applies also in matters of reading and writing..It has been more than two weeks and I have not visited a shopping Mall yet, can you belive that?..When I saw the Mall of Asia, I said "Crap, SM should also open a branch here in Toronto.." Then when I visited Greenhills, I saw unending displays of used gadgets like cel phones, PCs, Laptops, Pearl jewelries, Philippine handicrafts, etc. etc. and I said to myself, "Vic. you have found Paradise!"..ha-ha! Well, one item I had no regret buying was the portable Karaoke which is 1 step ahead of the magic Mike. It has this accessory where you could plug in additional music title chipsplus memory chips so you could save your song just in case you have recorded your Karaoke singing. Without the memory chip, your recorded song is easily erased.It is just like a RAM in the PC. The moment I set it up when I arrived home, my two grandkids fell in love with it. They sang all the songs there which belong to their generation ( Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, etc )..Then last Sat. my two daughters also had a session of their own: they also sang songs from their time ( Queen, Madonna, the Eagles ). I requested my daughter Bernadette to sing HOTEL CALIFORNIA and my jaw dropped. It was my first time to hear her sing again. And she did it so well..Miggie also spent hours singing the '50s songs and the country music ones. Me? I have already sang for the nth time my favorite Beegees titles: WORDS, DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER, MASSACHUSETS, and some other 50s ballads. Makes me feel I am again in those Asingan parties where I sang a few ballads and some ladies ( my age ) would punch some titles in the machine in advance and would say to me "Please sing those songs too, I know you know them.." Geez, what can I say? I really love those kind people I met for the first time in Asingan. They seem to like my singing too.Ha-ha! Maybe they can not hear very well...:D... .Yep, here's to Polly. I rediscovered the joy of Karaoke when I visited her Joint the first time when I just arrived in Asingan... From: sonny MessageHi Annie and everyone. Yes, you’re right, I haven’t been posting for a long while but once in a while I peep in to be updated. I was not compelled to post though because Mng Vic was doing a great job of doing the blow-by-blow account of the reunions and the fiesta activities. Besides, I spent just a night and a half-day in Asingan – just in time for the RA Night which I attended with the rest of our klasmeyts. I missed the motorcade done earlier in the day and the luncheon, too. But I caught up with the class of 77 group at night in the auditorium. Look, we have the second biggest contingent after class ‘80 as each batch were made to parade around the auditorium. (second biggest in number but first in bulk if you consider the wide bodies of walter robina, romeo escorpizo and myself and some of our lady classmates hehehe). Now I feel compelled to mention names. Im sure you remember all of them: Lamberto Sison, Romeo Escorpizo, Walter Robina, Jun Sunaco, Nilo Silvestre, Villamor Ganir, Victoriano Rolusta, Connie Libunao, Filomina Cabrera, Glory Aguilar, Catherine Micu, Katherine dela Cruz, Sylvia Delmendo. Lots of hugs, beso-beso and handshakes. To say we had a great time will be an understatement. The din of the celebration though almost made it difficult to make out a conversation. It’s the after-the-dance inuman with the boys which is more intimate. Bert Sison and Vic Rolusta gave away their respective daughter’s hand in marriage last April 26 and 28 respectively. Wasn’t able to attend though. I was on house arrest most of the time in La Union hehehe. Outside of our class, I met our commandant, Mr Consolacion whos still as snappy as ever, the lovely Mrs Daranciang who could barely recognize me and Mrs Zeny Del Mundo, the current administrative head of RA. I also had a short time talking and reminiscing with NCS idol Mr. Johnny Pascua who is as dashing as when he was our scoutmaster. There were many, many more people I saw from our high school days that made us all feel young again – even just for a night. You really missed it big time, klasmeyt! But there is always a next time… From: Ramon MessageJonah is the youngest son of Manong Ebot and Reem is the daughter of Carlos. From: VIC MessageI googled Honorio Santos looking for his photo. He has several links in Google. It must be him because the site pegged his age to 63..He really was a very nice person, basing on what you told on the Board re: him..He could have done more good things for people... From: Zeus MessageSorry I am at work No time to tap those keyboard by the way Maraming salamat for your concern Annie it's a weak quake, yet! we are all waiting for the big one ha!ha!ha! Thanks manong Vic! sorry for did not response ur e-mail. Armando and Manong Abbet, condolence! Manong Honor was our good neighbor in cabingcolan, he was a very nice person, I remember when I was a kid maybe 3 or 4 years old watching TV in their backyard. My parents said that's a very first TV ever in cabingcolan. Every week-ends he brought their tv outside to have room for the viewers, my mom always praised Manong Honor that he is a very nice person. True, no one I know who shared to view their TV to the neighbors in backyard. It's our break go back to work. he!he!he! From: Rudy MessageCondolence for the passing of your Uncle, extend our condolence to his immediate family too. He seems like a happy person when he was still alive by the way you describe him. Good bless his soul. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/ From: Rudy MessageCongratulations to all parents who have children that are graduating from high school or colleges/universities. Graduation marks the completion of another step in our childrens life towards independence, whether we parents agree or not...And also let me second the invitation from Arsenia for the Dinner Dance on December, everybody is invited, it's not too early to make plans. All the particulars is being hammered out as we speak. From: Armando MessageI have fond memories of him the last time we've met at a cousin's wedding party. He loved to dance that he literally danced every piece that they played during the party. All the girls in our table were exhausted in taking turns dancing with him. Typical of a New Yorker. From: Sammy MessageThanks manong . Nice to hear about Jonah and Reem. Extend my warm congratulations. Sad to say, hindi na sila magkakakilala. Kaninong anak ang mga pamangkin kong ito? Update me. Thanks again. E-mail me your address. From: Ramon Antonio (R.A.) MessageHi SAmboy! Congratulations for being numero uno and good luck on your college studies.I'm very very proud of you and of your of Dad. Also; two of your cousins in the Philippines (Jonah and Reem Antonio) just graudated with a BS Nursing. Jonah was awarded oustanding student nurse (one of the 3 out of 350 students). Again Congratulations to the three of you. Uncle Ramon From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/remembering-honorio.html From: abbet manzano MessageDr. Santos passed away on May 11, 2009 from a head injury sustained from a vehicular accident on May 9, 2009. His wake was held at the DeLuca Funeral Home, 199 Bleecker St. NY,NY. on May 14th and 15th 2:00 to 5:00PM and 7:00 to 9:00PM. A memorial mass was held on May 16th at Immaculate Conception church, 414 East 14th, NY,NY. He was 63 years old. He is survived by wife, Linda and daughter Eileen and 'Nanay' Beatrix. His body will be flown to the Philippines on May 20th and will be met at the NAIA by Linda and Eileen. The body will lie in state at the Santos residence. Funeral arrangements are being finalized. From: Annie MessageCant call since its too early for all of you in Cali but I hope you guys are okay after the earthquake last night. From: vic MessageHindi lang talong ang ninanakaw ng al al ya..Minsan pati Kalabaw!!...:D From: VIC MessageOK, NO ghost stories here on the AMB( for now ) but if someone sends me a good one, I will publish it in my Blog..You do not have to open it cuz there will be a warning on the link...:) From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/archies-recipe-for-tilapia.html From: Sammy MessageThanks for the congratulatory messages. Humbly, i am happy to share this news to you. For a struggling parent like me, this is a big sigh of relief financially. Manang Arsenia, congrats too for having a nurse in your family. From: Arsenia N. De Gracia MessageANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL! We are proud to announce and extend our invitation to everyone to attend the First PAALL Holiday Dance/Dinner Extravaganza to be held in Las Vegas Nevada this coming December 5&6 2009. Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this event. We will be sending invitation soon. Please contact the following Coordinating Committee: Danny Nitcha, California dnitz66@yahoo.com; Carmen Padilla Munar, Michigan, munarc06@hotmail.com; Beatriz Palma Ventura ms_bea_vent@yahoo.com; (PRO Asinganian Association of Southern California), Estela Palma, California; Mrs. Virginia Par De Leon, East Coast Florida; Rodolfo & Loreto Salon, California, Patricia Canoza (Vice President of Asinganian Association of San Diego California); Juliet Uson, Hawaaii, Arsenia De Gracia, Houston,Texas and other names to be announced. I am also callling the attention of Alfredo Medrano (RN) in Canada to be a part of the committee. Once again, please mark your calendar and get ready. We will announced the venue and will send invitation. I will take this oppurtunity to CONGRATULATE Sammy and his son Sammy Junior for being the #1 in his class as well as those who are graduating. I might be in California this coming May 23rd to attend the Graduation of my niece Angelina De Gracia Opina. She will graduate in Medicine from Loma Linda Medical School. Also congratulation to Rudy Salon, his daughter Valerie (same name as my daughter Valerie)is a graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Nursing this May 2009. Good Luck and Best Wishes to All! From: Arsenia MessageI would like to request if it's possible to change the topic, After i read all your postings concerning ghost etc. It got to the point that I can't go back to sleep. I did tried my best but those descriptions seems so real it scared me. Now I have to go to sleep at night with lights on and try to divert my thoughts on other scenario such as singing Videoke along with my classmates and friends in Sta Ana, (Karayan) and thinking how is Canada looks like! I was talking to Angela Claro awhile ago and she invited me to their First Carusukan Global Reunion in Surrey Canada and she described to me the beautiful scenario that I might want to see. If I will go, then I will see BUGSY for the first time. He is one of the coordinators for this re-union along with Angela. I heard Madam Poly B. De Jesus is their Guest Speaker and I think Mr. Vic Costes is invited as well because that's what Angela told me. Thank you All! From: MessageIdiay Baro ket ado ti AL-ALYA...ammo da pay ti agburas ti tarong...heheheh. From: Annie MessageI for one will rather scared of human being since they have the capability of hurting me or whatever that make them fulfill their wish uncontrollably.On the other hand,those ghost were the ones who need us to say a little bit of prayer for them so they can find their way to their eternal rest particularly those who met their time untimely.Asked me why?I had the experience and as of now I still have it.Whenever I am down and cant help myself to cry,my first hubby is always there to tell me on my dreams be strong and happy;do the things we didnt had the chance.And when my bull-headed attitude comes first,my aunt( Mila),my grandma and him were there on my dreams pulling out my feet towards to the door and before I knew it,i was already screaming and my hubby will wake me up and said I have a"visitor".We went to Sta.Catalina, California few yrs back(paid a visit to Delia Acoba and had dinner with Zeus and Ben)On our way back after the swimming,scuba and food with the rest of hubby's friend,Martin took me a picture while we were at the ferry,my picture turned out to be my grandma's face.My mother and sister mentioned that it wasnt me but my Lola Banit- as he was fondly called.Still having a dream as my first hubby was shot and didnt wait for me to say goodbye,my Aunt Mila who didnt made it after her first attack and my grandma who was always there during those times that I needed her most.The only time I can talked to them will always be in my dream telling me that I am being a stubborn/attitude again towards my hubby. From: VIC MessageThere were several people who lived and died in our house. That's why I sometimes hesitate to sleep there. ..Even the schools like PSU Asingan campus have a story or two since it is smacked right in the middle of a wide field where a few "salvaged" people are sometimes left to rot. Daytime is okay because there are classes. By the way, an additional building was constructed in front of the old one..... There are 2 security guards there. One is a good story teller. Especially after a few rounds of something stronger than coke. "Do you notice anything spooky when you make your rounds?" I asked him during an evening when I was there.." I have not seen anything," he said. "But at midnight, I have to inspect the grounds around the 2 buildings. I have not seen anything spooky except one time. ( will touch this story later ). But when I am walking around the campus at midnight, I sometimes reach certain places, then I feel my hair start standing up. Then I start talking out loud, saying 'if there is anybody here, please leave me alone and do not show yourself to me. Deep inside me I am a coward..' Then I go back to my post where there are several bright lights..." The only spook he saw manifested itself in the following:he was inside the building and all doors were locked. As he was walking in one of the hallways, he saw a very big dog came from one end of the hallway and dissapeared at the opposite end. He followed the dog. It was not possible for it to come in since all doors were locked. He examined all hallways. He did not see any sign of the animal..My sis also related this story. She used the women's washroom. As she came out, she met a woman who was about to use the washroom too. She noticed that the woman was wearing a quaint blouse used during the Spanish era. My sis said HI. The woman did not answer. Then my sis became curious and waited for a sound of the toilet being flushed. No sound. Another teacher arrived and Ester ( my sis ) just left. A few minutes later, my sis asked the teacher whom she met at the doorway of the CR. "Did you see any woman inside the CR?" The teacher said she saw no one. The place was empty, she said.. From: Zeus MessageWell, I just open another topic and thank you for giving the interest to read and thus this is only for who are interested. Ha!ha!ha! when I was a kid going to "camposanto" I volunteered just gave little help then when I met my friends forget the cleaning we grouped then play on top of the tombs and jumping around like a frogs. We call that game a "Batallion." Every all saints day "camposantos" are always over crowded when people tired tried to make their own detours although on top of the tombs basta maka short cut no more "bari-bari or kayo-kayo umadayo kayo kuma apo no madungpar kayo awan basol ko." Good rhyming huh! I always murmuring that every the time in the evening or at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon to avoid hitting those spirit. Our old folks Lolos lolas taught us those superstitious, you know old folks then are very irrational and we kids have fears and just follow it! he!he!he! Monong Vic I will send you e-mail to print in your blogs. From: Armando MessageCONGRATS!!!Good genes and strong determination. Don't forget to share us the valedictory address. From: VIC MessageNobody answered your posting about the Seance incident. I withnessed myself personally something similar in my home. My Mom was used by a "spirit" . Tehy call it in the dialect as NALUGANAN. I might have related this incident already in detail in here. She was talking with a male voice in a language I can not understand. Maybe it is latin. She was asleep. When I woke her up, her voice became normal. Even if I witnessed the event around mignight, I was not scared at that time, because she is my Mom...By the way, in this trip, it was my sister and brod in law who heard the sound of walking feet in the 2nd floor of our house. Some furniture ws even dragged around, said my bayaw. It took place around 10:00 pm. I was awake but did not hear anything. When it was happening ( the footsteps ) my brod in law even came near my bed checking if I was in my bed. I was but my eyes were closed. He thought I was asleep so he did not talk to me. He and my sis mentioned the sounds the next morning at the breakfast table. They heard it, I did not and we were practically in the same area of the house..But I did visit the graveyard on my last afternoon in Asingan. Most of the pathways between the tombs in the Catholic cemetery are already occupied by sunken tombstones. One has to walk in between tombs in order to get to a corner of the graveyard where my parents and forefathers, tombs are. The original brickwall surrounding the cemetery is already replaced with a concrete fence. I guess not just the Asingan marketplace is already crowded. Even the graveyards are people have to step on the tombstones on the regular pathway in order to walk around. Must be pretty rough "circumnavigating" around the graveyard comes All Saints Day... From: ricky MessageA shout out to Sammy and a HUGE Congratulations to Sam Jr. for being the first in his class! I’m so happy and so very proud of the two of you and your extended family! Sam Antonio, McAllen High School’s Valedictorian, class of 2009, Hep Hep Hurray!!! From: Marcie MessageThank you, we will look for all possible that we can. Still early for him but we are getting ready for the fall to start the process. Just hoping and praying that he get in. So many competition here. Congratulations to your children graduation. From: MessagePaging Sonny Espejo and Josie G Miranda....where are you guys...Dont want to post,my addy is taurus436018@yahoo.com.:( :,( :(,:( From: ricky MessageCongratulations, your son is a step closer in saving you money already:) AP scores of 5, and in most cases 4, will earn him a college credit, which means he will have a sophomore standing in that subject matter he tested out from his college of choice. He'll have less classes to take as a Freshmen so he can complete other requirements instead - making it easier to graduate in four years or sometimes less. Make sure he submits his AP scores (4s/5s) to the colleges he'll be choosing from. Btw, he can also request to withhold any score as well or cancel it altogether. From: Marcie MessageGot your e-mails. Thank you very much for your good advise. Will look forward to receiving the scholarship box. From: ricky MessageSorry guys, I was out all day. Please check your e-mails. From: Arsenia MessageI am including these list in your quest of finding SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES. The list are just one click away from your computer. All forms are downloadable, or you can fill up an application and submit. Most of you might not aware but Bill Gates and Melinda Gates Foundation are also offering scholarships to deserving( Filipino/Asian/Americans/Pacific Islanders students) who are entering college for the first time. Please go to www.gmsp.org. (Owned by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) The Scholarship is under APIASF (ASIAN and PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND) based in Washington DC. ADDRESS: Gates Millineum Scholars P.O BOX 1434 Alexandria Virginia 22313 TOLL FREE: 1-877- 690- 4677 (GMSP). APIASF, for everyone's information is the Country's LARGEST NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION devoted solely to providing scholarship for Asians and Pacific Islanders Americans. Amongst the Major/courses offered are the following: Computer Science, Engineering,Education, Mathematics, Public Health, Sciense etc. Qualifying point grade average is 3.3 on a unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned GED and meets the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. I will include the following resources as well. scholarships and grants .com; private scholarships.com;Asian Scholarships .org; Texas Scholarship.org, California Scholarships.org; www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov; wwww.fafsa.ed.gov; Private Corporations Scholarships.org; Conoco Phillips Scholarship.com; Shell,Texaco, Scholarships.com; Private Organization Scholarships.com; Scholarship.org; Pilipino Scholarship.org; Every State has scholarship programs including job related scholarship as well as Military related scholarships as long as they are enrolled in a University or College who offered ROTC in a University. AIR FORCE Military will provide $9.000.00 to $15,000.00 dollars a year for tuition and $900.00 dollars for books allocations and $350.00 dollars allowance for Freshman. Upon completion of a Degree or a course, these Graduates are automatically commissioned as 2nd Liuetenant. Actually my daughter and son (the twins) Marie Antoinnette and Mark Anthony who are both ROTC officer in High School for four consecutive years who will be graduating this June 6 at Minute Maid Toyota Center are amongst the recipient in Air Force. Marie will attend a University that has ROTC. She is a recipient for Scholarship in Air Force and I am proud of her. Mark, on the other hand like to be in the music industry and will Major in Music. like to arranged and compose songs and play the piano and the violin. Two years ago, Mark won the competition for Best Chello Player amongst High School held in Dallas Texas. He like to play the likes of one of the famous Japanese Chellist YOYOMA? This afternoon, both went to attend their Senior Prom with their respective dates. Mark is ecorting a beautiful Senior who happenned to be one of the candidates for Elkins High School Ms. Senior 2009 tonite. We are all happy to watch both and their friends leave the house and attend their prom night. From: Marcie Uson-Wise MessageHi Manong Sammy, I gave my address to Manang Yoli. Give me your e-mail addy then i will email you my address. The Uson family in Baro is my relatives. My Dad first and second cousins.Uncle Jose and auntie Lydia(R.I.P.) knows us very well but the others NO, we know by name but I never meet them or if I meet them I was very young. From: Armando MessageThanks for the invite. It's been my wish to visit Texas. When given the opportunity, I'll surely get in touch with you. My excitement to see Texas is secondary to my desire of seeing good old friends like you. From: Sammy MessageI have the books about scholarship. I will send them early. Let me no your mailing address. Anyways, how are related to Ms. Uson of Baro. She was my first year teacher in Asingan Community High School (1972), then she got married i think to a US navy guy. The following year they migrated to USA. From: Zeus MessageThe seance scene in Spirit of the glass last night with friends. My mind blown off to the ceiling, ghost bumps appears like a cactus swords defense, my conscience start giving-up and convincing but still never believe things like that although my two eyes pops-up and my jaws breaking down more than like "BABALU" when I witnessed the events one white dude friend starts freaking out us by speaking Latin when everybody knows he never or don't speak another language other than English./ Hey guys! this is my first ever witness things like this, it blows my mind really and freak me out until went to the bed last night. Could it be have a good explanation out there, a scientific explanation maybe? I will call it just a "FREAK." and I don't want to believe. From: Marcie Uson-Wise MessageHello, I have a 12th grader next year. He will start the application process this fall. Would be nice if I could borrow the "Scholarship Box". Thank you very much. Please e-mail me, I will give you my mailing address. We live in Northern Virginia. From: VIC MessageI have good news and bad news...:) Was toying with the Youtube site when I discovered I can download my video clips to Youtube.I do not have to put the clips in my Blog anymore, less work....Thats the good news!..Now for the bad news...:( I left one of my webcam cables in Asingan, the one to be used to connect my cam to my PC..Ain't that a bitch? ..As soon as I buy a new cable then I will start loading some clips into YouTube. My cam is HD 1080 so you will be assured the images are very sharp. Found out also I did take some shots during the PAALL night, quite a few of them.The original sound is also 5.1 surround which will sound good if you have such audio in your PC system... From: Annie MessageHoller me before you will come down and will make sure I have a fresh shrimp ceviche and fajita ready adding up the Jose Cuervo.It will be a long chat with Malou and better watch it.and yes,still waiting for klasmeyt Sonny..... From: Rain MessageI can play this piece either on the keyboard or drums...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn-enjcgV1o From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/opening-business-in-asingan.html From: Sammy MessageYou are always welcome here in Texas and in my humble barrio of Macalong, Asingan. While in Texas dadaan muna tayo kina Manang Arsenia and Annie. (Annie thanks for the compliments). Anong say mo Annie? From: VIC Messageaddendum..I was re reading my posting and comparing it to your original message..One of the questions you asked is my opinion re: opening a business in Asingan...It depends on the capability and interest of the individual who would own or manage it..If I am the one to open a business there, I would chose a computer center too. One with needs, printing, faxing, photo printing capabilities..This is a year long project. Forgot to mention to you that a use for digicams there is the production of IDs. ..Maybe for schools, institutions, etc. The digicam is used to shoot "mug" shots of people, then glue them to ID cards printed on templates with their names, and other pertinent data...Somehow I was tempted at one time to extend my stay to 6 months and open up a shop in the ground floor of our house. I do love tinkering with PCs and also shooting and printing photos..Our house is right in front of the Rodriguez Mart. But then, I changed my mind. If you love the town and like serving customers there, it is okay...But for one who has been abroad for so long and would go back to Asingan for keeps, well, it is an iffy thing. It might work, but then, it might not..Ideally, one needs a good manager to stay in Asingan to mind the store. This is the hardest thing to do. From: Armando MessageSa totoo lang, hindi pa ako nakakarating ng Texas. Heto na sana ang magandang pagkakataon pero nataong may trabaho. Di bale tyempuhan na lang natin na makapagbakasyon si Sammy sa Asingan at mag-picnic tayo sa palaisdaan niya. Annie, pareho tayo ng obserbasyon. From: Annie MessageThat's a lot of grants and scholarships.Congratulations!!Keep up being there whenever he needs you.I wonder what is going on too to my klasmeyt Sonny.Never seen him on this board since he went back home. From: fm MessagePlease kindly email me @ fmarinas@pangasinan.org . Thanks. From: ricky MessageArmando, murang-mura ang pamasaheng papunta sa Texas ngayon, ... may masarap yatang kainan sa McAllen, hehehe. O sinong may 12th grader next school year? ----- Norbet, kelan ang susunod na camping natin? Paki tawag mo nga ako or e-mail (mcescher4yr@yahoo.com). Nabura lahat yong laman ng aking cell phone nong nahulog ko sa toilet! From: Sammy MessageYes i have the box about scholarship grants. Armando added some books. Thanks a lot. Sam my eldest who will be attending a business school in UT Austin got more than what we expected. Aside from the "package scholarships" which includes , James A Bush Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant, University Tuition Grant-Undergraduate, Texas Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant and State Top Ten percent Scholarship. He also have other grants from local (Rotary Club of McAllen and McHi Centennial Band Club) and state wide foundation (Minnie Steven Piper Foundations). Medyo nakahinga ako ng maluwag. This time we are busy preparing his graduation party (June 12) a week after his graduation ceremony on the 6th of June. Also lots of banquets to attend this month of May. Again thanks Ricky and Armando. From: vic MessageWait and if there is someone who would like to request some math books then we would know whom to approach...I am not myself into math..But I know it is a very important subject during these days of technology... From: VIC MessageWhile I was there, I patronized a couple of Internet cafes ( one door apart ). It is a very popular activity now a days..They also have DSL. One cafe caters mostly to kids and young people because the kids go there for games. The other one beside it have snacks on the side and it has better clientele. People who patronize this 2nd cafe go there for chats, ( with webcams of course ) or to send e-mails. Even the barangays have also net cafes because not very many people in Asingan afford a decent PC...The PCs at Pangasinan State University are excellent because the school is right beside a transmitting tower. The PC Instructor ( a BS Computer grad. knows his stuff ) I spend one night there trying their capabilities and they can access almost anything that US can. PSU is also using wireless technology. The rate is variable. The Net cafe offering nothing but games charge 15 pesos an hour: the one beside it charges 20. The cashier in both cafes sleep there already. Both have only electric fans. They have at least 10 computers. ..The ones in Urdaneta have air conditioned environment and they charge 30 pesos an hour...My nephew beside our house opened recently a small take out restaurant and their pancit, etc. are sold as fast as they are cooked because the Rodriguez grocery have made that area a very busy commercial center. There is always a line up of costumers in the Grocery. They sell foods, alcoholic drinks, etc. A good revenue maker are the Globe or Smart cards. People are always buying loads for their cel phones.. When I was there I saw people come and go. Asingan is now busy 24/7. But sometimes brown outs occur. Everyday. Rodriguez Mart has always a standby generator..Asingan has no digital studio that prints photos from digicams, so Asinganians have to go to Urdaneta for their prints. One good PC with a matching colored printer can provide the printing needs of the locals. But it needs one with technical savvy plus a reliable source of printing paper and inks..A popular printing medium is the "tarpaulin". It is a poster size printing method where calendars with different photos are done. Nice as gifts. Or advertisement if you wish..You can ask me questions through my e-mail addy and maybe I can add some more ideas/suggestions... From: ricky MessageMang Vic, yes, I’m doing the math books this year. If anyone is interested, I have hundreds of Algebra1, Algebra2, and Geometry books (for highschools). If you’d like me to ship a box or two to your old alma mater back in the Philippines, let me know. All I ask is that you pay for freight charges ($60/box). Another project of mine which started in this town is the “scholarship” box for US students only. I have three of these boxes in three different MBs. The box contains books on scholarships, How-to books on writing college applications, proposals (for grant or scholarships) with samples, choosing a major, etc. Armando was the first to get the box and I believe he added a couple of books in that box. Sammy has it right now and is ready to go to the next parent who has a high school student, preferably incoming junior or senior. All I ask is that you guys keep the box circulating and please send it to the next parent who’s looking at thousands worth of college tuition, fees, and expenses. Grants do make a difference and will make it happen for your student if they know how to find these scholarships. I believe there are a couple of Asinganians already reaping or is about to reap some benefits. From: Vilma Basa MessageHello, mng. Vic...my name is Vilma, you don't know me personally but I am an avid fan of your postings here. Anyway, I was wondering if I may ask your opinion...how's business in Asingan? We are planning to acquire a small commercial property in Asingan (town proper) and thinking of putting up an Internet Cafe equip with Printing, copying, faxing and school supplies. My tatay has a small fast food eatery in Asingan and he said that business is slow at the moment, so we are having second thought...your opinion is very much appreciated, thank you and have a great Victoria Day long weekend! From: Annie Messagewhere are you my friend and pick up your phone.just wondering since you never miss to call me on my b-day but this time...:( :( From: VIC MessageJust when I thought I have already overcome my homesickness and jet lag..I opened my vidcam and voila!..I found about 50 segments of short clips I took when I was still in Asingan..This is the new breed of vidcams, HD & 1080 lines..It takes a new way of downloading the clips into a PC.I still how to figure out HOW...But I did enjoy watching them thru a HD LCD...I saw Juliet singing at Crystal Glades, some scenes at the PALAGIP of the Delmendo family..boy lots of singing in that one, Susan, Zenie and a young singer whom I heard sings with a local band..There is also the Passion Play at the Roman Catholic church last Good Friday..I will see if I could feature some clips in my Blog...It is fun to watch anyway.I am burning all clips in one DVD-R. There are shots of the cats and dogs in our house. They grew up together as babies. Now they kiss each other like brothers and sisters...:D There are also few short views of the town plaza ( the small stores and eateries that sprang like deadly mushrooms around the perimeter of the town square..By this time, I imagine these shanties are already gone. Their contracts I heard is only after the Fiesta. Besides the full blown Rainy season is again on the threshold. Time to move on, guys! From: Norbet MessageInsan I moved last week (mother's day). Kasla tinamaan ti TORNADO ditoy balay ta ado a boxes...heheheh. I can't even find my cellphone charger. At least I got my pc back on....that's the first thing....heheheh. Just leave your message here and I'll get back to you.....I gonna go drop the kids at school ta ni NAKABANNIKES dan nga agur-uray. From: VIC MessageNice to know you finally are going home..I could have extended my holiday for another month..:) My sister is expecting you are taking a holiday, after you told her on the phone you are planning to visit the Phil..She could not wait to see you in person, believe it or not..:) Will ask her to bring you to Polly's for lunch or afternoon merienda...Then maybe a few Karaoke tracks, ..:D From: RAin MessageThanks a lot Adopted ..they could not fool me because i am wiser than them he-he being a jewelry merchant before i know the scale from grams to pound ::)) Aloha im off to work now..by the way Hilo my house is near SM see ya at yellow cab.. From: Adopted Alumni MessageEnjoy your stay at the mother land. Beware of buying anything that involves a scale. I'm sure you've read our shrimps/prawns incident. That was the most expensive prawns we have ever purchased - 2,400 pesos for 2 kilos!!! That clearly was a rip off!!!!! Make sure you check the back of their scale - they might have a string tied to it that they step on while they weigh their merchandise - like they did in Pozurobio. True story. I was there. From: MessageIll be home next week may 23rd..be staying in Baguio i frequent VOlante i love the pizza. From: Hilo MessageWhen are you going home? I will be in Baguio the whole month of June. Maybe we can meet and have coffee at SM Baguio. From: Rain MessageReading all your postings makes one homesick. I admire Marcie,Juliet, ARsenia,RUdy,SOnny and others for sharing your blessings with the less fortunate kids in Asingan. I just bought my ticket from PAL this it!!!!can't wait to be home again in BAguio and MAnaoag. For sure i'll visit Asingan too where i found true friends ...a FAMILY!!!! From: Juliet MessageManong, besides from weighing your lugage, The transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that effective May 15, 2009 domestic airlines are required to request and provide a passenger's full name as it appears on a government issued ID (driver's license, passport, etc.)Additionally, on August 15, 2009 will require the traveler's flight itinerary, date of birth, and gender. This is all required information. Lastly on October 31, 2009, all international flights will require this information. Just give me a heads up like the last time so I can take vacation at work. I moved again to another house, hopefully this time you can stay with us.... From: VIC MessageThanks, Juliet, for sure we are coming back to Hawaii..I threw my lei on Waikiki beach last time, and it floated back to the shore..Would you believe the omen? ...... They say it takes about 10 days for a Balikbayan to recover his/her old self. Especially if you came from a place with a 12-hour time zone difference. It is tough. From my past experience, be sure to weigh all your luggages first before going to the airport. Be sure to keep your passport and money in a safe place. Losing either or all of them will guarantee you a holiday in hell..Cameras and other electronic gadgets ( in cluding US/Canadian cel phones ) are nice but they sometimes constitute a bother..A few days before departure back to the US/Canada, start packing your stuff. Leaving the packing on the last day ( esp. with regards to electronic devices could really be a damned nuisance )... From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/from-posting-on-amb.html From: Juliet MessageThank you for posting my picture. I enjoyed singing with you at CG. Next time bring Manang Miggie with you and come back to Hawaii. As they said; second time around is better.. From: Juliet MessageAloha, It was a great pleasure to meet you, Manang Arsenia, Mng Polly, Loreto Salon, Hep Hep Horay, Danny Nitcha,Marilou and of course manong Vic. I would like to commend you Manang Arsenia, for your hardwork, unending dedication and support to PAALL Alumni Association, and to Manang Polly for your hardwork organizing the Balikbayan night together with Manang Arsenia, I commend you both... so far, this has been the most memorable, exciting, and happiest vacation I've ever had. I enjoyed the parade, followed by lunch and danced all night. Next day was Rizalians parade, followed by lunch at the Casa Delmendo, where I meet Brigida Facundo and friend from Canada, also Fe Carig. I miss you folks already. Hope we'll meet again next year. My feet hurst so I missed the Rizalians night. then the balikbayan night, danced with Manong Vic. to Loreto Salon, nice dancing with you. I have a great time... Next day off to Dumaguete, went to see Silliman University, have a nice dinner at JO's, stayed at Bethel Hotel over looking the sea. Dumaguete home of the gentle people. Lots of foreigners there. The hotel cost me 840 pessos a night. Next day took ocean jet to Bohol. Toured the city, stop at Blood Compact, went to see Chocolate Hills, Tarzier, the smallest monkey in the world. Next day we went to Forest Camp, also stop over to see the largest python..Next day off to Cebu via ocean jet again. The ride was about 2 hours. Again we toured the city. Went to Mactan, see Lapulapu statue, Magellan, and other places...After a week of touring other places went back to Manila and stayed at Century Park hotel. Back to Asingan, where I attended a biniag in San Manuel with Mayor Lopez...My last day in Dumaquit ended in passing out backpacks to all the kids that are living there. Hope to see you all again next time...Aloha Juliet From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/ From: Annie Messageyour request which i don tknow what's behind the music..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XTumvIZEB4 From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/catered-affair.html From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/juliet-at-crystal-glades.html From: VIC Message"..It is to know you taught.." shoukd read "It is nice to know you taught ...." From: VIC MessageThanks for your postings..I did not know you are also donating books, Ricky. Miggie also donate some books for schools in the Phil. as long as someone foots the freight expenses...It is to know you taught at PSU, Sammy...For 2 nights, I slept there too because I had to do some Computer work and PSU has a DSL line. Jerry Diaz helped me with the PC work because it is his field.. From: Sammy MessageNice to see some pictures of my Alma Mater, PSU, Asingan campus. I also spent my first three years of teaching in the said campus before i was transferred to PSU-Urdaneta. I have this nostalgic feeling seeing those photos. Welcome back Manong Vic. Thanks for patiently narrating your travelogue. Somehow it quench my thirst of going home. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/extreme-airport-blues.html From: ricky MessageMang Vic, I'm enjoying all the stories and pictures. Keep them coming! From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/long-voyage-home.html From: Maila T. Reyes MessageCondolence to the family of Lolo Cresencio "Ising" Guerrero. From: VIC MessageThanks for your very, very kind words, TI..I was not able to publish my Sunshine Stories from Pangasinan last year but will inform you if and when I will put out one. Have lots of materials to use this year. Hope you could send me some stories...Your Kalapaw is also a very pleasant and endearing place to visit..Let us keep it up for the sake of our friends and countrymen all over the world! From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/short-message-from-fred-palma.html From: Adopted Alumni MessageThank you for the kind words. Let's all spread the word and help those kids back home. Aloha. From: TI MessageYou set a good example to other Message Boards to emulate -- specially those who can eloquently narrate the highlights and sidelights of their vacation in their native hometowns through essay/feature writings and snapshots to capture delightful moments of camaraderie. If I do have the chance to visit Santa Maria soon, I will do the same. Thanks for sharing! From: VIC MessageThanks for the good wishes!..It was indeed a very nice experience. I passed by Sta. Maria on my 2nd day of holiday on my way to Asingan on the Viron Bus. The latest landmark in our neighbourhood is the SM City in Rosales. It is just beside the MacArthur highway on the right side if you are driving North to Baguio or Ilocos..It has a separate parking lot for tricycles. They say it is not yet a full blown version of a standard SM. Originally, it was intended just as a warehouse but they decided to test the market here in our neck of the woods how a big store like it would fare. It would really compete with the malls of Dagupan Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez with her CSI malls and other similar establishments. SM City is round in shape; it has a few stores and restaurants in the lobby ( e.g. Max Chicken, Tokyo, Tokyo, etc. but not the other big name stores located in Manila and suburbs. SM City is just a single story building but I heard before I left that they will start with the 2nd floor soon. So it is a good omen....My brother in law Melodio ( Nonoy ) Hufana arrived the day I left Manila back to Toronto. I heard he is going to spend a few days also in Sta Maria ( the town where he grew up ) to seek ( and drink with ) a few friends. Thanks again, Mr. Pogi. Danny Nitcha is a very dynamic emcee ( and a handsome one too ) . A cousin Vicky Nitcha Tejada was also in the auditorium during that night listening to the unmatched sound of the Mammy Juanitez orchestra!---# From: Rudy MessageMarcie, I just had a chance to read your speech in it's intirity. That was very nice and touching. All Asinganians will be proud of you. Thanks for doing something for the less fortunate children of our town, and thanks for recognizing that the children are our future. That reminds me of Arsenia's CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE FOUNDATION. Thanks GOD for people like you two who cares and thinks about helping those children who otherwise without your help would NOT have a chance to go to school for higher education. May GOD bless you with good health and fortune to continue such good deeds. From: MessageWANT TO HAVE SOME EXTRA INCOME THROUGH INTERNET?? THIS IS TOTALLY FREE!!!CLICK THE LINK BELOW. http://sulit.com.ph/1315175 From: MessageI was wondering kaya pala dynamite vacation for Dad Vic aside from the exciting band music whoaaaaaa!!! pretty dancing girls wheeeeeewwwwwwwww!!!!ha-ha-ha. From: Rain MessageOhHHHHHHH la la those pix awesome...at last i have a glimpse of pretty slit eyed juliet.. From: Mr Pogi MessageGood morning Manong Vic, glad to hear you got back safe and sound from your vacation in the Phil most particularly, from Asingan,happy to see some clips and photos from the trip especially seeing my kabagian ading Danny Nitcha, and our own Mammy Juanitez Orchestra from Sta. Maria...welcome back then and hope you had a good time....!!!!!! From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/ From: vic MessageWell, slowly but surely, I started digging up my digicam files ( it is not an easy task, folks ) from my holiday stuff. Some photos are from Laptop, some are from my digicam, putting them on the web is quite a challenge. The exciting one is the Passion Play at the church last Good Friday. I might be able to put it on DVD, together with some clips from the First Night Dance. I bought also a copy of the AMMRRA-Balikbayan night. The guy who printed the graphics of the DVD must have had too much liquor when he worked on it. He spelled the title in glaring big type as AMMRRA-BALIKBAYAN KNIGHT. Or maybe he was an avid fan of Batman, the Dark Knight and he can not get his mind off the movie...:) From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/more-asingan-holiday-photos.html From: Adopted alumni MessageI tried sending photos to both e-mail addresses you mentioned but both returned "undeliverable." pls check your filter or send me a test e-mail. Thanks. From: Zeus MessageNo e-mail arrived yet. Please send to this email address macanas@earthlink.net or a.macanas@yahoo.com thnx! From: Adopted Alumni MessageI e-mailed you some photos from the reunion. I'll send more later. Aloha. From: ZEUS MessageMarcie, your speech is very appealing with sense of sincerity and thus no doubt that everybody there will be inspired. Although I wasn’t there to witness the event but heard the success and contentment my feelings also rise to the roof especially when I heard your sincerity and commitment to our Alma mater. “I blamed it on the rain” I mean to the significant circumstances needed me to do before anything else where the reason that I cannot come to witness, there will be the next time though. I have just talked to Yul from the phone for more than 2 hours yesterday upon our long conversation we talked about the plan for the next reunion, we agreed that could be on 2011. We thank you for your contribution you are the true adopted alumni to us. People like you with golden heart will GOD bless you more. Happy Mothers Day to you and to all Moms here in AMB. From: ZEUS MessageMarcie, your speech is very appealing with sense of sincerity and thus no doubt that everybody there will be inspired. Although I wasn’t there to witness the event but heard the success and contentment my feelings also rise to the roof especially when I heard your sincerity and commitment to our Alma mater. “I blamed it on the rain” I mean to the significant circumstances needed me to do before anything else where the reason that I cannot come to witness, there will be the next time though. I have just talked to Yul from the phone for more than 2 hours yesterday upon our long conversation we talked about the plan for the next reunion, we agreed that could be on 2011. We thank you for your contribution you are the true adopted alumni to us. People like you with golden heart will GOD bless you more. Happy Mothers Day to you and to all Moms here in AMB. From: Helen V. MessageWishing you all a Happy Mother's Day! Hope you all enjoy your/our special day. hcv From: Helen V. MessageHello Marcie, just want to tell you that, that was a very nice, very moving speech you delivered during the LMSAT class re-union/homecoming. The scholarship idea is great! I am sure there are deserving kids for this opportunity your family is providing. Thank you and more power to you and your family. I also wish for your continued health progress. Take care! From: Rudy MessageGlad to know you have a chance to visit California next week. Hey, give me a call on my cell (213)-792-4828 when you're around L.A. or email me you know my email addy. Looking forward to meet your family. From: Carmen Padilla Munar Messagecondolence for the passing of your dad Edgar i am sorry Manang Carmen From: Arsenio C. Macanas and Family MessageTo: Manong Fidel and Manang Elvie/dadette, tenzie, clauden and Maureen and Doctor Leo, sorry to hear the passing of our ex-vice mayor Col C. Guerrero. Condolence From Macanas Family. Dadette/nani kumusta be lated happy birthday kenni Alakai. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/marcie-lucero-tesoros-speech.html From: DADETTE GUERRERO PASCUA MessageOn behalf of the Guerrero Family, THANK YOU all for your prayers and words of comfort. It is truly a very difficult time for all of us. But we take refuge in the knowledge that my Tatang, my beloved grandfather, is now with the Lord, our Savior. Thank you again everyone. From: Carosucan MessageThe Antonio family of Carosucan Norte wishes to thank all of you for your support during this difficlut time for the untimely passing of our brother Palo popularly called "Kolot". We also want to extend our deepest symphaty to he bereaved family of Atty. Bong Viray & Atty. Jing Viray for the passing of their beloved mother., Likewise to the Guerrero family. Col. Guerrero was my teacher of Philippine History at Rizal Academy. From: Arsenia MessageI like to encourage everyone to listen to this song. I like it so much that i have to post the wordings so that if you like to sing-along while you're listening in You Tube "Isem" you are ready and you can download the song while reading these message. Annie or anyone, please download the music "Isem" and post it here for everyone to listen to. Here's the words: "Isem mapagkabiagak.... Agmurmuray dagitoy matak.. Ken isu't maka-agas...Mangliwliwa 'toy kaungak.... Isem, adu ti sawenna....Adda isem a makagura...Adda isem a iyaw-awan naka... Isem pammalubus ko kenka.... Uray adda amin kaniak a rigat...Uray pay no agpupungtutak...Uray pay no agpaspasugnudak...No ismennak ket mapagmayat...Isem..isem...umisem ka man biagko!..Lawlawagam man to'y barukong ko ta isem mo!....Isu't mangay-ayo..Daytoy pusok napnuan ti limdo..... (then repeat the song two times) Enjoy and hope you start practicing the song for your next Karaoke Party!!!!. From: vic MessageHello! belated happy birthday and happy mother's day. So you get 2 greetings for the price of one...:D From: VIC MessageYesterday, May 9 was my first time to force myself to get out of the house. Since I arrived on the pm. of May 6, I did not feel like going out. One of the horrid effects of taking a holiday in the Phil. I spent the next few days just taking out the clothes from my luggage, sorting my electronic stuff ( thanks God I did not lose anything ) . Am grateful I am not working anymore. Reporting back to work after a Phil. holiday is sooo brutal! Esp. if you picked up a virus back home from bugs, slugs, frogs..:). The Immigration guy at the Canadian airport asked me before handing back my passport: "Are you feeling sick?" "I am fine, " I said and that is the truth. But even if I felt slightly ill, would I say "yes?". Hardy, har-har!!..So I am typing hthis entry at 2:00 am EST..Woke up an hour ago and can not sleep anymore! Holy insomnia. Of course it is 2:00 pm this time back in the Phil. No wonder can not sleep..My Pare Rudy came to visit me a day later. Well we discussed local politics. Our favorite topic. Of course, we talked about our town leader. I told him he seems to be impregnable when it comes to election. But he said, I think the tide is starting to change..Let us wait until the next election, he said...My Pare can not be a politician, just like Miggie. Both of them speak frankly what is in their minds regardless who will be hurt , as long as it is the truth..:)Miggie said if I am elected Mayor, maybe a few days later I will be assasinated already....But since they were pressed for time, he said let us continue the discussion in the next few days..Well, jet lag really sucks. During the day time, I feel sleepy all of a sudden and have to take a nap. At night time, I wake up in the middle of the night, can not sleep anymore, then I have to go down to my computer. But I do miss the PCs in Asingan and Manila. They are still using XP. The PCs in Asingan, most of them have defective keyboards. Their caps lock hardly work. When you need to type capitals, you need to press the shift key with a separate finger..Great. When you use the Internet Explorer, go to Asingan Board, check the Messages then it will say FORBIDDEN. But go to a Mozilla, go to the same Asingan Board click the messages and voila! It opens up like an oyster tossed into some coals! That might be the problem of Polly why she always get FORBIDDEN in her PCs..But I do miss the peculiar atmosphere of the net Cafe in front of the house. Most of the users are kids busy in their online games..Heard they have to pay for the time not only for the PC but also for the game. No wonder so many kids get crap from their folks when they get home because their pocket money slides out of their pocket like there is a big hole in it!----# From: Arsenia MessageI wish you the very best on your Birthday and a Happy Mother's Day as well. CHEERS!!!!! To all Mother's all over the world. I do have a good day today. I test drive an ACURA SUV MDX (leather and fully loaded) yesterday afternoon. Mother's Day present! possible. I dedicate the Song "ISEM" ( a very popular Ilocano Song)for you that is the song that the Vice Governor Marilyn Primicias Tagaba renderred when I requested her to sing a song during Barangay Night on April 18,2009 accompannied by Mammy Juanitez and His Orchestra. From: Arsenia and the De Gracia Family MessageTo Evelyn, My dear friend, My deepest condolence and sympathy to the passing away of your dad. God Bless! From: VIC MessageI believe the Uranium there is in a safe level.So, not to worry!... From: columbia MessageMy husband and I will be visiting California on May 12-24.Hoping to see some relatives, kabaryo and kababayan. From: Rain MessageThere is no force stronger in the universe than a mother's LOVE>>>>>>>>>>Happy birthday Annie cheers to perignon. From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/scenes-from-psu-asingan-campus.html From: ZEUS... MessageI am curious. I came across the Internet and I found that granite the one we used to our counter tops in the kitchen are contains of scary elements. I was shocked after I read the article that one of its ingredient is the "URANIUM." Uranium is of great importance as a nuclear fuel. So, if uranium normally found to our kitchen that where you can also find a microwave oven. Note: goto your granite counter top the one with green black orange color and if you find silvery at its edge that's the uranium. My point is how if someone crazy chunk a piece of the granite counter tops then put it in microwave what would happened? Normally known on how to split the atom is the Laser that we could by in any stores. Kids don't do this please don't blow the world... that's my point if somehow and someone little smart guy and do this. I hope that theory of mine or my speculation is wrong and it's not amenable. From: Rudy MessageKumusta ka na Manang? Haven't heard from you in a while. How's everybody doing? From: Rudy MessageHappy Birthday Annie!!! I wouldn't ask how old are, I'll just guess that I won't see number on any month of the calendar, ha!ha!ha! God bless you! friend, and many more birthdays to come. Oh! iwaras mo ngarud dayta original a Tequilan!!!...Hay naku Manong Vic, bakit mo naman ibinisto na 12 years older ako kay Bert, sabagay 21 years old pa lang si Bert he!he!he!...HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOTHERS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!!!! From: josie Messagehappy happy happy birthday ano ang inuman ano ang handaan happy happy happy birthday sana'y malasing mo kami sana'y mabusog mo kami happy happy birthday ilove you From: VIC Messagehttp://asingan-journal-part-3.blogspot.com/2009/05/musical-supper.html From: Gerome, Rose and Donna Legaspi MessageProfound condolences to the Guerrero Family of Bantog, to my classmate Ofelia. May God grant him eternal rest. With our prayers. From: abbet manzano MessageCondolence and my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I will be praying for his safe journey. From: VIC MessageI never really appreciated Karaoke until that afternoon when I visited Polly's place. I met Bert Salon for the first time there together with his kinfolks. Bert is the younger brother of Rudy. According to Rudy he is about 12 years older than Bert. I also met Manny ( he was quite a joker together with another nephew, Pedro. Drinks, finger foods plus jokes combined to make up a memorable afternoon in one of Polly's recreation Pavilions. Each pavilion has one of these Karaoke jukeboxes: you drop a 5 peso coin, punch in the numbers of your selected song, then you can live out your fantasy to be stage singer. Your voice mixes with a MP3 track of an orchestral accompaniment very close to the recorded version of the song. Time passed unnoticeably and soon the lights of the Resort were switched on as the darkness took over...Once you tried singing, then self confidence will bring you over to other sessions. Of course, I remembered the songs where I got the good scores, and in each new Karaoke session which I attended, I sang practically the same set: BeeGees, Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley and other artists of the 50s and 60s. Enjoyable?..You bet. Thus a few days before my departure, I bought a smaller version of the machine ( name of the smaller version is a ziller real sound portable box videoke ) which I bought from Appliance center in Greenhills, San Juan Rizal.It is a plug-and-play type. Plug the unit to an amp and a TV, and you will have your own Karaoke juke box.It has a free set of about 2000 songs. Additional songs come in chips which you can plug into the machine.. After I set it up at home here in Dixon road, my grandaughters had a blast singing to tunes of their generation: Kelly Clarkson, Aqua, Avril Lavigne, etc. ..I should have 2 of them so my grandaughters would have one of their own...Before closing this entry, I'd like to thank personally Polly for her tremendous hospitality that afternoon. I did not forget my promise to do something for you to use during the upcoming event in Surrey, BC this July at the Car. Norte 1st Global reunion. I hope this reunion would be participated by Asinganians close to Surrey. It would be a fun night, a winner! From: Fred Rodillas MessageMy deepest sympathy and condolence. From: Sammy MessageLeo, condolence to the rest of the family. May the good Lord bless his soul. From: VIC Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUFRdqxjcx8 From: VIC MessageWaiting for the Japan Airlines flight to take us out of NAIA is another kind of emotional meat grinder. While waiting there for the boarding announcement my mind replayed some of the highlights of the holiday and I eventually asked myself: "Where did these 4 weeks go?"....The last person to see before I entered the waiting area was a kindly old Filipino who asked me to open my hand carry. "Sure," I said..But as he opened the zipper, I warned.." ..however, it is quite messy in there.." He took a quick look at the jumble of shirts and stuff and he said.."That's okay.." and he zipped it again. Maybe he was afraid my mess would spill to the floor and he would have a hard time picking 'em up. I won't pick 'em up just in case! It is his idea to open it in the first place...The boarding call finally came and we all sauntered into the plane. My carry all was quite heavy but I was able to squeeze it all in into the overhead cabin. Then I settled down, checked the movie menu in the small TV monitor. I saw the WRESTLER, VALKYRIE and other movies that are still to be released on DVD. As the plane took off, we saw a parting shot of the runway of NAIAA as the JAL 747 took off to the cloudy canopy covering the airport. We also saw the land view below us. I was guessing it must be a part of Quezon province ( Tayabas )then the wide expanse of the Pacitic Ocean. As the plane veered to the left to cross the Sea of Japan ( it is all there in the Map menu of the small TV ) we knew it was going straight to the Land of the Rising Sun..After giving us some hot towelwipes, the stewardess showed us a laminated photo of the 2 menus being served that morning. One was chicken-and-pork adobo with rice plus some dessert. The crew knew there are many Filipinos aboard the plane. I selected it, of course and so with the elderly Japanese beside me. Well, he has just left Manila and I am sure he has still a hankering for Filipino cuisine. It was indeed, adobo but it does not have the distinct garlic taste. The cook knew that many passengers may not like garlic very much because it would give the usual garlic breath hours after you have eaten the delicacy. But I had a good appetite, considering I had some coffee and pan desal in Manila at 5:30 am, then coffee and bacon sandwich at he NAIAA eatery at 7:30...I noticed the stewardesses of JAL ( like Cathay Pacific ) are ALL very young. ( and very pretty, of course ). Unlike Air Canada where most of them are ladies between the ages of 45 and above... From: VIC MessageMy deepest condolence for the loss of your dad. I am sure many are praying for the repose of his soul... From: columbia tarape diaz MessageOn behalf of my family our heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences of the passing of Col. Cresencio Guerrero. From: Alakdan MessageSi Manong Sammy mo ito. Kumusta na? E-mail me at Sammyantonio2002@yahoo.com From: Boyet D. Rayos MessageOur heartfelt condolence and deepest sympathy to the Guerrero family. From: Rayos family. From: Annie C Cano MessageFrom the family of Castillo/Cano/Balderas family,our heartfelt condolence to the Guerrero family. From: Rudy MessageFrom the Salon Family and PAALL Alumni Association, our deepest sympathy to the Guererro Family, especially to EVELYN,my classmate and friend. From: MessageWe offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Col. Cresencio Guerrero of Bantog. From: VIC MessageI had a little difficulty in leaving the Philippines yeterday. The flight was 9:00AM, we left my boarding house at 5:30 because traffic jam usually starts at 6:00, said my nephew. But when we were almost at the airport, he saw 2 road signs ( the green signs ) saying TO NAIA airpor on 2 separate lanes. We took the one on the RIGHT and it brought us further from the airport. So he took a U turn and went back to the other lane. He said, "that sign must have been there for ages, nobody bothered to bring it down even now.."......He brought me to the departure area, got me a cart, and it was sayonara there..The check in was painless. My baggages were just with the right weight. What made them heavy are the TUPIG and BIBINGKA..:)I was already worried thinking Toronto customs might not allow them through. Anyways, one thing at a time, I said to myself. So much to think about for the departing Filipino tourist..In the same suitcase was also a medium sized bolo with a sheath and a walis na ting ting. And I remember that the Canadian customs paper asks you if you brought a firearm and a dangerous knife like a switchblade. That bolo is just sharpened ( bought it in the wet market area of Urdaneta ).After the check in at JAL, I proceeded to the Immigration where they stamped my passport and where they took another 750 pesos of my remaining currency. I had still 750 pesos left to spend at the duty free shops and eateries on your way to the airline departure gate. It was still 2 hours away from actual take off time, so I looked around for a place to blow the remaining pesos. I chose a small dining place where I ordered coffee, and bacon sandwich. After I paid my bill, I noticed ARROZ CALDO was part of the menu. Crap! I said to myself, that was the menu I forgot to eat while I was still in Asingan!..Anyway, my coffee and sandwich came and I went to find myself a seat. I seated beside this very, very annoying Filipino who was also departing with a female companion. Upon sitting, he started complaining to one of the waitresses why there are so few tables in that area. " I have been passing through here and it is always the same. No improvement! By this time you should have already more tables so you won't be losing customers, blah-blah " I look at the guy getting ready to throw my coffee at his ugly face. A manager came and tried to explain things. Still the guy kept on prattling. Woo! This guy must have had a hard life abroad and now he is spreading it thick on the poor waitresses!Yep, he still looks and dresses like a provinciano. What an @#$%^& !! ---:D From: VIC MessageIt is going to be another holiday in Manila this Friday, May 8. Manny P. is arriving from LA and I am sure he will be given a ticker tape parade ( or its equivalent ) But in my opinion, such a parade may not be a good idea. His victory last May 3 may have made him a hero to 99.9 % Filipinos in Manila and abroad. But he has also stoked some racist ire in some circles, particularly some Brits. Do you know that ( according to some local papers in Manila ) right after his victory at Vegas, some Brits called the entourage of Manny " a pack of brown monkeys?" Not to be outdone, the friends of Manny also called the other party, " a pack of white monkeys.." A brawl almost took place. A parade in Manila ( if it will happen ) may subject him an open target. Once a prrson enters the public eye, sometimes the latter is bound to be irritated. Such is the price of glory and fame. How can security be fully assured during such parade?.....Also read before the fight that Gloria did not plan to watch the fight because she had some engagements with some ambassadors from another country. What?. No rest even on Sundays?. But then, she can always watch the pirated video the next day...:D....My nephew gave me a Pacquiao-Hatton fight a few hours after the fight. I saw it when I arrived home. It was a short, short video. Started with the round 1 and ends right after the Hatton staff revived their hero, who was still blurry eyed, not knowing what happened.The picture is not HD, quite blurry, but hey, not many have seen the famous knock out scene yet as of now!...I am sure TSN might feature the complete bout with all the preliminary matches this week end. One of the highlights in the complete coverage is the rendition of BAYANG MAGILIW by Martin Riviera. Accompaniment is Karaoke of course. I noticed his bluetooth stuck in his ear as the camera gave him a close up. The rendition is really very unique, very different. ( more writings to follow ) From: Pacquiao fan MessageManny Pacquiao is the 1st Filipino who earned honestly multi million dollars thru boxing. Even if he does'nt box now he still gets millions thru his endorsements like Nike sneakers with Pacman logo which just came out, San Miguel beer, being a movie and TV star, singer and other investments. He must have a good financial adviser to attend to all of these things. The newly bought house is in Hollywood Hills where the Hollywood sign is located worth $5M. He gave a Rolex watch with diamonds as a birthday present to his mother. All his brothers and sisters were each given a beautiful house His Team Pacquiao members were all rewarded financially. Pacquiao is my kind of man. Humble,Generous and GOD fearing. Have a good day. From: Zeus Messagefrom the ring after the fight when Larry Merchant Interviewed the Pacman, he said, "Nothing personal I just did my job." For me that his instinct showing his humbleness that's why Freddie Roach in love with the pacman and to his family, maybe he will move to the Philippines. He!he!he! From: Rudy MessageI agree trainers and coaches are the life of a good athlete but don't discount the trainability/coachability and attitude of the athlete. I think Pacquiao had a both factors plus a good trainer and humbleness, ano pa ang hahanapin mo ika nga. Pacquiao went through bad times with his first trainer/promoter that end up in a lawsuit which Pacman wins. Lucky for him he found Roach...Just hope his health don'r deteriorate so fast. From: Zeus MessageThat's the key for his success, humbleness. Ang ugaling Filipino madaling lumingon sa pinangalingan yan ang isang ingredients ni Manny hindi katulad ng mga banyaga its all about mola how much the trainer will chunk the stake. What I know 10% to 25% for the trainer after the subtraction from the stake. No doubt, Manny will stay with Freddie Roach but Mr. roach health is deteriorating because of his on going Parkinson decease. From: VIC MessageManny really deserves his good fortune. Unlike other boxers, he remained humble, simple and he never forgets where he came from home..I hope he won't go into politics..Those leeches will just drain him dry..But then, he is already matured and no one can teach him what to do..Speaking of buying a residence in the Phil. I would rather buy a condo here in Manila. Manila is now a very exciting place to live.. You can always take a bus going to other places in Panagasinan..There are air cond busses going to Pang. Baguio, Ilocos, etc. From: SHEILA AQUINO MessageHELLO EVERYONE! We cordially invite all Pangasinenses & Ilocanos who wants to invest in a our EXCLUSIVE SUBDIVISION located near Magic Mall Urdaneta. We have available HOUSE & LOT PACKAGE but for those Investors we also offer LOT ONLY PACKAGE. If you are interested you can email me or get in touch with me through my mobile number 0928-6140918 or you can visit my website http://www.pangasinanhomes.webs.com/ From: ZEUS MessageGood trainer is the life of the Boxer and in any player in the sports... even how skillful you are but misguided from training everything will backfire. Particularly of the new technology, there are so many hightech tools now to be utilized in sports training such frame by frame shots, slow motion and freeze shots images ,adobe applications etc. NBA coach Erik Espoeltra from Miami heat, he just started in Video analyst. His job is to study the players game in the video room then he make a logical or causal connection to the team particularly to the coach, he is only can know everything like team mechanics and plays. That's why he become a coach. Manong Rudy I don't know I just got the news from my wife. Wow, if happened that his house is here in Griffith Park he could be my neighbor. Only 3/4 mile away from Echo Park where I live. Echo Park, Silver Lake and Griffith Park are one Community. From: Mexican Outcast MessageBeverly Hills,Hollywood Hills,Chocolate Hills sige lattan basta laketdi paunegen na tayo nga AMB'ers no mapan bumisita..☺☺☺ From: MessageKasla LAWLAWA TI MAIS ni Hatton....heheheh From: Rudy MessageThat's true it seems in all sports, somebody has to take the fall when things are not going right...human nature of finger pointing at its best!!!...Is it in Beverly Hills? I heard it is in Hollywood Hills closer to Griffith Park where he does his jogs...Wherever it is, it's darn good'!! From: Zeus MessageMany great Boxers are cocky when they reach stardom firing and change their trainer just to prove that their skills is natural and unchangeable. These are the boxer who change their trainer and lost the fight, just like Muhammad Ali when he broke his jaw and lost the title from Ken Norton, Mike Tyson KO's from Buster Douglas, Oscar dela Hoya unanimous lost from trinidad, Foreman got KO's from Ali and more... and now Oscar dela Hoya blaming his trainer from his fight with PACMAN after PAcman kO's hatton in just 2 rounds. From: Zeus MessageManny just bought his Mansion in Beverly Hills. Awesome huh! From: ZEUS MessageWatch CNN Sport News with Skip Bayless the sports analyst said, " Manny Pacquiao his hand has speed that I never seen to any Boxer only the young Muhammad Ali." Many people miscalculated the PACman, thus only Analysts that who believed Freddy Roach were convinced that Pacman will win the fight. Some analyst said Ricky Hatton has the chance to the fight or maybe survive longer round if he did change his style (his team has lack of strategy), everybody blaming his trainer the father of Mayweather Jr. I think Manny considered be the Lucky Boxer to have Freddy Roach in his side, I will give big credit to his trainer who mold and enhanced his skills from the start to the stardom. Ricky Hatton could survive again if he will change his style and his trainer of course. Maybe there will be a return bout PAcman Vs. the Hitman after the Mayweather Card. Let us see and watch our Hero for his prime in the boxing. I will predict Manny can't go to the politics next year election because he is now the Cash Cow of the Boxing and maybe he can rake close to a billion dollars all in his boxing career maybe close to Oscar de la Hoya.///For me I will consider myself lucky that I can text and call the most popular in the world, popular than our Philippines President. I text him last night and congratulated with exactly 160 characters and thus, he just answered me this morning with only 3 words "THANK YOU PO." For me that's amazing and I am proud myself that he has time for me. I showed the text to everybody and their expressions are the same with "WOW" at the end. Everybody knows it's hard to go close to him particularly on his status right now, Well guarded. Even we know each other if I see him somewhere I expected that I can't get close to him anymore. Tama na yong I can text him satisfied na ako. From: Rudy MessageAnd I was predicting if the fight ends up in a KO or TKO, Hatton wins...If it ends in a decission Pacquiao wins...I'm sorry I understimated PACMAN....Now I wonder what does that "HITMAN" monicker means, does that means easy to hit? I did not see him hitting anything other than the canvass...Hay naku! Manny pagtagalin mo naman ang laban!!! From: MessagePacman thinks that Hatton is a Mexican hahaha....thats why?????? From: VIC MessageMy nephew gave me already a copy of the fight...Cant wait to play it at home..The versions played in GMA TV 2 hours after the fight is so butchered and commercials came fast and furious...The actual fight is so short anyway. Today Monday, they talk nothing on the street and on TV than the fight..TV show clips of the huge crowds thst met Manny on every place he visited..I also saw a clip of Manny;s Mom, praying so hard in thanksgiving..Before the fight, the announcer told the audience that Manny gave her for her as an advance birthday gift a watch studded with so many diamonds!..Another person said Manny must have an anting anting!..So many things told about him .. So amazing..One TV commentaror said he is the greatest fighter of them all!!!And this is an American commentator right after the fight..Bye folks..next posting will be in a few days after I am back in my turf!.... From: VIC MessageTodays my last half day in Asingan,,Took a Viron bus from Manila..Just to pick up the things I left when I went to Manila..My sis took out all the books from the defunct Aces Library and these will be distributed to many schools in Asingan and the Barangays..The PC donated by Icarus is promised to the Barangay of Dupac: that is the mandate of Icarus..Packing stuff to bring back to Toronto is worse than packing than stuff bringing to Asingan for the holiday....Tommorow will be my last day in the Phil..which I will spend in Manila..More repacking there... From: Zeus MessageThe comments from the golden boy... They interviewed him before the fight. The media ask him who would win the fight, he (dela hoya) answered "should be Hatton because this division belong to him, he is the legit boxer on this division and he is stronger). Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement earlier this month because he thought he is already old after got beaten by PACMAN last December. But after PACMAN's quick knock-out of the hitman hatton maybe Oscar thinking he is wrong with his sudden retirement and wanted to come back and mix with the guys like Mayweater JR. (who announced his come back to the ring one hour before the fight) he ignored the fight last night he said better to bring my daughter to play bowling rather to hang around the MGM. Mayweather Jr. is an arrogant boxer he retired because he told to media boxing is dead and no one can match-up his level. Thus, last night Larry Merchant the HBO boxing analyst said after the fight, now, here is your match-up Mayweather Jr. your replacement of the pound for pound King no other than The Filipino Manny Pacman Paquiao maybe the new cash cow after Oscar de la Hoya. In my opinion, I think Boxing fans will be alive again since the last era of Oscar de la Hoya 12 years ago and Evander hollyfield, Mike Tyson era. About Manny mentioning he is the next cash cow, Mayweather react said "I am the real cash Cow and the champion no one else, only me who brought all thing for boxing to be an excitement sport again." What a claim! he is very arrogant talaga. From: Sue MessageWe are the champions my friends... No time for losers.. Cause we are the champions of the WORLD!!!!!!! YEHEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY ..GO!go!go! PACMAN From: Alakdan MessageHitman is guaranteed 8 million dollar plus a percentage of the pay per view. Not bad. Pacman is fresh as if he can still fight even the next day. Mas mahirap pa yata yong training niya kaysa sa actual fight. Good fight plan by the Team Pacquiao. The Hitman is a perfect target. From: MessageYeah, yeah, yeah, you won! Hmmmmppppppp.... wawa naman country man ko from Manchester ho ho ho ho ho. One second lang di pa na beat the clock di sana mas marami pang suntok ang dinanas niya hehehehehe. Talagang nagpabogbog lang siya ng 5 minutes and 59 seconds. The fight started here around 4:30 in the morning kaya babay na at antoooooooooook.....na antooooooooooooook.....ako. From: VIC MessageOne of the most exciting highlights of my holiday is witnessing first hand the live coverage of the Pacquiao/ Hatton fight in the huge interior of the Araneta Coliseum. My nephew the architect got 6 free passes. Otherwise, we would pay 600 pesos each. The pre bout events started as early as 8:00m, we reached Araneta Coliseum at about 9:00, parked in the underground of Gateway Mall which connects into Araneta Coliseum. Araneta shopping center has metamorphosed since my college days. Then we entered the gate B of the Araneta C. In the middle of the arena is a huge cube. Each side of the cube is a very clear gigantic TV so people seated in any of the 4 quadrants of the round coliseum would have a good view. There were several pre main event bouts. While waiting for the main event people ( including me ) were just toying with their cell phones. When the main event commenced the Filipino audience's attention became fixed to the screen. Each time Hatton showed up, the audience booed. When Manny came in, everyone clapped and cheered. One even shouted "manny, ang pogi mo!" I myself felt tense, not knowing the outcome, but I told my nephew, maybe the fight will end on the 4th round. One could hardly understand the sound of the coliseum ( it was not Dolby Digital ) but nevertheless, the image was crystal clear, and that is all that matters. When the match started, people hardly contain themselves. We were worried in the beginning when Hatton started his dirty tricks of wrapping his arms and we started the booing. But when he fell to the floor for the first time, everybody jumped to their feet and commenced yelling on top of their lungs. People never sat down anymore.I pressed my fingers on both of my ears. I did not shout. I do not want to lose my voice, but my emotions run very high. I prayed real hard. This emotion of love and pride of being a Filipino reached an ectastic state when the Brit boxer fell like a log in the middle of the ring. The ecstasy was infectious. People started pulling out their cels and texting the outcome to different people. I typed PACMAN WON. HATTON FELL TWICE IN FIRST ROUND. HE FELL ASLEEP ON THE SECOND. I texted this message to all the names in my Nokia cel fone, which includes my sis Ester, Rain, Albert Manuel's brod Jeff, ..Then I phoned Miguelita briefly and she screamed when she heard the news because she is a diehard Pacman fan. I never heard the interview anymore because of the din inside the building.3 hours later an edited version of the fight ( there was no commercial in the live version ) was shown on GMA. I saw it again, of course. The free version will be probably shown in Toronto one week from today. And tommorow, said some friends, pirated copies of the fight will fill the sidewalks of Manila based on the HBO version ( same as what we saw at the Araneta ). As I type, the people outside are talking about nothing but the fight. When we were outside waiting for our car, bags of chips were distributed free. There was order in the streets and everyone was smiling as if today is December 25... From: Mexican Outcast MessageShould have been Pacquiao vs Soto since the latter made it to 9th.Nakakahiya..2 rounds out of 12,plakda na sa ring si Hatton...Yep,its already past 1:00AM but I am still up,waiting for hubby to finish his bath and clean up and see how much damage he done to his finger while at work.The crowd went home,the rest stayed for more chatty time and I ended up waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting...... From: Messagehttp://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jrEn5KNLsHNsWKx1vhTfjoYeP_xAD97UHR581 From: MessageAwan pay ganas dagitay immay nagbuya ditoy Palmdale....heheheh.....di bale ta nabartek da a nagawid.....Nalaing a talaga ni Congressman Pacqiao.... From: Mexican Outcast MessageNobody can tell me to stop dancing and screaming since I am inside my house;neither the police or the state police...but yeah!!!!Pacquioa won ladies and gentlemen in not even 3 mins of the their 2for 12 rounds bout. From: Mexican Outcast MessageIm ready!!! From: Eddie MessageSalamat sa iyo at binigyan mo ng pansin ang message ko para sa mga long lost relatives ko sa Asingan . Pakibalita na lang na nabasa mo ang pagbati ko sa kanila. Mayroon kang kababayan din dito sa amin na si Lito Ramos at retire na rin sa trabaho niya. Nagkita kami sa bahay ng hipag ko last week end . Kung kumpare mo si kuya Mario baka anak niya si Marleta na nandito . Mag two years na siya ngayon dito . Dito ko na lang siya nakilala dahil kay Ate Sonia Agsalud Labadia namention niya na kami ay relatives niya at ibinigay ang address namin. Quite a few times we invited her to sleep here at home lalo na pag may handaan . Please extend my regards to all of my relatives their in Asingan especially the Tendero ,Agsalud and Gascon family when you go back home. I thank you once again Eve . God Blessed you all in the family From: Annie MessageWhat is that mess? From: Annie MessageAgay la tan...yikes.We brought our own TP,wipes and paper towel everytime we go to Mexico by land.I was already told beforehand that they will charge us for using the restroom(CR to us)for a.25/head plus a minimal amount of TP.Since then I always had a mini wipes on my purse like I cant get away from it in case there's a necessity. From: MessageI remember nung may hapon pa na taon he-he that makes me toooo old kung sabihin ko ang exact year ha-ha-haaaayyy , when i was still a student in Baguio, you know naman merong scarcity of water sa Bag-iw kaya kung walang tubig sa boarding house namin we go jogging sa Pines hotel libre gumamit ng CR then a pile of tissue paper libre na rin ha-ha na may take home pa ha-ha. After that diretcho sa swimming pool libre shower ..then voila ready ng pumasok sa school ohh those were the dayss.. From: Rain Messageposter below thanks for posting DAydream by mark johnson one of my favorites..Good morning Asingan. From: nakikiraan lang po Messagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltu_CtaSakY From: Alakdan MessageNice posting and observation manong Vic. One time i went to a "CR" there I asked the lady who is cleaning the room if they have toilet paper, the lady just stare at me as if that is the first time he heard about the word. Manong Vic one thing i have known and observe about our town is there is no waste disposal system available to all the barangays. Only in Poblacion and Domanpot that the town collect the garbage. Dont know why ? I encountered this problem when i went home. Bakit ganoon? Maybe somebody can enlighten me/us about this. From: Rudy MessageThanks and good job Mng Vic, with your postings, parang naroon na rin kami. I remember the first time I went home after so many years here in the states, the first time I went to a restroom, I noticed a gentleman with a little table with stacks of tissue paper folded neatly on top. I was wondering what are those for, I found out after I'm done with my business that there is no paper inside, luckily I just did one out of two transactions. I asked the gentleman how much he's selling the paper wipes, he said one peso a piece. But that was 8 years ago, I wonder how much it is now. After that, we made it a point to bring a roll of toilet paper everywhere we go. From: MessagePagod sila sa byahe.....baka may hang over pa sila ng GINEBRA....heheheh From: vic MessageI am not sleeping, but being in another time zone makes communication very screwy...:) Anyway, more stories from Manila..I might have to cut it if necessary..I went to the Greenhills in San Juan Rizal...My first time! Geez, mindboogling..I expected another SM clone, but it is not!..It is the Divisoria type where people who love bargains come over. So there is a whole big section with nothing but cell phones ( mostly used but working ) with all types of 'em..I Phones, Blackberries, etc..then a whole section of south sea Pearls ( black, white ) genuine stuff but the latch is quite fragile..If you buy some, do not use it until you have the clasp changed into something lasting. Most of the vendors are Muslims ( our sea diving brothers from the South ) and your eyes will pop with the many, many booths selling nothing but jewelries made of pearls. I also saw a section selling CORALLES, the red sea product made into necklaces and beads..Too bad I am not an expert on Pearls and stuff..For those into it, there is nothing wrong about visiting Greenhills..It is Hawaiis swap meet and Divisoria rolled into one..In the upper floor are the first hand appliances. How these two entirely different kind of merchandise co exist under one roof is a resutl of Filipino marketing ingenuity ( otr is it Asian ?) There are also watches, watches, watches..My guide told me there are Rolex watches there ( on this TIANGGE, the common name for the section selling second stuff ) with an entirely different mechanism inside!!..Crap, how do they do it?..Again, Filipino ingenuity, nobody, but nobody could beat Filipinos when it comes to these things, ha-ha!..Oh by the way, I saw some frog purses..They look like made of plastic, but the vendor told me they are made from genuine frog skins..Very tough, durable and complete with a short zipper on the neck to keep your change from spilling all over! Yes, some some heads on and froggy eyes still staring at you..:) I saw a sunka with a carved wooden carabao head on one side, and a carabao butt on the other..Nice! Now all we need are flies hovering over its you know what!..On our way back to the house, there was a traffic jam. Today is may 1. There is santa Cruzan going thru the street. ( Old Santa Mesa. )..The temperature was about 78 F..The sagalas were wearing fancy queen like attire. I thought, " Is this for real? Wearing a dress like that in this weather?.Some must have lost a lots of Marbles!.."The procession went by hurriedly least somebody would be hit by a jeep. I saw a Prince Constantino waving a fan at his Queen to make her comfy. Prince C.himself is wearing a tux, for heavens sake!...Some of the beauties are gorgeous, but again one can never be sure whether they are females or otherwise!....:D... From: Rain Messageeverybody is sleeping na while i just arrived from work...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WwhRV1XP6A&feature=related From: vic MessagejUST FINISHED LUNCH...The reason why we went to the MOA is to buy some Philippine dolls for the grandkids..I found several in a store called KULTURA..The dolls, in 3 sizes were abound on several shelves. The sales girl told me the dolls are made from volcanic ash ( they must be really durable )..The faces are typical Filipina looking. Each doll ( both male and female ) have exquisite costumes designed probably by Filipino artists who reasearched on the early dresses worn by our grandparents..I bought 7. Each one cost 599 pesos. They honor American Express cards so my stash of pesos was not depleted that much. Each doll has a certain name. One was named BUNTIS and sure enough she has a big belly..I asked the sales girl: "When is she gonna give birth?" The girl just laughed..Cute. I also bought some tshirts printed with different logos and artworks showing Filipino culture. I selected one with my idol, JPRizal..By the way, I saw a store which used that famous shot of Jose Rizal which appeared in the old 2 peso bill..In this drawing, JPR was wearing shades, like McArthurs.He looked very chic! The store sells sun glasses! Geez, the estate of Rizal ( if they have not done it yet ) should ask royalty from the store for the use of a well known artwork belonging to them! Then we passed by the washrooms. A rule here is: Bring your own wipes/rolls. It would be a real disaster if after making a hasty dump, you will discover there is NO TOILET paper on the wall! Most washrooms in the PI do not have toilet paper in their cubicles. Maybe these are stolen as fast as they are installed. But the washrooms in MOA are very clean, good smelling and the bowls flushes blue water. Only in the Philippines, folks!!! From: VIC MessageNews re: local affairs is so sketchy in Asingan..I am surprised that many Asingenians living in Asingan do not care to read our AMB Board..Would you believe that?..It is only most of our townmates who are abroad are reading our postings..I heard from my sis some photos were taken and submitted to FVR so s...t hit the ceiling.True or False?..The truth is out there!!!.This is one of the issues I do not want to dwell on because it would only cause further rift in our beautiful town..But dissent has always been in our town since I remember..Another one will not matter, I guess..The complete name of MOA is SM Mall of Asia..I am surprised at the buildings that make up the complex, the stores inside these buildings, the wares they sell, services they offer, etc..The list goes on..ITUTLOY From: Alakdan MessageNo less than the former president had a say on it. Maybe his words are just a wake up call for the local officials not to lay their arms off guard. Being the head of the town, of course the mayor had to get the blame. I can attest to the mayor's good deeds and intention. (this is not because he would call me "kabagyan" everytime he sees me.) The situation must have been resolved or addressed by now. From: Annie MessageHouston,we have a problem.Its a swine flu touch down.Hope Manang Arsenia will feel better soon,cant catch her on phone as she was sleeping everytime I called and I was busy at work when she tried to call me leaving a voicemail with her raspy voice. From: MessageHE MIGHT WIN... From: VIC MessageFor the Record, I like Mayor Lopez, he is a down to earth guy, very nice, and very cool..He might every election that comes his way..I also like Polly's Place and Polly herself..She is a darling..Her place is paradise and I have the pleasure of staying there again someday when I come back to Asingan...! From: VIC MessageFirst Visit to Mall of Asia....My other nephew, the brother of the architect I wrote about accompanied me to the "biggest Mall in Asia"..I will reserve a detailed description of this place later..Anybody who studied in Manila, then stayed abroad and later came back to Manila and ride in the LRT will get a kick..It is very similar to the subways of new york, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver..We took the train to MOA ..Manila LRT is more similar to Vancouvers since you have to go up a flight of stairs, then enter a waiting station which is wide on both sides.Manila Trains are also called skytrains ( in a certain sense ) like the those found in Vancouver....The trains come fast in between..However, you have to be careful with your carry alls since you might be sitting beside a prof pick pocket and you wont know it..As the train glides by the skyline of Manila, you will recall the buildings that this city is noted for: we took the entrance at the VMapa stop, then stopped at the Doroteo Jose station ( this is where we saw the Manila Grand Hotel, the former place of the Manila Grand Opera House..You have to pay another ticket each time you switch trains..The ticket is good for only one trip, and you have to return the ticket into the ticket slot when exiting, otherwise you can not exit..You have to jump over ( you do not want to do this otherwise you might be arrested )..The trains are air conditioned, the seats are uncushioned, and there are security guards all over..Do not dare use the Comfort Rooms of this place..Not a pretty sight...There are 3 trains plying in separate directions, we took only two in going to MOA...The 2nd train brought us near the outskirts of Baclaran where a reclaimed portion of Manila bay is occupied by this Mother of all Malls..Beside this mall is a strip of seafood restaurants. Do not patronize these places..Better to eat inside the mall itself. These seafood restaurants in the strip would show you a menu with the costs..but when you receive your bill you will see slapped a hidden charge called the "marketing charges.."That is the amount you pay for the waitresses for buying the seafood from a wet market. They buy the raw food for you, cook it, then serve it to you. The cooking charges you see in the menu, the AMOUNT THEY PAID when they bought the seafood from the wet market ( which is in the middle of these stalls ) is higer than the cooking charges..In my case, I paid 350 pesos for the cooking charges but paid 550 for the "market charges.." smells like the case of the Pozzurubio seafood vendors..Rip offs every where, so always always be aware! --to be continued......:) From: Balikbayan 2009, MessageI am glad that someone from Carusukan is making a straight statement and corrections in regards to what was posted here about Asingan Tourism. Fi |