History & Culture



Aug
27
2014
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Mindoro’s Other Tourist Draw: Mangyan Village


By Maricar Cinco |Inquirer Southern Luzon It is not just Puerto Galera’s long, white beaches that have been drawing tourists to Oriental Mindoro. A community of the Iraya, a subtribe of the Mangyan, has also gained their attention.   Situated at the foot of Mt. Malasimbo, 9 kilometers from the town proper,...



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Jun
22
2014
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A Us-based Revival of Baybayin


  By Eunice Barbara C. Novio Philippine Daily Inquirer   A campaign to revive Baybayin or the alibata script, the writing system of pre-Hispanic Philippines that includes surat Mangyan, has been launched in the United States by cultural activist Norman de los Santos.   The 42-year-old immigrant...



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Feb
10
2014
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The Mangyans of Mindoro


  Photo and story by Inday Guapa   The impromptu weekend started with a phone call during a lazy Saturday mid-morning, right after Christmas, from Kuya Benjie, who invited us to go with him to visit his adopted Mangyan community in Mindoro in the foothills of Mt. Halcon. Without thinking twice we said yes and in an hour,...



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Dec
17
2013
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APO Oblation Run sa Naujan


Mula kay Norman Belino   Nagdiwang kanina sa bayan ng Naujan ng ika-88 taong Anibersaryo ang Alpha Phi Omega. Sinimulan ang pagdiriwang sa isang motorcade na kaagad sinundan ng kanilang Oblation Run na umikot sa town proper. Ito ay nilahukan ng ng mga myembro ng APO na nagmula pa sa iba't-ibang bayan ng Oriental...



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Jul
13
2012
 4

Ayaw Kami Luposon


Story by Francis D. Abes of Balikas.net   NAUJAN, Oriental Mindoro—NOON ang tulad nila ay ayaw pag-aralin ng kanilang mga magulang sapagkat anila ang may mga “pinag-aralan” ang silang nang-aagaw sa kanilang lupain.   Ngayon, sinisikap nilang makapagtapos sa pag-aral sapagkat anila ito ang pangunahing...



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Jul
2
2012
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Lekat


by Sylvette Sabaupan   Smell of hays brought by the breeze Seem to blend with the church bell ringing A frog jumped at the far end of the grass Slowly, I alighted from Naujan PUJ, leisurely,   It was still dusk and my steps are like echoes A thumping heavy heart with reluctance Brought me to the steel,...



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Jun
29
2012
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Master of My Universe


by Jay Gee Lin   Above the clouds there is my star..... Special someone that looks down on me from somewhere afar Showers me your spotlight by your dazzling silver attire A wonderful bright guiding light that I most admire.....   You gave ends to my world's lonely dark empire Enlightened my cold night...



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May
26
2012
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Thank You For The Pain


by Jay Gee Lin   This feeling that once was hidden had never expressed to you Those childhood days that once were stormy was now calm and blue Times that once you made me lonely was gone and flew I am proud to tell you "thank you" because I learned how to grow.....   I can't count the nights I used to see you coming...



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May
11
2012
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Dapit Hapon


Mula kay Ma. Corazon Delgado-Tolentino   Dapit-hapon, malungkot, tulala Tumawa man ay payak, Kumain man ay di sapat, Mga anak ay laging hanap, Masayang sila'y nakakausap, Ito ang Mama kong nasa panahon na ng kanyang dapit-hapon   Dapit-hapon, kay hirap isipin na Karamihan sa ati'y dito pupulutin Panahong...



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Feb
10
2012
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Queen of My Heart


By Gee Padua Lin   I was born naive, shy and very silent-type Never had a nerve to give any compliment in any part I act like a rock that never ever been hurt Though the truth keeps bothering my pride   I realized all of the best you had given me That time I'm rebellious young innocent Gee Your sacrifices,...



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