History & Culture



Dec
16
2011
 1

Simbang Gabi sa Naujan


Photo by Arvel Malubag   Ang Simbang Gabi ay isang tradisyon nating mga Pilipino. Syam na misa sa madaling araw at madalas na nag-uumpisa ng alas kwatro ng umaga. Nagsisimula ito mula sa ika-16 ng Disyembre at nagtatapos naman sa hatinggabing misa ng ika-24 ng Disyembre.   Tamang tama para sa Noche Buena.   Ang...



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Dec
15
2011
 1

Brief History of Naujan Academy


Brief History   After the war, intense need for educational establishment was felt in the whole Philippine archipelago. The same need propelled Mr. and Mrs. Atanacio Peña of Poblacion, Naujan to put up a secondary school. The Naujan Academy was founded on June 26, 1945. The coming of this institution was the start...



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Dec
13
2011
 0

The AGMA Hymn


Keep on believing AGMA sons and daughters In our true spirit We will rise together Our love for unity Be our guiding star With faith and hope Dreams can never too far   Let us march on... Bound with endless loyalty Maroon and white We sing with joy and glory   Our hearts we offer Triumphant we will...



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Dec
12
2011
 7

Bahag Hari


Isang akda ni Gee Padua Lin   Tampulan ng tukso ang lugar na aking kinagisnan, ang tahimik at luntiang sitio ng Malalim na Sapa. Tumuntong ako sa edad na trenta y uno, ngunit di ko man lang nakita ang sapang malalim na naging alamat ng kanyang pangalan.   Sa dapit-hapon, pawang unga ng kalabaw at baka, huni...



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Dec
9
2011
 0

My Rainbow’s Reflections


by Gee Padua Lin   Blue, a soft sad music in my midnight blue I'm wondering "who the hell painted the world blue?" For nothing is new, it's invading my whole sensitive feelings too... I felt lamented begging and praying for you to repaint it anew   Indigo, the wavelength color of silhouettes on my rainbows Elegant...



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Dec
2
2011
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The Serenity of My Heart and Soul


by Gee Padua Lin   I am plain white lonely as a cloud Floats over mountains so sad above When all at once I look down the crowd They gazed at me, I felt so unproud...   'Til dark I watch those beautiful stars It twinkle on as gives their smiles I wondered of them beyond the skies I found out they are not alone...



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Nov
30
2011
 7

Mindoro Song


Composer: Cecilio Nicasio Lyricist: Guadalupe Tolentino-Sto. Domingo   O MINDORO O Mindoro lalawigang pinagpala Ng kamay ng kalikasa't ni Bathala Sa buhay mo'y napisan ng lahat yata Ang ganda at katangiang pambihira.   Sa puso mo'y may puri ka't karangalan Sa dibdib mo'y may giting ka't katapangan Sa...



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Nov
29
2011
 3

Mindoro on My Mind


by Edicio dela Torre   Seen from the upper deck of the Starlite Ro-Ro, the port of Calapan City is a slender strip of concrete against a lush green landscape. This is heightened by the two small equally green islands framing our boat’s approach.   I travelled with my sister and mother to Mindoro today,...



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Nov
1
2011
 0

Balwarte Watchtower at Lumangbayan


This is old watchtower built during the 16th century located at Brgy. Melgar, was used in the old times to warn villagers of oncoming Moro raiders.   It was erected at the hilltop with magnificent views of the sea, agricultural plains and a network of local rivers connecting to the Naujan Lake and overlooking an old harbour...



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Nov
1
2011
 3

Simbahang Bato


The Bancuro Church Ruins, popularly known as the Simbahang Bato is located in Brgy. Bancurro in Naujan.   The Simbahang Bato is an ancient, roofless ruin of a church and priory built during the 17th century. In early 1600s, the Augustinian priests established their first settlement here in Barangay Bancuro in Naujan...



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