Sorsogon Update

THE OLD HOUSES OF SORSOGON CITY Part II

2005-08-23T08:56:00.000+05:00

As promised…here’s now the continuation of my articles regarding the Old Houses of Sorsogon City. You’ve enjoyed reading the story of the old house of the Gillego Family, how it survived the test of time. The three remaining old houses of Sorsogon City are……

THE OLD HOUSE OF THE MONJE FAMILY
Located at Barangay Bitan-o…this house was built in 1937 by Alejandro Monje and Marta Jesalva Monje. According to Tia Sasay Monje, the daughter of the mentioned couple, she was only two years old when the their house was built. She and her other siblings grew together in the said house.

Tia Sasay told me that during those days, Sorsogon is very different than how it looks today. In Bitan-o there are just but a few houses in the neighborhood. The road near their house up to to the site of Colegio de la Milagrosa is not yet cemented but just a pathway of soil. But inspite of this very simple living, the people of Sorsogon are definitely happy and contented during those days.

The worst nightmare of every Filipino came to reality when World War II exploded. Japanese troops invaded Sorsogon Province and controlled it. Sorsogueños leave their houses and evacuated in fear of the Japanese soldiers. The Monje’s felt the same way so their parents decided to flee at Castilla, Sorsogon and leave their house behind.

Four years of Japanese occupation, and the Monje Family has nothing to do but to hide in the mountainous part of Castilla. According to Tia Sasay, her father receives a news that their house has been occupied by the Japanese soldiers as their quarter. Life during the Japanese war was so mesirabale…Tia Sasay said.

Finally, war is over. It was year 1945 when the Philippines was liberated by the Americans from the claws of the Japanese occupation. Filipinos hiding for four years…came out and went back to their own place and houses. Indeed the aftermath of Japanses war are unforgettable. Some houses we’re burned and destroyed, bridges and roads are devastated….but the Monje family has something to cheer up…because their house stood still amidst the terror of war.

The Family decided to go back to their house at Bitan-o. Four years of absesnce plus the occupation of the Japanese soldiers makes the house so messy. Tia Sasay told me that their Family don’t give up on that matter but rather started to rehabilitate the said ancestral house.

Three years passes and the life of the Sorsoganons slowly came back to the normal situation. Another catasthrope came to test the strength of the Monje’s old house but by this time it’s a natural calamity. Sorsogon was hit by the strongest storm they can ever imagine that will gonna happened. Thypoon Trex devastated the Province in 1948. According to Tia Sasay that was the strongest thypoon she ever experienced during those times. What happen to the Monje’s house? When the storm was over the following day…to their amazed it still standing

Five decades had passed away and here we are to the new melinium…but the old house of the Monje’s is still standing. As a proof, if you are here in Sorsogon City, try to pass by at Bitan-o and you can see this old house that I am telling you. Inspite of the changes of our society today
The Old House of the Monje Family is the evidence of strength of Filipino craftsmanship that will be rermembered through out the times.

THE OLD HOUSE OF THE DE VERA FAMILY

My article concerning De Vera’s old house is very limited due to lack of resource person to tell me a story behind this house. Built in 1905 (because the year is engraved at the iron grills of the terrace) and this house is located just beside the Sorsogon Pilot Elementary School. According to some stories that I’ve heard this old house of the De Vera’s is one of the biggest house in Sorsogon during the early years. This house also was used by the Japanese as their Garisson during the Worls War II.

For pictures of the De Vera’s old house, just visit our SorsogonWeb Gallery and look for it under the Old Houses Category.

THE OLD HOUSE OF THE MELLA FAMILY

Likewise…the old house of the Mella’s has it’s own story to tell but because of lack of resource person, the author wishes to ask an apology for such situation like this. The Mella’s Old house was built in 1936 and it is located at Almendras, Sorsogon City.

For picture of the Mella’s house please visit our SorsogonWeb Gallery and look for it under the Old House Category.

THE OLD HOUSES OF SORSOGON CITY

2005-07-19T07:57:00.000+05:00

One of the treasures that Sorsogon Province posses are, it’s Culture and Heritage. Amidst the influence of modern technology that this Province is now oriented, the existence of it’s history, culture and heritage are still visible, even now a days.

The Province of Sorsogon is so rich with natural resources and manmade heritage that every Sorsoganon should be proud of. We have the majestic Bulusan Volcano and it’s lake, the white sand beach of Subic Island in Matnog, the caves of Bulan and Prieto Diaz, the Botong, Palogtoc and the Bayugin Falls, the Masacrot and the San Benon Hot and cold spring of Irosin and many more.

Relics of historical ruins or structures, that serves as evidence of the lives of the early Sorsogueños are still existed. Among this relics are the old church of Barcelona and Bacon , the ruins of old municipal building of Barcelona , the fortress of Bacon called “Baluarte” and the old houses.

The Municipality of Juban is well known for their old houses, old houses that are built during the Spanish occupation. But at this point of time I’m not going to post the old houses of Juban, but the old houses of Sorsogon City instead. Later I will post an articles about the old houses of Juban.

As I grew in Sorsogon, Sorsogon (now Sorsogon City) i.ve seen a lot of old houses around the City. But as the years goes by, some of this old houses, vanished due to some circumstances. Some was destroyed by natural calamity, specially typhoon. The others were demolished by their owner and was replaced with new buildings.

But there are four old houses in Sorsogon City that are still standing, even this time. And this four old houses are our featured topic today.

THE OLD HOUSE OF THE GILLEGO’S

This old house was located at Burgos Street, Talisay Sorsogon City, in front of St.Louise de Marillac formerly Collegio de la Milagrosa. I’ve personally interviewed one of the heir of the said house, and he is Mr.Abilio P. Gillego or “Tiyo Bil”.

According to Tiyo Bil, their house was built through the effort of their parents,Don Roman and Doña Magdalena Gillego during the early 1900’s (1904 or 1905).

Tiyo Bil said that, there are nine siblings in the Family. Their eldest was born on 1909, while he was born on 1927. Tiyo Bil’s story was filled with enthusiasm, “Sorsogon was a very peaceful place during those times, everybody is safe and secured.” He said..He and the other siblings spent their childhood and youth’s in that house.

During the Japanese occupation (1941 – 1945), the Gillego Family choose to stay in their house rather than to evacuate and leave their house like the other Sorsogueños did, in fear of the Japanese soldiers. Tiyo Bil even pointed to me the place where the Japanese soldiers have their check points, just near their house.

Four years of Japanese occupation, but the Gillego’s stayed on their house. Finally the war was about to end when the American Troops arrived to liberate the Philippines from the invading claws of the Japanese Army. The Gillego Family were forced to leave their house for a while to evade the excessive crossfire between the American Troops, the Japanese and the Guerillas. But according to Tiyo Vel they don’t leave that far, they’re just somewhere in Bitan-o ( a nearby street).

Finally the war is over, but the house of the Gillego’s remain standing amidst the terror of the second world war.

1950’s, another decade for the Gillego’s abode. The strength of this house was tested when the strongest typhoon of the decade hits Sorsogon, the “Typhoon TREX”. Hundreds of houses within Sorsogon, Sorsogon was destroyed by this Super Typhoon Trex that hit the Province during the 1950’s. The house of the Gillego’s prevails the test of time for the second time.
Tiyo Bil pointed to me the portion of the house (somewhere in the kitchen) that was slightly torned by the said storm.

Four decades (1960,1970,1980 and 1990) passed, and now it’s a new millenium, the year 2000’s, but the old house of the Gillego’s still standing triumphantly after the pressures of the test of times. I couriously asked Tiyo Bil how they maintained their old house, he said “ they did some repairs, but they see to it that the original structures of the house, remains as is..” Tiyo Bil pointed to me the crooked post of the house, and he said “ try to hammer a nail into that post and let us see if the iron nail penetrates?" .. The carvings on the ceilings are so amazing, it's silently testify the aged of the house.

Finally, our conversation (me and Tiyo Bil) has come to an end. I thanked him for spending his precious time just to tell me the story of their old house. I’ve learned something from Tiyo Bil’s story, and that is to be strong to the test of thetime, just like their Family and their House.

For pictures of the Old House of the Gillego Family, please visit our Sorsogonweb Gallery...look for it under the category of the Old Houses. Thank YouTO BE CONTINUED

"And the winner is"............

2005-06-30T11:32:00.000+05:00

Finally, the search is over!....the MS.SORSOGON PILI FESTIVAL 2005 has been revealed.

June 27,2005 was a special night for the Sorsogueños. The Sorsogon Provincial Gym was jampacked by so many people, who wants to witness the 12 Ms.Sorsogon Candidates as they face the final moment of the search.

The show begins with a doxology,the acknowledgement of the sponsors and the introduction of the seven members of the Board of Judges by City Councilor Charo Dichoso, over all Chairman of The Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005.

The Community Base Theater Group (CBTG) of Sorsogon City usher the twelve candidates as they ramp on the stage with their native attires. The twelve candidates looks so fabulous with their costumes as the host of the night Mr.Totep Perez and Norlissa Presado anchor the said show.

Two production numbers were presented,the first one is presented by last year's Ms.Sorsogon and her First Runner-up. After such, the twelve candidates showcased the affair with their own production number.Minor awards have been given to the deserving candidates. After an intermission number by the CBTG...the crowd begun to scream in exitement as the twelve candidates begun their swimsuit parade.
They look great and sexy with that kind of attire.

The twelve candidates grace the affair as they, once again ramp to the stage with their elegant evening gowns. After such, the host finally revealed the 8 finalist, and they are Candidate no.2,3,6,8,9,10,12 and 13. The twelve candidates has been reduced in to eight, and the ambiance of the Gym started to became very suspenseful as the moment of truth is getting nearer.

Individual questions oming from the judges are being asked to the eight finalist. At this point of time, you will know who among the candidates answered the question smartly. Mixed emotions had been feel by the finalist and the crowd alike as the eight finalist was reduced into five. And the lucky five finalist are: Candidate No.2,3,6,8 and 9.

Finally, the best had been choosen out of the twelve candidates, and one of this five finalist will be crown as Ms.Sorsogon 2005. There is only one questioned that has been prepared and each of them will answered the same question. But while the first finalist is answering the question, the remaining four will be given a headphone and they will first listen to music untill they were called for their turn.(this is, in order for them not to listen to the answer of the other finalist)

The question that is being asked to the finalist is, choose one among the character traits (values formation program that is being implemented by the City Gocernment)whom do you think is the most imporatant? and why? Only two of the five finalist answered it correctly and they are Candidate No.2 and Candidate No.6

And the moment of truth has been revealed.After a couple of weeks of exposure the winners had been announced according to their ranks...

2nd Runner-Up is Candidate No.3 - Mary Ann Rose Lagco
1st Runner-Up is Candidate No.9 - Kiarra Sarra
Ms.Trade and Commerce is Candidate No.8 - Francia Jamisola
Ms.Eco Tourism is Candidate No.6 - Catherine Ebid
MS.SORSOGON 2005 is Candidate No.2 - ANTONETTE ARIATE

MINOR AWARDS

Candidate No.2 - Antonette Ariate
Best in Production Number
Ms. San-San
Ms.Coca-Cola
Favorite of the Press
Best in Native Attire
Best in Gown
Ms.Hairdresser

Candidate No.6 - Catherine Ebid
Texter's Choice
Darling of the Crowd
Ms.Far-Tech International

Candidate No.3 - Mary Ann Rose Lagco
Ms.Triump International

Candidate No.7 - Jaquilyn Reyes
Best in Swimsuit
Ms.CCDI
Ms.Villa Isabel

Candidate No.12 - Rosavel Dollison
Best in Talent

Candidate No.11 - Liezel Dungaran
Ms.Photogenic
Ms. Jun's Fantastic Ballon

Candidate No.13 - Redy Lasala
Lady of Character

So there you have it my dear Sorsoganons....the results of the search for MS.SORSOGON 2005. Congratulations to the Organizers, and Congratulation to the Winners....To MS.ANTONETTE ARIATE our MS.SORSOGON 2005....Congratulation!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Hon.Sally Ante Lee
City Mayor

Hon.Charo Dichoso
City Councilor and the over-all Chairman
of the Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005

Mr.Mon Rimpola
Official Choreographer of the
Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005

Jerry and Claire Licup
Clara Photography
The Official Photogarapher of the
Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005

AITV c/o Fr.Alutto and Sauro Amistoso and Crews
for the TV Coverage.

Mr.Totep Perez and Ms.Norlissa Presado
Host and Anchorwoman

Sponsors..

'PILI BARONG' proposed dress for the Sorsoganon

2005-06-28T13:09:00.000+05:00

If the suggestion of Irma Guhit, Philippine Information Agency manager in Sorsogon, would appeal to top officials in the Province, it would be easy to know a Sorsoganon by identifying him/her through her dress.

And not just an ordinary dress, but the "Polo Barong" with a twist - the Pili Barong. "We must have a sense of identity even just in the way we dress, specially if we would like to promote the Pili. Even in our social and official functions, specially during formal occasions, the Pili fruit is a design that can be hand painted on your Barong", said Guhit(on my personal interview with her) who also conceptualized the first Sorsogon Pili Festival in 2000.

"When you don that Barong, you should feel good that you're a Sorsoganon. Wherwever you go, you a marked", she added.

The PIA Official said an insignia of Pili on Government officilas and employees' dresses would readily recognize a person as a Sorsoganon.

Representatives for the WOW Philippines presentatation in Manila, specially the Sorsogon Choir and all the City Officials, for instance will be wearing dresses with hand painted Pili designs to show that they are from Sorsogon, according to Guhit.

She further suggested using differente colored designs to desinate ranks: green for Baranggay Officials,green and violet for Municipal Officials and black for Baranggay Officials. "It has a promotional value. You don't have to say anything because it's a language of it's own." Guhit said.

She recomended that Festival activities should zero in on the word "pili" like 'piling-piling musika' or mamayan,inbentor,dalaga at binata ng Sorsogon'

Pili is also considred a "majestic tree" because-from it's roots,trunks,branches,leaves,saps and fruits-it has numerous industrial,commercial,environmental,medicinal and nutritional uses.

A Sorsoganon should embody the good traits of the Pili Tree, according to Guhit.
"I would always believe in the saying that "lambang Sorsoganon,paglaom" (every Sorsoganon is a hope) meaning, you're a hope; in whatever way you can, whatever best you can contribute....go for it". Guhit said.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Ms.Irma A. Guhit
Provincial Manager
Philippine Information Agency
Sorsogon

Mr.Emir Gamis
Sorsogon City

The Wonders of "PILI"

2005-06-27T12:11:00.000+05:00

"High commodity champion "Pili" (Canarum Ovatum)- technically a fruit, according to Dorren Fernandez's book "Fruits of the Philippines" - is considered the high commodity champion in Sorsogon and considered by the Department of Agriculture the "flagship commodity" in Bicol.

Records obtained from the Department of Agriculture showed that in 1987, Pili production in Bicol was eatimated at 4,585 tons or 78.5 percent of the National pigure.

In 1992, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported that Bicol supplied 82 percent of the National production volume, most of which came from Sorsogon. This prompetd the National Economic Developement Authority (NEDA) to declare SORSOGON the commodity champion for Pili.

The Province of Sorsogon is so rich in Pili, partricularly in Bacon District, where Pili Industry is one of their major means of livelihood...in fact there are century old of Pili Tree that are still existing in this area. In Sorsogon City there are also century old Pili Tree, one in Guinlajon,in Almendras and in San Juan Roro.

100 Years Old Pili Tree at Roro, Sorsogon City

I've personally interviewd the owner of the 100 years old Pili Tree in San Juan Roro. According to Mr.Balbino Duran his Pili Tree is certified 100 years old because he inherit this from his great great grandparents. Mr.Duran's property is rich in Pili Trees and other giant fruit bearing trees. According to him he called his property as a "Forest within the City" because of gigantic tress that is planted in his area.

Pili Tree Plantation

Pili fruit is well known through out the Bicol Region, specially in Sorsogon. Sorsoganons love to eat this kind of fruit of the land. Pili fruit has three stage of maturity; the young fruit is known by it's green color, while the middle one is branded by it's violet color. The black one is the mature Pili fruit. This is the stage where it is ready for any process. The well known among the Sorsogueños is the LINANTA NA PILI.

Lantahon na Pili

The mature Pili fruit is dip into a lukewarm water for about 15 to 20 minutes, then remove it to the lukewarm water and presto! it's cooked already. How to eat the Linanta na Pili? First, peel off the black covering then get the fibrous meat and dip it into a sauce called "Patis" (salted fish sauce) and eat it together with your rice....wow it's so delicious (mananamom baga). You can eat it also as a dessert, by simply dipping it to sugar instead of patis...and this is called "Tampuyak"

Lagting na Pili

The remains of the Linanta na Pili is called "LAGTING". The Lagting is the oval shape pointed ended hard pili shell that in-house the other Pili wonder called "I-LOG'. You have to crack the Lagting by using a stone or a bolo and this process is called "TILAD"

The I-log is the nut shape part of the Pili Fruit. Out of this I-log are various of sweet pili candies (delecasies) can be made, for example: The KUNSIRBA, BUDING, MULIDO, KARMELITOS, ROASTED PILI, MAZAPAN DE PILI, PILI BRITTLE and even SALTED PILI and many more.

One Sorsoganon successesfully engaged in Pili Candy Industry and gained a named as far as Pili Candy are concerned. Tia Berning Detera started her Pili Candy Bussiness in 1988. According to Tia Berning's son, Ryan, they stared their Pili bussiness with a capital of P5,000.00 only. They started in very small Pili Candy store in the corner of Rizal Street Sorsogon, Sorsogon. With that humble beginning, Tia Bernings busssiness...prosper and it's now located just across their original place but this time, in bigger store, still bearing the name Tia Berning's Pili Candy Store. Tia Berning received an award from Quedancor as the 2003 Top Rural Enterprenuer, just to show that Tia Bernings bussiness is prospering.

Tia Berning Store

Tia Berning Pili Products

Tia Berning Pili Products

Tia Berning Pili Products

Tia Berning Abaca Products

Aside from Tia Berning, there are also other Sorsoganons who engaged in this Pili bussiness, and one thing for sure....they too are prospering. Each of them have their own way of promoting their products into the market.

Pili kiosk Store

Early year 2000, when the City Government of Sorsogon and the Philippine Information Agency (Madam Irma Guhit) conceptualized and choose the Pili fruit to be the flagship of Sorsogon City and the yearly Pili Festival was born. This is to promote Pili, not only here in the Philippines but through out the whole world.
The month of June is a long month celebration of the Pili Festival, where Sorsogueños and visitors alike are enjoying the long month activities of the Festival.

Pasalubong Vendors

Pasalubong Vendors

Raw Pili Vendor

Pili Candies are best for Pasalubong....and it's really a delecasies that every Sorsoganon should be proud of.

Search for Ms.SORSOGON 2005

2005-06-23T09:40:00.000+05:00

I'm proud to present to you the 12 Official Candidates for the Ms.Sorsogon 2005 on their solo picture.

Candidate No.1: Rosanne Espinas
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.2: Antonette Ariate
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.3: Mary Ann Lagco
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.5: Mae Caryl Demesa
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.6: Catherine Ebid
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.7: Jaquilyn Reyes
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.8: Francia Jamisola
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.9: Kiara Sarra
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.10: Maricel Deuna
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.11: Liezel Dungaran
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.12: Rosabelle Dollison
Photo by: Clara Photography

Candidate No.13: Redy Lasala
Photo by: Clara Photography

According to City Councilor Charo Dichoso (Over-all Chairman of the Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005) Originally, there are 13 young beautiful ladies who heed the call to join this prestigous beauty pageant...but when the screening comes of the said participants for this beauty and brain contest, Contestant No.4 was disqualified because of her very young age that does not require to the given age limit. City Councilor Charo said that the age bracket for this Search is from 16 to 22 years old.

The Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005 is one of the highlights of the month long celebration of the PILI FESTIVAL here in Sorsogon City.

So, now that they are already posted, it's now your turn to choose your bet.

The Search is on.....for Ms.SORSOGON 2005

2005-06-18T11:22:00.000+05:00

One of the highlights of the Pili Festival 2005, is the Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005.
Twelve official candidates from different Barangay with in the City try their luck to the most coveted title and that is to be crown as the Ms.Sorsogon 2005.

Photo by: Clara Photography

This twelve beautiful Sorsogueñas will be judge according to their beauties and not only their beauties but as their talents and intellegence as well. Who will be this year's Ms.Sorsogon 2005? Who's your bet?.

THE OFFICIAL CANDIDATES FOR THE SEARCH FOR MS.SORSOGON 2005

Candidate No.1 ROSANNE ESPINAS - Talisay, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.2 ANTONETTE ARIATE - Bacon District, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.3 MARY ANN ROSE LAGCO - Guinlajon, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.5 MAE CARYL DEMESA - Bibincahan, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.6 CATHERINE EBID - Cabid-an, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.7 JACQUILYN REYES - Talisay, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.8 FRANCIA JAMISOLA - Polvorista, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.9 KIARA SARRA - Polvorista, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.10 MARICEL DEUNA - Talisay, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.11 LIEZEL DUNGARAN - Bibincahan, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.12 ROSABELLE DOLLISON - Balogo, Sorsogon City
Candidate No.13 REDY LASALA - Salog, Sorsogon City

Photo by: Clara Photography

June 27, 2005 will be the judgement night for this Sorsogon beauties. Don't worry I'll gonna let you know who will be crown as Ms.Sorsogon 2005. But before the night of June 27, the Candidates will be scheduled on the following activities:

June 20, 2005 (Monday)
Press Presentation of Ms.Sorsogon Candidates
Venue: SC Training Center

June 22, 2005 (Wednesday)
Swimsuit Competition
Venue: Botong Twin Falls/PNOC-EDC Bacman Geothermal Production Field
Talent Presentation
Venue:Provincial Gym

June 25, 2005 (Saturday)
Gown Competition
Venue: Vicenta Hall

June 26, 2005 (Sunday)
Pre-judging of Native Attire
Venue: Capitol Kiosk

June 27, 2005 (Monday)
PAGEANT NIGHT Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005
Venue:Provincial Gym.

Photo by: Clara Photography

So there you have it folks....we are proud to present to you the Twelve Official Candidates for the Ms.Sorsogon 2005....choose your bet...

Acknowledgement:

City Councilor Charo Dichoso - Chairman of the Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005
Sorsogon City

Clara Photography - Official Photographer/Search for Ms.Sorsogon 2005
Magsaysay St. Sorsogon City

PILI FESTIVAL 2005

2005-06-08T09:27:00.000+05:00

Pili Festival 2005
Calendar of Activities

June 1 - 9 INGRESS
June 10 to 30 (whole day)
Industrial and Trade Fair
Venue: Capitol Compound

June 10 (Friday) PILI FESTIVAL PRESS CONFERENCE
Venue: City Training Center
8:00 am Industrial and Trade Fair
Beverage Fair (Soft Opening)
Venue: Capitol Compound
7:00 pm Nightly Show
Venue: Capitol Park

June 11 (Sat.)
7:00 pm Nightly Show
Venue: Capitol Park

June 12 (Sun)
4:00 pm 1st Pili Festival BMX Showdown
Venue: Capitol Park
7:00 pm Nightly Show
Venue: Capitol Park

June 13 (Mon)
7:00 pm Nightly Show Capitol Park

June 14 (Tues)
7:00 pm Singing Contest Elimination
Venue: Capitol Park
7:00 pm Bingo Socials
Venue: Capitol Kiosk

June 15 (Wed)
7:00 pm Fashion Show
Venue: Provincial Gym

June 16 (Thurs)
7:00 pm Singing Contest (Preliminary)
Venue: Provincial Gym

June 17 (Fri)
7:00 pm Nightly Show (Concert)
Venue: Capitol Park

June 18 (Sat) Beer Plaza
Venue: Capitol Kiosk
Barangay Night
Venue: Provincial Gym

June 19 (Sun)
5:00 pm Submission of Entries (Pili Pintahan)
Venue: City Tourism Office
7:00 pm Cultural Show
Venue: Capitol Park

June 20 (Mon)
9:00 am Festival Press Conference
Press Presentation of Ms.Sorsogon Candidates
Venue: SC Training Center
10:00 am Screening of Entries (Pili Pintahan)
Venue: City Tourism Office
4:00 pm Inter-Faith & Ecumenical Prayer Encounter
Venue: Capitol Park
5:00 pm Ribbon cutting & OPening of Trade Fair
7:00 pm Fireworks Display
Venue: Capitol Compound
7:00 pm Boxing
Venue: Provincial Gym

June 21 (Tues)
9:00 am A day for the less-Priviledged
Children's Day, Laro ng Lahi (Pili Challenge)
7:00 pm Cultural Show
Venue: Capitol Park

June 22 (Wed)
9:00 am Swimsuit Competition (Ms. Sorsogon Candidates)
7:00 pm Talent Presentation
Venue: Provincial Gym

June 23 (Thurs) Day for PWD's
7:00 am 4th Provincial Hair and Make-up Seminar
Venue; Provincial Gym
9:00 am Day for Disabled Sector
Venue: Capitol Park
8:00 pm Hair Show 2005
Venue: Provincial Gym

June 24 (Fri)
6:00 am Tia Sally's Fisher Folk Olympics
7:00 pm Beer Plaza
Venue: Rompeolas

June 25 (Sat)
8:00 am Pili Pintahan (Elimination)
Venue: Rompeolas
7:00 pm Gown Competition (Ms. Sorsogon Candidates)
Venue: Vicenta Hall

June 26 (Sun)
8:00 am Dental Mission
Venue: Capitol Kiosk
8:00 am Pili Pintahan
Venue: Rompeolas
9:00 am Pre-judging of Native Attire (Ms. Sorsogon Candidates)
Venue: Capitol Kiosk
2:00 pm La Naval (Procession of Patron Saints)
Venue: Sorsogon Bay/Rompeolas
7:00 pm Concert (ROYAL BAND
Venue: Capitol Park

June 27 (Mon) BALIK BAYAN DAY
8:00 am Marathon (Bacon-Sorsogon)
8:00 am Pili Pintahan Final / Pili Face Painting
Venue: Rompeolas
9:00 am Preliminary Interview (Ms.Sorsogon Candidates)
Venue: SC Training Center
1:30 pm Mass Wedding
Venue: OL Fatima Parish
7:00 pm PAGEANT NIGHT
Search for Miss Sorsogon 2005
Venue: Provincial Gym

June 28 (Tues)
6:00 am TIRILADAN SA DALAN & Mardi Gras Street Presentation
Main thoroughfare
2:00 pm PILI FEST Street Dance
7:00 pm Singing Contest (Final Selection)
Venue:Provincial Gym

June 29 (Wed)
9:00 am Concelebrated Mass
Venue: SPP Cathedral
2:00 pm senior Citizens Day
Venue: OSCA Office
7:00 pm Search for Lolo King & Lola Queen
Venue: Provincial Gym

June 30 (Thurs) CITY DAY
7:00 am Thanksgiving Mass
State of the City Address
Civic Military Parade
Pili Float Parade
Office/Sectors
Ms. Sorsogon 2005 and her Court of Beauties

7:00 pm Bangui nin Pasasalamat
Venue: Vicenta Hall

SORSOGON MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER

2005-05-23T08:53:00.000+05:00

Maybe you still remember the old Sorsogon Provincial Hospital Building? which was built inside the Provincial grounds in 1916, well my dear Sorsoganons this will soon be transformed into a Museum and a Heritage Center.

With a building cost estimated at P15 million, this old building will be rebuilt with it's architectural character remaining intact. In my personal interview with Architect Ramon "Ching" Dealca, who was commissioned by the Sorsogon Museum and Heritage Center Inc. to the job, he said that the correct term for the construction of the said building is " adaptive re-use of the former Sorsogon Provincial Hospital". "We will try all means so that the original structural design of the old hospital is maintained. This building was built using the the old American colonial style...Dealca said.

Arhitect Dealca added that..." matibayon pa ini na building, in fact an mga dingding sadi...buhos pa an semento nan pati an ginamit na kabilya.."twisted iron pa. The Architect said that the whole building will be rehabilitated to serve as an exhibit area for various artifacts, memorabilia and other materials of historical significance. Through this Museum and Heritage Center, lalo naton mapapatibay an istorya asin kultura kan Probinsiya nin Sorsogon.

If you can still remember, this old hospital building has an Annex...(remember?) this will be constructed again for the audio-visual room, cafeteria and offices for the museum and tourism.
The actual construction will be done into phases, subject to availability of funds.

Proposed Sorsogon Museum

Sorsogon Museum and Heritage Center Inc. is the project of:
Kasanggayahan Foundation, Inc. (c/o Monsignor Francisco Monje)
Sorsogon Arts Council (c/o Mr. Tootsie Jamoralin)
Balik Sorsogon Association in America (c/o Ms. Loida Nicolas Lewis)
Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Council, Inc.
Sorsogon Heritage Society, Inc.
Sorsogon Provincial Government ( Hon. Raul R. Lee , Governor, Province of Sorsogon)
Sorsogon City Government (Hon. Sally Ante Lee , City Mayor)
The People of Sorsogon

So, my dear Kababayan ko'ng mga taga Sorsogon saro na naman pong dagdag ini sa progreso kan satuyang Probinsiya, an mag kaigwa kita nin sadiring Museum. Thank You very much po sa indo sa padagos na pag-suporta niyo kaining SorsogonWeb. Mabuhay po kita gabos.

Acknowledgement:

Architect Ramon "Ching" Dealca "Klasmeyt salamat sa impormasyon na hinatag mo about the
Sorsogon Museum". By the way for the information of every
body, Arch. Dealca is a member of SCAT Batch 1980.
Thanks again klasmeyt,

Mr. Jun Galias of "Sorsogon Now" "Jun...salamat guihapon....sa imo na naman ako nakakuwa
sin idea....para i-post ini na article. Okey ka talaga Bro.

THE INTERNET.....In Sorsogon.

2005-05-14T10:45:00.000+05:00

Internet is the most modern way of communication and getting information now a days. You can easily send and receive communication through out the world by using this kind of Technology.
Emails is the fastest way to send your messages to your love one's, friends and relatives through out the country and even abroad. Catch the latest news, your favorite sports, play your computer games and chat even to your most admire celebreties, by using the Internet.
This kind of Information Technology already reached out SORSOGON. Internet Cafe's are in every corner of the Province specially at Sorsogon City. All people from different walks of life enjoy and benefit from this kind of Modern Technology.
There is one IT Company who started it all here in Sorsogon...and that is the "GLOBALink Internet Inc." GLOBALink is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) of all the Internet Cafe's and even private subscriber here in the Province of Sorsogon.
GLOBALink is a Company driven to provide customers with a complete solution to their entire current and future Internet and private network needs. The Company's customer base includes government and non-government offices, colleges and universities, and all small to medium-sized businesses. GLOBALink benefits from several strategic tie-ups by receiving very competetive pricing on most services, allowing the Company to offer competetive pricing on it's services to customers. Competitive threats come from other ISP's located in or around Legazpi City, including the following companies: Sky Internet, Digitelone and Catsnet. Most competitors offer solutions for Windows but ignore all other operating systems. With the rise of Linux and other alternative operating systems, there is potential for GLOBALink to surpass its competitors. GLOBALink has an excellent management team with direct knowledge of the Industry, extensive research experience and unique administration skills. It's team is headed by Engr. Martin C. Chusuey an ECE.
Brief History of how the GLOBALink got started.
Late in 1996 six equally minded indiviuals from varied fiels of endeavor convened together with the purpose and vision of enhancing and augmenting the lamentable state of Information Technology available in Bicol Region. Out of this meeting, four of them are, (an Electronics and Communication Engineer, a B.S. Computer Science Graduate from Ateneo de Manila, a Bank Executive and an Entrepreneur) went and attended an Information Technology Exposition in Manila.
Right there and then, with the help of a friend who is an expert along in Information Technology here in Asia, they were enlightend and finally decided to put up an Internet Service Provider in Albay. GLOBALink was then stablished with a start of a modest bandwhich and a server setup in the office of an incorporator.
GLOBALink Internet is apoint of Presence MozCom in Albay. MozCom is in turn the pioneer commercial ISP in the Philippines. MozCom is currently the nation's largest Internet service provider in terms of Geographic presence, with more than 70 points of presence (PoP) nationwide linked to a domestic backbone of multiple E1 lines and satellite links.
So that's how the GLOBALink got started...and now they are here to Sorsogon City for a purpose, and that is to serve the Sorsoganon's Information Technolgy needs. GLOBALink Internet is located at Ground Floor Hatol Building Magsaysay Avenue, Sorsogon City. GLOBALink offers the following services to it's customers:
Dial-up Accounts
Postpaid
Prepaid
Dedicated Dial Up Account
Corporate Leased Line Accounts
ADSL Subscription - tie up with DIGITEL
Hosting Services
Mailbox Hosting
Domain Name Hosting
Website Hosting
Web Server Co-Location
Application Hosting Services
Event Connectivity Services
Web Development
E-mail to Fax Services
System Integration and
Distributor: ON-LINE GAME Cards

Website: www.globalink.net.ph

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So my dear Sorsoganon's...this is now Sorsogon...sin-o an masabi na behind kita sa moderno na paagi san Komonikasyon. Harayo na po an naabot ta sa ngaran nin progreso. Kaya ngani igwa kita sadi na SorsogonWeb..it's because of this Information Technology. So my dear Kababayans...thanks to GLOBALink because we can connect to our love one's, friends and relatives specially...YOU na mga nasa abroad. Mabuhay an mga Sorsoganon!

PAGTURUPAR 2005

2005-04-01T08:18:00.000+05:00

The most awaited event at the Sorsogon State College (SSC) finally happened, the PAGTURUPAR 2005 General Alumni Homecoming held at SSC Ground last March 26, 2005.
It was a cloudy Saturday morning of March 26, 2005 when the Registration of all the Participants got started at around 9 o'clock in the morning. SCAT Batch 1980, the silver jubilarian is in charge of the registration. This year's Alumni Homecoming are hosted by the following Batches: the SSAT Class of 1955 (Golden Jubilarian), SCAT Batch 1980 (Silver Jubilarian), SCAT Batch 1985 (20 years) and the SSC Batch 1995 (10 years). Retro Music from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and the 80's are being played (by yours truly) on the the sound system to create a reminiscing ambience around the SSC Campus.

It was 1 o'clock in the afternoon when almost everybody arrived to join the Parade. The surroundings was so happy as the former classmates and former teachers see each other once again. "Kumustahan didi, Kumustahan didto, maogmahon talaga". Around 2 o'clock in the afternoon when the parade moves on. A motorcycle club from Sorsogon City namely RABASS (Riders and Bikers Association of Sorsogon) convoy the parade. Next to RABASS is the pride of Sorsogon City, the SSC Marching Band. They played a lot beautiful Marches as the parade goes on, following the SSC Marching Band are the Golden Jubilarian (headed by Ms.Luz Angeles) the SSAT Class of 1955. The Golden Jubilarians looks so georgous on their golden filipiniana dress (for the Ladies) and the yellow t-shirts for the men. After the Class of '55, Batches from the 60's (1964,1967 etc) and the 70's (71,72,73,74,76,77,78) followed...and the last batch of the 70's is the SCAT Batch 1979.

Registration area

(from left: Delia Dolosa, Glorai Diño, Marilou de Ocampo and Elsa Odeña)

Bringing the banner of SCAT Batch 80 are Carlos Levantino and Moises Haloc

"We're Present!" - Batch'81

The Class '55

Parade Picture - 1

Parade Picture - 2

Parade Picture - 3

Our Beloved Teachers (Picture-1)

Mrs. Ladisla, Miss Roberto, Mrs.Teresita Aninipot,Mrs.Lydia Aninipot and Miss.Neneng Jamora

Our Beloved Teachers (Picture-2)

The SSC Drum and Lyre Corps show their best on the Parade while the float of the Silver Jubilarian follows. Former Teachers of SCAT Batch 1980 was given a chance to rode on the float. After the float, follows the "pinaka-maribok na Batch" Silver Jubilarian, the SCAT Batch 1980.
Other Batches from the 80's (like 81,82,83,84,85,86,and 87) joined the parade too. Batches from the 90's enjoyed also walking around the City for that memorable parade. SSC Batch 1995 rode on their prepared float, followed also by the younger batches after them like the Batch 1996 and so on. The youngest Alumni members who joined the parade, are the newly graduate...the SSC Batch 2005.

Finally the parade was over, and all the participating Batches go back to the SSC Campus. SCAT Batch 1985 provided the snacks and refreshments to all the participants. Immediately, after the snacks, SSC Batch 1995 sponsored a series of games, liked the 'Darakmaan ki orig" the "Burulang" and more games follows. Fast five in the afternoon when the program started. The Program was Hosted by Manny Ferrer (SCAT Batch 1980) and Bing Fortin (SSC Batch 1995). The Golden Jubilarian was serenaded by Marivic Ditan (Batch 80) and Ramon Leoncito(Batch 1985) as they dramatically go up to the stage escorted by the gentlemen from Batch '80.
Mr.Rico Nava (SSC Campus Director) and Dr.Augusto Nieves (SSC President) grace the Program with their inspirational messages. Members of the SSC Dance Troop gave color and excitement to the program with their Intermission number, a ballroom dancing.
Certificates of Recognition and Merits was awarded to the Golden Jubilarians by the Alumni Association headed by Mr.Ninoy Carranza (in lieu of Mr.Severino Caubang). In returned, the Class of 1955 (Golden Jubilarian) rendred their prepared chorus, that really makes the affair so memorable. After such, the program finally came to an end.

After the program...the showdown time! Songs and dances from different Batches grace the affair while the Fireworks display courtesy of SCAT Batch 1985, adds color yo the night. "Salamat sa Batch '85 sa fireworks display".. Finally the "Barayle" till the night affair is over. So this is my short articles about the Pagturupar 2005.. Again sa mga host Batches; SSAT Class of 1955, SCAT Batch 1980, SCAT Batch 1985, and SSC Batch 1995. Congratulations sa indo intiro for a job well done. Hopefully an mga Host Batches next year...the SSAT Class of 1956, SCAT Batch 1981, SCAT Batch 1986 and SSC Batch 1996...mas magayon nan mas ma-kolor pa an saindo na Hosting sa Pagturupar 2006, kaya good luck sa indo.

To the SSC Faculties headed by Dr. Augusto Nieves (SSC President), Mr. Rico Nava (SSC Campus Director) and to Mr. Ninoy Carranza (Alumni and Student Services Chairman) Salamatonon tabi sa indo....I SALUTE YOU.

To my Batchmates (SCAT Batch 1980) "TURUPARAN GUIHAPON KITA NEXT YEAR"

To all our visitors here at the web....salamatonon man sa iyo...always remember that we are trying our best to serve you...specially kamo na mga kababayan namon na taga Sorsogon.

HOLY WEEK IN SORSOGON

2005-03-30T09:35:00.000+05:00

This year's Holy Week is earlier than the way it should to be because it falls in the month of March, rather than the month of April. Holy week here in Sorsogon is the same as it was before...what i mean is the celebration or how the people celebrate it. For the Catholics, of course the usuall traditions like; it will start on the Ash wednesday untill the traditional Domingo de Ramos (palm sunday), the processions, the Good Friday's "Siete Palabras", the Pabasa, the Senakulo, the Penetencia, The Crusifixion, the "Tanggal", and the "Saklot" or "Salubong" on early morning of Easter Sunday.

To some other Christians also (who has other belief than the Catholics) they too have their own way of Celebrating the Holy week. They go also to their respective Churches or Congregation on Good Friday to attend Church Service on which the Pastor or the Minister, explained or exfound what the Word of God (the Bible) says about the suffering and the death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross of calvary to redeemed mankind from sin.

It is a rainy Holy week we have here in Sorsogon City, specially during Good Friday...it almost rain through out the day...but when evening comes, it stop. Anyway, whatever belief we have..may we have that attitude to respect one's "paniniwala"..what is important is we reflect in our lives the true meaning of the Holy week, and that is the Love of God to us that he gave His only Son (Jesus) that whosoever beleives in him will not perished but will have an everlasting life (John 3:16).......tell then my Friends and remember...that God is good....all the time.

COME....VISIT SORSOGON!

2005-03-16T08:14:00.001+05:00

SORSOGON PROVINCE is located at the Southern part of Luzon that belongs to the Bicol Region, Philippines. Sorsogon Province is consist of 14 Municipalities and 1 City. These Municipalities are the following: Gubat,Barcelona,Bulusan,Irosin,Juban,Casiguran,Magallanes,Prieto Diaz, Bulan,Matnog,Sta.Magdalena,Castilla,Pilar and Donsol. The former Municipalities of Bacon and Sorsogon..merges, and it became a City, The Sorsogon City.

Sorsogon is blessed with rich Natural Resources and World Class Sceneries. Among the World Class Sceneries that you can find in this place are the Bulusan Volcano and the Bulusan Lake. Sorsogon is also abundant of White Sand Beaches and Hot and Cold Springs Resorts. Among these poular Beaches in the Province are the Rizal Beach Resorts in Gubat, the Tolong Gapo (means "Three Rocks") and Paguriran Island in Bacon and the Dancalan Beach in Bulusan. Aside from the Beaches that I mentioned, there are other Beaches in the Province, that Sorsogon can be proud of.

Hot and Cold Springs are also rich in the Province...we have the ever poular San Benon Hot and Cold Spring Resort in Irosin, and the Masakrot Spring in Bulusan, famous for it's soda type of water. Plus the wondrous beauty of Tikling Island in Matnog and the Ferry Terminal that connects to the Visayan Island. Beaches,Lakes,Falls,Caves and Lagoons, if we will name it one by one..i'll be posting a novel here at SorsogonWeb, but we will come to that, as long as i can present to you the pictures of this Natural Beauty, i'll do so. For the meantime only those that i mentioned above are what i can present to you.

Sorsogon's famous landmarks are the followings: The Old Church of Barcelona, The Castle Type Cathedral of Sorsogon City and the Capitol Park and the Capitol Building of Sorsogon. Sorsogon's famous landmarks are not limited only to this three that i mentioned above, but for now it's the only i can share to you because of the availability of the Pictures.

Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral ( Sorsogon City )

Barcelona Church

So Ladies and Gentlemen and my Dear Sorsoganons around the world, let the Pictures of this Sorsogon Sceneries tell their own Story as you take a glance on their beauty. Here are some of the pictures of Sorsogon's Sceneries.

Bulusan Lake (Picture 1)

Bulusan Lake (Picture 2)

Bulusan Lake (Picture 3)

Dangkalan

Rizal Beach - Gubat Sorsogon

I would like to extend my heartfelt grattitude and thanksgiving to Mr.Edwin Llona of Sorsogon City, the Photographer of this Wonderful Sceneries you are viewing right now. EDWIN thank you.......

THE FAST FOOD CHAINS OF SORSOGON CITY

2005-02-16T12:57:00.000+05:00

Hello mga Sorsoganon! Hain man kamo niyan, siguro napupung-aw man kamo san lugar na hinalian niyo...an SORSOGON. That's why igwa kita sadi na Sorsogonweb para maski puro papan-o mag kaigwa man lamang kamo sin access kun anano na niyan an Sorsogon City. Kami ni Sorweb Master inhihimo mi man an sa amon na makakaya para maihatod sa iyo an mga impormasyon patungkol sa Probinsiya naton. Kaya salamatonon san permi nindo pag bisita sadi na website na ini...sa aton ini na mga Sorsoganon.

I remember san mga dekada '70 nan '80, naka sulod lang ako sin mga Fast Food Chains, kun napa Manila ako, and during those time baga an imposiblehonon pa na maka abot sa Sorsogon an Modernisasyon. But now, Sorsogon is far more progresibo naman maski puro papan-o. For your information...yaradi naman sa aton an mga Fast Food Chains na nakikita lang naton sa Manila.

Sin-o baya an mag huna na makaabot sa aton an JOLLIBEE? pero kita-a ina kay yadi na sa Sorsogon. JOLLIBEE is along Magsaysay Avenue..kaiping lang san Borja Bldg. nadudumduman ko, ini na lugar san Jollibee amo ini an lugar sadto san Getty Oil.

Jollibee - Sorsogon City

Yadi naman sa aton an CHOWKING..yada ini naka butang sa kaiping san Sorsogon Cathedral, Kahampang lang san Jomil I Bldg. Nadomdoman niyo sadto an dati na Terminal san Philtranco? (Phantranco/Alatco), amo na ini an namumutangan san GRACELAND saro man sa sikat na Fast Food didi sa Sorsogon.

Chowking - Sorsogon City

Graceland - Sorsogon City

Sa baba naman (Ground Floor) san Jomil's I, yada man naka butang an GREENWICH, kaya ngani dili naman na be-behind an Sorsogon pag abot sa mga Fast Food Chains. Here are some of the Pictures of these Fast Food here in our City, Sorsogon City..kaya...mag bakasyon na kamo didi sa Sorsogon City.

Greenwich - Sorsogon City

O, pan-o mga Kababayan...sa masunod naman na artikolo ko...okey.

BALLET DE SORSOGON (A Tribute to Kathryn Joy Lomadilla II)

2005-02-16T08:48:00.000+05:00

Kristine May and Kathryn Joy Lomadilla founded the Ballet de Sorsogon Dance School.

It aims to train and develop young gifted and talented Sorsogueños, with various Dance Style and techniques. The approach to instruction takes into account children's anatomy at various ages and levels so that the training is first and foremost physically safe,technically effective and artistically effective for all children

Ballet de Sorsogon is the performing group of the Ballet de Sorsogon Dance School. Trained in classical, modern and ethnic ballet, and Jazz. The group aims to be proficient in the different styles of Dance.

The first Batch was formally launched in February 1997 at Ballet de Sorsogon Valentine presentation dubbed as "Babae". It was composed of nine talented dancers, and they were exposed in public performances.

Aside from their annual recitals, they had received numerous invitations to perform in Schools,Conventions,Concerts and Festivals. Among them are Sorsogon Town Fiesta (1997) Kasanggayahan Festival (1997 and 1998) National Boy Scout Jamboree held at Casiguran Sorsogon (1999) Stage Play Lazarus (2000) Bulan Centennial Celebration (2001): Back up Artist in Priest Artist of the Diocese of Sorsogon (PADS)where they had a repeat performances at Imus,Cavite and in Parañaque (2001)and the Concert of Songs and Dances for World Peace - Ahmen (2001)

Now, the BdS ARE composed of new set of dancers who are starting to make their own name. These Dancers joined the two week intensive training by the THA BAYANIHAN , The Philippine National Folk Dance Company at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Kathryn Joy Lomadilla started her formal training at the age of ten, quite late for a beginner, but she quickly advance under the tutelage of her sister Kristine May, a performing Artist of Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company.

Her Ballet training brought her to Manila to join the CCP Dance School Workshop and got scholarship consecutively for two years. In 1994 she passed the highly competitive examination of the Philippine High School for the Arts, NAC, Mt.Makiling College, Los Baños Laguna majoring in Dance (Ballet). She studied under the tutelage of Mrs.Regina Vallejos (RAD),Nonoy Froilan (Modern Ballet),Perry Sevidal, Wydee Oliveros and Myra Beltran (Classical Ballet), Ms.Agnes Locsin (Choreography and Improvisation) and Victor Ursabia.

Kathryn Joy Lomadilla also passed the audition in the University of the Philippines College of Music where her values,discipline,perseverance and determination was further enhanced by Steve Villaruz, Sonia Domingo and Camille Ordinario.

Now that JOY is gone, her legacy will still remain in the hearts of the Sorsoganons, specially her students at Ballet de Sorsogon. If time will come that one of Joy's student become a well known Ballet Dancer, well she must be proud of it because she is the product of Joy Lomadilla's BALLET DE SORSOGON.

Thank You very much for spending your time in reading this articles I've posted about a person whom every Sorsoganon should be proud of.

A TRIBUTE TO KATHRYN JOY LOMADILLA

2005-01-27T08:51:00.000+05:00

Who can forget the most dreadful World disaster that happens in the year 2004? It was a month ago when the whole world was shocked by the news of a killer Tsunami that hits the countries of southeast asia and africa, a day after Christmas. Thousand of people perished the said catastrophe. Countries who are devastated are Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Bangladesh, Somalia and Thailand.

Sad to say that among those who lost their lives are our fellow Filipinos. These "Kababayan" of ours are working in this mentioned countries when the Tsunami hits their place. To be more specific one our Kababayan from Sorsogon was included in the list of those who died in that horrible killer wave.

Joy Lomadilla

KATHRYN JOY LOMADILLA, 22 years old of 8th st. OLV Pangpang was one of the thousand people who lost her life on the December 26 tragedy. KATHRYN JOY LOMADILLA was working as a Pro Choreographer in SOFITEL MAGIC LAGOON HOTEL located at KHAO LAK, PANG NGA PROVINCE,THAILAND. JOY (as she is commonly called) is only 5 months working in Thailand.

JOY was reportedly missing after several days when the Tsunami strucked Khao Lak, Thailand. JAY DECAYCO (Joy's Boyfriend) is also working in Thailand (Phuket) when the disaster happened, JAY survived the catastrophe. Right after the Tsunami, Jay try to contact Joy on her cellphone, but to no avail. Jay want to go to Khao Lak immediately but his employer don't permit to go due to some reason.

It was already December 29, 2004 when Jay has a chance to go to Khao Lak to checked what happen to Joy. Jay arrived at Sofitel Hotel and Joy's other companions tell him that Joy is missing,untill they a recieved a phone call telling them that they have Joy's body. A Thai Family mistakenly toke Joy's body and brought it to Bangkok knowing that it is their sister.

JAY immediately informed Joy's Family in the Philippines. That time (in the Philippines) Joy was reported in all TV and Radio through out the country,as still missing. Joy's older sister KRISTINE MAY LOMADILLA, who is a member of the BAYANIHAN DANCE TROOP started to look for a possible ways to flew to Bangkok. With the help of Mayor Lito Atienza (Mayor of Manila) Ambassador Antonio Rodriguez and Consol Bernie Candolada, KRISTINE flew to Thailand on New Year's day.

Finally KRISTINE MAY (Joy's sister) identified Joy's body at the Bangkok Hospital Morgue. It was only then that Joy's Family confirmed that she perished in that disaster. Joy's remains was cremated on January 4, 2005, present during the cremation are Ambassador Antonio Rodriguez, Ms.Grace Bañez (Philippine Embassy) Ms Edith Sethandha (Filipino Community) Kristine, Jay and Viralyn Torecampo.

January 6, 2005 when KRISTINE MAY left Thailand via Thai Airways and a few minutes after, JAY DECAYCO left Thailand too bringing the URN of Joy's ashes. Upon arriving Manila, Joy's URN was housed at Philippine Womens University Chapel, hosted by the BAYANIHAN PHILIPPINES FOLK DANCE COMPANY. For teh imformation of everybody, JOY LOMADILLA is already a member of the Bayanihan Dance Troop before she left for Thailand, in fact she already travelled with the group at Pusan,Korea. She only went to Thailand for a short termed contract.

Joy's urn was brought by her Family to Daraga,Albay since her Father is from that place. She stayed there for a couple days (Jan.08-09,2005}

KATHRYN JOY LOMADILA was born on November 27, 1983 and grew up in Sorsogon. Joy and her sister Kristine are the founder of BALLET DE SORSOGON, whom they founded, February 1997. BALLET DE SORSOGON became very famous in Sorsogon Province as far as Ballet and other Dances are concerned. A lot of young Ballerinas from different Schools was trained by JOY, being the Choreographer of Ballet de Sorsogon. Various Workshop and Recitals are conducted by Ballet de Sorsogon.

Indeed the contribution of KATHRYN JOY LOMADILLA's GOD given talent to SORSOGON will remain in the heart of her student and it will be a Legacy to be remembered.

A tribute concert was was conducted in memory of her. Ballet de Sorsogon lead the concert and supported by different groups, who in one way or another, touched by Joy's talent in one way or another.
The end part of the show is very emotional as JOY's student bid their farewell message to her. The said Tribute concert was held at the Sorsogon Capitol Park last January 12, 2005.

Now that KATHRYN JOY LOMADILLA is in the mighty hands of GOD, may she found eternal peace and joy. To you JOY our heartfelt gratitude for sharing your Talent to the people of Sorsogon. TO YOU KATHRYN JOY LOMADILLA, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

To be continued, for more about Kathryn Joy Lomadilla (1983 - 2004)

GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES...GOD BLESS SORSOGON....

2005-01-03T11:44:00.000+05:00

2004 had passed away....leaving us a lot of memories, some are happy but some are sad memories. We are now embracing year 2005 hoping that this year is a year of great hope for all of us.

It is only now that i've realized and decided to write and post this article of what had happened here in SORSOGON just this December 2, 2004. To my Kababayan na mga taga SORSOGON through out the world, I want you to know that something stranged happened here in our place. What happened here last December is relevant to what had happened to our neighboring countries here in Asia, a day after Christmas.

It all begun at around 10:00 pm of December 2, 2004 while typhoon "Yoyong" is about to cross the Bicol Region, including Sorsogon. I'ts a windy,rainy and stormy night when a man who is a resident of pier site in Bgy.Talisay allegedly gave the alarm that a "Buhawi"(Tornado) was about to hit Sorsogon City. The word quickly spread like wildfire as the neighborhood began to panic.

One of the neighbor of that man (who started the alarm) said that he was listening to the radio (DZRH) the news about the typhoon when he heard a shout urging everyone to run for safety or should i say to run for their lives. "Mga bandang alas diyes san gab-i san bigla na lang may nagparasiyak na may maabot kuno na Buhawi...pagkakita ko na nagparalanat na an mga tawo, pinurukaw ko tolos an asawa ko nan an mga batit ko. Pakaradto sa simbahan an daralagan san tawo, kaya didto man kami duminalagan." the witness narrated.

Few of those who panics went to the Police Sub-station no.1 located near the church and informed the policemen on dutuy. Alarmed, the police promptly boarded a service vehicle and went around to warn residents of the coming "Danger".Those residents who panicked belongs to the costal barangays, like of Sirangan,Talisay,Bitan-o,Cabid-an (Seabreeze)Sampaloc and Cambulaga.

Witnessed said, people scampered towards the highway while others rode in all kinds of vehicles to escape the coming danger. Text messages from panicked relatives reached the towns of Castilla, Casiguran, Juban, Magallanes and Bulan, causing a chain reaction of mass hysteria. Because of this situation, most people run and panicked without even knowing why they are running....some says "Basta nakabati kami sin mga warning na mag harali na kami sa mga balay namon kaya nagdaralagan man kami."

It was around 1:00 o'clock in the morning when the commotion subsides...The people of Sorsogon begun Thanking GOD "Salamat sa Diyos wara man sin Buhawi", so the people returned to their houses and rested. Afterwards the man who started the warning was asked what he sees that night that urge him to shout the warning who triggered the panicked. "Wara man ako pagsiyak nin Buhawi...an sabi ko ugaring, may nakita ako na maitom na dampog na korteng pinuso sa tapat san Sablayan, Juban...an sabi ko, basi Buhawi idto" narrates the witness.

Since nothing happened, no Buhawi arrived, the people says it is a False Alarm. I've only realized what happened when the Killer Tsunami hits the Countries of Southeast Asia like, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, Bangladesh and Somalia in Africa. The whole world was shocked by the news of that Catastrophe that hit these Countries a day after Christmas (December 26,2004)who claimed the lives of thousand people in a split second disaster.

I can't help myself but to contemplate what had happened to Sorsogon on that night of December 2,2004.... WHAT ABOUT IF THAT BUHAWI (TORNADO) IS REAL AND NOT A FALSE ALARM?...GOD FORBID...As i am watching on Television the thousand people who perished on that Killer Tsunami...what i can do is Praise and THANK GOD for sparing Sorsogon from that Dreadful, alleged Buhawi. Mga Kababayan ko'ng taga Sorsogon how Blessed we are that GOD spare our Province sa mga Kalamidad na nag aragi sa aton san naka-agi na taon 2004. Damo-damo an dapat naton na ipagpasalamat sa mahal na Diyos, nan sana maging eye opener o mag serbing pam-pukaw sa aton an mga pangyayari na idto san December 2,2004. Matuto na kita na ingatan an satuyang Kapalibutan (Environment) asin orog sa gabos an pagtubod asin pag pangadyi sa Mahal na Diyos na permi kitang isalbar sa mga kasakitan. I don't want to sound so religious pero amo ini an inhahagad san pagkakataon. Kaya niyan na 2005 sana maging okey an gabos.. Hagadan ta sa Diyos na padagos kitang ingatan lalo na sa mga Kalamidad... Sa inda mga Kabayan ko,ng taga Sorsogon....Mabuhay kita gabos! GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES....GOD BLESS SORSOGON!

Acknowledgement: The Author wishes to Thanks Mr.Jun Galias of Sorsogon NOW and
Radio DZRS for sharing with me his news write-ups about the Buhawi.
Thank You very much Jun.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2004-12-31T14:18:00.000+05:00

Time is so short...I've remember it's just like yesterday that we celebrate and welcome the year 2004...and now, here we are..just a few hours from now and 2004 will about to come to an end and we will welcome another New Year, the 2005. 365 days to complete a year and 2004 will remain a history in our timeline. 2004 has a lot of stories and memories to left us (masama man o mabuti)..but one thing for sure, we're going to face again another year in our lives. We don't know what lies ahead in the coming year; but let's have a positive attitude na sana sa darating na Bagong Taon everything will be alright..We Filipinos are noted for being "matatag sa ano mang mga pagsubok"...Let's hope for the best for our Country....Sa mga kababayan kong Sorsoganon...haen man kamo..MAGAYA-GAYANG BAG-ONG TAON SA INDO GABOS! HAPPY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO ALL! MABUHAY AN MGA SORSOGANON!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2004-12-30T13:51:00.000+05:00

Bagan kasan-o lang na nag selebrar kita san New Year 2004, pero kita-a niyan kay patapos na naman an 2004. Saro na lang ka-adlaw an nakalipon 2005 na. Sa pag paaram ta sa taon na 2004, gabos na nangyari sa buhay na naton san taon na ini, will remain a history, mag mayad man ina o dili mayad...Masugat naman kita sin panibag-o na taon, an 2005 na may pangadiyoon asin may pag laom na kunta man ini na maabot na taon, maging mayad para sa aton intiro..Dili ta aram kun anano an mga mangyayari niyan na taon 2005, pero kun kita padago na magkakaigwa nin pagtubod asin pagtiwala sa Diyos, kita dili masyado maghahad-it sa niyan na maabot na taon. Kaya mga Kababayan ko'ng Sorsoganon, permi ko'ng minamaw-ot an saindong kaligtasan, haen man kamo niyan. Maw-ot ko man an sa indong marhay na salud,marhay na pamumuhay asin marhay na kaisipan....kaya sa liwat HAPPY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR sa indo gabos! MABUHAY AN MGA SORSOGANON!

SEASON'S GREETINGS From www.sorsogonweb.com

2004-12-24T10:46:00.000+05:00

Sa mga kababayan ko'ng Sorsoganon, haen man kamo niyan...hale didi sa amon sa www.sorsogonweb.com.....MAOGMANG PASKO ASIN MAGAYA-GAYANG PASKO SA INDO GABOS! Kay SORWEB MASTER who started it all, Merry Christmas sa imo Mel... Dida na gab-i, Christmas Eve na...nano lamang an sa aton na mga Noche Buena? An mga ihado, ihada naton, may na ipreparar lamang kita na mga regalo? Anyway mga kabayan haen man kamo niyan, maw-ot ko an saindong kaogmahan sa Kapaskohan na ini asin marhay na salud sa maabot na Bag-ong Taon. Salamat kan sa indong padagos na pag tangkilik kan www.sorsogonweb.com asin sa sakuya man na mga artikolo sa SORSOGON UPDATE..sa guiraray an sakuyang pagbati que MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR sa indo gabos. MABUHAY AN MGA SORSOGANON!

PASKO NA NAMAN!

2004-12-09T08:59:00.000+05:00

Pasko na naman, o kay tulin ng araw" permi ta nababati sa mga Karoling pag naabot na an irog sadi na panahon. Tama talaga an sabi san Lyrics san kanta na ina, "na napaka tulin ng araw" mala ngani ina kay kasan-o lang nag selebrar kita san Bag-ong Taon (2004) niyan patapos na naman an 2004 nan ma New Year naman. Anyway talagang irog sana an buhay ta didi sa quinab-an..Pero pag iristoryahan ta anay didi, kun pan-o kita na mga Pilipino mag selebrar san Kapaskuhan.

Sa gabos daw na rasa didi sa quinab-an, kita na mga Pilipino an painakaatab mag Celebrate san Christmas, sabagay tama ina, kay kita baga pag sulod pa lamang san bulan na may "BER" (September) feel ta na an Christmas Season. Pag Bulan na san October, an iba nag babatog na pagruluwas san mga Christmas Decorations. Ako bilang sarong FM-DJ, as early as September nagpapadiyot-diyot na ako sana pag patugtug sin mga Christmas Songs,pag October,November hanggan Pasko, talagang ratsada na sana an Christmas Songs on air.

May kasabihan ngani na Christmas Season is the most wonderful time of the year, well of course that is true, dahil sabi na ngani naton na mga Pilipino na maski krisis,maski masakit an buhay, pero nano daw ina ano? kay pag Pasko na nalutaw man maski puro-papan-o an kwarta san mga tawo. Of course an mga empleyado may in-aasahan na 13 month pay nan Christmas Bonos hale sa sainda na nga intatrabahoan.

Didi sa Sorsogon,maogmahon man an pag selebrar didi san Pasko. Mala ngani niyan kay makita mo an mga tindahan sa Centro, puno na sin mga dekorasyon nan san mga nag iimat-imat na mga Christmas Lights. Sa mga balay balay man amo man, pagarayonan sin mga ilaw.Parte ini san tradisyon asin kultura ta na mga Pilipino na mag dekorar san saaton na balay pag irog sadi na Pasko, kay nganing kuno igwa sin "Spirit of Christmas" an sa aton na mga Balay.

Pag batog nanggayod san Bulan san December, amo na ini an pinakamaogma na mga adlaw. Yada na an 'Aguinaldo" o an Misa de gallo na nabatog na petsa 16 san Disyembre. Na pag luwas bag hale sa simbahan, mapakadto sa Plaza kay mabakal sin pamahawon (sa Kapihan ni Tia Tinay) NA Puto Bongbong,Suman Lihiya,Ibos,Biko,Petche-Petche,Bas-oy,Pansit,Kutsinta nan an masiramon na Lanson sa Kapihan man ni Eppie Jaymalin. Of course an iba man mabakal sin Pandesal dida sa Sorsogon Grocery and Bakery o kaya sa Janes bakeshop o ini na Julies Bakeshop.An mga Daraga y Soltero man, pag medyo may kwarta medyo didto man sa Jollibee,Chowking,Graceland o sa Greenwhich an daralagan.

Amo man ini na panahon na ini an damo damo an mga Christmas Party o Merry Making sa mga Eskwelahan,sa mga Opisina nan maski diin-diin. Perfect Season man ini para sa mga Family Reunion,usually ingigibo ini, a night before Christmas sa intatawag ta na NOCHE BUENA. Pag ka aga sa mismong adlaw san Pasko, yada na an Gift giving nan an pag bisita sa mga 'Inaanak" sa sainda na mga Ninomg nan Ninang. Ini na klase na ini sin Kultura an wara sa ibang mga nasyon didi sa quinab-an.

Pero sa saron banda gusto ko lang guihapon ipadomdom sa indo an tunay na "meaning" kun nano kay may Pasko. Sabi ko ngani "ipadomdom" kay aram ko man na aram nindo na Christmas iamo an Selebrasyon ta san pagkabuhay ni HESUKRISTO did sa quinab-an para kita kaldahon sa satuyang mga kasal-an. Sana niyan na Pasko, magpasalamat kita sa Diyos sa gabos na mga 'Blessings' natanggap naton, nan sana matuto kita mag hiras sadi na mga Biyaya na ini sa iba ta nakatugangan na nangangaipo. Aram man siguro nindo na an Pilipinas (Luzon) inagihan sin 4 na surunod sunod na Kalamidad (Bagyo) na talagang damo an na destoso nan an mga nagkamaratay dahil san kalamidad na idto. Pasalamat kita kay didi sa SORSOGON dili masyado an destoso sadto na nag aragi na Bagyo.

Anyway, habo ko man kamo pag pamunduon kay Pasko baga didi an in iiristoryahan naton, kaya lang dili ko maiwasan na banguiton ito na tungkol sa Bagyo. So mga kababayan kong Sorsoganon dida sa Abroad, dida sa America,Canada,Europe,Australia,Middle East nan sa Asya, nano dili lamang niyo na mi-miss an Christmas didi sa Sorsogon? Anyway. hain man kamo niyan. aram ko na maogma man guihapon kamo. Kaya sa mga kababayan ko'ng SORSOGANON,
MAOGMANG PASKO ASIN MAGAYA-GAYANG BAG-ONG TAON SA INDO GABOS!

International Award for Sorsogon's City Mayor

2004-11-02T11:18:00.000+05:00

CONGRATULATIONS! to Sorsogon's City Mayor, Honorable Sally A. Lee. Mayor Sally A. Lee received an International Award of Honor, for her outstanding efforts in Drug Prevention in the City of Sorsogon. Mayor Sally A Lee attended the 45th Annual International I.N.E.O.A. Drug Conference,Training Session and Awards Presentation held at Marina Marriott Hotel,Fort Lauderdale,Florida USA on October 17 to October 22,2004. Once again,to Hon.City Mayor Sally A. Lee, Congratulation po Ma'm... and to the People of Sorsogon City, Mabuhay po kita gabos!

"Patibayon an sadiring Istorya asin Kultura"

2004-10-26T09:06:00.000+05:00

Patibayon an sadiring istorya asin kultura, ini po an tema kan katatapos pa sanang Kasanggayahan Festival 2004. Maski na ngani simplehonon sana an mga naging aktibidadis kan selebrasyon, pero ini naging maogma asin memorable sa mga namamanwaan kan Probinsiya nin Sorsogon. Tinaw-an doon an pagbalik hiling kan so-anoy na istorya kan Sorsogon sa paagi kan mga "Cultural Presentation,Heritage Lecture,Historico-Cultural Parade asin an pamosong Pantomina sa Tinampo.

Oktubre 18,2004 aldaw nin Sabado kan guibohon an Historico-Cultural Parade, sa bilog na Poblacion kan Ciudad nin Sorsogon. Pagkabangui kaidto nag kaigwa nin Cultural Presentation an mga Eskuwelahan Pampubliko; may nag karanta. may nag "folk dance",Rondalla asin man lain-lain pa. Nag pamalas nin magayon na boses sa sarong kantang Bikol(Sorsoganon) an duwang estudayante na hale pa sa Sorsogon Pilot Elementary School. Inawit ni Paolo Dimaano asin ni Ellaine Callos an sarong orihinal na komposisyon na may titolong "Sorsogon ko'ng namomot-an" na nagkataon na sinurat asin kinomposo kan sa indong lingkod mga sampulong taon na an naka-agi (1994). An kantang ini sakuyang "entry" sa pig-gibong KantaKasanggayan Song Writing Competition,sampulong taon na an naka-agi. Personal na pig "training" ni Mr.Azel Diesta an mga nasabing estudyante.

Kinaagahan, Oktubre 19,2004, nagkaigwa nin 4th Heritage Lecture sa Laboure Hall kan St.Louise de Marillac (foremerly Collegio de la Milagrosa) na kun saiin pigtalakay duman an Istorya kan Sorsogon bilang sarong Probinsiya. Pina-kanta guiraray kay Paolo asin Ellaine an "Sorsogon kong namomot-an". An nasabing Heritage Lecture pigpartisiparan kan mga Maestro asin Maestra asin an mga intresadong mag dangog kan nasabi ng Lecture. Pag kabangui, padagops an Cultural Presentation sa Capitol Park na pig partisiparan naman ngunyan kan mga Pribadong Eskuwelahan digdi sa Sorsogon.

Oktubre 24,2004, kina-banguihan, iyo an Culminating Program,Awards and Recognition asin Cultural Nights guiraray. Sa liwat inawit guiraray ni Paolo asin Ellaine an "Sorsogon kong namomot-an" na talaga naman na magayonon an sa indang pag kakanta, kaya ngani sinda pig palakpakan kan dakolon an Sorsoganon na itoon duman. Sumunod an mga sayaw Sorsoganon na pig prisentar ka Bukawel Performing Arts, o an Community Base Theater Group (CBTG) sa pamamayo naman ni Mr.Dan Razo. Bilang pagtatapos, maw-ot ko'ng pasalamatan si Mr.Azel Diesta sa pag rekognisar sakuya bilang Kompositor kan kantang "Sorsogon ko'ng namomot-an", ta ini nadangog kan bilog na Sorsogon maski ngani sampulong taon na an nakaagi, poon kan ini mai-surat ko. Siring man an sakuyang pasasalamat sa Kasanggayhan Foundation sa pamamayo ni Msgr.Francisco Monje, sa AITV sa pamamayo naman ni Father Paolo Alutto asin ni Mr.Sauro Amistoso, sa indo gabos Salamatonon. Maw-ot ko na sa mga masunod pang selebrasyon Kasanggayahan Festival lalo tang "Patitibayon an sadiring istorya asin Kultura". Dios Mabalos!

"PANTOMINA SA TINAMPO" asin iba pa.....

2004-10-25T08:57:00.000+05:00

Maogma asin ma-kolor an naging selebrasyon kan Kasanggayahan Festival sa taon na ini.Ginibo sanang simplehonon an mga aktibidadis, kumpara sa mga nakaaging selebrasyon an Kasanggayahan Festival 2004. An tema kan selebrasyon ngunyan iyo an "Patibayon an Sadiring Istorya asin Kultura", sa pangengenot kan Kasanggayahan Foundation na pinamayuhan ni Msgr.Francisco Monje.

Oktubre 23,2004 aldaw nin Sabado, pinuonan an aldaw na ini kan karera kan mga sakayan na pig apod na "Bankarerahan 2004"Pinuonan ining nasabing karera nin mga sakayan mga alas otso na nin aga duman sa Banwaan kan Casiguran bilang iyo an Starting line asin nagtapos ini sa Rompeolas bilang iyo an Finish line. Maogmahon an ginibong Bangkarerahan ta ini pig-partisiparan kan mga para-sira na hale pa sa iba-ibang lugar digdi sa Sorsogon. Burugsayan an paagui kan karera, kaya talagang maogma ini para sa mga partisipantes asin sa mga para hiling.

Alas Dos y Media na nin haponkan poonan an pinaka ma-kolor na aktibidad kan selebrasyon, iyan daing iba kundi an "Pantomina sa Tinampo", pinuonan ini duman sa may Sorsogon Natinal High School, paduman sa kahalabaan kan Magsaysay Avenue asin Rizal Street asin nagtapos sa Capitol Park. Talagang naging maogma asin ma-kolor as nasabing sarayaw ta ini pig partisiparan kan manlain-lain na delegasyon hale sa iba-ibang munisipyo arog kan, JUBAN, GUBAT, BARCELONA, BULUSAN, IROSIN, BULAN, STA.MAGDALENA, CASTILLA, PILAR, DONSOL asin an PRIETO DIAZ. Bako sana iba ibang Munispyo an yaon digdi kundi pati na an opisina arog baga kan Department of Education (DepEd),Sorsogon Water District asin GSIS. Siring man an mga eskwelahan arog kan Sorsogon State College (dating Trade)asin an Sorsogon National High School. Pigpartisiparan man ini kan mga taga East,West asin BACON Distict kan Ciudad nin Sorsogon. Puwera pa kaiyan. maging an ibang Baranggay nag partisipar sa nasabing PANTOMINA SA TINAMPO. Naging makolor nin marhay an Sorsogon kan hapon na ito dara kan mga magayon asin ma-kolor na bado kan mga para sayaw. Halos mga duwang oras an hinaloy kan nasabi ng Pantomina sa Tinampo. Napano que tawo an kahalabaan kan Magsaysay asin Rizal Street tanganing hilingon na mga magagayon na kunday kan mga parasayaw kan Pantomina. Maski na ngani paragal-pagal an mga para sayaw, pero mahihiling mo an kaogmahan sa sa indang mga pandok ta sinda naka partisipar sa pamosong sayaw kan mga BIKOLANO an Pantomina. Hagad ko na sa mga masunod pang KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL mas lalo tang Patitibayon an istorya asin kulturang Sorsoganon, saro na ngani digdi ini na "PANTOMINA SA TINAMPO".

Sa mga Sorsoguenos sa iba ibang runa kan quinab-an, kuta nahatodan ko kamo kan mga pangyayari digdi sa satuyang Probinsiya kan mga nakaaging semana. Salamotonon kan saindong pag bisita digdi sa http://www.sorsogonweb.com asin digdi sa Sorsogon Update, Dios mabalos asin sa guiraray Maogmang Kasanggayahan sa gabos.

Kasanggayahan Festival 2004 Update....

2004-10-19T08:35:00.000+05:00

Maogmang Kasanggayahan sa gabos na Sorsoganon sa bilog na quinab-an! KASANGGAYAHAN means Prosperity and Tranquility. The Festival this year formally opened last Oct.17,2004 (Sunday), it was started by a Mass (in the morning) at Sitio Gibalon Magallanes,Sorsogon whom according to the History it was the Place where the First Mass in Luzon was held by Fray Alonzo Jimenez. The said Pilgrimage Mass was attended by Government Officials,Employees of different offices and other Organizations and being headed by Msgr.Arturo Bastes (Bishop of Sorsogon) and Msgr.Monje (Kasanggayahan Festival Foundation,Inc. Chairman) It was followed by a Street Presentation at the main street of Magallanes and a Cultural Presentation on the night time (all activities during this day are held in Magallanes,Sorsogon.)

October 17,2004 was declared by Hon.Gov.Raul R.Lee as a local/non-working holiday to all Sorsogon base employees and no classes to all students. The activities for this day was started by an Ecuminical Worship of Thanksgiving by the different Churches through out the City, then followed by the formal opening of the Trade Fair (mga paratinda) The Capitol Park/ground became a ver happy and busy place as this "Para Tiendas" show their crafts and merchandises. They sell souviner items, food stuffs, apparels,novelty items and many more. On the afternoon of that day is the Civic Military Parade participated by Drum and Bugle/Lyre Corps of different Schools and other Municipalities. The Participating Schools are the SSC Brass Band,SSC Drum and Lyre Corps,SNHS Drum & Lyre Corps,The Lewis College,Aemilianum College and the Casiguran Vocational High School. Aside from this DB/LC's the parade was also participated by the ROTC Unit of SSC,BMMCI,Sor.College of Criminology,the PNP's and the Bureau of Fire Protection. Indeed the said parade is a very colorful and very successful.

On the night time of the same day, the Capitol Park was jampacked by so many Sorsoguenos to watch the Cultural Nights to be presented by different City Schools. Singing,Folk Dances, Rondallas and other Pilipino/Bicolano heritage are being presented during that night.. The lights and other "gimiks" of the Trade Fair added the celebration of the night. Ini mga Kababayan batog pa lang san mga magayon na aktibidadis san Kasanggayahan Festival 2004, kay hanggan ini sa October 25,2004 na selebrasyon..By the way sa mga Sorsoganon na nasa abroad na nag iristar but at this point of time yadi sinda sa Sorsogon for the Kasanggayahan Festival, Welcome back sa Sorsogon..isad sa mga insasabi ko na mga Sorsoganon na yadi niyan sa Sorsogon to celebrate with us is my Uncle and my Auntie from San Diego,California..To Uncle Dodo and Auntie Nana Ferrer, welcome to the Land of Kasanggayahan! Kamo man didi na mga Sorsoganon from different part of the world, uli na anay kamo didi sa aton, well you can plan it for the next year's Kasanggayahan Festival,lain amo? Okey folks till here na lang anay, kay damo pa man ako ibabalita sa iyo tungkul sadi na makolor na selebrasyon didi sa Sorsogon...an KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL 2004! Mabuhay an mga Sorsoganon!

KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL 2004

2004-10-15T08:44:00.000+05:00

My dear Sorsoganon around the globe, here are the Schedule of Activities for the Kasanggayahan Festival 2004, from October 15 to October 25,2004

Date: October 15 to 25,2004
Kasanggayahan Trade Fair/Techno Demo
Venue:Capitol Grounds

Date: October 15,2004 (Friday)
Tugtugan para sa Kalikasan (7pm)
Venue:Provincial Gymnasium

Date: October 16,2004 (Saturday)
Concert (7pm)
Venue:Capitol Park

Date:October 17,2004 (Sunday)
Mass and Pilgrimage (8am)
Street Presentation (10am)
Cultural Presentation (7pm)
Venue:Gibalon,Magallanes
Magallanes Town
Rizal Park,Magallanes

Date:October 18,2004 (Monday)
"K" Ecuminical Worship of Thanksgiving (7am)
Kasanggayahan Opening Program
Raising of Flags (Philippine Flag,Province,KFI,City & 14 Municipalities)
Opening of Trade Fair (8am)
HISTORICO-CULTURAL PARADE and Civic Military Parade (2pm)
Cultural Presentation/City Schools (7pm)
Venue:Capitol Park
Parade will be around the City proper

Date:October 19,2004 (Tuesday)
4th Heritage Lecture (9am)
1st Invitational BMX Flatland and Skateboard Free style Competition (1pm)
Private Schools Cultural Presentation (7pm)
Boxing (7pm)
Venue:Capitol Park
Provincial gymnasium

Date:October 20,2004 (Wednesday)
Sorsogon Billards Association Tournament (6pm)
Venue: 8-Ball Bar & Billards Center,Capitol park

Date:October 21,2004 (Thursday)
Mural Painting (7am)
SME "Sorsoganon maging Enterprenor" Bussiness Conference (9am}
Sorsogon Billards Association Tournament (6pm)
Film Showing (7pm)
Venue:SNHS
Aniceta Hall and Capitol Park

Date:October 22,2004 (Friday)
Mural Painting (7am)
Dance Sport Competition (4pm)
Sorsogon Billiards Association (6pm)
Venue:SNHS,Provincial GYmnasium and Capitol park

Date:October 23,2004 (Saturday)
Bankarerahan (6am)
PANTOMINA SA TINAMPO Cum STREET PARTY (2PM)
ROYAL BAND (7pm)
Venue: Rompeolas/Sorsogon Bay
Magsaysay St. to Rizal St.
Capitol Park

Date:October 24,2004 (Sunday)
First Sorsogon Ragnarok on-line Competition (8am)
Thanksgiving Mass (5pm)
Culminating Program (7pm)
-Awards and Recognition
-Cultural Presentation (City Cultural Group)
Venue: Provincial Gym
Capitol Park

Date:October 25,2004
Closing Programs/Activiies

There you have it mga kababayan kong taga Sorsogon are the Activities for this KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL 2004...I will update you of the details so just keep on visiting SorsogonWeb.com......DIYOS MABALOS! MABUHAY AN MGA SORSOGANON!

The New SorsogonWeb Forum

2004-10-12T09:42:00.000+05:00

To all the Sorsoganon sa bilog na kinab-an...You are invited to sign up or post your message at our NEW SORSOGONWEB FORUM. It was modified by Sorweb Master para may mabutangan kita san mga message or artikulo na gusto naton i-post according sa categories na gusto naton. To those who signed up already, just keep on posting...sa mga dili pa, try to post it now..this is design para sa aton na mga Sorsoganon..Just look for it at the middle (lower part) san SorsogonWeb and click it,,laog na kamo sa New Forum...Thank you very much kay Sorweb Master...I do hpoe na damo an mga Sorsoganon na magiging interesado sadi ni na New Forum just like the previous forum. Salamat sa indo gabos! Mabuhay an mga Sorsoganon!

BOTONG TWIN FALLS - "Nature's Gift to Sorsogon"

2004-08-27T14:04:00.000+05:00

One of the best eco-tourism attraction of Sorsogon now a days, is the Botong Twin Falls. The Botong Twin Falls is located on the mountainous part of Osiao, Bacon District, Sorsogon City.The said twin falls was developed and maintained by PNOC-Bacman Geothermal Production Field, for the purpose of Eco-Tourism not only for Bacman but for the Province of Sorsogon as well. Botong Twin Falls serves as a Tourist attraction for both local and foreign tourist, it serves also as a venue for Educational Tours.
The famous falls is called twin because of the two sources of of water that flows through it. One is fresh water while the other is sulfuric. They fall from a height of about 30 metrs to a man made lagoon and eventually flow to the Osiao River.
Botong Twin Falls is ideal for picnic,eco-tourist destinations and also a very good site for pictorials. It is open to the public for visitation, provided there is a proper permission and coordination to the host Company,the PNOC-Bacman Geothermal Production Field. So if you are planning to visit Sorsogon, Come and take a look at the Beauty of Botong Twin Falls......BOTONG TWIN FALLS "Nature's Gift to Sorsogon"

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Mr.Gino P. dela Cruz - Bacman Resident Manager
Mr.Gerry B. Bunao - Bacman Comrel Officer
Mr.Ernie Baria - Bacman Safety Engineer
Ms.Netnet Sabando - Bacman Environmental Management Dept.

Photography by:
Mr.Edwin A. Llona

BOTONG TWIN FALLS

2004-08-21T11:37:00.000+05:00

The famed Botong Twin Falls (Bacon, Sorsogon City) is composed of 2 sources, one is the freshwater the other is sulfuric. They fall from a height of about 30 meters to a man made lagoon and flow to the Osiao River.

The Botong Twin Falls is ideal for picnic/ecotourist destination. Improvements may include located picnic huts and tables. The said falls is located in the mountain of Botong, of Bacon area on the site also where Bacman Geothermal Producyio Field is located.

Botong twin falls is developed by the PNOC-Bacman Geothrmal Production Field here in Sorsogon City, and it is open to the public for visit or tour as long as there is a proper permission from the host company. Botong Twin Falls....Pride of Sorsogon!

BRGY.TUGOS, SORSOGON CITY "Model Barangay on Ecological Solid Waste Management System"

2004-08-16T09:10:00.000+05:00

Barangay Tugos, Sorsogon City (West District), was Awarded as Model Barangay on Solid Waste Management by the Dept.of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) last July 17,2004. According to Brgy.Captain Rogelio Jebulan Sr. they achieved the said award because of their response to Republic Act 9003 also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, by the National Government,the DENR and the City Government of Sorsogon headed by City Mayor, Hon. Sally A. Lee.

July 15,2004 when Brgy.Captain Rogelio Jebulan Sr. recieved an information that the said Barangay is a candidate for the Nation Wide Search for Model Barangays for Eco Waste Management System 2003-2004. The concept of this Search is the active implementation on proper waste disposal, such as Segregation,Composting and the Stablishment of the Materials Recovery Faciliy (MRF) where the non-biodegreable (recyclable) waste are stored and later sell it to thr junkshop for the purpose of recycling.

Out of 500 Barangays accross the country,who participated the search, only 180 Barangays made it to the final search and Brgy.Tugos is one of those who was choosen to be a finalist. Four Barangays from Sorsogon have been choosen as finalist they are Brgy.Lubiano of Pilar,Sorsogon, Brgy.Diamante of Prieto Diaz, Brgy.Poblacion of Bacon District and Brgy.Tugos of Sorsogon City. Province wide it was Brgy.Lubiano got the highest commendation, followed by Brgy.Tugos of Sorsogon City that brought the said Barangay to be Awarded as the Model Barangay.

Although in the National Level, Brgy.Tugos didin"t make it, still the said Barangay recieved an Award of Recognition which was held in Malacanang Palace with the presence of the President of the Republic the Philippines, Her Exellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. According to Brgy.Captain Rogelio Jebulan Sr. " the continous implementation of comprehensive Solide Waste Management Program is the ultimate goal of his Administration, to promote zero waste in his Barangay and maybe next year they can make it already in the National Level."

FLORO DERY - WORLD CLASS ILLUSTRATOR "ORGOLYO NIN SORSOGON"

2004-08-13T09:06:00.000+05:00

Everytime I see a painting, comic drawings or watch animated movies on tv's, I can't help myself but to admire the hands of the person who created such master piece. I myself knows how to do such things,but good only to draw my kid's project at School. Back on my childhood, specially on my Elementary and High School days, KOMIKS is the very popular way of entertainment here in SORSOGON (to both young and old) I've been fascinated by the minds of the writter and the hands of the artist who gave life to all the characters on the story that I am reading.

The Market Place by: Floro Dery

Now a day's Komiks are still on the Newstand here in Sorsogon City but not as popular anymore like of the 70's and the 80's. Animated movies are the newest craze among young and old alike. Here is it now....to my amazed when I found out that behind all those animated movies that me and my children are watching, is the mind and the hands of a great WORLD CLASS ILLUSTRATOR WHO IS FROM SORSOGON.......YES! tama an nabasa niyo, isad san pinakasikat na Comics and Animation Artist niyan sa USA taga GUBAT,SORSOGON. Isad na orgolyo para sa akon na ipakilala sa iyo si.....FLORO DERY, kilalang-kilala siya sa Amerika, pero dili siya masyado kilala didi sa sadiri niya na banwa. Kaya once again my dear Sorsoganon....I'm proud to present to you FLORO DERY...WORLD CLASS ILLUSTRATOR from GUBAT,SORSOGON.

Jacob and Joseph by: Floro Dery

To give you more information about his life,his career and his achievements, just click this website http://www.hometown.aol.com/kuest144 and know more about FLORO DERY an Orgolyo san Sorsogon. I hope that after visiting and browsing his website, makikilala niyo personally si FLORO DERY and you yourself will be proud of him as a SORSOGANON. Salamatonon po....and Mabuhay an mga Sorsoguenos! FLORO DERY...you are one of a kind and I Salute You....

The Farmer by: Floro Dery

My special thanks to Mr.Auggie Surtida for leading me to know Mr.Floro Dery.....

Sorsogon College of Arts and Trades - Batch 1980

2004-08-10T11:57:00.000+05:00

Your Attention Please!

Calling the attention of SCAT Batch 1980. kun hain man kamo niyan na parte san mundo, please be reminded na next year 2005 Silver Jubille na kita, ibig sabihon 25 years na an Batch naton.

Kun mabasa niyo ini na posted article ko...please let me know kun harain na kamo niyan. I will update you of our Batch meetings here in Sorsogon City. An President niyan san Batch naton amo si Cleofe Doloiras (remember her?).

Just keep in touch to this web for more info of our Alumni Homecoming next year.

Mabuhay an SCAT Batch 1980.

Welcome to the Web

2004-08-10T11:13:00.000+05:00

Greetings to all Sorsoganons!

Welcome to Sorsogon Update. This is a newly created web page to all Sorsoganons around the world. Kun medyo awat na na dili kamo naka uli to your Home Province or to your Hometown this webpage will serve as a window to give you an information what's happening now to Sorsogon or Sorsogon City.

As i have said this is newly created WEBPAGE kaya sa niyan diyot pa lang an naka post didi na articles o pictures, but just be patient enough and i will gather more info regarding Sorsogon's activities and Sorsoganon who excell in their chosen career . A million thanks to SorwebMaster for creating this Webpage. Sa guiraray WELCOME to Sorsogon Update!

Manny Ferrer
Sorsogon City
Philippines

Award for Sorsogon City

2004-08-08T12:08:00.000+05:00

Sorsogon City was Awarded 1st Place by the LCP or the League of Cities in the Philippines as "Best Practices Award" with it's title entry "Mauswag na Ciudad Health Services".

The said event was dated last July 20-21,2004. Of course through the Leadership of Sorsogon City Mayor Hon. Sally A. Lee.

Mabuhay an SORSOGON CITY!

Sorsogon City Rompeolas

2004-08-08T10:32:00.000+05:00

Greetings to all Sorsoguenos who will read this posted article of mine. If you have been far away from Sorsogon for a long time and you will picture in your mind our Rempeolas or for some they call it as Pier, maybe what will you see in the screen of your imagination is the messy and the dark picture of the Rompeolas. But today it is very different from yesterday's image of the said place.

Through the leadership of Sorsogon City Mayor,Hon.Sally A.Lee, the Rompeolas now a day's is a very nice place to walk in or to jogg in every morning.If you want to take your breakfast with your family (with suman lihiya,ibos,biko,lanson and pancit that you buy "sa plaza")well it's a very nice place to dine because of the cottage type shade that is built on the side of the Rompeolas. In the evening, the Rompeolas is a nice place to take a rest after a hard days work, because of it's very bright ambiance given by those beautiful street lights all through out the Rompeolas.

Vendors of fihballs,kikiams and other delacasies are just around for the people who wants to take some snacks.So in general, MAGAYONON NA NIYAN AN ROMPEOLAS... Okey mga kabayan hanggan didi na lang anay.. "ULI NA KAMO SA SORSOGON NAN MAG PASYAR KAMO SA ROMPEOLAS".....