Archive for July, 2008
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Final Ritual for Mamerto S. Belleza
Posted on July 17, 2008 | 2 CommentsThe body lies in estate at the Chapel of Forest Lawn, Covina, CA The Wake (Viewing) Thursday, July 17, 2008 5:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 5:00-9:00 p.m. ... -
Pamitin: Another Disappearing Tradition In Cavinti
Posted on July 16, 2008 | No CommentsMay 15th of every year is the feast day of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of the farmers. Cavinti, being an agricultural town commemorates this day, too, in a... -
Filipina Student Wins International Sudoku Contest
Posted on July 15, 2008 | No CommentsSarah Jane Cua, a sophomore student at the Pangasinan Universal Institute bested 150 players in an international sudoku competition in Singapore, July 11-13, 2008. In an interview with GMA News,... -
Mamerto S. Belleza June 27, 1926 – July 13, 2008
Posted on July 14, 2008 | 3 CommentsMamerto S. Belleza, 82 years old and married to Lilly (nee Conde) Belleza, of West Covina, CA joined his Creator on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the Citrus Valley Medical Center-Intercommunity... -
Uncle Mert, You will be missed
Posted on July 14, 2008 | No CommentsMy first memory of Uncle Mert was very clear; he brought home a walking doll for me as a ‘pasalubong’. I did not understand it during that time why I... -
The Vanishing “Harana” in Cavinti
Posted on July 13, 2008 | 2 CommentsThe Philippines in general, and Cavinti in particular, has a diverse cultural history. Hence, the customs and traditions are equally as diverse. These practices, as well as the mode of... -
Don’t Quit/ Huwag Susuko
Posted on July 12, 2008 | No CommentsWhen thinga go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill When the funds are low and the debts are high And when you want... -
How to be Happy in Life
Posted on July 11, 2008 | No CommentsEverybody spends his/her life searching for happiness. Happiness is so irresistible; so attractive; so convincing that whether we realize it or not, every thing we do is aimed at making ourselves... -
Komedyang Cavinti
Posted on July 10, 2008 | 1 CommentSubmitted by Mayor Florcelie L. Esguerra The Komedya is a colorful theatrical tradition with plots that revolve around social, political and religious themes. This theater form traces its origin from... -
A Reminder: Cavinti Town Fiesta
Posted on July 8, 2008 | No CommentsAugust is fast approaching. The Cavinti town fiesta will soon be around the corner. Let us keep Cavinti traditions alive wherever we are. If you received a letter or an invitation...