New York Times By SETH MYDANS Published: July 31, 2009 Corazon C. Aquino of the Philippines, who was swept into office on a wave of “people power” in 1986 and then faced down a half dozen coup attempts in six years as president, died Saturday. She was 76. Demure but radiant in her familiar yellow [...]
The MANILA BULLETIN August 1, 2009, 4:14am Former President Corazon “Cory” C. Aquino passed away early Saturday morning after a long battle with colon cancer. She was 76. Deedee Siytangco, the former President’s spokesperson, confirmed Aquino’s demise Saturday morning. The nation is certain to mourn the loss of the country’s Icon of Democracy. Aquino died [...]
A man and his wife were seen in a restaurant. The old man placed an order for one hamburger, French fries and a drink. He unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half, placing one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the French fries, dividing them into two [...]
Two members of the Cavinti Diaspora are in the picture. Can you recognize them? For those of you who are not in the know, may I introduce them to you? These two ladies are based in New Jersey. Amelita Peras de Leon (right) is the lady in black top over a blue long sleeved blouse. [...]
On July 28, 2009, Red Wing Shoe Company paraded the world’s largest boot, size 638 ½ D and standing 16 feet tall, four blocks through the city of Red Wing, Minnesota as it made its way to its final display spot in the new company museum at 315 Main Street. The new 17,800 sq. ft. [...]
By: Ismael J. Castillo (Click image to see bigger photo) After 50 years of unwavering Trust, Joy, and Love that kept them inseparable over the years, Carlito and Minerva Mejilla (better known as Carling and Miner) renewed their vows in a Eucharistic Celebrations at St. Matthew’s parish church in Oakville, Ontario Canada on July 17, [...]
VOTE for PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER to be one of the NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE! The Underground River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Philippines is competing with 27 other natural landmarks in the final phase of the international search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The top 28 sites are: The Amazon, Angel Falls, [...]
Mr. & Mrs. Carling & Miner Mejilla must be a very a very happy couple celebrating their marriage vows last July 17 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This iportant milestone was a gathering of more than 300 guests coposed of Cavintinians, families and friends who graced the occasion and served as a reunion, too.There is the [...]
VARANASI, India/WUHAN, China – A total solar eclipse created darkness after dawn on Wednesday in swath of Asia, where hundreds of millions of people in the open watched the skies darken, though in some places thick summer clouds blocked the sun. The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century cut through the world’s most [...]
The solar eclipse that will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 will be a total eclipse of the Sun with a magnitude of 1.080 that will be visible from a narrow corridor through northern India, eastern Nepal, northern Bangladesh, Bhutan, the northern tip of Myanmar, central China and the Pacific Ocean, including the Ryukyu [...]
A native of Cavinti, Lucila C. Oblena spent all her working years as an educator, beginning as a classroom teacher in 1944, then a Guidance Counselor and retired as a school Principal. She is also the founder of CLOTA (Cavinti Laguna Overseas Teachers Association). She is the Editor of Tipakan.com (Cavinti Diaspora).
