Born on July 25, 1916, Tinay, as she is fondly called by family, relatives, friends and acquaintances, is one of the living nonagenarians from Cavinti. She is 93 years old. Her parents were Alejandro and Fermina Ansay (nee Mejilla). Tinay is the only offspring of the couple.
Being an only child, Tinay is a jewel to [...]
The difference between the poor countries and the rich ones is not the age of the country. This can be shown by countries like India and Egypt , that are more than 2000 years old, but are poor.
On the other hand, Canada , Australia and New Zealand, that 150 years ago were inexpressive, today are developed countries, and [...]
NEW YORK, Oct 28, 2009 / — It’s only three days before Halloween and you’re still agonizing on what to wear. Well, you just came to the right place.
Heidi Klum, model, Victoria’s Secret angel, host of Project Runway and most of all, wife and mother tells her secret on how she made those fabulous costumes [...]
October 26, 2009
Dear Fellow Cavintinians:
Hello, Greetings from Emma Matel of San Diego
On June 28 and September 24, 2009 a letter was posted in the internet about a Medical-Dental Mission to be held in our beloved hometown Cavinti, on April 3, 2010.
We are calling on all our Cavintinians Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Health and Medical workers, all Non-Medical volunteers [...]
Do you now that “lambanog” the Philippine alcoholic liquor, most commonly known as coconut wine, is now being sold in the United States?
Until recently, “lambanog” was primarily a local drink and widely enjoyed by the natives, particularly of the coconut-producing regions in the Philippines. Festive occasions are incomplete without the “tagay” and the “pulutan.”
But because [...]
Ningning Ansay Ortiz
Suisan, CA
Mid October was such a fortunate date for traveling; with clear skies, bright sun. As the plane approached New Orleans, the aerial view was mesmerizing. I thanked God for giving us such a wonderful place to live in, a place on earth we should treasure and enjoy.
New Orleans was so lovely; the [...]
Lawrence Ansay Carlos, 22 , and the son of Mr. & Mrs. Lory Carlos (nee Merlyn Ansay) of Stratford, London, England graduated from Sheffield University in Sheffield, United Kingdom on July 1, 2009. He received a bachelor’s degree in Architecture with honors.
He took the board examination required for architects. He topped the Board Exam.
He now [...]
LOS ANGELES, Oct 21, 2009 / FW/ — Martin Katz is the jeweler to the stars and the pioneer of the micro band. Become a fan of Martin Katz on Facebook and you will automatically be entered to win a beautiful micro band of your choice worth $2,500.
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The [...]
There is a saying, “weddings are for parents,” which by the way has a ring of truth to it. This sentiment was put into words in the song, “Sunrise, Sunset” with the lines, “Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play? I don’t remember growing older, when did [...]
By now, every Filipino in the Philippines and elsewhere in the world, has a distressing tale to relate about the great deluge that swept the country due to Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. Those who are in the Philippines, particularly those who were victims of the typhoons have tales of terrible fear [...]
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).
