Efren Penaflorida, the founder of the Dynamic Teen Company in Cavite, won the Bayaning Pilipino award for their heroic work in helping kids keep off the streets through education in the province. It was the work of the young helping the young, the poor helping the poor.
The group upped the ante and bore the Kariton [...]
By: Sonny Belleza
A rite of passage, turning 18 is a joyous occasion for everyone – the celebrant, the family and friends, who all gather to celebrate the event.
I still remember the day Kristina was born, she was so little, and you can hold her in one arm. Eighteen years had passed since that first day [...]
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. It is a day to pay homage to all teachers and the central role they play in guiding children, youths & adults through the life-long learning process.
The role of a teacher in the life of her/his students and the people of the community she/he lives in as well, is [...]
Baltazar Flores Mesina
January 6, 1936 – September 29, 2009
Baltazar F. Mesina, a long tine resident of Cavinti, Laguna, succumbed to lymphoma on Tuesday, September 29, 200. He was 73 years old.
Born on January 6, 1936 to the late spouses Mauricio and Valentina Mesina (nee Flores), of Cavinti, Laguna, Tazal to family and friends, was a [...]
Typhoon Ondoy, an almost super typhoon that raged the Philippines and brought about millions worth of damages and loss of lives to the country, has proven the best among the Filipinos. According to press reports, 1.9 million people were inundated with flood water, nearly 380,000 have been evacuated into schools, churches and other emergency [...]
Class reunions, whether you graduated from high school or from college are always highly anticipated.
What makes a reunion so special, special enough for people to travel from all states of the country and even from other countries of the world just to attend is the fun and enjoyment in that terrific party. Moreover, a reunion [...]
It’s September once again. It’s the first “Ber” month in the calendar, followed by October, November and December. It is the beginning of the official countdown to Christmas. For Filipinos, and for most people of the world as well, it means that the Christmas season is fast approaching.
The start of September has already become an established sign [...]
1 – – – Kristina Belleza Fe, California, USA
3 – – – Ferdie R. Lubuguin, Philippines
6 – – – Avelina O. Brown, Ontario, Canada
8 – – – Brigette L. Reyes, California, USA
10 – – – Rallie O. Conde, California, USA
11 – – – Florendo O. Lubugin, California, USA
11 – – – Cesar J. Mesina, [...]
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).
