Archive for 2009

GTA Cavintinians Take Eastern U.S. Cities by Storm: Day 1 – Boston

Posted on September 5, 2009 | No Comments
By: Ismael J. Castillo Our bus veered to I-90 East towards the long stretch of Rochester-Albany route, eventually turning to the Massachusetts Turnpike. Finally, our almost 10-hour journey (including of...
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GTA Cavintinians Take Eastern U.S. Cities by Storm: Introduction

Posted on September 4, 2009 | No Comments
By: Ismael J. Castillo Summer time and the living is easy. This old line holds true. Alas, summer is winding down and the days are getting shorter, truly a harbinger...
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Alynn Ace and Nina Ria Announce Their Engagement

Posted on September 3, 2009 | No Comments
Ning Ansay Ortiz announces the engagement of her daughter Nina Ria to Alynn Ace. Nina Ria and Alynn Ace are both from the Bay Area.
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Philippines – One of the Cheapest Places to Live: A Study

Posted on September 2, 2009 | No Comments
Do you know that the Philippines is one of the world’s cheapest places to live in? Also, it has the lowest pay for its workers? Yes, this is according to...
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September-born: Many Happy Returns of the Day!

Posted on September 1, 2009 | No Comments
03 Dauphin L. Rocamora, California. USA 06 Gina (Henyaning) de la Cruz Borromeo, New York, USA 06 Edwin D. Valente, California, USA 07 Adela V. de la Torre, California, USA...
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A Feature Story: Marta Linay Ruazol Lazaro

Posted on August 31, 2009 | 1 Comment
Marta Linay Ruazol Lazaro is a native Cavintinian who was born on August 10, 1916. She turned 93 on August 10, 2009. Marta was married to the late Gonzalo Flores...
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Thailand plays host to first ASEAN fashion extravaganza

Posted on August 29, 2009 | No Comments
BANGKOK, Aug 29, 2009 / FW/ — With the ASEAN member countries joining forces to show their combined strength in the fashion industry at BIFF & BIL 2009 and ASEAN...
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The Beauty of Mathematics and the Love of God

Posted on August 28, 2009 | 1 Comment
Here is an interesting and lovely way to look at the beauty of mathematics, and of God, the sum of all wonders. 1 x 8 + 1 = 9 12...
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Ganito Tayo Nuon

Posted on August 27, 2009 | 2 Comments
TO ALL FILIPINO KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 50′s, 60′s, 70′s and early 80′s! First, some of us survived being born to mothers who did not have an OB-Gyne,...
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A House Warming in Surrey, B.C.

Posted on August 25, 2009 | No Comments
House blessings or house warmings have been a part of all cultures since the beginning of time. The house blessing speaks of the meaning of family and home and the importance...
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