CAVINTI DIASPORA

By Clara Moskowitz, LiveScience Senior Writer
The pursuit of happiness is sometimes easier said than done.
Some scientists have argued that happiness is largely determined by genetics, health and other factors mostly outside of our control. But recent research suggests people actually can take charge of their own happiness and boost it through certain practices.
“The [...]

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Dr. Emma Mesina Matel, CA
Is there a magic cutoff period when offspring become accountable for their own actions? Is there a wonderful moment when parents can become detached spectators in
the lives of their children and shrug, “It’s their life,” and feel nothing?
When I was in my twenties , I stood in a [...]

“we are his legacy and we will proudly carry on what he has taught us: Good family values, respect, love and support”.
With fondness and a tinge of sadness, that is how Gil Linay proudly sums up the life that was of his dearly departed father, Celestino Linay, Sr. His eulogy to his father, so
much imbued [...]

Dear Fellow Cavintinians,
The proposed date for the Cavinti MEDICAL- DENTAL Mission, April 3, 2010, is fast approaching. Hence, this “paala-ala” again. Please spread the news to all Cavintinians. It is not that this has been forgotten, but I believe many Cavintinians have not read this advisory yet.
I am knocking on your generous hearts to please [...]

Sonny C. Belleza
West Covina, CA
Cita and I were apparently excited going back to the Philippines for a short visit, specifically to stand as sponsors for a wedding. Days, or maybe even weeks before the actual trip, daydreaming took control of ourselves on eating sumptous servings of Filipino delicacies; numerous shopping sprees; exciting out-of-town trips and [...]

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, “No. It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.”
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, “No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.”
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, “No. Patience is a byproduct [...]

Ruben Diaz Aranton of Wilmington, Delaware joined His Creator at 9:10 in the morning of February 21, 2010. He died of a lingering illness. He was born to the late spouses Serapio and Lorenza Aranton, Sr. (nee Diaz) of Bangco, Cavinti, Laguna on March 20, 1940. His passing away was preceded by the deaths of [...]

A friend emailed this to me not in the very distant past, and found out later that it was also emailed to him. You might not be with me, but upon reading the message two or three times, my conscience urged me to have this read by many, particularly the voters, especially now that it [...]

Funeral Details for Mr. Celestino Linay Sr. aka Tatay Tinong confirmed as follows:
February 18-19, 2010 – Thursday and Friday 4;00 PM – 9:00 PM – Visitation and Viewing @ Glen Oak Memorial Gardens Chapel, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville Ontario
February 20, 2010 – Saturday 10:30 AM Memorial Service at ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA CATHOLIC CHURCH @ [...]

Celestino Linay, SR., 95 years old, succumbed to death due to old age early Tuesaday morning, February 16, 2010 at Mississauga, Ontario in Canada.
He is survived by Sote (Sotera Valente), his wife; Gil, Lindo and Jing (Celestino Jr.) his sons; his sons – and daughters-inlaw; his several grandchildren and relatives.
Born on April 6, 1914 and [...]