Established in 1949, the Fragrance Foundation (FIFI) holds the annual FIFI Awards since 1973 to honor and acknowledge the creativity of the fragrance industry.
Considered the Oscars of the fragrance world, the FiFis, as it is fondly called by press and industry experts, is slated on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Downtown Armory in New [...]
Phil Kohlmetz, President of the California Association of Museums announced last week an effort to establish a California special license plate featuring Snoopy.
Each plate will feature a reproduction of an original Snoopy drawing by Charles Schulz. The proceeds from sales of the Snoopy license plates will establish a sustainable grant program to support California museums. [...]
There are several stories going around about the history of the Barong Tagalog. This is just ONE OF THEM. There are other accounts.
During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines (over 300 years from 1561-1889) the barong tagalog was required by the Spanish government for Filipinos (indios) to be worn at most times to show the [...]
Organized by Dr. Emma Mesina Matel, the Medical & Dental Mission on April 3, 2010 was a great success.
Below are some of the photos and thank for those who donated their time, money and effort for this worthwhile endeavor. About 300 Cavintinians were treated.
Donations of money, medicines and medical supplies were generously given by the [...]
By Karen Galarpe, abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines – What do Filipino parents want today for their children? Contrary to what some people may think, it’s not fame or fortune.
In a survey conducted by Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning (JGCL), a learning institution for children on Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City, parents showed they are still conservative as [...]
Pacita Perez Poblador who hailed from Cavinti, Laguna, turned 86 years on May 1, 2010. Three days later, in the early morning of May 4th, she joined her Creator. She succumbed to a sudden cardiac arrest in Antipolo City, Philippines.
Pacing, as she was fondly called, was the sixth among eight children of Mr. & Mrs. [...]
Maligayang Bati Sa Inyong Kaarawan . . . . .
2. Jeanette dela Cruz Monila Guiret, Mitcham, England
3. Eduardo J. Castillo, Fairfield, California, U.S.A.
4. Pelagia T. Castillo, Fairfield, California, U.S.A.
6. Winnie [...]
By Mercedita P. Pabico
Cavinti National High School, formerly Lumot National High School-Extension, held its 4th Commencement Exercises with its theme: Education: Changing Lives (Edukasyon ang Solusyon) last March 30, 2010 at the Cavinti Town Plaza.
Ms. Evangeline Ruazol Lazaro, retired teacher and presently the Cavinti Laguna Overseas Teachers Association (CLOTA) president served as the guest speaker [...]
CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS WITH LESS THAN $1.00
Our kidneys filter the blood by removing salt, poison and any unwanted substance that enter our body. With time, the salt accumulates and this needs to undergo cleaning treatments. How shall we do this?
Take note. First, secure a bunch of parsley and wash it clean. Then cut the parselry [...]
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible – Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter. Little Rick was excited about the task – but he just couldn’t remember the Psalm. After much practice, [...]
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).
