The magnificent 13th century Fyvie Castle in Aberdeenshire, considered one of the “baronial castles in Scotland and often described as a palace”, provided an ideal and romantic private venue for Sheila Diaz and Ian Bremner's wedding ceremony.
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Sheila V. Diaz and Ian Bremner tied the knot on October 10, 2010- the 10th day of the 10th month of the 10th year or simply 10-10-10. This perfect 10’s comes once in every century which only heightened the romance and magic of Sheila and Ian’s wedding. Sheila and Ian could have not chosen a better wedding day; this is a lucky date according to Chinese beliefs and ardent numerologists.
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The newlyweds were joined by immediate families and close friends from Canada, England and Scotland in a formal yet intimate dinner reception at Thainstone House Hotel, an 18th century Palladian Mansion in the idyllic meadows of Aberdeenshire.
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A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year. The journey of another year together marks the intensity of the commitment of the couple, an accretion of time irreplaceable.
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As you shared in their lives through your friendship and love We, their children: Edwin & Dahlia, Arnel & Rosemarie, Ramil, Nancy, Shely & Norman, Steve & Janeth, Spink, and Syrin request the honor of your presence at the 50th Eucharistic Celebration and Renewal of Vows of
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Mr. & Mrs. Fred B. Bituin landed at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on August 7, 2010, just in time for the Cavinti Fiesta Celebration in Southern California. With the couple are Maridel Bituin (nee de los Santos) and her mother. Maridel is the wife of Warren, a son of the elder Bituins.
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Shopping like the stars in Rodeo Drive
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Through the years, between visiting my aunts and my cousins in the Los Angeles area and attending Los Angeles Fashion Week, I saw glimpses of Madison growing up.
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Happy Graduation Madison!!! Madison Moreno is the elder of two daughters of Leo and Hilda (nee Belleza) Moreno.
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The town of Cavinti had changed so much. As Cavinti diaporas, we remember the sleepy little town at the foot of the Sierra Madre that is approximately 60 miles south from Manila. It was neither near nor far for a lot of us. It was just home.
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The Cavinti Church during the 2010 town fiesta. Thanks to Marites Titoy Gumiran for the photos.
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The Cavintinians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia might be far away from home, but they have not forgotten the Cavinti fiesta
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Presenting a parody of the British play, The Full Monty, Ed Avelino, Boy Bien Villanueva, Teody Gahite, Ted Ramos, Adan Vita, Jun Benerayan, and surprisingly Ding Ansay of Chicago came out gyrating on the stage, titillating the audience by taking off their articles of clothing one by one.
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After the dinner, Adan Vita opened up the evening with his welcome address, followed by Ed Avelino’s introductions of visitors and acknowledging the presence of out-of-town guests from California, Seattle, Texas, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Michigan, Ohio, Philadelphia, Maryland, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Chicago; Michigan; Windsor, Ontario; London, England; the State of Kuwait in the Middle East; and from the Philippines, fellow Cavintinians Wilma De Leon-Flores and Guerrick Mariano.
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Dancing the night away
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Day 3 Sunday, August 1 – Cavinti Night (Dinner and Dance): With more than four hundred guests who are mostly in formal attires, the consensus is that this year’s fiesta is the most attended and exuberant in 30 years. This is also the year of “Balik-Mamimiyesta” (Previous visitors returning after years of hiatus).
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After the Holy Mass, a procession of the Imahen of San Salvador del Mundo went around the church’s outdoor premises culminating at the Church Banquet Hall. Prior to the program paparazzi wannabes were given 15-minute photo-ops, which a lot of devotees availed themselves to take souvenir photos by the statue of San Salvador del Mundo.
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With a Hawaiian theme, the traditional dinner / dance reception for the annual Cavinti Fiesta in Southern California was held on the evening of August 7th at the St John of God Church Social Hall in Norwalk.
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Dancing the Hula
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Day 2 Saturday, July 31 – Picnic: The clear sky and ideal summer temperatures once again made Meadowvale Conservation Park in Mississauga the perfect play ground for young and not so young alike, and for meeting Kababayans and friends.
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Expressions of the day are “Ya, hamo ka na” (translation: oh my gosh is that you!), “sa hindi pa” (translation: but of course), and “Yae” (oh gee, really?). This Cavinti colloquialism is music to the ears especially to those who have been away from home for a long, long time.
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From the park, the picnickers retreated to the residence of Boy Bien Villanueva, for another lavish treats courtesy of the incoming 2011 Chairwoman, Jenny Villanueva-Cruz.
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A day spent with family, friends and kababayans.
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Perfect summer temperatures for Kaliting in the Park
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Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Cavinti Fiesta in North America, the spirit and energy in the GTA Cavinti community are more vibrant this year.
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This year’s fiesta festivities kicked off Friday, July 30th with the traditional Bespiras hosted by the current chairman, Adan Vita and his affable wife, Florie.
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Saturday, August 7th, it was a dual celebration among the Cavintinians in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex. Observing the feast of the Transfiguration, whom we fondly call San Salvador, the group also feted Gina Cabuhat who was celebrating her 84th birthday.
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Floring Villamin celebrates her 85th birthday
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Cavinti Parish celebrates Easter 2010
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As a Mother’s Day gift, I made this photo album for my mother Lucila Oblena. From experiencing the joy of seeing snow on the first day of spring, to attending mass officiated by Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas and enjoying an evening with Barbara Bush, daughter of Pres. George W. Bush, I am just happy that she had experienced all of these things in the autumn of her life.
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Organized by Dr. Emma Mesina Matel, the Medical & Dental Mission on April 3, 2010 was a great success.
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More photos from the medical-Dental Mission
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Hannah Adelle Angela Pam del Mundo Wallbank, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sean Wallbank, nee Marosel Villanueva del Mundo, turned 7 last April 19, 2010 but the party for her was held on Sunday, April 25th at Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana, CA
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It was an evening to remember, not just because we spent it with Barbara Bush, the daughter of President George W. Bush or that it was a book launch for “Classy”, a new book by Derek Blasberg. Monday night, Celso and Doris Villanueva, together with my mother Lucila Oblena, we attended the book signing event of “Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady.”
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On April 27th, our beloved mother Lilly Belleza turns 80 years old. With family and friends, we celebrated her birthday on Saturday, April 24th.
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Each birthday wish I've ever made Really does come true Each year I wish I'll grow some more And every year I DO!
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DALLAS, Mar 21, 2010 - First day of spring brings 6 - 8 inches of snow in Dallas. (Photo by Mari Davis)
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Yea though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
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Cita and I were apparently excited going back to the Philippines for a short visit, specifically to stand as sponsors for a wedding.
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Of course, the much awaited trip to Cavinti to visit our hometown
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We also visited San Fernando, La Union to attend a baptism of a friend's child.
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And since we were already in the area, we decided to go up to Baguio just for some R & R.
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A planned side trip to Bohol brought us to the beach.
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More beach pictures in Bohol
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It feels as if we spent our whole day at the beach
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Visiting the caves in Bohol
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Street scene in Brooklyn New York in the morning of Feb 10, 2010
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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). 
