Sagunto Star

WE HAVE MOVED!!!!

2007-08-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

HELLO ALL, WE HAVE A NEW HOME! PLEASE UPDATE YOUR LINKS TO:

HTTP://SAGUNTOSTAR.COM

All new posts will be now posted at the new site, and the chat box has also been moved to the new site. Please go to the new site to continue having fun. See you there!

Marifaye & Imogen ~ Because of You

2007-08-04T17:52:00.000-07:00

For your listening enjoyment...

Marifaye (daugter or Roselee) & Imogen Bongog Bolus (Shirley's eldest daughter) singing because of you during the SUKA Officers Induction Night.

Jeff's Momentum Plus

2007-08-03T08:07:00.000-07:00

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Joeffrey Estoesta, Representative
www.mymplus.com/jlestoesta
Email: and1jepoy@yahoo.com.au
Cell#: (61) 0405072425

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Folks, don’t miss out this great opportunity and benefits of what Momentum Plus can offer.

Go to www.mymplus.com/jlestoesta to get more information.

August Birthday Celebrants

2007-08-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE CELEBRANTS!

AUGUST	Celebrant	Location
2	Jocylene Q. Santillano	Macau ~ China
4	Cricell Inocencio	Massachusetts, USA	Wife to Jack, son of Arturo Inocencio & Fe Quilaman
4	Melody Annasiw Decastro	Toronto, Canada	from Agat
6	Kendalle E. Santillano	Sagunto ~ Philippines	Daughter of Bhie Emperador and Ferdinand Santillano
6	Elaine Grace Gaudiano	Sagunto, Philippines	Daughter of Elizabeth Baiguen and Edwin Gaudiano
7	Cathy Castillo
7	Jan Niko Catbagan Esteban	Baguio City, Philippines	Son of John Elmer Esteban, grandson of Barangay Captain Esteban
8	Jeanette Pasibe Moore	Durham, NC ~ USA
10	Jester Pascua	Sagunto ~ Philippines	Son of Divina Castillo and Daniel 'Ganet' Pascua
15	Imelda "Emy" Quilaman Reyta	Macau ~ China	Youngest of the Quilaman siblings, married to Felipe Reyta of Quezon province, they have three kids: Andre, Nisa and Epiphany
22	Richard I. Cabras	Plumas Lake, CA ~ USA	Son of Joe & Edna Cabras
23	Sherril Salvador	Hong Kong
30	Jedd Ery Esteban Repollo	Sagunto, Philippines	Son of Grace Esteban & Marcelo Repollo, grandson of Barangay Captain Esteban
31	Melanie Lopez	London ~ UK	Daughter of Doris Pascua & Jun Lopez

Happy 18th Birthday, Cheryl!!

2007-07-31T09:51:00.000-07:00

Cheryl Palit-ang, daughter of Henry and Grace Palit-ang celebrated her 18th birthday on July 21, 2007, amidst family, friends and Saguntonians in the UK.

Birthday Celebrants, Etc.

2007-07-31T06:50:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday once again to the July Birthday Celebrants! If you would like to greet someone in the coming months, send their name, date of birthday, location, and parents names so those of us who don't know everyone by name, especially the younger ones, will know how we're all related :)

All other announcements and milestones are also welcome, send us photos of your families so we can see how you've blossomed. If you have a business or project you would like to advertise, send those on too. Do you have stories about the older folks in your family? Would you like to share it here in our virtual abong for some community reminiscing? Send all submissions to saguntophotos@gmail.com.

Polen & Arnold's Vacation Part 2

2007-07-30T08:18:00.000-07:00

Photos courtesy of A.Paliwen.

Request for Air Conditioning Unit from SK

2007-07-29T07:06:00.000-07:00

On the comments thread of the post regarding SK Members, Janet Oblero of Vancouver, Canada and friends volunteered to fund an air conditioning unit for the SK offices in the Barangay Hall (abong). This is the official request from Arlene Paliwen, SK Chairwoman.

Barangay elections are to be held in October, and this will be one of the last projects undertaken by the SK, lead by Arlene. Arlene mentioned that the barangay now has a dollar account so funds can be readily received if someone preferred to send donations thru wire transfer. If you'd like to help, contact Arlene for details at paliwen@gmail.com. Let's help them complete this project before their term finishes in October.

Congratulations, Xander!

2007-07-28T07:45:00.000-07:00

Pinning and commencement ceremony- Nursing 2007. July 26,2007.

Xander and wife, Michelle Torres of Artacho

The Esteban Family. Medes, 8 years old and Alexer, 2 years old. They are expecting another baby boy in October. God blessed!

Happy Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. Go

2007-07-27T09:32:00.000-07:00

Gil and Gay Anne Go (here with their nephew Josh) are celebrating their second wedding anniversary, July 29th. Best wishes and many more blessings for Gil and Gay Anne!

Photo courtesy of J.Santillano

HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY, KRIS PALIT-ANG!

2007-07-26T14:16:00.000-07:00

These photos were taken during Kris' birthday celebrations.

Photos courtesy of A.Paliwen

Official Accident Report on Roger Sumalnap

2007-07-25T02:04:00.000-07:00

Sometime ago we reported the accidental death of our town-mate, Roger Sumalnap aka Loglog. The following is the official Pangasinan Police Provincial Report filed in Lingayen:

Lingayen, Pangasinan PRESS RELEASE (06 May 2007)VEHICULAR ACCIDENT.

On 05 May 2007 at 10:30 A.M., along the National Highway at Barangay Cauringan, Sison, Pangasinan, a Hyundai Grace Van with license plate number REL-487driven by Oliver Garcia y Cruz, 32 years old, married and a resident of L De Ocampo Street, StoCristo, Guimba, Nueva Ecija was collided to a Honda TMX 155 Honda tricycle with license plate nrZW-8260 and to the Isuzu Elf with license plate number AVW-295 driven by Roger Sumalnap y Bassit, 26 years old, single and a resident of Barangay Sagunto, said town and Felix Barnachea y Cruz,57 years old, widower and a resident of Barangay Nagrebcan, Bauang La Union respectively. Initial Investigation conducted disclosed that the Honda TMX 155 Motorized tricycle and an Isuzu Elf were both traversing south direction when a Hyundai Grace Van who was traversing north direction and suddenly encroaching the south lane when it collided to the Honda motorized tricycle and then collided with the said Isuzu Elf. As a consequence, The Honda TMX Tricycle crashed to the Western shoulder at pathway while the occupants of all vehicles namely; Abraham Busacay y Licuasen, 33 years old,married, a resident of Brgy Artacho, Sison; Jose Agtagma Jr y Guillermo, 38 years old, a resident of 24Prov’l Road, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Nelia Pagaduan y Evagelista, 50 years old, a resident of Ilokano Sur, San Fernando City, La Union together with the drivers were all brought to Rosario DistrictHospital, Rosario, La Union for medical treatment. The driver of Honda TMX 155 tricycle was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician while the other victims were confined there at for further treatment. Case still under investigation.

Best wishes go to Roger's passenger, Abraham Busacay y Licuasen. My sincere hope and prayers that Abe has recuperated from this tragic accident. Please leave a get-well message to Abe to show him that we are also thinking of him.

The Paliwen's Sagunto Vacation

2007-07-24T07:46:00.000-07:00

We received these photos of Florence and Arnold Paliwen's vacation in Sagunto from their daughter Arlene who is the current SK President. More photos to follow.

Happy Birthday, Auntie Edna!

2007-07-23T12:38:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO
MRS. EDNA PASCUA PALAZZOLO!!

Dayang Dayang SUKA Style

2007-07-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

See more videos of the innaguration night on YouTube. Dances include Annay Pusok.

Pallu-ok

2007-07-18T08:10:00.000-07:00

Another reason why we should fund the Tribal Council's Request for Gongs and Costumes. These are the tribal traditions we'd like to perpetuate. Don't forget, start sending your donations!

Pallu-ok Dancers-Pic 1 Jr. Malqued, Daniel Carino, Felix Wagayen, Larry Amboni

2nd Pic- Same Gentlemen, Eric Montallana,and Dance Tropa of the 90s

Photos courtesy of C.Carino

Saguntonians in Italy

2007-07-17T08:40:00.000-07:00

Ophelia 'Babot' & husband Jody recently took a vacation to Italy and managed to visit some of our Saguntonian relatives living in Milan. (click on the photos for a larger view)

Call For Free, Around the World

2007-07-16T13:28:00.000-07:00

A new feature in this blog will be to highlight businesses that are owned by our fellow Saguntonians to better increase our network. If you use any of their services anyway, why not give the business to a fellow Saguntonian? If you have a business you'd like to promote, send details to saguntophotos@gmail.com.

Today's featured business is Momentum Plus, a telecommunication service specializing in VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology, represented by Mike Cabras.

Momentum Plus Inc.
Mike Cabras, partner
1650 S. Amphett Blvd., Suite 226
San Mateo, CA 94402
916-216-1418
mikenrachel@yahoo.com
www.mymplus.com/mikecabras

Mike says,

This telecommunication device and subscriptions can be utilized in Canada, UK, Asia, Middle East, and anywhere in the world. With this type of subscription, when everyone gets in our network everyone will be able to communicate for FREE. This is an internet based communication (Internet and Telephone combined). This is the future of communication.

Please advice everyone to ulitize this form of telecommunication. Not only that it is economical (low cost), there is also a enormous opportunity to own a global telecommunication business. The timing of this industry is now at formulation stage, the best time to participate with this massive uprising of this trend. If you want more information in how you can be a partner in this business venture please advice me right away because I am looking to expand all over the world. According to industry experts and economist in the US and abroad wealth will flow in this technology in the next 5 to 6 years. So, now is the perfect opportunity to get in at ground level. Please give me your contact information so you can be the first in your area to promote our services and products, while enjoying the service you are also generating income and preparing for your future.

Read the company prospectus...

Momentum Plus Mission Statement:
To Build a Business and Institution that astounds the world, so that the Lord God Almighty will receive praises and glory. To Create Millions of financially Independent Families who become a blessing to their country, community and fellow man.

Company History
4 years in business and distribution centers in over 54 countries
Member or the Better Business Bureau
Corportate office in San Mateo, and Ortegas, Jollibee Building Philippines
Member of the Direct Selling Association in US and Philippines

We, are a marketing group that shows individuals how to own a business using Trends. We are now in a new TREND called VoIP(Voice over Internet Protocol). This new technology is a combination of Internet and telephone.

This industry has been around since the early 80's used by the military. Now it is the new wave of communication. Less than 1% of the world uses this technology and experts, economist predicts that by 2013 or sooner there will be at least 47% concentration.

Momentum Plus is in position for this massive tidal wave. In the next couple of years the flow of money will be enormous with VoIP technology.

We are currently expanding in new teritories. I would like to invite you to be a partner with our business. Please visit our website to learn more about our company. www.mymplus.com/mikecabras also call 1-973-854-2720 for a business overview. After you have called the business overview and reviewed the website, please contact me directly for further explanation about the business and about the technology.

Momentun Plus is a company that connects families and friends closer to each other by means of a low cost calling plan $4.95 a month unlimited calling anywhere in the world. This is the only company that you can be a customer and an owner at the same time.

This technology will replace landline communication! Help our friends and family stay connected for cheap!

Contact Mike Cabras for more information.

July Birthday Celebrants

2007-07-13T06:53:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all our fellow Saguntonians who are celebrating their birthdays this month!

JULY	Celebrant	Location
3	Kris Palit-ang	Sagunto, Philippines	Son of the late Condrado Palit-ang
6	Joji Jesse Homma	Japan	Son of Emily Benosa & Jay Homma
7	Esterlina Esteban	Sagunto ~ Philippines	Wife to Barangay Captain Manuel Esteban, Sr.
11	Benilda 'Bhie' Emperador Santillano	Dubai	Wife to Ferdinand Santillano, mom to Kyle and Kendall
15	JayR Amor	Sagunto ~ Philippines	Son of Jovita Pascua & Romy Amor ~ husband to Christine Joy
16	Kyle Kerbie Emperador Santillano	Sagunto ~ Philippines	Son of Bhie Emperador & Ferdinand Santillano
18	Nisa Quilaman Reyta	Macau, China
22	Ronnel Salvador	Philippines
22	Leonor Capuyan	Sagunto ~ Philippines
22	Arvin Magpayo	Massachusetts, USA	husband of Joanne Quilaman Inocencio
23	Edison Boying Benosa	Philippines
23	Edna Pascua Palazzolo	Los Angeles, CA, USA
25	Christian Benosa Hernandez	Philippines
29	Joanne Inocencio Magpayo	Massachusetts, USA	daughter of Artur & Fe Inocencio
30	Juliet Baiguen	California, USA

If you would like to list other birthday celebrants, for this and other months, please let us know at saguntophotos@gmail.com so we can add them to the list.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KYLE!

2007-07-12T12:16:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY,
KYLE KERBIE EMPERADOR SANTILLANO!!

Kyle is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Santilllano

Photos courtesy of JSantillano

Cyril's Capping Ceremony

2007-07-11T08:52:00.001-07:00

Capping Badge and Candlelighting ceremonies
BSN Batch 2009
Union Christian College
City of San fernando La Union

Cyril Fema Joy Santillano Eisma-BSN2009
Aujie Russel Bacate Sacking -BSN2009

Papa Rod, Kitz, Carlo, Kendalle and Kyle
Thanks to Lola Estela, Uncle Loejan, Uncle Ferdie and Auntie Ada for attending this affair...Cyril

Photos courtesy of JSantillano

Marifaye ~ Hopelessly Devoted to You

2007-07-09T08:40:00.000-07:00

The talented, Marifaye Barillo Macaalay, from U.K.

Cabras Bros Then & Now

2007-07-08T06:35:00.000-07:00

THEN: Back to school for Richard and Geoffrey Cabras.
NOW: It's back to work for the brothers according to their dad.

Photo courtesy of J. Cabras

Sagunto Tribal Women's Association

2007-07-05T08:29:00.000-07:00

These were taken during the oath-taking ceremony of the Sagunto Tribal Women's Association.

SAGUNTO TRIBAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:
Estella Santillano, President
Ma.Liwanag Baladad, Vice-President (Macoco)
Prescilla Damaso, Vice-President (Pilaoan)
Judith Mangante, Vice-President (Sagunto proper)
Leonida Doctolero, Secretary
Julie Amos, Asst. Secretary
Delia Narbonita, Treasurer
Laura de Vera, Asst. Treasurer
Virginia Carino & Virgilia Capuyan, Business Managers
Adalia Castillo & Blandina Subagan, Pro
Tribal Council- Neonita Palit-ang, Julia Seben, Severina Baladad

Group photos with Barangay Captain Esteban, Tribal Chieftain Wag-e and Vice-Chieftain Adang-as.

Snacks after the ceremony included: rice cake, cassava cake, and ginataan.

Many thanks to R.Benosa for sharing the photos.

Sagunto Star v2 pages 3 and 4

2007-07-03T07:55:00.000-07:00

SUKA Youth Sing

2007-06-29T08:32:00.000-07:00

Sagunto Star v2 pages 1 and 2

2007-06-28T07:53:00.000-07:00

This is the second issue of the original Sagunto Star. On the front you will see the very young Richard and Geoffrey Cabras. They are all grown now, as you can see in the photos submitted earlier of the Cabras Family.

Evs brought up an interesting question for these issues of the original Sagunto Star. So please answer in the comments section of this post:

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THIS ISSUE OF THE SAGUNTO STAR CAME OUT? THIS ISSUE IS DATED JUNE/JULY 1984. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE, HOW OLD WERE YOU THEN? WHAT WERE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE?

If you have old issues of the original Sagunto Star, please share it with us at saguntophotos@gmail.com.

Martin's Cantina & Lakay Fred

2007-06-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

When we posted about ouf Favorite Hangouts, many commented on their memories of Martin's Cantina and its faithful sentry, Lakay Fred, who never fails to greet those who are walking home late.

Click below to see the beloved Lakay Fred

2007 SUKA Officers

2007-06-26T08:48:00.000-07:00

After a general meeting and election on the 26th of May 2007, the Sagunto UK Association had a succesful inauguration night on the 16th of June 2007. Despite the short amount of time in which to organise the event, everyone showed unity and cooperation as one organization. Everyone contributed their share. A traditional foods were served and cooked by the older members and the young people did the decorations.

After the inspirational talk of our guest speaker,leaders and brilliant performers that night, We enjoyed a little dayang-dayang in the end.

To see more videos and photos on our Induction Night, please log in to our site www.saguntouk.org

~ Roselee Macaalay

SUKA President, Amy Balliao Deadman, ~~welcome~~ presidential address.

Invitation from SUKA

2007-06-25T07:07:00.000-07:00

Submitted by Roselee M.

Scott & Yvonne's Wedding

2007-06-22T09:48:00.000-07:00

Yvonne & Scott's Wedding

Want to see more? Click on any of the photos above to view the whole album. (you can leave comments for each photo right on the album too)

Photos courtesy of Val P.

Why you should donate

2007-06-21T06:33:00.000-07:00

Why bother giving a donation when you are not even in Sagunto to take advantage of the Gangsa, Tambor and Costumes that the Tribal Council is requesting? These, the future generations of bagos, are the main reason why you should donate. Don't let our children forget their heritage. Let them learn about this part of them and embrace it. It will make them better and richer individuals when they know they are descended from a proud and magnificent culture.

Dagiti next generation bago, Josie and Angie, annak ni Babot.

One day, he could be dancing with the gangsa and tambors you helped fund. Our featured dancer is Josh, son of Dadong Q. from Korea.

Visit these previous posts regarding the Tribal Council's Request. Don't forget to send in your donations to Tribal Council Secretary, Mr. Daniel Pascua, Sagunto, Sison, Pangasinan.

Please help spread the word. Many of our kailyans still do not have access to computers or the internet, especially the older folks. Please print out the letter from the tribal council and give or send them a copy. Thank you!

Photo courtesy of Babot, Videos courtesy of Gay Anne

Estoesta Family - Canada

2007-06-19T09:17:00.000-07:00

Adolph & Rhona Estoesta and kids: twins Anthonytte (taller) and Angelika (embracing Adan) and Adan.
Sammy, Maybel and Mom, Lily
Sammy's tabungaw garden

Don't forget the Tribal Council Request

2007-06-18T07:40:00.000-07:00

MGA KAIBIGAN AT KAMAG-ANAK...HEAR YE, HEAR YE!!!~~BENEFIT CONCERT~~ ALAY KANTA!!!

WE SEEM TO BE FORGETTING ABOUT THE PLEA FOR GONGS DONATION.Mahina ba kita? hahaha! MANGITINNAG KAYO MET URAY SAGGABASSIT DITA. REMINDER LAENG APO.

Hey now, I'm making this crazy singing energy of mine become a benefit concert bwahahaha. Visit my Ksolo webpage :

http://www.ksolo.com/emssss

and listen to any or all of the songs I recorded (under the spirit of ICED TEA) and then promise any amount to donate to the Tribal Council...straight to the treasurer. Can you imagine the blind people singing in Quiapo? Okay, imagine I'm one of them hehe, only they have VOICE and all I have is "KAES" bedroom voice hehe (warning !!!).

Jeri, join me na...Chong, IM kta, @PM OK? Cno Cno na na-impersonate mo? Naku, teka, baka mabura na naman ako ni auntie kabaw...

The reminder above is from Emily. Please help, even if it is a small amount. Every little bit helps. ~jeanette

If you'd like to revisit previous posts regarding the tribal council, just click HERE.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

2007-06-17T23:12:00.000-07:00

We'd like to wish all the fathers from Sagunto and everywhere a
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Enjoy your day, dads!

Sagunto Friendship Association

2007-06-16T00:18:00.000-07:00

Great things are happening in the UK, a new organization has been formed! The newest champion for Sagunto is the Sagunto Friendship Association, headed by Raul Digay. Below is their newsletter announcing their officers.

Doris and Family

2007-06-15T07:20:00.000-07:00

"In black and white is my eldest, Leonora Alcaide, Delores (myself), Danielle (as in DJ) and my son Rodel (Rex)."

Photos courtesy of Delores P.

Sagunto Star v 1.1 pages 3 & 7

2007-06-14T07:59:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple more pages from the past. Enjoy!

Edna's Birthday

2007-06-13T07:11:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken during Edna Cabras' Birthday Party (date unknown). HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDNA!
"From the right, Joefre Cabras third one from the right Michael and junior beside Michael. In front, Edna Cabras and Richard infront of Edna and family friends."

Photo courtesy of J.Cabras

Makunkuna ti bago

2007-06-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

In the bago, boredom, it seems, breeds creativity. One of our artistic sisters, Emz who is now in Japan penned the following Evolusion of Bago Sayings. Way to go, sis!

Ebolusyon ti makunkuna ti Bago

1900's:
Kablaaw, kablaaw, denggen yo
dagiti ipukpukkaw, ayeee
ayeee, insinalidummaaay,
Ni Kabunian agited bendisyon,
sidong-ilay...insinalidummaay...

1950's:
Dadde,dadde, anya mamme,mamme
Supingaran itan, dadde,
Chanum mamme,ayeee,kitaem mamme
ay ay, anya kadi dayta mamme
Chanum chanum, ayeeee...

1970's:
Chong jeproks ka ngayon aya,
Ay wen a kaasin Apo Dios piman,
Imbag man,ale intayo dita,
Ag-mountain dew dita baba,
Adon sa tsiks dita kantina...

1990's:
Wow! Ag-Japan ka gayamen a,
Kumusta ngay dyay ading mo
Dita Hongkong, agpa Canada?
Ketno naka-asawat balikbayan
Aggapo't Amerika...
Grabeeeee, Cooooool man,
Ale blow-out ka man ngarud
Uray cokes lang dita.

2000's:
Hey you! Me? Yes you!
Bawal ti uminom dita,
Gumatang kat mineral water.
Adu la amin,aggapot bubon
Ti water ko, madik dayta.
Hey, poor ka man, buy this,
Water purifier, safe
And hi-tech, man, gets mo?

2007:
gud am cno gets ng botel me?
ha? wala me alam, ask dem
hey, cno gets ng H2O jug ko?
buy @ 711, den giv me, cam @ 9pm
hey wala me $$$$, meron ka 5K?
haa? #$%^&***&^%%!!! Wala lang...

Cabras Family

2007-06-11T20:20:00.000-07:00

Here are another longtime Sagunto family, the Cabras Family. (Place your cursor over the photos to see the captions)

Photos shared by Lita Dapiaoen.

Request for Donation to all Saguntonians Abroad

2007-06-10T06:39:00.000-07:00

This request was left as a comment on the post about the SUKA Annual Gathering 2006, directed form Mrs. Roselee B. Macaalay. I thought it prudent to post it here as an entry for greater exposure. ~jm

UPDATE: as posted by Roselee in the comment section, she is not the standing president of SUKA but rather the newly elected Amy Balliao Deadman

10 JUNE 2007

MRS. ROSELEE B. MACAALAY
SUKA PRESIDENT
London,England

RE: WISH for I TV SET AND A VCD/CD/BETAMAX PLAYER FOR KINDER SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENTS.

DEAR ROSELEE,

The Artacho Kinder School is in need of immediate purchase of the said educational viewing materials this 2007-2008 school year. As the newly appointed volunteer Kinder Teacher this will be very useful for the enhancement of the quality of education of the kinder pupils.

My fervent wish, kindly extend us your big help on this educational betterment of our pupils since most of our pupils are from our beloved barrio who will then benefit much for the materialization of the said TV SET and PLAYER.

Any help from you and the SUKA officials and members will be appreciated so much.

SINCERELY,

CARMELA BAIGUEN DAGACAN
Kinder Teacher
Artacho Elem./High School

This letter, is directed to US-Sagunto Association. It was left as a comment to the post about Mike Baiguen's arrival to the U.S. ~ jm

BAIGUEN FAMILY, FRIENDS, RELATIVES
SAGUNTO-USA ASSOCIATION

RE:WISH for 1 TV SET AND VCD/CD/BETAMAX PLAYER FOR EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.

Dearest All,

The Artacho Kinder School is in need of the immediate purchase of the said educational viewing materials for the enhancement of the quality of education of the kinder pupils. As the newly appointed volunteer Kinder Teacher' i found out that the said materials will help me uplift for the betterment of my teaching method in much easier and meaningful way.

Any help you can extend is highly appreciated. Thank you very much.

SINCERELY,

CARMELA BAIGUEN DAGACAN
Kinder Teacher
Artacho Elem./High School

CORRECTIONS TO ANY DETAILS OF THIS POST WELCOMED. PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS OR EMAIL TO saguntophotos@gmail.com. THESE LETTERS WERE POSTED AS THEY WERE RECEIVED.

Where do you hang out?

2007-06-08T16:33:00.000-07:00

If you are from Sagunto, you cannot walk by without stopping at one of these hangouts. Great minds are at work here where various topics are discussed from politics, religion, gossip, farming and employment to name just a few. See if you remember some of these places:

Martin's Cantina - A favorite watering hole of men from Laud.

In front of the Capuyan's - a favorite place to hang out for the old men from the middle section of Sagunto.

~~Linda~~Lydia Tapiod's store - the meeting place of the old women of Sagunto.

Where was your favorite hangout?

Photos courtesy of R.Benosa

Edwardo & Carvilyn Dela Cruz, Grandparents

2007-06-06T20:05:00.000-07:00

Photos of the first grandson of Eduardo & Carvilyn Dela Cruz, Jayden Edward son of Kimberlyn & Lee.

Alcones-Diazen-Hernandez Get-together in San Diego

2007-06-02T13:18:00.000-07:00

Lola Dora Bongog, Mr. Leo Salipew, Mrs. Marilu Salibo (w/grand-daughter, Lilly) and Mr. Salibo
(L-R) Antonette Diazen Ferrer, Bernard Diazen (Tonette and Bernard are the children of Mrs. Eden Baiguen Diazen),Ellen Hernandes Alcones (w/baby Faith), Sherry Jo, Savannah Diazen(anak ni Bernard), Tiffany Diazen(asawa ni Bernard), Mrs. Beth Hernandez, Valerie Pascua Palazzolo, Mrs. Marilou Salibo, Greg Diazen Ferrer (anak ni Tonette), Babot, Mr. Jose Pasibe, Virginia C. Bongog Simpson, and Mr. Leo Salipew. We gathered here to celebrate baby Faith's 1st Birthday.
Babot with the Alcones-Diazen-Hernandez Clan
(L-R) Edward Hernandez (son of Mr. & Mrs. Beth Hernandez)w/his three children, Uncle Eddy Hernandez, Aunty Beth, Ellen (daughter of Uncle Eddy & Aunty Beth), Valerie, Mom,Josie, Pop, Lola, Sherry,with Angie and friend, Andrew. Standing in the back row are Ranzen Alcones (Ellen's husband) with baby Faith and Ranzen's mom.
Greg Ferrer poses for the body-building contest held in Venice Beach, CA Memorial Day 2007 (05/27/07) which he won 1st Place for the Teen category. Kitaen yo ti kinataraki toy anak ni Tonette, apo ni Aunty Eden Diazen. Syempre a ket nangabak daytoy nga Bago! This photo was taken the day after the San Diego party.

More on the Tribal Council Request

2007-06-02T01:26:00.000-07:00

We'd like to keep this request from the Tribal Council on top of every one's minds so that we don't forget to help them in their project of keeping the Bago Culture alive. Please consider donating to the project if you can.

(click on the links below to see previous posts regarding the request)
Request from the Tribal Council
Questions came up regarding specifics of the project and we posted a clarification on Tribal Council Donations. As mentioned on the clarification, the information shared did not come officially from the Tribal Council but from a very reliable source, who was requested by the council to submit the information to be published on this blog. Our inquiry into the matter prompted three (3) members of the tribe to canvass for prices and to write yet another letter of clarification which was scanned and is posted here (please click on photo to enlarge).

Our source stated the following:
"Hello,attached here is the updated price list, of the items mentioned on the TRIBAL OFFICER'S REQUEST. Three [3] officers of the organization ,went to Baguio yesterday to verify prices of the mentioned items,and they came up with this[see letter].As i write this,the vice-chieftain is at my side and checking what is being written,he also reviewed what was posted before regarding the number of gongs and the amount pledged by uncle Henry,he (the vice-chieftain)found NO MISTAKE ON THE INFORMATION FORWARDED BEFORE! However,as you can see, the actual price is very much higher than what was told them before."

"From my own investigations and research, the price quoted in their new letter are within the price range and the going rate for such items. It is the Tribal Council's goal to attain this amount before the Grand Re-Union in December 2008 and they are counting on us all to help in any way we can."
~Babot

Jepoy's Family

2007-06-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

He is known as Jepoy on the chats (o makita yo met laengen ti kinataraki na), he is Jeffrey Estoesta, son of Lily and Sammy Estoesta.

Jepoy & Wife, Lailani

Jepoy and Family
Jeff's son, Jorelle

Photos courtesy of J. Estoesta

Happy Birthday, Sherry Jo!

2007-05-31T07:16:00.000-07:00

Please help me wish our sister, Sherry Jo a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

No, the baby is not hers :) That is Ellen's baby. More on that later.

Gaudiano Cousins

2007-05-30T00:38:00.000-07:00

Here's another set of beautiful faces. Do you know any of them?

Photo courtesy of Kim Luinggan

The Waig, part 2

2007-05-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

The waig, viewed from the bridge.
Picnic by the waig.
Kuna ni Jher, this was taken diay batog ti balay da Babot. Can you believe? Wow!

The Waig, part 1.

Photos courtesy of J.Santillano

Sagunto Vegetable Growers Association

2007-05-27T08:55:00.000-07:00

These photos are of the members of the Sagunto Vegetable Growers Association that went to Santa Barbara farmer's festival to look for superior seeda and learn new techniques. Another group in Sagunto working to make life better.

Photos courtesy of R. Benosa

Cordillera Day 2007, Tokyo, Japan

2007-05-25T16:49:00.000-07:00

These photos were taken during Cordillera Day 2007 by our Japan representative, Emz. Photos of the gansa (gongs) they used may be similar to those that the Bago Tribal Council is requesting help with.

The event was hosted by an organization from Abra.

Photos courtesy of E. Homma

Tribal Council Donations

2007-05-24T06:28:00.000-07:00

Due to the long line of comments regarding the Tribal Council Request for donations, I would like to add this to clarify some issues. Although this information was not received through official channels, I believe them to be accurate. I will update this information as we hear back from the Tribal Council officials.

The Tribal Council is a separate entity from the Barangay Council although it is sanctioned and supported by the Barangay. This is evident by the presence of several barangay members who are also serving in the Tribal Council. Sagunto is a small town, and I believe that not many projects get past the Barangay. So there is no disrespect of the Captain here, it is simply a separate matter from the usual Barangay issues. It is prudent to have a degree of separation between the various organizations. Let's not get bogged down with whose ego was not smoothed over first. Especially since our honorable Capitan has not voiced any objections about this project but rather seems to be supportive of it as you can see in the photographs of the group.

This is a noble goal for the tribe. I noted when I was present during the Rizal Day festivities that the tribal dances were presented by a very talented group from another barangay. This thought, that "why is there not an organization in Sagunto presenting a tribal performance?", did cross my mind then. I am sure there are many talented Bagos in Sagunto who could have done as well if not better. I am glad that the Tribal Council has taken it upon themselves to correct this.

Here are some preliminary figures, to give everyone an idea how much is needed. The Bago Tribal Council requests aid in procuring the following items:
Costumes for the dancers
Gangsa - is the Bago gong (estimate cost for 12-piece set = 70,000 pesos)
Tambor - drum made of deer skin (estimate cost, 3,000 pesos)

The cost for a 6-piece gong set is estimated at 35,000 pesos. The council hopes for a 12-piece set. There are no estimates yet for the costumes ~~and tambor~~. I'm sure they can't be cheap. If you have some information about these costs please share your information here.

Here are the unconfirmed pledges so far:
Mr. Henry Palit-ang	20,000 pesos
Homma/Castillo/Benosa Clan (Emily)	2,000 pesos
Ophelia Glasser & Family (Babot)	2,000 pesos
Jeanette Moore & Family (Me)	2,000 pesos
Santillano-Eisma Family (Evs)	2,000 pesos

(Those named above, please confirm your pledge. If it's a mistake, let me know and I will remove it from the list)If you'd like to make a pledge, leave a comment and I will update the list.

Donations may be sent directly to the Bago Tribal Council Treasurer, Mr. Daniel Pascua, Sagunto, Sison, Pangasinan.

We thank you all for your help, and as one of our youngest members here on the blog said, "every little bit counts". So let's all pull together and help our tribe, let's show our younger generations what a proud and noble people we are.

Request from the Tribal Council

2007-05-23T07:57:00.000-07:00

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROVINCE OF PANGASINAN
MUNICIPALITY OF SISON
BARANGAY OF SAGUNTO

Patgenmi a Kadaraan,

Nabara a kablaaw ti idanon ti tribu kadakayo.

Karagsakan kami a manbigpadamag kadakayo kadgiti balligi ti tribu nga inkami nakiramramanan kadagitoy naglabas a tawtawen. Dagitoy a balligi ti nangted ti aglaplapusanan a dayaw ken respeto iti tribu tayo. Nem kadagidiay a kanito, naamirismi ti kaawan ti bukod tayo a balabal (costume), gangsa ken tambor nga isu dagitoy ti mangted ti pintas ken raniag ti panagrarambak ken salisal (contest), dagiti nadumaduma a tribu.

Maisagna pay amin dagitoy a kasapulan gapu ti Balikbayan Homecoming 2008, nga idadauluan ti United Kingdom Association kalpasan ti Paskua (Dec. 2008).

Umasideg ken kumararag kami kadakayo tapno iyunnoymi dagitoy a pakasapulan a mangpatalinaed kadagiti nakaisigudan tayo a kultura ti Bago ken nasayaat nga ug-ugali tayo. Dagitoy amin ti mangipakita a ti dara ti Bago ket adda pay laeng nga agay-ayos kadgiti ur-urat tayo.

Ngarud, sinanamati tribu ti Bago kadagiti mababtuog nga ayatyo.

Ni Apo Dios ti mangbendisyon ti umay a balligi ken ragsak kadakayo.

Agyaman ti sibubukel a tribu.

Toy siaayat nga agservi kadkayo,

Fernando S. Wag-e
Tribal Chieftain

Jenie H. Refuerzo
Tribal Secretary

Attested by:
Romeo M. Adang-as
Tribal Vice Chieftain

Daniel B. Pascua
Tribal Treasurer

SAGUNTO TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICERS
Fernando S. Wag-e	Chieftain
Robeo M. Adang-as	Vice Chieftain
Marilou J. Bitel	Council Woman
Venancia G. Bagtang	Council Woman
Carmencita Gomez	Council Woman
Rey D. Dapiaoen	Council Man
Estrelieta T. Eswagen	Council Woman
Ernesto P. Mangante	Council Man
Jenie H. Refuerzo	Secretary
Daniel B. Pascua	Treasurer
Marcely A. Sumalnap	Auditor
Julita D. Castillo	Auditor

The Sagunto Bago Tribal Council

2007-05-23T05:37:00.000-07:00

Here are photos of the Sagunto Bago Tribal Council. This group is our representative in the national association of indigenous people. (I'll update on the exact name of the organization)

2007 Graduates

2007-05-22T12:25:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the future of Sagunto!

Photos courtesy of J. Santillano

Lola Ganda

2007-05-21T12:14:00.000-07:00

If, one late night while you're sitting in front of your computer and you get a request to chat with LolaGanda2006, don't turn away thinking a stalker is trying to get you. Answer and you just might be chatting with probably our most modern lola, Lola Tere of the Quilaman clan.

She is a model senior not only most of our old folks should emulate but even the younger ones who are technophobes. So to all who haven't ventured into the world wide web or taken advantage of the technology now available, shame on you! Just look at our lola here. She has got to be the coolest!

These two seniors need to get their own computer so they can stop wasting paper:

Photos courtesy of J. Santillano and O. Pasibe

Those were the days my friend...

2007-05-20T16:14:00.000-07:00

Ayna, dagitoy istorya tayo ditoy, makapalagip nga talaga. Isu man nga napanak nagsukain idiay baul ko ket kitaen yo man ti nasarakak.

These photos were taken during the last Christmas program in Artacho School, 1976, before we left the Philippines to move to the U.S. I scanned these from my photo album today. Evs, please help identify the others.

The next photos had me on the floor laughing. Agpaggaak nga kuna ni sister Eva. Kitaen yo....
Haha!! kunam met la no ni Dadong ti bf kon!! It hurts to say goodbye kano! haha!! OK, you guys just have to realize I was 13 at this time, 30 years ago! BTW, the pic of Dadong was enclosed in a good bye card nga inted na idi parbangon ti panagrubuat mi. How sweet ano? Addan sa pay la kaniak didiay nga card. Dong, i post kon to ditoy no mabirukak. haha!
O diba sexy ng lola ninyo? Walang aangal, ha?

Sagunto Beauties

2007-05-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

These are the original beauties of Sagunto Do you have other classic beauties to share? Send them to saguntophotos@gmail.com.

Photos were taken during the birthday celebration of Mrs. Estela Santillano, March 2007.

Photos courtesy of J.Santillano

Salva Family

2007-05-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Lita Dapiaoen Salva for sharing these beautiful photos of her family. According to Lita, they are getting ready for a short hiatus (maybe 3 years) in the Philippines. God bless, Salva family!

Paliwen Family

2007-05-17T20:49:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Arlene for sharing these photos so we can also see the beautiful Paliwen family.

Mike Baiguen in U.S.

2007-05-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Juliet Baiguen for sending the photos. Those who were waiting for updates, here are photos of Mike Baiguen, newly arrived, celebrating Mother's Day at Auntie Remy's in San Bernardino, CA.

Cousins: May, Raymond, Sherwin, Willie Joe, Marie, Juliet, Mike

Mike with Auntie Josie

Darius & May Pickett, Kekoa & Kalani with grandma Ellen, Mike

With Uncle Manny and Auntie Remy

Please send additional captions and I will update.

SK Members

2007-05-15T06:46:00.000-07:00

These are the faces of our young people who worked so hard on the summer league. Arlene and Jollibee, bahala na kayo sa captions, ha.

SK Officials:
SK Chairwoman: Arlene B. Paliwen
SK Kagawads:
1. Mark Anthony S. de Vera
2. Archie B. Paliwen
3. Jollibee D. Velasquez
4. Mark Angelo B. Quidangen

Attention SUKA Members

2007-05-12T09:57:00.000-07:00

This is an announcement to all SAGUNTO-UK ASSOCIATION members....

There will be a general meeting and election of new officers for 2008-2009 term of office on Saturday,26th May 2007 at 6pm until 10pm,St Andrews Church Hall,Short Street,London SE1 8LJ

AGENDA:

1.) 30th Anniversary of the Association (Mr Cris Omaoeng to make oral remark on the history and achievements of the association since its inception in May 1977)

2.) Clearing up session. (Members are invited to ask the Panel Board questionson issues they wish to clarify concerning the association. This session is limited to 25 minutes.)

3.) Election of new officers.(To receive nominations and elect new officers of 2008-2009 by secret ballot.Nominators should cite support to the nominees.)

4.) Date of next meeting and fundraising event.(Time permitting)(To note the dates for the next meeting and fund raising event.

NOTE: PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME

*Potluck.If you are able to,please bring some food and drinks to share with.

*Meeting to start immediately after potluck

*Please bring your own pen.

Summer League '07

2007-05-12T01:42:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Arlene Paliwen for sharing these photos, taken during the Basketball Tournament this summer. (Click on the photos for album view)

UPDATE FROM ARLENE:
SAGUNTO SK (white & pink uniform) was the champion... 1st runner up was the BATAKIL team,, they are from pozorubio.. And the 2nd runner up was the AGAT team...
Actually, there are 3 teams here in Sagunto who joined the league, SK, BHOOD and 1-37....Bhood....

SK members, please help identify the photos.

My, my, my......

2007-05-11T07:39:00.000-07:00

Happy weekend to all and a Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there! Here is an amusing video of one of the local officials, taken last Rizal Day celebrations in Sagunto.
UPDATE: The singer is Capitan Murao from Bila.

Castillo Reunion

2007-05-10T00:58:00.000-07:00

Last December of 2006, the Castillo Clan got together at the home of Emma Castillo in Sagunto for a short reunion. See any familiar faces?
UPDATE: captions from Virginia Bongog Simpson via Babot

Photo#1 L-R Aunty Diana Barker, Pacing Benosa, Jovita, Esther Castillo (wife of Bernardo), mom, Aunty Emma and Angelina (Helen) Castillo Garcia

Photo#2 girl in-front of Aunty Diana Chloe, behind Helen is Oman,~~(don’t know the 2 girls next to him and Aunt Tessie)~~ the two girls partially covered are Lorna Benonsa and Sheila Lee, Auntie Wilma's daughter. Aunt Flora in front of Tessie next to Uncle Japon and Eman, Auntie Tessie's daugher is next to her partially covered by her hand. Behind uncle japon is Uncle Bernardo Castillo (blocked by Uncle Eliseo Bancua) tall kid w/hat next to Uncle Narding is Kelley don’t know the kid in front of him, then lady w/blue top green pants is Aunty Juling, wife of Uncle Felino. Sitting w/purse is Aunty Pacing, Ester and don’t know the kids.

Photo #3 &4 mom said these kids are relatives from Ilocos who came to join the party

Photo#5 Uncle Honesto with Jun-jun Estal’s kids

Photo#6 most already id’d but you can see Uncle Bernardo (Narding) better but not quite. The old man with the hat also lives in Ilocos (mom forgot his name but is the husband of Aida). You can see Lorna and Shela Lee better in this photo.

Mom said soon after this photo was taken they all went back to Ilocos to continue the party at the old man’s house and he was running errands trying to get food n stuff for the party and he got into an accident. They had to amputate parts of his feet. Am wondering if that’s Kelley’s wife and kids? Maybe Ems would know. BTW, mom said it wasn’t kalding they butchered for this party it was a whole cow. YEAH! A goat can’t feed all the Castillo clan!

Rest in Peace Loglog

2007-05-09T08:50:00.000-07:00

"I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he
dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."
(John11:25,25)

Send saranay donations to Roger Sumalnap's Parents:
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Sumalnap
Sagunto, Sison, Pangasinan
2434 Philippines.

Thank you to Rolly Benosa for sharing these photos.

News from the ChatBox

2007-05-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

When the conversations get long in the chatBox to the right, sometimes the older ones can no longer be viewed. So here's a re-cap of some of the news shared so far. Please let me know if corrections are needed.

TRIBAL COUNCIL
From Chieftain Wag-e and Vice Chieftain Adang-as: request donation of 12 gansa (gongs), 1 tambor and costumes.

Mr. Henry Palit-ang ~~and company (UK)~~ pledged 20,000 pesos

Benosa-Homma Family pledges 2,000 pesos

More donations are needed. Please help if you can. ~~(Tribal Council, please give a mailing address to send funds to)~~
Send donations to the Tribal Council Treasurer:
Mr. Daniel Pascua
Sagunto, Sison, Pangasinan
2434 Philippines

NUPTIALS
Irene Naranjo, daughter of Baby Lapitan Naranjo (please send more details)

BIRTHDAYS
Rovijane Amor
Gay Anne Go - May 7
Sherry May Callo - May 10

EXPECTING
'Tibot' Noel Malqued (?) - ururayen da kano ti putot na, kuna ni James Bagtang.

ARRIVED IN THE U.S.
Mat-an Family, Florida
Michael Baiguen, California

OBITUARIES
Roger 'Loglog' Sumalnap - Was killed when a van ran into his tricycle in Cauringan. He and Abe Busacay were on their way to Irene Naranjo's wedding. Donations to the family will be greatly appreciated. (details to follow)

LOOKING FOR:
Jima Macayan - agparikna ka kano
Dapiaoen Sisters and Brothers

FOUND:
Jerry Santillano - thanks for sharing photos and news
James Bagtang - we're still waiting for your photo
Found via Alias:
Tagadaya
Barotiktik
Adanac
Observer
Apo Lakay
Kimat
Ponha

CONTESTS
Don't forget, we still have two contests ongoing. Help spread the word.
3G Group Contest
Sagunto's Eco-Friendly Micro-Business Contest

Bayanihan

2007-05-07T06:59:00.000-07:00

One of the great things about a small town is the camaraderie and cooperation found among the people. Where else can you throw a big party like a wedding and everyone comes out to help? What do you remember about times like this?

Photos courtesy of Mrs. Edna Palazzolo.

Ganet and wife in HK

2007-05-05T19:53:00.000-07:00

Mr. Daniel Pascua and wife, Mrs. Divina Castillo Pascua, recently embarked on a whirlwind tour of Hong Kong (honeymoon trip ba?). They were welcomed by their sister, Sharon Castillo Balliao.

Sharon & Satur

2007-05-04T07:22:00.000-07:00

Another old friend found: Sharon Castillo and Satur Balliao who are now living and working in Hong Kong. The rest of the photos are of their sons and friends.

Quilaman Clan

2007-05-03T11:22:00.000-07:00

These are the new generation of the Quilaman Family.

They are the grand children and grand children in laws of the late Elder Gregorio Malqued Quilaman and Mrs. Teresita Esuaguen Quilaman, better known as Lolo Gorio and Lola Teresa. The picture was taken during the 83rd birthday of Lola Teresa and the Quilaman Annual Reunion last January 1st 2007. Of their 71 grandchildren, these represent just 50% of them. The other half are abroad.

Mr. & Mrs. Gregorio Quilaman

Photos courtesy of Evs and Jher.

Tagay mo 'pre!

2007-05-01T09:26:00.000-07:00

Malagip yo dagiti tagayan? I'm sure you do. Diay ngay pulutan, pinikpikan, cold San Miguel beer? O sige umapal kayo kadagitoy nga parties, from guys who really know how to do it up.

Thanks to Jerry for the additional captions:

#6 Mike Baiguen looks at richie while scooping pulutan, while jonathan "putan" castillo puffs a cigarette , while boydick smiles flashing a V sign.

Pinuuran nga kalding

#5 The bago way of preparing a goat. Rey, Maestro and Siegfred Quilaman.

#4 Boydick, Mike and Maestro ( still part of new year celebration and lola teresa's birthday)

#3 Richie O'neal and Edward Palit-ang. They are the cook during Lola Teresa's birthday. (FYI Richie ket apo ni Lola Ilda. Mexicano nga Bago kano isuna)
Pinikpikan
Picture #2 Pupuuran da dyay manok ... para pinikpikan. Geisler and Michael BaiguenPicture
#1: Bottom picture
When: Around 2 PM during Piyesta't Natay
Where: Waig
Why: Napudot isu nga napan nagdigos idyay waig with pinikpikan manok and red horse.
Cast: (L to R) Geisler Ananayo, Mike Baiguen, Friend ni boydick, Boydick Callo, Maestro Ferdz, Motong Bado AKA Roger (Sayang di mi naabutan dyay tukak nga kinuryente ni motong)

Thanks to Jer Santillano for sharing these photos.

Sagunto Star Vol 1.1 pages 1 & 8

2007-04-30T07:07:00.000-07:00

Here is another installment of the Sagunto Star, the first newsletter of Sagunto. I just heard from Edil, daughter of Bernardo Castillo the author/publisher of the Sagunto Star. She says that although her dad has no access to the internet at the moment, he is happy to hear that the Sagunto Star has been revived and extends his greetings to all of you! (Click on the thumbnails below for a larger view)
NOTES:
I placed these two pages together because Apo Lazaro's obituary is continued on page 8. All the pages of the volumes I have will eventually be posted on the sidebar under Sagunto Star Pages. All the other posts like the the microbusiness contest is under the Contests category. Click on the links to be taken directly to the post of interest. All previous issues are available on the Archives, also located on the sidebar.

Welcome to America Mr. Mat-An & Children

2007-04-26T23:12:00.000-07:00

A Warm welcome to the new immigrants of America, Mr. Laurence A. Mat-An with his children Alaiza Kate and Ian Keith. Mrs. Cherry Grace Baiguen Mat-An (Daughter of Mr. Artemio "Boykang" Baiguen and Mrs. Lolita Baiguen) had to stay behind in Baguio and will join her lovely family soon.

The Mat-An family are in Los Angeles for an unscheduled lay-over and will be proceeding to their final destination in Florida to join his sister and her family. This post is to reassure Alaiza and Ian's mommy that everyone is doing well. Cherry, your kids and hubby are in good hands, walang problema---

Laurence Mat-An in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

Baby Ian, Laurence and daughter, Alaiza
Alaiza and Ian playing with my kids, Josie and Angie

Tomorrow, April 27th is Alaiza's birthday, they will be visiting Mrs. Eden Diazen and the rest of the family and friends in San Bernardino, CA. Of course, we have to get a cake for the birthday girl. So to mommy Cherry, relax ka lang dyan, Mng. Babot is on the job :-)

Dwaya

2007-04-25T11:23:00.000-07:00

Before there was rap, there was the dwaya. This is one of the old Sagunto wedding traditions that I was glad to see still being practiced. Dwaya literally means lullaby. The ritual is performed by the elders from each of the bride and groom's family; they rock the monetary gifts to sleep along with their well wishes for the bride and groom. This is our Uncle Boy Pascua, who I didn't realize was so talented. Hehe! You have to realize that these are all extemporaneous, which, for a slow thinker like me, is just amazing.

Please add your thoughts/memories of this ritual in the comments section.

Pasibe Girls

2007-04-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

Due to popular demand........naks, akala mo kung ano anya? hehe! This one is for Roselee and the rest who do not know who we look like. Ta min adu met gayam dagity enga pay laeng sadi ipapanaw mi ta Sagunto. Thanks for the reminder that we've gotten really old, Evs! haha!! These guys could have been my kids no intuloy ko ti nagsayet. :-P

In red, is me, Jeanette. In the black and white stripe is Sherry Jo, and in black is Babot or Ophelia Grace. The young ones are our collection of chicks :-)
Since Roselee asked my age, I'm 43 (Babot is second, and our youngest is Sherry). I won't tell you my sister's ages as they may not want to divulge it. Just let me say that we were born a year apart. Haha!!

If you'd like to see more photos, just visit any of our blogs or albums that is scattered all over the internet.
In Our House
OP blogs ME
Family Album
Another family album
If you want to see, we also have our Philippine Vacation album (photos of Joy and JRs wedding included)

And if you're looking for something to eat, visit us In Our Kitchen.

commercial break muna for my blogs :-)

And the winning SMILE is....

2007-04-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Ms Smile: (3 pts each)

Mrs. Letty Daniwan Pis-o __________________ Mrs. Gaudiano

Mr Smile: (6 pts.)

Mr. Sergio Simudlan

Hurray! Hurray! 2 blueberry jam jars for each winner ! Awards will be delivered to the winners around May, courtesy of Emily Benosa Homma.

KEEP SMILING!
KEEP SHINING BARRIO MATES!
THESE ARE THE FACES
WE KEEP COMING HOME FOR!
~Emily

Happy Birthday Baket Jean!

2007-04-22T12:05:00.000-07:00

(Standing) Pop, Mom, Babot, Angie and Jody (sitting) Sherry, Lola and (pouty) Josie

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MOM, JEAN CASTILLO BONGOG SIMPSON!!!

She is 65 years old young :D To see more photos, visit Babot's family album.

Eman Alboukhary's 17th Birthday Party

2007-04-22T08:57:00.000-07:00

Another April baby, Eman Alboukhary, daughter of Tessie Castillo Alboukhary just celebrated her 17th birthday at Hyde Park with close friends and family. View the photo album below to see the beautiful faces of our UK youngsters.

Eman's 17th Birthday Party

Thank you, Marifaye for sharing the photos. According to Marifaye:

Last Thursday, the 12th of April 2007, me and my auntie Rizza were invited by mng Eman to join her celebrate her 17th birthday to have a picnic at Hyde Park. There were about 30 kids who came. Most of them were her classmates. The Sagunto youngsters who attended the picnic were Chalmer Barillo Whiter (Meling's kid) ,Cheryl Palit-ang (henry's daughter) ,Kai and Chloe Bestoyong(Rene's kids) , Omar (Eman's brother), my aunt Riza and the youngest and cutest of them all 'ME'. We had a wonderful time that's why I want to share it with you.

Extending the Olive Branch to Mrs. Carmen "Kimi" Cojuangco

2007-04-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

This is an open letter to our Sison, Pangasinan mayoral candidate, Mrs. Carmen "Kimi" Cojuangco.

Dear Mrs. Cojuangco:

I suppose congratulations are in order since no one is running against your candidacy for the mayoral post of Sison and you're the default winner. To be completely honest, upon my hearing the news of your mayoral aspirations I was nervous, suspicious, mad and down-right scared. Perhaps it is because I know nothing about you. I don't know what you have in mind for our beloved little town. I asked myself, why would a rich, metropolitan woman like you want to take on the role of Mayor in a rural farming town like ours? Why not Makati? Surely it is not for the many accolades you'll receive during ribbon ceremonies for newly installed water pumps or some other bucolic rituals that a farm community like to participate in.

Then (on my many forays on the internet scouring for information to get to know you) I ran into this Op-Ed piece in the Pangasinan Star Online written by Miss Yolly Sotelo. She quoted you saying to the Enquirer, "I know what the town needs. One is livelihood and I want to stir the town and improve the basic services and the town's infrastructure,". The piece further states that your husband refers to Sison as his "hometown" and that you have a "pure heart". For the improvement of infrastructures and the basic services of the town, I definitely support that statement. However, I hope that you will at least get a consensus from your constituents prior to the implementation of what you think the town needs rather than what the people truly need. The mayoral seat is, after all, a "public" office where the elected officer must represent the needs of the people and for the people. Am I correct?

For now, I will have to trust your husband's observations of the pureness of your intentions. Therefore, I will reserve all judgments, suspicions and whatever foreboding premonitions I may have and extend you an olive branch- a gesture of friendship and peace. May we all work towards the betterment of our town, its people and all the while preserving its natural beauty. So once again, I extend a most heartfelt congratulations to you, Mrs. Mayor.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Ophelia P. Glasser

USA

Vote Green

2007-04-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

It is election time again in the Philippines. As you ponder who to vote for, you might consider these 'commandments' found on the Alyansa Tigil-Mina website:

"TEN COMMANDMENTS"
to Guide Voters in choosing Green Candidates

1. Thou shall not vote for candidates using 4Gs to win: Guns, Goons, Gold, Garbage. Vote for candidates who stand for the essential Ms in the genuine exercise of the right of suffrage: Malinis, Maayos, Matipid, Mapanindigan, Marangal, Mapayapa, Makatao, Maka-Kalikasan, Maka-Diyos. Support candidates known for their simple, pro-people and ecological lifestyle.

2. Thou shall not support candidates who nail, strap or plaster campaign materials on defenseless trees and other restricted sites. Vote for candidates who plant and love trees, use the least amount of campaign materials and abide by the campaign rules.

3. Thou shall not pick candidates who use smoke-belching vehicles that contribute to worsening air quality. Go for candidates on bicycles rather than those who come in a convoy of cars. Vote for those who use fewer vehicles in motorcades to reduce fuel consumption and car emissions.

4. Thou shall not fall for candidates who make beautiful speeches about their love for the people and the environment, but fail to match their words with deeds. Does the candidate walk his/her talk? Check if she/he is engaged in any environmental advocacy or project, or has financial interest in any polluting or environmentally-destructive business. Vote for those who live by what they say.

5. Thou shall not select candidates who profess to protect the environment, but are mute on what they intend to do. Ask thy candidates, point blank, how they intend to serve the interest of the environment. Vote for those who will work earnestly to heal and protect the environment.

6. Thou shall not choose candidates who are hooked to the outmoded "hakot-tambak-sunog" and fail to shut down illegal dumps. Vote for those who segregate their discards at home and in the work place and support ecological, low-cost and community-driven alternatives to dumps, landfills and incinerators.

7. Thou shall not vote candidates who ignore the health, environment, socio-economic and human rights concerns against "sanitary" landfills, "waste-to-energy," dams and similar infrastructure plans. Vote for candidates who will assert the people's sovereign rights to a clean, safe and healthy environment. Go for candidates who will work for sustainable economy that will respond to people's basic needs and not to the dictates of the World Bank and other international funding institutions.

8. Thou shall not elect candidates who want to build big dams and allow mining, logging and other extractive industries to rape our land and abuse human rights, especially the rights of our indigenous peoples. Vote for those who will take the cudgels for the human as well as non-human victims, such as trees, plants and wildlife, of environment-damaging human activities.

9. Thou shall not back candidates who will not take action against the health and safety threats of genetically modified crops and food products. Vote for candidates who will advance the people's right to safe and healthy foods as well as food production systems that nurture the earth.

10. Thou shall not vote for candidates who refuse to acknowledge global warming. Vote for candidates who see the needs for preventive and precautionary actions to stop climate change. For instance, go for candidates who oppose new coal power projects and support community-owned utilities using renewable energy sources.

Developed and issued by the EcoWaste Coalition with inputs from the Add Up Youth Environment Group, Bangon Kalikakasan Movement, Concerned Citizens Against Pollution, Ecological Society of the Philippines, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Greenpeace Southeast Asia, Health Care Without Harm, Miriam PEACE, Mother Earth Foundation, Sagip Bukid and Mailet Diokno-Pascual.

Marifaye Ann Barillo Macaalay's 13th Birthday

2007-04-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

Marifaye Ann Barillo Macaalay celebrated her 13th birthday at the Annunciation Church Hall, London, on January 27, 2007. Thanks to her mom, Roselee for sharing the photos and giving all Saguntonians an opportunity to share the happy occasion and view familiar faces.

Click on the photo album below for more photos.

MariFaye's 13th Birthday

3G Going Great N Green- Environment Care Group Contest

2007-04-17T19:29:00.000-07:00

This is the second announcement for an environmental themed contest. This contest is conceived and sponsored by Mrs. Emily Homma of Japan. We invite all citizens of Sagunto to participate in these endeavors. Direct all questions to this blog or the sponsors.

Theme and Description: A group contest for the protection of our community environment that would serve and care for natural assets like rivers, farms and gardens, barrio streets, hills and mountains that are essential for the continuing growth and sustenance of the connecting communities in Sison such as Sagunto, Artacho, Agat, Cauringan, Asan Norte, Asan Sur, Labayug and Pinalpal.

AWARDS:
First Prize- 5,000 pesos
Second Prize: 4,000 pesos
Third Prize- 3,000 pesos
Consolation: 1,000 pesos

Initial Funds: 500 pesos outright grant for any group applicant. Fund to be used for
planning materials, posters, seedlings, cleaning equipment, etc.

WHO can join: Any group of at least ten people 13 y.o and above forming a club, association, religious congregation, youth group, adult and senior
citizens, sports team, etc. concerned of the welfare of our people and nature.

WHAT to Present:

A Project Proposal to Clean, Create, Plant, or Protect….

An Already Ongoing Project Cleaning, Renewing…

Any Project in line with this contest’s theme

IMPORTANT: The group must carry out project activities regularly as stated in the plan, for at least one year from date of application.

PROCEDURE:

AIMS and OBJECTIVES or RATIONALE
NUMBER of members or participants, with list of officers
TARGET LOCATION or place of activity and reason for choosing the site.
ACTION that describes how the group will carry out their program/project.

Babot Donates Laptop to Barangay

2007-04-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

Click on the photo for the story.

Front-Divina Castillo-Pascua(Rural Health Worker), Lolita Dawa-Binawe(Kagawad),Manuel Esteban Sr.(Punong Barangay), Fernando "Kulaw" Wag-e, Juan Arthur Inocencio (Brgy. Treasurer)
Back-Manuel Malqued (Kagawad), Willy del Amen (Kagawad), Cesar Carino (Kagawad), Arthur Baladad (Kagawad),Mary Jane Anaen Hernaez-Refuerzo(Asst. Sec.), Pacita Castillo-Benosa (CVO), Conchita Malqued (CVO).

Not in the pix..Larry leo Benosa (Kagawad), Fernando Castillo (Kagawad) Arlene Paliwen (SK Chairman) Loejan Anudon (Secretary).

Henry Palit-ang in Sagunto

2007-04-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love technology? As we speak, Mr. Henry Palit-ang is in Sagunto where he hosted the various organizations to a meeting at his home. He gathered everyone to spread the upcoming grand reunion being planned for 2008. More details on the reunion coming soon.

Photos courtesy of our roving reporter, Mr. Rolly Benosa. Thanks, kuya Rolly!

Sagunto UK Annual Gathering 2006

2007-04-13T07:44:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Miss Rose Lee Barillo Macaalay who sent these photos to share of the (SUKA)Sagunto U.K. Asoociation's annual gathering last August 2006.

Front Row, sitting (R-L): Uncle Boying, Edna Custodio, Fely Ocampo, Judy, Fely, Rene Bestoyong, Carias, Vilma Rodriguez, Juanita Digay (asawa ni Judy)
Second Row: Norma Cefra (behind her is her asawa, Columbos), Heling Lapada(naka nangisit), Tessie, Meling. Diay likod ni Rene nga naka red vest ket ni Alwina isu ti asawa na. Likod ni Vilma ket ni Lolo Junior Bestoyong, Nida del Amen (in red), Marceli Adang-as Sumalnap. Behind Marceli, the man is white shirt ket asawa ni Vilma

Mr. Macaalay (Roselee's husband) & Mr. Raul "Judy" Digay

Masing, Fely, Chalmer, Aket, Meling, and Eying

Faces - Part 4

2007-04-11T07:20:00.000-07:00

Who do you know?

Lola Dora & Loejan Anudon _________________ Uncle Boy 'Ganet' Pascua

Fernando Castillo __________________ Auntie Tinang

The Sagunto Star

2007-04-09T13:13:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time, over twenty years ago before the internet and blogs, there was The Sagunto Star which blazed briefly like a comet but left a lasting impression. The Sagunto Star was the first newsletter of Sagunto. It was created by its editor, Mr. Bernardo G. Castillo "as an instrument for peace, harmony, cooperation and progress."

A couple of issues were unearthed from the 'baul' of Mrs. Virginia Simpson along with a letter from which the following quote was pulled:

"Our Sagunto is a breathing, living community. Frustrating at times, impossibly naive, blustering, and amusingly pretentious, it bewilders the outsider or the visitor who is unlucky enough to set foot on it. Say anything you want against this bedlam of a barangay but never it is dull. Everything and everybody is here - the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly, the sinner, the saint, the wise, the foolish, the humble, the proud, the educated, the moron, the know-all and the know-nothing. name it and Sagunto has it. Our Sagunto is the most exciting, the most impossible place to live in.

It is this bittersweet taste of life in our thrilling barrio that we hope to portray, to capture and explore and delineate in the pages of "The Star". We want our barrio folks to feel proud and loyal to our community, and the outsider friends to know that Sagunto is, for us her sons and daughters, the one and only of its kind, worthy of nothing less than our love and lasting affection."

Nothing has changed much. Our dear Sagunto is still the same in spirit if not in body and still as "worthy of nothing less than our love and lasting affection."

I share with you page 2 of the April-May, 1984 issue, editorial page (click on image for a larger, more readable view):

Sagunto's Eco-Friendly Micro-Business Contest

2007-04-05T01:08:00.000-07:00

When I visited Sagunto last February, I was talking to an Uncle who lives in Manila and he was telling me how smart Filipinos are (no argument here) but lamented the fact the reknown and glory for the inventions of Filipinos are never widely known because most of the inventors sell their ideas to large companies rather than doing it themselves. He said, "Did you know that the hybrid car was a Filipino invention?" No, I didn't. "Did you know that the flourescent light was invented by a Filipino?" No, I didn't. And he went on and on about numerous other inventions that went to foreign manufacturers or companies that originated in the mind of a Filipino. So this Filipina's mind started to spin (again) with ideas.

It’s better to help a man to fish than to give him the fish, right? We are an enterprising people. Just walk up and down Sagunto and you will see people in front of their makeshift booths selling anything from barbecue on a stick, to ice-candy to whatnots. Let's not forget the door-to-door salespeople with baskets of fish, vegetables, pandesal, etc.; or the makers of beautiful handicrafts made from recycled paper, wood, seeds, shells. We have such talent in our little barrio. Let's see if we can kick-it up a notch and make it fun for everyone.

The late U.S. President John F. Kennedy said during his inaugural speech in 1961, “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” And to paraphrase that, I say to you: ask not what your barangay can do for you--ask what you can do for the barangay (and make some money, too). This contest is all about helping each other, helping the environment, and helping yourself be self-reliant. The rules are simple.

******APPLICATION DATES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO 10/30/2007***

The contest will be for anyone 16 years or older (younger applicants may join in with a partner 16 yrs. or older)to submit eco-friendly and sustainable (Ecologically acceptable; not harmful to or threatening the environment) micro-business ideas that you think will be profitable

You need to write the idea in essay form (Not necessarily a formal business proposal but close to it will do)

The "proposal" or business description needs to address WHAT the business is, HOW easily can you start it, WHAT would you need to start it, WHERE would you sell it(WHO is the customer) and HOW would this business help the Barangay (Does it involve the 3Rs of conservation: Reduce, Re-Use and Re-Cycle or clean the sorrounding environments that would include Sagunto)?

WHY do you think this idea is good for the environment (The 3Rs)?
Applicant must be from Sagunto, Agat, Artacho, Macoco, Cauringan, Palina or close neighbors of Barangay Sagunto (within a ten mile radius)AND/OR children of someone originally from Sagunto and still have blood relations in Sagunto.
The submissions must be received (via Word document and emailed to: saguntophotos@gmail.com) by October 30th, 2007.

The prizes are as follows: The first prize will win P3000 pesos and will be featured in our blog. Second Prize is P2000 pesos, and third P1000. There will be 2 honorable mentions who will receive a consolation prize. All winners and honorable mentions will receive a certificate of recognition.

To help you think of the different things you can do, I'll even attach a link to get some ideas to use: http://www.aidfortrade.org.uk/links.htm Good Luck and Let's have some fun!

READY, GET SET, GO!

To participate in one of our contests you must be 16 years of age or older, or under adult supervision, and in conformance with all law, rules and regulations that may pertain to your state (be informed of all your state laws). Our contests are subject to the official rules set forth on this website by which all entrants are bound. We reserve the right to close the contests early or late without warning. Upon winning the contest, the winners will be announced on this website and cash prizes awarded at a special ceremony to be held in the barangay hall (December 30th 2007). Please note that by completing and submitting your name as an entrant to any of our contests you will be agreeing to abide by the official rules and regulations of our contests. You further agree that all information can and will be published on the close of the contests including the name you provided. Addresses, phone numbers, and emails will not be published without the further consent of the contestant. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER A CONTEST MORE THAN ONCE UNDER ONE NAME. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER OR ENTER OUR CONTESTS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO OR ABIDE BY any of our above stipulations. This contest is not officially sponsored by the Sagunto Barangay. The Images of Sagunto is a separate entity from the official Sagunto Barangay website and Images is solely responsible for the contest rules and regulations and cash prize awards. This announcement may be reproduced, copied and distributed.

Best Smile Contest

2007-04-03T07:15:00.000-07:00

It was such a pleasure to see the many smiling faces from the Eyeglass Outreach Project last December that Emily decided to have a contest for the best smile. Whoever gets the most vote will win two jars of blueberry jam to improve eyesight.

Here are the nominees: (Please identify and vote for these smiling faces in the comment section)
Tips on commenting anonymously or without an account: When leaving a comment, try not to use the anonymous option. Instead, choose OTHER and just put your pseudonym. The website field is optional so you can just leave it blank.

Photo #1: Mrs. Letty Daniwan Pis-0__________Photo #2: Mrs. Alunday

Photo #3: ___________________________________ Photo #4: Mrs. Barillo

Photo #5: Mrs. Ising Malqued __________________Photo #6: Loida "Babot" Balangue

Photo #7: _________________________________Photo #8: Mr. Ibanez

Photo #9: Mr. Joel "Bruce Willis" Castillo __________ Photo #10: Mrs. Gaudiano

Daniw ti Bago

2007-04-02T21:36:00.000-07:00

Para kadagidiay saan unay nga managsukain ti comments ket saan pay a nakabasa kadagiti tungtungan nga madama idtoy nga topic, kayat ko man nga ipaladawan dagitoy nga dan daniw ti bago.

Ket dyay Lakay nga gayyem ko kinunana pay...

"mabuteng nga umay dagiti appok ditoyen.
kasla kano aggin-gined ken giyera, makigkigtot dagiti ubbing no adda
manalbuong nga bomba idiay daya,
agikkis dagiti billit, ken agsangit
dagiti kalding ken nuang,agbirok ti pagtarayan da.

"Apay aya nga itulok da, amin a manakabalin ti palasyo,
kabutbuteng nga aramid,
kinunada progreso, awan met latta."

Agsaludsod manen diyay ubing...
"Laki, dayta rainbow, adda kadi
treasure na diyay ipus na?"

"Wen a, kinuna na, dayta makit-kitam aya, dayta puraw nga bantay
nga ipus na, dayta laeng tawid mi apok, ngem takawen dan sa..."

Makasangit dyay gayyem ko,
Lakay ngem nababa ti lua na.
Hohohoho, makasangitak sa met.
Ay wen, Apo,Isalakanna kami koma.

~Apo Lakay

ay ay sidong ilay apay ngay nga kastoy metten ti pagbanbanagan ti ili mi napudot no kalgaw nalammin no naangin ay ay sidong ilay nakabasol kamin san nga nagitalkan daydi lalakay nga mangsalaknib ti aglawlaw ay wen aya! Isuro na kam ngarud ti inkam aramiden iturong nakam ngarud ti pagsayaatan tapno di mi ilako ti iloko toy napateg nga lugar ti kabaguan ay ay ay sidong maay!
ayannantay dumadaniw nga tubo ti bario ala sika man met ti agsalidummay hahahah!

~kimat

Maysa nga aldaw, kalpasan ti bannog ken arado,
diay kantina nagpondo,
basi ken mani, ti sanguanan mi,
ahhh nagimasen, biag ti kallapaw,
banbantay di kalgaw,
diak malipatanen...

Ket manen dyay gayyem a lakay,
agistorya ti sangsangit
ken kapannunutan...
"Diyay ubing ", kinunana,
Adu-ado't makitkita na...

"Laki, dayta dakkel a Tao,
Ni Apo Dios aya?
Nagrukbam ti amin,
Pinulbusan da't puraw,
Pinunasan da't dalan na,
Apay aya?"

"Ala nagpintasen, sarrukod dyay Tao
Sanga-sanga, kumilap-kilap
Adda pay nguso na,
Hahaha, ipakpakita da,
Igatangan dak met a Laki,
Maysa nga kasta".

"Ngem napintas kadi
Dayta nga bagi?
Kabuteng na amin, agsarukoden,
Bileg met pagna na,
Adda kadi dakes nga aramid na?

Ay wen, bassit nga ulo,
Bassit nga mata,
Ngem dakkel nga panunot,
Dakkel a namnama.

Apo Isalakannakami.

~apo lakay

Faces - Part 3

2007-03-29T09:26:00.000-07:00

Lovely ladies this time. Who do you know?
L-R: Leodel Pascua (Daughter of Leo and Delia - see Faces #1), Romina Amor (daughter of Romy and Vita Amor), Christine Joy Flores Amor (wife of JR), Jennica Mariscal (daugher of Nida Pascua & Juan Mariscal), and Rovie Jane Amor (sorry, forgot her married name)

L-R: Sheryl Palitang, Eman Alboukhary, Asienne Moore, Ambrielle Moore, and Amara Moore (sitting)

Save Sagunto

2007-03-26T00:20:00.000-07:00

"If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it."
Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States 1963-1969

I was having an email discussion with my sisters (Eva and Ems included) about putting a link on this blog site to Wikimapia ( a Google Earth type of satellite map but with a data layer to enable users to label place names and other functionality). We decided against doing that but while playing around Google Earth I scanned towards Labayug to see if I can locate the infamous Northern Cement Factory. I did and here is a photo of it.

That's an entire mountain destroyed to make cement! Thousands of trees were killed, the animals that lived on those trees gone, and the life-giving oxygen produced by those trees extinguished. I can't even imagine the amount of pollution that drains into the river when the rains arrive, not to mention the mudslides that destroy the lowlying farm lands below it.

When I was in Sagunto I actually heard someone say that "yes, what NCC did to Labayug is ugly, but hey, they have paved roads". Huh? The town traded a beautiful mountain for paved roads? Well, duh! Of course, NCC had to pave the road so the huge cement loaders and other high polluting trucks can rumble past the town spewing the stinky diesel fumes; so it can go up and down the mountain to finish destroying what mother nature took millions of years to make!

I hear that there are rumors about NCC's plan of expanding its monstrous operation into our beautiful barangay?! Let me ask my fellow Saguntonians this question, What would you (as an individual and as a barangay) do if you thought this expansion is coming to your door step? Would your response be the usual "bahala na" or "nasa dios" reaction, or would it compel you to organize, educate, network and fight the monstrosity? Do YOU want what happened in Labayug to happen in Sagunto? Please leave a comment, I'm a curious ignoramus.
:-)

~Babot

Faces - Part 2

2007-03-25T14:00:00.000-07:00

Can you guess who these handsome boys are? This photo was taken after winning a basketball tournament in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur in 1989 (click on photo for larger view). You guys didn't think I kept this picture, huh? Where are they now and what are they up to? It would be fun to hear if you guys still play a round of bball these days.

Anwers provided by the usual suspects (Emily, Babot, Eva):
Ferdie Santillano (Sagunto), Gideon Esteban (Manila?), JR Malqued (Sagunto), Dadong Quilaman (Korea), Peter (?), Alex Baiguen (Macau), Ulysis "Bogs" Castillo (Sagunto)

Houses - Part 1

2007-03-22T08:15:00.001-07:00

These are some of the houses in Sagunto. Tell me when you see yours. If you would like to submit a photograph of your house for this series, send it to me by email to saguntophotos[AT]gmail[DOT]com.

There's more to come. Send me images!

Artacho Women's Club, 1947

2007-03-20T07:30:00.000-07:00

This was unearthed from the depths of OMom's 'baul', and it is a gem. See if you recognize any of these beautiful ladies.

Of course, when you talk of beautiful ladies, my mom and lola will be on the list :-D (front row, third from the right). Where is your lola?

Faces - part 1

2007-03-17T17:16:00.000-07:00

I'll start posting the faces of Sagunto from my collection of photos. If you know these faces, leave a comment and tell us something about that person.

Photo #1 (guess by Eva Eisma)- Leo Pascua & his lovely wife, Delia. They have two children, Leodel and Leonard.
Photo #2 (guess by Emily H) - Uncle Honesto Castillo

Photo #3 (guess by Emily H) - Jonathan Castillo
Photo #4 (guess by Emily H) - Uncle Bantor

Since these photos are from my collection, they are more than likely related to me or ran into me while I was there. So, for variety's sake, if you have photographs to contribute, please send them to saguntophotos[AT]gmail[DOT]com.

Nangan Kayon?

2007-03-17T16:55:00.000-07:00