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532 sqm Bungalow in L&S Angeles City

Pre-owned Bungalow in L&S Angeles City! ☀️ Corner lot (532 sqm) with development potential. Close to SM City & schools! (#JMListings #AngelesCityRealEstate)

📍L&S Subdivision Santo Domingo, Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines Property Features TYPE: House and Lot📐 Lot: 532 square meters✅ Corner Unit, Morning Sun✅ With old bungalow structure NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST SM City Telabastagan • Chevalier School • Sacred Heart Hospital • Marquee Mall • Angeles City Sports Complex • Holy Angel University • Robinsons Place Angeles •  Pamintuan Mansion…

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ANGEL VIERNEZA DELAPEÑA

PHASE 3, STA LUCIA

MAGALANG PAMPANGA

PHILIPPINES

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MEMORIES OF MICA

Cast of Characters

- Gel (The main character) : Gel is navigating the overwhelming grief of losing her sister, Lily. She finds herself engulfed in memories of their time together, struggling to come to terms with Lily's absence and the void it has left in her life.

- MICA (Gel beloved sister): who has passed away. Though no longer physically present, Lily's memory continues to shape Gel thoughts and emotions. Her influence on Gel life is profound, and Gel finds herself constantly reflecting on their bond and the moments they shared.

TIME

The present.

SYNOPSIS

Remembering Mica" follows Gel's journey through grief after losing her sister, Mica. Immersed in cherished memories, Gel confronts her emotions, finding solace in their enduring bond despite Mica's absence.

Setting

Gel's hometown, in their house

GEL'S HOME - TOMORROW, EVENING

Gel sits alone, surrounded by old photographs and mementos. She clutches a photo of her and Mica, tears welling in her eyes.

GEL:

(whispering)

I miss you, Mica.

Dimly lit room, shadows dance like ghosts.

Piano music softly playing, a melancholic melody that echoes through the silence.

Smooth, worn photograph edges evoke nostalgia like the touch of a distant memory.

Room filled with bittersweet memories, like a garden of faded roses.

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EXT. CITY PARK - TOMORROW, AFTERNOON

Gel walks through the park, lost in thought. She pauses at a familiar bench, reminiscing about times spent with Mica.

GEL:

(softly)

Remember when we used to sit here for hours, Mica?

Sunlight filters through trees, casting dancing patterns on the ground like nature's stained glass window.

Leaves rustle in the breeze, a gentle accompaniment to Gel's footsteps like whispers of the past.

Freshly cut grass scent fills the air, reminiscent of carefree days like a forgotten melody.

Bittersweet memories flood Gel's mind like a rushing river, carrying her back to happier times.

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INT. GEL'S BEDROOM - TONIGHT

Gel lies in bed, staring at the ceiling. Memories of Mica flood her mind, bringing both pain and comfort.

GEL:

(voice breaking)

I'll always carry you with me, Mica. Always.

Moonlight streams through window, bathing the room in a soft glow like a blanket of stars.

Crickets chirp outside, a soothing lullaby like a gentle embrace.

Gel clutches her pillow tightly, seeking solace in its warmth like a lifeline.

[Grief washes over Gel like an unrelenting storm, threatening to swallow her whole.

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EXT. SAN CARLOS CITY - TOMORROW, MORNING

Gel walks through the bustling streets of San Carlos City, her heart heavy with grief but also filled with love for her sister.

GEL:

(looking up at the sky)

You may be gone, Mica, but you'll never be forgotten.

Bustling city streets teem with life, a symphony of urban sounds like a bustling marketplace.

Aroma of street food wafts through the air, tantalizing the senses like a siren's call.

City streets embrace Gel like an old friend, offering comfort amidst the chaos like a warm hug.

Gel's heart swells with love and longing for her sister, like a river overflowing its banks with emotion.

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INT. GEL'S HOME - TOMORROW, AFTERNOON

Gel sits at her desk, writing in a journal filled with memories of Mica. A small smile plays on her lips as she remembers.

GEL:

(softly)

Thank you for the memories, Mica. They'll always be a part of me.

Sunlight streams through window, casting a warm glow on Gel's face like a gentle kiss.

Pen scratches against paper, the only sound in the quiet room like a whisper in the wind.

Gel's fingers trace over journal pages, each word a cherished memory like a treasure to behold.

Gel's heart overflows with gratitude, like a cup brimming with blessings waiting to be shared.

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FADE OUT.

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PreSelling Modern Elegant Home. Inside Secured Subd.Near Clark Airport

PreSelling Modern Elegant Home. Inside Secured Subd.Near Clark AirportLocation: Angeles, Pampanga, PhilippinesPrice: ₱ 16,700,000Contact: Jimbert Canillas +63 905 285 4928 Houses and Lots for sale in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines Pre Selling Modern Elegant Home in Angeles City Near Clark International Airport, Korean Town Angeles City. Along Friendship Hiway Lot area: 150sqm Floor Area:…

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Lily Maymac 🌸💋🍒🌸 It really makes me emotional thinking about the sacrifices our parents make.

I wouldn't say mine were perfect parents but the person I am today was how they raised me.

Thinking about my roots and how I started really makes life feel so surreal to me today.

Living in the Philippines in a government given house that would always flood, in a bad neighbourhood. My parents wouldn't even want to stay there so we would sleep at our aunties house or another aunties house. We basically never had a home in the Philippines. I'm so grateful my mum pushed our family to move to Australia with the help of my uncles and aunts to sponsor us to give us a new life.

There are days when I wanted to give up on everything but I remember this is a life my parents worked hard for & I am soooo lucky & blessed God has given me and my family blessings after blessings. I've never taken anything for granted. I am reminded everyday to stay humble & appreciate that struggle is always followed by success.

I can't wait to be back in my birth country this weekend to see my family and just to remind myself that this is where I came from & I have a lot to show here in Australia from my initial home:

Angeles City Pampanga

(A province in the Philippines) 🇵🇭 🇵🇭🇵🇭

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Embrace the Growth and Charm of Mabalacat City: Your Ideal Home Awaits

Mabalacat City, a cornerstone of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines, is swiftly ascending as a bustling urban hub. Its population, which reached 293,244 by 2020, is scattered across 27 unique barangays within an 83.18-square-kilometer area, making Mabalacat the second-largest city in Pampanga in terms of land area.

Boasting a harmonious mix of city advancements and pastoral peace, Mabalacat is steeped in cultural richness and economic vitality. The city thrives on diverse industries from manufacturing and tourism to agriculture and trade. It’s also known for the Clark Freeport Zone — a transformed US airbase now pulsating with business, recreation, and entertainment options. Mabalacat’s landmarks, natural wonders, and cultural festivities add to its allure.

Residential Bliss in Mabalacat’s Communities

For those seeking to plant roots in Mabalacat, a spectrum of residential choices is on offer. The city’s housing landscape ranges from snug bungalows and expansive single-detached homes to modern townhouses. For those leaning towards a minimalist, maintenance-free lifestyle, condominiums in Mabalacat present a compelling option.

Highlighted residential communities include:

Xevera Mabalacat: A Spanish-themed enclave offering refined living with a full suite of amenities. Located within reach of SM Telabastagan and the Clark area, Xevera is a self-contained community complete with education, commerce, and leisure facilities.

Claremont Mabalacat: Nestled along Magalang-Concepcion Road, this serene community prioritizes security and quality living with versatile payment plans, community areas, and green spaces.

Ravenna Mabalacat: Reflecting Italian elegance, Ravenna provides stylish, spacious homes and a suite of modern amenities, conveniently positioned on McArthur Highway, a stone’s throw from Clark.

Fiesta Communities Dau: A vibrant, community-centric development that promises affordable living without compromising on quality or design, situated a brief drive from the NLEX-SCTEX exit.

Cheerful Homes: True to its name, this friendly neighborhood offers cost-effective housing solutions alongside essential facilities, all within a short commute to Clark.

Education and Connectivity: The Pillars of Mabalacat City

Education is a cornerstone in Mabalacat, with esteemed institutions like Don Bosco Academy, Holy Angel University, and Pampanga State Agricultural University catering to a complete educational journey from primary levels to specialized degrees.

Mabalacat’s infrastructure affords excellent connectivity, with major roads and highways serving as conduits to Manila, Subic, Tarlac, and beyond. Comprehensive public transport, inclusive of bus terminals and the Clark International Airport, links Mabalacat to the rest of the Philippines and the world.

A Call to Make Mabalacat Home

Mabalacat City is a tapestry of modernity interwoven with the tranquility of rural life. It offers an inviting, affordable habitat tailored to a diverse populace. Whether you're a family looking to settle, a professional on the ascent, or an investor scouting for opportunities, Mabalacat is a city to be proud of.

Source: Lionunion Real Estate

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5 PLACES IN ANGELES CITY THAT YOU MUST VISIT

Angeles is a city in Pampanga province. The city is rich in history and heritage, with old and historical significant buildings dotting its landscape, but these days it is best known for its high concentration of casinos and sometimes questionable nightlife

1. The Pamintuan Mansion

The Pamintuan Mansion is a historic building in Angeles City, Philippines built by the Pamintuan family in the 1880s. It was briefly used by the Katipunan during the Philippine-American War. It currently hosts a social science museum. Pamintuan Mansion There are many tools here that were used during the time of the Americans and there is a lot of history inside it.

2. The Holy Rosary Parish

The Holy Rosary Parish, also known as Santo Rosario Church, today fondly called by locals as "Pisambang Maragul" stands in the epicenter of the old Culiat town, now Angeles City, Philippines. The church has recently been recognized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts as a national historical site.

3. Camalig

The Historic Camalig Restaurant in Pampanga is an ancestral granary turned into a heritage restaurant. It is located at the bustling Sto. Rosario Street in Angeles City, right at the heart of the metropolis. It is a famous pizza house or restaurant in angeles city, it is also visited by various foreigners and the food they serve here is also delicious.

4. Astro Park

It was built during the administration of then-President Ferdinand Marcos to commemorate the revision of the Military Bases Agreement between the Philippine and United States government in 1979. The deal recognized Philippine sovereignty over the Clark Air Base which was then controlled by the United States. They used this as a military based.

5. Bahay ni Don Angel Pantaleon De Miranda

The Pamintuan Mansion is a historic building in Angeles City, Philippines built by the Pamintuan family in the 1880s. It was briefly used by the Katipunan during the Philippine-American War. It currently hosts a social science museum. Pamintuan Mansion There are many tools here that were used during the time of the Americans and there is a lot of history inside it.

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ONE OF THE HISTORICAL PLACE IN ANGELES CITY PAMPANGA

Museo Ning Angeles (Museum of Angeles), is located at the Sto. Rosario Historic District, right beside the Barangay Hall, and across the 140-year old Holy Rosary Parish Church in Philippines. The museum was built in 1922 as a Municipio del Pueblo (Town Hall) of Angeles City. It was only in 1998 that the town hall was moved to its present location. The museum houses its main exhibit on the first floor featuring the evolution and history of the city and its people. It also showcases Angeles City’s pre-colonial inhabitants and migrants, founding foreparents, and its famous historical personalities. On the second floor, a culinary feast exhibit is presented showcasing the city’s– and the Pampanga province’s– love and expertise in food. Culinary tools and dioramas fill the floor. Pampanga is famous for its signature dishes such as, batute tugak (“stuffed frogs”), camaru (“mole crickets”), and sisig (combination of pig brains and chicken liver). On special occasions, the kitchen is open and authentic dishes can also be ordered on the site. Museo Ning Angeles is currently being managed by Kuliat Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization “whose absolute purpose is to preserve the history, culture, and traditions of Angeles City through the development and promotion of historical, cultural, educational, environmental, social and economic plans, programs and projects.”

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#173/177 Title: Christmas 2021: Images of Christmas in the Philippines 2010-2019 Photos: 1) House of Christmas Lights, 2015, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines; 2) Philippine Lantern, 2012, San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines; 3) Red and Green Wood Lanterns, 2012, Eastwood, Quezon City, Philippines; 4) Christmas Lights and My Mom and Little Angel Gabby, 2014, UP Town Mall in Quezon City, Philippines; 5) Christmas Lanterns, 2012, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines; 6) Philippine Giant Lanterns, 2013, San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines; 7) My Little Angel Gabby and Nativity Scene (Belen), 2016, Santa Village, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines Bible Verse: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 / KJV)

NOTE: Tentative Schedule of 2022 Series, POST Section Lent 2022 Series - The lent series is scheduled to start with #183/199 on April 4 and it will end with #199/199 on April 19. Items will be posted daily except for two days at 6pm and/or 7pm. Gospel of Mark 2022 Series - This gospel series is scheduled to start with #200/200 on May 5 and it will end with #243/243 on July 17. Items will be posted on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7pm.

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Some report lol 😂...

After a few weeks, months of being holed up at home 😂 finally, I’m free ahahaha (nah~ just delivered some homebaked carrot cake and boiled bamboo shoots to my aunt in downtown Angeles City)

@gayerthanthee yapin na hitsura ning oval ngeni... gondo, di ba~? 😘 (this is what the oval looks like now... beautiful, isn’t it?)

This is where we lived before we moved to Pandacaqui, Mexico, Pampanga—M.L. Quezon St. in Barangay Lourdes Sur. See that red wall over there? It once housed the billiard hall where Jessica Soho interviewed The Magician, Efren “Bata” Reyes, during the early 2000s i think 🤔 lemme search that news clip later and share it—

One of our historical landmarks in Angeles City, the Holy Rosary Parish Church (or, as we locals call it, Pisambang Maragul or Big Church). A few years ago, the church and a few other establishments were struck by an earthquake so renovations are being made.

A panoramic view (sorry if it’s kinda blurred smh 😂) of San Nicolas Public Market, from where I took in front of FreeWay Grocery Store.

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QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth

#PHnews: QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth

MANILA – As Quezon City officials and residents prepare for the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the erstwhile capital of the Philippines on Oct. 12, this writer decided to conduct a research to find out how many cities were created nationwide during the Commonwealth Government from 1935 to 1946.

A glance at the website of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) shows that aside from Quezon City, Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon established nine other cities in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao during the first four years of his term and until the spread of World War II to the Philippines on Dec. 8, 1941.

Quezon was sworn in as the first president of the Commonwealth Government on Nov. 15, 1935. He died on Aug. 1, 1944, while his administration was in exile in the United States due to World War II.

QC was the seventh city created during Quezon's incumbency and the ninth since the time of the Philippine Commission in 1901.

The Philippine Commonwealth-born cities, according to their charter numbers and dates of creation, were: Zamboanga City, Commonwealth Act (CA) No. 39, Aug. 4, 1936; Davao City, CA 51, Oct. 16, 1936; Iloilo City, CA 57, Oct. 20, 1936; Cebu City, CA 58, Oct. 20, 1936; Bacolod City, CA 326, June 18, 1938; Tagaytay City, CA 338, June 21, 1938; Quezon City, CA 502, Oct. 12, 1939; San Pablo City, CA 520, May 7, 1940; Cavite City, CA 547, May 26, 1940; and Marawi City, CA 592, Aug. 19, 1940.

According to the LCP, the first two chartered cities in the Philippines were Manila, which was created by the Philippine Commission Act No. 183 of July 31, 1901, and the City of Baguio in Benguet which was declared as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" on Sept. 1, 1909, through Philippine Commission Act No. 1963.

The Manila City Charter was amended by the Philippine Congress through Republic Act 409, otherwise known as the Revised Charter of the City of Manila, on June 18, 1949.

There was a hiatus in the creation of new cities in the Philippines after Japanese forces bombed the American naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 8, 1941, that eventually dragged the Philippines into World War II.

There were no cities founded during the incumbency of Presidents Jose P. Laurel Sr. (1943-1945) and Sergio S. Osmena Sr. (1944-1946), as they ruled while the country was at war with Japan. The same was true with President Emilio F. Aguinaldo (1898-1901 due to the Filipino-American conflict.

After the United States granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1946, the administration of President Manuel A. Roxas resumed the creation of additional cities in the country.

As of 1972, the year President Ferdinand E. Marcos declared martial law and abolished the 1935 Constitution, the Congress, and the Judiciary, there was a total of 60 cities nationwide.

Of these cities, the biggest number of 15 was founded during the 20-year rule of Marcos (1965-Feb. 25, 1986), followed by Presidents Quezon (1935-1944), Elpidio R. Quirino (1948-1953), and Carlos P. Garcia (1957-1961) with 10 each.

Former President Diosdado P. Macapagal (1961-1965) signed eight cityhood laws; President Roxas (1946-1948), four; and President Ramon F. Magsaysay (1953-1957), one.

The 15 cityhood bills approved by Marcos were those of Bais in Negros Oriental; Batangas in Batangas province; Cadiz, Negros Occidental; Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte; General Santos, South Cotabato; Iriga, Camarines Sur; Mandaue, Cebu; Olongapo, Zambales, Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental; Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur; Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Surigao, Surigao del Norte; Tagbilaran, Bohol; Tangub, Misamis Occidental; and San Jose, Nueva Ecija.

The 10 cities born during Quirino's time were: Butuan in Agusan del Norte; Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija; Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental; Calbayog, Samar; Dumaguete, Negros Oriental; Iligan, Lanao del Norte; Naga, Camarines Sur; Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental; Roxas, Capiz; and Tacloban, Leyte.

Those founded during Garcia's presidency were: Caloocan in Rizal (now in Metropolitan Manila); Canlaon, Negros Oriental; Cotabato, Maguindanao; Danao, Cebu; Gingoog, Misamis Oriental; Lapu-Lapu, Cebu; Legazpi, Albay; San Carlos, Negros Occidental; Silay, Negros Occidental; and Toledo, Cebu.

The eight cityhood laws signed by President Macapagal were those of Angeles in Pampanga; Bago, Negros Occidental; Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte; La Carlota, Negros Occidental; Laoag, Ilocos Norte; Lucena, Quezon; Palayan, Nueva Ecija; and San Carlos, Pangasinan.

The four former towns that became cities during the time of Roxas were: Dagupan in Pangasinan; Lipa, Batangas; Ormoc, Leyte; and Rizal City before it became Pasay in Metro Manila.

The lone city created during Magsaysay's time was Trece Martires in Cavite.

Although not mandated by the 1987 Constitution, there was a virtual moratorium on the creation of new cities in the country during the six-and-a-half-year term of President Corazon C. Aquino (Feb. 25, 1986-June 30, 1992).

Upon the opening of the new Congress in July 1987, the people of the divided former town of Novaliches, now shared by Quezon City and Caloocan City, petitioned the House of Representatives to convert their former town into the 61st city of the country.

However, the attempt became futile due to the strong objections of the officials of both QC and Caloocan City.

The creation of new cities in the country resumed in the second year of the six-year term of President Fidel V. Ramos, who succeeded Mrs. Aquino on June 30, 1992.

Ramos spearheaded the creation of the 61st city in the country -- Mandaluyong in Metro Manila -- by signing Republic Act No. 7676 in 1994.

Not long afterward, at least seven other cities were created in the National Capital Region (NCR) by the Ramos administration. These were Pasig, Makati, Muntinlupa, Marikina, Las Pinas, Parañaque, and Valenzuela.

The other five cities of Metro Manila at present -- San Juan, Malabon, Navotas, Taguig, and Valenzuela -- were created during the succeeding administrations of Presidents Joseph E. Estrada, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and Benigno S. Aquino III.

With the NCR now having a total of 16 cities, only Pateros in southern Metro Manila remains a town.

On Feb. 23, 1998, Ramos also signed RA 8535 creating the City of Novaliches, but this time, the proposal was defeated in a plebiscite held throughout Quezon City on Oct. 23, 1999.

Aside from the creation of eight new cities in Metro Manila, President Ramos was also credited with the birth of several other cities in the rest of the country.

According to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country now has 81 provinces, 146 cities, 1,488 municipalities, and 42,046 barangays in 17 regions.

The youngest Philippine city so far is that of Sto. Tomas in Batangas, whose cityhood law, RA 11086, was signed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte in 2018 and ratified by the local voters in a plebiscite held on Sept. 7, 2019.

Sto. Tomas is the fourth city in Batangas province after Lipa, Batangas, and Tanauan. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1117613 (accessed October 11, 2020 at 04:04PM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "QC: 7th city born during first 4 years of PH Commonwealth." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1117613 (archived).

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Ang Parol ng Pasko (Star)

It’s time for Day 21 of @silentlyfangirlingselfshipper’s A Very Shippy Christmas event and today’s main theme is all about Stars. And that means more Pinoy culture info and Issa headcanon dumping time for you all because I will be talking about the ever mighty Parol. Let’s go! Also, I dare you to listen to this classic Christmas song courtesy of ABS-CBN (her home network) linked here while reading this, enjoy listening to Filipino everyone.

For beginners, the parol comes from the Spanish farol which means lantern. Another but lesser known origin of its name and lanterns as a whole in the Filipino language is partiaán. And no, don’t mistake this for parole: different meanings and purposes.

The Parols’ history can be traced back to 1908 from the 5 pointed star lanterns made by artisan Francisco Estanislao out of bamboo strips covered in Japanese paper and lit with a candle or a little thing called calcium carbide (CaC2) or kalburo. These were made for people living in the barrios to light their way during Misa de Gallo, the last of Simbang Gabi since there was no electricity where they lived at the time. Since then, Parols appearing in houses and on the streets on September, along with Christmas songs from the radio and Christmas decor being in stores among many things, usually signals the arrival of Christmas in the Philippines.

Like I have said the Tradition entry, the parols are meant to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem that guided the 3 Wise Kings to Jesus in the stables in the Bible and they still serve the same purpose they have done a century ago during Simbang Gabi. These guys usually get removed after January 6, the day of Epiphany. Even schools, communities, and groups take parol making very seriously that they will hold parol making contests during the season.

Traditionally, parols are normally crafted with bamboo strips and either Japanese paper or crepe paper in the form of the 5 pointed star with 2 ‘tails’ on the lower points, but nowadays, you can make parols out of plastic bottles, cans, shells, beads, feathers, straws, seeds, wood, glass, foil paper, hemp, and metal & they can appear in other forms like angels, snowflakes, sea urchins, roses, Santa, reindeer, smiley faces, and Christmas trees. They can range in sizes from small to huge ones you can find in the Giant Lantern Festival in Pampanga. Recently, Pampanga has experimenting with electronic lights, such as LED rope lights that can allow some parols to perform light dances. Some parols even have surrounding ‘halos’ around them.

Issa learned how to make parols from her grandmother Lorena Santiago when she was a young girl (she in turn got to learn to make them in a workshop session in Pampanga) and she would often make small parols as gifts to friends, family and fellow co-workers for Christmas. And in return, she has passed on the knowledge of parol making to me and Kairi once we became the best of friends during high school.

She tried to teaching Harry how to make them as he tried to teach her magic, but alas, it turns that Harry is terrible at it much as she is terrible in doing magic. Yikes!

Once December arrives, we bring out the parols for everyone to gaze at their lovely beauty. There are also times where me, Kairi, and Issa had to make more parols than needed because the neighbors, despite the fact that some of them aren’t Filipinos, are beginning to want to have them in their homes as well. Nice that they are starting to appreciate them a lot, which makes her very happy indeed.

Trust me, I try to convince her to host parol making workshops in the city or even the Westlake neighborhood like what artist Fred Deasis is doing in Chicago with the local Filipino community there, but Issa declines my suggestions every single time I bring them up to her because she didn’t think taht there would be a big interest for these workshops in Daly City. Still, it would be super cool if she did.

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DRRM: PARTICIPATORY CAPACITIES AND VULNERABILITIES ASSESSMENT

I live in Barangay Cutcut, Angeles City, Pampanga. I conducted the interview at the local barangay hall where I was able to ask the secretary questions regarding the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management plan since they had no official person appointed for the job. He was able to answer my questions and was knowledgeable of the tasks done under the program. 

Angeles City, especially my barangay, hasn’t have much experience with natural calamities as it is situated highly above sea level so moderate to strong rains don’t flood the community as much as it would others. Under these circumstances, not much is affected by the slight flooding of some areas. It hasn’t been affected much with the earthquakes that have happened recently since the barangay is built on solidified soil/ground. The only natural calamity causing significant damage to the properties of the community was the Mt. Pinatubo eruption of 1991, where houses were buried and people were trapped in their homes as ash enveloped Pampanga. Other than that, there hasn’t been really any natural calamities striking the community strongly. The only problem the community has of recently is trees being uprooted by the side of the road in the case of strong rains and winds. Other than that, not much has happened over the past typhoons and earthquakes. 

Seen in this picture is the maintenance of the electrical wirings along the road.

The local government unit acquires information from the announcements of PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) and stays posted for local news outlets reporting the situation. This is where they base their preparations for the said event. The local government unit prepares whenever there is significant risk that could endanger the community’s properties and its members. However, luckily enough there hasn’t been any real, imminent threats that endangered the community for the recent years.

The Maligaya and St. Peter areas of the barangay are the most susceptible to damage. This is because some of the homes are only made out of weak materials such as wood than can easily be dismantled when a diaster strikes. The people who are most likely to be affected in the face of a disaster are those in makeshift homes that don’t have the adequate materials to withstand the strong winds and rains a typhoon would bring. There are not a lot, only some within the vicinity of the barangay but they tend to be overlooked. 

A natural disaster would greatly affect the lives of the people as it would suspend day-to-day living indefinitely, ruin homes and make them inhabitable, and hinder people’s jobs as resources may be gone. An event like this can often traumatize people since the effect it has on their lives is a big adjustment to what things were before. 

The safest places to be in the face of a natural disaster are the gated communities in the barangay. It is there that sufficient drainage is available in case of strong rains, strong housing in case of earthquakes, and organization is evident that would make evacuation easier. 

The dangerous places to be at in the face of a disaster are at communities ridden with makeshift homes since these provide insufficient protection that can be easily dismantled and no factors of adequate living are evident in communities like these. There are no insufficient drainage, no proper garbage collection, and often homes are made closely to each other. 

The local government units have enough resources to aid in the evacuation and food of those affected but can only provide little to no help in the actual recovery of the people such as the repairing of their homes. The local government unit prepares by counting the families/houses they would need to evacuate and making sure that evacuation centers are ready to house families in case of the disaster. When the danger is not imminent, local government units ensure the safety of the community by making sure wirings are prepared to face rains and strong winds. Some also patrol trees that can possibly be uprooted and cut off branches in order to lessen the chances of them being in the way of roads or falling into cars passing by. They prioritize the elderly and children when undergoing evacuation. This is because they are the less-abled under these circumstances. They have different evacuation centers allocated for different areas of the barangay. Some may be evacuated to Nepo Elementary School or the Holy Rosary Parish Church, depending on whichever is closest. This is where there will be provided food and shelter for the meantime. The barangay captain leads the team of kagawads in the state of calamity. Among these, office workers of the barangay and volunteers may also help. They are the ones responsible for the organization and implementation. 

The only issue I noticed is that there weren’t enough resources to help rebuild the community in the face of a disaster. They were able to provide enough resources for the actual disaster itself but not much preparation is put into the recovery of the community such as the rebuilding of their homes since it was admitted that there weren’t enough help put into that aspect. I think this problem can also be seen in the macro perspective since a lot of aid is put into the temporary shelters, transport, and food but not much is put into the recovery of the people after the actual disaster itself. The government fails to acknowledge what life would be like after the calamity and how people would rise from this disaster. 

I realized how much thought and preparation is put into the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management program of my local community. The local government unit has prepared evacuation centers and tasks to do in case of when a disaster strikes. They also will be able to provide food and water for the evacuees in the duration of the disaster. It makes me proud to say that my barangay has this and eases my mind that in the case of a calamity, we will be prepared.

We need to address the issues disaster may bring to minimize the damage to properties and lessen injuries and lives lost. This is so we can handle disasters and natural calamities the best way we can so that help may come in the face of a disaster. One way to address this is through havong an efficient disaster risk reduction and management program so that it would take less time to respond when under the state of calamity. This would also make sure that each and every single one is tended to and provided with protection throughout the whole disaster. 

In little ways, I think that I could help since some of my actions can reflect the state of my community in the future. One thing I would do is pick up trash since this would help lessen the chances of local floods in the area since small pieces of trash can block the drainage. I can also report to local authorities when I see that electrical wiring is being faulty or mismanaged. I can also report trees that have a weak hold to the ground as these may fall in the case of strong rains and winds. I can have an evacuation plan for me and my family to help ease the job of the local government unit, which would also require me and my family to pack separate grab bags. 

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Of Amitié & Pamikalugud at Fête de la Musique’s Pampanga Stage

This year, Pampanga will have its own Fête de la Musique stage on June 29, 2019 at Anchor Bay Gastro Pub in Angeles City.

(Photo: Fête de la Musique 2019: Pampanga Main Stage Event Poster by ATB)

Music lovers can look forward to performances by Kaymito, Ian Penn, Sentiments of a Phoenix, $ebastian Kid, Dating May, Headroom, Stories and Alibis, Southeastmob, Space Kambing, Prettytaco, PsychoMgmt, Keane Trinity, Chiquerella, North Side Allegiance, Mt. Lewis, and t u r n t i d e s.

You'll note from the line up that while many of the bands are from Pampanga, the stage will feature two bands from Bataan, one from Bulacan and three from Metro Manila.

In an interview, Karen Tausing of At The Back MNL (ATB) sums this up and the rationale for putting up a Pampanga stage in one word: friendship.

Through members of the band Mt. Lewis, the volunteers of ATB discovered the world of Kapampangan arts and music. They found the hiphop scene here so welcoming and alive. They got to experience Summer Shred. Soon enough, they began promoting and bringing Kapampangan musicians to Manila to help showcase their talents.

(Photo: L'Impératrice - Fête de la musique 2018 à l'Assemblée nationale from Wikimedia Commons) 

This story seems to stay true to the history of the festival.The Fête de la Musique has become an annual tradition where music fans can get to discover new and old music and genres via different stages. Launched in France in the 1980s and then initiated by the French cultural centers abroad, the annual day of music-making Fête de la Musique has since expanded to over 800 cities and 120 countries with thousands of events worldwide. In the Philippines, it's become a celebration of the friendship between the two countries and of the concept of amitié. In Pampanga, this concept translates to pamikalugud, a friendship that offers a deep regard for the other.

My first ever Fête experience was in 2004, I had just moved to a university in Diliman from Los Banos. The World Music Stage was just in Julia Vargas near my dad's house. But what made it exciting for me was meeting up with my then new writer friends.

This 2019 event is produced in cooperation with TMR productions, B-Side Productions, and Alliance Française de Manille. Sponsors include Wear Kapampangan, Line of Se7en and Food Panda.

The event will also feature a freedom wall where guests can celebrate and express LGBT rainbow pride in Pampanga.

(Photo: Sentiments of a Phoenix, TMR Productions & the ATB team) 

Last June 16, 2019, representatives of ATB, TMR, Sentiments of a Phoenix, PsychoMgmt and  Mt. Lewis met at Blackfish Pub + Kitchen to discuss the details of the production, sign contracts, and share insights on how to make the event as organized as possible. 

At The Back MNL is an independent music, events,and management team based in Metro Manila that aims to shine the spotlight on new local independent artists. They will be celebrating their first year anniversary in July. This year’s Fête Pampanga stage is their gift to the friends they’ve made. 

So come through on June 29! If you’re from Pampanga, you can discover contemporary artists and musicians from your own backyard. And if you’re visiting, you’ll see a side of Pampanga unlike any featured in travel and lifestyle shows.

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Discover Porac, Pampanga: A Thriving Blend of Culture, Agriculture, and Real Estate

Porac, a premier municipality nestled in Pampanga’s western terrain by the Zambales mountains, boasts a population of 140,751 as per the 2020 census, spread across its 29 barangays. Celebrated for its deep-rooted history, vibrant culture, and scenic natural spots, Porac is a blend of tradition and modernity.

The heartbeat of Porac’s economy pulses with agricultural vigor, cultivating staples like rice, sugarcane, corn, and mangoes. Alongside its robust farming, Porac has a significant presence in the livestock and poultry sectors. Industrial growth is on the rise, with the Clark Freeport Zone and the Alviera development offering job prospects and bolstering municipal revenue.

The real estate sector in Porac is witnessing a surge, highlighted by several housing developments such as White Plains, Fiesta Communities, Camella Pampanga, and Vermont Settings Alviera. These communities cater to a diverse range of preferences with housing options like rowhouses, duplexes, single-attached homes, and more upscale choices like townhouses and villas. The residential areas are complemented with facilities including clubhouses, pools, parks, basketball courts, and water parks.

Condominiums are also a part of Porac’s landscape, offering an urban living experience. Projects like The Arcadia, situated within the Alviera estate, provide studio to two-bedroom units. This eco-conscious estate is a model of integrated living, fusing residential, business, and leisure spaces within an 1,800-hectare area.

Porac serves its community and tourists with multiple shopping centers such as SM City Clark, Marquee Mall, Robinsons Starmills, and Nepo Mall. These hubs provide a plethora of retail stores, dining options, movie theaters, and entertainment venues.

The municipality takes pride in its educational infrastructure, with institutions like Miriam College Alviera and Holy Angel University Porac Campus delivering quality education from early learning to tertiary levels. Porac Model Community School and Porac National High School are also among its educational pillars.

Connectivity in Porac is streamlined through major thoroughfares like the SCTEX, NLEX, APFD Road, and JASA. Public transport is readily available with buses, jeepneys, tricycles, and taxis facilitating commuter movement.

Porac presents a unique mix of urban amenities and bucolic serenity, making it an alluring destination for living, working, learning, and recreation. Whether you’re in the market for a house and lot or a condominium, Porac offers an array of choices to match any lifestyle and budget. It’s a locale that truly encapsulates the essence of living comfortably amidst nature and progress.

Source: Lionunion Real Estate

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Impromptu steak dinner at Bondoc's Steak House in Angeles City, Pampanga with cousin Jerico.