The Philippines
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Taal Volcano – A Complex Volcano
Taal Volcano, a complex volcano and known as the lowest volcano is one of the smallest active volcanoes in the world. It is situated in the midst of Taal Lake, in the southern part of Luzon in the Philippines, about… Continue reading
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IMPORTANT PILIPINO (TAGALOG) PHRASES
The Philippines is one of those countries that are blessed with people who speak different tongues. It can be due to the fact that the country has been inhabited by people across the globe and those influences contribute to the… Continue reading
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Excerpts from BAHALA NA (Come What May)
Here is an excerpt from BAHALA NA (Come What May), a WWII novel of faith and survival: On the evening of December 22, they made it to Paniqui, Tarlac on the way to the provincial capital of Tarlac. It was… Continue reading
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Did you think your 9-yr old grandchildren would read a WWII novel?
It never occurred to me that my 9-yr old grandchildren would read my historical novel “Bahala Na (Come What May). But surprisingly they did and love it. I sent a copy of my book (BAHALA NA – Come What May)… Continue reading
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PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY SALE – From June 5, 2013 until July 4, 2013.
Filipinos now celebrate their Independence Day on June 12, the day they got their independence from the colonial rule of Spain in 1898. When I was growing up, we celebrated Independence Day on July 4, the day the United States… Continue reading
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May 31 – Feast of “Tapusan”
May 31 is a very important date in the calendar of the people of Alitagtag in the province of Batangas. They have the feast of Tapusan which literally means the end and it is celebrated in honor of the Holy… Continue reading
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The Spaniards discovered the Philippines
On March 16, 1521, Magellan sighted Samar. He made landfall the next day on the tiny island of Homonhon, in Leyte Gulf. During the skirmish, Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu on April 27, 1521 during the Battle of Mactan, driving… Continue reading
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMORIAL DAY
SPECIAL OFFER – For a limited time only – From May 13, 2013 until May 31, 2013. In honor of our veterans and in celebration of Memorial Day on May 27, 2013, you can get a signed copy of “BAHALA… Continue reading
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May is Fiesta Time in Batangas
In the month of May, town fiestas are very common in Batangas and different barrios celebrate their own respective fiestas. Alitagtag was probably the only town in Batangas or maybe in the Philippines that celebrated two fiestas, one on May… Continue reading
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