Archive for May, 2008

Concerned citizen airs traffic woes

An unsigned yet interesting letter was read yesterday at the Sangguniang Bayan. In a gist, s/he complains of the ineffective implementation of the traffic rules that were enacted by the SB itself, particularly in Barangay San Juan, near the Catholic church. Read the rest of this entry »

Reper your washing

I have been seeing this sign along JP. Rizal street for some time now. I find nothing wrong with it because the intention to communicate is there - that they repair refrigerators, airconditioning units and washing machine. But what is “maski”? Read the rest of this entry »

Faithfuls bid goodbye to Antipolo image

After four days of visit, Baras Catholic faithfuls bid goodbye to an image known to guide travelers. This is still part of the 25th founding anniversary of the Diocese of Antipolo. The visit of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage started last Monday. Read the rest of this entry »

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage visits Baras

For those who are not yet aware of it, the image of the Our Lady of Peace of Good Voyage, more commonly known as the virgin of Antipolo, is in the Saint Joseph Parish church. The image will stay there for four days which started yesterday. This is part of the celebration of the 20th foundation of the Diocese of Antipolo. Read the rest of this entry »

Tuition Fee Discount at SJPS

I just want to ask: Is encouraging parents to enroll their children in a certain school came to a point of advertising the academic institution as a promo, more of a mall 3-day sale? Read the rest of this entry »

Armingol Pilapil will run for Mayor if…

… if his political relationship with Mayor Wilfredo Robles will be strained. Read the rest of this entry »

Attendance Rating of Sangguniang Bayan

Updated: You can now view the updated Sangguniang Bayan attendance through Zoho. This is updated weekly. Read the rest of this entry »

Old calendar sets March 19 as fiesta in Baras

In the wake of last Thursday’s Tromba Festival, I came about this e-book entitled “Dimasalang Kalendariong Tagalog.” This is basically just a electronic version of the old book that was published 86 years ago, by Honorio Lopez. Read the rest of this entry »

“Warrantless” arrest at Agape

If you happen to watch last Thursday’s Agape which also featured some local bands, then you’d see for sure the man who was put in jail by the police for disrupting the program. GSM Blue, who was one of the sponsors of the Tromba Festival held a drinking contest. All five contestants were already on stage when suddenly, this man in yellow appeared and insisted to be a part of the contest. Organizers said that they only need five contestants but he could join the next batch. The man then drank all the alcohol in the cup. Organizers asked the help of the police and the man was arrested. Read the rest of this entry »

Upload your videos of Pagoda, Tromba and Agape

We invite everyone to send us raw files of videos taken during the Pagoda, Tromba and Agape yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »