Posted on 09 May '10 under Culture and Tradition | 6 Comments
I am planning to create a Facebook account where I can upload photos I have taken for the past six years. A FB member could also have their pictures tagged. Barasenians (and people in general) automatically pose when they see cameras and even shout, “Picture, picture.” For the meantime, here are some photos I have taken during the Tromba Festival last May 1. By the way, I do not own

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Posted on 05 May '10 under Culture and Tradition | 2 Comments
Thank God that not a single drop of rain fell last May 1 during the Agape. It would have ruined a fun night, courtesy of artists, particularly that of the Philippine Army.

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Posted on 02 May '10 under Culture and Tradition | 82 Comments
“Wala nang magsisimba d’yan.”
“Palitan na yan!”
“Sa Tanay ka na lang magsimba.”
“Wala na tayong simbahan.”

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Posted on 01 May '10 under Culture and Tradition | 10 Comments
This is my seventh year of covering the activities during May 1. All the activities are pretty much easy to cover, with the exception of the fluvial parade, or pagoda sa ilog.

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Posted on 30 January '10 under Culture and Tradition | 41 Comments
Today is the last Saturday of January. No topic could be hotter than the supposed town fiesta happening tomorrow.
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Posted on 01 January '10 under Culture and Tradition | 17 Comments
Let us all hope that the new decade be prosperous, fruitful, bring hope and joy. May we have the courage to face all challenges and to have a healthier mind, body and spirit. May we continue to be a blessing to others.
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Posted on 25 December '09 under Culture and Tradition | 18 Comments
Christmas Day is about to end, and I know that almost all of us have received a holiday greeting. I will just say, Merry Christmas.
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Posted on 22 December '09 under Culture and Tradition | 2 Comments
If you’re not here in Baras, or is outside of the country, here are some photos of Christmas decors setup in the municipal hall and the church.
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Posted on 15 December '09 under Culture and Tradition | 5 Comments
Saint Joseph Parish church has listed their activities this Christmas season. The following are some of it:
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Posted on 10 May '09 under Culture and Tradition | 10 Comments
I’ve been covering the Tromba Festival since 2004. In all these years, some things never change. We need your suggestions to have it improved.
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