It’s officially Christmas!
Christmas is one of the most awaited events in the country. And although the Christmas season in the Philippines is the longest, starting as early as September, Christmas officially starts with the first Misa de Gallofor most people, especially among Catholics.
Misa de Gallo a Spanish phrase which means Rooster’s Mass; otherwise, meaning “dawn Mass.” It is said that the Rooster’s Mass got its name because of the legend that a rooster was among the first to witness the birth of Jesus Christ, and was the one who announced it.
In the Philippines, Misa de Gallo is a custom that lasts for nine days, starting on the dawn of December 16 up to December 24, with Masses usually starting at around 4 a.m. The practice started during the Spanish colonial period. The dawn Masses were initially intended for farmers who wanted to attend Christmas Mass but could not leave their fields.
Today, Misa de Gallo is a family affair. Families would gather as early as 3 a.m. to attend the dawn Masses. Even the younger generation has learned to attend the Masses even if they have classes in the morning. This is because there is a belief that attending the nine-day Masses will make wishes or favors come true. Good health, a Christmas wish, or perhaps a new love are just some of the wishes that are prayed for by those who attend the Misa de Gallo.
In the Luzon area, puto bumbong (a purple colored rice pastry, seasoned with grated coconut and brown sugar) and tsokolate (hot cocoa drink) are the famous delicacies sold outside the church as early snacks for churchgoers. Here in Cebu, churchgoers usually have painit, or early morning snacks, of bibingka (rice flour and egg based cake, cooked using coals on top of and under the pastry), puto maya and sikwate (hot chocolate drink) at food stalls near the church or in their homes. Puto bumbong, however, is getting to be a famous delicacy in Cebu, especially because these are now served in hotels and restaurants.
On Christmas Eve, Filipino families attend the Misa de Aguinaldo or the Mass celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, at 10 p.m. After the Mass, families then partake of the Noche Buena meal, which usually consists of lechon, hamon, cheeses, a variety of salads, pasta, embotido and sweets.
Christmas in the Philippines is truly a family celebration. It is the Filipino family’s way of celebrating the birth of Christ by sharing a joyous meal...together!
Sunday, 14 December 2008
Sunday, 30 November 2008
My 2nd christmas here in UK
mag celebrate na sad ko sa akong 2nd christmas diri sa UK...
how i wish.. maka celebrate ko balik sa pinas...
kay mas nahan ko didto compare diri... mas enjoy.....
my 2nd xmas ako jud ning gi match ang color sa xmass tree og sa akong tshirt..hehehe
my first ever chritmas here in the UK... white xmas tree with white top...
how i wish.. maka celebrate ko balik sa pinas...
kay mas nahan ko didto compare diri... mas enjoy.....
my 2nd xmas ako jud ning gi match ang color sa xmass tree og sa akong tshirt..hehehe
my first ever chritmas here in the UK... white xmas tree with white top...
Monday, 10 November 2008
Cebu girl win the title of Mss earth 2008
A CEBUANA bested 84 other contestants in this year’s Miss Earth pageant held at the Casino Filipino in the Clark Expo Ampitheater in Pampanga last Sunday.
Aside from being crowned Miss Earth, Karla Henry, 21, also bagged the Miss Photogenic title. She will be leading the pageant’s advocacy for the environment.
Karla won the judges’ approval by highlighting the need for today’s youth to be educated on the global environment during the question-and-answer portion.
The question was, “If you had the chance to speak the newly-elected US president Barack Obama about the state of our global environment, what will you tell him?”
Karla said she would encourage him “to implement environmental knowledge in the curriculum of all schools, whether in the US or in the Philippines.”
She said, “Environmental knowledge is something all of us must share. But most importantly, we must teach the youth for it’s something we should instill in them so that in the near future they will be the ones to take care of our mother earth. I firmly believe in the saying that the children are our future.”
Miss Cebu
Henry, a Filipino-Canadian, is not new to beauty pageants. In 2006, she joined the Miss Cebu pageant where she placed as 2nd runner-up.
She gained more attention when she joined the Binibining Pilipinas last March. Although considered as a heavy favorite in that pageant, she was unplaced in the finals.
Friday, 7 November 2008
toyad diay
Dear Ismat:
I WAS driven to share with you important things about me because I know that like so many people whose minds had been enlightened by your advises, I’ll also be one of them. Ismat, tawaga lang kog si Mr. Lihim tungod kay gikan pa sa akong pagkabata nag-edad og 11 ma-attract na man ko sa akong isigkaingon. I blamed sometimes one incident when I was 11.
Usa ka silingan namo teenager male, had sex with me. Iyang gigamit ang akong kamot sa pagpaduwa sa iyang kinatawo.
Diha-diha nibati kog himaya sa sex ug sugod adto ma-attract na ko og pipila nga males nga ganahan sad ko.
Motuo ka o di, Ismat, karon I am 33 ug virgin pa. No experience in love relationships sa male or female. Tungod, kay tago man gud ko ug masculine look sad ko, medyo kadudahan sa uban kay until now I have no partner. Usahay, maglibog ko kay naay usahay ganahan kaayo ko motan-aw niya ug mobigay na jud ko. Pero sa among panag-uban-uban sa kadugayan sa tanto nakong pugong mawala man sad akong gibati as in hanaw jud. Ug naa say uban nga ganahan jud ko ug naa jud ang love ug sexual urge pero lagi maayo man kaayo ko mo-control pero lagi ang resulta sakit sa dughan ug ma-depress dayon ko.
So far, wa pa koy giyagyagan og gugma sa male bisan tuod og puwerte na nakong gustoha. Ngilngig man gud ko mo control sa akong emotion. Sa babae, Ismat, naay daghang gwapa, pero wa man jud koy drive nga makuha sila as my GF, but as friends only. Tambagi ko, Ismat, kon unsay angay kong buhaton. Akong sitwasyon karon masulub-on, kulang ug depress. I feel very depressed especially when I think about my male friends whom I love before very badly in secret one at a time unya wa ko makasulti sa akong feeling for fear nga ila kong i-reject and laugh at me. Some suspected ug nagsugod nag likay nako. Di man sad ko ganahan ug malipay makig uban-uban sa grupo sa mga 3rd sex, bastosan ko and I don’t like to look like a female. Ismat, unsa akong angay buhaton in general aron makabaton ko og stable sa emotion ug lovelife. Ganahan sad unta ko makaila-ila og friends or groups who will accept me.
MR. Lihim
I WAS driven to share with you important things about me because I know that like so many people whose minds had been enlightened by your advises, I’ll also be one of them. Ismat, tawaga lang kog si Mr. Lihim tungod kay gikan pa sa akong pagkabata nag-edad og 11 ma-attract na man ko sa akong isigkaingon. I blamed sometimes one incident when I was 11.
Usa ka silingan namo teenager male, had sex with me. Iyang gigamit ang akong kamot sa pagpaduwa sa iyang kinatawo.
Diha-diha nibati kog himaya sa sex ug sugod adto ma-attract na ko og pipila nga males nga ganahan sad ko.
Motuo ka o di, Ismat, karon I am 33 ug virgin pa. No experience in love relationships sa male or female. Tungod, kay tago man gud ko ug masculine look sad ko, medyo kadudahan sa uban kay until now I have no partner. Usahay, maglibog ko kay naay usahay ganahan kaayo ko motan-aw niya ug mobigay na jud ko. Pero sa among panag-uban-uban sa kadugayan sa tanto nakong pugong mawala man sad akong gibati as in hanaw jud. Ug naa say uban nga ganahan jud ko ug naa jud ang love ug sexual urge pero lagi maayo man kaayo ko mo-control pero lagi ang resulta sakit sa dughan ug ma-depress dayon ko.
So far, wa pa koy giyagyagan og gugma sa male bisan tuod og puwerte na nakong gustoha. Ngilngig man gud ko mo control sa akong emotion. Sa babae, Ismat, naay daghang gwapa, pero wa man jud koy drive nga makuha sila as my GF, but as friends only. Tambagi ko, Ismat, kon unsay angay kong buhaton. Akong sitwasyon karon masulub-on, kulang ug depress. I feel very depressed especially when I think about my male friends whom I love before very badly in secret one at a time unya wa ko makasulti sa akong feeling for fear nga ila kong i-reject and laugh at me. Some suspected ug nagsugod nag likay nako. Di man sad ko ganahan ug malipay makig uban-uban sa grupo sa mga 3rd sex, bastosan ko and I don’t like to look like a female. Ismat, unsa akong angay buhaton in general aron makabaton ko og stable sa emotion ug lovelife. Ganahan sad unta ko makaila-ila og friends or groups who will accept me.
MR. Lihim
Monday, 7 July 2008
ALPHABET OF HAPPINESS
* A--Accept *
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if
you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
*B--Break Away *
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to
accomplish with your life.
*C--Create *
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams,
sorrows, and happiness with.
*D--Decide *
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good
things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the
way.
*E--Explore *
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much
to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about
yourself.
*F--Forgive *
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness
and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
*G--Grow *
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or
stand in your way.
*H--Hope *
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as
you remain dedicated to the task.
*I--Ignore *
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals
and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small
inkling
of what the future holds.
*J--Journey*
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try
to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.
*K--Know *
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The
warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
*L--Love *
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart,
there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's
room for endless happiness.
*M--Manage *
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less
stress
and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in
life.
*N--Notice *
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your
assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.
*O--Open *
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the
worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.
*P--Play *
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without
happiness.
*Q--Question *
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
*R--Relax *
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things
always have a way of working out in the end.
*S--Share *
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything
that you invest in others will return to you many times over.
*T--Try *
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be
amazed by what you can accomplish.
*U--Use *
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value.
Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.
*V--Value *
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged
you, and be there for them as well.
*W--Work *
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel
guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second
chance.
*X--X-Ray *
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the
goodness and beauty within.
*Y--Yield *
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll
find success at the end of the road.
*Z--Zoom *
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rear an ugly head.
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if
you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
*B--Break Away *
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to
accomplish with your life.
*C--Create *
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams,
sorrows, and happiness with.
*D--Decide *
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good
things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the
way.
*E--Explore *
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much
to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about
yourself.
*F--Forgive *
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness
and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
*G--Grow *
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or
stand in your way.
*H--Hope *
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as
you remain dedicated to the task.
*I--Ignore *
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals
and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small
inkling
of what the future holds.
*J--Journey*
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try
to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.
*K--Know *
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The
warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
*L--Love *
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart,
there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's
room for endless happiness.
*M--Manage *
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less
stress
and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in
life.
*N--Notice *
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your
assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.
*O--Open *
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the
worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.
*P--Play *
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without
happiness.
*Q--Question *
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
*R--Relax *
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things
always have a way of working out in the end.
*S--Share *
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything
that you invest in others will return to you many times over.
*T--Try *
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be
amazed by what you can accomplish.
*U--Use *
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value.
Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.
*V--Value *
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged
you, and be there for them as well.
*W--Work *
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel
guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second
chance.
*X--X-Ray *
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the
goodness and beauty within.
*Y--Yield *
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll
find success at the end of the road.
*Z--Zoom *
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rear an ugly head.
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