Love is Unconditional

I know that I'm loved because of the people around me who still there even though my attitudes is sometimes hard to understand. Even if how many times I push them away, they are still there for me. Even if it get to the point that that its really hard for them to reach out for me, they don't give up on me. I know because I feel it everyday. I maybe the hardest or the weakest person they know, I know they loved me the way I want it.

Love is unconditional. No highest mountains, deep ravines or shallow seas can measure love. Its how a person feel towards other person. No wealth, no treasures or even other person can change that. Like God who gave his any son to saved the entire human race from the everlasting death. Its for us to believed that its true. Even how we feel for someone, no one measure that. Because love is not a dead tree, it never bearing fruits which is love for everyone. Be when we loved, we can do anything impossible.

My Favorite Poem

Last Love

by J.D. Mariposa

Best of friends

together took a leap

Now true friends

ahh! feelings run deep

Two hearts fused

hands ever entwined

Ti's all worth the wait

to care for one as kindly

Never never too late

to love but not blindly

So, to you my friend first,

my last love, i say

I'll be true every and

each of my waking day!

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I choose this poem because of the entire poem's I've read; I think this is the best one. It shows how love conquers every problem and difficulties we thought that it would never exist. As long as the person you loved is with you, you became motivated and active in every walk that you take. You can do things beyond limits and then you also learn that when you loved, it’s risky. So take every step of your way and learn from your mistakes.

Why I love My Philippines

I love Philippines due to its wonderful beaches we can see from Tawi-tawi to Sulu. Philippines is known for its famous natural resources here in the world. Most of the tourist found this place a wonderful place to enjoy vacation especially summer seasons.

My Future

My future lies within my hand. I believed that everything I did is my future's preparation. It molded me to become a good English communication wherein the field I have chosen will be used. Ive been facing the hardest part of my studies wherein I have to do such thing that I have never done before. I used to pretend that I can do everything but deep inside I cant! I'm weak. I'm get scared every time my turn is on. But I have to push a little harder to aim my goals in life, to achieve my stats and be the person who I wanna be. I want to go abroad to work. But is it what I dreamed before? Yes! Ive been forced to do such thing for my own good. I'm; happy. But I will never be contented. I loved writing stories but now? I cant express my taught. Why? It's because I wanted to focus on the path that I choose. I believe that God has a plan for me. Plans to prosper me, not to harm me.

Who Am I

20 years ago, there lived a family who was not wealthy but rich in kindness. The family compose of a son and later on, the mother gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and named her with a lovely name "Christine Claire". The little girl grew up to be kindhearted and a loving daughter. Years past by and she was blessed with two more siblings. They lived together in their little house near the river. But the day came that they have nothing to eat. So her older brother has to work for survival. Her parents agreed and they can now eat at least three times a day. But herself and her little siblings are need to go to school. Since her father is a pastor and no money can support the family, her mother decide to work. For her siblings future, she did everything. Christine also did her part. Even if how many times she felt rejected by her own family, she could not run away. Because she loved her family. Years later, in her college years. An unexpected thing happened. She taught it was just nothing but then it turn into one thing called "TADHANA". She meet her first real PRINCE CHARMING! It was not like we usually see on television. Its real! Actually the "kilig" moments came as well as the first memories resembles. Then, it was a long time since they were together. Full of dreams and wishes that they will end up together forever. And now, they were in the last year of their college year. Hoping that when they graduated, she will go to Dubai to work together with him. It was just a dream but for her it will come true. For all the sacrifices and things done for her, she will repay them and give them everything back. Because when a family loves you it means forever and when you repay them it means it will be God's promise came here

New President of the Philippines

What I expect from me the New President of the Philippines

I expect he can lead the country well. He can stop heinous crime and drug addiction in the country. He will lift our poverty so that the burden we carry from those past years will be lighten. He will do what he promise and god will abide on him. I know there is nothing perfect in this world, but if we trust and believe that he can make our country good as new, our people will surely prospered.

The Wonders of My Province

Places to see and Things to do in

 Negros Island

My Favorite Filipino Delicacy

Fish Escabeche

INGREDIENTS FOR ESCABECHE

one whole fleshy fish
(lapulapu, red snapper, carp or mackerel)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
some flour to dredge the fish in

1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp ginger root,  cut into thin strips
1/2 cup sliced onions
1 cup red and green bell peppers, cut into strips
2 tbsp lard or oil

2 cups water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch (dissolve in water)

PROCEDURE FOR COOKING FILIPINO-STYLE ESCABECHE

1. Rub the fish with salt and pepper. Dredge with flour and then deep-fry in very hot oil.  Set aside.

2. In a skillet, lightly saute garlic, ginger, onions and bell peppers in lard or oil. Don’t overcook the onions and bell peppers. Set aside.

3. In the pan, mix together the water, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, corn starch, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the starch is cooked and thickens the mixture.

4. Place the fish on a platter and pour over it the sauce prepared in step 3.

5. Arrange the sauteed ginger, onions and peppers on top of the fish and serve.

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 My favorite dish is fish Escabeche. Because I really loved sweet and sour taste especially if my mother is the one cooking. I starting living this food because its very nutritious and delicious. Besides from pork, meat or chicken, I also admire fish dishes. 

Favorite Filipino Poems

Tracing You

by Kristina Aquino

Imagine the train tracks,

the train speeding away from you.

We were somewhere

and someone else a minute ago.

So I give you this,

the poet, the imagined martyr,

unmoving in her seat--she is one

of the firsts, she is daybreak today--

it does nothing but stare back.

She is so still the train stops with her.

"Cubao", she mouths.

Imagine the train tracks,

the train speeding away from

you, Cubao.

We were with you

some minute ago.

There are buildings

on the way to the end of the line,

but structure

eliminates the idea of a horizon.

It is sad when imagined things

start dying, too.

No rest

by Kyo Zapanta

It's time for me to rest for a while

My condition is not that good

But hell, I can't seem to leave behind

Whatever it is that I must do

I know it’s been in overtime

I shouldn’t be here anymore

But that workaholiart of me

Seem to like the stress in store

But then again by head’s in pain

My body is just saying no

My eyes are swollen and tears are forming

I could cry in stress ever so

But I wouldn’t cry even if I feel it

For when I do I’ll be okay

Then I would again want to work

And I’ll be working for the rest of the day

Who Am I

by Brian Joseph Sy

Who am I to blindly believe that?

I can become parcel of this sacred ground?

To pretend that I am a strong wind

to guide your ever sturdy wings

Who am I to change this persistent blue rain?

To pretend that I can wash the sorrows away

from your ever beating heart

Who am I to care for this mortified soul?

To pretend that sanctity ascends in my

figureless touch…

I am none. Transcending only the littlest of

existence only meager eyes could see.

In the skies I plead alms

to catch your merciful grace;

To rescue me from this

lonesome cloud of misery

that I call self.

Last Love

by J.D. Mariposa

Best of friends

together took a leap

Now true friends

ahh! feelings run deep

Two hearts fused

hands ever entwined

Ti's all worth the wait

to care for one as kindly

Never never too late

to love but not blindly

So, to you my friend first,

my last love, i say

I'll be true every and

each of my waking day!

Now I Know

by Jose Paulo Tolentino

Seven months felt like seven years

and now I face my greatest fears

Why before I could never wait

but now I know the heavy weight.

In a strange world, a mad city,

it is tough to be an adult

you take responsibility

to bear frustration and insult

There are days I would like to die

life is not pretty as it seem

Leave this and what do I redeem?

many I have learned is just a lie

They say I should create a goal

Love and life is what you make it

but somehow it just could not fit

All I have is a hollow soul

From here I don't know where to go

Being an adult, now I know.

My Favorite Filipino is Last Love by J.D. Mariposa

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I choose this poem because of all the poem's I've read, I think this is the best one. It shows how love conquers every problem and difficulties we thought that it would never exist. As long as the person you loved is with you, you became motivated and active in every walk that you take. You can do things beyond limits and then you also learn that when you loved, its risky. So take every step of your way and learn from your mistakes.

My Favorite Filipino Hero

Jose Rizal's Biography

Personal Background

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda or popularly known as José Rizal (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist and polymath during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain. He was executed by the Spanish colonial government for the crime of rebellion after an anti-colonial revolution, inspired in part by his writings, broke out. Though he was not actively involved in its planning or conduct, he ultimately approved of its goals which eventually led to Philippine independence. He is widely considered one of the greatest heroes of the Philippines, and is implied by Philippine law to be one of the national heroes. He was the author of the novels Noli Me Tángere, and El filibusterismo, and a number of poems and essays.

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He is my idol in the field of poems and writings. He's brilliant enough than all can ever be. He leads the Filipinos to fight against colonizer. Through his writing, not through wars. He become a hero not by gun or sword but with his pen and brilliant mind he open our eyes to defend what's our. He's brave even though he show criticism to Spanish but what he brought is freedom for his country.

Kanlungan by Noel Cabangon

Noel Cabangon's Biography

Personal background

Noel Cabangon comes from a modest family. He grew up in a small town in La Union province called Rosario. As a kid he remembers performing at home every time his parents have some guests for a visit. Mesmerized with the sound and playing of the guitar by his relatives, he started learning how to play the instrument at the age of 10. Patiently he never stopped playing the borrowed guitar from the neighbor until he finds his fingers turned into green or get all the rusts of the strings. 

He grew up a shy and insecure boy running away from people who enlist his name every time there is a singing contest in there town. He was too scared to perform in public - on stage where the town's people would watch him. Lack of confidence made him repulsive from joining any contest or doing public performance. Not knowing that his talent for singing coupled with his songwriting skill would soon be his instruments in paving his own journey and creating his life-story.

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Kanlungan is one of my favorite song because of the message of the song which refers to the days of ones lives. One's life is very important because according to them we only live one's but for me he live everyday and because of that we should enjoy our lives and do good to others. I'm really afraid of death because I know if I die first, my family will be in sorrow but if they go first, ill be in a great pain. I will give importance to the people I loved because life is just a tick of the clock. No one could ever know his/her time.

Summary of Region 9 Zamboanga Peninsula

The Zamboanga Peninsula is Mindanao’s smallest region. Located in Southwest Philippines, its 958 islands and islets make up the Diadem of the Philippine South. Two bodies of water form a ring around it, the Sulu Sea to the north and west, the Moro Gulf to the south.

Three provinces and five cities make up the Zamboanga Peninsula Region. The provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay; and the cities of Dapitan, Dipolog, Pagadian, Zamboanga City, and Isabela. Zamboanga, Pagadian, and Dipolog are the major hubs of trade, commerce, industry, and education in the region.

The region hosts one freeport and special economic zone and an international airport in Zamboanga City.  Ten other secondary airports operate in the region.

About a third of the Peninsula’s population is made up of ethnic communities that give the region its unique culture and color.  These include the Tausugs, Samals, Yakans, Badjaos, and Subanens. The Tausugs, Badjaos, and Samals were fishermen; some still roam the seas. The Maranaos and Yakans were traders and artisans; they’ve left their imprint on traditional weaves and fabric that are still produced today.

Roughly half of the population speaks Chabacano, a dialect heavily influenced by Spanish settlers. Spanish-speakers are sure to pick up on quite a few familiar words.

Each part of the Zamboanga Peninsula shines on its own, but there is a common heritage. This is a region of beauty, history and culture. It’s been blessed by nature. It is cherished by its people.

This is what the early Chinese and Malays saw when they came over and made Zamboanga the cynosure of Southern Philippines centuries ago. Up to today, the Zamboanga Peninsula has an undeniable allure.

THE LEGEND OF ZAMBOANGA

            On the origin of the name “Zamboanga”, there are no hard historical facts to go by, but two popular legends, both emanating from Sama traditions, provide credible insights into its origin. One relates to bamboo pole and the other to a flower garden.

            One version claims that the name “Zamboanga” came from the word “samuang” which in the Sama vernacular means “to drive a bamboo pole into the mud silt, between the vinta, or canoe and its outriggers in place of the anchor.” If this it to be believed, it could well be one of history’s classical comedies of error. For, as the story goes, a Spanish soldier who happened to stray into a river bank chanced upon a Sama boatman mooring his vinta with a bamboo pole. The soldier asked the boatman what the name of the place was, to which the latter, thinking that his inquirer wanted to know what he was doing, replied “samuang”. The soldier, believing in turn that he was understood, took “samuang” to be the name of the place.

            The other version is that in the ninth century, an ancient maritime group headed by Salingai Bongau went in quest of the fabled flower garden called Jambanga and sailed eastward from Srivijaya Empire in the direction of Zamboanga, which was then renowned as the Garden of Asia.

            In the course of the journey, one group away, headed southeast and landed in the place now known as Sandakan. The group called the place Jambangan. Soon, another maverick group broke away and landed in what is now Siasi Island, and they too, called the place Jambangan.

My Family Tradition

                My family has a unique tradition that we inherited from our great grandparents who were Spanish like; we do not eat bare hands. It should be using fork or spoon. Women and young ladies are not allowed to go out during night for some security reasons. Nuts it’s not really necessary at all due to modernization and newly invented technologies.

                There are still few of our tradition that we have been practicing until now. Early in the morning, late in the afternoon or during night time, when we see older person that us we greeted them and then kiss them in the both side of their checks. It’s really awkward when you’re not used to it. And the next one is during Christmas. Every year we usually have a reunion. A small getting together party where each of my relatives come and celebrates with us, even if their miles away, they still have time to be with us. Because of family believe that when we get together the more we love each other.

Things to do and see in my Home Town

Here in Dumaguete, there's a lot of things you have to experience. There are sites that can be visited and as well as foods that can be enjoyed. In the Boulevard, you can enjoy walking and then you can experience the nice breeze of the air. You can also go to church. Its just walking distance away and then if your starved Sans rival is near as well as Gabby's Bistro too. You can experience there a nice atmosphere, most of the employees are accommodating and the foods are very yummy. There are also fun happening during Friday night. you can enjoyed yourself and your family too.

The Legend of Dumaguete

The story dates back to the distant past. It was the glorious and chivalrous time of the Spanish senores and the Moros. Now, the moros plundering the neighboring islands, abducting the women and the children, who, were told, were being ground and minted into money and gold by the Moros. These plundering grew very intense in some nearby islands and there were terrible rumors that these moros were coming to Dumaguete. It was not called”dumaguete” then. The people were concerned and they prayed hard for protection. The families gathered at night to pray to the nuestra senora and to santa catalina to deliver them from this danger. The people had the special devotion to santa catalina and santa plight, she was swift I giving them her protection.

Santa catalina was known to have a stalwart and a military woman. Every time the moros intended invading the island she would send a swarm of of bees to cover the whole place, so that it would be seen from a far as a big cloud, swallowing the island into the bosom of the horizon; so the moros could not find the island.

Dumaguete was name after Daguit meaning kidnap during Spanish era Moros will siege Dumaguete and kidnap girls from here that is why the City was called Daguit.