Fellow Mindorenos, Click the new columns on the left side for Mindoro History, Mindoro Song, Mindoro officials, Resorts and more like histories of your towns, the Mangyan culture and with special mention, go to Special People column for the 1st Mangyan priest and a Mangyan lawyer. It's time to learn all about Mindoro and its people !!!
January 23 starts the Chinese New Year. Happy Chinese New Year 2012 to all ! Wishing you prosperity, good health and all. It's a celebration that last for 15 days. It's the Year of the Dragon....Click News & Events page (left side) and see the meaning of your birth signs.
Happy 75th year anniversary to HIA (Holy Infant Academy) . A grand reunion to celebrate the diamond jubilee of HIA (founded in 1937 by SSpS sisters will be held in Calapan City on April 7, 2012. We are calling all interested HIAns worldwide to email officers@hiacalpanalumni.com for details. Please come and join your classmates. There will be a day long activities. HIA Alumni Association is headed by Dr. Emmanuel Priela as president.
We are saddened with the news that our dear classmate, Butch Rallonza (HIA Batch 64), passed away this morning in San Francisco, CA. Most recently, Butch was so excited and looked forward to joining our upcoming 50th year in 2014. We will miss Butch big time in this event. Wake is scheduled this Thursday and Friday in San Francisco. Burial is on Saturday. From all of us in Batch 64, we express sincere condolences and sympathies to his wife, Nenette, children, his mother and siblings, Bel, Glo and Blan. Let us all pray for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace.
Telephone: 604 321 5146 Comments: HI KABAYN, I am interested to send you an important items concerning a person because of his good work to the police department , community and people specially children around the world. He is a mangyan taga mansalay, pogi at respected as a gentleman and catholic. If this request can pass the way out I will send the documents oncerning the topic. cheers and thanks a lot.
Telephone: 00632 5471362 Comments: Hello to ALL my friends and Kababayans. Am a graduate of Evening Class 1972, first Batch at Jose Leido Hich School*formerly Oriental Mindoro High School. I am a graduate of Business Admin.and an Entrepreneur.May I seek your help to find my classmates in high school because this coming 2012 will be our 30th year and we plan to have an alumni homecoming for a strong bonding and more sharing.
This is Dr. Manny Priela of the Holy Infant Academy Alumni Association. I would like to inform your members who are alumni of HIA in Calapan that the DIAMOND JUBILEE of Holy Infant Academy would be a year-round festivity starting on the Academy Day Celebration in November 2011 until the Academy Day Celebration in November 2012. The Grand Alumni Homecoming will part of the Diamond Jubilee Festivities. It will be held on April 7, 2012, Holy Saturday. Hence, I would like to invite fellow alumni in your group who have plans of coming home to the Philippines to set their vacation during the Holy Week of 2012 so they can attend the Grand Reunion. You can visit hiacalapanalumni.com for updates and more information. Thank you!
Please support opening of SALON 1310 in Tibag Calapan City...The first L'oreal creative team stylist now in Calapan...located at Tibag, Calapan City near Divine Word College of Calapan (highschool Department) and seventh day adventist church beside li quan restaurant
Please support opening of SALON 1310 in Tibag Calapan City...The first L'oreal creative team stylist now in Calapan...located at Tibag, Calapan City near Divine Word College of Calapan (highschool Department) and seventh day adventist church beside li quan restaurant
Consuelo Evelyn Tolentino Rivera Wednesday, October 5, 2011
From the Tolentino Family, our sincerest condolences to the family of our dearest friend, Nora Aboboto. May your soul rest in peace, Nora. God bless you and your family!
Prosperidad Panaligan Salamanca Saturday, October 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathy and sincere CONDOLENCES to the bereaved family of the late NORA-EVORA-ABOBOTO ALONZADO. {San Francisco,CA,USA}[Lalud,Calapan City.Or.Mindoro,PI}
Dear Ms. Payabyab, This is just to confirm if you have recieved my response to the email I sent you last week September 15, 2011. Anyway, I would like reiterate my gratitude for considering the City Library as one of your books beneficiaries. The books which you will send us will benefit many Calapeños both adults and the young Calapeños. We would like to develop in then the love for reading. I am the former Marilyn Evora. Bing and I were classmates in Holy Infant Academy way back in the late 60's up to the early's 70's. Now I am the City Education Officer of the City Government , taking charge of the education related of the City such as scholarships for the college students, the City Library, the City Museum Cultures and Arts and others. Once again, thank you very much and kindly give my regrds to Bing.. Marilyn Evora Manigbas
Dear Ms. Payabyab, This is just to confirm if you have recieved my response to the email I sent you last week September 15, 2011. Anyway, I would like reiterate my gratitude for considering the City Library as one of your books beneficiaries. The books which you will send us will benefit many Calapeños both adults and the young Calapeños. We would like to develop in then the love for reading. I am the former Marilyn Evora. Bing and I were classmates in Holy Infant Academy way back in the late 60's up to the early's 70's. Now I am the City Education Officer of the City Government , taking charge of the education related of the City such as scholarships for the college students, the City Library, the City Museum Cultures and Arts and others. Once again, thank you very much and kindly give my regrds to Bing.. Marilyn Evora Manigbas
Dear Ms. Payabyab, This is just to confirm if you have recieved my response to the email I sent you last week September 15, 2011. Anyway, I would like reiterate my gratitude for considering the City Library as one of your books beneficiaries. The books which you will send us will benefit many Calapeños both adults and the young Calapeños. We would like to develop in then the love for reading. I am the former Marilyn Evora. Bing and I were classmates in Holy Infant Academy way back in the late 60's up to the early's 70's. Now I am the City Education Officer of the City Government , taking charge of the education related of the City such as scholarships for the college students, the City Library, the City Museum Cultures and Arts and others. Once again, thank you very much and kindly give my regrds to Bing.. Marilyn Evora Manigbas
Hello my fellow Mindoreno, I'm from San Jose Occ, Mindoro.We are originally from San Pablo City,Laguna.My parents were Pio and Luming Biglete used to own the Filipino Bakery established in the 50's.
Telephone: 1800-8750288 Comments: Magandang araw po...
I am a representative of bhm-bpo here in the Philippines. I would like to introduce to you a book called Anak Bathala that was created 100% by proud Mindore%u5358os. The book is a creation of Engr. Bernard Morillo (the son of Jose R. Morillo and Pureza H. Morillo), finished his primary education in Oriental Mindoro. His high school years were spent at the Divine Word College of Calapan. As proof of his entrepreneurial prowess, he was awarded the 2010 Association of Mindore%u5358os Inc. (TAMS) Outstanding Mindore%u5358o Award in the field of Entrepreneurial Management on the 17th of October 2010. For further information, please visit our website: www.anakbathala.ph, to order a book please call 1-800-8750288
On behalf of the Association of Calapenos-USA International, I would like to convey our sincerest condolence to the family of our current President, Angelito(Boyet) Martinez on the passing away of his Dad, Mr Gregorio Martinez. Please join us in praying for the eternal repose of his soul as he joins Our Father.
Jocelyn Cirujano Robertson Monday, August 15, 2011
I am glad there is a site for Mindorenos. I posted a photo in one of the albums not knowing if one could do so even if he/she is not a registered member of the group. Is there a registration in the site?
Jocelyn Cirujano Robertson Monday, August 15, 2011
I'm glad to know that there is a site for Mindorenos. I am from Gozar St., Camilmil, Calapan City and now live in Queens, NYC. I posted a photo of in one of the albums not knowing if one is allowed to do so even he/she is not a registered member of the group. Does one have to register?
Miralou Morales-Bancud, Vancouver, BC Sunday, August 14, 2011
Telephone: (604)215-5578 Comments: This a a short message for my good friend and ATE LESLIE BUGARIN VILLAROSA. I MISS YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WHEN IT IS CONVENIENT FOR YOU
Ma. Teresa Fortuna Lee E-mail: ma.teresa_lee@yahoo.com.ph Telephone: 033-5080593/ 639157747551 Comments: Hi, so glad to see a website for Mindoro People all over. I was looking for my relatives who happened to be from Ilaya Mindoro and saw the name of Mila Cleofe Robleza as one of your memebers. I have a cousin with that name. My mom is Maximina Ferrer. thanks More power to all of you... so nice to be in touch. Godbless!
Comments: sir/madame; sa lahat ng nagpoprotesta patungkol sa pagmimina sa victoria, ngayong nahinto ang operasyon ng explorasyon na libong tao ang nakikinabang ay nawalan ng pagkakakitaan bakit di tulungan ng mga kawani ng alamin para mapatunayan ang layunin kundi nyo magagawa yun pansariling hangarin lng ang habol at hangad ni fr edu (FATHER KUNO)
Telephone: 2014782040 Many thanks to Juliet Payabyab for the invitation to join the group. I am from Ilaya, Calapan Or. Mindoro. I am like a butterfly during my school days. I started schooling in Holy Infant Academy and transferred in OMHS. But I am a proud of being a Calapaneo.
Belated happy birthday to Leoning Cueto may you have many more to come. Since we live in California, we'll surely miss the good time & lots of food during the Mindoro picnic. Our warm wishes to all Mindororenos especially to Pareng Ante & Mareng Beth Villarica.
My family & I wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. So sad, Marita left us at such a young age. May her soul rest in peace & may you be consoled that Pilar and Marita are now together in heaven. Take care!
Comments: hello po ask lang po ako ng information about kay mr. sherwin barrientos.pwede po ba malaman kung mother nya si ms. lilia barrientos and kapatid nya po ba si sherwin barrientos.pls po paki send nman po sa email ko kung may email adress po sya tnx.
nice to have a space where we can send messages and views... I'm Ana Maria Aceveda- Bacudio, from Baco Or Mindoro, presently project Leader of Dagdag Dunong san Andres Manila. We did storytelling among children at 6 barangays of Baco last year and hope to do it again this year but we dont have enough resources to go to the far flung bgys, if only you could help us in this endeavor....Para sa kabataan, para sa bayan!
nice to have a space where we can send messages and views... I'm Ana Maria Aceveda- Bacudio, from Baco Or Mindoro, presently project Leader of Dagdag Dunong san Andres Manila. We did storytelling among children at 6 barangays of Baco last year and hope to do it again this year but we dont have enough resources to go to the far flung bgys, if only you could help us in this endeavor....Para sa kabataan, para sa bayan!
nice to have a space where we can send messages and views... I'm Ana Maria Aceveda- Bacudio, from Baco Or Mindoro, presently project Leader of Dagdag Dunong san Andres Manila. We did storytelling among children at 6 barangays of Baco last year and hope to do it again this year but we dont have enough resources to go to the far flung bgys, if only you could help us in this endeavor....Para sa kabataan, para sa bayan!
LOUIE DALISAY E-mail: loverlou82@yahoo.com Telephone: 09125120687 Comments: Magandang Araw po!
kumusta na po kayo?maari po ba ako magpost dito ng aking mga music composition. part po din ng aking layunin na mapublish at marinig ang aking talento. nagpost na po ako dati dito pero song para sa balik mindoro. Arranger pa rin po ako at composer, at singer. Pero gusto ko sana mag-karoon nga pangalan sa industriya ng musika. ang magkaroon ng self titled album, compilation of my original words and music. Napatunayan ko na po na kaya kung gumawa ng magagandang musika sa pamamagitan ng mga korean singers nuon, pero dahil sa binabayaran nila ang mga gawa ko, walang credits, rights, at royalties ang bumabalik sa akin.
isa po sa nagawa kong kanta ay may title na "Nagbabalik". Inspirasyon ko po sa mga kaibigan, kamag-anak at kakilala na naninirahan sa ibang bansa, nanabik sa mga mahal sa buhay na naiwan dito sa pilipinas, particular sa province natin, ang oriental mindoro.
ang saklaw po ng aking composition ay pasok sa temang environmental, religious, inspirationals, at syempre ang laging napapanahon, love song.
recorded na po ang kanta, hindi lang po sya lumabas sa market dahil na rin sa kakulangan ng buget para suportahan ang aking talento.
Maaring sa tulong po ng website na ito, may magpakita ng interes at suporta sa akin, kung sakaling lumabas ang album ko, madami ang bibili at tatangkilik sa akin.
bukas din po ako sa mga taong maging producer or manager ko. para sa mga nagawa ko na at gagawin ko pang mga awit.
Mayroon din po akong serbisyong ipinagkakaloob sa lahat, lahat ng bagay na may kinalaman sa sining ng musika. Music Arrangement for Original or Adoptation Music., Themesong for Events, Campaign Jingles, Commercial Jingles, at maging arrangements for Choral or group performances.
Maraming salamat po. Ipaalam nyo lang po sa akin kung paano ako lubusang makakatulong sa magandang layunin ng site na ito. Bukas po ako sa anu mang bagay lalo na sa pagbibigay ng inspirasyon sa lahat, dahil ito lang ang alam ko na madaling gawin na hindi nangangailangan ng malaking halaga at kahit anong pagpapahalaga.
Hello, My name is James Matira currently residing at Jersey City, NJ. I want to be a part of the Mindoro International Community. Taga Bongabong po ako. Maraming Salamat po.
Our dear friend and classmate Romulo Pacia (HIA class'60) died May 21, 2011. Fr. Bel San Luis (classmate) said Mass for the repose of his soul at St. Peter Memorial Chapel at Quezon Ave. QC. same day. May Romulo rest in peace and our prayers and condolence to Lucy, the children and family. HIA Class'60
Aurora May Comia Santiago Thursday, April 28, 2011
Telephone: 0921561501209321555301 I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST FROM ANY MINDORENO FROM USA WHO COULD POSSIBLY SPONSOR THE COLLEGE EDUCATION OF MY ONLY SON, JOHN VINCENT TROY SANTIAGO FRANCISCO. HE IS ABOUT TO BE SECOND YEAR TAKING UP AB POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HIS AMBITION IS TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL LAWYER. . .HE IS A DEAN LISTER IN TWO SEMS OF FIRST YEAR 2010=2011. A GRADUATE OF HOLY INFANT ACADEMY. I AM JOBLESS RIGHT NOW, AND I DO NOT WANT MY SON TO STOP SCHOOLING COZ I KNOW HE IS SO STUDIOUS AND HARDWORKING. . . .HE IS CURENTLY STUDYING AT ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY IN BAGUIO CITY. U MAY CONTACT MY SON AT 09391986006. THANKS YOU FOR UR GOOD HEART. .. .
Did you happen to have any information about Provincial Governor Juan Navarro when Mindoro was still united before splitting into 2? Or maybe find resources to find pictures of him as well. I am his great grand son. Thanks.
Am looking for all April 1968 HS graduates of MSCAT. Matias and myself have planned to organize a class reunion. Please email me your name, address, contact no. and other data you want to share with us.
Telephone: 09272423832 Comments: Good Day! I'm looking for Julio (Jun) C. Reyes and his family, Cuasay-Reyes Clan from San Vicente, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. Your site maybe of help on their whereabout. My great appreciation to your website.
I am looking for Mariano relatives from Calapan, Mindoro. I noticed that you have an Oscar and Linda Mariano who are currently residing in Chicago who are originally from Calapan, Mindoro. Kindly please have them contact me at dominguezruby@gmail.com and/or via my FaceBook account. I appreciate your kind assistance on the matter.
al scalabrin E-mail: boatgm@yahoo.com Telephone: Comments: Dear Sir, I have a trip planned to the island of Banton. I am providing books for schools there. If your group has anything to give to this community I will gladly provide transportation? I took on the mission to provide free logistical support to organizations with educational, scientific, environmental, and medical interests, operating in remote areas of the Western Pacific and Philippine islands. I designed and built a little boat, the "Motor Vessel Carabao" that I am using for this mission. My logistical support mission is expanding. Along with carrying supplies for others I am supplying books and helping reading rooms and small libraries in island communities, have an intense agriculture project, and provide sail cloth to fishermen still using sail powered boats. Sincerely Al scalabrin
Nice to visit this website! I am looking for a classmate, Luz Atienza Maravilla, living in Aurora ,Naujan Or. Mindoro. We were classmate in Or. Mindoro High School batch 1964. If there are other 1964 classmates out there, please holler. Call at 4057283502 or email at evelinamorales@ymail.com
Aurora May Comia Santiago Saturday, February 26, 2011
Telephone: 6309215615012 or 09321555301 Comments: CALLING ALL GRADUATES OF NAUJAN ACADEMY, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro: THERE WILL BE A GRAND ALUMNI HOMECOMING of all N.A. graduates on Black Saturday, April 23, 2011, , , , Please pass the message. . . . LET THIS BE ALSO A CHANCE FOR ME TO LOCATE CORAZON ALDAY LABUNG, MARIO MALBOG, HELEN GARONG CORTES,and all my other classmates and schoolmates at the mentioned school. Thank you!
Dolores Atienza Barcebal Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Hello Dondon,i was browsing the web and i came accross your name.I am married with Romy Barcebal.I am from Puerto Galera. I know your parents and I met Kuya Prong in San Teodoro way back1980.We were in the Phil.last year for the Funeral of Inay Oning.I had a long talk with Ate Divene.Thats all for now.God bless us all.
Leonard Hungriano Anonuevo Monday, February 14, 2011
Hello!! I am Leonard (Dondon) Anonuevo. I've been searching for relatives from Mindoro, and this site is very helpful. My Grand Mother's name is Luz Verdolaga Anonuevo( ), and Her son, my Dad is Prospero V. Anonuevo( ). Our family is closely related to the Barcebal Family from San Teodoro, Calapan. Greetings to you all!!
just want to thank you for posting my request. Finally, I was able to communicate to a long time friend through you. Salamat. More power to you. I am a Mindoreno, too.
God bless
noel fiedacan
noel fiedacan Tuesday, February 8, 2011
kumusta na kayo Ate Nene Puras? It's been a long time since we have heard from each other. We have been trying to reach out to you but we have not been successful until now. Mimi & me with our kids (Karl 20, Kevin 16 and Karen13) are residing in West Fairview, Q.C. with tel Number 9386101. my email address is noelgfiedacan@yahoo.com. Please communicate with us para naman makapagkwentuhan tayo. We can visit you, too, if you are still in Puerto Galera. Hope to hear from you.
hi! I have been trying to locate Mrs. Rosalina "Nene" Puras for quite a long time already. I have been a regent in Puerto Galera during the time that she was the principal of PGA. I would appreciate it very much if anybody out there could help me find or communicate with her. Thanks. Noel & Mimi Fiedacan
Comments: I am trying to contact Rene Sese, my classmate at UST Law. Some of our classmates such as Ranran Tioseco and Becky Arambulo are coming to New York in May 2011. Am trying to coordinate with Millie Joson for a reunion with our classmates in the New York/New Jersey area. Rene, please contact me. Thank you.
LOURDES TOBILLO AGNES- SAN BUENAVENTURA Thursday, January 27, 2011
Kamusta kayo lahat mga kababayan kong Mindorenos???Taga Calapan din ako sa Ilaya. Batch 1987 sa Holy Infant Academy.Dito ko sa Sewell,New Jersey. Hello to my schoolmates at that time. I'm so glad to meet Juliet and introduce me to our very website. Thank you so much for your effort to do this.Hope to see my fellow Mindorenos in Summer sa NY.
LOURDES TOBILLO AGNES- SAN BUENAVENTURA Thursday, January 27, 2011
Kamusta kayo lahat mga kababayan kong Mindorenos???Taga Calapan din ako sa Ilaya. Batch 1987 sa Holy Infant Academy.Dito ko sa Sewell,New Jersey. Hello to my schoolmates at that time. I'm so glad to meet Juliet and introduce me to our very website. Thank you so much for your effort to do this.Hope to see my fellow Mindorenos in Summer sa NY.
To Pinky, Our deepest condolences to the passing of your wife. Our prayers are with you and your children. We have not seen each other for a while. We are in Canada now and hope you still remember us. Luz Perez Mendoza, Annelle Mendoza-Potenciano and Monette Mendoza.
Name: Jess Cubos E-mail: jcubos@trebnet.com Telephone: Belated Happy New Year to our beloved kasanDUGO ako poy si Jess Cubos tubong San Teodoro andito po sa Toronto Canada isang REALTOR for more than 27 years kung kailangan po ng tulong pagbisita ninyo dito sa Toronto pakitawag nyo lang po ako baka may maitutulong po ako.maraming salamat po.
Eileen Aldaba Paglinawan-Wood Wednesday, January 19, 2011
If you graduated from Northern Mindoro Academy-San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro, (in the 80's to 90's, if I am not mistaken) I was batch 1986. You will never forget Mrs Sincera Perez, our beloved principal. Mrs Perez joined our creator on Jan 19, 2011. Please go to facebook and search NORMA ALUMNI, for more information. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the rest of the family. God Bless.
Telephone: 256774044021 it is good that we have our own website for the mindoreneos,im from lalud calapan city now working in kampala,uganda,east africa
We extend our sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of Larry Matibag, Jr. who passed on three months ago and to Neri Nieva who joined the creator last night. With prayers from all of us, may they rest in peace and may they continue guiding the loved ones they left behind.
Mencjhie Comia Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Could you please include the name of Lydia Ahorro Vite, a Realtor from Century 21 Bee Realty Los Angeles, California USA in the list of names by State..She and her family lives in Los Angeles, California long time ago.
Greetings to everybody ! I lost the new telephone number of Rory & Abel Angara. Can somebody give me? Or if okay kindly request them to give me a call. They have my number in Calapan. Maraming pong salamat!
hi am carlito from saudi arabia nakakatuwa na may mga ganyan palang samahan sa amirica ng mga mindororinsis sana ganyan din kami dito sa saudi..at nakakatuwa ang mga jok nya,,taga mindoro din po aku sanjose occ
this is a message for delia saporna dumana from your classmate in chemistry in college of the holy spirit. our class has been look for you so i would appreciate a response from you. please contacct me at either my email address or cell phone number that i wrote above. so looking forward to hearing from you. tess mastrile 63917-530-7583
I don't know if anyone there can help....I have been in search for a Chito Brondial, Dennis Brondial or a Norman Brondial...I understand they are from Mindoro...if anyone can help, I would appreciate a response. Thanks for your time and help.
Hi,there this is Nicka rather Lyka whatever..i hope you still remember me its's been a long time we've never seen each other and i've been looking for you for a long time and im so lucky i found you here. please keep in touch.
Hi,there this is Nicka rather Lyka whatever..i hope you still remember me its's been a long time we've never seen each other and i've been looking for you for a long time and im so lucky i found you here. please keep in touch.
Teresita Magadia Askowitz Saturday, September 25, 2010
taga San Vicente, Calapan po ako. Graduate ng OMHS class 65, ngayon ay nandito sa Tampa, Fl. I would love to join Mindoro group here if there is one existing. Contact me via email.
You'll be missed by your navy buddies in California. So sad to hear ...your were gone , yet our good old days at NAS Jax. will dwell in our hearts forever. You were a funny man.
pLEASE HELP THE MANGYANS IN iMOK, MAGSAYSAY, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO. oNE CHILD ALREADY DIED OF HUNGER. MANY ARE SICK AND HUNGRY. THEY RAN OUT OF CAMOTE. CONTACT MRS. MONINA OFRANCIA.SHE IS A VISITING MISSIONARY IN THAT PLACE. SHE TOLD ME ABOUT THE SITUATION THERE. HER CONTACT NUMBER IS 09296231265.THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
Isang mainit na pagbati sa inyong lahat, Sa ating mga kababayang na sa kasalukuyan ay naninirahan sa Mindoro at para sa mga Mindorenyo na nagkalat at naglipana sa iba't ibang parte ng mundo, ako ay may isang maliit na paanyaya sa inyong lahat na tunghayan o "i-access" ang mga na-ipon kong "Digital Photo Documentation" na kasalukuyan ay may 45,000 photos na at patuloy na nadaragdagan. Bagama't ang karamihan ng digital photos ay patungkol sa samu't saring "event" dito sa New York City- na kung saan ako kasalukuyang naninirahan, hindi ko hina-hangad na bigyang halaga, diin o "focus" ang "American Lifestyle". Nagkataon lamang na naririto ako ngayon - "at this point in time" (ika nga.) Di mag-lalaon o magtatagal at ako'y mamumundok dyan sa Mt. Baco / Mt. Iglit upang pag-aralan at i-document ang Mindoro Bleeding Heart Pigeon. Ang mga NYC photos na ito ay magbibigay ng kaunting ideya kung anu-ano ang mga "happenings" dito sa NYC. Ang mga photo files na ito ay ma-aari din ninyong "i-download" kung inyong nanaisin (click on the image, click "action" tab, then click on "view all sizes" then select either large or original size before 'download') Datapwa't ang mga photo files ay patungkol o naglalarawan ng banyagang kultura, Nais kong hilingin, kung inyong mamarapatin, na huwag nating kalimutan na ang kultura at sining ng katutubong Mangyan ang sandigan ng pagka- Mindorenyo na taas nuong maipagmamalaki sa lahat ng panahon. Salamat at Mabuhay kayong lahat! Asterio - My Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/28722563@N05/
good news mindorenos around the world. i finally made song and recorded it. the song is all for you kababayan. i supposed to sing this during the balik mindoro gathering but i wasn't able to come. notify me if anybody want to hear the song, not only for mindoreno around the world but for the entire filipinos longing to be back home.
good news mindorenos around the world. i finally made song and recorded it. the song is all for you kababayan. i supposed to sing this during the balik mindoro gathering but i wasn't able to come. notify me if anybody want to hear the song, not only for mindoreno around the world but for the entire filipinos longing to be back home.
Here's a sad news to those who knew Benjamin "Ben" Gozar. Siya po ay pumanaw na nung 07/20/10, dito sa VA Beach, VA. Siya po ay nakahimlay ngayon sa Family Choice Funeral Home (www.familychoicefuneral.com). Meron pong link ang website ng funeral home kung nais po ninyong magbigay ng mensahe sa mga naiwang pamilya ni Ben.
Napakabait nitong si Ben; masayahin at laging nagpapatawa, so palagay ko po madaragdagan ng kasayahan sa langit.
Hinihiling po na alalahanin ninyo si Ben sa inyong panalangin. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
OUR PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OUR COUSIN, BEN GOZAR, WHO PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY IN VIRGINIA U.S.A...HE HAILS FROM CALAPAN,ORIENTAL MINDORO.
On behalf of the Ahorro family of Calero, Calapan, Or. Mindoro, I would like to extend our condolences to the Gozar family for the loss of our cousin and my kababata, Benjamin Gozar. HAVE A GOOD JOURNEY BRO.
searching some old friends.classmates relatives,etc. and i found one his name is joey b. macato.how can i communicate to him?thanks for information in one of your article "SPECIAL PERSON
So sorry to hear of Debbie's passing....she was in my batch in elementary and up to half of my second year in high school....I left the Philippines when I was 14 and moved to Canada....I lost contact with my school friends....although we were not in contact...i do remember her as being popular and nice....again, i extend my condolences to her family....may she rest in peace....
Our Kabayan V-P Noli de Castro et al is charged with graft involving P4.47 billion of government funds in connection with payments to a "Smokey Mountain" contractor.
Praying for the Eternal Rest of Dr Luzviminda Adeva Samoy and our deepest sympathy to the family she left behind; from the children of the late Lumen Adeva Alcanices-Ong of California/Calapan City. Also conveying Condolences from Abel & Rory Adeva Angara of New Jersey/Calapan City.
Ma. Nanette Montellano-Geronimo Tuesday, May 11, 2010
To our relatives and friends, our dear beloved AMPARO "Mama Paring" HERNANDEZ-MONTELLANO, wife of the late DR. ALBERTO "Bentong" CORTES MONTELLANO of Calapan City & Baco, Oriental Mindoro, joined our Creator yesterday at 4:15pm. Remains resting at Holy Trinity Memorial, San Antonio Valley 1, Sucat, Parañaque, Metro Manila. Please pray for her eternal peace. Maraming salamat po!
To all my kababayans, please let pray for our Vice Mayor of San Teodoro, Erwin Maravilla, for his safety return and may those people won`t harm him..he was seized by 4 men last sunday at 8:30pm in Baco while riding on his vehicle with 4 other people.
Last night I read this news, I decided to copy and paste here,,, please mga kababayan lets all pray for our vice mayor for his safe return, may those people free him..
05/09/2010 | 10:30 PM
Mayoralty bet in Oriental Mindoro abducted on eve of elections
A mayoralty candidate in a town in Oriental Mindoro was seized Sunday by armed men on the eve of election day, a military official said.
Provincial military commander Col. Carlos Quita told GMANews.TV that Erwin Maravilla, the incumbent vice mayor of San Teodoro town, was seized by four motorcycle-riding men in a highway in the town about 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
The suspects, wearing bonnets, reportedly halted Maravilla’s car and smashed its glass windows before abducting the victim, Quita said.
Maravilla's two aides were tied up according to Quita, but it is unclear whether they were also abducted.
The suspects scampered towards the municipality of Baco when a civilian in a motorcycle approached the scene.
No suspects or motives have been identified yet, but Quita said the abduction is “likely" to be politically motivated. He added the local police and military are now conducting pursuit operations.
Maravilla is running as town mayor under Liberal Party against Lakas-Kampi-CMD’s Apollo Feraren. —Jerrie Abella/KBK, GMANews.TV
A mayoralty candidate in a town in Oriental Mindoro was seized Sunday by armed men on the eve of election day, a military official said.
Provincial military commander Col. Carlos Quita told GMANews.TV that Erwin Maravilla, the incumbent vice mayor of San Teodoro town, was seized by four motorcycle-riding men in a highway in the town about 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
The suspects, wearing bonnets, reportedly halted Maravilla’s car and smashed its glass windows before abducting the victim, Quita said.
Maravilla's two aides were tied up according to Quita, but it is unclear whether they were also abducted.
The suspects scampered towards the municipality of Baco when a civilian in a motorcycle approached the scene.
No suspects or motives have been identified yet, but Quita said the abduction is “likely" to be politically motivated. He added the local police and military are now conducting pursuit operations.
Maravilla is running as town mayor under Liberal Party against Lakas-Kampi-CMD’s Apollo Feraren. —Jerrie Abella/KBK, GMANews.T..
I read this news last night i decided to copy and paste it here,,mga kababayan please lets all pray for our vice mayor Erwin Maravilla that he will be safe and may those people free him.
Our deepest condolence to Mr. Ben Marco and family. Their mother, Mrs. Aurora Marco (of Ilaya) passed away last April 30th. May her soul rest in peace. -- Calapenos USA International
Our deepest condolence to the family of fellow Calapeno, Ben Marco. Her mother, Mrs. Aurora Marco passed away last April 30th. May her soul rest in peace.
Hi.I'm really glad to find mindorousa website. I enjoyed everything in it 1e. pix, history etc. I was born in Occidental Mindoro and I would like to find out if there's any event coming up or meeting of mindoro groups in the area. I currently live in New Jersey. I certainly will appreciate your time and relpy.
TO ALL MY KABABAYAN NALALAPIT NA ANG ELECTION MAGING WISE SANA TAYO SA PAGPILI NG IBOBOTO SA PRESIDENT AT VICE PRESIDENT.NATIKMAN NA NATIN ANG HIRAP SA MGA ADMINASTRATION NA NAKARAAN.PUMILI NAMAN TAYO NG BAGO NA HONEST AT MAPAGKAKATIWALAAN SA ATING BANSA.SALAMAT
Friends of Noel Adeva Encarnacion (1954-2010). Noel passed away last March 31, 2010. His body is interned at the Loyola Chapel in Guadalupe, Makati. He is survived by his wife Gilda, son Iman, and his mother and siblings. We will miss him dearly.
I would like to contact my long lost friend and high school classmate in Holy Infant Academy in Calapan, Or. Mindoro during the early 70's. Her name is Ma. Corazon Montellano of Calapan. Please give her my email address. We are both 56 years old now. Thank you.
I would like to contact my long lost friend and high school classmate in Holy Infant Academy in Calapan, Or. Mindoro during the early 70's. Her name is Ma. Corazon Montellano of Calapan. Please give her my email address. We are both 56 years old now. Thank you.
I would like to contact my long lost friend and high school classmate in Holy Infant Academy in Calapan, Or. Mindoro during the early 70's. Her name is Ma. Corazon Montellano of Calapan. Please give her my email address. We are both 56 years old now. Thank you.
My deepest condolence to my cousin Benjamin Patulan Aldaba and family for the death of his wife Letty Aldaba. Kuya Ben just hang , we are always here for you. Remember GOD walks with you all the time... GOD bless..
Watch Vice Governor Estee Aceron on Monday between 6-8 pm on NBN channel 4 for a live interview. The program is Hatol ng Bayan which discusses political agendas of candidates this coming elections.
hi.. gusto ko sanang humingi ng favor kasi yong tita ko kapatid ng papa koh...gusto ko sana syang makilala or khit mkacommunicate man lng.. for more than 20 yrs kasi na wala kming communication sa kanya.. her name is Teresita Sarmiento tga Bansud sila dati sabi ng papa koh tapos nkapag asawa sya ng Suan..my Father's name is Rodolfo Sarmiento...Kung klala po ninyo sya pkbgay nlng po yong email add. ko..tnx...
RE: OSCAR E. RICAFLANCA (Candidate for Councilor - Calapan City)
Greetings to you and your family! May this e-mail find you in good health and high spirits.
WHAT?
Our father is running for Councilor in the City of Calapan.
WHEN?
MAY 2010 election
WHY?
As his children, we asked him the same question! He says it is his calling – to be of service to others by being in the city council where he can effect changes more effectively and touch the lives of a larger number of people. His mind being sharper than ever, he believes he still has a lot to offer. He has ideas that benefited his constituents during his term in office citing his accomplishments as “Kapitan ng Barangay Libis,” and more recently President of the Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of Calapan City. He has new ideas as well that he wants to put into action in the city level. He sees it as a way of “paying it forward” or giving back something in return for the many blessings he continues to receive.
He has been leading a life according to what he believes. For him, everything he does will one day be accounted for and that is why he always give the tasks at hand his best effort. In the end, he states that everything he does may not be remembered and that is why he is not so keen on doing things to leave a legacy behind. For him, the fulfillment is knowing that he made a difference in his fellow Calapenos lives.
For people who know our father, these things should not come as a surprise! As far as we can remember, he has always wanted to help and improve the way things are. For some of these endeavours he succeeded and for some he did not. We do not want to put his accomplishments in this email, first because not everyone might want to read about them and second of all, that is not why we are sending you this email. So we are putting a link if anyone wants to read about them http://sites.google.com/site/kapitanoca/. You are also welcome to leave a message for him and to other readers. Your views and opinions will be respected even if they differ from ours, that's our promise!
HOW?
We would like to seek your help and support to get him elected. To do that, we ask for any or a combination of the following:
1. PRAYER. We need everyone to pray. Pray that the election will be safe for all candidates and voters and that the true voice of the people will be heard. And if God really meant him to serve the people of Calapan, pray that he may be elected into office.
2. LEARN ABOUT HIS PLATFORM ANDTALK ABOUT HIM . If you have family and friends who are voters in Calapan, talk to them about him and in turn ask them to talk about him to their friends raising awareness of his candidacy and asking them to VOTE for him.
3. SHARE YOUR TIME AND YOUR TALENT. We need as much people as we can to run the campaign. We will not give away money and we do not have money to give away! Therefore, we need to campaign knocking door-to-door and talking to people and listening to them. This is the only way we can get the trust of the people.
4. FINANCIAL - We know that not everyone can contribute financially and we totally understand. But if you have the means and spare capacity to contribute, we welcome it. You can be assured that we will put it into good use..
5. SEND THIS EMAIL - you can help by sending this email to your friends who can support us in any way. And if you are forwarding this email on to your friends, we ask that you add your own message as to why you would want them to read the email and support the campaign.
Lastly, we will keep this campaign as transparent as we can. But of course, we will respect your wishes if you do not want your names to appear in any of our correspondence or reports. We will send a regular update on the progress of the campaign and if you do not wish to receive any more emails from us, please reply to this email and change the subject to NO and we will remove you from the mailing list. You can do this anytime.
hi to all my batch classmeyt sa elementary at high school sa holy infant academy.... musta na kau lahat... add u naman me sa account nyo... ingat po and god bless...
Bad day today. Watched ABS-CBNs showtime episode 03.12.2010 only to witness how Vice Ganda humiliated the contestant from Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro after their performance with a touch of Mangyan Tribe.
How disgusting could they get. Must they appreciate the group for the effort and time. Mansalay is not just a 1km-radius from the tv station, for goodness sake.
mary joy marquez delos santos Wednesday, March 10, 2010
i just stopped bye to say hello to all mindorenos esp from pinamalayan. im so proud n my web site n ang mindoro good kc international na ang level. by the way may hinahanap me lang n tao at dto ko ntagpuan name nia wala kc sa friendster or facebook. kmusta na lang sa in laws ko sa france at fam friends and cousins and titas also my friends in germany and austria.
mary joy marquez delos santos Wednesday, March 10, 2010
i just stopped bye to say hello to all mindorenos esp from pinamalayan. im so proud n my web site n ang mindoro good kc international na ang level. by the way may hinahanap me lang n tao at dto ko ntagpuan name nia wala kc sa friendster or facebook. kmusta na lang sa in laws ko sa france at fam friends and cousins and titas also my friends in germany and austria.
My father, the late Severino N. Luna, (was known as Major Luna in Barrio Luna, Bongabong) wrote a book about the Mangyans..... "Born Primitive in the Philippines"; available at amazon.com. As children, my late Dad brought us to Barrio Luna after school was out to be with the "farmers" to appreciate, while learning, the hardships of growing the food we ate. It was during those times that we met a Mangyan, Bag-eta Bie. My Dad adopted him into our family. Eventually, writing a book about the Mangyans. Later on in life, my husband, an MD, and I went back to Bongabong and also to Barrio Luna to provide medical care to the tenants and other people from different barrios. Our stay was brief as we were needed in Mtn. Province to serve the clinics there. Nice to be a guest here. Thank you.
Rory called me up last night here in CT to ask help in the translation and I came up with this instant obra. I hope we have somehow made a credible English version.
MY COUNTRY, THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines, my beloved country, Golden land of colorful flowers, verdant hills and fertile valleys, Fate showered her with love, sweetness and beauty. And because of these loveliness and charm, Foreign invaders were enamored and lured to come, But what have they done to my dear native land? They captured her, and into the dungeon Of sorrow and pain, they cast her down.
Even the birds, carefree in the air as they fly, Cage them and you will hear their soulful cry, How much more for a country so endowed with such great bounty, Should she not crave to break the chain to set herself free?
Philippines, my beloved, Cradle of my tears and sorrow, It is my fervent wish and desire
Hi Juliet, I wish to share this English translation of Ang Bayan Kong Pilipinas which will be rendered by our kababayan Abel Angara at the Multi-Cultural Program for Senior Citizens in New Jersey on Feb. 8. His wife, Rory Adeva Angara will accompany him on the piano while he sings the original tagalog version. She will also play the background music (Bayan kong Pilipinas) while Abel recites the translation in English after the song.
hi to all mindorenos Mabuhay tayong lahat.. Thanks to Mr Lalo na gumawa ng Kapehang mangyan to unite us kahit nasaan k dito tau magkakakilala....
Good Luck and may God Bless Us All.....
NICOLAS COMPLETO GABA JR. Sunday, January 31, 2010
Hello mg aCOMEHIERS, at lahat po ng mga mag-aaral at kabataang MIndoreño, gaya ko! Ipagpatuloy po nawa natin ang ating magandang adhikain bilang isang Pilipino at bilang isang mamamayang Mindoreño! Ipakita po natin ang ating kagalingan at talino sa buong mundo!
Eileen Aldaba Paglinawan-Wood Thursday, January 21, 2010
Mga Kababayan ko,
Ala eh, alam ko naman pong mahilig tayo sa Boksing (suntukan baga). At nalalapit na ang pinakaaabangan ng buong mundo, ano pa nga baga, kundi ang sagupaan nina Manny Pacquiao at Joshua Clottey. Ay sayang at hindi si Mayweather.. (ala eh, binagyo yata, kaya umatras). Siya nga ho pala, kaya po ako nasulat sa inyo, ay para naman malaman niyo , na kung sakali kayo ay mapaibig pumarito sa TEXAS at manood ng BOKSING,, ay narito po ako (ang inyong mangyang kababayan). Maari po ninyo tanungin. Ang akin pong bahay ay maliit lamang, pero maari din pong tumanggap ng kababayan. Ang boksing po ay gagawin sa Dallas Cowboy Stadium sa Arlington, TX. Malapit laang po sa may amin( para ho bagang, Tamaraw Water Falls at San Teodoro). Maari nyo po akong padalhan ng email o kaya ay tawagan kung kayo ay mapapaibig manood. Sana nga po ay libre ano.. mas maganda sana. Ang balita ko po ay, $50-$700 ang halaga ng ticket. Marami din pong Pilipino dine.. pero ako po ang pinakamabait sa lahat (hehehe). Ito lamang po sa ngayon ang kaya kong maibahagi sa aking mga kababayan eh.
Ay siya sige po.. basta, huwag ho kayong mahihiya... ako po si Eileen Aldaba Paglinawan-Wood, apo nina Ex Mayor Faustino Salazar Aldaba Sr at Ex-Councilor Remedios Cobarrubias Aldaba (RIP), at anak naman po ninaCamilo Castillo Paglinawan at Angeles Aldaba Paglinawan(RIP).
Maraming salamat po.
P.S. Ate Juliet, Nahirapan po ako dito sa tagalog ko ha! OMG!! Pero feel ko talaga.
Dolores Atienza Yaco Barcebal Wednesday, January 20, 2010
To:Neo And Yoly,
Salamat po sa pakikiramay ninyo sa pinsan namin.Ang father po niya ay brother ng mother ko.Taga Puerto Galera po kami at naninirahan dini sa Maine,USA.
God BLESS US ALL.
Atienza Yaco Barcebal family
Juliet,
Just to let you know Cresencio Yaco married to Elvie Genebe of Naujan died yesterday in the Phil (Cres hailed from Pto.Galera). Dennis, his son (residing in Vancouver) emailed us about his untimely death.
Condolence to the family and prayers for the repose of the soul of Cres.
MANILA, Philippines—Quoting the Philippine Coast Guard in Batangas City, Mindoro Post listed down the following people who have been rescued from the sunken Baleno 9.
Passengers:
1. Alberto Perez, 35, Batangas City
2. Edison Escares, 37, Cuta, Batangas City
3. Eress Gleen Musni, San Simon, Pampanga
4. Hermogenes Camo Jr., 35, Baco, Oriental Mindoro
5. Jenny Sanches, 19, Baruyan, Calapan City
6. John Loizelle Peñaranda, 21, Pola, Oriental Mindoro
7. Joseph Aldava Jr., 27, San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro
8. Lenivell Peñavada, 18, Isabela
9. Michael Calipay, 15, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
10. Reynaldo Madrigal, 38, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
11. Rommel Avila, 27, San Antonio, Calapan City
Juliet,
A Happy, happy and Blessed birthday to you and hope more and more birthdays will come in your life. Happy Birthday. . .
From: Ricardo and Nymie Paraon of Bongabong ( Oceanside, CA)
mindorenos and calapenos, its juliet's birthday today!!
juliet, on behalf of the association of calapenos-usa internationala (and of course hia barch '72), :-), I wish you a very very happy birthday!! may all your wishes come true, and may you be blessed with good health always. May this birthday and the holiday season be filled with happy moments and memories. Cheers!!
greetings. puede po ba paki paabot ito kay vice mayor freddie tesalona. I am from the family of villas and tesalona of occ. mdo. i met and had a little talk with him in tilik last march 23,2008 at nagpakilala po ako sa kanya and i dont know if he still remember. I asked my family specially my mother if they know vice and they said yes. may i ask you to please forwad my address and i would be very happy if he will answer. i hope you will hear my request . thank you very much and God bless.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010 to Engr. Bonifacio " Jun " Alcanices, Ridor Manalo, George Comia, Boy Naguit, Jun and Rennel Manato Family of New York,
Dr. Eddie Basco, Charito Basco Steed, Caloy Basco.
Greetings from Boy and Nymie Paraon. . . . .
25 fratmen run naked to protest Mindoro mining
CALAPAN CITY— Twenty-five fratmen chanting “No to Mindoro mining!” ran naked in downtown Calapan Tuesday.
Kumusta na mga kababayan? I just created a news blog, The Mindoro Post, there's still no single site where we could get news and other info about our island.
I hope you can contribute contents about Mindorenos in the US.
Sa lahat ng Alumni ng Eastern Mindoro College formerly Eastern Mindoro Academy. The Alumni Grand Reunion will be on April 3, 2010. Attend tayong lahat para makita naman natin ang ating pinagmulan.
Merry Christmas to everybody especially sa mga taga Bongabong Oriental Mindoro Wil Saulong and Family, Nelia and Aida Mercado, Nestor Basco of Maryland, Caloy Basco of California, Domadz and Elvie Virtucio. Greetings coming from Mr and Mrs. Ricardo "Boy" Paraon and Nymia "Nymie" del Mundo.
My name is Regina Morales-Castro. I am not from Mindoro but I do have a friend that is a member of your group. I saw her picture posted under the album "Other Mindoro Associates/Photos'. Her name is Mares Quizon and her sister is Nina Quizon. I would be greatful if you can please give me her contact info or if you can please request her to contact me at the email address above and let her know that I've been trying to get a hold of her.
RE:Art's Concern - Is Mindoro Nickel Project Safe or Unsafe?
As I understand it, there would be no blasting. The proposed mining method is shallow surface mining or excavating commonly known as an "open-pit" type operation. It's not a tunnel or an underground mining type operation. This will only involve removal of the uppermost 4-10 meters of the soil surface. The plan is to mine 1 square kilometers per year and as soon as a block is mined, it will be rehabilitated and re-vegetated simultaneously with the preparation of the next block for mining. Intex gave assurances that to avoid spillage of potentially harmful materials to the waterways, safety measures would be put in placed before the mining operations begin. Transport of ore from the mine site to the processing plant was also given a study. It would involve minimal handling and most likely a conveyor would be used as this appears to be environmentally friendly method of transportation. The solid residue or by-product, that has the texture of toothpaste, would be neutralized and treated before storing it for use on ammonium sulfate fertilizer plant and electronic batteries plant that are also being proposed.
So, it seems like Intex has been addressing Safety and environmental impact properly and demonstrated their willingness to continue an open dialogue to address any additional concerns from the local people. So, I don’t understand your previous post of May 9, 2009, where you stated the “destruction of the watershed, pollution of water sources, chemical tailings effects on fisheries, and acid leakage at processing sites” as the negative effects of the proposed mining project. I’m not sure where you got your information from. Were you thinking of the mining companies of the early years in the Philippines like Black Mountain, Lepanto, Philex, etc? The proposed Mindoro nickel mining project is no comparison to the mining operations of yesteryears where the top most company objective was neither safety nor the environment. The reality of it is Intex as a European company has vast resources and cannot afford to spend the time and money that they already have expended if they, as a responsible company, did not foresee the ramifications of operating in an unsafely manner and without regards to the environment.
Ma. Nanette Montellano-Geronimo Saturday, November 28, 2009
To fellow Mindoreños,
We won in the first round of fight against large scale mining of Intex Resources in our beloved island of Mindoro. SEc. Atienza issued Special Order giving temporary revocation of Intex ECC. But the battle is far from over. We still need your prayers and support to totally knock out Intex Resource.....out of the island. Through this letter, please accept our sincere gratitude to all you who prayed for the DENR 25 (Hunger strikers) to witstand the day to day life of being Hunger strikers for the protection of our enviroment. Special thanks also to Tito Art Catapang who always keep in touch with us thru the Cybermovement to Stop Mindoro Nickle Project, giving us moral support and necessary inputs to win. And of course Calapeños USA Intl thru my classmate Paz Iturralde.Tita Juliet, salamat po sa lahat lahat lalo na space for anti-mining in your website.
Sa inyong lahat maraming salamat. Tunay na nakakagalak ng puso ang mga suportang dumadating.
This is for all of us and the generations to come.
God bless you all.
Ma. Nanette Montellano
Calapan Alyansa Laban sa Mina Council
Hi Dan,as you suggested I went to the Intex website to "seek the facts..."After going through the Mindoro Nickel Project description, I went to Investor Relations -Presentations-ITX June 2009 presented by Erlend Grimstad,CEO.
On pg 17- 2009-Milestones,
Intex claimed" EIA completed-NOT SO
The DENR EIA Review Committee voted for denial of the ECC because the EIA was not complete as reported in the Enquirer.
same page-"Public consultation for ECC completed- NOT SO
Sec. Atienza temporarily revoked the ECC
because this is not true.
On page 18-Social Acceptability
On 4th bullet, Intex reported-" significant increase in support over last year"-NOT SO
In May 2009, more than 10,000 anti-mining stopped the Intex press release in both Mindoros.
What I did not see is any discussion on the watershed location of the mining and the consequential effect on the downstream lives and livelihood when the heavy rain comes.
I have not made any assumption on Intex motives. I just look at what they have done so far.
Looks like IT IS NOT SAFE. Dan, with your background, I think you will find the right cause.
Art, unless you have evidence or proof of the "un-truths" I don't think you can assume that Intex motive is just for monetary gain. The Philippines has laws that have to be followed and complied with before any foreign investors can operate in the country. Now, if you're inferring that we can't trust our government officials and our laws, that's a whole different story. The latest decision from DENR Secretary Lito Atienza where he called for the creation of an "independent, impartial investigating" group which will include civil society groups and representatives of the indigenous communities of Mindoro to examine the serious allegations of the protestors, that should have been done in the beginning. However, he never mentioned that the government will hire mining and exploration experts, which I think is necessary to make this an impartial and non-political investigation.
I don't favor any foreign investors whatsoever. I do have a technical degree and more than 35 years experience in engineering design, manufacturing and project management in California. However, if you expect me as a Mindoreno to symphatize with your cause, I can't just do that without finding the facts for myself and understand what the issue really is.
I visited the Intex website. I gained some information and at the same time noted un-truths. This is to be expected because Intex is going to mine in Mindoro for profit like multinational corporations do.
Like anything that we read, we need to be aware of the motivation of the presenter.As was said, the devil can quote the Bible to its own purpose.As concerned Mindorenos, it is our duty to analyze the implications of what is being proposed. We also need to look at past experience for knowledge on what to expect with this foreign exploiter of our province' resources.
Like, if we are about to do something exciting and climactic, we first need to ask-IS IT SAFE?
Here's the link to Intex Resources website http://www.intexresources.com/section.cfm?path=3,6. It provides a comprehensive summary of the proposed Mindoro Nickel Project's mining and processing operations including it's economic impact to Mindoro. I think as concerned Mindorenos it's important for each of us to seek and understand the facts from both sides and set aside for a moment all our emotional and political feelings that seem to overcome most of us in this forum.
Dolores Atienza Barcebal Monday, November 23, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS TO MISS CRISSIA DEL ATIENZA OF PUERTO GALERA,THE NEW MISS ORIENTAL MINDORO 2009 .MY KABABAYAN AND RELATIVE."KUDOS"FOR YOU.GOOD JOB.2ND RUNNER UP: MISS CALAPAN,IST RUNNER UP:MISS VICTORIA,2009 MISS TOURISM:MISS BULALACAO,WHILE MISS BACO:WON THE TITTLE OF MISS MAHALTA 2009.CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL.
Congratulations to Ms Crissia Del Atienza of Puerto Galera for winning the title of Miss Oriental Mindoro '09 that was held on Nov.16.2009 in Calapan City.
The last I heard about Noli is he was at the Pacquiao-Cotto fest.
He is from Pola.
He appears to be MIA in the Intex case.Pola is the site where the High Pressure Acid Leaching(HPAL) plant will be located as well the a large portion of the humongous above- ground conveyor tubes delivering the nickel ore from the backbone mountains of Mindoro to the coastal massive HPAL conversion plant. His town is also the site of the pier where large cargo ships will be docked to deliver nickel to users.
Noli is a heartbeat away from becoming President until June 30 2010. Would he do something to cause GMA a heart attack?Yeah?Nah?
The "palabas "mode in our culture may justify the need for the hunger strike.We could have gone to Court or to the Ombudsman for redress of our grievance. But these venues are also controlled by GMA.
We can cry and pray, not necessarily in that order.
I am trying to locate a long lost good friends Mrs. and Mrs. Robert and Judy Bugarin. Please extend this message to contact me at rudy.lamadrid@yahoo.com or 780 777 2222.
Maraming salamat, rudy lamadrid
rudy lamadrid Thursday, November 12, 2009
I have a very good friend that I have trying to find for a long time. I was surfing at google and the name Robert and Judy Bugarin are members of your association. Please, inform Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Judy Bugarin to email me at rudy.lamadrid@yahoo.com or my phone no. is 780 777 2222. I really appreciate if you can help me find these friend. I reside here in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada .
salamat po!!!
In reading the news about the above subject, i am just wondering that in the entire writeup there was no mention about the dear old "kabayan" Vice President Noli de Castro (the supposed son of Oriental Mindoro).
The person who issued the certificate is from the national govt, wouldn't it logical that the person who holds the second highest office knows about it and perhaps be in the best position to deal with it?
And maybe (just maybe), the hunger strike is not even required.
LAKING HINAYANG NANG AKING MALAMAN
HINDI KO NASAKSIHAN ANG MAGANDA MONG KASALAN
NASAAN BA AKO?ANO ANG DAHILAN?
HANGAD KO'Y KALIGAYAHAN,MAARING AKO'Y SA BINYAGAN NA LANG.
NASILAYAN KO ANG MGA KUHANG LARAWAN
ABA'Y KAY GANDANG LALAKI AT MUKHANG MABAIT NAMAN
SI BISNAR ISANG NEW YORKER, KAY GANDANG KAPALARAN
NABIHAG ANG MABAIT,MAYUMING BISE-GOBERNOR NG BAYAN.
GOODLUCK AT MALIGAYANG BATI,VG ESTEE..SA BINYAG AKO HA?
LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
TITA VANGIE LAZARO
My sister, Ederlina Paras would like to know if you are related to Belen Castillo of Calapan City. Belen was Ederlina's classmate from Holy Infant Academy. If you are related to Belen, will you please give me her phone # or address here in the US? Ederlina, who lives in Virginia, USA will be coming to visit me in Glendale, California on Thanksgiving week and would like to see Belen. Hopefully, Belen lives here in California or nearby states. Thank you & have a Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and your family!
It was a great moment bonding together after 46 years!
What a good life we all had, and hoping to still have the rest of our lives here on earth as successful and happy as it could be!
Each one had been blessed with extraordinary accomplishments from ourselves down to our children and kin. My personal greetings of happiness for a life lived the best way we could have as guided by our Heavenly Father. Let us all count our blessings and continue to do the best we can to reach self-actualization.
More power and God bless all of us!!
Great to visit this website! You guys should promote this to encourage more Mindorenos to register as your members. A very good channel to gather more support for future projects and endeavors in Mindoro. I hope to see more updates soon.
Our family's condolences to my classmate and friend, Norma Nagal Alonzo of Calapan for the death of her husband, Remigio. Also to my kumare and friend, Teresita Ganir Sanggalang for Tony's death last week, our deepest condolences.
To Ate Sonia, Ate Chita, Kuya Ernie, ate Devina & Family,
Our Condolence and prayers for the repose of the soul of your MOM, Tita Luz Anonuevo of Vancouver ,Canada. May she rest the peace of Christ.We send our love & prayers to the family.
Love from cousins Romy Anonuevo Barcebal & family of Maine,USA, Arnold Barcebal & family of Fairlawn, New Jersey, Gerry Barcebal & family of Saudi Arabia & from the Barcebal family of P.I & the only living in-lawns Mando & Oning Anonuevo Barcebal of San Teodoro, Or. Mindoro, P.I
As every most us are aware about the devastation in the Philippines, I would like to reach out to our fellow kababayans. Please click the link below. Thanks
Mga Kamangyanan,
I'm sure all of you are aware of the super typhoon in the Phils.Cainta.Pasig and Marikina were affected most.Our kababayans need your help old clothes donations, anything ...thank you and God bless us all.
To all our Kababayans,
Let us continue to pray for our fellow Filipinos who were victims of the thypoon "Ondoy", hoping that they pull through after this saddened tragedy. We all know that PRAYER is the most powerful of all. All the material things that were wiped out can be replaced. Life matters most. It is hard to accept sometimes, why things like this happens, but God knows & we all know there is a reason for everything. GOD BLESS EVERYONE & LET US NOT FORGET, HE is in control. "LIFE IS SHORT, ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING EVEN IF NO ONE IS WATCHING". Thanks to all. Maraming Salamat.
"Calling Calapenos, Mindorenos, and friends of Calapenos! September 26, 2009 is the day of convergence. All roads for Calapenos lead to the Orleans Hotel in fabulous Las Vegas that night. Meet and bond with people from the past, present --- and who knows (wink, wink... will be in the future. Call now for your ball tickets. 650-2005091 - c/o Paz Iturralde. Ms. Charo Santos Concio is the special guest speaker. Vice Governor Estee Aceron will also grace the occasion. Highlight of the affair will be the coronation of the new Mrs. Calapenos, USA, International 2009-2011-- MS. BEBOT URIARTE HARPANAS-.
to those who have reserved tickets, please come early so you'll have time to mingle catch up on what's the latest with old friends. And of course so as not to miss out on the special
program prepared for everyone to enjoy! Bring your dancing shoes, and be prepared to party. See you!!!
Minerva Mendez Honkala Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Para sa Lahat na Taga Mindoro:
The Association of Calapenos is having a dinner-dance fundraising on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the New Orleans Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Those who would want to meet their "kababayans", "kaklase", at "mga kapitbahay", magpunta kayong lahat dito sa Vegas. Kung hindi man kayo makahabol ng ticket, (dahil sa na-reserved na lahat) magpunta na lang kayo at makihalubilo sa aming lahat.
Also, I am calling all OMHS graduates of Class 1963, may mini-reunion tayo dito sa Vegas on Oct. 24-25, 2009. Please connect with me regarding details. My phone is 1-702-6068287 or you may respond to this email. Regards to all at "Mabuhay tayong lahat."
Just to let you know that former Dep Ed Director ( Region IV) Miguel "Mike" Garcia passed away on 8/22/09. He died of lung cancer.
To the public and private school school teachers from Region IV- you will probably remember Director Mike Garcia. During his term, he gave a lot of helped to Region IV- teachers specially in Mindoro. Director Garcia's wife is the former Ofelia Oliva Garcia- retired District Supervisor from Bongabong.
Just to let you know that Director Miguel " Mike Garcia" ( Region IV - Director/ DECS) passed away on 8/22/09 of lung cancer.
Public and private school teachers paid tribute to Director Garcia. Necrological services was held in Manila and Bongabong. Director Garcia helped a lot of teachers from Bongabong during his term. His wife
Hi to all Mindorinos, Im so happy when I found that there is a association from my hometown and excited if have a chance to meet all my kababayans here in Chicago
Il.
I am Boy Paraon from Bongabong and I wish to contact and greet my classmates in EMA class 66. Kumusta din sa mga close friends ko the like of Domadz Virtucio, Elvie Camacho Virtucio, Alejo Boy Dimatulac, Rennel Dimatulac Manato,Noel Basco, Mario Basco,Ed Basco, Charito Baby Basco, Nestor Basco, Caloy Basco,and also my classmate in Adamson Bonifacio Jun Alcanices. Mabuhay ang Bati ko sa lahat.
Ricardo "BOY" Paraon
Doha/Oceanside CA/Bongabong ricparaon@yahoo.com
To: Ching Balingao and Melot Santos,
It was really nice to see you guys again during my last Manila visit (July 2009). Salamat for a wonderful time. So sorry to have missed Calapan due to bagyo but for sure next time I'll come and visit.
We'll keep in touch.
Monette
Hi, to all my classmates in Mansalay Catholic High School batch 1976, mis ko kayong makita lahat , our principal miss aida panaligan, my teachers: mrs. malijan, mr. ruben pajila, ms. bolet labis, mrs. lydia tadeo, mis u all...............
It is good thing that there is a media like this connecting all kabayan's out there.
I am from Lubang Island (Occ. Mindoro) and currently here in Alberta, Canada. If you are also here in Alberta especially Calgary Area, my phone is 403-561-9313, we can get in touch..
How can I be an active member of this group,I am a Mindoreno,Take my elementary days at Calapan and High School at Divine,Im now based here in Wasco,California
Tinatawagan ko ang mga kaklase ko sa OMHS 1967, anyone who is based here in the USA, Canada, or anywhere in the world!! Some of us will be meeting in Las Vegas, USA on October 24-25, 2009 for a mini-reunion. Please email me if you plan on being with us.
I would love to hear from anyone!!
Our prayers and condolence to the Angeles family in Pasig today. Rudy Angeles, husband of Aurora Latorza Alveyra Angeles died today Philippines time.
'Father God, we entrust to you the soul of Rudy and welcome him to your kingdom where there are no more pains and sicknesses. My the soul of Rudy rest in the peace of Christ. WE also pray for strength and to trust God for the family he left behind. Amen.'
Hi, Fr. pete Literal, still remember you, younger brother of Edison, pls e-mail me ;
aplusbuilders@comcast.net, now I'm residing at San Jose, California.God Bless..
Our deepest thanks and appreciation for your heartfelt expressions of symphathy. They have been an immense comfort to us in our grief and will be forever cherished.
Condolence. My heart is filled with sadness at your loss of your father. I can not imagine the pain you fell now but I wanted to let you know that our loving thoughts are with you.
The last time I met your mom in Calapan was year 2004.
(Nerio,Virginia,Neal & Timothy Delos Santos)
cecille pilien infantino Monday, July 6, 2009
To: Adel "Baby" Silvestre:
Condolence & may your dad rest in peace. Now ko lang nabasa ito. Hope ok kayo dyan sa west coast.
Hi! I'm from Bongabong and North California. Juliet, If you still remember, I've met you before when we were still in Manila and Mindoro. I'm the cousin of Cecile Infantino of New York, George Comia and friend of Ridor Manalo.
Minerva Mendez Picache Honkala Friday, July 3, 2009
To the Family of Marlo Bagus (Australia)
It is quite late to hear the news about Marlo's passing through Rene, his younger brother from Alameda, CA. However, I am sure it is not too late to express my grief and sadness over the loss!
To his wife Yollie, and their children, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. My children and I are deeply saddened by his passing. We pray that God strengthen you with this ordeal and that HE bless you and your family during these times of loss and grief.
God be with you all!
I am not a native Mindorena but consider myself as one; my family moved to Calapan in 1966 and stayed there till 1976; I'm a 1969 HIA graduate and remember Mr. Medina as one of my teachers, Susan was my classmate and Nimfa was 2-3 years ahead of us ( I'm not sure); as a fellow HIA grad and an RN colleague, I am so proud of her!!! To the Medina Family, please accept my condolences; My sister, Susan went to HIA with Terry Samala-- my condolence to the Samala Family; I remember being in a play with Charo Santos ( proud of her for being Pres. of TV network); Of course, I didn't recognize HIA during my last visit in 2001 wherein I saw some of my HIA classmates-- Emily Bunag-Kazira, Neneng Gempes, Armilyn Evora, Laureta Mendoza,etc. ( sorry amigas, can't recall your married last names), Jimmy Concepcion, Ben Castillo, Efren Castillo,etc. Can you imagine seeing your HS classmates after 30 years? I left the Phil. in 1976 and that was the first time I revisited Calapan; I wanted so much to revisit our previous house in Calero but the current owner was out of town; maybe next time.. I really enjoyed the web site; you've done an amazing job!!! I am looking for another friend from Calapan who was also my classmate in UST- College of Nursing 1974, her name is Loida Chua; I believe, she is a OMHS 1969 grad; no one has heard from her; hopefully, she has heard about this web site or someone knows her and hopefully will pass this message to her. Thank you...
Hello I studied once in mindoro college,now divine world college in calapan ,year 1971 ,i want to hear news from my batch .Presently im living here in missisauga ontario canada.
Regards to all .
God bless to all
On behalf of our family.Our deepest sympathy and prayer to the Bagus Family.Is he related to Eslao Bagus of Puerto Galera and the Bagus Family of Tingloy,Batangas? They are our relatives.
On behalf of the officers and members of the Association of Calapenos USA, International, I would like to offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of fellow Calapeno, Marlo Bagus. May his soul rest in peace with the Lord.
Sad to hear about Marlo Bagus early demise, my schoolmate, OMHS batch '73, My deepest sympathy, I lived in Melbourne Australia for 12 years and should I have known he's in Sydney, I probably have met him, who knows?? but my condolences.
NevadaUSA
Nice coming across a website solely for mindorenos, a concourse on the web for friends, relatives and old acquaintances.
Sad to read about Marlo Bagus, life being cut short, our schoolmate OMHS batch '73, our condolences. I live in Newark California
Its interesting to know that mindorenos create this wonderful website, it links to all kababayan around the world, Congratulations to a good job well done , Mabuhay po kayong lahat.
It's great to hear from fellow Mindoronians, this is an excellent site to keep track of what is going on in our native town. I left Calapan in 1975 and I've been living in the US since then. I am now living in Reno, NV and I would surely like to hear from my old friends back home.
Our prayers for strenght in faith and trust in God to the Romeys and de Ramas Families here in Vancouver (also to Dra. Fe Romey Quizon of Calapan) for the tragic death of their nephew Maynardo and his family ( husbande & wife- Maynardo & Lucy and their son Patrick Romey) last Saturday, May 9.
Again our condolences and prayers. We have made Mass offerings for the repose of their souls.
It is indeed a very sad news to hear that Mrs Lucila Abdon-Romey of LA, her husband and son, all died from a car accident on May 9 at Pasadena Freeway. Mrs. Romey was from San Teodoro and the daughter of Coring Abdon. We extend condolences to her brothers and sisters Rudy, Nick , Efren, Rose, Pury, Jacinto and Jonet.
Let us include them in our prayers for a peaceful journey to meet our creator. Mindorenos are all saddened with their untimely death. Again, sincere sympathy to their family, relatives and friends and prayers for the repose of their souls.
Our prayers and condolence to the family of Lucila Abdon-Romey, who died in a tragic car accident in Pasadena, California. May their soul rest in peace.
YOU GUYS DID A GOOD JOB HAVING THIS WEBSITE, THIS IS MY FIRST TIME TO VISIT YOUR WEB, ACTUALLY, I'M JUST LOOKING FOR NAUJAN ACADEMY CLASS'79 BY USING GOOGLE AND FORTUNATELY I FOUND THIS ONE WHICH IS WONDERFUL. NOW I FEEL GOING BACK HOME, I LOVE MY HOME TOWN AND I LOVE FILIPINOS AND MINDORENOS. I WISH I COULD SEE ALL THE PEOPLE IN MINDORO TO SAY "WALANG HIHIGIT SA GANDA NG ATING SARILING BAYAN, PAGYAMANIN MO AT PURIHIN ANG BAWAT KANTO KUNG SAAN KA NAGMULA.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MOTHERS.
ESPECIALLY TO MY MOM.
Pres Macapagal, Occidental Mindoro Congresswoman Villarosa and Pola Mayor Aranas are for the Intex mining to continue.Land Owners, whose parcels are involved in the mining activities and expects to be paid handsomely, are for the mining to go on.Employees,present and future, and other money recepients from the mining activities will be in favor of the mining.
The Mindorenos who will suffer the the negative effects of mining are opposed to the nickel mining.Those negative effects are:
destruction of the watershed
pollution of water sources
chemical tailings effects on fisheries
Acid leakage at processing sites
Now the fight is on between fear and greed.
The Intex executive from Norway bets that they will prevail because " the Philippines is the Philippines"
Ma. Nanette Montellano-Geronimo Friday, May 8, 2009
I am appealing all Mindoreños to please encourage your friends & relatives to join in the mobilization on May 14 in serving the cease & desist order re public consultationof EIS of Mining in Mindoro. Wie will be leaving the Prov'l Capitol to Pola @ 7am. Para sa ating lahat ang labang ito. Wag nating pabayaan wasakin ng minahan ang ating probinsya.
Maraming salamat po!
Our condolences to the Samala family and the Lumpas family. We pray for the repose of their souls. May Father God receive them in His heavenly kingdom and be with our Risen Saviour.
We said hello to Mrs. A. Samala last January as we are neighbour to them in Ilaya.
Nene, Dante and the rest of the Lumpas siblings our prayers too.
Prayers from the Regala Family-Vancouver BC Canada
Hello! This is Tess Cuasay, eldest daughter of Billy & Luz (Abadejos) Cuasay. I would consider it a huge favor (and my big delight) for my kababayans residing in Germany to email me with insider tips on how to travel in Germany on a shoestring, college student budget. My daughter Sam is doing a Study Abroad Program this summer in Prague and would like to go around some European cities during and after her studies.... Ate Marilyn (Gutierrez), Christian Icalina, Debbie Infantado (we were in the Sound of Music together; you were a wee 'un then): I'd love to hear from you!
To our neighbors, the Samalas: Aida, Edna, Boy, and Terry-
I was very saddened to hear of Tia Nene's passing. I remember her well- how regal and composed she held herself, and yet always with a ready smile for us pesky kids next door. And I remember Tio Enteng- how generous he was, always leaving the door open so we could watch your TV set from our window... I will always remember you all fondly.
My parents and my brothers and sisters all wish to extend their sincerest condolences.
Sensiya na ngayon ko lang napuntahan ang website. Very impressive! And congrats for a job well done on the BM09. Sayang nga lang that we have to leave Manila on Feb 15th. But Tess and I went to Calapan for the Medical Mission and saw lots of friends down memory lane.
I'm from Calapan City.the daughter of Mr. benito Chua and Mrs. Carmen Garcia. We live near the church. we have store nearby. I'm in Toronto Ontario as of now.I'm really glad to find our space. nice to meet kababayan.more power to all.
We will be holding our 35th alumni homecoming on October 4, 2009 at Riceland II Hotel Gymnasium, Calapan City. For details, please email us at omhs74@yahoogroups.com. See you guys!
Thanks to mindorousa website, its a great link to all Mindorenos!
On behalf of the officers and members of the Association of Calapenos International, I offer our heartfelt condolences to Adel Oliva Silvestre of Calapan City and San Jose, CA- and to her family on the passing away of her dear Dad, Pedro Oliva, Jr. Our prayers are with you, Adel.
We are saddened with the passing of your Dad, Daddy Pedring today. May the loving thoughts of your Dad give you all strength and comfort in the days to come. With prayers and condolences, Juliet and Mindorenos worldwide. Stay well.
caressa madlangbayan orate Wednesday, April 15, 2009
hi! my parents were both from LOBO,BATA- NGAS. My mom was a CAEG and I think my maternal grandmother's last name was MA- NALO. my dad's mother's last name was JIMENEZ If any one knows any one who might be related to me pls email me ; ireally would like to know my roots. thanks
I am looking for Ms. Phoebe Atayde and my search in the internet led me to your website. If I may ask for her email address that would be greatly appreciated.
In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency has stopped the scraping of mountain tops because the sludged resulting flows down to the rivers and valleys below.
In the Philippines, The DENR allows loggers and miners to scrape the mountain tops- MT Baco and Mt Halcon in Mindoro.
To preserve Mindoro, as we know it, it is suggested that the Sangguniang- Panlalawigan enact resolutions to protect the mountain ridges not only for Ecotourism but for the protection of the surrounging towns like Victoria, Naujan , Baco, Calapan, Socorro and others.
Ang babalikan natin ay patag na bundok at sludged affected rivers and valleys kung hindi mapapangalagaan ang bundok at gubat ng ating mahal na Mindoro.
I would to thank Ms. Juliet Anonuevo Payabyab, for bringing her group in ASB CONDOTELS- Prince Plaza II last February, We hope that all Mindoronians had great stay with us.
Now, we would like to extend to you the Mindoro International the lowest rate in Makati, The ASB CONDOTELS. For your accommodation in Makati City near Greenbelt and Glorietta Malls. for your inquiry and reservation, pls write me at rolandbatoon.condotels@asbgroup.com.ph or roland_sez@yahoo.com or call me at 632-917.5216469.
More Power to Mindoro International and the members!
My oh my! BM09 was a real blast, way to go!!Sumptuous receptions, excellent (street) presentations, superb Gala Night, jaw dropping hunks and freakin’ hot women!Classy, fashionable red carpet entrance. What a great time to be home . . . really missed the fun. Great to see some familiar faces in the pictures.Congratulations to all organizers. . . amazing job Juliet! You must still be poofed! Thanks for bringing such unique gatherings to Mindoro.
Here is a tula dedicated to you and to all the Balik-Mindoro 2009 group.
ante
Balik Mindoro 2009
Mga karanasan, kay sarap i-k’wento Mga kababayang mga Mindoreno, Buhat California, New York at Chicago, At sa ibang dako’t bahagi ng mundo, Nag excursion kayo pabalik Mindoro.
Nahihili kaming mga naiwanan, Di namin nalasap, inyong naranasan, Nguni’t sa balitang mga kasayahan, Para na ring kami’y nar’yan sa pistahan.
Juliet, bilib kami sa iyong pakana, Dapat na bigyan ka ng “Gawad Paghanga”, At lahat ng taong katulong gumawa, Mabuhay po kayo, sana’y huwag magsawa.
Mga opisyales at ang kawanihan, Ng Silangang Mindoro, ng Lungsod Calapan, At ang nagsidalo sa “Grand Salubungan”, Dapat din purihin at pasalamatan, Sa palatuntunan nilang ginampanan
Congresswoman Amy, buhat sa kanluran, Si Representante Boy, isang kaibigan, Puno ng probinsyang si Gobernador Arnan, Vice Governor Estee, champion sa kantahan, Alkaldeng makisig, Doy ng Calapan, Utang sa kanila, tagumpay ng bayan, Sa pagbigay-pugay sa mga kabayang Bihirang umuwi sa sariling bayan.
Mabuhay! Mabuhay! Magbunyi ang lahat, Pati na rin kaming hindi napatapat, (ang pag-uwi) Baka sa susunod ay maging mapalad, Mapasama na rin sa pagbabalik-lakad. (Kung ‘yan ay sakaling may muli pang balak, Na ipagpatuloy sa taong tutulak.)
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF ELENA VILLAO BRIONES, WHO PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 5, 2009 IN QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES. ELENA VILLAO, IS AN ALUMNI OF MINDORO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS "64
TO: Loida Maranan,Hoy I saw your photo at Balik Bayan 2009.Beauty at cute ka pa rin.Si Dolly ito sa St Jude remember at the Nrg.Sch.Hoy,Lourdes Arevalo is in N.J. I also saw her photo in this website.Please email me.Regards,Dolly
Our condolence to the Tolentino Family. Talked to Atty Herminio there last Jan and said wife really not doing well. Hermarie and Jun will be going home again this time for the funeral.
May the soul of the faithful departed rest in the peace of Christ. Amen.
Hermarie and Jun, our prayers and safety for your travel back to Calapan...
Fr. Pete Literal (from Naujan) Thursday, March 12, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS MINDORO USA FOR JOB WELL DONE!
Pictures communicage the joy and great spirit of that home-coming. I commend the organizers dnd most especially Juliet, for her untiring efforts to make this BIG EVENT happened.
Move on and give back to MINDORO ISLAND AND MINDORENOS!
Our sincere condolences to the family of Marietta Medina Tolentino who passed away on Feb. 27 in Calapan City. She is survived by her husband, Atty. Herminio Tolentino and children, Nelson & Lucy Norman, Rohodora Noel, Nimfa-Hermarie and Jun. We offer prayers for the repose of her soul and may good memories give strength to her grieving family in this difficult time. With sympathy and prayers, may she rest in peace, from Mindorenos worldwide.
I have met Juliet and the group at Filipiniana Hotel burning candles to finalize the Balik-Mindoro 09 activity in December 2008. And finally the affair turned out to be a great success. Kudos to you guys, your effort had immensely earned appreciations through out the world and it will always be part of the continuing history of the Mindoreneos.. Congratulations and mabuhay kayong lahat....
Congratulations to the very successful 3 days celebration of Balik Mindoro '09. and to Ms. Juliet Payabyab, thank you so much for inviting Lola Toyang to be a part of the dinner/dance party in Calapan last Feb 21 . In behalf of the "Aguilars", our sincerest thanks!
Congratulations & Mabuhay to the participants and the people behind the just concluded Balik Mindoro 2009! I only heard praises and good news about the event. And everyone had a real good time! Thank you so very much Juliet for organizing this reunion. And thousands of thanks too to the government officials of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, who made this momentous event happen! Mabuhay!
Hello Kababayans, I have a question to all those that frequently travel from the US to Pinas and back. Can we transport food from Pinas to the US? If so, what kind of food? how is it packed? May requirements ba? I am asking, because I am planning to visit and take home some pastries with me when I come back to the US. Thanks for your help .....
Hep hep hurray!!! 3 cheers for Madam President Juliet Payabyab for a job well done. It was a very successful 3 day event, sulit na sulit talaga and very memorable.
Great site for Mindorenos indeed and it's nice reminiscing the good old days, great seeing calapan original families. I'm from Calapan, OMHS graduate 1973 and now lives in Lawndale California and Reno Nevada.
Violet Turalba Sunday, February 15, 2009
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Balik Mindoro 2009. I am sure it will be a great success. I look forward to joining you next time.
Juliet, thanks for greeting Lola Toyang on her 103rd birthday in this website. We are so thankful she continues to have such an energy. She is coming to the Grand Ball, is excited to be there and I'm sure she will enjoy it.
Hello, Adelia Panaligan Leo. I am glad your association has a website. I learned about it through google. I was browsing the pictures of people from Pinamalayan and I came across yours. I am not sure you still remember me after over four decades already but I remember you very well and some of our friends at MLQU. I can be reached via e-mail: saturn_jumarang@ hotmail.com. "Happy Valentine's Day"
Minerva Mendez Honkala Saturday, February 14, 2009
Para sa inyong lahat:
Harinawang maging masagana at maaliwalas ang inyong paglalakbay patungong Mindoro. Pakisabi na lamang sa ating mga kababayan at kaibigan ang aking maligayang pagbati. Sana naman ay maging matagumpay ang "Balik-Mindoro" at makita ninyong muli ang inyong mga mahal sa buhay. Makipag-tagpo at makihalubilo sa mga dating kaklase at kapitbahay sa Calapan.
Ang aking pamilya, Aldea, Mendez, Picache ay makikipagsaya sa inyong lahat kahit wala kami diyan, at least in spirits. God bless us all, and my regards and love to all who have met and known my whole family and me in my life.
With my sincerest hello and love,
Minerva (Melba) Aldea Mendez Picache OMHS 1963 Any of my batch, please email me. I would love to hear from you.
Congratulations Juliet, and to the whole clan of Mindoro International. Cousin Lolit Banez Eakle introduced me to your website. I surely could relate to this as I was once part of the old Mindorenos USA. Hope to see you during your Balik Mindoro 09, and perhaps during my visit this year to LA, NY, Toronto and Vancouver.
Mabuhay Kayong Lahat!
Kindest regards, Noel Aboboto
Billy and Luz Cuasay and family Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Nora & family,lubos kaming nakikiramay sa maagang pagpanaw ni Sonny-parang kahapon lang tayong nangasalan sa Las Vegas.He will be in our prayers.Take care of yourself. Sincere condolence, Billy,Luz & family
(note from Mindoro International: Nora Garcia del Mundo phone is 661 735 5886 if you want to reach her.)
We regret to announce the passing of Santiago R. del Mundo of Bayanan, Calapan City last Jan. 19 in Burbank, California. Wake will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burbank on Feb. 5 and 6, burial on the 7th. Our sincere condolences to Nora Garcia, his wife (of Calapan City) and children, Joycelyn & husband, Peter, Dr. Noel & wife, Lynn, Emmanuel and wife, Lalaine, Deo, Joey and all of his grandchildren. Please contact Nora if you need more information. With prayers and sympathies, from Mindorenos worldwide.
inspired by the theme: Saan ka man sa mundo, balik mindoro. i wrote this song for all mindorenos out there.. the title itself reminds us that, gaano man kalayo ang ating narating, iisang karanasan pa rin ang ating babalikan, at yun ay ang mga araw sa sarili nating bayan.
We would like to extend our most sincere condolence to our Kumadreng Miling and her bereaved family for the demise of Pareng Ben. We wish we could have condoled personally but we only learned about his passing away through the mindorousa.com. Condolence also to the families of Teresita Abrigo and Cesar Barrientos. Thanks to this website. It has really done great service by bridging Mindorenos worldwide.
CALLING ALL OMHS 69 GRADUATES!!! Last call to join our 40th class reunion to be held in Calapan City on March 21, 2009. This is a once in a lifetime experience to renew old friendships, make new ones, revisit your old stomping ground and of course see your favorite teachers. Please contact Dante Ahorro 626-965-6150. See you all there!!!
Just learned about this website from a friend who is resideing in Europe. I am from Calintaan, Occ. Mindoro residing in Guam, a US Territory. Good luck to your endeavor to unite Occ. and Or. Mindoro.
NANDING AND CELY PANALIGAN & FAMILY, CALAPAN CITY Tuesday, January 20, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL AND IN PARTICULAR, TO OUR RELATIVES IN SAN JOSE, HAYWARD, FREMONT AND SAN FRANCISCO, CA.! MAY 2009 BE A BETTER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE YEAR FOR THE PHILIPPINES AND USA IN SPITE OF THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN. MAY GOD BLESS US ALL!
Mindoro International Thursday, January 15, 2009
To the families of Teresita Abrigo and Cesar Barientos, may happy memories shared with Teresita and Cesar who passed away recently bring you comfort in these difficult time. And also to Ben Sarmiento's family, to his wife, Miling Abao and children for the passing of Ben. May the souls of Tessie,Cesar and Ben rest in peace. With love and prayers, from Mindorenos worldwide.
I want thank all of you for the many notes we received from those who posted in Mindoro USA, as well as the emails we received from the US and from Calapan. The tribute you have written in behalf of our Dad and Mom mean so much, as it allowed us to vicariously relate to your many individual and collective experiences with our parents. While we are overcome with grief with the lost of Dad and Mom in such a short time interval ( six weeks), we continue to try to find comfort in the fact that they are eternally together. After 65 years of being married, it would be close to impossible to imagine the two of them not being together. Our heartfelt appreciation to all for your kind words and for your condolences. Sincerely, The Medina Children Emmanuela, Ninfa, Susan, Zoni, Engel, Felix, and Francis
Our condolences in this hour of bereavement. May your deep faith in GOD sustain each and everyone of you and make you even stronger in love, faith, and hope.
Belated Merry Xmas & Happy New year to all the staff of Mindoro International. Id like to personally thank the people who continously help our family specially my son Henry with his medication & hemodialysis treatment.
May the good Lord shower you all with more blessings & good health all year through.
Medina Family,
It is with deep regret to hear that my Ninong passed away. Please accept our family's condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness.
Yambao's Family
lilia dimayacyac laureano Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Please accept our heartful thanks and endless appreciation to all of you whose prayers and sympathy we have received in the loss of our brother Dante Dimayacyac.
Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated by the whole clan. Thanks again.
Hi! I was browsing the web when I came across your site and was so glad to see a group of Mindorenos. I went to Mindoro sometime in the mid-90's for some research. I'm really happy to see Mayor Melgar of Naujan in your album. Where is he now? Is he retired from local politics, public life or did he assume a higher position? He's one of the best leaders your province had. I would have wanted him to run for governor. He and the late Mayor Yason of Roxas would have been the perfect team. I'm sure that what he did for Naujan is something that Oriental Mindoro should have experienced. Thanks.
To:Rose Castillo Kerley and Nicola,Our deepest symphaty to both of you.May Our Lord be at your side at this difficult time. God bless ,The Atienza Family in Maine
Known this website thru Elma Masilang-Laygo, a close friend, an officemate and a HS classmate of my sister, Dinah Perez-Martinez. Congratulations! Putting up this website is a good venue to meet old friends and relatives.
How would you feel if you go home and see the Mindoro mountains in the middle of the island flattened at the top? To validate this reaction, one may see the flattened mountains top resulting from copper mining in Arizona or other sites that have undergone a similar transformation.
If the nickel mining is permitted to proceed on the middle mountains of Mindoro, the destruction of the environment is incalculable.Entire mountain tops will be blasted away so that Mindex, the mining company, will scrape, dig and drill to get the nickel ore. Excess debris will be dumped into the surrounding valleys and lowlands affecting the entire watershed area of Oriental and Occidental MIndoro. Hundred of square kilometers will be leveled leaving polluted rivers and destroyed wild life habitat.
The miners will propose token mitigation efforts which almost always will not be followed resulting in overflowing of tailings containment lakes or beds.The Department of Natural Resources has a dismal record of enforcing safety regulations in past mining efforts in Marinduque, Mindanao and the Mountain Provinces.
May the Lord watch over you for strength to meet each day as we mourn the sudden passing of Juliet. In sympathy and hope, we offer condolences, love and prayers for the repose of her soul.
GREETINGS From SYDNEY AUSTRALIA.... To All Mindorenos alll over the world.... "BEST WISHES FOR 2009"
My name is Amy Nazareno Youngman, born in Roxas Oriental Mindoro, a graduate of Roxas College batch 1970. I live here in Sydney Australia since 1978.
Am happy to discover this website thru "Yollie Bagus"...gives all Mindorenos the opportunity to get in touch with our kababayan. GOD BLESS AND MORE POWER!!!!
To the families of Lydia Agay Sebastian and Rose Castillo Kerly:
No words can describe how deeply we are saddened with the passing of Lydia and Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May you find comfort in happy memories left behind. With love and prayers, Mindoro International worldwide.
Minerva Mendez Picache Honkala Wednesday, December 24, 2008
TO MY CLASSMATES OMHS 1963:
I WISH EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MAY THE BLESSINGS AND LOVE OF OUR LORD BE WITH ALL OF YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES!
PLEASE CONNECT WITH ME THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, SEND ME AN EMAIL SO WE CAN COMMUNICATE. MY INTENTION IS FOR ALL OF US TO GET TOGETHER SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE.
MAY YOU FIND THE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS YOU HAD BEEN DREAMING FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES.
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year to all. May the good Lord bless all of us this holiday season and the years to come. Regards to all my kababayan .Mula ito sa aming pamilya at magkakapatid na naririto sa America, Romulo, Elena at Albert.
Ano baga mga Mindorenyos? Ay Pasko na naman eh! Ay siya ipinaaabot namin sa inyong lahat ang taos puso naming pagbati ng MALIGAYANG PASKO AT MANIGONG BAGONG TAON! Sana ay hindi natin nakakalimutan ang tunay na diwa ng Pasko. Ang kapanganakan ni Hesukristo dito sa lupa. Nang dahil sa kanyang pagiging tao, natubos ang ating mga kasalanan sa kanyang pagkamatay at muling pagkabuhay. Napakapalad nating lahat dahil Mahal tayo ng Diyos.Nararapat lang na sa panahon ng kapaskuhan tayo ay magbigayan. Nararapat lang na mag-alay tayo ng pagmamahal sa ating kapwa at kababayan. At higit sa lahat hangad namin ang pagsasamasama ng bawat pamilya ngayong Pasko. Sabi nga Give Love on Christmas Day . O siya Merry Christmas at Mabuhay kayong lahat. Peace to you all!
Happy Happy Birthday to all the December celebrants especially to the one and only loved by all Mindorenyos...ang nag-iisang Juliet Payabyab Mahal ka ng Diyos at Mahal ka namin. Maligayang Kaarawan sa inyong lahat!
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIET...AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE BIRTHDAYS TO COME. CHEERS TO A WONDERFUL, ENERGETIC WOMAN...THE BEST OF CALAPAN!!! WE LOVE YOU.
Dolores Atienza Barcebal Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Merry Christmas po sa lahat nating mga kababayan sa buong mundo.May we all bleesed with good health,happiness and prosperity throughout the holiday season and the coming years.Cheer!
Our family' s deepest sympathy on the death of your Lola. Having just gone through the lost of my Mom, it is easy to relate to the pain that comes with such as loss. Rest assured that you and your family will be in our prayers. We will pray for the repose of the soul of your Lola.
Gloria (Baby Acedera) Vitug Tuesday, December 2, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the demise of Ninfa Medina Saunders for the passing of her mother. To Melot Santos for the passing of his Mom (Mrs. Santos, very well known to me being our neighbor in Ibaba for a long time) I don't know if Melot still remembers me and so as Jun.
And also, to the Dimayacyac Family for the passing of Dante. He was such a nice, funny and good person. We sat right next with each other in high school in our Jr. and Sr. years. I am so sorry that he has to leave us so early and so as all others from our Batch 67 as I heard. May they all rest in peace.
This time of year may not be the good time for our love ones to leave us, but we could only think that they were just summoned back "Home" as their mission or job here on earth has been completed. Again my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Dear Juliet & family, Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love and care of your families and friends.
In the shelter of our Lord, may Lola Kindang be granted peace and eternal rest. She will be sadly missed.
Ernie Ong & Estrella Patulan Ong Thursday, November 27, 2008
Praying for the repose of the soul of your Lola Kindang and our condolence to the family. Juliet we received the invitation you sent for the Balik Mindoro 2009. Not yet sure if we could come on 2009 but we plan to be there for the Balik Mindoro 2010. Thanks to our cousin Rory Angara for providing you our address. More power to the Mindorousa association. Ernie & Estring
Rose de la Rosa-Labordo Thursday, November 27, 2008
On behalf of HIA Class 62, I extend to the family of Violy Dimayacyac our prayers and condolences for the demise of her brother Dante. He has just "gone home" ahead of us. We entrust him to the Lord and may he live radiant and forever young in the happiness of God's kingdom.
My condolences to Ninfa Medina-Saunders for the demise of her mother, to Melot Santos for the death of his mom, and to the family of our classmate, the late Dante Dimayacyac. My heart went out for all of you. After the passing of my mother, Viring I was left with my Lola Kindang who just suffered a stroke yesterday morning. She's confined at the FEU-ICU Hospital here in Regalado, Fairview, Q.C. She has been with me, my family, my children and grandchildren for the last 35 plus years. We are all praying for her, but God's will be done. My sister Juliet and my brother Jun consider Lola K a great part of our lives.
My Family and I would like to extend our condolences and prayers to the Medina Family of Atlanta Georgia for the passing away of my Ninang.
Yambao family
To Tito Leo, You will always be in our hearts. May you find peace with God. To Tita Evelyn, our prayers are with you always. Love from cousin Luz Perez Mendoza and family from Vancouver and Toronto, Canada
To our beloved teacher Mr. Fidel Medina and his family: We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Mrs. Genara Medina. May the Lord grant her eternal rest and may her family find comfort and solace in the thought that a fruitful life has been lived and shared.
juliet, jun and ching Wednesday, November 19, 2008
To the families of Leo Gutierrez and Mrs. Genara Medina, we extend our condolences and offer prayers for the sudden passing of Leo and Mrs. Medina. May you find peace and comfort with the love and care as given to all of you and to their friends and relatives.
With love and prayers from, Juliet Anonuevo Payabyab, Jun Anonuevo and Ching Anonuevo Balingao and children and great grandchildren.
Condolences and with prayers to Mr. Fidel Medina, our beloved Math teacher, to Emmanuela, Ninfa and the rest of the children on the passing of Mrs. Genara Medina. We pray that good memories will help you go through in this difficult time.
Rozel Tupaz aka Kid_kulaki Thursday, November 13, 2008
nakakatuwa naman po mga kamangyan at meron palang website na ganito! nakita ko lang po sa google, Rozel Tupaz po from Mamburao, nasa SF Bay Area po ako. kumusta po kayong lahat!
Former Governor and Congressman of Oriental Mindoro, Atty. Luciano Joson Sr. died first week 2of November, 2008. Following is a brief bio of the late Congressman and retired Sandiganbayan Justice sent to this website by Engineer Tranquilino Atienza Jr of San Teodoro., bosom friend of the late Governor.
PROFILE Name : Atty. Luciano A. Joson Sr. Birthday : January 3, 1920 Birthplace : Samal, Bataan Wife : Socorro I. Joson Children : Sandy Joson, married to Dr. Reddie Sumpaico Lyda Joson, married to Bong Villaluz Philip Cesar Joson, married to Jean Martinez Atty. Luciano I. Joson, Jr married to Tina Hidalgo GOVERNMENT SERVICE Justice of the Peace, Samal, Bataan --------------------------------------------- 1949- 1952 (Practicing Lawyer in Or. Mindoro & organized the Labor Union in the province) Governor, Oriental Mindoro ----------------------------------------------------- 1960- 1961(Relinquished the remaining two(2) years of governorship to his Vice-Governor Rodolfo Ignacio to run forCongressman) Congressman, Oriental Mindoro (first term) 1961- 1965, Congressman, Oriental Mindoro(re-elected)-1965- 1969 Senior Associate Justice, Sandigambayan 1986- 1990 Cause of death on November 3, 2008 – post stroke pneumonia Wake was held at: Funeraria Nacional, Quezon City ,Nov 3-5, 2008 and Pasi, Socorro, Or. Mindoro Nov 6-8, 2008
Countless government officials (no less than PGMA), professionals and people from all walks of life from Mindoro and nearby provinces attended the wake. A necronologcal service was held in Pasi, Socorro, Or. Mindoro (his provincial residence) followed by a mass at the barangay chapel before he was laid to rest in a lot beside his farm overlooking the Naujan Lake.
This message is for the ALBERTO FAMILY, Arturo, Mael, Nora, and Gabriel of Ilaya. As I looked at this news regarding Gabriel's birthday, I did not recognize Gabby. I had to go back and scrutinize each one. I realized you are all the children of my Ninang Juling and Ninong Alberto. I know there is a younger sister ( she is not in the pictures though) isn't it? I haven't seen you GUYS since I was in high school, your Mom whom I often saw since she was the school's principal and your house was across the high school. I am glad to have seen you thru this website. Please connect by e-mailing me at this address: minervahonkala@yahoo.com or visit my blogspot: www.minervahonkala.blogspot.com I knew Arthur and Nora followed your Dad's footsteps, then I knew Mael went to the military, but Gabriel and the younger sister who at this time I cannot recall the name, I did not learn about them from that time on. Now I know, and I am happy to have learned about your family. Please get in touch.
I'm just so happy to come across the web site..I've been trying to find out how to get contact with our ka-provincia.Thank for all the news and information that I gather from everybody. Julie. They can e-mail too.
Hi ate Juliet,
Thanks for your call. I'll do my best to spread the news to our fellow kababayans na maka-attend ng Grand Reunion, especially sa mga taga San Teodoro.
This is really great & very exciting. It'll sure be a big a success.
Best Regards,
Eileen
Hi Juliet. Thank you very much for your support. You are always a crowd drawer. A true leader. Now, let's all look forward for the global reunion. See you all in Calapan in February '09!!
Masaya at very successful ang "2nd Dinner-Dance Fundraising ng "Association of Calapenos-USA International" last Oct. 25, 2008 sa Marriott Hotel Burbank, CA.
Congratulations to all the people behind its' success spearheaded by Dr. Ting Luna, SoCal Coordinator and Jimmy Chua, President and of course, all its officers and coordinators. GREAT JOB, GUYS!
We are looking forward to its' Third Anniversary, and the group's leadership had unanimously chosen LAS VEGAS Calapenos/Mindorenos Group to host it.
The group had tentatively scheduled this event for Oct. 24, 2009. Calapenos/Mindorenos, set this day for the Third Anniversary Fundraising Dinner-Dance in Las Vegas, NV. For any information, we will publish it through this website and also through the Calapenos website. Please watch for News/Information at a later date.
MABUHAY at harinawang lumaki ang ating samahan! Tulung-tulong tayong lahat para sa ikabubuti at ikauunlad ng ating bayang Calapan at probinsiyang Mindoro.
The latest LGU action is a letter to stop the mining scoping activities.
If the 2007 flood can attributed to the mining activities, as mentioned in the Victoria resolution, will it not be justified to file for consequential damages agaisnt the mining companies, both Aglubang and Intex, in the local and provincial courts?
It appears prudent to start making these companies pay for the side effects, livelihood losses and damages, of their mining activities.
The provincial moratorium ordinance has been in effect since 2002. The mining companies has been continously in violation for so long in disregard of local ordinances.
These mining companies may think that Mindorenos are dumb.
Many thanks to Juliet Anonuevo Payabyab, Trining Ola, Orville Arias, Pareng Tinoy & Mareng Helen Cortez, Catherine Sulit & family, and Elsa Abilar. Next time uli.
Minerva Mendez Honkala Wednesday, October 22, 2008
To all Calapenos/Mindorenos in the US/Canada/abroad:
The Calapenos USA International spearheaded by Paz Iturralde and others is sponsoring a Dinner-Dance Fundraising this coming Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. The hotel location is at 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505, tel: 1-818-843-6000.
Please come and join all of the Mindorenos/Calapenos meet old acquaintances . This may be your chance to see an old neighbor, friend, relative, classmate and an ex. Wouldn't it be fun?
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
MINERVA MENDEZ HONKALA OMHS 1963 FROM ILAYA/NACOCO
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Samuel Ornel C. Camarillo Tuesday, October 21, 2008
This website is pretty nice. Yes, another way to communicate with my ka-sandugo/ka-mangyanan. I'm from Bongabong, grandson of late Ignacia V. Camarillo.
Greeting to all Mindoreneos and congratulations sa mga taga calapan... I learned about his website through Nestor Calata, I am her in LA after my seminar. Juiet congratulations for creating such a great website just so we can bridge the distance to all the mindoreneos all over the world! Great Job! I shall keep you posted about what we have talked about on how we can extend to our kababayan the comfort of having their beautiful smiles back home..with a special rate extended exclusively for the Mindoreneos.. meantime kindly check my website www.smilesbydrcecile.com More Power to all of you kababayans in the United States!
Thank you very much for providing us with this website a way to communicate with kababayan/kamangyanan. From Puerto Galera po kami anak ni "kabanalan". Olivia
i am glad that we have the website now.. thanks for that.. now i can easily keep in touch with my fellow kabayans here and abroad... i would like to keep sending my thoughts and ideas via this website, so teach me how... thanx. lou
hi to all "proud to be" mindoreno. i am glad to tell you kabayan that this year for us was a year for fame to our beloved native land... see... pinoy big brother, the guardian and the son, pinoy dream academy season 2, and pinoy dream academy litle dreamer... we got it all... kinulang lang tyo sa suporta sa 2 event na natapos... keep up the good work kabayan... we all have the talent. Shine for our province... kwentuhan tyo ha...
Hello to all Mindorenos. Again, we are inviting all Calapenos and Mindorenos to come and join us in the Association of Calapenos 2nd fundraising ball and Coronation night at the Marriot Burbank, Ca on Oct 25th, 2008 @ 6 pm. Please contact me for ticket reservations. This event is going to be F U N and for a worthy cause. Meet old friends and make new ones at the Calapeno ball!!! See you all there. -paz (sfo)
wilhelmina Ahorro Lapointe Friday, October 3, 2008
Nice to know that there's a Mindoro Association there is Us. Hoping that we have that in Alberta Canada. Give my regards to all Calapaneo Tito Butch Rallionza, my neighbors in Calero
The fight to stop the operation of large scale mining of nickle in our province is not yet over. Let's join hands to support the fight against it. Buhay at kinabukasan na ng mamamayan ng Mindoro ang nakasalalay dito. Intex Mining is planning to put their processsing plant and landbased storage plant (imbakan ng mining waste) in Silonay. Matindi na po laban namin dito. Thank you very much!
Ma. Nanette Montellano-Geronimo Kubayi Mindoro Oriental/ Calapan Alyansa Laban sa Mina Council Member
thanks for all my pinsan, Orlanndo, Ron and Gina Collantes, best Salubong to my daughter Eiffelene and the rest of the cast of "Men of the 80's",SALAMAT.
Kumusta po sa mga kababayan natin sa Mindoro. Dati po akong taga Bongabong Or Mdo at isa sa writer/artist ni direk Carlo Caparas. May plano akong gumawa ng komiks para sa mga kababayan natin. Gusto kong buhayin ang istorya ng trahedyang nangyari sa may Calapan city at karatig nito.Ito'y dulot na rin ng kakulangan ng atensyon at resposibilidad na kailangang bigyan ng pansin. Isang awareness para sa mga kabataan at sa mga nakatira na maaring maapektuhan ng trahedyang ito sa hinaharap. Mas marami pang posibleng baha ang danasin natin dulot ng pagbabago ng klima ng mundo.
Magandang ipamigay ang komiks na ito sa kanila at sa mga school libraries dito sa Mindoro. Kailangan ko lang ng suporta mula sa mga kababayang taga Mindoro at sa mga naninirahan na sa ibang bansa. Paglingon ito sa ating pinanggalingang lugar. Kapag natapos na ang komiks ay maari rin naman nating ilagay dito sa website para mabasa ng lahat. Mabuhay po!
hello tita juliet!!! super thank you for a wonderful new york trip :) we really enjoyed it! sobrang saya namin... and to tita trining too , salamat po sa sobra sarap na lunch!:)
mula sa aming lahat (tito nestor, tito leo, tita linda, joseph and jaby)
Vicky Garcia Villamor Acosta Saturday, September 20, 2008
Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dante Ahorro for your new glamorous house!!!!!!!!!!!!! I heared that from your friend in Los Angeles. In every divorced a new house is a gift for them.Isn't it gorgeous? Is there a next? When is your house warming? I'm I invited?You are a nice guy and hope your luck continous on and on and onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!
Vicky Garcia Villamor Acosta Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Good eveiing to each and every Mindorenos & Mindorenas. I am Vicky from Illinois and Walnut, California. I too consider myself a Mindorena being the former wife of a Mindoreno from Calapan Mindoro. I love that place especially the seafoods and beaches. I've got lots of friends when I was in Calapan but these friends of mine migrated in USA. We are in Illinois during summer and in California at winter time. Being so friendly I have circle of friends also from these places and Mindorenas are among them. This website is wonderful, you could connect to old friends in fact, one of my friend told me about this site. I search by state and found some of my friends. I'm so thankful some of my long lost friends from Calapan but now living here are located. Thank you again !
Hi, I thought you and other Mindoro people would be interested to know that there's a screening of the movie "BRUTUS", a film about two mangyan children, shot in Mindoro. It's going to be in Chicago on OCtober 24 and 26. The film is joining the 44th Chicago International Film Festival. It would be nice if you can feature it in your website so Mindoraonons in Chicago can watch it. Afterall, it concerns your province. There's also a screening in Hawaii this October, but I don't have the details yet. You can check out my site if you're interested. http://chiquibaylon.net/
LYDIA GOZAR AHORRO VITE Tuesday, September 16, 2008
HELLO ! DOES ANYONE KNOW THE LOCATION OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ELSIE ALBERTO LOPEZ, ELPIDIO QUINTON AND TESSIE ROXAS. A CLASSMATE FROM CHICAGO WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT THEM. PLEASE E MAIL ME BACK WITH INFORMATION LYDIA.CENTURY21BEEREALTY@YAHOO.COM FOR SURE YOU WOULD BE AMAZED WHO THIS PERSON IS. MY TEL. # AREA CODE 213 - 820 - 0741 HAVE A NICE DAY TO ALL !
I just want to thank the people behind mindorousa website for their continous assistance. Also, let me take the opportunity to thank all the people who helped me be it financially or spiritually. Maraming maraming salamat po.
Maraming salamat din po sa mga taong sumusuporta sa "Tulong ke Henry." Mam Ruby, Tita Paz, salamat po. Nawa'y mas lumawak pa po ang Mindoro International uoang marami pa kayong matulungan.
Calling HIA Class of 1978...another "sama-sama," coming up in April 23 thru April 26, 2009. Christine Regalado-Amurao is hosting in Sacramento, California then on to Lake Tahoe for a day or two! If you can stay longer just let me know since Meldy and I have an itinerary that includes Oceanside & San Diego, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago and Manhattan. All are welcome to join the above SHINDIGS. Tetet Sangalang-Zallis
On behalf of all the officers and members of the Association of Calapenos-USA International, I would like to extend our gratitude to Juliet and Mindoro USA for the support on our campaign to save a life of a fellow Calapeno- Henry Iguban- 28 years old, and has kidney failure. Henry found us thru this website, and thru this web site, we will endeavor to help him. Talagang this site is not only a venue to connect with each other but something of real worth for our collective well being. Salamat, Juliet.
Sa mga kababayan po na nais tumulong kay Henry. Salamat po in advance. Life is precious... we can't save every one, but if we can save but one, then we would have discharged our responsibility to our fellowmen well.
Any amount will be greatly appreciated. The need is URGENT. Please email me or call me at 650 2005091. Please let us all be Henry's lifeline. --
I’m glad that a site like this brings Mindorenos closer again. Kudos to Juliet A.and family.
Meanwhile, let’s take this further by helping each other to protect our beloved home province. It’s time to give back (suklian) to the good things that Mindoro (your native land) gave you. I’m taking a step ahead of those who need your support. Nevertheless, it’s all up to you.
We should be concerned about the future ecosystem of Mindoro and should wish that its pristine environment is kept as it is. This is an excellent time to support the Mindorenos who are fighting for it.
Environmental damage is inevitable no matter what mining companies and their local lobbyists say otherwise. I read their agenda from http://www.crewdev.com/crew_ar06/revops_mindoro.php and personally do not trust or believe a cent about their plans or claims on how to protect and restore the land they will RAPE. It’s all about GREED. It's all going to be a disaster. Check out the Marinduque mining disaster as reported by the Joint UNEP/OCHA Environment Unit from http://www.reliefweb.int/ocha_ol/programs/response/unep/unep4.html.
Most of you know the politicians and locals who are salivating (and dreaming about $$$$$$$$$$$) on the prospect of mining operations. In their minds, it’s time to get rich or even richer. Most of you also know who are against the operations so please contact them to offer help and support they need if you can. They alone cannot fight huge corporations who have huge budgets for lining local pockets. I’ve heard and seen the letters and articles voicing protests from a large religious group (no surprise there) in Mindoro. Ask them how you can help.
We met a Mindoreno in our recent party here in Houston, Texas who shared this website. Hello, to all. We now live in Houston but originally, we are from Victoria. Kumusta sa lahat ng kamag-anak namin at kapitbahay, family of Alegres. Sana makasama kami next year sa Mindoro reunion.
The Philippine Daily Inquirer (Internet Edition) showed a brief video of a series of "mysterious" incidents in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro the past few days. Below is the caption of the video. Just to let everybody know...
POSSESSED.' Students carry a besieged boy in a public high school in Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro as 'evil spirits' take over his body Friday. Nearby, another 'possessed' pupil is brought to a table as her classmates frantically try to help her. Using his camera phone, teacher Edwin Acedera documents the paranormal attacks that have disrupted classes and instilled fear in the school community.
odette agay dabandan Thursday, August 21, 2008
thanks for posting the birthday of my sister on your website. vice gov estee attended the party at funn side. she was invited by totoy and had a good time dancing the night away. she'll come again on friday and will probably sing a song or two.
Nais ko po ulet na lumapit sa mga kapwa ko mindoreno at humingi ng konting tulong upang kahit paano ay matustusan ko ang aking mga pangangailangang medikal.
Dahil po sa kapos at kulang kami sa aspetong pinansyal, ang 2 hanggang 3 beses na dialysis ko para sa linggong ito ay naging 1 beses na lamang. Ang aking mga gamot ay pansamantalng aking itinigil dahil na rin sa parehong dahilan.
Maaari po na isipin ng iba na ito ay aking sinasabi upang humingi ng awa. Totoo po yun dahil ito po ang reyalidad ng aking buhay.
Ang tulong na nagmumula sa ibang tao ang syang tanging paraan upang magpatuloy ang aking buhay. Nagpapasalamat po ako. Sana po ay huwag kayong magsawa na tumulong sa akin. Sana po ay huwag kayong manawa na ako ay bigyang pansin. Sapagkat ang awa nyo lamang ng kapwa ko mindoreno ang pwede ko na asahan sa parteng ito ng aking buhay.
Hi everybody, Im LInda V. Anonuevo, married to Mac John A. Anonuevo of San Teodoro, Or. MIndoro. Presently, we are now here in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. My husband work in SISCO AL MUTLAQ as an Engineer. Happy 11 months anniversary to Mindoro International. Mabuhay ang lahat na Mindoronians. Good Luck Juliet Anonuevo Payabyab for making this website posible. God Bless to everybody.
On behalf of the Ahorro family {Juaning and Liling's children} of Calero, Calapan,we want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to our cousins, the Gozar family for the loss of our aunt. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this moment of grief.
It is with deep sadness to inform our "kababayan" that Antonia Gozar, wife of the late Ysmael Gozar of Calero, Calapan, Or. Mindoro died on 08/01/08. She was 89 years old when she left this earth to meet with her loving God. Left to cherish her memory are children: Jimmy, Randy, Renato, Fr. Danny Gozar, SJ, Benjamin, Marilou, Ma. Dolores, Bobby and Ted. The family will receive friends at the Sacred Heart Church & National Shrine corner Kamagong Street, Makati, Philipines. Burial is set on 08/09/08. As she meets the Lord in heaven she will forever be remembered as a loving and caring mother. She will be missed by family and friends. Nakikiramay kami sa iyong pamilya, Ben. From your classmate, Julie Lao.
Hello mga ka mangyan ko, kumusta na baga! Ako ay si Reynaldo Anonuevo na taga San Teodoro At ngayon ay nakatira sa Ottawa, Canada kasama ng wife ko na si Melda and my 2 sons Richard and Riche. Ako'y natutuwa at nag connect tayo through Mindoro International. Mabuhay mga kababayan ko and GOD bless. Regards to all, Rey
I came upon your site while I was researching about Landa Jocano. Mindoro is a beautiful place. My sister made a film about the Mangyan people. She entered the film in the 2008 Cinemalaya Independent film festival and it won 4 awards. You might want to know about it in my website: www.chiquibaylon.net. Go to the archives and read "Watch me, watch me, watch me" and "4 Cinemalaya awards". It has some links to other sites where you can watch videos, and read more info.
Calling all OMHS 1969 CLASS!!! Come join your true friends and classmates in our upcoming 40th class reunion to be held in Calapan City on March 2008. Remember these are your friends who will always have something in common with you. First your province Mindoro, your school OMHS, your innocent childhood and of course your wondering "tagihawat" years. For details call Dante Gozar Ahorro 323 630 5447. See you all.
Congratutlations to everyone one...color text is eye friendly, menus are distinctively surpasses common traits, very interesting, informative and entertaining....
Greetings to all! This is a great website that links all of us, mga Mindorenyos, together and in contact with each other. Ako ay isang mangyan nakatira sa poblasyon ng Puerto Galera at ngayon sa kasalukuyan ay nakatira kasama ang pamilya sa New Jersey. Sana magkita-kita tayong mga magkakababayan. I give regards to my family, relatives, classmates, friends, and all the mangyans abroad. Special thanks to Vice Mayor Aristeo Atienza of Puerto Galera. Thank you Mindoro International!
this message is for Henry ---and all charitable Mindorenos -- Henry, please let me know (email me direct) the details of your request. Life is precious, and if The Lord wills it to be lived longer, He will show all of us the way. Take care - paz
"rev. fr. jonathan matchimura baraque Monday, July 7, 2008
dear friends, i would like to thanks for the information you have given me about willie adeva. hope to be in contact with you. keep up the good work and god bless... pax in christi, rev.fr. jonathan
nais ko lamang po na iparating ang aking kagustuhan na mapahaba pa ang aking buhay at matulungan ang aking pamilya. ngunit ito po ay wala pa na katiyakan sa kasalukuyan.
sa mga OFWs at mga kababayan ko na taga-Mindoro sa ibang bansa, kay Gov. Arnan Panaligan, kay Vice-Gov. Estee Aceron at sa lahat po ng makababasa ng maikling liham na ito, nais ko po sanang hingin ang inyong tulong upang maipagpatuloy ko pa ang napakamahal na gamutan at kidney transplant operation.
Kumakatok po ako sa inyong mga puso at nagbabakasali na mabahaginan ng kahit konting tulong.
Greetings from New Jersey! Musta na mga kababayan ko!
I'm Amor Adeva, formerly, Amor D. Martinez, from Baruyan, Calapan.
Happy to be a member of USA Mindoro International and be connected around the world.
Regards sa mga classmates ko sa Baruyan, Elementary School, sa Oriental Mindoro High School, at sa Divine World College of Calapan, at PSBA Manila.
Also, yong mga kaibigan ko na sina Cecilia Garcia and Ermelo Abas, na nasa Las Vegas, also, Analiza Jurado, New Jersey,. Hope i can get your contact numbers/address.
Again, my best regards sa lahat ng mga kamag-anak, kaibigan at kababayan ko sa Mindoro. Mabuhay ang Mindoro. and God bless Mindoro, our home sweet home.
please, help me to locate violy&gil dakis,they are my godparents . I'm from Ibaba,calapan city.I saw thier picture in the photo albums and I have'nt seen them or years. I'm now living in Toronto.
I am Henry Iguban, 28 years old and a resident of Bulusan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. I was diagnosed to have end-stage renal disease January of 2006 and right now Im under hemodialysis treatment at the National Kidney & Transplant Institute in QC.
I was already advised to undergo kidney transplant but we can no longer go on with the process due to monetary problems. Our financial status became unstable because I have been under treatment for more than 2 years now. My mother is the sole provider for the whole family and working as an ordinary gov't employee of our Provincial Capitol. We do not have any other source of income. My father can no longer work because of his poor eyesight. But I still want to live longer. I was just starting to build my dreams when I acquired this disease and I believe that I have so much to contribute in the community given the privilege to live longer.
My fellow mindoreno brothers & sisters, I am appealing in behalf of my family that I may be granted of your humble attention.
Greetings from Virginia Beach, VA! I heard about your website (and the group) from a fellow Mindoreno (Ben Gozar of Calapan) just a couple of days ago.
I was born in Pola (Mayor Alex Aranas was my classmate in elementary school). Attended and graduated from St. Augustine Seminary in Calapan (1968). Completed 30 years of service in the U.S. Navy in 2005.
Our bishop, Warlito I. Cajandig, D.D., the whole presbyterium and our 45 seminarians at present are deeply grateful to our US-based kababayans especially to the officers and members of the United Mindoro International headed by Tita Juliet Payabyab, for your warm hospitality and generous support to Fr. Mimo's Acoustic Gospel Concert Tour last April & May and to our Seminary Appeal. It was indeed a providential and grace-filled undertaking meant for the nurturance of priestly vocations in our local church. For those who would wish to know how you could continually help, you may email us at: sas_friends@yahoo.comor browse our website: www.sasmindoro.org
Come and visit SAS in Suqui, Calapan and SASMA in Tagaytay when you have your Grand Homecoming in February.
Fr. Carding Salditos forwarded this site to me. I left Bongabong in 1974 when I was 20 and have lived in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for over 30 years now. The rest of our family moved here in 1981. I have only been back for a visit twice so it's so nice to read about Mindoro and see pictures of kababayans although I recognize only a few faces. What an excellent website! I know that I will be spending more nights browsing this page from now on rather than playing my favourite games of Bookworm and Texttwist. There is still so much to see but I have to get some sleep. Thanks to all who put this together for a job well done. I hope to get connected with people from Bongabong.
I am Christine Leyva, originally from GLORIA, Oriental Mindoro. At this moment, I am living here in Berlin, Germany. I´d like to greet all my friends in the Philippines namely: Lala, Junel, Juna, Charm and my only buddy - Anthony. In New York, Eman and her family, in Canada Charie and her family, my bestfriend Viena Mae in Dubai, and to all my high school friend batch 2002 (Sacred Heart Academy-Gloria) and college friend batch 2004 ( I.A.T.E.C-Pinamalayan).
Of course, I´d like to say hello especially to all my loveones: Raul-my father, Monica-my mother, Manilyn and Keithlyn Anne-my younger sister and only brother Christian Paul.
REV.FR. JONATHAN MATCHIMURA BARAQUEL Monday, June 23, 2008
dear brothers, am here in brasilia-brasil. can you give any info or e-mail of mr. willie adeva and bening adeva. tell them am the apo of lolo pepe matchimura. in christ, revfr. jonathan
Hello OMHS batch 64-65, ELENA VILLAO BRIONES IS HERE IN CALIFORNIA. Any classmates who is interested contact telephone # (213) 820 - 0741 c/o LYDIA AHORRO VITE .. Please do not hesitate folks ! Thank you and have a great day !
Congratulation to Feric San Diego and wife, Baby San Diego and children, the winning president of Pinamalenos USA from Ban & Alma, Nestor & Cynthia, Zaldy & Emma, Rainier & Norma, Marlon & Meriam and all other officers and members of Pinamalenos USA.
Hello to all Mindorenos ! From Michigan-na taga pinamalayan:Blanca Catapang Odtohan, Myrna Tan, Romy Miciano,Artemio Cunanan,Doming Maranan. We'll have a mini get- together/reunion, too, soon ! If you know of some Mindorenos in Michigan, let them contact us.
The write up about my Ninang Penelope is awesome. I would still like to add some more information about her that I happen to know.She first taught at Adriatico Elementary School after graduating from high school. I believe she was only about 16 or 17 at the time. She also joined the Operation Brotherhood as a teacher/social worker in Sam Neua, Laos. This was during the early years of the Vietnam war. She was among the last to be evacuated when Pathet Lao communist guerillas over-run that country. Her diary about this episode was published in an international magazine.Her book "Goodbye Vientiane" reveals her experiences in Laos. I just read it myself recently. I hope you guys get to read it too.
We're all very proud of her and her accomplishments. Thank you. I wish everyone well and more power to MindoroUsa.
Sorry to hear about Calapan Market Fire. Its a big lost for our kababayan especially the stall owner and most especially to my niece, Vieza and nephew allan Acedillo. Will pray for you. GOD BLess.
Congratulation to my classmate Orville Arias, the new president of the Nevada Mindoro Association, to the group muse Luz Acosta and Eddie Infantado. More power to you.
Juliet, thanks for your recent visit in toronto, we enjoy your company.
It is sad to hear about the fire in Calapan City. Let us know how we can help or who is the contact person there to communicate with. From Texas kami at taga-Mindoro din.
This is regarding the "O Mindoro Hymn" that TAM president Percy Aranas wants to share with us. Let us please give credit to the original composer Cecilio Nicasio and lyricist Guadalupe Tolentino-Sto. Domingo who have both passed beyond the Great Divide. May their omnipresent souls forgive us for our ommisions.
a million thanks to your wedsite and your president-Juliet for all effort.I finally I got in touch with my dear friend Libertad.you guys are wonderful and I truly appreciate everything you did.You are all welcome in Michigan if you are in this side of town.just call if I could of service to all our kababayan.God Bless.
Hi,AlexMG520 ! Got your message... It's very strange how you were able to contact me thru this website. Matagal ka na naming hinahanap. Musta... nasaan ka na?
Congrats to the President ,the directors, members family and friends for having a successful gospel concerts from LEONARDO B. ATIENZA and friends see you again on the next functions.
Hello to all kababayan ! This is Laarni of Victoria, Oriental Mindoro and now in Toronto, Canada with my family. Glad to see this website, I saw familiar faces in my hometown. We are excited to join the Balik-Mindoro reunion next year. Magkita-kita tayong lahat.
Kumusta sa kapatid kong si Nancy sa Calapan City and Chris Licot, my nephew also in Calapan City. And to my officemates in BIR and Victoria Mun. Office, Ate Minda, Ate Yoly, Kuya Faby and to my boss, Mr. Romy Garong of Pto. Galer
will be in the future. Call now for your ball tickets. 650-2005091 - c/o Paz Iturralde. Ms. Charo Santos Concio is the special guest speaker. Vice Governor Estee Aceron will also grace the occasion. Highlight of the affair will be the coronation of the new Mrs. Calapenos, USA, International 2009-2011-- MS. BEBOT URIARTE HARPANAS-.