bangued's posts with tag: abra
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Link: http://www.pamorafarm.comLocated at Km. 396 Garreta, Pidigan, Abra, it is the home of free-range chickens and an Eco-Agri tourism destination.
Nature benefits us, Abrenios in many unexpected ways. Whether you're a kid playing "lit-littuok" or "bain-bain," a teenager finding a spot to swim or watch the sunset, a bird-watcher or a hunter, a biker or a hiker, a photographer or a traveler, a cancer patient, a furniture maker, a biologist or a naturalist, a farmer or a fisherman.
Wildlands purify water and air, control floods and keep diseases in check. Nature nurtures and heals us. We don't even need to travel to all corners of the Earth to find places of beauty.
Today, on Earth Day 2008, we celebrate Abra's beauty. And here's a video on why we must preserve it. earthday2008.wmv (18.1 MB)
Banguedenio, where else to beat the summer heat? Ca-la-ba! summersayasacalaba.wmv (8.6 MB)
The Capitol Chorale is a group of talented employees who work in the provincial government of Abra.
Here is the group's renditions of "Abreniana," "Pamulinawen," and "O Naraniag a Bulan" performed at the Capitol Atrium during the Abrenio Night on 10th of March, 2008. thecapitolchorale.wmv (17.2 MB)
Samuel Dupan Dapapa, though he was born in Kalinga, is a proud Abrenian. He is a retired teacher who has already received two national awards, the Presidential Award and the Datu Sibug Award, both in recognition for his outstanding service rendered to the indigenous people.
In this first series of Conversations, Samuel or Sami as he is fondly called, talks about one of his soon-to-be-published books and reminds us the importance of knowing and learning from our past. conversationswithsamueldapapa.wmv (19.8 MB)
|  | Grand Parade around downtown Bangued held on February 23rd. |
A thing is not seen because it is visible, but conversely, visible because it is seen. -- Plato
Welcome to the premiere of Abra 360º where you get 360 degree tours of the places that appear familiar but aren't. No special FX here. What you see and hear is what you get.
In this first episode, we take you to one of the most visited places in Abra -- Victoria Park in Casamata Hill National Park. abra 360 - victoria park.wmv (5.6 MB)
| | Books on anything Abrenio. We're also trying to help Mr. Samuel Dapapa sell his books. If you'd like to buy a copy or two of his books, please leave us a message here or email us at banguedenio@yahoo.com.
1. The Abra Mission in Northern Luzon, Philippines 1598-1955 by Josef Schmitz (It's already out of print. You can borrow a copy at DWCB College Library, though.)
2. The Making of A Tribal (Itneg) Organization by Samuel D. Dapapa Sr. and Agustin E. Bagayao (P300)
3. Sami, The Tribesman for Peace by Chit Quintero (It's the first journalistic novel published in Abra and it is priced at P500.)
4. History of the SVD-Abra Mission in the Philippines 1909-1956 by Rev. Fr. Miguel Hergesheimer, SVD (It's still available at Chiok's Trading and it is priced at P175-ish.)
5. The Pain of Bliss Bangued: Our Lost Town A Personal Memoir by Vesta Borbon Bañez (It was launched yesterday, March 10th at the Capitol Atrium and I was able to grab a copy for a price of P500.) |
Dapil Festival Parade held on February 21st. (Our comments and suggestions about the said event will be posted soon.) 2008dapilfestival.wmv (23.5 MB)
Which group has the perfect grooves? Find out on Friday, February 22nd at Bangued Town Plaza. bangued dance champs.wmv (9.0 MB)
Who has what it takes to be the first Bangued Idol?
From 13 semifinalists, the judges have winnowed them down to 6. Watch the third elimination on Sunday, February 17th and the Grand Finals and Idol Night on February 22nd at Bangued Town Plaza. bangued idol.wmv (5.8 MB)
| | Miraculous Invocation to Saint Therese
O glorious St. Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind, I implore your Miraculous Intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a "Prodigy of Miracles...the Greatest Saint of Modern Times." Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition and to carry out your promises of spending Heaven doing good upon earth...of letting fall from Heaven a Shower of Roses. Henceforth, dear Little Flower, I will fulfill your plea "to be made known everywhere" and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you.
Amen.
The relics of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus visited our town, Bangued last February 5th. The carrier arrived at Saint James the Elder Cathedral at around noontime with hundreds of parishioners anxiously waiting.
Interestingly, Saint Therese is the patron saint of Peñarrubia. |
| | Taken from the books, "Affairs in the Philippine Islands," "Military Notes on the Philippines," and "Report of the Philippine Commission to the Secretary of War."
What have we, Abrenios learned from the last hundred years of our province's history? |
Prayer adapted from Lualo Ti Gimong, Maikanem nga Urnos
Here's our first e-prayer to those who have gone before us.
laglagipem.wmv (4.6 MB)
I love Abra simply because it is home. It's a wonderful province, just marred by dirty politics. Nonetheless, Abra is beautiful and I <3 it no matter what. iloveabra.wmv (14.5 MB)
If one wants to get away from the hustle and bustle and everyday stresses of the ever-growing Bangued, one must visit Tayum.
Tayum, named after the indigo plant which was locally abundant in early colonial times, is located east of the capital town Bangued. It was founded in 1725 and was annexed as a barrio of Bangued in 1903 until 1907.
Nothing much has changed in this small town in spite of its proximity to Bangued. However, if there's one thing Bangued should learn from Tayum, it is the fact that Tayumeños know how to preserve their heritage specifically their built heritage.
This video opens up with glimpses of a miniature replica of the town, a skating rink (which became a fad in early 1990s) and the monument of General Antonio Luna then culminates with a dramatic view of the largest church in Abra, Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church. Truly in Tayum, time does stand still. tayum.wmv (7.5 MB)
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