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CRISTINA VIENNA PERALTA ABU-DAYYEHMRS. PAOAY PUERICULTURE 2011By: Fe Macalma LabagnoyOne does not need to be a prolific writer to write down the attributes of a successful, beauteous and fine lady. The words simply come in and fall into their right places in her story. Her name alone, Vienna, already evokes clear images of the beautiful city of Vienna, Austria.Cristina Vienna Peralta, a

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Thank you to Hershey Barao for the photo.

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Imagine a world without FilipinosAbdullah Al-Maghlooth | Al-Watan, almaghlooth@alwatan.com.saMuhammad Al-Maghrabi became handicapped and shut down his flower and gifts shop business in Jeddah after his Filipino workers insisted on leaving and returning home. He says: “When they left, I felt as if I had lost my arms. I was so sad that I lost my appetite.”Al-Maghrabi then flew to Manila to look for

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This song was popular during the late 60s. I especially like it because the title sounds like my beautiful family name. Ehem.

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Summer is here and now is a good time to head to Brgy. Masintoc. The sand dunes are picturesque and if you climb up the hill at the edge of the sea, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the China Sea and the coastline towards Fort Ilocandia to the north and Pangil to the south. The water this time of the year is warm and calm and the sand, although gray is sugar-fine.

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Previously published in Philippine Real Estate Magazine, February-March 1996Text and Photos by Roger Gaspar PHILIPPINE COLONIAL CHURCH ARCHITECTUREEarthquake Baroque: Paoay Church in the IlocosThe town of Paoay seem to be isolated from the rest of Ilocos Norte, so enclosed the town is surrounded by tall, old mango and acacia trees, that a newcomer would not know what to expect. Only the tip of

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.. This must be an old stamp. I haven't seen one actually. But I'm so proud of this church.

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.Adobo and Kaldereta, oh how I miss them! Nagimas..

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Justice Conchita Carpio-MoralesJustice of the Supreme Courthttp://www.supremecourt.gov.ph/justices/j.carpio-morales.phpJustice Conchita Carpio-Morales started her career in law in 1968 in a Manila law firm where she was Assistant Attorney up to 1971 when her former professor, then Secretary of Justice Vicente Abad Santos, took her in as a Special Assistant at the Department of Justice.She worked

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Wow, I love this video. I think this was meant for the couple's child and relatives in Italy. The messages however could very well be meant for all who are toiling abroad, away from family. The old folks in the video also sing "Dungdunguen canto" for the folks abroad. This video says a lot in under nine minutes, a lot lot more than many of the pretentious short films I've seen. This video

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This is a version of Pamulinawen from YouTube you can sing along with. Background video courtesy of Peakproductionz. The resort featured is my favorite 'The Hidden Treasure' Resort in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Check out this resort, literally hidden 20 minutes north of Saud Beach. From Saud, ask the locals for the dirt road that leads to there. The drive is quite bumpy but the view is

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I am posting another version in my next post. Enjoy!

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Question: Anat kababassitan nga aso?Answer: DOGgongAy apo.........

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http://www.tuggot.blogspot.com/2.20.2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paoay Lake iti parbangon (at dawn)Dinamagmo Kaniak ti AyatDinamagmo kaniak no ania ti ayatAyat?Kasano kadi nga iladawan ti ayat?Umanay kadi ti kimmampuso nga iyuritko a tintaa nangmantsa iti sin-aw dagiti birhen a papel?Wenno ti maris ti dara iti tunggal maipasakIti umukuok a kusilap dagiti nalabusan ti managbasol a matak…

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Here are some pictures taken during the 2007 Guling-guling festivities Notice the new cobbled street where the parade was held (below).Also on parade was the biggest Dudol ever made in Paoay. Everyone partook of it after the parade.

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Not many people bother to explore the ruins of the old convent in Paoay. But those who do are rewarded with a picturesque site. It is often used as the site of the annual Halloween festivities. I can imagine it as a perfect location for a cafe and some souvenir stalls.

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Nalaka laeng ken nabiit ti agluto ti empanada apo. Press the PLAY button ta buyaen tayo no kasano.

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For those non-Ilocanos interested in how empanada is made and why it is so tasty and special, the following photoset shows you how and why.Dough is made from rice flour.Adda pay iplog na. Ken longganiza pay. Yummy, maramanam pay diay cholesterol na apo.

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Ay nagimasen apo. Espesyal daytoy ta adda pay iplog ken sitsaron na.Yummy. This miki (Ilocano noodles) is special with egg and crispy pork skin.

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Nice Shot! This picture is by Dodong Flores. http://www.treklens.com/gallery/Asia/Philippines/photo319174.htm

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Heritage house in Paoay up for restorationThe Ilocos TimesMay 14, 2006by Cristina ArzadonOwners of a heritage house in Paoay town are working on the restoration of a historical landmark—a bubble-topped octagonal house built by their patriarch the late Constancio Duque in the early 1940s. Locally known as the Duque house, the American period architecture was given tribute as one of three heritage

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The Duque House in Paoay is famous for its one of a kind, octagonal shape. It is still used as residence by the Duque family.This picture by Constantine Agustin was lifted from his website, http://www.constantineagustin.blogspot.com/.

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St. Augustine Church, or more popularly called Paoay Church, in Ilocos Norte is one of the the oldest churches in the Philippines and is among the major attractions of Ilocos Norte.Built of coral blocks and stucco-plastered bricks, the architecture is a unique combination of Gothic, Baroque and Oriental. Construction of the church was started in 1704 and completed in 1894. A few meters away is

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PAOAY LAKE NATIONAL PARK The landlocked lake located 3 kilometers away from the sea in Suba, Paoay has an area of 470 hectares. Declared as a National Park under Republic Act 5631 on June 21, 1969, its environs has been turned into a sports complex including a world-class golf course. Shown in picture above is the Malacanang of the North which overlooks the lake.

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MALACAÑANG OF THE NORTH, also known as Malacanang ti Amianan. Built as the official residence of then President Marcos in Ilocos Norte, on a promontory overlooking the legendary Paoay Lake, this imposing structure is now a museum. A minimal entrance fee is collected. Inside Malacanang of the North is a very nice big painting of the Paoay Church.

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A Brief History of PaoayFrom http://www.pasyalan.net/ilocos_norte/paoayPaoay’s former name was Bombay. Its site was originally located in the village of Callaguip - along the coastal shores of the South China Sea - now a barrio of Paoay, which is about two kilometers west of the present town proper. Historians say: “From the date of early settlement to 1701, little could be said about the

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Brief History of Ilocos Norte Philippines From http://www.pasyalan.net/ilocos_norte/Long before the coming of the Spaniards, there already existed an extensive region (consisting of the present provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra and La Union) renowned for its gold mines. Merchants from Japan and China would often visit the area to trade gold with beads, ceramics and silk. The inhabitants

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‘Guling–Guling’– mardi gras in Ilocandia!By ETHEL S. TIMBOLManila Bulletin, 3/11/07 Guling–Guling, a little known tradition in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, heralds the Lenten Season just like the mardi gras of Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans.According to lore, it was the Spanish friars that introduced the Guling–Guling in the 16th century, which they celebrated on the eve of Ash Wednesday. The festivity

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March 4, 2007 THE ILOCOS TIMES - FEATUREHerencia Café: An “Edible Landmark in Ilocos Norte” courtesy of VIEW FROM THE BELLTOWER by Stephen T. BarreiroIlocos Norte is famed for the beauty and magnificence of our architectural landmarks such as the world renowned Paoay Church and the Burgos lighthouse, which have also become virtually synonymous and symbolic of their towns.Our culinary traditions

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August 5, 2007THE ILOCOS TIMES - NEWS UPDATES -->Keon asks SP to declare IN under state of calamityDA Sec Yap visits Ilocos NorteIlocos Norte Gov. Michael Keon has recommended the declaration of the province under a state of calamity due to the lingering effect of the dry spell. Keon sought the declaration so that the provincial government could fully use its resources in mitigating the impact of

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I am posting some of my favorite pictures of Paoay Church. The first one I like very much for its unusual angle. Most pictures of the church I've seen are in landscape mode but this one is in portrait. Friends who've seen this pic say it reminds them of some European churches. This one I took using my Sony Ericsson phone. This next picture has an ethereal quality to it. It was taken one

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It's August 10, 2007 and I am posting the first ever blog for paoay.blogspot.com. And it is but appropriate that I upload a picture of the world famous Paoay church. I hope this blogspot does justice to the beautiful town of Paoay and her people.

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