Ania kami
‘Ning gabii sa among pagdaygon
Ug hinaut pa
nga kaninyo dili makatugaw;
Pasko karun
panahon, panahon sa kalipay
kay natawo na
ang manunubos sa kalibutan.
Sa alas dose ang takna,
may natawo sa pasungan;
ginatagna ug ginatuohan,
Manunubos sa kalibutan.
—Alas Dose by Susan Fuentes
Sumad karon, ang kalibutan
nagpangilin
Ngano kaha natawo ang batang buotan gayud
Kinsa siya, wa ba iilhi
Siya manunubos sa yuta nga karon mikunsad gikan sa langit
Ring-kin-ding kin-ding, sayawan ta ang bata
Ring-kin-ding kin-ding, sa makalingaw nga hadla
Basin na man lang sa sunod unya nga katuigan
Padangaton ta ug ma-angkon tang maayong kalawasan
Ring-kin-ding kin-ding, hina-ot unta nga magpadayon
Ang pagbati ta ug ang atong pagkamalipayo.
Pasko na usab, sayawan ta ang bata,
Pasko na usab, sa makalingaw nga hadla,
Basin na man lang sa sunod unya nga katuigan
Padangaton ta ug ma-angkon tang maayong kalawasan
Ring-kin-ding kin-ding, hina-ot unta nga magpadayon
ang pagbati ta ug ang atong pagkamalipayon.
Ngano kaha natawo ang batang buotan gayud
Kinsa siya, wa ba iilhi
Siya manunubos sa yuta nga karon mikunsad gikan sa langit
Ring-kin-ding kin-ding, sayawan ta ang bata
Ring-kin-ding kin-ding, sa makalingaw nga hadla
Basin na man lang sa sunod unya nga katuigan
Padangaton ta ug ma-angkon tang maayong kalawasan
Ring-kin-ding kin-ding, hina-ot unta nga magpadayon
Ang pagbati ta ug ang atong pagkamalipayo.
Pasko na usab, sayawan ta ang bata,
Pasko na usab, sa makalingaw nga hadla,
Basin na man lang sa sunod unya nga katuigan
Padangaton ta ug ma-angkon tang maayong kalawasan
Ring-kin-ding kin-ding, hina-ot unta nga magpadayon
ang pagbati ta ug ang atong pagkamalipayon.
—Sumad Karon by Susan Fuentes
Christmas is only two sleeps
away.
Here’s my own list of
"recycled" gifts to my favorite Boholanos inspired by Alas Dose and Sumad Karon, a Bisayan Christmas songs by Queen
of Visayan Songs, the late Susan Fuentes, which open today's VRS.
When
I was young, Christmas was simplier. Happier. Alas Dose and Sumad Karun are two of my most favorite Visayan Christmas carols.
These songs bring back so many childhood memories as many kids sang this in the
neighborhood.
Since
we are celebrating Christmas, here’s my own list of "recycled" gifts
to my favorite Boholanos.
Nice or naughty? My own list of "recycled" gifts to my
favorite Boholanos. Contributed Photos
|
Here they are:
-For Bb.
Pilipinas-Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman— The sash and crown in Miss
Intercontinental 2019! Gallman is an icon of female beauty, wit and
success. Karen was born in Barangay
Fatima in Ubay town to Gavin William Gallman, a retired Australian soldier, and
Ubay native Editha Bayonas.
-For Mutya ng Pilipinas -
Miss Global Beauty Queen Pauline Amelinckx— The big
prize, crown and sash in Miss Global Beauty Queen! Pauline will
be representing Philippines for Miss Global Beauty Queen 2018 which will be
held in Seoul, Korea in May 2019. A native of Tubigon town, Pauline is a woman
of power and grace, commitment and intelligence, style and substance.
-For Miss World Philippines
First Princess 2017 Glyssa B. Perez —A victory in Miss World-Philippines 2019.
More modelling stints and endorsements.
-For
Bebei Tagoctoc — Hair majesty deserves a grand vacation in Thailand or Europe. Hurray to the "The Mother of All Hair and Make-up
Artists in Bohol.”
-For
Ingemar Macarine — More swims here and abroad to promote clean seas and marine
environment. I hope the “Pinoy Aquaman” can conquer (finally!) the English
Channel in 2019.
-For Boholano film
producer/writer Achinette Joy Villamor—More award-winning
films in 2019. Her film, “Balangiga:
Howling Wilderness,” won several awards and accolades here and abroad. Another
wish for her, a good sleep.
-For
Peddy Bolanio and Glee Orcullo — An explosive radio show in 2019. They can
invite “interesting,” “daring,” “talkative," and “controversial” local
guests to spice up the program. Speaking
of Glee, I hope she will continue to write love songs to describe her aching
heart.
-For
Glorivic Yap-De La Serna— Another European trip to broaden her travel
experience! Same for JP Maslog,
-For
Fiel Angeli Araoarao-Gabin- Strength of character to overcome challenges and to
continue advocacies.
-For
Mila Lim — More Santa Claus and other Christmas stuffs to fill her “Most
Christmassy House” in Bohol.
-For
AR De La Serna— To achieve what he keeps in his career. After all, the country’s first Mister
Supranational did prove to the world that Boholano men can flaunt! Same for Carlo Roy Roslinda, the Mister Earth
International 2017.
-For
Mikey Gatal — A holiday with his special someone.
-For
Butch Bernas and Jeycelle Espejo-Inting —Unwavering dedication for preservation
of cultural heritage. Same for Edison Gumapac.
-For Fred Araneta, Chito Visarra, Anthony Aniscal,
Allen Doydora, Lito Responte, Bob Galero and Ted Ayeng— More interesting, more explosive segments of their
radio programs with interesting and “controversial” guests. Same for Allan Mangmang, Doc Louie,
Rey Tutas, Willy Maestrado, Dave Responte, Fred Amora, Ern Pahayahay,
Atoy Cosap, Jun Gutierrez, Ven Arigo, Angie Valencia, et al.
-For
Loboc Children’s Choir— Performances here and abroad to show to the world what
hidden talents we have. Same for Alicia Bamboo Ensemble, Dimiao Children’s
Rondalla, Loboc Youth Ambassador, Katipunan Elem. School Rondalla, HNU Diwanag
Dance Troupe, HNU Chorale and Bohol Master Singers
-For Shanon Pamaong , Maximiel Tallo, EJ
Relampagos, Mikee Andrei, Omie Auza, Jong Magallano, , Henry Baron, Tracy
Remolador Torres, Aileen Sendrijas, Roxanne Monton— They can establish a school
of fashion to train young designers. And they can start the New Year with
fashion shows to display their artistic collections.
-For
PO3 Janew Villame— An album to showcase his singing prowess. The grandson of
Yoyoy Villame, has composed the “Oplan Tokhang” theme song.
-For
Ryan Sines, EP Relampagos, Ramil Dolauta, Rholly Ingking, Jonathan Ocat, Tamara, Donna Vitos, Nina Jasmine Cadeliña,et al — A “hairy” year to
beautify Bohol! Oopps, more projects para sa ekonomiya! Same for
Gerry Lugod and Emerson Pinos.
-For
Ardy Araneta- Batoy — A round-trip ticket to Europe and America where the
Bohol’s Queen of All Media can relax and enjoy the world.
-For
Dalareich Polot— A scholarship at Oxford University! A busy year for Bohol’s
Chocolate Princess who will go to Japan to receive the Best Entrepreneurship
Award from The Takeda Foundation that highly evaluates her unique project and
gives her the Selection Committee Special Award. “I want Bohol chocolates
to be in the world chocolate map,” she quipped.
-For
Mizken Tirol-Andan— A hot partner to color the new year. Same for Anthony Ceniza and Jhoel Lim.
-For
Lailette Boiser and TinTin Ng — A showbiz break. More challenging roles in teleseryes and
movies to showcase their natural acting.
Same for Niña Vivoree Matutes
Esclito and Fenech Aimee Veloso.
-For
Atty. Julius Gregory Delgado and Atty. Marie Nickie Bolos— Wedding bells!
Wedding bells! Same for Vanessa Cubrado
and her beau and Jethro Imboy and Joan Cajes.
For
Dr. April Lumuthang-Froilan (of Touch of April) and Arch. Junibe Froilan— A
long-delayed stork’s visit. Same
for Dr.
Aleksander and Jessa Ylanan, Fred
Namoc and Nice Tirol and Eden Descallar
and Mikel Ceballos.
-For
Inday Rufing— A busy, busy career to tickle our funny bones. And.... a colorful lovelife!
-For
Queenie Melody Fullante— A hot boyfriend! It’s about time to love someone after
a busy career.
Everything is softer and more beautiful this Christmas in the “Most Christmassy Places” in Bohol province. Photos by Leo Udtohan |
-For
Center Stage Band— More gigs, more music
and a new album. Paging, Ariel Fullido!
-For Roger Magtagad (aka
Nicole Khim Gonzales) and Rhigel Dulfo — Hone the
potentials of more young talents.
-For
Gian Luigi Ale, Kimpoy Mainit, Humfrey Nicasio and Hannah Precillas— A one
night concert in Bohol. Of course, a big break to showcase their singing
prowess!
-For
Rich Asuncion— To savor the joys of motherhood.
-For
Willy Ramasola and Edik Dolotina — Their reputation for fierce, honest, and
open-minded questions made them attractive in the social media. More years of thought-provoking questions and
analyses.
-For
Lutgardo Labad and Marianito Luspo— A busy, busy good year to share their
talents. Same for John Torralba, Joey Labrador, Glenn Lumantao, Sam Penaso and
Ralph Maligro.
-For Tessie Labunog-Sumampong, Marilou Dumaluan,
Miss Bohol International 2012 Mary Ebone Cimafranca-Ong and Miss Bohol 2001
Vanessa Cadorna-Aumentado— Success in their business endeavors. Same for Walter and Leslie Ramirez and Tina
and Alexander Dumas.
-For
Anna Maris Igpit and Tommy Taylor—Another “joint venture”! Same for Benjie and
Atty. Joan Oliva, Rebecca Lusterio and Thomas Mejiso, David Maulas and Jenissa
Laguda Peteros, Abdul Wallace and Chandrina Elluiska Schreurs-Wallace, and
Doxson Asoy and Karen Digal. Remember, the nights are cold!
-For Danica Joy Galon — A promising modelling career. She was the only contestant from Bohol in
Catwalk Philippines Modelling Competition 2018.
-For
Rosalinda Paredes, Vera
Villocido-Gesite, Emilia Roslinda, Pat Ruiz, Atty. Kins Aparece, Salvio Makinano, Judge
Raul Barbarona, Mightee Palo, Maria Fe Evasco, Dorris Dinorog-Obena, Liza Macalandag, Isidore
Ancog, Ellen Gallares, Lester Ouano, Michael Canares and Regina Macalandag—More
developmental work/projects/contracts for social change. Same for Clement Paulinel Ingking in his
advocacy for the Global Ecobricks Alliance towards environmental protection and
Bohol’s mermaid Jammy Ungab for cleaner seas.
-
For those who are running in 2019 elections (you know who you are), a
big goodluck in the political arena.
VRS is wishing you a
bountiful Christmas. May all your hopes and wishes be fulfilled to the utmost.
***
Bishop Uy
welcomes young people to ‘Simbang Gabi’
Despite the recent
call of President Rodrigo Duterte for Catholics not to attend Mass, many of
them filled churches in the predominantly Catholic province of Bohol for the
first of the nine-day Simbang Gabi, or Misa de Gallo, on Sunday, Dec. 16.
Parishioners arrived early
at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral in Tagbilaran for the first Misa de
Gallo at 4:30 a.m.
Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto
Uy said he was happy young people were going to church.
At least 2,000
parishioners, mostly young, attended the Mass. Others had to stay outside the
church to hear the mass.
“Pinagga sila sa Ginoo.
Pinangga sila sa Simbahan. Matagaan og kahigayunan nga ilang kusog ug talento
magamit kang Kristo diha sa iyang Simbahan,” he said.
[God loves them. The
Church loves them. They will be given a chance to use their strength and
talents for Christ in His Church. ]
According to Uy, 2019 has
been declared by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines as the
Year of the Youth.
“Our young people don’t
need a Church which is judgmental. They don’t want a judgmental church. What
they want is a church which is willing to accompany them to their way to God,”
Uy said.
He also challenged
parishioners to affirm their faith in Christ.
“We are challenged to
share what we have to others,” he said. “Dili ta mamintaha. Dili ta manikas.
Dili ta mangurakot.”
[We should not take
advantage of others. We should not cheat. We should not steal.”
Many parishioners wish to
finish the nine-day masses either with a wish or special intention to ask.
“Whatever goal you have, I
think that is the key. Whatever goal you have in the first Mass, it is the
key,” Wincesa Araoarao, a resident of Graham Avenue, said.
Others said it was a
thanksgiving of life.
“It is about thanksgiving
and looking back to the blessings that we have in 2018, as well as looking
forward to what we become of us in 2019,” said Fiel Gabin.
After the Mass,
seminarians from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary rendered Christmas songs
for the parishioners.
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