Abaca, the fiber of life of Catandunganons, played an important role during the Liberation of Virac from the Japanese 81 years ago, which we commemorated last February 8. On February…
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ARATA-SAN, the Beloved Japanese of Virac
NOTE: This piece is my contribution to the 81st anniversary of the Liberation of Virac from the Japanese which happens on February 8, 2026. There was presence of Japanese nationals…
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The Sagrada Familia (Norberto Tablizo-Jacoba de Leon clan) of Virac
Among us Sarmiento siblings, when we were still children, we did not feel so sore when the Christmas holidays were over after New Year. It is because in just a…
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Evolution of the House of La Inmaculada of Virac, Part 2
NOTE: This two-part series is adapted from my essay “History of the House of La Inmaculada of Virac” that appeared in the coffee table book “The Cathedral of Virac, Harong…
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Evolution of the House of La Inmaculada of Virac, Part 1
NOTE: This two-part series is adapted from my essay “History of the House of La Inmaculada of Virac” that appeared in the coffee table book “The Cathedral of Virac, Harong…
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PANTOMINA CATANDUANES: Is there a “correct” way to dance it? Part 2
In Part 1 we wrote of how the National Artist for Dance Francisca Reyes Aquino initiated the task of committing Philippine folk dances to written codification in the 1920s as…
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PANTOMINA CATANDUANES: Is there a “correct” way to dance it? Part 1
The recent conclusion of the Padadyaw sa Tinampo competition has raised anew questions as to the judging for the winning teams. But more fundamental was the issue of how the…
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Catanduanes Subprovince, circa 1905, Part 2
NOTE: This series is intended for the observance of the 80th founding anniversary of Catanduanes as a province on October 26., 2025. It is based on the author’s recent study…
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Catanduanes Subprovince, circa 1905, Part 1
NOTE: This series is intended for the observance of the 80th founding anniversary of Catanduanes as a province on October 26, 2025. It is based on the author’s recent study…
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Rizal and Catanduanes
NOTE: This article appeared in the Catanduanes Tribune five years ago. I am re-issuing it now here to commemorate Jose Rizal’s 164th birth anniversary. Let it be told again to…