Holy Wednesday, the day in the Biblical history when Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ in exchange of 30 silver coins. Betrayal is one of the most painful experiences a person could go through. Have you been betrayed? You wouldn’t even want to recall such instance, right? Betrayal (n.) — the …
Read More »Visita Iglesia (A Religious Expedition in Batangas)
Of all the many churches here in Batangas, have you visited the most prominent ones during Visita Iglesia? Or how do you decide on the itinerary of Visita Iglesia each year? This article will dissect this religious expedition we Catholics do on Holy Week, specifically on Maundy Thursday. Contributed by: …
Read More »Why the Day After Palm Sunday is Not an Ordinary Monday
Not having a prominent moniker like the “Palm” for Sunday the “Maundy” for Thursday and the ominous, intriguing “Black” for Saturday doesn’t make Holy Monday a lesser parcel of the Holy Week. Traditionally, on a Holy Monday, we Christians commemorate the fig tree or “puno ng higera” — which was, …
Read More »Our Lesson for Today: Amphibian
Lunes, sa klasrum ni TOTO… TITSER: Ok Class, Our lesson for today is all about Amphibian. Amphibian is derived from the Ancient Greek term ἀμφίβιος amphíbios which means both kinds of life, amphi meaning “both” and bio meaning life. The term was initially used for all kinds of combined natures. …
Read More »The Meaning of Palm Sunday and Life’s Uncertainty
This day officially starts the Holy Week 2011. What Holy Week means to each one of us may vary only in the way we choose to spend it. Palm Sunday reminds us of God’s entering in Jerusalem by riding a donkey. During those times, a donkey symbolizes peace while a …
Read More »My Hometown’s Finest Photo Contest (Details on How to Join)
Click here to see the Elimination Round Photo of the Contestants. To support the photographers, Like this page first and then like the photo. Deadline of Submission : May 15, 2011 (Abot ka pa!) Do you like taking pictures around your town? Then gear up and take this chance to …
Read More »Join the 5th Annual Lomi Festival at Summer Hills, April 30
Batangueños are huge fans of lomi. Who wouldn’t? It’s one of the most popular things Batangas is known for. Loming Batangas — do you know how to cook it? Then join the 5th Annual Lomi Festival brought to us by Summer Hills. If you think you can cook the best …
Read More »Pagkamahal na ng Pamasahe ah!
Patikar na’y yagyag pang pumanhik ng bahay si TOTO. Pagud na pagod, pero masayang-masaya. Nagmayabang pa sa ina… TOTO: HOT MOMMA! Nakatipid ako ng P 8.00 pesos nung nasa Maynila ako. HOT MOMMA: Nakatipid? Paano?. TOTO: Hindi ho ako sumakay ng dyip! Sinabayan ko la’ang ako ng takbo. Ay di …
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