May Fest!!! Eight Reasons to Celebr8!!! Plus 1

May Fest!!! Eight Reasons to Celebr8!!!

# 1  May 1, 2011 –  Beatification of Blessed Pope John Paul II / Labor Day

Catholic people in various race gathered together to witness the Beatification of the Blessed Pope John Paul II at St. Peters Square, Vatican City. I hope and I pray that someday I could be able to visit the Holy Vatican City.


Para sa ating mga manggagawang Pilipino Mabuhay po tayong lahat! J OFW man o lokal na manggagawa ipagmalaki natin na tayo ay mga bayani ng bansang Pilipinas!

#2  May 7, 2011 – Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley

The Big fight is approaching… days are gone so fast… the moment that all we’ve been waiting for. Of course PacMan is still the most favorite of the crowds of course bet ko si Idol Pacquiao. I hope he’ll win this battle.


#3  May 14, 2011 – Pulilan Carabao Festival – Pulilan, Bulacan

Link Source: (http://www.bulacan.gov.ph/tourism/touristspot.php?id=81)

“Hundreds of work animals, mostly carabaos, are led on a parade in the streets of the town every 14th and 15th of May to honor its patron saint. San Isidro Labrador. The carabaos decorated with garland and shaved for the occasion, genuflect or kneel in front of the church. Witness the colorful Carabao Festival and religious activities of the town. On the 14th of May, farmers all over the town pay tribute to their patron saint. San Isidro Labrador, in glorious thanksgiving for a year-long bountiful harvest. The celebration is manifested by hanging all sorts of fruits, candies, food crops and multi-colored kipings on bamboo poles. The affairs is highlighted by kneeling of carabaos in front of the church and the symbolic floats. Every year, a sea of frolicking humanity comes in droves to witness this showcasing inate talents of the carabaos.”

#4  May 15, 2011 – Pahiyas Festival – Tayabas Quezon

Link Source: (http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/pahiyas_festival.html)

Pahiyas is the harvest festival and is observed in the towns of Lucban, Candelaria, Tayabas, Sariaya, Tiaong and Lucena City in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Considered one the Philippines’ biggest harvest festivals, it is deeply rooted in the traditional celebration of thanksgiving for bountiful harvests.

#5 May 17 – 19, 2011 – Obando Fertility Rites – Obando Bulacan

The Catholicism you find in the Philippines has a considerable pinch of older animist and pagan beliefs which inform rituals and traditions. The Obando Fertility Rites are no exception, and involve childless couples dancing an ancient folk dance to encourage reproduction. “Fertility Dance”
The streets fill with couples hoping for children, who dance in an enormous procession, pushing before them wooden carts filled with images of the particular saint to whom they are appealing. The parade finally comes to rest at the steps of the church, into which the frenzied dancers continue their jamboree up the aisle.
Those to whom the pre-Catholic rituals were directed have simply been replaced by Catholic saints. So, if you want a wife, you dance to San Pascual Baylon. Conversely, if you want a husband, then you dance to Santa Clara de Assisi. Finally, if you want a child you dance to the Virgen de Salambao.
According to experts the dance must be performed with gyrating hips in time to the music and with belief. Many of town's people join in the dance although they may have no particular petition. One can observe the numerous childless couples, thankful parents, grateful farmers and fishermen dance along the streets together with colorfully customed women to pray for children and a good harvest. The population growth attests to the effectiveness of the right movements.

#6  May 19, 2011 - It’s our 29^th Monthsary….

In good times and bad times we still have each other. I love you Boo! Thanks for everything kahit tampuhin at topakin si mace you’re always there for me JJJ Maraming salamat sa mga taong nagging bahagi ng buhay  naming ni Carl specially to my friend Lola Angie and to all my friends in Dubai. Basta alam na ni Lord yun.

#7 May 30, 2011 – DXB – MNL ( Yey… I’m coming Home!!!)

Di naman ako excited at February pa ako nagbook ng ticket ko. Salamat kay Safety Ji for helping out purchasing my ticket. Nagkaroon man ng problem moving my date of leave eh this is it tuloy na tuloy na. Salamat BRO YOU are the BEST! Excited naman ako at magkikita kami ng aking College friend na si Marylan sis sana magbonding tau kahit short lang ang time ng stopover ko.It’s been ages without seeing each other. (Fingers Cross)

Ang aking kinakaexcite ng bonggang bonga bukod sa Makita ang aking mahal na mga kapatid and mga magulang… bonding with my Sissy Jen and Nanay (Sissy’s Mother) sa HK. Ilang bess ko man nalakbay ang HK Country paulit ulit man akong pumunta sa Hongkong Disneyland di ako magsasawa enjoy na ako makakasama ko pa ang mga Lolo at Lola , cuzinz MJ Yin and MT, Auntie Maya and Uncle Joel. Lord super dina kami makatulog ni Jen. This journey is gonna be a wonderful adventure!!!

 with best and sis lhan

with sis Lhan

#8 May 31, 2011 – It’s Sissy Birthday!

 She’s my previous officemate in PTTI, Philippines. Di kami masyadong close till one day nagkaroon kami ng chance to bond in Mc Donalds – Dasma. We started sharing our life stories and our deepest secrets. Just between me and herJ Secret nga po eh hehehe

Thanks for the friendship Sissy… Supahnadah level friendship na to Sissy! See yah soon sa Pinas!!! Mwah!


Ooooops Before I forget let me add 1 more HAPPY MOTHER”S DAY TO ALL moms out there. I want to thank my Mom for all the sacrifices and love for us. You’re al
ways be my Number 1 idol!