Features
on my Mother’s 40 days… (A Son’s Regret) By NikNok_Cepeda on Jun 28th, 2009Forty days after, I still can’t seem to have the grip on the fact that she’s gone. It was a regular afternoon and I just woke up. My memory of the events that occurred on that day is imbued in my consciousness as though it was the back of my hand. The prelude to this unfortunate date (May 14) started with a message from Auntie Mems a day before, it was a simple “mana, is in the hospital she is having difficulty in breathing”. It was a message that sent deep chill to my bones. A day after that, my mind was still trying adjust from waking up I read the text message sent by my sister. It said, “kuya you need to be on the next plane for Manila, mom is not in a good condition”.
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News
1 dead, 4 missing, 500 homeless as ‘Feria’ hits Eastern Samar»By Ced Solidon
A boy was killed, several fishermen went missing, the power went out and properties were damaged as tropical storm Feria hit Eastern Samar last Tuesday.
1 dead, several missing
A 7-year-old boy was reportedly killed Tuesday afternoon in Dolores, Eastern Samar after falling to the river due to the strong winds.
Two fishermen from Hernani, Eastern Samar and [...]
Features
on my Mother’s 40 days… (A Son’s Regret)»By NikNok_Cepeda
life is indeed full of surprises one of them is death, it comes like a thief in the night. what is ask of us to do is not be vigilant but to make sure that we have loved and have shared that love…
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Borongan Bishop Meets With Metro Manila-Based Eastern Samarenos»By Ced Solidon
The first-ever meeting of Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez with Eastern Samarenos based in Metro Manila was held yesterday afternoon at the CBCP’s Media Center. The meeting’s purpose was to introduce the bishop to Eastern Samarenos, according to Msgr. Pepe Quitorio, who served as the meeting’s emcee.
There was only a week’s notice before the meeting was [...]
Announcements
Visitor Seeking Waray Translation Help»By Ced Solidon
I admit the forum has been inactive so far, but here’s an interesting post there. It’s from somebody seeking help in translating some Tagalog words into Waray.
Can any of our Waray experts help him/her? Check out the post by visiting this link: http://forums.sinirangan.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5
Please note that you may need to register to be able to post [...]
Arts
Summer in Eastern Samar»By Medora Quirante
Some of my friends spent their most recent paycheck on a trip to Boracay. What better way to enjoy summer, right?
Wrong. By going to Boracay, they had a break from the monotonous work-home-work-home itinerary. But, they also had dents in their pockets to exchange for the three day bliss.
If I were to choose where I [...]
Commentary
Don’t Leave the Philippine Constitution to the Asses»By Ced Solidon
A few days ago, the Philippine Congress approved the House Resolution 1109 or the con-ass bill that would convene itself into a constituent assembly to amend the 1987 Constitution.
I for one would endorse to have the Constitution amended when there’s a need to address current issues that have not been foreseen by the people who [...]
Videos
Englishman Rapping in Waray»By Ced Solidon
It’s been on the interwebs for quite some time now and I thought I’d share it with you guys. Is it funny? Find out for yourself.
According to the Youtube page’s description:
“La Familia tribute of Dave 2 Cool 4 School rapping in waray. Check out their song Salisi! Waray is the 5th most spoken language of [...]
