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The first and only community blog about the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. With news, literature and a lot more.

Announcements

Eastern Samar Elections 2010 – Who Will You Vote for in 2010? By Ced Solidon on Feb 9th, 2010

The campaign period for national and party list candidates officially start today. But although the campaign period for local candidates is still over a month away, I’m pretty sure that most of us already know who among the local bets we are going to vote for.

Thus, this page. You can campaign all you want for your local politicos here.

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News

Cocaine Bricks Seized in Llorente, Eastern Samar»
By Ced Solidon

Cocaine bricks were reportedly seized off the coast of Mina-anod in Llorente, Eastern Samar yesterday.
According to authorities from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the bricks could be a part of the 1 ton cocaine shipment from South America to Hong Kong.

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Features

The History of Eastern Samar Towns and Churches»
By Ced Solidon

If you’re into history, then I’m sure you’ll love to read Msgr. Lope Robredillo’s pieces on the history of towns and churches of Eastern Samar.
His pieces are lengthy, but very informative. So whether you are an Eastern Samareno wanting learn about your roots, or a history buff wishing to learn more about Eastern Samar’s past, [...]

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Events

Eastern Samar has 5 New Priests»
By Ced Solidon

The Bishop of Borongan ordained five new priests in the jampacked Borongan Cathedral yesterday.
Bishop Crispin Varquez of the Diocese of Borongan ordained the following new priests: Dennis de Leon, Anthony Lugo, Dale Perez, Michael Jay Rebamontan, and Jay Romualdo.

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Announcements

Eastern Samar Elections 2010 – Who Will You Vote for in 2010?»
By Ced Solidon

The campaign period for national and party list candidates officially start today. But although the campaign period for local candidates is still over a month away, I’m pretty sure that most of us already know who among the local bets we are going to vote for.
Thus, this page. You can campaign all you want for [...]

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Arts

Borongan Sunrise»
By Ced Solidon

The sun may set in the west, but it always rises in the east. A sunrise is a symbol of a new day, a new challenge, and a new chance of doing better than we did yesterday.
Eastern Samar is blessed to receive the first few rays of the sun every day. And that is why [...]

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Commentary

Things Are Shaking Up»
By Ced Solidon

Tomorrow will be the last day of filing the certificate of candidacy for individuals planning on running for office in the coming May 2010 elections. And as such, things are shaking up especially for politicians looking to forge alliances to strengthen their positions come election time.
And you might be surprised at what our local politicos [...]

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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 [...]

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