If I were to ask you to identify the church in the photo above, would you be able to recognize it? Probably not. That is until you see how it looks like today. Read on for the photo of the current church…
There’s no better proof to that claim than the summer league that’s held in most of Eastern Samar’s towns. I was able to catch a game at the Borongan plaza one summer afternoon, and I’ve made a quick photo essay of it. So if you’re a basketball fanatic as many Eastern Samarenos, then please follow [...]
Hinigugma nga Bungto sa Dios: Maghadi ha aton an kamurayaw ug katadungan han nabanhaw nga Ginoo! An aton nasud magbubuhat han iya syahan nga piniliay diin makina an mag-iihap han mga botos. Nga magkakamay-ada kita sugad nga paagi nga hiruhirayo ha paglimbong, kama-iha ug kamakuri nakakahatag hin paglaum ha kadam-an. Kundi antes kita magdasig, panginano [...]
Beloved People of God: Greetings of peace and justice in the Risen Lord! The country is about to hold its first automated elections. The prospect of a less dishonest, less antiquated, and less prolonged process inspires hope in many. But as we begin to count the possible blessings we must not forget the continuing challenges [...]
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 [...]
(It was our encounter that brought me this feeling. A feeling that I cannot fully express due to the constraints imposed to me by the norms of society – ethics…) dearest 26van, i don’t go with stationeries to add some juice to this letter. no greetings that would make your heart scream. no formalities to please [...]
This street I’ll walk onto away from you For me to be closer to your silence.
The 2009 Padul-ong Festival was held today at the Borongan Town Plaza wherein four schools competed for the P100,000 prize. The group from the Eastern Samar State University(ESSU)-Maydolong Campus bagged the top prize, followed by the Rayhak Han San Julian Group which won P75,000, with Sta. Fe National High School claiming the 3rd place with [...]
Lot of things happened to me when I spent two weeks in Samar. The main reason for me to be there was a sad one. But nonetheless it really felt good to be back home. After mom’s nine days of wake, I was stuck at our sala spending an evening of quality time as we were planning with [...]
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…