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ON POTOK: Dumagat tribe of the Sierra Madre

2010-09-23T21:59:00.000-07:00

ON POTOK a Dumagat song on rebellion and activism against the abuse of their people's rights and lands.
video courtesy of katutubo

Dumagat from wikipinas

The term Dumagat may have been derived from the word gubat(forest) and hubad. The more logical origin of its name is taga-dagat which referred to "sea gypsies".They typify the outstanding negrito physical traits of dark brown to black color and curly hair. The few cases of straight hair and light complexion may be chiefly the result of mixture with lowland Christians.
Culture
The Dumagat people are of the Agta Negrito groups found in Luzon. In the past, these people lived in coastal areas of Aurora and Quezon provinces and were lords in their own domain. However, because of the coming of Filipino homesteaders into the Agta area they were pushed into the mountains, and dispersed in small groups.
Dumagats are semi-nomadic. They move from place to place in search of better habitation. Recently, they have learned to live permanent settlements. They are reported found scattered in different locations. They are also divided into six languages.
The Kabulowan are one of the subgroups of the Dumagat (also known as '"Baluga").
Dumagat families are generally simple nuclear family. They live in extended family groupings. If conflicts arise among themselves, they just move away.
In the past, men wore a cloth of g-string and the women wore wrap around skirts. Now, they wear used, machine sewed lowland clothes.
Economy

They are part of the indigenous people composing the philippine archipelago. the song comes in a slow kundiman and fast paced version.

rough transcription of lyrics

ON POTOK: Dumagat song

On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok ng lupa nilikha nimakijabat

gak mukati agta
para sa mga dimagat
sa pusod ng sierra madre tahimik ang aming daigdig
ng dumating ang mga gahaman dala ay ligalig

On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok ng lupa nilikha nimakijabat

binulabog na ng ingay ng lagareng dimakina
ang yaman ng kagubatay kanilang kinukuha

On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat

panaghoy ng sierra madre aming ina

On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok ng lupa libingan ng aming ninuno
lalamunin na ng tubig ng dam na itatayo
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat

eyan yanade para de orat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
eyan yanade para de orat

english/dumagat transcription

ON POTOK: Dumagat song

On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok the land created by nimakijabat

gak mukati agta
for the dumagats
in the navel of sierra madre at peace in our world

the corrupt bringing conflict

On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok the land created by nimakijabat

disturbed by the sounds of machine saw
they have claimed the natures riches as their own

On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat

call of sierra madre our mother

On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok the land our ancestors were buried
will be swallowed by the built dam built
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat

eyan yanade eyan yanade para de orat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
On potok nayenade naayenade nimakijabat
eyan yanade para de orat

Free tickets from pal for Octoberian

2010-09-23T21:14:00.001-07:00

Philippine Airlines gives free plane tickets for October celebrants.
Sometimes its good to be born on the right time.

In their Press release on the website. http://www.philippineairlines.com/news/free_ticket_birthday.jsp

21 September 2010
Get a free PAL ticket for your birthday
Birthday celebrants in the next two-and-a-half months are in for a treat from Philippine Airlines – a free ticket on any domestic route for every similarly routed ticket purchased during the promotion period.

In a new promo dubbed “Halloween Trip and Treats for your Birthday,” PAL is offering a free domestic ticket to all those marking their natal day between September 16 and November 30, 2010.

To avail of the free tickets, birthday celebrants must purchase a revenue ticket between September 16 and 30, 2010. The celebrant should present proof of birthday along with the revenue ticket at any PAL ticket office and the complimentary ticket is immediately issued.

Both free and revenue tickets must reflect the same domestic route and class of service. The free ticket is for the birthday celebrant and cannot be given to another person. Both tickets must be used for travel between September 16 and November 30, 2010, except for a brief blackout period from October 28 to November 2, 2010.

PAL flies between Manila and 20 domestic destinations: Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Kalibo, Laoag, Legaspi, Ozamiz, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, Tacloban, Tagbilaran and Zamboanga.

To avail of the promo, visit www.philippineairlines.com, any PAL ticket office or accredited travel agents. For inquiries and bookings, call PAL Reservations at (02) 855-8888 in Manila, (032) 340-0191 in Cebu and (082) 221-5513 in Davao.

Vanishing Culture

2010-09-06T08:07:00.000-07:00

The Vanishing culture of the Ifugao and T'boli. The youth dances to the Gongs and drums taught by their elders.

REAL MARIS BORACAY

2010-08-29T23:17:00.000-07:00

Photos Courtesy of Real Maris Boracay

ALTA CEBU VILLAGE RESORT

2010-08-29T19:13:00.000-07:00

Photos Courtesy of Alta Cebu Village Resort

HOYOHOY VILLAS BANTAYAN ISLAND CEBU

2010-08-29T11:43:00.000-07:00

Photos courtesy of HOYOHOY Villas Bantayan Island

Try out life in the visayas region through bantayan island. known for its white beaches and malayan inspired architecture this resort boasts of its earthly tones that make the guest feel connected to the nature and being harmony in the self.

EDSA SHANGRILA HOTEL

2010-08-28T12:05:00.000-07:00

Photos Courtesy of Edsa Shangrila Hotel

Providing a place of comfort and corporate functions on life in the city. This hotel hosts events usually of weddings, and family gathering with children on the swimming pool.

EL NIDO PALAWAN UPDATE on miniloc and lagen islands

2010-08-27T21:48:00.001-07:00

Update on El nido island with attached videos

Courtesy of El Nido Resorts
El Nido Post Oct 5 2009

The Sounds of Ifugao in Manila

2010-05-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

There is a place in my heart for celebration of traditional dance and ritual. As the events transpired in CCP which sadly I missed. I hope they will continue to remain and future generations honor this tradition that upholds a part of the Filipino Identity.

Video Courtesy of PencilpusherManila

CAYLABNE BAY Ternate Cavite

2009-11-11T23:29:00.000-08:00

Explore the city of cavite where the 1st philippine flag was waved by Emilio Aguinaldo and celebrated the independence. See the development of the city from rural to urban.

Legend Hotel Villas Pioneer Mandaluyong

2009-11-11T22:02:00.000-08:00

Legend Hotel Villas Pioneer Mandaluyong
Photo Courtesy of Legend Villas

A quaint hotel providing a place of gathering for families to stay awhile and enjoy quality time.

Club panoly boracay oct -dec 2009 promo

2009-11-11T18:00:00.000-08:00

Marco Vincent Resort Puerto Galera Mindoro

2009-11-08T21:12:00.000-08:00

Video Courtesy of Marco Vincent Resort

A high standard resort nestled in the island of Mindoro providing scuba divers a luxurious place to stay while exploring the rich marine depths.

BOHOL BEACH CLUB

2009-11-04T18:15:00.000-08:00

Photo Courtesy of Bohol Beach Club

Situated in the islands of Visayas. known for its species of tarsiers. also shares the land with white sand beaches and a great hideaway for couples, scuba divers, and tourist/locals who just wants to lay back and enjoy the sun.

oct 30 2009 Enchanting Halloween at Dusit Thani Manila

2009-10-15T05:22:00.001-07:00

Visit the Philippines

2009-10-14T21:41:00.001-07:00

OCT 31 2009 Discovery Shores Boracay Halloween Party Promo

2009-10-06T17:59:00.000-07:00

Join in on the Fun

Scuba Diving in Puerto Galera Mindoro

2009-10-05T23:15:00.000-07:00

Experience snorkeling and scuba diving in the waters of Puerto Galera Mindoro. options for scuba diving is in the island of mindoro, or the aisle of batanggas

I have only tried snorkelling in a marine sanctuary. would want to try diving one day.
intro diving costs around 2,500 PHP and a padi license would cost almost $1,000

EL NIDO PALAWAN

2009-10-05T21:23:00.000-07:00

Palawan called the last frontier with its vast sand beaches connecting some islands. names previously names as one of the worlds wonders.

Photo courtesy of EL NIDO RESORT PALAWAN
Video Courtesy of jaylunaprod youtube

Nothing to say. Just watch.

Explore the islands through trekking, kayak, discover the bat caves on the island perimeter or go island hopping

The welcome greeting upon arrival in the island. with the majestic views of rock formation isles. With cottages on stilts by the sea. experience the local dishes or by their master chef's to suite your satisfaction through candlelit dinner by the beach.

TIDES BORACAY

2009-10-05T18:44:00.000-07:00

TIDES BORACAY
Is located between station 1 and 2
a few meters away from the main beach.

With two room types: published price
Essential $140.00++
Exceptional $180.00 ++
Extra Person $25.00 ++

Prices may vary for foreign and philippine markets. and season changes.
Photo and video courtesy of Tides Boracay

60 rooms / hot and cold water / mini bar/ plasma tv with cable / in room safety box / magnetic keycard doors.

Phones are available at the front desk for IDD and NDD.

Sun Deck Lounge Bar and Cafe

Roof lounge and Infinity Pool

Exceptional room & bathroom category

Essential room and bathroom category

Ka-on : Simply Good Filipino Food
Right in the heart of Boracay’s teeming D’ Mall is The Tides Hotel. The boutique hotel opened its doors in 2007 introducing a new spin to island resort travel & lodging that soon captured the attention of foreign & local travelers.
Today, the Tides Hotel continues to be a top choice establishment. Consistently fine tuning all aspects of guest services one of them being the food & beverage experience.
Introducing Ka-on, the Tides Hotel’s rooftop Filipino restaurant. Ka-on is the Hiligaynon word that means “eat”. The menu in Ka-on is Filipino in inspiration. Drawing from the rich Filipino culture of eating and eating well for that matter. The food is prepared true to tradition, using locally sourced produce, cooked in the style of the olden ways, featuring dishes regional in origins, varied and always distinct and flavorful. The concept is simple. The results are sincere.
From the soul satisfying bowls of “Pancit Molo” and “Suwam sa Mais” to the truly exotic funkiness of “bagoong” served with the green mango relish or in an earthy “Pinakbet”, Ka-on delivers a menu full of homey delicious goodness like that served in every Filipino family’s dinner table.
The Kapampangan specialty “sisig” ~ crispy pork bits flavored with chilies, calamansi & onions take a playful twist served as a “lumpia” or spring roll. Filipino seviche or “Kinilaw” is served chilled in an intense marinade of chilies, ginger, green mangoes & vinegar. All perfect food matches to a nice cold bottle of beer or a mojito at happy hour.
Lunch & dinner just got an upgrade with new entrees & main courses as well. The “Bistek Tagalog” is tender beef sautéed with onions and a calamansi & soy sauce glaze. “Bangus Belly ala Pobre” is from the rich flavored milkfish served with a heady garlic sauce. Pork belly comes in a crispy, crunchy deliciousness called “Lechon Kawali”.
The menu takes a decidedly different yet familiar tone as the Tides Hotel Chef, Fernando Aracama presents what he calls Progressive Filipino Cuisine. Chef Fern brings back his signature dishes from his Restaurant Uva as a special feature on the Ka-on menu.

Progressive Filipino cuisine is simply keeping to traditional cooking methods but improving on the dish with the use of new ingredients, applying new culinary trends & techniques and a modern approach to food presentation. The national dish of the Philippines is “adobo”. Ka-on serves it as crispy beef ribs cooked adobo style with sweet mango relish and garlic chips. Dried fish or “tuyo” is served in a pasta dish with tomatoes, black olives, green onions and “itlog na maalat” or salted duck eggs. It is familiar yet different. It is simply good Filipino food.

Ka-on is on the Penthouse of The Tides Hotel Boracay, D’ Mall on Station 2.

TARSIERS OF BOHOL

2009-10-05T03:17:00.000-07:00

Cute little mammals in the province of Bohol Tarsiers are a protected endangered species under World wildlife fund
Video Courtesy from BOhol Tourism Council
preceeding from wikipedia.

Tarsiers are small animals with enormous eyes; each eyeball is approximately 16 mm in diameter and is as large as their entire brain.Tarsiers also have very long hind limbs. In fact, their feet have extremely elongated tarsus bones, from which the animals get their name. The head and body range from 10 to 15 cm in length, but the hind limbs are about twice this long (including the feet), and they also have a slender tail from 20 to 25 cm long. Their fingers are also elongated, with the third finger being about the same length as the upper arm. Most of the digits have nails, but the second and third toes of the hind feet bear claws instead, which are used for grooming. Tarsiers have very soft, velvety fur, which is generally buff, beige, or ochre in color.

TIDES OF BORACAY PROMO 2009

2009-10-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

Avail of this offer by Tides. and enjoy your leisurely stay in boracay islands.

CORDOVA REEF VILLAGE RESORT MACTAN CEBU

2009-10-01T19:52:00.001-07:00

Sitting proudly at the southeastern tip of Mactan Island is Cordova Reef Village Resort. An intimate village resort created for guests who recognize quality and seek luxury accommodations combined with the tranquility of a natural environment. Our accommodations reflect the weight we place on privacy. Our luxuriously appointed villas include a private terrace for sunset dinners or just a place to lounge on lazy afternoons. All our villas are just seconds away from the 808sq. meter free form swimming pool and beach pergolas fronting the sea. A place unburdened by stress and unspoiled by crowds. The Cordova Reef Village Resort, where fulfillment lies in privacy and elegance

NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

2009-10-01T19:51:00.000-07:00

An entry gateway into the city of manila. named after the late senator politically assasinated by the previous dictator president of the philippines.

Everyday hundreds of tourist traffic enter and leave its halls.
people come stressed for a vacation. they leave refreshed and alive from the philippine experience.

photo from skyscrapercity.com

Intro to Philippines via wikipedia

2009-10-01T19:38:00.001-07:00

The Philippines (Tagalog: Pilipinas [pɪlɪˈpinɐs]) officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a country in Southeast Asia with Manila as its capital city. It comprises 7,107 islands[9] in the western Pacific Ocean.

The Philippines is the world's 12th most populous country, with an estimated population of about 92 million people.[10][11] Its national economy is the 47th largest in the world, with an estimated 2008 gross domestic product (GDP nominal) of over US$ 168.6 billion (nominal).[12] It is estimated that there are about 11 million overseas Filipinos worldwide, equivalent to about 11% of the total population of the Philippines.[13]

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The Philippine islands is vast majority of natural resources from farmlands, suburbs and urban property.