Sarok Festival 2009

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October 28-29. Consolacion Cebu will celebrates the "Adlaw sa Consolacion" or the 14th Sarok Festival 2009. The annual celebrations is honor of its Patron Saint San Narciso. The festival is participated by different barangays, elementary and high school students. They will be portraying and showcasing how "SAROK" made a life to the community especially the farmers of Consolacion Cebu.

Sarok means a kind of hat that made from bamboo strips and dried banana leaves and this is commonly used by farmers of Consolacion for protection from the rain and heat of the sun. Also, Sarok is the main livelihood of Barangay Tulotulo. The first Sarok Festival was held in the year of 1996, by then a resolution is mandated of the local officials that Sarok Festival will be celebrated every October 28-29 as part of the Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Consolacion.

Mayor Avelino Gungob Sr. of Consolacion and other members of local officials is very supportive of the town festival. This is one of the project of provincial government that promotes the cultures, festivals, history and tourism of every Cebu Provincial Towns.

Happy Fiesta Consolacion Cebu!!

You can also check here the candidates of Miss. Consolacion Cebu 2009.

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Maribago Blue Water for the first time.

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When I read the post of http://pinoyworld.org that they are inviting bloggers all over the Philippines to enjoy the white sands, I was amazed and feel excited because this is my first time (hopefully..) to visit and experience the explorations at Maribago Blue Water. Since, my semestral break is started, I wanna hug this Tropical Island where I'm going to be relax, enjoy, foods and have fun. I also wanted to grab the experience as what Cebu Bloggers Society experience during their tour in Maribago Blue Water.

Mark Monta - I was overwhelmed with their staffs and amenities, i missed their delicious foods and of course i want to avail their AMUMA SPA.

Mikyu Maglasang - the white sand beach, sumptuous food, nice view, and the cool feel of the place.

Mark Gallardo - Very relaxing rooms (royal bungalows, amuma spa suites, deluxe rooms…)

A place where everything is so cool!!

Hopefully I can go there this coming November 8, 2009 and also a big opportunity for me to meet my fellow bloggers specially the CBS family and Mr. Ruben Licera.

For more information, please visit http://pinoyworld.org
Maribago bluewater blog - http://www.bluewater.com.ph
Maribago Bluewater video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUYhh_VAZNU

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Sinulog 2010 Schedule of Activities

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The Grandest Event in Cebu Philippines will be turning to 30th Sinulog Festival this coming January 17, 2010. "ONE BEAT ONE DANCE ONE VISION" - the country’s biggest pageantry of sounds, sights, dance and colors as it honors and pays homage to the patron saint of Cebu , Sr. Sto. Niño. Expect thousands of people, revelers, spectators and foreign guests who will join the grand parade. As of the latest, there are already 45 contingents from different cities and provinces who confirmed that they will be participating this coming Sinulog Grand Parade. Contingents from Leyte - Alikaraw Festival of Hilongos Leyte, Buyugan Festival of Abuyog, Leyte, Sangyaw Festival of Tacloban City and Dulag, Leyte. Also from Negros - Pintaflores of San Carlos City, Jimalalud de Sinulog, Sta Catalina, Negros Oriental and Bais City, then from Mindanao - Cabadbaran City, Tangub City and Lanao Del Norte. Another from Masbate in Bicol Region, first time to participate in Sinulog. Expect the big EXPOSE!! from all the contingents on their powerful moves and dances as they will be showcasing the real roots of Sinulog Cebu Festivals.

Below are the full list of Schedules this coming Sinulog Festival 2010 @ 30th

Visit http://sinulog.ph for more infos.

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Halad - Inasal Festival 2009

Today (October 15, 2009) is the Fiesta of Talisay City Cebu, Halad - Inasal Festival 2009. This is the annual fiesta celebration of talisay city in honor to their patron Saint Sta. Theresa de Avila. It is a showcase of lechons in various costumes and decorations.

Talisay City is very known to INASAL - a roasted crispy pig with taste of star anise; also beach resorts and swimming pools; lots of mountain parks for recreation and leisure; natural attractions of Igutan Cave found in Barrangay Jaclupan; talisay landing site - the center of guerilla intelligence operation; talisay liberation park - favorite hang-outs for the people Talisaynon’s; Managa Watershed Dam and River; Those are one of the best place and attractions that found in Talisay City.

In celebrating "Halad - Inasal Festival 2009" talisaynon will be showing some of their display of agro-industrial products, traditional thanksgiving of the patron saint and colorful dance as one graceful and peaceful talisay community. Happy Fiesta Talisay City!!!

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Northern Escapade - Suroy Suroy Sugbo 2009

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Suroy Suroy Sugbo will be bring you the most awaiting explorations of the year, its "Northern Escapade". It is part of the Northern town of Provinces of Cebu which covers the town of Sogod, Carmen, Santa Fe, Liloan, Borbon, Catmon, Danao City, Bantayan, Madridejos, San Remegio, Medellin, Daanbantayan, Bogo, Tabogon and Compostela. It will run on three days starting on October 16, 17 and 18. Suroy Suroy Sugbo is a tourism project of Cebu headed by lady governor of cebu, Gov. Gwen Garcia. This to promote towns and cities in the province with their richness of cultures, attractions and best place has to offer.

Last June 12 and 13 was "Explore the Midwest" covering the Midwest town of Aloguinsan, Pinamungajan, Balamban, Asturias, Tuburan and Tabuelan and the city of Toledo. And now it will the "Northern Escapade" stopped by 15 provinces of Cebu.

Sogod - a place where white and black sands meets, ang "SINUGDANAN"
Carmen - one of the most leading manufactures of Sinamay, the home of first Sinulog Festival.
Santa Fe - rich in tourist attractions, they have Hoyohoy Villas, Ogtong Cave, Marlin's Beach Resort, Santa Fe Beach Club and many more.
Liloan - home of the Rosquillos Festival and Bagacay Point Lighthouse.
Borbon - famous on folklore about the Salmugi River.
Catmon - famous on their hot spring called MAINIT.
Danao City - the Karansa Festival capital of the town.
Bantayan - the most religious town of Cebu.
Madridejos - the town called LAWIS and known for Kota Park - a baywalk that jutting into the sea.
San Remegio - rich in trees called "KANGHAGAS".
Medellin - town that produces around 349,320 metric tons of brown sugar - Sugarmill capital of Cebu.
Daanbantayan - Haladaya Festival and known for a little boracay place - Malapascua Island.
Tabogon - the Agoho town of Cebu.
Compostela - the Caballo Festival - a horse festival.

Tara Mag Suroy Suroy Sugbo nata!!

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The Success of 9th Sinanggiyaw Festival 2009

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Dumanjug Cebu was successfully celebrating their 9th Sinanggiyaw Festival last October 3, 2009 with full support of the local government of Dumanjug Cebu, headed by Mayor Cesar Baricuatro and other Municipal Officials of the town. The Sinanggiyaw Festival is honor to their patron St. Francis of Assisi. Last 3 years of festival, school from Cogon National High School was won 3 times champion and this year festival they are performing as guest contingents just to give way other school and baranggays contingents to show their best in dances of Sinanggiyaw Festival 2009.

There were five town contingents who participate this year festival - Barangays and schools of Dumanjug Cebu with the cooperation from Parents-Teachers Asscociation.

First Contingent - Little Flower School with barangays of Ilaya, Poblacion, Paculob, Liong and Tapon.
2nd Contingent - Hipoliti Buquecosa National High School with barangays Bullogan, Kabalaasanan, Kang-actol, Pawa and Cotcoton.
3rd Contingent - Bulak National High Schoo with barangays of Bulak, Doldol, Lamak, Balay’g Tiki, Matalao and Manlapay.
4th Contingent - Bitoon Vocational National School with barangays of Bitoon, Panlaan and Tangil.
5th Contingent - Dumanjug National High School, with full support of Parents-Teachers Association, faculty and staff.

Here are winners 9th Sinanggiyaw Festival 2009.

1. Cogon National High School
- Guest performer

2. Bitoon Vocational National School
- Grand champion of Sinanggiyaw Festival 2009
- Best in Ritual Dance
- Best in Choreography
- Best in Street Dancing
- Best in Custome
- Sinanggiyaw Festival Queen 2009

3. Little Flower School
- First Place
- Best in ANDAS

4. Dumanjug National High School
- Second Place
- Sinanggiyaw Festival King 2009

See yah in 10th Sinanggiyaw Festival!!!

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My 2009 Philippine Bloggers Choice Award

My vote goes to Cebubloggers.com as the 2009 Philippine Bloggers Choice Award. Cebu Bloggers Society really deserves this award because it has a big AIM, "To promote Cebu through Blogs". And with this society, people around the globe will definitely acknowledge that Cebu is the most rich in cultures, island, foods, places, beaches and colorful festivals.

Cebu Bloggers Society was founded on the 14th of February, 2008 by Mark Monta. The idea of organizing bloggers in Cebu came to him after an online conference with Jerry Gervacio and Kevin Ray Chua. On that very day, he created a Yahoo group called Cebu Bloggers Society. A few months after that, more and more bloggers joined the group

Cebufestivals is also one of the finalist but I choose CEBU BLOGGERS SOCIETY - The Best of the Rest - If Cebu Bloggers Society WIN, Cebufestival is also a Winner. And Im am so proud and bless to be part of this society. Mabuhay ang CEBU BLOGGERS SOCIETY!!!

PBA 2009 Visayas will be held at Ayala City Sports, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City this coming October 18, 2009. The voting period of Bloggers Choice Award 2009 for the VISAYAS and MINDANAO: October 1, 2009 9:00 in the morning to October 14, 2009 10:30 in the evening. For more info on how to vote, just visit philippineblogawards.com.ph

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Lumad Basakanon for Sinulog 2010

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The Aliwan Fiesta Hall of Fame "LUMAD BASAKANON" - Prepare for the big "EXPOSE" this coming Sinulog 2010. Last October 3 was the screening of the participantes for Lumad Basakanon dancers and it was held at Basak Gymnasium with 200 applicants who wants to join the group. This year Sinulog is the 30th year of the festival, and all the Sinulog Dancers and Musicians will be challenge to show their best of dances and music with the real roots of Sinulog. This a great challenge from the choreographers, dancers and contingents since it will be a big celebration for the coming of 30th Sinulog 2010.

What to be expect from the Lumad Basakanon this coming Sinulog 2010?? This is a big excitement and Boom!! Suprise... Last year performance of Lumad Basakanon was defeated by the tribe of Buyogan Festival of Buyogan Leyte and according to the Lumad Basakon Festival Queen "New trend was being sought by the judges to the group in which they didn’t find it."

The wining year of Lumad Basakanon during Sinulog performance was 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 also declared as Hall of Fame for being three times Champion of Aliwan Fiesta in Manila.

Kudos to Lumad Basakanon!! and Expect the Unexpected this coming Sinulog 2010.
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