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Emirates SkyCargo reinforced its
position as an industry leader by
claiming top prize at the 2010 Supply
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Cargo Carrier of the Year in
recognition of the benefits it brings to
customers‟ supply chains by providing
quality innovation solutions with a
relentless focus on improving service
and containing costs.
After two rounds – including
nomination from readers followed by
final voting by a group of independent
judges, Emirates SkyCargo was
presented the Air Cargo Carrier of the
Year Award at a gala dinner at the
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre.
The annual Supply Chain Asia
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than 300 senior executives in the
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and individuals in the fields of supply
chain and logistics. The Air Cargo
Carrier of the Year Award is open to
Asian and global air cargo carriers.
"This award is testament to the hard
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Ram Menen, Emirates‟ Divisional
Senior Vice President Cargo. “It is
particularly pleasing to win an award
with such diverse criteria, with the
decision based not only on the size of
our network, but also on the reliability
of service, level of customer
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award and remains committed to
surpassing the high standards we
have set and providing our customers
with world-class service.”The Supply
Chain Asia Logistics accolade was just
one of three recent awards won by
Emirates SkyCargo.
At the fourth annual Aviation Business
Awards (ABA), hosted at the Emirates
Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, Emirates
SkyCargo was named Cargo Operator
of the Year (commercial airline). The
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EmiratesWolgan Valley
Extends Temptation Offer
into the New YearThe Philippines is famous all over the
world for having a long Christmas
season, with festivities under way
months before it draws to an end with
the Epiphany or the Feast of the Three
Kings.
The Yuletide spirit can be felt
everywhere through Christmas trees,
lights and decorations; the aromas of
freshly-cooked puto bumbong and
bibingka; and the joyful sound of
Christmas carols being played all over
the country.
As Christmas Day approaches,
Filipinos start to contemplate on what
holiday gifts to give. From traditional
presents such as toys, clothes, and
gadgets; to unusual out of town trips
and voyages to extraordinary locations
abroad.
And one unique gift suggestion is a trip
to Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa,
Australia‟s first luxury conservation-
based resort and Emirates Hotels &
Resorts‟ first development outside
Dubai. Due to popular demand from
domestic and international markets,
the resort has extended its Spring
Temptation package to the Aussie
summer months, offering Filipino
guests the opportunity to enjoy
unprecedented levels of luxury while in
Australia.
The Australian Summer Temptation
offer, now valid until March 31, 2011,
includes two nights at the resort at a
special promotional rate, and an
exclusive Wolgan Gourmet or
Timeless Spa pack to take home.
Joost Heymeijer, General Manager,
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, noted
that after six years in the making,
Wolgan Valley‟s first year of operation
in a globally-challenging environment
has been incredibly successful.
“We are also very humbled by the
number of accolades received in the
past year,” Heymeijer said. “Our
trophy cabinet is overflowing.”
Heymeijer added that response from
guests, the general public and
colleagues has been overwhelmingly
positive.
Gigie Baroa, Emirates Philippines
Country Manager, noted that the
extension of Wolgan Valley‟s seasonal
package, released in celebration of the
resort‟s first anniversary, demonstrates
the positive reception of Emirates‟ world-
class property from the travel and tourism
market since its opening.
“The promotion offers Filipino luxury
travellers with the quintessential
Australian experience that cannot be
found anywhere else,” Baroa said. “With
Christmas Day just around the corner,
the package is the perfect way to treat
loved ones to the ultimate Australian
experience.”
**An Australian Summer Temptation**
Enjoy two nights in a double Heritage
Suite at Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa this
holiday season or during the Australian
summer; including breakfast, lunch and
dinner daily, all non-alcoholic and
selected alcoholic beverages, two nature-
based activities each day, for just $1,470*
per person, with savings of over $500.
As part of this unique package, guests
will also take home a complimentary
Taste of Wolgan Gourmet Pack or a
Timeless Spa Pamper Pack abundant
with the finest luxury products found at
the resort.
Valid from now until March 31, 2011,
package rates are based on double
occupancy with a minimum two nights
stay. Promotional hampers are
redeemable per suite booking. Other
terms and conditions apply.
To book, please contact the Wolgan
Valley Reservations team on 02 9290
9733 or email
Emirates flies twice daily non-stop from
Manila to Dubai and beyond. Flights from
Manila to Dubai and vice-versa are
operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft
offering 42 Business Class seats and 400
Economy Class seats, as well as 16.7
tonnes of cargo capacity.
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ISSUE OF DECEMBER 2010 3LIFESTYLE
Whether you're seeing a Broadway
musical production for the first time or the
nth time, we're always confident that
Repertory Philippines delivers the most
aesthetically and technically polished
imported shows in Manila. Recent
productions of Broadway Theatre's
"Fiddler on the Roof", "Sweeney Todd"
and "Equus" were so masterfully crafted -
- these local productions can shine
alongside plays and musicals playing
Broadway and the West End.
Rounding out 2010's bumper crop of live
theatre productions, we can now add the
short-lived Broadway musical "Little
Women" to Repertory Philippines's roster
of outstandingly produced shows.
Although smeared with mostly forgettable
music and lyrics by Jason
Howard and Mindi Dickstein (except for
Act One's finale song "Astonishing"), this
musical adaptation of American
writer Louisa May Alcott's 1896 semi-
autobiographical classic novel "Little
Women" has managed to triumph
onstage with first time director for
Repertory Philippines Menchu
Lauchengco-Yulo's complete confidence
on her cast of performers (most of these
actors are first timers on Repertory
Philippines's stage; and Caisa Borromeo
as Jo March is essaying her first big
leading role in the theatre); New York
City-based scenographer Joey Mendoza
and Manila-based top lighting designer
John Batalla's stunning visual scenic
projections and lighting effects; Tuxqs
Rutaquio's elaborately detailed period
costumes; and renowned conductor
Gerard Salonga and FILharmoniKA's
resplendent orchestral music.
BroadwayWorld.com (Philippines) saw
"Little Women's" first Sunday matinee
performance on November 21, 2010
wherein women advocacy group Girls
Scout of the Philippines presented the
holiday family drama. Ms. Borromeo and
Repertory Philippines's more veteran
thespians Pinky Marquez (Marmee),
Cara Barredo (Beth), Joy Virata (Aunt
March) and Miguel Faustmann (Mr.
Laurence) gave the most memorable
performances that day.
It was truly amazing to see Ms. Borromeo
breezing through the very demanding
role of the second oldest March sister Jo
(originally played on Broadway by the
very talented Sutton Foster). Her build-
up to the show's best moment and most
popular show tune "Astonishing" at the
end of Act One was sans amateurish
"birit" and over-theatrical hysterics, thank
goodness -- every lyric and bit of emotion
certainly came from the heart!
Ms. Borromeo's duet with Ms. Barredo's
dying Beth "Some Things are Meant to
Be" in the middle of Act Two was second
best heart-tugging segment in the whole
production.
The rest of the actors Kelly Lati (Amy),
Lora Nicolas (Meg), Jeff Arcilla
(Professor Bhaer), Jack Salud (John
Brooke), Mayen Bustamante-Cadd (Mrs.
Kirk) providEd Strong supporting
performances. Unfortunately, Ryan
Cayabyab Singers (RCS) alumnus Jamie
Barcelon's (Laurie) high notes were all
over the place when we saw the
production. However, we're relieved to
hear that Mr. Barcelon had been
improving according to some
theatregoers who went to see the show
over the weekend.
"Little Women", a 2005 Tony and Drama
Desk Award-nominated musical, tells the
inspiring story of the March sisters -- Jo,
Meg, Beth and Amy while growing up
during the American Civil War.
Little WomenRepertory
Philippines
Presents…
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HIDE - AWAYWith the usual dining site on busy
streets, bright idea came
immediately for Mr. Joseph Garcia to
put out the so called “Hide-away Grill
and Snack House”.(Originally named
as Nagbu Grill and Snack House, as
the owner is from Nagbukel Ilocos
Sur), this newly restaurant provides a
natural ambiance of seclusion as its
name implies yet cozy and exciting.
As you walk in, sea stone pebbles
pave the way to several Nipa Huts
where the dining tables, chairs and
decorations are made entirely of
native bamboo, bikal and labid .
But most importantly are the exotic
specialties they serve like pork and
chicken barbeque, bulalo plus
Ilocano dishes the pinakbet and
dinengdeng.
So simply feel at home in a native
way!
GRILL AND SNACK HOUSE
Sta. Lucia, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
Contact No.: 0926-735-1248
E-mail:
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 20104 TRAVEL AND TOURISM
OWNERS:
MR. Hilbert C. NAPAT and
MRS. NILDA SANTOS-NAPAT
CONTACT NUMBER:
(02)862-4552
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
289 H4 MULTILAND 2 SUBD.,
PUTUTAN, MUNTINLUPA CITY
The Municipality of Narvacan is known for
its various famous products it produces
through the years. As a predominantly
agricultural town, it‟s a fact that Narvacan
produces the best quality of tobacco in the
Region especially Virginia and Burley
varieties. But apart from the so-called
golden leaf, rice, onion, and corn products,
Narvacan is most widely known as the
home of the famous and delicious Bagnet
of the North.
Bagnet is a versatile food product. You
can eat it sumptuously with or without any
additional condiment. You can also have a
Bagnet con ampalaya, Bagnet paksiw,
Bagnet adobo, Bagnet pakbet, Bagnet na
siopao of Bagpao, etc.
Popularly known as sitsaron in other
places, the delicious and crispy Bagnet is
synonymous with Narvacan. It is an
indispensable part of the Ilocano cuisine;
as Narvacan‟s OTOP (One Tow One
Product), it is the pride of the town. The
production of a first class Bagnet is
considered as heirloom to Narvacaneos,
passed from generations to generations. It
has been said that when Spanish
conquistador Captain Juan de Salcedo
discovered Narvacan in 1576, the very first
food which the natives in the locality
served him and his group was the Bagnet.
This December 2010, under the
administration of Mayor Zuriel S.
Zaragoza, Narvacan celebrated its 434th
founding anniversary and fiesta
celebrations. The momentous event is
made even more memorable with the
holding of the first ever Narvacan Bagnet
Festival. The festival held on December
13, highlighted a number of activities
among which is the Bagnet Culinary
Competition wherein 50 or so participants
in the 3rd Panganan Festival battled in a
cookfest featuring Bagnet as the main
ingredient.
The Bagnet Festival showcased among
others the culture and tradition of
Narvacaneos who are known as sturdy
people who are proud of their roots and
glorious past. As one of the emerging
centers of domestic and foreign tourists
owing to its strategic location being the
Gateway to the Cordilleras and the Heart
of Ilocandia, Narvacan host to many.
natural wonders, perfect beaches, and
historical spots. The Bagnet Festival
lifted a notch higher the image of the
town as a historic town. It stimulated the
vibrant and dynamic commitment of
Narvacaneos in the perpetuation,
promotion, and advancement of their
unique heritage The Bagnet
Festival, like the many other festivals
being undertaken by the different
localities in the country, will have its
many byproducts in terms of business
activities. It will surely propel the
economic growth of Narvacan. The
festival promoted the town‟s rich
heritage, culture and tradition and
opened its door as well to bigger
opportunities through possible
investments that redound. Plans are
underway to put up a Bagnet Pasalubong
Center where travelers can have a taste
of the pride of Narvacan and buy their
pasalubong any time of the day.
The local government unit of Narvacan
has since registered Bagnet as its One-
Town-One-Product with the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) in line with
the government‟s thrust of revitalizing the
economic capability and sustainability of
LGUs by promoting their respective
products.
The Bagnet Festival has been registered
with the Department of Tourism (DOT)
and is now included in the calendar of
activities of the agency as well in the
calendar of events of the National
Association of Independents Travel
Agencies (NAITAS) and the Philippine
Travel Agencies Association (PTAA).
The festival featured float parade as well
as dance showdown competition
participated by all barangays and
educational institutions in the municipality
and well attended by leading figures in
the tourism industry. The 8 floats
representing each a letter for
NARVACAN were decorated heavily with
bagnet, different vegetables, and
miniature historical edifices found in
Narvacan like the Spanish watchtower
and many more. Indeed, the holding of
the Bagnet Festival made Narvacaneos
prouder of their roots, their culture, their
legacy. - 30
THE BIRTH OF
BAGNET FESTIVALBy: Eliseo B. Contillo
Naragsak a Paskua ken Nagasat
a Baro a Tawen yo amin a taga
Narvacan ken kasta met
kadakayo a kabarangayanmi
ditoy Sulvec
Greetings
from:
Mr. and Mrs.
Mar San Juan
DUBAI
Congratulations to our new mayor, Honorable Zuriel
Zaragoza, for the success of our first Bagnet Festival
and street dancing celebration.
I am encouraging Filipinos to come home and feel the
spirit of their own town fiesta too and be a living
witness and promoter of our country‟s good image and
beauty wherever they maybe.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Greetings From:
Mrs.Hermie Andaya-Baldonado
Greetings From:
MR. AND MRS. VEN ZAMBO
HAPPY FIESTA!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!
NARVACAN
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 2010 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 5
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Ilocos Sur
Municipality of Narvacan
BARANGAY BULANOS
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG
BARANGAY
MISSION/VISION
We, the BULNOS Barangay servants
seeking for a change, not only an interior
attitudes, but in societal structures,
dynamically inter relates to our people
together a hope for the barangay, to formulate
an identity and mission to carry in the
barangay government.
We aim to promote our barangay as peaceful
living place, to raise social consciousness of
people to deliver a humanitarian services
within the barangay in times of emergency;
help the needy constituents; train and
organize themselves towards self reliance,
and defend the rights of the whole barangay.
We aim to provide and build more barangay
facilities for the comfortable development of
the economic status of all folks, we should
stop our singular inability or helplessness to
equate failures in democracy.
We aim in empowering our people,
developing alternative health care delivery
system, preventing the destruction of our
beautiful nature within the area, to emphasize
moral values of social justice situation of
dishonesty.
We aim to be true and flexible enough to
share this mission/vision in pursuit of common
goals-as barangay officials inflamed into
passion for barangay social change in
Bulanos, we will move on to become not more
vailens of change, we have to do it.
Finally, to protect our constituents to sustain
and support them in times of dwindling hope
to keep our barangay free, immune from the
control of self-serving barangay government.
Agyamankam unay kadakayo a kabarangayanmi ti intedyo a
suporta kadakami iti napalabas a panagpipili.Ipaayyo koma ti
naimpapusoan a pannakikaysa kadakami tapno maiganuat
dagiti programami para ti pagdur-asan ken pagimbagan ti
kaadduan kangrunaan dagiti bumarangay.
Naragsak a Paskua ken Nagasat a Baro a
Tawen tayo amin.
Bulanos Brgy.Officials:
Brgy.Captain- Loreto C. Caballes
Brgy.Kagawads:
1.Clara U. Tadeo
2.Alexis C. Labrador
3.Melda D. Cadano
4.Rolando C. Ragudo
5.Benita C. Pilar
6.Robert C. Cabanilla
7.Efren M. Cabanig
SK Chairman:
Charlene Mae Cadano
Brgy.Secretary:
Arnold R. Cabang
Brgy.Treasurer:
RodericBraullo C.
Arconado
The 2010 Fiesta Celebrations of the
Municipality of Narvacan is highlighted by
the various activities and events. One of this
is the holding of the Panganan Festival.
Now on its 3rd year, the festival is
participated by even more stakeholders.
The inception of the Panganan Festival was
anchored well in the rich culture and
tradition of the Narvacaneos, known as
hospitable people who always welcome with
a gracious heart visiting relatives and friends
by giving them the best in Narvacan.
Narvacan, through the years, has been
known for its best Ilocano cuisine. It offers in
fact the best Bagnet product in the
Philippines which is why, the town is
renowned as the Bagnet Capital of the
North. And Bagnet is an indispensable
ingredient. Its versatility is best known for it
can be used as a condiment in any Ilocano
viand.
The Panganan Festival offered as usual the
best food products in Narvacan. It has since
been an added attraction during the
festivities. Local and
foreigners throng the different stalls along
the Panganan Boulevard temporarily closed
for traffic to accommodate customers.
Under the leadership of Mayor Zuriel
Zaragoza, the Panganan Festival has
received the support it needed which
ensured its success.
The festival will go a long way showcasing
the best tradition of Narvacaneos.
SHORT BIOS OF OUTSTANDING
NARVACANEOS
BIENBENIDO B. SISON – a CPA and
retired professor and Dean of the College of
Business Administration of UNP where he
taught for more than 23 years
COL. LIBRADO T. ASISTIN, PAF (GSC) –
Chief, Medical Administrative Corps (MAC),
Armed Forces of the Philippines. MAC is the
equivalent of the Medical Corps, Nurse
Corps., Engineers Corps, etc. Took advance
military schooling in the US, his promotion to
full colonel is confirmed by the Commission
on Appointments
3RD NARVACAN PANGANAN FESTIVAL
Sirmata:
Naurnos, Natalna,
Nadalus, Naprogreso a
Barangay
Misyon:
Naplastar ken Napudno a
Panagserbi
Programa:
1.Pannakataginayon ti
urnos ken kappia babaen
ti panagronda ti tanod
ken pannakalimitar ti
panaginom arak agingga
10:00 ti rabii
2.Panagdalus kada
agtapos ti bulan ken
pannakabunag ti basura
3.Panagmula ti kaykayo
pakairamanan ti
marunggay ken katuday
4.Pannakapaadda ti
sugpunan nga tumulong
kasapulan ti mannalon
ken amin a kameng
5.Panangipaay ti libre
nga matrikula dagiti
ubbing nga nasirib ngem
narigat panagbiag da
6.Pannakaiwaras ti
bukbukel ti nateng ken
forest and fruit tree
seedlings
7.Panagsanay nga agluto
ken dadduma pay
Barangay Officials:
Brgy.Capt.- Rogelio D.Asistin
kagawads:1.Reynaldo Cabasa
2.Dedicacion Fabros
3.Jaime Asuncion
4.Leon Asistin
5.Antonette Capiña
6.Dandy Azurin
7.Vanessa Mae Valeros
Treasurer-Allan Madayag
Secretary-Abelardo Iglesias
SK Chairman-Jay-ar Cabajar
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEWYEAR!
Barangay Margaay, Narvacan Ilocos Sur
We don‟t have enough time in our
lives to do everything thus, the Lord
provides us the heart and mind to
have such wonderful knowledge to
make the most out of that
“everything”. Whatever it takes we
used to seek for what makes us
complete, how to be a better person
in a way we really wanted. Maybe
in terms of sharing what we
have with sense of service or by
good characters alone.
There‟s a lot of things we can do
to make us a better person. People
are people but maybe differ
somehow. Somebody can change,
someone knows and something will
done. Keeping my faith, keeping my
heart, give it all to those who are
none.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND
HAPPY NEWYEAR!
Greetings From:
MR. JIMMY CABUSORABrgy. Pantoc, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
BAGNET FESTIVAL
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 20106 TRAVEL AND TOURISM
With a reputation for being remote
and chaotic, having a trip at Sorsogon
was not on top of my wanderlust list.
But my lust for adventure kept me
occupied for days. Together with
some friends, I took a journey to the
southernmost part of Luzon, and was
pleasantly surprised by its beauty and
stillness. Sorsogon is exceptionally
laidback, stable and safe. The locals
are also remarkably helpful and there
are fantastic reefs and fishes! On top
of this, the food is delectable,
transport is cheap, and there are
plenty of dramatic landscapes!
We left Manila and boarded the bus
provided by Elavil Tours Philippines
about six in the evening. On the way
to Sorsogon, we passed through the
provinces of Laguna, Batangas,
Quezon, Camarines Norte and
Camarines Sur. The trip took about
12 hours including some quick bites
in several pit stops along the way. It
was amazing how riding the humble
bus turned into a grand leisure
experience. We were amazed by
thelush mountains of Quezon, and
panoramic views of Laguna Bay. After
nearly half a day of talking, eating
laughing and daydreaming, we finally
reached the heart of Sorsogon City.
We were greeted by the bright sun
and the cool breeze. The weather
was great ─ not too hot but not
gloomy either. Our first stop was
Rizal Beach Resort at Gubat,
Sorsogon. The owners treated us to a
seafood feast: freshly caught crabs,
squid, and some exotic fishes. The
best catch was a plate of Kinunot, a
Bicolano dish with ingredients like
shredded pagi(stingray), coconut milk
and taro leaves. I felt a bit weird as I
chew it but it tasted so good. The food
is wonderful and is very, very
reasonably priced. I must also
commend the efficiency and
!Casa Dominga
Maharlika Highway, Alegre St., Balogo, Sorsogon City
Contact Info:
Phone: (056) 211-2922
Cell phone: (0908) 892-6584
Hotel Bar and Restaurant
Also available…
“Bobot‟s Lechon”
the thoughtfulness of the staff. Rizal
beach is an ideal place wherein
visitors can just laze around, have a
drink or two, or more. The beach
gave me a plenty of inspirations to
relax while enjoying the cool breeze
and the morning sun. The sea is
beautifully pristine. I truly miss the
seawatersplashing on my face as I
sat near the shore. You can also try
kayaking or swimming or you can just
lie under the sun and relax. Since the
water was clear and inviting, we were
persuaded to swim. Best of all, their
cottages are ideal spots for savoring
a cold beer as you watch the sun go
down. It was a surreal experience and
the view was just awesome! Locals
and tourists should never miss out on
visiting Rizal beach in Sorsogon. We
spent the night at the Villa
Kasanggayahan Hotel, just astone‟s
throw away from the main plaza of
Sorsogon City. We felt welcome from
the start and the courteous staffs
helped with any questions we had.
The villa offers highly affordable room
coupled with basic services and
amenities. It is undoubtedly quiet and
relaxing.
On the next day, we took a journey to
the lake of Mt. Bulusan ─ which
turned out to be a meditative, almost
spiritual experience. The trek was just
brilliant: it was sunny so we seized
the chance and took the time to fully
savor the tranquility of the lake. After
the trek, we had a sumptuous meal at
Casa Dominga, which serves
international and Filipino cuisine. The
rice meals are heavy and we tried its
popular baby back ribs. The food was
delectable and the service was
satisfying! Perhaps the loveliest part
of our short stay at Sorsogon was the
day bags and prepare yourself for a
pleasant surprise at the spectacular
Sorsogon
Villa Kasanggayahan
Dalipay, Sorsogon City
Contact No.:
Mobile: 0928-615-4904
Landline: 056-211-1275
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 2010 7TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Pagudpud is the north easternmost town
of Ilocos Norte and was formerly a barrio
of Bangui. Its name refers to a kind of
grass that is commonly found near the
coast called galut-galot on account of its
long creeping sterns. The green variety
of this grass is called pagudpud. The
town is the third largest in the province in
terms of land area, a total of nearly 195
square kilometers. Seven rivers pass
through the town, and the well-watered
fertile fields are part of Pagudpud's
charm.
The area was once populated mainlly by
the Yapayao near the coast and some
Negritos bands in the interior. The group
of Juan de Salcedo that explored the
coast of Ilocos and down the Rio Grande
de Cagayan passed through this are in
1572.One Spanish account mentions a
place in the area of Bangui called
Ballecillo that was an encomienda of a
Capitain Ribero in 1607. Pagudpud was
included in Bangui's jurisdiction, although
the name of itself does not appear in
available records. In 1898, Pagudpud
was the site of a mass surrender of
Spanish soldiers fleeing from the Filipino
revolutionary forces when they were
trapped at the mountain pass in Patapat.
During the American colonial era, the
history of Pagudpud appears to have
been one of growth and development as
the original barrio increased in population
and prosperity until the Japanese
occupation.
Today's residents are engaged in farming,
fishing, livestock and poultry raising .Mat-
weaving and home industries like rattan and
wood furniture making are additional sources
of income for the residents. A feldspar mine
produces enough of the material to supply
ceramic manufucturing firms in Metro Manila.
An emerging industry is tourism, in a town
where tall mountains meet smooth sweeeping
beaches. The Bannua Rest House along the
national highway serves local and foreign
tourists, as do smaller privately-owned
resorts. The famous Patapat Viaduct, a
construction project of the 1980s, has also
shortened travel time between Cagayan and
Laoag City, stimulating trade and travel
between the two provinces. A mini-hydro
electrical power plant has been constructed
near the site of a waterfall of the Agua
Grande River.
Despite the modernity of the town , the people
hold fast to their beliefs. In Burayoc,
Pagudpud is found on a hill where the
Nuestra Senora de Filipinas made an
appearance in March 1942 that cured sick
people. This led to the founding of the Church
of the Sacred Family of Jesus Christ. In
Barangay Balaoi, where a miraculous well
with healing power is found, the fishing
communities hold a fluvial procession in
honor of the Virgen de Paz y Buenviaje, with
devotees coming from Cagayan, La Union
and Ilocos Sur and even an organization of
contract workers based in Hong Kong serves
as a patron to the festivities. Despite the
modernity of the town , the people hold fast to
their beliefs. In Burayoc, Pagudpud is found
on a hill where the
Nuestra Senora de Filipinas made an
appearance in March 1942 that cured sick
people. This led to the founding of the Church
of the Sacred Family of Jesus Christ. In
Barangay Balaoi, where a miraculous well
with healing power is found, the fishing
communities hold a fluvial procession in
honor of the Virgen de Paz y Buenviaje, with
devotees coming from Cagayan, La Union
and Ilocos Sur and even an organization of
contract workers based in Hong Kong serves
as a patron to the festivities.
One of Luzon's most popular beaches is
found in Pagudpud. Often erroneously
referred to as Pagudpud beach, Saud beach
fully deserves its fame as the hub of tourist
activity in the municipality. The stretch of
white sand gently slopes toward Bangui Bay
whose clear water affords breathtaking views
of the reef teeming with colorful ocean life. At
both ends of this sandy stretch stand
limestone formations sculptured by wind and
sea from prehistoric remains of coral.
Landward, coconut trees, bamboo kiosks, and
a good number of inns and resorts edge the
beach.
Visitors to Saud will delight in the array of
beach and water activities possible. The
beach is ideal because of its tranquil water,
Bangui Bay being sheltered by Mayraira
point. Fun activities here are limited only by
the imigination - from sand sculpting and
beach football to snorkeling and sea
kayaking. Those who opt to go sea kayaking
have the additional advantage of exploring
the other
beautiful beaches that punctuate tha dramatic
Pagudpud coast. The town proper's beach
has dark, gritty sand. Burayoc has pools of
yellow sand interspersed with fantastic
limestone formations.Ayoyo has pebble
beaches that are great hunting grounds for
driftwood collectors. Patapat has massive
boulders that hold the on rushing waves at
bay. Pasaleng has fine beaches that are
almost always deserted, perfect for those who
want to commune with nature.
Another Pagudpud beach that is slowly
gaining popularity is Blue Lagoon. Roughly
half an hour's drive from Saud, Blue Lagoon's
unbelievably clear water makes it a beach
lover's dream.
Aside from swimming in Blue Lagoon ,visitors
who worship the sea will find another exciting
activity waiting for them just past Saud. Those
who manage to round the Mayraira Point will
immediately feel the difference betwen Saud
and its tranquil water and the Mayraira Cove
with its ocean winds that rip straight on to
land. It is these strong winds that make
Mayraira Point the ideal launch site for
sailboarding enthusiats.Packing speeds
averaging 20 knots, these winds come
rushing in from the ocean at a surprisingly
consistent 70 percent of the time.This makes
for exceptionally good sailboarding conditions
in Mayraira. The best time for sailboarding is
from October to March when the northeast
monsoon is blowing.
Those tired of the sea can look landward and
be rewarded with a variety of scenic spots
and interesting activities, proof that there's
more to Pagudpud than just the beach.
INQUIRIES / RESERVATIONS:
0920-938-4659 / 0920-605-7121 / 0910-496-
6525
0928-520-6255 (for special arrangement)
Punta AzulBEACH RESORT
Sitio Malingay, Brgy. Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos NorteFor more info’s & inquiries:Contact Ms. Sheridan at:0910-232-2593, 0927-323-1981 and 0928-482-2643
www.punta-azul-pagudpud.com
http://pagudpudhistory.blogspot.com/2009/09/pagudpud.html
ISSUE OF DECEMBER 20108 GLOBAL CONNECT
Inhabitation of Hawaii
The Hawaiian Archipelago has the
most isolated inhabited islands in
the world. The islands are located
almost 2400 miles from California,
3800 miles from Japan and 2400 miles
from the Marquesas Islands. The last
group of islands is believed to be the
place from which the first settlers, the
Menehune, arrived in Hawaii around
300 to 400 AD. This settlement was
later displaced by a group of settlers
from Tahiti. Under the Multiple
Migration Theory, the first settlement
of the Menehune people was
overthrown by a group of taller and
physically stronger people from Tahiti.
Discovery of Hawaii
The isolation of Hawaii from the rest of
the world is the reason that it was also
one of the last places discovered
by the New World. In 1778 while
searching for the fabled Northwest
Passage between Alaska and Asia,
Captain James Cook and his crew
stumbled upon a group of islands very
far north in the Pacific. Cook named
them the Sandwich Islands, many
Europeans and Americans explored
the islands after him.
How the Kamehamehas changed
Hawaii
Hundreds of thousands of Kanaka
Maoli lived in the Hawaii islands in a
highly organized, self-sufficient and
subsistent social system. Since the
first contact with explorers and
missionaries this number has been
drastically reduced to less than 40,000
people.
The reduction in numbers was caused
partly by war and partly by diseases.
The Kanaka Maoli were originally
healthy but unprepared for the
diseases of the New World such as
smallpox. Besides that, the people of
Hawaii were divided before as
Kingdoms began to fight more
aggressively with the availability of
western weapons such as swords and
guns.
However thirty-two years after the
arrival of Captain James Cook and his
crew, Hawaii became united into one
Great Kingdom under the headship of
Kamehameha I with the help of a large
army and foreign weapons.
His son, Kamehameha II became his
successor when he died.
Kamehameha II is also named Liholiho
and like his father,
he changed Hawaii
not only politically
but also socially. In his reign he
eliminated the kaput(”taboo”) system and
broke one of them by eating with his
stepmother and other women of chiefly
rank. Men and women eating together
was one of the kaput forbidden
in the old system and punishable by
death. After Liholiho, Kamehameha III
continued to carry the torch for the
family‟s propensity for making
evolutionary changes in
Hawaii‟s politics and governance arena.
Under his rule, Kamehameha III
issued the Hawaiian Declaration of
Rights and promulgated the
Constitution for the Hawaiian Islands, he
changed the governance of Hawaii from
an absolute monarchy into a
constitutional monarchy.
After Kamehameha III, two more followed
to rule Hawaiian monarchy. When the
fifth Kamehameha, Lot was dying so he
tried to ask his daughter to ascend to the
throne but she refused and chose instead
to live a private life with her British
husband. Despite this refusal, a woman
was able to rule the land. Queen
Lili‟uokalani was the only woman and the
last monarch to rule Hawaii before the
Kingdom was overthrown by foreigners.
Annexation of Hawaii with and
Statehood in the United States
After the monarchy‟s line of ascendancy
ended in 1893, the European
and American merchants and traders
overthrew the Kingdom of Hawaii. It
became an independent republic from
1894 to 1898. When Hawaii was annexed
to the United States as a territory, it
became the 50th state of America
when President Dwight D. Eisenhower
signed a bill on 18 March 1959 allowing
its statehood. After statehood, Hawaii
quickly became a modern state with a
boom in construction and rapid growing
economy.
Hawaii is admired for its paradise islands and rich cultural history, the holiday resort continues to seduce tourists to revisit it again and
again. Its beaches are famous surfer havens that are frequented by international surfing champions. The state also boasts a chain of
fearsome volcanoes because of its location in the Pacific. Apart from that, Hawaii is a rich source of natural resources such as coconuts,
bananas and sugarcane products. More than the beaches, volcanoes and the natural resources, Hawaii takes pride in its people known
as the Kanaka Maori – a warm and happy group who has managed a kingdom even before the British colonized them.
www.hawaii-nation.org/moolelo.html
