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Name:   Lourdes Sason
Address:   San Vicente Catbalogan Samar (works in UAE)
Email:   lourdes.sason@gmail.com
Date:   6 Mar 2011

Once a Samarnon, always a Samarnon. And what makes me one? I was born in Samar and a product of Samar National School Batch 1997.

There are maybe a lot of things to highlight about myself being a Samarnon but please allow me to share the following short story that will hopefully reach to our Catbaloganons and Samarnons of pride.

A Call to my Fellow Samarnon. Filipinos. One Vote. Big Pride

I am one of the contestants for the Style MOEment competition sponsored by one of the big malls in the United Arab Emirates, named Mall of the Emirates (MOE). The competition is a search for the most stylish and fashionable person in the UAE. Only one winner will be chosen from the contestants of different nationalities (Europeans, Americans, Asians, Arabs, Africans, etc.). The entry photo of the contestant that will garner the highest number of votes before 12 March 2011 on FACEBOOK - Style MOEment page will be the winner. The winner’s story will be featured on print, TV and other forms of Fashion ads. It is a promotional tool for Mall of the Emirates and its stores so popularity is the key tool to help win the contestants.

This is my very first time to join a competition that is a perfect venue to express my innermost passion of style. I never thought that the fashion tidbits I had only in mind will remain to be just a mere thought with no chance of showing to the world where creativity and real art is a tangible beauty that everyone can appreciate.

This competition has opened an opportunity for me to realize my self-worth and self-confidence that I was doubtful and almost believe I never had. Joining this competition has indeed helped me changed that perception. That race, ethnicities, caste or skin color will not be a reason to hinder one’s dream to achieve and to excel what she’s best at. To join a competition like this is a manifestation that I am, a Filipina, can be at par to compete with other nationalities of the best stylish known ever from each different group.

No one has influenced me to join this competition. It is a sole decision and call to represent my Race to achieve something that will make the Filipino Race especially in the United Arab Emirates be proud of. This challenge will be a little thing to consider for myself but the pride and recognition that will identify me as a Filipino is an accomplishment for the whole Filipino community.

Let’s stand for that Pride! Please join me on this battle and challenge my opponents through your VOTES. It will only take a minute to cast your vote but the fact that you became an instrument to make a difference for your fellowmen is a PRIDE that will always remain in the hearts of the Filipinos for generations.

To continue on the story, please go to http://thefilipinastyle.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-is-my-way-as-proud-filipina-what.html

Thank you and Mabuhay ka Samar!

Name:   Meriam Panaligan
Address:  Asufre, Pangil, Laguna 8014, Philippines
Email:   meriampanaligan19@yahoo.com
Date:  March 4, 2011

Kung sino man po ang nakakakilala kay Zoila Tizon.......taga Karanas Mutyong Samar.....pakisabi po na ang kanyang anak na si Julita Panaligan ay pumanaw nitong February 26, 2011...at ililibing po sa March 6, 2011..sa ganap na 1pm..makipag-ugnayan lang po sa 09127742957 / 09071671044...para po malaman namin kung sila po ay makakarating sa mismong araw ng libing dito po sa Asufre, Pangil, Laguna......inaasahan ko po na makakarating kay Zoila Tizon ang mensaheng ito......kailangan na kailangan lang po kasi......Maraming salamat po....inaasahan ko po ang inyong kooperasyon..

Name:   Mila G Ogania
Address:   1735 w 140th Street, Burnsville 55337, Mennisota
Date:   3-2-11

Hello nanawagan ako hit bugto han akon nanay nga he Tonio Gagam or Ogania deri hiya kilala, karuyag kola niya masabtan nga patay na iya bugto nahi Doling or Dolores Gagam or Somooc taga Samar hiya. amubut kon mayda ba nakilala haiya? nanay ko ini hiya.. patay na liwat iton akon tatay it iyas ngaran (Sendong or Bonifacio Ogania) deri kola kilala iton iya mga bugto kay waray paman ako makakada ha Samar kay ha Tacloban naman kami kaokoy..Kon hin-o man iton nakilala haira alayon pag contact hini nga numer (952- 854-1113 .... musta nala iton mga tga Samar..

Name:   Mano Olin
Address:   Brgy. Sulangan, Eastern Samar
Email:
Date:  24 February, 2011

Libingan ng mga mandurugas at mandarambong

May-ada ako halipot nga istorya han nag-aaram pa ako: There were these women who were weeping silently and were standing from a distance while another group of men ostensibly aides and associates of the departed leader were in a quandary and at a loss as to where they must bury their beloved leader who had just died. The conversation and argument of these men went more or less like this: "Since he, (referring to the departed leader) was truly a great man to us and to his people we must bury him next to the late Pres. Charles De Gaulle". (the hero of the French resistance during the last world war) "No,no", replied in protest by the another aide, "He is more of a hero than De Gaulle, he must be entered instead at Arlington Memorial (in USA) next to Pres. Kennedy and that would be a fitting tribute from us and the people of this country. "No way, you are making a big mistake" blurted by another aide."Let us bury him next to Winston Churchill of Great Britain". The argument seemed to have carried on without any one agreeing to any of these suggestions when a strong voice from behind was heard. "Since he is the most supreme and greatest man that we know of, let us bury him instead next to Jesus Christ". But as soon as these last words was uttered, the women who were listening to these conversations and arguments started to cry hysterically. "See, even these women who are not part of our group are showing their love and symphaty to our dear beloved leader. "But if I may ask, said the leader of this group of men, "You do love and adore our leader that is the reason why you are crying this hard". "No, no, no, cried all the women in unison, it's not like that, if you go on with your plan to bury your leader next to Jesus Christ, after 3 days he will rise again from the dead like in the scriptures, AT BABALIK SIYA SA PILIPINAS PARA PAHIRAPAN NA NAMAN ANG LAHAT NG PILIPINO!!!

Name:   Tomo Magdadalos
Email:
Date:  02/19/11

To Mayor Tekwa Uy,

Please do not put a building on top of the one kind statue of Rizal, it can be considered as a cultural heritage unique to Catbalogan Samar. The port area is more ideal for that kind of a building project to market the Bay not in the few open space that Catbalogan have. I sincerely hope you reconsider the site for your project.

Name:   Ravas Ivy
Address:  106 Primero de Mayo St., Pasay City
Email:   poraivy@yahoo.com
Date:  02-15-11

HELLO...i just want to thank to guy who made this website..wow..salamat!! nga damo..nakakapakinig ak hin mga waray nga music..am very proud na taga Samar ako..coz am bless that i grow up a place nearby the ocean, forest..beautiful environment..i been in many places..but i always say..my place is better than this..the people are kind and very jolly..hehehe am also engaged in a dance school in Makati..Flamenco dance school..but when am dancing i fell am dancing kuratsa mayor in Samar..sometimes i play kuratsa mayor in school my dance mate say..wow..its sounds flamenco too..i made also a groups in my facebook page..PROUD WARAY NON..if u want u can add me in my facebook..search Ivz Ravas...thank.you..karuyag ko mag karoon nga damo nga sangkay dinhi...hehehe..god bless..

Name:   Rosie Porcel
Address:  Manila
Email:
Date:   Feb. 09, 2011

To:  Provincial DILG, Catbalogan

Mga taga DILG, ano ba ito iyo mga gin bubuhat ha iyo opicina? ma-aram ba kamo hit iyo trabaho?

Ka ma-iha na hito nga posting han BANNED Bill Board dinhi ha SamarNews.com, waray ba kamo nahihimo nga action ini? o something ........ again is happening in your office with the TANs?

Daku gud it iyo paka tamay hit mga Catbaloganon o bug-os han samar kay ma-aram man kamo nga kontra bala-ud ini nga ira gin bubuhat!!!!

Cguro dri kamo mga Samarnon o Catbalogan kay diri kamo apiktado hit mga gin bubuhat hit mga TANS dindi ha SAMAR. Gn hihimo niyo nga mga GAGO, BUTA, BONGOL an samarnon!!!!

Pastilan buligi gad niyo nga mag hininga-upay an SAMAR, makilala hin maupay nga DUNGOD, dri makilala hin sobra ha CORRUPTIOn!

MATA association pag action gad liwat kamo.

Ako, aadi ha Manila. Diri ako na kilala hini nga mga TAN pero na iirita ako hini nga gin bubuhat nira kay ako Samarnon gud ako. ngan gin gagago nira an mga SAMARNON!

Maiha na unta ako ma comment hi-unong hini nga BANNED BILL BOARD kaya lang nag huhulat la ako kon mayda ba action nga bubuhaton han DILG. Pero hasta hini nga mga adlaw asya la ghapon. Sanglit gin pupukaw ko an mga taga DILG.. kon waray kamo action hini, iba na ini nga storya! PIRA NA LIWAT AN GIN HATAG HA IYO HAN MGA TANs?

DILG, waray pa ada niyo makita an TUWID NA LANDAS!

Bisan pa ano an buhaton han aton (mga) Presidente, kon an aada ha ubos nga nag mayores aada ha BALOKTOT na LANDAS, waray gud maupay nga future an PILIPNAS, kalooy han mga masunod!!!

Name:   Tomo
Email:   Tomomagdadalos@aom.com
Date:  Feb 5, 2011

Salamat han mga istoya og retrato, nag iba na talaga an Catbalogan pero an mga isla og dagat ansya la gihap han akon memoria. Para ha akon an mga tao na nag higugma an ugod nga bulawan han akon iroy na tuna, tumuro man an luha natawa han mga istorya og comenta na nabasa nagawas an hinumduman han mga mulopyo na akon ugod na hinigugma. Usa nga adlaw mabalik ako para magdalos han mga bulok na banwa, nag aampo han iyo bulig pina-agi han gugma na mabalik an kauswagan pati kaupayan han aton lugar nga gintikagan.. DYOS ko nag ampo ako ha imo na tagan mo claro nga pag hunahuna an akon mga kabugtuan na magka urosa para waray na mga tiyan nga magutom an my mga sakit mabuligan, damo na an luha og dugo na tumuro Pagkaurosa kita mga gugma ko Catbaloganon.

Name:  Andrhyz Crispin
Address:  M'lang, North Cotabato
Email:  poohbear_sweetyen@yahoo.com
Date:   January 27, 2011

I would like to congratulate the rest of the 20IB soldiers of the 8Id for doing their job, they are great heroes.

Name:   Cristabelle Jaguit
Address:   Butuan City, Philippines
Email:   cristabelle_jaguit@yahoo.com
Date:   01/25/2011

@Engr. Romuel A. Nacar and everyone :)

Hello! im Cristabelle from Butuan City. I’m looking for relatives of my mother-in law, ROSARIO NACAR. She lives here in Butuan and has lost communication with her relatives from Samar especially her brothers FELIPE and ELIAS NACAR. I hope somebody can help me with this. My mother in law badly needs to talk to them. She is actually sick right now so I hope you can help me. Pls contact me thru my email address. Thank you so much! God bless! :)

Name:   Bennie Nijaga
Address:   Calbayog City, Samar
Email:
Date:   January 23, 2011

What are the positive characters of Waraynon or Samarnon? Mabuligon, Friends Forever, Boutan, Honest, hard worker, maupay humigugma, maduruto, maloloy-on. Ano pa. Maisog, may words of honor. Organizado.

What are the negative characters of Samarnon o waraynon? Parag inom, dire matatapuran, napapalit sa election, madumot, buwaon, makalit, hudya. Kulang san ideya kon dire hubog, hubog ngani maupay an mga plano. waray unity. Crab mentality, aw-anon.

Ano nga aspito san aton character an makusog nga dire nakakapauswag san aton kinabuhi? Is it the opportunity? Or our character as a person? Damo ba an trabaho san aton provincya nga puede maghatag hin maupay nga kinabuhi; para han aton mga kinahanglan sa kinabuhi? Do we have boat making industry? Do we have canning factory? Do we have railways around Samar for transportation of our products and Tourism? Do we have parks and Zoo that can give jobs? Why cant the government declare our natural beauty such as caves and falls and beaches as natural parks and must be protected and develop to create jobs?

What do we have? A revolution? Militarization? Corrupt officials?

What do we have natural resources, potential rice granaries Gandara and Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. Fishing grounds such as Maqueda Bays, farmland and regulated logging potentials. Are we protecting it and developing our potentials to create jobs? We have lots of tourist attractions from caves, falls, beaches, that needs protection from our laws. What are they doing as officials in our Land? Are we really protecting our natural wealth Or somebody is taking it away from Samar? Like Manicani Mining. Do we have hope and future as Samarnons.

Just questions? Pakiana nga mabug-at ko batunon, kay waray ako kapas. Hain an iyo Gugma ha Samar? Hain an iyo Gugma ha Samar? An limosan an mga pobre gugma ba iton? They need jobs and livelihood. To have a dignified life dire manlilimos san iyo hatag. Kon an akon Grammar dire maupay, basaha la an akon pakiaana. Ngan paghimo san imo idea nga mas maupay san akon susundon ko kon maupay. Pero kon fault finder kala, undang. ngan puroko. Akon pakiaana, hain an Nahigugma han Samar? If you are destroying and killing people of Samar? You don't love Samar, if you are corrupt officials, definitely you are not for Samar. Where are you lovers of Samar. The hope and the future, where are you?I am in search of a true Samarnon..I can't find one, but I can see many...where art daw...the end bahala kayo sa buhay ninyo. Proiblema na ninyo yan. Kahirap eh...

Name:   Waray ako
Address:   Philippines
Email:
Date:  01-23-11

I got this from the caption of a picture in the website: "BANNED BILLBOARD. Several billboards of this type portraying road concreting project of Samar Gov. Sharee Ann Tan and Vice-Gov. James Tan are on display in several areas in the province for weeks now. The DILG ordered the banning of names or initials and/or images or pictures of government officials in billboards and signages of government programs, projects and properties as per DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2010-101 dated September 23, 2010. Perhaps the governor, vice-governor and DILG officials in Samar are ignorant of this law."

Poor and ignorant law makers!!!.....they themselves are ignorant of the laws.....is it not that they should be first educated about the laws? or they are just very proud enough about the minimal things they are doing.....they don't deserve such big billboards with their faces......the money of such projects are not theirs…they are the people's....don't they realize that?

On the other hand...it is their duty to implements better projects in the province rather than bulging their pockets with the people's money...

Name:   Tonyboy Morales
Email:
Date:   01-22-11

Jose Ma. Montelibano, a Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist and Gawad Kalinga advocate, has this to say about the hellish roads of Samar: http://opinion.inquirer.net/viewpoints/columns/view/20110121-315710/Samar-Weeps

He has traveled far and wide and has been to the worst places in the Philippines only to conclude that our roads are the worst in the Philippines.

Read on!

Name:   Albert Arnaiz Garcia
Address:  #1 Genesis St. Vaa Homes III Naga Road, Pulang Lupa 2, Las Pinas
Email:  abet_coke@yahoo.com
Date:  Jan.20, 2011

Hello po Kuya Ray, Gud PM po and have a nice day! Gusto ko lng po sana manawagan sa mga kapatid ng nanay ko jan po sa Catbalugan Samar kz po matagal na po siyang di nakakauwi jan since nung 14 years old pa po siya until now.

So ngaun po di na po niya alam kung ano na nangayri sa nanay at tatay at mga kapatid nia jan sa Samar. Ito po ang pangalan ng nanay at tatay ng nanay ko Macaria Abalos Arnaiz & Casiano Arnaiz at ang kapatid ng nanay ko po ay sina Donisio A. Arnaiz, Luncio A. Arnaiz, Luning A. Arnaiz, at Permina A. Arnaiz at ang panagalan po ng nanay ko ay Si Lourdes A. Arnaiz..

Gusto po sana namin magpunta jan sa Samar pero di nia na po alam kung nasaan na sila..Maraming salamat po and more powers to your Program!!! God Bless us!

Name:  Mars Marino
Address:  Brgy Makiwalo, Mondragon, N. Samar
Email:   marce_marino2001@yahoo.com
Date:  01/18/11

Hi gud day po!

Gusto ko lng po sana ma contact si JUDY PAJANUSTAN or Evangeline Pajanustan ng Jipapad Eastern Samar, mga friend q po sila and almost 11 years na po na wla aq communication sa kanila... kng my kilala po kayo na ganung pangalan paki email lng po sa email add q. and contact my number 09208158690. Maraming salamat po and more power to your program.. god bless po!

Name:   Proud Son of Oras & Can-avid
Address:   Bodenbacher Str, Dresden, Germany
Email:   maosi.hobayan@yahoo.com
Date:   12/01/2011

I am from Eastern Samar... Nabasa ko an Speech ni Gob. Nicart... [State of the Province Address (SOPA 2010) of Gov. Conrado B. Nicart, Jr.]

It's a pity that up to now, the leaders in Eastern Samar had not seen the real problem in that area.... What Estihanon needs is a sustainable livelihood program... The governor kept on addressing Health Care program, which is good... But he failed to address what the people of ES really needs... And that is to have a sustainable living...

Instead of depending on the outside help being provided by foreign communities, maybe it would be better if the provincial government will look on developing the province by creating jobs, to lessen the poverty... ES has a very high potential in terms of tourism, only that never in one of the past administrations had seen the potential of that place..... I think it's about time that we take a serious look on that potential....

Name:   Romualdo D. Saises
Address:   Las Navas, Northern Samar
Email:  saises_knights@yahoo.com
Date:  December 30, 2010

A consultant came all the way from Manila (December 29, 2010), visited the Dam at Pinipisakan Falls, Bgy. San Isidro, for an evaluation with a plan to put up a hydroelectric power plant in the area. Engr. Clarin a professional electrical engineer, he is accompanied by Engr. Mendoza. The plant capacity may reach up to 15MW. The minimum capacity by the investor needs at least 10MW. An independent power producer (IPP) will visit the area this March to finally see the capacity of the river. Las Navas will join the consortium for project called Las Navas Hydroelectric Power Company. See my facebook account to see some pictures during the visit (Romualdo D. Saises).

Name:  Tomas Marcial
Email:
Date:  12/27/10

Militarization in Samar will not solve the problem of Samar. Samar needs development of agriculture, fishing industry, tourism, transportation around Samar such as train, more boats and etc. Well planned development of every province. More school buildings with rest rooms and sports facilities. Better infrastructures roads and bridges to interior municipalities. There should be rule of law and enfocement of laws. And lastly government must be transparent and honest to the people. More communication and education of the people on every community will help solve the problem.

Kung may trabaho ang mga tao at may hinaharap na kinabukasan walang mamumundok. Pero kung gutom ang tao at walang pag asa, lalaban yan at maghahanap ng kalutasan sa mabuti man o masamang paraan.

Name:   Ian A.
Address:   Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
Email:   delagesp@ymail.com
Date:   Xmas 12/23/2010

Hello, I would like to greet all subscribers and followers on this forum a most Merry and Happy Christmas and Good Wishes and Good Luck and Prosperity for the New Year to you and your families, and especially to my lovely ladyfriend Lolita and her little boy Ivan of Canlapwas, it's been a long time since my last visit to Catbalogan and i hope to come back to the Philippines next year for another visit [my 11th to date] to a beautiful country.

Again, Peace, Prosperity and Goodwill to all. Cheers...Ian A.

Name:   Marianito Hernandez
Address:   Chicago, ILLINOIS, USA
Email:   nitoy_h@yahoo.com
Date:  12/22/2010

BE INFORMED: THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE!

The phrase "be good for goodness' sake" is meaningless unless we can define what "goodness" is. For the believer, that is a relatively easy question to answer. Goodness is measured by the extent to which man's behavior conforms to the character and the will of his Creator. That is why the Christian believes the Bible is an irreplaceable component of human existence -- its revelation serves to guide us towards that divine will.

But the atheist/humanist has no such moral center...no fixed point of reference. They may talk at length about the need to be "good," but in the final analysis, their presuppositions fundamentally reject any concrete basis for morality.

That is not to say that anyone who is atheist or humanist is a murderous butcher ready to pounce. Certainly there are a great number of nonbelievers who are benevolent, caring and kind. But while the atheist points to these upstanding godless citizens as proof of their theory that you can be good simply for goodness sake, they conveniently ignore the cultural foundations that taught those individuals good from bad.

As columnist Jeff Jacoby observed, "In our culture, even the most passionate atheist cannot help having been influenced by the Judeo-Christian worldview that shaped Western civilization." Put another way, an atheist who boldly touts his morality and decency is humorously doing so only by appealing to the very Christian ethic they seek to denounce.

Though this conclusion is inescapable, the pride inherent in humanist thought forbids them from admitting it. Consequently, we are persistently treated to their vapid musings that one must choose between religion and reason.

But suggesting that reason alone is sufficient to direct behavior is intellectually dishonest. Human reason will always be guided by presuppositions. That is why civilizations like ancient Rome found it reasonable to murder handicapped children [and in this present age it is reasonable to MURDER / BUTCHER / ABORT the UNBORN for reason of over population / Planned Parenthood = RH BILL] while we in the Western world [believers] find that to be abominable.

Jacoby noted that Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger wrote, "'We drown even children who at birth are weakly and abnormal,'...stressing that 'it is not anger but reason'" that provides justification for such an act. This horrific practice is the result of reason built upon a Godless foundation. In contrast, AUTHENTIC BELIEVERS bears the fruits based on a Christian ethic that teaches submission and obedience to a transcendent Moral Authority.

That fact alone should cause the atheist to pause as he jeeringly taunts believers with signs proclaiming, "Merry X-mas." Creating a Christ-less holiday season may seem like a worthy cause until you realize where it leads. Civilizations torn free from the moorings of Moral Authority are not the kind anyone -- even a fervent atheist -- would want to live in. [Peter Heck]

Please do not use "Happy holidays" in greeting people this season. This is the way the anti-life, anti-family, homosexualist forces are trying to suppress Christmas and Christ, and trying to remove God from the public sphere. Always greet with "Merry Christmas." Christ after all is the reason for the season. [Frank Padilla]

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I oppose RH BILL!!!
Planned Parenthood: ABORTION = MURDER = BUTCHER = BLOOD MONEY

Name:   A.S. Batica
Address:   Calle Buruka, Basay, Samar
Email:
Date:   15 December 2010

An election with no real choices is no election and certainly, no change at all. A "chop suey" election (as Tony Morales would put it), will amount to nothing more but "more of the same", or even worse. Pastilan, intawon, hin ka makalolooy man hit Samar kon it aton pagpipili-an an pating la o sino an buaya. Bisan pa unanhon nga tiro-timbang, hi kita guihapon iton masisibad. Nga perestihon!

Name:   Mano Olin
Address:   Brgy. Sulangan, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Email:
Date:  14 December, 2010

Sa mga kababayan kong Pilipino

Ngayon lang uli ako nagka-roon ng pagkaka-taon na makapag-sulat dito at sasaman-talahin ko na ang pagkaka-taong ito. While the story about the acquittal of the six persons who have been accused in the massacre of three (3) members of the Visconde family is still 'burning hot' and fresh in the minds of the people, let me bring this up here because I consider this acquittal a 'national issue' that even us here in Samar must be aware of its aftermath and implications.

We often hear the words 'hustisya' when ever someone who has been aggrieved or has apparently been a victim of injustice clamor for it (justice or in our vernacular language 'hustisya') And more often than not that justice has been elusive more so for those that does not have either the connection, political power or money or all of them.The Visconde patriarch who is alone and bitter at this very moment because of this outcome could now belong to the long lists of people crying for 'hustisya' in this country.

The only thing I know about this 'hustisya' which is plentiful in this country (you don't have to break your bone nor spend a fortune to seek and obtain hustisya) is my next door neighbor who leaves her front door just shortly before dark in a revealing tight dress with heavy make up to do her rounds for the night - because she is a 'hustisya' (or hostess siya for short).

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"Pera pera lang yan, hindi sumasama ang hustisya sa walang pera!!!
Amo la, an iyo Mano Olin