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Weekly Wrap-up (1/24/2010 – 1/30/2010)

joseph — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:57:11 +0000

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Batangbaler readers are once again alerted that news from San Luis are available at the town’s official website – San Luis, Aurora.

from CBCP News: Priests outraged over lack of consultation on eco zone plan.

The Aurora Day 2010 Celebrations Schedule is available at the aurora.gov.ph website. And listen to the Aurora Festival song while reading the skeds.

Become a fan of Aurora Province Facebook Page.

News from senate.gov.ph: Aurora Becomes Trade Hub; Angara Lures More Investors

News from senate.gov.ph: Angara: Bicameral Panel OKs Aurora Freeport Act.

A Prehistoric Burial Site at Sitio Castillo

News from Manila Standard Today: Aurora free port , economic zone wins panel nod.

News from mb.com.ph: Aurora farmers, fisherfolk oppose economic zone.

balertours.com offers Baler and Aurora tours via their website. And violates the intellectual property rights of Kidlat by using his photos without permission. Kidlat contacts lawyer.

List of pro-RH candidates released by Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines. Cong. Sonny Angara listed as co-author of the bill but has not issued public statement on the issue. Gov. Bellaflor Angara Castillo -”Championed RH Bill when she was in HOR. She led the passage of the very first local RH Code in the country. Known as an RH champion nationally and internationally. ” Batangbaler is pro-RH.

For future users of batangbaler photos, here’s the Creative Commons License details of the original contents of the site. Summary: OK to be used for non-commercial purposes as long as it is attributed. Not OK or requires permission for commercial purposes.

The Batangbaler Was Here Project. Print this image and take pictures with you anywhere you are in the world and post the pictures at the Batangbaler Facebook Page.

News from journal.ph: Politics behind raps – Noveras

That’s all folks. Until next week!

Batangbaler Year 10

joseph — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:00:30 +0000

Stand by for Batangbaler Year 10. In the meantime, you can follow the updates on Batangbaler @ Facebook.

Become a fan of Batangbaler at facebook.com and get early updates, back stories and exclusive pictures that you won’t see here on batangbaler. Invite more friends to become a fan of BB.

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The Latest from our Fave Balerian Musician -Jonathan Urbano

joseph — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:55:18 +0000

Here’s the latest update from our favorite Akaw musician Jonathan Urbano.

Jonathan is with Aiza Seguerra’s Pogi Band, so wherever Aiza plays, he’s also there. He’s the one who plays the violin. The video above shows them performing in one of their Singapore gigs. Aiza’s past album Open Arms topped the jazz charts in Singapore so they’re famous there. Read the news here.

Recently, Aiza released a new album titled Aiza Live. It was launched last August 10 and is now available on your favorite music stores. Don’t buy pirated. Read the news from pep.ph:

Here’s another news from abs-cbn news

Another one – Aiza says she’s staying put

Another video from ASAP, where Jonathan was a specially mentioned.

Another ASAP video

Here are their skeds:

August 28 – Araneta (ASAP Sessionistas)
Sa August 29 – SM Fairview po.

Mutya Adventures to the Max

joseph — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:00:55 +0000

by Mutya ng Pinilag at Donna Whatto Say!

Peru de iyun naging balakid at nakakatuwa manuud sa labas sa malaking screen kun saan maririnig mu talaga mga super comments ng mga tao, during the gap na forever na yata sa tagal ay nakikita namin sa labas with close-up mode na banas na banas mga judges parang kinakati na si Alfred Vargas at paypay ng paypay ever dahil inum naman ng inum ng tubig…nun nagpapakilala ang mga candidates ay sobrang tagaktak ng mga pawis nila na nag-uunahan tumulu sa nuu sa sintidu at sa leeg ang pinaka sobra ay si candidate no.20 Christina McGarry at candidate 22 na si Rene McHugh na New Yorker…yun laang ang advantage namin na mga nasa labas kita namin ang mga pawis saka kun nandun ka naman sa luub at dress to the nines ka tapus dun ka lan naman papaupuin sa bubung read: gallery ay wag na… magwalk-out pa aku…(ay sinu naman tinakut ku kumbaga laang anu) nila pati pag e-emote ni Jericho at pagpapraktis kung anu tama pronunciation nun beauty queen na Polish ay nakikita namin.. nun kumanta si Echo ay biglang humiyaw ang mga bagets sa likud ku ng “lip-sing…lip-sing” dahil halata naman talaga ay de man laang nag live anu…de lan naman mahirap yung kanta nya kaya hanga talaga aku sa two tenors na nagharana sa may reigning queens na sina Jam Libatog at Jonavi Quiray.

Basahin ang buong istorya.

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2009 Coverage

joseph — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:24:10 +0000

The late editions:

Manila Bulletin: Nurse wins Mutya crown

A charming nurse, Jane Banares, won Sunday night the Mutya ng Pilipinas-International title in this year’s Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant at the Baler Sports complex in Aurora.

Banares recently passed the nursing board exam without the help of a review center. The 20-year-old morena beauty from Legazpi City also won the “Best in Evening Gown” title.

Read the complete news

The Philippine Star (cover story): Bicolana crowned Mutya

A dusky 20-year-old Bicolana nurse was yesterday crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas International 2009.

Jane Bañares of Legazpi City, Albay emerged as the surprise winner in the first beauty contest she competed in, besting 36 other contestants in the pageant’s grand coronation night at the Dr. Juan C. Angara Sports Complex here.

Read the complete news

Inquirer.net: Legazpi lass is new Mutya ng Pilipinas

Homegrown and overseas bets shared top honors in Sunday night’s Mutya ng Pilipinas beauty pageant held in Baler, Aurora. Legazpi City’s Jane Banares bagged the Mutya ng Pilipinas-International title while Northern Germany’s Jacqueline Schubert won the Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism crown.

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The blogosphere:

Adventures of a Beauty Queen
MyKiRu IsYuSeRo
Why Not Coconut!
Fine Filipinas
Missosology
Norman’s Blog
and
Donna Whatto Say!

The Mutya ng Pilipinas Chronicles

joseph — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:42:47 +0000

Thanks to Ate Dons for her excellent coverage of the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2009 at her blog – Donna Whatto Say!
Unfortunately, she can’t cover the coronation night live because the “tickets and invitations people” of the event, in all their infinite wisdom, ignored the local bloggers (BatangBaler included) who serves as the only source of information for the Aurorans who are not in Baler, especially those who are abroad since the official sites, aurora.ph, baleraurora.net and even mutyapilipinas.com are silent about the event and are not updating.

Some of Ate Don’s updates:

The Chronicles of Mutya ng Pilipinas
Mutya Headshots
In the Eye of the Beholder
Much Ado About Mutya
Mabuhay to Mutya ng Pilipinas

mb.com.ph: 2009 Mutya ng Pilipinas crowned on Sunday

joseph — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:56:58 +0000

from Manila Bulletin online: 2009 Mutya ng Pilipinas crowned on Sunday

Thirty-six local and overseas candidates will compete for the coveted title of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2009 during grand coronation night in Baler, Aurora on Sunday.

Mutya ng Pilipinas President Roberto de Venecia said that three major titles at stake: Mutya ng Pilipinas-International, Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism and Mutya ng Pilipinas-Overseas Communities.

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Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa Theme is “Wikang Filipino: Mula Baler Hanggang Buong Pilipinas’’

joseph — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:35:51 +0000

from Manila Bulletin online: National Language Month Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1041, August is celebrated in the Philippines as Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month). The month-long nationwide activities are led by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), with the theme “Wikang Filipino: Mula Baler Hanggang Buong Pilipinas.’’ The celebration coincides with the 400th anniversary of the Municipality of Baler, Aurora Province, as declared by Proclamation No. 1696. Baler is the birthplace of Manuel Luis Quezon, Father of the National Language.

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