Panghagban, Buenavista

At least it is the place called home by my tatay. He was born in the area and knows the place by heart. He is proud to say they domesticated the entire place. Translation: they cut down trees and razed down the grasslands in favor of rice fields and pastures for the livestock.



My early memories of the place was hard work. We used to take the 10 k walk to visit my grandparents. No amount of rationalization as to modern convenience could convince us that the walk was hard but easier now. For kids used to the tricycle, it was truly excruciating. However, we easily forgot how difficult the walk was with the thought of novelty... going to the stream, climbing on hills and being the center of attention.



Last weekend, I returned to Panghagban. Nothing much changed. The hills rolled minus its greenery. It is as if time stood still for the people to ravage the land or forage on it.


May change ever happen...

Election takes

Pre-Election Takes

These are photo takes from the Pollwatcher's seminar for Maribojoc, Antequera and Cortes towns handled by the Aquino Roxas Bantay Balota First District Team.

One twist in this seminar is that the watchers did not only vow to watch over the votes of noy and mar but also, they promised not to sell their votes...

The passionate Bacolodnons (EDSA I commemoration)

I happened to be in Bacolod for the 2010 EDSA commemoration. It was EDSA relived with the local players taking initiative. It was also clear that EDSA commemoration for them meant vote generation for Noynoy and Mar...