…in search of that which was lost.

My Mindanao

Monuments of Anachronism

Apr 10th, 2008 | By Sam | Category: My Mindanao, Other Stories

If you frequently pass the highways of Mindanao countrysides, you will see many beautiful and quaint old structures and houses standing proud like honor guards in a parade. A magnificent view to behold, a sight that gives respite to every passing weary traveler.
It amazes me how such ancient structures can retain its beauty and still [...]



The Writings on the wall

Mar 25th, 2008 | By Sam | Category: My Mindanao

According to Wikipedia, “The writing on the wall” (or sometimes ‘handwriting on the wall’) is an expression that suggests a portent of doom or misfortune.

During our Corregidor trip, we went to the ruins of what once was the Fort Mills Hospital Building. It was here, according to Jibin Arula, that their fateful unit was billeted [...]



When History returns and looks you in the face

Mar 24th, 2008 | By Sam | Category: My Mindanao

Seldom does a situation occur when history comes back and looks you in the face. This rare oppurtunity happened to me a week ago on the island of Corregidor. Our office was leading the rite of unveiling the commemorative marker of the Jabidah Massacre that happened in Corregidor back in March 18, 1968.
During our preparation [...]



Commemorating the 40th Year of the Jabidah Massacre

Mar 15th, 2008 | By Sam | Category: My Mindanao

Everybody knows Corregidor Island as a historic spot. Everybody knows that in this island hundreds of our gallant heroes stood their ground and died defending our country from the invading forces of Japan during World War II. Because of this historical circumstance, Corregidor Island is now a Tourist spot - a place for people to [...]



AMIN ang tagumpay!

Aug 4th, 2007 | By Sam | Category: My Mindanao

Finally, after more than a month of waiting, Anak Mindanao (AMIN) Party List has been officially proclaimed by COMELEC as having won 1 seat in the 14th Congress.
Isang Rally lang pala ang kailangan para pirmihan ni Chairman Abalos ang COMELEC en banc resolution proclaming AMIN as winner of the last National-Party List elections. AMIN [...]



Jose can you see

Feb 17th, 2006 | By Sam | Category: My Mindanao

I don’t hate the American people. I only hate Americans who belong to the stupid, ignorant and arrogant species. Topping the list is the idiot sitting in the White House while the rest are scattered elsewhere in the world waging war killing people or learning about geography and lessons on culture which they don’t have. [...]



Home is one’s birthplace, ratified by memory.

Sep 30th, 2005 | By Sam | Category: My Mindanao

“There are places I’ll remember all my life
Though some have changed
Some forever not for better
Some have gone and some remain”
- Beatles, In My Life

Iligan City like any other urban center had undergone [...]



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