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Borongan’s Annual Festivities

Bringing you to the City of the Golden Sunrise - Borongan City

The place where everything looks better when the sun is out. And, best known for its golden sunrises. It is also nicknamed “The City of the Golden Sunrise.” But beyond that, there are undiscovered natural wonders as well.

September 07, 2023

The Padul - ong Festival. The most awaited by townspeople and the biggest celebration here in the City of Borongan. Padul - ong is celebrated by Boronganons every 8th of September and the time of the year when the vivid colors of banderitas fill the streets. It’s the city’s annual way to pay homage to our Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Padul - ong Festival got its name from the waray - waray word “dul ong” which means send or deliver.

Early times. I remember how the Padul - ong started when our lolo once tell us the story of the mysterious girl who brought the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary from Portugal to the Philippines. And its connection to the Lady in White who frequented the Hamorawon Spring and caused its water to miraculously heal the locals.

Every 7th of September, the City celebrates an early morning mass at Barangay Punta Maria. The mass signifies that the Padul - ong Festival has start of the festival. From the chapel, the small image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Rawis Port. The image is then paraded through the town going to Borongan Cathedral together with the vibrant festival costumed characterized by men and women dancing on the streets.

Peryahan

Ofcourse, the Peryahan that we usually enjoy every fiesta since then.

Dasig

The city government’s one of the popular performance and event venue every town fiesta that located in Baybay Boulevard. It’s the Party of the Year. Catching up the joyous occasion as it is the time to celebrate Borongan City’s rich culture and customs!

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Exposing Me.

I always used to ask myself : who am l? My brain would give me dozens and dozens of answers but never a definite one, until I figured out that I am a little bit of everything.

Hi folks, people on blogging industry. By the way, I am Nicole, but you can call me Ate Niks, my friends used to call me that way. Just like my friends, I would love to hear it from you calling me the same way as I would be more comfy enough exposing myself.

I was born in Valenzuela City but life goes on here in Borongan, when we lose the man that meant and still means the most to me, my father. Borongan City as my hometown holds countless stories and memories. Both my traumatizing and wonderful place.

I know it left you wondering why did I say ‘I am a little bit of everything’ well, that’s true. Personally, my life in a nutshell is like a roller coaster ride. And, just like teleserye clichés, it has its ups and downs, and can be scary and yet exciting.

But you know what makes her more interesting? She clearly knows who she is.

She is a woman who clearly knows who she is, for she has been carrying the pain of an eldest child. She’s a balance of strength and femininity. But sometimes, she is hard on herself. She is really imperfect but she tries all the time. She always have to say “I got this” even at her lowest.

Even so, you know? She is delightfully chaotic. She is a type of flower that can still grow after a forest fire. She is so me. The kind of person that can independently find the sun rays in a rainstorm.

Everyone expects her to be fine as the time passes. I have this unrelenting belief that, indeed, life is an endless suffering. I just constantly having to remind myself that there are so much more in this lifetime. We have our family, friends and love ones, to pay attention with and let them be the source of our good energy.

First things first, behind all the unwavering support and endless sacrifices. The epitome of selflessness and sacrifice, my supermom.

Every time I stare at her, always this in awe of how strong she is physically and mentally. In spite of, being a mother and father to us at the same time, she always put us first before herself. Her sacrifices are clearly enough reason for me to keep pushing forward and reward her the life that she really deserves. Just always praying to God for her wellness so we could have her much longer.

Love as the best foundation of my life.

“Yes or No” Emz. Hehe. I got it from him, his expression every time he’s forcing me to agree all the time. Coz you know girls we’re so hard to read. Lol.

By the way, that man over there, is my safe place. My bff/the loml. Everytime he’s beside me everything feels so light. Personally, I am so tired from everything that’s happening around me, but through his hug it puts my mind to rest and gives me so much strength to continue and stay stronger.

So in this world full of agony, i’m so glad that I have him as my pahinga.

Friends who also make every phase of my life feels so light.

I really cherish the bond and the friendships I have with them. Memories we have shared together will always be here in my heart. I might went home from a night full of fun with a wallet destroyed, but who cares? y’all always restored my heart. My low maintenance friends. Always been willing to be there just to enjoy each other’s company. And, if the day will come and our paths won’t crossed anymore, I hope we’ll see each other again and be the same to the old us.

I might be a little bit of everything but I’m living my life to the fullest because of them.