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Madya sa Museo ni Jesse Robredo

Madya sa Museo ni Jesse Robredo

Although we reside at the next town now, I was born and bred in Naga City. Those growing up years where spent while Jesse M. Robredo was City Mayor. Whenever he was on tv, my Papa and call him “La ka Bebe” because of his young-looking face. And whenever it was Traslacion procession time, he was always in that shirt actually tsinelas-less while slumped by the road and surrounded by his…

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Another #RLOTP Post:

Forever #relationshipgoals.

(Photo from Tricia Robredo’s IG account)

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#RLOTP: Jesse and Leni Robredo 

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President Aquino is rumored to be dissatisfied with Jesse’s performance and had transferred control of PNP to Undersecretary Rico Puno • Camarines Sur Leni Robredo admitted she tried to convince her late husband to resign from DILG…

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She also recalled her conversations with the late Jesse Robredo who confessed his struggles as DILG chief back then • A netizen claiming to be a family friend of the Robredos revealed the reasons why she opted not to vote for any VP bet…

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I saw this post up as I was checking out my Facebook News Feed:

Hinabing Haraya season once again! Every year, The Raya School Naga holds its school program dubbed as Hinabing Haraya.

Each Hinabing Haraya features an original musical play that showcases Raya students’ many talents. This year’s Hinabing Haraya will be extra special as it highlights the life of our beloved Mayor Jesse M. Robredo in a play called “Tsinelas.” We will take the audience on a journey through Mayor Jesse’s childhood as well as the many obstacles he overcame in reviving Naga City.

For every ticket you buy, you will be donating a pair of tsinelas to the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation. Tsinelas will be shown on March 13, 2016, 9 am at the USI Auditorium, Naga City.

The sucker for plays that I am, I instantly got interested. What’s more, it’s a work of charity, too, since the ticket price includes a tsinelas donation to the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation. And yes, I was also looking forward to be within the walls of my high school alma mater (which is also where Mayor Robredo’s daughters Aika and Tricia spent high school, and Jillian grade school).

I was at the Porteria of the Universidad de Sta. Isabel at around 8:15 am. I made sure I was there at least an hour before to be able to pick a good seat in front. Before I went to the Auditorium, I was able to take a brief walk down memory lane. It felt so nice to be back!

Welcome home to USI!

I flipped back to reality as soon as I can and walked toward the Audi. By the ticket area, were these souvenirs for the play as well.

As early as 8:00 am, doting parents were already lined up outside the entrance of the USI Auditorium. At 8:30, they were allowed entrance to the fully air-conditioned venue. On loop by the left side projector screen was a video showing the history and vision of The Raya School. A little after 9:00, more parents came pouring in choosing seats nearest the stage where they could take the best angle of their little ones.

Excited stage parents make the beeline for the entrance.

Prior to the formal start of the play, a clip of behind the scene stills and action were shown. The recording of the songs, rehearsals of the kids, as well as the preparation of the props were showcased. Thereafter, the program began with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem conducted by a cute baby girl in white. A rather loud cheer and clap from the audience followed right after: the crowd knew he was the proud father of that baby girl. (I’m sorry, I wasn’t able to take a picture since you know, Pambansang Awit).

Thereafter, Ms. Ani Almario, co-founder of The Raya School, rendered the Opening Remarks. As an opening salvo, the curtains were opened for the pinakabatang mag-aaral ng Raya School Naga. These were tots from the Play Class Trial as Mga Batang Bibe.

“Quack, quack!” ang sabi ng mga batang bibe.

They were too cute! The crowd went wild with giggles and laughter as thunderous applause filled the venue. I am quite sure the parents, families, and friends of those tots were so proud of what they saw. I felt proud, too. I suddenly remembered how my Raya-parent friend Lizzie must have felt seeing their little Gio onstage during their own Hinabing Haraya in Manila last October.

After which, Teacher Isbel Borja said some Words of Gratitude. While she was at it, we can already hear footsteps and stomping behind the curtains followed by some crying. Ah. Someone was probably throwing a tantrum already. And we were right, just as the curtains opened, lo and behold!

  An all-star cast!

Such cute thespians we have! Apart from these sea of tots and toddlers, I saw the beaming faces of parents, siblings, lolos and lolas, with all sizes of cameras taking pictures. If we could only here the whir as each snap is taken, I surmise there was a million going on. Others were given calling the names of kids and coaching them on where to look. “Here, baby (name), look!” Others were waving saying,”Hi, baby (name)!” It appeared to me that the kids were bent on seriously role-playing their parts of the play while the parents on the other hand were the funny and silly adults documenting this milestone. :)

Proud family!

It was just the beginning, mind you, as there were several sequences. Yep, but with the same reaction from the parents behind me. Every time the curtains opened and they see their little one onstage, all the waving and the picture-taking happens all over again. :)

The story started from the day Jesse M. Robredo was born to their family, to his days in school where he chose to leave for home early rather than play ball with his classmates and look after the family’s welfare especially those of her sisters.

Ano kinalaman ng tsinelas sa sanggol sa kwento?

The Robredo siblings were a close bunch. Jesse usually helped out her sisters with their homework while brother Butch would often tease him,

“Siisay pa an matabang kundi si Taba.”

The closely-knit Robredo family maintained such closeness even when they went to College as Jesse and his siblings were enrolled in nearby schools to be able to  look after each other. Jesse’s life too a quick turn as a result of the EDSA Revolution.

Spotted! Baby Miguel in doctors garb chanting something reminiscent of EDSA I.

Jesse went back home in Naga and felt the need for change. Here, he started a family with Leni and daughters named Aika, Tricia, and Jillian. He juggled his time as a family man and as Mayor of Naga City.

Ano ang kinlaman ng tsinelas sa kwento?

While mayor of Naga, Jesse was depicted as a man showing utmost simplicity: no body guards, no big-ticket cars, no epal tarpaulins. His main concern was the people of Naga whom he engaged in the active pursuit of the development of the City.

Jesse’s brand of Tsinelas Leadership: Sya’y isang Mayor na naka-tsinelas lamang.

Clips of Naga City with Mayor Jesse at the helm where shown highlighting the various accolades received by the city as well as the individual/ personal awards given to him. This cued in the Proud Ako song. Admittedly, I do sing it with pride every single time.

The play semi-ended with Rappler clips of Mayor Jesses’s sudden demise on board the plane which plunged into the deep seas of Masbate. For a moment, I was filled with deep grief having to watch that sad part of the Mayor’s life once more. Then again, the curtains opened with a joyous song from all The Raya School Naga babies.

Spotted! Baby Abi was cast as one of Jesse’s kaklase.

Itaas mo! Mayor Jesse has imprinted a legacy in the hearts of these kids.

Watching the Tsinelas play was like being on a live Goin’ Bulilit Show where the adult characters were well played by playschoolers and preschoolers. It feels amazing to have been a witness to this uber cute but nonetheless meaningful play. The words of the original songs specially composed for the play speak so well of how Jesse M. Robredo’s Tsinelas Leadership was instrumental in the Naga City that is now. Kudos to The Raya School Naga for this endeavor!

For Mommies and Daddies out there who are on a hunt for a good, great, phenomenal school for their kids, why not consider The Raya School Naga? Visit the school at the Abella Compound, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City. You may also call [phone] or (+63) 932.887.3850. Or, send them an e-mail inquiry through [email protected].

All thanks to Ms. Sam Brown and Ma’am Rica Dakudao-Buenaflor for this opportunity to be part of the The Raya School Naga family even for just half a day. :)

The Raya School Naga’s Tsinelas I saw this post up as I was checking out my Facebook News Feed: Hinabing Haraya season once again!

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Live at Naga City with guest President Benigno Aquino III.