Manggagawa by Jose Corazon de Jesus is my favorite poem.

It talks about the construction workers, the OFWs and all other workers. The construction workers are reason why we all have what we have right now. All the building, the infrasture, and the bridges were all made because of their perserverance to work for our country. The OFWs sacrificed thereselves to live abroad, to give a good life and better future for their family.

As the poem said "bawat patak ng pawis mo'y yumayari ka nang dangal"

My Future

When is hear the word future, there are lots of things that comes into my mind. Marry the man I love, have a house,have my own car and most importantly, to be a CPA.

Marry the man I love, the man who is responsible enough, family oriented and God fearing. I want 6 children. I want to send my niece and nephew to college and I want to support the personal needs of my mom. Have a house that is big enough for a big family and have my own car. The greatest dream I want to achieve is to become a CPA. Because having a good profession is also having all the list that i want in My future I wrote above.

The Story of my life

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experience"

My life is a journey. Grab a seat, fasten your seat built and enjoy.

First let's go to a place called, the city of professionals. Barangay Tugas, Tanjay City, is a place where Garcia family lives. Mr. Carlito A. Garcia and Mrs. Adela G. Garcia has three children. The eldest is Ian Kharl G. Garcia, second is Aileen Kay G. Garcia and the youngest and the prettiest was born on October 3, 1996, named Alyssa Karla G. Garcia. Well, that's me the prettiest and the sexiest :). Iam now studying in Negros Oriental State University, taking up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
I love pink, I love chicken, I love clothes, I love bags, shoes, I love my hair and I easily fall in love. well yes, that's me.

Second stop, when I experienced my first heartbreak. I was in my second year high school when I met this boy who first captured my heart. Well that was called puppy love, but things went wrong, we broke up, because of so much circumstances in our relationship. I feel like it's the end of the world, but it wasn't. I met another one, and another one, and finally the one. The one that I've been praying of.

Last stop was my greatest heartbreak. I lost my Dad at the age of seventeen. That was the most painful thing I've ever felt. I feel like half of my heart was taken away. Until now, everytime I remember my dad, tears fall and my heart breaks into pieces. But, he was the reason why Iam where Iam today. He wants me to finish what he left unfinished. He was an accounting graduate, but not a CPA. this course is the only dream he wants for me, to finish accountancy and become a Certified Public Accountant. The reason why Iam striving hard, for him, for my family and for myself.

Alyssa Karla G. Garcia, soon to be a CPA.

What do I expect from the next president of the Philippines?

I expect his full on commitment and determination for our country. I expect him to be someone that would determinedly lead us to the right path of prosperity, someone who'll guide this country to fulfill its utmost potential. What this country needs is untainted honesty from its leaders and optimism to see the many things that will help our country and its people. It would also be nice to know that the next president will be fair and trustworthy of the people's faith in him. Nonetheless, this would be all futile if the people will not heed authority. So, the relationship between the two should be well-balanced for the betterment of the Philippines.

Wonders of Negros Oriental

Manjuyod, White Sand Bar





Apo Island


Mt. Talinis




Dumaguete Bell Fry


Dumaguete Buglasan Festival




Lake Balinsasayao


Tambobo Bay


Tanjay Budbud Festival


Claire Isabel McGil Luce Auditorium



Casaroro Falls


Balanan Lake


Cayaso Cave and Underground River


Mt. Kanlaon

My Favorite Delicacy

Budbud sa Tanjay

 

INGREDIENTS

1.    3cups glutinous rice/malagkit rice

2.  5cups coconut milk, first extract

3.  ¹⁄₂cup sugar

4.  1teaspoon salt

5.  banana leaf

DIRECTIONS

1.    Wash malagkit very well. Drain.

2.   Cook with coconut milk, salt, and sugar in a wok, stirring constantly.

3.   When mixture is almost dry, stir to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the wok.

4.   Reduce the heat, and cover the mixture with banana leaves for a few minutes.

5.   Wrap 2 tablespoon of the cooked malagkit in wilted banana leaves.

6.   Tie in pairs, and steam for about 30 minutes in a big pot.

7.   Serve with hot chocolate or ripe mangoes.

My Favorite Poems

PUSO, ANO KA?

Jose Corazon de Jesus

Ang puso ng tao ay isang batingaw,
sa palo ng hirap, umaalingawngaw
hihip lang ng hapis pinakadaramdam,
ngumt pag lagi nang nasanay, kung minsan,
nakapagsasaya kahit isang bangkay.

Ang puso ng tao’y parang isang relos,
atrasadong oras itong tinutumbok,
oratoryo’y hirap, minutero’y lungkot,
at luha ang tiktak na sasagot-sagot,
ngunit kung ang puso’y sanay sa himutok
kahit libinga’y may oras ng lugod.

Ang puso ay ost’ya ng tao sa dibdib
sa labi ng sala’y may alak ng tamis,
kapag sanay ka nang lagi sa hinagpis
nalalagok mo rin kahit anung pait,
at parang martilyo iyang bawat pintig
sa tapat ng ating dibdib na may sakit.

Kung ano ang puso? Ba, sanlibrang laman
na dahil sa ugat ay gagalaw-galaw,
dahil sa pag-ibig ay parang batingaw,
dahil sa panata ay parang orasan,
at mukhang ost’ya rin ng kalulwang banal
sa loob ng dibdib ay doon nalagay.

MANGGAGAWA

Jose Corazon de Jesus

Bawat palo ng martilyo sa bakal mong pinapanday
alipatong nagtilamsik, alitaptap sa kadimlan;
mga apoy ng pawis mong sa Bakal ay kumikinang
tandang ikaw ang may gawa nitong buong Santinakpan.Nang tipakin mo ang bato ay natayo ang katedral
nang pukpukin mo ang tanso ay umugong ang batingaw,
nang lutuin mo ang pilak ang salapi a lumitaw,
si Puhunan ay gawa mo, kaya ngayon’y nagyayabang.

Kung may ilaw na kumisap ay ilaw ng iyong tadyang,
kung may gusaling naangat, tandang ikaw ang pumasan
mula sa duyan ng bata ay kamau mo ang gumalaw
hanggang hukay ay gawa mo ang krus na nakalagay.

Kaya ikaw ay marapat dakilain at itanghal
pagkat ikaw ang yumari nitong buong Kabihasnan…..
Bawat patak ng pawis mo’y yumayari ka ng dangal,
dinadala mo ang lahi sa luklukan ng tagumpay.

Mabuhay ka nng buhay na walang wakas, walang hanggan,
at hihinto ang pag-ikot nitong mundo pag namatay.

BAYAN KO

Jose Corazon de Jesus

Ang bayan kong Pilipinas
Lupain ng ginto’t bulaklak
Pag-ibig na sa kanyang palad
Nag-alay ng ganda’t dilag.

At sa kanyang yumi at ganda
Dayuhan ay nahalina
Bayan ko, binihag ka
Nasadlak sa dusa.

Ibon mang may layang lumipad
kulungin mo at umiiyak
Bayan pa kayang sakdal dilag
Ang di magnasang makaalpas!

Pilipinas kong minumutya
Pugad ng luha ko’t dalita
Aking adhika,
Makita kang sakdal laya.

ITANONG MO SA BITUIN

Jose Corazon de Jesus

Isang gabi’y manungaw ka. Sa bunton ng panganorin

 ay tanawin ang ulila’t naglalamay na bituin;

Sa bitui’y itanong mo ang ngalan ng aking giliw

at kung siya’y magtatapat, ngalan mo ang sasabihin.

Ang bitui’y kapatid mo. Kung siya ma’y nasa langit,

ikaw’y ditong nasa lupa’t bituin ka ng pag-ibig;

dahil diya’y itanong mo sa bituin mong kapatid

kundi ikaw ang dalagang minamahal ko nang labis.

Itanong mo sa bitui’t bituin ang nakakita

AGAW-DILIM

Jose Corazon de Jesus

Namatay ang araw
sa dakong kanluran,
nang kinabukasa’y
pamuling sumilang,
ngunit ikaw, irog, bakit nang pumanaw
ay bukod-tangi kang di ko na namasdan?

Naluoy sa hardin
ang liryo at hasmin,
Mayo nang dumating
pamuling nagsupling,
ngunit ikaw, sinta, bakit kaya giliw
dalawang Mayo nang nagtago sa akin?

Lumipad ang ibon
sa pugad sa kahoy,
dumating ang hapon
at muling naroon,
ngunit ikaw, buhay, ano’t hangga ngayo’y
di pa nagbabalik at di ko matunton?

My favorite Hero

General Antonio Luna




Undoubtedly one of the most admired heroes in our history, Antonio Luna will forever be remembered as the fiery general.


  
Antonio Luna was born on 29 October 1866 in Calle Urbiztondo (Barraca Street), Binondo , Manila. He was the youngest. He was the brother of the famous painter Juan Luna. Antonio Luna studied Bachelor of Arts at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, studied pharmacy at the Univerity of Santo Tomas, but finished it in Barcelona, Spain. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine at the Central University of Madrid, and studied further in France and Belgium. He wrote in La Solidaridad under the Nom de Plume "Taga-Ilog" He also managed the paper La Independencia. 

Antonio Luna was a Filipino scientist and soldier who lived in the late 19th century. His name is recognized primarily as the hot-tempered general who fought against the United States in the Spanish-American war and was eventually assassinated by his own soldiers.Other than his untimely demise, we should also not forget that Luna was a man who had many impressive achievements during his lifetime. In fact, reading about his life gives us the impression of a very human hero. He was also widely recognized in the scientific community for his research of contagious diseases. His efforts to free the Philippines from American rule and his pharmaceutical and environmental science findings both left their mark on his country.

 Antonio Luna is an emblem of patriotism. He fearlessly showed his courage to fight for the Philippines. He never wavered under extreme conditions and continually pushed through his pursuit for freedom. Up until the end of his life, where he was assassinated by his fellow countrymen, he fought valiantly with great honor and pride. It was really a waste for the Filipino people during his time, that they did not see his worth as a general and as a Filipino. I admired his unwavering belief in the Filipino people's capacity to be free from foreign people who continually strived to conquer the Philippines and to be able to manage their own country rightfully so.

My favorite OPM song

Next in line

What is life to offer me when I grow old
What's there to look forward to beyond the biting cold
They say it's difficult, yes, stereotypical

What's there beyond sleep, eat, work in this cruel life
Ain't there nothin' else 'round here but humans strife
'Cause they say it's difficult, yes, stereotypical
Gotta be conventional, you can't be so radical

So I sing this song to all of my age
For these are the questions we've got to face
For in this cycle that we called life
We are the ones who are next in line
We are next in line

What is life to offer me when I grow old
What's that to look forward to beyond the biting cold
'Cause they say it's difficult, yes, stereotypical
Gotta be conventional, you can't be so radical

So I sing this song to all of my age
For these are the questions we've got to face
For in this cycle that we called life
We are the ones who are next in line
We are next in line
Hoh oh, we are next in line

BRIDGE
And we gotta work, we gotta feel (we gotta feel)
Let's open our eyes and do whatever it takes
And we gotta work, we gotta feel (we gotta feel)
Let's open our eyes, hoh woh

Composer: Wency Cornejo  

Wency never expected to become a successful singer and songwriter. He was rejected twice when he auditioned for Kundirana, the famous singing group of De La Salle University-Manila. Since then, he concentrated on his studies in college and only sang his favorite U2 songs during laboratory classes. It was during one of these occasional "solo concerts" that a classmate took note of his singing prowess, and told him that he knew of a band that was in need of a singer. That band happened to be Afterimage. His entry into the band marked the start of his professional singing career. Afterimage became one of the most successful bands in the '90s. Unfortunately, the group disbanded after 11 years and three hit albums. Wency, then, pursued a solo career. He has released four albums as a solo artist.

He is the son of veteran newscaster and talk show personality Mel Tiangco.

Philippine Folklore

Philippine Beliefs and Superstitions

Pregnancy

•     Do not partake of the food being eaten by an expecting mother. If you do, you will      either become sleepy or will feel drowsy or sick.
•     All windows and doors should be wide close for the laboring mother’s easy delivery. 
•     A pregnant woman is not allowed to cut her hair, she will give birth to a bald baby

General Health

•     Sleeping after taking a bath during daytime or at night will result in blindness.
•   Sleeping with wet hair makes one crazy.
•  Sore eyes can be cured by washing the eyes with the first urine early in the morning. 

Wedding

•        Brides shouldn’t try on their wedding dress before the wedding day or the wedding will not push    through
•        Knives and other sharp and pointed objects are said to be a bad choice for wedding gifts for this will lead to a broken marriage
•  Breaking something during the reception brings good luck to the newlyweds. 

Death 

•       Do not sweep the house until after the burial.
•             After the funeral service, do not go home directly so that the spirit of the dead person will not follow you to your house.

 Body Marks and Shapes  

•             A person with a mole on his foot is a born adventurer.
•  A person with big ears will have a long life.
•  People with eyebrows that almost meet easily get jealous.

Alternative Healings

      

•      The Albularyo
•      The Manghihilot
•      The Magpapaanak
  
  

  Mythical Creatures

•       Aswang
•       Manananggal
•       Mangkukulam
•       Nuno
•       Tikbalang
•       Tiyanak

  

2myths, 2 folktales, and 2 legend of region 2

Myths

What Causes Earthquakes

Once upon a time, there was a very poor couple who had only one son. He’s name was Bernardo Carpio. Since  this family led only a hand to mouth existence, both husband and wife had to work for a living. Whenever the  mother went out to work, she would lock up the baby in the house. She would just give him some things to play with. Upon coming home, she would find all the toys of the baby broken into small pieces. This happened  everyday until the mother could no longer give the baby anything to play with. So the baby was left in the house without any toy. When she came home to feed him, the mother was surprised that the walls and studs of their  house were either broken or destroyed. She remained silent but observant. As soon as these parts of the house  had been repaired, she again left Bernardo Carpio alone. When she came home, she found the same in shambles. Next time, the mother deliberately gave her son an iron rod to play with. Again he broke this rod into pieces.  Now the parents were growing alarmed over the extraordinary strength of Bernardo. News of it also spread in the neighborhood.

            As the child grew up, he was recognized as the strongest boy in the village. He challenged to fight those who  dared him and defeated them all. As a man, his prowess was also acclaimed in the whole country. This  popularity made him very proud. He was so proud that he even dared challenged God. At first, God gave him the upper hand. But on the third trial, when God asked him to stop the quarrel between the two big mountains,  Bernardo failed. In a conceited gesture, he impulsively went between the warring mountains. He extended his  arms to stop them but instead, he got caught between the two mountains and was buried alive with only his  head out.

            Today, it was believed that whenever Bernardo Carpio struggles to free himself from the grip of the mountains, the earth quakes. The old folks also say that when he finally frees himself, that will be the end of the world.

Why There is High Tide during a Full Moon

Long, long ago only gods lived in this world, the earth, seas, and sky were ruled by three  different powerful gods.
The sun god, who ruled the sky, had a very beautiful daughter, Luna, the moon.  Luna enjoyed  going around the heavens in her golden chariot.  One day she found herself taking another path which led her outside her kingdom.  She wandered on until she reached the place where the  sky met the sea.  Beautiful and unusual sights greeted her eyes. As she was admiring the  beautiful things around, a voice startled her.   It asked, "Where has thou come from, most  beautiful one?"

Turning around she saw a young man who looked much like her father though fairer.  She  wanted to run away, but when she looked at him again, she saw that he was smiling at her.   Taking courage she answered, "I am Luna, daughter of the sun god."

The young man smiled at her and answered, "I am Mar, the son of the sea god.  Welcome to  our kingdom."  Soon the two became good friends. They had many interesting stories to tell  each other.  When it was time for Luna to go, they promised to see each other as often as they could, for they has many more tales to tell.  They continued meeting at the same spot until they  realized that they were in love with each other.

One day after one of their secret meetings, Luna went back to the heavens full of joy.  She was so happy that she told her secret to one of her cousins.   The cousin, jealous of her beauty and  her happiness, reported the affair to the sun god.  The sun god was angered at his daughter's disobedience to the immortal laws.  He shut her in their garden and did not allow her to get out.  Then he sent a messenger to the sea god informing him that his son Mar disobeyed the  immortal law.   The sea god, who was also angered by his son's disobedience, imprisoned  him in one of his sea caves.

Luna stayed in the garden for sometime.  She was very sad at not being able to see Mar.  She  longed to be with him again.  Feeling very restless one day, she escaped from the garden.   She took her golden chariot and rushed to their meeting place.  Mar, who was imprisoned in  the sea cave, saw her reflection on the water.  He wanted to get out to meet her.  He tried hard to get out of his cave causing unrest in the sea.  Luna waited for Mar to appear, but he did not  come.   Then she went back home very sad.  Each time she remembered Mar, she would rush out in the golden chariot to the meeting place in hopes of seeing him again.

The fishermen out in the sea believe that each time Luna, the moon, appears, the sea gets  troubled.  "It is Mar trying to escape from his cave,"  they say.

Folktales

Biuag and Malana

Biuag was from Enrile, the southern most part of Cagayan. When he was born, his mother was visited by an exceptionally beautiful woman who silently admired the baby. When it dawned on the child's mother that her visitor was a goddess, she knelt and implored her child with long life.
          The goddess made no reply. Instead, she placed three small stones around the neck of the baby where one stone protected him from any bodily harm. When he was big enough to swim across the wide river, the crocodiles created a  path for him. The other two stones gave him supernatural powers and prowess. He could go faster than the wind. He  could throw easily a carabao across the hills when he was only at the age of twelve. He could uproot a big beetle nut  as if it were a wood. On account of this display of extraordinary strength, people from far and wide places came to see  him.

          Despite all these powers, Biuag seemed troubled and unhappy. In the town of Tuao , he fell in love with a young  lady with unsurpassed beauty. No one could tell where this lady came from nor could anyone say who this lady was.  Biuag wanted to find her. His waking hours were thoughts of her.
          There was another young man from Malaueg, called Malana who was gifted with powers similar to that of Biuag.  When Malana was eighteen, a devastating typhoon destroyed all the crops of Malaueg. The people were in grip of  appalling famine. Their only hope of starving off came from a very distant place, Sto. Niño. It was very difficult and  dangerous to journey the place, because the river to cross was wide and full of crocodiles. Malana understood the  hazards of the journey but finally volunteered to take the journey. He loaded cavans of palay to seven bamboo rafts.
          The people eagerly waited Malana's return. Prayers were offered for his safety. When they saw him back, everyone was overjoyed. He distributed the rice to the people and went home.
          Upon reaching his home, he found a bow and arrow on the bench. He presumed these were made for him by his  father who knew how fond he was of them. Fitting the arrows, he found two tiny stones just like those around Biuag's  neck.
          Meanwhile, Biuag was unmindful of the people's open admiration for Malana. The lovely lady occupied his thoughts. One day, he paid her a visit and found out that Malana was also there. Biuag became furious. He told the lady he will  prove to her that Malana was unworthy of her love. He grabbed his famous spear and hurried to the window towards  Malana. Malana recognized Biuag's spear and read it as a challenge. He hurled it back with the message that his  powers were not meant for such feats.

Biuag laughed decisively and interpreted Malana's message in a different manner. He said to the lady: "Your suitor is  very strong but he is a coward."
          One afternoon, Biuag was taking lift of the young woman when he heard sounds of a thousand bamboo tubes. He saw approaching from a distance great number of people from Malaueg. Leading the group was Malana - tall, broad-shouldered, and handsome, Biuag quivered at the sight of Malana. The latter spoke first: "Now I know why you challenged me. You covet the woman I love."
          The gods forbid anyone from taking anything that belongs to the other, but I am ready to give you a chance. If the  lady would allow us, we shall fight for her hand.
          The day of the duel was controversial. The news spread fast and by mid-afternoon, the two mountains and the outlaying hills were blanketed with men, women and children who had come to  witness their heroes fight each other. Biuag arrived accompanied by the people of Enrile. He climbed the mountain on  the eastern part of the river, carrying a big coconut tree and a sharp spear. Upon reaching the peak, he heard the natives cheering Malana. He felt like barking a command to his followers to kill Malana's people.
         Malana went up the opposite mountain. From their position, they saw some rafts being pulled up. As these drew  near, Biuag and Malana saw the beautiful lady on one of the rafts. Sadness was clearly etched on her face but this only heightened her ethereal beauty. When she was near, Biuag shouted at Malana, "the woman we both cherish is before  us. If you are as brave as you claim to be then, receive this gift of mine from Enrile."

          Without thinking, he hurled the coconut tree at Malana. Everyone held his breath. The river stood still. The coconut  tree flew like an arrow into the air. Malana caught it and unlike Biuag, he hurled it at the direction of Yeluru. Today, thick  coconut grooves abound in that place.
          Biuag became more insane. He plucked the spear from the ground where he thrust it. He aimed it at Malana's  heart. The people were troubled. They knew too well the accurate deadliness of this terrible spear. Malana's chest was hit but his heart was not pierced. Instead the spear broke into two when it reached the bottom of the river.
          Malana shouted: "There you are, Biuag, with no weapons whatsoever. It is now my turn!"
          Before Malana would finish uttering the warning, Biuag leaped into the river. Gigantic waves dashed against the  rocks and shook the mountain where Malana stood. Biuag emerged with the biggest crocodile under his arm. The  crocodile opened wide its jaws. Malana accepted the challenges as he leaped from the mountain. The hundreds of  people watching the fight suddenly fell on their knees. They saw a dazzling light that sparkled.
         She rose into the air and checked Malana's fall upon meeting him in mid-air. The woman looked down at Biuag and said: "You have shown yourself a coward by getting the help of a crocodile.  I am the daughter of the goddess who gave you your supernatural powers. You do not deserve the gift." With the magic wand, the beautiful woman gave her blessings to the people below and then flew with Malana in the kingdom of the air  and the clouds where she reigned.

The Boy Who Became a Stone

One day a little boy named Elonen sat out in the yard making a bird snare, and as he worked, a little bird called to him: "Tik-tik-lo-den" (come and catch me).

"I am making a snare for you," said the boy; but the bird continued to call until the snare was finished.

Then Elonen ran and threw the snare over the bird and caught it, and he put it in a jar in his house while he went with the other boys to swim.

While he was away, his grandmother grew hungry, so she ate the bird, and when Elonen returned and found that his bird was gone, he was so sad that he wished he might go away and never come back. He went out into the forest and walked a long distance, until finally he came to a big stone and said: "Stone, open your mouth and eat me." And the stone opened its mouth and swallowed the boy.

When his grandmother missed the boy, she went out and looked everywhere, hoping to find him. Finally she passed near the stone and it cried out: "Here he is." Then the old woman tried to open the stone but she could not, so she called the horses to come and help her. They came and kicked it, but it would not break. Then she called the carabao and they hooked it, but they only broke their horns. She called the chickens, which pecked it, and the thunder, which shook it, but nothing could open it, and she had to go home without the boy.

Legends

The Legend of the Magat River

A long time ago, there lived in Bayombong a tall, handsome man called Magat. He was young and  strong, and fast as a hunter and sure in his spear shot. He could run as fast as a deer and strong as he was, he could down a bull with ease. He was strong-willed and obstinate but he was also kind and gentle. Except for a few who envied him his prowess,  everybody in the village loved and respected him. Magat loved outdoor life, and roamed in the forest surrounding the struggling settlement. 

One day, fired by adventure he wandered farther than usual. Soon night came. Being far from home, he kindled a fire in his crude, primitive way. he lay beside the fire and fell asleep.

Early the next morning, he pursued his solitary way. Finally he came upon the largest stream he had ever seen. He stopped and crawled noisily to the bank of the river near the fall. Upon parting the tall grasses he beheld a lovely sight just across the stream-beneath the shade of the outspreading branches of the big balete tree was a very beautiful maiden. She was bathing and was nude from the waist up. She was the most beautiful woman Magat had ever seen and he fell in love with her at first sight. 

From where he was hiding, Magat's attention was attracted by a silent movement on a spreading branch; Magat saw a great python, coiled around the branch, which was ready to attack the beautiful woman. He jumped backward. The noise he made drew the attention of the maiden, who, turning around, saw him poise a spear. She mistook his attitude for hostility and ducked under water. Just as the python sprang, the spear flew from Magat's hand. The snake was struck right through the eyes and brain.

The next moment, Magat was in the water and carried the beautiful Maidenashore. She struggled a little but did not scream, as she modestly tried to cover her body with her long dark hair.

Magat pointed to the writhing python. Upon seeing it, she screamed instinctively and drew close to Magat, who put a protecting arm around her lovely shoulders.Gratitude and admiration were all over her pretty face.

Magat picked up his broken spear and went back to the young woman. They wandered about in the forest. Under the spell of nature, Magat asked the woman to be his wife; the woman, after making Magat promise in the name of the great Kabunian not to see her at noon, consented.

He brought her home and made a cozy room for her. Everything went well and happily for a while. But the passing days, his curiosity mounted more and more and at last, it grew out of bounds.

One noon, he broke his promise and broke into his wife's seclusion. In his wife's bed of soft leaves and grasses he beheld a sight that chilled his heart. A great crocodile was lying on his wife's bed. Believing that his wife had met a horrible death, he rushed to the kitchen, fetched an ugly weapon and returned to his wife's room. He raised his weapon to kill the crocodile when suddenly he saw his wife on the bed instead of the crocodile. His wife was dying.

"you broke your promise. I can no longer be happy nor live any longer. I must die." his wife sobbed. Slowly life ebbed from her. On her beautiful skin, scales appeared, as she turned into a crocodile before his very eyes. That was his punishment for having broken his promise made in the name of Kabunian.

Sadly, Magat buried the dead crocodile in his front yard. worn out by grief for his lack of fidelity to his word and over the death of his lovely wife, he drowned himself and his miseries in the same stream grew into the mighty troublesome Magat river.

The Legend of Apo lakay-lakay

Once upon a time, a fisherman angered to a sea god and he was turned into a stone.

His wife, who went looking for him was also turned into stone.

and they became the town’s guardians called Apo Lakay-lakay and Apo Baket-baket.

When Apo Lakay-lakay gets angry the waves supposedly grow violent.

if the fisherman want to go around him, they must make an offering—either food floated on wood or coins tossed at the sea near these rocks.

The couple have  their abandoned child called Apo Ubing-ubing and he stands patiently waiting for his parent’s return and he become a stone too, and it’s located at the eastern end of Claveria Beach.