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Awit ng Paghahangad

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Awit ng Paghahangad by Adrian Maramba The song 'Awit ng Paghahangad' by Bukas Palad Music Ministry is used for the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis passed away at age 88 on the 21st of April, 2025, at early morning (Vatican Time) On a quiet morning at San Roque de Alabang Parish in Muntinlupa, the 9:30 AM Mass concluded, followed by the special blessing of religious souvenirs—small devotional items meant to serve as reminders of faith and grace. After the service, Adrian Maramba asked to take a quick selfie with Fr. Jose Duabe, the priest who had presided over the liturgy and the blessing. It was a simple, heartfelt gesture: a keepsake marking their meeting and the shared act of worship at the historic parish. Later that same day, Adrian traveled across Alabang to St. Jerome Emiliani and Sta. Susana Parish, located at Commerce Avenue, Ayala Alabang Village in Alabang—just a short distance away. The visit continued his day of faith, moving from the mother parish of San Roque ...

Why Filipinos Love Korean Culture?

Why Filipinos Love Korean Culture? Filipinos love Korean culture due to shared values like strong family ties and respect for elders, relatable storylines in K-dramas focusing on love and hardship, high production quality, appealing K-pop music and visuals, attractive K-beauty products, and a general curiosity about the "Korean Wave" (Hallyu) which offers exciting new entertainment, food, and fashion, transforming daily life and fueling interest in learning the language and traveling to Korea. Cultural & Social Factors Shared Values: Both cultures emphasize family, respect for elders, and community, creating a strong emotional connection with Korean narratives. Relatable Narratives: K-dramas offer stories about love, sacrifice, and overcoming struggles that deeply resonate with Filipino audiences, unlike some Western shows. Historical Connection: A past debt of gratitude from the Korean War, where Filipino soldiers fought for South Korea, fosters goodwill and posi...

The Story of Candles

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T HE STORY OF CANDLES by Adrian Maramba Candles , used for over 5,000 years, began as ancient Egyptians' fat-soaked reed "rushlights," which lacked a wick. The Romans are credited with developing the first true wick candles around 500 BCE by repeatedly dipping papyrus in melted fat or beeswax, creating a portable light source for homes and religious ceremonies. Over centuries, different cultures used indigenous waxes and fats, but the 19th century saw advancements with the invention of the braided wick, the use of paraffin wax, and improved processes for stearic acid, leading to cleaner, brighter, and cheaper candles that paved the way for the decorative and scented candles common today. Candles were primarily made from tallow and beeswax in Europe from the Roman period until the modern era. Before the invention of candles, ancient people used open fire, torches, splinters of resinous wood, and lamps to provide artificial illumination at night. Early Candles (circa 3000 B...

Until We Have Faces

Until We Have Faces by Adrian Maramba Let us the journey of your love, which may persist until the end of time. For me, I'm just listening to other songs that can be used during times of depression and anxiety. These songs are Pieces by RED, Collide by Howie Day, Hymn for the Weekend by Coldplay, Mad World by Gary Jules, Hymn for the Missing by RED, and Here Without You by 3 Doors Down. It happens, and it is just the loss of my lifetime. Why is it still pretending to be happening at this time? There is so much to being on time that you make feel to do something. I believe that you make this time, it is right and just on your love and unity together we can make ourselves to the presence of your love. I am a devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary, because, I pray the rosary every day at 3:00 pm, at this time our Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross and redeemed the world. I go to church and pray, repent, and attend mass, among others related to the Religious Services and Activities. Accor...

How to Plan a New Year's Eve Wedding?

New Year’s Eve and weddings have a lot in common. Both involve dressing up, dancing, celebrating, and, of course, a toast of Champagne. It’s no surprise, then, that December 31 is a popular choice for a wedding date. It's the ideal opportunity to run with the glitz and glam! The downside to a New Year's Eve wedding, though, is that it comes with some major misconceptions, including that your décor will be built-in and that everyone will be available for the holiday. To help you with your planning, we talked to wedding experts to get the scoop. Read on for their top tips and best advice for planning a New Year's Eve wedding. Start Your Planning Early Most weddings involve getting a head start on planning, but for New Year’s Eve, this is especially critical. Many hotels and venues host their own NYE parties, and you’ll be competing for space against non-wedding gatherings in many destinations, not to mention all the other couples looking for a holiday marriage. "Any city...

Your Love: Remembering the 1993 Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy

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Your Love: Remembering the 1993 Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy by Adrian Maramba How can your persistence for a lifetime in the story about that? What's happening through the story about the wrongs of the past? The Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy was a fatal accident that occurred on the 2nd of July, 1993 during the Bocaue Pagoda Festival in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines. The accident was the result of the festivities - a floating pagoda - sinking, resulting in the deaths of more than 300 people. The Bocaue River Festival is an annual celebration held every first Sunday of July (formerly July 2, until 1993) in Bocaue, Bulacan, in the Philippines, in honor of the Holy Cross, the  Mahal na Poon ng Krus sa Wawa , found in the river of the 2nd of July in the 1800s. The festivities involve a decorated pagoda on top of a barge surrounded by small boats accompanying it. A replica of the holy cross is placed at the top of the pagoda. The  Mahal na Poon ng Krus sa Wawa  is a replica of the cross on w...

Interested in Wedding

Interested in Wedding by Adrian Maramba How many people are interested in weddings? What should I wear? Many people attend weddings during Christmas, New Year, and ordinary occasions. For me, I'm interested in Weddings. I'm just listening to Beautiful in White by Shane Filan, a popular wedding Song. I'm viewing the photos of Zeus and Diane's Wedding followed by Jala and Caren's Wedding.  I'm viewing Ash and Serena's Wedding in the Pokemon Anime Series. In the Episode, Ash and Serena get married after several years of commitment and love for all the time. I'm listening to Beautiful in White by Shane Filan, from the album, Love Always. The Wedding Entourage is  will stand on the sides of the altar and the front pew of the church to witness your wedding. Since they will be the closest to you at your wedding, they should be the closest family and friends you want with you on your big day. The maid of honor, the best man, the bridesmaids, the groomsmen, the p...