Typhoon Ondoy at Bocaue, Bulacan

Our town, Bocaue, Bulacan, was not spared by the cruelty of Typhoon Ondoy. Similar to everyone's thinking, I so thought that it was just another ordinary typhoon. I was even about to go to Plaridel that day. I was also about to attend a seminar about Money Matters at SM Marilao. However, with non-stop rain, everything was cancelled.

It was mid-afternoon when the water at the road raised to waist-level. We have to save some of our things. We tirelessly carry them to the 2nd floor of our house. I was fortunate to have saved my gadgets, and some of my clothings. The water is raising too fast that I already failed to bring up my other clothes from my cabinet. At the same time, I am already exhausted. The water is at breast-level that time.

Full of dismay ~ that's how I can describe my feelings. Seeing our house submerged in flood. We stayed at the 2nd floor of our house for N hours. Helplessly looking at the river-like 1st floor ~ with my bed already floating in flood. For security reasons, our electiricty has been cut. So, play it with your imagination ~ dark, almost no ventilation, no electricity, flood, no food, only a cup of coffee. Everyone in our family were already tired. My parents and siblings were already sleeping. As for me, I had slept yet conscious enough to monitor the water level.

The following day, when the flood had already subsided, it was devastating ~ the aftermath. No room for rest, we immediately began cleaning our home. I kept on communicating with my girl asking if the following day (Monday) is already declared as holiday. But, no hopes for me that time. Hence, I am forced to report to office that Monday. Luckily, our company provided 3 days emergency leave to those who have been affected by Typhoon Ondoy. And so, I took the privelege so as to continue the clean-up.

I am really saddened with what had happened to our town that weekend. But nonetheless, I am already thankful that at least, we still have lives to start anew. Thanks be to God!

Bocaue Fiesta Miniature Pagoda July 2009

Here are some miniature Pagoda that Bocaue Town Officials displays during the 2009 Town Fiesta.

First, here is the Miniature of 1972 Pagoda Design.

1943 Pagoda

1991 Pagoda

1989 pAGODA. Considered by many locals as the most beautiful Pagoda ever.

1963 Pagoda

1964 Pagoda

1967 Pagoda

1974 Pagoda. According to some locals, the design of this Pagoda lets to reduce its total height to let the Pagoda pass through the bridge.

1967 Pagoda

Bocaue Fiesta July 2009

Its 1st sunday of July, historically, this is the time for the town fiesta of Bocaue, Bulacan. This year, I have an apportunity to witness the street dancing activity in celebration the town fiesta. I have here some photographs to share with you my friends.

Jai Ho kids dancers from Taal High School. I admire this kids for their guts to show their talents in dancing, even dancing in the street infront of many people and motorist.

These kids shows the moves and displays the native Pinoy costume.

a very creative dance presentation. Inline with the Town fiesta celebration, they displays moves of the native boatman and then turned it to dance.


Some kids holding a miniature of "Krus" in celebration of town fiesta also known as "Fiesta ng Krus sa Wawa"

Native and creative number from elementary students of one local elementary school in Bocaue.

For the sake of discussion, "Krus sa Wawa" "Bocaue Town Fiesta" was celebrated every 1st Sunday of the Month of July. As I remember during the past years town fiesta. street dancing activity was scheduled every Sunday after the participants get off the "Pagoda".