Kaamulan Festival Ethnic Street Dancing

The 2015 Kaamulan Festival Street Dancing Competition will be held tomorrow, October 24 in Malaybalay City. Participated by genuine lumads of the province of Bukidnon, Kaamulan Festival is dubbed as the only authentic ethnic festival in the Philippines. This photo was taken during the Street Dancing Competition last year. More posts on Kaamulan Festival in this LINK. 

58th Anlaw Ta Sumilao Schedule of Activities

58^TH ANLAW TA SUMILAO SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

DATE	TIME	ACTIVITY	VENUE
June 28	7 pm	Cueshe Live in Sumilao	Municipal Gym
June 29	7 am	Thanksgiving Mass	Christ the King Church
June 29	6 pm	Panuntay	Municipal Hall
June 29	7 pm	Sumilao Got Talent Grand Finals	Don Carlos Fortich Park
June 30	5:30 am	Pangampo	Poblacion
June 30	8 am	DepEd District Selection Meet	Kisolon Central Elementary School
June 30	7 pm	Sinanglay Band Concert	Don Carlos Fortich Park
June 1	7:30 am	Grand Parade	Public Market to Don Carlos Fortich Park
June 1	9 am	Opening Program	Don Carlos Fortich Park
June 1	10 am	Drum and Bugle Field Demonstration	Don Carlos Fortich Park
June 1	1 pm	Barangay Officials Friendship Games	Municipal Gym
June 1	1 pm	Trisikad Challenge	Freedom Park
June 1	1 pm	Horse Show	Kisolon Central Elementary School
June 1	7 pm	Open Dart Tournament	Legislative Building
June 1	7 pm	Disco	Municipal Gym

Cueshe Live In Sumilao (June 28, 2014)

Cueshe, the pop rock band behind the hit singles "Stay", "Sorry", "Ulan", "Pasensya Na" and "Borrowed Time" will perform live in Sumilao Municipal Gymnasium, Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon on June 28, 2014 at 7 PM. The concert is presented by the Municipality of Sumilao in cooperation with Rudirex Productions, Mayor Rey Baula and Councilor Jim Baula. This activity is part of the 58th Araw ng Sumilao celebration. Ticket price is only 100 pesos.

For ticket reservations and more information, contact Councilor Jim Baula at 09152737218.

For the latest update on Cueshe Live in Sumilao, "like" the event's FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cueshe-Live-in-Sumilao/578085432303960

Here's the official music video of Cueshe's breakthrough hit "Stay":

 

137th Araw ng Malaybalay Schedule of Activites

The Malaybalay City LGU will be celebrating the 137th Araw ng Malaybalay during this month of June. Here are the Schedule of Activities as released by LGU Malaybalay AdmInfo FB Page.

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Malaybalay City 14th Charter Day Schedule of Activities

Malaybalay City 14th Charter Day Schedule of Activities

March 15, 2012 - Anton Diva Vivo Comedy Concert; 7 PM, City Covered Court (Freedom Park)
March 17, 2012 - Moto X Stunt; 8 AM, Fortich St., Malaybalay City
                         Disco Sa Kalye; 7 PM, Fortich St., Malaybalay City (in front of Gaisano)
March 17-18, 2012 - Football Tournament 2012; 8 AM, Capitol Grounds
March 19, 2012 - DOALNARA (A Korean Culture Show); 3 PM (Matinee) and 7 PM (Gala), Kaamulan Open Theater
March 20-21, 2012 - Diskento Caravan; 8 AM, City Covered Court (Freedom Park)
March 22, 2012 - Charter Day Parade; 7 AM, Fortich St. to City Covered Court (Freedom Park)
March 22, 2012 - Parokya ni Edgar Live Concert; 7 PM, Capitol Grounds
March 23-25, 2012 - Inter-Club Tennis Tournament; 8 AM, City Covered Court (Freedom Park)

(Photo from Malaybalay City Government)

The 95th Bukidnon Foundation Day Parade

The commemoration of the 95th Bukidnon Foundation Day last Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Malaybalay City officially ended the 3-week long celebration of the 2012 Kaamulan Festival.  A grand civic parade participated by officials and employess of Bukidnon LGUs, Provincial Government offices, schools, national agencies and private corporations was held in the morning. The long parade passed through the main highway of Malaybalay City proper and ended in the Capitol Grounds.

Kaamulan Festival 2012: Pamuhat Ritual Before the Street Dancing

A Pamuhat Ritual was conducted before the start of yesterday's Kaamulan Festival Ethnic Street Dancing Competition (March 3, 2012) in Malaybalay City.  The ritual was held to seek blessings from the spirits for the success of the Kaamulan Festival celebration.  The Pamuhat ceremony, usually led by tribal leaders called Datu (for male) and Bae (for female), involves prayers, chants and offering of food, money and drinks.

Kaamulan 2012 Update: Latest Photos From the Capitol Grounds

After the soft opening last February 16, 2012, Bukidnon's Kaamulan Festival is now on full swing. Food fest booths are already in operation as well as the agri trade fair and bazaars. On-going Kaamulan activities include the photo exhibit and the nightly Kaamulan Jam.

2012 Kaamulan Festival Update: Construction of Food Fest Booths in the Capitol Grounds

I passed along the Capitol Grounds in Malaybalay City this morning and observed the on going construction of several Food Fest booths. The Food Fest has always been one of Kaamulan Festival's top crowd drawers as it  is in these booths where people converged to eat, drink and be merry.  Kaamulan Festival 2012 will kickstart with a "soft opening" on February 16 while the grand opening will be held on February 25.

A Year-End Fun Run for Sendong Victims

Dagan Alang Sa Nabaha-an (Run for Sendong Victims) was a fitting way to cap my whole year round of running. Held on the last day of 2011 (Dec.31, Saturday) in my hometown Malaybalay City, the charity run aimed to raise funds for the benefits of Typhoon Sendong victims which recently battered Northern Mindanao.

Dagan Alang Sa Nabaha-an (Run for Bagyong Sendong Victims)

(Promotional photo from Jun Lite)

A year-end fun run for the benefits of Typhoon Sendong victims will be held in Malaybalay City on December 31, 2011. Dubbed as Dagan Alang sa Nabaha-an (for Bagyong Sendong Victims), the event will start at 5:00 AM in Plaza Rizal, Malaybalay City. There will be two categories: 3K open and 3K for boys and girls 12 years old and below.

Registration Fee:

3K Open: 100.00 plus used clothing, goods or bottled water
3K 12 years and below: 30.00 plus used clothing, goods or bottled water

Registration Center: Panahik Adventure Centre (near Jollibee Malaybalay)

For donations, contact: Ranier at 09177028598

This event is organized by Niko P. Aldeguer, Father Titing Selecios, Ben Maputi Jr, and Engr. Bong Abao.

Wolfgang Live in Tanduay 1st Five Malaybalay

When the Tanduay First 5 concert was recently held in Malaybalay City, one band that really got me eager to watch the show is no other than Wolfgang. The hard hitting foursome has been a favorite during my college years and I could still vividly recall me and my friends banging our heads to their heavy songs during that era.

Bukidnon Runners Among The Top Finishers of Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon 2011

Three runners from Bukidnon were among the Top 20 finishers of the 25th Mt. Kinabalu  International Climbathon held last October 22-23, 2011 in Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia. Jemarvin Cabilan and Leo Colonia placed 11th and 12th, respectively in the Men's Open while Helen Tacling was the 20th placer in the Women's Open category.

The Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon is dubbed as the world's toughest mountain race. It is the ultimate test of endurance as participants have to run up and down Mt. Kinabalu for a total distance of 21 kilometers. This year's edition was won by Kilian Jornet of Spain who finished the 21-km course in 2:37:04. In the women's category, Danny Gongot of Ranau, Malaysia bagged the first place with a time of 3:41:29.

Tanduay First 5 in Malaybalay: Concert Wrap Up

In one truly unforgettable and explosive night, five of the country's best rock bands rocked Malaybalay City in the Tanduay First Five concert last Friday, October 21, 2011. Me, my wife and my friends were among the thousands of people who trooped to the Capitol Grounds to witness the momentous occasion. The Tanduay First Five is a nationwide concert tour featuring Chicosci, Sandwich, Kamikazee, Parokya ni Edgar and Wolfgang.

The Intavas to Kibenton Trail (Impasug-ong, Bukidnon)

I joined the 1st Intavas-Kibenton Eco-Trail Fun Run last August 7, 2011. The event was participated by no less than 200 runners and the race route started from Sitio Intavas, La Fortuna up to Barangay Kibenton, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon.

Takbo Para Sa Bayanihan (Malaybalay City, Bukidnon)

Takbo Para Sa Bayanihan was held last July 23, 2011 at the 403rd Infantry Brigade Compound, Impalambong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The trail run was part of the brigade's 38th anniversary celebration. There were three categories in this run: 12K, 7K and 3K.

Running Events in Malaybalay City

 Running along the Del Monte pineapple fields in Casisang, Malaybalay City during the Run for the Forests

"Running fever" hits Malaybalay City as three running events were held during the month of June 2011. It was a great opportunity for running enthusiasts like me as we don't have to travel to far away places just to join organized races.

The 1st WBL Fun Run

Weekend Basketball League, considered as Malaybalay City's longest running basketball organization, held a 5K fun run last May 14, 2011. The activity was part of WBL's 12th anniversary celebration. More than 60 members and invited guests participated in the run.

The Easter Sunday Mass at the Capitol Grounds

Hundreds of parishioners celebrate the Resurrection of Christ during the Easter Sunday Mass held in the early morning of April 24, 2011 at the Capitol Grounds, Malaybalay City. As the central feast in the Christian liturgical year, Easter marks the end of a forty-day period of fasting, prayer and penance called Lent.

Panaw sa Kinabuhi ug Kalinaw (The Anti-Reproductive Health Bill March)

A march rally opposing House Bill 4244 (Reproductive Health/Responsible Parenthood Bill) was held today, March 25, 2011 in Malaybalay City. The rally, called Panaw sa Kinabuhi ug Kalinaw (March for Life and Peace), was organized by the Diocese of Malaybalay as part of the Catholic Church's nation-wide campaign to oppose the Reproductive Health Bill.