IBALON, EPIC FROM BICOL (SCRIPT)

Narrator: A long time ago, there was a hero named Baltog. He was a young man who was strong, kind and very handsome. His father is Handiong, chief tain of their village.

                One day, Baltog and Handiong talked about the problem in the land of Samar. Many enemies come to their land and destroy their crops and worst, killing their animals. Because of the lack of food, people were dying of hunger.

Handiong: Son, our people are tired of fighting. They want a peaceful life with no hunger. Our animals are getting fewer in number each day. If this will continue, we will all die of hunger.

Baltog: What should I do father? What do you want me to do?

Handiong: You need to find a place where our people can live peacefully and contentedly.

Baltog: If you want that father, yes I will do it for you and for our people.

Handiong: I am too old for the job so I’m putting it on your shoulder. You are young, strong and brave. I know you can do it.

Narrator: Handiong gave his blessing to Baltog. Baltog sailed out that night in a small boat that would take him to a place called “Kabikulan”

Baltog: I heard so much about Kabikulan and it would be good if I could find a place there where my people and I could live peacefully.

Narrator: Out in the great sea, Baltog encountered a strong wind and huge waves that destroyed his boat. He had to swim and he almost drowned before he safely reached the shore off the coastal town of Kabikulan.

Baltog: Ibalon is a perfect place for me and my people. The soil was fertile and was suitable for root crops, rice and vegetables. It was also very ideal for their animals. I want to have this place for me and my people.

Narrator: With his strength and skill in hand-to-hand combat, he was able to subdue all the crocodiles and boar, killing them and cutting them into pieces. However, the snake with a woman’s head was able to escape and left the mountain for another home.

                He went home and told his father about the land he had found for them.

Baltog: Father, I’m back, and I already found a place where we can live peacefully.

Handiong: I’m proud of you son. Lets now tell the good news to our people.

Narrator: Baltog, Handion and all their people left Samar for Ibalon, their new home. Handiong and Baltog taught their people several home industries to make a living. In no time, their lives changed for the better.

REGION V (Bicol Region)

Region V or Bicol Region is located at the southeastern end of Luzon. The total area covered is18,114 sq. kilometer, and a total number population of 5,109,798 (as of 2007). The Region or Bicolandia as what everybody knows of the people living in this region is consist of 6 provinces such as; Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catnaduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon.

The region has a total number of 7 Cities, 107 Municipalities, and 3,471 Barangays, among of the city it is Legazpi City the regional center, Naga City is the region’s political and administrative center. Most often used language used in the region is Bicol, other dialect spokes in other part of the area are; Cebuano, Tagalog, Bikol Rinconada a variety of Bikol speaks this dialect, Oasnun Darageño, Sorsogon, and Masbateñio.

Agriculture and fishing is the main source of living in the provinces. The regions primary crop productions are coconuts, rice, abaca, and corn (maize). Gold-mining and jewelry production continue to be well known in the province. And other small size and a few handicrafts are broadly known observed. The enthusiastic turns of event in the tourism industry boast when a new tourist attraction came into sight.

The famous new CamSur Water Sports Complex, the Mayon Volcano and the whale shark have made to be the spot and increased the number of expensive resort in the region. There are lots of beautiful places to visit, so are lovely beaches. Visitors often came to swim in the beaches, scuba-dive to wrecked galleons, explore caves, climb volcano, waterfalls and abundant vegetation, and many more.

Province-Cities:

·         Albay – Legazpi City, Ligao City, Tabaco City

·         Camarines Sur – Iriga City, Naga City

·         Masbate – Masbate City

·         Sorsogon – Sorsogon City

People behind the Region V:

·         Liz Alindogan – Model, Actress and Producer

·         Chx Alcala – Model, Pinoy Big Housemate Season 1

·         Joker Arroyo – Senator, Former Rep. 1st District Makati City

·         Nora Aunor – The one and only Superstar, actress, singer

·         Jane Banares – Mutya ng Pilipinas- International 2009

·         Ian Batherson – Starstruck Finalist Season 5

·         Rochelle Barrameda – Actress, Model, Miss-Teen Philippines

·         Bentong – Comedian, TV host

·         Ely Buendia – lead vocalist of Eraserheads

·         Dina Bonnevie – Actress

·         Marianne dela Riva – Actress, Model

·         Enchong Dee – Actor, Swimmer, Medalist 2005 SEA Games

·         Paquito Diaz – Character Actor

·         Bugoy Drilon – Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 2nd Star Dreamer

·         Francis Escudero – Senator, Former Rep. 1st District Sorsogon

·         Amalia Fuentes – Actress

·         Eddie Garcia – Actor, Commercial Model

·         Kristine Hermosa – Actress, Commercial, Ramp & Print Ad Model

·         Fortunato “Atoy” Co – PBA Basketball Player

·         Aga Muhlach – Actor, Model

Events/Celebration:

Magayon Festival – May 1-31, Albay.

Sarung Banggi Festival – May 18-25, Albay.

Bicol Food Festival – No specific date. Albay.

Mayon Conquest – March 18-20, Albay.

Ibalong Festival – No specific date.

Rokyaw Festival – February 11, Aquinas University, Legazpi City.

Lubid Festival – July 12-16, Malilipot, Albay.

Layag Festival – September 16, Rapu-Rapu, Albay.

Tabak Festival – March 21-26, Tabaco City.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CAMILLE FUENTES

         She is Camille M. Fuentes, some people call her Cams. She is 18 years  old. She was born on November 28, 1993. She lives at Angono, Rizal with her mom, Judy M. Fuentes; and her dad, Edgardo P. Fuentes. She have three sisters and one brother, namely, Ruby, Rizmhel, Frazin Ysabelle and Renzo.And currently studying at New Era University.

        She started school when  she was five-years-old. She went to kindergarten through sixth grade at Angono Elementary School. Then she attended Regional Pilot School for the Arts and graduated as Valedictorian. She's now a 2nd year college student at New Era University and currently aiming to graduate her bachelors degree in Accountancy in the near future.

        Her favorite sports are badminton and volleyball. When she doesn't have anything to do, She loves to surf the net, open her mail, Facebook then watch movies. She also enjoys playing computer games with her friends and cousins. She has her hidden talents like, she can play some musical instruments like guitar and piano. When it comes to movies, She's so into it,  love watching American, Korean, Indian or Thai movies like Koizora, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, My name is Khan, My Sassy Girl, A Moment to Remember, Remember Me, Ip Man, Hello Stranger, etc.. Red, blue and black are my favorite colors. Her  friends see her as a kind sweet childish friendly person.

        Life to her means giving you the ability to fulfill your inner purpose by means of giving you a stage in which to evaluate your own ideas. Man's greatest asset in life is his ability to think rationally. She is pretty much on the happy side of life, but like all teens She do have her "days of." That means she do have some sad days or depressed days. She can say that She's lucky because she have friends on her side who share in the good or bad times of her life.

        The year 2014 will be the time she will graduate from College. She  knows  that challenges are not yet over. It is only the beginning of the greater opportunity in this world.

        Lastly, she would like say that continue doing good with only one hope that  will reap good if they do good now. Also they can’t do bad as they will have a bad consequence at some point of time.

The Dog and the Snail

One sunny Tuesday morning, a snail was wandering through E-Square Park. An American Eskimo dog happened to see her getting closer to the pond. The dog started to laugh. He said to the snail:

“You need some longer legs, slow snail.”

The snail had been hearing such laughter all her life. She felt impatient with all the creatures that had been making fun of her ever since she could remember. She said to the dog:

“No way. Today, I'm just tired from yesterday's race. I usually move as fast as the Internet.”

The dog responded with laughter. He said: 

“Prove it, kiddo.”

Now the snail was stuck. She tried to continue her bravery. She said: 

“Okay. Let's go for it. We'll run around the pond. That's about a mile or so. Whoever gets to the boathouse first is the speed champ.”

The snail and the dog found a duck to act as judge. The duck drew a line in the dirt, and said: 

“You both be here tomorrow morning at dawn.”

The next morning, the snail, the dog, and the duck gathered at the line in the dirt. The duck raised her wing and shouted, "Go," and the dog took off. 

The dog ran until he was out of sight. Somehow, he didn't like getting up so early, and he realized that he hadn't had his usual breakfast. He looked back along the pond. The snail was nowhere to be seen. He decided to have a breakfast break. He headed off toward the snack bar to get some fresh meat and a milkshake.

Meanwhile, the snail had started her way around the pond. She was a little overwhelmed at how fast the dog had disappeared, but she knew she had to try to win the race. She put one foot ahead of each foot, and she kept going.

To herself, she kept saying: 

“One step at a time.”

The dog enjoyed his fresh meat and his milkshake. Somehow, he had managed to spill the milk all over his brisket. He had to find some running water to get cleaned up. Then, he realized how totally exhausted he was.

He decided to just stretch out for a couple of minutes under a large clump of daisies.

The sun was high in the sky, and the dog was still sleeping. The snail was still making her way, one step at a time. She too was totally exhausted, but she kept up her pace, one step at a time.

She looked ahead. She could see the fox and the finish line ahead of her. She wanted to stop for a drink, but she knew she could not. She had to keep going, one step at a time.

The sun was moving across the sky. The dog was still sleeping under the daisies. Unexpectedly, the sunlight shone through the daisies. The dog woke up and stretched. He remembered the race. With great confidence, he knew that he could easily finish running around the pond long before the snail could. He stretched again and pulled himself up and ran back to the pond.

Ahead, he could see the snail. Imagine his amazement when he realized that she was just about to cross the dirt finish line. He increased his pace, but he was too late.

The snail was exhausted, but she managed to cross the line before the dog. She felt terrific about her accomplishment.

The moral of the story: Slow and one step at a time wins the race.