With our desire of putting a more Filipino touch on our school’s graduation, we, particularly the faculty of the elementary department had come to a point of recreating our graduation, to make it more unique and more memorable; or oftenly we call this , a more Jeromian in nature.
With our great aspirations, we planned to replace the traditional toga next year with what we are wearing now; accompanied with a Filipiniana dress for girls and barong for boys or the school uniform as well.
The Toga, which was believed to be European in origin was worn by the graduates all over the world when they receive their diplomas.
The dress was characterized to be long, which is usually under the knees and oftenly with a cap. The usual graduation decorum of every school: Black for the college and white for high school and elementary level .
The toga was believed to be customized to adopt the cold graduation climate of Europe; which is not applicable to the Philippines due to its hot climate and oftenly a lot of graduates collapse using the toga because of the lack of ventilation of the dress.
With our idea in mind of replacing the toga, we planned to replace it with a sash just like the – University of the Philippines-“ the SABLAY.”
The sablay is worn by UP graduates during their graduation rites. The sablay is worn on the left shoulder of the graduate and later on transferred on the right shoulder when they are p[proclaimed “graduate” by the University President.
Thus, we also also dream of having such, but we said we want it as unique and as Jeromian as possible. With our careful study and extreme research about the history of our school and of our beloved town-Bagabag, we found out that Bagabag was first inhabited by the Gaddangs from Cagayan and Kalingga.
The Gaddangs which was one of the great ethnic minorities here at Luzon was known for their rich culture, great dances, unique language, valuable literature, priceless songs and intriquet detailed beaded dresses.
With our further research we came to encounter the word “Bakwat”.
The word “Bakwat” is a term used by the Gaddangs for a beaded hand woven cotton sash usually worn on the waist of a Gaddang woman whenever they wear their traditional dress- the Billing.
The Billing is comprised of a beaded hand woven long sleeved blouse called baruwasi.
A beaded hand woven cotton wrap around the skirt call aken
A beaded forehead ensemble called galantia.
A pair of Mother of Pearl butterfly like earring called baruway.
A false hair tresser called “Talibok”.
A carabao horn comb called Laggud.
And last but not the least the Bakwat which join the baruwasi and the aken.
Furthermore the billing is usually worn during special occasions such as marriage, burials and canaos and other forms of special gathering of the Gaddangs to thank their Supreme God, “Nanolay”.
With such information that we have, we decided to call our sash the bakwat. The SJA bakwat comprises the special logo of the school; White and navy blue, the true color of A Jeromian.
The navy blue symbolizes our love to Mary, the Mother of God and the Church. It also symbolizes our great aspirations in life, Higher than the skies above.
The white lining of the bakwat stands for purity and quality education, that SJA offers to every Jeromian which equip them to be true hope of our Mother land.
The Maroon lining that join the bakwat stands for Saint Jerome, the patron saint of our school and Bagabag; the binder of all Bagabagenos and every Jeromian’s heart.
The yellow lining of the bakwat symbolizes the rich culture of the Gaddangs who are our great forefathers in this town.
The school logo which is found on top of the bakwat stands for the seal of excellence to every Jeromian’s that reminds them to be true sons and daughters of our school.
The acronym SJA stand for the name of our school Saint Jerome’s Academy, a premier school of our beloved town and the Diocese of Bayombong as true molder of the nation’s youth.
Ladies and gentlemen, our new graduation decorum, the SJA Bakwat, first in SJA and first in Bagabag. Thank you and Mabuhay tayong lahat.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
WEARING THE BAKWAT, THE JEROMIAN WAY
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my distinct honor to present to you, our new graduation decorum of Saint Jerome’s Academy which he had just launched this morning during the Elementary Department’s Graduation Program.
This graduation decorum which I am referring to is worn by the SJA faculty right now. May I ask the SJA teachers and members of the administration to stand? Thank you, sirs and mesdames.
With our desire of putting a more Filipino touch on our school’s graduation, we, particularly the faculty of the elementary department had come to a point of recreating our graduation, to make it more unique and more memorable; or oftenly we call this , a more Jeromian in nature.
With our great aspirations, we planned to replace the traditional toga next year with what we are wearing now; accompanied with a Filipiniana dress for girls and barong for boys or the school uniform as well.
The Toga, which was believed to be European in origin was worn by the graduates all over the world when they receive their diplomas.
The dress was characterized to be long, which is usually under the knees and oftenly with a cap. The usual graduation decorum of every school: Black for the college and white for high school and elementary level .
The toga was believed to be customized to adopt the cold graduation climate of Europe; which is not applicable to the Philippines due to its hot climate and oftenly a lot of graduates collapse using the toga because of the lack of ventilation of the dress.
With our idea in mind of replacing the toga, we planned to replace it with a sash just like the – University of the Philippines-“ the SABLAY.”
The sablay is worn by UP graduates during their graduation rites. The sablay is worn on the left shoulder of the graduate and later on transferred on the right shoulder when they are p[proclaimed “graduate” by the University President.
Thus, we also also dream of having such, but we said we want it as unique and as Jeromian as possible. With our careful study and extreme research about the history of our school and of our beloved town-Bagabag, we found out that Bagabag was first inhabited by the Gaddangs from Cagayan and Kalingga.
The Gaddangs which was one of the great ethnic minorities here at Luzon was known for their rich culture, great dances, unique language, valuable literature, priceless songs and intriquet detailed beaded dresses.
With our further research we came to encounter the word “Bakwat”.
The word “Bakwat” is a term used by the Gaddangs for a beaded hand woven cotton sash usually worn on the waist of a Gaddang woman whenever they wear their traditional dress- the Billing.
The Billing is comprised of a beaded hand woven long sleeved blouse called baruwasi.
A beaded hand woven cotton wrap around the skirt call aken
A beaded forehead ensemble called galantia.
A pair of Mother of Pearl butterfly like earring called baruway.
A false hair tresser called “Talibok”.
A carabao horn comb called Laggud.
And last but not the least the Bakwat which join the baruwasi and the aken.
Furthermore the billing is usually worn during special occasions such as marriage, burials and canaos and other forms of special gathering of the Gaddangs to thank their Supreme God, “Nanolay”.
With such information that we have, we decided to call our sash the bakwat. The SJA bakwat comprises the special logo of the school; White and navy blue, the true color of A Jeromian.
The navy blue symbolizes our love to Mary, the Mother of God and the Church. It also symbolizes our great aspirations in life, Higher than the skies above.
The white lining of the bakwat stands for purity and quality education, that SJA offers to every Jeromian which equip them to be true hope of our Mother land.
The Maroon lining that join the bakwat stands for Saint Jerome, the patron saint of our school and Bagabag; the binder of all Bagabagenos and every Jeromian’s heart.
The yellow lining of the bakwat symbolizes the rich culture of the Gaddangs who are our great forefathers in this town.
The school logo which is found on top of the bakwat stands for the seal of excellence to every Jeromian’s that reminds them to be true sons and daughters of our school.
The acronym SJA stand for the name of our school Saint Jerome’s Academy, a premier school of our beloved town and the Diocese of Bayombong as true molder of the nation’s youth.
Ladies and gentlemen, our new graduation decorum, the SJA Bakwat, first in SJA and first in Bagabag. Thank you and Mabuhay tayong lahat.
With our desire of putting a more Filipino touch on our school’s graduation, we, particularly the faculty of the elementary department had come to a point of recreating our graduation, to make it more unique and more memorable; or oftenly we call this , a more Jeromian in nature.
With our great aspirations, we planned to replace the traditional toga next year with what we are wearing now; accompanied with a Filipiniana dress for girls and barong for boys or the school uniform as well.
The Toga, which was believed to be European in origin was worn by the graduates all over the world when they receive their diplomas.
The dress was characterized to be long, which is usually under the knees and oftenly with a cap. The usual graduation decorum of every school: Black for the college and white for high school and elementary level .
The toga was believed to be customized to adopt the cold graduation climate of Europe; which is not applicable to the Philippines due to its hot climate and oftenly a lot of graduates collapse using the toga because of the lack of ventilation of the dress.
With our idea in mind of replacing the toga, we planned to replace it with a sash just like the – University of the Philippines-“ the SABLAY.”
The sablay is worn by UP graduates during their graduation rites. The sablay is worn on the left shoulder of the graduate and later on transferred on the right shoulder when they are p[proclaimed “graduate” by the University President.
Thus, we also also dream of having such, but we said we want it as unique and as Jeromian as possible. With our careful study and extreme research about the history of our school and of our beloved town-Bagabag, we found out that Bagabag was first inhabited by the Gaddangs from Cagayan and Kalingga.
The Gaddangs which was one of the great ethnic minorities here at Luzon was known for their rich culture, great dances, unique language, valuable literature, priceless songs and intriquet detailed beaded dresses.
With our further research we came to encounter the word “Bakwat”.
The word “Bakwat” is a term used by the Gaddangs for a beaded hand woven cotton sash usually worn on the waist of a Gaddang woman whenever they wear their traditional dress- the Billing.
The Billing is comprised of a beaded hand woven long sleeved blouse called baruwasi.
A beaded hand woven cotton wrap around the skirt call aken
A beaded forehead ensemble called galantia.
A pair of Mother of Pearl butterfly like earring called baruway.
A false hair tresser called “Talibok”.
A carabao horn comb called Laggud.
And last but not the least the Bakwat which join the baruwasi and the aken.
Furthermore the billing is usually worn during special occasions such as marriage, burials and canaos and other forms of special gathering of the Gaddangs to thank their Supreme God, “Nanolay”.
With such information that we have, we decided to call our sash the bakwat. The SJA bakwat comprises the special logo of the school; White and navy blue, the true color of A Jeromian.
The navy blue symbolizes our love to Mary, the Mother of God and the Church. It also symbolizes our great aspirations in life, Higher than the skies above.
The white lining of the bakwat stands for purity and quality education, that SJA offers to every Jeromian which equip them to be true hope of our Mother land.
The Maroon lining that join the bakwat stands for Saint Jerome, the patron saint of our school and Bagabag; the binder of all Bagabagenos and every Jeromian’s heart.
The yellow lining of the bakwat symbolizes the rich culture of the Gaddangs who are our great forefathers in this town.
The school logo which is found on top of the bakwat stands for the seal of excellence to every Jeromian’s that reminds them to be true sons and daughters of our school.
The acronym SJA stand for the name of our school Saint Jerome’s Academy, a premier school of our beloved town and the Diocese of Bayombong as true molder of the nation’s youth.
Ladies and gentlemen, our new graduation decorum, the SJA Bakwat, first in SJA and first in Bagabag. Thank you and Mabuhay tayong lahat.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
PALACE IN THE SKY
I am awaken with the dew
Who tickles my face, that’s true.
The sunshine brighten its might in me,
Who smiles at me and makes me glee.
I looked at my environment
Asked where I am in the moment.
Is it my home, nor in the school
Place of fantasies, that’s full.
I saw dryads that so gaily
They are all beauteous, fairly
The nymphs of all beauty and bloom
Sphinx and great Medusa who doom
An eagle flown in the sky
Leads into the Olympian skies
With zephyr gods and ruby eyed
Heart’s filled with joy and almost cried
I saw the mighty Zeus enthroned
The lovely Hera, shined with gold
Athena, fountain of wisdom
And Venus that reign in the kingdom
Ares is dressed with all his might
And Phoebus Apollo that bright
Glitz the palace, O Olympus
Greece and Rome exalt tremendous
With all the marvels I see
It delighten’s my soul and me
Grandiose palace and chandeliers
Who lightens me and take my fear
This feeling must come to an end
When I feel my feet descend
Slowly but surely I returned
From where I start to dream and learned
I am awaken with the dew
Who tickles my face, that’s true.
The sunshine brighten its might in me,
Who smiles at me and makes me glee.
I looked at my environment
Asked where I am in the moment.
Is it my home, nor in the school
Place of fantasies, that’s full.
I saw dryads that so gaily
They are all beauteous, fairly
The nymphs of all beauty and bloom
Sphinx and great Medusa who doom
An eagle flown in the sky
Leads into the Olympian skies
With zephyr gods and ruby eyed
Heart’s filled with joy and almost cried
I saw the mighty Zeus enthroned
The lovely Hera, shined with gold
Athena, fountain of wisdom
And Venus that reign in the kingdom
Ares is dressed with all his might
And Phoebus Apollo that bright
Glitz the palace, O Olympus
Greece and Rome exalt tremendous
With all the marvels I see
It delighten’s my soul and me
Grandiose palace and chandeliers
Who lightens me and take my fear
This feeling must come to an end
When I feel my feet descend
Slowly but surely I returned
From where I start to dream and learned
PALACE IN THE SKY
I am awaken with the dew
Who tickles my face, that’s true.
The sunshine brighten its might in me,
Who smiles at me and makes me glee.
I looked at my environment
Asked where I am in the moment.
Is it my home, nor in the school
Place of fantasies, that’s full.
I saw dryads that so gaily
They are all beauteous, fairly
The nymphs of all beauty and bloom
Sphinx and great Medusa who doom
An eagle flown in the sky
Leads into the Olympian skies
With zephyr gods and ruby eyed
Heart’s filled with joy and almost cried
I saw the mighty Zeus enthroned
The lovely Hera, shined with gold
Athena, fountain of wisdom
And Venus that reign in the kingdom
Ares is dressed with all his might
And Phoebus Apollo that bright
Glitz the palace, O Olympus
Greece and Rome exalt tremendous
With all the marvels I see
It delighten’s my soul and me
Grandiose palace and chandeliers
Who lightens me and take my fear
This feeling must come to an end
When I feel my feet descend
Slowly but surely I returned
From where I start to dream and learned
I am awaken with the dew
Who tickles my face, that’s true.
The sunshine brighten its might in me,
Who smiles at me and makes me glee.
I looked at my environment
Asked where I am in the moment.
Is it my home, nor in the school
Place of fantasies, that’s full.
I saw dryads that so gaily
They are all beauteous, fairly
The nymphs of all beauty and bloom
Sphinx and great Medusa who doom
An eagle flown in the sky
Leads into the Olympian skies
With zephyr gods and ruby eyed
Heart’s filled with joy and almost cried
I saw the mighty Zeus enthroned
The lovely Hera, shined with gold
Athena, fountain of wisdom
And Venus that reign in the kingdom
Ares is dressed with all his might
And Phoebus Apollo that bright
Glitz the palace, O Olympus
Greece and Rome exalt tremendous
With all the marvels I see
It delighten’s my soul and me
Grandiose palace and chandeliers
Who lightens me and take my fear
This feeling must come to an end
When I feel my feet descend
Slowly but surely I returned
From where I start to dream and learned
THE ONE I LOVED
In the midst I was there before.
Stumbling in the dark and feel so small.
Hoping and praying God hears my call;
To find and taste love, and also to fall.
A strange day had broke this spell
That in my hearth I cannot tell.
A shinning armor had crossed my way
And struck me to my sweetest day.
Speak me thy cupid and angels above;
That my prayers had finally came to life.
I ask myself if it’s for real,
In all the marvels and melodies that I hear.
Show me thy smile that I can’t resist.
Thy tine eyes that I don’t want to miss.
Baby, I love you and I love you so dear,
And I loved to be drawn to your near.
I pray to all gods of heaven’s above,
That they will protect the one I loved.
Give him energy and guide him, oh God!
That it’s You, I’m counting and trusting the one that I loved.
I fear that this feeling will depart from me
Like days and nights, o’ heaves near.
That a You will take away from the one I loved;
For it’s only for my beloved who keeps my life be alive.
FRUSTRATED HEART
How can I reach you if you’re a star?
How can I feel you if you’re not in my side?
I feel so empty inside this heart,
Of life, shadow of kisses bade goodbye.
Show me thy smile of sweet lips of yours.
Your angelic face that calms my soul;
And caressed my psyche, oh clement love.
You geniuses of heaven’s generation above.
Make me one like you whom are great.
Make me feel that I have a purpose and faith.
And be able to share my mind desire;
To make a change to all mankind.
Spare me your love, mercy and pray.
That this feeling that brings me insane.
Console my heart and make me shout.
Of love and knowledge of lifetime far.
Oh! Heavens and galaxies of God’s above
Of comets, meteors and stars that light
Gravitate me and let me play with you
And twist of fate of oceans pool.
Make me to the land, to the deepest abeast.
Tort my body and make me yours for real
For I am to feel beneath you skin
Of the numb feelings that I cannot bear.
To Apollo and Aphrodite to you do bring
And all the gods and goddesses of Olympus sing
That they will take piety on my feelings
And make me relief my love inside me fling.
I looked at myself, reflection to life
But only I could see is you whom I love
Invaded my heart and mind that reigns
Who showed me the essence of love remain
Speak to me you cupid of heart
Are you implicating me heartaches nor not.
Bleeding in love, hearts are broken apart;
Because I cannot feel the love inside.
My love seems too far, too late, too soon
Like stars in the night, too near yet far.
Whom shine and smile with might
But do not listens what I feel inside.
MAYBE
Maybe. . we were supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that, when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.
Maybe . . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don’t even see the new one which has been opened for us.
Maybe . . . it is true that we don’t know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we don’t know what we have been missing until it arrives.
Maybe . . . the happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
Maybe . . . the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; after all, you can’t go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.
Maybe . . . you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.
Maybe . . . there are moments in life when you miss someone — a parent, a spouse, a friend, a child — so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they are around you appreciate them more.
Maybe . . . the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you’ve ever had.
Maybe . . you should always try to put yourself in others’ shoes. If you feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the other person, too.
Maybe . . you should do something nice for someone every single day, even if it is simply to leave them alone.
Maybe . giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back. Don’t expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart; but, if it doesn’t, be content that it grew in yours.
Maybe . . . happiness waits for all those who cry, all those who hurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of all the people who have touched their lives.
Maybe . . . you shouldn’t go for looks; they can deceive; don’t go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile.
Maybe . . you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy
Maybe . . . you should try to live your life to the fullest because when you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling but when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone around you crying.
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