Archive for February, 2007
On Cleaning/Repairing Kawai Piano
February 27, 2007Glenn A. Bautista
photos: David C. Bautista
BF Homes, Paranaque City
March 07 , 2006
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Just thought I should share with you David’s photographs of the process I had just gone through cleaning, restoring and tuning our upright K.Kawai piano. Fine tuning the piano ’til now and taking medications to rid of my lower back pain . . he he.
Please give me a call: 8209670 or celfon: 0919-2500433 if you want me to assess the status or service your piano, or write to me at: bautista.glenn@gmail.com, or even just to give you a few tips on how to rid off your lower back pain, the easy and inexpensive way, even without medication . . I am the living proof so you better believe it . . he he
http://glenlorn2.multiply.com/
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A foto-collage on my folks, we call “Tatay” (father) and “Nanay” (mother). Nanay already went ahead to meet Jesus face to face while Tatay, 94 yrs old, is enjoying the rest of the Bautista family in California, USA. The hymn “Rose of Sharon” was one of Nanay’s favorite songs, thus the title of the video. This is in preparation for the portrait I am commissioned to paint by our eldest sister, Ate Necy, of our folks. She is now in CA with her husband, Kuya Fil, son Willy, and daughter, Carol.
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Out of God’s Grace
February 27, 2007
A mysterious experience at dawn having waken up, perhaps, for a good reason. David, my son, was awakened too and witnessed this visual experience. This was a 3D experience and this 2D photo doesn’t really capture the moment but merely gives you an idea.
Tagalog Pre-hispanic Handwriting & David
February 26, 2007
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My Multiply.com correspondence with Wawi Navarroza, a multifaceted young visual artist, is the reason why we have these cyberpages of my research on
Filipino Phonetic-Syllabic Handwriting
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I had to go back to the some stories behind for the readers to understand the significance of such exquisite handwritings, which topic got initiated upon Wawi’s invite to a lecture on the Mangyan tribe.
This page I am writing about, right now, started just because of (David) my 11 year old son’s urgent desire to communicate solely with his intimate friends in school and avoid being understood by his other classmates who do not really belong to their “culture”. At first, it was my German book that he tried to learn and share with his friends but, proving to be too difficult and taking too long to learn, David thought of other ways to communicate which would not require so much study and research. He was starting to make his own drawings, alphabets and icons that may only be associated with his group, but finally stopped in desperation in achieving his goal and shifted his interest to “rock climbing’. Here’re his leftovers and a few notes I did in Palawan and at the National Museum.
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So far, I have not heard of any effort done by the government, nor any of our scholars of the vernacular or national dialect which is Tagalog, to digitally transform these original Tagalog Phonetic/Syllabic to digital icons that may have their applications to the present confused Filipino society. My experience tells me that truly, these original Pre-Hispanic alphabets can have their present applications for I had used this Tagalog handwriting to communicate with my ex-German wife, writing each other in Tagalog, English and German, for writing the sounds of any language with these Tagalog Phonetic/Syllabic Alphabets is what makes it work and be understood. Anybody interested? . . pls contact me.
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David’s Undecoded Alphabets
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Unlike my father, David’s grandfather (now at the hospital in l.a.,CA, struggling with his life) , who writes much like the Mangyans with his diagonal and straight line handwriting, David and I opted to depart from the syllabic, phonetic writings of the Tagbanua tribe admiring the seemingly romantic, soft and rounded strokes of their handwriting. David’s ability to adapt the chosen syllabic symbols to his needs and eventually to my needs too, led to a new form of syllabic / phonetic writing which at the present moment, only David and I can understand. We’ve decided to call it an international form of writing because our revision from the Tagbanua’s handwriting may be used to write any international language or local dialect provided that they make sounds. David’s reluctance to share this with others, other than his close friends, has created a new conflict between us. Time will tell whether I can share this new handwriting with others for, at the moment, I am inclined not to disappoint David. The inscriptions featured here were the first syllabic writings David attempted to share with his group. He has done many more but likes this version the most. ”I kinda like it too.” If you are interested in learning it, please write to David for I know he’s bound to change his mind.
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Tagalog Syllabic-Phonetic Writing
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The single outstanding object recovered during the Calatagan excavations was an earthenware vessel with Tagalog syllabic writings on the shoulder. Although it is known that at least sixteen (16) different groups were literate in syllabic form of writing at Spanish contact, (the writing is of Indic origin probably brought in to the Philippines by the Bugis, (great traders from Celebes) this is the only object from a pre-Spanish archeological site with syllabic writing.
Tagalog Phonetic Handwriting
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It had been hoped to include a translation of this script in the exhibit (an excellent translation has been provided by Prof. Guillermo Tolentino); however it was thought best to withhold publication of the translation until Prof. Tolentino and others have had more opportunity to study the text at length.
The translation, according to the National Museum will be included in a special publication. The vessel on which the writing is found is of the type of the earthenware found at Calatagan which has been name KAY TOMAS PLAIN, and was found with porcelains of the 14th and 15th centuries. Thus, the object may be dated from this period.
Celebrating the LIFE of TATAY
February 24, 2007
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES /design by Sony Rifareal
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YOU MAY REACH THE BAUTISTA FAMILY
AT THESE CONTACT NUMBERS:
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Rev. Loida Rifareal – 0921-3834878 or 419-6324
Johnny Bautista – 0922-8119075 or 826-4436
Rev. John Manalo – 0918-5576295 or 363-5813
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You may also visit Tatay’s Cyberjournal:
http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-1/
(More: click Remembering 2, 3 at the menu)
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Link to 45 photos with Tatay /Nanay’s Memorial Service:
http://bautclan.multiply.com/photos/album/50/Memorial_Service_for_NANAY_CA
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It was 1965 and I was 17 years old when my father, Rev. Ignacio P. Bautista, a Methodist minister, encouraged me to join an International Art Competition where submitted artworks were to be exhibited at the New York World’s Fair. Sixty world entries were submitted and visitors at the fair casually voted for the artwork they wished to win. I almost reached the ceiling of our house jumping for joy, when I received a registered “airmail” letter from World Lit-Lit & Christian Literature, United Methodist Church, that I had won the art competition.
Not too long since the announcement, I received a check and some boxes containing Christmas cards of my artwork, “The Event”. I was never the same since then, and had carried on the same passion, with a few interruptions, to paint up to the present time. Below is a bit of text I submitted to suggest or guide the viewer as to what I had in mind when I worked on this award winning piece.
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The EVENT
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Glenn A. Bautista
The Birth Scene
designed by God to usher into the world the Kingdom of Heaven. The faint outline of the world, cross, and Bible suggest that the translation of THE EVENT into human experience has not proceeded far enough. But modern man need not accept defeat! The three Wise Men and their modern counterparts are still persistently pointing to the Star of Bethlehem as the one sure hope of peace,” says artist Glenn Bautista, of Manila.
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Tatay & Glenn / Glenn’s Studio / Imus, Cavite / 1998
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From: GLENN BAUTISTA
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 08.23 A
To: Felizardo D Laureano; Jun(Jay) Bautista; Edwin A. Bautista; Doriene Hilario; Magusig Jr Manalo; John Michael Bautista; edwin lee bautista; edwing bautista; edwinlee bautista; Doris Lois B Rifareal; Loida Bautista Rifareal
Subject: Tatay & Nanay
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Dearest All / Bautista Family – Spouses, Husbands, Nephews, Nieces,
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We’ve learned only last night from Johnny’s text message followed by a phone call about our beloved Tatay’s physical departure. I have come up with a brief blog on Tatay and Nanay which active link you may click below:
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http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-1/
http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-2/
http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-3/
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You may send to me any photos or text messages that you would want included in this Tatay/Nanay Documentation so that we can easily access later in the future the many good memories we have of our dear parents. This blog space is dedicated for this purpose.
Be strong, have faith and always trust in the Lord.
May I hear from all of you . Love, . -glenn/lorna/david - ——————————————————————– .
Nieces Bessy & Doris . Dear all, . A sad day for all of us … . However, we must move on and work on the preparations. . As per Auntie Eunice’s assignment, Kuya Sonny and myself are already working on the design for the cover of the liturgy, thank you cards, etc. Para sa lahat, kung meron ho kayo, would you please send me (by email attachment) what you think is your best picture of Lolo. Highest resolution you have (no limit sa file size). Kahit isa lang; and from here, mamimili na lang kami ng gagamitin. I know you will all be very busy at this time, but I hope you can respond soonest. Will welcome any design ideas too. . Auntie Eunice, when do you need the liturgy, etc.? Also if you can send us the schedule of services dyan so we can prepare the poster also. Please see attached poster na ginagamit natin noon kay Lola, for your reference lang. Anything else you want us to do, just tell us. DESIGNWORKERS Creative Services www.designworkers.biz . Ate Loida’s photo of Tatay .
Hi Doris & All, .
. photo ata ito taken by Ate Loida when she went there. I want to see Tatay from his more recent photos that we know of him na masaya. I merely took out the background and enhanced his face. love, Uncle Glenn . .
Afrie Songco Joye . Our deep sympathy and prayer to you all. . . Pastor Bautista gave his full support when I was assigned at Central Church. He was a humble servant of Christ. May we keep alive his legacy of selfless ministry and concern for others. My sister Norma Mendoza passed away last Saturday in Seattle from heart failure. Visitation and viewing will be on Sunday, Dec. 30 from 9am to 9pm; and the celebration of her life and burial will be on Monday, Dec. 31, 9am at FOREST LAWN, GLENDALE. bLESSINGS, Dear Afrie, The loss of a dear sister is not a easy fact to accept. But, when we meditate on the the verse: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” somehow, it makes us understand God’s purpose, God’s love and God’s offer for salvation through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let us weep for a while but celebrate forever. Take care, Afrie. In Christ,
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Ate Miriam & Tatay / CA, USA . .
Eunice B. Laureano . > To all friends, relatives and family, On Dec 27, 2007 12:08 PM, Felizardo D Laureano wrote:
Eto, Ate Necy: Also, Loyola needs to know the flight details as soon as it’s available. ——————————————————————————————
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. Hi Doris & All, .
. Uncle Johnny is here beside me right now. He likes the photo attached. Ikaw rin ata ang may gawa nito, nilagyan ko lang ng butterflies. Also, we will use this photo alongside with Ate Loi’s crosstitch (of Tatay) to be placed beside Tatay at Central and Loyola. Uncle Glenn .
. Thanks Uncle. – Doris
Yes, use this one.
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Ate Necy
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SEE ATTACHED FILE FOR INFO. PLEASE GIVE TO MIRIAM. BE SURE MIRIAM HAS SOMEBODY WITH HER WHEN SHE
GOES TO THE MORTUARY.
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. Ok, Ate . . but I don’t have the letters from Dan T. Benedict, then Pastor of Covina UMC and Bishop Arichea, yung kay Dr. Afrie Songco lang ang meron. Ate, kung gusto mong hindi mahirapan, just send to me all your correspondence, ako na ang mag-aayos sa blog link na ito where you can get them: . http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-3/ http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-1/ . glenn On Dec 27, 2007 11:38 PM, Felizardo D Laureano wrote:
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tama sabi ni glenn. simple shot but technically hard to organize. hindi lang rent-a-car pati rent-a-copter. hehehe.
Danny Hernaez wrote:
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Dear Ate Eunice,
I am grateful for our time of prayer this morning. I am thankful for your love to Emy, my children and to myself. Purihin ang Panginoon!
I learned about Tatay’s death through your email message yesterday. While we were coming home from a Christmas family thanksgiving and fellowship in Dallas, I did not get the news till late 6pm. I immediately called Pareng Edwin and expressed our heartfelt condolences.
Our hearts go with the entire Bautista family.
I wanted to go to Los Angeles this week but the flight rates were extremely expensive. I hope I can pay a visit to Tatay and Nanay when I am in Manila this coming February – a great privilege to be able to pray with Glenn, Johnny and their families.
I have already requested copies of pictures of the old Good Samaritan UMC from my ‘connections’ there. I will give them to you as soon as I have them.
The other one that you requested …..
I have had brief yet many and meaningful moments with Tatay – split second and in an instant! Ingrained and unforgettable.
From the old Paltok days in San Francisco del Monte to his former apartment in the LA area to La Puente, he continued to share his ministry and love to me.
He shared his simple and sincere ministry – faithful and true. He shared the carefully bundled church Sunday bulletins, neatly arranged. He shared his good sense of humor regarding my wife Emy’s famous ‘three crosses’. He shared his love by saying those three words – ‘I love you’. He shared his enduring love to Nanay and humming their favorite hymn – How Great Thou Art. He shared his love to serve the Lord. He shared his commitment.
In all our visits to La Puente, each early morning and on the day of goodbye, I would be by his side or place the palm of my hand on his shoulders or at his door and say a prayer and those words – ‘I love you’. First thing I would always do was to pray with him.
Emy and I prayed for him again yesterday on our drive back home to Houston, Texas. Tatay has left a mark so indelible, lasting and deep-rooted. In me, in many of us.
Maraming salamat po, Tatay.
I love you, too!
Will see you later ……….. <(((><
Where have you set your heart? What thoughts occupy your thinking and where do you allow your mind to dwell? How are you spending your energy, your time, and your financial resources? The Bible reminds us in Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Let’s set our hearts on seeking God. <><
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REMEMBERING I.P. BAUTISTA
Cloistered in a CI with none of our laptops able to connect online, it just
amazes me that so many things that affect us directly, as a community that is,
occur just within a few days. As soon as I opened my email account (the morning
after CI, today) my NAFAUM email told me of the passing away of Pastors I.P.
Bautista, Joy Cera and Pastor Afrie’s sister. Condolences to all their
families, though some of us would rather celebrate the lives they lived on this
earth. Of the three I had met only Pastors I.P. and Joy and it was actually my
parents who really worked with them in one way/time or another.
I have the most connections with Pastor I.P. because of my friendships with two
of his sons, Glenn and Edwin, as well as grandchildren, Bessie and Doris
Rifareal, and Dondon, Dandan and Dindin (Kuya Edwin’s kids, all grown ups now).
I feel I must say something about them.
Kuya Glenn is of course well known to us as a superb visual artist who has
earned international recognition. He is a master of many media, though
unfortunately, I saw only a few of his paintings and another memorable work, his
rendering of Rizal’s monument in ink, which he did so by transcribing in a
continuous flow some of Rizal’s poems across the paper, with some letters
darkened in appropriate parts to form the image of Rizal’s monument as seen at
the Luneta. Masterfully done. I saw that (when I was still in high school) as
part of the Rizal display in a well-known historical landmark in Manila during
the time of a bygone administration. But the next time I went to see it again
it was gone. Many years later, when I got to be introduced to him personally,
Kuya Glenn revealed to me, along with a few other then young people at Fairview
UMC in Quezon City, that he took it back, telling the authorities
he wanted to do some retouching. He said something else but it seems lost from my memory.
Kuya Edwin is one of the finest choir conductors the UMC has ever had. He also
excels in reconditioning cars, by which he made his living while in Fairview.
He has the distinction of turning a bunch of youth, including some of the most
unruly, and most of whom have only the barest of musical talents, into a
topnotch choir, like the Fairview UMC choir of which I was a part. As to
whether I was one of those who were unruly or with a modicum of musical talent,
I leave it to those who know me to decide.
As to Pastor IP’s grandchildren that I know, it was Bessie and Doris that I had
a chance to work with since Kuya Edwin’s kids were still very young at the time
and at the time I merely watched them play tricks on each other. At any rate,
Bessie and Doris were active in youth activities both inside the church and
ecumenically that challenge Christians to work for much needed changes in both
church and society. I’ve not been in touch with them for some time, more so
since I left the Philippines.
The good things I’ve heard about Pastor IP, as a pastor, husband, and father,
are confirmed through his children and grandchildren that I know. Praise God
his tribe increased.
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Haniel Garibay
Virginia Beach
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Dear friends,
Mabuhay!
I have learned about the passing away of Rev. Ignacio Bautista through Pong’s NAFAUM news updates. As a college student at PCU from 1962-1966, I remember him as a faithful servant of God at Central United Methodist Church. I was a classmate of her charming daughter, Miriam, who I’ve learned from several friends had faithfully took care of him till the day of his departure.
Miriam, kumusta ka? Do get in touch. I hope you still remember me. Am now an ordained pastor of the UCCP, and I’m serving as President of Southern Christian College here at Midsayap, North Cotabato. Please accept my sincerest condoloence.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
grace and peace,
Rev. Dr. Melanio LaGuardia Aoanan, Cotabato
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UNSOLICITED GREETINGS (YOU ARE WELCOME)
As 2007 comes to an end, I would like to thank Pong for linking the people called Methodists in one strand that connects them together in love and unity. Communication has kept memories alive and friendships fresh. Most of us have not seen each other for a long, long time but Pong connected us in cyberspace. Pong this is a great ministry. Thank you for the awesome work you are doing to keep the spirit of Methodism truly alive in our hearts. Let’s celebrate 2008 as it comes around.
All the best for you and your family.
Winlove & Aurora S. Cudal
288 F Street, Apt. 1601, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(Tel.) 619 – 426-1713.
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Hi Danny,
Thank you for forwarding your short but meaningful message about Tatay and that of Haniel Garibay. Happy to note of Pong’s exixtence. He was a good friend too.
You may find these messages:
http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-3/
Take care and God bless,
glenn
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
KEEP A FRIEND IN THE LOOP; SHARE THE NAFAUM MAIL. SEND US NAME(S) AND
EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) AND WE’LL DO THE REST.
WARNING – LOTS OF METHODIST STUFF
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CHAPLAIN’S PAGE
New Year Thoughts:
1. An investment in knowledge
always pays the best interest.
2. The way to get started
is to quit talking and begin doing.
3. For success,
attitude is equally as important as ability.
4. A cloudy day
is no match for a sunny disposition.
5. Success is a ladder you cannot climb
with your hands in your pockets.
6. Anything unattempted
remains impossible.
7. Being willing
makes you able.
8. A champion is a dreamer
that refuses to give up!
9. To get what you want,
stop doing what is not working.
10. Excellence is doing ordinary things
extraordinarily well.
11. The best way to predict the future
is to invent it.
12. Tough times never last,
but tough people do.
Alex Vergara, Original Duplicates, Hawaii
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REMEMBERING THE SAINTS
I replaced Jon Melegrito as Church Secretary at Central UMC in the
mid-60s. Charles Moosebrook was missionary and English preacher, I.
P. Bautista was administrative Pastor and parsonage resident Minister
at T. M. Kalaw. I. P. at the time struck me as straight laced and
quite particular of following the straight and narrow, which only
goaded us to be contrarian. My partner in crime then was Zeny
Rifareal who was to be my guardian had I gotten into UTS, and the
strategy was to locate IP’s soft underbelly for we knew, he had the
warmth in him when reached through the appropriate door. Though
briefly, IP would become a surrogate father!
Jon has the CUMC memories; I was a transition go-fer before forsaking
Law School and diving into the world of the Divines.
Five years later, returning from a theological education that bridged
Asbury Seminary and Perkins School of Theology, and requesting the
late Bishop Granadosin to have me posted in such places as Palanan,
Isabela, I ended back up at Central UMC. My career path being self-
directed, I had to begin at the entry level in the Conference, the
PAC specifically where Joy Cera was one of the noted upstarts. In
temperament, in recklessness and seriousness, we would become comrade-
in-arms in the battle for institutional efficacy and the recruitment
for people of the spirit.
Maybe it is the somber tone of the season, what with the shocking
reminder of the fragility of human existence, even for the high and
the mighty such as Benazir, and our ready acceptance of Gore Nobel
laureate without heeding much the reason why the award was given him
in the first place. But I find no reason to grieve the completed
lives of IP and Joy. They were each in their our magnificent ways
exemplary children of Gaia’s creation, unique and unrepeatable; there
was never anyone like them before and there will never be another one
like them ever again. We can only be grateful, and be exuberant in
our rejoicing for having both of them cross our paths. They also
stand as witnesses to the fact that we, too, are the unique and
unrepeatable ones that we are. We have been graciously given the
freedom to turn our ordinariness into random acts of the miraculous.
Should we grieve, it should not be over the fear that life comes to a
terminus, but over the fact that life is given as a gift and a
treasure and we fritter away sans any significant beginning.
The completion of the human journey strikes each of us with fear and
trepidation because we are reminded of the finitude of our own
individual journeys. Our longing for certitude, security and
eternal acceptance is addressed by the frailty and emptiness that
abide in the completion of our one moment in time. So we
appropriate the mythical imagery of previous times. Perhaps, that
is what conditions our cultural and religious responses.
I lift up the lives of IP and Joy, and Afrie’s sister Norma who I did
not have the pleasure of meeting. These are lives that “have been
seen fitting before the Lord,” (if I may borrow an earlier imagery in
which Midwest Methodism seem stuck with, along with Filipino Epworth
leaguers) lived with much gusto and undeniable vigor. I would be
excused, I trust, if I do not fall into the “condoling” line, but
shift the tempo to the celebrating milieu of songs and cymbals,
incense and cries of great joy, jubilation and the deafening sounds
of silence. They lived – IP, Joy and Norma; their lives touched
many of us. We are grateful! As the Jews are won’t to exclaim,
L’achaim! May their tribe multiply in us.
Jaime Vergara
Saipan
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Picture: At the July NAFAUM convocation in Virginia Beach, the
Teopaco couple of Cal-Pacific, Jimmy Vergara and Tony Palaganas
exchanging pleasantry, and Levi Bautista
Pong Javier
NAFAUM Dir. of Communication and Information
www.nafaum-paglago.org
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Hi Glenn!
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Please accept my condolences on the departure of your beloved father. While it is natural to be sad when your loved one passed away, it is good to think that he is now with our Creator for everlasting peace!
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Again, my condolences
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Danny
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Dear people, FYI…
Flight details of Auntie Eunice / Uncle Fil
Arrival
January 11, Friday, 5:10 AM
PR 0113 (LAX-GUM-MNL)
Arriving at Centennial 2
(They leave LAX on Wed 9-Jan, 7:35 PM)
Departure
February 6, Wednesday, 10:00 PM
PR 0102 (MNL-LAX)
Departing from Centennial 2
Uncle Johnny/Glenn (?), paki-update na lang po kami tungkol sa mga plano sa pag-sundo.
salamat po.
-bes
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From: agapeobien(at)aol.com
To: flaurean(at)sbcglobal.net
Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:23:17 -0500
Subject: Re: THANK YOU!
Dear Eunice and Fil:
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It was our pleasure and honor.Let’s plan to get together when you return and things get settled down a bit. We pray for your strength and health as you all shoulder much of the responsibilities of this time in the life of your families.Have a wonderful trip….of ministry to those who loved Tatay.
Frank & Rosie
Dr. Frank Obien
Rose Marie Obien
Rose Marie Obien
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From: Felizardo D Laureano
Sent: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 8:13 pm
Subject: THANK YOU!
Dear co-workers in Christ,
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Before we depart for the Philippines and on behalf of our family, both here and in the Philippines, I would like to extend a collective “Thank you” to all of you for participating in the celebration of the life of our dear Tatay. We admire your graciousness and humility in accepting to do even just a bit part of the services – a genuine demonstration of your sincerity and dedication to the work of the Lord. You have truly blest our family with your presence and your kind words about our father and the assurance we felt in belonging to a company of believers in Christ Jesus.
Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. May God bless your individual ministries!
Peace and blessings to you and your families,
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Eunice
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From: SantiagoLG(at)aol.com
To: flaurean(at)sbcglobal.net
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 12:58:02 EST
Subject: Re: THANK YOU!
To: flaurean(at)sbcglobal.net
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 12:58:02 EST
Subject: Re: THANK YOU!
It is an honor participating in the celebration of life for Rev. Ignacio Bautista. His life is a testimony to all of us that everything is possible for those who love the Lord. May God keep you safe in your travel to the Philippines. May God bind your family with love as you reunite with love ones in the Philippines. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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grace and peace,
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Rev. Lisa Gay Santiago
First Filipino American United Methodist Church of San Gabriel Valley
1415 South Ninth Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Tel. & Fax No.: (626) 336-6566
First Filipino American United Methodist Church of San Gabriel Valley
1415 South Ninth Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
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Note: forwarded message attached.———- Forwarded message ———-
From: “JEROLD GARBER”
From: “JEROLD GARBER”
To: “Felizardo D Laureano”
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 07:49:55 -0800
Subject: Re: THANK YOU!
I was glad to be of help. May you travel with Godspeed and return home
safely!JG
Subject: Re: THANK YOU!
I was glad to be of help. May you travel with Godspeed and return home
safely!JG
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From: “Levi Oracion”
To: “Felizardo D Laureano”
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 07:40:44 -0800
Subject: Re: THANK YOU!
Dear Fil and Eunice,
May the Lord bless you and care for you on your journey to the
Philippines, and bring you all safely there. It looks like we would
not be able to be around at the time of our dear “IP”’s funeral
service—sa January 20 pa kami aalis. But for people who love the
Lord—the love of the Lord conquers time and distance for them—so
we will be there with you in Spirit.
As soon as we arrive in Manila, I will proceed to Dumaguete, while
Liling may proceed either to Taytay or to Rockwell (a luxurious condo
where Carol, Tina’s sister in law resides). She stay around there till
after January 26—the day when Amor’s ashes will be interred. That
will be in Taytay.
IP’s love has bound us together in special way, and we will always
feel intimately close to the people he loved and served so faithfully
and so well.
Peace,
Levi
On 1/7/08, Felizardo D Laureano wrote:
> Dear Pastor,
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> Maraming salamat din po. Special family occasions or events like
> this would only be complete with your presence. We have been so blest to
> have you as part of our faith journey.
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> We leave for the Philippines tomorrow at 7:35 p.m., arriving there
> January 11 at 5:10 a.m. The final funeral service will be at Central Church
> on January 12 at 8:00 a.m.
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> Wake nights are January 10 – 11 also at Central Church.
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> We would be happy to see you there Ate Liling. Let’s try to get
> together during our visit there. Let us know the details of Amor’s
> internment and see if we can be available to be with you.
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> Maraming, maraming salamat po uli.
>
> Eunice
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Returning to Our Maker the Body of
Ignacio Pinpin Bautista
2 February 1912 – 26 December 2007
“Now I have given up everything else –
I have found it to be the only way to really know Christ
and to experience the mighty power that brought him back to life again,
and to find out what it means to suffer and to die with him.”
PHILIPPIANS 3:10
A Service of Committal
LOYOLA MEMORIAL PARK
Marikina City
Friday, 12 January 2008
Rev. Mag-usig B. Manalo, Jr. and Rev. Victor O. Melad, Jr.
Officiating Ministers
Words of assurance
In the midst of life, we are in death;
From whom can we seek help?
Our help is in the name of the Lord
who made heaven and earth.
God who raised Christ from the dead
will give life to your mortal bodies also
through the Spirit that dwells in you.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;
My body also dwells secure,
You, Lord, show me the path of life;
In your presence there is fullness of joy,
In your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Prayer hymn of Tatay
“When I Survey The Wondrous Cross”
When I survey the wondrous cross,
On which the Prince of Glory died,,
My richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast
Save in the death of Christ, my god;
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down,;
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown.
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen.
Prayer of comfort
O God, giver of life, and conqueror of death,
our help in every time of trouble,
we trust that you do not willingly
grieve or afflict us.
Comfort us who mourn;
and give us grace, in the presence of death,
to worship you,
that we may have sure hope of eternal life
and be enabled to put our whole trust
in your goodness and mercy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Reading from John 12:24-26
Jesus said:
“Very truly, I tell you,
Unless a grain of wheat falls
into the earth and dies,
It remains just a single grain;
But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
Those who love their life lose it,
And those who hate their life in this world
Will keep it for eternal life.
Whoever serves me must follow me,
And where I am,
there will my servant be also.
Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.”
Message Rev. Victor O. Melad, Jr.
Pastor, Central UMC
Rendition on violin “It is Well With My Soul” Sarah A. Rifareal
and Angelica de Vera Union Church of Manila
As the song is played, white roses will be passed on to each member of the gathered community as a symbol of committing the perishable body of Tatay into the loving arms of his heavenly Father.
Making sense of dying
Pastor : Eternal God, you have shared with us the life of Tatay. Before he was ours, he is yours. For all that he has given us to make us what we are, for that of him which lives and grows in each of us, and for his life that in your love will never end, we give you thanks.
People: As now we offer Tatay back into your arms, comfort us in our loneliness, strengthen us in our weakness, and give us courage to face the future unafraid.
All : Draw those of us who remain in this life closer to one another, make us faithful to serve one another, and give us to know that peace and joy which is eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leave-taking Violin accompaniment by Sarah and Angelica
Members of the family gather around the coffin for the last farewell; afterwhich the casket will be closed and brought to the graveside.
The Commendation
Standing at the head of the coffin and facing it, casting earth upon it as it is lowered into the grave, the pastor says:
Almighty God, into your hands we commend your son,
Ignacio P. Bautista, in sure and certain hope of resurrection
to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
This body we commit to the ground;
Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.
… whereupon the people cast white roses onto the coffin as it is lowered into the grave.
Prayer of thanksgiving
God of love, we thank you
for all with which you have blessed us
even to this day:
for the gift of joy in days of health and strength
and for the gifts of your abiding presence and promise
in days of pain and grief.
We praise you for home and friends,
and for our baptism and place in your Church
with all who have faithfully lived and died.
Above all else we thank you for Jesus,
who knew our griefs,
who died our death and rose for our sake,
and who lives and prays for us.
And as he taught us, so now we pray.
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing hymn
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
Blest be the tie that binds, Our hearts in Christian love:
The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to that above.
Before our Father’s throne, We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares.
We share each other’s woes, Our mutual burdens bear,
And often for each other flows the sympathizing tear.
When we are called to part, It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. Amen.
The Blessing
Now to the One who is able to keep you from falling,
and to make you stand without blemish
in the presence of God’s glory
with rejoicing, to the only God our Saviour,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
be glory, majesty, power, and authority
before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Community response “Threefold Amen”
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Kuya Jun, and Uncle Johnny,
You may want to review attached program (above this letter–>) in advance, also for Pastor Melad’s preparation. Tama ba yung flow ng service? Let us know asap kung may mali kasi ipi-print na ni Doris.
Naalala ni Mommy nung libing ni Uncle Gely, yung Loyola ang nag-handle ng service. Pwede namang tayo lang di ba? Maybe we need to clarify this with Loyola? That we’re doing the funeral service by ourselves and that it is NOT included in the fee they’re charging for burial expenses.
See my email on Jan 3. Tumaas ang rates nila, acc. to Uncle Johnny. We’re getting the package worth P22,548 which includes labour for hukay, 4 tents/canopies and 40 chairs.
And do we supply the flowers? White roses… about 4 dozens?
We agreed that Lorna will see to it we’ll have flowers from the family upon arrival of Lolo’s remains. We also need to make sure we have flowers and candles for all the services (Jan 10-12) plus the white roses for the Committal service. Pero marami na ring trabaho si Lorna. May time ba si Tess (M.) na mag take charge dito?
Sige, this for now. Tawagan na lang tayo sa telepono.
-bes
PS:
Kuya Jun, in case wala ka nito:
vicmeladjr
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Dear Pastor Cris,
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This is just to let you know we are getting ready to go to the Philippines. My father’s remains have been flown yesterday and we are getting ready to follow.
The interment will be on January 12. Hopefully we will have a chance to visit Navotas. We will be back February 6, 2008.
We’ll hear from you when we come back.
Peace and blessings to your family this 2008!
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Eunice
From: CRISPASSES
Date: Jan 9, 2008 11:15 AM
Subject: Re: Going Home to the Philippines
To: felizardod
Dear Fil and Eunice,
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I am sorry to have missed what transpired in your household this last several weeks. My condolences to you and Fil and your mother, brothers and sisters for the passing away of your father. One consolation that we can gather out of this is the fact that your father is now in a more safer and happier place than what he left behind called earth. Most important of all, he is now with the Lord. Isn’t that what all of us wanted as our final destination? But I know we cannot help not to grieved losing our love ones even temporarily and even we know where they go. I lost my father and mother a long time ago. I did not even had a chance to see my mother when she passed away. It really hurts but I see it as a temporary separation and I know that someday, we will reunite in the kingdom of heaven. I believed as the Bible says, we will see our love ones and we will recognize them when we join them in a place called heaven with our Lord and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ — our permanent residential home.
On behalf of my family, my sincere and deepest sympathy to the family. May God continuous to surround you with His everlasting love and grace. May He comfort you and your family during this time of hardships in losing your beloved father. God blesses you and allow me to quote Numbers 6:24-26 that says,
“The good Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you PEACE.” Amen.
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My love and deep sympathy,
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Brother Cris
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Dear Sam,
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In behalf of the Bautista family, thank you Sam, Sandy and Adrienne.Sam, can you send us a picture of the three of you, group or individual? We would like to incluce your photo at Tatay’s Cyberjournal:
God bless,
-Glenn & Bautista family
On Jan 8, 2008 1:27 AM, Santamaria, Samuel wrote:
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Glenn,
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Our prayers and thoughts are for your family; didn’t know your dad’s “milestone” happened recently.
Sam, Sandy & Adrienne
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Hi Sunshine,
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Thank you Sunshine for your kind thoughts and words. I have fond memories myself of your Mom and Dad at Central Church when I was much younger. I remember your Dad as a good writer who interacted a lot with my father . . and your Mom an excellent church organist and pilot, possessing a very strong personality and yet could be very kind and gentle.
I wonder how Joy is?And, just to keep you updated with a few events here regarding Tatay:http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-4/ (also, there’s Remembering 1,2,3 at the menu on the right.)http://bautclan.multiply.com/photosTake care, Sunshine. Kind regards to the family.
-glenn
-glenn
On Jan 19, 2008 10:01 PM, Werner Ringert wrote:
.Dear Glenn and Family,.So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a nice person and I do remember him way back in the good old days at Central Methodist church. May He rest in God’s loving embrace.And to the Bautista Family, may God grant you the strength to face the sorrow that you bear and May your Faith sustain you and give you comfort.Glenn, God’s Love will surely see you through this most difficult time.From us here in Australia, With our deepest Condolence,Love,Sunny/Werner and Dizon family.
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Hi Ate Necy,
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Ate Miriam says there’s no secretary there at the moment at nakakahiya naman utusan daw si Pastor Garber, so I didn’t write him.
Will make the corrections soon.
-glenn
On Jan 21, 2008 3:57 PM, Felizardo D Laureano wrote:
Dear Glenn,
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Thanks for the new updates on the cyber journal. Thanks for the time and energy you are giving to this effort on behalf of Tatay and Nanay. I just noticed something that needs to be corrected for accuracy. I did not notice it right away the first time. The instant choir was performed at the necrological service held at Funeraria del Angel (Pierce Brothers) not at Hacienda. It would also be appropriate if you can also note that it was D.S. Nathanael Adiel de Pano who organized it. Dr. Frank Obien was the accompanist.
Also, if it is still doable, to note on the January 5, 2008 necrological message at Funeraria del Angel that the speaker was D.S. N. Adiel de Pano. A picture of him beside or with the message will help identify him. Regarding wrting a message about Tatay and Nanay – I would that I do it when we are already in U.S.. Okay ba? Any questions, please give me a call. Nakikisuyo lang ako dito sa laptap ni Pare. Have you had a chance to email our Pastor at Covina? Please cc me.
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Thanks!
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Ate
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GLENN BAUTISTA wrote:
Dear Family,
Here’s a link to a page where I uploaded two recovered videos of Tatay and Nanay singing in Imus, Cavite. Just scroll down the page until you find the videos:
http://glenlorndav.wordpress.com/category/remembering-tatay-nanay-1/
Added at youtube: October 15, 2006 /
2nd Video:
Nanay in this old hi-8 video greets d family in d US and sings to the family in Pinas. She just came in from d hospital but still tries to greet and cheer up everybody around her. It’s been more than seven years now and Nanay has sadly crossed over but joyfully joined our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We still miss her terribly. -glenn
1st Video:
Lifted from old hi-8 videotapes almost impossible to recover & record. Videography then, by our youngest bro, Johnny . . first time he held this Sony videocam which I instantaneously passed on to him to video that meaningful event with our folks in the Philippines who were about to fly back to the US. -glenn
PS: May I request each of the Bautista family member to write a few (concise) messages for Tatay and Nanay to be included at the Bautista roster below Tatay’s cyberjournal 1. -glenn
"Rizal" / pen & ink" – 1966
February 23, 2007
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The Complete Poems of Jose Rizal
by
Glenn A. Bautista
Link to: Complete Poems of Dr. Jose Rizal Monument / pen & ink drawing
/92 x 193 cm / 1966 – http://glenlorn.multiply.com/
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The UP Oblation / pen & ink drawing – 92 x 193 cm / 1965 /
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The UP Oblation, a pen and ink drawing preceded the Complete Poems of Dr. Jose Rizal Monument. Instead of letters or text, I made use of horizontal lines similar to the one we see on television. I made my own pens of different sizes, by cutting the pen’s tip to determine its’ width.
The Rizal Monument pen and ink drawing is composed of the National Hero’s thirty-nine (39) poems and one song, “A Orillas del Pasig“, translation into English by my late friend, Alfredo Veloso. This pre-photoshop pen & ink drawing was critically acclaimed by critics/writers like Alfredo Roces, Joe Guevarra and Teodoro Valencia.
The Rizal Pen & Ink Drawing was on exhibit, for about 6 years, at the Jose Rizal Shrine at Fort Santiago upon the request of Ms. Imelda Romualdez Marcos. I had to get it back for restoration. I worked on this pen & ink drawing daily for about two years and was briefly interrupted to rest my eyes upon my father’s request.
He then encouraged me to tour the Philippines for a brief respite, which I did, but just the same I came back with a lot of drawings I did of my travels, especially drawings and pastels I did of Sagada, a place about 7-8 hours from Baguio.
"Nudescapes" by Glenn
February 23, 2007
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A series of “Digital-Analog Collage/Drawings“
I did on nudes, still in my collection, never been exhibited in any gallery:
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(1 Corinthians 6: 18-20)
“Avoid immorality. Any other sin a man commits does not affect his body; but the man who is guilty of sexual immorality sins against his own body. Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and who was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourselves but to God; he bought you for a price. So use your bodies for God’s glory.”
1 Corinthians 6: 13-14
Someone else will say, “Food is for the stomach, and the stomach is for food”. Yes; but God will put an end to both. The body is not to be used for sexual immorality, but to serve the Lord; and the Lord provides for the body. God raised the Lord from death, and he will also raise us by his power.
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1 Corinthians 6: 15-17
You know that your bodies are parts of the body of Christ. Shall I take a part of Christ’s body and make it part of the body of a prostitute? Impossible! Or perhaps you don’t know that the man who joins his body to a prostitute becomes physically one with her? The scripture says quite plainly, “The two will become one body.” But he who joins himself to the Lord becomes spiritually one with him.
These “Nudescapes” and my other artworks may also be viewed at: www.yessy.com/glennbautista or, just click on the title at the top.
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. . . Ideal Filipino 3
February 22, 2007
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In the past, up to the present time, the government’s effort to ease the plight of the impoverished, especially the squatters area (now termed as informal settlers), proved to be futile. For it has not done its part in striking a balance between satisfying their need for shelter and the livelihood program to allow them to pay for their pre-given shelters. This does not yet include the unstoppable influx of more squatters after they hear about the governments program of building infrastructure shelters for them. This obvious cycle of events do take place because of the government’s inability to see the future outcome of present efforts they are doing. The present imbalance we are all experiencing now in the city centers and the nearby towns is a sign that no program in the past has really succeeded in confronting and solving this problem. The Arroyo administration’s sincerity in giving a solution to this problem is a good start, although a bit too late to have a quick solution to a big problem. We seem to have good leaders handling the housing problem, but great leaders as they are, they seem to have fallen into the same trap as the past have. The solution to this problem cannot come from constructing shelters for the poor within the city centers. It can only be solved if we build more communities outside the city centers, nearby towns and eventually in the remote provinces to absorb the imbalances caused by poor and shortsighted design.
. . . Ideal Filipino 2
February 21, 2007
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Unconsciously, this perhaps was what guided Lorna, David and myself to somehow pursue this type of lifestyle in Imus, Cavite. Living in the town of Imus is like having a fresh start in life. It has not been easy but the amount of time, work and patience we’ve invested in this place, looking back after twelve years, is worth the try. New acquaintances with farmers and other professionals and craftsmen allow us to experience the cross-section of the Filipino society. People from all walks of life would knock at our door to either offer “taho” (soy bean flan), fish balls on a stick, “pan de sal” (bread for breakfast), accompanied by a home-made noisy trumpet, common plastic wares and Tupperware, cult or religion. Vendors carrying heavy objects as beds, four season mirrors, house wares and even services that they can perform right at your doorstep like umbrella repair, tools sharpening, shoe-shine, and many others. Folks here seem to have all the time in the world. Just say. . hi! . . to a farmer who is on his way to his farm and he will stop to even spend the rest of his day with you much more if you offer him something to intoxicate him with. I offer coffee instead, most of the time and something of Lorna’s baking experimentation for the day. Twelve years have passed hardly noticing it, just as my son David is about to reach the same for he was a baby when we got here. David enjoys both worlds for we also find time on weekends to visit our other place in BF Homes where people behave differently
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I just finished taking digital photos of sketches that were drawn by an architect-friend Edgar Saban, bringing into plan my basic concept of an ideal community. Of course, this is tentative for my purpose is merely to elicit response from those who are willing to pitch in their ideas in helping us come up with a better concept-plan that would help bring positive changes in the community. The following photos are followed with a more formal concept-article that had started but have been revised by some professional friends like ABM Rod Morales (PAGCOR), Arch. Edgar Saban, Art Critic Cid Reyes and Mon Recto (President of LTFP). My special thanks to them for, at least, believing that my concept may perhaps work if given the chance and given attention to, by people who think less of themselves and who are in a position to help make it happen. We’ve somehow agreed that the article’s title, should carry the word ideal for the simple reason that we all must really start from the ideal and not end achieving the ideal. In short, there really shouldn’t be compromises to achieve the ideal goal. At the same time, it also carries the word Filipino, thinking more of the present plight of the striving Filipinos. My short experience, after trying to make this concept-plan get started, tells me that this is really not an easy thing to do. This effort requires the cooperation of real-state developers, the government, the private sectors and most especially, the landowners.
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Development has its price. But, if communities are planned and realized idealistically, can lead to better yield. People still need to see and feel some amount of freshness in life. Clean air and green surroundings. We can still do this with the rest of uncultivated large mass of land (I had seen from a Hewey chopper). The Grid Plan plan can help decongest our city centers. We can live harmoniously with the rest of the Filipino people and the world. The government’s problems with the rebels will automatically cease once the welfare of the families’ needs of the rebels are met. They are only fighting for the future of their children, for corruption and non-direction in government policies to stop. Joy and peace will never be felt in our native land until we have given direction and purpose for the smallest Filipino. I may have become a successful businessman and have everything I wanted in this world, but sees my neighbors miserable and hungry…. . would I be happy?
This concept takes into consideration the poor, the middle-class and the rich. All sectors of society will eventually benefit from the plan. If implemented successfully, there will no longer be a “poor” sector in the community. I have prepared a “fifty to a hundred hectare grid plan”, a good size for a pilot project, showing the locations where condensed versions of the virgin forest or marshlands, educational, agricultural, residential and commercial areas should be. Agricultural areas need not be a well-irrigated location because of recent breakthroughs in the agricultural approaches such as in “hydroponics’”, introduced and presently practiced in Israel and some parts of Europe. Well irrigated areas may not have any need of this but the use of modern techniques hastens quality and harvest ,although, both may be applied to their maximum advantage. The Grid Plan, as I call it, assumes that every spot in the Philippines will eventually be developed for its inhabitants, like what happened to a country like Germany and many other European and Western countries.
Realizing their mistakes, they have difficulties reinventing the system for they seem to have started a machine that they themselves cannot stop. In this post cold war era, unlike these technological countries, the Philippines still has the option to shift gears and do things ideally from the start, instead of following their footsteps. The Grid Plan allows rural and urban planners to strike a balance despite future progress in nationwide business, infrastructure and real-state development, for each module is a balanced plan that is part of the more complete and bigger plan. The Grid Plan will work because it is after the fulfillment of every individual and his chosen vocation as much as it is there to enhance the goals of present business communities. If this meaningful level is achieved in a small scale, and is eventually magnified to a global scale, humans can now dream further and start thinking about inhabiting the next possible planet instead of destroying our own. Availing of the Grid Plan, the individual need not step on one stone to get to the other but directly hones his chosen craft or vocation, for the system directly helps and guides him to fulfill his vocation. The Grid plan is a total concept that is not really alien to most Filipinos. There may be slight adjustments from their present practices, both in their culture and traditions. But with the proper guidance from the government, church-related institutions and the private sector, we can set a definite direction to strike a balance both in man’s own system and that of nature and man’s environment.
As the plan shows, the workers who would build such communities will temporarily live in dormitories. They will work on weekdays but will be with their families on weekends. Eventually, the plan will allow them to become part of the community. These self-sufficient communities will not only help ease the traffic in the city centers but will compliment the needs of the present business centers. These communities will further help speed up production.
By now, man has realized the mistakes he has done in the past. The “Fast Countries can help the “Slow Countries” put a stop to the mistakes they have committed in the past and redirect the “Slow Countries” to a better goal for the good of all. (to be continued)
The Ideal Filipino Community
February 21, 2007
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FROM POETICS TO PRACTICALITIES
(an introduction by Cid Reyes)
While Glenn Bautista has devoted his entire creative imagination to the creation of ideal spaces, he is aware that real problems exist within the physical boundaries that contain his being and that of his family. Relief from the difficult and harsh situations in which most Filipinos’ lives can only be achieved by a truly concerted effort that breaks down traditional community policy. This is a personal cause to which Bautista has committed himself – at the creation of a practical vision that can turn the Filipino community not into an impractical arcadia but a source of inspired well-being for every Filipino. This comprehensive solution is proffered in the hope that adequate resources may be made available to consolidate the solution into a master plan, detailed and thoroughly researched, such that even the smallest Local Government Unit (LGU) could easily adapt it to their own particular situation.
Stories behind the Article
“The Ideal
Filipino
Community”
by Glenn A. Bautista
If, or “kung” in Tagalog is a requisite to or almost synonymous with the words ideal or progress that indicates reaching an ideal goal. If what I write or dream about for our country and people happens, or had been achieved a long time ago, we wouldn’t be where we are now. We would be enjoying what the good life really offers for every Filipino soul. This may be wishful thinking, but I believe can make a lot of sense if taken seriously. We can still work hard and take out the if and make what I’m writing about a reality. I’m convinced that this is what the good Lord wants to happen for all of us to enjoy before He comes back to show us the other world that He promised. Or is the other world what we have yet to achieve and work hard for, or, will it be handed down to us, just like that, on a silver platter?
It all started, “this ideal community thing”, when I was yet a fresh graduate from the University of the Philippines. Then, I had the chance to visit some of the places in northern Philippines that made me realize the importance of agriculture, fishing, etc., and their role in shaping our communities. Together with my friend, Ed Nathan Drilon, a trader and a baritone to boot, we trekked the northern trails of mountainous Cagayan Valley and a series of places almost reaching the tip of Tumawini. This proved to be a rewarding experience for me, although a usual one for Ed. With towels around our heads to protect us from road-dust, we went on a cruise with an open “Volkwagen Sakbayan “ from smooth to rocky roads to river banks, just to get to our destinations in time for the harvest of the varied crops. . . corn, string beans and vegetables familiar to most Filipinos. Impressed with the richness of our soil and the abundance of food source produced by our diligent farmers and fishermen, I couldn’t help but dream of doing a drawing board plan, that will allow city folks to experience the same, by incorporating the agricultural aspect of rural life into the urban lifestyle. Combinations of agricultural, fish and shrimp ponds and other ventures normally done only in the provinces are enough to bring freshness and excitement into city life, within a grid-plan, I then imagined. The initial result is a tentative plan that may now be applied to minimize the present imbalance we are all now experiencing in the city centers and nearby towns.This plan and its application is necessary for it sets aside, once and for all, a balanced approach in catering to the communities’ immediate educational, commercial, agricultural, religious and cultural needs. (to be continued)
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