A Singing Pidjanga Priest - Fr. Ricky, MSC

I told you, we have great Pidjanga singers and composers. Naghuyat ra an iban kurukon!

Here's some of the many that Fr. Ricky Bermudez, MSC, a Pidjanga, composed and personally arranged and rendered via YouTube.

People the World Needs


Aurora , City of Lights



Hear or watch more of his compositions here.

I remember Fr. Ricky as one of the altar boys in Mainit and the man on the keyboards leading the choir during Sunday masses officiated by Fr. Peter Rosenhart, MSC (circa late 1980s) . I believe Jomarie is also a product of the Mainit Parish choir.

(Got the link from DFish's blog at www.desertfishing.wordpress.com.
Nov 29, 2008

An Paraiso nan mga Mainitnon

By: Ann Gatpolintan
Categories: videos, references, lake, mainit, surigao, caraga, mindanao, philippines

Aug 28, 2006

Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA)

The Lake Mainit Development Alliance was organized last March 1999, through a Memorandum of Agreement among two provinces, eight municipalities and several national line agencies.

The Alliance was recognized by the Regional Development Council (RDC) per RDC Resolution No. 11, S. 1999.

Vision
Lake Mainit as a diverse ecosystem with safe and crystal clear waters surrounded by verdant mountains endowed with abundant natural resources which is an eco tourism destination sustainably managed by an empowered citizenry for economic development and environmetal protection.

Main Features
Watershed Area : 87,072 has.
Aggregate Land Area :72,372 has.
Lake Surface : 14,700 has.
Shoreline : 50 km.
Maximum Depth : 223 m.
Mean Depth : 128 m.
Volume : 18.00 cu.km.
No. of Tributaries : 28 rivers
Outlet of the Lake : Kalinawan River
Length : 20 km.

Lake Mainit is reported to be the habitat of rare fish species: the puyo or climbing perch and gabot. The lake is very scenic and its water has remained generally clear and clean. Various points around it can be potential tourist attractions. Thus, in the Caraga Tourism Master Plan, the lake area is identified as a tourism subzone, mainly for adventure tourism and ecotourism.

Source:
http://caraga.neda.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=164
(Accessed 28 March 2006)

By: Zimmbodilion Y. Mosende
Mar 28, 2006

Categories: mainit, tourism, surigao, mindanao, philippines

Buhawi (Tornado?) in Lake Mainit

Sus kaina nagkagubot an entiro lungsod. Nagtawag si Nonong dako na an danaw tagsujop na nan buhawi. Hesus, naghagudhod an katawhan... gikan Magpayang, Roxas, Mabini, hangtud sa lungsod.

You can hear Nonong's call towards the end.

Video: Mae Behagan (N70)
Photo: Zimm with Nixon Ojel on Habal-habal (When we reached baybay, the buhawi was already gone)

Post: Zimm (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)
Aug 26, 2007

MTV Production by a Pidjanga!

Pidjanga Blog is very proud to present a masterpiece from Ober Ober Collection 2007, HILING, a Music TV production under the direction, cinematography, music, and graphics design of Pidjanga Cybermonyx John Mark Libarnes... a blue-blooded Pidjanga... taga TINIAM!



Ol Rayts Reserb (kuno!)

More power LOY! Payts

Post: Zimm (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)
Sep 23, 2007

WHERE TO STAY - Hotel Rates - Mainit Kasili Legacy Resort

Rates of Amenities
Mainit Kasili Legacy Resort
Mainit, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Hotel Rooms
P2, 200 - Presidential Suite
P1, 000 - Suite
P 700 - Double Bed
P 400 - Single Bed
P 200 - Extra Bed

SEE photos of the resort HERE.

For Reservation and more information contact:
+63 929 1346590 (SMART CELLULAR PHONE)
+63 922 5961515 (SUN CELLULAR PHONE)

Official Website (LGU)
http://mainitsurigao.wordpress.com/mainit-resort-hotel/

Isunod ko ra an rates nan functions hall, convention center, swimming pool sanan tennis court. Tarbaho anay. Hehehe. Thanks kan Konsehal Nonong for forwarding the rates. Nag-session an Sangguniang Bayan last week para sa rates. Subject to change pa kuno ini.

Post: Zimmbodilion (http://www.pidjanga.blogspot.com/)
Feb 22, 2010

Kasama Ka 2008 General Assembly and Party - VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LI4u4fy4B0


Song: "Lungsod na Pinayangga... Mainitnon Kita!"A very beautifully composed song by a Pidjanga FAMAS Awardee Brando Juan of BJays Music in collaboration with Parecoy Productions . For inquiries contact him at +63-915-641-7244.

Download MP3 and lyrics HERE.

Read the snapshots and selected photos of the Largest Ever Mainitnon Gathering in Mega Manila HERE.

Video: Parecoy Productions
Music: Brando Juan of BJays Music
Dec 18, 2008

Dried Pidjanga: P350 per kilo

Dried Pidjanga is a produce of the Magpayang Rural Farmers Producers Coooperative (MARUFAPCO) with the help of UMFI and FAO-PTSARRD. Dried pidjangas are currently sold in four outlets:
1. Ading's Store, Mainit Public Market, Mainit, Surigao del Norte,
2. Eva Macapagal Terminal, Pier Area, Surigao City,
3. Lovely Pasalubong Center and Souvenir Shop, Surigao City (Central District),
4. Maharlika Ferry Terminal, Lipata, Surigao City.

Whenever possible, MARIFAPCO joins national trade fairs such as those in the Mega Trade Hall of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City held last June 6-11, 2006.

Jun 14, 2006

Mainit Lake Panorama - Flash

By: Zimmbodilion Mosende
Mar 13, 2006

Categories: flash, photos, mainit, mindanao, surigao

Fiestas in Mainit

Dates of Barangay Fiesta and its Patron Saints/Dedication:

1. Binga - May 12
2. Bobona-on - May 7
3. Cantugas - June 7
4. Dayano -May 24
5. Mabini - May 5 - Señora Virgen de la Paz Y Buen Viaje! (Our Lady of Good Voyage)
6. Magpayang - April 25 - Señor San Vicente
7. Magsaysay (Pob.) - September 20 - Señor San Nicolas
8. Mansayao - May 22
9. Marayag - May 12
10. Matin-ao - June 21
11. Paco - November 15 - Araw nan Paco
12. Quezon (Pob.) - September 20 - Señor San Nicolas
13. Roxas - May 23
14. San Francisco - July 26
15. San Isidro - April 28 (Formerly  October 15) - Señor San Isidro Labrador
16. San Jose - May 1 - Señor San Jose
17. Siana - June 28
18. Silop - May 27
19. Tagbuyawan - May 17 - Señor San Isidro Labrador
20. Tapi-an - May 15 - Señor San Isidro Labrador
21. Tolingon - December 30 - Jose Rizal (?)

Post: Zimmbodilion (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)
Ver 1: Jan 12, 2008
Update: May 19, 2014

Negosyong Pinijanga 06

Mga muuliay kuman pasko...

Freshly baked pastries, cookies, and bread are now available at:

The Millennium Bakery
Osmeña Blvd (former Mainit-Malimono Road)
Sanghan, Magsaysay, Mainit, Surigao del Norte

Operated by:
Mr. and Mrs. Mattranillo Libar and Family

Contact us at:
0921.440.1934
0918.362.1551mbc_mlibar@yahoo.com

In the same location, you can also visit our:
Millennium Rice Mill

and our:
Millennium General Merchandise (MGM)
Products include:

• grocery goods (from canned goods to dry goods pati beer/whiskey/wine biskan mga tag-singko na putos nan buyad na jijing.. hehehe...);
• office/school supplies;
• over-the-counter medicines;
• hardware (sama sa mga tubo, bombilya, pintal, mga kahoy for construction, etc);
• agrivet/agri supplies (sama sa bahug sa manok sanan sa baboy, mga tambay, and vitamins nila as well as accessories) ;
• variety of rice (depende sa stock gikan sa galingan);
• others miscellaneous goods (like shellane, tailoring supplies, pati mga schoolbags, manicure/pedicure accessories, mga pan-arte nan mga babaje like mga bugkot, mga earrings, bracelets,... nagbaligya sab nan ice candy, ice cream pop (tag P3), pati mga silhig- bikog man o paspas, mga pisi, trapal)
• E-eload ug Share-aLoad
• ug daghan pang uban nga pang-GENERAL MERCHANDISE

Labjog!

Dec 11, 2005

An mga Mamanwa (in YouTube)

Dec 10, 2008

Pidjanga Song for Mainit

Title: Mainit, Kami Mouli Ra
(Mainit, we will soon go home)

A very beautifully composed song by a Proud Pidjanga Brando Juan of Parecoy Productions . For inquiries contact him at +63-920-616-9090 or pedropendejo15@yahoo.com.

May 10, 2008

Mainitnon Tayo

 "Mainitnon Tayo" by award-winning Pidjanga Composer by Brando Juan, Original Composed as "Bayang Dinarangal".

Play or download the MP3(6mb):

Download

BAYANG DINARANGAL
(Mainit Hymn, Music & Lyrics by: Brando G. Juan)

I
MAINIT, SURIGAO DEL NORTE
KARIKTAN MO AY NATATANGI
UMAGA AY LAGING MAY NGITI
KASAMA KA, SA BAWAT MITHI

II
BAYAN, NAMING DINARANGAL
HANDOG KA SA'MIN NG MAYKAPAL
YAMA'T KALIKASAN MO'Y BUKAL
T'WINA'Y KATUWANG NA MARANGAL

Koro:
IKAW, AKO AT TAYONG LAHAT
ABUTIN ANG MGA PANGARAP
MAGKAPIT BISIG SA PAGLAKAD
TUNGO SA LANDAS NG PAG-UNLAD

(Repeat II & Koro then coda)
CODA:
ISIGAW NATIN SA BUONG MUNDO
ISANG BAYAN, ISANG TINIG TAYO
ISIGAW NATIN SA BUONG MUNDO
ISANG BAYAN, MAINITNON TAYO


Download
Dec 9, 2008

Kasili (Freshwater Eel)

Freshwater Eel (Anguilla sp.) used to be abundant in Lake Mainit (Manacop 1937). Presently, eels are caught only certain occasions and are usually expensive.

Identification: Genus is currently recognized as containing 15 species.
Size: To over 200 cm.
Native Range: Marine, estuarine, and fresh water. Most temperate and tropical regions of the world (Berra 1981; Nelson 1994).

Sources: [Description] [Photo]

By: Zimmbodilion Y. Mosende

Apr 7, 2006

Categories: photos, lake, mainit, surigao, mindanao, philippines

LMDA leads Partnership for Lake Mainit

The Lake Mainit Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) Cluster successfully conducted the Súgat-Tagbô sa Danaw, the Lake Mainit FOCAS Road Show activity which commemorated the 20th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP). The activity was held at Mainit, Surigao del Norte last December 13, 2006 with the theme “Panag-uban para sa Kalambuan sa Danaw” (Partnership for the Development of the Lake). The activity aims to encourage the active participation of different stakeholders especially partner Local Government Units, Non-Government Organizations, Peoples Organizations, Business Society, Academic Institutions and PACAP in supporting PACAP project implementation and in promoting and protecting the Lake Mainit ecosystem.

Series of art, literature and indigenous sport contests highlighted the event which was facilitated by Mulanay and FMC Secretariat. There were booth contest; poster making contest; LMDA hymn composition & singing contest; Awit sa PACAP; daygon (Christmas Carol Singing) contest and a snail meat pricking (ige tuhil) contest – an indigenous sport. All participants from eight municipalities together with partner NGOs, POs and Academe took active participation with the different categories of these competitions and enjoy with the festivity brought by the celebration.

By: Johny Natad, Lake Mainit Development Authority (LMDA)

More photos:




Apr 6, 2007

Sibsib

Nilamaway, sinugbahay, sinibsibay, tinuhilay... grabe na habhab.

Otso ka motor namagsunod pasingud nan Paco. Badja, amo pa man badja ako makaabot nan Paco. Duha ra kapun-an... busog panlamaw. Bagan upat ka butong an ako nahurot.

Magka alas-onse, dretso nan Mansajao. Nagdaya nan tilapia, tag-adobo. Nakakita nan kagang sanan pasayan isa ka planggana, tag-lapwahan, pinamaya. May sobra na litson nan graduation, tagpaksiw. Ibanan nan saging, nilaga. Alas-dos naka-paniudto.

Dunggo an baroto, may unom ka taro na ige. Balik kami nan Mainit, daya an isa ka balde. Taglapwahan. Balor P20 na ginamos, balor P10 na sili, iska taro na saging sanan kamote. Tinuhilay.

Pagkasilom... nakasugba ra gadjud nan Pidjanga (kay tabo man sa Magpayang). Mag-nagdaya nan palaka, tag-gat-an... sibsib na isab.

An Tanduay... dili kalimtan kay pa-danlog!

Videos will be uploaded soon. Connection is a little slow... sige kautod an YouTube.

2PM - adto mangaligo sa Swimming Pool. Ato na gadjud ini ma-testingan.

Present an Batch 1991... nag-una ra an ato konsehal.

Trial...

Apr 5, 2009

The Horrors of JANITOR FISH

Marikina River, the Agusan Marsh (where Lake Mainit shares a watershed), and other freshwater bodies in the country has been devastated by this once friendly but now ferocious JANITOR FISH.

LET US BE VIGILANT!!! PROTECT LAKE MAINIT from this pest!

Have your say!



Thanks Monyx and Jo for this advocacy. Let's work hand in hand.

Post: Zimm (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)
Aug 4, 2007

Northern Mindanao produces first class dried fish

FROM SURIGAO LAKE TO MANILA SUPERMARKETS
(Published on page B3 of the April 2, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer)

MAINIT, Surigao del Norte— Local folks call it pijanga. Elsewhere, it is known as white goby. However it is called, this freshwater fish will go on record for having made it from Lake Mainit in Surigao del Norte to a processing plant in an agrarian reform community in the province, to big supermarkets in Metro Manila and Central Luzon.

Dried pijanga, produced by the Mainit ARC II, has begun to be sold in 100-gram, 250-gram, and 1 kg-packs in retail outlets in the metropolis. Considered "first-class dried fish"—in the category of dried bisugo and danggit—dried pijanga commands a premium price in the market.
[READ MORE]

By: Zimmbodilion Y. Mosende
Thanks to Peter Sy for sharing the link.

Apr 33, 2006

Categories: news, pidjanga, lake, mainit, surigao, mindanao, philippines

Suroy Mainit Series - Brgy. San Francisco

Within Brgy. San Francisco, Mainit Surigao del Norte. Taken 5 April 2009

Arang-arang ngari kay sementado na!

Post: Zimmbodilion (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)

Suroy Mainit Series - Brgy. San Francisco to Brgy. Mansayao

The road from Brgy. San Francisco to Brgy. Mansayao, Mainit Surigao del Norte. Taken 5 April 2009

"Saman ni... arang dauta mang da-aaan!"

Post: Zimmbodilion (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)

Suroy Mainit Series - Brgy. Tolingon to Brgy. San Francisco

The road from Brgy. Tolingon to Brgy. San Francisco, Mainit Surigao del Norte. Taken 5 April 2009




Post: Zimmbodilion (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)

Suroy Mainit Series - Brgy. Matin-ao to Brgy Tolingon

The road from Brgy. Matin-ao to Brgy Tolingon, Mainit Surigao del Norte. Taken 5 April 2009.

The greeneries are so delightful to see. But the roads... still the same... tagubtob ra an agi!

Videographers, Driver, Models: Tawing and Jessie
Post: Zimmbodilion (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)

Lake Baikal (RUS) vs Lake Mainit (PHI)

Lake Baikal (Buryatia, RUSSIA)
Watershed Area : 540,000 has
Lake Surface : 50,880 has (636 km x 80 km
Shoreline : 2100 km
Maximum Depth : 1637 m.
Mean Depth : 630 m
Volume : 23,600 cubic km of water, 20% of the world's fresh surface water
No. of Tributaries : 300 rivers
Outlet of the Lake : Angara River
Info: http://www.livinglakes.org/baikal/
Photo: http://159.93.28.88/linkc/irkutsk/irkutsk.html


Lake Mainit (Mainit, Surigao del Norte, PHILIPPINES)
Watershed Area : 87,072 has.
Lake Surface : 14,700 has.
Shoreline : 50 km.
Maximum Depth : 223 m.
Mean Depth : 128 m.
Volume : 18.00 cu.km.
No. of Tributaries : 28 rivers
Outlet of the Lake : Kalinawan River
http://pidjanga.blogspot.com/2006/03/lake-mainit-development-alliance-lmda.html

By: Zimmbodilion Y. Mosende
Apr 1, 2006

Categories: photos, articles, mainit, lake, surigao, mindanao, philippines

Suroy Mainit Series - Brgy. Paco

The road going to Brgy. Paco, Mainit Surigao del Norte. Taken 4 April 2009.

Badja, first pa man badja nako makakadto nan Paco! Dili man gud himista!

Aya ko na ini ka-edit amo na itom sanan mahayap an sugod. Sige lamang, at least bagan nakauli isab kamo sa ato lungsod na mahamok pa an waya ka semento na dayan. Waya man ini planuha na i-video. Siguro next time, ato ini i-project. Tana may musuporta!

An amo plano na mini-video ala Indie Film Documentary... an kinabuhi nan mangoprasay! Kalajo lamang nan halajo didto sa ato. Tana hamok pa an musunod sa tagsanhimo ni Monmon (Monyx) sanan nan LMDA na ipakaylap sa internet an kaguapo nan ato lungsod!

Quotes: "Arang ka-lapo sa Japan. Nalapok an Japan". Hahaha!

In the video: Zimm/Peter and Karachi/Concon Mosende, Tawing, Jessie, Rolly Rabosa, Nixon Ojel (and family), Konsehal Nonong Behagan, Apollo, Lotlot Mosende and sons (Joseph and Tadang), Mattheus Mosende, Totong Mongado, Fred Cañete

Post: Zimmbodilion (www.pidjanga.blogspot.com)

QUICK INFO (2006) - MAINIT, Surigao del Norte

How to go there
Usual route from Manila or Cebu:
1. Manila/Cebu to Butuan City or Surigao City by Plane
2. Butuan City or Surigao City by Bus or Jeepney to Mainit Poblacion via/transfer at Brgy. Magpayang

Land
[ Manila to Surigao City ] Philtranco
[ Davao to Surigao City ] Bachelor Express, Van , Jeepney
[ Surigao City to Mainit ] by Bus / Jeepney via Magpayang
[ Any point in Mindanao to Mainit ] by Bus / Jeepney via Magpayang ; Bachelor Express, and V-hire(van)

Air
[ Manila to Surigao City ] Asian Spirit
[ Manila to Butuan City ] PAL; Cebu Pacific
[ Cebu City to Surigao City ] Asian Spirit
[ Cebu City to Butuan City ] Pal ; Cebu Pacific
[ Surigao City to Mainit ] by Bus / Jeepney

Sea
[ Manila to Surigao City ] SuperFerry, Sulpicio Lines
[ Cebu City to Surigao City ] Cokaliong, SuperFerry, Sulpicio Lines
[ Surigao City to Mainit ] by Bus / Jeepney via Magpayang



Location:





















Languages Spoken
Surigaonon, Cebuano, Bol-anon, Tagalog, English, Mamanwa

Population:
23,417 (as of May 1, 2000)
Source: www.census.gov.ph

Third largest municipality of Surigao del Norte
(next to Rizal - 1st and San Jose - 2nd)

Barangays (Villages):
Total: 21 Barangays

Major Barangays:
Magsaysay (Poblacion)
Quezon (Poblacion)
Matin-ao
San Francisco
Magpayang

Mayor:
Hon. Roger Gatpolintan

Mobile/Phone Communications:
Smart Communications/TalkNTxt
Globe Communications/Touch Mobile
PLDT
PhilCom

Internet:
PhilCOM DialUp (Beta Testing Internet Cafe [mag.net]- Labrador and Resullar Family)
Nokia Dream Parabolic via Satellite (Beta Testing Internet Cafe [Paniamogan Ltd.] - Paniamogan Family)
Smart WiFi (promised by Smart o be activated in Mainit by early 2006)

Mode of Transportation:
Surigao City/Butuan City to Mainit/Magpayang: Bus, Jeepney, MultiCab, Van, Car-for-Hire (from P40.00 per head)
Magpayang to Mainit: Jeepney, MultiCab, Motorized Trisikad, Motor Bike (from P7.00 per head)
Within Mainit Poblacion: MultiCab, Motorized Trisikad (from P5.00 per head)
Mainit to Mountainous Barangays: Motor Bike, Habal-habal, Skylab (from P45.00 per head)
Mainit to Lakeside Barangays: Motor Banca, Pump Boat (from P45.00 per head)

Shopping/Grocery:
Moyon's Grocery
Kaifut's Mini Grocery
Maylon's General Merchandise
Tiyoy's General Merchandise

Entertainment/Services/Etc:
Bum in Style: Beauty Parlor
Padajon, Inato Ra: Restaurant
Cellphone Repair
Tattoo Center
Painting Store and Art Exhibits
Garden: Videoke Shop
Rent-a-Videoke (P2,500/night)
Billiard Shops
Buyangan (Cockfighting Arena)

Cable TV:
Community Cable TV (16+ channels)

Bottled Water:
Aquasoft

Flights via Butuan City:
Cebu Pacific, Asian Spirit, and PAL

Flights via Surigao City:
Asian Spirit

Updates: 7 March 2006
Last Update: 7 April 2006
Email me here for more information.