WRITING A FEATURE I E-Learning Series I JERIC CABUG

In the previous video, we touched on using the news media including Editorial as an informational tool to achieve your organization’s communication goals. One useful writing material is a feature article. Features are more in-depth than traditional news stories and go beyond providing the most important facts. The purpose of these stories is to provide a detailed description of a place, person, idea, or organization.

Although reporters and editors classify features as news stories, they are not necessarily structured using the inverted pyramid style. Instead, features use storytelling devices to help the reader connect with the overall narrative and its central characters. Features are particularly common in magazine writing, although they frequently appear in other mediums.

This video would help you deepen and understand well in writing a feature article. Hope you learn something and dont forget to subscribe if you like the video :)

[jesselursabia]

Explorable Paradise

The world is full of mystery, and indescribable beauty, naturally. The breezy air that came from the sea soothes the mood of a newly awakened. The serenity of green grassland is a vitamin to our mentality.

Masbate province is magnificent not only for its events but also for its beautiful scenery. Masbate is a place where beauty is everywhere. Masbate, Ticao, and Burias are the 3 major islands of the Masbate province.

Few of those beautiful islands, beaches and resorts in Masbate Province:
Burias Island: Animasola Island, Tinalisayan Islet and Sandbar, Sombrero Island; Ticao Island; Nagarao, Naboctot, Guin-awayan Islands (Placer, Masbate). Tinigban Beach(Aroroy), Palani Beach(Balud), Licuson Beach(Mobo), Buntod Sandbar and Reef Marine Sanctuary(Masbate City). Casa de Solidad Resort(Pio V. Corpus) and Grabi Laki Resort(Baleno).

Animasola Island is known for its rock formations similar to Biri Island and its natural pool. A towering rock formation, clear blue waters, and a white sand beach that is truly amazing. Tinalisayan Island is very calming; a row of palm trees, cool ocean breeze, rock formation, fine white beach, and crystal clear waters. Sombrero Island got its name because of its shape when you see it from a certain distance. Its water is crystal and calming. Nagarao, Naboctot, Guin-awayan islands are beyond gifted with clean white sand, beautiful coral reefs filled with colorful underwater plants and animals, and a white sand bar. Resorts and beaches of Masbate Province are also worth visiting for its extraordinary beauty.

Masbate is known as the ranch capital in the Philippines and is popular because of its annual rodeo. Masbate is like a land of festivals. Rodeo Masbateno, Corn Festival, and Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival.

Rodeo Festival was conceived in 1992 as a way of uplifting the local cattle industry. It was started by MAKUSOG, a group of ranchers and businesspeople of Masbate, who formed the Rodeo Masbateño Foundation. The event has taken place every summer since 1993 in the province of Masbate, held every 12th to 17th of April, which is traditionally considered the “Cattle Country of the Philippines.”

Every corner of the world is a paradise, and Masbate province would not ever be ranked last. Beautiful scenery and joyful events are found in the place of Masbate province. Nature is a gift that we will forever cherish. And nature is a home of peace.


URSABIA, JESSEL M.
BSED-ENGLISH II
1048

[Kntsukei]

As a feature writter in filipino, this rlly helps me, i hope my training will be successful 🎉 until RSPC and DCPC comes

[paulmartinvillaraiz]

The Promising Land.

Years ago the province lies roughly at the center of the Philippines archipelago, with these newly begin island, and also called as a cattle country of the Philippines this beloved island conceive and preserve culture based and adhere of being a genuine island and also it is the life of the Philippines because Masbate is the Heart of the beloved Philippines.

And this island has its own potential to say that unique, as we knew that this island is a treasure of Masbatenios, and there is no word could describe the island but its beauty and unique in culture based.Masbate is found between Luzon and Visayas, and also the province ranges from slightly undulating to rolling and from hilly to mountainous.

Masbate also preserve the what to we cold the “THE RODEO” as part of the events of the City Of Masbate and the “LAPAY BANTIGUE” this two momentous events are part of the story and history that the CITY have, and yet until now they have there celebration to commemorate what the City have.

Things to remember that the City Of Masbate adhere the Culture based that our beloved ancestors could have it to us, so that we need to take care of what our ancestors give this kind of memorable history and the good preservation of our land and create love on what we have.

Be the core and be the image of strength, preserve Masbate, because Masbate is an island were it has an archipelago with beauty and culture.

VILLARAIZ, PAUL MARTIN P.
BSED ENGLISH II
SECTION 1048

[espercuambot]

Tuesday? It's Purge Day!


Many of us had already seen The Purge. The movie about the annual event of allowing everything illegal for 24 hours. Well once upon a time, here in my barrio, Dalipe, our ancestors actually practiced it, not annually, but on every Tuesday. How wild is that?

During a conversation on mealtime, my mother mentioned his cousin who would, and I quote, "never ever, ever, ever" gonna set foot on our barrio again. It was one fateful Tuesday when he was just casually taking a little 'men's room' at a certain tree (this is okay and normal at the boonies), when another guy shared his little 'men's room' (again, this is normal and acceptable). They were just doing their thing, when suddenly, someone casually came up, and stab the guy next to him. This terrified the soul out of my mom's cousin. He immediately run away and told everyone what happened. And to his surprise, the people were just like, "meh, he had it coming." My mother's cousin, was scarred for life, bless his soul. My mother also mentioned that around this time, it was already "toned down". One could only imagine the events that is not "toned down".

My grandpa, on his younger days, tried to assassinate someone, but he was beaten by the timer. Yes. There's a time limit. It's only for 12 noon. Stabbing someone after 12 noon, equals to prison, it's 'unjust', they say. It's unacceptable and rude. This is making my head hurts. Whoever established this culture, made the rules and all, wherever you are, you need to find Jesus.

There's also this grandpa from the mountains, who always come down every Tuesday just to get stabbed everytime. According to the residents here, that grandpa was a 'real bad boy' on his youth. That's the reason why he had lots of enemies. It doesn't stop him from going down to our barrio anyway. He's passed away now out of old age, not because of Purge Days. All the attempts failed. A real bad boy indeed.

On the bright side, Tuesdays are also the day where people who live from the mountains, and farms, and islands, come to our barrio to exchange goods. It's also the day wherein huge income would enter our little barrio making our community prosper. The theme will always be festive and loud. There's lot of foods and new faces. Even cockfighting take place and some dancing. If somebody just happens to die, well... it's Tuesday.

Purge Days, over the years, returned as Tuesdays, wherein trading of goods is all there is about. Especially now that the armed forces of the Philippines entered our barrio. It's been safer than ever.

Let's just take a moment to realize the brutal and savage way of resolving personal conflicts the old people do here. Looking at these gnarly, wrinkly, shaking people and imagining their savage way of living, it's conflicting. One of these people tried to assassinate someone, and some of them survived the attempted assassination. They can barely hold their canes! You can't even have a proper conversation without raising your voice. Yet they have this wild, barbaric past behind them.

If the current civilization failed to reach this land, purging must've been being practiced till now. The thought that it's not too far from the past given that my own parents personally experienced it, it's terrifying.

This is just some weird way of living that people from the past considered as normal. Imagine how many more weird practices people around the globe once followed. Imagine after centuries passed, our great great grandchildren looked back at the past and thought how weird we lived our lives now compared to them.

The world is truly a fascinating place.
Happy purging everyone.



CUAMBOT ESPER, Y.
BSED ENGLISH III
SECTION 1267

[markangelou]

Tomorrow's our District press conference. This will be a great help considering the fact that I'll be joining this category for the first time

[RAYOdarret]

Journalism Will be starting soon that's why I'm, thanks for the video

[annacasabuena]

"Mystical Lamanok"

A hidden, unspoiled, and undiscovered island.Isla Lamanok is composed of two islands connected by a shallow shifting sandbar.According to the native people, the name came from the island's figure.From a far, it looks like two chickens(manok)facing each other.They said, one is the cock and the other, is the hen.Another version of the story also talked about hearing chicken crows in the island on midnight and the island has no permanent residents due to the scarcity of fresh water so we don't think we can find any chicken roaming, scratching for food.The islands are located in the Visayan sea, in between Masbate and Cebu.It serves as a temporary shelter for tired fishermen and migratory birds.

Literally, the island was far, but it is visible when you see it from afar .It make's really in awe while on way to the island, the turquoise water of the sea and the genuinely see the paradise under the sea.The Isla Lamanok is sluggishly divulging of it's natural beauty.The 'La Manok' is a Bisaya term that means "The Chicken-Less Island" in which the white sandbar connects the Hen and the cock.La Manok island is a pretty island that's still off the tourist radar.

What this cloistered island can promise to every visitor who would soon go down their foot here is the stunning view of an area of water that speaks so much of it's innate beauty.The water was too clear that you can't resist the temptation of dousing yourselves.La Manok island is a perfect place for those that loves to explore the paradise under the ocean.So?What are you waiting for?!ARAT NA SA ISLA LAMANOK!



CASABUENA ANNA GARGANTA
BSED ||-ENGLISH
SECTION:1048

[markchristianarma]

Dimasalang: A place of abundance, and its glorious past


Ayo, ayo! Marie was knocking on her neighbor's door to ask for some salt, because she forget to buy some for her "sinabawang turingan". While she was knocking, she recalled the history of how the people of her municipality way back then. 


Around 1875, only the municipalities of Palanas and Uson existed in the Southern portion of the mainland province of Masbate.


Between these two (2) towns and along what is now called Naro Bay, was a busy fishing village where fish was given free by transient fishermen who came to fish on the shores of this bay. As the fish was abundant, so were people from different places who came to this place to engage in fishing. Eventually, the place came to be known as Pueblo Naro derived from the native word “NAARO” which means “could be asked without payment in return”


This pueblo thrived into a fishing community and became the center of trade. However, bandits and pirates were attracted also to the place as many times the village was pillaged by the “pulajanes” or moro bandits. Consequent to the heavy attacks by the moros, Pueblo Naro soon became deserted and was completely abandoned that it was almost lost to memory except by the name of “Daan na Lungsod” which means “Old Town”.


By its geographical situation of being in-between the Municipalities of Uson and Palanas, the new Naro was the source of boundary dispute of these towns. Jurisdiction of this place was alternately held by these two (2) towns depending upon the degree of unity of the constituents, support of the Cabeza de Barangay and bravery of the town executive. However, by 1897, the Municipality of Palanas gained an uninterrupted political control of Naro up to the establishment of the American Civil Government, where in Year 1902, the Municipality of Uson also extended its political control to the old legal boundary at Masisi River beyond Barrio Naro.


After this historical event, the municipal council shortly moved for the renaming of Naro to Jose Rizal’s penname “Dimasalang” in cognizance and honor of the life and works of the great hero. Thus, the name of DIMASALANG for a municipality which prides itself with a rich and glorious past.


Until today, the municipality continue to thrive with its magnificent tourist destination that offers a relaxing place. The small islet like Jamorawon, Magcaraguit, and Deagan, are the proof of the abundance of Dimasalang.

Mark Christian C. Arma
BSED-ENGLISH2
Section 1048

[helenzurbito]

Good night, Comandania

Places, just like people, have stories to tell. Deeply rooted in these places is the richness of its history which is, unfortunately, slowly being disregarded and unvalued. More often than not, we forget to look back on how the dirt underneath our feet has been stepped on by people who existed way before we were born.

The town of Mobo, Masbate shows the contrast between the past and the present. New buildings pop up, old ones are being upgraded, modern attractions prey on everybody’s time, and the bustling crowd goes on with their daily lives. However, just off the center of this developing town lies the ruins of an old Spanish watchtower - buried in dust and vines, long forgotten.

Religions and conflicts

During the 17th century, Mobo served as the seat of the Catholic Church. The Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) was a Catholic religious order of friars and nuns. They were the original influencers who were responsible for introducing Catholicism to the natives and converting them in the process. Aside from this, their major role was to oversee the construction of roads and buildings, and to ensure the establishment of the Spanish order.
This was also the height of the galleon trades all over the Philippines. Huge, multi-decked ships sailed on gulfs, rivers, and seas. Traders come, traders go. Mobo became the trading capital of the province when the Spaniards opened a shipyard called the Real Astillero de Mobo. The locals proved to be skillful when they built the majestic galleon Salvador.
Dark days came when the Moro Wars began. We were a country divided by religious conflict between the Christians of the north and the Muslims of the south. These Moro raiders from Mindanao terrorized the provinces in Luzon and Visayas, displaying their power over the Spaniards and their fellow Filipinos.

The light in the dark

When the dispute against the Moro pirates became out of hand in the middle of the 18th century, the Augustinian Recollects friars supervised the building of a stone watchtower in 1752. This served as the fortress of the people against the threat of the Moros.
Indestructible stone walls, protruding orillon-type bastions, and the tower in the middle of the structure - this is what hope and survival looked like for the people of Mobo. This Spanish comandania was built on a hill overlooking the Sagawsawan River that flowed along the coast of the town. It served as an observation post to look out for pirate ships of the Moros in order to protect the people, as well as a parola or a lighthouse to guide the people and seafarers home.
In 1957 when the “joangas” or large vessels of the Moros anchored in Mobo, this comandania became a silent witness of the struggles of the locals to fight off these invaders. Because the early people of Mobo had courage and determination thriving inside their hearts, they successfully warded off the Moros and claimed victory against them. The comandania has celebrated with the people. The comandania has served its post.

It is stated in some historical accounts that this watchtower that became the beacon of hope and defender of the people was demolished by governor general Marquis de Obando because it was poorly constructed. The remaining folks of Mobo said to have moved to the now city of Masbate soon after.
In the present day, what remained of this comandania are huge slabs of heavy stones enclosed inside a wired fence to preserve its memory. The comandania indeed played a crucial part in the past, but memories are only really preserved when people would still remember the significance that it has on the present.
Watchtowers really are just structures made out of stones and gravel. Lighting fixtures are placed on top to illuminate against the darkness. This comandania had watched over the people of Mobo for years. Now, mother nature has taken over what remained of this tower, embracing the ruins with her leaves and adding extra layers of walls with her trees. The Moro Wars were long over and the watchtower had fulfilled its purpose. As the lights of this structure burned out, the people of Mobo can peacefully sleep and say, “Good night, Comandania.”



Zurbito, Helen Maude E.
BSED English II
Section 1048

[clerjanraymundo]

"Viva pit senior! Viva santo niño De Masbate! Viva!"

A more than 50 years old tradition of Masbateño was celebrating Sinulog or Viva sto. niño De Masbate . It happens during January 28 at the same tradition on that was celebrated by Cebu, and other neighboring places.

Sinulog is one of the famous festival here in our barangay (Brgy. Pating Masbate City), usually a parade on the street where the people wear their indigenous costumes and weapons, with a paint on their bodies by a black colors and different designs or arts that they wanted to draw in their faces. When parade is ongoing every people was shouting and dance together with the loud drumbeats.

Santo Niño is the Sinulog Festival or Santo Nino Festival. It is an annual religious and cultural festival in Cebu. The festival is thought to be the first of the most well-known festivals in the Philippines. It is held in celebration of one of the country’s most famous historic relics: the Santo Niño de Cebú. This was the statue of the baby Jesus that was handed to the Rajah Humabon of Cebu by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. And it was one of the most important events in the religious history of the Philippines as it paved the way to the birth of Christianity in the country.

Festivals are an expressive way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture and traditions.They play an important role to add structure to our social lives, and connect us with our families and backgrounds. And lastly, Festivalz were our ancestors way to pass the rich culture, knowledge and traditions onto the next generation.

RAYMUNDO, CLERJAN Z.
BSED ENGLISH - II
SECTION : 1048

[jerushadsa]

Thanks Jeric, for such detailed information. It helped me greatly! Thank you.

[AilahSalac]

This really helped me place in dspc and rspc,

[DarkyCraftsPH]

As a elementary journalist this really helps me and btw it's starts today

[guillermobarruniii]

GOMA is now called BAGUMBAYAN

A Barangay in Masbate where many claimed it is viscious but it is NOT.

Bagumbayan was called "goma". In time, laborers used the place as a temporary cattle corral while the shippers waited for the vessel to transport the animals to Manila. A place where no people live but a place where people make their lives into living. In fact Goma is a place where you can’t find hope. But when transients constructed their homes near the shore and a community was established. And because of the people who worked hard to make this place safe and a place where people can make change and live life peacefully.

Goma got it’s new name, the laborers later named the place Bagumbayan or New Town. Now that Goma became known for it’s abundant life, many people got interested to start living in that place seeing others nourished on what is given to them by Nature. Today, Bagumbayan became one of the prosperous Barangay in Masbate City. Bagumbayan is making their name known for being one of the great barangay in Masbate. Rebuilding themselves to show that Bagumbayaneño has it’s path to a great destination.

Due to disuse, the word 'goma' was forgotten. Today, because of the influx of people, Bagumbayan is bursting at the seams, so to speak. Bagumbayan is making a change to progress and to deviate from erroneous doings.

Bagumbayan is a safe place. A place of giving and helping others.

BARRUN, GUILLERMO III H.
BSED ENGLISH II
SECTION 1048

[divinedelarosa]

The Unnoticed Treasure of Aroroy

People were running and hiding by the sight of marching soldiers. There were non-stop exchange of bullets almost everywhere. The sound of firing cannons and explosions were totally deafening that made people shake in fear during the terrifying days of World War II. This is how our grandparents usually describe their past experiences during those times and among their stories, they would often highlight how they felt upon seeing a cannon and how it looks like in person. A cannon is indeed one of the weapons that shaped our history and it is also the unnoticed treasure of Aroroy .

It was between 1942 and 1945, when Imperial Japan occupied the Commonwealth of the Philippines during the World War II. Masbate was one of the places that the Japanese Soldiers had invaded. The first Japanese elements arrived in Masbate the dawn of January 7, 1942 from Legazpi. They landed in several places without facing the opposition - the province was too stunned to mount any resistance. They used different artilleries to conquer the island and as soon as everything was under their power they started to build and bring more weapons.
One of the relics of their invasion is a Cannon which can be found in the so called "Golden town" of Masbate Province. The interesting thing about this World War II weapon is that it is actually located at Aroroy East Central School. Yes! It can just be found in an elementary school of Aroroy so there's no need to travel further or go anywhere and spend so much money to have a glimpse of our history.

It was said that the Japanese Soldiers purposely put the cannon on that area since it was facing the sea and so, they could swiftly destroy the ships of their enemies that ever tried to come nearer the shore of the town during their rule. But even after Masbate regained its freedom from the Imperial Japan, the cannon was left there. As time went by, when an elementary school was to be established on that same area where the cannon is situated, it was decided not to remove the artillery. But with the passing of time, it seems like like that this historic object became just an ordinary thing under the flag pole of an elementary school. Usually, you would see elementary grade pupils playing around and even riding on that cannon as they are too, unaware of its significance in our history. Even when people would talk about Aroroy, the first thing that would enter their thoughts is "Oro" or gold and it is so rare or almost not that people would mention about this world War II relic.

This unnoticed treasure of Aroroy deserves to be appreciated as it is something that can never be found in mining. No piles of gold can equal how rich the story it tells about our land. It may not shine like the way a gold does and may even look old but this cannon will surely give us a memory of the past and remind us what our ancestors had faced and how hard they fought just to win our land back and enjoy the freedom we have today . No more loud sounds from explosions but peace.

DELA ROSA, DIVINE M.
BSED ENGLISH-IV
ENGLISH 37

[michelleluza]

''Mongahay''

Sa lungsod ng Uson, Mongahay ang pangalan ng lugar na aking tinitirhan kung saan mayaman sa mga pananim lalo na ang lawak ng palayin.

Ito ang lugar na kung saan malayo sa syudad at maraming kataohan. may maraming matataas na bundok at malalawak na kapatagan. hindi ito kilala ng karamihan dahil ito'y isang malaking bundok na malapit sa kalawakan. Ang ganda nito'y hindi nadiskubre ng karamihan sapagkat walang nagtatangkang pumunta at manirahan dahil sa taas at layo ng bundok na nadadaanan.

Simula pagka bata't hanggang ngayun ay minahal namin itong lugar na aming kinagisnan. naranasan namin dumaan sa malalim na putikan, pumasok ng paaralan kahit daanan ay maputik at binabahaan. hindi naging madali and manirahan sa bukid sapagkat ito'y malayu at kay hirap abutin ngunit ang itinatagong ganda nito'y hindi mapapantayan ng kayamanan. Ang ganda nito'y kami lang ang nakakaalam dahil sa subrang taas nito walang nagtatangkang pumuntang dayuhan. Ang sariwang hangin ay isa sa aming kayamanan. malalawak na bukirin lalo na ang palayan. iba't ibang uri ng ibon na sami'y umaawit araw at gabi. sa subrang sarap ng tinig nito ikaw ay mapapatulog at sa gabiy manginging sa lamig na duloy ng sariwang hangin.

Bagaman, ang lugar na ito ay sagana, mapayapa at may pag- ibig sa bawat isa . hindi man kagandahan ang lugar mga maganda namn ang kalooban ng mga taong dito'y naninirahan. ang lugar na ito'y magiging kilala balang araw dahil sa ganda na taglay nito at sa kabutihan ng Diyos sa mga tao dito kasi kahit na papanu marami nang nag angat sa buhay kahit na ganito ang aming lugar.

Saan man ako makarating, hinding hindi ko lilimutin ang lugar na sa aki'y nag turo kung paanu maging matapang sa mga suliranin. habang buhay kong mamahalin ang bukid na aking inaakyat makamit lang ang magandang mithiin at habang buhay sa tinitirhan kung ito'y mananatiling tapat.

Dahil sa magandang simo'y ng hangin sa lugar na ito. ang pangalang ''MONGAHAY'' ay nag simula sa salita ng bisaya na '' MAHAYAHAY''.

RIVERA, MICHELLE, LUZA.
BSED-ENGLISH III
1267

[maryjoyplacencia]

HIMAG-ULAW FESTIVAL: PROUDLY PLACEREÑOS!

The Himag-Ulaw Festival celebrates the bountiful harvest in farming and the abundance of fish. The festival is celebrated through activities like street dancing, games, food fairs, and a beauty pageant. This is always happen on February 17 with the help of their Mayor and other officials. Placereños never forget to thank God for the abundance and blessings each year they had received about.

Everybody is reunited and enthusiast to prepare and celebrate that big event of their lives. Being part of that gathering is so much a big privilege to anyone. The time you are about to share, spread and be a resourceful for everybody's progress. Wherein you are there to perform and showcase the real essence and meaning of being thankful and beyond blessed.

But because of this pandemic there's no Himag-Ulaw happened at all. I hope when the world may turn back to a normal one again, Himag-Ulaw may still occur and offer for anyone who is never get tired of thanking God for those blessings, bountifulness and abundance given and received by. It's so nice seeing people of Placer reunited with one purpose and reason to fight. Viva Placereños!

Mary Joy C. Placencia
BSED ENGLISH III
1267

[dyannmoran]

PALACIO DEL SEÑOR SANTO ENTIERRO
 
A Spanish-era house emphasizing the architecture and design of the classic “bahay na bato” or stone house has pulled through more than a century in the City of Masbate, in spite of major fires at distinctive times in history; it was considered blessed for housing a statue of the Dead Christ. Near the port of Masbate is a well known and still upright on its original foundations, Balay ni Bayot (House of Bayot) or Villa Bayot.
 
Going through the inside of it there are showcased native hardwood floors, walls and doors with latticework and intricate carving, as well as catipay-shell sliding windows with ventanilla, and statues of St. Anthony of Padua, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ. Aside from its marvelous structure, this house carries in its back tons of historical stories that are worth sharing with everyone. But this is not just a house that is made up of walls and beams, it is also a home that was built with love, dreams, and memories.  
 
Momentous events that happened before the Villa Bayot was built. Going through the history of Villa Bayot, an inquirer journalist, Mr. Juan Escandor interviewed a 79-year old woman, Angelita Villarente Bantayan who was born and lived in it over a long period of time; because her parents had worked in the Bayot household. As stated in the article, the revered Dead Christ statue had been in the city even prior to the construction of the house. Two Spanish military men were sent to the Philippines by the Spanish Crown, they were the brothers Francisco and Joaquin Bayot who was tasked to bring the image. The older brother, Francisco decided to marry a woman from the family of Zurbitos, while Joaquin, the younger brother married a lady coming from the family of Danaos. The original statue of the Santo Entierro was made in Spain like other statues of saints and was brought to the Philippines by the original owners of Villa Bayot; Francisco Bayot and Dona Jose Zurbeto who built the house in the year 1880.
 
The story behind why Villa Bayot is only opened to pilgrims during Fridays. Masbatenos and tourists visit Villa Bayot only every Friday, which is the only day of the week it is opened to the public. The visitation time starts at 8 in the morning and closes at 7 in the evening. As the years' progress, the Bayot owners found out that of all the statues of their collection, the Santo Entierro was prominently missing. On every island in Masbate, they did their very best to search for it and almost gave up until a day came when a so-called miracle happened. Something was floating in the seawater that caught the attention of one of their servants, at first he thought it was a dried coconut; but as he came closer he realized it was the missing head of the Santo Entierro. The original body was never found, but the couple had the Santo Entierro’s body restored in Betis San Fernando Pampanga. None of them thought that they would still find the missing Santo Entierro’s head, that is why they considered it as a miraculous act and decided to procession it every Good Friday; which became the tradition of the succeeding generations.
 
Historical events under the roof of Villa Bayot that are worth remembering. In the old days, President Manuel L. Quezon was one of the known public officials who stayed in Villa Bayot. During the Commonwealth period, he slept in the most exceptional bedroom and also danced the tango in its halls. In 1946, the 5th President of the Philippines and as well regarded as the first president of the Third Republic, President Manuel Roxas also stayed inside Villa Bayot. He was said to have danced the waltz and was warmly welcomed by the owner of the house itself, Don Francisco Bayot. Ms. Chita Zaldarriaga, the granddaughter of Francisco was also present at that time, this woman was as well crowned as 1937 Miss Philippines. As you go inside Villa Bayot, their images and their clan’s photos are all displayed on the walls; proving that the history will never be forgotten and that the house was a home built with love and memories.
 
Mysterious but miraculous acts took place inside Villa Bayot. When the closing years of the Philippine revolution against the Spanish regime were nearing, the rebels were destroying the town of Masbate by burning all the houses. Amazingly it was said to be a miracle that the villa Bayot survived together with some of the few buildings, it survived the fire that hazed the entire town of Masbate. Also, during the liberation of Masbate by the U.S forces, a bomb pierced through the building and into the chapel which was located inside the building. But the bomb failed to explode as if it just slowed down there in front of the altar. The house was also used by the Japanese as their garrison. The house remained undamaged even after the bombing. It was believed that the statue of the Dead Christ kept the villa Bayot out of harm and destruction.
 
For these reasons, villa Bayot is not just a house of native hardwood floors, walls, and doors with latticework and intricate carving, a structure, nor a building. Villa Bayot was, first of all, built not because it was aimed to be a place of attraction, it was made to shelter the owners of it; it was taken out of love that they had for each other. A house that has witnessed a number of historical events that for a lifetime be a part of the treasures of Masbateños. Because of that, it became an avenue for the pilgrims portraying their faith and belief in the miraculous Santo Entierro; the saint that guided and protected villa Bayot, truly when God is the center of a home, it will last in the long run and one can always take refuge under it.
 
MORAN, DYANN C.
BSED ENGLISH III
SECTION 1267

[marisolmisajon]

I am Marisol Misajon who lives in cagpandan baleno masbate the good thing I can tell you about where I live is first the beautiful beaches and mountains that we have and also the beautiful people of cagapandan I am there and also the most especially we are very hospitable to everyone who visits the barangy. We help each other, we do us one, we love our brgy and the people also and that is non-fiction its real and for me that is the feature of my community which is my beloved home, Brgy Cagpandan.
And until now this is still happening.


MISAJON MARISOL C
BSED ENGLISH II
SECTION 1048

[rameshbabu]

Excellently explained 🎉❤
Thank you very much 🙏