One year old na ang ating "Balayong" Cherry Blossom at Bloom Binmaley.
Applying fertilizer helps them growing more faster than normal.
Then and Now!
Jc Buendia Cherry blossom tree!
Ms. Monette Victorio Cherry blossom tree!
Atty. Fides Victorio Cherry blossom tree!
Sol Albar Cherry blossom tree!
Today we're all celebrating Bloom Binmaley 1st year Anniversary!
Beautiful Bloom Binmaley Beach at JT Resort!
JT Resort!
Bloom Binmaley, Pangasinan Sea Food capital.
Bloom Binmaley!
2015 at Bloom Binmaley!
Bloom Binmaley Manpower Development Center
"Bloom Binmaley"
is the Tourism brand (or a tourism campaign) to develop and promote tourism of Binmaley.
Professor Ralph Balmaceda and Mrs. Josefina Victorio
with their inspiring report about Bloom Binmaley after a year.
Working together Bloom Binmaley will reach it's full bloom.
Bloom Binmaley youth supporters sharing their talents.
Raffle Gifts from friends of Bloom Binmaley.
Plaque of appreciation to Ms. Monette C. Victorio of her invaluable efforts in promoting tourism
in the Municipality through "Bloom Binmaley".
2014 Bloom Binmaley Report turn-over by Professor Ralph Balmaceda
Thank you for taking care of our " Balayong" trees. Bloom Binmaley Cherry Blossoms.
Beautiful people of Bloom Binmaley
Senior Citizen group and winners of Pocket wifi.
Sheilla Mae De Guzman Bloom Binmaley Ambassador 2015
Mayor Sam Rosario, Ambassador JC Buendia, Judge Manny Victorio, Mrs. Josefina Victorio,
Atty. Fides Victorio, Joe Victorio, IDr. Sol Albar
and more beautiful people of Bloom Binmaley.
Our love and support to Mrs. Josefina Victorio, tourism consultant in Bloom Binmaley, Pangasinan.
Bloom Binmaley team/crew!
UAE National Golf Champion for seven-times, magnificent Emirati man
Mr. Ismail Sharif is a great person with a great heart.
He adds so much inspiration to others living in his own way.
Knowing him, He is just Him. He is a calm person, he keeps and maintained his cool temperament in many ways, in different situations and circumstances.
Perhaps his being cool is his greatest secret in playing an error-free game to achieve an impressive shot that leads him to multiple victories and holds the "National" title.
Businessman and a UAE National Golf Champion for Seven times
You are a wonderfully giving person inside and out. A thoughtful treasured friend without a doubt. And we just wanted to say thank you, from the bottom of our grateful and thankful heart. "Tony & Sol Albar"
On January 15-19, 2015 Holy Father, Pope Francis 1, Vicar of Christ made a pastoral visit to our beloved country. This event inspired and nourished more our Catholic faith. He blessed our beloved land and all the people in this country. He also celebrated a holy mass for the family and survivors of “Yolanda” at Tacloban, for the priest at Manila Cathedral, for the youth at the University of Santo Tomas and for everyone at the Quirino Grandstand, Luneta. He inspired all the survivors of Typhoon “Yolanda” and blessed the mass tomb of their beloved departed victims of “Yolanda”. He also finds one afternoon, on his second day fruitful time, hours to see families in the “Encounter with the Families” at Mall of Asia Arena and hear all his teachings about the value of families and how to be one family of Christ.
On January 15, 2015, I and My family are all excited to welcome our Holy Father on his way to Papal Nunciature. We went to Roxas Boulevard with so many people gathered to witness the event. We arrived in the nearby place around 1 pm. We went there early so we will not get affected by the traffic and closure of Roxas Boulevard. We were too early, so we decided to look around and eat a few snacks at Bluebay Walk. After eating and strolling around the place, we went back to our car and relaxed for a few minutes while listening to the blow by blow radio updates, because we were so interested to hear some updates about Pope Francis’ arrival.
While we were waiting for his arrival, my son got bored because he thought he was just an ordinary Priest, but then he said "Mom I was wrong. When I saw him I felt like something changed in me and it feels so good to see him smile and wave his hands to us present in that moment. I wanted to follow him to Papal Nunciature." but of course his Dad did not approve it due to heavy traffic and crowded place. The Pope Mobile was moving very fast so it took only seconds for us to see him, but that is the longest seconds I would remember in my heart all my life to share with the future generation. I became aware, something like so different inside my joyful heart because I was a part of this special event and in my heart I am so thankful to God how much he blesses Me and My family to see the Holy Father in flesh and so near to us, not in Rome but here in our beloved land.
I will always be grateful to my parents for being so cool to show me the importance of how we showed our warm welcome to everyone in every day and now for the Most Holy Father Pope Francis 1.
Viva 'Il Papa!
Short trivia about Pope Francis via Wikipedia:
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936 is the reigning pope of the Catholic Church, in which capacity he is both Bishop of Rome and absolute sovereign of theVatican City State
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio worked briefly as a chemical technician and nightclub bouncer before beginning seminary studies. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969 and from 1973 to 1979 was Argentina's Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus. He became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was created a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II.
Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February 2013, a papal conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on 13 March. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is the firstJesuit pope, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere and the first non-European pope since the Syrian Gregory III in 741, 1,272 years earlier.
It
was an evening of celebrations at the Solaire Grand Ballroom as
thirty-two of the best fashion designers of the Philippines re-interpret
the Maria Clara in one fabulous show, Philippine Daily Inquirer's FACE
OFF 2014, Masters and Millennials.
Congratulations to The Fashion Designers of the Philippines, the Masters and Millennials.
The Masters are Albert Andrada, Barba, JC Buendia, Auggie Cordero, Ito Curata, Rhett Eala, Cesar Gaupo, Oj Hofer, Rajo Laurel, Jojie Lloren, Loretto, Dennis Lustico, Efren Ocampo, Randy Ortiz, Philip Rodriguez, Mike de la Rosa, Cary Santiago and Lulu Tan Gan.
The Millennials are Edwin Ao, Jerome Salaya Ang, Ivarluski Aseron, Pablo Cabahug, Louis Claparols, Eric de los Santos, Maureen Disini, Jun Escario, Sassa Jimenez, Francis Libiran, Yvonne Quisumbing, James Reyes, Vania Romoff and Joey Samson.
The Masters and Millennials
The Masters Muses
Works of Jc Buendia
Works of Rajo Laurel Black with white flowers (Below Photo)
Work od Oj Hofer, Colorful and floral gown (Upper Photo)
James Reyes and Angel Aquino
Marina Benipayo By: Eric de los Santos Black Gown By: Cary Santiago.
Tweety De Leon By: Randy Ortiz
Janine Gutierrez By: Vania Romoff
Shamcey Supsup, Venus Raj and Mr. Francis Libiran
Hana Shampoo and Champion Infinity Detergent Models
Ms. Tessa Rufino Prieto-Valdez
Evening for the "Face off 2014" Inquirer Lifestyle, The Masters and Millennials
"Balayong" Tree planting project of Mrs. Josie Victorio, Tourism consultant in Binmaley, Pangasinan was one of the most promising tourism project I have ever imagine. The concept idea was brought about by JC Buendia to Ms. Monette Victorio and Atty. Fides Victorio, the idea was to bring a taste of Japan's Sakura to Pangasinan. For those on a budget, they can experience the feel of spring in Japan right in Binmaley.
Balayong is Cassia Javanica / Nodosa. It is also called Apple Blossom or Palawan Cherry Blossom. "Balayong" is a fast growing tree that flowers every March. Its timber appear to be similar to Narra, Acacia, and Ipil (light and dark brown combination). It is hard but easy to work with, also popular as furniture during Spanish colonial times. You can see Balayong wood on old houses used as structural members. It was used as flooring and cabinetry too. Balayong antique furniture is expensive and just like Narra, it is rarely attacked by termites.
Balayong" baby tree and the full grown "Balayong tree with flowers
Someday, pwedeng pwede na natin ma-enjoy ang beautiful Apple Blossom na ito
at the heart of Binmaley town.
Binmaley is a quaint little town in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines, and is located along the central coast-land of Pangasinan facing the South China sea, in between Lingayen and Dagupan City.
The Century Church of Binmaley, People's Park and the Binmaley Museum
The Court Library near the Museum. Open basketball court and mini park.
The Dr. Jose Rizal Monument where you can have some picture taking for your souvenir
"Limgisan na Tawir" Binmaley Museum
Inside the Museum you can enjoy some collections like the;
"Antique sewing machine", donated by the family of late Mr. Eusebio and Mrs.Loreta Aquino of Mckinley St, Binmaley.
"Pasig", 19th century earthen jar served as storage in salt making in Barrio Caloocan Sur, Binmaley donated by Melendez family
"Belyag", is a type of basket which is made from bamboo used to place cook rice with banana leaves as under layer
"Sakote" is a type of fishing gear which is made from wood; carved to fit the waist fastened with rope; used by fishermen to pull or row the net of the fishing boat into the seashore.
"Antique sewing machine", "Pasig", "Belyag" and "Sakote"
"Tabal" is kind of fishing net used to catch many fish
"Alo" Pestle "Lasong" Mortar used for pounding rice during the 19th century
"Tabal" fishing net and "Alo" Pestle "Lasong" Mortar
I love Bloom Binmaley Beach!
Fine brown sand is not so hot to step on, even noon time we're all having fun.
Palaro sa Pistay Dayat at Bloom Binmaley Beach
Happy Shots at Bloom Binmaley beach!
Palaro sa Pistay Dayat, Pabilisan magtali ng Alimango near the Bloom Binmaley beach.
Tree Planting site, the People's Park
Bloom Binmaley People's Park May 1st 2014
Mayor Sam Rosario and Mrs. Josie Victorio with their "Balayong" tree.
"Ceremonial Tree Planting"
Ambassador for Peace JC Buendia and Atty. Fides Victorio
Ms. Monette Victorio and JC Buendia
Free loom bracelet souvenir
Loom bracelet made by Julienne, her share of interest promoting Bloom Binmaley
Someday, like this flowering tree, "Balayong" flowers will bloom and we will enjoy the flowing flowers above us and when we look down we could really enjoy those fell off flowers from the trees creating wonders on our palms that would make you smile.
Existing trees nearby Binmaley Museum
Beautiful people of Bloom Binmaley
Our love and support to Mrs. Josie Victorio, Tourism Consultant
Bloom Binmaley!
Bloom Binmaley Crew!
Ambassador JC Buendia, IDr. Sol Albar, Professor Ralph Balmaceda,
Atty. Fides Victorio and Monette Victorio
Thank you so much Ambassador JC Buendia
Ms. Monette Victorio and Victorio Family
Ready to plant our "Balayong" trees JC Buendia, Sol Albar and Monette Victorio
