Thursday, June 4, 2009

Litratong Pinoy: Misyon [Mission]


Rizal Shrine in Calamba

Kung dati ka ng napadpad dito, malamang nakita mo na ang ibang litratong ito sa dati kong mga post. Naisipan ko lang na ang magiging misyon ng blog page ko ay ang mailarawan ang ganda at mayamang kultura ng Pilipinas. Kung isa kang Pinoy, nais kong magiging no. 1 fan ka ng Pilipinas at ipagmamalaki mong Filipino ka. At kahit maraming problema dito, sana hindi mo ipagsawalang-bahala ang mga kapuri-puring bagay sa bayan mo.

Kung dayuhan ka naman, gusto kong makita mo sa blogsite na 'to ang iba pang mukha ng Pilipinas---hindi lang kahirapan, katiwalian, at krimen ang makikita mo dito. Puno ng yaman ang buong kapuluan. Hindi man ginto o langis, kundi yaman ng pagkamalikhain, taos-pusong pagkakaibigan at tunay na kagandahang-loob. Gusto ko rin makilala mo ang marangal naming lahi, at kung ano man ang pagkakaiba ng ating kultura, kaugalian at paniniwala, imbes na pag-awayan, pintasan o batikusin, sana matuto tayong ipagdiwang ang ating kaibhan.

Navy cadets in Corregidor

World War II memorial---Brothers in Arms

If you’ve been to this blog before, you have probably seen these photos in my previous posts. I thought of re-posting them and make it this blog’s mission to show the beauty and the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. If you are a Filipino, I’d like you to be proud of who you are and become the Philippines’ no. 1 fan. Our challenges seem to be never-ending but don’t let it blind you to the commendable milestones we have achieved as a people.

If you're a foreigner, I'd like this blogsite to show you another facet of my country. Philippines is not all about poverty, corruption and crime. This archipelago is a treasure-trove, not of gold or oil, but of creativity and talent, of sincere friendships and genuine hospitality. I would like you to get to know of our proud and honorable race. We may differ in culture, tradition and religion, but instead of nurturing conflict, let us celebrate our differences.


beach in Camotes Island
Silliman Hall at Silliman University
tranquil Balinsasayao Lake in Negros Oriental
serene Lake Kabalin-an
raging Dumacaa River in Tayabas

a friendly encounter with a cowboy in Tayabas forest
remembering Dr. Jose Rizal's heroism in Fort Santiago
our heirs

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20 comments:

thess said...

Punong puno ng damdamin ang akda mo, I'm proud to be your LP sister!

Sidney said...

You are right... this country is amazing ! :-)

Kidding aside... I love the Philippines... people are friendly and hospitable... you got unique festivals and fiestas... the countryside is very beautiful with hidden beaches, clear blue waters, little villages, breathtaking landscapes,etc.

There is so much to discover...

kiwipinoy said...

sa dami ng kapangitan at masamang balitang nagmumula sa pinas ay napakamaganda ang iyong misyon, mabuhay ka!

http://kiwipino.pinoyandpinay.com/

Willa said...

ang gaganda ng mga litrato, nakakaaliw, yung sa Corregidor natatandaan ko dahil 2 beses na akong nakapunta dyan, ganon din sa Fort Santiago,yung iba, sana mapuntahan ko in the future. :)

Marites said...

ang galing ng misyon mo at gaya mo rin, sinisikap kong ipakita sa mundo sa pamamagitan ng aking blog na maganda ang ating bayan at ang ating lahi. Kung magtutulungan tayong lahat, siguradong gaganda ang tingin ng mundo sa atin. maligayang LP!

Paula said...

Higit pa sa pagbisita sa mga ibang bansa, mas nais kong makita ang kagandahan ng ating sariling bansa. Happy LP sa iyo!

PEACHY said...

saludo ako sa misyon mo! dapat nga na tayong mga Pinoy ang unang magtaguyod ng kagandahan ng Pilipinas. Wala kang bang picture sa Vigan? Magandang tourist spot din yun :-) Magandang araw ka-LP!
Http://mpreyes.blogspot.com

SASSY MOM said...

Tama ipagmalaki nating ang ating lahi! I love your post...

Heto naman ang akinglahok.

kg said...

ang gaganda ng mga litrato mo! pero mas maganda ang misyon mo! hagad ko ang tagumpay mo! :)

an2nette said...

nice pictures, happy LP, to show the beauty of our country to foreigners ay isang magandang misyon

bertN said...

Silliman University is close to my heart because I once knew a girl there through letters (pen pal)that I never got a chance to meet. I was a freshman in college then and travel was an option not readily available to to me because I was living on a meager student allowance.

witsandnuts said...

I liked your intrepretation of this week's theme in LP. I admire bloggers who promote the beauty of our country. Pinakamaganda talaga ang tanawin sa Pilipinas. =)

Ria said...

very wonderful photos! what an even more wonderful mission. This is mine

Zee said...

I love it Luna! Ayyy pumunta ka pala sa Dumaguete! Nakuha mo pa ang oldest building sa Silliman U (alma matter ko) hehehe love all the photos! and yes, dapat natin ipagmalaki ang ating pagka Pilipino...kaya lang sometimes nakahihiya naman... (check our government)



Eto naman ang Misyon ko para sa LP

lino said...

nice mission... love the beach in camotes island photo...

julie said...

Napakagadang misyon yan, salamat :)

emarene said...

ang dami ko pa palang lugar na hindi napuntahan sa Pilipinas. Ang daming magandang tanawin - sana mapuntahan ko rin yan.
Salamat sa dalaw.

fortuitous faery said...

great patriotic collection! however, that little girl looks drunk on something! :P

Anonymous said...

WOw great picture totally green...Thats good for Eniviromental Day...

Anonymous said...

wow great picture i like the lake picture beautiful....superbbbb