VIllage folks swimming

They've decided that instead of dousing water on innocent victims as the tradition on the feast of St. John, it would be more fun and meaningful to troop to the beach and immerse themselves in the sea together the whole day. For a change.

The day the villagers went out to swim

June 28th 2012
For once, all of the fisherfolks of this well-known fishing village of Bunganay in Boac, Marinduque parked their vessels on the shore, nobody ventured out to fish. This happened on the feast of San Juan Bautista. St. John, the Baptizer on June 24th. But it was for a good reason. San Juan is not the village patron saint but every year, men, women and children look forward to this day as the only ti ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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