Featured Lucenahin: TV/Indie Film Director Felino Tañada
This week, join us as we sit down for an interview with Mr. Felino Tañada—a prominent Lucenahin, renowned filmmaker, and TV/Indie Film director whose latest project is Hermano Puli: Ang Kasaysayan ng Isang Bayani, a truly satisfying piece of film-making that’s hitting the theaters this June. He was also the man behind the camera for the historical films Fausta and Buenavista. What sparked your interest in filmmaking and...
Featured Lucenahin: Fashion Designer Rholand Z. Roxas
A pen. A sketchbook. A creative mind. Tons of fabric. Laces, ribbons, organzas. Beads and sequins, threads and seams. This is what a day in the life of fashion designer looks like. This week, join us as we sit down for an interview with Mr. Rholand Z. Roxas—Quezon premier fashion designer, dress-maker, entrepreneur, and founder of the Quezon Fashion Designer Association of the Philippines (QFDAP). The 65-year-old was very generous in...
Pasayahan sa Lucena 2015: Kasama sa Pag-usad, Kasama sa Pag-unlad
History of Pasayahan Pasayahan sa Lucena began on May 28, 1987 under the administration of the Officer-in-Charge Euclides Abcede, and former Bureau of Internal Revenue local office chief, Aguinaldo Abcede. Its main objective back then was to change the impression of other people that the city was infested with NPAs, and because the Pasayahan was a big success, it became an annual festival which promotes tourism in the city. Pasayahan...
Growing Basil in Lucena City
Basil is one of the best herbs to grow when you’re a first-time gardener. You can grow them easily in pots or directly in the ground. You can also let the soil dry-out a little before watering again, about 2-4 days for me with the help of mulch depending on the weather and location. When I was first starting a garden, I was told not to grow the seedlings directly under full sun saying it gets too hot in Lucena, especially if...
Installing a Rainwater Collection System at Home: Why You Should Try it Too
Dry, summer days will be here again. For some households, this means rationing of water supply at best or no water supply at all during the worst of days. Thankfully, there’s a quick and simple solution to this problem that you can try at home. We’re talking about installing a rainwater collection system in your yard. “Don’t people only do that when they have leaky roofs or when they’re making a desperate attempt to collect some...
Solar Power 101: Things You Should Know About Getting Solar Panels for Your Home
Alternative sources of energy have been receiving a lot of attention lately, and solar energy is one of those. After all, not only is it free, it’s also practically unlimited. We’ve been thinking of having a solar panel system installed in our compound for some time, so when we heard that an acquaintance knows a solar panel installer, we wasted no time in contacting them so we can discuss how we’re going to go about...
The Largest Human Peace Sign in the World
Lucena City may not be the official world record holder of the Largest Human Peace Sign, but we’re sure to take pride by being a part of the history in having the most number of participants that have joined in this category. The largest human peace sign that was recorded so far was set by the people of Ithaca, New York during the Ithaca Festival on June 23, 2008 with 5, 814 people participating in the said event. ...
Featured Group: Olay Yapanit: Reviving the Reggae Scene in Lucena City
Reggae Music – jivin’ up to its cool beats and easy music, mostly reminds us of summertime. But there’s more to reggae than summer, ‘coz this music genre’s gonna stay all year long. When you hear the word “reggae” or when you hear reggae music, who’s the local Lucenahin band that first comes to your mind? None other than Olay Yapanit, right? From winning the Edge Fest 2007, a battle of...
How to go to Lucena City
Wanna go to Lucena City? Let us help you get here with this brief how-to guide we compiled just for you. You can get here from: Bicol Take any bus going to Manila and just get off at Lucena Grand Central Terminal. You can also take the PNR’s Bicol Express Train going to Lucena City. NCR By Bus: Head over to any of the following Bus Terminals where you can find buses with regular trips to Lucena: Alabang Terminal – you can take a Jac...
Perez Park in Lucena City
Have you ever been to Perez Park? If not, maybe it’s time you pack your things up and pay it a visit. If you’re at the city proper, just hail a jeep and tell the driver to drop you off at “the park.” Don’t worry, with its conspicuous location in front of the Quezon Provincial Capitol Building and the noticeable Manuel L. Quezon Monument, you’ll find it difficult to get lost. History Perez Park was...
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