Featured Lucenahin: Ama ng Lucena Father Mariano Granja
As Lucenahins, we’re all quite familiar with Granja St., and even with the panciteria that is situated along that street. But did you know that the name behind Granja St. was also the same person behind the name Lucena? According to some historians, Lucena City got its name from Lucena, a town of the province of Andalucia in Spain, in honor of Father Mariano Granja who is believed to have been born there. But who is Father...
Lucena City Radio DJs: Mama Bea of Campus Radio Lucena
“In the radio industry, nothing is permanent so PREPARE FOR THE WORST. You are only as good as your last performance so give your best shot everyday. BE HUMBLE always and most of all, BE ETHICAL – never ever use your popularity for personal gain.” Air Name: Mama Bea (Ang DJ Na Kengkay… Taaaraaaay) Station: 91.1 Campus Radio Program: Kwentong Barangay (M-W-F) 8am – 11am (T-TH) 9am – 11am & 3pm – 6pm...
Lucena City Radio DJs: Princess Sam of BigSound FM
Being a princess on the radio, she told us that the worst thing in being a DJ is that, “Hindi ka pwedeng lumabas (ng bahay) nang hindi man lang nakabihis or nagsusuklay ng buhok!” 😀 Air Name: Princess Sam Station: 97.5 BigSound FM Program/Time Slot: The Big Morning Show (Monday to Friday) 9am – 11 am BigSound Pag-ibig (Monday to Friday) 1pm – 3pm Personal Profile Real Name: Michelle Remo Cadiz...
Featured Lucenahin: Costume Designer Gilbert Edjan
Blankets, buckets, cords, and wooden sticks — if this combination means anything to you, it’s probably because, like us, you once donned this costume in your life and imagined yourself to be some caped hero of justice who has finally arrived to save the day. Looking back, we might have looked a little silly wearing that improvised costume, but hey, we did what we could with the limited skills we had, right? It’s not...
Lucena City Radio DJs: CK of BigSound FM
“The best thing of being a DJ is that you’re popular… You get the chance to air what’s in your mind. There is this radio illusion that your opinion really does matter but the truth is, it doesn’t.” Air Name: Superman or CK (CK means Clark Kent) Station: 97.5 BigSound FM Program/Time Slot: The Big Show Mondays to Fridays 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Sundays @ 6:00am to 9:00am Personal Profile Real Name:...
Lucena City Radio DJs: Bespren Jerry of Spirit FM Lucena
Bespren Jerry may be considered as a newbie in this field, but she did her best to pursue her dream of being a DJ. Here’s what she has to say for those who want to be a DJ just like her: “Go, go, go! Reach for your dreams! Be confident. Have faith in yourself and in God.” Air Name: Bespren Jerry Station: DWVM 103.9 Spirit FM Lucena Program/Time Slot: The Most Music in the Morning (Monday to Friday)...
Lucena City Radio DJs: DJ Benji
“Respect ALL people from ALL walks of life. Even though you think you’re rising up, plant your feet firmly on the ground and do not forget your family, friends, your followers, and especially God. Be humble, take note of even the smallest things that others did or gave to you along your journey.” Air Name: DJ Benji I’ve used different air names before like Franklin, Ben Aso, Mikel B., and Bespren Benj though....
Featured Lucenahin: 3D Animator Elmer Ona
For a lot of people who grew up watching the works of Toei Animation (Voltes V, Mazinger Z, Sailormoon, Slam Dunk, Dragon Ball series, and Digimon Series), Studio Pierrot (Yu Yu Hakusho, Flame of Recca, Great Teacher Onizuka, Bleach, and Naruto), Walt Disney Pictures (Beauty and the Beast, Alladin, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Lion King), and Pixar (Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Up, Wall-E, and Finding...
Lucena City Government Officials 2013 – 2016
Lucenahins, here is the list of the duly elected officials from the recently concluded May 2013 elections. Lucena City Government Officials 2013 – 2016 Hon. Roderick A. Alcala Mayor Hon. Philip M. Castillo Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer COUNCILORS Hon. Anacleto A. Alcala III Hon. Sunshine C. Abcede Hon. Danny B. Faller Hon. William M. Noche Hon. Danilo R. Zaballero Hon. Amer Q. Lacerna Hon. Benito J. Brizuela Hon. Vic U. Paulo...
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...
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