Featured Lucenahin: Vianca Eunice Martinez: The Journey of a Lucenahin into the International Book Market
They say the imagination of children are limitless. Sadly, as some of us grow older, the ideas that used to come effortlessly from our minds become harder and harder to express. That’s not the case for Vianca Martinez, a Lucenahin and now an international author who did not only let her readers catch a glimpse of her mind, but took them on a wild adventure ride with the publication of her Winged: The Awakening novel which was...
Alvin Ursua: Kuwento ng Isang Manunulat
Lahat tayo ay may kakayahang magsulat. Hindi nga ba’t mula grade one ay parte na ng ating araw-araw na buhay ang pagsusulat? Mula sa simpleng pagkopya sa mga letrang unang ipinakilala sa atin noong preschool o kindergaten hanggang sa paggamit ng mga bago at pahirap nang pahirap na mga salitang unti-unti nating natutunan habang umaakyat mula elementary papuntang high school hanggang sa tuluyan tayong tumapak sa college, ang...
Featured Lucenahin: Composer Gabriel “Jepoy” Barrantes
We recognize their melodies as soon as the intro fades in, we sing along to their words without us noticing. They’ve been playing in the radio and our music players for as long as we can remember, but somehow, the feeling they bring never seems to change everytime we listen to them. That’s how amazing and powerful songs are; however, before they became the theme that played in background at the most defining moments of our...
Featured Group: Guni-guri Artists Collective
They say art imitates life, but for some artists, art is a medium that brings forth new life. This is what Guni-guri Collective, a group of multimedia artists hailing from Lucena City and other neighboring towns, strongly believes in and promotes through their group activities. Established in November 17, 2010, Guni-guri started with four passionate artists looking for a way to share and discover new artists and works of art. However,...
Featured Lucenahin: Tattoo Artist Odessa Karuka
Tattoos and tattooing have been part of many cultures for thousands of years now. For some cultures, tattoos have been used to signify readiness for marriage; for others, courage and skill. Some people believed they have healing powers and used them for medicinal purposes; some people used them as amulets in the belief that they can protect their bearers. Perceptions about tattooing have continued to evolve along with advancements in...
Featured Lucenahin: Major General Jessie Dellosa
If you take a stroll around Brgy. Gulang-gulang or the immediate vicinity of Quezon Medical Center, you might notice large tarpaulins bearing the name of Major General Jessie Dellosa on them. Did you know he is a Lucenahin? Major General Jessie Dellosa is the 43rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He was born in Bacon, Sorsogon, but he and his family later moved to Lucena City where he finished his elementary...
Featured Lucenahin: ALS Teachers: Bringing Education Closer to Students
by Katherine Reyes When we think of professions, we usually think of people in uniform attending 9-5 jobs and sitting behind desks decorated with post-it-notes and office memos — at least that’s how it is for most professionals. However, there are those who work more than the normal hours employes usually spend at work, and there also those who, for people who cannot go to the place they work at, bring their work to the...
Associations, Clubs and Groups in Lucena City
Below is a list of associations, clubs, and groups in Lucena City that are open to membership: AMPLI Asosasyon Ng Mga Musikerong Propesyunal Ng Lucena,Inc. President: Salveh Nicholas Laqui Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/262482893860125/ Crime Prevention Circle Lucena City Chapter Crime Prevention Circle is a plain gathering of good men and women who are devoted and dedicated to form a crimeless society. Founder: Jun...
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