SCRIPT OF IBALON

IBALON

Narrator: A long time ago, there was a rich land called Ibalong. Baltog, who came from Botavora of the brave clan of Lipod.

Baltog: This land is very rich and also fit to cultivate. I’m the one who improve this field and to plant them with gabi. 

Narrator:  Then one night, a monstrous, wild boar known as Tandayag saw these field and destroyed the crops.

Person 1: Baltog decided to look for this boar with all his courage and patiend.

Narrator: At last, when Baltog saw it, he fearlessly wrestled with it, with all his might. Baltog was unafraid. He was strong and brave. Though the Tandayag had very long fangs, he was able to pin down the monstrous, wild boar and break apart its very big jawbones. With this, Tandayag fell and died.
After this fight, Baltog went to his house in Tondol, carrying the Tandaya'g broken bones. Then he hung it on a talisay tree in front of his house. Upon learning of the victory of their Chief Baltog, the people prepared a feast and celebrated. The very big jawbones of the dead boar became an attraction for everyone. Thus, came the tribes of Panikwason and Asog to marvel it.

Panikwason and Asog: We came here to see the broken bones of Tandayag.
Narrator:   The second hero who came to the land of Ibalong was Handyong.

Handyong : Baltog my friend were here together with my  men.

 Narrator:  As warriors, they first fought the one-eyed monster with the tree necks in the land of Ponong. For ten months, they fought without rest. And they never stopped fighting until all these monsters were killed.
Handyong and his men made their next attack against the giant flying sharks called Triburon which had hardly flesh and sawlike teeth that could crush rocks. They continued fighting until the defeat of the last Triburon.
They tamed the wild carabaos. They even drove away the giant and very fierce Sarimao which had very sharp fingernails. And using their spears and arrows, they killed all the crocodiles which were as big as boats. With all these killings, the rivers and swamps of Ibalong turned red with blood. It was at this time that the savage monkeys became frightened and hid themselves.
Among the enemies of Handyong and his men, the serpent Oryol was the hardes to kill.

Oryol: hmmmmm,., hmmmmmm,.

Narrator:  Having a beautiful voice, Oryaol could change its image to deceive its enemies. To capture it, Handyong tried different ways. But Oryol escaped every one of it and disappeared.
So alone and unafraid, Handyong decide to look for Oryol in the heart of the forest. He followed the beautiful voice and was almost enchanted by it in his pursuit. Days and nights passed until Oryol came to admire Handyong's bravery and gallantry. Then the serpent helped the hero to conquer monsters, thus restoring peace to the entire Ibalong.
Baltog: In one the areas of Ibalong called Ligmanan, Handyong built a town under your leadership and your laws, slaves and masters were treated equally.

Handyong: Thank you my friend I do my best to rule my fellow men fairly.

Narrator: The people planted rice and because of their high regard of him they named this rice after him. He built the first boat to ride the waves of Ibalong's seas. Through his good example, his people became inspired and came up with their own inventions. There was.

 Kimantong: I made the plow, harrow and other farming tools.

Hablom: I invented the first loom for weaving abaca clothes.

Dinahongm an Agta: I created the stove, cooking pot, earthen jar and other kitchen utensils.

Sural:  I brilliantly thought of syllabary and started to write on a marble rock.

Narrator:  This was a golden period in Ibalong.
Then suddenly, there came a big flood caused by Unos, with terrifying earthquakes. The volcanoes of Hantik, Kulasi and Isarog erupted. Rivers changed their direction and the seas waves rolled high. Destruction was everywhere. Soon, the earth parted, mountains sank, a lake was formed, and many towns in Ibalong were ruined.
Then appeared the giant Rabot, half-man and half-beast, with awesome and terrifying powers.
People were asking who will fight against Rabot.

Handyong:  Bantong, my friend. I order you to kill the new monster on Ibalong.

Narrator:  To do this, he took with him a thousand warriors to attack Rabot's den. But using his wisdom against Rabot, he did not attack the giant right away. He first observed Rabot's ways. Looking around the giant's den, he discovered that there were many rocks surrounding it, and these were the people who were turned into rocks by Rabot.
Bantong also learned that Rabot loved to sleep during the day and stayed awake at night. So, he waited. When Rabot was already sleeping very soundly, Bantong came hear him. He cut the giant into two with his very sharp bolo and without any struggle, Rabot died. So Ibalong was at peace once more.

SHORT STORY

Valentine Roses

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door.
The card said, "Be my Valentine," like all the years before.
Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say,
"I love you even more this year, than last year on this day."
"My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."
She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
Her loving husband did not know that he would pass away.
He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine 
She trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, place the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
She would sit for hours, in her husband's favorite chair.
While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there. 
A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate.
With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before,
the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door
She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock.
Then, she went to get the telephone, to call the flower shop.
The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain? 
"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,"
The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know."
"The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance."
"Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance."
"There is a standing order, that I have on my file down here,
And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year.
There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago."
"Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here,
That's the card...that should be sent, to you the following year."
She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard.
Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.
Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone,
I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome." 
"I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife."
"You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.
I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses will be sent to you for years."
"When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
that we’ve share together, and how both of us were blessed.
I have always loved you and I know I always will.
But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still."

"Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
when your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock."
"He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out.
But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt,
to take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him,
and place the roses where we are, together once again."

POEMS

 

          THE ONE

  

The one whom you can trust

The one whom you be with

The one whom never let go

That's what you call a friend

The one whom you could talk

Even if in bad times and good times

Their always there for you

To listen, to advice, and to a company you

 The one whom you can trust

You can tell your entire secret

You can tell your entire problem

Even a nonsense thing

That kind of friend I have

That can make you happy and comfortable

That’s I why,

I LOVE MY FRIEND 

MISSING YOU

I never felt like this before

Missing you right now

Thinking of you every single minute

Wishing you were here with me

I miss your smile

I miss your kiss

I miss your touch

I miss the way you make me laugh

I miss you’re hug

I want to go to your arms

Feel your love and your care

And specially be with you

Eyes

Eyes are like a mirror
You look him in the eyes
You'll see your own reflection
You'll see your lies
You'll see your soul
You'll see yourself in him

You could see happiness also

Few of us will open up what is hidden

I believe best to hide something.

Few people will understand another life.

Few people move through life without 

create some sort of damage