Revisiting my beloved hometown: Candaba, Pampanga

I love to work and study in Davao which is located southern part of the Philippines, but still I believe that "There's always no place like home." I was born and grew up in Candaba, Pampanga. I have beautiful good memories here with friends and relatives in the mother side. My mother is a pure Pampangeña and my father is a mix of Dabaweño-Pampangeño. Whatever my blood is-I knew from myself that Candaba is always in my heart and blood wherever I will be carried away in my own fate.

Here are some of general information like festivities,foods, tourist spots and experiences that I can share to you about our place:

Candaba was formerly known as Candawe. It is one of the oldest settlements during the pre-Hispanic time, long before the encomenderos took hold of the town in 1593. One of the oldest settlements during pre-Hispanic time, long before the "Encomenderos" took hold of the town in 1593, is what is known as Candaba.

Candaba represents the lowest point in Central Luzon. Candaba is noted for its wide and scenic swamps, the habitat of mudfish and catfish. The popular "burong isda", a distinct Kapampangan fermented delicacy, is made from catfish or mudfish produced in Candaba.

In the 24-hour census conducted by Candaba, nearly 17,000 birds were sighted and a record not only for the pride of Candaba but to the whole Philppines as well. The elusive Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea Leucorodia) was seen for the first time in Candaba Swamp. The 32 hectares of Candaba Swamp has been a refuge for more than 80 species of migratory birds.

This is the reason why Candaba is known for HOME OF MIGRATORY BIRDS.

I revisited Candaba twice this year of 2010- last summer and the wedding of my eldest brother last December  of 2010.It is always good to be back home to see my brothers, friends and relatives. It seems that even I am away in my hometown, if I see birds flying over the sky in  Davao I feel that I am at home. 

Candaba, a place to be and a home.

...a tears to Heaven

January 05, 1962 -August 16,2006                  November 17,  1967 -August 12,2004

I am not really used to create blogs because I am not even a good writer. But somehow, I have a huge passion to read and view friends' blogs. I feel it very inspiring though.I am an avid fan reader only.Thus, when my instructor in ICT has given us a task to create 2 blogs, I was a little confuse what topics to make it perfect personal. I remembered that when I read several blogs of my friends I see emotions that straight from the heart.

Inspiration is the key. And the key were my parents who both passed away. Everything that happened in the past couple of years was so surreal. Even up to now, I still can not believe that mom and dad have passed away. My mom died due to cervical cancer and dad took his own life.


It was out in my widest dream that both of them gone already.I feel so alone. During a year of mourned, I was in midst of biggest depression of my life. I lost my world and my greatest inspiration in life to surpass life. It was very difficult to move on.


I have so many questions on my mind only God could answer. Lord, why too soon? Why unexpected?


God, you took away the very two persons who cared us a lot. Please I beg you, don’t let us go astray. Help us that we can accept our parents passing. Help us pick our broken souls and that we can move on from this difficult trial. There’s still a bright future to look forward to. Show to us the light at the end of this dark tunnel.A prayer in my dearly way. God is there for me...


This new year I entrust everything to God including my school  and a dream career to be a flight attendant or employed in a 5 star hotel. I have realized that no matter how busy we make our lives or dream big dreams, His plans are bigger and even more beautiful than we could imagine.
So let it be…

Mom and Dad...thank you for everything!I always cherished the happy moments that we're all together.I love you and you may now rest in peace with GOD.