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| Beauties with Mayor Boyet Leoncio and her Administrator Fransel Lacandazo with yours truly in (yellow polo shirt) |
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| The author with the Queen: Ms. Jallica Montimor of Bgy. Samariñana |
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| The proud parents with Queen |
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| The Queen and the Runners-Up |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Search for "Mutya ng Brooke's Point" 2012 a success!
Every Fiesta will not be complete without the Search for the prettiest lass in town. This time, the Search is not limited to Poblacion but to the 16 Barrios/Barangays by the St. Joseph Parish Church.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Brooke's Point celebrates 62nd Foundation Day & 6th Pista y ang Kanyog'n (Coconut Festival)
Brooke's Point is a 1st class Municipality in the Province of Palawan, Philippines.
Named after Sir James Brooke, who served as Governor of Sarawak, Borneo in the 1830's, in one of his voyages, he landed on the tip on what is now is Brooke's Point, then inhabited by Palaweños who were once ruled by the Sultan of Sulu. The Municipality has become famous for its promotion of Ecotourism. It is also famous for holding a world record, as the Biggest Pearl in the world, known as the Pearl of Lao Tzu , was found on its waters.Brooke’s Point was named after the British army explorer Sir James Brooke, who served as the governor of Sarawak, in Borneo in the 1830s. In one of his voyages, he landed on the tip of what is now Brooke’s Point, then inhabited by native Palaweños who were once ruled by the Sultan of Sulu.
In line of this, the Municipality celebrated its 62nd Founding Anniversary (June 24-28, 2011) and Pista Y ang Kanyog'n (Coconut Festival).
The festivities ended with a big bang! A 30-minute Fireworks display awed the townfolks!
Kudos to the leadership of Brooke's Point Mayor Narciso 'Boyet' Leoncio, MD, for playing the major part in the success of the twin festivities, the 62nd Foundation Day & 6th Pista Y ang Kanyog'n of Brooke's Point, Palawan.
MABUHAY!!!
Story & Photos by:
Ton Abengoza
Brooke's Point, Palawan
July 07, 2011
2:35am
Named after Sir James Brooke, who served as Governor of Sarawak, Borneo in the 1830's, in one of his voyages, he landed on the tip on what is now is Brooke's Point, then inhabited by Palaweños who were once ruled by the Sultan of Sulu. The Municipality has become famous for its promotion of Ecotourism. It is also famous for holding a world record, as the Biggest Pearl in the world, known as the Pearl of Lao Tzu , was found on its waters.Brooke’s Point was named after the British army explorer Sir James Brooke, who served as the governor of Sarawak, in Borneo in the 1830s. In one of his voyages, he landed on the tip of what is now Brooke’s Point, then inhabited by native Palaweños who were once ruled by the Sultan of Sulu.
Brooke’s Point was named after the British army explorer Sir James Brooke, who served as the governor of Sarawak, in Borneo in the 1830s. In one of his voyages, he landed on the tip of what is now Brooke’s Point, then inhabited by native Palaweños who were once ruled by the Sultan of Sulu.
According to August 2007 Census, it has an estimated population of 58,537.
The Municipality of Brooke's Point was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 232 date June 28, 1949.In line of this, the Municipality celebrated its 62nd Founding Anniversary (June 24-28, 2011) and Pista Y ang Kanyog'n (Coconut Festival).
Photos of the festivities:
Not only the beautiful candidates was the attraction of the Grand Festival & Civic Parade but also the competing Carabao-driven-floats added color to the parade.
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| Carabao with "Blush-On" |
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| The "Smiling Carabao" |
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| the only 'motorized float' who joined the parade |
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| Intruments of the natives added color to the parade |
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| Ms. Leah Sabalo won the top title: Mutya ng Puno ng Buhay (Ms. Tree of Life) |
The festivities ended with a big bang! A 30-minute Fireworks display awed the townfolks!
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| Looking like a coconut-shaped firework coincides with the festival theme |
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| FANTASTIC! |
MABUHAY!!!
Story & Photos by:
Ton Abengoza
Brooke's Point, Palawan
July 07, 2011
2:35am
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Fiesta Celebration in Brooke's Point, Palawan!
FIESTA CELEBRATION IN BROOKE'S POINT, PALAWAN
One of the 'firsts' happened here was the feeding of people of Brooke's Point by the Leoncio Family. Pictures speak for itself:
March 19, 2011
The first-ever Hermano Mayor-type of celebration of Saint Joseph Feast day was a success! The Leoncio Family, (headed by no other than Honorable Mayor Narciso 'Boyet' Leoncio) was the Hermano Mayor of this Fiesta.
One of the new highlights was the Float contest, the criteria: The brgy/barrio's main product must be reflected in the float, which proved once again how the filipino ingenuity works!
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| First Place Bgy. BarongBarong Float |
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| 2nd Place Bgy. Amas Float |
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| 3rd Place Bgy. Mainit Float |
The float competition is expected to be more colorful and exciting in next year's fiesta celebrations. The other activities includes usual done in fiesta celebrations such as: parlor games, beauty contest, amateur singing contest, boxing, basketball, cycling, drum & lyre competition, Rigodon Royale on Patron's Night, etc. Movie celebrities also add color to the event.
Also one of the 'firsts' happened here was the feeding of people of Brooke's Point by the Leoncio Family.
One of the 'firsts' happened here was the feeding of people of Brooke's Point by the Leoncio Family. Pictures speak for itself:
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| People lined-up for the packed-lunch prepared for each and everyone of them |
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| This man enjoys his lunch standing |
Orderly food distribution resulted to smooth flow of the line
The fiesta celebrations ended in a colorful 42-minute fireworks!
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| Mayor Boyet leoncio thanking the people of Brooke's Point before he led the countdown for the fireworks display! |
HAPPY FIESTA TO ALL !!!!
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