Although this was already listed in the comment area, I still decided to published it as I believe it is very important to the Atendido Clan...

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Hi! nice blogspot for the Atendidos. I am also an Atendido, but my ancestry originated from Quezon of farming background. My research suggest the surname itself is of Portuguese origin and not Spanish. Because the Spaniards gave us Spanish surname doesn't mean we have a tiny bit of European gene to be proud of and the theory goes like this it is a very unique surname, when the Spaniards colonize the Philippines most of its crew were Portuguese origin so there was a blend of Portuguese influence when naming the indios. From history itself , Magellan discovered the Philippines and he was Portuguese commissioned by the Spaniards.

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Vicky Wallace and Her Bee Farm in Bohol Philippines

Image is excerpt from Google Images

Who would have thought that a high earning US base Filipino Nurse and a mother would trade all she owned in America, in exchange of her one chance to establish a community building organic farm in Bohol Philippines. Better known as Bohol Bee Farm.

The lady in the spot light is “Vicky Wallace,” a New York based nurse-turned-farmer.” I loved what she said…

“You make good money in the States but you have to ask yourself what is it all about.” I had three jobs. I hardly saw my kids. So after the school year there ended, I brought them here.”

She also said that returning to the Philippines to start a business was one of the best decisions she made in her life.

Rough Start for Vicky

As always, the non-traditional are the ones persecuted for their unorthodox vision. It was when Vicky’s husband died in 1988. She began to rethink of her priorities as a mother and in life. As mentioned, it wasn’t an easy decision to make. Nonetheless, Vicky was firm on her decision, no matter what other people said. Let me quote her mother’s own words, , ‘Why are you dragging your kids to the Philippines, ‘as if it was a bad thing,” she relates. Good thing Vicky did not give up. Now, Bohol Bee Farm is a blessing not just to her family but to the whole province of Bohol as it also attracts tourist and it branch out to other possibilities and entrepreneurial opportunities. Let me again quote another words of Vicky…

“But I never regretted my decision. What kept me going was the thought that I didn’t want to live a life where my children grew up not knowing who I was because I was always working, and later their children would grow up the same way.”

“What kept me going was the thought that I didn’t want to live a life where my children grew up not knowing who I was because I was always working, and later their children would grow up the same way.”

Vicky bought lands where she invested some of her earned money, of which they settled in of it. She started selling vegetables to her children’s classmates. Later the parents married to foreigners went to the farm themselves and harvest their preferred vegetables. She also expanded to homemade bread. Her success in homemade bread starts when she baked breads that suits customer’s tastes. She observed that foreigners don’t like it sweet. In the contrary, locals love their kamote bread, which is slightly sweeter. Bee Farm’s herb bread is a hit to foreigners and hopes to win Filipinos tastes soon. There’s no stopping this lady as she also offered muffins and crafts, something she learned in the US.

More of Bohol Bee Farm on their site…

http://www.boholbeefarm.com/

Old Kano - From Farm Animals to Organic Farming

One thing I like about National Geographic and Discovery Channel is their highly informative exploration in almost all aspects of human lives and the environment. But still, they could not tell it all as this world alone is too big for a show as theirs. Hope with this site of mine, I was able to relay some of the not so famous places I visited. Thus, in my own way I could pay tribute as well to some pioneers in their own fields.

At this point, allow me to uncover an organic farm in Silang, Cavite Philippines (near Tagaytay City) named, “Old Kano.”

Google map link: hhttp://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=SILANG+CAVITE+PHILIPPINES&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=25.565517,56.513672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Silang,+CALABARZON,+Philippines&t=h&z=11

The word “Kano” is a colloquial term for American. I would like to show some of the pictures I’ve taken before I proceed…

Allow me to tell you the story. Old Kano farm has a total lot area of 12,747 square meters along the province of Silang Cavite Philippines. The couple Mrs. Julieta and the late Mr. Fred Ammann owned this farm.

The couple actually started in Caloocan City (Metro Manila) where their actual business is selling of rabbits, turkey and other farm animals to some restaurant businesses in Manila. If I were not mistaken, the couple acquired the farm lot to expand their business they started in Caloocan. By that time, the Old Kano farm was not yet as known today. As days goes by, Fred Ammann started to sow some plot of “Dill” (exotic herbs) out of plain hobby. As this farm is along the way to the famous tourist destination Taal volcano view at Tagaytay City, an unexpected visitor one day came and he simply could not ignore the bed of “Dill.” He is Mr. Werner Berger. He bought some and asked how many he could grow. Mr. Berger came back but this time he brought with him the head chef then of Manila Peninsula, Mr. Alfred Moser. The man did not just order 30 kgs of dill every week but ask what else he grow. Mr. Fred handed a seed catalog to Chef Moser. The rest is history.

Out of a Mr. Fred’s plain hobby turned into a chance of a life time. Although not that big as what others have made, Mr. Fred sow more that a seed of dill but a legacy of practical organic farming in the Philippines that could sprout into more bigger and high modern organic farms in this land.

Now, Old Kano farm has abandoned farm animal selling and only produces a lot of salad crops, edible flowers and some exotic vegetables produced exclusively at the farm. They supply to many hotels and restaurants mostly in Metro Manila.

Old Kano was the pioneer on organic farming. Some of their offer are as follows: green ice, romain, lolo rosa, red lettuces, tatsoi, mizuna, cucumber, new zealand spinach, baby carrots, endive, french beans, kohlrabi, red raddish, cherry tomatoes , turnips tokyo, and stripped egg plants. Among the 18 varieties of herbs they produce are purple basil, sweet basil, cilantro, dill, marjoram, mint, Italian oregano, Italain parsley, arugula, rosemary, sage, sorrel, mexican tarragon, thyme, thai pepper, the habanero pepper, the cayenne. Their also produce tatsoi fine leaves, mizuna fine leaves, rocketa fin leaves, fennel fine leaves, kohlrabi fine leaves, sorrel fine leaves, mesclun leaves mix with lettuce leaves, mustard and radish sprout.

I was able to talk to one of the worker. I admire how they continue what Mr. Fred’s legacy under Mrs. Julieta (Mr. Fred’s wife). I fell in love with this farm though you could see how time has dilapidated many of the facilities. How I wish I could acquire this Old Kano farm to continue the vision of Mr. Fred and elevate it into the next level. I am more than willing to joint venture with an foreign partner with knowledge in farm technology advancement to put up both a farming school and modern farm as what Kim Yong Ki has done to Canaan Farm-School in South Korea without forgetting the vision of Mr. Fred. I know I could improve its façade to make it also friendly for visitors and tourist as it is also done in Thailand and in other known agri farms. Global commodity trading is now pointing to organic so this and other farms is sure winner if given the right investment and improvements.

Happy Mother's Day!

In the U.S. Mothers’ Day is a holiday celebrated on second Sunday in May. It is a day when children honor their mothers with cards, gifts, and flowers. First observance in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1907, it is based on suggestions by Julia Ward Howe in 1872 and Anna Jarvis in 1907.

Although it wasn’t celebrated in the U.S. until 1908, there were days honoring mothers even in the days of ancient Greece. In those days, however, it was Rhea, the Mother of the gods that was given honor.

Later, in the 1600′s, in England there was an annual observance called “Mothering Sunday.” It was celebrated during Lent, on the fourth Sunday. On Mothering Sunday, the servants, who generally lived with their employers, were encouraged to return home and honor their mothers. It was traditional for them to bring a special cake along to celebrate the occasion.

In the U.S., in 1908 Ana Jarvis, from Grafton, West Virginia, began a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia to celebrate Mother’s Day on the anniversary of her mother’s death. A memorial service was held there on May 10, 1908 and in Philadelphia the following year where Jarvis moved.

Jarvis and others began a letter-writing campaign to ministers, businessmen, and politicians in their quest to establish a national Mother’s Day. They were successful. President Woodrow Wilson, in 1914, made the official announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day a national observance that was to be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May.

Many other countries of the world celebrate their own Mother’s Day at different times throughout the year. Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, as in the U.S.

This article is originally from http://wilstar.com/holidays/mothers.htm

Images are excerpt from Google images

“Nanay” is Mom in the Philippines

Julie and Julia is an Inspiring Movie

It was only yesterday that I was able to view the film, "Julie and Julia" starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. It was such a nice movie and truly inspiring. Somehow I could relate to the character portrayed by Ms. Amy Adams as it is not that easy to be a blogger due to various reasons and obstacles. Both of them are exceptional on their acting especially Ms. Streep. On the contrary, I find Ms. Amy Adams as very natural on her role as if I knew her. She is so charming especially with her short hair and simple looks - natural beauty. I've seen many movies already but this is different and unique.

"bon appetit"

movie poster image is excerpt from Google images

Something light for now.

I grew up in Quezon City Philippines and I could not deny how things have changed for the better in this place since my childhood days. Due to humid climate, I mostly do my daily trades and sites/blog posting recenly at SM City Mall North EDSA and Trinoma (both in Quezon City). Last holy week season, I admire SM City's effort to promote non-traditional Biblical themes -- "Noah's Ark with life size moving animal stuff. Recently, they again bark on the same animal style stuff. It's just that this time they incorporate the animal stuff in an African theme named, "SAFARI." I noticed that people of all ages flocked and the kids loved it. Even teens and young adults enjoy showing of animal stuff and many took their pictures. The exhibit was showcased at SM City North EDSA "Sky Garden." Better to show the photos I took my self so viewers of my blog will relate...

Below photo is... "The Grass" (SM Residential Condominium near beside SM North EDSA QC)

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Note: Below is a feature article. Manny "the Pacman" Pacquiao has no relationship to the clan of Atendidos and Salvatierra's.

He is the toast in the boxing world. Manny is his nickname. His real name is Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. Also called as the “Pacman.” Manny Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978 at Kibawe, Bukidnon, Mindanao and currently resides in his home town General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines. He is married to Jinkee Pacquiao and they have four children.

No other boxer in history whom have won seven world titles in seven different weight divisions.
In addition, he is the former Ring Magazine featherweight and super featherweight champion. He is now the, Ring Magazine light welterweight champion, and is rated by Ring Magazine as the number 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world.

Who would have thought that this young man from a very poor broken family from General Santos Philippines would even conquer the lineal championship in four different weight classes. Hew started with only 106 pounds (light flyweight) when he was only 16. His potentials were first noticed through a boxing show titled, “Blow by Blow” where he fought at small boxing venues. His professional debut was a four round bout against Edmund “Enting” Ignacio, on January 22, 1995, which Pacquiao won via decision, becoming an instant star of the program. Manny’s boxing career made a drastic turn around after the death of his close friend Mark Penaflorida in 1994. He was the one who encourage the young Pacquiao to pursue a professional boxing career.

Manny Pacquiao is no ordinary boxer. He wins fight not just for the title but also to inspire his nation the Philippines. Beyond his boxing career achievement is his contribution to Philippine sport, politics, showbiz, donations to the less fortunate, peace advocates, advertising and endoresement, etc.

Pacquiao’s big break came on when unexpectedly, he was asked as a late replacement on two weeks’ notice against former IBF World super bantamweight champion Lehlohonolo Ledwaba at MGM Grand Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He won! He became the new IBF World super bantamweight champion (his second major boxing world title). Pacquiao went on. Credited to his improvement is his expert low profile trainor Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym.

Detailed boxing record of Manny can be viewed at http://fyi09.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/the-pacman-manny-paccquiao/

Titles

Major:
WBC World flyweight champion
IBF World super bantamweight champion
WBC World super featherweight champion
WBC World lightweight champion
WBO World welterweight champion

Minor:
IBO World light welterweight champion

Regional:
OPBF flyweight champion
WBC International super bantamweight champion
WBC International super featherweight champion

The Ring Magazine titles:
World featherweight champion
World super featherweight champion
World light welterweight champion

Lineal Championship titles:
World flyweight champion
World featherweight champion
World junior lightweight champion
World junior welterweight champion

Recognitions
2000-09 Boxing Writers Association Of America Fighter of the Decade
2000-09 Philippine Sportswriters Association Athlete of the Decade
2000-09 HBO Fighter of the Decade
2000-09 The SweetScience.com Fighter of the Decade
2006, 2008 and 2009 Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year
2006, 2008 and 2009 Boxing Writers Association Of America Fighter of the Year
2006 and 2008 SecondsOut.com Fighter of the Year
2008 and 2009 Ring Magazine number 1 Pound for Pound (year-end)
5-Time PSA Sportsman of the Year
2008 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Honorary Award for Sports Excellence
2008 and 2009 BoxingScene.com Fighter of the Year
2008 Sports Illustrated Boxer of the Year
2008 and 2009 TheSweetScience.com Boxer of the Year
2008 and 2009 WBC Boxer of the Year
2008 Yahoo Sports Fighter of the Year
2008 and 2009 ESPN Star’s Champion of Champions
2009 ESPN Fighter of the Year
2009 ESPN Knockout of the Year
2009 ESPY Awards Best Fighter
2009 TIME 100 Most Influential People (Heroes & Icons Category)
2009 TIME Magazine cover for November issue
2009 Forbes Magazine Celebrity 100(ranked 57th)
2009 Sports Illustrated Fighter of the Year
2009 The Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year
2009 World’s Greatest Ever Featherweight
2009 World’s Greatest Ever (ranked 2nd)

Other recognition and achievement:

Manny Pacquiao at the cover of TIME Asia Magazine. He was also included by Time Magazine as one of the world’s most influential people for the year 2009, for his exploits in boxing and his influence among the Filipino people. Pacquiao was also included by Forbes Magazine in its annual Celebrity 100 ist for the year 2009, joining Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie and fellow athletes Tiger Woods and Bryant. Forbes also listed Pacquiao as the world’s sixth highest-paid athlete, with a total of $40 million from the second half of 2008 to the first half of 2009. The athletes who ranked ahead of Pacquiao were Woods at number 1 spot ($110 million); Bryant, basketball legend Michael Jordan, and Formula One star Kimi Räikkönen sharing the number 2 rank ($45 million each); and football superstar David Beckham at number 5 ($42 million). Pacquiao had also won the 2009 ESPY Awards for the Best Fighter category, beating fellow boxer Shane Mosley and Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Lyoto Machida.

He appeared in TV shows (Philippines). First he signed with ABS CBN, then later transferred to GMA 7 (not to mention his numerous guestings, interviews and other participation in both local and international shows TV shows).

There were so many to mention (e.g. opening ceremony for sports and various events, commercials, etc.)

Professional boxing record
50 Wins (38 knockouts, 12 decisions), 3 Defeats (2 by knockout, 1 by decision), 2 Draws

Many is a superstar to many and he deserve the admiration for all the glory he shared with the Filipino people. Nonetheless, with all the glitz, boxing belt and glamour… at the end of the day, Manny Pacquiao “the Pacman” is a Filipino that will be remembered from generation to generation because his victory is a victory of his nation the Philippines. To us, he is the same ordiry person who made his dream into reality through hardwork and love for his country. His achievement inspires not just the boxing fans but his whole country and the world. Would you believe that whenever Manny Pacquiao has a boxing match, time stops in the Philippines. Even war with the rebels and terorists stops (no crimes as well on every streets and municipalities).

To God be the Glory!!!

Photos are excerpt from Google images