Too bad I can't go to Baao this Halloween. I just decided to make an ala Bob Ong's "Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro Ang Mga Pilipino?" but this time, it's about my beloved home town "Baao". I hope you will enjoy reading and answering this one. Never mind of the instruction. The more you knew about Baao the better it wopu.
Note: this "fun facts" are for people who were born in Baao during the mid '80s and '90s
You're a Baaoenyo if...
You probably know where "Paayay-ayayan" is. Bonus if you know what is inside that place.
During August, you and your friends argue which school got the best majorettes in town. Is it SMA or Baao High School?
You prefer "JAMSLOCK" sweet offerings over Nestle or even Magnolia. It's the cheapest in town.
You're still curious who's that man in a statue standing at the center of the public market with a round cap on his head. CLUE: You're stupid if your answer is Jose Rizal.
You prefer calling that place as "BULUANG" rather than "San Antonio".
"Bravo" is more popular than business tycoon Henry Sy.
You enjoyed "Makuto" rather than Monterey.
You have seen the mysterious drawing/miracle with Jesus image in a Banana Tree at Baao West Elementary School during the late '90s. It gained media attention.
You know the lyrics or chorus of the song "Mingga Lukban- Mingga tubo". Additional point if you know the great composer of this song.
It's easier for you to call it "PERDON" rather than Turtle Cable Network.
You probably know now what the term "pabuntog" and "pantomina" means and when and where it is done.
You are familiar with the digits "266" and "4432" and you know that they have nothing to do with evil.
During summer, your choice for family/barkada bonding is either in "Baao Recreation Center" or "Villa Marietta". You get a bonus point if you have experienced swimming "Ki Palna"(dam) or "Burabod" and another bonus point if you have "an-an" after your enjoyment there.
You know that "Arkie" has nothing to do with architectural designs rather you know him as your Parish Priest. Bonus point if you know his full name.
You've probably heard "yay-ya" do the Karaoke.
You know that "Pay-Ling" has nothing to do with Chinese cult. It is your classmate's favorite hang-out place during their cutting classes or after school.
You're aware of the mysteries happening at the back of the "Patio"(patyo).
You got addicted to "KEYSPACE" and "YOUTHLINK" because of counter strike even though "JLLB Computer Center" has been in town even before the 2 shops emerged.
Your kin is very proud when one of your relative or family member passed either the Bar Exam(lawyers) or the Board Exam(nurse, teachers, engineers, architect, etc). It doesn't end there. The first thing they would do as soon as they have heard the news is to put streamers around your barangay or poblacion congratulating him/her. Classic right? Tarpaulin would soon be invented in Baao in 2010.
Your summer/christmas vacation would never be complete if you have not attended any Clan Reunion (Tribung Badong, Bustilla, Bigay, Imperial) or any organizational gatherings in Baao such as the now defunct Anchors Family Inc., Spiders Fraternity Inc. and Meddlers in San Jose. Of course, program must start with a Holy Mass followed by a motorcade around thepoblacion . Another classic. Now that you are a grown-up citizen, you prefer the Alumni Homecoming of your beloved Alma Mater because it always has a Beer Party.
And the top proof that you're really a pure blooded 1000 percent Baaoenyo(sorry for the enye), ...
Your surname starts with the letter "B".
Note: this "fun facts" are for people who were born in Baao during the mid '80s and '90s
You're a Baaoenyo if...
You probably know where "Paayay-ayayan" is. Bonus if you know what is inside that place.
During August, you and your friends argue which school got the best majorettes in town. Is it SMA or Baao High School?
You prefer "JAMSLOCK" sweet offerings over Nestle or even Magnolia. It's the cheapest in town.
You're still curious who's that man in a statue standing at the center of the public market with a round cap on his head. CLUE: You're stupid if your answer is Jose Rizal.
You prefer calling that place as "BULUANG" rather than "San Antonio".
"Bravo" is more popular than business tycoon Henry Sy.
You enjoyed "Makuto" rather than Monterey.
You have seen the mysterious drawing/miracle with Jesus image in a Banana Tree at Baao West Elementary School during the late '90s. It gained media attention.
You know the lyrics or chorus of the song "Mingga Lukban- Mingga tubo". Additional point if you know the great composer of this song.
It's easier for you to call it "PERDON" rather than Turtle Cable Network.
You probably know now what the term "pabuntog" and "pantomina" means and when and where it is done.
You are familiar with the digits "266" and "4432" and you know that they have nothing to do with evil.
During summer, your choice for family/barkada bonding is either in "Baao Recreation Center" or "Villa Marietta". You get a bonus point if you have experienced swimming "Ki Palna"(dam) or "Burabod" and another bonus point if you have "an-an" after your enjoyment there.
You know that "Arkie" has nothing to do with architectural designs rather you know him as your Parish Priest. Bonus point if you know his full name.
You've probably heard "yay-ya" do the Karaoke.
You know that "Pay-Ling" has nothing to do with Chinese cult. It is your classmate's favorite hang-out place during their cutting classes or after school.
You're aware of the mysteries happening at the back of the "Patio"(patyo).
You got addicted to "KEYSPACE" and "YOUTHLINK" because of counter strike even though "JLLB Computer Center" has been in town even before the 2 shops emerged.
Your kin is very proud when one of your relative or family member passed either the Bar Exam(lawyers) or the Board Exam(nurse, teachers, engineers, architect, etc). It doesn't end there. The first thing they would do as soon as they have heard the news is to put streamers around your barangay or poblacion congratulating him/her. Classic right? Tarpaulin would soon be invented in Baao in 2010.
Your summer/christmas vacation would never be complete if you have not attended any Clan Reunion (Tribung Badong, Bustilla, Bigay, Imperial) or any organizational gatherings in Baao such as the now defunct Anchors Family Inc., Spiders Fraternity Inc. and Meddlers in San Jose. Of course, program must start with a Holy Mass followed by a motorcade around thepoblacion . Another classic. Now that you are a grown-up citizen, you prefer the Alumni Homecoming of your beloved Alma Mater because it always has a Beer Party.
And the top proof that you're really a pure blooded 1000 percent Baaoenyo(sorry for the enye), ...
Your surname starts with the letter "B".
1 comment:
hi! got caught w/ ur entries & got nostalgic after i've read it. napangirit aq.
got experienced d annual reunions there; pintakasi, tambay sa barlin etc.
i grew up in baao pero too bad, i have to migrate to other country to look for a greener pasture
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