Going Global

Merry Christmas to All

2010-12-25T08:59:00.000+11:00

September Celebrators

2010-09-01T00:07:00.002+10:00

03 Sept - Rex Comia
13 Sept - Randee Comia
15 Sept - Poring Comia
15 Sept - Jhojee Sanin
19 Sept - Gerard Comia
22 Sept - Chris Bernard Comia
27 Sept - Carmen Comia Manalese (+)

No more tears....just all smiles

2010-08-30T22:59:00.002+10:00

(L-R) Pinay, Serge, Sonia, Sylvia, Poring (behind), Inay Fabing, Odeth, Ando, Sencia

Taken on 29 August 2010 in Cuenca. Get together before me and my kids leave for Sydney, Australia as permanent residents.

August Birthdays

2010-08-30T21:36:00.001+10:00

Although these birthday wishes
arrived a little late,

you're always wished much happiness,
no matter what the date.

01 Aug - Tiya Pansa
02 Aug - Tiya Heles Austria
02 Aug - Tiya Mariles
03 Aug - Nanay Lydia
03 Aug - Dr. Lydia Comia-Alisasis
06 Aug - Chet Comia
08 Aug - Tiya Nene
11 Aug - Leng Comia-Ocampo, DVM
12 Aug - Serge Comia

July Celebrators

2010-07-21T21:54:00.001+10:00

Belated....

04 July - Michael Vincent Comia Go
04 July - Rico Comia
12 July - Cameron Jordan Hanale Pierce (son Tintin Comia del Rosario-Pierce)
15 July - Mayor Enrique "Tito" Comia

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Sydney, NSW

2010-06-13T12:46:00.002+10:00

June Birthday Celebrators

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09 June - Primo Comia (+) & Riz Comia
10 June - Resting Comia (+)
13 June - Dra. Lina Comia Sioson & Quino Comia
14 June - Digna Comia
27 June - Kristine Comia Fajardo
28 June - Neo Comia
29 June - Pedro (Indo) Comia (+)

Thank You Lord!

2010-05-20T09:06:00.001+10:00

Giu Comia - MusiQuality in Motion

2010-05-10T20:15:00.000+10:00

2010-05-08T16:56:00.000+10:00

Para sa lahat pong Ina sa ating angkan...you are loved!

Happy Birthday May Celebrators

2010-05-08T16:52:00.000+10:00

06 May - Kat Comia Go (pinay's daughter)
26 May - Felipe L. Comia (+)
30 May - Kristine Sendy Comia del Rosario-Pierce (Sencia's daughter)

More USA Photos

2010-04-26T22:19:00.002+10:00

Poring & Sylvia in the US of A!

2010-04-13T22:51:00.001+10:00

I'm so happy for Kuya Poring!

Please Vote for our dear Cameron Jordan Hanale Pierce!

2010-04-04T17:19:00.003+10:00

Cameron Jordan Hanale Pierce

Parents: Everett & Kristine Sendy Comia del Rosario Pierce

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

He was selected as one of the 10 semi-finalists for the Baby Orajel® Baby’s First Tooth Photo Contest.

Voting starts at 8:00 AM EDT, Tuesday April 6, 2010!

And remember, you can come back every day and cast another vote for your favorite.Voting period April 6-April 20!

The photos of the semi-finalists will be posted at http://www.orajel.com/babyphotocontest/index.asp for a period of public voting which will start at 8:00 AM EDT on or about Tuesday, April 6, 2010 and end at 6:00 PM EDT on or about Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Visitors to the site will be asked to vote for their favorite photo. The three photos with the highest number of eligible votes at the end of the Voting Period will be named the finalists and the photo with the most votes among the finalists will be deemed to be the Grand Prize winner. Note that there is a limit one (1) vote per person/e-mail address per day during the public voting period.

April Birthday Celebrators

2010-04-04T17:10:00.000+10:00

01 April - Janna Sophia Comia-David (Tess' daughter)
12 April - Sheila (daughter of Susan)
13 April - Sherrise (daughter of Susan)
15 April - Giana ( daughter Vic & Geline )
16 April - Joy Sioson
29 April - Pinay

March Birthday Celebrators

2010-03-12T10:58:00.000+11:00

March 06 - Vic Comia
March 12 - Ando Comia
March 16 - Geline Comia
March 17 - Tuding Ocampo
March 22 - Jet Sanin
March 23 - Maria Angela (Angel) Comia Manalese

Also, March 16 will be the 2nd death anniversary of Ate Carmen C. Manalese.

Cuenca

2010-02-24T23:17:00.003+11:00

February Birthday Celebrators

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Feb. 7 - Maricel Comia (wife of Noel Comia)
Feb. 15 - Tia Justi Comia
Feb. 18 - Kay Adre (daughter Ofel Comia-Adre)
Feb. 21 - Sylvia Comia (wife Poring Comia)
Feb. 24 - Edna Comia (wife of Rex Comia)

Indeed, 'Twas A Good Night

2010-01-26T13:02:00.000+11:00

Maraming, Maraming Salamat

2010-01-24T13:15:00.001+11:00

Ipinaaabot po ng Inay, ang kanyang taos pusong pasasalamat at pagmamahal sa lahat ng bumati, dumalo at nakisaya sa kanyang 80th birthday....lalong lalo na po ke Dra. Lina & Tito Boy and family, Boyet and family, Mac, Tin and family at kay Janelle....God bless all of you....

More from Nanay Fabing's 'Debut'

2010-01-24T13:11:00.009+11:00

Bong, husband of Girlie, plays the sax...

Fr. Romy Mendoza, dances with the 'debutant'

Grace, daughter of Serge and Sonia, plays the violin...

Blowing of candle...

make a wish.flv

Photos - Debut ni Nanay :)

2010-01-24T13:10:00.004+11:00

80....een na sya!

Nanay’s 80th Birthday

Greetings from the World....

2010-01-24T13:03:00.003+11:00

Para Sa Yo Inay Video Presentation

2010-01-24T12:56:00.001+11:00

Inay Fabing's Invitation

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Tio Ecio's 80th Birthday Celebration

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January Birthday Celebrators

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Jan 13 - Tiyo Ecio Comia & Myleen Comia Sanin
Jan 20 - Nanay Fabing Comia & Tess Comia-David(daughter of Tiyo Ecio)
Jan 21 - Sencia Comia del Rosario
Jan 23 - Michelle Joanne (Mitz) Comia Manalese (daughter of Ate Carmen)
Jan 24 - Noel Comia
Jan 26 - Julius Khristoffer "Bong" Comia (son of Kuya Poring)
Jan 31 - Ninong-Engr. Boy Sioson

Welcome 2010

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Day After Christmas

2009-12-27T01:11:00.002+11:00

2009-12-02T11:52:00.000+11:00

It was Christmas 2008 when I thought of putting up this blog for the Comia clan. Realizing the role of technological advancement to bridge the distance that sets us all apart, the blog will be a great way to connect. Let's face it, not everyone has a Facebook or a Twitter account and unless you have a special account that only includes blood relatives, you will be lost in the tons of news f eed that gets posted to your account everyday.

For those with Facebook accounts, I still hope you drop by here more often and update us. Send your pics or updates and it will be posted here.

Between us there are many miles
But, separately, we can share our smiles
Although not physically there, it’s true
Our hearts have travelled to be with you
May all that’s good come your way
Enjoy this very special day

Merry Christmas to all!

December Celebrators

2009-12-01T11:48:00.002+11:00

05 Dec - Girlie Comia Fernandez (Ando & Odeth)
08 Dec - Dra. Connie Comia
08 Dec - Connie Comia Sanin
10 Dec - Amor Comia
12 Dec - Philip Comia (Serge & Sonia)
12 Dec - Guada Gob-Comia
12 Dec - Giu Comia
23 Dec - Mae Joyce Comia Manalese Borlado (Napo & Carmen)
30 Dec - Mac Joseph Comia Manalese (Napo & Carmen)
?? Dec - Khristiana Comia (Poring-Sylvia=Bong & Ethel)

Lipa City: 28 November 2009

2009-11-29T23:02:00.001+11:00

Lounged the afternoon away after a hefty and sumptuous lunch at the residence of Serge and Sonia in Lipa. Went on Skype with Tintin, based in Hawaii, to see the 4 month old apo, Cameron.

November Celebrators

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28 Nov - Li-ann & Grace Comia (daughters of Serge & Sonia Comia)

October Birthday Celebrators

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07 Oct - Odeth Comia

07 Oct - Napo Manalese

12 Oct - Leo Comia (son of Serge & Sonia)

20 Oct - JP (son of Serge & Sonia)
24 Oct - Rexan (son of Rex & Edna)

29 Oct - Dra. Sonia Comia

New Apos ni Nanay Fabing in 2009

2009-09-27T17:39:00.000+10:00

Ritch Kelvin Comia Fajardo

(Poring-Sylvia-Krispet)

Kenzo Comia Manalese Gorre

(Carmen-Napo-Mitz)

Cameron Jordan Hanale Pierce

(Sencia-Kristine)

Our Family Tree

2009-09-16T17:15:00.004+10:00

Kuya Serge prepared our family tree. Please email me the missing information. Thank you.

FAUSTO COMIA - FELICIDAD LUNA

I.	FELISA

II	FELIPE - FABIANA VELINA
	II.1	PORFIRIO - SYLVIA CANTOS
	II.2	BERNARDO - BERNARDITA MARANAN
	II.3	SERGIO - SONIA CORNEJO
	II.4	CARMENCITA - NAPOLEON MANALESE
	II.5	INOCENCIA - LEANDRO DEL ROSARIO
	II.6	FILIPINA

III	ESCOLASTICA - WENCESLAO OCAMPO
	III.1	GERTRUDES
	III.2	REYNALDO
	III.3	EMMANUEL
	III.4	DIOSDADO
	III.5	RIZALITO
	III.6	LEONARDO
	III.7	SOLOMON
	III.8	AMOR
	III.9	JACINTO
	III.10	YSMAEL
	III.11	LUISITO

IV	LEONCIO - FAUSTINA LORCA
	IV.1	IRENEO
	IV.2	TERESITA
	IV.3	GARENCIO

V	SILVERIO - MARIA GARCIA
	V.1	MARIO
	V.2	ELPIDIO
	V.3	ROSARIO
	V.4	ALFREDO
	V.5	GLICERIO
	V.6	HILARIO

VI	JESUS - ESPERANZA VELASQUEZ
	VI.1	VICTOR
	VI.2	MARISSA
	VI.3	SUSANA
	VI.4	CORAZON
	VI.5	GEMMA

VII	PRIMO -DIGNA JAEN
	VII.1	NOEL
	VII.2	SERAFIN
	VII.3	OFELIA

VIII	PRIMITIVA - EFREN SANIN
	VIII.1	CONCEPCION
	VIII.2	MARILYN
	VIII.3	MA. CORAZON
	VIII.4	RODEL JESUS

TOMAS COMIA - MARCELA HOSENA

I	JUAN COMIA - CARLOSA MATULAC
	I.1	GREGORIO
	I.2	SIMEONA
	I.3	NASARIO
	I.4	JULIANO

II	DESIDERIO - MARIA GARCIA
	II.1	NICANOR
	II.2	NESTORIO
	II.3	ALIPIO
	II.4	CONSOLACION
	II.5	FRANCISCO
	II.6	ANGELES
	II.7	PEDRO

III	TEODORA - JULIAN ASILO
	III.1	SANTA
	III.2	MOISES
	III.3	ANTONIO
	III.4	OLYMPIA
	III.5	SANTO
	III.6	GREGORIO
	III.7	MARIANO
	III.8	ELENA
	III.9	BONIFACIO
	III.10	FRANCISCO

IV	FAUSTO - FELICIDAD LUNA
	IV.1	FELISA
	IV.2	FELIPE
	IV.3	ESCOLASTICA
	IV.4	LEONCIO
	IV.5	SILVERIO
	IV.6	JESUS
	IV.7	PRIMO
	IV.8	PRIMITIVA

V	CORNELIO - MODESTA MARASIGAN
	V.1	ALEJO
	V.2	AQUILINO
	V.3	PERFECTO
	V.4	ELIODORO
	V.5	JUANITO
	V.6	RESTITUTO
	V.7	LEONIDA
	V.8	ENRIQUE
	V.9	SERGIO
	V.10	ULDARICO

VI	ARSENIO - SEGUNDA VARGAS
	VI.1	AQUILINA
	VI.2	LUISA
	VI.3	LADISLAO

VII	PETRA - APOLINARIO JAVIER
	VII.1	IRENEO
	VII.2	MAXIMA

VIII	JUANITA - DANIEL ROSALES
	VIII.1	LORENZO
	VIII.2	ONOFRE
	VIII.3	VIRGINIA
	VIII.4	LEONARDO
	VIII.5	ERNESTO
	VIII.6	ANGELES
	VIII.7	EMMA

IX	TRINIDAD - UBALDO AUSTRIA
	IX.1	LETICIA
	IX.2	ROLANDO
	IX.3	ALFREDO
	IX.4	NELLY

September Birthday Celebrators

2009-09-02T11:59:00.005+10:00

03 Sept - Rex Comia
13 Sept - Randee Comia
15 Sept - Poring Comia
15 Sept - Jhojee Sanin
22 Sept - Chris Bernard Comia
27 Sept - Carmen Comia Manalese (+)

Sacrifice Sale

2009-08-23T12:01:00.003+10:00

I am selling my house, semi furnished. Location Las Pinas near City Hall and the soon to open SM Hypermart. I need to dispose this off very quickly. Good location. Built 2008, just moved in April 2008. Most of the furnishing will go, including the split type and window type aircon. Please send to friends or relatives who may be interested. This is assume bank balance.

I Fondly Remember

2009-08-07T00:30:00.009+10:00

35 years ago today, we lost our beloved Ama to heart failure. I was 11 years old then, it was a few days before our periodical exams in Grade 5, I can still vividly remember. If Ina and my siblings were grief-stricken by his passing, I was devastated. I was a certified Daddy's Girl.

As the youngest in the family, Ama gave me everything I asked for, most of the time, to the chagrin of my siblings. I was spared from the rod, nobody dared fight me, lest they will be condemned for it. When others didn't know what signature clothing was, I, at a very young age, was shopping in Cinderella. When my cousins Tess and Rosie took up piano lessons, Ama bought a Grotrian Steinweg piano so I can take my lessons too. I was given the best....always....by Ama.

I remember when I want to ask for something and I cannot say it directly to him, I would write a short note, tuck it on one of his slippers while he is asleep. As soon as he wakes up, that was the first thing he would see before he gets out of bed. And then, presto, I will get what I want. The trick never failed.

As I grew up without him, I was never deprived of the love, only of the luxury he used to shower me. Ina and my siblings, were always there to provide for me, the basics and a little more.

When I got married, the life of a princess I used to live, turned into a life filled with tough luck as I shouldered most of the responsibilities of the married life. As Ate Sylvia described my life, I was "prinsesang naging basahan". I managed to get out of that marriage and tried very hard to raise my children.

Things would have been fine until the job I held was came to an end at the onset of the global recession. I never got a well paying job since and my children had to work to augment the family income. As a parent, I know education is the only thing I could give my children. But at this point, no matter how painful it is for me as a mother, education and school has to wait.

Today, on Ama's 35th death anniversary, I fondly remember him. As before, I call on him whenever I am placed in a difficult situation in life. Last night, I talked to him again, asking him to ask our Heavenly Father for the one thing I had been praying for the last 20 months, that is the opportunity to move to another country to start anew.

I know Ama will never let down his bunso. I believe he will help me get what I want as he used to do. All these because Ama loves me until this time.

I love you Ama and I miss you po.

August Birthdays & Events

2009-08-04T12:43:00.008+10:00

EVENT:

07 Aug - 35th Death Anniversary Ama Felipe L. Comia

Welcome a New Addition to the Growing Comia Clan

2009-07-15T22:19:00.004+10:00

Cameron Jordan Hanale Pierce
Parents: Everett & Tintin (Comia-del Rosario) Pierce
born July 12, 2009, 5:07pm 6 lbs 9 oz, 18 inches....

July Celebrators

2009-07-04T18:37:00.002+10:00

04 July - Michael Vincent Comia Go
04 July - Rico Comia
15 July - Mayor Enrique "Tito" Comia

Model Wannabe

2009-06-28T11:22:00.001+10:00

Katrina Bernadette Comia Go models for Nike dope dunk seller and budding photographer....

HK Holiday with Jem

2009-06-21T19:34:00.001+10:00

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T19:33:00.000+10:00

Help for Angel Comia Manalese

2009-06-12T18:57:00.015+10:00

ENGLISH VERSION

Angel is my 17 year old niece, currently freshman at Lyceum of Batangas (Philippines) taking up Accountancy. She is the youngest daughter of my sister, Carmen, who passed away last year due to cerebral aneurysm. Angel was born premature at 6 months because my sister suffered enclampsia then. Even if there were some defects brought about by her premature birth (she stayed in the incubator for 3 months), she tried to live a normal life.

Recently, due to severe cough and colds, she was brought to the doctor for a check up because she can barely hear. The doctor diagnosed her hearing condition as severe and needs to have a pair of hearing aid badly and urgently, or she might lose her hearing eventually (this is another effect of her premature birth). When the doctor tried on her the hearing aid, Angel was both overjoyed and thrilled because she could hear even the faintest of sounds which she never experienced in the past.

My 79 year old mom, who acts as her guardian since my sister's death, could only cry when she learned that the pair of hearing aid costs USD 1,200 excluding doctor's fees for her treatment. My mom has no income and incapable to raise the money to buy Angel the hearing aid she needs. Our family is not financially well off and we could only pray to God to send the people to help us raise the amount for Angel.

We realized that there are people around the world who can be very generous to extend help. In fact, the internet was also a big help for us to raise the money to pay off part of the hospital bills of my sister Carmen, when she was confined for 3 months in the hospital about 2 years ago ,after she suffered cerebral aneurysm. So we thought of utilizing technology again to send out our request for donations and support for Angel.

For those who would like to extend their help, you can donate through twitter (see link below) or through paypal (please click button on the side bar). Any donation, no matter how small will go a long, long way to help Angel. Our family, can only say a prayer of thanks to all generous hearts who have extended their help.

"If you always give, you will always have." - Chinese Proverb

FILIPINO VERSION

Si Angel po ay ang 17-year old daughter ng Ate Carmen. She was born premature at 6 months. She tried to live a normal life even if there were some defects that were a consequence of her being born premature. She is a 1st year Accountancy student at Lyceum of Batangas.

Sa ngayon po, halos di na makarinig ang isang tenga ni Angel. Ang kabilang tenga ay mahina na din. Sabi ng doctor na kelangan na ng hearing aid (condition: severe). Walang paglagyan ng tuwa ang bata habang nakasuot ng hearing aid na pinasubok sa kanya sa isang clinic. Pero, iyak na lang ang nagawa ng Nanay Fabing, dahil 56,000 pesos (28k each) daw ang halaga ng hearing aid. Gustuhin man ng isang mapagmahal na lola na ibigay ang makakabuti at makakatulong sa kanyang apo, wala syang magawa. Iisa lang ang nararamdaman namin, kasama ng mga pinsan, na walang kakayahan na makatulong pampinansyal, ang gumawa ng paraan sa abot ng makakaya. Angel has been under the guardianship of Nanay Fabing since Ate Carmen passed away last year.

Nagpost na po si Tintin sa twitter account niya http://twitter.com/kristinesendy ng request for donations and support para makabili ng hearing aid ni Angel. Sinusubukan din ni Tin makakuha ng tulong sa Hearing Loss Association of America.

Kung me alam po kayong gustong magbigay ng tulong para ke Angel, maaari po kayong mag-email sa akin para maipaabot ko sa Nanay Fabing ang message ninyo. Kung me twitter account po, pede magdonate using your credit card to this :

Maraming salamat po.

June Birthdays and Events

2009-06-06T11:54:00.006+10:00

09 June - Primo Comia (+) & Riz Comia

10 June - Resting Comia (+)

13 June - Dra. Lina Comia Sioson & Quino Comia

14 June - Digna Comia

27 June - Kristine Comia Fajardo

28 June - Neo Comia

29 June - Pedro (Indo) Comia (+)

Kwentong Batanggenyo

2009-06-06T10:43:00.002+10:00

AIRPLANE CRASHES IN BATANGAS

An airplane crashed at a town in Batangas.

MEDIA: Manong, pakilarawan po ang nangyari.
LOLO: Ala eh, nakow, garne ga utoy... Kakaalmusal ko laang, gayak ako'y sisinsay sa kahanggan, ay natan-awan ko yaan sa alapaap ay nagsisilab. Bago sumirok ng papagay-on na kala mo'y papatak. Ginagaling na laang at sa sukalang are sumugba, ay kung sa kabayanan ga, ay di panay mga utas!
MEDIA: Ho?

VEHICULAR ACCIDENT IN BATANGAS

MEDIA: 'Lo, kayo daw po'ng saksi?
LOLO: Ay uwo! Ika'y pumarne dine sa silong. Kung ako pa naman ang dadais sa iyo para magsalaysay ay sulong!
MEDIA: 'Sensya na po sa abala.
LOLO: Ako'y naka-ungkot laang dine at karakaraka'y ako'y nagitla sa busina. May mag-inang hasing-hasi pa ng paghihikap ay gab-eng gab-e na! Bakingga aring dyip ay saksakan ng tulin? Ay di ako'y palakat na sa mag-inang di naiingli! Aba'y maiipit na'y naka-umis pa! Kainaman! Hayown! Sa pag-iwas ng dyip ay sumalya sa tarangka, tiklap ang tapaludung lasa ko'y
kawangki ng nilamukos na kiche. Pagkakabugnot ng drayber! Ngalngal e!

Source : http://www.batanggenyo.net/2008/08/kwentong-batanggenyo.html

ANO GA PO ANG IBIG SABIHIN NG "KICHE"? yun laang ang di ko naintindihan e!

Para Sa Iyo Inay

2009-05-30T22:54:00.000+10:00

Sa lahat ng pinagdaan ko, ang ina ang laging kaagapay. Sa saya, sa lungkot, laging gabay kahit di ko kasama sa bahay. Alam kong sa bawat dasal niya, bawat isa sa aming magkakapatid ay itinataas niya sa Maykapal...

Tapos na ang mother's day, pero pahabol na alay para sa natatanging Ina sa aming buhay...

A new addition to our growing Comia clan...

2009-05-30T22:52:00.003+10:00

Name: Ritch Kelvin Comia Fajardo
Parents : Ritchie & Kristine (Comia) Fajardo
Born : 23 May 2009 4:02pm
Place of Birth : KSA

Happy Birthday Tintin!!!

2009-05-29T23:16:00.004+10:00

2009-05-09T12:00:00.002+10:00

May Birthday Celebrators

2009-05-03T19:20:00.005+10:00

06 May - Katrina Bernadette Comia Go (pinay's daughter)
26 May - Felipe L. Comia (+)
30 May - Kristine Sendy Comia del Rosario-Pierce (Sencia's daughter)

Sky Experience in Cebu

2009-04-20T08:56:00.003+10:00

My daughter Katrina with friends in Cebu City during the Holy Week.

Holy Week in Rome (Apr 2009)

2009-04-15T18:00:00.003+10:00

Vacation Photos of Neo and family. Taken Easter Sunday in Rome.

Athens, Greece (2009)

2009-04-15T17:59:00.000+10:00

More vacation photos from Neo during their trip last week to Athens, Greece.

What Matters Most

2009-04-10T11:42:00.011+10:00

(The following article came out in my regular column in our parish newsletter in 2006. It was also published in the Lenten issue of the Philippine broadsheet, The Manila Times.)

It’s lenten season once again and we are to recall the passion and death of Christ. Passion, as found in the Webster Dictionary, means (1) sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and death; (2) boundless enthusiasm.

Allow me to deal with both meanings. The first meaning refers to the ordeal Jesus Christ went through to save mankind from sin. Even if He was God’s only begotten son, He was not spared from agony. How does this then apply to each of us in our daily lives? We are all sinners. If Christ, who was God-Man, went through the trials He never deserved, how much more sinners like us? Every sin we commit may be compared to every whip He received during his passion. Every sin we make nails Him to the cross. It is easy for us to say, “…because we are human, we are not perfect.” But isn’t it God who said that man was created in His image and likeness? That, if God is perfect then we are made for perfection? Of all God’s creation, it is only man who was created in His image and likeness. That is our greatest privilege and honor.

Christ's passion is to save us from sin. Our passion (as we go through trials) is for us to take on God’s values, attitudes and character. Trials mold us to become what God has wanted us to be in the first place. Character molding is never automatic like a washing machine, nor instant, like coffee or noodles. It is a slow, very long, arduous and exhausting process. I have been through so many trials and once in a while, my minute mind still cannot comprehend why I deserve such. But, I always keep in mind what Fr. Jerry Orbos always say, “look at the bigger picture”. Before we are into the future, God is already there. So why fear? Remember that after every Good Friday, there is Easter Sunday. After every passion, there is resurrection. That gives me a glimmer of hope.

The next meaning refers to an intense feeling – boundless enthusiasm. We can be enthusiastic about so many things in life. But does it bring us closer to where God wants us to be? Or does it bring us closer to where we want ourselves to be? We have to keep in mind that what we want may not be the same as what God wants for us. As I look back through the things I have gone through in the life, and as I try to link it up with what I am passionate about these days, I see a glimpse of what God wants me to do (at least for now).

I have mentioned in the previous issue of our newsletter, of the website I put up in November, 2003. The site, http://www.femalebattle.net is an electronic magazine and an online resource center whose mission is to give information and inspiration for women, as a wife, a sister, a mother, a friend and a social individual. This is what I am passionate about these days, reaching out to others through this service. I may not have successfully handled this gargantuan task, had God not prepared me for this. He made me go through domestic problems to personally experience and feel what it is like to be in the midst of trouble. How could I effectively give light to others if I had not been in darkness myself?

At the end of the day, what matters most is not whether we came out unscathed from each trial we’ve gone through. It is what we have learned, how we were transformed and how we can turn our passion to more a productive endeavor that will bring us closer to what God had planned for us. Circumstances are temporary, but the values, attitudes and character we acquired will last forever.

A fruitful lenten season and a joyous Easter Sunday to everyone!

And for some reflective and inspirational song...

April Diamonds

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March Birthday Celebrators & Events

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March 06 - Vic Comia
March 12 - Ando Comia
March 16 - Geline Comia
March 17 - Tuding Ocampo
March 22 - Jet Sanin
March 23 - Maria Angela (Angel) Comia Manalese

Also, March 16 will be the 1st death anniversary of Ate Carmen C. Manalese.

Andito Ka Ba ????

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Some Inspiration

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Everything happens for a reason....

Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine,
After the rain...

Perhaps you may stumble,
Perhaps even fall,
But God's always ready,
To answer your call...

He knows every heartache,
Sees every tear,
A word from His lips,
Can calm every fear...

Your sorrows may linger,
Throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish,
In dawn's early light...

The Savior is waiting,
Somewhere above,
To give you His grace,
And send you His love...

Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
"God always sends rainbows...
After the rain..."

Weekend in Dubai

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Shared by Neo... great pictures...great shots...nice place

February Birthday Celebrators

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Feb. 7 - Maricel Comia (wife of Noel Comia)
Feb. 15 - Tia Justi Comia
Feb. 18 - Kay Adre (daughter Ofel Comia-Adre)
Feb. 21 - Sylvia Comia (wife Poring Comia)
Feb. 24 - Edna Comia (wife of Rex Comia)

any more????

Greatest Blessing

2009-02-04T00:25:00.004+11:00

what they have to say....click here

Noong Sabado...

2009-01-27T23:22:00.002+11:00

Happy birthday celebration of Inay Fabing and Ate Sencia....

Photos from KSA

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Pictures shared by Kristine Comia-Fajardo (son of Poring and Sylvia Comia)

Bakasyon sa HK

2009-01-10T23:55:00.004+11:00

Vacation photos of Tiyo Ecio and Tiya Justi, with Neo, Beng and Leon....

FUN FUN FUN!!!!

Do You Miss Cuenca?

2009-01-10T19:14:00.006+11:00

Snapshots of Cuenca....

January Birthday Celebrators

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Jan 13 - Tiyo Ecio Comia & Myleen Comia Sanin
Jan 20 - Nanay Fabing Comia & Tess (daughter of Tiyo Ecio)
Jan 21 - Sencia Comia del Rosario
Jan 23 - Michelle Joanne (Mitz) Comia Manalese (daughter of Ate Carmen)
Jan 24 - Noel Comia
Jan 26 - Julius Khristoffer "Bong" Comia (son of Kuya Poring)
Jan 31 - Ninong-Engr. Boy Sioson

Please email me other birthday celebrators for January....

Photos from yesteryears

2009-01-10T17:35:00.006+11:00

Sharing with you some photos from the past...

Neo, Beng & Leon

2009-01-09T23:37:00.002+11:00

My Sentiments...Exactly

2009-01-04T14:20:00.009+11:00

Today is the feast of the Epiphany and today ends the Christmas season. Looking deeper into the meaning of epiphany (feeling) it says "the sudden realization or comprehension of the essence or meaning of something". It dawned on me that the past Christmas season was in fact, epiphany as it gave me a different meaning of the season.

In September, our company folded up and up to this date, we are still not paid the separation pay due to us. For over 2 months, I was jobless. I knew Christmas would be a lot different this time. With no income, piling debts, where would Christmas fit in, in a world where the season is so commercialized.

As the Christmas season sets in, anger, misery and depression had set in too. Carolers were shooed away. We had to keep the doors closed most of the time. I turned into an Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character in Charles Dicken's novel "A Christmas Carol". I turned cold hearted. Christmas carols used to hype up my feelings of happiness. But not this year.

In the past years, the cupboards were full by November for the noche buena menu ingredients. The 24th and the 31st of December were usually busy from early morning. This time, we busied ourselves cleaning the house as there was no food to prepare. We had a simple noche buena menu, lechon manok from Baliwag and home cooked Spaghetti. Me and the kids (not really kids anymore as they are 21 and 18 now) heard mass around 9pm and shared the simple noche buena by midnight.

The following day, Ina and Ate Sencia arrived with crispy pata, afritada, puto, suman, leche flan, buco pandan and so many more for us to feast on. Kuya Poring and Ate Sylvia arrived after lunch. We communicated through Skype with Tintin and Krispet.

It was a simple Christmas lunch and get together, it was back to basics, back to family. I realized that Christmas can be uncommercialized (as there were no gifts to give). I realized that it was not the PRESENTS that mattered but the PRESENCE of the family. I may have not given my kids anything for Christmas, but the situation we were into gave us more appreciation for the gift of FAMILY, no matter if it is dysFUNctional, but it is still FUN....

Thank God for the gift of FAMILY.

DysFUNctional - Christmas Layout 2007

Christmas Presence - Christmas Layout 2008

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Photos from Ando & Odeth Comia and family

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Here are some pictures from Kuya Ando and Ate Odeth taken at New Year's eve... typical pinoy media noche... pansit, kakanin, inihaw with matching sawsawan, leche flan... mouthwatering!

In the family picture are Kuya Ando, Ate Odeth, Chris, Gerard and Girlie with husband Bong and daughter Camille.

Feast your eyes on these folks!

Giu Comia

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21st Aliw Awards Nominee

October 11, 2008

Best New Artist

(Male) Daryl Lagos, Giu Comia, Richard Poon, Lex Lopez

Giuliano Franz Comia (son of Vic and Geline Comia)

Speaking of slick… a cute version of Johnny Bravo but without the attitude. This younger version of Michael Buble is into standard music and retro fashion. Giu Comia has that charisma of a star in the making. Bravo! (Ride to Fame: Yes to Your Dreams Finalists)

MORE ABOUT GIU

Friendster http://profiles.friendster.com/giuroxas
Multiply : http://giucomia.multiply.com

*18 years old
*5'7 in height
*61kg in weight
*not a smoker
*nor a drinker
*super makulit
*friendly
*hates plastik and boastful people
*craves for tofu
*and chicken but not fried
*chopsuey & sinigang other faves
*doesn't eat rice
*ulam lang
*hazelnut green tea frappe
*a Pokemaniac for over 10 years na
*loves jazz music
*Half Rocker/Jazzer
*born to be fit
*works out 3 times a week
*whey protein *woah*
*now training for acting & dancing
*a Laker fanatic (GO KOBE)
*michael buble
*God is GOOD

"DINNER DATE" - GOLDILOCKS COMMERCIAL

"FIRST DATE" - SHAKEY'S COMMERCIAL

Photos from Vancouver

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Winnie Jimenez nee Austria shares these Christmas photos.....

Thanks Winnie, keep them coming....

Christmas Presence

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2008-12-27T21:06:00.000+11:00

Hello aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews around the world! The idea to come up with this blog came about a day after Christmas. As it is, our clan is now scattered all over the world and only technology can bridge the distance that separates us.

We celebrated Christmas at home and through Skype and yahoo messenger, nieces Tintin Comia del Rosario-Pierce (daughter of Ate Sencia Comia Del Rosario) based in Hawaii and Krispet Comia-Fajardo (daughter of Kuya Poring & Ate Sylvia Comia) based in UAE, joined us. Chris Comia (son of Kuya Ando & Ate Odeth) also joined us via YM, and he just arrived from Singapore. The following day, I had the chance to chat with Boyet (son of Engr. Boy and Dra. Lina Sioson), based in British Columbia, Canada. He said we may not be able to revive the Birthday Club that our clan used to have many years back, as more relatives are moving out of the Philippines. We too, God willing, are hoping to spend the next Christmas DownUnder. It was in this light that I thought of coming up with this blog, for us to connect, share photos and simply keep in touch...

You may post your messages at our message box. If you have photos or if you want to post here, please send me an email and I will post it for our families to view and read.... see yah here!

are you here????