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“Do I marry him?!!!”

czproductions — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:20:20 +0000

Crucial decision-making.

Nelson, a US Marine of El Salvador descent, pops up the question to Lisa, a Taclobanon.

Now she has to decide…

Prenuptial of Lisa and Nelson at Rafael’s Farm, Babatngon, Leyte on February 21, 2010.

Game over.

They got married earlier this afternoon, March 06.

For life. At Sto. Niño Church.

Congrats to the fun-loving couple!

Cruising down Bangon River in Palo

czproductions — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:54:58 +0000

Some photos taken of Bangon River in Palo, Leyte.

Read the full blog >>> http://gerryruiz.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/cruising-down-bangon-river-of-palo/

Dept of Tourism Region 8 Christmas Party ‘09

czproductions — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:02:53 +0000

The Department of Tourism Regional Office No. 8 had their Christmas Party last Dec. 16, 2009 at the Governor’s Hall, Leyte Provincial Capitol Bldg, Tacloban City.

A fun-filled party for everyone, one of the early parties “officially” ushering in the Yuletide Season!

Happy Holidays, everyone!

View more photos & slideshow >>> http://gerryruiz.callezaragosa.com/p651507201

Danny Boy Ortega’s 50th birthday bash

czproductions — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:02:56 +0000

Danny Boy Ortega turned 50 last July 04 and family and friends trooped to the ARCIVU Hall at Palo, Leyte for a grand celebration.

It was a reunion of sorts for many as Boy and family are now based in Los Angeles, USA. Naturally, Boy’s friends and extended families from the An Taclobanon Association of Southern California were likewise around to wish the Golden Boy all the best.

Happy Birthday, Boy! Welcome to the club!

The Golden Boy

Pie Delgado-Ortega

Ely Capacio

Tani Saño

The gang from the An Taclobanon Ass’n of So. California

Pie and the kids entertain the Golden Dad

Rah Rah Rousers

Tex Almeria

Men in Stripes

View the full gallery (156 photos): http://callezaragosa.com/BoyOrtega50thBdayGallery/index.html

Buyogan conquers Aliwan Fiesta ‘09

czproductions — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:49:03 +0000

In an unprecedented sweep of three festivals in a span of less than a year, the Buyogan Festival of Abuyog, Leyte was declared the Grand Champion of the Aliwan Fiesta 2009 Festival of Festivals at the Aliw Center-Quirino Grandstand early Sunday morning, April 26 in Manila.

Victory was super sweet.

First, they won at the Leyte Kasadyaan Festival last June ‘08 in Tacloban City. Next, they bagged the crown at the prestigious Sinulog Festival ‘09 in Cebu City last January 18. This time, it was the ultimate battle of champions of the country’s top festivals – the Aliwan Fiesta 2009.

Together with the crown and prestige, Buyogan pocketed a cool one million pesos, the top prize for the Dance Competition.

Second placer was the Tribu Kasag of Iloilo’s Kasagyahan Festival with a P500,000 prize.

Third was the Dinagyang Festival, also from Iloilo, with a prize of P250,000.00.

Seven runner-ups, which included the Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte,
received P50,000 each.

Despite the sudden downpour which drenched everyone just as Buyogan’s turn to perform was up at the Aliw Grandstand, the audience were simply awed by the intense and high-energy performance of the Buyogan dancers.

Simply awesome.

The parade started at 4 p.m. in front of the Aliw Theater, passed through Roxas Boulevard as it continued to rain, and ended at the Quirino Grandstand.

Buyogan won from a field of 22 participating festivals coming from all over the country:
1. Lalbayaw Festival (Tondo, Metro Manila)
2. Pakalog Festival (Pasig City)
3. Panagbenga Festival (Baguio City, Benguet)
4. Pamulinawen Festival (Laoag, Ilocos Norte)
5. Ibon-ebon Festival (Candaba, Pampanga)
6. Caragan Festival (Mabalacat, Pampanga)
7. Boling Boling Festival (Catanauan, Quezon)
8. Fiesta de Toros (Nasugbu, Batangas)
9. Lambayok Festival (San Juan, Batangas)
10. Lapay Bantigue Festival (Masbate)
11. Pulang Angui Festival (Albay)
12. Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo)
13. Kasagyahan Festival (Iloilo)
14. Paraw Regatta (Iloilo)
15. Siloy Festival (Alcoy, Cebu)
16. Buyogan Festival (Abuyog, Leyte)
17. Karatong Festival (Dulag, Leyte)
18. Kadayawan Festival (Davao)
19. Mimodoman Kalilangan Festival (General Santos City)
20. Tuna Festival (General Santos City)
21. Buklod Festival (Parang, Maguindanao)
22. Kalilintad Festival (Mamasapano, Maguindanao)

Sinulog 2009 coverage

czproductions — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:16:09 +0000

Above, the Buyogan Festival at Jones Avenue, Cebu City during Sinuog ‘09. Photo by mikiruiz.

Sinulog 2009 in Cebu City was a blast!

calle Zaragosa productions was commissioned to document the participation of the Buyogan Festival of Abuyog, Leyte at the Sinulog last January 18,2009.

And, indeed, it was such a rewarding experience for everyone as the Buyogan Festival emerged champion of Sinulog ‘09!

A brief backgrounder for those not in the know: the Buyogan Festival is the current title holder as champion of the Leyte Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival held last June 27, 2008 during the Tacloban City fiesta celebration. The last time Buyogan Festival participated in the Sinulog was in 1996 (?) – more than a decade ago.

Documentation work included coverage of the contingent’s rehearsals as well as other behind-the-scene activities. Our team accompanied the contingent to Cebu, leaving Tacloban for Ormoc early morning of January 15, and taking the fully-loaded slow boat to Cebu (by coincidence, also travelling with us in the ship were the contingents from Dulag’s Tribu Karatong and Borongan’s Karasikas group.)

We took thousands of photos many of which still need to be post-processed. In the meantime, one may view the highlights of the main Sinulog Parade here: http://callezaragosa.com/Sinulog09LRGallery-01/index.html

Watch out for more galleries to come!