SUMMARY OF A WHITE HERON

                                                                                                                                                                                                A little girl, named Sylvia lived in a manufacturing town 
 and was transferred to a farm where her grandmother lives. As days went by, her life was changed since she lived at the farm, she became a nature lover and adventurous. At night, when Sylvia was going home with her cow named Mistress Mooly from the pasture, they passed to the wood where she saw a creeping shadow whistling, a tall man who carried a gun over his shoulder. The lad asked Sylvia if he can stay at their home this night. And Sylvia help him. At home, as they arrived Mrs. Tilley was standing at the doorway saw the three of them and asked who was the man. The man introduce himself and then asked for some milk in order to satisfy his stomach. After the dinner, Mrs. Tilley talked to the hunter relating to Sylvia and their past. In reply, the hunter discuss why he was there and he emphasize the white heron he was looking for and offered ten dollars to anybody who could show it to him. Late night came, the young sport man and Mrs. Tilley were sound asleep but the little Sylvia was still awake  and curious to where the white heron could be found. So, she decided to went on the forest and followed the pasture path 

through the woods, there, she saw the huge and tall pine tree. She bravely climbed up the tree until she reach the top of it. There, she saw the wide environment and considered it as the world. Sylvia saw how beautiful the nature was, she looked down to the ground and searched for the white heron. Until the bird perched on the trunk near to her. She witnessed how beautiful the white heron was and so, she decided hot to tell this secret to the hunter..

PAS'UNGKO FESTIVAL

            Misamis Occidental celebrates the 81st Provincial Anniversary. The celebration was from November 4-8 2010. This occasion was led by our very own Governor Herminia Ramiro. Last Monday was the most awaited event which is the PAS’UNGKO Festival. Fourteen municipalities and three cities joined the said event all over Misamis Occidental. This activity helps promote the culture and tourism of our province.


         We had the chance to witness the PAS’UNGKO Festival because our school will be used by the contingent coming from the different places in Misamis Occidental. The first part was the street dance held along the Street in Oroquieta City. Thanks to god because the weather was good but I can really feel the heat of the sun, shines toward the crowd. We never mind how hot it was, all we want was only to take the dance to watch each presentation. I observed that the participants clid their best in order to showcase the best they can. After a long hours of walk, we finally arrised at the Capitol Ground. We were very tired but we have to search for a place where we can watch the main presentation of the contingents. Before they proceed to the second part, a short program was set, then, the battle begins. While the presentation was going on, I feel weak, it is because of the crowd and the noisy of the place. Despite of these, I was still amazed and overwhelmed of the presentations to each troop. They all performed very well. They have their own interpretation of what PAS’UNGKO is which means thank giving to the Almighty one for the blessings received. But this is a contest. 

The judges have to decide of who will win. After the winners had announced, we decided to go home and saying to myself that the 

winners were deserving to bring the beacon. I’m happy with the result because our city, Oroquieta City got third place.


       From this event, they proved that Misamis Occidental citizens or the subanen are really talented. That PAS’UNGKO is part of our culture and I am proud to be a Subanen.