FELMAR'S MISSIONARY JOURNEY

The Origin of the Fiel Clan in the Philippines

Published on 2012-01-26 21:17:00

EARLY EXPLANATIONS ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF THE FIEL CLAN IN THE PHILIPPINESThe Edict of Claveria was imposed on the Filipinos on November 21, 1849. This was the Spanish colonial decree establishing the systematic distribution of family names and the imposition of the Spanish naming system on the inhabitants of the Philippines. The surnames were culled from many Philippine languages, including Tagalog and Cebuano. Spanish, however, provided the bulk of the surnames. Prudencio Tan Fiel, grandson

Salubong in Olutanga Island

Published on 2011-04-24 09:39:00

The Salubong ("Sugat" in Cebuano) is a Filipino tradition done early in the morning of Easter Sunday, wherein the images of the Risen Christ and Sorrowful Mother symbolically meet in a pre-dawn procession. The celebration starts with two different processions that start at different points. The first one consists of the Risen Christ carried by men while the second consist of the Blessed Virgin Mary (covered with a black veil to denote her mourning) carried by women. These two processi

Basilan Inter-faith Group Spearheads "Walk for Peace"

Published on 2011-03-10 07:30:00

Close to a thousand Basileños, braving the scourging heat of the sun, marched a 3-kilometer road on February 24, 2011 to show that violence in the province has to finally put an end. “Walk for Peace” is one among the concrete plans that the IFCL in Basilan have undertake after series of meetings and consultation and it is a way to convey the message of unity and peace, most especially for the victims of violence. Ms. January Zanoria, Christian Coordinator of the Interfaith Council of Lea