We'll miss you, Tito Gene. May you rest in peace, up in the heavens, with our other departed loved ones.
Additional photos may be viewed here.
Funeral snapshots sent in by Ms. Ma. Cristina Relampagos Pedrigal.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
"Tito Gene" Relampagos Passes Away
We offer our sincere condolences to the family of the late Atty. Ignacio "Tito Gene" Relampagos. He passed on last Saturday, December 29, 2007, at the time of 5:00 pm.
We'll miss you, Tito Gene. May you rest in peace, up in the heavens, with our other departed loved ones.
Additional photos may be viewed here.
Funeral snapshots sent in by Ms. Ma. Cristina Relampagos Pedrigal.
We'll miss you, Tito Gene. May you rest in peace, up in the heavens, with our other departed loved ones.
Additional photos may be viewed here.
Funeral snapshots sent in by Ms. Ma. Cristina Relampagos Pedrigal.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Reunion 2008 Updates
I just got a text message from Tita Raquel 'Neneng' Relampagos Tansioco regarding the planned Fabiano Relampagos clan get-together.
The organizers have agreed that the clan reunion will be held on May 9 & 10, 2008 in our ancestral hometown of Loon, Bohol.
All Relampagos clan members should get ready for this event! Everyone's attendance is expected! Get ready to book your flights early, and take advantage of airline fare cuts and promos!
Map courtesy of Wikipedia.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Profiles: Juan "Aning" Relampagos (1918 - 2002)
Aning was born on July 12, 1918 at Catagbacan Norte, Loon, Bohol to spouses Pedro Papeleras Relampagos and Luisa Libadisos Morastil. His brothers and sisters include Apolonio (+Onyo), Victoria (Balay, soltera), Eudosia (+Dosing Emnace), Crispiniana (+Manyang Mesina), Jesus(+) and Bernardina (Bening California).
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, Aning was an officer of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE). He held the rank of Lieutenant and was commanding officer of the "C" Company, 1st Battalion, 84th Infantry. Pursued by the Japanese, he traveled incognito to Negros, Leyte, Cebu and Surigao as a trader of sugar, salted fish (bulad) and other household commodities. In Surigao, he met 'paisano', Major Vicente T. Cubero (a.k.a Capt. Francisco Salazar) who went with him to Bohol, landing at Catagbcan in the early part of 1942. Salazar led the local forces in victorious encounters against the Japanese including the very successful Battle of Moalong on September 27, 1942.
Aning served as Mayor of Loon for two consecutive terms from 1951 to 1959. On his second term, he married Esperanza 'Nene' Camantigue Lopez whose father Rosendo or 'Tan Sendoy was also a town executive of Loon, the last to hold the title 'President' and first to be called 'Mayor' (on his second term). Aning also served as Provincial Board Member for two terms - - during the administration of Gov. Esteban Bernido and Gov. Lino Chatto.
Aning and Nene have been blessed with five children, namely, Maria Socorro 'Acor' R. Gonzaga, Asst. Vice President for External Affairs of the Philippine Airlines (PAL); Dr. Maria Asuncion 'Achu' R. Navoa, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiology Consultant of Lourdes Hospital, Sta Mesa, Manila; Elvi Peter, associate of the Dionido and De Guzman Law Office, Makati; Maria Concepcion 'Emma' R. Casenas, Manager of PAL - Tagbilaran Office and Rene the youngest governor of Bohol ever had.
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, Aning was an officer of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE). He held the rank of Lieutenant and was commanding officer of the "C" Company, 1st Battalion, 84th Infantry. Pursued by the Japanese, he traveled incognito to Negros, Leyte, Cebu and Surigao as a trader of sugar, salted fish (bulad) and other household commodities. In Surigao, he met 'paisano', Major Vicente T. Cubero (a.k.a Capt. Francisco Salazar) who went with him to Bohol, landing at Catagbcan in the early part of 1942. Salazar led the local forces in victorious encounters against the Japanese including the very successful Battle of Moalong on September 27, 1942.
Aning served as Mayor of Loon for two consecutive terms from 1951 to 1959. On his second term, he married Esperanza 'Nene' Camantigue Lopez whose father Rosendo or 'Tan Sendoy was also a town executive of Loon, the last to hold the title 'President' and first to be called 'Mayor' (on his second term). Aning also served as Provincial Board Member for two terms - - during the administration of Gov. Esteban Bernido and Gov. Lino Chatto.
Aning and Nene have been blessed with five children, namely, Maria Socorro 'Acor' R. Gonzaga, Asst. Vice President for External Affairs of the Philippine Airlines (PAL); Dr. Maria Asuncion 'Achu' R. Navoa, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiology Consultant of Lourdes Hospital, Sta Mesa, Manila; Elvi Peter, associate of the Dionido and De Guzman Law Office, Makati; Maria Concepcion 'Emma' R. Casenas, Manager of PAL - Tagbilaran Office and Rene the youngest governor of Bohol ever had.
Profiles: Andres Relampagos - The Last of the Mohicans
The passing away of Inco Andres Papeleras Relampagos, the last to survive among the originals of the Fabiano Relampagos Clan, was a great loss beyond retrieve. His departure of no return came as his chest heaved, and consequently exhaled the last thinning air from his lungs.
It was May 11, 1995, the eve of the Catagbacan,Loon (his birth place) Fiesta when Inco Andres eventually reposed in tranquility. He was at his ripe age of 86.
Within a haf decade of lingering physical immobility. he was not verily concious much less aware that the Fabiano Relampagos Clan he had conceived and forged, has started bearing fruits out of the seeds he strewed two scores and five years ago. He was the sewer but not the reaper.
Inco Andres as he was then respectedly called, was and will remain the undisputed PRIME MOVER of the Fabiano Relampagos Clan. He labored for it.
Out of love coupled with instinctive generosity, his solomonic brain unceasingly pondered on how to reconcile and retrieve, between and among scions of the greatest great, great grandparents of all times - Fabiano Relampagos and Marcosa Papeleras.
His initial call for reconciliation was made in 1950, when there were still leaving co-originals, like Inco Into (Jacinto), Tiyo Vidal, Manoy Ejan (Aniano, his first wife Telesfora Caminos was this writer's auntie), Inse Coning (Cornelia), Nang Ena (Lucena) and herein writer's grandmother in-law, late Nanay Diday (Hilaria). All of them witnessed the emergence of the Fabiano Relampagos Clan.
In sum the formation of the Fabiano Relampagos Clan could have hardly been possible were it not of the inceptive move taken by the late Inco Andres. As a result, produce by concious mental and physical exertions, Fabiano Relampagos clearly came into view in 1951.
Notwithstanding the unsolicited efforts Inco Andres has exhaustively expended in order to accomplish an objective, nothing is heard much less overheard, that a move has been taken to bestow even a little honor, by way of posthumous recognition to the departed prime mover of the clan. Granting there was, how soon will it take place is the biggest question. Very soon? It is hoped.
Putting Inco Andres similarly situated to the last of the Mohicans, he lost the battle but won the war. Great men does not die in vain. Indeed he had done a MAGNUM OPUS WORTHY OF RECOGNITION.
In passing, a passage by Abraham Lincoln (Gross, Lincoln's own stories) pertaining ancestry, is hereunder quoted, and I quote:
I don't know who my grandfather was;
I am much concerned to know what his grandson will be"
Each man meets its final destiny with God.
By: Jovencio Caminos
It was May 11, 1995, the eve of the Catagbacan,Loon (his birth place) Fiesta when Inco Andres eventually reposed in tranquility. He was at his ripe age of 86.
Within a haf decade of lingering physical immobility. he was not verily concious much less aware that the Fabiano Relampagos Clan he had conceived and forged, has started bearing fruits out of the seeds he strewed two scores and five years ago. He was the sewer but not the reaper.
Inco Andres as he was then respectedly called, was and will remain the undisputed PRIME MOVER of the Fabiano Relampagos Clan. He labored for it.
Out of love coupled with instinctive generosity, his solomonic brain unceasingly pondered on how to reconcile and retrieve, between and among scions of the greatest great, great grandparents of all times - Fabiano Relampagos and Marcosa Papeleras.
His initial call for reconciliation was made in 1950, when there were still leaving co-originals, like Inco Into (Jacinto), Tiyo Vidal, Manoy Ejan (Aniano, his first wife Telesfora Caminos was this writer's auntie), Inse Coning (Cornelia), Nang Ena (Lucena) and herein writer's grandmother in-law, late Nanay Diday (Hilaria). All of them witnessed the emergence of the Fabiano Relampagos Clan.
In sum the formation of the Fabiano Relampagos Clan could have hardly been possible were it not of the inceptive move taken by the late Inco Andres. As a result, produce by concious mental and physical exertions, Fabiano Relampagos clearly came into view in 1951.
Notwithstanding the unsolicited efforts Inco Andres has exhaustively expended in order to accomplish an objective, nothing is heard much less overheard, that a move has been taken to bestow even a little honor, by way of posthumous recognition to the departed prime mover of the clan. Granting there was, how soon will it take place is the biggest question. Very soon? It is hoped.
Putting Inco Andres similarly situated to the last of the Mohicans, he lost the battle but won the war. Great men does not die in vain. Indeed he had done a MAGNUM OPUS WORTHY OF RECOGNITION.
In passing, a passage by Abraham Lincoln (Gross, Lincoln's own stories) pertaining ancestry, is hereunder quoted, and I quote:
I don't know who my grandfather was;
I am much concerned to know what his grandson will be"
Each man meets its final destiny with God.
By: Jovencio Caminos
Inco Andres - The Man I Will Always Remember
I stumbled upon this article on the Relampagos Clan Directory and Souvenir Book 2002. It's worth a read - a good testament to the greatness of our Inco Andres,
Andres Papeleras Relampagos (Died: May 11,1995)
While each of my uncles and aunts have left imprints in my memory that have helped in the shaping of my future, the memories from Inco Andres are the ones deeply rooted in my mind.
Inco Andres was the youngest of my uncles and our ages were not far apart. A bigger portion of my life's time was in close association with him, specially during my school days. For a while, I stayed with his family in a small rented house in the poblacion of Loon, Bohol. With me were two other cousins, Jesus and Bening and my sister Sencia. It was in this house that Inco Andres encourage us to study conscientously. He gave us incentives, in kind, when ever our names appeared in the class honor roll. He taught us the value of time. "Time is Gold" he kept on repeating to us. Every minute must be made productive. This was the challenge that inspired us to work even harder.
While in college, my having to take up Civil Engineering was Inco Andres' choice. My preference then was to take up commerce as I was more indulged in Trading. However, Inco Andres and my cousins Miguel and Jesus were already taking up Commerce. So Inco advised me to take up Civil Engineering instead. As a bright and upright man, one just can't resist and follow his advices. Thus, I have become an Engineer.
While very active and progressive in nature, Inco had also encountered obstacles in his desire to rise. As a career man in the government service, his growth was somewat stunted. He was no doubt honest, diligent and sincere in the service but he was not given due merit by his superiors. His obstacles became an eye-opener for me to reroute the path of my ventures in life. Thus, instead of seeking for employment, I ventured to enterpreneurship where I am now.
Two major decisions and a lot of minor ones in my life were influenced by Inco Andres. Without him, I could not imagine where I woukd be now. His influences does not end with me; for sure there are many of us, nephews and nieces, even grandchildren who owe what they are now to our beloved Inco Andres. May he rest in peace.
By: Engr. Pablo Relampagos Sr.
Andres Papeleras Relampagos (Died: May 11,1995)
While each of my uncles and aunts have left imprints in my memory that have helped in the shaping of my future, the memories from Inco Andres are the ones deeply rooted in my mind.
Inco Andres was the youngest of my uncles and our ages were not far apart. A bigger portion of my life's time was in close association with him, specially during my school days. For a while, I stayed with his family in a small rented house in the poblacion of Loon, Bohol. With me were two other cousins, Jesus and Bening and my sister Sencia. It was in this house that Inco Andres encourage us to study conscientously. He gave us incentives, in kind, when ever our names appeared in the class honor roll. He taught us the value of time. "Time is Gold" he kept on repeating to us. Every minute must be made productive. This was the challenge that inspired us to work even harder.
While in college, my having to take up Civil Engineering was Inco Andres' choice. My preference then was to take up commerce as I was more indulged in Trading. However, Inco Andres and my cousins Miguel and Jesus were already taking up Commerce. So Inco advised me to take up Civil Engineering instead. As a bright and upright man, one just can't resist and follow his advices. Thus, I have become an Engineer.
While very active and progressive in nature, Inco had also encountered obstacles in his desire to rise. As a career man in the government service, his growth was somewat stunted. He was no doubt honest, diligent and sincere in the service but he was not given due merit by his superiors. His obstacles became an eye-opener for me to reroute the path of my ventures in life. Thus, instead of seeking for employment, I ventured to enterpreneurship where I am now.
Two major decisions and a lot of minor ones in my life were influenced by Inco Andres. Without him, I could not imagine where I woukd be now. His influences does not end with me; for sure there are many of us, nephews and nieces, even grandchildren who owe what they are now to our beloved Inco Andres. May he rest in peace.
By: Engr. Pablo Relampagos Sr.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Davao Reunion - May 2005
Here's a slideshow recap of a previous Relampagos reunion in Davao, back in May 2005
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Prayers for Leticia Relampagos Palaruan
The message was relayed by Arwel Oropesa that Leticia Relampagos Palaruan has been shot. No further details yet have emerged on the incident.
I tried digging up the Net and these are the information found on Sunstar Davao issue dated January 17 2005 & Sunstar Davao issue dated July 09, 2004. We don't know if this is related to the incident.
Let's pray for her soul, may she find eternal rest despite the incident.
You can visit the Family Tree for additional information
I tried digging up the Net and these are the information found on Sunstar Davao issue dated January 17 2005 & Sunstar Davao issue dated July 09, 2004. We don't know if this is related to the incident.
Let's pray for her soul, may she find eternal rest despite the incident.
You can visit the Family Tree for additional information
Friday, July 20, 2007
Relampagos.Org as Your Domain?
Anyone interested in having Relampagos.Org (http://yourname.relampagos.org) as a domain, please let me know so I could add an entry on the DNS. I could assist you as well in setting it up, if need be.
Just a heads-up. Thanks!
Just a heads-up. Thanks!
Friday, July 06, 2007
Misc: Dagohoy
Copied from a forwarded spam mail
Dagohoy in the States... Mabuhay Ang Filipino!
It was the first day of school in Washington, DC and a new student named Dagohoy, the son of a Filipino immigrant, entered the fourth grade.
The teacher began, "Let's review some American history, class. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"
She saw a sea of blank faces, except for Dagohoy's who had his hand up, "Patrick Henry, 1775."
"Very good," said the teacher.
"Who said, "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth?"
Again, no response except from Dagohoy: "Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg, 1863," he said.
The teacher snaps at the class, "Class, you should be ashamed, Dagohoy who is new to our country knows more about our history than you do."
She hears a loud whisper from the back: "Screw the Filipinos."
"Who said that?" she demanded. Dagohoy put his hand up. "General John Pershing, Manila, 1896."
At that point, Jack, another student says, "I'm going to puke." The teacher glares and asks, "All right! Now who said that?"
Again Dagohoy answers, "George Bush, Sr. to the Japanese Prime Minister during the state dinner, Tokyo, 1991."
Now furious, another student yells, "Oh yeah? Suck this!!"
"Dagohoy jumps out of his chair waving his hand and shouts to the teacher at the top of his voice, "Bill Clinton to Monica Lewinsky, the Oval Office, 1997!!"
Someone shouts, "You little shit if you say anything else, I'll kill you."
Dagohoy yells, "Congressman Gary Condit to Chandra Levy, Washington, D.C., 2001!"
The teacher faints.
"I'm outta here!" mutters one student as he sidles to the door.
"President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Baguio City, December 30, 2002!!" Dagohoy responds.
As the class gathers around her on the floor, someone says, "Oh shit, now we're really in big trouble!"
"Saddam Hussein, on the Iraq invasion, Baghdad, May 2003!" Dagohoy bellowed.
"Now, I really have to run," Jack mutters, heading for the exit.
"Gloria Macapagal Arroyo again, Pampanga, October 4, 2003!!!" Dagohoy shouts triumphantly jumping with glee.
Then a burly African-American boy grabbed Dagohoy and strangled him, about to give a fistful to a frightened Dagohoy.
Then an Asian boy stood up and shouted, "Hey easy on him. I'm a FILIPINO!"
Dagohoy then blurted out before he got socked out, "Fernando Poe, Jr. Manila, January 2004!!!"
Dagohoy in the States... Mabuhay Ang Filipino!
It was the first day of school in Washington, DC and a new student named Dagohoy, the son of a Filipino immigrant, entered the fourth grade.
The teacher began, "Let's review some American history, class. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"
She saw a sea of blank faces, except for Dagohoy's who had his hand up, "Patrick Henry, 1775."
"Very good," said the teacher.
"Who said, "Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth?"
Again, no response except from Dagohoy: "Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg, 1863," he said.
The teacher snaps at the class, "Class, you should be ashamed, Dagohoy who is new to our country knows more about our history than you do."
She hears a loud whisper from the back: "Screw the Filipinos."
"Who said that?" she demanded. Dagohoy put his hand up. "General John Pershing, Manila, 1896."
At that point, Jack, another student says, "I'm going to puke." The teacher glares and asks, "All right! Now who said that?"
Again Dagohoy answers, "George Bush, Sr. to the Japanese Prime Minister during the state dinner, Tokyo, 1991."
Now furious, another student yells, "Oh yeah? Suck this!!"
"Dagohoy jumps out of his chair waving his hand and shouts to the teacher at the top of his voice, "Bill Clinton to Monica Lewinsky, the Oval Office, 1997!!"
Someone shouts, "You little shit if you say anything else, I'll kill you."
Dagohoy yells, "Congressman Gary Condit to Chandra Levy, Washington, D.C., 2001!"
The teacher faints.
"I'm outta here!" mutters one student as he sidles to the door.
"President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Baguio City, December 30, 2002!!" Dagohoy responds.
As the class gathers around her on the floor, someone says, "Oh shit, now we're really in big trouble!"
"Saddam Hussein, on the Iraq invasion, Baghdad, May 2003!" Dagohoy bellowed.
"Now, I really have to run," Jack mutters, heading for the exit.
"Gloria Macapagal Arroyo again, Pampanga, October 4, 2003!!!" Dagohoy shouts triumphantly jumping with glee.
Then a burly African-American boy grabbed Dagohoy and strangled him, about to give a fistful to a frightened Dagohoy.
Then an Asian boy stood up and shouted, "Hey easy on him. I'm a FILIPINO!"
Dagohoy then blurted out before he got socked out, "Fernando Poe, Jr. Manila, January 2004!!!"
Thursday, June 21, 2007
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