The San Remigio Hymn , written by Emmanuel P. Villamor , is a civic song celebrating the municipality of San Remigio in northern Cebu . In flowing Cebuano , it paints the town as a cherished paradise on Cebu’s northern coast, blessed with one of the longest shorelines in the province, drawing in visitors with its beauty and tranquility. The second stanza turns to history and faith, recalling how the town came to receive its honored name through its Christian heritage . The refrain is a love letter to the place itself: from its mountains to its seashore, San Remigio gives its people their livelihood and comfort in hard times. It closes with a pledge to work for lasting progress, to fiercely protect the town’s natural environment, and to offer everything for this beloved paradise. At its heart, the hymn is about pride of place : love for San Remigio’s land and sea, gratitude for its history and faith, and a commitment to protect and uplift it for the future. I O hamili nga paraiso , Sa ...
Let me start by saying: I love our events. The pageants, the fiesta programs, the coronation nights, all of it. I’m there covering them because I genuinely enjoy the spectacle and the community that shows up for it. But after some time behind the lens, watching program after program from the pit, I’ve built up a little list. Nothing in here is meant to tear anyone down. Think of it as feedback from someone who keeps coming back. So here are nine things I wish would change. 1. Start on time. Waiting for the judges? Fair enough, the show can’t be scored without them. But waiting for the politicians? Ngek! The event is for the people. Why should the crowd sit through the boredom of waiting just because a guest with a title hasn’t arrived yet? The people showed up on time. The least we can do is respect that. 2. Less talk from the politicians. I know why this happens. In pageants especially, the talking fills time while candidates change costumes backstage. I get it, somebody has to stretc...