Maguindanao Pearls

A short but meaningful story, “Maguindanao Pearls” shows us how people of Maguindanao and Filipinos truly respect and value their culture and laws to the extent of sacrificing their own family.
It emphasizes on how two typical Filipino women were bounded by their customs and traditions.
It also highlighted the love of Filipinos for their families.
It is beyond doubt, a beautiful story about a lady who comes from a rich family who is obsessed by love and a simple village girl both falling in love with the same man.
Lakambini, daughter of the rajah, was determined to capture the heart of the son of the chief of Pasigan, Walang Gulat. There was nothing wrong in falling in love but it was immoral of her to separate Walang Gulat and Sinag-Tala who were madly in love with each other. She did not think about the consequences of her actions and even led to great misfortune, Sinag-Tala dying in her arms as she begs for forgiveness.

Maguindanao pearls is about the precious pearls itself.

 Maguindanao Pearls is one of the most famous story and in my research there may be a possibility it is true. In the story there are a lot of mischief’s and drama. When I first heard about the story I was impress and I was questioning if there is a possibility it is true or it happened before I was here. I began on my research and a lot came out, the story was mixed and some of the clips and events of the story wasn’t real. I have researched different events that happened in mindanao and researched about the perls.

Shariff Mohammed Kabungsuwan of Johore introduced Islam in the area at the end of the 15th century. He subsequently married a local princess from the Maranao Tribe of Malabang and Maguindanao Province, and established the Sultanate of Maguindanao. The Cotabato Valley formed the sultanate's heartland but its influence extended from the Zamboanga Peninsula to Sarangani Bay and Davao.

The Spaniards launched expeditions to subdue the area throughout the colonial era but they never gained control of the region until the middle of the 19th century after the Spaniards established a military post at what is now Barangay Tamontaka, one of the earliest Christian settlements founded south of the Philippines, in present-day Cotabato City. Spaniards already took with them Chabacanos and Chabacano-speaking Muslims from Zamboanga and Basilan and Cebuanos. Chabacanos being brought by Spaniards are the reason of existing Chabacano dialect in Cotabato City called Cotabateño, evolved from Zamboangueño. From 1663 to 1718, Maguindanao influence extended as far as Zamboanga in the west, Cagayan de Oro in the north, Sarangani in the south, and Davao in the east. In 1719, the Spaniards reestablished control with the building of the strategic Fort Pilar in Zamboanga (Miravite 1976:40; Angeles 1974:28; Darangen 1980:42-45).

In my research there has no proof that the story "Maguidanao Pearls" is real because what I research is about the past life of the maguindanao people. I open a bunch of links but I have no clue about the story maguindanao pearls since its mostly about the summary of the story. What I have researched is about the past generation in mindanao if the story and the past generation did or have done the things said in the book. In my opinion there may be a posibility some on the happenings in the book may happen in the past but doesnt have any proof yet in happened. 

http://freakbitchmnstr.blogspot.com/2010/08/summary-of-story-about-maguindanao.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maguindanao_people

http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_Morals_in_maguindanao_pearls_by_isidro_retizos?#slide=2

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maguindanao

http://celinadesiderio.blogspot.com/2009/12/maguindanao-pearls.html

Buwan ng Wika

Ang Buwan ng Wika ay isang celebration para sa mga taong Filipino,at may ibat-ibang uri na partido ito, hindi lang sa Pilipinas ang celebration na ito kung hindi para sa lahat ng tao sa mundo rin. May ibang pagdiriwang ito dahil may ibatng estilo at bersyon ang mga tao dito, ang importante ay paano pinagdiriwang sa mga tao ang Buwan ng Wika. Alam ko may tanong kayo "Bakit kailangan ipagdiwang ang Buwan ng Wika?". Dahil ang Buwan ng Wika ay isang tradisyon na isang taon lang ito maramdam sa mga Filipino. May ibat-ibang kasuutan at may halimbawa ako sayo sa ibaba, hindi lang ito ang halimbawa ng kasuutan pero marami pang iba. May mga kasuutan galing sa Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao at iba rin ang mga estilo ito. May mga laro din ito kagaya ng luksong baka, takyan, bahaw bahaw, patintero at marami pang iba. Magbigyan ng inspirasyon ito sa ibang tao na hindi Filipino dahil pwede ito sa lahat, may kalayaan kayo sumama sa amin o sumusunod sa aming tradisyon. 

Ito ang ibig ko sabihin na kasuutan, May iba pang kasuutan pero ito ang pinili ko. Sa Luzon ito na kasuutan pero marami pang iba na kasuutan. Kung sa pag tingin mo o sa palagay mo panget ang filipiniana na kasuutan. Wag kang mag ganyan maganda ang lahat na kasuutan na filipiniana kapag mag ngiti ka perpekto na. Bigyan mo nalang ng kasayahan tapos ganda kana sa sanusuut mo. Ang pagsusuot ng mga ito ay isang paraan para malalaman mo Filipino kami at gaano kami ipinagmamalaki magiging Filipino. Masaya ako na isang Filipino ako dahil isang pagkakataon lang ito at hindi ito palagi mararanasan. Marami kaming masabe sa Buwan ng Wika at marami kang bago mararanasan din. 

Ito ang mga kasama ko sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika, nagsusuot sila nga barong tagalog at iba pa. May ibang kasama ko o kilala ko hindi nagsusuot ng Filipiniana na kasusuutan pero pinagdiriwang parin ang Buwan ng Wika. Ang Buwan ng Wika ay hindi lang tungkol sa pagdiriwang kung hindi paano mo pinagdiriwang ang ito. 

May wika kami at ang tawag namin sa wika na ito ay Tagalog, yan ang ginagamit ko ngayun. Importante ito sa amin dahil ito ang pinaka una na wika sa Pilipinas at kailangan mahalin natin ito. Marami pang ibat-ibang importante na bagay sa amin pero ang wika namin ang aming pinaghalagaan. Sa ibang bansa hindi niyo alam ano ito na wika pero kailangan niyo alamin dahil ang wika na ito kailangan lumaganap para mascomportable makipag-usap sa inyo. May maraming halimbawa ako na salita na wikang Filipino kagaya ng "Magandang Umaga" ang ibig sabihin nuun ay "Good Morning". Marami pang iba na mga salita at kailangan niyo malaman. 

Kapag Buwan ng Wika may mga tao kang makikilala at may mga magandang laro din. Ang Buwan ng Wika ay hindi lang puro laro, kasuutan at iba pa. Ang Buwan ng Wika ay Celebration sa lahat at tradisyon ito sa amin.

I Think I'm In Love Again

         Their once was a teenage, weird, playful and friendly girl named Jacel. 

She was up in the morning so she could get ready for her first day of class. She was full of joy when she was going there. When she arrived she noticed someone was staring at her. A shock from her face came out and a smile took over it. She ran to her room and sit in front with her friends, a new student came in and it was the stranger. Jacel's heart began to bump as fast as it could. The stranger introduce his self to every one and said "My name is Dominic, nice to meet you everyone." Jacel actively wrote his name in her secret diary. In the class Jacel cant stop thinking about Dominic and dreaming of their future together. 

                          Later on that day Jacel heard a rumor that the stranger have feelings for her but Jacel didn't mind. They met in the canteen later on the same day,and they hang out for the hole recess and both of them are getting closer and closer each day. They hang out, give letters and chat everyday without absents. The boy Dominic, send an email to Jacel the letter said 

" Dear Jacel, wish we could hang out more because you always make my everyday complete." Jacel didn't say anything but felt scared. Jacel was finding ways to avoid Dominic but her heart wants to be with him. Until days, months, weeks had pass and finally! Dominic confessed "I have fallen for you already" in a low voice. Jacel replied "I'm not that kind of person you wanted." in a shattered voice. Dominic explained and Jacel felt guilt all over her. Dominic questioned Jacel to be his. Jacel have nothing to say but yes, so she did. Jacel kept it as a secret and so as well as Dominic. Both of them have dates, sweet times, loving messages and special memories. Both of them enjoyed each other, even a simple joke can make them happy. 

                   Until one day Jacel went to school with her friends early in the moring.

When she was in school she saw Dominic sitting alone in the corner. I was about to go near him, but little did I know she was too late. A rich, famous, fancy girl come near him. They did sweet things and calling each other nicknames. Jacel didn't say any word but zipped her mouth and went home. When she arrived she rushed to her room and began sobbing. Her pillow was full of tears and said "I wish I didn't fall in love with a person who I just met." 

Short Poems

A bed of Clouds 

I sleep in the clouds, dream in the sky,
I'll keep dreaming as life passes me by,
I think my dreams keep me sane,
I dream of happiness, a life without pain,
some people say I'm stuck in this place,
and I'll never go anywhere,
but in my dreams I've already been there,
I know some day I'll have to wake up,
but I feel the real world is more like a nightmare,
I'm safe in my closed eye wonderland,
this poem goes to all the dreamers that understand,
no matter what they say...
keep your dreams but don't dream your life away,

I Love the Way

I love the way you tell me that I'm beautiful, 
and the way you make me laugh like no one else. 
I love the way you move the hair away from my eyes, 
and then kiss me on my face. 
I love the way when you take me to the park 
and put your hands around my waist 
as we watch the sunset together and feel the ocean breeze. 
I love the way you'd sing to me at random moments, 
and look at me and smile. 
I love the way you leave the smell of your cologne on my clothes after we hug 
I love the way you would send me my favorite flowers 
along with an " I LOVE YOU" card. 
I love the way you speak your mind and tell me about your opinions. 
I love the way you're not afraid to cry and show your feelings. 
I love the way you call me in the middle of the day just to say " I LOVE YOU." 
and say how much you miss me. 
I love the way you tell your friends about me and smile when you do. 
I love the way you whisper into my ear, 
the way your voice sounds so close to me. 
it feels like I'm dreaming. 
I love the way you do all of these and the fact that you're not ashamed to do it. 
I love the way you treat me, 
and I'm glad to be yours...

Here for You

The past you cannot forget or undo,
The future is all we can look forward to.

I wish I could have been there by your side...
For all the times you've wept and cried.

Know from my heart, what I say is true...
That I hurt for the pain you have been through.

Never alone shall you be,
Someday, freedom you will see

May your hopes and dreams come true,
No matter where you are, I'll always be here for you.

My Mask

My smile hides my tears.
My laugh hides my screams.
It's been this way for years.
Things aren't as they seem.

I always seem so happy.
With not a care in the world.
But you should know sadly,
Many things go untold.

Nobody really knows me.
They only know my cover.
But I wish I could let it free.
Let them know what's under.

But instead I practice
My smiles in the mirror.
Then the next thing I do is
Make my fake laugh clearer.

What is wrong? You need help?
Is all they will ask.
So I have decided
To live behind a mask.

Lost Innocent 

Wind whistling,
Snow glistening,
We try not to,
But we're all listening.
Loud screams,
Bad dreams,
It's very far,
But close it seems.
Sad day,
Lost our way,
All we can do,
Is simply pray.
Innocence gone,
Life no longer long,
We may not know, 
But we're all doing wrong.
Joy lost, 
The Holocaust,
We look to see,
Hearts covered in frost.
Wars fought,
Sins taught,
Making mistakes,
Hoping not to be caught.
Not taking blame, 
Pushing for fame,
As advanced as we are,
We're still all untamed.
Too much pride,
Needing a guide,
We will deny it, 
But behind lies we hide.
Hurting others, 
Betraying brother,
Many forgetting,
To appreciate mothers.
Lies are fed,
Filling heart and head,
Through all of these years,
Innocent blood has been shed.
Children abandoned,
Lonely and stranded,
We're all wasting the life
That we have been handed.
Taking from the poor,
We're loving no more,
Fight to be free, 
End up starting a war.
People starting fights,
No longer enjoying the sights,
While mere mortals are taking
Our God given rights.
Soldiers killed,
Void can't be filled,
Pay close attention,
For pure souls have been tilled.
Need to find peace,
Work together like geese,
But greatest of all,
The hate needs to cease.

Family III.

They told me to pick up my self and let everything push through. 

 All of us have different families. Like what I have right now. They give me happiness and also love. They comfort me every time and they let me follow my heart on where I wanna be. They let me be who I am and they wanted the best for me. They give me tips and we stay together. We pray and you know what they say, A family that prays together stays forever. They are the reason why I need to keep moving forward so I could reach my goal. They are proud of what I am doing, they scold me for the better and they never wanna see me sad. They love me for who I am and what I am doing, they appreciate every little thing I do, and most of all they have trust me for being the funny, joyful, caring and loving me.



Some of our family members pass away and taken by our God. They are watching us living and enjoying life. We have that group of cousins who don't live with the same place as we do, like my cousins. We enjoy small particles and dream big. We share love with each other. Its hard to live in a family that isn't complete because every member of the family has a meaning, if one is lost there will be misunderstanding spreading but in the bright side if you believe in your self that you can also do the same do it too because no one can help you but your self.

Some families had a new member like what we have. A new member is formed and a blessing is now coming. Even though how small it is, its a big help and it gives you the happiest Welcome and Good bye. Someone told me that a dog is worthless., well it gives you happiness and I play with her everyday. Sometimes it becomes your everyday routine more exiting than ever.

Be happy of what you have and have happiness in little gifts.

Friends III.

Someone once told me that a friend helps you and can change you for the better or the worse. Well I have friends that doesn't care about how I act and communicate with them. We spend happy, sad and joyful moments together. They give happiness and security, they love who you are so never judge. 

I have a friend who gives you lessons and tips. Some friends never stay long but your memories together will stay strong. Both of you have hard times and good times, they even help you in reaching your dreams. Even though how far are you, your friendship will always be strong. You share secrets and solve each others problem. Sometimes you fight but they know who you are and everything will be alright after. If you have a best friend like mine that is heart throb in school, your lucky because they can more help you and they give you funny memories that will surely will never be forgotten. They give you lessons that are helpful for your daily needs. 

All of us have a Youth but wont stay that long, some will go and some stay, but you also meet new friends. They are hard to replace with because they hold your life, aim, treasures, memories, secrets and more. Even though your far far away you will always know you and they will never replace you because all of us are different in our own ways. Every time your with them a memory is formed and its impossible to forget. You share gifts and more. Some of them may know your deepest secrets or fear. If you liked them for who they are, they will always be there for you in tough times and hard times. Even though some of your friends are not with you anymore or you can no longer see them because they are going to go to a different place, you must always remember. If you remember them, they remembers you back. 

Remember every memory,  share every moment and forget the hard times. They are a part of your family and they are someone special and you mean something to them. 

Me Time II.


My self told me to be strong and never let success pass my way. In life their are always tasks to be done and questions to be answered. It gives you a lot of problems and stress through out the days. Sometimes I do much of my time playing and spending time with my family because they are giving time to you and you must take it to. Since the day that my problems are beginning to expand.





My Mother told me that in hard tasks their is always a solution. I never forget those words because it gives you a lot of lessons. Never let hard tasks block your way to success because life is challenging you for the better. Develop confidence in every time, have the passion to move forward and reach your dreams. Fairy tails work in an ordinary way, fairy tails like going to the mall, have happy memories and having a blessed day.

Sometimes you need to figure out what your going to do. Like mostly in my days I play with my sister and enjoy little moments with my family. You need to capture every single moment of your life because each one of them has a meaning.






My father told me to Pray first before facing challenges. He tole me that so I could be strong. I am a strong person with confident smiles. I always pray in hard times but most of my days is facing challenges and managing time. You need to manage time so you could catch up. All of us are living in a big fairy tale that has no ending. We are the main characters and your making the script. We have fairy tales because we dream big, we dream big because we believe we could catch those dreams some day. Even though you don't have big dreams at least you Pray anywhere you go because life is tough and we always need God on our side.