Tuesday 29 March 2011: Pasil Fish Market

Aside from Don Bosco, the Pasil Fish Market is the other large institution in the area and is the hub of activity in the early house of the morning. People come from all over the city just to buy fish here.

"Traditionally in Cebu, many folks get up as early as 3:00 am for the marketing routine. And when it comes to freshest fish and seafood at the best price, Pasil Fish Market has been the destination. It is said to be the biggest marketplace for seafood in the Visayas.

The Pasil Fish Port is the primary drop-off point for fish catch within Cebu and the neighboring islands. As such, it is also the major source for sea food and fish, whether it is for ordinary fried tilapia to be prepared on the tables of common households, for the authentic Cebuano dish “linarang” sold in the city slums and streets, for the ever famous “sutukil” or sugba, tuwa, kilaw (grilled fish, fish tinola, and raw fish in vinegar respectively), and for even the lavish restaurant seafood dishes.

Speaking of linarang, this is also what Pasil is famous for. It is a local food similar to fish tinola only that larang is cooked with more spices and ingredients such as green mango, tawsi, and tomatoes."

This article was taken from: www.pasil-fish-market-cebu-seafood-source.com

Monday 21 March 2011: Jenyfer, a working student, graduates

Congratulations go to Jenyfer today as she graduates from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJR) after completing her Nursing course.

 

Saturday 19 March 2011: Walk for Life and Mass against the RH Bill

This afternoon the trainees showed their opposition to the RH Bill which is currently being debated in Congress. The trainees joined the Walk for Life which started at Fuente Osmena. The procession of thousands holding banners, candles and praying the rosary proceeded to the Metropolitain Cathedral in the city. The Cathedral was completely backed inside and the trainees had to sit outside in the rain. The mass was celebrated by the new Archbishop Jose Palma. Today was also his birthday and the feast day of St. Joseph. At the end of the mass there was an extremely moving monologue performed by a young girl. She described the views of the unborn baby as her parents were deciding to abort her saying, "Please don't kill me. Don't you love me?".

Walk for Life

Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 March 2011: Local World Youth Cross and Icon visits Pasil

2011 and is the 'Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Year of the Youth'.

To coincide with the coming of the relic of Saint John Bosco in December 2010, December 2010 to January 2012 has been marked as the Year of the Youth. Saint John Bosco was the father, teacher and friend to the young so it is appropriate that the year commenced with the visit of his relic. 

The year will celebrate the young, their contribution to life and to the Church and in the hope of strengthening the young in their faith and ideally converting more to the Church. 

Learn more about Youth Pinoy which is connected to the CBCP here: www.youthpinoy.com

As part of the Year of the Youth there has been a year long nationwide pilgrimage of the National Youth Cross and Mother Mary icon. On Wednesday a replica of the World Youth Day Cross and Icon came to Pasil. 

Relic of Saint Don Bosco visits Suba and Pasil

Finally the video from the event in December:



An event that no one here will ever forget.

To read the original blogs click on the links below:

http://donboscopasil.blogspot.com/saturday-18-and-sunday-19-december-2010.html
http://donboscopasil.blogspot.com/friday-17-december-2010-preparations.html
http://donboscopasil.blogspot.com/december-18-and-19-2010-don-boscos.html

Friday 11 March 2011: Stations of the Cross

Evey Friday in the Lenten season the community of Pasil and Suba will be praying the way of the cross.

DBTC said the way of the cross around the center in the afternoon before leaving for the day.

The DBYC joined the Parish in the evening for the prayer. There were houses in the community which had been proclaimed as the stations of the cross. The group walked around Suba praying at every station they reached. For some who joined, it was the first time they had entered certain areas.

Saturday 5 March 2011: Happy Birthday Fr. Boni!

Today was Fr. Boni's 38th birthday!

At midnight the animators from the youth center went to the room of Fr. Boni. He was woken up to the sound of them singing him birthday songs followed by presenting him with flowers and cards.

In the morning the trainees presented a short program as part of the celebrations. There were dances, singing performances, poetry reading and gift giving. The staff were then all treated to a special dinner in honor of his birthday. 

In the evening many guests arrived for the celebrations. 150 DBYC children were invited. Thanks to a sponsor all the children were given a meal of rice, chicken and spaghetti and later ice cream. All the parish groups attended such as the Catechists. Food was served by all and it was a true feast. Each of the groups then performed as their gift to Fr. Boni. The DBYC children performed a cheer leading dance which was spectacular even if a little scary to watch at times because of the fear they may fall. The Catechists performed a very funny number which involved men dancing up as women in wigs and dresses and women dressing up as men. Fr. Boni was very touched by the event and the wishes and greetings everyone gave him.