Catanauan Portal has been visited by net users from 52 countries or by 332 cities in the world for a period of less than a year.

Catanauan Portal website has been visited by net users from 52 countries or by 332 cities in the world for a period of less than a year.
Based on a website analytics, the site has 15,366 pageviews and has visitors from 52 countries from August 1, 2008 to Dec 09, 2009.

Out of 52 countries or 332 major cities in the world, most visitors are from Makati, Mandaluyong and Manila, Philippines. In the Philippines alone, the site has visitors from as far as Cebu, Dagupan, Negros and Tacloban City.

Meanwhile, outside the Philippines, the cities that has most number of visitors include Riyadh, Doha, Dubai and Singapore.Other major cities where visitors came (or accessed) from are Edmunton, Vancouver and Montreal (Canada), New York, JacksonVille, Chicago (USA), Sydney (Australia), London ( UK), (Canada), Rome & Milan (Italy), Frankfurt (germany), dublin (Ireland) and Hyderbad ( India) among others.

Catanauan Portal was initially launched on Sep 3, 2007, and then undergone a major design recontruction and relaunched sometime in March 2009.

Catanauan Portal would like to thank everyone for your continous support for the website. The website administrator would work harder for a more informative, useful and updated website.

COUNTRY OVERLAY OF CATANAUAN PORTAL WEBSITE (According to the most highest number of visits) -------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 Philippines
2 United States
3 Japan
4 Canada
5 Saudi Arabia
6 United Arab Emirates
7 Qatar
8 Australia
9 Germany
10 Singapore
11 Netherlands
12 Bahrain
13 United Kingdom
14 South Korea
15 Indonesia
16 Spain
17 Italy
18 India
19 Belgium
20 Tanzania
21 Hong Kong
22 Thailand
23 Vietnam
24 Malaysia
25 Poland
26 Turkey
27 Sweden
28 New Zealand
29 Switzerland
30 Kuwait
31 Northern Mariana Islands
32 Sri Lanka
33 Tonga
34 Brunei
35 Monaco
36 Macau
37 Greece
38 Namibia
39 China
40 Ireland
41 Taiwan
42 Mexico
43 Pakistan
44 Colombia
45 Romania
46 Brazil
47 Czech Republic
48 Iraq
49 Finland
50 Bulgaria
51 Venezuela
52 Israel

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Kauna-unahang BONPEN Festival, ginanap sa Catanauan

by R.Orinday
Source: PIA Information Serviceshttp://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&fi=p091105.htm&no=38

(Left Photo: Ms BonPen Competition , Right Photo: Street Dancing Competition)

Catanauan, Quezon (5 November) -- Ginanap sa bayang noong Oktubre 28-31 ang kauna-unahang Bondoc Peninsula

(BONPEN) Festival. Tampok dito ang presentasyon ng iba't-ibang festivas ng 12 bayan ng ikatlong distrito ng lalawigan ng Quezon gayundin ang presentasyon ng mga musa at karosa, kumpetisyon sa paglikha ng BONPEN slogan na nilahukan ng mga mag-aaral mula sa iba't-ibang paaralan. Tampok din sa okasyong ito ang exhibit at iba pang mga gawain na may kaugnayan sa pagpapalakas ng turismo. Ipinakita rin sa festival ang iba't-ibang tourist destination ng Bondoc Peninsula upang mang-engganyo ng mga lokal at dayuhang turista.
Sa kanyang mensahe, inihayag ni Quezon Gov. Raffy Nantes na isa rin sa mga sumaksi sa okasyon na ang BONPEN Festival ay maghuhudyat upang makilala ang Bondoc Peninsula sa larangan ng turismo hindi lamang sa lalawigan ng Quezon kundi gayundin sa loob at labas ng bansa. Naging matagumpay ang BONPEN Festival dahilan sa pakikiisa ng 12 bayan sa ikatlong distrito at maging sa organizer at founder nito na si Board Member Lourdes de Luna Pasatiempo.
Ipinarating ni Gov. Nantes sa mga residente ng ikatlong distrito ng lalawigan ng Quezon na kabilang ang turismo sa kanyang mga pangunahing programang pangkaunlaran sa buong lalawigan kaya buo ang kanyang suporta sa pagdaraos ng BONPEN festival.
Pinasalamatan naman ni BM pasatiempo si Gov. Nantes sa ipinagkaloob nitong tulong upang maging matagumpay ang nasabing okasyon. Inihayag din nito na sa taong 2010 ay makakasama na sa kalendaryo ng mga festival na idinaraos sa bansa ang BONPEN festival matapos na ito ay aprubahan ni Sec. Ace Durano. (PIA4A) [top]

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Article on Uraro - One-Town-One Product (OTOP) of Catanauan

Arrowroot Gets New Boost In Production Management




Article Source: http://www.agribusinessweek.com/arrowroot-gets-new-boost-in-production-management/#more-1448

Photo Source:http://www.mixph.com/2006/11/growing-ginger-luya-and-arrowroot-uraro.html





Arrowroot (Marantha arundinacea) locally known as “uraro” is a low perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves, thick, fleshy, creeping roots, and long white fibers. Considered as an introduced crop in the Philippines coming from tropical Latin Americas, the crop is grown specifically for its rhizomes for flour production. From its rhizomes, digestible starch is extracted and sold in markets.
Given its potential as an effective substitute for corn in broiler ration, and its value as an excellent roughages and silage for animal feed, the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Unit IVA (DA-RFU IVA) through the Southern Tagalog Integrated Agricultural Research Center (STIARC) for CALABARZON, developed and implemented a RDE project that incorporated good agricultural practices (GAP) and explore other product possibilities of the commodity.
Initially implemented under a coconut-based farming system in Catanauan, Quezon through the Community-based Participatory Action Research (CPAR) program of DA-BAR, the DA-STIARC has since intensified its study into one deal;ing with arrowroot production management system. It is envisioned that, with project success, the arrowroot flour produced will be a main ingredient in the fast-paced local delicacy of Catanauan municipality and other nearby communities.
To date, local processors from Laguna, Bulacan, and Marinduque obtain their raw materials from Catanauan and this alone serves as the motivation of the local farmers to diversify and intensify operation under coconut-based farming system. Also, local farmers are now into organizing into a unified cluster farming which makes commodity production efficient and sustainable for the increasing demand of arrowroot-based product processing industry.
In addition, the crop was identified and elevated as the One-Town-One Product (OTOP) by the local government of Catanauan, to make it competitive in terms of production, processing, promotion and marketing. The technical support extended by DA-STAIRC to the producers of the crop until its final processing will make the commodity more competitive and eventually be diversified into more arrowroot-based products.
With the operationalization and expansion to other areas of the CPAR project on arrowroot, STIARC will ensure that all technical requirements will be addressed and support services provided, especially on the agribusiness side by the regional Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) which already signified their support intentions to DA-STIARC and the local government of Catanauan, Quezon.
As the project progresses, the BAR through its National Technology Commercialization Program (NTCP) will ensure that support activities will be continuously provided from technology assessment, promotion and marketing, not to mention capability building activities such as seminars and trainings on arrowroot processing including packaging and labeling of finished products and marketing. All of these activities will be in time for the next product exhibition where new outputs of research and development activities will be showcased to help local farmers and producers to be productive and competitive and their production profitable and sustainable.
By Marlowe U. Aquino, PhD

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BonPen Festival 2009 in Catanauan!

Bondoc Peninsula or BonPen will celebrate the BonPen Tourism Week from Oct. 28 to 31 to showcase each town’s characteristic, festival, culture, tradition and products in one of its towns - Catanauan, Quezon.

* BonPen is the 3rd district of Quezon and consists of the towns of Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Unisan, Pitogo, Macalelon, General Luna, Catanauan, Mulanay, San Narciso, San Francisco, Buenavista and San Andres. BonPen Board Member Lourdes "Bunso" De Luna-Pasatiempo heads the BonPen Tourism Council to create it as a center of tourism in Southern Tagalog Region and a prime tourist spots.

The event's major activities will be a trade fair, product display, concert, pageant, cultural night, slogan contest, street dancing competition, float parade and launching of the Discover BonPen magazine.

The proceeds of the project is for the development and improvement of the TANGHAL SINING in Catanauan Central School especially for the preservation and compilation of the historical data and artifacts of the 3rd District of Quezon which may be used by the young generation for their educational research and knowledge.

Following is the Schedule of activities:

Day 1 – October 28, 2009 (Wednesday)
-Opening Ceremony of the Event

-Float Parade with each Town Tourism Council and MuseUM
-Slogan-Making Contest
-Acknowledgement of the 12 towns of BonPen
-Launching of Discover Bonpen Magazine
-Opening Trade Fair and Product Exhibits
-Higher Level-Latin Dancesport Championship

Day 2 – October 29, 2009 (Thursday)
-Trade Fair and Product Exhibits
-12 Towns Tourism Presentation and Heritage Mapping
-Workshop with Guest Speaker
-Oktoberfest

Day 3 – October 30, 2009 (Friday)
-Trade Fair and Product Exhibits
-BonPen Beauty Pageant

Day 4 – October 31, 2009 (Saturday)
-Trade Fair and Product Exhibits
-Street Dancing Parade and Competition
-Announcement of Winners
-Awarding of Prizes

Resources: http://www.stir.ph/LM/articles~level2/id-1253843867425_4/ai-null/BonPen_for_Bondoc_Peninsula.html

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Aliwan Fiesta TV special

For those who missed watching Aliwan Fiesta where our very own cultural heritage "Boling boling Festival is a contingent, you can watch it over TV on May 27, May 30 and May 31. Please refer to the below news for more details of the show.

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Updated May 25, 2009 12:00 AM
PhilStar

MANILA, Philippines - Lovi Poe, Sam Concepcion and Ina Feleo presen-t Aliwan Fiesta 2009 through the eyes of today’s tech-savvy youth in the TV special produced by Bluescreen Entertainment for Manila Broadcasting Company, which will be aired over TV5 on May 27, 9 p.m. It will have replays on RHTV (Dream Satellite Channel 10 and Cable Link Channel 9) on May 30, 7 p.m. and May 31, 12 noon.

Directed by Ding Bolanos from the script of Susan Isorena-Arcega, Aliwan Fiesta plays up the performing arts perspective from Lovi’s eyes, with Sam underscoring the festival’s educational slant and Ina, a former Bayanihan dancer, highlighting the cultural nuances of the event from a videographer’s viewpoint.

Aliwan Fiesta 2009 was a joint project of MBC, Star City and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Cities of Manila and Pasay, with support from the National Parks Development Committee, Smart, Talk ’n Text, Enervon, Tuseran, Biogesic, Lady’s Choice, Mister Donut, Alaska, Coca-Cola, M. Lhuillier and Mabuhay Manor.

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Boling boling Photo & Video at Aliwan Fiesta 2009

** Pictures taken from http://mayniladailyphoto.blogspot.com/2009/04/aliwan-fiesta-2009-part8.html

Although our very own Boling boling Festival did'nt make it this year out of twenty two and one guest continent, we are very proud of you!

The 2009 Aliwan Fiesta winners of festival dance competition:
7Runner-ups:
-Siloy Festival (Alcoy, Cebu)
-Karatong Festival (Dulag, Leyte)
-Ibon-Ebon Festival (Candaba, Pampanga)
-Lambayok Festival(San Juan, Batangas)
-Mimodoman Kalilangan festival(General Santos City)
-Kadayawan Festival (Davao)
-Lapay Bantigue festival(Masbate)

3rd Runner-up
-Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo)

2nd Runner-up
-Kasadyahan festival(Iloilo)

1st Place
-Buyogan Festival(Abuyog, Leyte)

Contingents of the Aliwan Fiesta 2009
1. Lakbayaw of Tondo, Manila
2. Pakalog Festival of Santolan, Pasig
3. Panagbenga Festival, Baguio City
4. Pamulenawen - Laoag City
5. Ibon Ebon of Candaba, Pampanga
6. Caragan Festival of Mabalacat Pampanga
7. Singkaban Festival of Hagonoy, Bulacan
8. Luyang Dilaw of Marilao Bulacan
9. Boling boling Festival - Catanuan, Quezon
10. Fiesta de Toros of Nasugbu, Batangas
11. Lapay Bantigue Festival of Masbate city
12. Pulang Angui of Polangue Albay
13. Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City
14. Kasag Festival of Banate, Iloilo
15. Siloy Festival of Alcoy, Cebu
16. Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte
17. Buyugan Festival of Abuyog Leyte
18. Kadayawan Festival - Davao city
19. Tuna Festival of General Santos City
20. Kalilangan Festival of General Santos City
21. Buklod Festival - Parang, Shariff Kabunsuan
22. Kalilintad Festival of Mamasapano
23. Samba de Regatta***
24 one entry from the province of Isabela
***Samba de Regatta will join the Aliwan Fiesta 2009 only as a guest performer.

We will be looking forward to Aliwan Fiesta 2010! Kudos Boling boling Festival !

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Looking Back: Hanging Bridge

Used to be an iconic landmark in Catanauan,Quezon. This bridge was made from wood and hanging with support of hundred of ropes. Although it isn't exisit anymore, it remains as special memory in the heart of every Catanauan.

I would like to thank Mr. Pit Maningat for his article and picture.

The Catnaauan hanging bridge

Built between 1979 and 1982 , this hanging bridge use to be an ICON of Catanauan Quezon,a bridge that connect KAIBAYO to the mainland ,a bridge where locals congregate and have some fun, a bridge where lovers meet , explore and just feel free like a bird,and a bridge where some foreigners have praised it as a national treasure.

It was captured orginally on an old good SLIDES during my vacation in Catanauan back in April 1983, recaptured on the modern blackberry storm just recently for the present young Generation to see and contemplate how breathtaking it is to have something like this to emerge in a sleepy hamlet like Catanauan, this bridge does not exist anymore as it was ferociously destroyed by several destructive typhoons between 1986 and 1988.

MABUHAY!

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Boling-Boling Festival to heat up again on 2009 Aliwan Festival

by La Editha based on

Aliwan Festival website and Manila Bulletin

Catanauan's Boling boling Festival will once again rock on at Aliwan 2009 slated on April 23-25, 2009 in Manila! The Aliwan Fiesta is the ultimate stage of the biggest and grandest festivals in the Philippines.

Boling boling team in Aliwan 2008

The 3-day festival will start on April 23 with a One Town, One Product bazaar of all participating towns and a concert at night. Catanauan's OTOP is Uraro Cookies, so it could be available there! The Reyna ng Aliwan Pageant Night will then be held the next day. Ms. Ma. Christia Josefa Luna will be the representative for the Boling Boling Festival. On the last day (25th) at 4PM is the street dance competition and is the main highlight of the Aliwan Fiesta. The street dance will start from Aliw Theater and end in the Quirino Grandstand.

Boling boling Festival won the 2008 Aliwan Best Float Design Competition. Let us cheer our very own entree to won the best prize this year! Hurray Go Catanauan's Boling boling Festival !

Follow the link below to vote Boling boling Festival as your favorite Festival -
http://www.aliwanfiesta.com/featured/who-is-your-favorite-contingent-to-win-the-2009-aliwan-festival/


Aliwan Festival 2009 Schedule of Activitites
Taken from Aliwan Festival website

Aliwan Fiesta 2009 will be held on April 23-25. It will feature competitions in Festival Streetdance, Float Design, and Festival Queen (Reyna ng Aliwan). The three-day event culminates in a grand parade that kicks off in front of the Aliw Theater, CCP Complex and winds up at Quirino Grandstand, where a star-studded awarding ceremony caps the festival.
April 23
- Streetdance Forum (CCP Silangan Hall)
- One Town, One Product Shoppers Bazaar
- Band Concert and Pasakalye (Aliw Theater outdoor stage - 7:00 p.m.)
April 24
- One Town, One Product Shoppers Bazaar
- Aliwan Festival Queen Talent Competition (Star Theater, 1:30 p.m.)
- Aliwan Festival Queen Pageant Night (Aliw Theater outdoor stage - 7:00 p.m.)
April 25
- One Town, One Product Shoppers Bazaar
- Grand Parade (Aliw Theater Complex to Quirino Grandstand - 4:00 p.m.)
- Awarding Ceremonies (Quirino Grandstand - 9:00 p.m.)

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2009 Boling-boling Festival at Umagang Kaganda!

Written by La editha based on the Umagang Kay Ganda Video
copyright by http://www.catanauanportal.com


Catanauan's historical heritage "Boling boling Festival 2009" was featured live on Feb 23rd Umagang Kay Ganda (Beautiful Morning), a morning show airing on ABS-CBN.

Umagang Kay Ganda anchor Winne Cordero was in Catanauan and had a live interview with Ms. Malou Baticulon on Uraro Cookies, Mrs. Apura and Mrs. Cadiz regarding facts on Boling-boling Festival and a message from Mayor RamonOrfanel.

The program also featured Catanauan products including wood/bamboo furnitures, agricultual produce, herbal products, uraro cookies, house accessories and banana chips. There was also a short special coverage in a fish sanctuary project under-going at Barangay Ajos which is headed by Mr. Gabriel Tan. The project, if becomes successful, would help the barangay fishermen because they would be able to catch 10-50kgs of maya-maya,lapu-lapu, talimutok and other fishes in the area. Mr. Gabriel Tan is hoping that the project could become a model one in town


This year's theme of Boling-boling Festival is "Tuklasin sa pusod ng Bondoc Peninsula, Isang Bayan, Isang Kultura, Isang Musika.

Watch Catanauan at Umagang Kay Ganda:
* Take note that it is only part of the whole program, so please set the playing time to the following to directly access the Catanauan live coverage.
Umagang Kay Ganda, Feb 23, 2009 Part 1
12:16 - 13:47
36:14 - 37:52
69:29 - 70:59
Umagang Kay Ganda, Feb 23, 2009 Part 1
00:00 - 01:38
50:17 - 54:25

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Catanauan, A Place to Experience,THE LAUNCHING

Written by La editha based on the information from Eddie Quizada copyright by http://www.catanauanportal.com/

In an effort to promote the hidden beauty and the potential of Catanauan as one of the major tourists destinations in the Philippines, Eddie Quizada of ishot Studio will be organizing an event entitled "CATANAUAN, a place to experience! THE LAUNCHING" on February 20, 2009 (Friday) at Catanauan Multipurpose Hall.
The highlight of the event is the distribution of Catanauan AVP copies and Brochures to the attending guests. These paraphernelias are the compilation of Cultural Heritage, Agricultural Products, Livelihood, Arts and Culture, Festival, Food, and others relating to tourism potential of Catanauan.

Attending guests will be made up of representatives from the local and national media, local business sectors, local/provincial government offices, Catanauan Tourism Council and Bon Pen Tourism Council.

The event will be in cooperation with Bon Pen Tourism Council, Catanauan Tourism Council, Quezon Board Member Lourdes de Luna-Pasatiempo, founder of CatanauanPortal.com, Editha Abestilla-de Luna Ahmed and Cong. Danilo Suarez.

Interested parties may contact:

Eddie"boy" Quizada, ishot managing director and event organizer
Tel Nos (632)933-2397 (632)474-1543 0922-8765238
Email: ishot_studio@yahoo.com or ishot.studio@gmail.com

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