Herbal Plant: Papaya

PAPAYA is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya which is the sole species in the genus Carica of the plant family Caricaceae. It is commonly called pawpaw or papaw. Just like any other plants, it has numerous health benefits as follows:

• Increases quality of proteins in whole organism.
• Revitalize the human body and maintain energy and vitality.
• Encourages the renewal of muscle tissue. Supports cardiovascular system.
• Boosts up the immune system.
• Helps with the digestive system, by breaking down the proteins and supporting production of digestive enzymes.
• Papaya can be use also externally as a treatment for skin wounds that don’t heal quickly, for this you can use papaya peel or ointments made out of papaya.
• Prevents the cataract formation.
• Due to high vitamin A, it lowers the risk of emphysema in smokers and passive smokers.
• Alleviates inflammation.
• Helps with the nausea and constipation.
• Can benefit people suffering colon cancer and other forms of cancers and aliments of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems.

 

Herbal Plant: Aloe Vera

ALOE VERA is an herbal plant with common names aloe vera, aloe, burn plant, lily of the desert, elephant’s gall and scientific name of Aloe barbadensis. In the Philippines, aloe vera's clear gel is being applied to scalp to grow new hair.

There are various uses of this plant:

• It has been said to heal wounds and being applied for various skin conditions traditionally like burns, sunburns, and psoriasis. 
• Currently, people take aloe orally to treat diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, and osteoarthritis. 
• The gel can be found in many skin products like lotion and sunblocks. 
• It also serve as a natural food flavoring. 

You can check http://nccam.nih.gov/health/aloevera for more information about this plant.

 

Lal-lo Cabibi Festival

Lal-lo Cagayan (formerly named Nueva Segovia) is a town located in Region II in the Philippine map which is rich in pre-Hispanic history. This town is for a time enjoyed the lavish gifts of the Papal Throne and one of the four 1st earliest cities founded by the Spaniards in the latter part of the 15th century.

The town was named Nueva Segovia by Juan Pablo Carreon in 1581. Early settlers believed that the name of the municipality was derived from the word from the strong current of the Cagayan River, which called in the native dialect is “mal-lal-lal-lo”.

Every August the town celebrates its CABIBI FESTIVAL that falls on the 2nd day of August and is a week-long celebration of the towns’ fiesta. The annual festival is a tribute to the link between this town's pagan past and its Christian present.

 

Mercedes Kadagatan Festival

KADAGATAN FESTIVAL is a celebration of thanksgiving for the blessings and bounty during seafaring, fishing expedition and fish farming endeavors not just of the fishermen but the entire populace of Mercedes Municipality. The festival recognizes Mother Nature for its gift of vast fishing resources, magnificent shorelines and other aquatic potentials. It is a week-long celebration from August 1-8.

It’s original name was Mercedes Kadagatan Fishtival, conceived during the administration of Mayor Jimmy P. Lo, Fiscal year 1997. The Mercedes Kadagatan Fishtival is among the registered festivals in the Bicol Region under the Department of Tourism which has become a yearly activity. It was then featured in the calendar of Mercury Drug Corporation for three (3) edition covering the month of August. The Mercedes Kadagatan Fishtival was renamed to Kadagatan Festival in August 2003 under the administration of Mayor Pepito P. Lo.

Dumarao Padagyaw Festival

PADAGYAW FESTIVAL is being celebrated in Dumarao, Capiz every August 1 to 5. This cultural festival is a celebration in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves. It is being held every year mirrors the spirit of unity and cooperation of its people. One of the few is the street dancing and pista ng bayan. These are the concrete example of group effort. From one fermented idea of planners, action men and executions, they have translated their ideas and concepts into mass action of well rehearsed and well executed play, dancers and graceful rendition of songs and dances.

Dumarao Padagyaw Festival

PADAGYAW FESTIVAL is being celebrated in Dumarao, Capiz every August 1 to 5. This cultural festival is a celebration in honor of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves. The festival is being held every year mirrors the spirit of unity and cooperation of its people. One of the few is the street dancing and pista ng bayan. These are the concrete example of group effort. From one fermented idea of planners, action men and executions, they have translated their ideas and concepts into mass action of well rehearsed and well executed play, dancers and graceful rendition of songs and dances.