Ivatan Lens on Life

03/06/2026

You can take the Ivatan out of Batanes, but you can never take Batanes out of the Ivatan.

Celebrating 60 years of life, love, and a heart that always belonged to the province. Ma’am Marilyn may live across oceans, but she chose to celebrate her milestone 60th birthday right here at home in Batanes.

Welcome home, and a very Happy 60th Birthday, Ma’am Marilyn!

SOUVINIERS | Clara fadullo & ma'am Bhev Caan
CAKE | April Beronque
LIGHTS & SOUND | Aimon Daroca
FOOD | Group of Cecil cantor ('CIL_'CEL_'LING)
DESERT KANI SALAD | Kyla Balles
SPECIAL TAMIDUK SALAD & OTHERS | Rosalia Honesta
PRINTING SHOP | IAMJ
EVENT PLACE | Mica's Kamarin

01/06/2026

JULIA & NATHAN

Violin Recital Milestones! 🎻

Congratulations to Julia for finishing Suzuki Book 1! She is now taking her first steps into Suzuki Book 2 for a more thrilling musical journey.

Huge congratulations also to Nathan for finishing Suzuki Book 4! This is a highly advanced and difficult level that most Ivatan violinists have a hard time achieving, as it requires immense patience and months of dedication to master the complex pieces in this book.

Way to go, Julia and Nathan! 👏👏🎉

Pianist
Prof. Jonathan Arevalo Coo.

Violinist
Student of Mariella Beronque Abad

28/05/2026

Phia’s Suzuki Book 2 Violin Recital
Davocol's Inn
April 26, 2026

Under the Mentorship of : MARIELLA BERONQUE ABAD

Completing this book is a massive milestone. Every violinist who finishes this level has learned true patience and built the foundational skills needed to step into Suzuki Book 3.

Book 3 brings a whole new set of challenges—it's faster, more demanding, and a level where a violinist truly develops deep dedication and passion for their craft. So proud of the hard work and growth! On to the next chapter! 🎻🎶

Pianist
Prof. Jonathan Arevalo Coo.
Violinist
Violin Student of Mariella B. Abad

Event Place | Davocol's Inn Batanes
HMUA | Jimboy Abad Idos Jr.

25/05/2026

Manuel & Michelle
Beach Wedding
April 25, 2026

What started as simple friendship grew into a love so deep, comforting, and true. We found a home in each other, and today, we made it official. The wait is finally over!

Introducing Manuel & Michelle—partners in crime, best friends, and now, husband & wife. 💍🌿

HMUA | Bries Mamuyac & Angelica Jean Paduga
DECORATION | Valugan Decor
LIGHTS & SOUND | Aimon Daroca
FOOD | Aling and Company
COORDINATOR | Ann Balles

25/05/2026

19/05/2026

🎻VIOLIN RECITAL🎻

YZABELLA Suzuki Book 1
&
MIGUEL Suzuki Book 2

Under the Mentorship of :
SAVA MARIE VARGAS
&
Prof. JONATAHAN AREVALO COO.

April 26, 2026

Milestone unlocked! 🎻✨
Yzabella has officially completed Suzuki Book 1, and her big brother just finished Book 2!

Reaching this level takes so much patience, discipline, and hard work. In Batanes, finishing Book 2 is a huge milestone it’s the level where violinists actually start teaching beginners! Way to go, you two! Keep shining.

Pianist
Prof. Jonathan Arevalo Coo.

Violinist
Sava Marie Vargas
Zaki Cabuco
Saphira Valiente
Quinn Xia Avanceña
CJ Avanceña
Jaiska Avanceña
Gab Fajelga
Yesha Merida
Seth Duguran
Sofia Duguran
Cheska Beronque
Angelique Villa
Kieanne Villeta
Margaux Apostol
Zia Tolentino

16/05/2026

Micah's
Violin Recital
suzuki Book 1

Under the Tutelage of :
Sava Marie Vargas
&
Guidance of :
Prof. Jonathan Arevalo Coo.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙩, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝘼𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮𝙫𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡. 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝘼 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜.
𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝘼 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙚'𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙! 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙣, 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣.
𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙏𝙬𝙤, 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙝, 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙙! 🎻✨.

Pianist
Prof.Jonathan Arevalo Coo.

Violinist
Sava Marie's students

Event Place | Cherryvill events & place
HMUA | Touch by Jimboy

13/05/2026

🎻JUAN KARLOS🎻
VIOLIN RECITAL
SUZUKI BOOK 2

Under the Tutelage of:
Prof. Jonathan Arevalo Coo.

The air at Just Cafe was filled with more than just the aroma of coffee last April 24, 2026. It was the setting for a significant musical milestone as young violinist Juan Karlos officially completed his Suzuki Book 2 Recital, marking the end of one chapter and the ambitious beginning of another.

The recital served as a "graduation" of sorts, proving that Juan Karlos has mastered the foundational techniques required to bridge the gap between intermediate play and advanced artistry.

Pianist
Prof. Jonatha Arevalo Coo.

Violinist
Shaina Nico Cielo
Mariella Beronque Abad
Louis Gregory Hontomin Elacion
Sava Marie Vargas

EVENT PLACE & FOOD | Just cafe
SOUND SYSTEM | DTE Light and Sound
STAGE DECORATOR | Dream Team Event-Batanes