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Ivatan Lens on Life, Basco (2026)

31/08/2026

S H A N I A AT 18
08.3.26

18 is not the end of childhood it’s the beginning of becoming the woman you are meant to be.

As you step into adulthood, remember that life will not always be easy. There will be difficult choices, unexpected challenges, and moments when you may doubt yourself. But every challenge will teach you, every mistake will make you wiser, and every difficult season will make you stronger.

Don’t be afraid to grow. Be brave enough to make your own choices, humble enough to learn from your mistakes, and strong enough to keep going when life gets hard.

Welcome to adulthood. May you grow not only older, but stronger, wiser, and kinder. Your best years are still ahead of you.

27/08/2026

CELEBRATING 18 — MICAH ELLA

Eighteen years of grace, beauty, dreams, and becoming.

The beginning of a beautiful new chapter a journey filled with bigger dreams, new adventures, and endless possibilities. May you continue to shine with confidence, walk with purpose, and embrace every moment that life brings.

Happy 18th Birthday, Micah Ella!
May your story continue to unfold with love, courage, happiness, and purpose.

Ivatan Lens on Life
Capturing moments. Preserving stories. Celebrating life.

JEWEL DELA MERCED | HMUA
YOURS TRULY | Souvenirs
SHA MIE | Candles & Flowers
KADUDWAY CAFE | Cakes
MARGARETT CANO | Host & Event Organizer
PASTOR JERRY REDONDO | Message
AIMON DAROCA | Sound System
JHONA LABADOR | Lechon
CECIL & NANAY CELING | Cooks
IAMJ | Personalized T-Shirts & Tarpaulins
MARISSA CANTOR GROUP | Backdrop Décor

22/08/2026

AVIOR'S BAPTISM
08-16-2026
A Little Blessing, A Lifetime of Faith

Avior begins a beautiful journey of faith, surrounded by the love of family and guided by God’s grace.

May you grow up knowing that life is not about having an easy path, but about walking it with faith, kindness, courage, and love. When life gets difficult, remember to trust God, stay humble, and always choose to be a blessing to others.

May God’s light shine upon you, Avior, today and always.

Basco Cathedral

21/08/2026

On August 15, 2026, we celebrated a truly meaningful milestone in the life of our little Samuel — his Holy Baptism and 1st Birthday at San Vicente Chapel, Ivana, Batanes. 🤍⛪🎂

Surrounded by loving family, friends, and the people who hold him dear, Samuel began this beautiful journey of faith while also celebrating his first wonderful year of life. May he continue to grow surrounded by love, guided by faith, and blessed with countless beautiful moments ahead. 🌿✨

A day filled with prayers, smiles, precious memories, and a love that will last a lifetime. 🤍

May his first steps in faith lead him toward a lifetime of love, hope, and blessings. ✨

Happy 1st Birthday and God bless you always, Baby Samuel! 🎂👶🏻⛪

SHA MIE | Souveniers & Candles
VL CANTEEN & CATERING | Food
FROLENCIA FLOWERS & CAKES | Decoration & Cakes
FLORENCIA CANTEEN & CATERING SERVICES | Food

18/08/2026

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
We honor the beautiful memory of Corazon Bayaras Verana (August 22, 1960 – April 25, 2026). A life so fully lived deserves a grand remembrance.
Though you are physically gone, the love you instilled in all of us remains.

Rest in everlasting peace, our dearest Corazon. We will carry your light forward every day. Forever loved, forever in our prayers. 🙏💖🕯️

TributeToLove

17/08/2026

Forever Remembered

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Valentina V. Heruela 🕊️

Born July 25, 1944
Died May 1, 2026

We remember and honor the life of Valentina V. Heruela a beloved soul whose presence, love, and memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

May the beautiful memories she left behind bring comfort to family and loved ones. Though she is no longer with us, her love and legacy will continue to live on.

🤍 Forever loved, always remembered, and never forgotten.
🙏 May she rest in eternal peace.

“Those we love never truly leave us; they live on in the memories we carry in our hearts.”

12/08/2026

🧸SAMUEL “SAM” TURNS ONE! 🧸

A little bear, a big milestone, and a day filled with love. 🤎

Celebrating Samuel “Sam” on his 1st Birthday & Baptism this August 15! 🎂

Wrapped in the warm and dreamy charm of a Boho Bear theme, every little detail tells the story of a beautiful first year — filled with smiles, cuddles, blessings, and precious memories. 🧸🌿🤍

“Little paws, big dreams, and a lifetime of love ahead.” 🐻✨

Happy 1st Birthday & Baptism, Baby Sam! 🤎
May your journey always be surrounded by love, faith, and endless blessings. 🕊️🌿

24/06/2026

Part 4
STRINGS OF HOPE BATANES
SUMMER 2026
GRAND CONCERT
Send-Off and Turn-over Ceremony featuring the Asst Teachers and their students
D B Abad
Marie Vargas
Cielo
Gregory Elacion
C. Aseneta
Jeanelle Ballon
Villa
Gonzales

Plus Performances of
Mahatao Kwerdas, SDC Violin Symphony, Esperanza Ensemble, Valiente Strings, Les Cordes Vagabondes,u Sabtang Ravil, Luke Asa from Ivana Ravil Heroes

Thursday, April 23, 2026
6pm BSC Theater
April 23, 2026 STRINGS OF HOPE BATANES
Concert/Send-off and Turn Over Ceremony
BSC Theater

Suzuki Cartoon Video
Lupang Hinirang
Still
Intro to Violin Method
Grand March of the 8 Outgoing Asst Teachers (Bach-Gavotte Bk 3)

Program Proper
1. Villa and C. Aseneta (Bach-Gavotte g minor Bk 3)
2. Gregory Elacion and Giana duet (Seek Ye First)
3. Jeanelle Ballon and her students Can You Feel The Love Tonight
4. Gonzales and his students My Heart Will Go On
5. Cielo and her students Wonderful Tonight
6. Marie Vargas and her students A Thousand Years
7. D B Abad and her students A Million Dreams
8. Jiahn's piano students (individual)
Kelly Ann Entela-Cuckoo/ Little Playmates

Jericho Bala -London Bridge/Chant Arabe
9. Valiente String Ensemble's farewell to James - I See The Light play w video clip
10. Esperanza Ensemble's Farewell
to Willa and Ella Dothan,Laji /Mocking Bird
11. 8 Honorees Performance - PALAGI
12. Strings of Hope Batanes Response - Allegretto (video clip of Muss I Denn before playing) Ikaw by Yeng Constantino
13. Turn Over to New Asst Teachers (Witches Dance)
Karlos/Faye- SDC/Itbayat
Margaux- Sava/Shaina
Micko- James/Gregory
Mary Rose-Mariella
Nathan/Miguel - Mahatao
Aziel-DES
Luke-Ivana
Zafy/Johnrich-Uyugan
Kyna/Carmela-Sabtang
14. SDC Violin Symphony- Chorus from Judas Maccabeus performance with video See the conquering hero )
15.Luke and Jolo - Two Grenadiers (video clip)
16. Mahatao Kwerdas - Mareklas
17. Sabtang - Beautiful Girl (minus one)
18. All Asst Teachers - Until I Found You
19.
Duet Angelique and James- Humoresque/Swanee River
20. Suzuki Bk 4 students - Moto Perpetuo Nathan Antonio
21. Suzuki Bk 3 (w Bk 4) - Bouree - Bach #7
22. Suzuki Bk 2 (w Bk 4 and 3 students) Gavotte Mignon (w video intro) and Hunter's Chorus (video clip)
23. All Levels
Minuet 3 w Bk 3 g minor interlude
Long long ago in G w Bk 2 variations
O come little children
Song of the Wind
May Song w Twinkle Variations
24. With Audience sing Fräulein in A Major w video
Pretty Little Baby
25. Ivatan Folk Songs
An Kalilyak Mu
Asa Kahep A Mahanebneb
Vituhen Sofia Duguran soloist
Rarahan Ku du Simsiman

Closing Music - Beautiful Batanes Isles original version transcribed by Wivina Baldovino Gonzales

20/06/2026

Part 3
STRINGS OF HOPE BATANES
SUMMER 2026
GRAND CONCERT
Send-Off and Turn-over Ceremony featuring the Asst Teachers and their students
D B Abad
Marie Vargas
Cielo
Gregory Elacion
C. Aseneta
Jeanelle Ballon
Villa
Gonzales

Plus Performances of
Mahatao Kwerdas, SDC Violin Symphony, Esperanza Ensemble, Valiente Strings, Les Cordes Vagabondes,u Sabtang Ravil, Luke Asa from Ivana Ravil Heroes

Thursday, April 23, 2026
6pm BSC Theater
April 23, 2026 STRINGS OF HOPE BATANES
Concert/Send-off and Turn Over Ceremony
BSC Theater

Suzuki Cartoon Video
Lupang Hinirang
Still
Intro to Violin Method
Grand March of the 8 Outgoing Asst Teachers (Bach-Gavotte Bk 3)

Program Proper
1. Villa and C. Aseneta (Bach-Gavotte g minor Bk 3)
2. Gregory Elacion and Giana duet (Seek Ye First)
3. Jeanelle Ballon and her students Can You Feel The Love Tonight
4. Gonzales and his students My Heart Will Go On
5. Cielo and her students Wonderful Tonight
6. Marie Vargas and her students A Thousand Years
7. D B Abad and her students A Million Dreams
8. Jiahn's piano students (individual)
Kelly Ann Entela-Cuckoo/ Little Playmates

Jericho Bala -London Bridge/Chant Arabe
9. Valiente String Ensemble's farewell to James - I See The Light play w video clip
10. Esperanza Ensemble's Farewell
to Willa and Ella Dothan,Laji /Mocking Bird
11. 8 Honorees Performance - PALAGI
12. Strings of Hope Batanes Response - Allegretto (video clip of Muss I Denn before playing) Ikaw by Yeng Constantino
13. Turn Over to New Asst Teachers (Witches Dance)
Karlos/Faye- SDC/Itbayat
Margaux- Sava/Shaina
Micko- James/Gregory
Mary Rose-Mariella
Nathan/Miguel - Mahatao
Aziel-DES
Luke-Ivana
Zafy/Johnrich-Uyugan
Kyna/Carmela-Sabtang
14. SDC Violin Symphony- Chorus from Judas Maccabeus performance with video See the conquering hero )
15.Luke and Jolo - Two Grenadiers (video clip)
16. Mahatao Kwerdas - Mareklas
17. Sabtang - Beautiful Girl (minus one)
18. All Asst Teachers - Until I Found You
19.
Duet Angelique and James- Humoresque/Swanee River
20. Suzuki Bk 4 students - Moto Perpetuo Nathan Antonio
21. Suzuki Bk 3 (w Bk 4) - Bouree - Bach #7
22. Suzuki Bk 2 (w Bk 4 and 3 students) Gavotte Mignon (w video intro) and Hunter's Chorus (video clip)
23. All Levels
Minuet 3 w Bk 3 g minor interlude
Long long ago in G w Bk 2 variations
O come little children
Song of the Wind
May Song w Twinkle Variations
24. With Audience sing Fräulein in A Major w video
Pretty Little Baby
25. Ivatan Folk Songs
An Kalilyak Mu
Asa Kahep A Mahanebneb
Vituhen Sofia Duguran soloist
Rarahan Ku du Simsiman

Closing Music - Beautiful Batanes Isles original version transcribed by Wivina Baldovino Gonzales

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