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geographical coordinates: 13° 42' 5" North, 122° 51' 25" East geographical location: Camarines Sur, Region 5, Philippines, Asia
Binahian is one of the most beautiful barangays of Sipocot, Camarines Sur (Region V) in the Philippines, and nestles peacefully on the eastern shoreline of Ragay Gulf. Looming over the village is a verdant hill behind where the sun rises majestically each morning and then teasingly leaves a breathtaking sunset over the sea each evening. This perfect setting has attracted many tourists and visitors who fall in love with the village and its people and decide to stay. Its neighbouring barangays include Caima, Manlubang, Lipilip, and Carayrayan (all from the town of Sipocot) and Bangon of Lupi.
The native dialect spoken here is Bikol, or as some would claim, Mainland Bikolnon. This can be understood by the Bicolanos in all provinces of Region V unlike other Bikol dialects, which vary from town to town and can be very hard to understand.
The Author clearly recalls that during her early childhood (70's & 80's), Binahian has only a handful of households so everyone knows everyone in the neighbourhood, no matter how far that neighbour may be. There is still quite a few old and respected villagers who either escaped the Japanese occupation or bravely fought for their village during World War II and who will now willingly share their harrowing experiences with all those who show an interest. They have all aged gracefully and their eyes show the joy of witnessing how their beloved tiny barangay has turned into a place of beauty as time goes by. These few lucky war survivors have become the soul of the village and have successfully imparted their cheerfulness and friendly attitude to the next generation, making Binahian a very lovely place to visit.
The compilation of the photos below shows how simple and happy life can be - a lovely smile from innocent faces, no skyscrapers nor modern establishments - but most people living here consider it their version of paradise.
A video of these photos is also available on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJKjrrNQ5Ek
Historya Kan Barangay
- During the Author's recent visit to the village, more information and useful contributions were gathered. This whole passage written in Bikolnon, the local dialect, is a contribution from one of the Barangay Officials.
(Gikan Sa Istorya Kan Mga Gurang) Tiniripon asin isinurat ni: DANILO A. FURMIGONES, Brgy. Secretary
I PAGPAPABISTO:
I Sa tahaw nin dagat sa bandang sirangan
Barangay Binahian saimong matatanaw
Garo daragang sa may bintana nakatukaw
Hinahapros ang buhok, naghuhugay-hugay.
II Kun naglalakaw ka sa may gilid dagat
Orog na kun hapon, paglubog nin saldang
Marurumduman mo aldaw mong naglipas
Kan kamo namasyar sa may Luneta Park.
III An tanog nin alon sa pampang kaini
Siring sa harana sa tahaw nin banggi
Garo baga solterong nakikiulay sa babae
Sa tanog nin gitara, nag-aawit ini.
IV Kun yaon ka duman sa tuktok nin bulod
Barangay Binahian reyno an kaarog
Maogmang pagmasdan kun ika padalhog
Garo baga perlas sa tahaw nin lawod.
V Barangay Binahian totoong magayon
Piedras platas baga kun pagmamansayon
Arin daw na puso an dai mag-uyon
Na siya mag-estar, haloy na panahon.
VI Ining Binahian kun tiempong amihan
Malipot an duros haling kabuludan
Paghapros sa kublit saimong mamamatian
Na an paghuna mo yaon ka sa Japan.
VII Sa panahon nin kwaresma saldang mainiton
Magduman ka sana sa dagat maglangoy
Dai ka mahandal may lugar na malimpoy
Makukontento ka, bilog na maghapon.
VIII Barangay Binahian madaling masumpungan
Magdiyan ka sana sa sentrong banuaan
Ipaghapot mo lang kun sain na lugar
Sa kamping sulnupan, ika iibahan.
IX Kun ika magdiyan sa samong barangay
An dadatungan mo tawong maboboot
Amigo, amiga, lambang na umabot
Dai ka mahahandal asin matatakot.
X Iyo baga iyan an samong barangay
Maogma, magayon na pagpadumanan
Dai ka mahandal maski na tag-uran
Maputi mong dapan dai malalabuyan.
XI Abot na sana digdi an sakong recuerdo
Kun igwa nin kulang, pasensiya na kamo
Sakong pakiulay lambang saro saindo
Sa samong barangay, bumisita kamo.
II KUN PAPANO AN BARANGAY INAPOD NA BINAHIAN:
XII Haloy nang panahon an nakaaging aldaw
Barangay Binahian, mayo pang pangaran
Mayaman na lugar sa may gilid dagat
Kadakol pagkakan, maoogma ka nanggad.
XIII Aba! Anong suwerte kan sarong familia
Naenot mag-abot gikan sa Visayas
Maboot na mag-agom, mga aki kairiba
Amang Ben-ahian, an apod saiya.
XIV Amang Ben-ahian mapusog na tawo
Garo baga kidlat na armas de mano
Kun minarepeke kan bahing pambuno
Huna mo aripuros, garo ipu-ipo.
XV An mga aki kan amang Ben-ahian
Gabos man maliksi sa pakikilaban
Rigmat ninda gabos dai matawaran
Dai mapasupog sagkod na magadan.
XVI Minsan ngani siring, marhay an ugali
Kaining familia sagkod mga aki
Pagkaaga asin hapon, sinda namimibi
Naghahagad tawad sa salang nagawi.
XVII Ining si Caraya, an aking matua
Mahigos na gayong tumabang sa ama
Siring man si Gab-e, an aking pandua
Emal, Manlubay, Dangayan, parareho sinda.
XVIII Ining si Lipay-lipay, an aking babae
Daragang magayon, an hiro mabini
Maboot, magalang, marhay an ugali
Dai ikakasupog nin siisay man na lalaki.
XIX Inihong familia anan biniyayaan
Nin marhay na buhay nin Diyos na maylalang
Huli ta sinda dai nalilingaw
Sa Diyos mag-apod, sa gabos na aldaw.
III PAG-ABOT KAN KAIWAL ASIN AN LABANAN:
XX Sarong aldaw kaiyan sinda maogmahon
Nakatanaw kayang paraw na padatong
Saindang hinalat sagkod na dumuong
Poon aga, odto, inabot maghapon.
XXI Kan makagilid na inihong sakayan
May doseng lalaki na nagsaraltahan
An saindang bitbit matarom na sundang
Kan maaraman na, idto palan tulisan.
XXII Ining mag-arama tulos na nagkua
Mga bahing armas na ginibo ninda
Pana, garod, baston, gabos nang dinara
Sa pakikilaban, nag-andam karaka.
XXIII Amang Ben-ahian pugol niya baston
Garo baga kidlat kun minaripilon
Dai makalagbas maski mo gapoon
An sundang pa kaya, maski na matarom.
XXIV Kan magpoon na inihong labanan
Ining si Caraya dai naenotan
Tulos nagbalintong an sarong tulisan
An tarom kan pana, mata tinamaan.
XXV Sabay nagdaluhong ining duwang buwitre
Sinda an hinampang kaining si Gab-e
Dai nakaporma minsan anong paagui
Tinuhog nin garod an duwang lalaki.
XXVI Inihong si Emal pamukpok an kapot
Maitom na bahi, matuos, mapusog
Kun tinatamaan ining mga bastos
Garo man lang graba, gapo na rinonot
XXVII Ining si Manlubay asin si Dangayan
Mabaskog an braso, makusog na tunay
Kun ibinabasibas guhi nin anahaw
Garo ikot nin kampana sa mga simbahan.
XXVIII Ining mag-arama mayo kang hanapon
Sa gabos na laban dai minaurong
Maski pagal-pagal, laog nin maghapon
Dai minaatras maski na gurutom.
XXIX Kaya an nangyari sa mga tulisan
Dai na nakapuli sa pinag-guikanan
Maraot na gibo daing kapaladan
Kaya sinda gabos naubos nagadan.
XXX An salang trabaho dai nagtatrayumpo
Minsan lang ang suwerte, bako gabos simo
Dai maghahaloy sagkod an buhay mo
An ka-aabtan kalayo nin impyerno.
XXXI Minsan baga ngani masakit an buhay
Kun magdedelihensiya padiit-diit lang
Gusto mong lumagdo, hare ka, paglikay
Tibaad abtan mo arog kan tulisan.
XXXII Magpoon kaidto, ini daw na lugar
Na pinaglabanan apod Ben-ahian
Alagad paglipas nin dakul na aldaw
Ngarang iniapod, iyan rinibayan.
XXXIII Nin huli na ngani masibot taramon
Nin mga dayuhan na huring dumatong
Binahian an facil saindang sabuton
Kaya nagpadagos sagkod ngunian na panahon.
IV AN PAGDAKOL KAN FAMILIA BEN-AHIAN, IPINANGARAN SAINDA AN MGA LUGAR NA INIRUKAN ASIN NAGING MGA SITIO KAN BINAHIAN:
XXXIV Mantang naghahaloy nagdakulon sinda
Huli sa pagdatong nin ibang familia
Ining mga aki nagpaka-agom na
Paglakaw kan panahon, nangaraki sinda.
XXXV Kan huminibog na an saindang angkan
Inihong familia medyo nasakitan
Nagluya an ani huli sa tag-alang
Kaya an familia nagkasuruhay-suhay.
XXXVI Ining si Caraya nagtukad pawala
Saiyang kaiba bilog niyang familia
Nasumpungan ninda inihong iraya
Pinangaranan idtong, daga nin Caraya.
XXXVII Kan sinda magdakul sa napiling lugar
Saindang sininop, pinagayon pa man
Asin kan maghaloy, iniba an ngaran
Bako nang Caraya, kundi “Carayrayan”.
XXXVIII Ini man si Gab-e, iba man an lakaw
Nagpaduman siya sa iriinutan
Saiyang nakua mabulod na lugar
“Barangay Gabi” man, kun apodon ngunian.
XXXIX Pasubangan naman ining si Manlubay
Saindang napili halangkaw na lugar
Pinakarhay ini asin pinagyaman
Kan maghaluyon na inapod “Manlubang”.
XL Ining si Dangayan suminunod man
Naghanap nin tubig sa bandang inutan
Saiyang nakua may sira na ta’bang
Iyo ngunian ining “Barangay Bagong Sirang”.
XLI Si Lipay-lipay na aking babae
Kaiba an agom sagkud mga aki
Saiyang familia naghanap kan suwerte
Asin may nakua, magayon na lote.
XLII Dagang Lipay-lipay kun ini apodon
Lugar na inataman kaining mag-agom
Alagad iniba an ngaran kan ibang nagdatong
“Barangay Lipilip”, kun pagsasayudon.
XLIII Inihong si Emal tulos man nagkua
Nin patag na lugar sa pangaran niya
Kan ini maghaloy an ngaran iniba
An lugar ni Emal, inapod “Caima”.
XLIV Ining mga aki, gabos nag-uruyon
Amang Ben-ahian saindang sungkuon
Minsan saro sana sa bilog na taon
Dagang hinalian, na duman nagpoon.
XLV Dakul na panahon an mga naglipas
Dagang Ben-ahian naging baryo nanggad
Anom na aki niya na nagkasiriblag
Naging mga sitio nin haloy na oras.
XLVI Dagang Ben-ahian paglihis nin panahon
An dating pangaran ini rinibayan
Guinuno sa istorya na nagbarahian
Kaya rinibayan, “Barangay Binahian”.
XLVII Mga padangat na aki kaining Binahian
Parati siyang rumdom pag-abot nin taon
Sinda gabos digdi nagkakatiripon
Orog na kun fiesta, “San Antoniong Patron”.
XLVIII Minsan baga ngani ining Binahian
Nagi-nang barangay an mga kaakian
Inihong ama, maogma man guiraray
Nin huli ta siya, pirming narurumduman.
XLIX Sagkod na sana digdi an sakong osipon
Manungod sa istorya kan sakong barangay
Minsan baga ngani masakit suraton
Maging kontribusyon man lang sa bagong henerasyon.
L Kun ining sinurat igwa pa nin kulang
Mag-isip na lang kamo bilang karagdagan
Kun medyo halipot, saindong sumpayan
Basta tama sana duman sa pinunan.
LI Pinasasalamatan ko an sakong familia
Sa paghaman ko kaining istorya
Dai mahihimo ini kun bako sainda
Nin huli sa nagibong dakulang suporta
- Original Copy is signed by the contributor
Breathtakingly Captivating
Many thanks to Ana Cristina Samson Palmes (Author's cousin) who has shown a great skill in capturing the village's breathtaking beauty at its best.
A visible evidence that something of historical significance once existed here that will constantly remind the younger generations about the local heroes of the past.
Who Imagined the Sun and gives source to its light and conceals it to give us the coolness of night, simply INDESCRIBABLE.
Summer Getaway
Visitors who just want to unwind opt to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded village. A favourite destination is the little island of Puro which is just an hour or less away. This is one of the Tres Marias (the three small islands encircling Binahian bay). Puro offers a pebble beach lapped by crystal waters which are just so inviting and an absolute haven for snorkelling. Many fishes of different size and colour surely await to amuse any friendly fellow.
Communications and Transportation
Internet connection and telephone services are soon to be included on the list of the perks that the villagers and visitors can enjoy. The giant Smart Communications enjoys a couple of hundred subscribers exclusively because it's the only telecommunication company that has erected a satellite station nearby although Globe Telecoms and Sun Cellular are expected to reach the area in the near future.
Only during summer can PUV's reach the place since there is no well-constructed road from the town through, but rain or shine, the water taxis are always readily available to take passengers to the nearest port, Tagbac.
The first half of 2010 brought so much joy to the people in the village as well as to the neighbouring barangays when the road construction finally started connecting the mainland to the village. Before almost the only method of reaching Binahian was by bangka or water taxi from Tagbac! The photo above shows that something good is already happening and definitely, many more to come.
Earning a Living
Because of its remote location along the coast, many of the residents depend on fishing to bring food to the table, whilst others run water taxis to bring and fetch passengers to Tagbac, the nearest harbour with access to the mainland. Binahian has many sari-sari (variety) stores, and a couple of copra dealers; otherwise the main industry is agriculture. Coffee, rice and other seasonal crops such as mongo beans, corn, tomatoes, and other ethnic vegetables are grown in smallholdings to help meet the needs of the population. Some locals have poultry, pig or fish farms, and so the village always has a wide variety of truly local products on offer.
Many brave souls, who aspire for more, have chosen to work abroad and are now becoming popular as they are growing in number, attracting the younger generations to dream bigger.
Here is a link featuring the OFW's scattered all around the globe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQo5nbp2CUE
The School
Binahian Elementary School is the only educational institution the village has. The elementary graduates have to go elsewhere to continue their pursuit of getting higher education.
This primary school has already produced many professionals like Educators, Dentists, Nurses, Engineers from different fields of specialization, Computer Programmers, Accountants, Business Management graduates and many more, who are now working all over the country and some parts of the world.
Some education graduates have come back to the village to practice their noble career thereby having their chance of a lifetime of working hand in hand with their former teachers who inspired them to pursue their dreams.
High respect to the teachers, old and new alike, who continuously give their best in imparting knowledge without any reservations. These teachers have shown dedication in their work, moulding the young minds and honing the skills of the students who in turn give their best to excel in their endeavor to compensate the teachers' unparalleled efforts.
"When we see you successful, that's when we know we succeeded." That's any teachers favourite statement. Fortunately, they're now experiencing their success through the achievements of their former students. Kudos!
Visible Improvements
Noticeably, there are also some improvements that help promote the place to newcomers. There is now a sizable Roman Catholic Church (which has been sponsored and built by one of the successful real estate developers - who is also from a known clan of the barangay)and a few-meter-break-water from the shore that provides convenience to those who travel by water taxis. The long awaited pathway from the village to Caima National High School has finally been started and expected to finish in a couple of months (Summer time). A few meters that have been laid for quite a time now already gives convenience and relief to the students who walk daily to and fro.
And the good part is, the residents are all concerned to continuously do their best to contribute their unreserved talents and efforts for the improvement, cleanliness and beautification of the place.
The unfinished sea-wall or breakwater in Nabuslit is expected to resume construction to serve its primary purpose of protecting the villagers who are always living in fear every time there is a bad weather.
The Churches
Binahian is now the seat of the 22nd parish in the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Prelature of Libmanan (Created in 1989 December 9). The parish is named under the patronage of St. Anthony of Padua. Canonically Erected as a parish on June 13, 2002, the first pastor is a 29 year old Rev. Fr. Apolinar Rull Napoles Jr. There are nine (9) barangays being taken care of by the pastoral program and ministry of the Parish. Seven barangays are from the west mountain and seaside of the municipality of Sipocot (Bagong Sirang, Lipilip, Carayrayan, Gabi, Caima, Binahian, Manlubang), one from the municipality of Libmanan (Caima-Libmanan), and one from the municipality of Lupi (Bangon-Lupi).
A Born Again Christian Church, under the umbrella of Asian Christian Charismatic Fellowship, also thrives. Pastor Palermo and Pastor Joe Mangampo started sharing the Gospel/Good News - A Bible Based Doctrine- in the late 1970's.
Four lovely women, who in the long run became the four pillars of the small group, embraced and continued to stand firm in their faith, through thick and thin, which has attracted more and more attendees who are now under the care of Pastor Leopoldo Quipquip with the help of his wife.
Religious Events
Being the only Christian nation in Asia, religious events are observed everywhere. In this remote part of the country, the Barangay Fiesta is celebrated every 12th & 13th of June where the entire barangay wholeheartedly participates in the festivities. Aside from Christmas and New Year, this is the time where family members who live, work or study around Manila or other more distant parts of the country, come to join their loved ones in celebrating the festivities as part of the family tradition. This is one of the best times to have a family reunion.
Since the first day of the celebration falls on the 12th which is also the country's Independence Day, the school administration never fails to organize an academic parade involving the students, teachers and parents who are members of the PTA (Parents Teachers Association) prior to the day's activities.
Everyone has his or her own expectations. When the Barangay Officials and the Youth Leaders agree to make the celebration more meaningful, lively and fun, they will organise an amateur singing competition, a dance contest, beauty pageant, basketball tournaments and other sporting events. This gives the people of Binahian a great entertainment package and a well-deserved break from so much hard work.
Often on the second day there will be a water procession as a special occasion. Some of the neighbouring barangays also participate with their own fabulously decorated boats carrying their patron Saint(s).
Many salespeople from outside Binahian also take part and set up their tents where they display all their goods varying from a simple hair clip to fancy earings, talcum powder, clothes, shoes, kitchen ware, school supplies and all sorts of bric-a-brac.
Military personnel or the quaintly-called 'Men in Uniform' roam every street, ensuring safety and security for all. If you are lucky, you may even see them join in the festivities!
Medical Assistance
There is no hospital nor a good clinic yet that could give immediate treatment when a resident needs an urgent attention or any medical help. Provision of medicines at the barangay center is quite limited. So visitors are advised to have their own first aid kit.
However, the municipal health office stationed a midwife to assist the pregnant women for obvious reason. Volunteers who underwent the basic training in giving first aid lend a helping hand to the needy as well.
A photo of the barangay's local pharmacy is also available on the links provided below.
The Leadership
Just like any other community, Binahian is headed by a Barangay Captain who oversees the entire village with the assistance of the other Barangay Officials and volunteer peacekeepers. He also represents the people of the Barangay in any government conferences and/or meetings concerning any development, new policies and the like which he will, in turn, disseminate to the whole village afterwards.
As part of the leadership program, the younger generations are also encouraged to hone their skills for the future. Barangay Youth (Kabataang Barangay) is a successful youth organization which displays their ability and capability to lead in some activities in the village with the support of the Barangay Captain and officials.
A photo of an official list of the recent leadership is also available on the links below.
The Barangay Captains
These honourable men successfully headed the entire village. The list is not necesarily complete nor in chronological order. This is based on the author's recollection.
- Anecito Samson
- Francisco Moreno
- Juan Biana
- Feliciano Retardo
- Jose Bacho
- Joaquin Vela Jr.
- Juanito Tabirara
- Fructuso Duran
- Jovito Enriquez
- Virgilio Palmes
These are the KNOWN FAMILY NAMES
Abainza Abano Abrian Advincula Amor Ancla Aranel Arizapa Arnido Atienza Averilla Azuela Azul Bacho Bagsit Balbaera Balisa Ballesteros Balmes Barba Barrameda Barrientos Baylon Bazar Belarmino Biana Boneo Boquio Borazon Borbor Borja Buara Buenaobra Buencamino Cadiz Camacho Canaveral Casao Casimiro Catapat Cate Cordero Cornelio De Castro De Chavez De Galicia Dezosa Dimacuha Dimaculangan Dimayuga Demiliones Dolar Duran Elan Enriquez Escobido Evangelista Flores Formigones Galan Gutierrez Hamito Hornilla Ilao Imperial Joven Labag Lachica Lacibal Las-ay Lasin Leveriza Ligson Llaneta Lorilla Madrelijos Madrinan Manalo Mangampo Mapula Masangcay Matienzo Mayuyo Mendoza Mirabuna Miralles Mirandilla Mirando Moreno Napoles Nate Olores Ordanza Palmes Palo Panganiban Pastorizo Payton Polopot Ramos Regazpi Retardo Ricafort Rodejo Quipquip Samson San Lorenzo Sarmenta Sarmiento Servidad Sumayao Tabirara Tagub Uy Valencia Vela Veran
The Households and Inhabitants profile of Barangay Binahian, Sipocot, Camarines Sur (Community-based Monitoring System Survey of 2008), an official copy from the Barangay Secretary, is posted and provided in the link below with "the Population of Barangay Binahian" as its file name.
Photos are now available on these links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_day_care_center_of_the_village.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/file:The_puro_island.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Bridge_Connecting_Zone_2_and_Zone_3.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_local_pharmacy_of_the_village.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Population_of_Barangay_Binahian.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_list_of_barangay_officials_of_Binahian.jpg
Villagers Corner
- BINAHIAN
- By: The Author
- Just a few people knowing each other
- Treating everyone like a friend and a brother
- Calling each other on a first name basis
- Exchanging practical jokes to familiar faces
- The olds are all so cheerful
- The young ones, just respectful
- They are all warm and so friendly
- Where else would a simple man want to be
- It is a place called paradise
- Others adore it, they're mesmerized
- And once you’ve set foot on the shore
- You’ll love it here that is for sure
- Enjoy your stay, enjoy your time
- You can go swimming for a dime
- And if you’re friendly and so kind
- You’ll have it free so bear in mind
- Do not spoil our tiny place
- A humble plea when someone prays
- Be reminded and be careful
- We love this place, so please be mindful
- I can only write just as much
- And I’m pretty sure it’s not enough
- To describe the place where I was born
- And will always be where I belong
- It’s simply named Binahian
- Some say it wrongly but it’s fine
- It’s not how funny they may sound
- We know it’s here that joy is found