I made this video special for Mama because I know she likes this son and I also wanted to show her how much I care for her and how glad that I am that she is in my life.
Mama:
No one has ever treated me as special, with an unconditional love as a mother can only give her own child. You took care of me and watched over me with great warmth and sincerity.
You will always be Special in my Heart!
Happy Mothers Day!
MAIKLING TULA
Mama!
Ikaw ang pinaka-maganda.
Maraming salamat po.
Alagaan mo ako.
Oo, mahal kita.
Mahal na mahal kita.
Sabihin mo sa kanya, mag-ingat siya.
Huwag po kayong mag-alala.
MAIKLING TULA
short poem
Mama!
Ikaw ang pinaka-maganda.
You're the most beautiful.
Maraming salamat po.
Thank you very much.
Alagaan mo ako.
Take care of me.
Oo, mahal kita.
Yes, I love you.
Mahal na mahal kita.
I love you very much.
Sabihin mo sa kanya, mag-ingat siya.
Tell her/him to take care.
Huwag po kayong mag-alala.
Don't worry.
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The music is a Dance Remix of a Filipino Folk Song by Freddie Aguilar
ANAK
Nang isilang ka sa mundong ito
Laking tuwa ng magulang mo
At ang kamay nila ang iyong ilaw
At ang nanay at tatay mo'y
Di malaman ang gagawin
Minamasdan pati pagtulog mo
At sa gabi'y napupuyat ang iyong nanay
Sa pagtimpla ng gatas mo
At sa umaga nama'y kalong ka
Ng iyong amang tuwang-tuwa sa iyo
Ngayon nga ay malaki ka na
Nais mo'y maging malaya
Di man sila payag
Walang magagawa
Ikaw nga ay biglang nagbago
Naging matigas ang iyong ulo
At ang payo nila'y sinuway mo
Di mo man lang inisip na
Ang kanilang ginagawa'y para sa iyo
Pagkat ang nais mo'y
Masunod ang layaw mo
Di mo sila pinapansin
Nagdaan pa ang mga araw
At ang landas mo'y naligaw
Ikaw ay nalulong sa masamang bisyo
At ang una mong nilapitan
Ang iyong inang lumuluha
At ang tanong,"anak, ba't ka nagkaganyan"
At ang iyong mata'y biglang lumuha ng di mo pinapansin
Nagsisisi at sa isip mo'y
Nalaman mong ika'y nagkamali
Nagsisisi at sa isip mo'y
Nalaman mong ika'y nagkamali
Nagsisisi at sa isip mo'y
Nalaman mong ika'y nagkamali
Nagsisisi at sa isip mo'y
Nalaman mong ika'y nagkamali
ANAK (english)
When you were born into this world
Your mom and dad saw a dream fulfilled
Dream come true, the answer to their prayers
You were to them a special child
Gave 'em joy every time you smiled
Each time you cried, they're at your side to care
Child, you don't know, you'll never know how far they'd go
To give you all their love can give
To see you through and God it's true
They'd die for you, if they must, to see you here
How many seasons came and went
So many years have now been spent
For time ran fast and now at last you're strong
Now what has gotten over you
You seem to hate your parents too
Do speak out your mind, why do you find them wrong
Child you don't know, you'll never know how far they'd go
To give you all their love can give
To see you through and God it's true
They'd die for you, if they must, to see you near
And now your path has gone astray
Child you ain't sure what to do or say
You're so alone, no friends are on your side
And child you now break down in tears
Let them drive away your fears
Where must you go, their arms stay open wide
Child you don't know, you'll never know how far they'd go
To give you all their love can give
To see you through and God it's true
They'd die for you, if they must, to see you here
Child you don't know, you'll never know how far they'd go
To give you all their love can give
To see you through and God it's true
They'd die for you, if they must, to see you here
'Anak' (Filipino for child or more accurately my son or my daughter)
is a Tagalog song written by Filipino folk-singer Freddie Aguilar.
It was a finalist for the inaugural 1977 Metropop Song Festival held in Manila.
It has been translated to over a hundred local and international languages.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
MAIKLING TULA: Eric
Dacoco 12: Boy-TV
I put this video togther using a couple of samples from my bother playing the guitar and add my own percussion recording. The video focuses on the basketball game my brother was playing for a summer community league. The Rawlings team he was playing for was made up of his neighbor hood friends.
Pierre
Thank you for the team jersey with "Dacoco 24" I will forever remember this gift and the moments captured in this video. "Dacoco 12" I will miss you and always be thinking of you. Don't be shy to call on me if you need my help, have a question, or even if you just want to chat. That is what brothers are for.
Love
Kuya
Torete 2008: Candy-TV
This a remixed / remastered video
With current images from a story that started the year this recording was originally made.
May 2004 Trip to the Philippines
Title: Torete
Authors: Hernandez
Original Artist: Moonstar 88
Torete
[intro]
sandali na lang
maaari bang pagbigyan
aalis na nga
maaari bang hawakan
ang iyong mga kamay
sana ay maabot ng langit
ang iyong mga ngiti
sana ay masilip
[refrain]
wag kang magalala
di ko ipipilit sayo
kahit na lilipad
ang isip ko'y
torete sa'yo
[verse]
ilang gabi pa nga lang
nang tayo'y pinag tagpo
na parang may tumulak,
nanlalamig,nanginginig na ako
akala ko nung una
may bukas ang ganito
pero salamat narin at nagtagpo
[churos]
torete torete torete ako
torete torete torete sa'yo
[repeat refrain]
[repeat chorus]
If I Could: Rox-TV
Title: Eric Clapton - If I Could (Change The World)
After this song I was dubbed Eric "Clap-Clap" A name I am sure none of us will ever forget.
The DacocoS
Boy -- Madz -- Rox -- Candy - Eric "Clap-Clap"
With all the love in the world!!!
You are part of the reason why life is so much better today then it ever has been before!
Thank You
Kuya
For My Silly Kuya Ben: Madz-TV
This is a video my sister Madel made for me before I left. When I saw this I got the idea to make the outer frame and embed her creation in it. I wanted to show her how much I appreciate the message that she expresses.
Images from 2008 Trip to the Philippines
Philippines 2008: Madz-TV
This is a video of my sister Madel, Brother Pierre, and myself doing a cover of the song Apologize.
I may not be the best singer, but I will forever remember these sweet moments with my family.
In the background you will see a montage of images taken while in the Philippines this past May/April 2008.
Philippine Adventur: 2008
| I just returned from a 2 ½ week trip to the Philippines visiting family and seeking adventure. To celebrate my experiences and life growth, I have put together this dynamic blog entry filled with links, |
| video, photos, and music. The DaCocoS website, bolg, and videos are an artistic expression of my experience in the Philippines and the love I have for my family. To see still images that appears in the videos see: PhotoBen750:Picasa |
| I will progressively post more details about my Philippine experiences as I put them together, but for now I will briefly introduce the story that changed my life and a few videos and pictures of special moments from my recent trip. |
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| In May of 2004 I was blessed with a very unique experience of being able to reconnect with my family in the Philippines after about a 20 year |
| break in communication and lack of current contact information. I took what information I had and located the residence of the last address I had for my Father in the Philippines. |
| When I arrived at the address there was family of renters that were staying at the address. I explained my story and said, I was |
| looking for my father and grandmother that had lived there about 20 before. The man that was living there did not know my family, but did know some in the neighborhood that might. I left my contact information and I went back to my hotel. |
| That evening I got message from the man I met earlier that a lady that when to school with my Dad was going to give me a call and she might have information to help me. By the next day I got a call form the |
| classmate of my father and she had the phone number to the house where my Father and his family lived. She had called them and made sure it was okay to give me their number and she had given them my information. |
At first I was a little scared to call. I did not want to cause and trouble and I was not sure what the situation was like. My only hope was to just be the person I am and all will turn out |
| okay. So I gave them a call… I believe it was my sister Madel who answered the phone first. I could tell there was a hesitation of first mixed feelings for a stranger only known through passed stories. She let me know that I had 3 sisters and a brother. She also informed me that Lola was there and she wanted to see me. |
| With in the next two days I was checked out of my hotel and living with them at there house. By then I had talked to my Father on the phone twice with in that time since he was away from home working on a ship. Life was moving |
| fast and a lot of changes were taking place in all our lives. The next week flew by and I would only have a chance to start a bond with my brother and sisters that would have to continue over the internet if it had any chance of growing over the great distance. |
| Over the next two years I would occasionally exchange message over email or yahoo instant messenger. We also kept in |
| contact through Friendster as well. I was even able to recieve a bunch of phone calls and texts from my father when he was in port or close by a country where he could connect to sent text. In May of 2006 I would have my next opportunity to return to the Philippines. This time my Father would be home and I would see him for the first time. |
 | From the first moment I met him, it was like every thing just fell into place were it was supposed to be. |
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