Harold Sanchez Rodriguez Photography

08/03/2024

Ati child in Boracay Island. Atis are ethnic group in Visayas in the Philippines, they are also considered as the original inhabitants of Boracay Island.

08/11/2023

The Dreamweavers (Lang Dulay – Daughter-in-Law; GAMABA)
Artcile written by: Harold S. Rodrgiuez arranged by Dareel Rodriguez
Photographer: Harold S. Rodriguez

Sebulan Amfan Dulay (a daughter-in-law of Lang Dulay – GAMABA Awardee), T’Boli Tribe from South Cotabato in Mindanao. GAMABA or known as the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (The National Living Treasures Award) is a prestigious award in the Philippines that is conferred to a person or group of artists recognized by the government for their contributions to the country’s cultural heritage, crafts and Arts.

Lang Dulay knew for her hundreds of designs of weavers in South Cotabato. She has an integral collective role in natural resources and her designs are nature inspired revealed through her dreams. She has the ability to visualize in her dreams the quality of being a T’nalak weaver. A few T’boli weavers can dream a design through the help of Fu Dalu; the spirit from abaca, a belief among T’bolis. Also, she referred to her ability to dream of weaver design as a gift from Diwata (God/Creator).

On the other hand, Sebulan Dulay is also part of the T’boli tribe in Lake Sebu in South Cotabato. Sebulan Dulay is one of the weavers that dreamed T’nalak design. She reached the ultimate character of being a master weaver after years of weaving. Also, she is a nominee for GAMABA awardee.

According to Dulay, the practice of T’nalak weaving and other traditional arts made them unique among others in the Philippines, in the sense that their community has sustained these practices even in contemporary society. Their language is still alive and spoken and their way of living is guided by notable values in their T’boli language, kesetobong (helping each other), sesotunawa (unity), and many more.

In addition, T’nalak clothes are sacred among the T’boli people. These woven fabric clothes are made out of abaca fiber and dye with traditional colouring materials. T’nalak has 3 dominant colors, black resembles earth or nature, red for blood means life and bravery, and the color white for the spirit. T’nalak weaving is guided by Fu Dalu. The weaving materials are significantly outsourced from nature.

08/11/2023

The Dreamweavers
(Lang Dulay – Daughter-in-Law; GAMABA)

Artcile written by: Harold S. Rodrgiuez arranged by Dareel Rodriguez
Photographer: Harold S. Rodriguez

Sebulan Amfan Dulay (a daughter-in-law of Lang Dulay – GAMABA Awardee), T’Boli Tribe from South Cotabato in Mindanao. GAMABA or known as the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (The National Living Treasures Award) is a prestigious award in the Philippines that is conferred to a person or group of artists recognized by the government for their contributions to the country’s cultural heritage, crafts and Arts.

Lang Dulay knew for her hundreds of designs of weavers in South Cotabato. She has an integral collective role in natural resources and her designs are nature inspired revealed through her dreams. She has the ability to visualize in her dreams the quality of being a T’nalak weaver. A few T’boli weavers can dream a design through the help of Fu Dalu; the spirit from abaca, a belief among T’bolis. Also, she referred to her ability to dream of weaver design as a gift from Diwata (God/Creator).

On the other hand, Sebulan Dulay is also part of the T’boli tribe in Lake Sebu in South Cotabato. Sebulan Dulay is one of the weavers that dreamed T’nalak design. She reached the ultimate character of being a master weaver after years of weaving. Also, she is a nominee for GAMABA awardee.

According to Dulay, the practice of T’nalak weaving and other traditional arts made them unique among others in the Philippines, in the sense that their community has sustained these practices even in contemporary society. Their language is still alive and spoken and their way of living is guided by notable values in their T’boli language, kesetobong (helping each other), sesotunawa (unity), and many more.

In addition, T’nalak clothes are sacred among the T’boli people. These woven fabric clothes are made out of abaca fiber and dye with traditional colouring materials. T’nalak has 3 dominant colors, black resembles earth or nature, red for blood means life and bravery, and the color white for the spirit. T’nalak weaving is guided by Fu Dalu. The weaving materials are significantly outsourced from nature. The T’nalak has intricately been designed based on the natural motifs and dreamed designs of Lang Dulay.

Sebulan Dulay has learned a lot from her teacher and mother Lang Dulay the passion, perseverance, patience, and determination to face the hardship of life in pursuing the ultimate goals and continuing the legacy of T’nalak weaving. Sebulan Dulay stated that “The passing of traditional arts and crafts to young generations is indeed a legacy to our leaders because this practice defines our identity and fosters unity, kindness, and positive attitude among people.”

08/10/2023

Portrait picture of Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte. Taken way back September 5, 2022 at DepEd Central Office, Ortigas, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Photo by: Harold S. Rodriguez




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27/06/2022

Pictures during the transition meeting of outgoing DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones and Vice President Sara Duterte

08/06/2022

18/05/2022

A child from Blaan Tribe in Cotabato with the view of Mount Ambuo in Cotabato, Philippines

06/04/2022

27/03/2022

TINGNAN: Matapos ang pagbisita ng Ina ng Edukasyon sa mga paaralan sa probinsiya, pinangunahan ni Kalihim Leonor Magtolis Briones ang kauna-unahang face to face Joint Executive and Management Committee meeting ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon na ginanap kahapon sa Baguio City.

Kasama sa mga tinalakay ng top officials ng Kagawaran ang ilang usapin sa sektor ng edukasyon tulad ng limited face to face classes, paglahok ng bansa sa Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), data ng appointment ng mga third-level officials ng Kagawaran, at iba pa.

20/02/2022

This sunset picture was took in Boracay island way back 2019 for the coffee table book project in rehabilitation of the island under the Duterte Administration.

19/01/2022

Sharing some of my shots during the Pilot face to face classes implementation

Kaisa ang buong sambayanan sa naging matagumpay na pagsasagawa ng pilot implementation ng limited face-to-face classes mula Nobyembre 15 hanggang Disyembre 20 noong nakaraang taon!

Sa pakikipagtulungan sa DOH at iba pang mga ahensya, lokal na pamahalaan, at partners, mahalagang hakbangin ang isinagawang pilot implementation upang matukoy ang mga salik na maaari pa nating mapabuti.

Mula sa assessment ng mga kalahok na paaralan, isa sa mga rekomendasyon ng Kagawaran ay ang progressive expansion ng face-to-face classes upang mas marami pang mga mag-aaral at g**o sa bansa ang ligtas na makabalik sa paaralan.

13/01/2022

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
- Albert Einstein -

This picture was taken way back 2018 in one of the isle in Aklan Province near Boracay Island, Philippines using my Canon 60D with 24mm prime lens I was able to capture this stunning view with a woman paddling in the sea.

13/11/2021

No sunset is ever the same, that’s what makes them so special.

These are the photos took in Boracay Island way back 2019. I photographed people in the sunset paddling a board and the view of the Willy’s Rock, also called Boracay Rock.

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09/11/2021

TINGNAN: Upang masig**o ang ligtas at maayos na pagbabalik sa eskwela ng mga mag-aaral, nagsimula na ang pag iinspeksyon ng mga opisyal ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon sa mga lalahok na paaralan sa pilot implementation ng face-to-face classes.

Kabilang ang Tamulaya Elementary School sa Polillo Island sa Quezon sa mga unang binisita ng grupo. Sinig**o ng mga opisyal na masusunod ang mga itinakdang safety protocols katulad ng social distancing at pagkakaroon ng sanitation at wash areas para sa mga mag-aaral at g**o.

Nakatakdang magsimula sa mga piling paaralan ang pilot face-to-face classes sa Nobyembre 15, 2021.

BASAHIN: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/04/21/schools-joining-pilot-in-person-classes-inspected

09/11/2021

𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗡 | 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

Nobyembre 09, 2021 – Ipinamalas ng Tamulaya Elementary School (TES), na matatagpuan sa Polillo Island sa Quezon Province, ang kanilang kahandaan sa pagbabalik klase ng kanilang mga mag-aaral sa Nobyembre 15 sa nakatakda nilang partisipasyon sa pilot implementation ng face-to-face classes.

Sa ocular visit ng mga opisyal ng DepEd sa pangunguna ni Pangalawang Kalihim Nepomuceno Malaluan at Planning Service Director Roger Masapol, ipinakita ng TES ang kanilang mga retrofitted classrooms, handwashing facilities, at iba pang mga health at safety protocols para sa nalalapit na face-to-face classes.

“This is not an inspection but a validation that our field units have implemented the Joint Memorandum Circular for the pilot implementation. I think it validates for us the framework of shared responsibility, kitang-kita natin ang pagtutulungan ng ating Regional and Division Offices, katuwang ang LGU at barangay, with the full support of the parents and teachers,” pagbabahagi ni Usec. Malaluan.

“Bilang nanay ng bayan ng Polillo, ako po ay laging handang (hingan), tawagan, at kung ano po ang maitutulong ng pamahalaang lokal ako po ay palaging nandiyan,” ani Polillo Mayor Cristina Bosque.

Nagtulungan ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Polillo at Barangay Tamulaya upang makapagbigay ng kinakailangang suporta sa mga pangangailangan ng TES habang sinisig**o na ang mga nakapaligid na komunidad ay may kamalayan sa mga protocols kapag nagsimula na ang pilot implementation. Naka-istasyon ang mga barangay tanod at mga pulis sa mga checkpoints sa harap ng paaralan upang mapanatili ang kaayusan at masig**o na lahat ay susunod sa itinakdang mga protocols.

Ayon sa mga opisyal ng paaralan, ang lahat ng mga g**o at kawani ng TES ay 100% fully vaccinated na at ang buong populasyon ng Polillo Island ay umabot na sa 80% ang fully vaccinated na mga residente, naabot na ang immunity herd, isa sa pangunahing kadahilanan kung bakit naging kwalipikado ang TES sa pilot implementation ng face-to-face classes.

Ang mga g**o ng TES, sa pamumuno ni Punong G**o Lilibeth A. Torres, ay nagpahayag ng kasigasigan sa pagbubukas ng paaralan. Ayon sa kanilang mga testimonya, ang pilot implementation ay interbensyon na lubhang kailangan upang masig**o na ang kanilang mga mag-aaral ay magkaroon ng daan sa kalidad na edukasyon.

Sa kabuuan, mayroong 49 na mga estudyante mula sa Kindergarten hanggang Grade 3 ang lalahok sa pilot implementation. Bawat klase ay binubuo ng 5-8 mga mag-aaral kada pangkat na may dalawang (2) mga grupo kada araw. Ang oras ng klase ay tatlong (3) oras kada araw, mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes.

Ang mga magulang ay mananatiling nakaantabay sa labas ng paaralan maliban sa mga magulang ng mga mag-aaral sa Kindergarten na may permiso na manatili sa isang itinalagang lugar.

“Congratulations to Tamulaya Elementary School, you have shown that with proper coordination and participation, a community can come together and overcome anything for the sake of their children,” pagbabahagi ni Kalihim ng Edukasyon Leonor Magtolis Briones.

[Full article (English): https://www.deped.gov.ph/2021/11/09/tamulaya-elementary-school-highlights-shared-responsibility-commitment-in-their-preparation-for-pilot-face-to-face-classes/]

01/11/2021

Thank you INQUIRER.net for using this picture I took in the 4th Princess Maha Chakri Award.

CONGRATULATIONS! 👏

Marcelo Otinguey initiated various efforts to help fight illiteracy and support indigents through such projects as “Books for the Barrios” — a book donation drive for primary and secondary learners that also sought to build libraries for their reading centers.

READ: https://inq.news/BenguetTeacher

29/07/2021

Thank you Presidential Communications (Government of the Philippines) for being part of this project.

This coffee table book highlights the governments effort in the rehabilation of Boracay Island and its journey of paradigm shift to sustainable tourism, coastal tourism, culture, traveller essentials and people's stories.