Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Coping With Grief: Marinduque International FaceBook Page-Part 6

Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Saturday, September 5, 2020

Coping With Grief: Marinduque International FaceBook Page-Part 6

As I continue my healing/grieving process, I am currently busy looking at old pictures of Macrine in my collection as well as condolences from FB pages of MI, Inc and Relatives announcing Macrine's passing on August 10, 2020.

I was surprise to learn that more than 7000* clicked the "LIKE", "LOVE" and "SAD" buttons in the MI, Inc FB page, but here's the proof. Could this be a mistake?

This is the total LiKe Button, 6997 more....

The "SAD" Button -5092 and more,,,

I did not photographed but there were 17 shares. Most of the names that shared I did not recognized. I can not believe that Macrine is that popular.

Anyway, again I am thanking all of you that sent condolences messages, via FB, E-mail, sympathy cards, masses, and telephone calls. My lasting gratitude and special thanks to the four ( you know who you are) who donated a total of $600 to MI, Inc in honor of Macrine's Memory. May She Rest in Peace, Amen!!!

Macrine and I with Clemen Lardizabal Perez ( her classmate in high school) and older sister of Agnes Lardizabal Apeles- Past President of MI, Inc., CDM, Marinduque.

Medical Mission Dinner hosted by Carling and Liberty Ilagan Lardizabal Beach House in Ihatub, Boac, Marinduque,2008

Macrine's 81st Birthday Party, Fair Oaks, California 2017

Bellarocca Visit after the Medical Mission with the Bishop of Boac and Other Missioners

Meanwhile enjoy this video of one of Macrine's favorite tagalog song,

and Roy and Rosemary Rendition of Unchain Melody

*Later in the week, I learned that a friend paid $10 ad to boost the above page.

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree