Official Headshot of Romeo Mataac Jr

 

Official Headshot of Romeo A. Mataac, Jr.

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Postcard of my adventure in Taiwan

7 May 2019 - Hsinchu, Taiwan: A bastion of democracy and human rights, this country has long been at loggerheads with China. Taiwanese are friendly and welcoming people who proudly uphold their independence. With such a vast array of diverse sights on offer, visitors to Taiwan will have their time cut out trying to fit everything into a memorable trip. Special shout out to Ate Mavz Ako, Annie Camania, Dean Lopez, Ems, Nelsie Maderazo, and to the Marinduqueno Group of Taiwan for making my trip so remarkable. God bless and much love.

The author at Ximaopu Suspension Bridge, Hsinchu County, Emei Township, Taiwan

The author at Nanliao, Taiwan

Nanliao,Taiwan

Maitreya Bronze Statue in Hsinchu County, Emei Township, Taiwan

Nature Loving Wonderland in Hsinchu County, Emei Township, Taiwan

The author with Annie Comia and Marivic Linga in Nanliao, Taiwan

The author at Tamsui Fishermans Wharf, Taiwan

Tamsui Fishermans Wharf, Taiwan

Ground squirrel in National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan

Main Entrance of The Gate of Great Piety, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan

The author while doing push up at the entrance of The Gate of Great Piety, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan

Garden at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan

The National Theater, Liberty Square, Taiwan

National Concert Hall, Liberty Square, Taiwan

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taiwan

The author poses with The National Theater as background

The author poses at the Main Station in Taipei, Taiwan

Panoramic view of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan

Panoramic view of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan

The author with Nelsie Maderazo and Marivic Linga

The author poses at Taipei 101, Taiwan

The author poses at the Gate of Great Piety in National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan

The famous and tallest building in Taiwan, The Taipei 101

I Love Taiwan

The author have photo with Ems - friend of Ate Mavic. They accompany me at Taoyuan International Airport

A sumptuous dinner treated by Annie Comia and Ate Marivic Linga

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Interview with Rep. Velasco during the opening of Marinduque Aiport

Interview with Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Jay Velasco during the opening of Marinduque Airport in Gasan. Photo of Toby Jamilla

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Postcard of my vacation in Boracay after the rehabilitation

5 Jan 2019 - Boracay, Aklan: Quick visit in Boracay after its rehabilitation with my bestfriend Irish fresh from California.

Myself with ABSCBN journalist Winnie Cordero

Myself with Philip Temporaza, a local in Boracay. Philip found my wallet and returned it to me.

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Inspirational Words para sa 2nd Season ng Basketball Tournament ng Kasamarin

Inspirational Words ni Romeo Mataac, Jr., para sa Ikalawang Season ng Basketball Tournament ng Kabataang Samahang Marinduqueno. Inihayag sa Lumera Tower Gym, Sampaloc, Maynila noong ika-8 ng Oktubre 2017.

Sa ating hinahangaan na founder ng Kabataang Samahang Marinduqueno, Kabayang Angel Zoleta III, sa mga tagapamuno at organizer ng 2nd Season 12th Kasamarin Association, Inc. (KAI) Yuletide Basketball League 2017 sa pangunguna ng ating napakasipag na pangulo, Macmac Naranjo, sa mga nagkikisigan at nagagwapuhang mga manlalaro, ei ay dangan laang at kababayan kaya aking apurihin ng husto (kidding), sa mga panauhin at manonood, isang mapagpalang ngani, baya, mandin sa ating lahat.

“Self-development through camaraderie and healthy competition towards unity and excellence”, iyan ang tema ng ating tormeo, isang paksa na batid kong talaga namang pinag-isipang mabuti ng mga organizer. Muntik na nganing hindi ko tanggapin itong imbitasyon, noong nabasa ang inyong paksa sapagkat, salitang Marinduqueno laang baya ang alam kong intindihin, anong mangol ko baya sa wikang Ingles. Kidding aside, ang tournament na ito ay hindi lamang upang ipakita ang galing at husay ng Kabataang Marinduqueno sa paglalaro ng basketball, for me it is just secondary, ang una at pinakamahalaga para sa akin ay kung paano ninyo ipakikita ang pagkakaisa at sportsmanship sapagkat batid ko na ito ang hangad ni Kabayang Angel ng umpisahan n’ya ang samahan at gawaing ito, upang tayo ay magkakila-kilala (camaraderie) at magsama-sama (unity). Batid ko na ang ilan sa inyo ay dito na sa Kamaynilaan naninirahan at naghahanap-buhay, gayundin ang ilan ay bihira ng umuwi sa ating mahal na lalawigan.

Kaya naman, buong puso ang aking pagsaludo sa lahat ng bumubuo sa gawaing ito sapagkat nabigyan tayo ng pagkakataon upang tayo ay magkita-kita at magkumustahan. Imagine 14 years na ang nakalilipas ng maitatag ang grupong ito. Sa tagal nang panahong iyon, hindi ko lubos mawari kung gaano katatag at katibay ang samahang nabuo ng bawat koponon. Sabi ngani ng paborito kong basketball team, ang San Miguel Beer, "Samahang Walang Katulad". Nawa ay iyan ay inyong panghawakan upang kamtin ang tropeyo ng karangalan.

That being said, hindi ko na apatagalin pa ang aking pananalita sapagkat nakikita at nararamdaman ko na ang excitement ng bawat isa sa pagbuslo ng bola.

Muli, magandang hapon sa inyong lahat, just enjoy the game, bawal ang pikon sapagkat ito ay katuwaan laang mandin.

Kasamarin Officers with the Zoleta Family

Photos courtesy of Edward Vitto (c) 2017 | Video can be viewed here.

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