I was born in Bangued, Abra, Philippines, on May 8, 1918. My parents were FLORENCIO SIBAYAN (nicknamed INSIONG) and VICTORIANA BRAVO SIBAYAN (TOYANG OR IDOT). Father is from Vigan, Ilocos Sur (Barrio Kapangpañgan). Mother is from Bangued, Abra, Philippines. My grandfather on father’s side was a tanner. His wife was a laundrywoman. They were “Lolo […]
Received Full Transcript of 1994 “Story of My Life”
I received a wonderful surprise last week, a completely transcribed version of my grandfather’s memoirs in hard copy and as a computer file. I knew that someone was working on it, but I wasn’t sure of the exact details. I’d been semi-dreading having to transcribe the 304 page memoir myself. Imagine my relief upon receiving […]
The "ID" Story – March 23, 1993
Jose B. Sibayan’s Japanese Issued ID “For everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory. To him be glory evermore.” Romans 11:36 (The Book) This ID saved my life and my family. It is dated September 1943 and bears the signature of Col. Tomas Domaoal who was […]
Jonjie & Judy’s Wedding – 2009
Sibayan Clan Reunion 2007
Thank You From the Sibayan Clan
We buried my grandfather a week and a half ago and I’ve been busy getting my regular life back on track. It was a beautiful ceremony with family and many old friends coming to pay their respects. My mother, Jocelyn Lontok; my uncle Antonio Sibayan, and myself Christopher Lontok gave the eulogies. He was buried […]