May 8, 1918 - January 25, 2011
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, … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]