Betisenian San Diego Chapter

Viva Apung Tiago!!! 

We are looking forward for our upcoming event this coming July 30, 2011 to celebrate San Diego, California Betisenian's 25th Anniversary of St. James the Apostle.

Please come and join our festivities and we look forward to seing you their. Contact our local members for more information or email us at sdbetis@yahoo.com.

Check on our website for more details.

* We would like to inform that the party is for the committee and their family members only sorry for any inconvenience.  Happy Holidays to all.

This year is almost to an end. Holidays are upon us. We hope that everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. Filled with love ones close at hand and food that filled your belly.

What's been happening with the association you ask? So far we have had another successful, fun and memorable Bowling Fundraiser.  If you attended the event please email or upload your pictures and share your experiace.

We are also having a Christmas Party/Potluck coming up December 18,2010. If you would like to attend this event please contact your local SD Betisenian officer for more information. They will answer any questions you may have. We are also having a White Elephant gift exchange. Everyone attending is welcome to join in...what is White Elephant gift exchange you may ask?

Wikipedia definition....

Gifts are typically inexpensive, humorous items..in our event please bring a wrapped gift worth $10 (if your feeling generous you can spend more)

The most popular version of the White Elephant Rules allows any number of people to participate. However, the number of participants should be at least four for the game to be fun. Each participant is asked to bring a gift worth no more than a pre-agreed upon amount ($10).

Participants draw numbers from a hat/bowl to determine their gift choice order, starting with one, up to the total number of participants.

Each person takes a turn choosing a gift. The first person picks a gift, opens it and shows it to the rest of the company. Then the number two participant picks a gift and chooses to either unwrap it or to exchange it for the unwrapped gift. If the gift is exchanged, the person who had their gift taken from them gets to unwrap the chosen gift and then the turn passes.

When all the gifts have been opened, the game is over. Afterward, some trading should be expected and is perfectly acceptable so that, as much as possible, everyone goes home with a gift they are happy with.

Further rules and information will be provided at the party.

Our first ever Bowling Fundraiser held July 10, 2010. With about 190 attendees, this was a successful and memorable event. Families and friends enjoyed 2 hours of cosmic bowling, shoe rentals, and music for the price of $15.00. Supporters who purchased their tickets in advance got a discount. We would like to thank everyone who participated in every way to make this day possible. Events like these bring our community closer together and make lasting memories for our friends and families.

Participants were greeted with welcoming smiles by our members Lorna and Lingling (Pictured below)

Raffle tickets included for a door prize to win (Picture below)

From young and old everyone is welcome

Check out more pictures on our event slideshow from this event.

Betisenian SD Christmas Party 2009

December 19, 2009

The party was fun, fun, fun. Guests started arriving at 3 p.m. and most of them came decked out in 70's costumes. Parlor games and line dancing added to the fun while the dinner table just over flowed with food brought in by members. Everyone had a good time: the White Elephant game was a riot and token appreciation gifts were given to chosen members and winners of the parlor games.

Awards went to the following:

* Most Romantic Couple of the Night: Steve and Lorna Bituin

* Most Kwela Couple of the Night: Zaldy and Gigi Zuniga

* Star of the Night: Letty David

* Couple most appreciated for their efforts to support Betisenian endeavors:Tony and Tess Roque

*Best in Costume: Len Sabado in a Donna Summer disco outfit and husband

Edgar dressed as Jimi Hendrix

Thanks to the following for making this party a success:

Eric and Jeck Magbanua (for graciously hosting the event)

Rene Tomada

Imang Caring and Anette Bituin

Cheche David

Charles David

Claire and Kim Morosi

Dong and Elan de Jesus

Ellen Jingco

Romy and Evelyn Cuevas

Tony and Glo Lopez

Frank Jingco

Zaldy and Gigi Zuniga

Jorge and Jack Songco

Edgar, Len Sabado and Family

Letty David

Albert, Lingling Garcia and Family

Steve and Lorna Bituin

Dikes and Marina David

Marty Songco

Carling and Mely Bituin

Bong and Nette Gozum

Rose, Mark and Pao Magracia

Tony, Tess Roque and Family

Frank and Tusa Enriquez

Chi Cuevas

Quel Baluyut

Briand Songco

Ramil and Christy Reyes

Bing and Leah Cuevas

What makes our ancient town of Betis unique from anywhere else in the Philippines?

It's our tradition...

Did you know that during the dates of November 1 through November 10 we're the only town that celebrates Daunan or All Souls Day.

On All Saints’ Day (rather than on All Souls’ Day, the next day, which is really their day in the Catholic calendar), they visit the dead as if they have come back precisely to commune with them. They gather as families before their graves, bringing food, flowers, candles, and good cheer. Families reminisce about the times when they were among them. They thank them for their love and what they have done for them. They ask for their forgiveness and continuing guidance. Light a candle and the day is done.

While most people have stashed away leftover candles on All Saints'Day, the people of Betis have just started honoring their dead.

The event is marked by a noon time novena at the St. James the Apostle Church after which people would troop to the cemetery to light candles and pray for their dead loved ones. They would repeat this for nine days, faithfully observing a tradition that has long been in existence.

It is sad to say that the longest commemoration of All Souls' Day in Betis is facing the threat of being altered as younger generation are fast forgetting the traditions of the celebration and introducing their own version of "remembering the dead."

In one of the entrance of the graves their is a dictum inscribed on the portal of the cemetary: “Acu ngeni, ica bucas” roughly meaning "Me today, you tomorrow"

If you have been visiting the website you'll notice their have been many changes. I've been testing some of the features on here. I have changed our background to be more streamline and professional. If you have any suggestions or things you would like to see please let me know.

I also updated the video section with a montage of our 2008 SD Betis Fiesta. Please watch and enjoy.

We also have a module on the side that will allow you to sign in and update your profiles. You can also see who have joined our group.

PLEASE update your profile so that you can be added to the list. If you know anyone that would like to join our group just direct them to our site. Thank you and I hope all is well.

Best,

Cathy Jingco