Pugutan against Dragon Dance

Trivia...The popular tradition "Pugutan" during 1967 was conducted in Luneta Grandstand, one contest for cultural presentations on the celebration of International Tourism Year. There were many delegates & participants from the different countries in Asia attended. Almost fifty (50) Morions were part of the said event. The Grand Prize given to "Pugutan" of Order of the Moriones against the "Dragon Dance" of Republic of China and other countries. - The Author

First Lady Imelda Marcos was invited Order of the Moriones

Trivia...Year 1967, the Order of the Moriones (Morion group) was invited First Lady Imelda Marcos, to conducted "Pugutan" in Luneta Grandstand, one of the contest for cultural presentations on the celebration of International Tourism Year. - The Author

RP President Diosdado Macapagal was visited Marinduque

Trivia...year 1964 the return of Alejandro Roces accompanied by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Pres. Diosdado Macapagal to witnessed the prestigious tradition "The Pugutan" in Marinduque, Philippines.(1977 Capsule-History of the Order of the Moriones, Souvenir Program)

research: The Author

50th Anniv.Canonical Coronation of Mahal na Birhen ng Biglang-awa courtesy of Servant of God, Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC Family Rosary Crusade

HISTORY OF OUR LADY OF BIGLANG-AWA

THE ORIGIN OF THE DEVOTION

In the tiny island of Marinduque, there is an image of the Blessed Mother of God, which was and still is the object of (profound) veneration to both town and barrio people. It stands on a stone niche in the upper entrance of the wallfort the Catholic Church of Boac, the present capital of the province. Since time immemorial, each night after the Angelus, town’s people gather before the stone niche for the prayers and novenas to our Blessed Mother. The number increases in times of public calamities, such as draught, epidemic, earthquake, famine and distress, requesting Her Motherly care and help.THE NAME OF BIGLANG-AWA sudden and timely miracle, which saved the people of Boac, Marinduque from certain death at the hands of the roving Moros of old, occasioned this name. “BIGLANG-AWA” is a tagalog term which means “sudden or immediate help” or prompt succor.” This is the name given by the people of the island-province of Marinduque to that old image of the Blessed Virgin brought to its shores by the Jesuit Missionaries more than 200 years ago.According to tradition in the middle of the 17th century a big expedition of Moros landed on the seashores of barrio Laylay near the mouth of the Boac River. It was the greatest number that had ever raided the island of Marinduque. The town and barrio people fled in panic and took refuge inside the church. The old men, women, and children fervently prayed the Rosary and novena together to the Patroness of the town. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. In the meantime, all the able-bodied men defended the outer walls of the church fortress against the bitter attacks of the Moros. During the siege, many Christians were killed. On the third day, they ran short of food and the capture of the fortress seemed imminent. The Christians then stormed the throne of the Blessed Mother of God with fervent prayers, entreating Her to deliver them from their enemies. And their prayers were heard. Suddenly there came a terrible storm. The rain fell in torrents with terrifying lighting and thunder. At the height of the storm, all were amazed to see standing on top of the wall a beautiful Lady with Her arms outstretched as if in the act of driving away the enemy. Terror seized the Moros and they fled in confusion to their vintas. Thus were the Christians saved from the cruel death by the prompt action of the Queen of Heaven Herself. No wonder then that the image has since then been honored with the glorious title of “BIGLANG-AWA.”To commemorate the miracle, a stone niche was built in the wall on the very spot where our Lady was seen. The old image brought by the Jesuits was placed in it, and for more than 200 years, has stood there until it was transferred to a new site.The touching devotion of the people to the Blessed Virgin of Biglang-Awa is founded on a bed-rock of miracles and instances when the Mother of God promptly and profusely responded to her devotees in their hour of need. Numerous are the stories of cures, solace in time of distress and alleviation of sufferings, attributed to the miraculous and prompt mercy of the Blessed Virgin.
Compiled & research by: The Author April 29, 2008 Sources: Souvenir program of Our Lady of Biglang-Awa dated May, 1983 & December, 1992)

1960's MORION CUSTOMES

Trivia.......During 1960's Morion customes are made in local & simple materials. Mr. Serafin Malinao (+) is one of the Morion pioneer in Boac, Marinduque under the leadership of Mr. Agustin Madrigal, "Order of the Moriones."
(research/photos: The Author)

LONGINUS MASK

Trivia....this Longinus Mask was used during the Moriones Lenten Rites 80's. Mr. Serafin Malinao play as Longinus during that time under the supervision of "Order of the Moriones", one of the pioneer Morion group in the history of Moriones Lenten Rites in Marinduque. (photos/research: The Author)

MORIONES LENTEN RITES 1960's

Morion customes during Moriones Lenten Rites 60's (inset) Mr. Serafin Malinao (+) play as Longinus. (photos/research: The Author)

Ms. Universe Gloria Diaz in Boac, Marinduque

Trivia...Ms. Universe Gloria Diaz was one of the visitor of Boac, Marinduque during the Moriones Lenten Rites '70's. - The Author

PANGULO NG SAMAHAN NG MGA MORION

Trivia..In Boac, Marinduque, Philippines, on the time between 1960-1963, "Samahan ng mga Morion" was the first Morion organization led by Mr. Agustin Madrigal (+) as their President. Witness the Morion costume during that time. (research: The Author)

KUYA LUIS...

Trivia.....during 60's up to 80's Kuya Boy (Engr. Luis Olympia) is a member of Order of the Moriones. He will help the group through his expertise as Committee Chairman of Logistics, he said "they continue to help each other & maintain the brotherhood within the group." All Morion masks are possible to borrowed by each members. (research/photos: The Author)

Parade 1980"s

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Parade of Morions in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines on 1980's including the Order of the Moriones (Morion group in Boac, Marinduque).

(photos/research: The Author)

MORION MASK.....in MS. UNIVERSE BEAUTY PAGEANT

Trivia...1974 was the year of Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Manila. The Order of the Moriones was invited & conducted "Pugutan" in Folk Arts Theater, CCP Complex. Mr. Serafin Malinao (+) was made the Morion mask & head gear used on the said event, he said. (photos/research: The Author)

ALEJANDRO ROCES IN BOAC, MARINDUQUE

Trivia...On 1960, Mr. Alejandro Roces former Secretary of Education & Dean of Art & Sciences of FEU was discovered the tradition of Morion in the Province of Marinduque. He was one who led to search what is "Moryonan" is all about the unknown tradition.(Alejandro Roces, 1966). (research: The Author)

Time of Gob. Celso Preclaro

Trivia...Gob. Celso Preclaro (+) had a big part of the history & tradition of Morion in Marinduque. He was bringing up all support to Samahan ng mga Morion. At the same time, he was a part of Pugutan play as character of "Poncio Pilato."(photos/research: The Author)

Doña Josefa Edralin Marcos visited Marinduque

Trivia...On 1975, Doña Josefa Edralin Marcos (+), mother of President of the Republic of the Philippines President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos was visited & honorary guest of Morion Festival in the town of Boac, Marinduque, Philippines. Aim to witnessed the prestigious traditon of Marinduque, "The Pugutan."(research/photos: The Author)

PUGUTAN 1970's

Trivia....Traditional Pugutan during 70's...Mr. Serafin Malinao (+) as Longinus during that time under the Organization of Order of the Moriones. Marinduqueños let us preserve the tradition of Morion in Marinduque...(research/photos: The Author)