Hacienda de Mariquina, A Noble Estate
The History of Marikina and the Ancestral Clans
From Mariquina to Marikina… from a family hacienda to a highly-urbanized city.
The Hacienda de San Isidro de Mariquina, so named by the Jesuits to affirm the dignity of labor and to enlist the cooperation of workers, was one of the biggest land estates in the Philippines at the end of the 1700’s. It gained prominence when it was declared a mayorazgo (noble estate) on August 20, 1794, by the order of the King of Spain. Another 80 years, the mayorazgo came under the administration of an intelligent, strong-willed Marikeña known in History as Doña Teresa dela Paz.
The noble estate, created to “defend and sustain the privileges which His Majesty has been pleased to grant me… and to show my gratitude for such a unique favor…” was the brainchild of Don Antonio Tuazon of Binondo, a chineze mestizo who made his fortune through the Galleon Trade. Don Antonio was elevated to the Spanish nobility by Royal Decree for his services to the Spanish Crown, first against the English invaders of Manila (1762-64) and laterm the Moslems. Thus, his name was changed from Son Tua to Tuason. But he soon died to benefit from the mayorazgo.
Are You an Internet Quiz Addict?
A Look at the Internet Quiz Craze
Are you addicted to internet quizzes? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are millions (or probably billions) of internet users around the world now who are hooked in taking internet quizzez which varies from rational and essentials to downright stupid tests. Exactly the reason why the likes of tickle and queendomare such a hit today.
I would admit however that i have taken some of these tests myself and even enjoyed reading the results. I really like the tests telling you your personality type and the kind of lover you are 
Why do people take these quizzes? Do they really believe that the results are accurate and the people who created these tests are indeed experts? A professor of mine remarked that internet is not a credible source of information if you are looking for the scholastic ones because the source of the info are not verifiable or not even written down.
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my freedom from thirst
thirst. (wikipedia) basic instinct of humans or animals to drink.
my.thirst. (mhelopedia) defined as my insatiable hunger, desire, longing, craving, or eagerness to be erudite, to experience and enjoy life’s extremeties, to share kindness and love…
in short, i want to be COMPLETE. (erratum: im not paid by centrum for this)
i thirst for:
freedom — the freedom to express myself without fear of judgement from others who think mightily of themselves.
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