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MOVIE SHOOT: Philippines - Origins of My Blood

These photographs are part of a humble movie production... Discovering the Source - Our journey back to the town of Talisay, Batangas, Philippines... where my father and aunts were raised, and my ancestors toiled, loved, created, died... where their souls linger in eternal bliss.

I am a Filipino-American, a card-carrying member of the cult of Western society. This movie, in part is a search for who I truly am, and how I can embrace that self once again. Mid-Summer 2005 my Father, Sister Rachel, and Independent Filmmaker David Macasaet traveled to my Dad's hometown to see my ailing 95 year-old grandmother and visit with other family. We also explored my Grandfather's life and legacy; he passed away in 1977, but clearly lives on to this day in spirit.

My brother and I shot 27 hours of footage for our upcoming documentary film on this spiritual venture. Along the way we discovered much about our own lives, dreams, and souls. Almost all of the places we visited and people we me were unplanned and unscripted... we simply followed the gentle hand of our forefather's living energy, being led from moment to moment by this unseen love.

Thanks for viewing. Please share your comments. Watch for the film soon. A Simple, early trailer VIEW TRAILER

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Rachel photographs the market
Rachel photographs the market		 Taal view from our Grandfathers Land
Taal view from our Grandfathers Land		 Filming on Mount Macolot
Filming on Mount Macolot		 Relic on Mount Macolot
Relic on Mount Macolot
weird Vegetation
weird Vegetation		 Jungle Horse
Jungle Horse		 Grandmother's Mango Tree on Mt. Macolot
Grandmother's Mango Tree on Mt. Macolot		 Coconut Snack
Coconut Snack
Hike on Mt Macolot
Hike on Mt Macolot		 Jungle Trek
Jungle Trek		 Height
Height		 Waving leaf a sign
Waving leaf a sign
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jewelle macasaet balwis 17-Mar-2011 03:59
Hi!! i'm from the tribe of Valentine Macasaet- hope to meet some Macasaet clan from other places, been to batangas coz my mom is from batangas city, never thought that i also have another "family" out there in batangas..Mabuhay ang Pamilya Macasaet!!!
Joshua Macasaet 22-Oct-2009 16:59
Hi to all Macasaet's!

Dr. Tony. Im Joshua R. Macasaet, Grandson of Former Chief of police Narciso Macasaet, I think it would be a great idea to feature Tanauan Institute... I hope we can give respect to my uncle, Late Andresito I, Macasaet as one of the founders of that Institution. Thank you! god bless! MABUHAY Macasaet!
celso boyet macasaet 17-Oct-2009 10:00
Hi Doc,
I've recently initiated a group on facebook entitled "tunay ka bagang macasaet"; it' garthering quite a bit of interests to a lot of the members of the clan esp the younger ones. i remember this site of yours, i would like to ask your permission to have this site as a link to the group's page .

celso boyet macasaet
darrel john 27-Apr-2008 09:31
proud to be a pure batanguena and true blooded lipena!! pag mga Macasaet, palaban!! walang urungan!
Tony Barrientos 25-Jan-2008 07:00
Dear Dr. Tony Macasaet,

First of a kind! Our kababayan will surely enjoy seeing your wonderful production. The Macasaet house and the Macatangay house are facing each other on 31 de Enero St. in Talisay.

Tony Macatangay Barrientos, Jr.
Public Information Officer, Instructional Materials Corporation, University of the Philippines
Ronnie 18-Nov-2007 05:00
Very inspirational photos.. Talisay High School was part of my life as well, 1978 grad and a student of your grandfather. I really admire your website...

God Bless,
Ronnie A.
Vancouver BC
Canada
shiley 17-Nov-2007 21:23
great pictures! it's very nice to see those pictures, esp. those peoples from pulo, it brings me back on my childhood days. mabuhay ang macasaet clan!!!!!!!!shirley of milan, italy
Ernesto G. Trinidad, MD 29-Sep-2007 13:59
Pictures bring back memories. I am one of your grandfather's pupils at the Talisay Elem. during the Japanese occupation. I remember your father-we call him bugle. Keep in touch to share memories.
Ernesto G. Trinidad, M.D.
Guest 18-Apr-2007 02:34
great pictures! the macasaet blood runs through my veins too!
Jill 26-Jan-2007 20:14
Beautiful photos. Keep it up. I'm going to Talisay next month and I'm glad I came across your site.
Lilith04-Oct-2006 14:21
I am very much interested in other cultures. Many times I feel so welcome by the kindness of other people. Your gallery gives a good impression of Talisay, its inhabitants and your bonds.
Kiss,
Lilith
Guest 01-Aug-2006 12:25
Great pictures! My mom's family is from Talisay, Batangas too. My husband and I are planning on visiting and hopefully do a medical mission.----Eva Ortiz Valentine
Guest 08-Apr-2006 11:59
Outstanding! What can I say, Mabuhay ang Macasaet Clan...

Jonathan Lorzano Macasaet
Ron S. Bernardo09-Mar-2006 14:58
Wow, you should really be proud of you roots! Mabuhay ka!
Guest 20-Feb-2006 21:39
photo journalism at its best. that's how i described your gallery. excellent.
Ashley Hockenberry17-Feb-2006 14:08
Excellent tour
guest 24-Jan-2006 04:31
Your shots captured Talisay in its grandeur--the serenity of the place, the warmth of the people. It's just sad that with the development going on here and there, Talisay may no longer be the quiet and scenic place we all love going back home to.
Michael Capuz 07-Oct-2005 22:22
My name isMichael Capuz i use to live in Talisay,Batangas looking at some of your pictures brings back memories. I did go to Talisay High School back in the 80's and attended Venancio Trinidad Memorial School. Awesome job.
MELVIN MENDOZA 27-Aug-2005 00:15
I ENJOYED VIEWING THE PICTURES, YOU DID A GREAT JOB. YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT I'M FROM TALISAY TOO.GOD BLESS YOU......PLS GIVE MY REGARDS TO TITA JO......MELVIN NICOLAS MENDOZA TALISAY BATANGAS/WASHINGTON DC
Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.27-Jul-2005 19:14
Cool idea. You have a lot of good documentary pictures here. I wish I can joun you next time...that is if I am in the Philippines by then. The place look picturesque and I guess I can find good interesting portrait subjects. I am a frustrated filmaker...never even took the first step. Coem take a look at my pics.

manny
Macastat13-Jul-2005 18:09
I keep enjoying the IMAGES AND BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES WITH THEM My anesthetist & his wife expressed interest in joining us if we evere go back on a medical mission.

DAD...
Guest 10-Jul-2005 22:54
Great beginning of a great story evolving. Tony, I am just on page 1 and I am very impressed. Tita Perla
jojo williams 10-Jul-2005 05:08
Great artist Tony.... Very talented son! Datu and Lolo are quite proud of you... and the rest of ust! World..... get ready! Love Tita jo2
Guest 10-Jul-2005 04:50
Tony... you atruly are a genius just like the "chief-datu" and lolo. Tita jo2
fffProud 07-Jul-2005 12:53
Great gallery. Can't wait for the film.
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