Marikina City — In this special OG episode, join us as we explore a remarkable family mausoleum in Marikina, a heartfelt tribute to the Rivera and Cruz families. Xavier takes you on an emotional journey, sharing the touching story behind this unique mausoleum's creation.
Established in 2021, it was the Rivera Cruz family's very first mausoleum, bringing immense joy and satisfaction upon its unveiling. With its striking White House-like exterior inspired by Roman and Greek architecture, it stands as a testament to their shared vision and heritage.
Venture inside to discover where their departed loved ones rest and witness the heartfelt connection they maintain by celebrating special events and holding masses. Named after the Rivera and Cruz family names, the initials XRC represent each sibling in the family.
Join us in uncovering this world of eternal memories, an 80-square-meter haven across three floors, meticulously maintained and filled with rich family history. Experience the Rivera Cruz Mausoleum's dedication to preparation, inspiring you to consider your own family's legacy and the importance of preserving traditions and memories.
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Established in 2021, it was the Rivera Cruz family's very first mausoleum, bringing immense joy and satisfaction upon its unveiling. With its striking White House-like exterior inspired by Roman and Greek architecture, it stands as a testament to their shared vision and heritage.
Venture inside to discover where their departed loved ones rest and witness the heartfelt connection they maintain by celebrating special events and holding masses. Named after the Rivera and Cruz family names, the initials XRC represent each sibling in the family.
Join us in uncovering this world of eternal memories, an 80-square-meter haven across three floors, meticulously maintained and filled with rich family history. Experience the Rivera Cruz Mausoleum's dedication to preparation, inspiring you to consider your own family's legacy and the importance of preserving traditions and memories.
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OG is Summit Media's video first brand. And like all Summit Media brands, OG is anchored on top-notch storytelling to delight, inspire, and connect with our audiences.
We are deliberate in creating content that spread positivity, inspiration, and good vibes. Expect only good here at OG. Subscribe and be part of the community!
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00:00 Hello OG, I'm Xavier and welcome to the Rivera Cruz Mausoleum here in Marikina.
00:05 Tara, kwento ko sa inyo kung anong story namin dito sa aming family mausoleum.
00:09 Originally, we have a lot here in Loyola Marikina.
00:21 And then back in 2021, binuunang parents ko itong mausoleum namin na to.
00:26 This is our first family mausoleum.
00:28 And then yung reaction namin nung una namin siyang nakita is sobra kaming natuwa,
00:33 sobra kaming nasiyahan.
00:35 Kasi alam namin na kapag kahit mula umaga hanggang gabi kami magstay dito sa mausoleum namin
00:42 na nabuo na to, is comfortable kami, very convenient para sa buong pamilya, may malinis na CR.
00:49 At alam namin na makakapag-enjoy kami ng sama-sama yung buong pamilya namin.
00:58 Siguro yung unique sa Rivera Cruz Mausoleum is yung number one is yung architectural niya,
01:05 medyo may pagka Roman or Greek inspired.
01:08 And at the same time, puting-puti siya, parang White House yung datingan.
01:12 So, pag tinignan mo sa labas, ang linis-linis talaga niya tignan.
01:16 Ever since kasi yung dad ko is medyo inspired na siya sa Roman or Greek architecture.
01:23 So, as you can see, medyo may mga pillars, may mga ganyan.
01:27 Ever since mga business din namin, yun na rin yung mga na uumpisahan niyang inspiration sa mga designs niya.
01:35 So, nung binuun namin itong mausoleum, yun talaga yung nasa vision niya,
01:40 which is medyo White House yung datingan and then Roman or Greek inspired yung architectural inspiration.
01:51 So, dito sa loob ng mausoleum namin, dito nakalagay yung mga relatives namin na wala nandito sa mundo.
01:58 And at the same time, ito rin yung main ground namin kung saan kami nakakapag-celebrate ng mass
02:03 every time na nandito kami to celebrate their special events or mga ganyan.
02:08 And as you can see here, dito namin nilagay yung mga urns ng mga families namin na nailipat namin
02:13 from the old cemetery papunta dito sa new mausoleum na napagawa namin.
02:18 Dito yung sa mother's side ko, which is yung lolo and lola ko, as well as yung tito ko na kapatid ng mom ko.
02:25 And then dito naman is yung sa father's side, which is yung lolo and lola ko from my dad,
02:29 and yung tita namin na kapatid naman ng dad ko.
02:32 Ang tawag sa mausoleum namin is Rivera Cruz Mausoleum because ang family name namin is both Rivera on my mother's side
02:45 and then Cruz on my father's side.
02:47 XRC means yun yung initials naming magkakapatid kasi lahat kami X nagsa-start yung pangalan.
02:54 So lahat ng initials namin is XRC.
02:57 Isa rin sa reason kung bakit ginawa ng family namin is itong mausoleum na 'to is para i-commemorate yung buhay ng brother ko,
03:07 our eldest brother, Sander, who died in March 1999.
03:12 So pagpapasok ko yun dito, makikita nyo yung quote na nakasulat na "My spirit will fly as a very happy butterfly."
03:19 Quote yun na sinulat ng brother ko back in February 1999.
03:25 That is a month before siya namatay, nung March.
03:28 Para siyang exam ng mga guidance counselor nung high school na binibigyan nila yung mga students
03:37 ng iba't-ibang klaseng figures and bahala na yung studyante kung paano yung magiging perception niya
03:43 or imaginary niya dun sa nangyayari or dun sa mga images na yun.
03:46 And then meron lang isang specific na image or character na binuoy yung brother ko na kinagulat ng mga teachers niya
03:57 kasi yung simple letter na X ginawa niya into a butterfly and then ang nakasulat dun is "death."
04:04 And then dun sa second page ng exam which is yung explanation kung bakit death,
04:09 sinulat nyo yung quote na "My spirit will fly as a very happy butterfly."
04:13 Nung nakita yun ng mga teachers, nung bumisita sila sa amin nung wake nung kuya ko or nung burial nung kuya ko,
04:21 tinanong nyo sa parents namin kung meron daw bang early premonition si Sander
04:26 or kung meron daw ba siyang pinaparamdam na nasakit during that time
04:31 pero kasi sobrang bilis lang din nung nagmanifest yung sakit ng brother ko.
04:34 It's about three weeks lang nung nagmanifest yun so hindi rin namin masabi.
04:38 So baka nga early premonition niya yun.
04:40 So aside from nung areas dito sa ground floor na nilalagyan namin ng mga urn,
04:48 meron pa kaming binuo na basement dito sa ilalim na kasha yung 14 units pa na pwedeng paglagyan.
04:56 So currently ang nandito pa lang is yung lolo namin who died back in 2021.
05:01 So si lolo pa lang yung nandyan ngayon sa ilalim.
05:04 Yung most unforgettable experience namin dito sa Mausoleum is syempre kapag undas,
05:08 sama-sama kaming buong pamilya and at the same time na-experience na rin namin matulog dito sa Mausoleum.
05:14 So last year, last undas, sama-sama kami ng mga kapatid ko na natulog dito,
05:20 nag-overnight kami.
05:21 Tapos nanonod kami ng horror film, kaya tawa na din. Masayang experience.
05:26 Parang na rin kaming nag-bonding.
05:28 Ang lot size is approximately 80 square meters and then the floor size is around,
05:38 siguro for the three floors is around 200 square meters.
05:42 Pag-maintain, siyempre siguro kahit once a month napapalinis,
05:47 yun lang naman yung maintenance na ginagawa namin dito.
05:51 So yun, yun sa third floor, supposedly, initially it's a roof deck, na open air supposedly.
05:58 Pero ngayon, since napansin namin na nagkakos lang siya ng leak dahil kapag umuulan,
06:05 magiging less maintenance kung lalagyan na lang namin siya ng roof.
06:09 So ngayon, nilagyan na namin siya ng roofing,
06:11 and then close siya ng full glass para siguro in the future,
06:15 kung kaya ipapa-air condition na rin para mas maging comfortable.
06:19 And at the same time, another area na rin na pwedeng pagtamba yan,
06:23 kasi kitang-kita mo yung buong property ng Loyola Memorial Park from taas.
06:27 Yung importance ng Masileum na 'to, siyempre, is number one, two,
06:37 ang main goal din ng parents ko siya,
06:40 is to prepare yung family namin, kasi siyempre, alam naman natin na lahat din tayo dun papunta.
06:47 So might as well paghandaan na na kung saan mahihimlay yung bawat isang pamilya
06:54 in the future na maayos, malinis, and maganda.
07:04 Pinatayo naman namin itong Masileum, not to brag or anything,
07:09 pinatayo namin 'to for our family.
07:12 Ngayon, kung yung ibang families din gusto nilang makapagpatayo ng Masileum,
07:18 I think maganda rin siyang gawin,
07:20 kasi number one, matutuloy nyo yung tradition ng family, nakapag-undas, nakakapagsama-sama.
07:26 And isa pa, yun lang din naman yung panahon na nabibisita natin
07:30 halos madalas yung mga mahal natin sa buhay na nawala na dito sa mundo.
07:34 So para sa amin, para mabigay yung comfort na yun
07:37 and yung malinis na lugar na pwede pagsamasamahan ng pamilya,
07:41 ibigay natin yun para sa pamilya natin.
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