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Yes folks, its not Matter but Antimatter . The concept fuel of the future, used by Star Trek Enterprise.

Scientists claim antimatter is the costliest material to make. In 2006, Gerald Smith estimated 250 million dollars could produce 10 milligrams of positrons (equivalent to $25 billion per gram); and in 1999 NASA gave a figure of $62.5 trillion per gram of antihydrogen. This is because production is difficult (only a few antiprotons are produced in reactions in particle accelerators), and because there is higher demand for the other uses of particle accelerators. According to CERN, it has cost a few hundred million Swiss Francs to produce about 1 billionth of a gram (the amount used so far for particle/antiparticle collisions).

Several NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts-funded studies are exploring whether it might be possible to use magnetic scoops to collect the antimatter that occurs naturally in the Van Allen belt of the Earth, and ultimately, the belts of gas giants like Jupiter, hopefully at a lower cost per gram.

Antimatter is also the most difficult to contain because when in contact with matter, both will annihilate, turning into energy in a form of gamma rays. Current use of antimatter is the PET Scanner (Positron Emission Tomography), used to detect brain tumors.

To start with, my Grandfather's name is Juan "Addo" Ferniz of Mansasa District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Married to Pia Dolotina of Dauis, Bohol.

Migrated to Bilar, Bohol and became the town's treasurer.

Sons and Daughters:

1. Nang Enyay (deceased) - I forgot her married surname
2. Ceriaco "Cocoy" Ferniz (deceased), former NBI and migrated to the US.
3. Anisia Ferniz Villanueva (deceased), migrated to Kidapawan & Davao
4. Teodoro Ferniz (deceased), former health inspector of Bilar, Bohol
5. Elpidio Ferniz - My Father, Cogon, Tagbilaran City.
6. Benjamin Ferniz (deceased), stayed at Bilar, Bohol

There are many Fernizes of Bohol, but I can only establish link from my grandfather's limbs and from the limbs of our relative the late Julio "July" Ferniz of Mansasa district, Tagbilaran City.

I have no idea if my grandfather has a brother or a sister.

Moreover, two of their cousins were among the first Filipinos to migrate and spread in the US during 1890's. For those who would like to read the full details, here's the link: http://tubagbohol.mikeligalig.com/blog-and-diary/my-lost-relatives-in-the-us-(ferniz-family-genealogy)/

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Mga Higala diha sa Amsterdam!

I need your help to contact Ms or Mrs. Ellen van DÑžn of Amsterdam if you happen to know her or help me find her contact details.

Today, I received a stray mail containing 3 infant shirts with H&M Brand. This is to be delivered to Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia with wrong post box.

The return address reads as follows:

Ellen van DÑžn
Jan v. Galenstraat 3 H
1051 KE Amsterdam
Netherlands
(No phone Nos.)

Whoever knows the above person, please ask her to call or SMS my mobile: +966 555722692.

This is just a small amount but somehow let us show to the world that we Filipinos are honest & trustworthy, contrary to the ruined impression caused by some of our corrupt leaders.

I will personally deliver the goods to the intended person.

First oxygen-free animals found
By Patrick Jackson
BBC News


The creatures are covered in a thick, protective layer or lorica

Scientists have found the first animals that can survive and reproduce entirely without oxygen, deep on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea.

The team, led by Roberto Danovaro from Marche Polytechnic University in Ancona, Italy, found three new species from the Loricifera group.

He told BBC World Service they were about a millimetre in size and looked like jellyfish in a protective shell.

"We plan to go back and see if there are new surprises for us," he added.

One of the three new Loriciferans (so-called because of their protective layer, or lorica) has already been officially named Spinoloricus Cinzia, after the professor's wife.

The other two, currently designated Rugiloricus and Pliciloricus, have still to be formally described.

They were discovered in the course of three oceanographic expeditions conducted over a decade in order to search for living fauna in the sediment of the Mediterranean's L'Atalante basin.

The basin, 200km (124 miles) off the western coast of Crete, is about 3.5km (2.2 miles) deep and is almost entirely depleted of oxygen, or anoxic.

Eggs included

Bodies of multicellular animals have been found previously in sediment taken from an anoxic area - or "dead zone" - of the Black Sea, Professor Danovaro told BBC News. But these were believed at the time to be remains of organisms which had sunk there from adjacent oxygenated areas.

What the team found in the L'Atalante dead zone was three species of living animals, two of which contained eggs.

Although it was not possible to extract the animals alive in order to show that they could live without oxygen, the team was able to incubate the eggs in anoxic conditions aboard on the ship.

The eggs hatched successfully in a completely oxygen-free environment.

"It is a real mystery how these creatures are able to live without oxygen because until now we thought only bacteria could do this," said Professor Danovaro, who heads Italy's Association of Limnology (the study of inland waters).

"We did not think we could find any animal living there. We are talking about extreme conditions - full of salt, with no oxygen."

The discovery of the new Loriciferans represents, he said, a "tremendous adaptation for animals which evolved in oxygenated conditions".

Dead zones in the world's oceans, he added, were expanding all the time.

Commenting in the journal BMC Biology, Lisa Levin of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography said that before this discovery, "no one had found [animals] capable of living and reproducing entirely in the absence of oxygen".

"Loriciferans are rarely reported," she noted.

"Whether they were overlooked or are exceedingly rare and thus not sampled is unclear. Perhaps scientists have been looking for them in all the wrong places."

Considering the implications of creatures which can exist without oxygen, she said that greater study of animal-microbe interactions in the extreme environment of Earth's oceans could help answer questions about the possibility of life existing on other planets with different atmospheres.

Published: 10:42AM BST 12 Apr 2010

A pornographic magazine for the blind has been launched - complete with explicit text and raised pictures of naked men and women.


Among the 17 raised images include a naked woman in a 'disco pose', a woman with 'perfect breasts' and a 'male love robot'  Photo: Lisa Murphy

The book, the brainchild of Lisa Murphy and called Tactile Minds, is designed to be 'enjoyed' by the blind and visually impaired - and is on sale for £150.

Among the 17 raised images include a naked woman in a 'disco pose', a woman with 'perfect breasts' and a 'male love robot'.

Canadian Lisa says that she made the book to fill a gap in the market, adding: "There are no books of tactile pictures of nudes for adults.

"We're breaking new ground. Playboy has an edition with Braille wording, but there are no pictures."

She said that she made the book after realising that the 'blind have been left out in a culture saturated with sexual images'.

Between 1970 and 1985 Playboy printed copies of its famous magazine in braille - but without raised pictures.

Personal Blog.

On 26th and 27th of November 2009, I will take my board exams at Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. I am Macky Ferniz, age: 44, graduated BS Civil Engineering, October 1987 from the University of Bohol, 22 years from now.

To those who do not know, this explains my long silence at Tubag Bohol.

After graduation and being un-licensed, I worked as assistant to the resident Engineer at an Asian Development Bank funded project to renovate all buildings and infrastructures of Bilar Agricultural College (BAC). After two years the project was completed.

For the record, all structures survived without-a-scratch from the earthquake of 1989 at magnitude 5.7.

After the project, I became a “misfit of profession” doing sales, delivery, marketing, advertising & even laborer in various establishments of Tagbilaran City. In 1991, I went to Saudi Arabia as an OFW. This is with the help of my relatives who were already established in Saudi Arabia. That time was the height of Gulf War when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait and then liberated by the US led coalition. We witnessed Scud Missiles vs. Patriot Missiles colliding in mid-air with huge explosions that rocked our villas almost every night.

Here in Saudi Arabia I spent almost quarter of a century, working in marketing & distribution company and continued being a “misfit of profession”. Since mathematics is more advanced in engineering than in any field of education, I was assigned in all math related jobs such as forecasting, estimating, costing, P&L, statistics…etc and now I managed the International Purchasing Department (import/export).

In September this year, I heard that Board Exams will be conducted in our locality under SPLBE program of PRC. Since then I was enticed of this great challenge to take the exams in foreign land after 22 years. With a very limited time, I started recalling engineering subjects such as concrete/steel design, strength of materials, hydraulics/design of dams/spillways, mechanics (physics), math/analytic geometry, calculus (differential & integral)…etc. After 22 years, engineering is now out of my mind (just a dot in my gray matter) except for mathematics. Somehow, it is true that long-term memory is mysterious to the extent that I am able to visualize my UB instructors writing the formulas at the black board.

Having limited capability Vs. huge challenge, I considered this endeavor as an adventure, expedition & a quest.

However, besides my family, from your friendship I draw the confidence, strength, hope, inspiration and I have nothing, but only this.

Herewith my sincere thanks to your prayers and best wishes for my success.

Macky Ferniz

Good news: After the exams, I can rock n roll at Tubag Bohol.

Baby Khloe Hermosisima Ferniz’s Baptism (first daughter of my brother John and his wife Amparo)
July 11, 2009 at Long Beach California

Hey wait a second, look who’s here, “It’s Mickey Gatal”


Thanks Mickey for dropping by!

I stumbled upon this Knowledgrush website (below link) and noticed that the First Blood Compact did not happen in Bohol.

http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Sultanate_of_Sulu/

Excerpts reads as below:

March 18, 1521 AD - Magellan, including his wife's cousin Duarte Barbosa, cosmographer Andres de San Martin, and Pigafetta landed on an uninhabited island known as Homonhon where friendly natives from neighboring islands brought food and Atuba and together they feasted for one day.

March 24, 1521 - Moving southeast, Magellan weighed anchor for Masawa on Mindanaw Island where Masawa Rajah Kolambu was entertaining his visiting brother, Rajah Siagu of Butuan; The two Rajahs caused the first traditional blood compact of foreign visitors in which the visiting dignitary would drink each other's blood mixed with the native wine, Atuba.

November 21, 1564 - Another Nueva Espana viceroy, Don Luis de Velasco, commissioned 54-year-old Basque adelantado Miguel Lopez deLegaspi, to subjugate Islas Felipinas after five unsuccessful attempts.

1565-1663 Fourth Stage of Moro Wars (Majul)
February 1565 - Legaspi arrived in Samar island on his flagship Capitana piloted by seasoned navigator-priest Andres Urdaneta who was earlier with the 1525 expedition of Fray Garcia Jofre deLoaiza [Crivelli].

As below, Legaspi's blood compact is the second.

April 1565 - Mooring southward to Bohol, Legaspi executed the traditional blood compact with Bohol Rajah Sikatuna and Rajah Sigala to show his sincerity of mission.

May 1565 - Legaspi effected the first Spanish settlement at Cebu with the aid of the two Bohol Rajahs after a brief combat with remnants of the Humabon-Lapulapu warriors that were later incorporated into his mercenary forces.

1568-1648 - The Spanish-Dutch War that started as an internal agitation within the Holy Roman Empire extended to the Far East for the control of the spice trade ending in the Peace of Westphalia in 1648; This war despoiled Portugal of all its East India possessions and severely affected the tranquility of Moroland.

The above link contains very interesting facts I never knew from history classes - Please open and read further.

Based on AL-Riyadh Local Newspaper dated 25-May-09


Weather temperature in summer ((After 26 days)) will reach 60c degrees affecting both Eastern and Central regions

Dr. Ali Shukry, head of physics department , King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, stating that this year both eastern and central (Riyadh) regions will be suffering an unexpected and very high raise in temperatures that might reach 60 degrees between 11 - 2 PM with an average higher than usual temperature of 50 degrees for several days...

http://www.alriyadh.com/2009/05/25/article432296.html

Kimverlie Molina representing all Pinoys of Al Khobar Saudi Arabia will participate on the 13th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts, set to take place on July 11-19 in Los Angeles, California.

Here's a sample video of hers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcEGQg04bsQ


Hence, to all Pinoys out there, here's Kimverlie's background as a young artist:

Filpop: A platform for singing, and a cause
By Joe Avancena

IN 1998, Dr. Ronnie E. Molina, a dentist, converted a small room in his apartment in Al-Khobar into a music room to train young children in singing. Among them was also his young daughter Kimverlie.

The training program, mostly in pop music, eventually became very popular within the Filipino community. Many parents felt that Molina’s musical project was a good avenue to enhance the personality of their children. They started sending their children â€" studying in elementary to high school â€" to learn the art of singing under Molina’s tutelage.

The number of children attending the singing sessions, conducted during weekends, increased, forcing Molina to relocate the venue from his flat to a Filipino school.
“In 2004, after six years of sacrifices, spending my own resources and time, and constant encouragement from parents and community leaders, I formally organized the project into what is now the Filipino Pop Music Club (Filpop),” Molina said.

The Filpop is now governed by the Filpop Music Club Executive Committee, headed by Molina as the founder and executive director. The job of overseeing the club, however, is performed by a group of officers and advisers.

The club inducted last week its officers and advisers for 2009. This new committee is headed by Jun Z. Eledia as deputy executive officer. Other officers are: Jaypee M. Vega, secretary; Mae V. Salvador, assistant secretary; Carol C. Vencer, treasurer; Thess B. Tunac, assistant treasurer; James C. Cipriano, auditor; Thess L. Cipriano, assistant auditor; Pabs E. Balbarosa, PRO; Annie C. Mendiola, assistant PRO; Ronald Conde, project director; Liyo C. Cefre, assistant project director; Ted Lor, finance director; Benny E. Celestino, marketing director; Demifred Tunac, technical director; Grace C. Sitchon, assistant finance director; Gener Kampitan, assistant technical director; and Nilo Bejasa, assistant marketing director.

Bong F. Buella, Joselito L. Cadiz, John Mendiola, Ronnie Sitchon, Eyek Ellamil, Carlo Gonzales, and Boyet Indefenso are the Filpop council of advisers.

The new officers and advisers were inducted into office by Philippine labor attaché David Des T. Dicang, who lauded Filpop’s contribution to the Filipino community in the Eastern Province.
Molina said among the people who convinced him to officially launch the club were Fred Abrenica, whose daughter, Jasmine Mae, became the overall champion of The Filipino Channel (TFC) Pop Star singing contest in Saudi Arabia in 2006, and Philippine labor attaché Manuel C.Roldan.
Molina’s daughter, Kimverlie, won the overall grand championship of the ABS-CBN TFC Pop Star Middle East Singing Competition held in Dubai in 2006.

Graduates of the Filpop, most of them now in college, have been successful in their singing career. Recently, Janette Ricasio, a former student of Filpop, together with Jasmine Mae and Kimverlie, won a national singing competition in Canada where her family migrated.

Kimverlie, who is now enrolled in a music school in Manila, will participate in the 13th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts, set to take place on July 11-19 in Los Angeles, California. The international meet is often cited as the official “World Talent Championships” for aspiring performers and entertainers.

The Filpop, which has trained about 300 Filipino children, has been transformed into an active group of about 80 Filipino families in the Eastern Province, working together to support the club started by Molina.

The club now has its own small studio at the Al-Andalus International School in Al-Khobar, where school children are trained in the art of singing and stage performance. Assisting Molina is training director, Jaypee M. Vega, an accomplished singer himself. The club also supports Filipinos who are in need of assistance. The latest recipient of the Filpop’s support was Bong Araya, who successfully underwent a kidney transplant in Manila. â€" SG

I saw this on TV last January, but only now I saw this posted at Youtube.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSUYmOp287o

I love how this goth guy converts ordinary music into a piece of art.

He can do anything from rock to broadway style. Last time he turns country music into punk style.

Adam Lambert has a future.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H248XzH-gm4

By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:32:00 03/15/2009

Filed Under: Foreign affairs & international relations, Conflicts (general), Laws


MANILA, Philippines -- China’s dispatch of a state-of-the-art patrol ship in the South China Sea does not necessarily smack of gunboat diplomacy, according to Malacañang, but the Palace has admitted it was taking this action seriously.

National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales said on Sunday he decided to call for an immediate meeting of the Cabinet’s security group to discuss the Chinese action in the wake of Beijing’s protest over the signing of the Philippine Archipelagic Baselines Law.

“The deployment of the patrol ship was a message and we cannot just ignore it,” Gonzales told the Philippine Daily Inquirer in a phone interview. “We have to take it seriously.”

China’s state media reported on Sunday that the People’s Republic of China dispatched its “most modern patrol ship” in the South China Sea following an incident with a US naval vessel and the signing of the Philippine baselines law.

“This should remind us that even in this era of dialogue and understanding in the world, there will always be nations that will show might and threaten perceived weak nations like us,” Gonzales said.

Gonzales said the meeting of the national security cluster would tackle the Philippine government’s response to the ship deployment in the context of the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea.

“That’s where we should be going,” he said. “The only thing we can do is to resort to diplomacy.”

In the declaration, China and Southeast Asian nations agreed to “exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would complicate or escalate disputes and affect peace and stability including, among others, refraining from action of inhabiting the presently uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, cays, and other features and to handle their differences in a constructive manner.”

China protested the signing of the baselines bill, describing it as “illegal.” But the Philippine government maintained that it was standing by its claim to the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal -- an area potentially rich in oil.

The baselines law excludes the disputed Kalayaan Group of Islands and Scarborough Shoal in defining the country’s baseline points as an archipelago, treating them instead as part of a “regime of islands.”

Still, China was adamant that the Philippines was claiming its territories in the Spratlys, particularly Huangyan Island and Nansha Islands.

Gonzales said the Chinese protest could be considered as a form of diplomatic “posturing.”

Press Secretary Cerge Remonde described on Sunday Beijing’s move as a “normal conduct in international diplomacy.”

“We should not be worried about it,” he said in his Sunday media forum on state-owned Radyo ng Bayan. “The United Nations will be the final arbiter of the issue.”

Remonde maintained that the baselines law was consistent with requirements of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

“What our President and our government [officials] did was in accordance to their sworn constitutional duty which is to uphold and protect the sovereignty of our country,” he said.

He said the Philippine government would also have lodged a similar diplomatic protest if China or other claimants of the disputed island came up with an official action similar to the baselines law.

No official reaction has been issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs, but a DFA official who did not wish to be named said that the Chinese move seemed to comply with the 2002 declaration, particularly its provision on notification coursed through official media.

The Beijing News said the Chinese vessel would conduct patrols of what it called China’s exclusive maritime zone in the disputed waters surrounding the Paracel and Spratly Islands, according to Agence France Presse.

The report said that the converted naval rescue ship would aid Chinese fishing boats and transport vessels.

Tensions in the area rose when the United States sent destroyers to international waters off southern China to protect a naval surveillance patrol that was involved in a stand off with Chinese vessels.

China said the US patrol vessels were within its 200-kilometer economic exclusive zone, but the United States insisted they were in international waters.

The Spratly and Paracel island chains have been flash points for years.

The Spratlys are claimed in full or part by China and Vietnam as well as the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan, and the Paracels are claimed by China, which now occupies them, as well as by Vietnam and Taiwan.

Gaya-gaya puto maya gyud ning mga Pinoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsYhyoRekWA

As Announced by Jonas Inting - Batch President

The schedule of HNU High School Batch '83 (d'Pioneers) Annual Homecoming and General Assembly is on February 14, 2009, HNU Main Campus
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Schedule of Activities

7:30  -  9:00 AM      -   Registration
9:00  -  10:00 AM    -   Holy Mass
10:00 - 12:00 Noon  -   Business Meeting
                                         a. Announcement of Election Guidelines
                                         b. Start of Elections
                                         c. President's Report
                                         d. Treasurer's Report
12:00 -  1:00 PM         -   Lunch
                                         End of Elections / Start of Canvasing
1:00   -  3:00 PM         -   Fun Activities
                                         Proclamation of Election Winners

Pioneers please come and wear your Shining Silver Shirts

Kids, please remind your busy parents about it.

This is Macky with you. I tried putting this piece of history in writing folks:

What  is required of us now is a new era of responsibility. A recognition on the part of every American that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world. Duties that we do not grudgingly accept, but rather sees gladly. Firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character and giving our all to a difficult test. This, is the price in the promise of citizenship. This is the source of our confidence. The knowledge that God calls on us to straighten  an uncertain destiny. This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed why,  men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall (pause).

And why a man whose father less than 60 years ago, might not have been served in a local restaurant, can now stand before you, to take a more sacred oath (applause and Obama’s parents in standing ovation, whistle, yeah, whow).

Let us mark this day of remembrance of who we are and how far we have travelled. In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by, dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned, the enemy was advancing, the snow was stained with blood. And the moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people: Let it be told to future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country alarmed at one common danger came forth to meet it (short pause).

America, in the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue let us brave once more the icy currents and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter, and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom, and delivered it safely, to future generations.

Thank you, God bless you and God bless the United States of America (applause).

Tita Lee,

Ako na lang ang mag announce:

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Tita Lee,

I post ni nga topic dire sa announcement para ma bibo ug ayaw baya kalimti ang mga pictures ha. Mingaw na ko kaayo sa Bohol.

I don't know if this footage is already posted here folks:

Who dares to challenge at 15 seconds flat? Big prizes is waiting from generous people in TB including our very own Balong. Not to mention a year supply of dental products.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBhFI9iCXk&feature=related

With waters from the Raja Sikatuna Park Mountain spring and surrounded by indigenous forest, this place is formerly called "Karahan" by old folks. Presenting to you "Logarita Spring" where I spent countless hours of swimming during my childhood years until our eyes turns red. Here, you can actually drink the crystal clear flowing water from its mountain source.

Watch this video folks, courtesy of the Ancogs, my relatives:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC1y_aZT3yw&feature=related

We Pinoys are known for our unusual superstitious beliefs that exists in our culture and tradition for centuries. When I was a kid, I heared tons of stories about supernatural powers, magic stones, dagons, sinyal, anting-anting. When you are a kid, your imagination runs like a Harry Potter movie.

Meanwhile, other cultures like the Chinese are still practicing thier indigenous beliefs even during this modern times.

Because denying these things is denying our roots, our ancestors.

Lets Talk, lets share the stories of our Lolos and Lolas.

So, unsa ang imong nahibal-an nga anting-anting, dagon, agimat, sinyal superpowers, etc nga kabilin sa imong Lolo ug Lola?

Proem:
1. It is a fact that among the first Filipinos who migrated to the US during 1800's were the Ferniz family of Mansasa, Tagbilaran, Bohol.

2. I remembered vividly during my childhood years that our relatives from the US visited our home in Tagbilaran, Bohol. They were some of our lost relatives whom my father met during the late 50's & early 60's when he was working in the US. I was grade five at that time and thier visit was a month after the Tagbilaran Fiesta (maybe June 1978 or 1979). They were the newly wed couple ELEANOR ALBA and GERALD FLAHERTY. Four years passed and I was in 3rd year high school, AGNES FERNIZ ALBA (Eleanor's mother) visited us with some friends. That was maybe July. Agnes doesn't look like filipino as her mother was half Irish, but surprisingly, Eleanor her daughter looks more Filipino, with profile like Gloria Diaz.

Then, when I was in 1st year college, a biographer working for the US government named Marina Morales came to Bohol to investigate and document about lineage/roots of early Fil-Am communities. Since she came without a guide, she inquired from the Catholic Women’s League about Ferniz family in Bohol, hoping to find some information from baptismal records. Luckily, the parents of my best friend Crispin Penaso Jr. were active lay-ministers at St. Joseph's Cathedral. They immediately brought Mrs. Morales to our home and I remembered it was one early morning. She interviewed my father who had substantial knowledge of our lineage.

As an adult, every memory came back in pieces. I was curious and it became my passion to dig deeper. Through word by mouth, and research, I found the following data.

Though still having gaps, I hope I could complete this research through this beautiful site “Tubag Bohol” and through your help my dear friends (living in the US):

(Ranked by Generation & by Parent line from 1874 to Present)

First Generation Ferniz in the USA
1. Hermogenes Ferniz (born 05 Dec 1874 in Bohol, Philippine Islands, and died 23 Jun 1954 in Louisiana, U.S.A). He married 31 Jan 1903 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, to,

2. Sidonia Burabod (born 12 Sep 1884 in Louisiana, U.S.A., and died 31 Dec 1968 in Contra Costa, California, U.S.A)

More About HERMOGENES B. FERNIZ:
Burial: Jun 1954, Ferniz Family Crypt, St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

More About SIDONIA BORABOD:
Burial: 1968, Ferniz Family Crypt, St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA


Second Generation
Children of SIDONIA BORABOD and HERMOGENES FERNIZ are:
3. ELIZABETH FERNIZ (died during infancy).
4. HERMAN FERNIZ (died during infancy)
5. JEROME FERNIZ (died during infancy)
6. ALBERT L. FERNIZ, b. 10 Dec 1907, Louisiana, U.S.A.; d. 22 Apr 1960, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..
7. CARROLL WINSLOW FERNIZ, b. 22 Sep 1909, Louisiana, U.S.A.; d. 24 Dec 1993, Marrero, Jefferson, Louisiana, U.S.A..
8. AGNES JULIANNE FERNIZ, b. 09 Jan 1914, Louisiana, U.S.A.; d. 06 Oct 2003, Doctors Mec. Ctr., San Pablo, Contra Costa, California, U.S.A..


6. ALBERT L. FERNIZ was born 10 Dec 1907 in Louisiana, U.S.A., and died 22 Apr 1960 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.. He married ALINE BECNEL. She was born 22 Dec.

More About ALBERT L. FERNIZ:
Burial: 1960, Ferniz Family Crypt, St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Third Generation:
Children of ALBERT FERNIZ and ALINE BECNEL are:
6.1. GERALDINE LOURDES FERNIZ, b. 18 Nov 1950, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..
6.2. CHARLENE ANN FERNIZ, b. 05 Aug 1952, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..
6.3. EUGENE GERARD FERNIZ, b. 14 Nov 1953, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..


6.1. GERALDINE LOURDES FERNIZ was born 18 Nov 1950 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.. She married JOSE P. SEXSION, JR.. He was born in Philippine Islands.

Fourth Generation
Children of GERALDINE FERNIZ and JOSE SEXSION are:
6.1.1 JOSE P. SEXSION III, b. 09 Jul.
6.1.2. JENNIFER PAULINE SEXSION, b. 09 Jul.
6.1.3. JAMES PHILIP SEXSION, b. 02 Dec.

6.2. CHARLENE ANN FERNIZ was born 05 Aug 1952 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..

Fourth Generation
Children of CHARLENE ANN FERNIZ are:
6.2.1. SUZANNE ALINE BRITT, b. 28 Mar.
6.2.2. SAMANTHA BRITT, b. 17 Nov.

6.3. EUGENE GERARD FERNIZ was born 14 Nov 1953 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.. He married EILEEN HERGERT.
More About EUGENE GERARD FERNIZ:
Military service: United States Coast Guard

Fourth Generation
Child of EUGENE FERNIZ and EILEEN HERGERT is:
6.3.1. MELISSA EILEEN FERNIZ, b. 28 Jan.


7. CARROLL WINSLOW FERNIZ was born 22 Sep 1909 in Louisiana, U.S.A., and died 24 Dec 1993 in Marrero, Jefferson, Louisiana, U.S.A.. He married MAY CLARE 29 Sep 1934. She was born 17 Nov 1913 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A., and died 10 Jan 1988 in Marrero, Jefferson, Louisiana, U.S.A..

More About CARROLL WINSLOW FERNIZ:
Occupation: Electrician: Electrical Foreman Avondale Shipyards, Louisiana

Third Generation:
Children of CARROLL FERNIZ and MAY CLARE are:
7.1. CARROLL HERMAN FERNIZ, b. 12 Oct 1937.
7.2. GLENDA LEE FERNIZ, b. 23 Nov 1941, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..

7.1. CARROLL HERMAN FERNIZ was born 12 Oct 1937. He married twice (1) <UNNAMED>. He married (2) ALICE LEONA PEOPLES. She was born 24 May 1940 in Alabama, U.S.A..

Fourth Generation
Children of CARROLL FERNIZ and <UNNAMED> are:
7.1.1. CYNTHIA ANN FERNIZ, b. 21 May 1959.
7.1.2. BRYAN CARROLL FERNIZ, b. 21 Mar 1961, Louisiana, U.S.A..
7.1.3. TODD DAVID FERNIZ, b. 27 Aug 1963.

7.1.1. CYNTHIA ANN FERNIZ was born 21 May 1959.

Fifth Generation:
Child of CYNTHIA ANN FERNIZ is:
7.1.1.1. ERIKA NICOLE WIGSTROM, b. 14 Jun 1993, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..

7.1.2. BRYAN CARROLL FERNIZ was born 21 Mar 1961 in Louisiana, U.S.A..

Fifth Generation:
Children of BRYAN CARROLL FERNIZ are:
7.1.2.1. ANDREW AUGUSTUS FERNIZ, b. 14 Feb 1993, Marrero, Jefferson, Louisiana, U.S.A..
7.1.2.2. JODI ANN FERNIZ, b. 18 Dec 1996.

7.1.3. TODD DAVID FERNIZ was born 27 Aug 1963.

Fifth Generation:
Children of TODD DAVID FERNIZ are:
7.1.3.1. JORDAN DAVID FERNIZ, b. 22 Apr.
7.1.3.2. TODD DAVID FERNIZ, JR., b. 23 Sep 1993.

8. AGNES JULIANNE FERNIZ was born 09 Jan 1914 in Louisiana, U.S.A., and died 06 Oct 2003 in Doctors Mec. Ctr., San Pablo, Contra Costa, California, U.S.A. She married twice (1) THEODORE M. ALBA. He was born 15 Sep 1912, and died 23 Oct 1950 in Louisiana, U.S.A.25. She married (2) DOMINADOR M. MORALES. He was born 10 Aug 1904 in Philippine Islands

Third Generation
Children of AGNES FERNIZ and THEODORE ALBA are:
8.1. ELEANOR ANN SALVATION ALBA, b. 09 Jun 1944, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..
8.2. THEODORE FRANCIS ALBA, b. 03 Feb 1946, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A..

8.1. ELEANOR ANN SALVATION ALBA was born 09 Jun 1944 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.. She married GERALD WILLIAM FLAHERTY. He was born 17 Apr 1943.
Notes for GERALD WILLIAM FLAHERTY:
The Flaherty clan hails from Galway, Ireland.

Fourth Generation:
Child of ELEANOR ALBA and GERALD FLAHERTY is:
8.1.1. SIOBHAN MORALES FLAHERTY, b. 22 Aug 1983, California, U.S.A..
More About SIOBHAN MORALES FLAHERTY:
Namesake: "Siobhan" is a gaelic name meaning "Julia", her paternal grandmother's name; her maternal grandmother's middle name was "Julianne"

8.2. THEODORE FRANCIS ALBA was born 03 Feb 1946 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.. He married ROBERTA.

Fourth Generation:
Child of THEODORE ALBA and ROBERTA is:
8.2.1. BENJAMIN MICHAEL ALBA, PHD., b. 19 Oct 1974; m. GRACE MAY QUITINGCO, 19 Aug 2000, San
Francisco, California, U.S.A.

More About BENJAMIN MICHAEL ALBA, PHD.:
Degree: 2004, Doctorate from UCSF Doctoral Program in Biochemestry and Molecular Biology
Education: University of California, Davis and University of California, San Francisco Doctoral Program

Yes folks, hope you don't get bored reading the above. Lastly, I would appreciate anyone who could offer some lead/contacts to help mend our scattered limbs. Please contact me if you know someone above, from your area.

The Analysis of Artifacts Recovered from a Metal Age Burial Site in District Ubujan, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Information Obtained from: http://www.bohol-archaeology.com

In August 1998 a Metal Age burial site was discovered during a construction project in District Ubujan, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Central Philippines (See Map). The site was destroyed but many of the artifacts were recovered and donated to the provincial museum in Tagbilaran City. This included over 1800 earthenware sherds, 78 earthenware vessels, 130 glass beads, 31 fragments of iron tools, 96 human teeth, and a few glass bracelets and shell and stone artifacts.

In 2000, an extensive analysis was undertaken of these artifacts.  This analysis has provided important information on early trade, technology and traditions in the region. It has revealed that Bohol was an active participant in a regional network of maritime trade during the Metal Age. Numerous foreign goods reached the island including iron tools and glass beads. There was also an active trade in locally or regionally produced Sa-Huyhn Kalanay earthenwares. Furthermore, an analysis of the quantity, quality and variety of grave goods, as well as the type of internment, suggests an overall trend towards variation and elaboration of burial traditions. These results correlate with finding from other Metal Age sites in the Philippines and will provide important data for future comparative studies.

Following is a summary of the analysis which includes: a description of the site; the methodologies used in this analysis; the results of the analysis; and some of the preliminary conclusions.

THE ISLAND OF BOHOL/SITE DESCRIPTION
Bohol is the 10th largest island in the Philippines with a landmass of approximately 4117 sq. km. It is located in the southern part of the Visayan group of islands, with the island of Cebu to the northwest, Leyte to the northeast, and Mindanao to the south (See Map 2). Geologically, much of the island is dominated by limestone, and the southern coastline is fringed by extensive coral reefs and mangroves. The terrain varies significantly with broad valleys and low rolling hills in the north, and more pronounced mountainous terrain dissected by deep gulleys and gorges in the south.

The burial site was located in a small rock shelter on the southwestern coast of Bohol in the Sitio of Kabisi, District of Ubujan, Tagbilaran City  (See Map 3). This region contains extensive underground caverns, and an irregular coastline with steep, rocky cliffs. The rock shelter was situated adjacent to the coastline at an elevation of approximately 5 meters above sea-level.
The burial site was discovered in August 1998 during a construction project on the private property of Mr. & Mrs. Günter Gutknecht. The site was unearthed by laborers hired to construct a swimming pool at their private residence. Unaware of its significance, most of the site was destroyed by the laborers before the property owner was able to halt construction. As a result, the stratigraphy and context of the burial and artifacts were not recorded, but many of the artifacts were recovered and subsequently donated to the local museum where they are currently on display and stored.

METHODOLOGY  
The analysis of the artifacts took place over a three-month period at the Bohol Museum in Tagbilaran City. A detailed inventory was taken of all the recovered artifacts. The majority of the collection consisted of low-fired earthenware sherds. Many of these sherds were large in size and showed fresh breaks as if the vessels were broken during removal from the burial; as a result, some vessels were able to be partially or almost fully reconstructed to their original form. The remaining earthenware sherds were counted, measured, weighed and classified based on stylistic and technological attributes such as sherd type, form, color and firing characteristics. Descriptive-stylistic attributes were based on traits defined by Solheim (1964) and expanded upon by Flavel (1997). Technological attributes were based primarily on classifications developed by Junker (1982).

The 130 glass beads were measured and classified by color, size, form and technology. The form and technological classifications were based on typologies developed by Santiago and Francis (Francis 1989a, 1989b, 1990a, 1990b). The metal tools were classified solely by form. Classifications were based on indigenous tool types, i.e., contemporary local tool forms. Due to the small quantity of shell and stone artifacts, no typological classifications were undertaken on these materials. Some basic data were also collected on the recovered human teeth.
In addition, one of the laborers who unearthed the burial(s) was interviewed to obtain some descriptive information on the stratigraphy and placement of the artifacts in relation to the skeletal remains at the site.

Finally, a comparative approach was used to understand the significance of the artifacts and site within a larger regional context. Published and unpublished research and site reports were reviewed, and numerous museum collections were cross-referenced.

RESULTS OF ANALYSIS    
The inventory of artifacts indicates that the site dates to the Metal Age (400 BC - AD 900). The earthenware forms and styles, as well as the glass beads, bracelets and iron tools are all contemporary to items recovered from other Metal Age sites in the region. Additionally, it lacks any evidence of stonewares or porcelains, which if present, would indicate that the site dates to a later age.

The laborer who was interviewed provided valuable information on the layout of the site. According to him, the human burial was discovered at a depth of about 1 meter and the skeletal remains were surrounded by earthenware pots, glass beads, metal tools, and human teeth. These artifacts appeared to be placed in specific groups. For example, the iron tools were grouped near the feet, most of the pots were located at the right side of the body, and the footed vessels were located above the head. Somewhat deeper, at what may have been another cultural level, a few additional artifacts were recovered, including a few more earthenware vessels, glass beads and human teeth. This suggests that most of the artifacts were contemporary, but some may have dated to a slightly earlier period.

Due to the destruction of the site, it is not clear how many burials were represented, but we know that there was at least one extended burial and probably some associated jar burials. This interpretation is based on the recovery of the skeleton of an adult as well as human teeth from individuals as young as 3-4 years old up to adult. Some of the jars were probably used for burials, as secondary jar burials were a common practice in this region at the time, and teeth were commonly interred as part of this ritual.

Similar artifact types are found in other Metal Age burial sites throughout the Philippines, most notably, similar pottery forms and styles. These common elements include round-bottomed pots with carinations (angles), and bowls on ring feet or pedestals, often with cut-outs and perforations. The lips of vessels are also sometimes scalloped or notched. These are all stylistic and decorative elements of the Sa-Huynh Kalanay pottery tradition. Elements of this tradition are also noted throughout many areas of Island Southeast Asia suggesting that there was a widespread pottery industry and trade network at the time. A preliminary petrographic analysis of a small sample of the recovered sherds further confirms this interpretation.  It appears as if a wide variety of clay sources were being utilized, originating from different geographic sources.  A more detailed petrographic analysis may be able to help identify more precisely the geological origin of the clay sources and/or origin of the pots.

Several unique vessels were noted which may indicate a local tradition or the work of an individual potter. One was a small flat-bottomed, narrowed-mouth jarlet, approximately 10 cm high, and with a mouth diameter of 2.1 cm.  There were also two quadrapods (four-legged vessels), which are only documented from one other site in the Philippines, the Kalanay site in Masbate (Solheim 1964). Quadrapods have also been sporadically noted at other Southeast Asia sites, e.g., in Sulawesi (Callenfels 1951).

Some other important artifacts at the site included iron tools, glass beads and two fragments of glass bracelets. The beads were all monochrome, predominately red and yellow. They were manufactured using two different technologies; some were wound and some were drawn. Drawn beads are generally identified as being manufactured in the Indo-Pacific region, while wound beads are usually identified as Chinese (Francis 1990a, 1990b). One bead that stood out in the collection was a 14-sided opaque orange glass bead, 10 millimeters in diameter. It may have been modeled after the more common faceted carnelian beads from India. Similar glass beads have been noted in other areas of Southeast Asia, such as the site Oc-Eo in Vietnam (Malleret 1951), but overall, they are relatively rare.

The glass bracelet fragments are triangular in cross-section. One fragment is an opaque orange glass, and the other an opaque brick-red. Similar bracelet forms are known from Cambodia, Vietnam and Taiwan. The metal tools were made of iron, and included forms that resembled knives, daggers, chisels and bolos.

In summary, the inventory of artifacts included 78 earthenware vessels, over 1800 sherds, 130 glass beads, 31 iron implements, 96 human teeth, 2 fragments of glass bracelets, a few shell and stone artifacts, and some fragmented osteological remains.

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Happy Fiesta sa tanang mga Loonanon.

It is also my great honor to announce the launching of LASA

Unsa man ang LASA?

Ang LASA is short of Loonanon Association of Saudi Arabia.

LASA was formally launched yesterday September 4, 2008 at Silveriano "Jun" Garate's residence, with it's election and  induction of officers.

* Mr. Jose Luis "Joey" Pizarras Jr. immerged as the President of this group.

(Complete set of officers will be announced tomorrow)

LASA aims to empower the unemployed but skilled youths of Loon, improve their lives through free livelihood training, industrial trainings and ultimately employment abroad (KSA). These visionary Loonanons choosed their hometown as pilot town for their noble project. Should their mission be successful, they wished to spread their movement to other Bohol Towns.

With the advent of Oil Boom, construction business in Saudi Arabia is exploding, thus welders, construction personnel, engineers, foremen, mason, pipe fitters, electricians and other technical jobs are at high demand.

Leaders of this group vows to share thier God given talents and experties in helping the unemployed Loonanons.

I wish success to their simple yet sincere endeavor.

More details, pictures, videos and names of elected officers will be posted tomorrow.

This is a forwarded joke from my relative:

Why I hate visiting rich people?

Question: "What would you like to drink ... fruit juice, soda, tea, milo, chocolate, or coffee?"
Answer: "Tea please"

Question: Ceylon tea, herbal tea, bush tea, honey bush tea, ice tea or  green tea?"
Answer: " Ceylon tea please"

Question: "How would you like it? Black or white?"   
Answer: "White please"

Question: "Milk, whitener, or condensed milk?"   
Answer: "Milk please"

Question: "Goat milk, camel milk or cow milk?"   
Answer: "Cow milk please."

Question: "Milk from Freezeland or Afrikaner cow?"   
Answer : " Afrikaner cow please."

Question: " Warm or cold?"   
Answer: "Warm please."

Question: "Full cream, low fat or fat free?"   
Answer: (Inis na..) "Umm .. I'll rather take it black please."

Question: "Would you like it with sweetener, sugar or honey?"
Answer: "With sugar please."

Question: "Beet sugar or cane sugar?"   
Answer: "Cane sugar please."

Question: "White, brown or yellow sugar?" 
Answer: (Pikon na..) "Just forget about the tea. I'll have a glass of water instead please."

Question: "Mineral or still water ? "
Answer: "Mineral water please."
 
Question: "Flavoured or non-flavoured ?"
Answer: (Nag Explode na..) "Hey futsek mann! Just get me water from the river.. I don't Want to know which river, and stop asking me too many questions.

Folks,

Meet the man, Mr. Candido Canonigo Castro, “Boggs Castro” a Boholano Artist whom I met in Saudi Arabia. His paintings are mainly focused on Bohol’s panorama.

















His impression of Juan Luna’s Blood Compact

Dear fellow Boholanos. I have'nt heared of any TBTK update this year. Since 5 years I was keen about following TBTK and its yearly grand events.

This year, I have not heared of any news. Would anyone be kind enough to share an update?

To register, just click http://www.bayt.com

Or post your CV online: http://www.bayt.com/job/login.adp

Here are the available Jobs for this week (Just click and apply now):

Please help yourselves. I am doing this for you free, because I want to see more Boholanos having fair income. Once you are hired, please do not forget to Join or support: http://globalfilipinonation.com (the hope of every OFW)

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If you need a reliable agency to process your papers, please contact me on PM.

d'PIONEERS Silver Reunion Day 1

Date:   Friday July 25, 2008
Time:   All Day 
Location:   Tagbilaran City
Notes:   08:00am - Registration - HNU Main Lobby
89:30am - Opening Mass - Lesage Chapel
10:30am - Orientation - Lesage AV Hall
11:30am to 03:00pm - Business & Job Forum
06:00pm - Extended Registration schedule
07:00pm - Fellowship Night

Finally the Photos (Faces after 25 Years): taken by Maris Xavier Corales















Mrs. Nila Ytac


Group shots with our dear teachers. Tiguwang na tawon.


This is one of my best teachers Mr. Bibino Cerojales (green striped polo). We love you Sir Binoo!


Mrs. Bueno the home economist. Mr. Bueno the artisan, Sir Bedio the disciplinarian, Mr. Cerojales the industrialist.


Mrs. Cardino



To be continued

It's all systems go for yet the biggest job fair this year, Jobathon: The race to your dream job!.

Coming up this August 18-19, 2008 at the A-Venue Events Hall (on Makati Avenue) Makati City, Philippines -- the event breaks ground by bringing together legions of "OFW wannabes," the so-called "ex-abroads," and legit overseas recruitment agencies (licensed by POEA), even direct employers themselves for a two-day grand recruitment fair (whole day) happening from 10am-8pm.

For interested job seekers, hundreds of "skilled" as well as "non-skilled" works are up-for-grabs! Openings for technicians, carpenters, welders, mason, machine operators, tinsmith, electricians, mechanics, and related jobs are waiting to be filled. For professionals, specific opportunities in Architecture, Education, Engineering, Telecoms, Information Technology, Healthcare, Banking & Finance, Tourism, Advertising, Sales & Marketing, among many others are available.

To join this event, you may log in to OFWJobsPH.com, register your own account and create your online resume (don't forget to upload your latest 2x2 picture). This will make you eligible to receive periodic job alerts from OFWJobsPH.com as well as invites to the many job fairs being organized by the website.

Admission to Jobathon is absolutely FREE!

So, what are you waiting for? Register now and walk your way to your dream job!

For further details, please write an email to info@ofwjobsph.com.

"OFWJobsPH.com, your link to job opportunities abroad!"

7/17/2008
MANILA, Philippines - A Philippine information technology firm announced an agreement with a Canadian call center company, allowing both entities to offer its services inside and outside the North American country.

In a statement released last week, publicly-listed IPVG said it has partnered with Gemma Communications LP (GemmaCom), a call center company based in Ontario, Canada.

Under the agreement terms, IPVG and GemmaCom will provide English-speaking outsourcing services to GemmaCom customers that have offshore outsourcing requirements.

GemmaCom will be responsible for promotion and marketing as well as quality assurance and infrastructure such as dialer and network set-up with its pre-existing outsourcing services.

For its part, IPVG is tasked to provide call center outsourcing services through its BPO subsidiary, IP Contact Center Outsourcing (IPCCO) with its operators, production seats, and network.

“After completing a multi-continent review of possible off-shore locations and partnerships, we believe that our decision to go to the Philippines and team up with IPVG, ideally positions Gemma to provide our clients with exceptional value and industry best call center solutions," Gemma Communications president Craig Meilleur, said in the statement.

IPVG chief executive Enrique Y. Gonzalez, meanwhile, said the deal with GemmaCom will strengthens the company’s outsourcing and offshoring network.

“GemmaCom is a leading outsourcing provider in Canada, and allows us access to Canada's growing off-shoring requirements. This is yet again another milestone for IPVG and the Philippine BPO [business process outsourcing] industry," he stated.

The migration of service offerings from both companies will create a full complement of voice and non-voice delivery service capabilities such as inbound services (customer service, technical support and sales and marketing), outbound services (sales and marketing, surveys and loyalty programs), and BPO services (email support, chat support, document management and transaction processing).

GemmaCom has 1,000 seats and operates three call center facilities in Canada that are located in Toronto, Ontario, and Montreal.

GemmaCom is the third international investment agreement in IPVG’s BPO platform following the KPO joint venture with Credence Analytics in India and the acquisition of US-based call center Influent. - GMANews.TV

TAKING A  WOMAN TO BED 

What is the  difference between girls/woman aged: 8, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58. 68, and 78 ?   

At 8 -- You  take her to bed and tell her a story. 
                                               
At 18 -- You  tell her a story and take her to bed.   

At 28 -- You  don't need to tell her a story to take her to bed.

At 38 -- She  tells you a story and takes you to bed. 

At 48 -- She  tells you a story to avoid going to bed.

At 58 -- You  stay in bed to avoid her story.   

At 68 -- If  you take her to bed, that'll be a story!

At 78 -- What  story??? What bed??? Who the hell are you???

New On-Line Application Process for the Issuance of the POEA Travel Exit Clearance for Balik-Manggagawa/Workers-On-Leave (BM/WOL)
By: Philippine Embassy

The POEA, in its letter dated 13 June 2008, has informed of the new-on-line application process for the issuance of the POEA travel exit clearance for Balik-Manggagawa/workers-on-leave (BM/WOL).

Previously, OFWs would have to proceed to the POEA office and Philippine Overseas Labor Offices to apply for their exit clearance. With this online application system, the OFW can avail of the 2-way delivery system through the internet and have the clearance delivered back to their residence. There will be no need to go to the POEA. Since the application is online, this can be done virtually anywhere where there is an internet connection. This gives OFWs more time to spend with family and friends while vacationing in the Philippines.

To apply, the BM/WOL simply log-on to http://www.oecdelivery.com.ph/ and follow the instructions as detailed in the website. The service is available nationwide.

Should the BM/WOL decide not to avail of the 2-way Delivery System, they have the option to print out the OFW Info Sheet after applying on line and proceed to the POEA to file their application.

The BM/WOL may also secure their POEA travel exit clearance at the following:

a. Balik-Manggagawa Processing Division (BMPD), Service Area, POEA, Blas F. Ople Bldg. , Ortigas corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City

b. POEA Regional Centers/Regional Extension Units ( REUs ) and Satellite Offices

c. POEA-deputized OWWA Regional Offices and Units

d. Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO) in various Philippine Embassies and Consulates abroad

e. Exit Clearance One-Way Delivery System (Dropbox) POEA Service Area

f. POEA, REU-La Union, Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, Davao, POLO-Jeddah and Singapore, for the issuance of the Multiple Travel Exit Clearance (MTEC). The MTEC is a set of two or more clearances issued to workers-on-leave/balik-manggagawa (BM/WOL) for use as an exit document within a period of twelve months from date of issuance. It allows the WOL/BM who exits from the Philippines more than once in a period of 12 months to secure his exit clearance on a one-time basis.

For more information, the OFWs may also visit POEA website at www.poea.gov.ph.

The new system is part of POEA’s continuous effort to provide quality service to OFWs.

SOURCE:  Philippine Embassy

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How about this another idea folks:

Entering the River Estuary


Almost touch down (taking a closer look at the clear waters)


Saying Hello to the boat people below


Floating above thick forest of Bilar

What do you think of my idea Folks?



You may help me convince this Hot Air Balloon Club to include the Chocolate Hills as their next venue by sending invitation to the organizer's email: Osborneam@aol.com

Do you know Dan Torres of Bikol?

Si Danilo 'Dan' Torres, isang Bicolano, nagpunta sa US
para mag TNT.
Pumasok sya ng convenience store para bumili ng yosi.
Pagdating sa counter, sabi ng cashier, 'MASTER? VISA?'
Namutla si Dan! Sa isip-isip nya 'Patay!
Hinahanap ang visa ko!'
Dali-daling lumabas ng tindahan, sumakay ng kotse
at humarurot ng takbo.

Paubos na gasolina nya kaya pumasok sa gas
station at magpapakarga ng gasolina.
'Unleaded?' tanong ng gasoline attendant.
'Unleaded' sagot ni Dan.
'Pay first.' sabi ng attendant.
Lalong namutla si Dan! 'Patay! Hinahanapan ako ng papers!'
Iniwan nya ang kotse at dali-daling naglakad
papunta sa phonebooth upang tawagan ang kapatid nya sa New
York
'AT&T May I help you?' sagot ng operator.
Pinagpawisan ng malamig si Dan! 'Pati operator
alam na TNT ako!'

May nakapilang pulis na gagamit din ng telepono
at tanong sa kanya... '
Are you done?'
Napatitig na lang si Dan sa pulis! 'Kilala niya
ako? Alam niyang DAN ang pangalan ko!'
sa isip-isip nya. Nang di makasagot si Dan, tinanong uli
sya ng
pulis, 'Are you a tourist?'
Nanghina si Dan dahil pati apelyido niyang Torres ay alam
din ng pulis!
At nang hihimatayin na sya, inalalayan sya ng
pulis at sabi 'Be cool!'
'Inang ko po! Alam din nyang taga Bicol ako!
WAAAHHHH! Uuwi na lang ako sa 'pinas!'

I found my kids downloading this trailer:

From concept:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ZfQBYAE6s

To the realization (Opening in June)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR4TIYEAmIk

With All Star cast:
Black Jack
Angelina Jolie
Liza Lui
Dustin Hofman and
Jacky Chan

I don't know if it is already posted in Tubag Bohol, but it really amazed me.

I saw the Iron Man movie and this looks very much like Iron Man flying, wow!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-oQ--U-WaQ

Today, May 13 is Joey Tabacco's birthday.

Happy birthday Buddy! Wish you health, wealth and happliness. How is our beer belly?

We missed your smart comments. How's your sailing and biking?

How's your two grandchildren Ryan and Kira?

Excepts from WFA website:
Author: Katherine

I am based in San Diego, CA and always in need of good, reliable, honest, skilled virtual assistants - whether for myself or for my clients. If you know anyone interested to join my team of VAs -- or would like to set up your own VA center in the Philippines we can work together. Let's talk (-:

Requirements - Excellent English speaking/communication skills, Office applications, Internet savvy. Must own PC (minimum P4 with 2GB RAM, 20GB HDD for the business, cable Internet connection, MS Office). Those with programming skills - all the more welcome!

Folks, I checked the web site of this lady and she is offering a very attractive package      . The job is a sort of outsourcing office and design/graphic skills. Virtually, you work abroad, but physically, you are enjoying the beautiful Philippine sunshine.

To apply please visit this link: http://worldwidefilipinoalliance.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=1872192%3ATopic%3A23709

Psst. Ayaw ug itug-an sa uban basin ma unhan ka - Atty.

A smart business idea to save trees. This is cool and ki-at.

My fellow Boholanos,

I am proud to announce that Jun Ayag is for the second time a nominee of the Global search for "Most Outstanding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) for Individual and Organizations”. Last week his nomination was endorsed by no other than the Labor Attache Atty. David Des Dicang to be one of the contenders in this prestigious search.

The criteria for his nomination were based upon his endeavor as major proponent and contributor of the Re-integration of OFWs. As OFW, we will eventually settle to our home country when our services are no longer required by our host country. Jun is one of the few individuals who are concerned of the plight an OFW faces when he/she is not prepared to face such event. So, Jun conducted lectures and seminars promoting livelihood programs to various organizations in Saudi Arabia. He is also the vice chairman of a Boholano group BOWACCC who is promoting the same cause, to save your earnings for a rainy day.

Now, Jun’s time is in demand by various Filipino organizations in Saudi Arabia and Jun’s “livelihood/re-integration lecture” is always an important part of every Filipino functions.

Personally, I have known Jun through his help when I was jobless in a foreign country. He employed me in Speedcash Saudi-American Bank as a part time employee while I am searching for a permanent job.

I am not a good writer and just an ordinary individual. However, I believe the simplicity of my words gives a profound understanding of Jun’s true character. As a high caliber person, Jun does not classify his friends based on their background, education and level in society. He does not mind spending his personal time to lend a helping hand within his capacity, if it is for the general welfare of his countrymen.

Let us support our Boholano brother, Mr. Dioscoro Orias Ayag Jr. to win in this prestigious search and give him the title he most deserves by writing and sending your testimonials/ recommendations to:

Labor Attache, Atty. David Des Dicang : daviddesdicang@yahoo.com

and to

The Award Secretariat, Commission on Filipino Overseas: info@cfo.com.bh

Be proud of the Boholano, support Mr. Dioscoro Orias Ayag Jr.

Happy Fiesta 2008 Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

By initiating this thread, I hope it may catch Boholanos surfing abroad who are searching for "Fiesta Tagbilaran 2008" which is a hot search today and tomorrow.

May this spur more membership and viewers to our beloved website Tubag Bohol.

Further, you may post old pictures of Tagbilaran or anything related.

Below is a view from a new building in Tagbilaran. Pier taken during sunset just this month






Taken from the other side of the building:

Happy Fiesta 2008 Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

By initiating this thread, I hope it may catch Boholanos surfing abroad who are searching for "Fiesta Tagbilaran 2008" which is a hot search today and tomorrow.

May this spur more membership and viewers to our beloved website Tubag Bohol.

Further, you may post old pictures of Tagbilaran or anything related.

Below is a view from a new building in Tagbilaran. Pier taken during sunset just this month






Taken from the other side of the building:

The Wholesale Electricity Spot Market is a facility created by law that is supposed to be helping the household consumers. However, it has not achieved its purpose. On the contrary, it has become a major cause for the rising electricity cost for the poor Filipino family.

Please read and sign the petition  to Congress for the repeal of the law creating it. The petition can be found at http://www.petitiononline.com/wesm01/petition.html  Please click this link.

By signing the petition, you will be able to help millions of Filipinos who are now suffering from the effects of price increases.

Likewise, please forward this message to your friends and relatives.

Thank you.

Visit Worldwide Filipino Alliance at: http://worldwidefilipinoalliance.ning.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogIJSNVjJP8

'The Grid' Could Soon Make the Internet Obsolete
FOXNEWS Monday, April 07, 2008

The Internet could soon be made obsolete. The scientists who pioneered it have now built a lightning-fast replacement capable of downloading entire feature films within seconds.

At speeds about 10,000 times faster than a typical broadband connection, “the grid” will be able to send the entire Rolling Stones back catalogue from Britain to Japan in less than two seconds.

The latest spin-off from Cern, the particle physics centre that created the web, the grid could also provide the kind of power needed to transmit holographic images; allow instant online gaming with hundreds of thousands of players; and offer high-definition video telephony for the price of a local call.

David Britton, professor of physics at Glasgow University and a leading figure in the grid project, believes grid technologies could “revolutionise” society. “With this kind of computing power, future generations will have the ability to collaborate and communicate in ways older people like me cannot even imagine,” he said.

The power of the grid will become apparent this summer after what scientists at Cern have termed their “red button” day - the switching-on of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the new particle accelerator built to probe the origin of the universe. The grid will be activated at the same time to capture the data it generates.

For more, please read: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,347212,00.html

Ever since, I am obsessed with samurai.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwQqtf86qOc

Just browsing at Youtube and found this beautiful videos of Southern Leyte and there are more links about Leyte inside (whale shark diving...etc.). They have also a beach similar to Cainggit Beach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q00nSJqlIA

First Catholic church for Saudi Arabia
Published: March 18, 2008

Negotiations are underway to build the first Catholic church in Saudi Arabia with King Abdullah lending his support for its construction.



Vatican Radio reports the Vatican and the Saudi government are currently in talks to allow the church despite the kingdoms ban on allowing the construction of any non-Muslim place of worship. No religion other than Islam is allowed to schedule public services, and even the possession of bibles, rosaries, and crucifixes is forbidden.

Saudi Arabia is the only country on the Arabian Peninsula without a Catholic church despite the 800,000 Catholics - virtually all of who are foreign workers. While Saudi Arabia does not have formal diplomatic relations with the Holy See, King Abdullah became the first reigning Saudi monarch ever to visit the Vatican last November.

Commenting after his meeting with the Pope Vatican officials confirmed the Pontiff pressed for permission to open a Catholic church in the kingdom. Holy See spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi said that opening a Catholic parish in the Islamic land would be "a historic achievement" for religious freedom and a major step forward for inter-religious dialogue.

The apostolic nuncio to Kuwait , Qatar , Yemen , the United Arab Emirates , and Bahrain , Archbishop Paul-Mounged El-Hachem, is reportedly the lead Vatican negotiator in talks with Saudi officials.

Source:
http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=6247

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/03/17/wsaudi117.xml

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article3571835.ece

Mabuhay ang Filipino!

Here it is folks, the fight you've been waiting :

Round 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjil8wubYa8

Round 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhY7u5sekjs

Round 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wi8Qfmuu94

Commentary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY3xjh7ZRcU

Round 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e17o5cz33E

Round 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK4Z_Jm7w58

Round 11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u6ySAf576c

Round 12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvt2q7hM22s

Verdict
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSq1He8QGxs

In response to Barbaro's Alphabetical Names of Cars, let me start another thread called Cars or Vehicle and Celebrity:

I will start with two:

MK IV British Leyland Mini 1000 - Mr. Bean

Aston Martin DB5 - James Bond

OFW's in Saudi Arabia is organizing a Reintegration Seminar/Forum
by Macky Ferniz Feb 21, 2008

Filipinos in Saudi Arabia are organizing a re-integration seminar, in response to the expected mass repatriation of OFWs due to the so called “artificial inflation” imposed by the host country, where it posed 20%-30% of unfavorable income.

There are two phases; one is organized by a Cebuano group called CISTA which will be held today, 1:00 PM at the International Philippine School of Al-Khobar (IPSA) and the next phase is a joint gathering of Filipino civic organizations, which will be held tomorrow at Dossary Hospital Grounds (a full day event).

I have not seen the official publication / agenda and just knew this through mere hearsay.  However, I will try to cover this event and send updates.

I believe one of the hot topics to be discussed is concerning the current unrest in our country and the rumors of another people power.

Another TB member Mr. Jun Ayag might attend this event as he is always a proponent of proletariat's welfare. Perhaps Mr. Jun Ayag could give us some highlight.

Awit Sa Bohol â€" Written on original Visayan Sript (Bisaya Hervas)
Gihubad sa karaang pamaagi sa pagsulat ni: Marcos Raymund S. Ferniz (Enero 30, 2008)

Proem: Bisaya Hervás is based on a type face that appeared in 1787 in an Italian work by Lorenzo Hervás y Pandura, Saggio prattico delle lingue con prolegomeni e una raccolta di Orazioni Domincale in più di trecento lingue e dialetti (Practical examples of languages with prologues and a collection of the Lord's prayer in over 300 languages and dialects). The samples used to create this font are from two Austrian books that reproduced this Cebuano version of the baybayin, Illustrirte Geschichte der Schrift (The Illustrated History of Writing) by Karl Faulman, 1880 and Sprachenhalle (Hall of Languages) by Alois Auer, 1847.

Una sa tanan, akong dakong pasalamat sa banay Tabaco, diin pinaagi sa ilang ‘web site’, akong nakaplagan ang dugay nang gilubong sa kalimot nga pamagaagi sa pag sulat ‘Bisaya’.

Ganihang udto 30 January, 2008, akong gi hubad ang “Awit Sa Bohol” ginamit ang Bisaya Hervas, uban sa panghinaut nga unta atong sapnayon pagbalik kining tipik sa atong kagahapon.

Pahinungod: Kini akong ipahinongod sa akong mga apuhan nga mi panaw na sa laing kalibutan ug sa ugat sa akong mga kagikan nga taga Sri Dapitan (kanhi-ay nga ngalan sa Bohol). Ilabina sa akong mga ginikanan, asawa ug mga anak, ni Mike Ligalig ug kaninyong tanang mga sakop sa Tubag Bohol.







Ang mo sunod, ‘Tubag Bohol’ ug ‘Mike Ligalig’ gamit kini nga font. Puede ni nimo himoon nga Tatoo para pa unique. According to history, kita mga Pintados or mga native nga puno sa tatoo as discribed by Legaspi.

I am a fan of Pbase photography site and I found something about Anda Bohol and it is nice. It is a story of a photographer's adventure Matt McCambrige.

However, this site is for pro-photographers and everything in there is copywrited. Hence, it is illegal to post any of their pictures without permission.

Hence, just follow this link and enjoy: http://www.pbase.com/mccambridge/kayak

His other works: http://www.pbase.com/mccambridge/kayak&view=tree

Last week, SigbinII visited our house as an extension to the December EB. Thank you very much Paul AKA SigbinII for your time, effort and for taking photos of my parents.

Macky’s parents Mr. Elpidio Ferniz and former Cecilia Sarmiento and 1 bored dog.


My forgotten Bonsai Trees (20 years in the making) since I was 22.


Papa and Mama relaxing


3 Lonely Manggas


Once again, thank you Paul for this pictures.

Last month, I shared with you brothers and sisters that my wife is bearing our 4th child.

Unfortunately, she had a miscarriage yesterday night 13th of January 2008. The baby you longed to be maninoys/maninays was examined with no heartbeat at 7 weeks and the doctors are forced to do the procedure.

Johde my wife is now at the hospital and recuperating from the anaesthesia. Hope she did not experience anaesthesia awareness.

I am thankful for this wonderful website, to Mike and anticipating your prayers for the quick recovery of Johde.

Today morning, I am thankful to the Creator that I have 3 wonderful kids.

"Live Drama" you witnessed daily here in Tubag Bohol.

Good day folks.

Macky Ferniz

I wish to congratulate Ethel Gladys L. Bonite, daughter of Tubag Bohol's Engr. Elias ‘Dong’ Bonite who was offered half-scholarship in International Graduate University (IGU), Capitol Hills Campus, Washington D.C.

She will be taking up Masters Degree in Business Administration and Management.

She’s flying today, 27 December 2007 to USA via Korean Airlines and is reporting to IGU on January 3, 2008.

Ethel is a graduate of BS Mass Communications in Dominican College, San Juan Metro Manila.

I can imagine how proud a father is Dong right now.

Wish Ethel success in her new endeavor and hope one day she could be one of Bohol’s great achievers.

Let me share with you how we celebrate Christmas:

Macky & Johde:


Kids at Bonfire:


With Friends:


With new neighbor from Jagna: 


With Jun Ayag:


Sir Dong Bonite:


Kantahan:


You may see more by clicking my friendster link: http://profiles.friendster.com/fernizraymund

Dear Tubag Bohol Members,

A new political party represented by "Heroes" OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) has been formed. Please read as below. OFWs are the lifeblood of our economy, yet we have no political representation. Please help me disseminate this information to all Filipino Community Leaders in your area. Thanks.

Written by: "Bonite, Elias F" <elias.bonite@aramco.com>

Dear Filipino Community Leaders around the Globe,

Good morning to you all!

Please be informed that an OFWs-led group has been hatched to form a political party the Partido ng Pangdaigdigang Pilipino or PPP among OFs and OFWs around the globe. The reason for the PPP is that the Overseas Filipinos, inspite of its large number- around 10 million, has not yet maximized its potential to address its numerous concerns. It has failed to garner a seat in the Congress even after several attempts by OFWs Party Lists. Moreover, the OFs and OFWs sector has never been consulted on any state policies and regulations that would greatly affect them.

PPP chapters have already been organized in the Middle East particularly in the Central Region (Riyadh) and Western Region (Jeddah) of Saudi Arabia. Tayo dito sa Eastern Province ay magbubuo pa lang; medyo nahuli tayo. PPP chapters are now existing in Europe, USA and Canada. In the Philippines binubuo na rin, PPP-NCR (National Capital Region in the Phil.) has been tasked to register PPP with the SEC and eventually with the COMELEC.

It is in this light that you are all requested to support and be part of this global PPP. OFs and OFWs need to be united dahil kong magwatak watak tayo mahina ang ating puerza at di tayo magkaroon ng mga representante sa Congress. Imagine if we are all united say we are 10 millions around the world puera pa sa mga dependents natin sa Pilipinas baka kaya nating magkaroon ng representatives sa Congress pati na sa Senate.

This is a very huge and ambitious task pero kung bawat isa sa atin ay mag commit to support this cause â€" success is not far-fetched.

Please confirm your willingness to join the PPP and advise that you will fully support the formation of this global political party. With you and your group’s participation, it is expected that PPP will take off to a greater heights.

Maraming salamat..

Elias ‘Dong’ F. Bonite
Cp # 00966 502846317

Pagbiya sa Kawhaan ug Pito (27)

Pipila na lamang ka mga gutlo, ikaw ako nang pagabiyaan
Ug ako nang ihatod sa basurahan sa kalimot
Aron pagaminyo-an ang bag-ong ugma.

Akong gi gogol ang nahibilin nga mga takna,
Sa pag-pakli, paghandom, pagsusi sa mga panid,
Buot kong balikon ug dimdimon ang matam-is nga dugos
Nga mi dagay-day sa mapula mong mga ngabil
Hain na ang mainit mong mga gakos?

Gibati ko ang kamingaw ug kawili
Sama sa kuko sa banug nga mi hawid,
Ug mi tusok sa nagdugo kong kasing-kasing

Apan pasaylo-a ako sa hugot kong paghukom
Nga ikaw akong talikdan, ug ipaanod sa balud sa kalimot
Ako makigtaban sa bag-ong nilalang
Nga nagahulat, ubos sa hagdanan
Buot ko ikaw nga isalikway ug hikalimtan sa hangtud
Apan ang imong hulagway, migamot na sa akong panumduman

(Mike: you may notice that I am using some words from your previous balaks. This is a sort of a flashback)

I have a simple poetry dedicated to our hero, the slain Security Guard. This is just direct and no abstract so everyone can catch up.

Walay Bili ang Kagutom

Ako nagasud-ong sa usa ka kabus nga panimalay
Ang inahan naga luto, sabaw kapayas, sagol kamunggay
Nag lugaw usa ka panaksan nga bugas,
Samtang naglantaw sa halayong nataran
Nag sud-ong sa iyang mga bata
Walay kamatayon nga pagmahal, walay bili ang kagutom

Bunga sa pagmahal, tulo ka mga bata
Malipayon nag dula sa lapad nga nataran
Nag dakop-dakop, tago-tago ug balay-balay
Walay kamatayon nga kalipay, walay bili ang kagutom

Samtang ang amahan wala sa ilang kiliran
Nanimpalad sa dakbayan sa Tagbilaran
Sayo pa lamang sa banag-banag, mo lakaw walay pamahaw
Mag bilin ug halok sa nahikatolog nga asawa ug anak
Siya mi lakaw dala ang pangandoy
Nga ugma damlag, sila ma haw-as sa kalisod
Walay kamatayon nga pag-laum, walay bili ang kagutom

There is no Death, There is the Force

Boholano Overseas Workers and Cummunity Credit Cooperative (BOWACCC) on its 3rd Anniversary
Source: Resty de Asis (Abante Middle East Edition), 6 September 2007 issue

Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - "Like marriage, BOWACCC has its ups and downs, it is not perfect, but with sheer determination among dedicated officers and members, the journey towards success continued which prompted us to celebrate our third year of serving our members and community", said the Vice Chairman, Dioscoro (Jun) Ayag Jr.

It is with pride to be a catalyst on this field (cooperativism) in this part of the world (AlKhobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) being the pioneering group registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in the Philippines, enthusiastically declared by Elias (Dong) Bonite, the coop's Chairman. We became among the role model among organizations and informal groups (kabarkadas) in formalizing and registering their cooperatives.

This year's celebration with the theme "Unity Towards Success" will be held on Friday, 7 September 2007 at Rivag Oriental Suites, Corniche, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Among the guests who will grace the occasion is the newly installed Labor Attache, Hon. David Des Dicang, Welfare Officer, Hon. Rolando Coquia and their team. Expected to attend are Boholanos who come as far as Riyadh in addition to members and friends in Eastern Cities (Dammam, Jubail, Hofuf, Dhahran).

The highlights for the gathering shall be an Induction of Officers for Y2007-2009, short program, raffle draw, parlor games, talents show, distribution of passbooks and statements, issuances of memberhip IDs, socials and many more.

Begining last year, it had posted a tremendous growth in terms of memberships and savings/deposits with the imposition of a minimum requirements of SR100.00 for every member per month.

The cooperative is also an advocate of social conciousness having involved in Filipino community projects and charity works.

The other members of the Board of Directors (Messrs. Bert Pastor, Raymun 'Macky' Ferniz and Joe Oclarit) commented in unison that the reputation of the organization depends largely on the integrity of its people. Hence, the "Unity Towards Success" could be paralleled to One Vision, One Success, One Family, One Community.

Posted by Macky Ferniz - DWCT Janssen Heights High School Class '83 Alumni

HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY
City of Tagbilaran

“The Pioneers â€" Janssen H.S. Class ‘83”  MEETING
August 16, 2007 â€"  7:30 p.m.Jonas Inting Residence

Minutes of the 1st Meeting

WHAT         :   Meeting
WHEN        :   July 16, 2007 â€" 7:30 p.m.
WHERE      :   HNU Alumni Office

Presiding Officer:  Redempto Servillano “Boboy” Derikito
Present:
      Emily Laurence “Mylot” Buma-at â€" Abad  Jose “Jaybee” Bullecer
      Anselma “Cholyn” Rosalejos - Zaldivar               Jose Allan Cajilog
      Ma. Micelyn “Maimai” Apale â€" Candelario            Paul P. Dohig
      Armi Ruby Niña Mari Cortes                              Roberto “Bob” Garcia
      Elisa “Lisa” Laway â€" Dohig                               Jonas Gilberto Inting
      Zosita “Suzette” Clarin â€" Manigque                   Jose “Jojo” Vertulfo
      Melda Generosa Mercado                                Raymond Roldan
      Ma. Lucia “Marilou” Sajonia â€" Visarra                 Ruben Mahinay
      Jose “Joe” Nazareno                                       Roehl Sarmiento
      Judith Torrevillas â€" Francis                               Gerard James Logarta
 
DISCUSSION POINTS:
I.    GOALS
      - Attendance : 50% (200 batchmates)
      - Section Champion
      - Tour Around Bohol

II.  THEME:

III.  ATTRACTIONS:
-         Raffle (Trip to USA , Cell Phones)
-         Business Opportunities (Local and International)
-         Scholarship for Children
-         Mr. & Ms. ‘83
-         Giveaways (Free Load for 1 year)

IV.  ACTIVITIES:
-         Eco Tours
-         Recognition
•  For Great Achievements
•  For Core Group
•  For Teachers
•  Xment
           
            V.  COMMITTEES:
                        - Secretariat :
                                    Lisa Dohig
                                    Welfredo Bueno
                                    Mailot Buma-at
                                    Suzette Manigque
                        - Finance:
            Malou Visarra
            Cholyn Zaldivar
            Boboy Derikito
            Bebeth Dohig - Baquial
            Ruben Mahinay
- Program:
            Joe Nazareno
            Allan Cajilog
            Jimmy Logarta
            Mhelda Mercado
            Joevert Vertulfo
- Steering Committee:
            Raymond Roldan
            Jaybee Bullecer
            Jonas Inting
            Armi Cortes
NEXT MEETING:
7:00p.m. â€" August 10, 2007 @ the Alumni Center
“Bring a Classmate”

Minutes of the 2nd Meeting

WHAT         : Monthly Meeting
WHEN        : August 17, 2007 â€" 7:30 p.m.
WHERE      : Jonas Inting’s Residence

Presiding Officer: Jose “Joe” Nazareno
Present:
      BOB GARCIA                                                GEORGE HONTUCAN
      TEOTIMO “TIMOY” COTO                               ROMEO PAG-ONG
      CAROLETTE CERICOS â€" DE VEYRA  MAIMAI CANDELARIO
      LISA DOHIG                                                 SUZETTE MANIGQUE
      EDUARDO LABUNOG                                       RAYMOND “BOB” ORIMACO
      MELCHOR MALIMOT                                       JOEVERT VERTULFO
      EDGAR SAMONTE                                          PAUL DOHIG
      JONAS INTING                                              JOE NAZARENO
      MHELDA MERCADO                                        HEDWIG ANTASUDA
      RUBEN MAHINAY                                           GEORGE LAO
      JOVENCIO RACHO
      MA. THERESA “BEBETH” DOHIG - BAQUIAL
 
MINUTES OF THE MEETING:

Joe Nazareno opened the meeting at 8:00p.m.  after an indulgence prepared by Jonas  as an advance birthday treat to JB Bullecer who is celebrating his 40th Birthday on August 17, 2007 then a short prayer by Bob Orimaco followed.

Discussion focused immediately on the proposed 1-day Planning Workshop for the coming 25th Year Celebration of the Batch ’83.  Joe emphasized the importance and the participation of the body, especially the attendance and the purpose of having this activity.  He is soliciting from the body on the proposed venue and date.  He further gave options to choose from out of these dates, August 25, 2007, Saturday â€" August 26, 2007, Sunday or August 27, 2007, Monday and the place out of these 2 venues, HNU Alumni Office or Jonas Inting’s Residence.  Votation was made, and a majority vote of 16 out of 22 attendees for August 27, 2007 date and Jonas Inting’s Residence for the venue, thus, a motion for the approval was moved by Jonas Inting and seconded by Ruben Mahinay.

Joe is once again soliciting ideas from the body in the design of this One-day Planning Workshop and reviewed the following as basis for our proceeding activities and determine our respective roles, to wit:
DISCUSSION POINTS:
I.    GOALS
      - Attendance : 50% (200 batchmates)
      - Section Champion
      - Tour Around Bohol

II.  THEME:

III.  ATTRACTIONS:
-         Raffle (Trip to USA , Cell Phones)
-         Business Opportunities (Local and International)
-         Scholarship for Children
-         Mr. & Ms. ‘83
-         Giveaways (Free Load for 1 year)

IV.  ACTIVITIES:
-         Eco Tours
-         Recognition
•  For Great Achievements
•  For Core Group
•  For Teachers
•  Xment
           
            V.  COMMITTEES:
- Secretariat :                                                                - Finance:
Lisa Dohig                                                                  Malou Visarra
Welfredo Bueno                                                          Cholyn Zaldivar
Mailot Buma-at                                                           Boboy Derikito
Suzette Manigque                                                       Bebeth Dohig - Baquial
Ruben Mahinay

- Program:                                                                    - Steering Committee:
Joe Nazareno                                                              Raymond Roldan
Allan Cajilog                                                                Jaybee Bullecer
Jimmy Logarta                                                             Jonas Inting
Mhelda Mercado                                                          Armi Cortes
Joevert Vertulfo

The Presiding Officer ask further questions, clarifications, suggestions and for possible things to be discussed during the Planning specially on the attendance, and on how are we going to gather batch mates for this activity as we only have few days left.  Suggestions made from Bebeth Baquial for a Radio Broadcasting/Ad and from Paul Dohig for a written Letter of Invitation/Notice, all these were carried over and that Joe will be the one to draft for the text as Maimai Apale offered to hand over the text  to various Radio Stations as soon as it is available, while the invitation/notice shall be distributed personally c/o various point person.

Dates to remember:

August 21, 2007 â€" Tuesday â€" availability of letter of invitation/notice to be distributed to Batchmates at the HNU Audit Office c/o Lisa
August 23, 2007 â€" Thursday â€" Meeting Before the Planning - @ 7:30pm â€" HNU Alumni Office
August 25, 2007 â€" Saturday â€" 1-day Planning Workshop â€" 8:00am to 5:00pm @ Jonas Inting’s Residence (near Al Niño)

Agenda for next meeting:

Updates on Radio Broadcasting/Ad and the Letter of Invitation/Notice
Budget and Schedule of Activities for the Planning Workshop
Treasurer’s Report

There being no other matter to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40p.m. with a closing prayer from Maimai Apale â€" Candelario.

Recorded by:                                                      Attested by:

ELISA LAWAY-DOHIG                                            JOSE NAZARENO
Secretary                                                           President

(Pictures Will follow)

I tried searching for pictures of Payao, Duero Bohol, but could not find anywhere in the internet. Perhaps one of our audience has it.

I think Payao is the most breath-taking veiw I've ever seen in my entire life. It is a barangay of Duero, sitting on a high cliff and over looking Mindanao sea. On a cloudless day, you can see the deep blue sea and the deep blue sky seemingly attached without a horizontal line. Mao nay giingon nga "panag-minyo sa dagat ug langit".

Looking at this scene, you will feel in another dimension, somewhere in space. Very few people knew about this and I recommend this place to be developed as one of the tourist destination aside from Chocolate hills, Panglao and Loboc River. The road to this place is very rugged, steep and you have to cross a knee high creek, so going by car is not advisable as engine may drown.

Dear Mike,

I have a simple poetry in Visayan medium. It is about a fisherman living in a romantic nature; however, with a sad and tragic end. I avoid using rhymes so it may not sound comedy like Max Surban songs. It is a poem from the heart, I am serious this time.

(I dedicate this poem to fishermen affected by the Oil Exploration)

Ang Payaw sa Bughaw nga Tubig

Usa ka buwanon nga kagabhi-on,
ako nagabugsay paingon sa payaw
Buwan ra ang nag lamdag sa maitum nga langit,
usa ka hinulaman nga kahayag
Ang iyang hulagway milutaw didto sa tubig,
daw anino sa lapad nga salamin
Mabulokon ang kabitoonan,
daw mga mutya nga gi sabwag sa kawanangan
Bugnaw ang huyohoy ug walay timik ang nahikatulog nga mga balod
Huni sa bugsay nga mikutaw sa tubig, misagol sa akong panaghoy
Maoy bugtong mi lanog sa makabungol nga kalinaw.

Wala madugay, mi sugat ang mahumot nga alimyun
gikan sa baga nga katung-gan.
Sa unahan mi gitib ang mga tugsok sa payaw,
malign-on, magarbohon ug milungtad sa katuigan,
Mibalik sa akong panumduman, mga hulagway ug hagawhaw sa kanhi-ay
Sa gamay pa kami, kining payaw gitanom sa singot ug gugma,
Gasa, kabilin sa akong mahal nga amahan
Samtang kini gibarog, kami malipayon nga nag dula-dula sa tubig,
Ang among mga katawa, maoy bugtong makahupay sa iyang ka-kapoy

Ako nagasud-ong samtang nagahilak,
akong gi busog ang akong mga mata
tungod sa kamingaw sa bugtong handumanan,
kay gina-ihap na lamang ang mga takna
Pag-abot sa banag-banag, ang payaw, gugma sa akong amahan,
walay puangod nga pagabungkagon

Happy 11th Year Wedding Anniversary to:

Marcos Raymund Ferniz (Macky)
&
Johde Taray Ferniz

It all started at the one & only University of Bohol, where Macky & Johde both BS Civil Engineering Students. It was on 3rd October 1987 (the peak of Michael Jackson's career/Duran-duran/U2) after the school field trip that Macky said the magic word "Day Guma ko nimo, dili kini guma inat... guma kini puso, dili kini puso saging....and so on..." on that very moment our hearts were twined...

So dili na nato' tas-on pa ang sugilanon, gikasal mi sa simbahang lingin (Cogon) sa 20th of July, 1996 after 9 years of engagement.

Now, we were blessed with 3 Kids:
Jonah Pia - 8 Years Old (April 4, 1999)
Mark Sean - 7 Years Old (June 12, 2000)
Candice Mary - 4 Years Old (October 22, 2004)

Congratulations to me and my wife.....

Dear Mike,

I bought one book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert T. Kiyosaki.

I will read it and share it with our "igsoons". It sounds interesting.

Preview: 'The main reason people struggle financially is because they have spent years in school, but learned nothing about money. The result is that people learn to work for money....but never learn to have money work for them'

...let me finish reading and I will tell you more...

To my brother John Ralph & his wife Amparo in California, my Nanay Goria, Inday Sarah, Alex, Allan, Sheryll, all my relatives and to All Boholanos in the USA....

"HAPPY 4th of JULY to you all....."
From Marcos Raymund Ferniz &
Wife: Johde Taray Ferniz (who is also celebrating her birthday on 4th of July)
Children: Jonah Pia, Mark Sean and Candice Mary

Dear Mike,

Naa koy gamay nga suggestion.

Hinaut unta nga mag abre ka ug usa ka folder dire nga mag talk about food or Recipe and I am sure this will become a hot topic. Daghan tag mga kaigsoonan nga nang langyaw na unya gi mingaw sa pagkaong bol-anon.

I am sure many would post their recipies. I suggest nga mag open ka ug lain-lain nga categories as below:
-Native Food: (example: biko, kalamay, suman, puto...etc.)
- Cakes & desserts:
- Foreign foods: Maayo ni para makat-on ta sa mga foreign recipies gikan sa atong mga kaigsoonan nga nang langyaw.

So to start with, below is my native recipe:

Nilabog nga Pagi:
1 Kg. diced sting-ray meat or (Pagi), about 1/2 inch thick.
1 tsp. salt (or as desired)
1/2 cup vinegar (any kind)
1-lemon or 3 large limonsito (Juiced)
4-5 stalks lemon grass (tangad), bundled
2 cups coconut milk (powder substitute will do)
1 head onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
2-3 tbsp. oil

Procedure:
Marinate diced sting ray meat with lemon 10-20 minutes (this will reduce the amonia smell).
Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan. Saute' the garlic until golden brown. Drop in the onion and stir until soft. Drop in the sting-ray meat and pour vinegar. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes (this should be in hi-fire or 300 degrees for electric stove). Add coconut milk and lemon grass while stirring, add salt to taste. Put cover and reduce fire or temperature to 1/4 allowing to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from flame.
Serve in a shallow bowl, garnished with garlic leaves and sliced lemon.

A glass of bahalina or red wine shall be served.

Mao ni giinon ug pinakurat nga pagkaluto.

Mike, hope you will open one recipe folder and thanking you in anticipation.

Best Regards,

Macky Ferniz

Dear Mike,

Naa mi organization (worldwide kini) nga gitawag ug BOWACCC, kun Boholano Overseas Workers and Community Credit Cooperative with CDA Registration no. CBU-2817. Usa ako sa mga board members niini.

Our cooperative's objective are mainly to generate funds and extend credit to the members for productive and provident purpose. Thus, creating an avenue for savings while working abroad and to encourage each member to prepare him/herself to be financially prepared prior to homeland reintegration.

Presently we are working as a quasi bank for Boholanos Abroad. In future, we aim to build a bank or an enterprise, solely owned by Boholano OFW members. However, non OFWs are also welcomed.

For more inquiries, you may visit our website: www.geocities.com/bowacccoop/home.html
Featured therein are our Bylaws, Coop information and pictorials of our activities abroad.

You may also visit our Tagbilaran Headquarters:
OIC for Operations: Mrs. Gloria Bonite
Door 3-Mascarinas Apartment, 11 New Calceta Street
Tel. +63 38 5018466 or 2356450

Current Board of Directors:
Mr. Elias Bonite - Chairman (from Panglao)
Mr. Dioscoro Ayag Jr. - Vice Chairman (from Anda/Mabini)
Mr. Marcos Raymund Ferniz - Treasurer (from Tagbilaran)
Mr. Alberto Pastor - Head of Loans (from Loon)
Mr. Jose Oclarit - Head of Collections (from Garcia Hernandez)
Junior Officers:
Mr. Roland Rivera - Current Secretary
Mr. Richard C. Bayron - Past Secretary / Graphic Art Adviser (now in Dao, Tagbilaran) "Ulitaw Pa"!!!

Thank you Mike for this great website facility....
Mabuhay BOHOL!!!!!

Congratuations to my newly wed causins:

Darius Ferniz - My causin from father side
Lorna Palacio - My causin from mother side

They are bonded into one by the grace of God last Saturday June 23, 2007.

My profound wishes for a happy, financially & spiritually married life.

Sorry wala ko maka kaon sa inyong kombira.... Sigi lang kog imagine sa inasal, presan ug serbisa....

Next time na lang inig uli nako pohon basin December. Darius, kanus-a ka mo balik sa UK.