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Quote from: A Layman on November 15, 2008, 07:39:24 AM
Kaila ka ana niya? Pangamusta ako. Taga Dimiao ka ba? Daghan kog amigo sa Dimiao.

A Layman,

It's been 4 months since I visited this thread. It's good to know you and my dad (Baning) go a long way.

Have fun in Tubag Bohol. Enjoy!

Belated Happy BirthdaY, Baby Matt. You sure did had a lot of fun at the grand eb last time.

I've been away for three days and had no internet access. When I logged-in to Tubag Bohol I was swept with disbelief that one of our dearest members has already gone over to the other shore.

Orchids, I can't imagine you were just one year younger than me and you left too quickly before we get to know more about each other.

My condolences to the family...

Quote from: aa on September 14, 2008, 08:55:59 AM
sayanga ni SigbinII kay nakita ni GEC ang mali hehehe gud job GECky...

SUNOD:  Kung ang imong doktor maghatag nimo ug tulo ka tableta ug moingon nga imno nimo kini kada 30mins, unsa kadugayon kini mahurot?

Mahurot dayon kon imnon ang tulo ka tabletas in one setting

Quote from: aa on September 06, 2008, 11:31:27 AM
perting brayta gyud aning bulak oi hehehe maau na lang iyang natag-anan di na ko mahadlok malabayan ug plantsa

SUNOD:  Naay lalaki nagpuyo sa ika 13th flr na condo unit, kada adlaw mosakay sya sa elevator panaug para motrabaho, inig uli na pud niya sakay na pud sya balik sa elevator pero kutob na lang sa 8th ug maglakaw na lang sya padung sa 13th floor, pero dili jud sya ganahan ani na routine.  Pero ngano kaha nga iya man permanente ni ginabuhat?

Isa pa ka Clue:  Kung mag-ulan sakay sya sa elevator padung sa 13th floor kada uli

His job is to make sure that at the end of each day the number of steps from the 8th floor to the 13th floor remains the same. 

Hello, Agaw Ireen,

My guess is that at the time the song was written by Ben Zubiri, Nelly, the fourth daughter, was not yet a teenager  . So, ang dalaga sila pa lang si Lola Nena, Lola Luz, and Lola Carol.  I'm a bit confused of the details myself so I'll clarify this with my mom.

Si Lolo Jeto is their youngest.

I spent a few Summers in Buenavista  when I was still very young. I remember catching some bugs with the other kids, tying them on strings with both ends tied to a twig pushed to the ground, and gleefuly watched the bugs fly in circles.

Yeah, it's a must that our families meet this December. See you then.



   

Quote from: balong on August 30, 2008, 11:07:54 AM
i nominate myself as the most outstanding boholano around the world in the field of  Journalism/Communication/Literature         

i am the no.1 box office hit of the fastest growing boholano website of the whole world



cheeriously aw seriously i nominate langga ORCHIDS and ASIAN FAIRY for community service. without their valued contributions tubagbohol could not have gone over the hump and would still be in the blackout stage

Copy on that, Balong. Thanks!

Quote from: -<GEC348>- on August 30, 2008, 09:42:36 AM
Sa akong huna-huna, tingali dili makapost ang ubang users online tungod kay:

1. Guests pa lang sila ug wala pa mo-register as member.

2. Kadaghanan sa mga members mo diretso click sa "Show new replies to your posts." Naturally, kon wala pa ang member maka post sukad sa thread nga bag-ong gisugdan, dili pud ni niya makita.

3. Kon mo click ang member sa "Show unread post since last visit", tingali nahitabo nga  ang thread nga imong gihimo tua nahimutang sa second page mao wala dayon makit-i; ug nahitabo nga adunay mga topics sa first page nga naka-interest sa users.

4. Maayong pagkasulat and post ug ang mga members nga nakabasa wala nay ikadugang pa.

5. Walay sila'y ika comment.


Mahupay-hupay ang kaguol kon makita nimo ang "Read ____ times". Dili tingali daghan ang mi post og reply pero pero daghan man pud ang mibasa, di ba?


Cheer up! Let's spread the sunshine!

Grazie,

I'm not sure there is a prohibition of nominating a wife of a TOBAW awardee. Just the same, I'll bring this up with the Search Committee.

I hope you will have a grand time with the Daquipas next week.

You can email me at delaguna@tubagbohol.com.

Thanks! 



PS. You can drop the "atty." here. Just call me plainly delaguna 

Quote from: iryt on August 30, 2008, 09:43:23 AM
hello, delaguna! i hope this message finds you well... i've been browsing for websites re:other del rosario family members in bohol. my mum's a del rosario as well (from the line of solomon) and i was really sorry to have missed the reunion.
i have a multiply site where our other relatives are on as well. you might want to join up.
by the way, who are those in the old black-and-white photo?
i was just wondering if you're in tagbilaran. i go there often and my childhood summers and vacations were nearly all spent there (and buenavista too). i either stay at uncle rolly's (mum's bro) or lolo uriel's (my lolo's 1st cousin) or my relatives from the nunez side(my lola's).
my family and i are going to the phils this dec so i hope to meet you... mama el (my mum) would be a good guide as she knows most of the senior citizens (hope i didn't offend anyone-   ) . hope to get a response from you... ciao

Hello, iryt. I'm so glad you stumbled upon this thread. Sayang you missed the reunion but don't worry, there will be another reunion in the coming years.

The persons in the black and white photo are Spouses Bebiana del Rosario-Butalid (my great grandma and sister of Solomon) and Claudio Butalid and their children: Nena (eldest), Luz, Carolina (my grandma) and Nelly.

We look forward to seeing you this December 

UB Days is usually in the month of September

I was a student of Boggs Castro in a Summer Art Class when I was in sophomore college. We were using charcoal pencil and soft pastel.

I saw his ongoing work on the wall of the buildings at The Peacock Garden. Truly Superb!

Quote from: grazie7y on August 24, 2008, 07:14:35 AM
That's good, Macks. Salamat na imong gipangita ug nakit-an kanang link sa thread about Atty. Glen Hubahib.  Maybe Atty. Handel can just use that.


Paging Atty. Handel, I can't send you pm kay puno na daw imong inbox.

Dear Grazie7y,

I can't access my private messages, either, so I could erase the old ones. Can you please relay this technical problem to Mike or Ginger?

Macky,

Thanks for the link on Atty. Glenn. We used to work in The Varsitarian together. I was a freshman and he was already a senior student and one of the section editors, if not the associate editor of the student paper.

Thank you so much for the names you posted. I personally know some of the persons you named and I have expected you will include them here. I know you still have a few details about them which I do not have so please send me a PM (private message) of an overview of their involvements and, if you have the information, how they can be contacted.

If you know a few more persons who would qualify for the award, please post their names here.

Quote from: windgate on August 22, 2008, 06:44:00 PM
pagkadili masabot...mangajug mangga bisag tingbunga ug kaymito....wahhhhhhh

This brought a smile to my lips. And yes, how true indeed 

The Search Committee for THE OUTSTANDING BOHOLANOS AROUND THE WORLD (TOBAW) 2009 is now accepting nominations.

Categories of Awards

* Agriculture
* Arts/Performing Arts
* Business
* Education
* Engineering
* Law
* Journalism/Communication/Literature
* Military Service
* Public Service/Community Development
* Science/Medicine



Qualifying Criteria

1. Nominees must be native-born  Boholanos or sons/daughters of Boholano parents or parent, regardless of their place of birth or present nationality;

2. Nominees must have excelled in their chosen fields of endeavor and must have engaged in community and humanitarian work that has significantly contributed to the improvement of the community;

3. Nominees must have demonstrated leadership in their profession and in their community and humanitarian involvement; and

4. Nominees must indicate willingness to attend personally the awards ceremony, if selected.

Sponsored by: Tigum Bol-ann sa Tibuok Kalibutan and the First Consolidated Bank with the cooperation of the Provincial Government of Bohol, Diocese of Tagbilaran, Bohol chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Bohol Chronicle and Radio Station DYRD.

Deadline for Submission of Nomination: MARCH 31, 2009

Awarding Ceremony will be during the 2009 TBTK in Bohol.




My dear TB family members,

If you know someone who is an outstanding Boholano in your area (wherever you are in the world) based on the qualifying criteria, I would appreciate it if you could post his/her name in this thread.

Best regards,

Delaguna

When I was a high school freshman at UB, we attended a Provincial Jamboree at Doljo Beach, Panglao, Bohol. There was a big turn out of boy scouts (elementary and high school) from every town and city. Many exciting events were lined up for the event. In the morning of the second day, a huge Japanese cruise liner anchored offshore. Moments later, about a dozen motorized boats were deployed from the ship and headed for shore. The boats weren't able to come near the shore because the water in Doljo is very shallow.

This was long before the tourism boom in Bohol. Then, as if on cue, about fifty meters away from the shoreline, the boat passengers disembarked... and what we saw were about a hundred Japanese tourists in two-piece bikinis and swimming trunks, young and old, walking from the boat towards the shore. They frolicked on the beach, they sunbathed, played games... and I can still clearly remember an elderly Japanese painting the scene with water colors.

All the boy scouts and scout masters stood idly and enjoyed the scene which was perhaps a first time experience for most of those who were there.

No scouting event lined up for that day took place. Calls from the camp master to assemble were ignored. We were all glued at the beach scene the whole day.

By sunset, one of the Japanese motor boats ran aground as it was ferrying the last batch of frolickers back to the cruise ship. The tide was too low. The crew had to spend the night in the boat. They were able to get back to the ship only the following morning when the tide was high enough for the boat to navigate.

It was the Summer of 1985 and I was one of those who underwent a special training to qualify for the Scout Citizen Award (now reverted to its old pre-war title of Eagle Scout). We spent a week at the Pres. Roxas Park in Garcia-Hernandez where our proficiencies in knot tying, morse coding, first aiding, map reading, mountaineering and other camping skills were tested.

Then came the day which I hoped would never come. The test for swimming. Swimming is not really my forte.  Days before the scheduled camp, I tried to improve my swimming skills at the Family Beach in Booy, about 300 meters further from Cainget Beach. I had no coach or trainer. It was just me, my brother, and a few childhood neighbors.

The swimming test was set in the early morning. We were called out from our tents and we rushed out to assemble as one platoon. We stripped to our waste and marched towards the swimming pool. The instructions were given: Each of us, set by batches, will have to swim to the other end of the pool and make it back to the starting line.

The morning air was chilly. My name was called with the other scouts whose turn was next. We positioned ourselves at the edge of the pool. At the blow of the whistle, we dove into the water. The chill tore into my bones like a hundred jagged knives. I broke into the surface and gasped for air. I kicked my legs furiously to keep myself afloat. I started losing what little confidence I had in me. I lunged my right arm forward and then my left. I kept the rhythm and willed myself to go on but the coldness of the water soon became unbearable. I was already halfway through when my arms started to weaken and my legs were failing me. I kicked and paddled but I only found myself getting below the surface instead of moving forward. I tried to gasp for air but sucked in water. I was going down and starting to drown.

Were it not for a pole that Blair Panong held out to me, I might not be making this post right now.

I'm using Sony Ericsson P990i, flip cover removed. I haven't exploited its full potential yet.

Thank you all for posting the pictures. I can't conceive how long these shots will stay on in the internet. No termites and silverfish to eat them up... free from moisture and the rain... beyond the reach of fire and other fortuitous events... the colors will never fade.  These pictures will stay beyond our lifetime.

Quote from: junayag on July 29, 2008, 08:26:20 AM

Hello Everyone,

It's been a long time wala ko kabisita ninyo kay very busy kaayo.  I would like to THANK everybody for making the GRAND EB possible... it was a BIG SUCCESS, for without the men and women who shared their time, resources, prayers and support, dili gyod maanindot og mabungahon ang atong panagkita.

My special thanks to Paul, Gelyan and Ryan for being  always behind me from start to finish... to Asianfairy (Alicia), Edelweiss ( Ate Lita ) and Lumine (Pitoy family) for their lechons for the tour and evening socials.  Sa mga ni-attend sa Grand EB and mini-EBs and tour - labina kadtong mga dili based sa Bohol who really spent time to be with us... nga magkita kita.  To those who manifested their support in establishing and making the online community possible, for envisioning a Tubag Bohol Green Village through the leadership of Ms. da Binsi ( Bella )...to Macky.. Bambi, Gemma, Grazie... of course the Administrator and Founder Mike ( thanks for the attendance of your Mom my kumare )... and for the long list ( sa sunod nako usasahon ha... pasensya sa karon nga dili ko ka spend og dugay online kay busy pa gyod ko - mga aftershock sa big events ).

Basta I'll be spending more with you in the coming days.  In the meantime, CIAO and TAKE CARE.

Sir Jun,

Thank you for organizing last Sunday's Grand Eyeball. It was a very delightful experience, especially meeting TB members who are based outside the country, and a pleasant surprise getting to know TB members based in Bohol.

I wish I was able to join the tour on Saturday but my schedule was full. Although I would have wanted to stay longer last Sunday, Monday was already a few hours away and I need to prepare . . . I'm no longer young as I used to be and no matter how I wanted to think young, age has a way of catching up with daydreams 

To the TB members that I've met for the first time, the pleasure was all mine. To the TB members I've met again, seeing you once more is always a rewarding experience.

Quote from: kiamoy` on July 09, 2008, 06:43:39 AM
RT BELL DID NOT WRITE THIS EMAIL

Art Bell is as much a victim of this hoax as you are. In fact, he is married to a Filipina and has the highest regard for the Philippine people. He is as offended by the contents of this email as you are. He has posted these facts on his website and has responded to every single email from any of you with the truth and the facts. Still, the vicious anti-Filipino email keeps circulating and angry Filipinos keep emailing Art!

ART BELL DID NOT WRITE THE HATEFUL ANTI-FILIPINO EMAIL

Most recently, on July 1, 2001 the email attributed to Art Bell surfaced in a show business column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, without the writer bothering to check the validity of the story. Two days later, July 3, the same column was taken up by a retraction and an apology, which the paper will run every day of the week, through July 8th. Please go to http://www.artbell.com/filipino.html to see this retraction, as well as the statement from Premiere Radio Networks, the company that syndicates Art Bell’s radio program, Coast to Coast, and Art’s statement about the most recent developments in this
outrageous fraud.

The Philippine Daily Inquirer has now become a victim of this same hoax. They are doing the right thing by printing a retraction. Now, we need you to do the RIGHT THING.

http://bargainprofessor.wordpress.com/2006/11/11/art-bells-response-and-a-retraction/

On your word that Art Bell denied having written the email, Kiamoy, I will remove the post.
Mr. Bell's alleged letter aside, the insights of May Munoz on the achievements of the Filipinos is truly inspiring.

An urban legend about Hinagdanan Cave: A Japanese scuba diver once explored the depths of the water inside the cave (which is surprisingly fresh despite the fact that a few meters away is already the sea).The Japanese diver found a huge pile of feces at the bottom which could have belonged to a giant eel.

A bit information I got from a lady old-timer way back in the late '80's: The old entrance to the cave are the two holes shown in the picture. Long bamboo ladders were used back then. The present entrance was only discovered after the ancient balite tree withered and fell exposing the hole it had been guarding for centuries.

Quote from: Macky Ferniz on July 08, 2008, 07:44:45 PM
Sir Delaguna, you were one of the "pinaka bug-at" nga contributor dire sa Tubag Bohol (bisan niwang sa personal ). I could still remember your high school reunion post.

Sir Macky,

I hope you could come to Bohol for the Grand EB or anytime... Basin sa Sandugo festival or TBTK.

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Bag-o lang mi nga nagkaila ni Mitzi, the author of this hilarious poem, cguro around two (2) years ago...  She was with Melrose...

I don't think she will stay as Babaye'ng Way Uyab for long. 

Quote from: -<GEC348>- on July 08, 2008, 01:00:06 PM
For me, these are Tubag Bohol's pioneer members with at least more than 50 posts (to graduate from being a "newbie") and who had been registered as members not later than June 30, 2007. I vote to make Melrose and Sigbin II as exceptions because they registered not later than July 5, 2007 and because they are so dear and sweet to the rest of the members. Anyway, give it to Mike to have the final say on the criteria.

Registered   Username
   
4/21/2007   Michael Ligalig
4/23/2007   a rose like no other
4/23/2007   Mari
4/25/2007   orchids
4/29/2007   El Mundo
5/1/2007   Delaguna
5/2/2007   Fiel Angeli Araoarao-Gabin
5/14/2007   Mikey Gatal
5/27/2007   Varga
5/29/2007   Happy
5/31/2007   â€¦yadz…
6/1/2007   Buenavista
6/1/2007   Lavingcare
6/1/2007   GEC348
6/2/2007   Angie Gulle
6/3/2007   thisgirlvader
6/3/2007   princenikkotrade
6/3/2007   PrincessSaDagat
6/5/2007   Julai
6/8/2007   Barbaro
6/8/2007   Ginger
6/10/2007   queen
6/14/2007   si makapuling
6/14/2007   Slackware
6/15/2007   thatsmyboy1992
6/18/2007   PreciousNpolite
6/20/2007   i-volunteer
6/22/2007   John
6/23/2007   Macky Ferniz
6/23/2007   proud2B-a-BOJOLANa
6/25/2007   st. agnes
6/27/2007   Gwapohon
6/29/2007   lenjane5132
6/30/2007   Bulak
7/1/2007   Melrose*
7/4/2007   Sigbin II*

This is a pleasant surprise to be counted as among the pioneer members.

Tubag Bohol becomes what it is today because of ALL the members who make this such a terrific and informative site, and all the Guests who kept on coming back for an enjoyable surfing.

Congratulations to everyone! 

I regret having missed the gathering last July 5. As I explained to Mike and Sir Jun A., I was having a lecture that morning and in the afternoon. I was also unable to join the MetroCenter gathering that night.

Festive kaayo mo, as the pictures clearly show. I hope I can join the next E.B. on July 27.

Quote from: willmerit on December 01, 2007, 08:47:46 AM
hello mga TB members, ask lang ko ninjo, kinsa man nakasuway nga nalock ang injong car unja tua sa sulod ang yawe sa balay ug sa car, apil na ang pocketbook?  mao man gud ni nahitabo nako ganina.  actually, kaduha na jud ni nahitabo, sus maau na lang kay dihay nakatabang.  gusto lang ko mahibaw ug ako ra ba or daghan ba tang nabiktima, hehehhe.

I, too, had this experience. That's why I carry a spare car key in my wallet.

Mike,

Thank you for inviting me to join Tubag Bohol. I may not be always logged in as the others but, whenever I can, I try to drop by each time there is an EB. Tubag Bohol is a great way of expanding your circle of friends and in enriching lives.

My best regards to all.

The pleasure was all mine when I got to meet Mr. Bene and his family yesterday at ICM. I was also glad to see Mari with her friend who teaches at my alma mater.

It was Vida May who told me Mr. Bene would be at ICM and that she would be meeting her in the evening yet. It was a pleasant surprise for me, who was with my 3 kids at Jollibee, to be spotted by Mr. Bene.

Although our meeting was brief, it was warm and very pleasant. I look forward to the future meetings with the very profound, emphatic and articulate Mr. Bene.

Mike, count me in, please:

delaguna@tubagbohol.com

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Quote from: Bambi on January 01, 2008, 09:37:02 PM
Hi,

I'm sorry  si "ATTY. H. LAGUNAY (deLaguna) pa diay - he refreshes my old days of employment in Capitol building talking and remembering

aged popular comrades and colleagues....it seems we knew almost the same distinguished personalities.

Thank you very much Sir for being there despite of your important  appointments.

The pleasure is all mine, Bambi. And it seemed like I've known you some twenty years ago even if that was the first time we met.

Hello everyone,

I was so glad I made it when the group was having its late lunch at Cafe Atanacio, Bohol Topics. I was tied up with the Rizal Day Celebration that morning of December 30. Fortunately we had had lunch at the Harbor View also at Bohol Tropics. So when Paul texted me where they were, I lost no time to tie up with the TB peeps after our affair.

I had a great time finally meeting and interacting the wonderful people behind the usernames. I may not be able to log in most of the time but I tried my best to be there when there's an eyeball.

Happy, Happy new year to all!

Del Rosario Clan Reunion Photos

As requested by Grazie...

Excerpt from the "Flower Talk" Ceremony of the Order of DeMolay:

My body fed your body, son
But birth's a swift thing
Compared to one and twenty years
Of feeding you with spirit's tears
I could not make your mind and soul
But my glad hands have kept you whole
Your groping hands
Bound me to life with ruthless bands
And all my living became a prayer
While all my days built up a stair
For your young feet that trod behind
That you an aspiring way should find
Think you that life can give you pain
Which does not stab in me again?
Think you that life can give you shame
Which does not make my pride go lame?
And you can do no evil thing
Which sears me not with poisoned sting
Of all the things that I had done
Remember me in life, O, son
Keep that proud body, fine and fair
My life is monumented there
For my life, make no woman weep
For my life, hold no woman cheap
And see you give no woman scorn
For that dark night when you were born.

The Del Rosario Clan reunion went very well as scheduled. It was a great moment of reconnecting with the relatives and getting to know the rest of the members of the bloodline. I will be posting some pictures soon...

I think GEC spent some time at UB in his elementary years. I shared this observation during the EB with Mike, Melrose, Mari, Sigbin, Mitzi and Stephen last night at Brewpoint.

Grazie,

Naa pay sumpay ana but I could not exactly remember the words. There is also a beautiful poem which is a part of the "Flower Talk" ceremony -- about a mother's love -- but I think it should be posted in a separate thread or board... aron dili ma out of topic   

I have just given to Mike the book "They Way of the Shepherd" during our EB last night at Brewpoint. I hope the book will be of big help to him.

I'm sure Mari will be posting the EB photos very soon (if she hasn't done it yet... I left ahead at 12:30 AM this morning... and I'm not sure what time they called it a day).

Who were the others at the EB? Stay tuned....

Quote from: junayag on November 07, 2007, 01:50:24 AM

thanks swakee... lines of words flowed as guided with my feelings ... emotions.

Quote from: grazie7y on November 07, 2007, 02:29:10 AM
words coming from the heart are the purest expression of feelings...

Quote from: Ginger on November 07, 2007, 02:45:23 AM
and when you can't express it in words, you act it out.

This is excerpt is quoted from a ceremony of the Order of DeMolay:

"Flowers have been for untold ages symbol of the holiest emotions of the soul. They are the mute but eloquent voices that express what the halting tongue cannot put into words."

Mike,

We know we all have our God's appointed time to return to His presence. I am so sorry for your loss but as Christians, we always have that hope we will see our loved ones again.

We hope our words of comfort and the Word of God in you help ease your grief.

Quote from: Dong Bonite on October 24, 2007, 04:59:27 PM
Am so elated by the positive responses of the people in this Tubag Bohol Forum. I recieved similar views from different individuals and organizations of OFs & OFWs globally expressing their support for a global Partido ng Pangdaigdigand Pilipino or PPP. Truly kung magkahugpong ang tanang OFs and OFWs around the world, as i said, 10 millions and counting, not to mention their dependents, relatives and friends in the motherland PPP is a very potent force to address its concerns and help shape a government for the people, by the peope and of the people.

sama sa usa ka silhig: kung ang usa ka tukog imo kining gamiton mabali na lang ug maupos dili gayod magsilbi pero kon ang mga tukog imo kining bugkuson mohinlo kini sa dakong nga hawan.

padayon PPP!

Sir Knight Dong Bonite,

Welcome to Tubag Bohol. I hope you can interact often with the members of this site. You and your BOWACC are doing a great and wonderful initiative. I look forward to seeing you in Bohol once again.

Warmest regards,


Handel T. Lagunay, KR

I had dinner at a restaurant near glorieta on october 17 with my sister and brother. I was a bit shaken when I saw the news on TV

The original orientation of the Panglao airport was at zero degrees, straight south to north. At this orientation, the approach path from the south would pass over the Alona beach area in barangay Tawala where most of the tourism-related establishments are situated.

This is no longer the orientation to avoid disturbance over the tourism areas. The new orientation is at 30 degrees north where the approach path of the aircraft will no longer be over  Alona but over barangay danao where there is not much tourism activity.

Only 55 houses (mixed materials of light to concrete) are within the 215 hectare area to be acquired for the airport.

The airport will be developed in two phases. First phase - with a runway length of 2.5 kilometers. Phase 2 - runway will be increased to 3.6 - 3.8 kms.  At the present layout the project site to be acquired is about 4.3 kms in length. This excludes a strip of land at both end for approach lights and the apron for the terminal building.

The airport in Tagbilaran can no longer be feasibly expanded. The cost for expansion that would proactively meet the requirements of the Province in the coming years would already be enough to build a complete new airport.

Acquisition cost of the land at panglao for the airport is sixty pesos per square meter. Land in Tagbilaran for airport expansion would be not less than three thousand pesos, plus the many houses and buildings that will be paid for just compensation.

Mitigating measures on the environmental impact are always considered and put in place in mega projects such as an airport. The environmental compliance certificate (ECC) would not have been issued if there were no mitigating measures.

The construction of the airport in panglao is a national policy that is already set into motion. It is not dependent on the demand of international airlines but rather an initiative to put Bohol, which is a key area in the Tourism Super Region, in the best advantage. If the government can build airports in far-flung areas with no guarantee of return of investment as a "missionary" project, with more reason to consider Panglao as a good place to build one. 

Yes, pictures were taken to document the event. Ako lang ang walay camera
Either El Mundo, Junayag or SigbinII will upload it.

Junayag is a friend of two of my uncles who were his school mates back at the University of San Carlos.

El Mundo has been an old neighbor and a school mate.

SigbinII is the younger brother of a colleague at the provincial government.

I've just had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Junayag, knowing the face behind the newspaper which belongs to SigbinII, and seeing El Mundo by chance. I met Fiel Gabin having dinner with her family as I was on my way to the EB site.

It was not really men only because Sigbin said Melrose would have come if she were here in Tagbilaran but, at that time, she was in Cebu. According to Mr. Junayag, Mari is busy setting up her internet cafe.

It was a wonderful evening and the exchange of ideas of how Tubag Bohol has become significant in many ways has encouraged me to spend a bit more time on this site whenever I can.

Warmest regards to all.

Mike,

Romans 8:28...

God will make all things work together for good to those who love Him....

The Lord is our great shepherd

Quote from: Bambi on October 13, 2007, 07:15:31 AM
Hi Sir Delaguna,

Is the proposed TB EB meeting strickly for men only? Our Administrator, Mike is unluckily here due to his Father's hospitalization.  I am sure...he likes to be in that party to be relieved a bit.  Please, take good care of him and entertain him well Sir, okey? I thank you.  Sir Junayag is also present.  I wish you all a nice,successful and happy get together. Cheers for TB!

Hello Bambi,

I'm not aware if the meeting is strictly men only. Maybe it's not.

I hope Mike could make it to Bo's Coffee and be with the group. I have a book for him.

Quote from: Sigbin II on October 12, 2007, 08:48:31 PM
Let's make it definite, the next meeting/EB will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Bo's Coffiee at ICM.

Copy on that, SigbinII

It is now spelled Getafe (instead of Jetafe) which is it's original spelling, actually, just like its namesake -- Getafe, Spain.

Quote from: Bohol on October 01, 2007, 03:37:17 PM
Congratulations, Atty. DeLaguna.

What a lovely essay.

And your kids' names are indeed nutritious.

Well, sort of something like that... but that just came to mind after we steped back and looked at the bigger picture

Quote from: junayag on October 11, 2007, 08:49:32 PM

Hello TB members who are in Bohol, could we see each other / meet on Saturday, 13 October 2007 in Tagbilaran City ( any suggestion for the venue?)

If my schedule allows, I'll be free Saturday early evening. Bo's coffee at ICM would be fine since this is near from where my meeting will be early sat afternoon.

Bambi, I'd be glad to meet you at the EB. Please tell Melrose to give me a ring when you set up the date.  Regards.

Hello everyone,

Sorry I was not able to make it at the eyeball. I was tied up with work last saturday. Something is familiar about Sigbin's eyes.

Any news about Lumine? I asked Vida to tell me if she is around.

Regards to all.

I blog this to mark my marital bliss with Lucille, a journey we embarked on September 23 eleven years ago. With three beautiful children we playfully named after our favorite vegetables, Carotz who is 9; Cabbage, 7 and Brocolli, 4; life, indeed, is worth living and sharing.

The celebration was a simple, low-key, private affair and just for two of us love birds flying out together to strengthen our vows.

Arriving in Manila on Sept. 22 via an afternoon Cebu Pacific flight from Tagbilaran, we checked in at the UCCP Shalom Center in Malate then headed out to the Mall of Asia. It was my first time, Lucille's second. After savoring a sampler of Thai food, the IMAX giant 6-storey 3D theater was at the top of the agenda. It was my first time, Lucille's third. Then, it was Indonesian food for dinner before heading back to the hotel for the night.

Sunday morning of 23rd September came. It was The Day. Wishing the kids were with us, we called the little tots and hearing their voices was enough to brighten our day even more. The cloudy sky and cool breeze provided a pleasant walk to the UCCP Elinwood Church. The message exhorted us to do the ARK (acts of random kindness/love).

After spending about 3 hours at the nearby Robinson's Place, Lucille and I hurried off to the Cultural Center of the Philippines to catch a 3:00 o'clock showing of "Mulan". From the theater we strolled leisurely about, taking in the skyline of Manila. We would have strolled all the way to The Luneta but then it was about to rain. We hopped into a taxi like high school students sneaking out from class just when the sky released a downpour.

Monday morning started early at 4:00 dawn. I made a final check of the documents we will be bringing. We started dressing up for the event, the opportunity of which came unexpectedly, and for which we have been tirelessly preparing for the past two weeks with fervent prayers. By 6:15 AM, we took the waiting service vehicle and headed for the U.S. Embassy...

I was in a dreamlike state when I pushed the iron gate to let myself out. Lucille followed right behind me. I took her hand. Our footsteps were light feeling unbelievable it was over that soon.

"Should we take a ride here?" Lucille asked. My mind played back how well the interview went. God has paved the path for us. "No," I replied. "Let's take a walk...  Let's relish this moment", I said with a smile.

Hello everyone.

I've just been informed by Melrose at the Libaong beach, where we had our Capitol Family Day today, that there is this schedule on Sept. 29 at brewpoint. If I'm not tied down... I will be joining the meeting.

Yes, it's available at National Bookstore. About 3-4 months ago, they have plenty of stocks. I think naa pa tingali gihapon karon

I have childhood memories of Bohol's tourist spots before the tourism boom.  I will share this with all of you...

Mike, if you want something light on the eyes (because of your heavy schedule) but packs a punch and makes you ponder, I recommend "The Way of the Shepherd". I posted an outline in this board.
It's a small book with simple but great lessons on management and with principles you can apply when you will become a family man.

Pls let me know when. I want to join, too.

Melrose, please tell me when will be the meeting. You seem to know SigbinII. Do I know SigbinII personally? I think I do but I just don't know that he is SigbinII. Well, it also seems that GEC  knows you.

Quote from: Hajji on September 22, 2007, 12:21:44 AM
kato jud year 2001 or 2002 kay 2 ka book Ms. UB personality nidaug! hahahahahahahah!

Seriously, Hajji. Sometime in the 1980s there were really two candidates who were crowned Miss UB Personality.

It was a tie. At that time wala pay Mr. UB. So, wala jud tong imong giingon nga lubag-luabd

Hello, Agila916 

Virgie Sumampong (now Belderol) is the lady in green T-shirt with the dark sunglasses. She is now in the United States.

Our reunion this year was just a rehearsal for our 25th year in 2012. It's not yet too late for your batch '87 in BSAT.

Good luck and God speed on your preparations.   

benelynne,

Welcome to this forum.

I am based in Bohol. Indeed the incidents of robberies and killings in the past few weeks was a shock to all Boholanos. We are just not used to this kind of events happening at close intervals. We still maintain a positive outlook on our peace and order situation. We hope that the capture of the suspected robbery gang members -- a joint effort of the community, media, law enforcers -- sent a strong message that the Boholanos don't take things sitting down, nor do we cower in fear in the face of the rampage of those criminal elements. As it is said, eternal vigilance is the price of freedom... so must we all continue to be vigilant to protect our peace.

About improving your kids English communication skill, I suggest you try "Barney" the purple dinosaur. I'm sure there are vcds or dvds available there. There are many volumes to choose from.

Onic,

Dumaguete is built around Silliman University.  The school is founded by American missionaries in 1901. It has been said that without Silliman, there would be no Dumaguete as it is today.

Bambi,

More photos at www.su.edu.ph. You can take the virtual tour.

Silliman University Campus



Silliman Hall



Hibbard Hall


Luce Auditorium


Silliman Church

Quote from: Gervistill on August 26, 2007, 05:39:05 PM
What's up Archian's? Araneta/Pinoliad/Toston/Tocmo/Macarinias? still there? batch 1992!!!!

Gervistill,

It's now the College of Architecture and Fine Arts.

Arch't Araneta is still the Dean.
Arch't Walter Toston is now the City Administrator of Tagbilaran

                     Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven
                     that one of these little ones should perish.
                                                -- Matthew 18:14



CEF is a World wide organization of born-again believers. Its objective is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and establish (disciple) them in the local church for Christian living.

Founded in 1937 by Jesse Irvin Overholtzer at age 60, CEF is ministering in 150 countries. In the USA and Canada there are about 700 full-time workers and estimated 40,000 volunteers. Over 1,200 missionaries are doing God's work worldwide

In the Philippines, CEF started in 1952. It is currently managed by a National Director and a National Board. There are over 80 local workers or area coordinators in the country today.

Executive Director: Rev. Joel Indico
Address:
4th Flr. Back to the Bible Building
135 West Avenue
Quezon City 1105 Philippines
Tel/Fax (632) 660-6062, (632) 371-9490
Email: cefphil@nsclub.net

CEF-Bohol
CEF-Bohol started mission on August 11, 2001. Recently, Bohol was divided into two chapter missions:
- Bohol 1 based in Tagbilaran and providing support to Siquijor mission
- Bohol 2 based in Ubay
Office Address: TBF Building, Upper Calceta St., Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.



Evangelistic programs
5-Day Club
Good News Club
Open Air Evangelism
Elementary School Values Education
Camps
Rallies
Special Occasion Parties
Street/Tribal Children Ministries
Young Witnesses for Christ Camps
Children Mission Conferences

Bohol 1 Committee
Atty. Handel T. Lagunay, Chairman
Mrs. Guadacilia Auxilio, Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Amabel Orgino, Secretary
Dr. Aleth Tago, Treasurer
Mrs. Evelyn Oronan, Prayer Committee Chair
Capt. Josue Gesite, Member
Mrs. Fraulaine “Elsa” Colborn, Member
Ms. Rizza Rapista, Area Coordinator and full time worker

CEF is in need of partners for:
Prayer
Hosts of Good News Clubs and 5-Day Clubs
Financial assistance
Serve in the Committee
Full-time and volunteer workers

Quote from: Bohol on August 17, 2007, 08:03:21 AM
Attorney, If naa pa kay kaila na naa sa Silliman nagwork, then get in touch with this person. Dili man nila big deal nang TOR ug diploma kay on the record man na.

Thanks for the tip, Mike.  I'll contact my old buddies there.

I will also share

College  : University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City, A.B. English, 1991
              Silliman Univrsity, Dumaguete City, Ll.B., 1995

With permission from GEC, I have copy-pasted this
UB ELEMENTARY GRADUATION SONG



I am grateful to my alma m-a-ter my dear UB Elementary
No matter where I w-o-n-der, the UB spirit shines on m-e-e-e
Sh-e guided me through my c-h-i-l-dhood and taught me what a man should learn
And prepared me for adulthood, inspired me more laurels to e-a-r-n
U/B/ E-l-e-mentar-e... I'll always long for y-o-u
Forever I will always b-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
To you faithful, loyal and true.

Refrain:

Girls: Glory be to my alma matter, to forget her I'll never do
Boys: (scholarship, character, service, leadership)
Girls: The joyful memories I'll honor in my thoughts, in my lips, in my deeds
Boys: (scholarship, character, service, leadership)

Quote from: GEC348 on August 23, 2007, 06:44:29 PM
I am grateful to my alma m-a-ter my dear UB Elementary
No matter where I w-o-n-der, the UB spirit shines on m-e-e-e
Sh-e guided me through my c-h-i-l-dhood and taught me what a man should learn
And prepared me for adulthood, inspired me more laurels to e-a-r-n
U/B/ E-l-e-mentar-e... I'll always long for y-o-u
Forever I will always b-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e
To you faithful, loyal and true.

Refrain:

Girls: Glory be to my alma matter, to forget her I'll never do
Boys: (scholarship, character, service, leadership)
Girls: The joyful memories I'll honor in my thoughts, in my lips, in my deeds
Boys: (scholarship, character, service, leadership)

Note: I don't know if they still sing this song at graduation day.

Note 2: Oooops! Sorry...    College man diay ang gipangutana 

With your permission, GEC, can I copy-pase this sa University of Bohol nga childboard? Thanks!

Quote from: Bohol on July 20, 2007, 09:07:56 AM
Now there are three lawyer members of Tubag Bohol.

1. Atty. Handel Lagunay - Provincial Legal Officer
2. Atty. Salva Diputado - Editor in Chief of the Bohol Times
3. Atty. Yvann Cloma - Rising Lawyer

Welcome, Van.

This is our site. Our home.

Olintaha is also a lawyer, Mike. He's based in Cebu.

He also calls me "bai" .... I call him "bai", too 

Welcome, Bai Salva, akong igso.

The sad reality is that the present airport in Tagbilaran has no more room for expansion due to area limitation. The runway can no longer be extended to accommodate larger aircarfts.

Location wise, an airport at the heart of the city is not advisable. The risk factor is just too great.

Proactive planning is needed. According to Sec. Mendoza, The entire Southeast Asia including Japan, China and Korea will adopt open sky by 2015. Bohol's new airport should be able to accommodate these aircrafts from other major airlines, otherwise, our province will be left behind.

There has been no mention that the Panglao Bohol International Airport will be constructed through Build Operate and Transfer (BOT). The fund for the construction will be provided by the government itself, not from a private investor or lending institution.

The latest development as of August 17, 2007 is that GM Al Cusi said, "The money is in the vault".  It is noted that the news that PAL will pay MIAA in monthly installments for 7 years is dated November 2006 yet. Perhaps there were already positive developments in the interim.

   

Onic,

I think what they mean by bejabas is bayabas. The guava.

Hello Mike,

It is that easy sa Silliman? That's great. I'll try requesting for my transcript just like the way you did... and also magpa issue ko og another copy of my diploma. I seem to have misplaced mine... Sayang kay si Dr. Calderon ra ba adto ang among Dean.

Lumine, do drop by when you will be in Tagbilaran.
I'll ask Snowhite to get the other Tubag Bohol members so we could greet you welcome

Congratulations, GEC348!

Yeah, I remember them quiet vividly
We "own" the UB quadrangle like it's our own private playground ( he he )
Sa 1st yr pa, dula ko og takyang bisan init kaayo... dagan-dagan.
Ang uban, bisikleta-bisikleta and mag stunts.
Yes, breakdance sa mga barkada nako but I never got the chance to try it kay mabali ako lawas kay niwang man ko 
Finally sa third year... sugod na training for CAT-1 officership... diretso na sa 4th year: marcha-marcha.
Sa among batch, we produced a Miss UB Personality - Haidee S. Abad, naminyo ni Ruben Alturas nga Mr. UB pud.
Ang among Mr. High School si Vittorio Gallito, Doctor na karon, placer sa Mr. UB.

Macky,

That makes you 5 years older than us (obvious, isn't it ). Yeah, we all missed those days when we were in high school. Life was much simpler then. And fun.

But we all have to grow up and do our part in this world -- either the easier part of creating the problem, or the harder part of solving it.

Boss Ed,

I appreciate your insight. Me, I am always the optimistic kind...  Funds will be available to complete the project, di ba?


Olin,

The airport will cover the barangays of Danao, Tawala, Bolod and Lourdes at an orientation of 30 degrees North. This has been adjusted from the original orientation so that the aircarft approach will not pass over the resorts at Alona.

More reunion photos at Muro Ami Beach, Doljo, Panglao on July 14, 2007.





Photos courtesy of: Virgie Sumampong Belderol

I thought the last time I will ever sing this song was during my college graduation back in 1991. Five years later, I was able to sing the song again when I became an instructor at the college of law and college of commerce.

UB Hym

From the darkness to light you led me
From the fetters of poverty
I shall thank you now 'til forever
U of B my alma mater, dear

Henceforth where I go I'll remember
To forget you I'll never do
Of the joyful mem'ries I'll always bear
U of B my alma mater, dear

And my heart will always keep singing
And my lips will constantly sing
Of the name so sweet and so dear to me
And that's you, my dear U of B.

TWENTY YEARS LATER...
Batch 1987 of the University of Bohol High School had their class reunion on July 13-14, 2007.
A motorcade was held around Tagbilaran City then the batch proceeded to Sikatuna Tree Park to plant Jack Fruit trees. This year's reunion was a dry-run when the batch will have their Silver Reunion on 2012.







Honoring of High School teachers and pincipals at the New UB Instructional Media Center. The batch also turned over their donations to the school.



                                                                                  Photo credit: Bai Madrinan

Quote from: junayag on August 04, 2007, 02:36:50 AM

Hi Delaguna,
Cousin diay mo ni Leinfred, also Butch Butalid? they were my schoolmates in USC. So tinuod diay nga ang Alturas is the major shareholders? duna bay mga Alvarez or Butalid nga naminyo sa mga Alturas?

Linfred is my uncle. He is the half-brother of my mother. Butch Butalid is also my uncle (my mother's 1st cousin). He is now in Dubai with his family.

Talking about an Alvarez or Butalid in our immediate family nga naminyo og Alturas or Uy, there is none.

Quote from: junayag on August 03, 2007, 02:48:52 PM


pero loyal gihapon ko sa peanut kisses... my childhood is attached to it. (padungog-dungog ko ni delaguna... hehe!  )

Yes, Vida, I hear you....

Thanks for your inetesting discussions and childhood memoirs about Peanut Kisses

I earned my first "salary" in the summer before I entered the third grade working for one week at the old Peanut Kissess factory at my grandma's house at Booy. Dipping my tiny fingers into a cup of water, I then started to delicately mold the lumps into hill-shape forms. My grandma was there, too, molding the lumps into shape together with the workers as a drama story blared  loudly from a transistor radio.

Yes, there is a slight change of the Peanut Kisses taste -- for healthier reason. Less sweetness to meet the international market's taste.

Bucarez, the corporation that manufactures of Peanut Kisses, means BUtalid CArolina alvaREZ, in honor of my lola who developed the delicacy during the second world war and perfected it in the 1960s. Bucarez is now part of the Alturas Group of Companies which owns the majority of the shareholdings.

TWENTY YEARS LATER...
Batch 1987 of the University of Bohol High School had their class reunion on July 13-14, 2007.
A motorcade was held around Tagbilaran City then the batch proceeded to Sikatuna Tree Park to plant Jack Fruit trees. This year's reunion was a dry-run when the batch will have their Silver Reunion on 2012.






Honoring of High School teachers and pincipals at the New UB Instructional Media Center. The batch also turned over their donations to the school.

Capitan Berong,

I am optimistic that funding will be available for the civil works for the runway, terminal building,  navigational equipment and other peripherals for the Panglao Bohol International Airport Development Project.

If PAL's payment to MIAA will not be made in lump sum but by installment, I'm sure the government can find other sources to meet the financial requirement.

The start of the civil works for the airport is crucial because many investors are waiting for this to happen before they will start their own development.

I love coffee.

I consume 5-7 cups a day.

I have my first cup before waking up.

The last cup just after falling asleep.

Buenavista's story above reminded me of the parable whether or not in the boiling water life we are a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean.

I would definitely want to be like the coffee bean.

Coffee.

Truly one of God's wondrous creation.

Drink up and have a blessed day.

Thank you, Mike. I'll try this when I get home.

Quote from: udtohan on July 25, 2007, 02:16:57 PM
hehehe yeah, snowhite is from caingget. am from caingget, too.

caingget, or cainggit...i prefer caingget beach.

ang koja, sawaki, tuyom, sinugba ug kinilaw!

Back in my younger days, what makes the kuja of caingget really delicious was that they were washed by seawater right at the foot of the concrete steps.

I haven't eaten the kuja of caingget for the last 20 years.

Galen:

My IE title bar also shows "TAGA LIPA ARE"

Is this the same as hacked by godzila? Is the procedure to remove the same as you outlined?

Thanks.

We just had our high school reunion las July 13-14.
When I can get the photos, I'll post some of them here for our other classmates to see.

Thanks, Mike, for the announcement!