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PLDT TOPS 12 MOST PROFITABLE RP COMPANIES (FROM FBPFORUMS[/s])

PLDT continues to lord it over listed companies in the Philippines, topping once again the 2007 list of most profitable companies.  PLDT earned a net income of P36.0 Billion in 2007, 2.5% higher than its 2006 take.  A far second in the list is Ayala Corporation which cleared P16.2 Billion in net income, 33% more than its 2006 earnings.  However, two other Ayala companies, made it to the top 5. Globe Telecom earned P13.2 Billion and made it to #3 while BPI, the countryââ,¬â,,¢s most profitable bank, landed 5th with a net income of P10 Billion.  Henry Syââ,¬â,,¢s SM Investments Corp, made P10.0 Billion last year, good for #4 on the list.
12 Most Profitable Philippine Companies

#1   -  PLDT, P36.0 Billion
#2   -  Ayala Corporation Holding, P16.2 Billion
#3   -  Globe Telecom Services, P13.2 Billion
#4   -  SM Investments Corp.,  P12.0 Billion
#5   -  Bank of the Phil. Islands, P10.0 Billion
#6   -  Phil. National Oil Company, P8.65 Billion
#7   -  San Miguel Corporation, P 8.63 Billion
#8   -  JG summit Holdings, P 8.61 Billion
#9   -  Piltel, P 8.3 Billion
#10 -  APC Group, P 7.2 Billion
#11 -  Metrobank, P 7.0 Billion
#12 -  Banco de Oro, P 6.5 Billion
POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

JULY 22 BOHOL DAY CULTURAL NIGHT,PROV’L.GOVERNMENT OF BOHOL THRU CCAD AT CITY HALL

‘GABII SA BOL-ANONG GARBO UG GAWI’

A CULTURAL SHOW SPONSORED BY THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BOHOL THROUGH THE CENTER FOR CULTURE AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT (CCAD)

VENUE: TAGBILARAN CITY HALL COMPOUND, TAGBILARAN CITY
DATE: JULY 22, 2008
TIME: 8:00 IN THE EVENING


PROGRAMME

> INVOCATION ‘MY PRAYER’         - MISS LYELL MAE CARTAGENAS
                    MR. NATHANIEL DEPOWIT

?   PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM   - CAPITOL CHOIR
?   BOHOL HYMN
?   TAGBILARAN HYMN 

PART I â€" BAND CONCERT         - LOBOC AMBASSADOR YOUTH BAND

> INTERMISSION NUMBER ‘SAKAYANON’   - CAPITOL CHOIR

PART II â€" DANCE DRAMA         - DIWANAG DANCE THEATER AND CULTURAL
                     TROUPE
A.   HISTORICAL SKETCHES OF BOHOL

INTERMISSION NUMBER ‘AKO AY PILIPINO’   - MISS LYELL MAE CARTAGENAS
                        MR. NATHANIEL DEPOWIT

B.   â€˜BANIG BOL-ANON’

‘BOHOL KONG PINALANGGA’         - ALL PARTICIPANTS TO BE LED BY THE
                     CAPITOL CHOIR, WITH MADAM ENRIQUETA
BORJA-BUTALID CONDUCTING


FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO-GABIN
City Information Officer
Lady of Ceremonies

Sandugo Regional Product and Raw Material Showcase
July 23-27, 2008 I  Island City Mall  I Tagbilaran City

(Thanks to Engr. Jerome John Jumawan Gabin, my husband, and Dr. Lucille Chagas Autentico, my friend, both from the Department of Trade and Industry - Bohol Office)


Event Calendar
July 23 (Wednesday)
     
2:30 PM    Press Conference
4.30 PM   Opening Ceremonies

July 24 (Thursday)
 
8.30 AM   SME Day

July 25 (Friday)

2.00 PM   Product Presentation:
                     Emerging Tourist Destinations

5.30 AM   Inabanga Raffia Fashion Show (Designs by Salvador Malto)


July 26 (Saturday)

9.30 AM   Skills Demos:
                     Weaving and Craft
                     Skills of Central Visayas
   
 
2.00 PM   Band Showdown


SME Day Program
July 24 .   ICM Activity Center


8.30-9.00   Motorcade

9.00-9.15   Invocation
      Pambansang Awit
      Awit sa Bohol

Opening Remarks   RD Aster Caberte

9:15-9.45   Initiatives of the Bohol SMED Council

Message from National SMED-C      Joyce Yang, Visayas Representative to National SMED-C

Rationale of the SMED Plan         Norris Oculam, Chairman, Bohol SMED Council

Video Clip:  The Bohol Harmonized SMED Plan      
The Tatak Bohol Seal of Excellence      Nannette Arbon, Provincial Director, DTI-Bohol
Recognition of Bohol SMED-C Members

MOC Signing:  Support for Bohol SMED Plan (c/o Jess)

9.45 -10.00   Intermission Break
   
10.00-11.00   Launching: DTI-SMEDSEP Programs

About SMEDSEP         Asteria Caberte, Regional Director,  DTI-Region VII

Message on Partnerships      Mr. Volker Steigerwald, GTZ

Video Clip:  Bohol SMEDSEP Projects      
The SMEDSEP-CVSCAFT Project   Dr. Elpidio Magante, President, CVSCAFT

The SMEDSEP-CVSCAFT-Cebu GTH Fdn. Partnership Engr.  Ramir Bonghanoy, President, Cebu GTH Fdn.

The SMEDSEP-LRED Project      Ms. Emilia Roslinda, PROCESS-Bohol

MOA Signing:
   SMEDSEP-CVSCAFT â€"DTI
   SMEDSEP-CVSCAFT-GTH-DTI                   
   SMEDSEP-Abatan River Council-Cong. Chatto -DTI            
   SMEDSEP-Abatan River LGUs-DTI


SME Day Program . July 24 .   ICM Activity Center

11.00-12.00   Launching: SPIN Program

Video Clip:  The SPIN Program         

Talk Show:   Uplifting Lives Through Strategic Partnerships
       Panelists:        RD Aster Caberte
                       Mr.  Jennifer Cruz (33.3 Exports)
                Engr. Ramir Bonghanoy (Cebu GTH Fdn.)
      Col. Raoul Reyes (AFP)

      Host:   Jojie Villamor (DTI-Region VII)

MOA Signing:   DTI-Cebu GTH Fdn-Military (AFP)
                                                     

12.00      Launching: Bohol ICT Council (@Prawn Farm)
      SMEDSEP Luncheon Meeting

1.00-2.00   Intermission Break:  Estranghero Band/Tadiyandi


2.00-3.30   Launching:  Bohol Food Safety Team  (ITS SAFE Project)

Invocation
Pambansang Awit
Awit sa Bohol

Video Clip:  ITS SAFE Project

Talk Show:   The Food Safety Movement and Its Importance to Bohol’s Tourism
      Industry
        Panelists:      Gov. Erico Aumentado
                          Norris Oculam  (BCCI)
                          Fortunato Lim  (BCCI)
                          Pureza Chatto  (BCCI)
      Arnold Labunog (PROFOOD)
                          RD Asteria Caberte (DTI)

Presentation of Food Safety Team      

MOA Signing : BCCI-Bohol Food Safety Team


3.30-4.30   Entertainment  (Estranghero Band)

POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL ELEM CLASS 1983 OUTREACH,TAGB CITY YOUTH REHAB CENTER,SUNDAY,JUNE 15(MAISSA)

Hi!
Sa mga batchmates nga gusto mo-uban sa atong Outreach Activity sa City Youth Rehabilitation Center  sa Cabawan next Sunday, June 15, 2008, assembly time is 9:00 AM sa HSS Information Area along Remolador St.  Lami kung daghan maka-apil unta.
NOTE:Please let the undersigned know if you are coming para mahibaw-an kung kinsa ang mga pa-aboton.
Sa mga naa’y sakyanan, pwede mo-hitch ang uban?   Unya BYOP pud ni (hehe). Unless naa gusto mo “sponsor” ug  snacks after the activity para sa mga volunteer batchmates.     Sa pagkakaron, wa pa nato hilabti ang P90,000 + sa bangko kay kani nga budget, mo-cover pa lang sa Day 1 sa atong reunion activities. Wa pa’y ni-abot nga budget for Days 2 and 3 (hehehehe).
Yesterday, the following items were bought  for the outreach activity (c/o Saloy and Maissa. Mo-uban unta si Fiel galling kay nag-emergency donation siya ug blood for her Papa sa hospital ):
- blankets, small towels, rubber slippers, shampoo, bath soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, laundry soap. Jollibee chicken joy will also be bought for the recipients on June 15.
Saloy and her  Dainty Snacks staff will re-pack the items into individual bundles of joy. Thanks ‘Loy.
See you,
maissa
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL
Elementary Class of 1983 and High School Class of 1987
Homecoming and Grand Reunion
Tagbilaran City



April 20, 2008


Dear Batchmates,


Hi! Kumusta na?  Hapit na atong grand reunion pohon!

After much brainstorming and careful deliberation during the series of pre-reunion meetings, i.e,. April 28, 2007 in Manila; July 12 and 18, 2007, and April 19, 2008 in Bohol, the Steering Committee has finally come up with the reunion details. 
           
With barely three months to go, it has been decided that for practical reasons, there will be ONE GRAND REUNION for both HSS Elementary Class of 1983 and High School Class of 1987 on July 18-20, 2008 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

We do hope to see you and your family on this momentous occasion of our 25th Anniversary as graduates of our Elementary Class and 21st Anniversary as alumnae of our High School Class.

Regarding contributions, everyone (whether attending or not) is welcome to donate/pledge any amount which will hopefully cover expenses for the food (fellowship luncheon with all school personnel, batch fellowship dinner, beach party with family), souvenir program, souvenir items, batch project for the school, outreach project, T-shirt, etc.  However, if not enough funds will be available, a minimal one-time registration fee will be collected.

We are also preparing our updated batch directory, souvenir program, and powerpoint presentation showcasing the “before” and “now” look of each and every one of us (whether coming or not for the reunion).  You can make this easy for us by sending us your recent solo photo (we will scan our old photos from our yearbook) and giving us your updated personal information. The reply slip, schedule of activities, and details of the latest meeting are presented hereafter.

Mahinangpon nga magpa-abot kami kanimo. Daghang salamat and God bless us all.


Very truly yours,


THE STEERING COMMITTEE INTERIM OFFICERS
Maria Nerissa L. Virtusio - Clarete (President)
Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao - Gabin (Vice-President for Elementary Affairs)
Marie Antonette C. Madrinan - Bolo (Vice-President for High School Affairs)
Rosalouise I. Pernia - Ungab (Secretary/Auditor)
Paulino P. Biloy, Jr. (Treasurer)


========REPLY SLIP MUST BE SENT ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2008 =====

(SEND  TO: maissa_v@yahoo. com or  fielangeli@yahoo. com, or  <hss_tagb_hs_ 1987@yahoogroups .com>, or
<hss-tagb-boholelementaryclassof1983 @yahoogroups. com>



TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE:

____ I am coming for our reunion on July 18-20, 2008.  Please reserve a reunion shirt with the ff.  size:   
____ Double Extra Large
                                                ____ Extra Large
                                                ____ Large
                                                ____ Medium
                                                ____ Small

____ I am not coming.  Reason (optional) ____________ _________ _________ _________ _
       
____ I am sending my recent picture
____ I am not sending my recent picture but I am giving you permission to have a copy of  my picture from   my Friendster /Facebook account_____ _________ _

        I am updating my personal information for our Batch Directory/Database as follows:

- Maiden Name-Surname/ Family Name. First Name:
- Work:                                                 Employer and Address:
- Office Phone Number:
- Home Address:
- Home Phone Number:
- Mobile Phone Number:
- Email Address:

POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€"GABIN
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

NATL CSC CAREER SERVICE EXAM(PAPER&PENCIL TEST) SET JULY 27,DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:JUNE 27 AND GUIDELINES

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the conduct of the Career Service Examinations CSE) Paper and
Pencil Test (PPT) for both Professional (Second Level) and Sub-Professional (First Level) to establish a register of eligibles from which certification and appointment to the second and first level positions in the Civil Service shall be made, provided said eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the positions.

Date of Examination and Deadline for Application

>March 9, 2008 (February 8, 2008)

>July 27, 2008 (June 27, 2008)

>Nov. 16, 2008 (October 16, 2008)

OTHER EXAMINATIONS: Foreign Service Officer?Examination (Qualifying Test) and Local Scholarship Program (Competitive Examination for Masteral Degree Course) â€" May 4, 2008  Career Executive Officer? Examination (Written Examination Stage) â€" June 8 Acceptance of applications shall be on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Applications may no longer be accepted before the deadline if there are already enough number of applicants.

A. SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATIONS
The examinations will cover the following subject areas:  Career Service Professional â€"?In English and Filipino; vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy logic and numerical reasoning Career Service Sub-?Professional â€" In English and
Filipino; vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, spelling,
clerical operations, and numerical reasoning
Both professional and sub-professional levels of the examinations will have general information on the following
areas: Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act 5713), Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts, and Environmental Management and Protection.

B. PASSING GRADE
To pass the test, the examinees should get a grade of at least 80.00.

C. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are advised to check carefully whether they meet the admission requirements stated below. Only those who meet the admission requirements should apply for the examination, otherwise, their applications shall be disapproved and the admission fees paid shall be
forfeited:
1) At least 18 years of age on the date of filing of application;
2) Must be Filipino citizens;
3) Must be of good moral character;
4) Have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or of disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness or addiction to drugs;
5) Have not been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the government;
6) Applicants with pending administrative and/ or criminal cases may take the examination and will be conferred the eligibility of they successfully pass the same. However, this is without prejudice to the outcome of their pending cases. If they are found guilty of grave offenses, their eligibility shall be forfeited based on the penalties stated in the decision and pursuant to Section 58 (a) of the Uniform Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Cases in the Civil Service and the CSC Resolution No. 010659, dated March 22, 2001; and
7) Have not taken the same level of CS examination in less than three (3) months or have not failed the same
examination for four (4) times.

NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED THE SAME OR A COMPARABLE LEVEL OF EXAMINATION (i.e. LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS GIVEN BY THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS COMMISSION, AND THE BAR
EXAMINATION) NEED NOT APPLY.

D.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants must accomplish properly the prescribed examination application form (CS Form No. 100,
Revised 2007).
2. Four (4) latest and identical (1 ½” x 2”) ID pictures with a full name tag that includes the surname, first name and middle initial taken within three (3) months before the date of filing of the application. Pictures that are scanned, photocopied or computer-enhanced are not accepted. Name tag should not be computer-
generated.
3. Any valid ID such as Driver’s License, SS ID, current Office ID, Postal ID, BIR ID or Valid Passport which contain the applicant’s picture, signature, birthdate, and the signature of the authorized head of
the issuing agency. Photocopy of the same should be attached to the approved application form to serve as
reference for Room Examiners on the day of the examination.
4. Examination fee of Php 350.00

E. WHERE TO GET AND FILE APPLICATION FORMS
Applications forms are available at any CSC Regional Offices and Field Offices. The same may be downloaded
from the CSC website: www.csc.gov.ph.

Applications forms may be reproduced, provided the same format is followed. Applicants may file their applications in any of the CSC Regional Offices or CSC Field Offices.

F. EXAMINATION PERMIT
Qualified applicants will be notified of their places of examination through a Notice of Admission or Examination
Permit. If the notice or permit is not received one (1) week before the examination date, the applicants must
personally verify the place of examination from the CSC Regional Office/Field Office where they filed
their application or may visit the CSC website, www.csc.gov.ph.


G. WHAT TO BRING ON EXAMINATION DAY
Applicants should bring the following on examination day:
1. Notice of Admission or Examination Permit
2. Lead Pencil/s (No. 1 or 2) and erasers/s
3. Ball Pen (Blue or Black)
4. The same valid ID cards (Current Office ID, Driver’s License, Social Security System ID, BIR ID, Postal ID, Valid Passport) presented during the application stage.


IMPORTANT REMINDER:
If you have not received your notice Of assignment one (1) week before the examination, please inquire from the
Office where you filed your application. Failure to take the examination on your scheduled date will mean forfeiture of your examination fees. No request for re- scheduling is allowed.
PROHIBITION:
DO NOT bring cellular phones and materials other than those listed on Item G (What to bring on examination
day) of this Examination Announcement, otherwise, they will be confiscated by the Security Officers. The Commission will not be liable for the loss or damage of said belongings.
WARNINGS:
Any form of cheating in any civil service examination shall be considered a violation of REPUBLIC ACT9416 and any person found guilty shall be administratively and criminally liable. Those found ADMINISTRATIVELY LIABLE shall suffer the following penalties: For those in the government service, dismissal from the service with all
the accessory penalties of forfeiture of government benefits, cancellation of eligibility, bar from taking any
government examination, and perpetual disqualification from re-entering government service. For private
individuals, perpetual bar from entering government service and from taking any government examination.
Those found CRIMINALLY LIABLE shall be meted out the penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one  day, but not more than twelve (12) years and a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (p50,000.00) with
the appropriate accessory penalties. (FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION)

POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
CITY INFORMATION OFFICER, CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGBILARAN
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, PHILIPPINES

HSS Elementary Batch 1983 & High School Batch 1987
Homecoming and Grand Reunion
Tagbilaran City



April 20, 2008

Dear Batchmates,

   Hi! Kumusta na?  Hapit na atong grand reunion pohon!

   After  much brainstorming and careful deliberation during the series of pre-reunion meetings, i.e,. last April 28, 2007 in Manila; and July 12 & 18, 2007 and April 19, 2008 in Bohol, the Steering Committee  has finally come up with the reunion details. 
   
   With barely  three months to go, it has been decided  that for practical reasons,  there will be ONE  GRAND REUNION for both HSS Elementary Batch 1983 and High School Batch 1987 on July 18-20, 2008 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

   We do hope to see you and your family on this momentous occasion of our  25th Anniversary  as graduates of our Elementary Class and 21st Anniversary  as alumnae of our High School Class.

   Regarding contributions, everyone (whether attending or not) is welcome to donate/pledge any amount which will hopefully cover expenses for the food (fellowship luncheon with all school personnel, batch fellowship dinner, beach party with family)  souvenir program, souvenir items, batch project for the school, outreach project, T-shirt, etc.  However, if not enough funds will be available, a minimal one-time registration fee will be collected.
   We are also preparing our updated batch directory, souvenir program, and powerpoint presentation showcasing the “before” and “now” look of each and every one of us (whether coming or  not for the reunion).  You can make this easy for us by sending us your recent  solo photo (we will scan our old photos from our yearbook) and giving us your updated personal information.
   The reply slip, schedule of activities, and details of the latest meeting are presented hereafter.
   Mahinangpon nga magpa-abot kami kanimo. Daghang salamat and God bless us all.


Very truly yours,


THE STEERING COMMITTEE  INTERIM OFFICERS
Maria Nerissa Virtusio-Clarete, Ph.D. (President)
Fiel Angeli AraoArao â€" Gabin (Vice-President for Elementary Affairs)
Marie Antonette Madrinan-Bolo (Vice-President for High School Affairs)
Rosalouise Pernia-Ungab (Secretary/Auditor)
Paulino Biloy, Jr. (Treasurer)

========REPLY SLIP MUST BE SENT ON OR BEFORE MAY 20, 2008 =====

(SEND  TO:    maissa_v@yahoo.com or  fielangeli gabin <fielangeli@yahoo.com>, or          <hss_tagb_hs_1987@yahoogroups.com>, or
      hss-tagb-boholelementaryclassof1983@yahoogroups.com)



TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE:

____ I am coming for our  reunion on July 18-20, 2008.  Please reserve a reunion shirt with the ff.  size:    ____ Double Extra large
            ____ Extra large
            ____ Large
            ____ Medium
            ____ Small


____ I am not coming.  Reason (optional) ________________________________________
       
------ I am sending my recent picture
____ I am  not sending my recent picture but I am giving you permission to have a    copy of  my picture from   my Friendster /Facebook account_______________

        I am updating my personal information for our Batch Directory/Database as follows:

Maiden Name-Surname/Family Name. First Name:
Work:            Employer and Address:
Office Phone Number:
Home Address:
Home Phone Number:
Mobile Phone Number:
Email Address:





      PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

(Preliminary Activity â€" June 1, 2008 (1st Sunday); 2:00 PM â€" Outreach to the City Youth Rehabilitation Center : Free Medical Check-up and  giving of Bundle of Joy(mats, blankets, slippers, medicines). Note: Data of the beneficiaries ( e.g. their population, ages, their present situation) will be prepared by Fiel.  Reunion Progress-Report-Meeting will follow after this activity. 


DAY  ONE       JULY 18, 2008, FRIDAY â€" HSS Auditorium
   7:30 am - REGISTRATION AND GIVING OF KITS  (Kits include souvenir item, reunion                pamphlet, T-shirt)
      Attire: Dark Blue Souvenir T-Shirt and Blue Denim Pants
•   8:30 am - THANKSGIVING MASS â€" Rev. Fr. Evan Alumbro
•   9:30 am - SCHOOL FAMILIARIZATION TOUR, Care: HSS Guidance Center
•   10:00 am â€" Motorcade
•   11:oo am â€" General Assembly/Batch Meeting
   Agenda: Election of Officers, Term of Office, Frequency of Reunion, Hosting of          Batch Website, Financial Report, Faculty Development Program as future batch project
•   12:00 noon - LUNCH FELLOWSHIP WITH  PRESENT TEACHERS AND NON-ACADEMIC             PERSONNEL (to be catered. Venue: HSS Auditorium)
•   2:00 to 5:00 pm - CAREER SYMPOSIUM FOR HSS JUNIOR and SENIOR STUDENTS
        - TURN-OVER OF DONATION (target project:LCD Projector Screen, Laptop) TO THE             SCHOOL DIRECTRESS 
   > Career Talk (10 minutes per speaker)
        Tentative Speakers(Still to be informed but now they know- hehehe)
     > Banking and Entrepreneurship    â€" Paulino Biloy, Jr.
   > Tourism Industry          â€" Marie Antonette Madrinan-Bolo
    > Education/Life in the Academe    â€" Dr. Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu
    > Airline Management          â€" Geraldee Campbell-Balbona
   > Legal Management          â€" Atty. Rogelio Azcona, Jr.
   > Medicine             â€" Dr. Barnard Lumapas
   > Nursing             â€" Rebeca Dela Serna
   > Government Service          â€" Fiel Angeli AraoArao- Gabin
   > Human Resource Management    â€" Dr. Maria Nerissa Virtusio-Clarete
   > Religious Life             â€" Fr. Evan Alumbro




•      6:30 pm - DINNER FELLOWSHIP AT PANGLAO ISLAND NATURE RESOR     
(EXCLUSIVE FOR ELEM CLASS OF ’83 AND HS CLASS OF ‘87 BATCHMATES--including those who did not graduate with us--AND INVITED FORMER TEACHERS. Note: Spouses and Kids are invited to the Beach Party on Day 3)

Motiff for the Attire: Hawaiian/ Floral
DINNER
PROGRAM
-   â€œThe Prayer” (Powerpoint Presentation)
-   Philippine National Anthem and Bohol Provincial Hymn
-   â€œSurprise Number”
-   Opening Remarks
-   Acknowledgment of Participants By Geographical Location
-   â€œHSS Through the Years” (Powerpoint Presentation)
-   Keynote Speech:  Mr. Pedro Marcojos (Former Elementary Teacher)
-   Giving of Plaque of Appreciation to the Keynote Speaker
-   Oath-taking Ceremonies of Newly-Elected Officers
                            Inducting Officer: Mrs. Felicidad Tabel (Former High School Teacher)
-   Inspirational Message from : _______ and Awarding of Plaque
-   Acceptance Speech of Newly-Inducted President
-   Introduction of Candidates for Alumni King and Queen 2008
-   Dance for All
          -     Giving of Special (Surprise) Award 
        -Proclamation and Coronation of Alumni King and Alumni Queen 2008
-   Closing Remarks
-   Pledge of Loyalty To Be Led By :
-   Mass Singing of Alma Mater Song
-   Fellowship
Ballroom Dancing(You can bring your D.I.)
Dancing to the Tune of ‘80s music, Videoke Singing and Chika-Chika
                        Emcees:


DAY  TWO       JULY 19, 2008, SATURDAY
         - Bohol  (Eco-Tourism/Cultural Heritage)Tour
         Note: Itinerary to be prepared by Antonette Madrinan-Bolo

DAY  THREE    JULY 20, 2008, SUNDAY
         â€" Beach Party with Spouse and Children
            Games: c/o Carla Mae Lao-Salazar

      Note: to borrow paraphernalia for parlor games from Dr. Dorothy Dumaluan

ACKNOWLEDGMENT of CONTRIBUTIONS(as of  May 7, 2008)

Received from:    1. Rebeca Dela Serna         =  $200
         2. Ladylou Singson-Belzunce      = $200
   
Pledges from:    1. Leah Gudia            = $100
         2. Liza Buenconsejo-Anora      =$100
         3. Brenda Yu-Olaer         = undisclosed to-be-               confirmed BIG  Amount  ?

         4. Rosalouise Pernia-Ungab   = candle wax in cute                   glass containers as Reunion Souvenirs

         5. Ma. Pearl Angeli Patos-Joson = 100 pcs. Reunion Souvenir                Shirts (worth P12,500 ++PLUS CASH)

         6. Leo Madanguit             =$500
         7. Gemma Romanos         = will send contribution
         8. Auric Veloso            = $100
         9. Ruvi Estorpe Minoza         = will send contribution
         10. Milagros Biliran         = $100
         11. Geraldee Campbell-Balbona        = HKD 1,000
         12. Aureli Claire Lim= will give contribution
                13. Marivic Torregosa = will remit contribution
         14. Jade Guinto = will send contribution

             

   

      Salamat kaayo!

Our RCBC Savings Acccount:
Rosaloiuse P. Ungab & Paulino P. Biloy, Jr.                                         
    Acct.No. 1-468-39951- 9                       
    Swift Code : RCBCPHMM                     
    Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation   
    Tagbilaran Business Center                     
    CPG Ave., Tagbilaran City                     

   Please refer to previous emails re: few list of Correspondent Banks abroad.

Other matters:    1) to come up with Solicitation Letter (advertisements in the souvenir                program, streamers)
         2) Archt. Jonas Auza to design our reunion logo for the T-shirt,                tarpaulin
         3) to hire a professional photographer and videographer


Committees (Tasks are assigned below but one may request  for change of assignment where one can “help more”.  More volunteers  are needed )

   A.  AD HOC/ STEERING COMMITTEE
- initiates / oversees the preparations
- facilitates the general assembly
- conducts coordination meetings with committee chairs
- selects the venue of the activity
- writes letters of invitation to all classmates
Interim Officers:
President            -  Maria Nerissa Virtusio-Clarete, Ph.D.
Vice President  (Elementary Affairs)    -  Fiel Angeli AraoArao-Gabin   
         (High School Affairsl)   -  Marie Antonette Madrinan-Bolo
Secretary & Auditor         -  Rosalouise Pernia-Ungab
Treasurer            -  Paulino Biloy, Jr.

Coordinators   -  are tasked to contact all the batchmates listed in the directory who             are based in the concerned region. *Coordinators are requested to make a follow-up to those in the list.

        Philippines (Luzon, including NCR)   - Yasmin, Joseph Tumarao
                            Philippines (Visayas)         - Cebu- Ma. Fe, Bohol â€" Fiel,                                   Rochelle, Paulino, Rey
                            Philippines (Mindanao)         - Olivia
                            Asia               - Geraldee   
                            North America (states other than California)- Christopher Magallanes,                                 Ladylou
        (California & Canada)         - Mila Biliran, Anthony Borja
       Europe/Australia         - Marvin
Adviser   - Ms. Fructusa Talatagod-Dimo (suggested, since she’s our teacher before)                
   
   B. FINANCE/ SOLICITATION COMMITTEE      
- reviews the budget for the entire activity
- collates the proposed budget from the different committees
- undertakes fund sourcing or resource generation
- prepares financial statement for reporting, auditing and recording / filing purposes

Chairpersons:    :  Paulino and Saloy         

   Asst. Chairperson: Leslie
   Members:   

C. SECRETARIAT
- gathers and keeps the history, records and files of the class
- prepares the materials needed for registration (papers, pens, guestbooks, give-aways, etc.)
- facilitates the registration of the participants
   - distributes kits with info materials and giveaways to the participants
Chairpersons: Maissa, Yasmin, Fiel
Members:   

   D. PUBLICITY AND DOCUMENTATION COMMITTEE
- organizes information campaign through the internet, TV, radio, newspapers (press releases or          paid ads),  assemblies, etc. regarding the details of the activity
- designs website of the class / yahoogroups to contain profiles and updates of classmates’          families   
- prepares the materials for the audio-visual / powerpoint presentation
- prepares text for streamers and banners drumbeating the activitiy
- assigns official photographers (still photos) and videographers (video footages) to document the activity
Chairperson: Fiel
Asst. Chairperson : Arnold
Members:   

   E. PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
- drafts the program of activities to be presented to the steering committee / interim officers for approval
- negotiates for lights and sound system and videoke rental and contacts live band performers, if          need be
- informs the presentors / performers of their assignments or intermission numbers
- prepares copies of the program to be given during registration as part of the kits
- assigns emcee/s for the programme
- prepares the cassette tapes or cds, PC,LCD projector for the presentations
- prepares the games and props
- coordinates with finance committee for prizes/certificates

Chairpersons: Fiel, Olivia, Atty. Evaneliza
Members: 

   E.ACCOMMODATION/ BILLETING / BOHOL TOUR COMMITTEE
(Batchmates are requested to please email the e-group beforehand if  they  need accommodation while  they are in Bohol)
- inquires rates/makes reservations for resorts and pension houses, if need be
- inquires airplane and boat trip schedules
- facilitates the billeting of the participants, especially those coming from other provinces or countries
- identifies host families for the other participants, if need be

Chairperson:  Antonette
Members:    

   
   F. LITURGICAL COMMITTEE
- coordinates with the officiating priest / mass presider regarding mass schedule and venue of the mass, if   done outside the church
- selects readings or writes petitions or prayers, as per instruction from mass presider
- assigns readers and offerers and assists in the flow of the offertory procession
- selects the lector and choir for the mass
- coordinates with finance committee for priest’s stipend

Chairpersons: Charisse, Fr. Evan Alumbro,
Members:

   G. GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
- does research and drafts the Guidelines (in lieu of Constitution and By-laws)
- presents the draft of the  Guidelines to the general assembly
- takes notes of the proposals and amendments

Chairperson: Atty. Evaneliza
Members:

   H. ELECTION COMMITTEE
- formulates the guidelines of the election process
- introduces the candidates to the general assembly
- facilitates and supervises the conduct of the election and tallies the results
- proclaims the winning candidates
- contacts the inducting officer for the oath-taking ceremonies

Chairperson:  Atty. Yvann and Leo
Members:
   
   I. OUTREACH: City Youth Rehabilitation Center
- coordinates with prospective beneficiaries / recipients
-  prepares bundles of joy: medicines, mats, slippers, blankets
- facilitates Medical Check-up
Chairperson: Dr. Reginald, Dr. Barnard, Conchi, Rochelle, Glenda
Members:

   Faculty Development Project: c/o Yasmin, Maissa, Bopeep, Fiel
      
   J. FOOD AND DRINKS COMMITTEE   
- prepares the menu
- reserves the restaurants, beach resort
- contacts caterer/reserves the restaurant
- finalizes the pledges from the classmates, if need be   
- gathers the food and drink pledges days before the scheduled activity
- facilitates distribution of food and drinks

Chairpersons: Yasmin, Marilou, Roebert, Jorge , Gerry
Members:
   

   K. PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT, AFTER CARE ,TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
- plans and makes lay-out of the seating arrangements
- prepares the tables, chairs and lectern
- arranges the tables and chairs
- takes charge of the decoration of the stage and venue
- cleans up the venue after the activity
- arranges transportation services

Chairpersons:  Nonet, Dennis, Gary Val
Members:

   L. GAMES, AWARDS AND PRIZES COMMITTEE
- makes a list of parlor games and prepares mechanics of each
- acts as judge to determine special awards
- coordinates with finance committees for the prizes of different parlor games
- awards the prizes to the winners

Chairpersons: Carla, Glenda, Conchi.
Members:
      
   M. SOUVENIR PROGRAM/ SOUVENIR T-SHIRT/SOUVENIR ITEMS COMMITTEE
- gathers articles, photographs and messages needed for the lay-out of souvenir program
- prepares the lay-out of the souvenir program : c/o Fernand Maadrinan
- prepares budget for the printing of program and shirt
- coordinates / negotiates with the printer for costing
- does editing and proofreading jobs
- coordinates with secretariat as regards distribution of the souvenir programs/shirt/items
Chairpersons: Fiel, Jonas Auza, Pearl
Members: Joseph Tumarao; Maissa, Saloy



      SEE YAH!

JULY 18 MISS BOHOL SANDUGO 2008 GUIDELINES/DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATES:JUNE 13,2008, BSFI

MISS BOHOL SANDUGO 2008
Rules and Regulations Governing the Pageant

Qualifications
She must
1.   be a female of good moral character as duly certified by the Punong Barangay where she is residing;
2.   be at least seventeen (17) yrs. of age and not older than twenty-three (23) on the day of the pageant;
3.   be single, never been married and not a parent;
4.   be of Boholano descent;
5.   be at least 5’3” tall;
6.   be at least a high school student;
7.   possess beauty of face and figure;
8.   have good poise and pleasant personality

Rules and Regulations
a.   A candidate must be sponsored by any of the following where she belongs:
1.   Boholano organization/foundation/firm/association;
2.   municipal or city government
3.   school/university

She may also be sponsored by:
1.   a civic group
2.   a private business establishment

For representatives of civic/non-government organization/private business establishment, a letter of endorsement is required stating its official candidacy and duly signed by the resident/head/manager. 

b.   There shall be only one (1) candidate per sponsor.

c.   Application for the beauty pageant shall be in writing and signed by the candidate, her parent or guardian and her sponsor, which once accepted by the Committee shall have the force and effect of a contract between the signatories and the Miss Bohol Sandugo Committee.

d.   A candidate must at her own expense or at the expense of the sponsor be willing to pay participation/registration fee either in cash or check payable to Bohol Sandugo Foundation, Inc. (BSFI) in the amount of P 6,000.00 only after the applicant passed the screening and shall have been chosen as an official candidate.

e.   An application shall not be deemed submitted unless the following are attached thereto, to wit:
?   Duly accomplished Miss Bohol Sandugo entry form
?   Photocopy of birth certificate
?   3 copies of half body glamour shot colored photograph 4” x 6” in size;

f. Judging shall be solely based on the following criteria:
      1. Beauty of face and figure      -   40%
      2. Carriage, poise & personality   -   30%
      3. Intelligence & wit         -   20%
      4. Talent               -   10%
              TOTAL      -   100%

g. The pageant shall be divided into four parts:
1. Production number
2. Swimsuit competition
3. Gown competition
4. Interview portion

The Talent competition shall be held on a separate date but prior to the pageant night. The presentation of the talent shall heed the following guidelines:
?   Each candidate shall be given a maximum of five (5) minutes of her presentation. A warning (bell) shall be made to signal the time limit. Every 30-second excess in the time of performance will mean a one (1) point deduction.
?   The presentation shall be subject to screening by the pageant committee to ensure a wholesome number.
?   The judges must not be in anyway related to any of the candidates.
?   The judges’ decision shall be made public only on the pageant night.

h. The candidate and/or her sponsor shall provide/take care of
1.   the gown, shoes or sandals and accessories to be used during the pageant;
2.   casual wear during visits, rehearsals and swimsuit pictorials;
3.  costume and props for her talent presentation;

i. The candidates shall be judged in two (2) instances: during the pre-pageant night (Talent and Swimwear Competition) on July 12, 2008 (Saturday) and during the pageant night on July 18, 2006 (Friday) at 8 o’clock in the evening.

j. Minor Awards shall be given on the following aspects:
?   Best in Production Number
?   Best in Swimsuit
?   Best in Gown
?   Miss Talent
?   Miss Friendship
?   Miss Photogenic
?   Darling of the Press
?   Awards given by sponsors, if any

k. Deadline for the submission of entries/application shall be on June 13, 2008 (Friday). All entries shall be submitted to:   

MS. BABY COLLINS
   Pons Garcia Pawnshop
34 CPG Ave. Tagbilaran City
411-4323/501-7488
   09173288858

l. All candidates must appear in person for the screening on June 15, 2008 (Sunday) at the Mayor’s Conference Room, 3rd Floor of the New City Hall Building. Wearing of casual wear, preferably mini-skirt and sleeveless top, is advised

m. For inquiries, please contact Miss Baby Collins, Chairman of the Miss Bohol Sandugo Committee, at 411-4323/501-7488 or 09173288858.

POSTED BY:


Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
      

Subject: TO ALL BOHOLANOS:TIGUM BOL-ANON SA TIBUOK KALIBUTAN,JULY 16-26,2009,TAGBILARAN CITY,BOHOL,PHILS
Message: TO ALL BOHOLANOS:TIGUM BOL-ANON SA
TIBUOK KALIBUTAN,JULY 16-
26,2009,TAGBILARAN CITY,BOHOL,PHILS
(FROM TBTK CHRONICLES)

NOW IS THE TIME TO START PLANNING FOR…
TBTK’09 BOHOL!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. SAVE THE DATES.

TIGUM BOL-ANON SA TIBUOK KALIBUTAN
(TBTK 2009 â€" A GATHERING OF BOHOLANOS
FROM AROUND THE WORLD) WILL BE ON JULY
16 TO 26, 2009 IN TAGBILARAN CITY,
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES.

FOR INFORMATION OR ADVANCE
REGISTRATION, PLEASE CALL:

? BETTY SALERA. VELOSO GARCIA -
(973) 393-8932
? CORA A. SIMSIMAN â€" (973) 563-
3318
? LIK-LIK GALLARES SCHROEDER â€"
(916) -342-3772
? EVE M. CALCETA â€" (916) 300-9485
? INDAY FLORA LIBAY â€" (949) 322-
0030

IN THE PHILIPPINES:

BETTY BALATERO â€" (0916) 644-3952 /
TAGBILARAN CITY
ROSE SOY â€" (0919) 243-3161 /
TAGBILARAN CITY

WEBSITE: www.tbtk.org

POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
City Information Officer, City
Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Date: Friday, 8 February, 2008 3:41 PM
Subject: HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY'S DIAMOND JUBILEE CULMINATION CELEBRATION, FEB 12-16, 2008 SCHEDULE
Message: HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY
Diamond Jubilee Grand Culmination
Day 1: Tuesday, February 12
4:00 AM Diana
As they tour around major city
thoroughfares with their upbeat music,
HNU band members announce the start of
the jubilee.
6:00 AM Holy Mass (Janssen Oval)
HNU’s grandest event of the year will
be ushered in with this most solemn
celebration bannered by the theme “Sa
tumang pagpasalamat, kita naghandum,
nagsadya, nakiglambigit”,
7:30 AM Blessing of Alumni AV Hall
(CAS Bldg.)
Inauguration of the newest audio-
visual facility of HNU, the
construction of which was co-funded by
the HNU Alumni Association of
Tagbilaran, Inc.
Unveiling of the
Commemorative Wall (In front of Bates
Bldg.)
Formal presentation of the wall of
names-a fitting tribute to the
deceased faculty and employees who
once served HNU
10:00 AM Opening of Exhibits (The
Atrium, BQ Mall)
A photographic
exhibit in tarp showcasing HNU’s
history and pride.
1:30 PM Floral Parade: “HNU Alumni-
Our Diamonds to the World”
(Along CPG Avenue)
A spectacular display of flamboyant
costumes, dancing skills and
magnificent floats reflective of the
countries where the HNU alumni are
thriving.
5:00 PM Blessing of HNU WATERSS
(4TH Flr., Lesage Campus)
The launching of the first and only
water testing laboratory in Bohol,
which is one of the main components of
the Water Assessment, Testing, and
Research Support Services (WATERSS)
Project
6:30 PM “Aspects of Love”: The
Diwanag Redux (Lesage Gym)
HNU’s famous dance troupe takes the
world of dance on the wings of a very
romantic production purposely borrowed
from one of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s
fabulous musicals.
8:30 PM Bandfest: " The Final
Encounter" (Janssen Oval)
The battle of the best bands of Holy
Name University, capping a year-long
search for HNU’s best student bands.
Day 2: Wednesday, February 13
8:30 AM Outreach Day
HNU faculty, students and employees
bond together to reach out to
different communities sharing their
time, skill and resources
? Cooking
Demo (Catarman)
? Mangrove
Planting (Taloto)
? Puppet Show with San Isidro Grade
School Pupils
(Grade School AV Hall)
1:30 PM Faculty & Employees’
Academic Forum (Lesage AV Hall)
Atty. Gabriel T.Ingles, former dean,
USC College of Law and presently
presiding judge of Cebu RTC Branch 58
and one of the more prominent alumni
of HNU, shares with the faculty and
employees his exposition of the
topic “Trailblazing Excellence in
Education”.
6:30 PM “Night of Glitz and Glam”
(Bohol Tropics Resort Club)
Faculty and employees enjoy the
evening with music and fun featuring
The Company, the country’s premiere
vocal ensemble.
Day 3: Thursday, February 14
8:30 AM Students’ Fun Day (Lesage
Gym)
An array of exciting activities apt
for Valentine's Day with the special
appearance of Matt Evans, lead actor
of Pedro Penduko
8:30 PM Valentine Groovin’: Disco
at the Oval (Janssen Oval)
An evening of dancing with love-filled
ambiance tailored exclusively for HNU
students in celebration of Valentine’s
Day
Day 4: Friday, February 15
7:30 AM Ugnayan (Janssen Campus)
HNU faculty and employees strengthen
their camaraderie as they spend the
whole day interacting through fun
games and sports activities.
8:30 AM Acadthon (Lesage Gym)
A whole day marathon of academic
competitions designed to showcase the
scholarly skills of the HNU students
3:00 PM Students’ Academic Forum
(Lesage Gym)
HNU students will have an exclusive
audience with former senator Franklin
M. Drilon when he shares his insights
on “Trailblazing Excellence”.
6:00 PM Torch Parade (ICM to
Janssen Campus)
Lights and
Fireworks Show (Janssen Oval)
HNU students, faculty and employees
march towards the Janssen Campus with
specially designed torches, which will
culminate with a breathtaking lights
show and fireworks display at the oval.
Day 5: Saturday, February 16
7:30 AM Alumni Homecoming and
General Assembly (Lesage Campus)
A day full of fun, prizes and
surprises that guarantees a wholesome
and memorable experience for all the
HNC/DWC-T/HNU alumni who would not
miss this affair
7:00 PM “I will sing forever!”-
Himig Diwa in Concert (St. Joseph
Cathedral)
HNU’s maturing choral ensemble
celebrates it’s 10th year anniversary
with this benefit concert for the
cathedral candle vendors.

HNU-AATI Homecoming and General
Assembly 2008
Program of Activities
Part 1 (AM)
8:00 - Registration
9:00 - Holy Mass
10:00 - Business Meeting
? Presentation of VMG
? President’s Report
? Treasurer’s Report
11:00 - Open Forum
11:30 - Presentation of Election
Guidelines and Candidates
Opening of Voting
Precincts
12:00 - LUNCH
Part 2 (PM)
1:00 - Opening Hymns
? Lupang
Hinirang
? Awit sa
Bohol
? Holy Name
March
1:20 - “Hataw”
1:40 - Presentation of
Guidelines for "On-the-Spot King &
Queen”
2:00 - Song and Yells
Competition (Introduction of Batch,
Chapters & Groups)
2:15 - Fun Games (1st Set: c/o
H.S. Batch ’81)
2:45 - 1st Canvassing ("On-the-
Spot King & Queen”)
3:00 - Closing of Voting
Precincts
Fun Games (2nd Set:
c/o H.S. Batch ’65)
3:15 - Final Canvassing ("On-the-
Spot King & Queen”)
3:30 - Fun Games (3rd Set: c/o
H.S. Batch ’64)
3:45 - Coronation of Winners
("On-the-Spot King & Queen”)
4:15 - Post Valentine
Special: “Love Duet Competition”
4:45 - Proclamation of Election
Winners
5:00 - Awarding Ceremonies
? 1st
Group/Individual to Register
? Best in
Design (Group Outfit)
? Best in
Attendance
? Most
Participative Batch, Group or Chapter
? Overall
Champion
5:30 - Closing Remarks

Dance….Dance….Dance….
Surprise Numbers: Trivia
Questions, Scavengers’ Hunt, Door
Prizes


from: Joe Nazarenp and Ma'am Eurie Gutierrez


POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO - GABIN
Alumna, College of Arts And Sciences,
Divine Word College of Tagbilaran


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FOR THOSE INTERESTED: OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILS OPEN UNIVERSITY
Message: FOR THOSE INTERESTED: OPEN AND
DISTANCE LEARNING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
THE PHILIPPINES OPEN UNIVERSITY


The U.P. Open University (UPOU) is the
fifth constituent university of the
University of the Philippines System.
It was established in 23 February 1995
to enable the country’s premier
university to ‘respond to the growing
demands for quality graduate and
undergraduate education even in areas
which do not have a UP campus.’
Specifically, the UPOU provides
quality and continuing education
opportunities through DISTANCE
EDUCATION.

Students study on their own time and
at their own place using carefully
prepared learning materials:
- printed modules
- multi-media materials
- interactive CDs

To enhance the teaching-learning
process, student support services are
provided through:
- online tutorials
- eLibrary
- eCounselling
- tele- and videoconferencing

As distance leaners, the UPOU students
will not only be able to obtain formal
qualifications, but will also acquire
the discipline and capability to
become lifelong learners who are at
home in today’s knowledge society.

MISSION AND VISION:
In today’s global society, knowledge
is the most valued capital of
individuals and nations. Developments
in information and communication
technology are shaping what is known
as the knowledge society, in which
knowledge workers â€" professionals who
take information as their raw material
and create new knowledge products â€"
are the most valued human resource.
The vision of the UPOU is to be at the
forefront of this knowledge society,
helping shape knowledge workers who
will make the nation proud.

The UPOU’s mission is to make quality
higher and continuing education
accessible to all who have the talent
and discipline to pursue it. Its goals
are:

1) To offer through open and
distance learning degree and non-
degree programs that are responsive to
the needs of the learners and the
society of which they are a part;
2) To develop a system of
continuing education to sustain
professional growth and promote
lifelong learning;
3) To develop and adapt delivery
systems appropriate to distance
learners;
4) To provide leadership in the
development of open learning and
distance education expertise in the
country and in the appropriate use of
information and communication
technologies of education; and
5) To make instructional packages
accessible to various public through
collaborative arrangements,
institutional agreements, and other
appropriate mechanisms

STUDENTS:

UPOU students are busy people from all
walks of life with diverse interests
and educational backgrounds. Most are
studying par-time, as they pursue
careers, take care of businesses, and
raise children and families. All are
committed to broadening and deepening
their knowledge and skills through the
pursuit of advanced degrees and short
or continuing education courses. They
are independent and mature learners,
able and willing to keep the pace with
the challenges of today’s knowledge
society.

STAFF:

We have over 200 academic staff,
consisting of faculty from across the
UP System, the country’s premier
university system. They are known
experts in their fields, active in
research, and trained in distance and
open learning methods. They are
assisted by some 400 part-time study
tutors, who are themselves faculty of
UP and higher education institutions
across the country. Our research,
professional, and administrative
staff, numbering more than a hundred,
are highly skilled and efficient
professionals who pride themselves in
their ability to provide quality
service to UPOU’s various publics.

PARTNERS:

The UPOU counts among its partner-
institutions state colleges and
universities across the country as
well as private educational
institutions and government agencies.

The UPOU is a member of the
International Council for Distance
Learning, the Asian Association of
Open Universities, the United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for the
Asia-Pacific Distance Education
Network, and the Asia-Pacific Distance
and Multi-media Education Network.

The UPOU also has joint projects with
various international institutions,
among them the Southeast Asian
Ministers of Education (SEAMEO),
Regional Center for Graduate Study and
Research in Agriculture (SEARCA),
Southeast Asian Fisheries Development
Center â€" Aquaculture Department
(SEAFDEC-AQD), SEAMEO Regional Open
Learning Center (SEMOLEC),
International Plant Genetic Resources
Institute (IPGRI), Simon Fraser
University of Canada, and Open
University of the United Kingdom.

Its partners in industry and the
private sector include Sun
Microsystems, Inc., the Foundation for
IT Education and Development,
Metrobank Foundation, Inc., Johnson
and Johnson Philippines, among others.

MODE OF TEACHING:

The UPOU is recognized by the
Commission on Higher Education as the
national center of excellence in open
learning and distance education. In
addition, the UPOU has been designated
by the Information Technology and e-
Commerce Council (ITECC) as the
national e-learning competency center.

The main characteristics of learning
at a distance or distance education
(DE) are:
1) Students are physically
separated from the teacher by
geographical location, professional
commitments, and/ or filial
obligations.
2) Students are self-directed and
independent. They study on their own
time and at their own place.
3) Students study on their own
specially-designed learning packages
that make use of multiple media such
as print, audio, video, computer
programs, and the internet.
4) Learning is individualized.
5) Unlike the traditional
correspondence education, there is in
DE two-way communication between the
teacher and among students through
face-to-face study sessions or
tutorial, electronic mail,
teleconferencing, video conferencing,
and online tutorials. Students also
take proctored final examinations in
all courses.

In the DE mode, students do not have
to take a leave from their jobs or be
separated from their families in order
to pursue an education because they do
not have to attend daily or regular
weekly classes.

OFFICES:

The main office of the UPOU is located
along the National Higway in BArangay
Maahas, Los Banos, Laguna. We also
have offices at the National Computer
Center in UP Diliman, Quezon City, and
at the ground floor of Philippine
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FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
City Information Officer, City
Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

Date: Friday, 8 February, 2008 3:45 PM
Subject: BOL-ANON MULTI-PURPOSE COOP(TACECCO)GENERAL ASSEMBLY-MARCH 29/FILING DEADLINE FOR BOARD-COMM-FEB 16

Message: BOL-ANON MULTI-PURPOSE COOP(TACECCO)GENERAL ASSEMBLY-MARCH 29/FILING OFCANDIDACY DEADLINE FOR BOARD AND COMMITTEES-FEB 16

The Bol-anon Multi-Purpose Cooperative
(BMPC), popularly known as TACECCO
(Tagbilaran City Employees Credit
Cooperative), the fasting-growing
cooperative in the province of Bohol,
has scheduled its general assembly on
March 29 (Saturday) at the Dr. Cecilio
Putong National High School.

Those interested to run for the
positions of Board of Directors, Audit
and Inventory Committee (AICOM),
Credit Committee (CRECOM), and
Election Committee are reminded to
file their certificate of candidacy on
or before Saturday, February 16, at
the BMPC.

ELECTION RULES APPROVED BY THE TACECCO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

1) The elections shall be on
March 29, 2008 (Saturday), to be held
at Dr. Cecilio Putong National High
School, CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City.
2) It should be conducted by
secret balloting.
3) Bonafide TACECCO members with
good membership standing are the only
ones eligible to run for any elective
position.
4) A) For Board of Directors
(BOD), candidates must have at least
Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000) fixed
deposit.
B) For other elective positions,
candidates must have at least Two
Thousand Pesos (P2,000) fixed deposit.
5) NO candidate shall be elected
in absentia.
- He / she must register during
the general assembly meeting.
- Candidates must be presented
during the presentation.
- Candidates for Board of
Directors (BOD) may opt to deliver
their two (2)-minute speeches.
6) All candidates must pass the
qualification requirements certified
by the TACECCO manager.
7) NO proxy voting is allowed.
A) Candidates may file their
certificate of candidacy either in
person or by mail on or before
February 16, 2008.
B) Certificates of candidacy
should be filed at through the
Manager, Ms. Elena Dahab or at the
City Health Office through ELECOM
Chairman Ms. Leonita Relamida.

A candidate may place his /
her campaign posters in amy ELECOM
posting board, outside the TACECCO
Building or at the City Hall Building,
and at the vicinity where the General
Assembly is held.
9) In accordance with the
provision of the Cooperative Code of
the Philippines, elective officials of
the government, except barangay
officials, shall be ineligible to be
officers and directors of the
cooperative.
10) The first four (4) candidates
for the board of directors (BOD)
obtaining the highest votes shall be
declared winners.
11) The first three (3) candidates
for the Audit and Inventory Committee,
Credit Committee, and Election
Committee obtaining the highest number
of votes shall be declared winners and
shall serve for one year only.
12) Incumbents, except Board of
Directors (BOD), who have served for
three (3) consecutive terms and ELECOM
may run for re-election for any
positions as long as they meet the
qualifications set forth herein.
13) Protest shall be filed in
writing with the Election Committee
within forty â€"eight (48) hours after
the counting of ballots. No protest
shall be entertained after the
prescribed period.
14) The proclamation and oath-
taking shall be done within Ten (10)
working days after the election.

From: Ursula T. Turan, Secretary,
ELECOM
Micelyn Apale Candelario,
Member, ELECOM
Leonita Zamora Relamida,
Chairman, ELECOM

Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer, City
Government of Tagbilaran
BMPC/ TACECCO Member

Friday, 8 February, 2008 3:46 PM
Subject: HOLY SPIRIT SCH GRADE 5 PARENTS-
TEACHERS ASSN MEDICAL MISSION-GAWAD
KALINGA CABAWAN,TAGB,SAT,FEB. 9-9AM-
12NN

After the very successful Grade 5
Level Family Day conducted last
November 30 at Dumaluan Beach in
Panglao, supported by the families of
Dr. Doloreich Dumaluan and Dr.
Theodore Dumaluan, the Holy Spirit
School Grade 5 Level Parents Teachers
Association I spearheading the Medical
Mission for the residents of the Gawad
Kalinga â€" Saint Vincent Village of
Cabawan, Tagbilaran.

PTA officers will assembly at 7:30 am
at the Holy Spirit School â€" Remolador
Gate tomorrow, Saturday, February 9.
The activity proper will start at
9:00am â€" 12:00 noon to include the
weighing, blood pressure taking,
fasting blood sugar testing,
consultation and giving of medicines.

The Grade 5 Level Officers are:
Antonietto Inting Pernia, Ardissa
Recimilla Estavilla and Dr. Dorothy
Gay Marmita Dumaluan for Family
Charity; Fe Lelis, Merle Torayno and
Ma. Liza Borja Trabajo for Family
Faith, Dr. Virginia Arcamo Buac, Fiel
Angeli Espejo Araoarao-Gabin and Ma.
Chona Bersaluna Roxas for Family Hope
and May Amparo Valles Blanco-Borja,
Josefina Cesar and Toni Rose Dorupan
Aldonza for Family Joy.


Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao-Gabin
Secretary, HSS Grade 5 Level PTA

GRADE 5 PARENTS-TEACHERS ASSN MEDICAL MISSION-GAWAD KALINGA CABAWAN,TAGB,SAT,FEB. 9-9AM-12NN

Perhaps, this is one of its kind, if not, among the few of its kind in the country, or even around the world. The festival doesn't showcase streetdancing contingents, but zooms in on the development of ubi products or the entrepreneurial aspect of ubi's (also known as purple yam) existence. Before, you may have known only of ubi jam, but they (officers and members of the Bohol Ubi Center Foundation, Inc. (BUCFI) have expanded to produce ubi powder so you can make ubi jam, ubi pastillas, ubi cake, ubi ice cream, ubi candies, etc. any time of the year since ubi is seasonal.

On the cultural side, the young generation will be able to have a grasp of the traditions involving ubi culture like one would have to do chanting or encantations before he or she plants the tuber. If you drop it, you have to kiss it after picking it up as a sign of respect, so you will not be inflicted with 'gaba' (wrath or misfortune, according to the elders).

For years, the organizers are also sponsoring poster making contests to develop budding visual artists, balak contests to hone amateur public speakers (or would-be politicians, hmm) and balitaw (a traditional song and dance courtship strategy in the olden times) contests, among others, for really talented singers and performers.

In January 2004, I was chair of the committee for the 2nd UBI Festival Queen pageant, a personality (beauty, brains and talent) contest with 12 contestants coming from the different municipalities and Tagbilaran City (like Miss Bohol). Inabanga's Rhiz Nova Tagsip Arenas, the very articulate psychology major of the University of San Carlos, won the admiration of the judges and eventually, the UFQ crown. The UFQ winner is supposed to act as ambassador of goodwill and must be well-versed on information about the ubi so she can help in its promotion. Months after that, in the Sandugo 2004 in July 2004, Rhiz continued her winning streak when she got the Miss Bohol Sandugo 2004 title.

The first Miss UBI Festival Festival Queen was the charming Pinky Gica Beldia - Socias (Tagbilaran City representative) who was a student of Holy Name University in 2000. After January 2004, there has been no UFQ because of lack of funds...

I would like to encourage the Boholanos out there to support this festival, especially those who are very generous financially. You can be sponsors so the major and consolation prizes of the different contests will be increased. Just make sure that you approach the right people, BUCFI, for that matter, so you will be certain the money will be used for the intended purpose. It's just so ironic that we have good project proposals here which are short of financial resources. At times, it happens also that the money goes into the wrong hands... hay, naku! I feel bad mas daghang devil's advocates karong panahona, then nagkahilis na ang mga tinuod nga tarong nga mga tawo - kung dili ingnon og nag-alig alig if only for the success of an activity, gama-gamaan lang pod og wa'y hinungdan na storya just to besmirch the credibility... more often, those people na wala'y know-how are the ones na yakkity-yak all the time - all because of ENVY. What can't we be happy that other people are sharing their time, talent, money, intelligence and efforts for the good of the greatest number? Why do we let crab mentality prevail? Whatever happened to the good old Filipino values? Pathetic...

WORLD FOOD EXPO VISAYAS, APRIL 16-19,2008,CEBU INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (CICC), MANDAUE CITY, CEBU, PHILIPPINES

REGION’S LARGEST SHOWCASE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE MACHINERIES, TECHNOLOGIES AND SUPPLIES

WOFEX VISAYAS 2ND FOOD PROCESSING, PACKAGING AND FOOD SERVICE EXPOSITION, APRIL 16-19,2008, CEBU INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (CICC), MANDAUE CITY, CEBU, PHILIPPINES

EXHIBITION PRODUCT PROFILE:
?   BAKERY EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS
?   CATERING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
?   GLASSWARE/ CUTLERIES/ KITCHENWARE
?   CHEF’S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
?   COFFEE MACHINERIES/ FREEZERS/ CHILLERS/ DISPLAY CABINETS
?   ALL TYPES OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
?   PACKAGING MACHINERIES AND SUPPLIES
?   PROCESSING MACHINERIES AND SUPPLIES LABORATORY TESTING
?   INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
?   INVENTORY CONTROLS
?   SMOKEHOUSING/ CUTTERS/ DRYERS
?   FOOD ADDITIVES AND FLAVORINGS
?   WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE SUPPLIES
?   BOTTLING EQUIPMENT/ CONVEYORS
?   CODING/ PRINTING AND LABELLING
?   SERVICE INNOVATIONS
?   POS SCALES
?   DAIRY PRODUCTS
?   MEATS/ SEAFOOD PRODUCTS
?   SNACK FOOD/ BAKED PRODUCTS
?   CANNED PRODUCTS
?   SPECIALTY FOOD AND BEVERAGES
?   CART/ KITCHEN/ DISPLAY SHOWCASE FABRICATION
?   ALLIED PRODUCTS

* JOIN THE REGION’S BIGGEST AND MOST FOCUSED EXPOSITION FOR THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY POWERED BY WORLD FOOD EXPO (WOFEX)
* HAS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON DISPLAY â€" FROM INGREDIENTS TO EQUIPMENT TO END PRODUCTS

•   CAPITALIZE ON THE CONTINUING GROWTH OF THE REGION AND BUILD YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK OF FIRST-RATE SUPPLIERS AND BUYERS

•   LEVERAGE ON THE EXTENSIVE PROMOTION, HIGH ATTENDANCE RATIO AND HUGE ON-SITE AND FUTURE SALES FROM THE EVENT

•   PLUS FREE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ON BAKING INNOVATIONS, CULINARY TRENDS AND TEHNIQUES, RUNNING A RESTAURANT AND CATERING BUSINESS, GETTING INTO THE COFFEE BUSINESS, MEAT PROCESSING, HACCP, PACKAGING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY CONTROLS, FRANCHISING, PROCESSING FOR THE EXPORT MARKETING, AMONG MANY OTHERS

www.fppvisayas.com

INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY-BOHOL
(HEADED BY MA. ELENA C. ARBON, PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR)


POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO - GABIN
CITY INFORMATION OFFICER
CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGBILARAN
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES









WORLD FOOD EXPO VISAYAS, APRIL 16-19,2008,CEBU INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (CICC), MANDAUE CITY, CEBU, PHILIPPINES

REGION’S LARGEST SHOWCASE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE MACHINERIES, TECHNOLOGIES AND SUPPLIES

WOFEX VISAYAS 2ND FOOD PROCESSING, PACKAGING AND FOOD SERVICE EXPOSITION, APRIL 16-19,2008, CEBU INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (CICC), MANDAUE CITY, CEBU, PHILIPPINES

EXHIBITION PRODUCT PROFILE:
?   BAKERY EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS
?   CATERING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
?   GLASSWARE/ CUTLERIES/ KITCHENWARE
?   CHEF’S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
?   COFFEE MACHINERIES/ FREEZERS/ CHILLERS/ DISPLAY CABINETS
?   ALL TYPES OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT
?   PACKAGING MACHINERIES AND SUPPLIES
?   PROCESSING MACHINERIES AND SUPPLIES LABORATORY TESTING
?   INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
?   INVENTORY CONTROLS
?   SMOKEHOUSING/ CUTTERS/ DRYERS
?   FOOD ADDITIVES AND FLAVORINGS
?   WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE SUPPLIES
?   BOTTLING EQUIPMENT/ CONVEYORS
?   CODING/ PRINTING AND LABELLING
?   SERVICE INNOVATIONS
?   POS SCALES
?   DAIRY PRODUCTS
?   MEATS/ SEAFOOD PRODUCTS
?   SNACK FOOD/ BAKED PRODUCTS
?   CANNED PRODUCTS
?   SPECIALTY FOOD AND BEVERAGES
?   CART/ KITCHEN/ DISPLAY SHOWCASE FABRICATION
?   ALLIED PRODUCTS

* JOIN THE REGION’S BIGGEST AND MOST FOCUSED EXPOSITION FOR THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY POWERED BY WORLD FOOD EXPO (WOFEX)
* HAS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON DISPLAY â€" FROM INGREDIENTS TO EQUIPMENT TO END PRODUCTS

•   CAPITALIZE ON THE CONTINUING GROWTH OF THE REGION AND BUILD YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK OF FIRST-RATE SUPPLIERS AND BUYERS

•   LEVERAGE ON THE EXTENSIVE PROMOTION, HIGH ATTENDANCE RATIO AND HUGE ON-SITE AND FUTURE SALES FROM THE EVENT

•   PLUS FREE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ON BAKING INNOVATIONS, CULINARY TRENDS AND TEHNIQUES, RUNNING A RESTAURANT AND CATERING BUSINESS, GETTING INTO THE COFFEE BUSINESS, MEAT PROCESSING, HACCP, PACKAGING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY CONTROLS, FRANCHISING, PROCESSING FOR THE EXPORT MARKETING, AMONG MANY OTHERS

www.fppvisayas.com

INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY-BOHOL
(HEADED BY MA. ELENA C. ARBON, PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR)


POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO - GABIN
CITY INFORMATION OFFICER
CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGBILARAN
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES

CCAD,PISKAY SPONSOR ART WORKSHOP(TERRA COTTA,PRINT MAKING,STAINED GLASS,MIXED MEDIA,MASK MAKING),FEB.11-15,BOHOL CULTURAL CENTER                       

Once again, we celebrate February as National Arts Month as mandated by the national government.

In line with this annual celebration, the CENTER FOR CULTURE AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT (CCAD) under the Office of the Governor headed by ENRIQUETA BORJA BUTALID and the PISKAY ARTS GROUP OF BOHOL, have teamed up and decided to conduct a five (5) â€" day art workshop to start on February 11 to 15, 2008, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Bohol Cultural Center.

For this workshop, we are targeting five (5) high school students and one (1) art or MAPEH teacher from among the different public secondary schools in the City. A registration fee of P150.00 per teacher and P50.00 per student will already include the certificate, ID of the participants and art materials.

Five (5) PISKAY member-artists namely Joey Apas Labrador, Florante ‘Rhantz’ Anunciado, Reynald Kudemos, Eric Catot and Jhacky Curambao, will facilitate the workshops on the different media, following this schedule: Day 1 â€" terra cotta; Day 2 â€" print making; Day 3 - stained glass; Day 4 - mixed media; and Day 5 - mask making.

We believe that this activity will be beneficial to both students and teachers in enhancing their artistic talents and creativity, so the principals and school heads are asked to help in disseminating the details of this activity to the public secondary schools in the City.

This is part of the commitment for the development, preservation and promotion of culture and the arts and the upliftment of the plight of the local artists.


FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€"GABIN
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

TAGBILARAN MAYOR DAN NERI LIM WELCOMES IBO-IBF WORLD CHAMPION NONITO GONZALES DONAIRE, JR.

CITY MAYOR DAN NERI LIM THIS MORNING GLADLY WELCOMED TO THE CITY OF TAGBILARAN INTERNATIONAL BOXING ORGANIZATION-INTERNATIONAL BOXING FEDERATION WORLD CHAMPION NONITO GONZALES DONAIRE, JR. WHO TRACES HIS ROOTS IN TALIBON, BOHOL.

IN HIS SPEECH, MAYOR LIM CITED THE HUMILITY OF DONAIRE WHICH IS STILL EVIDENT EVEN IN HIS PRESENT STATUS IN THE BOXING CIRCLE. ALSO, HE ASSURED THE BOHOLANO BOXER OF HIS FULL SUPPORT AND PRAYERS AND WISHED HIM WELL ON HIS UPCOMING FIGHT ON APRIL 14, 2008.

NONITO WAS WITH HIS MOTHER, AUNT AND GIRLFRIEND WHO IS A TAEKWONDO EXPERT IN HIS COURTESY CALL TO MAYOR LIM AFTER THE MOTORCADE. HE LOVINGLY GUIDED AND HELD HIS GIRLFRIEND’S HAND (AS THE GROOM DOES TO HIS BRIDE) ON THEIR WAY UP TO THE MAYOR’S OFFICE AND UPON DESCENDING TO THE GROUND FLOOR AFTER THE LUNCHEON TREAT OF MAYOR LIM. HE CHARMINGLY SMILED AND WAIVED TO THE CITY HALL EMPLOYEES ON THEIR WAY OUT.

ACCORDING TO SKETCHY REPORTS, NONITO IS SET TO MARRY HIS GIRLFRIEND WITHIN THIS YEAR.

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€"GABIN
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY: MULTI-SECTORAL COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM ALL FORMS OF ABUSES, JAN 29

THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD (SP) COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL WELFARE, MEN, WOMEN CHILDREN AND FAMILY RELATIONS WILL CONDUCT A CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE INTEGRATED INTER-AGENCY, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY AND MULTI-SECTORAL COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM ALL FORMS OF ABUSES to be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 8:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon at Saya’s Restaurant, Tagbilaran City. The Committee is headed by Councilor Anne Mariquit C. Derikito - Oppus

PROGRAMME

8:00 â€" 9:00 am   - Registration
9:00 â€" 9:30 am    - Opening Program
                                       
?   Prayer
?   National Anthem / Bohol Hymn / Tagbilaran Hymn
?   Welcome Message / Statement of Purpose
?   Messages: Mayor or his representative
                              Vice-Mayor or his representative
?   Acknowledgment of Participants

9:30 â€" 9:45 am    - Snacks
9:45-10:15 am      - Brief Overview of the Gender and Development Code of the City of Tagbilaran
10:15-11:00 am   - Presentation 1: Anti-VAWC Law (RA 9262)
11:00-11:45 am   - Presentation 2: Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Welfare Act (RA 9344)
11:45-12:45      - Lunch
1:00-1:45 pm       - Presentation 3: Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (RA 9208)
1:45-2:15 pm      - Presentation 4: Where We Are?
3:00-4:30 pm      - Workshop
4:30-5:00 pm      - Presentation of Workshop Outputs
5:00-5:30 pm      - Pledging of Support / Commitment       


FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€"GABIN
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

This is, actually, part of the Provincial and City governments' efforts to promote agri-tourism, of course, supported by the local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations, and private sectors.

Thanks so much for the moral support! I truly appreciate it!

I hope that by the time we in the Holy Spirit School Alumni Association (HSSAA) board can 're-invent' the alumni website, you will also be one of our regular contributors.

•   BOHOL’S UBI FESTIVAL 2008 â€" JANUARY 23-24, 2008, BOHOL CULTURAL CENTER,TAGBILARAN CITY

THEME: ‘HAGIT SA PANAHON: UBI SA BOHOL PALABOON

January 22, 2008 (Tuesday) â€" INGRESS (Arrival and putting up of exhibits)

DAY 1- January 23, 2008 (WEDNESDAY)

Part I â€" 6:30 am â€" Assembly at Plaza Rizal
            7:00 am â€" Parade going to Bohol Cultural Center
            9:00 am â€" Opening Program

Invocation â€" Msgr. Cirilo D. Darunday
                                 Sta. Cruz Parish Priest
                                 Chairman, Board of Trustees, LIFE Phils., Foundation (Bohol) Inc.

     Hymns â€" Capitol Band
   Acknowledgment of Participants â€" Mr. Precioso Patindol
                                                                     Training Specialist III, ATI

   Welcome Address â€" Ms. Liza M. Quirog
                   Provincial Agriculturist

   Opening Remarks â€" Atty. Julius Caesar F. Herrera
                                             Bohol Vice-Governor

   Statement of Purpose â€" Dr. Carolyn May O. Daquio
              ATI Center Director and BUCFI Chair

   Intermission â€" Maribojoc Local Government Unit

   Inspirational Message â€" Atty. Erico B. Aumentado
                                                   Bohol Governor

   Commitment of Support â€" Atty. Edgar M. Chatto
                                                       Congressman, First District

                   Atty. Roberto C. Cajes
                                                       Congressman, Second District

                   Atty. Adam Relson L. Jala
                   Congressman, Third District

   Intermission â€" Sagbayan Local Government Unit

Part II â€" 11:00 am - Cutting of Ribbon / Opening of Exhibits â€" Atty. Erico B. Aumentado
                                               Bohol Governor

-   Atty. Julius Caesar F. Herrera
Bohol Vice-Governor

-   Atty. Edgar M. Chatto
Congressman, First District

-   Atty. Roberto C. Cajes
Congressman, Second District

-   Atty. Adam Relson L. Jala
Congressman, Third District

-   Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan

Part III â€" 1:30-5:00 pm   - ‘Pinaka’ Contest
- Ubi Product Development Contest
      - Best New Ubi Processed Product
      - Ubi Jingle Contest
      - Judging of Best Ubi Booth

Part IV â€" 7:00-9:00 pm â€" Literary-Musical Contest

DAY 2 â€" January 24, 2008 (Thursday)
   8:30 â€" 11:30 am â€" Viewing of Exhibits and Selling
-   Poster Making Contest
-   Judging of Best Ubi Booth (Continuation)
2:00 pm â€" Awarding and Closing Ceremonies

DAY 3 â€" January 25, 2008 (Friday)
   8:00 am   - EGRESS


Mr. Precioso Patindol â€" Master of Ceremonies

UBI FESTIVAL 2008 COORDINATING AGENCIES:
-   Provincial Government of Bohol
-   Provincial Agriculture Office
-   LIFE Phils. Foundation (Bohol), Inc.
-   Provincial Government Media Affairs office
-   Provincial General Services Office
-   Agricultural Training Institute â€" Region VII
-   Bohol Provincial Tourism Office
-   Center for Culture and Arts Development
-   City Agriculture Office
-   Department of Agriculture â€" Agricultural Promotion Center
-   Department of Agriculture â€" CENVIARC
-   Department of Trade and Industry
-   Department of Education
-   Central Visayas State College of Agriculture, Foresty and Technology
-   Municipal Local Government Units

DONORS:
-   Vice-Governor Julius Caesar F. Herrera
-   First District Congressman Edgar M. Chatto
-   Second District Congressman Roberto C. Cajes
-   Third District Congressman Adam Relson L. Jala
-   Board Member Tomas Lopez
-   Board Member Alfonso R. Damalerio II
-   Board Member Jose E. Veloso
-   Board Member Amalia r. Tirol
-   Board Member Josephine Socorro S. Jumamoy
-   Board Member Ma. Fe. C. Lejos
-   Board Member Bienvenido C. Molina, Jr.
-   Board Member Corazon J. Galbreath
-   Board Member Josil E. Trabajo
-   Board Member Aster A. Piollo
-   Bohol Ubi Center Foundation, Inc. (BUCFI)

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO - GABIN
City Information Officer
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, PHILIPPINES

TO BUKANG LIWAYWAY DANCE TROUPE MEMBERS WORLDWIDE: MESSAGE FROM MR. OSCAR B. REAL AND MS. WINCIE E. ARAOARAO. PLEASE READ


MR.OSCAR BUHION REAL’S BUKANG LIWAYWAY DANCE TROUPE REUNION MESSAGE (DECEMBER 28, 2007)

Twenty â€" eight (28) years and still moving on â€" that’s the status of the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe (BLDT) since its founding in 1979. Other dance troupes in the city have some and gone, but the remained steadfast and strong inspite of the limitations and all the odds.

It was in June 1979 that I stepped into the portals of Bohol National High School as an English teachers. Fresh from the Bayanihan where I got my training in folk dance, Aldeguer Sisters School of Dance for jazz, Agnes and Bing Locsin for ballet and modern dance, I was more or less equipped to tackle a greater challenge â€" that of organizing the first dance troupe in Bohol National High School (BNHS). Of course, there was Mrs. Wincie Espejo Araoarao who was the real livewire of Bohol National High School at that time. She was a Physical Education (PE) teacher and her expertise in dance was unquestionable. Although we came from different backgrounds and orientations, we complimented each other’s strengths and weaknesses and got along so well. In September 1979, the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe was born out of our initiative. The school did not order us to do it. Two years after, the BNHS Drum and Bugle Corps was organized out of the funds raised by the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe. Again, without the school asking us to do it.

Ten years after, Ma’am Wincie left for the United States and I was alone to carry on the Herculean task of managing the dance troupe.

Twenty-eight (28) years of perpetuation, preservation and enhancing our rich heritage in dance, in this field, the only constant thing is change. Every choreographer has a trademark. BLDT has always been the emphasis in authenticity, the subtle sensuality and the polished structure of Philippine dance.

Infusing a new perspective and approach remains fundamental in the world of dance. Dance is forever evolving. As a choreographer, I really feel that the only way you can cope is to grow with the time. You really have to expose yourself to the outside world, travel, attend workshops, research and study because that’s the only way.

I credit the longevity of the BDLT in the perfect combination of skills, creativity, professionalism and the value of relationship. Added to these are the passion, dedication, and determination of the people behind the group. Talent is never enough.

For me, dance is more than work. It’s more than what I do. It’s already a part of what I am today, who I was before and what it has made me. I feel that I am a better individual for the community because of the BLDT. It’s a lifestyle for me and it’s what makes me effective. It continuously gives me inspiration and I realized that I could make people happy by making them dance. That’s how I became passionate about dance. I was able to reach out to people and really express myself.

A few years ago, in one of the conferences of the mentors of the Special Program for the Arts (SPA), we visited the late national artist Ramon Obusan in his residence and straight from his mouth, he told me that I am his alter ego. It was so flattering. Not all dance enthusiasts deserve that statement from a National Artist.

To all of you who are here for this reunion, thank you for having thought of doing this. This is the first of its kind in 28 long years. I hope that this will not be the first and last, and hoping that we’ll still be seeing each other as often as we can.

Dance lives on. Long live the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe!


My dear dancers of the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe, old and new: I love and miss you all.

My partner, choreographer and trainer of the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe,
Mr. Oscar Real, friends, ladies and gentlemen, good evening! Before I forget, allow me to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the Gumop-as twins, Alma and Almi, for initiating the idea, telling Fiel that I should give an inspirational message.

I personally believe you don’t need any inspirational message anymore. The fact that you have already achieved something in your life now confirms you are already motivated. What I do have to say, instead, are reminders which would probably guide you in your daily life.

Always be aware, it is very important to be a person of values, and I don’t mean on the monetary aspect. There is nothing that can substitute honesty. Nothing can replace sincerity, goodness or kindness. Always strive to use the maximum of your potential which the Lord God has endowed you. Using the gifts God has given you is an expression of your thanks to God.

Be resourceful. Have a genuine and sincere relationship in dealing with your fellowmen, especially the less fortunate. Above all, in whatever undertaking you may have, always place God at the center.In this way, you could never go wrong.

I also wish to recall the time when I was still with the dance troupe for ten (10) solid years. I feel proud to say that I never heard any of the dance troupe members backbiting or quarreling against each other, neither can anyone hear Mr. Real and me arguing with each other.  The dance troupe atmosphere was solely based on proper work ethics on respect, dedication to service, cooperation and value of time. The existence of the BNHS Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe is praiseworthy and I attribute all the achievements to the dedication and untiring efforts of the one and only,  Mr. Oscar B. Real, whose qualities and values he possesses as a person and as a teacher cannot be surpassed. With the genuine support and commitment of the dancers of their valuable time and effort the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe has surmounted the tests of time.

To all the members of the troupe since its humble beginnings up to the present, I extend my profound thanks and gratitude.

I love you.

Ma’am Wincie
(MRS.) WINCESA ESPEJO ARAOARAO

POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
BLDT MEMBER

FEBRUARY NATIONAL ARTS MONTH CELEBRATION IN BOHOL: FIRST PROVINCIAL CHORAL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY ARTS MONTH CELEBRATION
Theme: ‘Ani ng Sining: Art in Public Spaces’

FIRST PROVINCIAL CHORAL FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE AND PERFORMERS

FEBRUARY 1, 2008 (LAUNCHING) â€" 4:00 PM AT PLAZA RIZAL
1.   CVSCAFT Brass Band
2.   Capitol Choir
3.   Diwanag Dance Troupe
4.   Trini Dawson
5.   Lyell Mae Cartagenas
6.   Kuradang (Winner, Ubi Festival)
7.   Balak (Winner, Ubi Festival)
8.   Balitaw (Winner, Ubi Festival)
9.   Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe of Tagbilaran

CITY FESTIVAL CHORUS:
1.   DCPNHS Youth Choir
2.   City Central Elementary School
3.   City East Elementary School
4.   Himig Diwa
5.   HNU Musical Theater
6.   Holy Spirit School Choir
7.   UB Grade School Children’s Choir

FEBRUARY 24, 2008 (BOHOL QUALITY MALL AT 3:00 PM)
1.   Loboc Children’s Choral
2.   Loboc Youth Choral

FEBRUARY 25, 2008 (ISLAND CITY MALL AT 4:00 PM)
      1. Loon South Central Elementary School
      2. Loon Youth Choir

FEBRUARY 26, 2008 (ISLAND CITY MALL AT 4:00 PM)
1. HNU Himig Diwa
2. City East Elementary School Children’s Choir
3. City Central Elementary School

FEBRUARY 27, 2008 (ISLAND CITY MALL AT 4:00 PM)
1.   Batuan Youth Choir
2.   Panglao Children’s Choir
3.   Holy Spirit School Choir

FEBRUARY 28, 2008 (ISLAND CITY MALL AT 4:00 PM)
1.   UB Grade School Children’s Choir
2.   Baclayon Youth Choir
3.   Garcia-Hernandez Children’s Choir
4.   City East Elementary School Children’s Choir
5.   Batuan Youth Choir
6.   Panglao Children’s Choir
7.   UB Grade School Children’s Choir
8.   Baclayon Youth Choir
9.   Garcia-Hernandez Children’s Choir
10.   Holy Spirit School Choir
11.   Capitol Choir


POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO - GABIN
CITY INFORMATION OFFICER
CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGBILARAN
BOHOL, PHILIPPINES

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL-TAGBILARAN ELEMENTRAY CLASS OF 1983 MINUTES OF BOHOL MEETING RE 25TH ANNIVERSARY, JULY 2008

July 12, 2007; 9:00 PM
Ruel and Rosalouise (Pernia) Ungab’s Residence at Mansasa, Tagbilaran City

Attendance:
1. Laiilette Geulen-Boiser
2. Nonet Madrinan-Bolo
3. Maissa Virtusio-Clarete
4. Fiel Araoarao-Gabin
5. Ruby Jumang-it
6. Yvann Cloma-Lucero
7. Conchi Cimafranca-Manhilot
8. Charisse Mascarinas
9. Ruvi Arlyn Estorpe-Minoza
10. Carla Lao-Salazar
11. Rochelle Minoza-Sajonia
12. Saloy Pernia-Ungab
13. Gay Walwal

** Where have all our guys gone? No one came to represent the boys.

BUSINESS OF THE MEETING

I. REUNION DATES
> Elementary Batch 1983 - July 21-22, 2008 (Mon-Tues)
> (High School Batch 1987 - July 18-19, 2008 (Fri-Sat)
*Sunday - rest day
Note: Reunion dates have been cut short from the proposed three days to two days ,to lessen the days of leave from work.

II. ACTIVITIES:
DAY 1 (July 21, 2008; Monday)
Time
Activity / Venue / Committee-in- Charge / Materials Needed / Budget for the Activity
> 7:30 AM - Registration at HSS Lounge Secretariat (Registration forms, IDs, pens - P2,000)
> 8:00 AM - Thanksgiving Mass at HSS Chapel care Liturgical Committee (Priest’s stipend, wine, host, candles, flowers - P2,000)
> 9:00 AM - Breakfast/Heavy Merienda (Catered by HSS Food & Drinks Committee Food, drinks P100 X 100 estimated per pax - P10,000)
> 10:00 AM - Courtesy call to School Director and 2 principals, then Tour of HSS Campus (HSS Secretariat)
> 10:30 AM - General Assembly:
- Election of Officers
- Financial Report
- Batch Guidelines (term of office of officers, frequency of reunion, etc.),
- Future Projects (HSS GS AVR Steering Committee, Secretariat, Election Committee,
Guidelines Committee Sound System - P1,000)

> 12:00 PM - Luncheon with invited former GS teachers and school admin (6 sisters and 2 principals),
- Short Program with Turnover of faculty development batch project (Metro Center tentative - Food and Drinks Committee, Programme Committee, Faculty Development Batch Project In-Charge Food and drinks, Letter to HSS re batch project, letter to speakers, speakers’ plane tickets, certificates P160 X 100
estimated pax - P16,000 and P50,000 for faculty development program (speakers’ transpo, accommodation and honoraria)
> 2:00-3:00 PM - Outreach to the Pedia/Surgery Ward patients of Gov. Gallares Hospital (Outreach Committee - bundles of joy in the form of rice, toys, canned goods - P5,000)
> 3:00-4:00 PM - Outreach to the Candle Vendors at St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Outreach Committee - Bundles of joy in the form of rice, toys, canned goods - P5,000)
> 6:30 PM - Dinner with spouses, Program, Videoke (Bohol Tropics Programme Committee and Food and Drinks Committee Food and drinks, powerpoint
presentation, special numbers P175 X 200 estimated pax (with spouses) = P35,000

DAY 2 (July 22; Tuesday * Bohol Holiday)
Time
Activity / Venue / Committee-in- Charge / Materials Needed / Budget for the Activity
> 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Family Day at the Beach (To be decided Games and Prizes Committee, Food and Drinks - Committee Food, drinks, prizes P1,000 cottage rental)
*Food and drinks - from pledges and funds raised

III. Other Expenses:

Item / In-Charge / Budget
> Souvenir Shirts c/o Manila printer at P150 x 100 persons - P15,000
> Souvenir Program - Souvenir Program Committee - P50,000 to P100,000
> Souvenir CD (70’s-80’s songs) care of Yvann - P10,000


TOTAL BUDGET FOR THE ENTIRE REUNION ACTIVITIES / PROJECTS/SOUVENIRS= P252,000

IV. Sources of Fund
1) Fine for those not attending
2) Pledges (any amount)
3) Posting of advertisement in souvenir program advertisement pages
4) Selling of souvenir shirts

IV. Committees

A. AD HOC/ STEERING COMMITTEE
- initiates / oversees the preparations
- facilitates the general assembly
- conducts coordination meetings with committee chairs

- selects the venue of the activity
- writes letters of invitation to all classmates
Interim Officers: (Interim officers have not been assigned yet, but coordinators per region have been chosen, though.)
President -
Vice President (Internal) -
(External) -
Secretary -
Treasurer -
Auditor -
Coordinators - are tasked to contact all the batchmates listed in the directory who are based in the concerned region. *Coordinators are requested to start getting in touch with those in the list.

> Philippines (Luzon, including NCR) â€" Yasmin Gatal Hashimoto and Joseph Tumarao
> Philippines (Visayas) - Carla Mae Lao-Salazar (Cebu), Fiel Angeli Araoarao-Gabin, Rochelle Minoza-Sajonia, Paulino Biloy, Rey Sarmiento (Bohol)
> Philippines (Mindanao) - Olivia Calatrava Linsagan
> Asia - Geraldee Campbell Balbona
> North America (states other than California)- Christopher Magallanes, Ladylou Singson-Belzunce
(California & Canada) - Mila Biliran, Anthony Borja
Europe/Australia â€" Marvin Corales
Adviser - Ms. Fructusa Talatagod-Dimo (suggestion, since she’s our teacher before? Others?)

B. FINANCE/ SOLICITATION COMMITTEE
- reviews the budget for the entire activity
- collates the proposed budget from the different committees
- undertakes fund sourcing or resource generation
- prepares financial statement for reporting, auditing and recording / filing purposes

Chairpersons: : Paulino. * Saloy and Paulino to open an account
Asst. Chairperson: Leslie
Members:

C. SECRETARIAT
- gathers and keeps the history, records and files of the class
- prepares the materials needed for registration (papers, pens, guestbooks, give-aways, etc.)
- facilitates the registration of the participants
- distributes kits with info materials and giveaways to the participants
Chairpersons: Maissa, Yasmin, Fiel
Members:

D. PUBLICITY AND DOCUMENTATION COMMITTEE
- organizes information campaign through the internet, TV, radio, newspapers (press releases or paid ads), assemblies, etc. regarding the details of the activity
- designs website of the class / yahoogroups to contain profiles and updates of classmates’  families
- prepares the materials for the audio-visual / powerpoint presentation
- prepares text for streamers and banners drumbeating the activitiy
- assigns official photographers (still photos) and videographers (video footages) to document the activity

Chairperson: Fiel
Asst. Chairperson : Arnold
Members:

E. PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
- drafts the program of activities to be presented to the steering committee / interim officers for approval
- negotiates for lights and sound system and videoke rental and contacts live band performers, if need be
- informs the presentors / performers of their assignments or intermission numbers
- prepares copies of the program to be given during registration as part of the kits
- assigns emcee/s for the programme
- prepares the cassette tapes or cds for the presentations
- prepares the games and props
- coordinates with finance committee for prizes/certificates

Chairpersons: Olivia, Atty. Evaneliza
Members:

E.ACCOMMODATION/ BILLETING COMMITTEE
(Batchmates are requested to please email the e-group beforehand if they need accommodation while they are in Bohol)
- inquires rates/makes reservations for resorts and pension houses, if need be
- inquires airplane and boat trip schedules
- facilitates the billeting of the participants, especially those coming from other provinces or countries
- identifies host families for the other participants, if need be

Chairperson: Antonette
Members:


F. LITURGICAL COMMITTEE
- coordinates with the officiating priest / mass presider regarding mass schedule and venue of the mass, if done outside the church
- selects readings or writes petitions or prayers, as per instruction from mass presider
- assigns readers and offerers and assists in the flow of the offertory procession
- selects the lector and choir for the mass
- coordinates with finance committee for priest’s stipend

Chairpersons: Charisse, Fr. Evan Alumbro,
Members: Volunteers please

G. GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
- does research and drafts the Guidelines (in lieu of Constitution and By-laws)
- presents the draft of the Guidelines to the general assembly
- takes notes of the proposals and amendments

Chairperson: Atty. Evaneliza
Members:

H. ELECTION COMMITTEE
- formulates the guidelines of the election process
- introduces the candidates to the general assembly
- facilitates and supervises the conduct of the election and tallies the results
- proclaims the winning candidates
- contacts the inducting officer for the oath-taking ceremonies

Chairperson: Yvann and Leo
Members:

I. OUTREACH for : a) Pedia/Surgery Patients of Gallares Hospital and b) Candle Vendors
- coordinates with prospective beneficiaries / recipients
- coordinates with Gov Gallares hospital and parish priest of St. Joseph’s Cathedral
- prepares bundles of joy

Chairperson: Dr. Reginald, Dr. Barnard, Conchi, Rochelle, Glenda
Members:

Faculty Development Project: c/o Yasmin, Maissa, Bopeep, Fiel

J. FOOD AND DRINKS COMMITTEE
- prepares the menu
- reserves the restaurants, beach resort
- contacts caterer/reserves the restaurant
- finalizes the pledges from the classmates, if need be
- gathers the food and drink pledges days before the scheduled activity
- facilitates distribution of food and drinks

Chairpersons: Yasmin, Marilou, Roebert, Jorge , Gerry
Members:

K. PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT, AFTER CARE ,TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE
- plans and makes lay-out of the seating arrangements
- prepares the tables, chairs and lectern
- arranges the tables and chairs
- takes charge of the decoration of the stage and venue
- cleans up the venue after the activity
- arranges transportation services

Chairpersons: Nonet, Dennis, Gary Val
Members:

L. GAMES, AWARDS AND PRIZES COMMITTEE
- makes a list of parlor games and prepares mechanics of each
- acts as judge to determine special awards
- coordinates with finance committees for the prizes of different parlor games
- awards the prizes to the winners

Chairpersons: Glenda, Conchi. Carla
Members:

M. SOUVENIR PROGRAM/ SOUVENIR T-SHIRT/SOUVENIR ITEMS COMMITTEE
- gathers articles, photographs and messages needed for the lay-out of souvenir program
- prepares the lay-out of the souvenir program : c/o Fernand Madrinan
-   prepares budget for the printing of program and
shirt
- coordinates / negotiates with the printer for costing
- does editing and proofreading jobs
- coordinates with secretariat as regards distribution
of the souvenir programs/shirt/ items
Chairpersons: Fiel, Jonas Auza
Members: Joseph Tumarao; Maissa

Note: Batchmates are requested to email the e-group the T-shirt size. For additional orders for family  members, respective sizes should be indicated, too.

V. Summary of Announcements/ Assignments for all batchmates:
- To pre-register online through the e-group, if sure to attend the reunion. To inform also the secretariat if will not be able to come. Coordinators are requested to follow up the batchmates in their assigned areas and to take note of those attending and not
attending.
- To submit to the e-group 3 pictures: elem grad pic, recent solo pic, and 1 family picture
- To email the e-group the size of souvenir T-shirt and extra orders for family members.
- To email the e-group re: pledges/donations (lechon, drinks, souvenir items, souvenir shirt, outreach  project, hosting of lunch or dinner or snacks, etc.)
Those from abroad who cannot attend the reunion are always welcome to ‘pledge’ any amount.
-To sign-up in the committees.

Note: Included also in the above minutes are the suggestions culled from the April 28, 2007 meeting in Quezon City of Manila-based batchmates.

Prepared by:


MARIA NERISSA L. VIRTUSIO-CLARETE


POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI E. ARAOARAO â€" GABIN

25th

Removing Gallstones Naturally
Expert from "total natural health approach towards
recovery and no more cancer"

By Dr. Lai Chiu-Nan Talks in singapore (1993)

Gallstones may not be everyone's concern, but they
should be, because we all have them. Moreover,
gallstones may lead to cancer.

"Cancer is never the first illness": Chiu-Nan points,
"Usually, there are lots of other problems leading up
to cancer. In my research in China, I came across some
material which says that people with cancer usually
have gallstones."

"We all have gallstones. It's a matter of big or
small, many or few. One of the symptoms of gallstones
is a feeling of bloatedness after a heavy meal. You
feel like you can not digest the food. If it gets more
serious, you feel pain in the liver area."

So, if you think you have gallstones, Chiu-Nan offers
the following method to remove them naturally. The
treatment is also good for those with a weak liver,
because the liver and gallbladder are closely linker.

*  For the first five days, take four glasses of apple
juice everyday or eat four or five apples, whichever
you prefer. Apple juices softens gallstones. During
the five days, eat normally (normal diet).

*  On the sixth day, take no dinner. At 6 pm, take a
teaspoon of Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) with a
glass of warm water. At 8pm, repeat the same.
Magnesium sulfate opens the gallbladder ducts.

*  At 10pm, take 1/2 cup of olive (or sesame) oil with
1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and drink
it. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their
passage.

*  The next morning, you will find green stones in
your stools." Usually, they float." Chiu-Nan notes,"
You might want to count them. I have had people who
passes 40,50 or up to 100 stones. Really many.

"Even if you don't have any symptoms of gallstones,
you still might have some. It's always good to give
your gallbladder a clean up now and then. You will
find your digestion is much better afterwards."

I have tried it twice and it works. Happy flushing!

PLEASE VOTE FOR UBAY, BOHOL’S KATHY LYNN ATUEL (MISS BOHOL SANDUGO 2004 RUNNER-UP), MISS CEBU TOURISM 2008 CANDIDATE

Please support Miss Kathy Lynn Atuel, a candidate for the Miss Cebu Tourism 2008.

The beauty and brains tilt is part of the highlights of the Sinulog 2008 festivities in Cebu City.

Kathy Lynn, from Ubay, Bohol, was a runner-up of the Miss Bohol Sandugo 2004 (title won by Rhiz Nova Tagsip Arenas from Inabanga, Bohol) in the pageant held during the Sandugo Festival in Tagbilaran City in July 2004, the year before Panglao’s Anna Maris Arcay Igpit got the crown, then proceeded to become Binibining Pilipinas â€" World 2006.

To vote for Kathy Lynn, please follow the mechanics below:

Date:   01/8/2008 9:46 pm

Subject:   miss cebu 2008
Message:   hi friends!!!

i am joining miss cebu 2008 and i need your votes through txt... simply key in

MSCEBU Kathy <your email add>

and send to 09178902327 for all network or 2327 for Globe and Touch Mobile subscribers.
1 mobile # = 1 vote (regardless of the number of txts sent)

Thank you so much for the support!
God bless!

PUNDOK HABAGAT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE & SINGLE ROPE TECHNIQUE,JAN.12-13,ROXAS PARK,G-HERNANDEZ(FROM PRINCE JOSES LIM)

Pundok Habagat will be conducting Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) and Single Rope Technique (SRT) workshops on January 12-13, 2008 at the Roxas Park, Garcia Hernandez, Bohol. Mountaineers Federation of the Philippines, Inc. (MFPI) Certificates will be given to those who successfully complete the two-day lecture and practicum sessions. For more details, text Buzzy at 09274745181 or visit Kanu Culture Adventures along J. Borja St. (across CAP Bldg.), Tagbilaran City.

Kanu Culture Adventures, which opened last October 4, 2007, is the exclusive authorized dealer of Habagat Outdoor Equipment in Bohol. The shop also carries such outdoor gear and apparel brands as Mulatto, Third World Outdoors (T.W.O.), Coleman, U12 Radgear, and Fluidsurf. Photographs and artworks by local artists are on exhibit at the shop until January 15, 2008. Admission is free.

Pundok Habagat, a local group of outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists, embarked on their latest adventure last January 5, 2007 in Antequera, Bohol. They started by rappelling down around 40 meters off Bungahan Bridge then trekked the river upstream to Mag-aso Falls. The 13-person team was composed of nine members and four others who tagged along. (FROM ATTY. PRINCE JOSES YAP LIM)

posted by:

Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao - Gabin

BIGFOOT ENTERTAINMENT TO OFFER SUMMER WORKSHOP (FROM MARK GENE BOMPAT)


Hi Ms Fiel,
Happy New Year!
I’m from Bigfoot Entertainment and got into an idea to share this to you, if you or some of your contacts are interested to join these workshops.

Please see attached website and some links for summer workshop.

www.filmschool.ph
www.filmschool.ph/programs/short-term.php
www.filmschool.ph/programs/

You can inquire and look for Mae (she knows me sa NOC) 63-32-493-8889, extension 5258/5259/5229

Best regards,

mark

NATIONWIDE CAREER SERVICE EXAMINATION (PAPER & PENCIL TEST) SKED FOR THE YEAR 2008 AND GUIDELINES (CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION)

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the conduct of the Career Service Examinations CSE) Paper and Pencil Test (PPT) for both Professional (Second Level) and Sub-Professional (First Level) to establish a register of eligibles from which certification and appointment to the second and first level positions in the Civil Service shall be made, provided said eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the positions.

> Date of Examination                      > Deadline for Application
- March 9, 2008                                - February 8, 2008
- July 27, 2008                                 - June 27, 2008
- November 16, 2008                        - October 16, 2008

OTHER EXAMINATIONS:

?   Foreign Service Officer Examination (Qualifying Test) and Local Scholarship Program (Competitive Examination for Masteral Degree Course) â€" May 4, 2008
?   Career Executive Officer Examination (Written Examination Stage) â€" June 8
Acceptance of applications shall be on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Applications may no longer be accepted before the deadline if there are already enough number of applicants.

A. SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATIONS
The examinations will cover the following subject areas:
?   Career Service Professional â€" In English and Fiipino; vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy logic and numerical reasoning
?   Career Service Sub-Professional â€" In English and Filipino; vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, spelling, clerical operations, and numerical reasoning
Both professional and sub-professional levels of the examinations will have general information on the following areas: Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act 5713), Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts, and Environmental Management and Protection.

B. PASSING GRADE
   To pass the test, the examinees should get a grade of at least 80.00.

C. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised to check carefully whether they meet the admission requirements stated below. Only those who meet the admission requirements should apply for the examination, otherwise, their applications shall be disapproved and the admission fees paid shall be forfeited:
1)   At least 18 years of age on the date of filing of application;
2)   Must be Filipino citizens;
3)   Must be of good moral character;
4)   Have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or of disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness or addiction to drugs;
5)   Have not been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the government;
6)   Applicants with pending administrative and/ or criminal cases may take the examination and will be conferred the eligibility of they successfully pass the same. However, this is without prejudice to the outcome of their pending cases. If they are found guilty of grave offenses, their eligibility shall be forfeited based on the penalties stated in the decision and pursuant to Section 58 (a) of the Uniform Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Cases in the Civil Service and the CSC Resolution No. 010659, dated March 22, 2001; and
7)   Have not taken the same level of CS examination in less than three (3) months or have not failed the same examination for four (4) times.

NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED THE SAME OR A COMPARABLE LEVEL OF EXAMINATION (i.e. LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS GIVEN BY THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS COMMISSION, AND THE BAR EXAMINATION) NEED NOT APPLY.

D.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1.   Applicants must accomplish properly the prescribed examination application form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2007).
2.   Four (4) latest and identical (1 ½” x 2”) ID pictures with a full name tag that includes the surname, first name and middle initial taken within three (3) months before the date of filing of the application. Pictures that are scanned, photocopied or computer-enhanced are not accepted. Name tag should not be computer-generated.
3.   Any valid ID such as Driver’s License, SS ID, current Office ID, Postal ID, BIR ID or Valid Pasport which contain the applicant’s picture, signature, birthdate, and the signature of the authorized head of the issuing agency. Photocopy of the same should be attached to the approved application form to serve as reference for Room Examiners on the day of the examination.
4.   Examination fee of Php 350.00

E.   WHERE TO GET AND FILE APPLICATION FORMS
Applications forms are available at any CSC Regional Offices and Field Offices. The same may be downloaded from the CSC website: www.csc.gov.ph.
Applications forms may be reproduced, provided the same format is followed. Applicants may file their applications in any of the CSC Regional Offices or CSC Field Offices.

F.   EXAMINATION PERMIT
Qualified applicants will be notified of their places of examination through a Notice of Admission or Examination Permit. If the notice or permit is not received one (1) week before the examination date, the applicants must personally verify the place of examination from the CSC Regional Office/Field Office where they filed their application or may visit the CSC website, www.csc.gov.ph.

G.   WHAT TO BRING ON EXAMINATION DAY
Applicants should bring the following on examination day:
1.   Notice of Admission or Examination Permit
2.   Lead Pencil/s (No. 1 or 2) and erasers/s
3.   Ball Pen (Blue or Black)
4.   The same valid ID cards (Current Office ID, Driver’s License, Social Security System ID, BIR ID, Postal ID, Valid Passport) presented during the application stage.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
If you have not received your notice of assignment one (1) week before the examination, please inquire from the Office where you filed your application. Failure to take the examination on your scheduled date will mean forfeiture of your examination fees. No request for re-scheduling is allowed.

PROHIBITION:
DO NOT bring cellular phones and materials other than those listed on Item G (What to bring on examination day) of this Examination Announcement, otherwise, they will be confiscated by the Security Officers. The Commission will not be liable for the loss or damage of said belongings.

WARNING: 
Any form of cheating in any civil service examination shall be considered a violation of REPUBLIC ACT 9416 and any person found guilty shall be administratively and criminally liable.

Those found ADMNISTRATIVELY LIABLE shall suffer the following penalties: For those in the government service, dismissal from the service with all the accessory penalties of forfeiture of government benefits, cancellation of eligibility, bar from taking any government examination, and perpetual disqualification from re-entering government service. For private individuals, perpetual bar from entering government service and from taking any government examination.

Those found CRIMINALLY LIABLE shall be meted out the penalty of imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one day, but not more than twelve (12) years and a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (p50,000.00) with the appropriate accessory penalties. (FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION)


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HOW CAN WE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH?*

Cesar M. Mercado, Ph. D.**


INTRODUCTION

   The dwindling quality of education remains to be one of the greatest concerns of all sectors in the Philippines. The problem is systemic. It affects all levels of education including the tertiary level.

   Of the three major functions of academic institutions at the higher level â€" instruction, research and extension â€" research needs most urgent attention. Among the research areas, social science research faces not only the problem of quality, but also the issue of quantity of research outputs.

   Between the two issues, quantity of social science research appears to be of wider concern in most of the higher education institutions (HEI) in the country today; quality seems to be the major concern in the bigger HEI that have already a core group of social science researchers or a culture of research.

   A number of academic institutions have already some provisions to solve the problem of quantity.  These include training of faculty members on social science research, allotment of research budget for faculty members, and additional renumeration for faculty members who serve as thesis adviser.

   Solving the quality problem facing social science research is more difficult then solving he quality concern. When it comes to quality, there are lots of truth to the adage: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it” (Denton, 1992).

   Realizing the importance of measurement in improving quality, this short paper presents proposed measuring tools for quality.  These tools include: 1) quality standard, 2) classification index, and 3) quality index for measuring and improving the quality of social science research.



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*This paper was written by the author as a modest contribution to the improvement of the quality of social science research in the Philippines and other developing countries. Reactions and suggestions, which are most welcome, should be sent to dcaap@pacific.net.ph
**Dr. Cesar M. Mercado, Ph.D., is founding president and chief executive officer of the Development Center for Asia Africa Pacific (DCAAP), a Manila-based international training and consulting non-profit organization.  He is a former professor and researcher of the College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines and fellow of the Development Academy of the Philippines and consultant to numerous local and international organizations.  He joined the UNDP Asia Pacific Programme for Development Training and Communication where he served as planner/programmer and monitoring/evaluation for ten years.  Now he continues to manage DCAAP and act as consultant and trainor to local and international clients.

NEEDS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

Feedback from training participants and requests from some universities and colleges suggest that improving the quantity and quality of social science researches is of prime importance.

As mentioned earlier, some schools have put some allocations to encourage faculty members to conduct social science research.  However, there are very few or no takers of the funds at the moment.  These schools need some interventions that will further encourage faculty members to use the available research budget such as needed training, awards, promotion, etc.

Increasing number of academic institutions now require their undergraduate and graduate students to write their thesis as a requirement for graduation.  However, they need more faculty members who can act as thesis advisers.

Some universities and colleges have already faculty members who do research and act as thesis advisers.  But they want now to develop a culture of research in their institutions.  At the same time, they want to improve the quality of their social science researches and the thesis of their students without much expense.

There are also schools of higher learning that have already core of social science researchers who are now in need of quality standard for social science research and classification standard for student thesis at the undergraduate, masteral and doctoral levels.  They also need quality index for rating the quality of social science research report and thesis manuscript.  In response to these needs, we have presented in this paper proposed:

•   Social science research quality standard (SRQS)
•   Social science thesis classification index (STCI)
•   Social science research quality index (SRQI)

These newly developed prototype social technologies, derived from classical scientific knowledge agreed upon by scientists, are ready for testing and refinements.

SOCIAL RESEARCH QUALITY STANDARD AND INDECES

   A standard is usually defined as a model to be followed or initiated, established by custom and consent (New Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary of the English Language 1990).

   An index is usually defined as a pointer on a dial or measuring instrument (New Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary of the English Language1990).

   We define Social Science Research Quality Standard (SRQS) as a model in improving the quality of social research studies from planning to reporting based on the best features of social research reports accepted by many authorities in the field of study.

   We define Social Science Thesis Classification Index (STCI) as a model in classifying and defining social science theses according to the levels of education such as undergraduate, masteral and doctoral. It is also useful in improving the quality of social science theses at each level.
   We define Social Science Research Quality Index (SRQI) as a measuring instrument used for rating the quality of social science theses that are already classified by level-undergraduate, masteral or doctoral level. With some adjustments, this index could also be used in rating the quality of social science research reports of researchers.

USES OF THE SRQS, STCI AND SRQI

   The SRQS will be useful to social science research institutions and units in improving the quality of research of their staff.  It will also be useful in determining the quality of their completed studies.

   To academic institutions, requiring thesis for undergraduate, masteral and doctoral students, the STCI will be useful in establishing standards for each level.  For instance, with STCI, these institutions could use qualitative criteria, rather than quantitative criteria, in classifying thesis for different educational levels.

   At present, many social science colleges and thesis advisers are asking how they can more clearly delineate the thesis suitable for undergraduate, masteral and doctoral levels.  In the absence of quality standards, some of them use quantity standards such as the thickness of the manuscript. 

   A common practice among many thesis advisers is to expect undergraduates to submit thin thesis manuscripts; masteral students, thick thesis manuscripts; and doctoral students, thicker dissertation manuscripts.

   To meet these quantitative standards, many undergraduate theses students cite few review of literature; masteral students, more review of literature; and doctoral students, much more review of literature.

   The problem with quantitative standard is that what is thin, thick or thicker thesis manuscript is not operationally defined in terms of number of pages.  Thesis advisers know that quantitative standards are not defensible and acceptable to social science researchers.  Except for a few social science colleges and units, most tertiary schools do not have yet some qualitative standard to use as guide in improving the quality of their research outputs and to classify the thesis of their students.

   The SRQI is useful in rating the internal logic and consistency of the different parts of each individual social research report or thesis manuscript at each level such as undergraduate, masteral and doctoral. It can also be used to improve the draft research manuscript before it is finally submitted for whatever purpose it is intended.

PROPOSED SOCIAL RESEARCH QUALITY STANDARD (SRQS)

   This brief paper proposes a sample quality standard that hopefully will be useful to colleges in the social sciences and social science researchers/thesis advisers in improving the quality of their studies and thesis of their students.

   A good defensible quality standard (QS) should be based on knowledge-based or consensus-based criteria or features agreed upon by authorities in the field.  In science, we should use criteria in developing quality standard (QS) agreed upon by scientists.

   Most scientists agree that the quality of research depends on its contribution to the goals or objectives of science (Reynolds, 1971).  The five basic goals or objectives of science are to:
1.   Organize and categorize things (a typology)
2.   Explain past events
3.   Predict future events
4.   Provide a sense of understanding
5.   Potential to control events

The greater the contributions of a study to the goals of scientific knowledge, the higher its quality. A study that could contribute to the five criteria enumerated above could be considered of the highest quality; while a study that could contribute to only the fist goal could be considered of lowest quality. The same criteria could be applied in determining the quality of social science research report and thesis manuscript in the field.

   We have realized that the capacity of a social science study to contribute more to the goals of science depends on a package of the best elements in planning, conducting and reporting the study.  When the package is used as guides in carrying out a social science study or social science thesis, the output is likely to be of better quality.  Here are the best elements expressed in generalizations, that should be observed in planning, conducting, and reporting a study:

1.   Types of Study
•   Explanatory casual studies are better than explanatory relational studies or exploratory descriptive studies.  Explanatory casual studies can contribute to all the five goals of science, while explanatory descriptive study can contribute only to the first goal of science (a typology).  The explanatory relational study can contribute to, at most three or four goals of science cited earlier.

2.   Types of Study Objectives
•   Casual objectives are better than relational or descriptive objectives.  The casual objectives have greater capacity to contribute to the five goals of science than either the relational objectives or the descriptive objectives.

3.   Research Method
•   The experimental method is better than the survey, focus group discussion or case study.  The experiment is the only research method that emphasizes on control and demonstrates cause and effect relationship between two or more variables.  The other methods could only provide typology or help explain past events or predict future events.

4.   Research Design
•   The pretest- posttest design usually used in experiment and its variations are better than any of the design used in survey (e.g. after only, before-after or static group comparison).  The pretest-posttest design can contribute to all the five goals of science while the other research methods used by survey could not provide the same contributions.  The focus group discussion and the case study do not give much emphasis on design.

5.   Research Tool
•   The questionnaire or interview schedule designed for experiment is generally better than the questionnaire or interview schedule designed for survey.  The former is commonly designed to gather nominal, ordinal and interval data while the latter is used for gathering only nominal or ordinal data. We know that the nominal and ordinal data simply classify and rank order variables, but the interval data can provide altogether nominal, ordinal and interval data.  The guide questions for case study and focus group discussion provide only descriptive information but not numerical data.

6.   Sampling Scheme
•   The stratified sampling scheme is considered better than the simple random sampling and multi-stage sampling, systematic sampling, cluster sampling or multi-stage sampling.  The stratified sampling gives equal representation to all significant stakeholders in the actual samples, which could not be done by the other sampling scheme.

7.   Types of Data
•   As mentioned earlier, the interval data are better than the nominal or ordinal data because it could classify, rank order and show the difference while the other two could only classify (nominal) or rank order (ordinal data).  Interval data can also become the bases for the ratio, which is usually considered better than interval data.

8.   Statistical Analysis
•   The regression (r) is better than the analysis of variance (ANOVA), t-test (t), or chi square (x²) because multiple regression could show the significant effects or relationship of 3 or even hundreds of variables on a single dependent variable; while the other statistical analysis can deal with one or two variables only at a time.  But this should not tempt us to think that using the r analysis alone will significantly improve the quality of the whole research report.

FEATURES OF HIGHEST QUALITY SOCIAL RESEARCH

      Based on the analysis, we can say that the highest quality social science research or thesis manuscript observed the following package of best features that could meet the five goals of science:
1.   Explanatory casual study
2.   Casual objectives
3.   Experimental method
4.   Pretest-posttest design or its variations
5.   Questionnaire or interview schedule designed to gather nominal, ordinal and interval data
6.   Satisfied sampling scheme
7.   Interval data
8.   Regression analysis
   
      On the other hand, the lowest quality research report or thesis manuscript possesses the following features:
1.   Exploratory descriptive study
2.   Objectives designed only to classify and describe
3.   Case study or focus group discussion
4.   After only design
5.   Guide questions
6.   Accidental or incidental sampling
7.   Nominal data
8.   Percentage or mean score only

      Let us remember that these features to be used in rating the quality of social science research report or thesis manuscript were based on its contribution to the goal of science and not necessarily to its immediate useful contribution to action such as the solution to the broader social, economic, political and environmental problems.

      Based on our science-based criteria, there are low quality social science research report that might be more useful to data users in planning, decision-making and/or policy making than high quality social science research report.  Many planners, decision makers and policy makers, at a glance, might drop a high quality social science report because the features in the report could not easily be understood and appear threatening. Thus its use may be delayed.

CLASSIFYING THESIS MANUSCRIPT

      As mentioned earlier, there are three levels of thesis that are required of thesis students in growing number of universities and colleges in the Philippines and elsewhere, even in more developed countries.

      Some university and college social science researchers and thesis advisers are increasingly concerned about the issue on the substantive differences among undergraduate, masteral and doctoral theses.  They are now feeling uneasy about the thickness of the manuscript as the main criteria in judging the classification of a thesis manuscript.

      The standard we have established in guiding and measuring the quality of social science research reports provide us useful information in classifying systematically the thesis of different levels of thesis students in a more logical way than the varied present system they used in thesis advising.

      Based on our analysis of the goals of scientific knowledge and the features of high and low quality studies, we can now prepare a better way of classifying thesis based on quality.

•   Bachelors degree thesis should possess the following features:
-   Could be classified as exploratory, descriptive study
-   Objective is to organize, categorize and explain phenomena or problems
-   Use case method and/or descriptive survey
-   Use the after only design
-   Use simple questionnaire or guide question to generate typologies
-   Use non-probability sampling such as accidental, purposive or simple random sampling
-   Use nominal and ordinal data
-   Use percentage, mean score and/or chi square in analyzing data


•   Masteral Degree thesis should possess the following features:
-   Could be classified as explanatory, relational study
-   Objective is to classify, predict and explain phenomena
-   Use survey supplemented by case study and/or focus group discussion
-   Use before-after or static group comparison design
-   Use more elaborate questionnaire or interview schedule supplement with guide questions
-   Use probability sampling scheme such as simple random or systematic sampling
-   Use nominal, ordinal and/or interval data
-   Use mean score, chi-square and/or t-test

•   Doctoral degree dissertation should possess the following features:
-   Could be classified as explanatory, relational and/or causal study
-   Objective is not only to classify, predict and explain, but also to help understand and/or control phenomena
-   Use survey or experimental method, supplemented by case study and/or focus group discussion
-   Use before-after or static group comparison if method used is a survey; post-test only control group design if method used is an experiment
-   Use more elaborate questionnaire or interview schedule
-   Use probability sampling such as stratified sampling or multi-stage sampling
-   Use nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio data
-   Use mean score, t-test, ANOVA or regression

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH QUALITY INDEX

      We have also developed a proposed Social Science Research Quality Index (SRQI) which is useful in measuring the quality of individual social science research report or social science thesis manuscript.

   The index was based on a 50-item/30-item checklist/scorecard developed by this author for rating social science thesis manuscript at all three-levelsâ€"undergraduate, masteral and doctoral (Mercado, 2006).

   This article went a step further in using the scorecard.  The scores are already matched with the grading system used in many universities and colleges in the Philippines.  The attached sample next page shows the index’s application in grading undergraduate and graduate thesis manuscript.


   










SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR DETERMINING THE QUALITY
OF SOCIAL RESEARCH/ THESIS MANUSCRIPT*

   The checklist is designed to measure the quality of a draft or final social research/thesis manuscript using the survey or experimental designs. There are 50 items to be answered by either a YES or NO by a rater. The number of YES constitutes the score of the manuscript. The equivalent grade of the score is shown in the table on survey thesis manuscript.

   About 15 questions for the survey might not apply to the case study. Thus, the highest score for case study is 35 instead of 50. The equivalent grade of the score of a case study is shown in the table on case study thesis manuscript

Type of study: ________ Case            ________ Survey
Name of rater :                   
Position :                      
Date :                         

•   TITLE      YES      NO
1.   Are the main factors/ variables found in the title?            
2.   Does the title tell readers about the type of study (whether case or survey)?            
•   INTRODUCTION            
3.   Does the introduction explain the theoretical importance of the study?            
4.   Does it explain the practical importance of the study?            
5.   Does it include the problem(s) the study intends to answer?            
•   PROBLEMS            
6.   Is the research problem consistent with the action objectives of the project to be evaluated?            
7.   Does the research objective contain key factors or variables found in the research objective and action/ project objective?            
•   HYPOTHESIS*            
8.   Do the hypotheses answer each research objective?            
9.   Are there equal numbers of hypothesis to the number of education research objective?            
•   FRAMEWORK*            
10.   Is there a theory or principle that served as the foundation for the hypothesis?            
11.   Are the key factors (KF) or variables identified?            
12.   Are the key indicators (KI) of each KF identified?            
13.   Are the key questions (KQ) for each KI identified?            
•   REVIEW OF LITERATURE            
14.   Is the review of literature focused on research findings that deal with the key factors/ variables in the current study?            



•   DEFINITION OF VARIABLES      YES      NO
15.   Are the key variables found in the research objectives operationally defined at the behavioral or measurable level?            
•   LIMITATION OF THE STUDY            
16.   Are the limitations of the present study mentioned?            
•   METHOD            
17.   Is the main method in gathering data appropriate to the research objective?            
•   DESIGN*            
18.   Is the design appropriate to the research objective?            
•   TOOL            
19.   Is the questionnaire/ interview schedule/ guide question appropriate to the research objective?            
20.   Does it contain all the key questions fund in the O-KFIQ matrix?            
21.   Was the tool pretested before data gathering?            
•   SAMPLING            
22.   Is the population of the study cited?            
23.   Is the chosen sampling scheme appropriate to the research objective?            
24.   Is the process in choosing the sample size clearly explained?            
25.   Are the sample type and size mentioned?            
•   DATA GATHERING            
26.   Are the position and the number of people who collected the data mentioned?            
27.   Were they trained before they collected the data?            
28.   Are the inclusive dates for the data gathering cited?            
29.   Are the areas covered by the data gathering cited?            
•   DATA CATEGORIZATION*            
30.   Are the categories under each independent or dependent variable consistent with the research objectives?            
31.   Are the categories independent of each other?            
•   DATA TABULATION*            
32.   Is there an equivalent table for each objective?            
33.   Are the main tables consistent with each research objective?            
34.   Are the categories in the tables on nominal data arranged from those with highest frequency to those with the lowest?            
35.   Are the single response and the multiple response tables properly presented?            
•   DATA ANALYSIS*            
36.   Was the appropriate statistical analysis used to analyze the qualitative data?            
37.   Was the appropriate logical analysis used to analyze the qualitative data?            


•   DATA INTERPRETATION      YES      NO
38.   Does the interpretation of table data contain a generalization?            
39.   Is the generalization supported by the data in the table?            
40.   Does the data interpretation focus on extreme data (highest and lowest) rather than all the data?            
41.   Were the percentages cited in the data interpretation rounded off?            
42.   Is the interrelationship among the different tables explained?            
43.   Were the findings of prior related studies cited to explain present findings?            
•   SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION            
44.   Were all research objectives answered?            
45.   Were the hypotheses, if there were any, accepted or rejected?            
46.   Did the manuscript mention whether or not the project was successful?            
•   RECOMMENDATIONS            
47.   Are the recommendations in line with the results/ findings?            
48.   Are there recommendations for action to be implemented by concerned agencies?            
49.   Are there recommendations for further research?            
•   ABSTRACT/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY            
50.   Does the abstract contain the main parts of the manuscript: rational, main objective, key variables, summary and conclusion, and recommendations?            

   *These parts are not usually relevant to case studies.






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Source: Cesar M. Mercado, A New Approach to Thesis Writing. Development Center for Asia Africa Pacific (DCAAP), Quezon City, Philippines, 2006.













DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR ASIA AFRICA PACIFIC (DCAAP)


SCORING AND GRADING SYSTEMS FOR
MEASURING THE QUALITY OF UNDERGRADUATE
AND GRADUATE SURVEY THESIS MANUSCRIPT*


A. UNDERGRADUATE SCORING AND GRADING SYSTEM

SCORING SYSTEM   GRADING SYSTEM
1-5   5.0
6-10   4.0
11-15   3.0
16-20   2.5
21-25   2.25
26-30   2.0
31-35   1.75
36-40   1.5
41-45   1.25
46-50   1.0

B. GRADUATE SCORING AND GRADING SYSTEM

SCORING SYSTEM   GRADING SYSTEM
1-10   2.0
11-20   1.75
21-30   1.5
31-40   1.25
41-50   1.0














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*Based on the 50-item checklist developed by Dr. Cesar M. Mercado, Ph.D., in his book, “A New Approach to Thesis Writing”, Development Center for Asia Africa Pacific (DCAAP), Quezon City, Philippines 2006.  The scoring system refers to the score earned by a thesis manuscript using the 50-item scorecard shown next page.  The grading system refers to the equivalent grade of the score as used in most universities and colleges in the Philippines.


DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR ASIA AFRICA PACIFIC (DCAAP)

SCORING AND GRADING SYSTEMS FOR
MEASURING THE QUALITY OF UNDEGRADUATE AND
GRADUATE CASE STUDY THESIS MANUSCRIPT



A.   UNDERGRADUATE SCORING AND GRADING SYSTEM

SCORING SYSTEM      GRADING SYSTEM
1 â€" 3      5.0
4 â€" 6      4.0
7 â€" 9      3.0
10 â€" 12      2.75
13 â€" 15      2.5
16 â€" 18      2.25
19 â€" 21      2.0
22- 2 4      1.75
25 â€" 27      1.5
28 â€" 30      1.25
31 â€" 35      1.0

B.   GRADUATE SCORING AND GRADING SYSTEM

SCORING SYSTEM      GRADING SYSTEM
1 â€" 7       2.0
8 â€" 14       1.75
15 â€" 21       1.5
22 â€" 28      1.25
29 - 35      1.0











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*Based on the 35 â€" item checklist for case studies developed by the same author.



SUMMARY

   This brief article discusses some solutions to the twin problems of quantity and quality facing social science research in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines.

   It focuses on the development of three instruments designed to improve the quality of social science research and thesis writing in the country. The process in developing the three instruments are explained and demonstrated in this brief article.

   The newly developed instruments that are expected to contribute to the improvement of the quality of social science research and thesis manuscripts are: 1) Social Science Research Quality Standard (SRQS), 2) Social Science Thesis Classification Index (STCI), and 3) Social Science Research Quality Index (SRQI).

   The SRQS is used for raising the quality of social science research or thesis during planning based on certain features derived from the goals of scientific knowledge.

   The STCI is used for classifying thesis proposal during planning by level of education: undergraduate, masteral and doctoral.

   The SRQI is used for rating the quality of the draft and for final copy of the thesis manuscript or social science research report at each level based on a 50-item/30-item checklist developed earlier by this author.

   The instruments may be modified and used for other purposes depending upon the creativity of the user.

   The instruments presented in this brief article are circulated at this stage to interested parties for reactions and suggestions before publication. Feedback from recipient of this article will be greatly appreciated.



















REFERENCES

1.   Denton, D. Keith, How to Give Quality Service to your Customers, UBS, New Delhi-110 002, 1992

2.   Mercado, Cesar M. A New Approach to Thesis Writing, Development Center for Asia Africa Pacific, Quezon City, Philippines 2006

3.   Reynolds, Paul Davidson, A Primer in Theory Construction, Bobbs-Merril Educational Publishing, Indianapolis, 1971

4.   The New Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary of the English Language



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or
Sinulog Foundation Office
Ground Floor, Cebu City sports Complex, R. R. Landon St., Sambag II, Cebu City
Telephone Numbers: (032) 253-3700/254-5010 / 253-2224Telefax: (032) 416-4845
or visit our Website: www.sinulog.ph
                             
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                                             Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival
                                                         Rules and Regulations
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1.All entries by any citizen/s of Mother Earth shall be accepted.
2.All requirements in the Guidelines must be duly accomplished.
3.A registration fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Pph 500.00), in cash, or in check, payable to the Sinulog Foundation, will be required upon registration.  An official receipt from the Sinulog Foundation Office will be issued accordingly.
4.Short stories should be about an experience related to the Señor Sto. Niño and documentaries must be taken during the actual one-month Sinulog 2008 celebration. Footages of previous years’ Sinulog Festivals can also be used as excerpts or part of the work.
5.All entries must be completely original and independently produced.
6.Entries that have been previously exhibited in any public screening will be considered ineligible.
7.All entries must be in digital video format (i.e. digital editing and post-production).
8.Two (2) DVD copies must be submitted for screening and archival purposes.
9. Due to copyright laws, the music used in the documentary must be original, licensed, or in the public domain.
10.For joint-directorial efforts, the filmmakers must assign a single representative to act on their behalf.  All official correspondence shall then be addressed to the representative. The organizing committee shall not be held responsible for any controversy that might ensue amongst the partners with regards to this competition.
11.The Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival Secretariat will ensure the safety of the films throughout the period in which cinematographic materials are in its custody. In case of print loss or damage, Sinulog Foundation is obligated only for the cost of replacing the damaged DVD, that is why we advise the participants to keep extra copy/copies for replacement in case this thing happens.
12.DVD shipments to the Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival Secretariat must be pre-paid. The organizing office shall not accept any collect shipments of the entry.
13. Sinulog Foundation, Inc., which is the organizer of this event, reserves all intellectual rights to show and distribute all 10 finalists-entries in their perpetuity.
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Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival
Guidelines

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1.All filmmakers are iligible to join the  Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival â€" the    commercial or non-commercial, both amateurs and professionals.
2.Interested parties must be able to accomplish and/or submit the following, on or before January 15, 2008, Tuesday, 5 P. M., to:

Mr. Ron Heri Tan
Chairman, Sinulog Short Film Festival Committee
Sinulog Foundation Office, Ground Floor, Cebu City Sports Center, R. R. Landon St.
Sambag II, Cebu City, Cebu 6000 Philippines

a. duly accomplished application form
b. brief resume
c. two (2)  recent 2x2 photos of the filmmaker/s

3.Registration of Five Hundred Pesos (Pph 500.00) should be paid upon submission of the above-mentioned requirements.
4.Official IDs will be provided by the Sinulog Foundation Office and should be worn at all times by the participant/s while doing the actual production shoot during the Grand Parade for your  convenience and proper identification.
5.The final produced-entry for the Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival must be submitted in DVD format on or before January 29, 2008, 5 P. M., to the Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival Secretariat.

The entries should be labeled properly with the following information:
a. title of the  Short Film or  Video Documentary for the Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival
b. production company (if any)
c. full name of  the  director
d. full name of the producer
e. contact number/s of the filmmaker/s
f. running time

6. The preferred running time of the documentary should be anywhere from a minimum of five (5) minutes, to a maximum of  ten (10) minutes, and a maximum of  fifteen (15) minutes for the short drama film.
7. All qualified participants will be required to attend  a briefing with the Sinulog 2008 Short Film Festival Committee at the Sinulog Foundation Office on January 18, 2008, 2 P. M.
8. A total of ten (10) finalists will be selected among the qualified entries.
9. Those who have submitted their finished product will be required to attend the Announcement of Winners and Grand Awarding at the SM City-Cinema 1.The date of the awarding will be announced as soon as it’s final.
10.The decision of the Board of Judges is deemed to be final and should be regarded with respect and cordiality.

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TAGBILARAN CITY GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE: PLEASE BE GUIDED (FROM CITY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT OFFICE HEADED BY ENGR. EDMUNDO JIMENEZ)

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY 6:00 am to 10:00 am
?   Mansasa â€" Truck No. 18
?   Dampas â€" Truck No. 19
?   Lindaville 1 and Dao â€" Tucks No. 14 and 16
?   Booy â€" Trucks No. 9 and 15
?   Taloto â€" Truck No. 3

MON-TUE-WED-THU-FRI-SAT-SUN 6:00 to 10:00 pm
?   Cogon  - Trucks No. 9, 11, 12 and 18
?   Poblacion 1 â€" 14
?   Poblacion 2 â€" Trucks No. 3 and 19
?   Poblacion 3 â€" Truck No. 16

TUESDAY-THURSDAY-SATURDAY 6:00 to 10:00 am
?   Ubujan â€" Truck No. 18
?   Manga â€" Truck No. 3
?   Lindaville 2 and San Isidro â€" Truck No. 12
?   Bool â€" Truck No. 11
?   Tiptip â€" Truck No. 16
?   Cabawan and San Isidro â€" 15

Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

BUKANG LIWAYWAY DANCE TROUPE
28TH Anniversary Celebration Christmas Party
                                 
28 December 2007
Harbor View, Bohol Tropics Resort




* ASSEMBLY TIME   - 6:30 PM

* DINNER      - 7:00 PM

* PROGRAMME   - 8:00 PM

> Invocation   - Irish, Vera, Joanne, Zia, Mylene and Zorah

> Philippine National Anthem and Bohol Hymn     - DTI-BOHOL
                                                                   Care: Engr. Jerome John J. Gabin

> Welcome Address               - EMILIE GLOVASA, President, BLDT 2007-2008

> “Magandang Gabi”              - ALL BLDT MEMBERS ATTENDING

> Acknowledgment of Guests and Participants     
                                                      - FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
                                                      Chair, Working / Secretariat Committee

> Inspirational Messages                  - BM JANE CENSORIA DEL ROSARIO CAJES
                                                        President, Bohol Sangguniang Kabataan Federation

                                                     - ATTY. EDGAR M. CHATTO (Represented by Sir Billy Tongco)
                                    Congressman, First District of Bohol

> Presentations by Batch

> Presentations of Candidates of Mr. and Mrs. Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe

> Dance of the Candidates

> Inspirational Message                               - MS. WINCESA ESPEJO ARAOARAO
                                                                    Founder, Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe



> Reminiscences of Bukang Liwayway in Photos     - DTI-BOHOL Care: Engr. Jerome John J. Gabin

> Tribute to Mr. Oscar Buhion Real, BLDT Co-Founder/ Adviser and Choreographer
 
         - Candle Ceremony “You Light Up My Life” with Ms. Pinky Palaca - Talisaysay
         - Cake Ritual (Care: Rachel B. Mende, Almira G. Lim and Alma G. Piquero)

> Response           - MR. OSCAR BUHION REAL
                          
> Words of Inspiration        - MS. CONCEPCION H. BAGOTCHAY
                          Principal, Dr. Cecilio Putong National HS

> Acknowledgment of Sponsors and Donors - Congressman Edgar M. Chatto - First District of Bohol
                                                             Mrs. Wincesa E. Araoarao - New York, USA
                                                             Mr. Jerson G. Jimenez - Florida, USA
                                                             Department of Trade and Industry
                                                                (headed by Ms. Nannette C. Arbon)
                                                             City Human Resource Management
                                                                (headed by Mr. Mario LLoyd I. Gutierrez)
                                                             Ms. Annaliza M. Preciado Yano - Matsuyama, Japan
                                                             Ms. Maria Florida A. Acuna Ferrer - Vancouver, Canada
                                                             Ms. Shermie O. Cuadra - Hongkong
                                                             Ms. Amalou Ladra Su - Taiwan
                                                             Mr. Gil Balatero - Thailand
                                                             Ms. Juliet S. Israel - Manila
                                                             Engr. Jerome John J. Gabin - DTI-Bohol
                                                             Cong. Roberto C. Cajes - Second District of Bohol
                                                             Board Member Ae R. Damalerio - First District of Bohol
                                                             Gov. Erico B. Aumentado
                                                             Mayor Judith Del Rosario Cajes - Trinidad, Bohol
                                                         Dr. Ma. Nerissa L. Virtusio Clarete - Bool District, Tagbilaran City
                                                         Mr. Paul BIloy - Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
                                                         Mr. SImplicio R. Antopina - California, USA
                                                         Mr. Butch N. Bernas - Tagbilaran City Science High School
                                                         Jojie's Bakeshop of Engr. and Mrs. Arnold Labunog
                                                         Inday Ruffing Torralba - Kiss FM
                                                         Capt. Fortumato 'Atoy' Cosap - DYRD - AM
                                                         Seanbytheway - Kiss FM
                                                         Bohol Sunday Post
                                                         Mr. Lito Responte and Mr. Ted Ayeng of DYTR - AM
                                                         City Planning and Development Office

                       
> Announcement of Special Awards

     Early Bird Awardees - John Francis Salinas and Zia Christy Elle
     Best in Costume - Romel Sapid (Elf) and Emilie Glovasa (Princess Jasmine)
     Stars of the Night - Gil Balatero (Thailand) and Pinky Palaca Talisaysay (Cebu)
     Mr. and Ms. Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe 2008 - Butch M. Bernas and Barbara Visarra Lumapas

> Manita-Manito              - MS. ALMA PIQUERO and MS. ALMIRA LIM

> Announcement and Coronation of Mr. and Ms. BLDT Winners

> “Diwa ng Pasko”                      - BLDT MEMBERS

> Dance . . .          Games . . .          Dance…          Games…             Dance



                                           
                                        MS. FIEL ANGELI E. ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
                                                     Masters of Ceremonies



INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE OF MRS. WINCESA ESPEJO ARAOARAO, BLDT FOUNDER


An Inspirational Message
My dear dancers of the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe, old and new:
I love and miss you all.
My partner, choreographer, and trainer of the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe, Mr. Oscar Real, friends, ladies and gentlemen, good evening!
Before I forget, allow me to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the Gumop-as twins Alma and Almi for initiating the idea, telling Fiel that I should give an inspirational message.
I personally believe you don’t need any inspirational message anymore.
The fact that you have already achieved something in your life now confirms you are already motivated.
What I do have to say instead, are reminders which would probably guide you in your daily life.
Always be aware, it is very important to be a person of values, and I don’t mean on the monetary aspect. There is nothing that can substitute honesty. Nothing can replace sincerity, goodness or kindness. Always strive to use the maximum of your potential which the Lord God has endowed to you. Using the gifts God has given you is an expression of your thanks to God.
Be resourceful. Have a genuine and sincere relationship especially in dealing with your fellowmen especially the less fortunate. Above all, in whatever undertaking you may have always place God at the center, in this way, you could never go wrong.
I also wish to recall the time when I was still with the dance troupe for ten (10) solid years, I feel proud to say that I never heard any of the dance troupe members backbiting or quarreling against each other, neither can anyone hear Mr. Real and me arguing with each other. The dance troupe atmosphere was solely based on proper work ethics on respect, dedication to service, cooperation and value of time.
The existence of the BNHS Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe is praiseworthy and I attribute all the achievements to the dedication and untiring efforts of the one and only Mr. Oscar Real whose qualities and values he possesses as a person and as a teacher cannot be surpassed. With the genuine support and commitment of the dancers of their valuable time and effort the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe has surmounted the tests of time.
To all the members of the troupe since its humble beginning up to the present, I extend my profound thanks and gratitude.
I love you.
Ma’am Wincie
(MRS.) WINCESA ESPEJO ARAOARAO








HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR!

HURRY! BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSES RENEWAL,JAN. 2-20, 2008 (FROM THE TAGBILARAN CITY PERMIT AND LICENSE DIVISION UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR)

   Avoid rush and penalty!

   Renew your Mayor’s Business Permit before JANUARY 20, 2008

1.   All businesses are to be renewed within the first twenty (20) days of January. During this period, the City Government of Tagbilaran has a ONE â€" STOP SHOP wherein all offices with direct participation in the processing of the application for renewal of business permits are housed in one place to help facilitate the smooth flow of documents. The Oneâ€"Stop Shop shall be in operation for the first twenty (20) working days of January, unless extended.
2.   To avoid delay in the processing of business permit, the following requirements are to be complied with:


a.)   Previous Mayor’s Business Permit
b.)   Barangay Clearance      -   From barangay where business
establishment or activity is located
         c.)   Community Tax      -   Currently issued from the City
                     Treasure’s Office (photocopy)
         d.)   Tax Clearance         -   From the City Treasurer’s Office
                     showing that the operator has paid all                      tax obligations in the City
         e.)   PIN            -   From the City Assessor’s Office
f.)   Affidavit of Annual Gross Income (Form) â€" From the City Treasurer’s
Office
Other Requirements (Case to Case Basis):

         a.)   Lease of Contract      -   All who are renting spaces for their
                     business
b.)   Photocopy of the Mayor’s Permit as “Real Estate Lesor” â€" from the
owner of the building or land
         c.)   License to Operate      -   From BFAD, in case the license
                     expired (owner of drugstores, drug
                     testing centers)
-   From Camp Crame, in case the
license expired (owner of insurance
agencies)

REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS

1. Barangay Clearance         -   Where business establishment is located
2. Community Tax         -   From Tagbilaran City (photocopy)
3. Police Clearance         -   From Tagbilaran City
4. Health Certificate         -   From City Health Office

FOR REGISTRATION/ RENEWAL OF MOTORIZEDTRICYCLE/MOTORELAS



REQUIREMENTS: (OPERATOR)

1.   Certification of Registration of the Motorcycle (CR) - Original and two (2) photocopies
2.   Official Receipt      -   From Tagbilaran City
3.   Barangay Clearance   -   From Tagbilaran City
4.   Community Tax   -   From Tagbilaran City
5.   Tax Clearance      -   From City Treasurer’s Office
6.   Picture (2X2)      -   recent (3 pieces)


IN CASE THE OPERATOR IS ALSO A DRIVER OF THE TRICYCLE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.   Police Clearance
2.   Health Clearance

REQUIREMENTS (DRIVER: EXTRA OR REGULAR)

1. Barangay Clearance      -   From Tagbilaran City
2. Community Tax      -   From Tagbilaran City
3. Tax Clearance      -   From the City Treasurer’s Office
4. Health Clearance      -   From City Health Office
5. Police Clearance      -   From Tagbilaran City
6. Professional Driver’s License
7. Picture (2X2)         -   Recent (3pieces)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

C) License to Operate
D) Photo (2x2)         -    Two (2) pieces â€" of all operators, regular drivers and ‘extra’ drivers of can for hire (at the Integrated Bus Terminal or at Tagbilaran City Port)

ANTONIA OLANO ACIERTO IS THE HEAD OF THE OCM-PERMIT AND LICENSE DIVISION.


Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

PLEASE SUPPORT THE BOHOLANO BAND H2O, IN THEIR GIGS (FROM FROM PAUL BUSLON BALABA,LEAD VOCALIST,FROM TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL)

DURING THE WEDDING OF RICHARD BERING TAN AND MARICEL YAP VALLECERA, I CHANCED TO MEET PAUL BUSLON BALABA (YOUNGEST BROTHER OF MY BOHOL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE ENGR. VER NEIL BUSLON BALABA). HE IS ONE OF THE LEAD VOCALISTS OF THE H20 BAND WHICH PERFORMS ON THURSDAYS AT EL PUEBLO AND SATURDAYS AT BATANGAS CITY.

OTHER MEMBERS ARE CHARLES JOHN CANETE, OSCAR CABARSE (BASS), ARNOLD REBUCAS (KEYBOARDS), ISAGANI GALACIO (GUITARS), JOMAR GRAMAJE (DRUMS). THE GROUP HAS REGULAR TV GUESTINGS AT ‘SIS’ HOSTED BY JANICE DE BELEN, GELLI DE BELEN AND CARMINA VILLAROEL AND ‘SOP’ OF GMA-7.

YOU MAY CHECK THE H2O WEBSITE AT www.h2o.multiply.com and the Friendster account using bnd_h2o@yahoo.com.

The group is managed by composer Mon del Rosario.

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO-GABIN

RICHARD BERING TAN (CEBU) â€" MARICEL YAP VALLECERA (BOHOL) WEDDING, DEC.22, BOHOL TROPICS RESORT, TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL

RICHARD BERING TAN, SON OF CEBU BUSINESSMAN NESTOR A. TAN, BENJAMINA BERING TAN (+) AND MILDRED B. TAN CLAIMED HIS BRIDE, MARICEL YAP VALLECERA, THE DAUGHTER OF TACLOBAN PHILIPPINE AIRLINES MANAGER GLENN D. VALLECERA AND MARCELINA YAP VALLECERA IN SOLEMN WEDDING RITES AT THE SANDUGO GRAND BALLROOM, BOHOL TROPICS RESORT, GRAHAM AVENUE, TAGBILARAN CITY LAST DECEMBER 22.

PRINCIPAL SPONSORS:

> Hon. Edgardo M. Chatto - Congressman of the 1st District of Bohol, chair of the Committee on Tourism, HR; friend of the bride’s family
> Mrs. Evelyn L. Taghap - Manager, Philippine Airlines â€" Tax Services Division, CCP Complex, Pasay City; close friend of the bride's father

> Engr. Jose Glenn D. Bering - Head of operations, laFarge cement company; uncle of the groom
> Ms. Wilmonina D. Bering - Assistant principal of Saint Louis Mandaue High School; aunt of the groom; who has vowed single blessedness, but mother to all of her siblings, nieces and nephews

> Mr. Pedro T. Lim - A retired businessman; uncle of the bride, the better half of Mrs. Patricia Lim
> Mrs. Patricia Y. Lim - An English teacher of Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School, formerly known as Bohol National High School, the alma  mater of the bride; aunt of the bride 

> Engr. Rudolph C. Montayre - A former officemate good friend of the groom; manager of the QA R&D Group of Fairchild Semiconductors in Cebu
> Engr. Lilith U. Montayre - A former officemate and pinky pal of the groom; the better half of Tad Montayre, Manager of the Manufacturing Engineering group of Fairchild Semiconductors in Cebu.

> Mr. Argeo J. Melisimo - President of First Consolidated Bank and former boss of the bride 
> Mrs. Fe D. Aparicio - Filipino teacher of Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School; good friend of the bride 

> Engr. Rene I. Mosqueda - A good friend, mentor and former team leader of the groom at Fairchild Semiconductors.
> Mrs. Anabelle W. Mosqueda - A friend and former co-worker of the groom at Fairchild Seminconductors; the better half of Rene Mosqueda

> Mr. Rodrigo D. Bering - No. 1 barangay councilor of Centro, Mandaue City, handsome than actor Richard Gomez
> Mrs. Louella F. Bering - Manager of San Miguel Brewery division; aunt of the groom..

> Mr. and Mrs. Winston and Loreta Miles - Uncle and aunt of the bride who came all the way from the Land Down Under - Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia


Veil Sponsors: Robin Yap Vallecera (the bride’s older brother) and Mechelle B. Vallecera
Cord Sponsors: Joel R. Locaylocay and Susan Claire G. Locaylocay
Best Man: Nestor B. Tan, Jr., the groom’s younger brother
Maid of Honor: Evangeline L. Yap, the bride’s first-degree cousin
Groom’s Men: Atty. Prince Joses Y. Lim and Glenn Benjamine R. Bering
Bride’s Maids: Kristine Kaycel S. Simon and Mary Shane B. Magalle
Junior Bride’s Maids: Rochelle Reuben C. Vallecera, Shenelle Demilis B. Siasoyco and Shaina Kim B. Lim
Ring Bearer: Matthew Mielden C. Vallecera
Arrhae Bearer: Mikiya R. Kishi
Flower Girls: Tiara Mae B. Tan, Marie Chloie F. Bering and Shaunne Nicole B. Manuel
Usherettes: Noelaine O. Antillion, Michelle E. Corpus, Janelynn G. Millete, Janiza E. Bulanag and Ma. Shane D. Sayaman
Choir Members: Mirasol Yap Vallecera, the bride’s twin sister; Gerel Mae G. Calaon and Ronnie T. Bugais, with the special participation of Paul Buslon Balaba of h2o band
Commentator: Rhea Prosia / Kay
Master of Ceremonies: Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin on behalf of Blair Panong
Guests:
> Mr. and Mrs. Winston Miles â€" Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia
> Weena Manero, Dubai
> Atty. Abner Balo, Makati City
> Officemates of the Bride, Philippine Airlines â€" Head Office, Pasay City
> Kaycel, Sigmund, Nouie, Jane, Adelene, Rob, Nino
> John Tan and Family, Cagayan de Oro City
> Vallecera Family â€" Cagayan de Oro City and Ubay, Bohol
> Engr. Glen Bering and Family, Cavite
> Jess and Evelyn Taghap â€" San Pedro, Laguna
> Brian Dalemon, Cebu
> Engr. Tad Montayre, Cebu
> Gaspar Tan and Family, Lanao del Norte
> Rene Mosqueda and Family, Lapulapu City
> Roel Noel and Family, Lapulapu City
> Virgie Planco, Lapulapu City
> Lilac Bering, Mandaue City
> Uncle Ondo and Auntie Chique, Mandaue City
> Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigo ‘Botchok’ Bering, Mandaue City
> Jerome Manuel and Family, Mandaue City
> Ben Siasoyco and Family, Mandaue City
> Vendita Bering, Mandaue City
> Philippine Airlines â€" Tacloban-ATO staff
> Chatto Family, Balilihan, Bohol
> Renegado Family â€" Cortes, Bohol
> Constancia Vallecera â€" Mabini, Bohol
> Dongel Family â€" Mabini, Bohol
> Yap and Lim Family â€" Valencia, Bohol
> Robin and Mechelle Vallecera and Family â€" Cebu City
> Dr. Patrick John and Marietta Lim> Evangelisto Yap and Family â€" Tagbilaran City
> Pedro Lim and Family â€" Tagbilaran City
> Atty. Prince Joses Lim â€" Tagbilaran City
> Cirunay, Butalid, Pueblas and Ramiro Families â€" Tagbilaran City
> DCPNHS Faculty
> BNHS '94 and DWC '98 classmates
> Nay Bering, Josephine, Emmy, Jelon, Jovencio

•   Guest book signing
•   Song Number                                                     - Paul Balaba (hi-school schoolmate of the bride)
•   Message from the couple's friend                      - Mrs. Kathleen D. Garciano (church-mate of bride & groom)
•   Slicing of the cake
•   Pulling of favors
•   Tossing of the bouquet
•   Removing of the garter
•   Garter ritual
•   Prosperity dance
•   Song number                                                     - Atty. Alvin Bugtas (church-mate of bride & groom)
•   Opening of the biggest and smallest gifts
•   Words of thanks
(Acknowledgements)
Pastor Jill Boyonas                   - officiating minister along with his wife, Cagayan de Oro City
Pastor Roberto Garciano          - officiating minister and ate Kay for the pre-marriage counseling sessions, Makati City
Mr. Ronnie Bugais                  - keyboardist and church worship leader, Leyte
Ms. Mirasol Vallecera              - singer, twin-sister of the bride, Makati City
Atty. Alvin Bugtas                   - singer and church mate along with his wife and son, Ortigas, Pasig City
Mr. Paul Balaba                        - singer of the H2O band based in Manila
Ms. Rhea Prosia                        - boardmate and friend of the couple, Bacolod City

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1) Bridal Gown, Groom's Barong                         - Baby's Bridal Shop in Manila
2) Entourage Gowns                                            - LS Bridal Shop in Tagbilaran City
3) Cake                                            - By Ms. Charmaign Dumadag Lola Lilia's Cakes & Pastries     
4) Bubble Machine, Make-up, Choco Fountain, Flowers â€" Facilitated by Mr. Donald Fuertes of Bohol Tropics Resort                 
5) Invitation                                                         - Ms. Adelene Masigan of Addie's Wedding Boutique in Manila 
6) Give-aways                                                      - Ms. Judith in Manila
7) Rings                                                                - Suarez Wedding Rings in Manila
Still Photos and Video Coverage                     - Mr. Maui Recla, Cebu
9) Room accommodation of guests               - Care of Ms. Baby Villanueva of Matig-a Lodge
10) Ceremony and reception venue                     - Bohol Tropics Resort                                                                       

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO-GABIN
LADY OF CEREMONIES ON BEHALF OF BLAIR PANONG

TRINIDAD’S JANE CENSORIA DEL ROSARIO CAJES HEADS BOHOL’S YOUTH (SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN) LEADERS â€" FROM SIR BENJIE CULPA,JAPPIL BANTAY BALITA NEWSPAPER

IN THE ELECTION OF ALL SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) PRESIDENTS OF THE 47 TOWNS AND ONE (1) CITY IN THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL, TRINIDAD’S JANE CENSORIA DEL ROSARIO CAJES CAME OUT THE WINNER OF THE TOP POSITION

OTHER ELECTED OFFICERS IN THE PROVINCIAL SK RACE ARE MARIANNE DOMIVEE CHATTO (BALILIHAN), VICE-PRESIDENT; CHANDRINA ELLUISKA NALDOZA SCHREURS (GARCIA-HERNANDEZ), SECRETARY; ROCHELLE BRIGITTE LIM IMBOY (LOAY), TREASURER; JAKE JALA (LOBOC), AUDITOR; MA. CELESTE CEPEDOZA (DANAO), PRESS RELATIONS OFFICER AND KRISTOFFER CAMACHO LEJOS (JETAFE) AND NINO LADROMA (CATIGBIAN), SERGEANTS-AT-ARMS.

SOURCE: SIR FAUSTINO ‘BENJIE’ CULPA, JAPPIL BANTAY BALITA MAGAZINE

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
CITY INFORMATION OFFICER
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, PHILIPPINES


HSS alumna one of Assumption College’s 10 outstanding students

Jane Censoria Del Rosario Cajes, graduate of HSS High School Class of 2007 and past president of the Council of Servant Leaders (COSL), was awarded as one of the 10 Outstanding Students, together with the Outstanding Student Leader, of Assumption College of San Lorenzo Village in Makati City.

Both awards, given on the basis of academic excellence and community involvement, respectively, were conferred by Marie Eugenie Dizon, president of the Assumption College last December 3, 2007 in Makati City.

The daughter of Bohol’s Second District Congressman Roberto C. Cajes and Trinidad Judith Del Rosario Cajes, Jane who is the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) president of Trinidad, also won as president of the Bohol SK Federation in the election held last December 17, 2007. (Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao â€" Gabin, Secretary, HSS-Federated Parents-Teachers Association)

CONGRATULATIONS, DR. MA. NERISSA ‘MAISSA’ LIGASON VIRTUSIO-CLARETE, Ph.D., EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, DILIMAN, Q.C.


HONEY JEROME, CIELO AND I CONGRATULATE OUR FRIEND, DR. MA. NERISSA LIGASON VIRTUSIO â€" CLARETE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL ORAL DEFENSE OF HER DISSERTATION TO 5 UP DILIMAN PROFESSORS AS REQUIREMENT OF THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY â€" MAJOR IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (UP), DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY, LAST DECEMBER 14, 2007.

‘MAISSA’ IS THE WIFE OF ENGR. ROLLAND CLARETE OF DAUIS, BOHOL AND CALIFORNIA, USA. SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF DR. NESTOR MACATANGAY VIRTUSIO OF SAN JUAN, BATANGAS AND DR. SIMEONA ‘MAE’ LIGASON VIRTUSIO OF BOOL, TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL.

SHE’S A CAMPUS FIGURE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL WHERE SHE WAS VALEDICTORIAN OF BOTH THE ELEMENTARY CLASS OF 1983 AND OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1987.

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
CLASSMATE, ELEMENTARY CLASS OF 1983
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL, TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL

Pepe Recitas <pepe@homereach.org> wrote: “What we are is God’s give to us. What we can make of ourselves is our gift to God.”

“Life is never measured by the years we live, but by the caring we do and the cheers
we shared with others and the happy people we have touched.”

What we are is God’s give to us. What we can make of ourselves is our gift to God.”

“Life is never measured by the years we live, but by the caring we do and the cheers
we shared with others and the happy people we have touched.”

Merry and blessed Christmas and Happy-Prosperous-Healthy NeAngiew Year’08. . .

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                                                     Tel/fax: (516)570-0358; (718)339-3857  em: info@homereach.org

25 December 2007


Dear Friends, Benefactors & Volunteers of  Home-Reach Foundation, Inc.

Almost 5 years … but San Vicente Ferrer Multi-Center is up (pictorial is attached), and almost done --- thanks to sponsors who gave $1 $10 $100 + and to volunteers who kept the process going, at least five baranggays (communities) with about 1,000 families will have their place for worship, gathering & interaction …even learning.

There are still a few more items needed: finishing the facade, “touches” in the main interior-hall, sound system, electrical power, side altars, confessional; station of the cross and partitioning in the village-hall

December is the season for all celebrations:   Hannukkah,  Hajj (Islam pilgrimage). Eid al Adha (festival of sacrifice),  Christmas,  Kwanzaa . . . for Home-Reach, it is also a celebration of faith --- that we have done the tasks which we believe should be done,  and that we have fulfilled the trust placed on us by our friends (and their friends, when they supported us in our help-effort).

We have done critical surgery for patients with aching hearts,   provided medicines & supplies ( = $ 2.4 million, in reference value;  including antibiotics, inhalers for asthma, prenatal vitamins, therapy for breast cancer, etc) to treatment-centers  (to disaster areas also),   graduated 8 scholars in Bohol & 4 in Cebu, and more: these were done with your help.

Wishing you, your family and friends the merriest, blessed Christmas, healthy, prosperous and joyous New Year’ 08.

Sincerely,

Pepe Recitas, MD & Ramie Cadag , MD
           Co- Chair HRF, Inc.

P.S.  Please be it known that Home-Reach Foundation, Inc. is registered as a non-profit organization with EIN 11-3318000. Your donations or contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

**We, at Home-Reach Foundation are very appreciative of your compassion and generosities for those that truly need the most- - -Be well and be happy . . . May God bless us all!!!!

Hello!

Wishing you all the TIMELESS TREASURES of the world:

The LOVE OF GOD,

The warmth of HOME,

The LOVE of family,

And the company of GOOD FRIENDS!

MAY THE COMING YEAR BRING MORE “INTANGIBLE”BLESSINGS
OF GOOD HEALTH OF MIND AND BODY,
HAPPINESS, PEACE AND CONTENTMENT
FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.


Sincerely,

Fiel Angeli, Jerome John and AJ Wincielou Johanna ‘Cielo’ Araoarao - Gabin
Tagbilaran City , Bohol , Philippines

BACS MEET 2007 OVER-ALL STANDING
November 20-23, 2007


CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan
Host School


CHAMPION         -  HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon



1st RUNNER-UP      -  SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao



2nd RUNNER-UP      -  ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY 
                        Garcia-Hernandez


3rd RUNNER-UP      -  ST. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE,  Sagbayan



4th RUNNER-UP      -  ST. NICHOLAS ACADEMY,  Dimiao

                        INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes



5th RUNNER-UP      -  SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon



6th RUNNER-UP      -  HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL
                                Tubigon







RESULTS

SEARCH FOR BACS PERSONALITY 2007
November 22, 2007


BACS PERSONALITY 2007   Kimberly Pacatang Lara
                     HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon


MISS ACADEMICS         Yvonne Abucejo Dahan
                     ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY
                     Garcia-Hernandez


MISS ATHLETICS         Ma. Mediatrix Pantollana Escabarte
                     ST. VINCENT INSTITUTE,  Maribojoc


1st RUNNER-UP         Ronnelyn Silagan Muñez
                     HOLY INFANT ACADEMY 
                     Baang, Catigbian


2nd RUNNER-UP         Ma. Kara Khelia Rigodon Montuya
                     HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL
                     Tubigon


3rd RUNNER-UP         Luvina Joy Guiritan Bullanday
                     SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao


4th RUNNER-UP         Danica Gumapac Barril
                     ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY,  Batuan









MISS BACS 2007 SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST IN SCHOOL UNIFORM      - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE, MARIBOJOC

BEST IN SHORTS            - KIMBERLY P. LARA
                       HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, TUBIGON

BEST INPRODUCTION NUMBER      - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE, MARIBOJOC

BEST IN NATIONAL COSTUME      - DANICA G. BARRIL
                       SAINT ANTHONY ACADEMY, BATUAN

BEST IN CASUAL WEAR         - KIMBERLY P. LARA
                       HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, TUBIGON

BEST IN EVENING GOWN         - KIMBERLY P. LARA
                       HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, TUBIGON

MISS CONGENIALITY         - ANALOU M. CABAHUG
                       IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL, BACLAYON

MISS PHOTOGENIC            - KIMBERLY P. LARA
                       HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, TUBIGON

MISS ALDEA SMILE            - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE

MISS ALDEA IMAGE MODEL      - LUVINA JOY G. BULLANDAY
                       SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY, PANGLAO

MISS TALENT            - LUVINA JOY G. BULLANDAY
                       SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY, PANGLAO

MISS TALENT 1ST RUNNER-UP      - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE, MARIBOJOC

MISS TALENT 2ND RUNNER-UP      - DANICA G. BARRIL
                       SAINT ANTHONY ACADEMY, BATUAN

FACE OF THE NIGHT         - YVONNE A. DAHAN
                       SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY, GARCIA-HERNANDEZ

DARLING OF THE CROWD         - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE, MARIBOJOC








      
ACADEMIC-LITERARY-MUSICAL-ART &
DANCESPORTS CONTESTS
November 21 & 22, 2007

(Top 7)


SPELLING
   1st    Jerome Sadudaquil
CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION, Jagna
   2nd   Mary Jeanne Tirando
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon
   3rd    Seth Jeremiah Ladaga
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-Hernandez
   4th    Geanne Marc Ladera
SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao
   5th   Reina Marie Juntilla
SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon
   6th    Jessy Dyane Hamo
HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY,  Lila
   7th   Eduard Sanchez
CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan


GENERAL INFORMATION
   1st   Rodulfts Apdal, Eloisa Juanich & Debra Mae Toston
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon

   2nd   Reyford Baybay, Seth Jeremiah Ladaga & Gerald Cagas
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-HernandeZ

3rd   HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY,  Lila
   
4th   INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes
   
   J. Saletrero, S.Ladera & J. Lluvido
SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon

   5th   CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION.  Jagna
   
   Jejo Rey Baluca. Gary Reforeal & Mae Pamela Balagonsa
CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY,  Antequera
   
   Michael Logroño, Colleen Rose Guantero & Von Russell Cubillo
HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL,  Tubigon

   6th   ST. TERESA ACADEMY,  Catagbacan, Loon
   
7th   Mary Jane,  Godfrey  & Diane
ST. VINCENT INSTITUTE,  Maribojoc





.RELIGION
   1st   Fatima Itable      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon

   2nd   Angelique Guimalan   SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao

   3rd   Jerome Sadudaquil      CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE
FOUNDATION,  Jagna
      Nesie Fe Binatero      INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes
      Carl Angel Hilbero   ST. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE,  Sagbayan

   4th   Reyford Baybay      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY 
         Garcia-Hernandez
      Vaneza Ramada      SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon
      Racen Lucero      IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY,  Catigbian

   5th   Cindy Fe Saletrero      HOLY INFANT ACADEMY, Baang, Catigbian
      Jessa Ancog         HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL,  Tubigon

   6th    Mabelle Salces      ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY,  Batuan
      Melisa Layao      CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan

   7th   Janice Paredes      IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL,  Baclayon

ESSAY WRITING
   1st   Fatima Itable      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon

   2nd   Mary Madelyn Nayga   CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE
FOUNDATION,  Jagna

   3rd   Jejo Rey Baluca      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY,  Antequera
      Jacklyn Riza Torrefiel   ST. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE,  Sagbayan

   4th   Maureen Palle      SALUS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,  Tubigon

   5th   Josephine Baguhin      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY 
    Garcia-Hernandez
      Amelie Laurden      ST. TERESA ACADEMY,  Catagbacan,  Loon

   6th   Veronee Saletrero      HOLY INFANT ACADEMY,  Baang, Catigbian

   7th   Note Agunod      INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes

BALAK
   1st   Hudson Orfano      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   2nd   Ronald Calamba      HOLY INFANT ACADEMY,  Baang, Catigbian
   3rd   Geo Ramonito Bete   ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY, Garcia-
Hernandez
   4th   Jose Hugo III      ST. VINCENT INSTITUTE, Maribojoc
   5th   Jessie Tambis      INFANT KING ACADEMY, Cortes
   6th   John Christian Baluca   CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera
   7th   Altar John Chatto      CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan




TULA
   1st   Rechie Mae Cruspero   INFANT KING ACADEMY, Cortes
   2nd   Ma. Lourdes Corbita   HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   3rd   Ma. Lovely Cañete      SACRED HEART ACADEMY, Loon
   4th   Colleen Guantero      HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL, Tubigon
      Dorothy Vevien Robles   CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan

   5th   Feil Angelie Cleofe   SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY, Panglao
   6th   Renuel Napiere      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera
      Maureen Palle      SALUS INSITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Tubigon



ENGLISH DECLAMATION
   1st   Ailene Claire Podador      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   2nd   Reyna Augusta Louise Omictin        HOLY FAMILY OF
     NAZARETH SCHOOL, Tubigon
   3rd   Shirley Mae Amadeo      St. Teresa Academy, Catagbacan, Loon
                           
   4th   Keshia Lou Buaya         ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY, Batuan
   5th   Ace Marion Bayron      CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE
                          FOUNDATION, Jagna
   6th   Ma. Lovely Cañete         SACRED HEART ACADEMY, Loon
   7th   Darevie Suaybaguio      IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY, Catigbian


.GUITAR SOLO
   1st   Ralph Maligro         HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   2nd   Teogenes Balili         HOLY INFANT ACADEMY, Baang, Catigbian
   3rd   Anthony Yap         SACRED HEART ACADEMY, Loon
   4th   Lourd Andy Anunciado      IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY, Catigbian
   5th   Gian Lord Medina         ST. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE, Sagbayan
      Alfonso Dominisac      SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY, Panglao

   6th   Gregg Ian Bayocboc      CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan
      Rhea Mirasol Labado      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera


VOCAL SOLO
   1st   Babie Farida Membreve      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   2nd   Marivel Lor            HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL
                              Tubigon
   3rd   Jonnah Marie Alasagas      SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao
   4th   Shannen Cano         IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY, Catigbian
   5th   Gregg Louise Gales      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY
                                Garcia-Hernandez
      Mabel Enoroba         CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera

   6th   Edica Saavedra         CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan
   7th   Lora Mae Carcallas      ST. TERESA ACADEMY, Catagbacan, Loon




VOCAL DUET
   1st   Angielou Quiñones & Babie Farida Membreve
      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon
   2nd   Juvy Aranas & Alexander Delgado
      HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL,  Tubigon
   3rd   Mabel Enoroba & Fred Tongco
      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY,  Antequera
   4th    Lora Mae Carcallas & Corazon Pelpinosas
      ST. TERESA ACADEMY, Catagbacan,  Loon
   5th   Bobbitte Biber Lenteria & Daisy Mae Italio
      SALUS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,  Tubigon
   6th   Lea Abucejo & Liezl Dajalos
      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-Hernandez
   7th   Edica Saavedra & Expedito Rubio
      CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan

CHARCOAL PEN DRAWING
   1st   Baby Regine Cacayan      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY
     Garcia-Hernandez
   2nd   Hudson Orfano         HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   3rd   Prince Magoncia         SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon

   4th   Vimson Anthony Rebusa      INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes
Herminigildo Salas      SAN MIGUEL ACADEMY, Mayana, Jagna
   5th   Joseph Gerald Merlas      ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY, Batuan
      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera

   6th   Airica Malyn Cabajog      HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY, Lila
      Gil Zaire Yosoya         HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL
                              Tubigon

   7th   Niño Porol            CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan
      Jade Angelie Pahuyo      ST. NICHOLAS ACADEMY, Dimiao
      Racen               IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY, Catigbian

DANCESPORTS
MODERN STANDARD DANCES
   1st   HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon
   2nd   HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL,  Tubigon
   3rd   SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao
`   4th   ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-Hernandez
   5th   ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY,  Batuan
   6th   IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY,  Catigbian

LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
   1st   HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon
   2nd    ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-Hernandez
   3rd   SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon
   4th   HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY,  Lila
   5th   CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan
   6th   ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY,  Batuan
   7th   SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao



BACS MEET 2007 OVER-ALL STANDING
November 20-23, 2007


CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan
Host School


CHAMPION         -  HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon



1st RUNNER-UP      -  SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao



2nd RUNNER-UP      -  ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY 
                        Garcia-Hernandez


3rd RUNNER-UP      -  ST. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE,  Sagbayan



4th RUNNER-UP      -  ST. NICHOLAS ACADEMY,  Dimiao

                        INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes



5th RUNNER-UP      -  SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon



6th RUNNER-UP      -  HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL
                                Tubigon







RESULTS

SEARCH FOR BACS PERSONALITY 2007
November 22, 2007


BACS PERSONALITY 2007   Kimberly Pacatang Lara
                     HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon


MISS ACADEMICS         Yvonne Abucejo Dahan
                     ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY
                     Garcia-Hernandez


MISS ATHLETICS         Ma. Mediatrix Pantollana Escabarte
                     ST. VINCENT INSTITUTE,  Maribojoc


1st RUNNER-UP         Ronnelyn Silagan Muñez
                     HOLY INFANT ACADEMY 
                     Baang, Catigbian


2nd RUNNER-UP         Ma. Kara Khelia Rigodon Montuya
                     HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL
                     Tubigon


3rd RUNNER-UP         Luvina Joy Guiritan Bullanday
                     SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao


4th RUNNER-UP         Danica Gumapac Barril
                     ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY,  Batuan









MISS BACS 2007 SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST IN SCHOOL UNIFORM      - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE, MARIBOJOC

BEST IN SHORTS            - KIMBERLY P. LARA
                       HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, TUBIGON

BEST INPRODUCTION NUMBER      - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE, MARIBOJOC

BEST IN NATIONAL COSTUME      - DANICA G. BARRIL
                       SAINT ANTHONY ACADEMY, BATUAN

BEST IN CASUAL WEAR         - KIMBERLY P. LARA
                       HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, TUBIGON

BEST IN EVENING GOWN         - KIMBERLY P. LARA
                       HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, TUBIGON

MISS CONGENIALITY         - ANALOU M. CABAHUG
                       IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL, BACLAYON

MISS PHOTOGENIC            - KIMBERLY P. LARA
                       HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, TUBIGON

MISS ALDEA SMILE            - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE

MISS ALDEA IMAGE MODEL      - LUVINA JOY G. BULLANDAY
                       SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY, PANGLAO

MISS TALENT            - LUVINA JOY G. BULLANDAY
                       SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY, PANGLAO

MISS TALENT 1ST RUNNER-UP      - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE, MARIBOJOC

MISS TALENT 2ND RUNNER-UP      - DANICA G. BARRIL
                       SAINT ANTHONY ACADEMY, BATUAN

FACE OF THE NIGHT         - YVONNE A. DAHAN
                       SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY, GARCIA-HERNANDEZ

DARLING OF THE CROWD         - MA. MEDIATRIX P. ESCABARTE
                       SAINT VINCENT INSTITUTE, MARIBOJOC








      
ACADEMIC-LITERARY-MUSICAL-ART &
DANCESPORTS CONTESTS
November 21 & 22, 2007

(Top 7)


SPELLING
   1st    Jerome Sadudaquil
CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION, Jagna
   2nd   Mary Jeanne Tirando
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon
   3rd    Seth Jeremiah Ladaga
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-Hernandez
   4th    Geanne Marc Ladera
SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao
   5th   Reina Marie Juntilla
SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon
   6th    Jessy Dyane Hamo
HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY,  Lila
   7th   Eduard Sanchez
CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan


GENERAL INFORMATION
   1st   Rodulfts Apdal, Eloisa Juanich & Debra Mae Toston
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon

   2nd   Reyford Baybay, Seth Jeremiah Ladaga & Gerald Cagas
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-HernandeZ

3rd   HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY,  Lila
   
4th   INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes
   
   J. Saletrero, S.Ladera & J. Lluvido
SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon

   5th   CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION.  Jagna
   
   Jejo Rey Baluca. Gary Reforeal & Mae Pamela Balagonsa
CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY,  Antequera
   
   Michael Logroño, Colleen Rose Guantero & Von Russell Cubillo
HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL,  Tubigon

   6th   ST. TERESA ACADEMY,  Catagbacan, Loon
   
7th   Mary Jane,  Godfrey  & Diane
ST. VINCENT INSTITUTE,  Maribojoc





.RELIGION
   1st   Fatima Itable      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon

   2nd   Angelique Guimalan   SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao

   3rd   Jerome Sadudaquil      CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE
FOUNDATION,  Jagna
      Nesie Fe Binatero      INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes
      Carl Angel Hilbero   ST. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE,  Sagbayan

   4th   Reyford Baybay      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY 
         Garcia-Hernandez
      Vaneza Ramada      SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon
      Racen Lucero      IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY,  Catigbian

   5th   Cindy Fe Saletrero      HOLY INFANT ACADEMY, Baang, Catigbian
      Jessa Ancog         HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL,  Tubigon

   6th    Mabelle Salces      ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY,  Batuan
      Melisa Layao      CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan

   7th   Janice Paredes      IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL,  Baclayon

ESSAY WRITING
   1st   Fatima Itable      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon

   2nd   Mary Madelyn Nayga   CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE
FOUNDATION,  Jagna

   3rd   Jejo Rey Baluca      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY,  Antequera
      Jacklyn Riza Torrefiel   ST. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE,  Sagbayan

   4th   Maureen Palle      SALUS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,  Tubigon

   5th   Josephine Baguhin      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY 
    Garcia-Hernandez
      Amelie Laurden      ST. TERESA ACADEMY,  Catagbacan,  Loon

   6th   Veronee Saletrero      HOLY INFANT ACADEMY,  Baang, Catigbian

   7th   Note Agunod      INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes

BALAK
   1st   Hudson Orfano      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   2nd   Ronald Calamba      HOLY INFANT ACADEMY,  Baang, Catigbian
   3rd   Geo Ramonito Bete   ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY, Garcia-
Hernandez
   4th   Jose Hugo III      ST. VINCENT INSTITUTE, Maribojoc
   5th   Jessie Tambis      INFANT KING ACADEMY, Cortes
   6th   John Christian Baluca   CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera
   7th   Altar John Chatto      CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan




TULA
   1st   Rechie Mae Cruspero   INFANT KING ACADEMY, Cortes
   2nd   Ma. Lourdes Corbita   HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   3rd   Ma. Lovely Cañete      SACRED HEART ACADEMY, Loon
   4th   Colleen Guantero      HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL, Tubigon
      Dorothy Vevien Robles   CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan

   5th   Feil Angelie Cleofe   SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY, Panglao
   6th   Renuel Napiere      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera
      Maureen Palle      SALUS INSITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Tubigon



ENGLISH DECLAMATION
   1st   Ailene Claire Podador      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   2nd   Reyna Augusta Louise Omictin        HOLY FAMILY OF
     NAZARETH SCHOOL, Tubigon
   3rd   Shirley Mae Amadeo      St. Teresa Academy, Catagbacan, Loon
                           
   4th   Keshia Lou Buaya         ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY, Batuan
   5th   Ace Marion Bayron      CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE
                          FOUNDATION, Jagna
   6th   Ma. Lovely Cañete         SACRED HEART ACADEMY, Loon
   7th   Darevie Suaybaguio      IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY, Catigbian


.GUITAR SOLO
   1st   Ralph Maligro         HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   2nd   Teogenes Balili         HOLY INFANT ACADEMY, Baang, Catigbian
   3rd   Anthony Yap         SACRED HEART ACADEMY, Loon
   4th   Lourd Andy Anunciado      IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY, Catigbian
   5th   Gian Lord Medina         ST. AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE, Sagbayan
      Alfonso Dominisac      SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY, Panglao

   6th   Gregg Ian Bayocboc      CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan
      Rhea Mirasol Labado      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera


VOCAL SOLO
   1st   Babie Farida Membreve      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   2nd   Marivel Lor            HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL
                              Tubigon
   3rd   Jonnah Marie Alasagas      SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao
   4th   Shannen Cano         IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY, Catigbian
   5th   Gregg Louise Gales      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY
                                Garcia-Hernandez
      Mabel Enoroba         CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera

   6th   Edica Saavedra         CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan
   7th   Lora Mae Carcallas      ST. TERESA ACADEMY, Catagbacan, Loon




VOCAL DUET
   1st   Angielou Quiñones & Babie Farida Membreve
      HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon
   2nd   Juvy Aranas & Alexander Delgado
      HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL,  Tubigon
   3rd   Mabel Enoroba & Fred Tongco
      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY,  Antequera
   4th    Lora Mae Carcallas & Corazon Pelpinosas
      ST. TERESA ACADEMY, Catagbacan,  Loon
   5th   Bobbitte Biber Lenteria & Daisy Mae Italio
      SALUS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,  Tubigon
   6th   Lea Abucejo & Liezl Dajalos
      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-Hernandez
   7th   Edica Saavedra & Expedito Rubio
      CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan

CHARCOAL PEN DRAWING
   1st   Baby Regine Cacayan      ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY
     Garcia-Hernandez
   2nd   Hudson Orfano         HOLY CROSS ACADEMY, Tubigon
   3rd   Prince Magoncia         SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon

   4th   Vimson Anthony Rebusa      INFANT KING ACADEMY,  Cortes
Herminigildo Salas      SAN MIGUEL ACADEMY, Mayana, Jagna
   5th   Joseph Gerald Merlas      ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY, Batuan
      CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY, Antequera

   6th   Airica Malyn Cabajog      HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY, Lila
      Gil Zaire Yosoya         HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL
                              Tubigon

   7th   Niño Porol            CARMEL ACADEMY, Balilihan
      Jade Angelie Pahuyo      ST. NICHOLAS ACADEMY, Dimiao
      Racen               IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY, Catigbian

DANCESPORTS
MODERN STANDARD DANCES
   1st   HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon
   2nd   HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH SCHOOL,  Tubigon
   3rd   SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao
`   4th   ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-Hernandez
   5th   ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY,  Batuan
   6th   IMMACULATE MARY ACADEMY,  Catigbian

LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
   1st   HOLY CROSS ACADEMY,  Tubigon
   2nd    ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY,  Garcia-Hernandez
   3rd   SACRED HEART ACADEMY,  Loon
   4th   HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY,  Lila
   5th   CARMEL ACADEMY,  Balilihan
   6th   ST. ANTHONY ACADEMY,  Batuan
   7th   SAN AGUSTIN ACADEMY,  Panglao




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Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao - Gabin
City Information Officer
Judge, Miss BACS - Tagbilaran Personality 2007

TAGBILARAN CITY STUDENTS WIN AWARDS, 2ND REGIONAL RIZAL FESTIVAL OF EXCELLENCE

THE TAGBILARAN CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION LED BY DR. ELPIDIO MANLIGUEZ JALA, ASSISTANT SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT, RECENTLY HOSTED THE 2ND RIZAL FESTIVAL OF EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF RIZAL â€" BOHOL CHAPTER, PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BOHOL AND IN COORDINATION WITH THE BOHOL SCHOOLS DIVISION.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER WAS SECRETARY JESLI LAPUZ OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DEPED).

WINNERS OF THE CONTESTS HELD AT THE ISLAND CITY MALL ACTIVITY CENTER:
?   RIZAL HISTORY QUIZ:
REGIONAL CHAMPION-REGINALD RAYMOND A. CATURZA,MANDAUE CITY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL,MANDAUE CITY
FIRST RUNNER-UP-REN RONTER G. RUIZ,DR. CECILIO PUTONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,TAGBILARAN CITY
SECOND RUNNER-UP-MARY GRACE Y. ANDALES,BAGBAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL,LAPULAPU City
?   ORATORICAL CONTEST:
REGIONAL CHAMPION-JERRY C. GALANIDA,MANSASA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,TAGBILARAN CITY
FIRST RUNNER-UP-ALJERA C. CAMARADOR,SOUTH CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,DUMAGUETE CITY
SECOND RUNNER-UP-FRANCHEZ ANNE G. FRANCISCO,MAMBALING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,CEBU CITY
?   MUSICAL THEATER:
REGIONAL CHAMPION-HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY GROUP CARE OF MARY FAITH IDO-BARRETE, TRAINOR

THE WINNERS OF THE CONTESTS WILL REPRESENT REGION 7 IN THE NATIONAL KNIGHTS OF RIZAL GATHERING ON DECEMBER 26 TO 30 AT TEACHERS’ CAMP IN BAGUIO CITY.

OTHER ACTIVITIES HELD AT THE BOHOL CULTURAL CENTER:

-LEADERSHIP IN FILIPINO EDUCATION (LIFE) SEMINAR FACILITATED BY THE OCCI FULLNESS OF LIFE FOUNDATION, INC. WITH SPEAKERS MARIA BELINDA VILLAVICENCIO AND RENE CASTANEDA PARTICIPATED BY 126 TEACHERS THROUGHOUT REGION 7.
-RIZAL IS ALIVE SEMINAR FORUM ATTENDED BY 187 YOUTH LEADERS FROM CENTRAL VISAYAS

THEME:
RIZAL, THE WILL TO PERFECTION AND THE YOUTH: PUTTING BRILLIANCE TO OUR FUTURE (‘KABATAANG PINOY, IBA TAYO NGAYON!)

OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTIVITY:
1)   DRAW THE YOUTH’S GREATER ATTENTION ON RIZAL AS A REFERENCE POINT OF EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT

PARTICIPANTS: 15 SCHOOLS DIVISIONS OF REGION 7 (CENTRAL VISAYAS) COMING FROM THE PROVINCES OF CEBU,ORIENTAL NEGROS, SIQUIJOR AND BOHOL.

Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer
City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol

PEPSI PRESENTS DANCESPORT EXHIBITION TONIGHT;HOLY NAME UNIV,TOM,SAT â€"HUDYAKA SA PASKO AT TAGBILARAN CITY PORT

PEPSI WILL PRESENT THE BACK-TO-BACK SHOWDOWN OF CEBU AND BOHOL DANCESPORT PERFORMERS IN TONIGHT’S HUDYAKA SA PASKO AT THE TAGBILARAN CITY PORT.

TOMORROW, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT 8 IN THE EVENING, HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY (HNU), FORMERLY, DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF TAGBILARAN (DWC-T), MY DEAR ALMA MATER, WILL FEATURE TALENTED STUDENTS VIA SONG AND DANCE NUMBERS.

HUDYAKA SA PASKO IS A PROJECT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGBILARAN THROUGH THE BOTIKA SA KATAWHAN LED BY MR. MARIANO UY (OF MIRAVILLA RESORT).

ALL NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES ARE BEING COORDINATED BY MR. BOBBY BARGAMENTO OF THE CITY TOURISM OFFICE.

Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer
City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol

BOHOL PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT â€" SPONSORED JOB FAIR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 8:00AM, ISLAND CITY MALL (FROM VILMA C. YURONG)

AS PART OF THE EFFORTS OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BOHOL FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, GOV. ERICO BOYLES AUMENTADO IS INITIATING THE CONDUCT OF THE JOB FAIR THROUGH THE BOHOL EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT OFFICE (BEPO) ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, AT THE ISLAND CITY MALL ACTIVITY CENTER.

ACCORDING TO VILMA C. YURONG, STAFF OF ROMY TAGAAN, BEPO HEAD, INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR COMPREHENSIVE RESUME, PHOTO AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT, ETC.)

FURTHER INQUIRIES REGARDING THE ACTIVITY MAY BE DIRECTED TO BEPO AT (038) 411-3544.


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Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer
City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol

TAGBILARAN’S NEWLY-ELECTED BARANGAY,SK OFFICIALS JOINT OATHTAKING, NOV. 30, 9AM,JJ’S SEAFOOD VILLAGE(COMPLETE LIST)

THE WINNERS OF THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) OFFICIALS WHO WERE ELECTED DURING THE OCTOBER 29 POLLS WILL BE INDUCTED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007, 9:00 IN THE MORNING AT JJ’S SEAFOOD VILLAGE, K OF C DRIVE, POBLACION 2, TAGBILARAN CITY.

CITY MAYOR DAN NERI LIM, OUTGOING LIGA PRESIDENT ALBERTA SARABIA CO â€" TORRALBA WILL BE ATTENDING THE ACTIVITY TO BE COORDINATED BY THE CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICE HEADED BY MARDONIO TIROL ROXAS.
OFFICIAL RESULTS-NEWLY-ELECTED BARANGAY OFFICIALS IN THE CITY OF TAGBILARAN (OCT. 29, 2007 ELECTIONS)
Based on Official Results from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the City Local Government Operations Office (CLGOO) headed by Mardonio Tirol Roxas:

1.   BARANGAY BOOL
Punong Barangay â€" Mendez, Nestor B.
Kagawad 1 â€" Bulalaque, Elmo A.
Kagawad 2 â€" Angalot, Ariel c.
Kagawad 3 â€" Samonte, Edgar P.
Kagawad 4 â€" Angalot, Alfredo B.
Kagawad 5 â€" Loquellano, Vicente T.
Kagawad 6 â€" Angalot, Rolando G.
Kagawad 7 â€" Pilotos, Sergio S.

2.   BARANGAY BOOY
Punong Barangay â€" Telmo, Eutorgio Jr. N.
Kagawad 1 â€" Uy, Christopher Lyndon C.
Kagawad 2 â€" Doroy, Pedro C.
Kagawad 3 â€" Malaya, Neil B.
Kagawad 4 â€" Halasan, Lupicina F.
Kagawad 5 â€" Bandija, Josie C.
Kagawad 6 â€" Pelecio, Manuel G.
Kagawad 7 â€" Sarabia, Jerome G.

3.   BARANGAY CABAWAN
Punong Barangay â€" Bangalao, Sergio M.
Kagawad 1 â€" Ingles, Merlita P.
Kagawad 2 â€" Alfarero, Linda S.
Kagawad 3 â€" Manlangit, Gil E.
Kagawad 4 â€" Alfarero, Arnold
Kagawad 5 â€" Gordillo, Marvin E.
Kagawad 6 â€" Balani, Rita O.
Kagawad 7 â€" Bamuya, Vicente E.

4.   BARANGAY COGON
Punong Barangay â€" Besas, Philipp S.
Kagawad 1 â€" Cabalit, Charles T.
Kagawad 2 â€" Dela Torre, Leo P.
Kagawad 3 â€" Maniwang, Angelita T.
Kagawad 4 â€" Balbin, Martin B.
Kagawad 5 â€" Udtohan, Benedes A.
Kagawad 6 â€" Besas, Gian Carlo T.
Kagawad 7 â€" Abellana, Anna Therese P.

5.   BARANGAY DAMPAS
Punong Barangay â€" Ingles, Fredison, G.
Kagawad 1 â€" Anana, Marlou G.
Kagawad 2 â€" Abadiano, Ernesto T.
Kagawad 3 â€" Alaba, Luis B.
Kagawad 4 â€" Borja Mildred
Kagawad 5 â€" Barafon, Adelaida P.
Kagawad 6 â€" Lopez, Pedro O.
Kagawad 7 â€" Regis, Liza T.

6.   BARANGAY DAO
Punong Barangay â€" Cosap, Fortunato “Atoy” A.
Kagawad 1 â€" Alfarero, Zosima
Kagawad 2 â€" Cornell, Maximiliano B.
Kagawad 3 â€" Puagang, Trinidad S.
Kagawad 4 â€" Ayeng, Isabelo L.
Kagawad 5 â€" Romo, Constancia
Kagawad 6 â€" Apat, Eduardo P.
Kagawad 7 â€" Ayeng, Zoilo B.

7.   BARANGAY MANGA
Punong Barangay â€" Saco, Leda S.
Kagawad 1 â€" Bantug, Ruel U.
Kagawad 2 â€" Delusa, Marlon I.
Kagawad 3 â€" Delusa, Buenaventura C.
Kagawad 4 â€" Dano, Andres L.
Kagawad 5 â€" Tabanera, Felipe R.
Kagawad 6 â€" Ceballos, Primo S.
Kagawad 7 â€" Sapong, Virgilia B.

8.   BARANGAY MANSASA
Punong Barangay â€" Blanco, Manolo P.
Kagawad 1 â€" Blanco, Bernadette B.
Kagawad 2 â€" Pumatong, Ruel I.
Kagawad 3 â€" Mante, Rapunzel I.
Kagawad 4 â€" Arnaiz, Mariano Jr. S.
Kagawad 5 â€" Galan, Eduardo C.
Kagawad 6 â€" Alturas, Melchor P.
Kagawad 7 â€" Ramirez, Joseph A.

9.   BARANGAY POBLACION I
Punong Barangay â€" Racho, Nino H.
Kagawad 1 â€" Butalid, Jose Esteban Timoteo B.
Kagawad 2 â€" Diez, Cesar U.
Kagawad 3 â€" Karaan, Alexus M.
Kagawad 4 â€" Borja, Nesino P.
Kagawad 5 â€" Dohig, George P.
Kagawad 6 â€" Remolador, Jonathan V.
Kagawad 7 â€" Beldia, Antonio IV F.

10.   BARANGAY POBLACION II
Punong Barangay â€" Dela Serna, Glorivic Y.
Kagawad 1 â€" Casas, Rodulfo D.
Kagawad 2 â€" Duroy, Ramon C.
Kagawad 3 â€" Borces, Jordan A.
Kagawad 4 â€" Alba, Roberto Miguel “Batchoy” C.
Kagawad 5 â€" Balon, Virgilio J.
Kagawad 6 â€" Visarra, Leobardo B.
Kagawad 7 â€" Cabagnot, Arturo S.

11.   BARANGAY POBLACION III
Punong Barangay â€" Remolador, Dionisio D.
Kagawad 1 â€" Glovasa, Odysseus C.
Kagawad 2 â€" Vitorillo, Salome A.
Kagawad 3 â€" Idayan, Regidor B.
Kagawad 4 â€" Minoza, John Manuel B.
Kagawad 5 â€" Torralba, Jose O.
Kagawad 6 â€" Castano, Zosima
Kagawad 7 â€" Monton, Virgilio C.

12.   BARANGAY SAN ISIDRO
      Punong Barangay â€" Bustamante, Gildardo T.
Kagawad 1 â€" Budlong, Ester A.
Kagawad 2 â€" Tanupan, Crispin S.
Kagawad 3 â€" Sagaral, Joseph A.
Kagawad 4 â€" Montesco, Demetria J.
Kagawad 5 â€" Ugat, Nestor A.
Kagawad 6 â€" Balani, Diosario M.
Kagawad 7 â€" Polo, Ramir T.

13.   BARANGAY TALOTO
Punong Barangay â€" Cabalit, Faro M.
Kagawad 1 â€" Gran, Ma. Wilma Bayron
Kagawad 2 â€" Escobilla, Nemesio L.
Kagawad 3 â€" Refulle, Galicano Y.
Kagawad 4 â€" Tayag, Nelson M.
Kagawad 5 â€" Barol, Van P.
Kagawad 6 â€" Bayog, Juanita P.
Kagawad 7 - Relamida, Jan Delbert R.

14.   BARANGAY TIPTIP
Punong Barangay â€" Epe, Marcelo P.
Kagawad 1 â€" Yap, Arlan C.
Kagawad 2 â€" Epe, Sofronio I.
Kagawad 3 â€" Rios, Exuperio T.
Kagawad 4 â€" Telmo, Restituto C.
Kagawad 5 â€" Libay, Michael P.
Kagawad 6 â€" Ingcog, Emeliano E.
Kagawad 7 â€" Juit, Jeff T.

15.   BARANGAY UBUJAN
Punong Barangay â€" Maglahus, Timoteo M.
Kagawad 1 â€" Ruiz, Mary Jane D.
Kagawad 2 â€" Dahab, Edwin R.
Kagawad 3 â€" Yecyec, Adolfo Jr. J.
Kagawad 4 â€" Manriquez, Miguelino
Kagawad 5 â€" Maglahus, Keith M.
Kagawad 6 â€" Indoyon, Maximiano C.
Kagawad 7 â€" Vallestero, Juanito G.

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Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer
City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol



Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
CITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS OFFICE
City of Tagbilaran

LIST OF ELECTED SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
October 29, 2007

1.   Barangay BOOL               NAME               
SK Chairman          -   Lumagbas, Maria Angelique B.       
SK Kagawad 1         -   Reformina, Giovanni Edrose T.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Sabaña, Jenessa V.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Bantawig, Robert Joseph B.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Velasco, Kathlene Joy B.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Janson, John Jr. Y.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Pahang, Imee S.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Cajegas, Jose Nove P.

2.   Barangay BOOY
SK Chairman          -   Ayeng, Avigael G.      
SK Kagawad 1         -   Maslog, Vhibe Joyce B.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Bumaat, Ma. Stephanie O.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Oguis, Niecy Galorie B.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Sagaral, Ma. Leah A.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Concon, Jake Cyrill F.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Abarado, John Rovie C.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Concon, Asuncion Grace D.

3.   Barangay CABAWAN
SK Chairman          -   Namoc, Nichols P.   
SK Kagawad 1         -   Montesco, Ma. Yvonne S.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Villarmia, Kristina J.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Jubac, Marlene J.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Jumarito, Jade Dave H.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Jumarito, Ma. Loucel M..
SK Kagawad 6         -   Pondoc, Liza F.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Jumarito, Marigord R.
            
4.   Barangay COGON
SK Chairman          -   Glovasa, Emilie P.   
SK Kagawad 1         -   Torralba, Julian Jason O.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Borja, Kelly Dee A.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Pojas, Mary-Ann T.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Bibat, Irisly I.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Bersabe, Wilnet Ryan S.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Araco, Jacob R.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Tapangan, Rusty Russ C.

5.   Barangay DAMPAS
SK Chairman          -   Alturas, Rammy June H.   
SK Kagawad 1         -   Paredes, Desiree Mae U.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Borja, Christian Bjoru A.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Laguras, Angelica Marie S.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Aguilar, Myebelle Ruth Z.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Bancure, Maria Joannave S.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Torremocha, Jenyvie S.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Flores, Jesse Neselle P.

6.   Barangay DAO
SK Chairman          -   Puangang, Vina Mae O.   
SK Kagawad 1         -   Pilongo, Jessie E.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Daro, Ritchiel D.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Ente, Glyde Marc C.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Tabuno, Jonna V.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Añora, Jean R.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Niluag, Sheena Marie S.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Fernando, Alida Faye B.

7.   Barangay MANGA
SK Chairman          -   Matuod, Kristoffer Jay C.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Escabarte, Barry B.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Taculod, Joana Flor M.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Bruñidor, Ellen May G.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Buten, Jean Stephanie P.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Sinon, Loyd D.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Manatad, Jastine E.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Deborah Anne O.

8.   Barangay MANSASA
SK Chairman          -   Almiñe, Ferome Jusgorge B.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Ranis, Josie Mae N.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Buot, Pete Joshue R.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Inting, Grace R.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Guirit, Stella Marie A.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Barel, Floyd Drexler I.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Pelin, Hannah Lyn L.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Bongcac, Myra G.

9.   Barangay POBLACION I
SK Chairman          -   Kapirig, Michael Angelo P.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Cagampang, Oddessa I.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Manatad, Jonadeth A.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Ibañez, Glorous Niño D.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Felisilda, Charmeine P.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Perez, Man Fred B.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Borja, Ryan
SK Kagawad 7         -   Mares, Mark Philipp S.

10.    Barangay POBLACION II
SK Chairman          -   De La Serna, Alberto Manuel Y.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Sumaylo, Jepril Marie T.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Arcayena, Romnic O.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Magallanes, Rizza S.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Buma-at, Stephany B.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Santorca, Charliemagne
SK Kagawad 6         -   Jabines, Genes Alfeo A.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Baseleres, Kermith B.

11.    Barangay POBLACION III
SK Chairman          -   Dabon, Wenrose Angelica G.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Batingal, Godiza Elyss L.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Estorgio, Princess C.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Gollaba, Ma. Amorette R.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Lopena, Hazelle
SK Kagawad 5         -   Apale, Raymund R.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Bolatete, Mark Arjell A.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Loquias, Jo-Ann H.


12.    Barangay SAN ISIDRO
SK Chairman          -   Torrejas, Martinee P.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Manlangit, Virgilene C.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Iyog, Glenn Omar A.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Bantugan, Ma. Emilee D.
SK Kagawad 4         -   b***t, Mae Ann C.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Sabijon, Manilyn C.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Maulanin, Lady Mischelle M.

13.    Barangay TALOTO
SK Chairman          -   Barol, Cres Van Z.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Israel, Willa M.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Barol, Michael Don
SK Kagawad 3         -   Mag-aso, Carla Dianne S.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Manlupig, Ford J.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Bayron, Isabelle Y.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Furnis, Gay Ann Marie
SK Kagawad 7         -   Orimaco, Aicul Ray E.

14.    Barangay TIPTIP
SK Chairman          -   Telmo, Joycelou R.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Naparota, Nestor Jr. A.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Telmo, Shayne S.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Epe, Lemuel A.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Torillo, Hazel B.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Penales, Fatima Melody N.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Gonzales, Maria Victoria T.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Putong, Beverly B.

15.    Barangay UBUJAN
SK Chairman          -   Cagoco, Paul D.
SK Kagawad 1         -   Tomo, Queenie Jean F.
SK Kagawad 2         -   Campeciño, Kenneth B.
SK Kagawad 3         -   Dote, Diane D.
SK Kagawad 4         -   Lapez, Kelvin Daniel C.
SK Kagawad 5         -   Amigo, Sheryl M.
SK Kagawad 6         -   Botero, Ralp R.
SK Kagawad 7         -   Indoyon, Juliet D.
   
         
                                               MARDONIO T. ROXAS
                              CLGOO
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Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer
City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol

HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL GRADE 5 LEVEL FAMILY DAY,FRIDAY,NOV.30,7:30AM-3:30PM,DUMALUAN BEACH,PANGLAO

AS DISCUSSED DURING THE DISTRIBUTION OF REPORT CARDS LAST NOVEMBER 10, WE SHALL HAVE OUR FAMILY DAY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, A HOLIDAY (BONIFACIO DAY). THIS WILL ENABLE US TO GET TOGETHER, KNOW EACH OTHER AND HAVE DUN TOGETHER WITH OUR GRADE 5 CHILDREN, THEIR TEACHERS, AND THE REST OF OUR FAMILIES.

PLACE: DUMALUAN BEACH RESORT, BOLOD PANGLAO, BOHOL
ASSEMBLY TIME: 7:30 AM
ASSEMBLY AREA: HSS REMOLADOR GATE
DEPARTURE TIME: 8:00 AM
FOOD AND DRINKS: BYOP â€" PLEASE ALSO BRING YOUR OWN UTENSILS AND ADDITIONAL SMALL PLASTIC TABLES AND CHAIRS OR STOOLS DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS / CHILDREN JOINING THE ACTIVITY. FOOD PLEDGES ARE WELCOME.

FEES: THE DUMALUANS, WITH TWO GRADE 5 PUPILS, HAVE WAIVED THE ENTRANCE FEES AND ARE LETTING US USE THE COTTAGES FOR FREE.

TRANSPORTATION: FOR THOSE WITHOUT THEIR OWN VEHICLES, THE OFFICERS ARE ARRANGING WITH DINUROG TRANSIT TO BRING US TO AND FROM PANGLAO 9PICK-UP TIME 3:30PM). HOWEVER, WE NEED TO GET A CONFIRMATION ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE TAKING THE BUS SO WE CAN COMPUTE THE FARE PER PASSENGER â€" AROUND P60/PASSENGER) OR YOU MAY ARRANGE CAR POOLS WITH OTHER PARENTS.

PROGRAM:

8:45 AM â€" ARRIVAL AND SETTLING DOWN
9:00 AM â€" PRAYER SERVICE CARE: GRADE 5 TEACHERS AND PUPILS
9:45 AM â€" GETTING-TO-KNOW YOU PROGRAM
-   INTRODUCTIONS
-   GAMES CARE MS. FIEL ANGELI E. ARAOARAO-GABIN AND DR. GAY DUMALUAN
-   PRESENTATIONS BY FAMILY (SECTION) â€" LET YOUR KIDS BRING THEIR FAVORITE MUSIC CDS FOR SINGING AND DANCING
12:00 NN â€" LUNCH (POTLUCK)
-   FREE TIME/ DO YOUR OWN THING (BRING YOUR SWIMWEAR,BEACH GADGETS AND GAME SETS)
3:30 PM â€" PICK-UP TIME FOR BUS PASSENGERS


FOR THE GRADE 5 FAMILY,


MAY V. BLANCO
GRADE 5 LEVEL PTA CHAIRPERSON

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Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
Secretary, Grade 5 Section Hope
Secretary, Grade 5 Level PTA

"We cannot measure abundance by what we accummulate, for abundance is an experience of the heart..."

Agree? or disagree?

Hi!

If you mean Ma. Loisella "Wella" Ebuenga Lucino, Assistant Provincial Director of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) - Bohol Office, yes, we are friends. In fact, we have worked together on various programs and projects in the City Government of Tagbilaran during the former administration.

You may reach Wella at their office, DILG-Bohol at 411-2096.


Fiel

CITY OF TAGBILARAN TO HOST CVIRAA 2008, FEBRUARY 24 TO MARCH 2, 2008

As per initial reports from Mr. Joseph Barrete, Culture and Arts Coordinator of the Tagbilaran City Schools Division during our meeting of the City Council for Culture and the Arts (CCCA) yesterday at the City Mayor’s Conference Room, the City Government of Tagbilaran under the leadership of City Mayor Dan Neri Lim (a sports enthusiast/advocate) and the Tagbilaran City School Board/ Tagbilaran City Schools Division under Dr. Elpidio Manliguez Jala, will host the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) meet on February 24 to March 1.

The annual sports event will be participated in by the school divisions from the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Oriental Negros and Siquijor.

In the last CVIRAA jointly hosted by the Department of Education â€" Division of Bohol and the city division in March 2006, Jagna’s Idy Casenas Cagas representing Bohol Division was crowned  Miss CVIRAA. In this year’s CVIRAA held in Dumaguete City, Oriental Negros, Idy turned over the crown to Tagbilaran-Ubay’s pride, Johana Feliz Del Mar Pilayre. (Profiles of both beauty queens in my Friendster account)

Mr. Barrete invited me to be part of the Miss CVIRAA 2008 working committee as we have worked together for the Tagbilaran Inter-School Basketball Association (TISBA) Campus Girl pageant back in November 2000 in coordination with Rev. Fr. Jose Oliverus ‘Joey’ Lerias Sepe of Divine Word College (now Holy Name University) who was the TISBA chair during that time.

We will have the meeting of the committees tomorrow, Thursday, November 21, 1:30 pm at the Cogon Elementary School, Cogon, Tagbilaran City.


Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran

CITY DIVISION TO CHOOSE MISS CVIRAA ’08 REPRESENTATIVE,NOV 23,1PM,ISLAND CITY MALL

The Tagbilaran City Schools Division will select its representative to the Miss Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) meet 2008 via a beauty, brains and talent competition to be conducted on Friday, November 24, 2007, 1:00 in the afternoon at the Island City Mall Activity Center.


The Candidates:
1.   Mae Angelyn Ingles Te â€" Bohol Wisdom School
2.   Danielle Myr Bernaldez â€" University of Bohol
3.   Jenny Robante Tatoy â€" Manga National High School
4.   Odessa Mae Castano â€" Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School
5.   Louiela Meroy Anana â€" Cogon Night High School
6.   Carolyn Juanillo â€" Tagbilaran City Science High School
7.   Catherine Migrino â€" Mansasa High School

Thanks to the Tagbilaran City Schools Division people for inviting me as judge.


Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao - Gabin

CONGRATULATIONS! BOHOL’S ‘SUITCASE 101’,GLOBE KANTABATAAN GRANDWINNER,NOV 10,SM MALL OF ASIA

Bohol’s ‘Suitcase 101’ was adjudged grand champion in the 2007 GLOBE ‘Kantabataan’ Youth Music Festival held last November 10, 2007, 4:30 in the afternoon at the Mall of Asia.

The young Boholano musicians got first place in both judges’ ratings during the actual performance and in the text votes participated in by texters all over the Philippines.

Special guests during the show were top bands in the country namely IMAGO, HALE, SUGARFREE, SPONGE COLA and ABS-CBN ‘Pinoy Dream Academy’ grand champion and certified hitmaker-musician-composer-singer Yeng Constantino.

‘Suitcase 101’ already appeared on MTV. The band members will be shooting their music video on Friday, November 23, in Manila at MYX Channel

As tribute, Island City Mall will sponsor an outdoor concert on December 8, 2007 together with other Boholano bands.


Source: Ms. Gay Ido â€" Bernaldez, Island City Mall Special Events Coordinator


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Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin

Depression in children



"Let not another’s disobedience to Nature become an ill to you;"
Epictetus, (A.D. c. 50â€"c. 138),
Stoic philosopher
That we ought not to be affected by Things not in our own Power. Chap. xxiv.

By DR. BRIX PUJALTE

WOULD it have made a difference if Mariannet Amper (suicide@12 years old) read Epictetus? The Roman slave turned freedman turned Stoic philosopher wrote centuries ago: "For you were not born to be depressed and unhappy with others, but to be happy with them. And if any is unhappy, remember that he is so for himself; for God made all men to enjoy felicity and peace." But I suspect Mariannet was far too depressed (and hungry). Suicide was her action ("disobedience to Nature").
Symptoms of depression. The cut-off period between sadness and depression in the textbooks is two weeks. This is to say that mere sadness, disappointment; a somber mood should last no longer than two weeks.

Normal people somehow cope and snap out it. The link between depression and suicide is strong. But before our two Davao politicians mow each other down, let us stress that depression is genetic, due to a brain chemical imbalance but yes, triggered by personal crisis. The point here is that if depression is because of poverty or misfortunes alone, then we’d have millions of Filipinos hanging themselves or jumping from buildings or walking in front of speeding buses. Major depression throws a person out of kilter and the symptoms, according to familydoctor. org are:

* No interest in things that used to be pleasurable
* Feeling sad or empty
* Crying easily or crying for no reason
* Feeling slowed down or feeling restless and unable to sit still
* Weight gain or weight loss
* Thoughts about death or suicide
* Trouble thinking, recalling things, or on focusing on what needs to be done
* Problems sleeping, especially in the early morning or wanting to sleep all the time
* Feeling tired all the time
* Feeling emotionally numb, sometimes to the point of not being able to cry

Depression in children. The symptoms above are those seen in adults. Mental health professionals admit that diagnosing depression in children is more difficult. The Mayo Clinic has nevertheless identified some additional signs and symptoms in kids. A preschooler (defined as between 3 and 5 years old) may be listless, has decreased interest in playing and cries easily and more often than usual.

A depressed elementary school child may be listless and moody, more irritable than usual, looks sad, easily discouraged, complains of boredom, has difficulty in school work and talks about death. Finally, a depressed teenager is always tired, drops out of favorite activities, has more arguments with parents and teachers, refuses to do homework or chores, engages in harmful behavior such as cutting herself or himself, and has suicidal thoughts.

Get help now. A school will have resident guidance counselors. They do more than give out IQ tests and prepare students for careers. They are always ready to lend an ear. Most have degrees in psychology but more than that, they ought to be approachable and trustworthy. In high school at La Salle Green Hills, we even had a peer counseling program (Discovery). It was based on the premise that it is easier for people to open up to someone their age, temperament, or background. Initially, a caring classmate or teacher can reach out to the troubled child or teen. The next step, however, must involve professional help.

Treatment. A psychiatrist or psychologist should be consulted. For kids, they usually apply short-term cognitive behavior therapy as a way of developing a positive and healthy self-image. Depressed children see themselves mostly in negative terms. When is medication used? There are four reasons to start using anti-depressants â€" when a child has Chronic or recurring depression, has psychosis or bipolar ("manic-depressive" ) disorder, doesn’t have access to psychotherapy, or has severe symptoms that are not likely to respond to psychotherapy alone.

It takes a basic understanding of depression, astute observation, and room for compassion to help. Not all sad children are just, as we say, "KSP" (kulang sa pansin or lacking attention). Some are deathly sick.

Billboard. Philippine Orthopedic Association President Edward A. Sarrosa MD, Overall Organizing Chairman Francisco P. Altarejos MD invite all orthopedic surgeons and residents to the 58th Annual Convention at the EDSA Shangri-la Plaza from November 21 to 24, 2007. This year’s theme is "Back & Basics: Spine and Lower Extremity Trauma."

Fact/Factoid. A low carbohydrate diet may slow the growth of prostate tumors (in mice). MSN Health.

Dr. Pujalte is an orthopedic surgeon. E-mail jsp@pldtdsl. net

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AUDIO-BOHOL MONTHLY MEETING-NOVEMBER 15,2007,JJ’S DIMSUM RESTAURANT,CPG AVENUE


THE ASSOCIATION OF UNITED DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION OFFICERS IN BOHOL WILL HAVE ITS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING TOMORROW, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007,9:00 IN THE MORNING AT THE JJ’S SEAFOOD VILAGE, K OF C DRIVE, TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL.

FOR DISCUSSION: PEACE AND ORDER / INSURGENCY SITUATION IN BOHOL
SPEAKER: COL. CEASAR YANO, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 302ND BRIGADE, PHILIPPINE ARMY



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Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer, City Government of Tagbilaran
Past President, Association of United Development Info Officers in Bohol
Past President, RADIO in Central Visayas

NOVEMBER 14, 2007 â€" WORLD DIABETES DAY


I am a diabetic
By Ramon J. Farolan
Inquirer
Last updated 01:08am (Mla time) 11/12/2007


MANILA, Philippines - The United Nations has declared Wednesday, Nov. 14, as World Diabetes Day. It is the first time that the world organization has set aside a day aimed at creating a greater awareness of the threat to world health posed by this non-infectious disease. In the past, such action was taken with regard to infectious ailments like tuberculosis, malaria and AIDS.

For many years, I was not even aware that diabetes was a disease. With my sweet tooth, chocolates, ice cream and candyâ€"in any amountâ€"were things I took for granted as part of the good life. The only admonition I heard about taking too much of sweets was its effect on my teeth. And to my mind, brushing them every day was good enough to keep the doctor or dentist away.

Ten years ago, just before undergoing a triple coronary bypass operation, my doctors informed me that I had diabetes. Like many things in life, the idea of having to cut down on one of my favorite indulgences did not register immediately. And I continued on my merry ways. Only when nocturnal visits to the bathroom became more frequent did I realize that something was wrong with my system. It was too late. From oral medication, I graduated to shots of insulin.

Today I am paying the price for not taking seriously the danger posed by diabetes. The disease itself may not kill you but the complications willâ€"amputations below the knee, blindness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or even a transplant, a possible heart attack in the wee hours of the morning or on the golf course.

Today the most important items when I travel abroad are not my clothes or shoes or jackets. The most important articles in my luggage are my blood sugar testing paraphernalia along with a vial of insulin and the accompanying syringe or needle. I am insulin-dependent. This is not to say that I would die without these items but they go a long way in keeping me strong and healthy.
One can avoid getting to the insulin stage. All it requires are a disciplined diet and regular exercise like 30 minutes a day on the treadmill, or on a bicycle or just plain walking. There are also all kinds of sugar-free goodies on the market. But even with these items, it is best to observe moderation.

Diabetics suffer from too much sugar in the blood, a state known as hyperglycemia, or from very low sugar levels known as hypoglycemia. In either case, it involves the release of water from the body. Hyperglycemia results in frequent urination while one indication of hypoglycemia is excessive sweating.

Some interesting notes on diabetes. The full name of the illness is “diabetes mellitus.” “Diabetes” comes from the Greek word for siphon and implies that a lot of urine is made. “Mellitus” comes from the Latin word “mel,” which means honey, and the two were combined because the urine was sweet. (Scientists discovered that ants were attracted to the urine of animals under observation. )

It was a Canadian scientist, Dr. F.G. Banting, who discovered that a hormone produced by our pancreas keeps sugar levels normal. This achievement earned him a Nobel Prize in medicine. When the pancreas does not function well and does not produce enough hormones, the sugar level rises. To correct this, a replacement hormone called “insulin” from the Latin word “insula” (meaning isle or islandâ€"the shape of the pancreas) is injected into the patient’s bloodstream.

Of late, there have been attempts to come up with an inhalation system for administering insulin. However, they have not been too successful and were recently taken off the market. Another method being developed involves the use of insulin patches attached to various parts of the body. Unfortunately, these experiments also did not prosper.

For many Filipinos who may not be able to afford insulin, the native remedies, like tea made from ampalaya or banaba leaves, have proven effective and provide the best hope for the great majority of our countrymen.


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A QUESTION OF CHARACTER (a must-read for Filipinos) - From FBPForum

“We always seem to blame the government for all the failures that arise in our country. This is not to say that the government is not to be questioned for the services it provides or the rampant corruption that takes place… The root of our downfall lies in the state of our being. We should look within ourselves. What is happening right now is that for every accident or incident that occurs we tend to point our fingers to the government. It is very easy to blame others. It is difficult to blame ourselves… The problem we have lies in our character… There is too much talk about showbiz, Congress, Senate and the President. Let’s talk about uplifting our spirits. We need to redirect ourselves from talking about ISSUES to taking some ACTION at the grassroot level… It’s time to arise, stand firm in ourselves and prepare for the only revolution that will finally overcome all these… a revolution of the heart. ”
A question of character
AS A MATTER OF FACT By Sara Soliven De Guzman
Monday, November 12, 2007

We always seem to blame the government for all the failures that arise in our country. This is not to say that the government is not to be questioned for the services it provides or the rampant corruption that takes place. Sure there is a lot of work to be done and controls to be established but when all is said and done shouldn’t we also question our own character?
The root of our downfall lies in the state of our being. We should look within ourselves. What is happening right now is that for every accident or incident that occurs we tend to point our fingers to the government. It is very easy to blame others. It is difficult to blame ourselves.
The Filipino culture is so diverse and rich. We are fortunate to have such a breed coming from the influences of our Indo-Malay ancestors, Chinese, Spanish and American heritage â€" all blended together to produce the Filipino character. In fact, our beautiful and colorful race is the key that allows us to easily adapt to many cultures around the world.

Many Filipinos are able to work in different parts of the world because of our ability to speak English and our ability to easily learn a foreign language. We are a hardworking people and much loved because of our compassion and ability to relate with others. Filipinos, given the right environment are able to achieve great heights in their own chosen fields.

The problem we have lies in our character. “Ayoko ng away!” (I don’t like trouble) is a common exclamation. The Filipinos say “paki-usap,” a kind of “please” which really means “can we work things out?” It’s time we break this mentality or we will forever be a picture of frustration and helplessness.

Overprotective parents end up with spoiled brats. When a child fights with another child â€" the parents of both children end up fighting each other. What does this tell the child? Parents must help their children become independent to help themselves. Responsibility must be encouraged.

School-aged children must be taught grace and courtesy. They should be taught to follow school rules and regulations. They must be encouraged to dress appropriately. Today, many colleges allow students to wear shorts, sleeveless shirts, tattered pants and slippers in school. Is this our way of strengthening the character of the youth so they can rise up in dignity amidst all the adversities in life?

In the workplace, professionalism is expected. The problem is that even after college, the person is still not prepared to work. Many employees are too immature, they cannot even pass interviews. So we end up with countless numbers of jobless people all waiting in vain for that little luck in looking for a job. But what company would hire them? I am not talking of Manila alone. I am talking of Filipinos in general.

You talk about poverty and hunger and blame the government for this…but actually, many families suffer the extended family syndrome when parents do not push their children to get a job. Do not tell me there is not enough work available because there is work out there, we are just tamad to exert ourselves. The problem is that we want a high paying job right away. If the salary is low, we decide not to work. This is wasted opportunity on improving and refining personality, skills and experience.

Talk to the people around you (your own family, friends, co-workers even your drivers and maids) and ask them who amongst their relatives are unemployed. You will realize that many tend to be leeches â€" all depending on only one person who works hard to support them. Why is this happening when these dependents or leeches are capable of working?

Just the other day, I encountered a family of 10 who depended on one person to support them. When I asked why, I was told that the matriarch of the family encouraged such a setup. They were envious of their relatives who had graduated from college and got good paying jobs. I asked if these leeches were able to go to school, the response was, they did but they failed to complete their schooling not because of financial constraints but because of lack of determination and the will to improve their lives. The right values were not instilled in them when they were young so they all grew up to be pathetic and totally dependent on their elders and mind you, even after marriage, their own family expenses still come from the matriarch of the family. And now, they are depressed. Instead of helping themselves rise up against the tide and work hard to fend for themselves and their families, they sulk and blame others for their miseries. Is devotion to family exclusively a Filipino virtue and a vice? This is just an example of the many tales of Filipino (especially OFWs) families.

How can we break this vicious cycle? How can we educate our people to become independent? How can we help our people develop that work ethic that will give them DIGNITY and SELF-ESTEEM?

There is too much talk about showbiz, Congress, Senate and the President. Let’s talk about uplifting our spirits. We need to redirect ourselves from talking about ISSUES to taking some ACTION at the grassroot level. Let us talk about the plight of the farmers, the lowly fishermen and the like. The media being a very powerful tool can do wonders through radio, television and print. Enough talk of personalities. What we need is a medium to help educate and strengthen the character of the Filipino. What we need is a change of heart!

Character is an evaluation of an individual’s moral qualities. It is the sum of these qualities of moral excellence that stimulates a person to do the right thing. Character, not circumstance makes a person. When I was in college, my professor spoke about the Six Pillars of Character which I want to share with you: Trustworthiness (Be honest. Do not deceive, cheat or steal); Respect (follow the Golden Rule); Responsibility (Persevere: keep on trying! Always do your best. Be accountable for your choices); Fairness (Play by the rules. Do not blame others carelessly); Caring (Be compassionate and show you care. Express gratitude. Help people in need); and Citizenship (Do your share to make your community better. Vote. Obey laws and rules. Protect the environment).

We are a nation struggling to recover its pride. It’s time to arise, stand firm in ourselves and prepare for the only revolution that will finally overcome all these… a revolution of the heart.

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HOLD U.S. DOLLARS = LOSE MONEY [FBPForum]

Hold US dollars = lose money
PHILEQUITY CORNER By Valentino Sy
Monday, November 12, 2007


The most common question we receive from our readers now is: “What does one do with their US dollar position?”  Since we first wrote about the dollar’s decline and the peso’s rise two years ago (see “Peso, the strongest currency in Asia ” on Oct. 24, 2005 issue of The Philippine Star), the dollar has lost more than 20 percecof its value against the peso.  In fact we have written several articles repeatedly predicting the appreciation of the peso.  From way back, whenever we made a forecast on the peso, people deemed it farfetched at first, but eventually the peso moved right along. 

Changing the mindset

Filipinos, by nature, are dollar keepers.  Call it a form of colonial mentality.  Perhaps we’re so used of seeing the peso depreciate against the dollar (since time immemorial) that we buy the greenback whenever we have extra savings. However, things change. The US dollar is now on a seven-year low against the peso.  Moreover, the US dollar is declining in value against most currencies and is on a verge of a freefall as the Fed prepares for more rate cuts. 

So before we can address the question of what to do with the US dollar, Filipinos must first change their mindset and realize that holding US dollars now is not as safe as it used to be.

Diversification

Remember the old adage “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”  The same strategy may also apply to your cash holdings.  In financial parlance, it is called diversification or spreading your cash holdings into different currencies (e.g. Philippine peso, US dollar, Euro, etc.).  In that way, your currency holdings that fall in value will be offset by other currencies that increase their worth. 

When diversifying, it is important to note that different currencies carry different rates of
return.  A peso deposit, for example, earns more than a US dollar deposit, which in turn, yields more than a yen deposit.   Usually, the deposit rates on different currencies follow a benchmark set by their corresponding countries’ central banks.

In the current context, holding most of your cash savings in US dollars may not be the best idea as looming Fed cuts may add more impetus to its decline.  We are not saying, though, that you should abandon the US dollar completely.  However, you should diversify into other currencies such as the Euro, Canadian dollar, etc.

Asset Allocation

Asset allocation takes the concept of diversification a step further.  By dividing your savings into different asset classes (such as stocks, bonds and cash), you are able to take advantage of a wide variety of investments and help spread the risks.   At the same time, asset allocation provides numerous ways of achieving currency diversification.  This includes investments in:

• International bond funds and equity mutual funds

• Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that put your money in foreign currency deposits: in the
euro, Japanese yen, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and more.

• Exchange Traded Funds that represent foreign stock indices: Brazil , South Korea , Singapore , etc.

• Currency options for greater leverage
Each of these alternatives has advantages and varying degrees of risk (with options having the most risk) depending on your individual investment objectives and all require thoughtful consideration.

But perhaps the simplest way to diversify out of the US dollar is to invest in peso instruments such as Philippine stocks, bonds and mutual funds.  For new investors, mutual funds such as Philequity Fund can substitute for stocks until they become more familiar with stock investing. 

Note that Philequity Fund has already returned 23.7 percent in peso terms from the start of the year.  But in US dollar terms, the fund has already gained 39.3 percent because of the peso’s 12.7 percent appreciation over the same period. 

Hedging

For business owners, especially the exporters and importers, using forward contracts can help deal with foreign currency issues.  Forward contracts let you buy and sell one currency against another for a fixed price at a future date, thereby reducing foreign currency risk. 

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas currently provides a non-deliverable forward foreign exchange facility (NDF facility).  Authorized commercial banks may then tap this facility for the purpose of hedging the forex obligations of their borrowers.

It’s never too late

Now that the US dollar has declined to multi-year lows against most currencies, you may be contemplating if it is already too late to diversify your dollar holdings.  In fact, the European Central Bank (ECB) may intervene soon because of the recent strength of the Euro. 
However, it is worth noting that currency moves are usually multi-year moves (sometimes even lasting for decades).  Long-term currency movements are usually triggered by structural shifts in the economy.  In the U.S. case, because of the sub-prime problems and their huge current account deficit, even an ECB intervention may not be enough to turn the tide.  Therefore, it is never too late and it is always prudent to diversify. 

Also note that even sovereign countries like China , Qatar , Sweden , Russia , UAE and others are diversifying their currency reserves.  Some have set up investment funds, like Singapore ’s Temasek Holdings, the Government of Singapore Investment Corp. (GIC).  Just recently, China Investment Corp. was set up to manage China ’s $200-billion sovereign wealth fund. 

Our very own GSIS is also on the right track as they announced that they will be investing abroad as part of their diversification strategy (and in spite of the strength of the peso). As more and more countries announce that they will be diversifying their currency reserves, we can only expect one thing: that the US dollar may further lose its value.

For comments and inquiries, you can email us at info@philequity. net. You can also view our archived articles at www.philequity. net or www.yehey.com/ finance.

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FILIPINA â€" CANADIAN WINS MISS EARTH 2007 TITLE


Here is the complete list of winners on the recently concluded Miss Earth 2007 pageant held at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines, on November 11.
Miss Earth 2007: Canada, Jessica Trisko
Miss Air 2007 (1st Runner Up): India, Pooja Chitgopekar
Miss Water 2007 (2nd Runner Up): Venezuela, Silvana Santaella
Miss Fire 2007 (3rd Runner Up): Spain, Ángela Gomez Duran
Top 8 Finalists:
• Georgia, Nanka Mamasakhlisi
• Peru, Odilia Pamela García
• Switzerland, Stephanie Gossweiler
• Thailand, Jiraporn Sing ieam
Top 16 Semi-Finalists:
• Czech Republic, Eva ?ereš?áková
• Dominican Republic, Themys Febriel
• Lebanon, Amale Al Khoder
• Martinique, Elodie Dolor
• Nigeria, Stacey Garvy
• Romania, Alina Gheorge
• South Africa, Bokang Montjane
• Sweden, Ivana Gagula
Special Awards:
Beauty for a Cause Award - South Africa, Bokang Montjane
Best in Swimsuit - Venezuela, Silvana Santaella
Best in Long Gown - Venezuela, Silvana Santaella
Best in National Costume - Thailand, Jiraporn Sing ieam
Miss Talent - Lithuania - Monika Baliunaite
Miss Photogenic - Philippines, Jeanne Angeles Harn
Miss Friendship - Lebanon, Amale Al Khoder
Non-Winning Delegates:
• Albania - Shpresa Vitia
• Argentina - Maria Antonella Tognolia
• Australia - Victoria Stewart
• Bahamas - Sharon Eula Rolle
• Belgium - Melissa Cardaci
• Belize - Leilah Pandy
• Bolivia - Carla Fuentes Rivero
• Bosnia and Herzegovina - Dzenita Dumpor
• Botswana - Millicent Ollyn
• Brazil - Patricia Andrade Silva Ferreira
• Cameroon - Pauline Marcelle Kack
• China - Yu Pei Pei
• Colombia - Mileth Johana Agamez Lopez
• Congo - Maurielle Nkouka Massamba
• Costa Rica - Natalia Salas
• Cuba - Ariana Barouk
• Czech Republic - Eva ?ereš?áková
• Denmark - Trine Lundgaard
• Dominican Republic - Themys Febriel
• Ecuador - Verónica Ochoa
• El Salvador - Julia Iris Ayala Regalado
• England - Clair Cooper
• Ethiopia - Nardos Desta Tafese
• Fiji - Minal Ali
• Finland - Anna Pohtimo
• France - Alexandra Gaguen
• Germany - Sinem Ramazanoglu
• Ghana - Diana Naa Blankson
• Guadeloupe - Virgine Mulia
• Guatemala - Jessica Scheel
• Hong Kong - Fan Miao Meng
• Iceland - Katrín Dögg Sigurdardóttir
• Indonesia - Artri Aldoranti Sulistyowati
• Israel - Mor Donay
• Italy - Bernadette Mazu
• Japan - Ryoko Tominaga
• Kazakhstan - Zhazira Nurkhodjaeva
• Kenya - Volen Auma Owenga
• Korea - Ji Eun Yoo
• Latvia - Ilze Jankovska
• Liberia - Telena Cassell
• Macau - Zhang Xiao Yu
• Malaysia - Dorkas Cheok Huai Yee
• Mexico - María Fernanda Canovas Leal
• Nepal - Bandana Sharma
• Netherlands - Milou Verhoeks
• New Zealand - Claire Kirby
• Nicaragua - Iva Grijalva
• Niue Islands - Shevalyn Ligovai Poimafiti Maika
• Northern Ireland - Aine Gormley
• Norway - Margaret Hauge
• Paraguay - Montserrat Quevedo
• Poland - Barbara Tatara
• Sierra Leone - Theresa Turay
• Singapore - Chen Nicole Lin
• Slovak Republic - Barbora Palovi?ová
• Slovenia - Tania Trobec
• St. Lucia - Oneka McKoy
• Suriname - Safyra Duurham
• Taiwan R.O.C. - Sonya Lee
• Tanzania - Angel Delight Kileo
• Tibet - Tenzin Dolma
• Trinidad & Tobago - Carleen Ramlochansingh
• Turks and Caicos Islands - Tameka Teshan Deveaux
• Uganda - Hellen Karungi
• Ukraine - Galyna Andreeva
• USA - Lisa Marie Forbes
• U.S. Virgin Islands - Je T’aime Cheree Cerge
• Vietnam - Truc Diem Truong
• Wales - Sarah Michelle Fleming
• Zambia - Sphiwe Mutale Benasho
• Zimbabwe - Nyome Omar
Source: mykiru.blogspot.com


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FAEAGABIN, Beauty pageant enthusiast

In fairness, let it be known that the committee was not at fault... Somebody cancelled the pageant just because it didn't appeal to him or he thought beauty pageants are senseless...

DROP-OUTS AMONG OFW CHILDREN ON THE RISE

Special Features, ABS- CBN Europe News
Bureau, Nov. 9,
2007

A growing number of children left behind in the Philippines by overseas Filipino workers are losing interest in education and many are dropping out of school.

This was revealed by Tina Monzon- Palma, program director of ABS-CBN Foundatio n's Bantay Bata 163, during her recent visit to the Netherlands to meet with a group of Pinoy professionals and nurses and Ambassador Romeo Arguelles. She said Bantay Bata has been receiving a lot of cases of children being heavily affected by the physical separation from parents working abroad.

"So nagkakaroon na kami ng iba't ibang klaseng programa sa iba't - ibang probinsya para matugunan namin itong mga pangyayaring ito na sa palagay namin sa mga panahon na ito ay
lumalaki at sana ay hindi na lumalala para hindi na lalong magkawatak- watak ang pamilyang Pilipino," Palma said in an exclusive interview at the ambassador's home in Wassenaar.

Pa lma said that a study conducted on how remittances are spent show that priorities among parents working abroad are healthcare, education and personal needs.

Some children, however, don't feel the need to go to school anymore because of the money pouring in every month from abroad.

" 'Yung isang researcher na nagpunta sa isang lugar, nakita na mataas ang rate ng drop-out dun sa mga merong mga magulang na nasa abroad. Marangya, marami ilang pera so parang di sila natuturuan. They don't [feel the] need to go to school. The money is just forever being here," Palma said.

Palma said that Bantay Bata is trying to develop a special program to rain these children on how to properly communic ate with their parents.

"We put them into a training session of the children and the lolas and the auntie. How do you communicate with your mother or father in using the telephone or using the SMS. How do you
strengthen that even in the absence, in the physical absence hoping it will fill the vacuum," Palma explained.

Pa lma said there seems to be a template of dialogue between a parent abroad and a child in the Philippines which is, "I need money," and that must be changed.

She said that Bantay Bata tries to tell the children that money isn't everything in life.

They try to train the children to properly express their feelings about the absence of their parents and they also try to teach them how to save money, she said.

Palma reminded the Pinoy professionals tha t it's not all about the money but the love.

The problem, she said, stems from lack of physical love and children whose parents are working abroad often feel the neglect and emotional emptiness.

Pa lma said that there are different languag es of love and that parents who are working abroad are encouraged to use them in order to provide a security blanket for their children.

"An g nakikita namin ay isang bukas at totoong pakikipag-usap sa mga anak. Ipaalam sa kanila na minamahal nila ang kanilang mga anak...Ito ay isang uri ng pagmamahal," Palma said.

Childre n, on the other hand, are also encouraged to tell their parents over the telephone or text message that they love them.

"Maski sila ay magkahiwalay ay maari pa silang magpakita ng pagmamahal at respeto sa isa't isa sa tuloy na pakikipag-usap . Hindi lamang yung pag- uusap nila sa telepeno o pagtetext o
pagsulat ay ukol sa pangangailangan n ila na salapi para sila ay makabili ng panggimik nila, pagtustos ng kanilang pag-aaral kundi para na rin malaman nila ang halaga ng pera at ang
halaga ng hirap na pinagdadaanan ng magulang para sila ay mamuhay ng matiwasay," Palma said.

Palma said that parents working abroad who have the habit of making up for their physical absence from home by bombarding their children with material things are using the wrong
expression of love.

The OFWs should instead begin to teach their children how to save those hard- earned money at a very young age.

And most important of all, children and parents, just like any normal household should continue
communic ating with each other.

A Pinay who brought her Dutch husband and brother-in-law to the meeting said that it is very typical of a Filipino to help his fellow countryman.

" It's really very Filipino! It's really very Filipino and I am very happy for that. Maybe in my own little way, I can help also, in little things for Bantay Bata," Vicky de Bree-Ocampo said.

"They really make sure that these children are put in a nice place to help them and also to educate their parent and this is a very good example that ABS-CBN is doing now," de Bree-
Ocampo added.

Arguel les, meanwhile, only had kind words for Bantay Bata.

"Bantay Bata is one of the more very successful programs, NGO program in the Philippines. And we're very proud to have assisted in our small way the Bantay Bata project here in the
Netherlands," Arguelles said.

"I think what is very useful here is for Tina to have informed the Filipinos here about the situation of the Filipinos back home in terms of those families that have their parents or relatives abroad and how Bantay Bata is able to assist these families in trying to unify and trying to solve some of the problems that are attendant to the absence of parents from their children," Arguelles said.

Arguell es was thankful that he opened his home to that very informative meeti ng which touched the hearts of the Pinoys because it gave them a glimpse of what is a reality, that
money cannot buy, in the world of the OFWs.

Mike, I like to recall that TISBA (Tagbilaran Inter-School Basketball Association) Campus Girl which Maxie and I organized in November 2000. The best from the schools in Tagbilaran jud ba, unlike the recent batch of beauty pageant contestants (sorry for the language) who are recycled beauties - to borrow Leo P. Udtohan's phrase. Leo was even a member of the working committee that time.

If my memory serves me right, our contestants that time (TISBA) were Ruby Radaza Seroje (winner of the TISBA title who was the brilliant BWS valedictorian with 18 medals during her time), Elaine Edar of CVSCAFT (in 2nd place who was also a runner-up in the Mutya sa Tagbilaran year...), Jill Loquias (from DCPNHS who joined Miss Bohol Sandugo representing Antequera, but was crowned Miss Camiguin years after), Jennifer Lane Frerkes (the BIT beauty from Jagna who was yet a "neophyte" when she joined Maxi's Bohol Model Search 2001 (of which Leo and I were part of the organizers again) who became a commercial model in later years; of course, dear Shiela Binamira from DWCT (HNU) who was best in modelling that time.

Sorry, nagka-memory lapse na jud ko. Basta, of all the pageants that I chanced to be part of as organizer, I recall with fondness that TISBA CAmpus Girl 2000 because it was really classy - thanks to Maxi who did the choreography and designed the outfits.

My point is, highly-recommended man jud na if you send a letter to the school principals and directors. I'm sure the schools' (authorities) will field in the ladies who best represent their ideals.

I almost forgot - kana diay pod Miss Bohol Association of Catholic Schools pageants (which Rev. Fr. Val Pinlac and Ma'am Winnie Flores referred to as my "tinuig nga debosyon" because I have been part of it as judge since year 1994). The best of the schools gihapon na, then wholesome ang dating because it is sponsored by the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Tagbilaran.

While some people say that beauty pageants are a waste of time, I feel that young people (these days lagi) need to see desirable traits or attributes personied through these beauty pageants.

This is certainly a delayed reaction... I just came across this topic... I must thank you for considering me - I'm truly honored, but if we will have this kind of contest here in TubagBohol, I suggest that we nominate the young people who could be good role models to others of their league. In these contemporary times, we need to project "truth," "goodness" and "beauty" as what I have learned from Sir Eric Canete, our philosophy teacher during our College of Arts and Sciences days at Divine Word College (now Holy Name University).

Mao bitaw, Sir... Kung wa'y laing mahimo, I expand my contacts or networks in the net for info dissemination purposes...

Hi, Sir!

Yah, I remember you from Yahoo...the former youth leader of Panglao, right?

Indeed, I am very happy that Mama Wincie has taken on her interest / cultural inclination even if I know how busy she is with work there...

Papa Rep is here in Tagbilaran City. My husband Jerome and I convinced Mama Wincie to bring him home from New York (after episodes in the hospital and nursing homes) during that time Lola Pining (his mother-in-law, Mama's mother) died in January 2006 so he could see her for the last time. After all, they/ we have live together for so many years, more than the time Papa Rep stayed with his parents. I have lived with my maternal grandmother for almost 36 years. The 34 years of that she spent in total darkness due to glaucoma. When my US immigration notice came in 2003, she told me that I cannot leave the country kung buhi pa siya. Now that she's gone and my sick father is here, feeling nako geriatric ward na kaha jud mi. Inspite of that, I am just so blessed and thankful to have a very loving, caring and considerate husband, Honey Jerome from Siquijor, who is so supportive where it concerns care for Lola Pining and Papa Rep. Now I feel that I must have done something good in this lifetime (or in my past life probably) to deserve such a good husband. There's no price tag on that.

Papa Rep is sick, cannot really move his legs and feels he cannot walk due to diabetes, arthritis, etc. He had stroke (twice already) but was lucky to have survived without being paralyzed or without being dependent on insulin (mahal bya jud kaayo ang mga tambal karon). Sorry, I cannot give you the exact medical description. I consider myself a stranger in that department. I must say, though, that compared to the time he was in the States when he took 8 kinds of medicines everyday, he is better off here in the Philippines, although at times he likes to recall and talk about the time he was mayor and how he encountered unscrupulous and corrupt officials in government (samukan na jud kaayo mi maminaw kay balik-balik, but I believe there's truth to his accounts)who, in my younger days, I looked up to as models. Pathetic! When I was ten years old, I was up on stage campaiging for my father when he aspired for the mayoralty position in Panglao long before or a year before Kris Aquino did her much-publicized act to campaign for Ninoy Aquino (1970 man ko, si KA 1971). What i mean is, it's so frustrating to think that those government officials I've looked up to before have skeletons in the closet - they have enriched themselves using the people's money... Our family even made a major sacrifice nga wa mi nag-balay even if we have acquired the building materials by installment or "hulog-hulogan" when he was still working in the bank owned by the Laurels in Cebu. Tungod sa kadugay, naabtan na nuon na mayor si Papa and he had to give up that major position in the bank para lang mag-"mayor" after he was persuaded by LoloTio. g***!!! I still can remember we were the "poorest "First Family" in Bohol during that time. In Papa's 6-year term, I can only count with the fingers of my left hand the time we appeared in official functions kay mauwaw mi kay "pobre" ra mi... Worst, because dili na moabot namo ang sweldo ni Papa kay nahurot na kay daghan mangayo - a big factor for a domestic squabble. Pila ra god pod intawn and sweldo ni Papa as mayor? Wa intawn mi laing gisaligan except si Mama. Papa was not the kind of mayor nga daghang negosyo man god - kakha-tuka ra bya jud pod mi. To save her sanity, Mama Wincie, aside from keeping the family together in Tagbilaran (while Papa was in Panglao) put her energy into her PE teaching profession at Bohol National High School and artistic passion as founder of the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe. We hated politics! We still do... The only "sakyanan" that we had then was a "second-hand" Willis jeep which my parents bought with the P48,000 that Mama won in the Sweepstakes. In all those 6 years with Papa entwined in Panglao politics, I can just count the times naka-gamit mi sa jeep because tua sa Panglao kay gikargahan og masakiton nga gihatod sa hospital or other concerns sa "servicio publico." Sa September 8, 2004 pa intawon mibarog ang bag-ong bay nga gipatukod ni Mama, which is a work in progress up to now. Mao nang nagpakabuktot intawn si Mama og trabaho sa America because of the house that our family greatly deserves - HONEST MONEY RA JUD TAWN NA - dili kinorupt ..At least, ang among pamilya wa'y angay ikauwaw sa mga tawo sa Panglao. If there were times that na-introduce ko as daughter of former Panglao mayor, it was during one of those times na judge na ko og contests upon invitation of Ma'am Nila and Sir Ondo Montero and Mayor Dumaluan. Allow me also to clarify that contrary to reports from some quarters in Panglao, "I am not a balimbing kay kinakontrahan jud na nako. Just because I was a judge during a different administration and an emcee in the inauguration of another administration doesn't mean balimbing ko. I just want to help in my own simple way - through culture and arts and NOBODY can ever take that away from me... Bisag hatagan pa ko'g kwarta para paliton along principio, dili nako ibaligya akong dignidad. Pobre ka mi but duha mi hugot nga principio sa mong pamilya - thanks to Papa Rep and Mama Wincie for that.

...In June 2004 when I was invited to be the lady of ceremonies of the separate oath-taking ceremonies of the group of a splintered group in the Sangguniang Bayan, this "HALANGDON" approached me and told me "DAY, INGNA IMONG PAPA NGA PA-ANDAMON OG KWARTA PARA MOLANSAD KA'G COUNCILOR (SA PANGLAO)." I answered him, "I don't have to be a politician to help people." He said "Lahi ra man jud, Day, (kung politiko ka)." In my mind, I was raring to tell him "Honestly, Sir, I don't need to run or to be in politics to be popular, if that's what motivate people to enter politics - the so-called popularity, fame, what have you... Aside from that, wa ko'y kwarta nga ipamudmud para ipamalit og boto sa mga tawo nga haguka og baruganan nga  nagbaligya sa ilang kaugmaon" Pero, I didn't want to be impolite to that "HONORABLE" public official that's why I chose not to blurt everything out. PERO GRABE JUD KAAYO TO'NG INSULTO SA AKONG PAGKATAWO ANG IYANG GIPAMULONG.

Sorry, I've gone out of context, Sir. I must admit I am so emotional about politics - such a "dirty" game. Kung naa pa'y word nga molabaw sa "dirty," mao na na...I am just reminder because of the recent turn-out of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections here in the local scene. The public is supposed to have the liverty to choose their leaders, but the real scenario is, DILI NA PINILIAY BUT PINALITAY NGA GARAPAL. NO wonder the Philippines is going down the drain. 

Anyway, ani lang ko kutob kay taas na kaayo akong litaniya...Nakapahungaw ko after a long time, bisag dili tanan... at least, di na ko magkondenar...


Thanks for remembering my father.

I have always been sentimental about the place. I've lived there since 1970 and I can't imagine leaving the place, although we have already moved into a new and bigger house (at the back of the old house) which has a good view of Tagbilaran Bay. yah, I remember Ms. Fe Garcia from Talibon, the godmother of my brother Ondoy Reparato Anthony, who's now a nurse in Pearland, Texas.

She's my mother. She retired after 26 years of service as Physical Education teacher and Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe founder (BHS-BPHS-BNHS) in 1989 and is now in Manhattan, New York.

Hi Fiel,


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- Computer literate

- Willing to work on shifting schedules



You can have your friends come as walk-in applicants. Just have them bring their resumes and make sure they can give us your full name when asked about how they heard about the hiring here at Sykes in order for us to tag them as your referrals in the absence of the Referral Form or the Referral Card. You may also have them send their resumes via email thru mynimo.com or you can send it to us thru irefer@sykes.com.

Honestly fiel, this job really don't need knowledge about computers, The main tool in this is just a costumer servant, get them what they want and fix what they wanted fixing......


FROM: MARLON MALABAR

Hi!


I purposely expanded my Yahoo, Friendster, Bolanon.com, Ringo and siquijor.ilovemyprovince.org networks as support campaign for my Panglaonon friend, Anna Maris Arcay Igpit, Miss Bohol Sandugo 2005 and Binibining Pilipinas â€" World 2006, who represented the Philippines in the Miss World pageant in Warsaw, Poland in September 2006, that’s why I tried as much as I can to reach out to many people through the internet. It was my simple manifestation of support for Maris who I know represented the best of Bohol and the Philippines during that time.

The process of “scavenging,” or to put it lightly, being “resourceful” in gathering e-mail addresses started with going over my collection of business cards of the people I met before I entered the government service and of those people I don’t even know. I require complete names when I save my contacts in Yahoo. As in the case of married women, aside from their middle names, I also asked for their mothers’ maiden names after my Bohol National High School schoolmate Zipporah A. Fortich â€" Orion, now a nurse in Texas, informed me that she was able to trace her relatives through my mailing list.

Sir Jun, if my memory serves me right, I think I got your name from the Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan (TBTK) souvenir program last year. After then-Councilor-now-City Vice-Mayor Jose Antonio Salera Veloso asked me to organize the TBTK Festival Welcome Program, he gave me a copy of the TBTK souvenir program and I copied all the e-mail addresses I came across with which I saved in Yahoo. Then, after the Maris Igpit support campaign followed the Tagbilaran City Fiesta, Sandugo / TBTK and voters’ education info materials for the May 14, 2007 general elections. I think it was from there that Mike saw my contacts whom he eventually invited to Tubag Bohol. (Speaking of Mike Ligalig, Jerome, Cielo and I extend our condolences to the Ligalig Family.)

As I’ve stated beforehand, one doesn’t have to be a politician to help people or make ripples in their respective fields of endeavor (besides, AN HONEST CANDIDATE WILL NOT WIN WITHOUT MONEY as again proven in Monday’s barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections â€" PATHETIC! Maayo gani kay wa pa ma-"corrupted" ang federated parents-teachers association and alumni officers elections - at least, ang mga pobre nga pareha nako nga wa'y ikapamudmud nga kwarta para ikapalit og buto duna pa'y higayon nga makahatag og "tinuoray o tiunay nga serbisyo") - my challenge is information dissemination in the simple way that I can. 

Sir Jun, Bran, Elsie (St. Agnes), and Angie Gulle, thanks for the inspiring messages. I am truly honored.


Fiel

MY FAMILY AND I WISH HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND HAPPY FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO DALE ROSE CUYNO ABAPO - ARANAS, DAUGHTER OF PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATOR TOMAS ABAPO JR. AND ATTY. ROSELIMA CUYNO ABAPO, COUNCILOR OF UBAY,BOHOL WHO'S MY FAVORITE TEACHER IN HUMANITIES AT DWC-T AND NOW OUR DEDICATED PRESIDENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (HSSAA).

LAST YEAR, I WAS PART OF THE WEDDING OF DALE ROSE AS LECTOR/COMMENTATOR IN CHURCH AND EMCEE DURING THE WEDDING RECEPTION.

HERE'S TO MORE BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!


FROM FIEL, JEROME AND CIELO GABIN

I am very happy to know from Mr. Manding's write-up that my dear mother, Wincesa "Wincie" Espejo Araoarao, is among the registered members of the newly-formed APEC. We miss you so much, Mama Wincie!

You have our prayers always!

KNOCK-OUT TIGDAS NATIONAL MEASLES VACCINATION OCT.15-NOV.15, 9-48 MONTH OLD CHILDREN. In 1998, the Philippines adopted a ten-year plan to eliminate measles with initial catch-up mass immunization targeting all children aged 9 months to 14 years, “follow-up” campaign targeting usually childredn9 to 59 month of age every 4-5 years,  keep-up strategy and improved surveillance including laboratory confirmation of suspect measles cases. Failure of the routine program to reach every child have resulted in accumulation of an estimated 2.5 million susceptible children since 2004.This year, the Department of Health (DOH) is targeting 9 million children who are between 9 months to 48 months old, whose dates of birth fall on October 15, 2003 to January 15, 2007 in all barangays to be given free measles vaccination regardless of immunization status. A child older than this age group and who never received measles vaccination shall also be given. Here in the City, the “Knock-out Tigdas” door-to-door measles elimination campaign started last October 15 at the Tagbilaran City Hall Atrium. Speaking on behalf of City Mayor Dan Neri Lim, Vice-Mayor Jose Antonio S. Veloso expressed all-out support for the campaign. DOH Regional Director Susana K. Madarieta, with DOH-Bohol’s Dr. Portia Datahan - Reyes graced the program and did the “ceremonial patak” to the identified recipients from the different barangays. Other services offered are the giving of Vitamin A supplementation and deworming. The activity aimed at reducing the number or pool of children at risk of getting measles or being susceptible to measles and to achieve at least 95 % measles immunization coverage was coordinated by Dr. Antonio M. Porticos, Dr. Aleth Tago, Nenette Relamida and the City Health Office personnel. (Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao â€" Gabin, City Information Officer / Photo by Bern Alturas, City Health Office)
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CONSUMERS’ WELFARE AS PRIMORDIAL CONCERN. As fitting celebration of the National Consumers’ Welfare Month held every October, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) â€" Bohol Provincial Office headed by Ma. Elena C. Arbon, in cooperation with the Department of Education â€" Tagbilaran City Schools Division, the Provincial Government of Bohol and the City Government of Tagbilaran mounted the Consumers’ Fair anchored on the theme ‘Consumer Education and Information: Key to Consumer Empowerment.’ Rev. Fr. Desiderio Magdoza, Jr. led the invocation. City Councilor Anne Mariquit Derikito â€" Oppus delivered the welcome remarks on behalf of the City Government of Tagbilaran. DTI Regional Director Asteria C. Caberte, in her speech, warned the buying public to always be vigilant, especially now that Christmas season is approaching. Other guests were Provincial Administrator Tomas Abapo, Jr., Atty. Josh Ventura of the DTI-7’s regulatory division, and Dr. Erlinda Bongcaras Mahinay who represented Dr. Elpidio M. Jala. The program was emceed by Blair Panong. Immediately after the ribbon-cutting ceremonies was the One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) Corner Launching highlighting the Boholano food products found at the grocery section, lower ground level of Island City Mall. Meanwhile, in the 2007 Inter-School Debate which tackled the topic “Consumers shall not patronize products that violate intellectual property rights,” the debating team from Holy Name University emerged as winner, while teammates Josephus Anthony C. Bumaat and Ma. Laureen P. Jamero were declared ‘Best Debater’ and ‘Best Speaker,’ respectively. On the other hand, in the quizbowl, Bohol Wisdom School ’s Dianne Radaza and Thara Jill Anasco got first place, followed by Ronn Patrick Guingguing of the Tagbilaran City Science High School in second place and Anna Lou Yecyec and Bethel Luz Dabatos of Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School garnering third place. In the jingle contest, the contestant from Holy Name University got the first place, with Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School’s bet in second place and Manga High School ’s entry in third place. (Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao â€" Gabin, City Information Officer / Photo by Carla Mae Lao â€" Salazar, Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

MOBILE PASSPORT PROCESSING AND OTHER SERVICES â€" NOVEMBER 9-10,2007,TAGBILARAN CITY (BEPO)

The Provincial Government of Bohol (headed by Governor Erico Boyles Aumentado) through the Bohol Employment and Placement Office (BEPO) will conduct the mobile passport processing and other services here in the City of Tagbilaran on November 9 and 10, 2007, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

* November 9 â€" Services of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), Land Transporation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Social Security System (SSS) and PhilHealth at the Provincial Capitol Building.

* November 10 â€" Mobile Passporting Services at the Island City Mall Activity Center

Requirements for New Passport Application: (Fee: P750.00)
1) Authenticated birth certificate â€" from the National Statistics Office
2) For married women, authenticated marriage certificate from the National Statistics Office
3) Three (3) passport-sized pictures
4) Baptismal certificate
5) NBI clearance or transcript of records (except for children)
6) Photocopy of any valid ID
7) For children, photocopy of parents’ passports

Requirements for Renewal of Passport: (Fee: P750.00)
1)   Photocopies of the 1st, 2nd, last pages of old passport and record of arrival
2)   Three (3) passport-sized photos


sOURCE: BOHOL EMPLOYMENT AND PLACEMENT OFFICE
             VILMA YURONG

Posted by:

Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
City Information Officer
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY ALUMNI DIAMOND JUBILEE KING & QUEEN GUIDELINES

Rationale: The Holy Name University Alumni Association (HNUAA) â€" Tagbilaran, Inc., a Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) â€" registered non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization, has committed itself to pursue a “self-sustaining organization of goal-centered leaders pursuing relevant and responsive programs for the sustainable development of a humane community.”   This vision statement, along with the mission and strategic direction statements, were crafted by the new set of officers and members of the Board of Directors (BOD) who assumed office on June 26, 2007. The new BOD also came up with priority programs namely: alumni welfare, organizational strengthening, outreach, fund sourcing and promotions. At present, the association is solely dependent upon the collection of alumni fees from graduating students every semester to finance its operations. To sustain its programs, the association has to find other means to augment its meager resources. Hence, the Search for the HNU Diamond Jubilee King and Queen was hatched. Precisely for this purpose.

Objectives:
1)   To raise funds to finance the various programs of the HNUAA-Tagbilaran, Inc;
2)   To reach out to as many alumni as possible, thus enhancing the relationship and bonding;
3)   To animate the February 2007 Alumni Hmecoming which also marks HNU’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration

How Can Participate: Any Holy Name College (HNC), Divine Word College of Tagbilaran (DWCT), and Holy Name University alumna / alumna is eligible to join the contest.

How to Join:
1)   A prospective candidate submits duly-accomplished and signed application form. Application form may be requested and submitted via e-mail through: euriegutierrez2@yahoo.com.

2)   He or she pays a minimum qualifying fee of P5,000.00 which is non-refundable once paid, but will be counted in payees’ favor during the first canvassing. The fee may be paid through:

Holy Name University Alumni Asssociation (HNUAA) â€" Tagbilaran, Inc.
Metrobank â€" Cogon Branch,  Tagbilaran City
Account Number: 7-71200182-4

Deadline for Submission of Requirements: Application Form and minimum qualifying fee must be submitted and paid, respectively on or before November 29, 2007, that is, until 5:30 pm. Both may be handcarried for submission to:

THE PRESIDENT, HNUAA â€" TAGBILARAN, INC.
HNU ALUMNI CENTER, HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY
COG. GALLARES AND LESAGE STREETS, TAGBILARAN City Government of Tagbilaran

Incentives for Joining:
1)   Participants of the contest will be helping the HNU alumni, through the association, in raising funds for the sustainability of its various programs and projects.
2)   The King and Queen and their Court will reign as ambassadors of goodwill, bringing with them the calues and charisma of Holy Name University.
3)   They will be honored and recognized in formal coronation ceremonies.
4)   They will presented to the Boholano community during the Diamond Jubilee Floral Parade

Sharing Scheme of the Proceeds: Based on the gross proceeds that each candidate will be able to raise after the final canvassing, the following scheme will be implemented:

1) P500,000 and above    - 50%
2) P150,000 and above - 35%
3) P100,000 - P149,000 - 25%
4) P 50,000 â€" P99,000 - 15%
5) Below P50,000        -  15%

Shares will be distributed not more than two (2) days after the final canvassing.

Important Dates:
1)   First Canvassing - December 15, 2007
2)   Final Canvassing - February 6, 2008 to be held at the HNU Alumni Center from 2:00-5:00 pm
3)   Rehearsals - February 7 â€" 11, 2008
4)   Coronation Night -.February 11, 2008 â€" 7:00pm, Lesage Gymnasium,HNU Main Campus
5)   Floral Parade - February 12, 2008
6)   Alumni Homecoming - February 16, 2007 
7)   

Candidates may send a duly-authorized representative during the First Canvassing. In the Final Canvassing, however, candidates must be physically present.

Posted by:

Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao - Gabin
Member, Holy Name University Alumni Association

Hello, Mr. Ayag!

Leo P. Udtohan did tell me that you were here in Bohol, at about the same time my husband and I were facilitating the Bohol tour of his relatives from Siquijor and coninciding also the mall tour of the Mutya sa Cogon 2007 candidates at ICM that we were coordinating...

I see that you are one of the respected leaders here at Tubag Bohol. I would have been honored to meet you in person during that occasion...

I learned about this TB through Mike... This time, I am quite "stingy" with my posts here, but I do disseminate whatever info I have through Friendster (1581 contacts), Yahoo (1700+ contacts), and other groups in the internet as well, whenever I can.

I must say that Mike and all others concerned, you included, have done a great deal of work to sustain this group. KUDOS! I hope that this will continue to be a channel through which we can share our ideas for the betterment of the province that we all love...

Hi, St. Agnes! Bitaw, Els, nice to see you again! You are so charming in your photos, especially in Friendster...

I do miss our AUDIO - Bohol days, working for the association and all that ... For some reasons (BEYOND my control - of the "powers" that be), I have hibernated since August 2005 after the RADIO regional convention in Bohol which was also the end of my 3-year term as president ... I am still doing information dissemination activities, though...

Ayo-ayo pod...

My source: Philippine Information Agency - Regional Office in Cebu City. I was president of the Regional Association of Development Information Officers (RADIO) of Central Visayas, a group of government information disseminators from the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor and we worked closely with the PIA-7.

 I WISH POLITICIANS WOULDN’T BUY VOTES…I HOPE VOTERS WILL NOT SELL THEIR VOTES/BARGAIN THEIR FUTURE… GOD HELP THE FILIPINOS…


TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE VOTING IN THE BARANGAY AND SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN ELECTIONS,OCT.29

Message:   TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE VOTING

1) THOU SHALL VOTE ACCORDING TO THE DICTATES OF YOUR CONSCIENCE.

2) THOU SHALL RESPECT THE DECISION OF OTHERS IN CHOOSING THEIR  CANDIDATES.

3) THOU SHALL SEEK TO KNOW THE MORAL INTEGRITY, CAPABILITIES AND OTHER PERSONAL QUALITIES OF THE CANDIDATES
YOU WILL VOTE FOR.

4) THOU SHALL STRIVE TO UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES, PLATFORM AND PROGRAMS OF CANDIDATES AND PARTIES SEEKING YOUR
VOTE.

5) THOU SHALL NOT SELL YOUR VOTES.

6) THOU SHALL NOT VOTE FOR CANDIDATES USING GUNS, GOONS AND GOLD.

7) THOU SHALL NOT VOTE FOR CANDIDATES WITH RECORDS OF GRAFT AND CORRUPTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.

THOU SHALL NOT VOTE FOR CANDIDATES JUST BECAUSE OF UTANG NA LOOB, PERSONAL APPEARANCE, POPULARITY, OR PAKIKISAMA.

9) THOU SHALL NOT VOTE FOR CANDIDATES LIVING AN IMMORAL LIFE.

10) THOU SHALL PUT THE WELFARE OF THE COUNTRY ABOVE ALL ELSE IN CHOOSING HE CANDIDATES YOU WILL VOTE FOR.

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR RESPONSIBLE CANDIDACY

1) RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE BECAUSE YOU WANT TO SERVE THE PEOPLE AND HAVE THE COMPETENCE FOR THE POSITION YOU ARE ASPIRING FOR.

2) OBEY ALL LAWS OF THE COMELEC.

3) CAMPAIGN ON ISSUES, PLATFORMS AND PROGRAMS OF GOVERNMENT THAT WILL ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE.

4) DO NOT PROMISE ANYTHING YOU CANNOT KEEP.

5) DO NOT ATTACK THE HONOR AND DIGNITY OF YOUR OPPONENT.

6) DO NOT BUY VOTES.

7) DO NOT USE ANY FORM OF VIOLENCE.

DO NOT CHEAT IN THE COUNTING OF VOTES.

9) ACCEPT DEFEAT WITH DIGNITY AND BE NOBLE IN VICTORY.

10) SWEAR TO GOD FROM THE DEPTH OF YOUR SOUL THAT ONCE IN POWER, YOU WILL SERVE WITH UTMOST DEDICATION AND PUT
THE GOOD OF THE COUNTRY ABOVE ALL ELSE.

FROM MY FRIENDSTER PROFILE - PARA CONSISTENT


About Me:

I am basically an artistically-inclined person, very appreciative of the simple, but beautiful things in life. I like a bit of fashion (:-), even in my own simple ways (after meeting many people, I have learned that "taste" or "glamor" is not in the price - it's in the poise and bearing, also according to Madonna).

For so many years, I have been involved in endeavors or undertakings for the preservation and promotion of culture and the arts and tourism (probably because of my love for humanities and my ultimate dream of going to Europe, which, up to now, remains an elusive dream). I am equally supportive of / I love organizing writing, speaking, spelling, dancing contests and beauty pageants for young people and I am bent on pursuing this as my personal mission for self-actualization.  I remember before I was a contestant in all those events (winning some, losing some - part of the learning process), but now I have been given the privilege to be a judge... I believe that God has a purpose for everything that happens in our lives.

My 10-year-old daughter AJ Wincielou Johanna "Cielo" (a Grade 5 pupil of Holy Spirit School) shares with my interests in communication arts, social studies, humanities and geography, though she takes after her Papa Jerome for the "love" of mathematics and science.

Most of all, I am very proud of my loving husband Jerome John and my darling daughter Cielo, my most-cherished blessings from God, and for Papa Rep (Derclo Reparato Bongoyan Araoarao, Tagbilaran City and Danao, Panglao, Bohol - former Philippine Banking Corporation employee and mayor of Panglao, Bohol in 1980-1986 who taught us to be honest always in all our dealings with people), Mama Wincie (Wincesa Balatero Espejo Araoarao, Manhattan, New York and Tagbilaran City, Bohol - the very dedicated Physical Education teacher of Bohol National High School and founder of the Bukang Liwayway Dance Troupe whose artistic passion, generosity, and dedication to duty greatly influenced us), my brother Reparato Anthony "Ondoy" (nurse, The Methodist Hospital in Texas, USA)- with Gracelyn Shiela (Gallego - Tubal) and Baby Reese Lauren in Pearland, Texas - and sisters Ann Claire "Bibby" (serving in the United States Army) - with Jabron (M. Young), Jalen Matthew, Jayla Marie and Jordan Michael in Petersburg, Virginia - and Coeli Marie "Chelli" (website designer and artist) -with Seth Vincent and Alex (Ruiz) in Tampa, Florida. I also cherish fond memories of Lola Pining (Josefina Mercader  Balatero) - class valedictorian of St. Joseph College (now Holy Spirit School) in 1938, Lolo Aloy (Hilario Araro Espejo) - former barangay captain of Cogon, Tagbilaran in the late '50s and my younger sister Hannah Gay...

Being brought up in a poor family, Papa Rep, Mama Wincie, my brother Ondoy and my sisters Bibby and Chelli and I believe that money is important, but IT'S NOT EVERYTHING IN LIFE. You cannot buy talent and it's one of the many things that we are so thankful to God for.

Money can't buy happiness. There are other "things," the so-called "intangibles" that matter like spiritual enrichment, love and harmony in the family, respect, the blessings of good health, and true friends.

Also, I believe that one doesn't have to speak Filipino, the national language, to be "patriotic" or "nationalistic," or that "ang mga 'pobre' dili angay nga magpadaug-daug sa mga adunahan"... We all have equal opportunities in life if we just work hard...Anyway, we have different paths to tread...

I hope that people, especially the financially-privileged, will look around, realize and put into practice generosity by sharing their blessings with the less-fortunate...I tell you, there are a lot of things you can do to help the needy...

Since my elementary years, I 've always aspired to travel abroad, see the most spectacular places on earth in my lifetime, but till now, I am still stuck here in Bohol...nevertheless, I am doing my best to make use and share with others what I have...

When I am gone, I wish my loved ones and friends would remember me as the Miss Tagbilaran 1987 who became City Information Officer of Tagbilaran City...

Lastly, I believe that one doesn't have to enter politics / be a politician to be able to help other people. If you want to help, do it whenever you can, whenever you have the chance...



Who I Want to Meet:

I would like to re-connect with my family, relatives - ARAOARAO, ESPEJO, BONGOYAN, and BALATERO clans, friends, former classmates in the elementary (HSS), high school (BNHS) and college, even masteral days (DWC-T); unpretentious and sincere people; TAGBILARANONS, PANGLAOANONS, BOHOLANOS and FILIPINOS who have gone to establish themselves in other provinces in the Philippines and even in foreign soils whose lives serve as inspiration to others. Also, I want to network with individuals and associations or entities sharing with my passion for culture and the arts; young people who have exhibited remarkable talents and boundless potentials who are willing to share interesting insights and could become good role models in our contemporary society because I firmly believe that our young generation needs good role models. I also want to meet my husband's relatives from SIQUIJOR, SIQUIJOR (the GABINS and the JUMAWANS) and those who are now settled in other provinces; and beauty queens as well.

BOHOL WISDOM SCHOOL WINS UNIV OF THE PHILS-KADUGONG BOL-ANON’S 18TH GREAT HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE 2007


Part of the activity of the weeklong ACADFEST 2007 of the University of the Philippines â€" Kadugong Bol-anon (UPKB) is the 18th Great High School Debate sponsored by the UPKB-Diliman Chapter. For years, this debate has served as a good training ground for young Boholano debaters to speak out their stands on particular significant issues.

This year, it was conducted last Thursday, 25th of October 2007 at the Activity Center of the Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.   

Winners:

> First Place â€" Bohol Wisdom School

> Second Place â€" Bohol International Learning Center

> Third Place â€" Holy Spirit School

Judges:

- Mairi Mahal Morales Nunag â€" Tanedo
- Michael ‘Kit’ Alvarado Bagaipo
- Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin


The 18th Great High School Debate Tournament used the Oregon-Oxford Debate Format, with the judging based on content (80%) and delivery (20%). Proposition for the debates:

1) ‘That the Cyber Education Program be Implemented (elimination stage)
2) ‘That the Oil Exploration in Cabilao, Loon be Pushed Through (final stage)

Coordinating the debate were Christine Angeli Racho Libot, president, UPKB-Diliman; Joanna Chaida Arawiran and Richard Lew Jumao-as.

Other chapters supporting the ACADFEST 2007 are UPKD-CEBU, UPKB-ILOILO and UPKB-LOS BAÃ'OS.

Thanks for inviting me as judge in the poster making contest (UPKBLOS BAÃ'OS), essay writing contest (UPKB-ILOILO) and great high school debate (UPKB-DILIMAN).

CONGRATULATIONS! MSGR. CRISPIN BARRETE VARQUEZ OF SEVILLA,BOHOL,NEW BISHOP OF BORONGAN,SAMAR

Honey Jerome, Cielo and I join in the celebration of thanksgiving of the entire Boholano people on the occasion of the Episcopal Ordination of Msgr. Crispin Barrete Varquez of Sevilla, Bohol last October 18 at the Cathedral Parish of Saint Joseph the Worker in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

Thanks to General Manager Liezl Lim â€" Gregorio and Production Manager Oscar Ted Durban Avanzado for making possible the coverage and airing of ceremony last night in the local channel of the Bohol Community Cable Television Systems, Inc. (BCCTV).

Presiding the ordination was Msgr. Leo Medroso of the Diocese of Tagbilaran. It was attended by 16 bishops from all over the country, members of the clergy of the Dioceses of Tagbilaran and Talibon, Bohol, the religious/ devotees and laity who have been working and cooperating with Msgr. Bai during his previous assignments as parish priest prior to the Episcopal Ordination especially at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (K of C) Church (succeeded by Rev. Fr. Gerardo ‘Jingboy’ Saco) at Poblacion 2 and at the Cathedral Parish of Saint Joseph the Worker (succeeded by Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Malanog).

His first assignment as bishop will be in Borongan, Samar.

Msgr. Bai is well-loved by the people. I remember him well as the down-to-earth, humble and soft-spoken parish priest of the Cathedral while I was coordinating the visit of the Holy Spirit School â€" Thailand Youth delegates from Kanlayaneesithammarat School of Nakhonsithammarat, Southern Thailand with Geraldine Gulle Daray â€" Pugoy at the Cathedral. 

Msgr. Bai has shown many good examples to his flock, especially during the Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan when Honey Jerome, Cielo and I would see him offer flowers for the Blessed Virgin Mary, something that not many priests do. 

Years ago, at the Mayor’s Office, I saw that he would personally follow up requirements of building permits for the improvement and beautification projects of the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and the Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Worker while other parish priests entrust the task to their assistants.

Msgr. Bai, you will be greatly missed! We will never forget your good examples of humility and obedience!


Jerome John, Fiel Angeli and AJ Wincielou Johanna Araoarao - Gabin

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES KADUGONG BOL-ANON â€"LOS BAÃ'OS CHAPTER ACADFEST 2007, OCT.22-26, 2007


The University of the Philippines Kadug ong Bol-anon (UPKB) is a duly- recognized, university-based,
provincial organization of students coming from the province of Bohol who are presently studying at the
University of the Philippines â€" Cebu, Diliman, Iloilo and Los Baños which seeks to promote the welfare and
development of its members, the university, the province of Bohol and its culture, and the country.

This coming October 22-26, 2007, the UPKB-Los Baños headed by Stephanie Bantuga n Tumampos (my inaanak) will be holding the UPKB ACADFest 2007, an annual event much anticipated by Boholano high school students which shall take place in different venues in the province of Bohol. For this year, anchored on the theme ‘Defying Conventions, Stretching Limitations,’ it will be composed of the following events: 1) ACADRace; 2) Poster-Making Con test; 3) Mind Maze; 4) Brain Scan; 5) Extemporaneous Speaking Contest; 6) Essay Writing Contests and 7) the 18th Great High School Debate Tournament.





Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

p.s. Thank you for inviting me as judge in the poster-making contest.

GOOD LUCK! HOLY NAME UNIV-BOHOL ATHLETES,NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GAMES, UNIV OF ST. LA SALLE,BACOLOD CITY,OCT.21-28

Last Saturday, while my husband Jerome and I, with our daughter Cielo, were traveling to Dumaguete City on board Ocean Jet from Tagbilaran to attend the wedding of Virgilio ‘Jung-jung’ Marchan Barba and Karen Jumawan Macalib-og, we met the delegation from Holy Name University, formerly Divine Word College of Tagbilaran â€" my Alma Mater in college â€" who were on their way to attend the National University Games slated 21-28 October 2007 at the Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

Part of the 35-member delegation composed of 25 athletes and 10 coaches/officials were faculty members Ma’am Nemesia Guirigay, HNU Sports Coordinator; Sir Ramon Gadugdug, Mr. Jonathan Neri and Mr. Gabriel Pagaran. To compete for taekwondo honor is bemedalled athlete Louise Derikito Oppus, daughter of Lapu-lapu City Police Chief Sir Louie Tiroy Oppus and Tagbilaran City Councilor Anne Mariquit Caberte Derikito â€" Oppus.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU! MAY YOU BRING GLORY TO THE HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY,THE PROVINCE OF BOHOL AND THE  CITY OF TAGBILARAN AS WELL.

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE MACARIA SALIGUMBA PILOTOS, DJHAY PILAYRE’S GRANDMOTHER

My family and I are expressing our condolences to the bereaved family of the late Macaria Saligumba Pilotos who returned to her Creator last 19 October 2007. Her remains lie in state at the residence of Barangay Kag. Eugenio Pilayre's residence in Bool District,Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

Internent will be at Dampas Catholic Cemetery after the requiem mass on Tuesday, 23 October 2007 at 2:00pm at the St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Bool District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

Mrs. Macaria Pilotos, mother of retired City Nurse Supervisor Adolfa ‘Adotte’ Pilotos Pilayre of the City Health Office (CHO), was the grandmother of Dorothy Jeanne ‘Djhay’ Pilotos Pilotos, a dynamic student leader of the Central Visayas State College of Agriculture, Forestry and Technology (CVSCAFT) â€" Tagbilaran City Campus and at the Holy Name University during her school days, who is now working in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.


From:

Jerome, Fiel and Cielo Gabin

5 MORE REASONS WHY FISH IS GOOD FOR YOU (From Sunday Inquirer Magazine, Oct. 21)

1)   Oily fish like mackerel, herring and sardines contain Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat that helps reduce total blood cholesterol and may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
2)   Medical studies have shown that Omega-3 oils also help in brain development.
3)   Seafood contains an abundance of essential minerals like iron, zinc, iodine and selenium.
4)   Fish is a good source of vitamins that help maintain healthy nerve tissues, strong bones and teeth and a glowing complexion.
5)   Fish is low in fat and a good fat source or protein that is essential for the healthy growth and maintenance of muscles and body tissues.

Posted by:

Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao â€" Gabin
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

12TH NATIONAL SEAFARERS’ DAY CELEBRATION, SEPT.30, PMI-COLLEGES,TAGBILARAN  CITY

THE 12TH NATIONAL SEAFARERS’ DAY CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, AT THE PMI-COLLEGES-BOHOL, CPG AVENUE, TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL.

PROGRAMME:

5:30 AM â€"ASSEMBLY AT THE TAGBILARAN CITY PIER
6:00 AM â€" WREATHLAYING AT SEA WITH REV. FR. VICTOR G. BOMPAT
6:45 AM â€" PARADE GOING TO THE PMI-COLLEGES GYMNASIUM LED BY SMSFO OFFICERS
8:00 AM â€" CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST BY MOST.REV. LEONARDO Y. MEDROZO, DD,BISHOP OF TAGBILARAN, WITH REV. FRS. VICTOR G. BOMPAT AND DESIDERIO MAGDOZA
9:00 AM â€" REGISTRATION / SNACKS
9:30 AM â€" NATIONAL ANTHEM AND BOHOL HYMN
-   ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PARTICIPANTS
-   OPENING REMARKS
-   SOLIDARITY MESSAGE
-   PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
-   SPECIAL NUMBER FROM THE BIT-IC PERFORMING ARTS
-   PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO THE 2007 NSD DONORS AND SPONSORS
-   INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE
-   SPECIAL NUMBER FROM THE JAGNA SEAFARERS’ FAMILY GROUP
-   SOLIDARITY MESSAGE FROM PPA-TAGBILARAN MANAGER
-   SPECIAL NUMBER FROM THE BOHOL WISDOM SCHOOL SEAFARERS’ FAMILIES
-   SEAFARERS’ WIVES
-   INDUCTION OF THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
-   KEYNOTE SPEECH OF GOV. ERICO B. AUMENTADO

EMCEES â€" CHERRY MALAQUE AND DR. VIOLETA DANO
THANKS TO MRS. LILETH AMAZONA, SECRETARY, FOR THE INFORMATION.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROLF REYES AND ANNI WACHSMUTH, MR. AND MS. UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL PERSONALITIES 2007

PRETTY AND ARTICULATE ANNI WEISSFLOG WACHSMUTH, MISS DAY HIGH SCHOOL 2007, WAS CROWNED MISS UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL PERSONALITY 2007, WHILE ROLF ROLAND CABRERA REYES, MR. NURSING, WON THE MR. UB PERSONALITY 2007 TITLE IN THE PAGEANT HELD LAST SEPTEMBER 20 AT THE UB QUADRANGLE.

ANNI IS A 14-YEAR-OLD HIGH SCHOOL SOPHIE FROM GERMANY WHO HAS PLAYING BADMINTON AND HORSEBACKRIDING AS HER HOBBIES.

ROLF IS A 19-YEAR-OLD BSN STUDENT FROM CLARIN, BOHOL WHO ADMIRES A WOMAN OF CLEVERNESS, STRENGTH AND COMPASSION.

OTHER CONTESTANTS WERE: ADELINE SALVA TAER â€" MISS COLLEGE OF SECRETARIAL AND ACCOUNTANCY, ERIC SERONDO SHIA â€" MR. COLLEGE OF SECRETARIAL AND ACCOUNTANCY, JENELYN PENTOY BARBOSA â€" MISS TECHNOLOGY, JAYSON EQUIPILAG CAGUIN â€" MR. TECHNOLOGY, MIRVA SIAO POLO â€" MISS CRIMINOLOGY, ARVIN MULATO GUBANTES â€" MR. CRIMINOLOGY, LESLIE JANE ORAPA CEPEDOZA - MISS NURSING, HOMER JOSE DAJEROS VIRTUDAZO â€" MR. DAY HIGH SCHOOL, APRIL MARIZ PARAGUYA TABURAZA â€" MISS TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, EDIL BONGOLTO TAN, JR â€" MR. TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, JERRANICA ANNA DELA COSTA CESPON  - MISS EDUCATION, PARKER COLEGIO BOLANIO â€" MR. EDUCATION, AND RHESA GENE ARABIANA CERIO â€" MISS PHARMACY.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WORKING COMMITTEES, THE UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND MRS. ELMA CANUTO.

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO â€" GABIN
JUDGE, ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW

Yah, Pris, I also heard about that citronella thing. I think I saw it on tv diay. In Cebu, a businessman is trying to promote that wrist band containing an amount of citronella which, he said, is supposed to get rid of mosquitoes...

FOR SALE: DYKAYWORLD INTERNET CAFE (FROM MERCEDES JALA MATALINES, 09173040632)


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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

DYKAYWORLD INTERNET CAFE LOCATED AT THE FOUNDERS' BUILDING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
BOHOL (UB) ALONG MARIA CLARA STREET, TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, PHILIPPINES, IS FOR SALE.

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CONGRATS, JANICE AURORA BALILI TIROL! BOHOL DELEGATE,34TH SHIP FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA YOUTH PROGRAM


Message: 28 PINOY YOUTH AMBASSADORS TO JOIN THE 34TH SHIP FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN YOUTH
PROGRAM


Twenty-eight of the Philippines finest youth leaders are sailing the seas to participate in a diplomatic and cultural exchange program aimed at cultivating the spirit of Asian cooperation.

The delegates to the 34TH Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) is a select group of young
professionals, young professionals, educators, community workers, students, artists, writers, designers and musicians.

More than 300 young Asian leaders will spend six weeks on board the Japanese luxury ship Nippon Maru this year wherein they will be involved in activities such as institutional visits and home stays in participating countries, discussion groups, cultural presentations, and other goodwill exchanges which are geared towards broadening international perspective.

SSEAYP is an annual diplomatic and cultural exchange program sponsored by the Japanese government whose goal is to promote friendship and mutual understanding among emerging youth leaders from the 10 participating Southeast Asian countries and Japan.


The Office of the President of the Philippines through the National Youth Commission selected this years 28 Philippine youth ambassadors to the 34th SSEAYP being held in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Japan.

This years Philippine delegation calls itself PAGSIKAT.

This years youth ambassadors were chosen from among thousands of applicants from across the country.

Officially declared Philippine Participating Youths (PPY) after undergoing a rigorous 10-day pre-
departure training in Pililla, Rizal last July include Ralph Irish S. Aguda and Ma. Elena R. Abundo (Region I), Ritchie A. Rivera (Region II), Alden Roi D. Copuyoc and Myra M. Gabito (Region III), Phillip Norbert Ahmad L. Medina and Joanne Kristine M. Mamaril (Region IV), Eddie R. Balunso and Indira B. Tabo (Region V), Jason B. Mande and Jeneda C. Salcedo (Region VI), Michael Nicholas D. Malazarte and
Janice Aurora B. Tirol (Region VII), Eugene C. Sosing and Anna Celeste M. Agabe (Region VIII), Marvin F. Delfin and Giselle Iris M. Alano (Region IX), Hector G. Quilang and Angelie S. Azcuna (Region X), Jonald T. Boyoc and Precious Ann Legario (Region XI), Jaypee B. Carmen and Jocelyn B. Lambac (Region XII), Aiza Mae J. Kanda (Region XIII), Ronald C. Lopez (CAR), Bai Erisha C. Sinsuat (ARMM) and Albert John M. Mallari and Astarte D. Abraham (NCR).

At the helm of this years batch is national leader Raul Dominic Dino Badilla, the National Youth
Commissions Commissioner-at-Large for Luzon. Tabo and Mande will join Badilla and shall be granted an audience with several heads of state, prime ministers, members of parliament, monarchs and government ministers.

These meetings focus on discussions regarding possibilities of further strengthening regional partnerships
among the participating nations. As leaders in the program, they will also head for Laos.

PAGSIKAT will undergo months of preparation, training and research prior to their departure come October.

As a fitting send-off event, SSEAYP- PAGSIKAT will showcase the nations colorful tapestry in a concert before their departure. This would give SSEAYP alumni, friends, family, and sponsors a glimpse of the cultural presentations, which will be presented on board the ship and in the host countries.

The Philippine delegation will officially join its counterparts from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan in Japan on October 22 for the inauguration ceremony and the Japan-ASEAN Youth Summit.


POSTED BY:

FIEL ANGELI ESPEJ ARAOARAO-GABIN

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF LOUIE JAY YLAYA,GR 2 JOY PUPIL OF HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL DENGUE VICTIM.


Message: OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY OF THE LATE LOUIE JAY
YLAYA, AN 8-YEAR-OLD GRADE 2 - JOY PUPIL OF HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL, WHO DIED DUE TO DENGUE HEMMORHAGIC FEVER COMPLICATIONS LAST WEEK.

HE IS A RESIDENT OF BARANGAY POBLACION 2, THIS CITY. HIS REMAINS LIE IN STATE AT THE HOLY NAME FUNERAL HOMES, CPG AVENUE, TAGBILARAN CITY.

MAY HIS ANGEL LEAD HIM TO HIS ETERNAL RESTING PLACE...

IN A MONTH'S TIME, THIS IS THE SECOND RECORDED DEATH OF AN HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL PUPIL BECAUSE OF DENGUE.

LAST JULY, 8-YEAR-OLD SANDRA DINOROG OF CALCETA STREET, COGON DISTRICT, TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL ALSO SUCCUMBED DUE TO DENGUE.

THE HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL FEDERATED PARENTS-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, IN COOPERATION HEADED BY JERRY JOSEPH AZCONA LIM, WITH THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION, IS BEEFING UP ITS INFORMATION DISSEMINATION EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. LAST MONTH, DR. ANTONIO PORTICOS, CITY HEALTH OFFICER, LED THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES WHO CONDUCTED AN OCULAR INSPECTION AND
FOGGING OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL.


FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO-GABIN
SECRETARY, HSS FEDERATED PARENTS-
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

BOHOL HOSTS CENTRAL VISAYAS CHAPO OFFICERS MEETING TODAY,SEPT 4,AT CVSCAFT TAGBILARAN

Message: BOHOL HOSTS CVCHAPO OFFICERS TODAY,SEPTEMBER 4


The Central Visayas Council of Administrative, Human Resources and Personnel Officers (CVCHAPO) will have the pre-congress conference for its officers today, September 4, 2007 at Central Visayas State College of Agriculture, Forestry and Technology (CVSCAFT-Tagbilaran Campus), CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City.

Composed of the administrative, human resources and personnel officers of the Region 7 provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Oriental Negros and Siquijor, the group is headed by Dr. Emenelia B. Roma, regional president, from Cebu.

CVCHAPO is based at the Civil Service Commission - Regional Office No. 7 in Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City.

Thanks to Mario Lloyd Dondon Indino Gutierrez, City Human Resource Management Officer, Bohol Council of Human Resources, Administrative and Personnel Officers (BCHAPO) president, for the information.


FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO-GABIN
City Information Officer
Tagbilaran City Government
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

ALAY LAKAD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING,THURSDAY,SEPT 6,11AM,SAYA'S RESTAURANT



Message:

THE SUCCESS OF THE ALAY LAKAD 2007 ACTIVITIES ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2007 (SUNDAY) NEEDS THE ALL-OUT SUPPORT OF THE MULTI-SECTORAL GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY.

TO ENSURE MAXIMUM AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF ALL CONCERNED, WE ARE REMINDING ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE (WORKING) COMMITTEES TO ATTEND THE LUNCHEON MEETING ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, 11:00 IN THE MORNING AT SAYA'S RESTAURANT, CPG EAST AVENUE, THIS CITY.

AGENDA:

FINAL SCHEDULE OF THE 2007 ALAY LAKAD
ACTIVITIES

OTHER MATTERS


CHAIR OF THIS YEAR'S ALAY LAKAD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS LOUELLA GULLE - BANTOL OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF TAGBILARAN, SUPPORTED BY DR. TERESITA QUIJADA VILLAFUERTE, CITY SOCIAL
WELFARE OFFICER AS ALAY LAKAD ACTION OFFICER.


FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO - GABIN
CITY INFORMATION OFFICER
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL

Why, thank you, Vids! Feeling "Kris Aquino" kuno (:-). He! He!

Bitaw, igang man god kaayo, that's why I dare to wear tank (tube) tops, halter, etc.  nowadays. It has something to do with global warming...

Speaking of global warming, I saw that documentary of US VP Al Gore on the subject shown on BCCTV last Sunday night after the Exquisite Photography grand opening. It's very informative and a must-see for all people, especially students, teachers and government officials.

Vids, I wish you could organize an info caravan on that on the provincial level, since you are with the Provincial Government Media Affairs (PGMA) office. If people who really fix their full attention to that, they will be moved to do something to save our planet earth even in their own simple ways.

The public has to know the ill-effects of global warming...too many to enumerate man god...

I must say that Exquisite Photography is a "breakthrough" in the province of Bohol and in the City of Tagbilaran.

Kudos to its proprietors, Ed Roderick and Nomi Libya Tirol Pamaran-Cañuto.

Thanks for inviting and welcoming my husband Jerome, my daughter Cielo and me during your grand opening yesterday, September 2, which was well-attended by the Tirol family and the important people of the University of Bohol.

Hello everyone at Tubag Bohol!

I must say I am honored for the trust - it means so much to me - but hadlok ko anang butanga. I am a government employee, so mahadlok ko ma-question why I will be the one to receive the donation for the fallen security guard, although it is for a good intention.

For my part, after reading your messages here, I called the Bank of Commerce and spoke with the manager, Mr. Alfeo Ligason (038-411-5400), who was so thankful for your intention to giving something for the family of the late REMIGIO SARAGOZA CAÃ'IZAR, originally from Guindulman, but now residing with his family at Habitat Village, Bool District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

I asked Mr. Ligason if it was possible for me to open a bank account for Tubag Bohol then care: Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao-Gabin for the purpose of accepting or facilitating the donation. However, he explained that if it is the group that will open the account, the bank officials will have to ask for other documents or requirements and it will take time.

He suggested instead that he can allow me to open a PESO SAVINGS ACCOUNT without any initial deposit for the abovementioned purpose but using my name.

I then asked him for the cellphone number of the late security guard's wife, but since he doesn't have it, he gave me the phone number of Holy Name Funeral Homes (038-411-3221). When I called for the wife, she was out, so I talked with NECRIS IVY CAÃ'IZAR-FUENTES, sister of the victim (security guard), who gave me the following information:


Name of the victim's wife: CANDIDA BALUCAN CAÃ'IZAR from Loay, Bohol
Address: Habitat Village, Bool District, Tagbilaran City,  Bohol
Occupation: Homemaker / Plain housewife
Contact number: (0921) 4320210
Number of children: 4
Names of children:

- Charmaine Ann, 15 YO, 3rd year high school student,Holy Trinity School, Loay (living with
   the grandparents in Loay)
- John Ryan, deaf-mute, Special Education student, Tagbilaran City Central Elementary
   School
- Neil Louie, 12 YO, Grade 6 pupil, Tagbilaran City Central Elementary School
- Sheila Mae, 8 YO, Grade 2 pupil, Tagbilaran City Central Elementary School

I think it would be best to contact Mrs. Caridad Cañizar who may have a bank account number, so you can just send the money DIRECTLY to her account. Let me tell you, guys, lisod na kaayo'g maisyuhan ko. I will really want to help out, but I am really very careful on this matter. Basin unya'g some people might say misulod ko sa eksena, although I would just want to help... kuyaw diri sa Bohol... (there's too much "crab mentality," "politicking," "show business," hypocrisy, etc...)

Whatever transpires after your talk with the wife, please let me know, so I can also give updates to the bank manager, as promised.

I hope this helps... for now...


Sincerely,


Fiel

Hello everyone at Tubag Bohol!

I must say I am honored for the trust - it means so much to me - but hadlok ko anang butanga. I am a government employee, so mahadlok ko ma-question why I will be the one to receive the donation for the fallen security guard, although it is for a good intention.

For my part, after reading your messages here, I called the Bank of Commerce and spoke with the manager, Mr. Alfeo Ligason (038-411-5400), who was so thankful for your intention to giving something for the family of the late REMIGIO SARAGOZA CAÃ'IZAR, originally from Guindulman, but now residing with his family at Habitat Village, Bool District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

I asked Mr. Ligason if it was possible for me to open a bank account for Tubag Bohol then care: Fiel Angeli E. Araoarao-Gabin for the purpose of accepting or facilitating the donation. However, he explained that if it is the group that will open the account, the bank officials will have to ask for other documents or requirements and it will take time.

He suggested instead that he can allow me to open a PESO SAVINGS ACCOUNT without any initial deposit for the abovementioned purpose but using my name.

I then asked him for the cellphone number of the late security guard's wife, but since he doesn't have it, he gave me the phone number of Holy Name Funeral Homes (038-411-3221). When I called for the wife, she was out, so I talked with NECRIS IVY CAÃ'IZAR-FUENTES, sister of the victim (security guard), who gave me the following information:


Name of the victim's wife: CANDIDA BALUCAN CAÃ'IZAR from Loay, Bohol
Occupation: Homemaker / Plain housewife
Contact number: (0921) 4320210
Number of children: 4
Names of children:

- Charmaine Ann, 15 YO, 3rd year high school student,Holy Trinity School, Loay (living with
   the grandparents in Loay)
- John Ryan, deaf-mute, Special Education student, Tagbilaran City Central Elementary
   School
- Neil Louie, 12 YO, Grade 6 pupil, Tagbilaran City Central Elementary School
- Sheila Mae, 8 YO, Grade 2 pupil, Tagbilaran City Central Elementary School

I think it would be best to contact Mrs. Caridad Cañizar who may have a bank account number, so you can just send the money DIRECTLY to her account. Let me tell you, guys, lisod na kaayo'g maisyuhan ko. I will really want to help out, but I am really very careful on this matter. Basin unya'g some people might say misulod ko sa eksena, although I would just want to help.

Whatever transpires after your talk with the wife, please let me know, so I can also give updates to the bank manager, as promised.

I hope this helps...


Sincerely,


Fiel

Fiel

Madz makes history as world’s best choir
By Doreen G. Yu
Tuesday, August 28, 2007

They’ve done it again â€" and as always, they’ve done so in perfect harmony.

The Philippine Madrigal Singers, popularly known as the Madz, was again proclaimed the best choir in the world after topping the 2007 European Choral Grand Prix in Arezzo , Italy last Sunday, the only choir to ever win the distinction twice.

The Madz first won the honor in 1997 in Tours , France . The European Choral Grand Prix was established in 1989.

The group bested four other championship choirs from Cuba , Hungary , Russia , and Taiwan . They earned the right to compete in this year’s Grand Prix by winning the Florilége Vocal de Tours in France last year.

Winners of choral competitions held annually in Arezzo and Gorizia, Italy ; Varna , Bulgaria ; Tolosa , Spain ; Tours , France ; and Debrecan , Hungary automatically qualify for the next year’s European Choral Grand Prix. The site of the Grand Prix is rotated among the six cities.

The Grand Prix winner, or laureate, receives a diploma, trophy, cash prize up to 4,000 euros and other prizes determined by the organizing city. Strict competition rules prohibit the laureate from competing in international choral competitions for the next two years.

The Madz was organized in 1963 by National Artist for Music Andrea O. Veneracion as the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers, composed of students, faculty and alumni of the university.

Following a Renaissance tradition, they sing in a semicircle without a conductor. The Madz has an extensive repertoire that ranges from classic choral masterpieces to avant-garde compositions, Renaissance madrigals to folk, pop and humorous novelty numbers.

The group hit the international stage in 1969 at the 1st Choruses of the World Festival at the Lincoln Center in New York , and has performed to critical and popular acclaim all over the world. They have won top prizes in practically all international choral competitions, and have nearly 40 Philippine and international recordings. They have performed before royalty and heads of state, including Pope Paul VI, King Juan Carlos of Spain and American Presidents Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon.

The Madz led by choir master Mark Anthony Carpio will return to Manila today.



Posted by:


fielangeliespejoaraoaraogabin

Mike,

I am a pure Tagbilaranon - conceived, born, raised, educated, married, employed here...

Since birth, I have spent 37 "colorful" years in this city...

I am lamenting because I feel so much for Tagbilaran, the city that I love...

I know there are problems, but I can't do anything to solve it...I am deeply saddened...if only...

What can I say? ...

Ikaw, Mike? ... You're friends with...

ALAY LAKAD ON SEPTEMBER 23... PLEASE, LET US SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE...


Message: THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGBILARAN, THROUGH THE ALAY LAKAD COMMITTEE HEADED
BY CITY MAYOR DAN NERI LIM, ANNOUNCES THAT THE ANNUAL WALK-FOR-A-CAUSE IS SLATED SEPTEMBER 23 HERE IN THE CITY OF TAGBILARAN, PROVINCE OF BOHOL.


PLEASE, LET US SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS THAT WILL BENEFIT THE UNEMPLOYED WOMEN, OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH AND THE FINANCIALLY-CHALLENGED BUT DESERVING STUDENTS.


FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO-GABIN
CITY INFORMATION OFFICER
TAGBILARAN CITY GOVERNMENT, BOHOL,PHILIPPINES

HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY’S ‘THE WORD’ JOURNALISM SEMINAR



HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY’S ‘THE WORD’ JOURNALISM SEMINAR
20 AUGUST 2007
ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ROOM, MAIN B UILDING
HOLY NAME UNIVERSITY


SPEAKERS:

LITERARY WRITING                            - REY CARLO SAJULAN
EDITORIAL WRITING               - RAUL PHILLIP O. GATAL
CAMPUS PAPER MANAGEMENT                     - MELGRACE ABANDULA
FEATURE WRITING                            - FIEL ANGELI E. ARAOARAO-GABIN
NEW WRITING                  - CHITO FUENTES
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING                          - PETER DEJARESCO
CAMPUS JOURNALISM AND MEDIA ETHICS     - MAE COLLYER
CARTOONING AND LAMPOON WRITING          â€" ALFIE LOGRONO

THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO MISS ZELA HYACINTH S. DELIMA, ‘THE WORD’ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FOR THE INVITATION TO BE THE RESOURCE SPEAKER FOR FEATURE WRITING!

IT WAS TRULY AN EQUALLY REFRESHING AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCE TO BE IN THE COMPANY OF BRILLIANT, YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE YOU! REMINDS ME OF MY DAYS AS LITERARY EDITOR OF ‘THE WORD’ DURING MY COLLEGE DAYS AT DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF TAGBILARAN.


FIEL ANGELI ESPEJO ARAOARAO-GABIN