Fiesta 2010: Hadang Festival Opening Night

Hadang Festival 2010 opens tomorrow night at the Nijaga Park. Mayor Reynaldo Uy will lead the City Officials and guests in the ceremony. On hand for their mini concert is the Calbayog Concert Chorus. The Sarakiki-Hadang performers will do the traditional ritual opening exhibition and the singing of the Festival theme song. Also included in the program is the flying of the traditional lobo, a fireworks display and the opening of the Samar Island Cultural Tourism Exhibit.

Fiesta 2010: 3rd Day Novena Mass

Tomorrow is the 3rd day of the 9-day Novena Masses in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity.

The 5:30 am Mass will be held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral while the 5:00 pm Mass will be held at Northwest Samar State University.

Fiesta 2010: 2nd day Novena Mass

Tomorrow is the second day of the 9-day Novena Masses in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity.

The 5:00 am Mass will be held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral while the 5:00 pm Masswill be held at Calbayog East Central School.

Fiesta 2010: Schedule of Socio-Civic Activities

Here's the Schedule of Activities in line with Hadang Festival 2010, it is also the 2010 Samar Island Cultural Tourism Festival.

Unless indicated, all the events will be held at the Nijaga Park

September 1, 2010 (Wednesday)

• 6:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies
• 7:00 pm: (simultaneous) Samar Island Exhibit, Hadang Ritual Competition and Tambayan sa Plaza
• 9:00 pm: Fiesta Jam; Hot and Sexy Party

September 2, 2010 (Thursday)

• 2:00 pm: Opening Kinahimat-an 2 Visual Arts Exhibit featuring Noel Sagayap
• 7:00 pm: Serapio, the musicale
• 8:00 pm: PPPP Filmfest (Digifilm showing)
• 9:00 pm: Fiesta Jam (Live Bands)

September 3, 2010 (Friday)

• 7:00 pm: In Concert: The CKC Jose Gomez Symphony Orchestra
• 9:00 pm: Fiesta Jam (Live Bands)

September 4, 2010 (Saturday)

• 4:00 pm: Opening of Kabaysay Art Exhibit (Armando's Art Gallery)
• 7:00 pm: Tropical Depression Live in Calbayog
• 9:00 pm: Fiesta Jam (Live Bands)

September 5, 2010 (Sunday)

• 7:00 pm: Calbayog Akostiks
• 8:00 pm: IMAGO In Concert
• 9:00 pm: Fiesta Jam (Live Bands)

September 6, 2010 (Monday)

• 7:00 pm: Aiza and Nyoy Live in Calbayog!
• 9:00 pm: Fiesta Jam (Live Bands)

September 7, 2010 (Tuesday)

• 7:00 Sarah Geronimo Live in Calbayog! (Calbayog City Sports Complex)
• 7:00 pm: Fiesta Jam (Live Bands)
• 9:00 pm: SMB Night with 3rd Left Hand Band of Cebu

Fiesta 2010: 1st day Novena Mass

Tomorrow is the first of the 9-day Novena Masses in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity.

The 5:00 am Mass will be held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral while the 5:00 pm Mass will be held at La Milagrosa Academy.

Fiesta 2010: Schedule of the 9-Day Novena Masses

Here's the schedule of the 9-Day Novena Masses in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity, the Patroness of Calbayog.

The 9-Day Novena will commence on Monday, August 30, 2010 and will end on September 7, 2010.

All the morning novena-masses will be held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral at 5:30 a.m.

The afternoon novena-masses will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the following venues:

• 1st Day. August 30, 2010. Venue: La Milagrosa Academy
• 2nd Day. August 31, 2010. Venue: Calbayog East Central School
• 3rd Day. September 1, 2010. Venue: Northwest Samar State University
• 4th Day. September 2, 2010. Venue: Christ the King College
• 5th Day. September 3, 2010. Venue: Calbayog City SPED Center / Calbayog Pilot Central School
• 6th Day. September 4, 2010. Venue: Poor Clare Monastery
• 7th Day. September 5, 2010. Venue: Cosoy Rosales Public Market
• 8th Day. September 6, 2010. Venue: Calbayog City Hall
• 9th Day. September 7, 2010. Venue: Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral

Chowking - Calbayog is 3 years old today

Fiesta 2010: Schedule of Parish activites

Here's the initial list of activities which the Our Lady's Nativity Parish has slated in line with the forthcoming fiesta of Calbayog:

• August 30 - September 7, 2010: 9-day Novena Masses

• September 4, 2010. Confirmation at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral at 2:00 pm

• September 5, 2010. Clergy Concert at the NwSSU Socio-Cultural Center at 7:00 pm

• September 6, 2010. WESTY / Parish Night

• September 7, 2010. Re-dedication and Reconsecration of the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral at 3:00 pm. Procession at 5:oo pm

• September 8, 2010. Pontifical Mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral at 9:00 am

more images from the Kutay islet

Here are some more pictures which I took at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Kutay Islet in Barangay Malajog.

The place is set to be blessed this coming Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 8:00 o'clock in the morning.

andam na para sa Patrun

Nakadto ak sa kanina City Arts and Culture Office sa Nijaga Park para manignano san mga detalye kaparte san Opening Program para san Hadang Festival 2010. Hadang Festival an tawag san Arts, Culture and Tourism Week sa Calbayogon nga guinbubuhat kadungan san pagsalin-urog san kapistahan san Nuestra Señora De La Natividad.

Nakahan-ay na an mga buruhatun, an mga detalye sana akun igbubutang dinhi sini nga blog sa ti-abot nga mga adlaw. Kanina an mga miembro san AKUSTIKS usa nga grupo san mga mangaranta nga kabataan mao an nakadto sa entablado para mag practice. Si Mr. Jonas Lim an nagdesenyo san entablado para san Hadang Festival 2010.

Aadi an pipira nga mga litratu nga akun nakuha kanina sa CACO

Helmut Kutin in Calbayog

Mr. helmut Kutin, the President of SOS Children's Villages International (SOSCVI) will be in Calbayog City today.

He will be on hand for the Mother's Statute Awarding Ceremony at SOS Children's Village Calbayog. Joining him in the ceremony are Mr. Siddharta Kaul (SOSCVI Deputy Secretary-General for Asia), Congressman Mel Sarmiento (BOT President of SOS Calbayog) and Mr. Bienvenido Delgado (National Director of SOS Children's Villages Philippines)

Mother Statute describes the responsibilities and establishes the rights and obligations of the SOS Children's Village Mother. Today's Mother Statute awardees are:

• Prescila Aquiliño
• Dolores Baldomaro
• Maruja Caboboy
• Christine Estrelles
• Eva Pretencio
• Zandra Sabas
• Delia Salino
• Wilma Salutan
• Rizza Talibong

The Stations of the Cross at Kutay islet

Let me give you some more pictures which I took at Kutay Islet in Malajog. We are still looking for the name of the place, maybe we will later call it a shrine, monument or whatever. Anyway, work is being done to prepare the place for the blessing which will happen in two weeks' time.

On their toes are Jun and Nati Oben who, together with their generous friends came up with this 'big' project. Lately, the site has become popular with soon-to-weds as a venue for their pre-nuptial pictorials. And no need to mention about the beautiful sunsets that one can observe in the area.

This is also worth visiting (especially) during Holy Week with the 14 stations of the cross and other religious images in place. Let me warn you though, it's not easy getting through those steep steps at the islet.

Here are my pictures of the 14 stations of the cross.

work at the Kutay islet

We were with Jun Oben and Asner Dean at Kutay islet (in Malajog) today. Workers were busy putting on some finishing touches in preparation for its blessing which is set on September 4, 2010.

The main attraction of the place is the (more-than-life-size) image of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Also in the area are the 14 stations of the cross, the Nativity Scene, the Archangels and the Resurrected Christ.

Bishop Isabelo Abarquez will lead the blessing. Invited to lead the ribbon-cutting are Rev. Fr. Roland Cajegas, Congressman Mel Sarmiento, Mayor Reynaldo Uy, and Vice Mayor Ronald Aquino, among others.

Here are some pictures I managed to take at the site.

Ian and Helen

Ian Chua Guarde and Helen Gilbang De Los Santos will get married today. Their wedding mass will be held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral with Fr. Iluminado Paulino as Mass Presider and Rev. Fr. Aries Miranda, OSC as concelebrant. Reception will be held at the Calbayog City Sports Center.

DYOG is 28 years old today

DYOG Radyo ng Bayan will turn 28 years old today. Let me give you a short history of the said station which I got from a report by Gina Sorillo when the station celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Sometime in 1982, then Maharlika Broadcasting System (MBS) under the Ministry of Information established a radio station here in Calbayog City. It was officially given the call sign of DYJR, as in, Jumbo Radio, at 882 khz at the AM broadcast band.

With a full power of 10,000 watts, it provided wider radio signal coverage than any other radio station operating in the island of Samar, reaching as far as the island-provinces of Masbate, Leyte, parts of Cebu, Bicol, Iloilo, Negros, Agusan and Surigao.

In July of the same year, DYJR started its test broadcast and was officially opened on August 21. In attendance were Minister of Information Gregorio Cendaña, Deputy Prime Minster and Minister of Local Government Jose Roño, MBS Director Rafael Dante Cruz, NMPC RD Wilmar Lucero, City Mayor Ricardo Tan, and other local officials.

In 1985, there were changes in the staff. Mar Tenedero was transferred to another sister station, Alan Diomangay became the Station Manager, Tony Pueblos moved up as Radio Production Supervisor. By October of the same year, Sherry Maderazo resigned and a field correspondent from Office of Media Affairs RO8, Elena “Eleen” Lim took over.

In 1986, just after the People Power Revolution, major changes occurred. The government shifted from Parliamentary to Presidential, the Ministry of Information became Department of Information and Maharlika Broadcasting System became Philippine Broadcasting Service.

In 1988 to 1989, the Department of Information became the Office of the Press Secretary, with Tomas “Buddy” Gomez III at its helm. Major changes occurred, affecting the station.

There was also a re-shuffling of the staff. Some were transferred, some resigned, others were re-assigned, while a new batch came in to fulfill the PBS mission to serve as a credible channel of information, a true public forum, and a persuasive agent of social change and development.

As they fulfill their mission, the Philippine Broadcasting Service shall also work for their vision to be the leading public network committed and responsive to its national and international audiences.

Manned by service-driven and competent personnel and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, PBS shall champion what is relevant in any specific area of service for the benefit of the greatest number of people and the development of the nation.

DYOG Radyo ng Bayan - Calbayog Staff. Front row L-R: Decoroso Beso (Tech. Division), Narciso Tocayon (Admin. Division), Elena Lim (Production Div.), Ramonita Perito (Tech. Div.), Jennifer Sumagang-Allegado (Prod.Div.), Cecilia Tibo (Prod. Div), Carina Comilan-Caranzo (Prod. Div.), Marly Laure-Tangpos (Prod. Div.), Roberto Ygrubay (Tech. Div.), Ricky Tangpos (Tech. Div.) Second Row L-R: Genaro Navilon (Prod. Div.), Luis Jalalon (Tech. Div), Antonio C. Pueblos (Station Manager), Cecilio de Leon (Prod. Div.), Jesus Daguman (Tech. Div.), Raul Ramada (Tech. Div.) and Ambrosio Beso Jr. (Supervisor, Prod. Div.) Not in photo is Rodel Bingayen (Supervisor, Tech. Div.)

LMA website

I recently came across the website of the La Milagrosa Academy Alumni Association. I thought I'd like to share it with you. It's still new, but kinda worth checking upon.

check this: LMA Alumni Association.

Patrun sa San Joaquin, Capoocan ug Dagum

Maupay nga Patrun sa mga taga Barangay San Joaquin, Barangay Capoocan ug Barangay Dagum.

Knights of Columbus Calbayog install new officers

The Knights of Columbus Bishop Singzon Council No. 3288 (Calbayog City) installed their new set of officers today.

The activity which was preceded by the 8:00 am Sunday Mass was held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. District Deputy SK Carlito Arambala led the installation of officers.

The Council Officers for Columbian Year 2010 - 2011 are:

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Julio Gaddi, Jr.

Grand Knight: SK Jesus Cabili

Deputy Grand Knight: SK Raulito Yangzon

chancellor: SK George Castro

Financial Secretary: SK Demetrio Dimaranan

Recorder: SK Joseph Dacurro

Warden: SK Ediroso Villa

Treasurer: SK Vicente Salino

Lecturer: SK Alejandro Catalan & SK Virgilio Tomnob

Advocate: SK Roberto Billate

Trustee 3 years: SK Nemesio Napuran, St.

Trustee 2 years: SK Antonio Gelera

Trustee 1 year: SK Anatolio Billate

Inside Guard: Bro. Roberto Pagunsan

Outside guard: SK Victorino Pido

Congratulations Julie Anne Abanilla Co

Congratulations to Julie Anne Abanilla Co. She was one of the 32 young Pinoys who won in the Math Olympiad in China. Julie Anne is the eldest daughter of Ace lensman Joselo Co and Dr. Alet (Abanilla) Co. Julie Ann is currently enrolled at the Philippine Science High School in Leyte.

Here's the GMA news report about the young achievers

For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV

Happy Birthday Congressman Mel!

Congressman Mel Senen Sarmiento will turn a year older today. Happy Birthday!

in memoriam Bishop Pablo Singzon

Today we commemorate the 90th death anniversary of

Bishop Pablo Singzon de la Anunciacion

The First Bishop of Calbayog

a priest for 43.5 years

a bishop for 10.2 years

Events:
Born: 25 Jan 1851, Calbiga, Samar
Ordained Priest: 24 February 1877
Appointed Bishop of Calbayog, Philippines 12 April 1910
Ordained Bishop of Calbayog, Philippines 2 June1910
Died Bishop of Calbayog, Philippines 9 Aug 1920

I came across an article from the 1920 issue of Eco de Samar y Leyte. That article was an account of the death of Bishop Singzon. Two years ago, I feature it in my column for the Leyte-Samar Daily Express. Please check this link.

. . . with my fingers crossed

. . . nothing is official as of yet, I mean regarding Gaisano Mall in Calbayog. Negotiations are still ongoing and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'll keep you posted.

images from my old hometown

Need I say more

it still happens

Forget about buong barangay on hand to send-off or meet a family member, it happens in other parts of the country, and it happens in my old hometown. I was at the Calbayog airport earlier today to meet my mother who flew in from her vacation in the land of the Chinese (now I'm drooling or maybe it's more like green with envy). Anyway, I used to do it when I was young (and that's at least three decades ago); and together with some well-wishers (how do you call those who are on hand to meet an arriving passenger?), I did it again - at the "chicken wire" fence on the right side of the airport terminal, I waited and watched the aircraft land and stop in front of the arrival gate. Whew! it still happens eh? Nice weekend everyone!

SK voters' registration

Busy na liwat an COMELEC and the City Hall premises is crowded again. This time with young people trying to make it before the deadline of the voters' registration. Here are some pictures I managed to take earlier today.

siday

Let me give something I got from a blog follower named Billy Genotiva. Umangkon siya ni Yoyoy Genotiva ug adto siya yana nagta-trabaho sa Qatar. Adi an iya tula nga guin email sa akun.

ANG BUHAY SA ABROAD

Ni:Engr. Billy Y. Genotiva

Walang kasing sarap, kung mapapakinggan

Na ang isang tao’y nasa ibang bayan

Akala ng lahat ay puno ng yaman

Na subra ang hirap, ‘di lang nila alam…

Kung ating bigkasin, “abroad” ay maganda

Sari-saring lahi ang ‘yong makikita

May puti, may Ita, may singkit ang mata

Kung makipag-usap, English carabao pa.

Ang pangibang bayan ay swerte-swerte lang

Lalo’t makatagpo Kumpanyang mayaman

Kaysarap sumahod lalo’t buwan-buwan

Subalit ang malas sikmura’y kakalam.

Meron naman ibang kung inyong titingnan

Na kung umaasta ay puno ng yaman

Pawang dekorasyon ang buong katawan

Ngunit sa kabila ay puno ng utang.

Meron namang nais sa lungkot umiwas

Hanap ay kaibigan para may kausap

Nagpupunta ng bar babae ang hanap

Nasa isang sulok, paisa-isang shot.

Habang nasa disco mata ay balisa

Kislap ng dagitab nakakasorpresa

Lalapitan ang chicks agad pakilala

“I love you Sweetheart” susuportahan kita.

Si sexy nabula sa kanya’y sumama

Halos araw-araw mga Malls ang punta

“Love, kung anong gusto mo sigi mamili ka”

At paglabas ng Mall todo allowance pa.

Lumipas ang buwan si Misis nagtaka

Medyo nabawasan ang padalang pera

Agad tinawagan “Mahal ko bakit ba?

Bakit ito na lang padala mong pera”

Nagkabulol-bulol ang dila ni Pare

Wala sa anggulo nagkalitse-litse

Kun anong katwiran ang kanyang nasabi

At biglang nagduda itong si kumare.

Dahil isang switik itong si Kumpare

Biglang nagpadala ng medyo malaki

At si Misis nama’y wala ng nasabi

Ang puot kay Mister ay biglang napawi..

Di alam ni Misis, Mister may talento

Para makalusot nangutang sa bangko

Ang tunay na Misis dagling naareglo

Ang natira naman kay sexy naitago.

Bangko ay naningil paglipas ng buwan

Utang ni Kumpare hindi nabayaran

Hindi na nabigyan si seksi allowance

Lumipas ang araw si pare iniwan..

Biglang nagka-krisis itong buong mundo

Natanggal si Pare sa kanyang trabaho

Hindi na n’ya alam kung saan patungo

Paano si Misis, si sexy at Bangko.

Lumipas ang taon Bangko’y nagfile case

Itong si Kumpare hinuli ng pulis

Empty na si Misis empty na rin ang chick

At sa bilangguan siya ay nagtiis.

Habang nililitis ang kaso sa Korte

Desisyon ng huwes idiport si Pare

Kawawang mga anak, kawawang Kumare

Malas at kahihiyan ang dala ni Pare...

Dumating si Pare baon niya’y lungkot

Walang ibang dala kundi kanyang suot

Habang bumababa si Pare sa airport

Panay pangugutya ang kanyang inabot…

Kaya kaibigan kung mangibang bayan

Kuwento ni Pare’y di dapat tularan

Ang lahat ng tukso ay dapat iwasan

Upang makamit mo ang kinabukasan…

La Milagrosa Academy is 100 years old

The 100-day countdown to the Centennial Celebration of La Milagrosa Academy officially starts today. The venerable school will turn 100 years old on November 27, 2010.

the celebrity hound with Jaime Bautista

Who the hell is Jaime Bautista? Well, he is none other than the President of Philippine Airlines (PAL). Mr. Bautista was in the news recently, thanks to PAL's row with some of its pilots. I remember meeting Mr. Bautista when I emceed the PAL Express program at the Calbayog Airport on April 15, 2008. The program was graced by no less than President President Gloria Arroyo. I dug and my files and here it is, the pix of the celebrity hound (read: me) with Mr. Bautista and PGMA.