Some Images from the 2nd Calbayog Tinapa 101 Cookfest

Here are some pictures taken during The 2nd Calbayog Tinapa 101 Cookfest.

This activity was held at the Calbayog City Convention Center last Saturday, October 11, 2014. Aimed at further promoting Calbayog's Tinapa and to encourage local culinary talents, the event was part of the Tourism Week Celebration which was embedded in the 66th Calbayog Charter Day Anniversary.

Mayor Ronald Aquino was on hand to welcome the various contestants and guests to the event which was particpated in by 14 schools and 4 local caterers. Also present were LGU's Department Heads Chat Gonzaga and Ruben Adona.

The Board of Judges included Marvin Martinez Manager of Hacienda Verde of Tacloban, Chef Leo Ebio, Jr. the current Sous Chef of Ciriao Hotel. and renowned Restaurateur Glenda Barretto.

(Some photos courtesy of Mr. Ian Baldomaro)

Preparing for Typhoon Haiyan

With Eastern Visayas under threat by Super Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda, Mayor Ronald Aquino earlier today convened the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council for a final coordinative meeting so as to prepare Calbayog for the onslaught of Haiyan. The Mayor's Office will serve as the command center for the CDRRMC.

The track of Haiyan / Yolanda as issued by www.maybagyo.com at 5:00 p.m. today.

The typhoon track issued by Weather Philippines at 1:30 p.m. today.

The Celebrity Hound struck again (with SILG Mar Roxas)

PNoy in Calbayog

SILG Mar Roxas at BFP Calbayog

DILG Secretary Mar Roxas arrived in Calbayog today. He was on hand for the blessing of the new Calbayog Fire Station which is located in Brgy. Capoocan (in front of the Hall of Justice). Present during the event were Rep. Mel Sarmiento, Mayor Ronaldo Aquino, the city officials as well as members of the local media.

Mayor Ronald Aquino with the local media as they waited for the arrival of SILG Roxas.

Mayor Aquino as he welcomed SILG Roxas.