LGU-Calbayog honors Angela Rubin

Calbayog's new achiever. Mayor Ronaldo Aquino takes time to pose with Ma. Angela Krizelle Rubin (3rd from the right) of San Joaquin National High School (SJNHS). Mayor Aquino presented Ms. Rubin with a Plaque of Commendation and a cash gift of Ten Thousand Pesos for being part of the Philippine Team which won First Place in the ASEAN Quiz Regional Competition in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Also in photo are SJNHS Teacher Warren Taperla, SJNHS Principal Renato Cagomoc,  Raymond Abelis (Coach of Ms. Rubin) and City Administrator Rosario Gonzaga. (CTIO photo)

From the Philippine Star: Phl wins 5th ASEAN Regional Quiz

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Team has emerged as champion of the 5th ASEAN Quiz Regional Competition held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Friday, besting 27 other contestants from 8 ASEAN states.

The Philippine Team grabbed a total score of 71 points. Cambodia came close with 70 points while Thailand scored 68 points.

The team, composed of fourth year high school students - Franchesca Anne Inacay of St. Albert the Great School in Dagupan City (Region I), Kristiyanne Paul de Pedro of Koronadal National Comprehensive High School (Region XII), and Maria Angela Krizelle Rubin of San Joaquin National High School in Calbayog (Region VIII) - bested 27 other contestants from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. (Read more . . . )

PP12 Sideligths: Waiting for the Ambassador

PP12 officially opened a week ago today. Here are some pictures taken before the arrival of Ambassador Thomas who was the guest of honor during the ceremonies.

The CACO ISKOLARS on hand to provide music for the Cultural Presentations.

The CKC Youth Symphony Orchestra provided prelude music.

Mayor Ronald Aquino talks with Lt Brian Weatherup while Governor Sharee Ann Tan talks with Monsginor Francisco Cinco as the waited for the arrival of the Ambassador.

The official receiving line (l-r) Monsignor Cinco, Gen. Loot, Governor Tan and Mayor Aquino.

(Photos courtesy of Joel Lagang for the CTIO)

15th World Teachers' Day

DepEd Calbayog observed World Teachers' Day about two weeks ago. It was indeed a day to honr teacehrs in Calbayog. Mayor Reynaldo Uy took time to give a handwritten letter and a gift to his favorite teacher Mrs. Tersita Lucero. Students from the various public schools gave various intermission numbers for their teachers.

Here are two of my unedited videos of the folk dances presented by the students from the Calbayog City National High School and the San Policarpo National High School

Sayaw sa Bangko and other folk dances presented by some students from the Calbayog City National High School.

Folk dance presented by some students from the San Policarpo National High School

break anay: Earth Hour 2010