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)

Taragpo 2013

All road will lead to Christ the King College today. Christi Regians will gather for the annual Alumni Homecoming. This year's event is spearheaded by CKC High School Batch 1993.

Pili Tree Planting Program officially launched

Pili Tree Planting in Calbayog. Mayor Ronaldo Aquino (in black shirt) as he took time to pose with some stakeholders during the official launching of the Pili Tree Planting Program of Calbayog. The said program which was launched in Barangay Migara is a joint undertaking of LGU-Calbayog, DepEd Calbayog and the Barangay Officials and PTA Officers and members of selected barangays in the Happy Valley area. It is aimed at both for environment protection and to provide livelihood to the barangay folks in the said area. In photo with Mayor Aquino are (l-r) Tomasa Antivo (DepEd Calbayog District III Supervisor), Antonio Eloja (Palayamanan President), Arnold Jaraba (DepEd Calbayog EPS for TLE and EPP), Adela Ocenar (City Agriculturist), Atty. Fiel Almendra (DepeEd Calbayog SDS), Marto Calamayo (3D CUPS Ass't Director), Lorenzo Ras (OIC of CENRO) and the parent leaders from the Happy Valley area.

Mayor Onald's message during Taragpo 2012

Mayor Ronaldo Aquino was invited to speak before his fellow Christi Regians during this year's Taragpo Grand Alumni Homecoming. Here's the text of his message:

Maupay nga gab-i sa atun ngatanan.

Tuguti ako niyo pagpadangat san pagpasalamat san mga miembro san atun host batch yana nga tu-ig, an CKC Batch 1992, an grupo nga Kadasig. Akun i-guin kakalipay ini nga honor nga iyo guin hatag agud magin kaparte ak san programa sini nga atun tinu-ig nga katitirok. Sugad man tuguti ako niyo paghatag special mention san akun mga batchmates, an CKC Batch 1978.

Para san usa nga lokal nga ehekotibo, labot la san paghatag san basic services, an higayun agud maka-atubang ug makapahamtang ngada san iya mga nasasakupan (o constituents) usa san mga buruhatun nga angay tagan san atensyon.

Indeed, this part which CKC Class 1992 has given me tonight is a chance for me to be in touch with my fellow Calbayognons. Tempting as it maybe, I would have wanted to use this opportunity to give you an update as to what Calbayog is doing; as to where Calbayog is going; as to what good news and developments there are in Calbayog. But tonight, I am more than just the City Mayor speaking in front of you, I am a Christi Regian who is speaking with you tonight. Sugad san akun guinyakan san iba ko nga speaking engagements dinhi sa Christ the King (College), akun i-guin kakalipay nga magin usa nga Christi Regian; ug akun i-guin kakalipay an pirmi pakigduyog sa iyo ngatanan nga mga anak sini nga venerable nga institusyon, an Christ the King College.

Sugad san pirmi natun guin bubuhat kada Taragpo, kita mag kukumustahay, kita magre-reconnect, we will renew the ties that bind us together as Christi Regians. Indeed, if I may rephrase a line from a song, “… every road will lead back to you, Christ the King College…”

Sa usa nga bahin, yana nga gab-i kun matapos na an atun excitement paghinulat kun sino nagdaog san first prize sa raffle; kun matapos na an butlaw san Batch 1992 ug magtikang na an kalisang san Batch 1993, atun paki-anhan an atun mga kalugaringon: hain na kita nga mga Christi Regians? How far have we gone to help our alma mater? And along that line, How far have we gone to help our beloved city of Calbayog?

Indeed it is an honor and a pleasure to be with all of you, the special breed of Calbayognons who take pride in being the children of this venerable institution. In Calbayog alone, we take pride in the fact that a good number of thriving local businesses are ran by Christi Regians; that a good number of officials, managers and employees who run the affairs of the Local Government are Christi Regians; that a good number of respected community leaders are Christi Regians; and that many of Calbayog’s movers and shakers are Christi Regians. Kun atun pag-iinu-inuhon, kun magkaka-urosa kita ngatanan nga mga Christ Regians, daku an atun mabubuhat ngada san atun minahal nga alma mater Christ the King college, sugad man ngada san atun minayuyo nga ciudad san Calbayog.

Early this year, when the Franciscans informed me about their plans to use a portion of the campus for commercial purposes, I admit I had mixed feelings. As the City Mayor, it meant that the establishment of a midsized mall along Magsaysay Boulevard will change the skyline of Calbayog, it will show progress in Calbayog, along that line is the employment opportunity for our fellow Calbayognons; and the taxes that it will be adding to the coffers of the city. On the other hand, the Christi Regian in me told me that this development will forever change the face of Christ the King College. And then, I remembered the call which I made to my fellow Christi Regians during Taragpo 2011: Just like any learning institution there is, Christ the King College needs us her Alumni. Christ the King College needs the help of her Children. Our Alma Mater needs the help of the Christi Regians. An Christ the King College naniningkamot na madugngan an iya enrollment ug nanginginahanglan pa san mga dugang na pasilidad.

The Franciscans needed to raise funds for the maintenance of the school and for the other needs of the Franciscan Province in the Visayas. I believe that I did my part as a Christi Regian when I said yes and supported the proposed development. I believe that it was my own little way of helping my alma mater. You may not be aware of it, this gymnatorium where we are holding our party tonight is one of the positive results of that development.

Sugad san guin sering ko san nakalabay nga tu-ig, yana nga gab-i akon na liwat gin-aaro dida sa iyo akun mga igkasi Christi Regians an aktibo nga suporta san mga larang pagpakaupay san aton hinigugma nga Christ the King College. Ug kaupod na sana an pangaro san iyo suporta san atun damu pa nga mag-upay nga larang para san ciudad san Calbayog. To CKC Batch 1992, congratulations on a job well-done. To CKC Batch 1993, good luck for Taragpo 2013. Ug sugad man ngada san atun mga Silver Jubilarians, an CKC Batch 1987. Sa atun mga golden jubilarian, CKC Batch 1962, may you have many more fruitful years ahead of you.

Salamat ug maupay nga gab-i sa atun ngatanan!

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 . . . )

Coloma meets Philippine team for ASEAN Quiz in Cambodia

Secretary Hermenio "Sonny" Coloma Jr. of the Presidential Communications Operations Office with Francesca Ann Inacay of St. Albert the Great School (Dagupan City), Maria Angela Krizelle Rubin of San Joaquin National High School (Calbayog City) and Krystianne Paul de Pedro of Koronadal Comprehensive High School (Koronadal City). (OP Photo)

Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) received on Tuesday the members of the Philippine delegation who will compete at the 5th ASEAN Quiz in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on August 1 to 5. (read more . . . )

Brigada Iskwela sa Guinba-oyan Norte

The last school that Brigada Iskwela visited yesterday was Guinba-oyan Norte Elementary School. As the pictures show, it needs help; and it's a far cry from what the Barangay officials of Guinba-oyan Sur has done for their school

Brigada Iskwela sa Guinba-oyan Sur

Yesterday, after having lunch at Migara National High School, we visited the Guinba-oyan Sur Elementary School. There were kids who attended classes, and there were also kids who, for whatever reason preferred to stay outside and do nothing. Worth noting is the three-room school building which was nicely made of local materials (read: nipa, bamboo and plywood). The same building served as the auditorium during their commencement exercises. And the building was made courtesy of the barangay officials and the folks of Guinba-oyan Sur.

Brigada Iskwela sa Migara National High School

An ika-upat nga eskwelahan nga amun guin du-aw kakulop mao an Migara National High School (MNHS). San nakalabay nga Marso sini nga tu-ig, guin buhat san nasabi nga liburan an ira ika-duha nga commencement exercises. Adi an mga litratu nga kaun kakulop nakuha san amun pagdu-aw sa MNHS.

Brigada-Iskwela sa Migara Elementary School

An ika-tulo nga iskwelahan nga guin bisita san Brigada Iskwela yana nga adlaw mao an Migara Elementary School. Sugad san makikit-an san mga litratu nga akun guin api sini nga blog update, kinahanglan pa san nasabi nga liburan an bulig san taga-barangay para san paglimpyo ug labi na gud an pagtampo san napondo nga tubig sa butnga san school campus. Na-obserbaran liwat nga apesar san bandilyo ug pahibaro sa gate san eskwelahan, kulang mga estudyante nga nagkasulod ug sering pa san amun napaki-anhan usa nga rason posible an kawara interes san mga kag-anak pagpasulod san ira mga anak.