Happy Birthday Calbayog!

Calbayog is 60 years old today! Happy Charter Day everyone!

Happy Anniversary Jim-jim and Ejae

Councilor Jim-Jim Uy and Ejae Uy will celebrate their 3rd Wedding Anniversary today. Congratulations!

siday: Calbayog - Mutya san Samar

In celebration of the 60th birthday of Calbayog, Yoyoy Genotiva gave me permission to feature a composition - SIDAY - in my blog.

CALBAYOG - Mutya San Samar

I
Inop ka nga syudad probinsiya san Samar
Natundan nga dapit ikaw nakalandaw
Bugtong nga Syudad ka nga amon minahal
Ngaran mo Calbayog, Katahom, Katin-aw.

II
Calbayog syudad ka, malamrag, hamili
San mga Samarnon ikaw pinalabi
Syudad nga natindog reyna nga pinili
Adton imo dagway matahom ug putli.

III
Calbayog Syudad ka san mga Samarnon
Syudad sadton lus-ay, matam-is nga hiyom,
Syudad sadton siplat nga may kahulugan
Nga nakakapukaw sadton mga dughan.

IV
Calbayog Syudad ka sadton kabukiran
Duyan san pagsirak, pagtunod san bulan,
An imo anino sadton kakurulpon
Daw ranggat san Perlas an imo katahom.

V
Calbayog Syudad ka sadton kagurangan
Nga ginsasalagan sadton kahayupan,
Adorno nga bukad sadton kakahoynan
Bukad san orkedya hymno an tigaman.

VI
Calbayog syudad ka daplin sa baybayon
Baybay nga may gugma sadton kablasanon,
Adton mga isda puno san paglaom
Grasya sadton kablas an imo kinhason.

VII
Calbayog Syudad ka ni Maria Clara
Bungto san magbaysay nga mga daraga,
Calbayog Syudad ka sadton mga Rajah
Natindog pag-ugop san iya konsensiya.

VIII
Calbayog Syudad ka nga dire kalimtan
Bisan diin dapit sinin kalibutan,
An mga nahirayo nga aton kabugtuan
Naturo an luha kon ikaw hinumduman.

Yoyoy R. Genotiva

Images from the Ten Outstanding Calbayognons awards ceremonies

Let me give you some pictures during the awarding ceremonies for the Ten Outstanding Calbayognons. The event was held at the Nijaga Park last night. (I got these pix courtesy of Ruben Mawo of Silver Image)

As to other details like the selection and messages, I'll be giving these in my next blog updates.

Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento delivering his message

(l-r) Isidra Oriendo (Outstanding Punong Barangay), Marto Calamayo (Outstanding Agriculturist), Lourdes Matan (Outstanding Teacher) and SPO2 Genaro Nabual (Outstanding Policeman)

Mayor Mel Sarmiento (r-l) with Councilor Julius Mancol (Charter Day 2008 Execom Chair), Ruben Savellano representing Julio Co (Outstanding Entrepreneur), Dr. Socorro Bohol representing WESADEF (Outstanding NGO), Msgr. Francisco Cinco representing the Diocesan Commission on Health Care (Outstanding People's Organization) and Mr. Gregorio Urot, Sr. representing Biatungan Marketing Cooperative (Outstanding Cooperative)

Calbayog at 60: Day 8

Tomorrow is the 8th day of the set of activities leading to the 60th Calbayog Charter Day Anniversary.

Scheduled for the day is the launching of the Calbayog Coffee Table Book. This will be held at the Nijaga Park at 7:00 pm tonight. The second activity for the night is the concert of Gloc-9

Ongoing activities:

- Agro - Industrial Fair at the Nijaga Park

- Art Exhibit at I's Plant

- Photo Exhibit: That Man from Samar at the Calbayog Museum

Happy Birthday Irene

Ms. Irene Pastrana will turn a year older today. Happy Birthday!

Images from the "That Man from Samar photo Exhibit"

"That Man from Samar", a photo exhibit paying tribute to the late Senate President Jose Avelino, aka the father of Calbayog City, officially opened tonight at the Museo de Calbayog.

Among those in attendance were the City Officials led by Mayor Mel Sarmiento, Mayor Fred Serrano of Sta. Margarita and the two grandchildren of the late Senate President namely, Jose Avelino III and Loudette Avelino.

Here are some pictures from the event courtesy of Ruben Mawo

Mayor Mel Sarmiento cutting the ribbon with Mayor Fred Serrano and Jose Avelino III.

Jose Avelino III delivers a speech as Mayor Mel Sarmiento and Loudette Avelino listen.

Mayor Sarmiento with Councilor Julus Mancol and Metrobank Manager Jerry Peroll

And here are some close-up shots of some pictures on exhibit.

Sen. Pres. Jose Avelino with his wife Enriqueta and President Elpedio Quirino.

Sen. Avelino (extreme right) at a Malacañang function with President Manuel Quezon (2nd from the right)

President Manuel Quezon greeting some guests which included Mrs. Enriqueta Avelino (to the President's left)

Sen. Avelino taking oath before President Quezon.

Sen. Avelino (right) with Preident Quezon and an unidetified official in Malacañang

The Avelinos at a Malacañang function with President and Mrs. Elpidio Quirino.

Sen. Avelino with Generalissimo Franco of Spain

Calbayog at 60: Day 6

Tomorrow is the 6th day of the set of activities leading to the 60th Calbayog Charter Day Anniversary.

Scheduled for the day is one of the big events of the Charter Day Celebration:

The Awarding Ceremonies for The Ten Outstanding Calbayognons which will be held at the Nijaga Park at 7:00 pm.

This will be followed by a performance of Jose Gomez Songs.

Ongoing activities:
- Agro - Industrial Fair at the Nijaga Park
- Art Exhibit at I's Plant
- Photo Exhibit: That Man from Samar at the Calbayog Museum

Happy Birthday Mana Bebot

Mrs. Nida Uy - Beso, the head of the City Economic Enterprise Development & Management Office will turn a year older today. Happy Birthday!

Images from the Food Tourism Festival

The Foud Tourism Festival was held tonight at the Nijaga Park. The event is a component of the 60th Calbayog Charter Day Celebration.

Inspired by Iron Chef America (well, almost), the event saw some local caterers outdo each other in preparing and presenting traditional Calbayog fare which included escabeche, labtinaw, sinakugan and everybody's favorite - humba.

A huge crowd turned up for the event which was aimed at promoting local cuisine and the endless possibilites that one can do with it.

Let me share some pictures courtesy of Ruban Mawo of Silver Image.

The judges (l-r) Ciati Togonon-Irigon, Brenda Tan, Nida Beso, Celing Sarmiento and Boy Nicolasora

Ciati Irigon and Celing Sarmient with Ann Rosales of Ann's Catering

Mayor Mel Sarmiento checking on one of the competitors while waiting for the result

Chat Gonzaga of Rosario's Kitchen

Ruby Bartolome-Ayong and Ruth Bartolome-Enriquez of Mangroove Caterers

The crew of City Square catering

Nida Beso interviewing a crew of Ho Chow (Chinese) Restaurant

Calbayog at 60: Day 5

Tomorrow is the 5th day of the set of activities leading to the 60th Calbayog Charter Day Anniversary.

One event is scheduled to the held at the Nijaga Park:

7:00 pm. Calbayog Folkdances (Love Performance / Video)

Ongoing activities:
- Agro/Eco Fair at the Nijaga Park
- Art Exhibit at I's Plant
- Photo Exhibit: That Man from Samar at the Calbayog Museum

break anay: something new from Dennis Villegas

(A colorful Sarakiki-Hadang Streetdance contingent as seen from the lens of Dennis Villegas)

Let me share with you something from Dennis Villegas, his pix during his latest visit to Calbayog.

Please check these: link 1, link 2.

Calbayog at 60: Day 4

Tomorrow is the 4th day of the set of activities leading to the 60th Calbayog Charter Day Anniversary.

Two events are scheduled to the held at the Nijaga Park:

7:00 pm. Food Tourism Festival

9:00 pm. LAKUB Performance

Ongoing activities:

- Agro/Eco Fair at the Nijaga Park

- Art Exhibit at I's Plant

- Photo Exhibit: That Man from Samar at the Calbayog Museum

Happy Birthday Arthur

Mr. Arthur Dordines will turn a year older today. Happy Birthday!

Calbayog at 60: Day 3

Tomorrow is the 3rd day of the set of activities in line with the 60th Calbayog Charter Day Anniversary.

Events tomorrow will include the following:

8:00 am. Calbayog - Kahi-araan Seminar Workshop

7:00 pm. Quiz Bee Finals: Calbayog Kahi-araan at the Nijaga Park

Ongoing events:
- Agro/Eco Fair at the Nijaga Park
- Art Exhibit at I's Plant
- Photo Exhibit: That Man from Samar at the Calbayog Museum