A new deacon for Calbayog

Bishop Isabelo Abarquez ordained as Deacon Rev. Jose Novo Peru. The ordination ceremony was held during the Eucharistic Celebration held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral at 9:00 am today.

Rev. Jose Novo Calagos Peru was ordained as Deacon yesterday. Bishop Isabelo Abarquez presided over the ordination rites at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Dy-Balza)

Bishop Isabelo Abarquez with the Rev. Jose Peru and the members of the Peru family. (Photo courtesy of Sharon Dy-Balza)

That's me with Rev. Jose Peru and Sharon Dy-Balza

in memoriam Bishop Pablo Singzon de la Anunciacion †

Today we observe the 92nd Death Anniversary of first Bishop of Calbayog.

Date	Age	Event	Title
25 Jan 1851		Born	Calbiga Samur
24 Feb 1877	26.1	Ordained Priest	Priest
12 Apr 1910	59.2	Appointed	Bishop of Calbayog, Philippines
2 Jun 1910	59.4	Ordained Bishop	Bishop of Calbayog, Philippines
9 Aug 1920	69.5	Died	Bishop of Calbayog, Philippines

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 . . . )

DFA Release: Philippines Wins 5th ASEAN Regional Quiz

4 August 2012 - The Philippine 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) - emerged as Champions of the 5TH ASEAN Quiz Regional Competition held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on August 3, besting 27 other contestants from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam.

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

The competition had three rounds: the first round, which consisted of the True or False items (20 points), the second round, which consisted of the Multiple Choice items (20 points), and the third round, which consisted of the Fill in the Blanks items (40 points).

In the first round, the Philippine Team got a perfect score of 20 points. In the second round, the team got 19 out of 20 points while in the third round, the team earned 32 points.

The Philippines has been consistent in winning the ASEAN Quiz Regional Competition. In 2002 the Philippines won first and second places in the individual delegate category of the competition. In 2004, the country got the first place while in 2006, the Philippines won the second place. The Philippines won the first place again in 2009.

Interested secondary schools which may want to participate in the next ASEAN Quiz Competition may e-mail the Department of Foreign Affairs' ASEAN Secretariat at asean.philippines@dfa.gov.ph. ASEAN Quiz mechanics and related news are likewise available on the internet. END

mama's funeral

Mama was laid to rest today. Here are some pictures taken during her funeral mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral

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 . . . )

in memoriam Victoria Cañada Ladrero - Ricafort

Mama returned to her creator today. She was 74.

in memoriam Bishop Miguel Acebedo

(photo courtesy of the Diocese of Calbayog)

Today we commemorate the 54th Death Anniversary of

Bishop Miguel Acebedo y Flores

the 3rd Bishop of Calbayog

a priest for 32.3 years
a bishop for 20.3 years

Born: September 29, 1901 Palo
Ordained Priest: March 20, 1926
Appointed: December 16, 1937 Bishop of Calbayog,
Ordained Bishop: March 25, 1938 Bishop of Calbayog
Died: July 25, 1958 Bishop of Calbayog

Supplemental Milk Feeding sa Malaga

Sugad san guin buhat san iba nga barangay nga nahi-api san lista san mga barangay sa Calbayog nga may ada high incidence of malnutrition, guin lansar yana nga adlaw an supplemental milk feeding program sa Barangay Malaga. An nasabi nga akitbidad guin pangunahan ni Mayor Ronaldo Aquino kaupod an mga miembro san City Nutrition Council ug an mga opisyales san nasabi nga barangay.

Punong Barangay Edgar Muñez delivering his message

City Nutrition Council Focal Person Adela Ocenar

Mayor Ronaldo Aquino delivering his message

Ms. Rosario Gonzaga, the City Nutrition Council Chairperson

Happy Birthday Mana Mary

Dr. Maria Basco - Fulgencio will turn 85 years old today. Happy Birthday!

Mayor Aquino receives BJMP award from PNoy

President Benigno Aquino shakes hand with Mayor Ronaldo Aquino after the latter received the trophy commending Calbayog for having one of the better jails in the region; and for the LGU's cooperation with the BJMP. The awarding ceremony was held during the BJMP Anniversary celebration. (Video grab courtesy of Aimee Catalan / FilProducts Television)

Happy Birthday Bishop Boy

Bishop Isabelo Abarquez will turn a year older today. Happy Birthday!

LSDE: Calbayog Mayor awaits coming of more investors

Mayor Ronald Aquino being interviewed by LSDE's Joey Gabieta.

Calbayog City - The Mayor of this city, Ronaldo Aquino, said that they are now waiting for more investors to come, not only to benefit the city government but its people as well . . . (read more)

Unity, peace, friendship, sharing of culture among lessons learned from Pacific Partnership 2012 in Samar

Calbayog City - Unity, peace, friendship, sharing of culture were among the lessons learned during the 14-day medical mission and the more than three months of civic works in the two provinces in the island of Samar. This was according to high-ranking officials of the United States Army and the Philippine Army and the Representative of the First District of Samar in the Closing Ceremony of Pacific Partnership 2012. (read more . . .)

Pacific Partnership 2012 formally ends; more than 16,000 patients treated

Calbayog City - Pacific Partnership 2012 (PP12) conducted in Samar Island, with this city as its base of operation formally ended last July 1. (read more . . . )