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SWEET VENERABLE MOTHER. Members of the clergy and civic religious groups pay homage to the Blessed Virgin Mary during the Halaran fluvial parade in 2011. All About My Mother Sinadya sa Halaran 2012 celebrates Blessed Virgin Mary By Gerry Pagharion Capiz’s and Roxas City’s yearly extravaganza will This year’s parish theme be observed in a simple manner on Dec. 6-8 this year is “Maria Ganhaan sang Bombo Radyo announcers top with more focus on the role of Virgin Mary on the life of Pagtuo,” and festival theme Capizeños. government, said the Church “Magkinasadya sa Paghalad KBP accreditation exam “After all, December welcomes this development kag Pagtuo Upod kay Birhen 8, the culminating day of as this would further Maria.” By Ralph John Mijares 1 the three-day festival, is strengthen the devotion of Lastimoso invites guests Of the 40 passers in Degala topped the list with here Oct. 27 came from radio the Feast of Our Lady of Capizeños towards their to witness Capiz’s and Roxas the recently release results the scores of 89. stations based in Roxas City Immaculate Conception,” patroness, Mama Mary. City’s festival and feel the of the Kapisanan ng mga Both announcers work and in Antique. declared Rommel Lastimoso, Through the Virgin Mary’s unique brand of Capizeños. Brodkaster sa Pilipinas for Bombo Radyo Roxas Other passers from the the festival spokesperson. intercession, a number of He urged Capizeños from (KBP) announcers’ DYOW. Consolidated Broadcasting Lastimoso, who is also Capiz folk claimed to have other places to come home accreditation examination, Some 44 who took the System, Inc.’s (CBS) local community affairs officer been healed of their sickness MY MOTHER / 9 Kearl Banquillo and Donnie test at the Provincial Capitol BOMBO RADYO / 9 IV of the Roxas City or recipients of her blessings. MUTYA SANG SINADYA SA HALARAN 2012 CANDIDATES CapSU Roxas City freshman tops 21st PSQ provincial elimination Roxas City—Kim Hilbert Capitol, Roxas City on Antatico, a 16-year-old first October 25, 2012. year Bachelor of Science in Antatico, a resident of Civil Engineering student of Linampongan, Pontevedra, the Capiz State University Capiz, graduated Valedictorian Roxas City Campus won at the Pontevedra National the 21st Philippine Statistics High School. Quiz Provincial Elimination Other winners of the Championship beating 17 contest are Mr. John Mark other contestants from Colegio Borbon of CapSU Pontevedra de la Purisima Concepcion, and Ms. April Aiken Filamer Christian University, Guzman of Filamer Christian College of St. John-Roxas, University who placed second Capiz State University Roxas and third, respectively. City and CapSU Pontevedra The Provincial champion Campus. received a trophy and a cash The contest was held at the of Php3,000; the second Hall of Governors, Provincial Placer received a medal and a cash prize of Php2,000.00; and the third placer, a medal and P1,000. The Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) is an annual contest designed to test freshman college students’ knowledge of statistics. It is conducted in line with the celebration of the National Statistics Month by the National Statistics Office and the Philippine Statistical 14. FREINA PUNGOT 15. JANNA ALOJADO 16. MARY MAY ACUTILLAR 17. GERRYL ANN BALES 18. MARIA MELYSSA PONSARAN Association (PSA) since MUNICIPALITY OF PILAR MUNICIPALITY OF IVISAN MUNICIPALITY OF TAPAZ MUNICIPALITY OF DUMALAG SK FEDERATION OF CAPIZ 1992. TheCapiz Times 2 OPINION NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012 Ang Maragtas Pakadto sa Point & Rene A.V. Saguisag An Open Letter Puod sang Capiz (1215–2010) By Rene A.V. Saguisag First part of a Series Counterpoint UIOGD/OEL an most Capisnons still accept their history careened By Virgilio Clavel am 73 and have been a member all my by a colonial, mosaic mindset? The “Maragtasong Puod: A Symposium on the History life of a ridiculed institution, the Catholic C origin, ethnicity, identity and even our shared vision as a of (Panay island) (and) Capiz Province”, on November 20, Church; I was baptized when I was too may perhaps address the need to deconstruct the ingrained community of people. At any rate, the ‘act of giving name’ I images & representations interpreted by outsiders” whose to a place ‘celebrates’ the author’s defining discourse, stuffed young to object but have remained in it, by preconceived historical framework does not conform to our usually with political agenda, hence an exercise of power. choice. shared culture and collective memory. Nevertheless, postmodern advancement in the 1990’s I hope the good professor could aptly resolve certain yielded more but creative deconstruction projects that May I add this footnote of sorts: “It is controversies and provide historical discourse truly reflective challenged conventional approaches to historical writing. chiefly in Roman Catholic writings that the of Capiz’s socio-cultural realities and conditions through the It fostered the emergence of emancipatory worldviews, ages. Preconceived framework to suit political necessities privileging the marginalized people, leading the dramatic theory of natural law is considered, not simply must be de-sanitized and exposed. Once this is done, our shift to writing “history from below”. It tended to prioritize shattered identity can be reconfigured in the best light of primary data sources. As postmodern history-writing went on as a search for those principles that will enable Capisnons’ common destiny or aspiration. to excavate gaps, silences or fissures from grand narratives, men to live together successfully, but as a quest The Symposium, starting 1:30-4:00 p.m. on November 20, micro stories were mainstreamed—thus, legends or myths, will be facilitated by U.P. Prof. Vicente Villan, a native of the including folk items like plays, soldier’s poems, revolutionary for something that can be called `a higher law.’ Municipality of Sigma. Venue is at the Governor’s Hall, 3rd songs, letters, paintings, sculptures, etc., became the primary This identification of natural law with a law Flr., Capiz Provincial Capitol, Roxas City. source in reinterpreting or contextualizing Philippine history Earlier in this column, I asserted that Capisnon history based on cultural intricacies, social temperaments, economic that is above human laws seems in fact to be has always been “oral” or was normally transmitted by “oral structures and political dynamics. demanded by any doctrine that asserts the tradition.” A few historical facts or documents, whenever As early as 1971, Zeus Salazar, a well-known historian available, were often fragmented. These were embodied in of the University of the Philippines Diliman, was possibility of an authoritative pronouncement the form of diaries, biographies, souvenir programs – mostly grappling with how Philippine history could be rewritten of the demands of natural law. In those areas written from an elitist perspective. Other historical accounts, from the people’s perspective. After almost twenty years, while very scarce, could be dug up also from academic papers he eventually succeeded when he published an essay affected by such pronouncements as have so or theses or official reports – but the pattern of meanings as entitled “Ang Pantayong Pananaw Bilang Diskursong well as the dearth of thematic guidelines in these sources Pangkabihasnan.” From then on, Prof. Salazar, PhD, wrote far been issued, the conflict between Roman rarely, or else always fail to, cast light on the causes of events/ several books/monographs, held and participated in fora Catholic doctrine and opposing views seems struggles in the context of time which they happen. and symposia on this new, transformative and culturally- What’s in a name of a place? A name may tell about our rooted discourse. to me to be a conflict between two forms of positivism. Fortunately, over most of the area with Sorry bishops, but the Kakampi Mo which lawyers are concerned, no such Ang Batas pronouncements exist. In these areas I think world is ending by fire IFE’S INSPIRATIONS: ‘If you do not remain in me, you By Atty. Batas Mauricio those of us who are not adherents of its faith are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such can be grateful to the Catholic Church for Lbranches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.’ (Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, in John 15:6, the Holy Bible). having kept alive the rationalistic tradition in -ooo- ethics.” L. Fuller, Positivism and Fidelity to BOTHERING REACTIONS ABOUT THE END BY and Arguelles described or wished it would be, but exactly BISHOPS: I am bothered by the way that Iloilo Archbishop in the way that the Bible said it will be, and that, if we are Law, 71 Harv. L. Rev. 630, 660. (1958). Angel Lagdameo and Batangas Bishop Ramon Arguelles to be concerned that we do not suffer the tribulation that the responded to claims that the world is ending by December 21, end will bring, we should strive to know and then obey God’s Legal philosopher par excellence Lon 2012. Indeed, both of them are correct that no one can really admonitions about this ending. Luvois Fuller was my Jurisprudence teacher say that the end is to come on that day, for nothing has been -ooo- invented yet to predict the actual date of the end of the world. THE END OF THE WORLD IS ‘RIGHT AT THE DOOR’: in Harvard Law, with whom I corresponded But, it is totally misplaced to treat this matter as if it is not Indeed, Jesus Christ, our God and Savior, was categorical in until he passed on. My personal Church of 73 going to physically happen, as Lagdameo and Arguelles are saying that no one, except the Father in heaven, knows the day trying to project, and thereby induce a false sense of security and hour of the end. But, He was also firm in saying that when years has given me comfort and peace and has among the people, especially those who are no longer reading the signs He mentioned have already happened, then the end is inspired and strengthened me to be kind and the Bible and are no longer obeying God’s commands. The end certainly and inevitably going to come. 2 is coming and, although no one knows the exact time and date, In Matthew 24:32-33, Jesus said: ‘Now learn this lesson helpful to the least of my brethren. and even if many are wishing it will not happen, it is definitely from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves going to occur. come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you Dolores Hart, the first actress Elvis kissed on -ooo- see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door.’ In screen, now 73 and in a Benedictine convent, YES BISHOPS, THE END WILL COME, NO MATTER Matthew 24:1-31, Jesus listed all the things which are the signs WHAT: What is my basis for saying that the world will end of the coming end. said: “Do I understand God? I don’t.” A finite at some point in time? I can point to what many may call as How is the end going to come? There are many Biblical scientific bases, especially the undeniable truth that everything passages that describe the end, but my favorite are Malachi mind must know its limitation when it comes not only have their beginnings but, more so, their end. This 3:19 (for the Catholic bible) or 4:1 (for the New International to the Infinite. world as we know it had a beginning, no matter how this Version), and 2 Peter 3:10-12. In all these, the end is described may have occurred. But just like any other thing in the whole as a burning furnace, a day of fire where everything—and Critics may do their worst to make us feel universe, it will have its end. everyone—will be burned. intellectual and moral inferiors but we are Over and above these scientific bases, however, are the Malachi 4:1 says: ‘Surely the day is coming; it will burn like Biblical verses that point to the end of the world. While many a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, resolved to do our best to understand and help may scoff at the Bible and its predictions of the end, we cannot and the day that is coming will set them on fire,’ says the Lord ignore the fact that many of the things that it predicted and Almighty. ‘Not a root or a branch will be left to them.’ Can others. There’s hope for everyone. warned about that will happen indeed already took place, at one anyone escape this fiery end? Yes, but they will have to become time or another, quite accurately. Children of God, Blood Kin of the Christ first. There is therefore sufficient basis for someone like me, who -ooo- believes in God and in His Bible, to believe that the end of REACTIONS? Please call me at 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 the world is going to come, not in the manner that Lagdameo 0193, 0922 833 43 96. Email: batasmauricio@.... TheCapiz Times THE VOICE OF THE CAPICEÑO THE CAPIZ TIMES, INC. No Rants Publisher STRIKETHROUGH EDALYN BARALLA-ACTA n the past weeks, my column has all been about ranting. It’s Operations Manager time to lighten things up. Yes, you read it right. No rants for By Ralph John Mijares NIÑO S. MANAOG this issue. Editorial Consultant I *** Writers TORETE. While I was heading somewhere for a coverage BENNY CORTES RALPH JOHN MIJARES report, I saw something inspirational. I won’t tell of when and As the months passed by, I began to know of The Capiz VIRGILIO CLAVEL JERRY OLSON where he brought me for the sake of confidentiality. Probably, Times’ history of having teen and kid writers such as Dario, and REY VILLANOY BATAS MAURICIO he doesn’t want to be identified. But I must say he’s worth former editor-in-chief Gerry Pagharion, among others. CESAR YAP, JR. imitating. If memory serves me right, he repeatedly twisted his Hopefully, there would be more private organizations not RON BOLINA neck 180 degrees and by my judgment it seemed involuntary to just schools that would provide more job opportunities to the Photographer me. youth if not at least contests and other ways that the youth can AMY ALMOSA But that didn’t stop him from working hard for his family. shine and enhance their talents. Let’s not make them wait until Marketing Officer When others would shy away even with the slightest of CAPRISA or Provincial Meet to do so. JULENE ARANAS MERRIAM LIMBAÑA *** Secretary Circulation imperfections, he’d keep fighting against the challenges of RICHARD YAP. Known as Papa Chen in primetime The Capiz Times is published weekly by The Capiz Times life bravely. He gave me courage to face the world confidently Inc., with business office at 2nd Floor Buyco Bldg., Mckinley despite my flaws. And hopefully, his story can do the same for teleserye “My Binondo Girl” and Sir Chief in daytime hit, “Be St., Roxas City. Tel. No. 6431-938. Cell. No. 09182937467 or you. Careful with My Heart,” Yap has become one of the hottest men 09265910168 E-mail [email protected] Twitter: ‘The on TV. Capiz Times’. Like us at The Capiz Times @facebook.com. *** Yap is probably in his forties, I’m not sure but he looks like SUBSCRIPTION RATES: POWER TO THE YOUTH. I for one have been one of those Philippines: yearly (Prepaid) 1,000.00 young people in the media. And when I mean young, I mean he’s 23-25 years old to me. Girls whether they’re in their teens (postpaid) 1,500.00 teenage years. Trust me, there’s plenty of us around whether in or adulthood go crazy for this man. He’s defied age. Abroad: yearly (prepaid) 120 US Dollars print, TV, and radio. Meanwhile, my mom told me one day that her friends in (postpaid) 135 US Dollars I applied for The Capiz Times after one of their former TATC said that when they first saw me, they thought that I was Legal Notices: P40/column (cm.) writers and one of my current classmates, Dario de Pedro talked already at my thirties. Ouch! Yap is a proof that age is just a Commercial Ads: Just call or visit us to me and my classmates about it. number and a state of mind. TheCapiz Times NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012 OPINION 3 will deliver the tasks expected of them—or even go beyond it. Second, workers who have reached a certain length of experience in their work most probably have acquired a distinct Special Commentary Anáyo level of expertise as well, one that is needed in a company or organization in its fulfillment of successful operations. Instead By Conrado de Quiros By Niño Manaog of taking time to invest in training newcomers who will [have to] learn the needed skills, the company can entrust its vital tasks to the veteran. Such a case can be compared to that of wine wherein the older the wine is stored in the barrel, the ‘Dagdag-bawas’ more suave its taste becomes—hence, the better quality and looked at the pictures of the LP and UNA senatorial candidates satisfaction. that appeared in this newspaper last weekend and wondered if Authorized Personnel Only JV Ejercito wasn’t right. Why have two parties disputing the If people are allowed to work for as long as they want, I Senate at all? Why not just have one supraparty and let the voters or some people, retirement from a job is not a welcome which would mean that the personnel will be filled by seasoned choose from among its candidates whom they want to be there? change. Others who hardly plan their retirement at all workers and staff, the company is sure to face challenges in the Except for one or two exceptions, there are really no basic are even more prone to deteriorate because they might future headstrong. Its seasoned personnel and human resource differences between the candidates of the one and the other. Edwin F Lacierda says there’s nothing wrong with LP’s own grab bag of not be prepared for the day when they’ll have nothing to do will inspire everyone else with the wisdom they [must have] candidates. “Politics is addition…. During the past two years they anymore. gained from the many years of exposure to the kind of work in have been supportive of the programs of the President.” I think people should be encouraged to remain in paid the organization. Of course they have. That doesn’t owe to principle, that owes employment for as long as they want. For one, an employee can Indeed, if people are employed in a company so that they to convenience. There are no real parties in this country, only be efficient if he is driven to do something. If the employee still serve it in the best sense of the word—and, in essence—help temporary arrangements or coalitions built around the winning wants to work regardless of his age, the company can always build it, keeping them for as much as they want can benefit the president. After every presidential election, everybody flocks to the winning party and makes it the biggest one around. Until the next bank on his efficiency because more often than not, he or she organization, enough to sustain itself through the years. election, until the next president. PDP-Laban, Lakas-NUCD, PMP (LAMMP), Lakas-Kampi: All have come and all have gone. And all had erstwhile friend and adventure, the joys and fulfillment of being a member ofa foe alike, however those terms are defined in Philippine politics, civic/service club until I joined the Rotary Club of Metro Roxas supporting the programs of the president. LP will come and go, too. All this must suggest there are no permanent loyalties, only LET’S TALK BUSINESS Central in June 2012. permanent self-interests. Which raises all sorts of questions about “It all started when I attended the oath-taking of Dolly what you mean by “supportive.” By Edalyn Acta Buday as RCMRC president about two years ago. I came to the In fact the only two people there that have a difference remotely event as a member of the local media representing The Capiz related to principle are Koko Pimentel and Migz Zubiri. Pimentel Times. There I met Nena Molino, who would later subscribe to bolted UNA because he didn’t want to be in the same party as the fellow who stole four years of his senatorial term, a mistake our paper and would later encourage me to join the RCMRC. his father made in the past, running under Erap with Juan Ponce Joining any civic clubs then was farthest from my mind. I Enrile, the one person he accused of stealing his entire term in 1995 Tita Mila and the Rotary thought then that I am not gifted materially to be able to meet through “dagdag-bawas.” And the only reason Pimentel is with LP the club’s requirements. and not UNA is that Erap refused to give Zubiri up, finding nothing t is to the credit of Tita Miles dela Peña that the 6 year- “Since then, the RCMRC would invite me to all their wrong with electoral fraud, forgive and forget na lang, he said. old Rotary Club of Metro Roxas –Central (RCMRC) has Otherwise, Pimentel would still be with him. activities. During the club’s assembly held at the San Antonio become MORE visible and alive. Before this, last weekend I also looked at the pictures of those I Beach Resort, I met then incoming and now RCMRC president that gathered at Enrile’s book launch, and after being initially Of course, Tita Mila, as the club’s present president, should Mila “Miles” dela Peña, who would become a friend. dismayed I wondered what was really so strange about them. Of not get the credit alone because behind her efforts are several course P-Noy’s family had suffered grievously under the Marcoses. women-members who have the same passion and energy as “Through the encouragement of Tita Nena and the insistence of Tita Mila, I finally yielded to the “tempting offer” to be a Of course P-Noy’s mother had been the object of a series of coup hers. attempts by Enrile. Of course the Marcoses had been overthrown Recently, the club celebrated its 6th anniversary at the part of the RCMRC. I would like to thank both of them and the by the people in a grand act of People Power. Of course Erap had MVW Chicken Haus and each member was asked by the club’s rest of the RCMRC members for opening my eyes to a new been overthrown as well by the people in yet another grand act of People Power. But what of it? Worse things have happened to Charter President Ging Oquendo to give an impression about form of service—that of helping the less fortunate members of society. this country, and always the oppressors have managed to come their experiences as an RCMRC member. back. Always the scoundrels have managed to turn themselves into The highlight of the celebration was a mini-fashion show “Since then, I have enjoyed every activity of the club. heroes in the final, or at least latest, reel. Always erstwhile enemies featuring RCMRC officers and members. Like real pros, Although it can sometimes be tiring and stressful, I would say have turned into friends and become supportive of whoever was everyone strutted around, to the delight of the guests, with Tita that every minute is worth the time and effort I have poured into the president’s agenda. I saw these things and realized that there is only one constant Ging Oquendo making an “exaggerated” description of each such activity. Although my life is not imbued with richness and material perks, I’ve realized I am still fortunate. With that, I feel in our politics, or history. That is the incredible capacity of the attire worn by the “models.” elite, political and social, to survive. That is the incredible capacity In my case, I would like to share with you my impression as a obligated to also “give back’ to the community of the elite to mend their differences, however those differences club member. This is the same impression I wrote in the March– “Thank you, my fellow Rotarians. Thank you for giving me seem stark at one point, and find a new lease on life. That is the a new home, a new avenue by which I can be of help to the incredible capacity of the elite to come together and build a united 3 August 2012 issue of the Kapizette, the official newsletter of less –fortunate. Thank you for teaching me to be a “woman for front against a common enemy, which is change. the RCMRC. It was so then, it is so now. Here’s what I wrote: “I never realized the excitement, others.” You would imagine that the divisions created by the Japanese occupation were so wide the elite would never be able to come together again. Some had collaborated with the Japanese to It is true that we face the unknown and the uncertainty. So put up the Japanese-sponsored government while the rest had we have to make everyday worth living. Though we are taught remained loyal to the Americans to put up the American-sponsored to live one day at a time, we make sure that every day is special government after “Liberation.” Feelings were raw, resentments THE GOOD LIFE and is worth a risk. were deep, relations were bitter. Yet a few years after Independence, Just a one-cent of advise, let us look at one another like the collaborators were running for office again. A decade later, few By Megs Lunn the face of Jesus. So then when we are emotionally down or remembered what collaboration was. high, we make sure we do not step on someone else’s shoes. You would imagine that the divisions created by martial law By doing so, we make the world brighter and with the grace were so wide the elite would never be able to come together again. of forgiveness, good words are humble delight of our action. The politicians had flocked to the side of the victor while the rest On the other hand, we should take the consequences of our bad had fled to the United States or worked with the underground to actions and there should be no regrets. For whatever it is, you fight Marcos. Feelings were raw, resentments were deep, relations Enriching Experience should strive for the end-goal that is always is a life enriching were bitter. Yet a few years later, the “collaborators” were back. experience, not only for you, but for everyone else around you. Two and a half decades later, Enrile would be free to claim he is Every day is a story of patience, perseverance and faith, I can hear an adverse reaction at the back of your mind our savior—not just at Edsa but in the pit of martial law itself. because it is everyday that we are faced with the unknown though. I know it is easier said than done, for the cliché “WE The other side of this, which is also the one constant in our tomorrow, uncertain fate and unsure future. Let us therefore ARE BUT HUMAN” would cross your mind. However, we do politics, or history, is the incredible capacity of the elite to exclude “ not need to justify that. conquer everyday with optimism grounded on prayer.” everybody else from power, not least those who risked life and We can’t appreciate bigger things if we do not know how How do we end up with a life-enriching experience? limb to fight the oppression. That was what happened to those who to appreciate small things. Every day, there is a struggle to Personally, I am in love with LIFE itself. By feeling so, I feel actually fought the Japanese, that was what happened to those who overcome the small or big problems. I remember when I have refresh every morning. I look forward to seeing my work done, actually fought martial law. That was what happened to the people problems, our spiritual director would say, “God will not give fruitfully. I make sure I am at peace with myself and with my themselves who took the brunt of the oppression. you problems that you can’t solve, as He knows up to where neighbors and most especially, that my family are doing well. Every effort to give the poor and marginalized some you are capacitated to eventually solve them.” Indeed, since How we are able to achieve that? A life-enriching experience representation in government has been thwarted. Look what has then, my faith grew stronger and that there is no mountain that is a life without hate, without grudges, without envy and without happened to the party-list system, which was supposed to do that. we can’t traverse and no wave that we can’t cross over, so long pride. Instead, a life-enriching experience is a life full of love, Mikey Arroyo represents the security guards, a fellow who lives in as you hold on to your faith. humility, peace and justice! Corinthian Garden represents the squatters, and a Supreme Court justice’s wife represents the indigent blind. of his brother George. They tried to market the idea, but poverty That’s what makes it the hardest thing to reform this country. and an incomplete design prevented their success until 1943. The people who are supposed to undertake reform are the very Fleeing war-torn France, they set up shop in Argentina. They ones who are allergic to reform. The people who are best suited borrowed the concept of capillary-action ink feeding from the to undertake reform, who are the people themselves, are excluded Flashback fountain pen to refine their design, but still the ink smeared. from it. Finally, in 1949, Seech, who was motivated by the collapse of Politics is addition? Depends on who you add, depends on who By Bienvenido Cortes the ball-point company for which he had worked, developed you subtract. In this country, that has always meant adding former a new ink. The ink was highly concentrated and it dried on oppressors and subtracting the still oppressed. contract, so very little had to be applied to the paper and an The heart of our politics is dagdag-bawas, in more ways than even line could be drawn. The same year ball-point sales topped one. fountain pen sales. Bikini. Inventor: Louis Reard, France. Year: 1946. Simple Inventions How Invented: Designer Reard first presented his revealing DISCLAIMER creation at a Parish fashion show on July 5,1949, four day after all-point Pen. Inventors: John Loud, U.S; Lasalo Biro, the American atomic detonation on Bikini Atoll. Both events The contents and opinions Hungary; Franz Seech, Austria. Year: 1888 –1949. international repercussions, and Reard coined bikini to reflect of the materials from the How invented: From conception to production, the B his concept of “the ultimate.” The first bikini was cotton, printed columnists and contributors ball-point pen took 61 years to invent. Loud first patented a with a newspaper design, and was worn by dancer Micheline pen that used a rotating ball to deliver ink in 1888, but he never Bernardi. Her photo was printed around the world. She received are purely their own and do worked out enough of the technical problems to get the pen to some 50,000 fan letters. not, in any way, reflect that write clearly. Source: “The Tech Record,” University of San Agustin In 1919 the ball-point was reinvented by Biro with the help Newsletter, March 1981 of the management. TheCapiz Times 4 LEGAL NOTICES NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012

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SP-128-12 estate of the late PILAR PAZ has 40,000.00), the said Lot hereby BIRTH OF CARLITO BRIEL BESIÑO OF LEOVIGILDO LLORENTE has to the heirs, the said parcel of left her One-half ( ½) share known SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and PANAY, CAPIZ left a parcel of land known as Lot No. Land hereby CEDE, SELL, as Lot No. 5080 of the Cadastral convey by way of absolute sale unto 4500-P, Csd 06-005680, Identical TRANSFER AND CONVEY by Survey of Dumalag covered under MARISA G. FRAC of Poblacion, CARLITO BRIEL BESIÑO a.k.a. to Lot No. 8678 Psc-27, Bunga, way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto the Original Certificate of Title No. Dumalag, Capiz. Entered in the ALBERTO BURIEL BESIÑO, Mambusao, Capiz containing an said vendee. Entered in the Notary Petitioner, P-1749 containing an area of One Notary Public of Atty. Nelly E. area of 3,608 square meters more Public of Atty. Reyan Campanel Hundred Forty nine (149) Square Abao as per Doc. 758, Page No. 50, --versus— or less covered under Katibayan ng Loja as per Doc. No. 268, Page No. Meters More or less, that for and Book No. 113, Series of 2012. Orihinal na Titulo Blg P-15231 that 55, Book No. 1, Series of 2012. inconsideration of the foregoing OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL pursuant to the provision of Rule premises and invoking of Sec. 1, THE CAPIZ TIMES, REGISTRAR OF PANAY, CAPIZ 74, Section 1, of the Revised Rules THE CAPIZ TIMES, Respondent. Rule 74 of the New Rules of Court, Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2012 X ------x of Court of the Philippines, the Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2012 Republic of the Philippines O R D E R REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Petitioner, through a verified petition sufficient in form and EXTRA-JUDICIAL Court the parties hereby agree to 6th Judicial Region substance, prays that after notice, hearing, and publication, judgment SETTLEMENT WITH Branch 18 be rendered ordering the herein respondent to rectify the entry in the settle, divide and adjudicate among NSO Certificate of Live Birth of petitioner, specifically the change PARTITION AGREEMENT themselves of the said parcel of Roxas City of his name from “ALBERTO BURIEL BESIÑO” to “CARLITO land into the following manner: To BURIEL BESIÑO.” Notice is hereby given Carlos L. Labanza, Jr. Lot 1322-A IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR SPECIAL PROC. The petition is set for hearing on December 6, 2012 at 8:30 in the that the intestate estate of the with an area of 2,981 S.Q. M. and CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE NO. SP-132-12 morning at the Session Hall, Room 205, Hall of Justice, Roxas City. LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF PILAR, late SPOUSES CARLOS L. Lot 1322-D with an area of 1,581 Cause a reasonable notice hereof to be served upon persons named LABARANZA AND MARINA L. in the Petition and this Order published at petitioner’s expense once S.Q. M.; To Arnul L. Labanza Lot CAPIZ and THE NATIONAL STATISTICS LABARANZA was left a parcel a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general 1322-B with an area of 1,581 S.Q. OFFICE (NSO), QUEZON CITY, circulation in the Province of Capiz, before the date of hearing. The of land known as Lot No.1322, M. and Lot 1322-G with an area Municipal “Civil Registrar of Panay, Capiz and any interested person Pcs-27, Mambusao Cadastre, of 1,581 S.Q. M. and to Arnulfo IAN BACANTO BADANA represented may appear at the hearing and oppose the petition. The Solicitor covered under Original Certificate General or the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office should appear on behalf L. Labaranza Lot 1322-C with an In this petition by his mother MELINDA of the government. of Title No. P-4962, Registry of area of 1,581 Sq.m. and Lot 1322- BACANTO BADANA, Serve copy of this Order to the Solicitor General, the Provincial Deeds for the Province of Capiz, F with an area of 1,581 Sq.m. Petitioner, Prosecutor’s Office, the Municipal Civil Registrar of Panay, Capiz and Registered in the name of Marina Entered in the Notary Public of —versus— the counsel for the petitioner. L. Labaranza containing an area of Atty. Ferdinand E.V. Jomilla as per THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF PILAR, SO ORDERED. FOURTEEN THOUSAND TWO CAPIZ and THE NATIONAL STATISTICS Roxas City, Philippines, October 29, 2012. Doc. No. 42, Page No. 10, Book No. HUNDRED AND FORTY EIGHT XLI, Series of 2012. OFFICE (NSO),QUEZON CITY, (SGD.) IGNACIO I. ALAJAR (14,248) Square Meters More or Respondents. Presiding Judge Less, that invoking to the provision THE CAPIZ TIMES, x------x THE CAPIZ TIMES of Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2012 Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2012 ORDER Petitioner, through a verified petition sufficient in form and substance prays that, after due notice, publication and hearing , this EXTRA-JUDICIAL adjudicate among themselves of Court issue an Order directing the National Statistics Office and the SETTLEMENT OF the said parcel of land into 5 equal Campus journalism Local Civil Registrar of Pilar, Capiz to change the date of birth of Ian ESTATE OF THE LATE shares each and in the amount of Bacanto from “January 16, 1985” as appearing in his Certificate of MARIGIN BERUG BARGO FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS Live Birth. By Rosali Apruebo, Teacher III The petition is set for hearing on December 20, 2012 at 8:30 in WITH SALE (P55,000.00) the parties hereby Don Inocencio A. Del Rosario National High Sch. sell, Transfer and convey the said the morning at the Session Hall, Room 205, Hall of Justice, Roxas City. Cause a reasonable notice hereof to be served upon persons Notice is hereby given that parcel of land in favor of SPS. Dayao, Roxas City named in the Petition and this Order published at petitioner’s expense the estate of the late MARIGIN GERALD B. GASTON and ELNA side from training in print journalism, becoming popular once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general BERUG BARGO has left a parcel A. GASTON of Brgy. Hanglid Pres. circulation in the Province of Capiz, before the date of hearing. The of land situated at Aranguel, Roxas, Capiz free from all liens in school, and unleashing one’s creativity, being of the school publication reaps more benefits. Local Civil Registrar of Pilar, Capiz and any interested person may Pres. Roxas, Capiz covered by and encumbrances. Entered in the A appear at the hearing and oppose the petition. Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Notary Public of Atty. Ma. Kristina First, it enhances reading skills and appreciation. In school Serve copy of this Order to the Solicitor General, the Provincial Blg. P-19416 containing an area R. Gigawin as per Doc. No. 416, publications, it’s common for them to write features and Prosecutor’s Office, the Local Civil Registrar of Pilar, Capiz and the of Five Hundred Twenty Nine Page No. 85, Book No. VI, series of columns often need research in books, magazines, and other counsel for the petitioner. (529) Square Meters more or less. 2012. reference materials which makes them boost their skill and SO ORDERED. That pursuant to Rule 74, Section desire to read. Roxas City, Philippines, November 12, 2012. 1,, of the Revised Rules of Court of THE CAPIZ TIMES Second, expression in writing, grammar and vocabulary the Philippines the parties hereby Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2012 (SGD.) IGNACIO I. ALAJAR improve. Of course, in print journalism, they write articles and Presiding Judge the editor-in-chief checks it for errors, once their errors get THE CAPIZ TIMES corrected, they pass it back to his writers and they would know Nov. 12, 19 & 26, 2012 AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS Transportation Officeof the said what to improve on. 4 vehicle was Lost and despite of Third, it teaches time management. Deadlines and sometimes Notice is hereby given that One diligent effort exerted to look the coverage work come as a part of journalism life. As members, Unit Motor Vehicle Honda DA/MC said Certificate of registration, with Chassis No. KWYOO163777, the same no avail. Entered in the they learn how to balance their studying time and journalism Plate No. 7340 OB, Motor Notary Public of Atty. Rosalinda life. No. KWYOEI63779, File No, Cuevas Bernales as per Doc. 44, Fourth, it develops confidence to express themselves. The 065000000063751 registered in the Page No. 79, Book No. 1, series of school paper members have their own opinion columns and the name of Jose Sandy E. Dogelio, that 2012. editorial. Through these they are able to exercise their right to the Original copy of Certificate of THE CAPIZ TIMES share their thoughts. Registration issued by the Land Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2012 Fifth, it makes them responsible with what they say or Experience our Passion for Home Style Gourmet Cooking publish. It is a part of journalism ethics which they can also apply in their everyday lives. Mabini Corner Martelino Road, Roxas City AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS original copy of the Certificate of Sixth, it gets them used to interacting with people. In OF CERTIFICATE OF Registration of the said vehicle For Delivery and Reservation, please Dial or Text: REGIATRATION issued by the Land Transportation journalism, it is often necessary to interview all sorts of people Office was lost and despite of from various sectors to get information from them. Through it, Tel. No. (036) 621-5658 they get less shy with talking to people they just met. Notice is hereby given that diligent searched to locate the same Cellphone No. 0917-7220808 One Unit Motor vehicle registered proved futile. Entered in the Notary All of these advantages help in the development of a child. in the name of Francisco Uygen, Public of Atty. Marbhen A. Lumbo Try it. MITS L200 Make & Type with as per Doc. No. 676, Page No. 656, Motor No. 4D56A-B2295, Chassis Book No. XII, series of 2012. No. K14TJunbl-4711, Plate No. Coco Veranda FDC411, File No. 063600000016551 THE CAPIZ TIMES Double Negation and MVRR No. 1255776. That the Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2012 By Norien G. Gloria, Principal I Lawis Baybay, Roxas City Abangay Elementary School Tel. No. (036) 6216185 Tapaz East District Cel No.: +6309189309087 There ain’t no mountain high enough. Ain’t no valley low enough. Ain’t no river wide enough. To keep me from Satisfies your seafood tripping and more . . . “getting to you…” an excerpt from Ain’t No Mountain High Best Batchoy in town Enough sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. “I can’t get no satisfaction…” from the Rolling Stone’s song “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” The abovementioned lyrics show an example of double negation. Handuraw What’s double negation? It is the redundant use of negative words which leads to a positive meaning. This is often used Pizza Roxas City to intensify a negative thought but it is not used in Standard Capiz Gov’t. & Business English. It is also used sometimes to express a weakened affirmation Center or an understatement also known in rhetoric as litotes. Brgy. Tiza, Roxas City This is somehow similar to the mathematical concept wherein two negative numbers are added or multiplied which results to a positive number. Dine-in or Take-out Delivery As I’ve aforementioned, this is not accepted in Standard English but it is common in Middle and Old English, and some modern English dialects in other countries such as Southern Tel. No. (036) 621-9618 American English, African American Vernacular English, and most British regional dialects, particularly the East London and also very common in music nowadays. But to remind you, this East Anglican dialects. (Wikipedia) is informal. In the performance arts and literature, double negation When writing or speaking formally, we don’t have to used. This is used in characterization wherein it establishes a emphasize on that negative thought since people already know speaker’s lower class or uneducated status. (Wikipedia) This is what you’re trying to mean. Keep it simple. TheCapiz Times NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012 5 POLICE Angel’s Beauty Salon Magallanes Street, Roxas City FILES Special Price Promo! Relax w/ Hot Oil (Student Only) ...... P200.00 Vehicular Incident REGULAR PRIZE: At about 01:25 of 13 November 2012, along Arnaldo Blvd, Hair Cut...... P 50.00 Roxas City, victim: Allan Distor y Salvador, 41 years, married Manicure...... P 50.00 and a resident of Brgy. Dayao Cmm. Roxas City (driver of Pedicure...... P 50.00 Suzuki Motor Tricycle with Plate Nr QN-7770 and City Nr Hot Oil...... P100.00 2073). Suspect: Andrew Lew Andrada y Lopez, 29 years old, Hairspa...... P200.00 single and a resident of 119 Burgos St., Roxas City (owner/ Driver of Toyota Hilux Color white without License Plate with Hair Cellophane...... P300.00 engine Nr 2Kd5881284 and Chassis Mroer39g207568109 PD Hair Wax...... P350.00 brief facts of the incident: investigation conducted by Roxas Relax w/ Hot Oil...... P200.00 City PS disclosed that while the above Toyota Hilux traversing Relax w/ Hair Spa...... P250.00 the said place heading towards Roxas City Plaza accidentally Relax w/ Cellophane...... P350.00 collided with the Motortricycle driven by the victim who was relax w/ Wax...... P450.00 making a U-Turn. As a result, victim sustained injuries on the Rebond...... P800.00 different parts of his body and was brought to Roxas Memorial Footspa w/ Manicure & Pedicure...... P200.00 Provincial Hospital, Roxas City for medical treatment however, victim expires while undergoing treatment while suspect/driver OPEN 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. DAILY are presently at the custody of Roxas City PS together with Bring this flyer to avail the promo!!! the vehicles involved for proper disposition status of the case: Under investigation by Roxas City PS Officer on case: PO3 Martin P. Milan Jr. CHILLY VILLAGRACIA — 09399167502 • 09392194746 Recovered/found hand grenade At about 7:00 A.M. of 13 November 2012, at Roxas City Come and visit Sanitary Land Fill Cmm Brgy. Sibaguan, Roxas City, elements of Roxas City PS led by SPO3 A. Villareal Jr. with two (2) PNCOS responded to the call of Brgy. Chairman Fredelito Alvarez of the said Brgy. on or about 7:50 o‘clock in the morning of 13 November 2012, alleging that there was a hand grenade found at the Dumpsite/Sanitary land fill of Roxas City, THE MAKER OF SOUVENIRS AND GIVEAWAYS FOR ALL Located at Brgy. Sibaguan, Roxas City. Immediately above- OCCASIONS PERSONALIZED AND CUSTOM MADE named responding officers proceeded to said place to verify the WOOD TROPHIES, PLAQUES, report and later returned station with information that the person PICTURE FRAMES, AND MANY MORE ... Jonahan Abaayan Laneta, 34 years old, single, scavenger and Legaspi St. (Ilaya), Roxas City, Capiz a resident of said place, while collecting a recyclable plastic (036) 522-4027 • 09285511492 materials, he got hold a color black combat boot where The Hand Grenade was discovered kept inside. Said recovered Ideal Place for relaxation item was subsequently turned-over to Capiz Police Provincial Malocloc Norte, Ivisan, Capiz [email protected] Office for proper disposition. Investigator on case: SPO3 A. Check us out on facebook Tel. # (036) 643-1921, 09072217457 Villareal Jr. Facebook: Green Mountain Resort www.greenmountaincapiz.com Pistol whipping and shooting incident At about 05:00 of 14 November 2012, at Brgy. Sinabsaban, Cuartero, Capiz, Erwin Durana y Francisco, 28 years old, Single, 3rd year High School student, and a resident of Brgy. Sinabsaban, Cuartero, Capiz was pistol whipped and shot by Ernie Dischosa, Sr. y Dumaniel, 48 yrs. old, married, Brgy. Chairman and also a resident of Brgy. Sinabsaban, Cuartero, 5 Capiz and his son, Ernie Dichosa Jr. y Denosta, 20 yrs. old, Single, Cuartero Municipal SK Federation President, and likewise a resident of Brgy. Sinabsaban, Cuartero, Capiz with the use of unknown Caliber of FAS. Initial investigation conducted by Cuartero MPS disclosed that prior to the incident, victim and one of the suspects, Ernie Dichosa Jr., were playing basketball and due to physical scuffle on the game, It resulted to a heated Arrested wanted person ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH altercation between them and when they about to fight against Pres. Roxas, Capiz each other, they were pacified by one Noemi Doloroc, a Brgy. with warrant of arrest PUBLICATION OF MARRIAGE BANNS Kgwd. of Brgy. Sinabsaban, Cuartero, Capiz. Then suspect At about 01:30 of November 2012, at Gaisano Parking Lot, Ernie Dichosa Jr. went home and when he came back, he was Roxas Boulevard, Roxas City, elements of Panitan PS led by 1. Harvy Aluad —21 yrs. old 7. John Eric Nufable — 28 yrs. old with him his father, suspect Brgy. Chairman Ernie Dichosa Sr., PInsp Francisco D. Paguia, Acop with PO3 Dave Lastimoso, Harry Aluad & Hermenia Ocampo Ramie & Leah Belosillo along with two (2) other unidentified male companions and PO2 Elmer Daliva, PO2 Ronald Tun-Ogan, PO1 Fedimar Sibaguan, Roxas City, Capiz Brgy. Aranguel, Pres. Roxas, Capiz then they approached and pistol whipped the victim hitting on * Rejane Bontipula —20 yrs. old * Cherry Mae Avelino —26 yrs. old Cantomayor arrested the person of Movie Aletre y Honteveros Rudolfo-Bontipula & Emily Sonaba Reynaldo & Clara Rachel Barrogo the back portion of his head, and thereafter, while fleeing from @ “Jojo” 33 years old, single, Grade 3, laborer and a resident of Bayuyan, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Brgy. Aranguel, Pres. Roxas, Capiz the attack, the latter was shot three (3) times by the suspects, So. Agboboli Brgy Cogon, Panitan Capiz by the virtue of order 2. Manny Dorado —31 yrs. old 8. Kenneth Peñalosa —34 yrs. old but fortunately was not hit. Motive — misunderstanding. Case of arrest for the crime of murder with the use of unlicensed Melchor Dorado, Sr. & Evangeline Benosa Edgardo & Seirna Yap is under investigation. Officer on case: Is SPO3 Rogem O. Bliss Pantalan, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Rizal, Pont., Capiz fire arms under Cc Nr C-156-12, issued and signed by Hon. * Leomarie Olivar — 29 yrs. old * Sandra Fe Dadivas —30 yrs. old Batacandolo Ignacio L. Amular, Pres Judge 6th Judicial Region, RTC Branch Leonardo Olivar & Marne Demaisip Romulo & Elba Catalan 18, Roxas City dated July 22, 2012 with No Bail recommended. Bliss Pantalan, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Manapao, Pont., Capiz Stabbing Incident subject person ss presently under the custody of Panitan PS 3. Joemarie Cesar - 33 yrs. old 9. Anderson Baltar —34 yrs. old Romeo Cesar & Rosemarie Beluso Cornelio & Leticia Ortencio At about 08:05 of 14 Nov. 12, at Brgy Dumolog, Roxas, Pending Court Referral. Prepared By: Spo1 Donna Borro- Cabugcabug, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Brgy. Aranguel, Pres. Roxas, Capiz City, Jole Rebello y Depio, 45 years old, married, CVO Asmod, Pio PNCO * Rona Anala - 31 yrs. old * Michelle Matias — 31 yrs. old Member and a resident of Brgy. Dumolog, Roxas, City was Julio Anala & Helen Dela Cruz Gregorio & Consuelo Diawara Arrested wanted person Cabugcabug, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Brgy Aranguel, Pres Roxas, Capiz stabbed by Randy Arrobang y Aguilar, 50 years old, married 4. Jonil Ballener —24 yrs. old 10. Stephen Bering —30 yrs. old and Joren Fermo, other data unknown (UDO) and both were with warrant of arrest Leonilo Ballener & Jocita Araiz Francisco & Albina Biaco also residents of Brgy. Dumolog Roxas, City with use of bladed At about 08:00H of 19 November 2012, at Brgy. Cabugao, Pili, Ajuy, Iloilo Malic St., Pont., Capiz weapons, initial investigation conducted by Roxas City PS Ivisan, Capiz, Elements of Ivisan Police station led by SPO1 * Arlen Ballon —22 yrs. old * Otelia David —33 yrs. old Rolando Ballon & Gloria Duga Rolando & Otelia Degala disclosed that prior to incident, victim and two (2) suspects Rommel Tuazon with three (3) PNCOS arrested the person Brgy. Badiangon, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Brgy. Hanglid, Pres. Roxas, Capiz were having a commotions that eventually resulted to stabbing of Jonilo Javier y Villar Alias “Hedo”, 20 years old, single, 5. Marklyn Bertuldo —22 yrs. old . 11. Nelson Bason —22 yrs. old of the former by the latters, victim sustained stab wounds on fisherman and a resident of said place by virtue of order of arrest Marcelino Bertuldo & Evelyn Billones Jimmy & Gloria Barrientos different parts of his body and was rushed to Roxas Memorial in docketed under criminal Case Nr 5314 for illegal discharge of Brgy. Pantalan Viscaya, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Brgy. Goce, Pres. Roxs, Capiz * Jennifer Obal — 18 yrs. old * Jhelennie Panes — 22 yrs. old Hospital, Arnaldo Boulevard, Roxas, City for immediate firearms issued and signed by Hon. Ramces John A. Honrado, Geovanni Obal & Rosalinda Besa Giovanni & Yolanda Betita medical treatment, while the suspects fled after the incident Presiding Judge, 6th Judicial Region, 3rd MCTC, Dao- Ivisan, Brgy. Pantalan Viscaya, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Brgy. Bayuyan, Pres. Roxas, Capiz and presently subject of pursuit OPNS by elements of Roxas Dao, Capiz dated Nov. 6, 2012 with Recom bailbond fixed at City PS. Motive: Misunderstanding due to drunkenness. Case Php8,000.00 for his temporary liberty. Javier is presently under 6. Alfredo Fuentes, Jr. —33 yrs. old * Gennie Oblino —28 yrs. old Alfredo, Sr. & Avelina Laurente Joe & Gemma Morenes is under investigation. Officer on Case: Is SPO1 Charlemaige F. Custody of Ivisan PS for Court Referral. Prepared by: SPO1 Brgy. Badiangon, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Brgy. Pantalan, Pres. Roxas, Capiz Tupaz Donna Bo TheCapiz Times 6 CLASSIFIED ADS NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012

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Republic of the Philippines Province of Capiz Office of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan

HON. ROBERTO ‘Bobby’ IGNACIO Hon. Clemente Castro Firmalino, Jr. Board Member, 1st District, Province of Capiz LEODEGARIO “JUN” LABAO Provincial LIGA President Chairman, Committee on Public Order & Security MAMBUSAO, CAPIZ Ex-Officio Board Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Chairman, Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs Province of Capiz The NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012 CLASSIFIED ADS Capiz Times 7 P.4-M given by Capiz gov’t a big help Capiz Emmanuel Hospital, Inc. to Talon elem. school covered gym Roxas Avenue, Roxas City Philippines, 5800 Tel. No. (036) 6210-443 and (036) 6215-608 By Eduardo C. Harion, Principal l Fax No. (036) 6214-761 Talon Elementary School SERVICES OFFERED he Capiz provincial government through the generosity of Capiz Gov. Victor TancoSr has 1. Internal Medicine 7. E.E.N.T. & Ophthalmology released P400,000to the Talon Elementary School in Barangay Talon, Roxas City to fund - Adult infectious Disease 8. Anesthesiology the construction of the school’s covered gym (Phase 3). - Cardiology 9. Radiology & Ultrasonology T * 24 hours Holter Monitoring - Diagnostic X-Ray The project was realized also through the efforts of Talon Barangay Captain VirgilioSantos . * Coronary Stress Test - Mammography As principal of the Talon Elementry School, I am very much thankful to the governor and to * 2 dimensional echocardiography - New Ultrasound Machine our barangay captain for their joint efforts in having the project come into reality. - Endocrinology w/ transvaginal procedure Indeed, the project is a testimony to the “beauty” of the collaborative efforts among a local - Gastroenterology 10. Pathology/Laboratory government unit, a barangay council and school authorities. * Diagnostic Endoscopy - Cobas Core Machine The covered gym is expected not only to benefit students and school officials and teachers as - Hematology - Cobas Core II ASSAYS - Nephrology - Hepatitis Profile a whole but it will also benefit the whole community of Talon. - Neurology * TSH Every time the school holds an activity, the gym serves as a safe cover from heat and rains 2. Pediatrics * T3T4 and, therefore, it protects the populace from being exposed to such harmful elements. For this, - Neonatal Intensive care * FT3T4 the Talon people and students are very much appreciative of the project. - Pediatric Cardiology * PSA The project shows that the school needs to link with barangay officials who, in turn, develop * 2 dimensional echocardiography 11. Dentistry - Pediatric Infectious Disease - Orthodontics (Braces) linkages with the higher officials. In the case of the Talon Covered Gym project, Talon barangay - Pediatric/Adult Allergology & - Prosthodontics (Dentures) officials coordinated with the Capiz provincial officials led by Governor Tanco. The result is a Immunology - Oral Surgery concrete project that is expected to benefit not only the school community but also the barangay 3. Obstetrics and Gynecology - Restorative Dentistry (Filling) folk. 4. General Surgery - Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry) The experience of the Talon Elementary School needs to be replicated by other schools - Colon & Cancer Surgery - Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy) - Diagnostic Colonoscopy & 12. Social Service Office to address the resource gaps. The national government just does not have enough funds and Proctosigmoidoscopy 13. Chaplaincy Service resources to address the problems of schools like Talon Elementary Schoo. 5. Urology 14. Rehabilitation Medicine Besides the LGU, a school like the Talon Elementary School also needs to link up with 6. Orthopedics the various sectors in the community, particularly with NGOs and the business sectors. By Trunk line – Tel. No. 6210-443/6215-608 undertaking partnership endeavors with other sectors of the community, the school will be able Nursing Service Office – Tel. No. 6212-220 to solve the lack of resources hounding it and undertake more worthy projects which could not Administrator’s Office – Tel. No. 6214-761 HRD Office – Tel. No. 6214-824 have been possible without tapping other sectors of the community. Business Office – Tel. No. 6215-048 Dr. Alfredo A. Bisnar – Medical Director Mrs. Loida H. Cenar – Business Director On K to 12 career specializations Mrs. Jocelyn M. Cortel – Nursing Director By Connie P. Galupar, Principal I, JESSIE H. CONTRERAS, MBA, FPCHA Hospital Administrator San Antonio Elem. School, Tapaz East District “Philhealth Accredited” aving a stable career is a big blessing because plenty struggle and often times fail to E-mail add: [email protected]. have one. H With the inflation of the prices of basic commodities, you can blame them if they thirst for a source of income so bad. INVEST WITH: Fortunately, the Department of Education is willing to give a lending hand to students who need a livelihood or job. They are doing it through offering specialization courses for the two years of senior high school. These specializations will be according to the local needs, resources, and conditions, according to the DepEd. They explained that when a community relies on agriculture for 7 example, the courses offered in the schools there are related to it. These specialized courses may be in the sports and arts, entrepreneurship, academics, and middle-level skills development. High school students will be put through aptitude test, occupational interest inventory, and career assessment exam to know which course would suit their intelligence. In my own opinion, this will be beneficial for the Filipinos because prior to entering college, they’ve already got the know-how in making a living. The DepEd says that these courses can SALES OFFICE: be college preparatory, work/job readiness or both. G/F PASTRANA BUILDING, CORNER LEGASPI-HUGHES At least when they temporarily didn’t pursue college, they can use what they’ve learned STS., ROXAS CITY from senior high, apply for a job, save money, and go back to studying once financially able to TEL. NO. (036) 6216-499 master their career of choice. The additional two years is just a little sacrifice which will yield bigger and better benefits. Let’s give it a shot. An open mind keeps progress’ door open. Ways to read

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No. +63 (36) 522-5254; 621-6639 scanning activity can be made by making students look for vocabulary words in the dictionary or making them look for context clues. Critical reading, the last type is the application of certain processes, models, theories, questions in order to fully understand the text. We can do a critical reading activity through making them read and write a summary of a certain literary work through1. Previewing: Learning about a text before really reading it. 2. Contextualizing: Placing a text in its historical, biographical, and cultural contexts. 3. Questioning to understand and remember: Asking questions about the content. 4. Reflecting on challenges to your beliefs and values: Examining your personal responses.5. Outlining and summarizing: Identifying the main ideas and restating them in your own words.6. Evaluating an argument: Testing the logic of a text as well as its credibility and emotional impact.7. Comparing and contrasting related readings: Exploring likenesses and differences between texts to understand them better. (salisbury.edu) TheCapiz Times 8 NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012 Teachers should take the Role of Roxas City day care workers in kids’ welfare cited lead in drive vs drug abuse By Gerry Pagharion The City Social Welfare and Development Office Roxas City Day Care Workers Association observed last recently the Universal By Julieta S. Langurayan Children’s Month Celebration with the theme: “Bright Child as Siguraduhin, Responsableng Pamamahayag Palaganapin” through Guidance Counselor III, CRAAHS the Coronation of Roxas City Mr. and Miss Day Care 2012 at the Capiz Gymnasium. Banica, Roxas City The activity is part of Mayor Angel Alan B. Celino’s thrust to alleviate the city children’s plight by extending day care services rug addiction among students is said to be prevalent to them through the 48 day nowadays. This is quite alarming in the sense that this care centers operating in the Ddistracts students from their studies. Once a student is 40 barangays of the City. hooked on drugs and nobody seems to care about his vice, he Early Childhood Care and further gets drowned in his situation until it becomes too late for Development coordinator him to get out of the mess he’s in. Cynthia Besana of the Teachers should know, for example, the symptoms of drug abuse. And being persons in authority in the classrooms and in Roxas City Social Welfare the schools, they command certain respect from their students. and Development Office How to attack the problem should be carefully studied by said in a speech during the the teachers. We, being tasked to educate our young, must program that since the child constantly find ways and means how to make the schools drug- is considered as the most free. important asset and wealth Drug addiction, after all, is too important to be left in the hands of our nation, he should be of police and narcotic agents. Teaches, in close coordination provided with adequate care, developed while attending the to the children and provide their continuous support to with the students’ parents, must discuss the problem of drug attention and protection in the Day Care Services in 48 Day substitute parental care, the plight of the children. addiction now creeping like termites in schools. What is worse first six years of his life. Care Centers in the city. attention and teach moral, She said Roxas City is that, in a number of instances, drug addiction is resorted to by Besana said the caregivers, students because of depression. Proclaimed as Mr. Day spiritual and other positive ranked 3rd as the Child Teenagers face a host of pressures, from the changes of guardians and the State shall Care was Johnrey Philip values to mold their characters Friendly Component City in puberty to questions about who they are and where they fit in. provide the necessary help D. Magallanes, son of Rey and personality. the Regional Level Search If their foundation is not good or solid, they would likely fall and assistance to ensure Magallanes and the Miss She commended the Day and Evaluation for 2012. prey to pressures in their midst, one of which is the problem of their optimum growth and Day Care Center was Crystal Care Workers of their “noble Councilor Carla Abela, drug addiction. Also, if they are disappointed with the people development. D. Celoso, daughter of acts and perseverance in who spoke in behalf of Mayor around them, they would likely isolate themselves and go with Through the Coronation Christopher and Liezl Celoso. rearing the children.” Celino, commended the day people who are into vices, like drugs. of Roxas City Mr. and Miss The Day Care Centers, Besana thanked the care workers for attending That’s why it is imperative for teachers to make classroom Day Care 2012, “we have according to Besana, have members of the Roxas City to the needs of the children. instruction enjoyable and fun and must act like second parents witnessed the various talents, enjoyed the support of local Council for the Protection of Councilor Emmanuel to their students. They must come off as somebody who can skills and abilities of our and barangay officials. Children headed by Mayor Billones, Jr. was also present be depended upon, somebody that students can rely on in children in psycho-social discussing their problems. Teachers must not put a wall between Besana gave tribute to Celino, city officials, partner during the activity to show them and their students because this prevents students from formation and in sports Day Care Workers who, she agencies and nongovernment support to the children’s confiding their feelings to them. Like real mothers, teachers which they have acquired and said, act as substitute parents and civic organizations for cause. must be ready to lend an ear and helping hands to their students. Schools must have office Teachers should set an example By Erleenmeyer B. Arigora to address bullying Culasi Elementary School By Jury B. Barde, Teacher 1 eachers should practice what they preach. For example, since they are teaching good manners and right conduct to their Capiz National High School students, you cannot expect the students to follow her teaching if she behaves contrary to what she teaches. There are a number of teachers who acquired the tag “terror” because, instead of showing compassion to their students, they “terrorize ullying has recently emerged as a main problem in T schools that has victimized a number of students. them” with her highly temperamental and rude way in dealing with them. The result is that students would be wary in approaching Because of the lack of office or the absence of the them. Instead of gaining respect from their students, they only manage to incur their ire. Thus, teaching as a two-way channel has B been sacrificed since students same to address the problem, many victims of bullying have 8 chosen to keep quiet, preferring instead to keep the problem to would just listen to their themselves. This has only emboldened bullies to pursue their teachers but would not own agenda knowing that they can still easily get away with it. even bother to participate in What is bullying, by the way? Bullying as defined in the internet is an activity of repeated, discussion. aggressive behavior intended to hurt another person, physically Teachers, aside from or mentally. It is an act characterized by an individual behaving possessing values, must be in a certain way to gain power over another person. flexible to adjust to the Norwegian researcher Dan Olweus says bullying occurs needs and temperament when a person is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more other persons. He adds of students. They should that negative actions occur when a person intentionally inflicts be accommodating to the injury or discomfort upon another person, through physical students’ needs and wants contact, through words in other ways. so that the latter would not Through the years, the problem of bullying has been staring feel they are being neglected us in the face and school officials have very little, if they have and ignored. taken action at all, to nip the problem in the bud. Thus, the problem continues to haunt students up to these days and has Teachers must have become a major problem in schools. creativity, sense of fun and Studies have shown that envy and resentment may be compassion. motives for bullying. While some bullies are arrogant, they They must foster in Portrait of woman teaching children and pointing to the book. can also use bullying as a tool to conceal shame or anxiety or themselves the love towards to boost self -esteem. By demeaning others, the abuser feels empowered. Bullies may bully out of jealousy or because they their students; otherwise, there will be no rapport between them and that effective teaching would then be difficult to achieve. themselves are bullies. In fact, some have argued that a bully Successful teachers have high standards of excellence as they don’t settle for less. They are the light of the reflects the environment of his home, repeating the model he students, their hope to become fully educated. That’s why it is necessary that they try their best when it comes to discharging their learned from his parents. profession. Recently, even universities in Manila have reported cases of A good teacher dedicated to his/her craft rely more on their instincts and creativity rather than on their lesson plans. They are bullying that not only involved students but also the elders or not contented of the status quo; they want to achieve more. As much as possible, they try to make classroom experience exciting parents of the bullies. This should be enough to cause alarm among school authorities to address the problem of bullying and memorable for their students. They make teaching easy and fun and, because of this particular strategy, students are expected seriously before it could inflict greater harm and injury to the to enjoy their studies and are expected to participate more in classroom discussions and researches. students and the schools as a whole. Teachers trying to set an example by being paragon of values can never go wrong.

based instruction and digitized modules. The test items are based on the learning competencies Making education more accessible thru of the five learning strands of the ALS Curriculum. The Alternative Learning System is being implemented by the Roxas City District l Alternative Learning System from January to December 2012 under Dr. Miguel Mac D. Aposin, acting schools division superintendent of the Roxas City Divsiion; Dr. Divina F. Borbon, education supervisor l-ALS, By Erleenmeyer B. Arigora Roxas City Division, Dr. Nerissa A. Resente, public schools district supervisor of the Roxas City District ALS Coordinator District l and this writer, who is the District ALS Coordinator, Roxas City District l and based in Roxas City District l Culasi Elementary School. The Alternative Learning System program in Roxas City also enjoys the support of Mayor ow to make education more accessible has always been the concern of our government. Angel Alan B. Celino This premise is also consistent with the Constitution that mandates education for all Students who pass the test will be given a high school diploma and can now enroll in college. regardless of one’s status in life. Thus, education planners are constantly looking for An example is the case of boxer Manny Pacquiao , who took and passed the Accreditation and H Equivalency Test under the ALS program . He was presented a high school diploma, making ways and means to reach out to those who,for reason or another, cannot be accommodated to the formal school system or whose education was delayed due to a host of factors. eligible to pursue college. After getting certificate upon passing, the students have the option to The Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency Test offers (ALS A&E) enroll in ALS again or go to college. successful test takers certification of learning achievements at two learning levels –Elementary It is hoped that through the ALS A&E, the target clienteles –most of whom live below the and Secondary –that is comparable to the formal school system. poverty line and are predominantly coming from depressed, disadvantaged and underserved Instructions under the ALS A&E Tests in both levels are done through modules, computer communities –would become useful and productive members of society. TheCapiz Times NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012 9 Adopting a School “Our communication lines are By Mrs. Hally B. Andrada MT II, Capiz NHS open”—Mabanta to rights groups Education is central to alleviating poverty. With proper education and training, we can empower the young generation to be successful and productive citizens”. These are By Enrique Gil Ileto “inspiring words from then Vice-President Noli de Castro, a man who himself braved through An Army commander lines of communication, the againsts him, he is still under hardships and difficulties, yet, ended up to occupy the second highest position in the country. in Western Visayas sends military and Karapatan can restrictive custody while an Like the honorable gentleman from Mindoro, you and I believe that education is a key to a message to human rights work hand in hand to help investigation is ongoing”, alleviating if not eradicating poverty. It is an instrument by which man can muster resources advocate groups that the stop human rights abuse and said Ltc Christopher Sab- to propel the wheels of change and realize development. No one can fathom the strength of a person in need. As Publius Syrus said, “necessity knows no law, except to conquer”. A man who lines of communication with prosecute whoever it is from it, Tejano’s battalion is in dire need of something is a bombshell to reckon. Therefore, poverty is not a reason not to the military are very much our organization that violates commander. succeed, nor is it an excuse not to be educated. open so that actions to issues human rights.” For Mabanta, The 3ID under Mabanta Education is not the sole concern of the government nor a private concern of parents. Education can be resolved immediately. the Army will “cooperate continues its effort to reach is a collaborative undertaking of parents, government and the private sector. Adopt-A-School Maj. Gen. Jose Z. with proper authorities to out to Karapatan-Negros Program is the government’s answer to alleviating the poor conditions of public schools which Mabanta, Jr., commander of bring justice above all.” despite several instances house majority of the country’s school population. Like the thousands of depressed children the 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) “We also call on where Caña facilitated the especially in remote barangays in the country - distance, inclement weather, lack of transportation, Division sent the message Indigenous People’s bail of NPA members. insufficient food, clothes and other personal things - could not stop them from getting the best anew after human rights rights advocate groups Romeo Nanta, the education available for them. These children need something more than food, clothes and a group Karapatan-Negros such as BAYAN-Panay, notorious head of the decent home. These children need to conquer ignorance so as to win the battle against poverty. called for a press conference KARAPATAN-Panay, and NPA’s Regional Operations The school is their comfort zone that gives them the assurance that there is an end to their dire recently followed by a Cynthia Deduro, Executive Command in Negros Island, situations. statement of condemnation Director of (DAGSAW) was released from prison A poor man may only be financially deficient, but he is not stripped of skills and the conviction on the alleged involvement Panay-Guimaras Indigenous last February 21, 2012 to succeed and be productive in the end. He can be capable of doing something. All he needs is of a soldier in an alleged People’s Network and after posting a bail for his to be mentored and directed towards the path of fulfillment. killing of a farmer in Toboso MIGRANTE International provisional liberty after Caña Where else can a person hone his talents and skills? The school is the best institution to town last October. West Visayas to support facilitated the bail. unfold, discover, and utilize a person’s knowledge and skills to emancipate him and his family “We call upon Karapatan- this undertaking for the Also early this year, from the threshold of poverty. A school is one institution where there is no limit to what a person Negros Secretary-General benefit of our indigenous Hernando Llorente (alias can achieve regardless of financial and social status. Fred Caña that the lines cultural communities and/or Adoy), the Commander of Benefactors to the Adopt-A-School Program have nothing to lose. What little they can give of communication with us indigenous peoples.” the NPA’s Northern Negros can translate to a big step to make education accessible to the less privileged. One does not have are very much open. While According to a police Front and his wife Faith to be poor to understand the poor. Likewise, there is no sense in blaming the government for we respect their issuing blotter, Sgt. Levy Tejamo Roseen Basergo (alias Bea), the inadequacies of better facilities in public schools. What one only needs is the conviction to statements to the various had a conversation with the an NPA political instructor, help overcome the challenges of poverty through education. There are ways to do it – material or financial donations or simply a committed and honest service where help is most needed. means to the public, our farmer victim asking him was released on bail on Let me end my piece with a young fellow’s insight gained from his Adopt-A-School experience. continued call to them for (farmer) to espouse peace. April 27. “At a very young age I realized that I will lose Nothing if I share SOMETHING. I believe that dialogue shall continue. Unfortunately, the victim “The secretary general I have even dignified myself by helping others. From this little thing I did, I further found my Communication is key,” allegedly pulled a gun and of Karapatan-Negros, Fred worth as a person and as a citizen of the Philippines. It was an accomplishment for me. It made Mabanta said. shot Tejamo who eventually Caña, rendered the P80,000 me more of a man than just a young 15 year-old boy”. “We are more than managed to evade it and bail bond for the temporary willing to cooperate with acted on self-defense later liberty of Adoy and Bea”, said Karapatan and we would pulling his own pistol Lieutenant Colonel Efren like to ask them to present killing the farmer. Tejamo Morados, Commander of Schools in Capiz to get proper pieces of evidence immediately surrendered the 62nd Infantry Battalion, in order for the Army to to authorities after the whose troops supported anti-dengue traps immediately conduct deeper incident. by the Philippine National investigations,” Mabanta “While Tejano has been Police, were responsible for By Alex Lumaque added. released from detention with the arrest of Adoy and Bea “Through these open the absence of charges filed on April 20. 9 ROXAS CITY—About Maayon, Mambusao West, trap on public elementary 6,000 mosquito ovi-larvicidal Panay, Pilar, Pontevedra, and secondary schools in the (OL) traps for public President Roxas, Sigma and municipalities was conducted Survey on domestic elementary and secondary Tapaz. by the DOST and Department schools were delivered by National High Schools of Health (DOH) prior to the Department of Science and (NHSs) in Ivisan, Mambusao roll out of the kits. visitors launched East, Pilar, Sigma and Tapaz The same activity was also Technology (DOST) Capiz in Roxas City—Is Capiz HSDV aims to update 2010, of which 3.4 million East were among the initial conducted for Roxas City various public elementary and still among the top domestic baseline data to measure traveled mainly for pleasure beneficiaries of OL traps from public schools in September secondary schools recently. tourist destinations in the the volume of domestic or vacation. The other top among 18 public secondary 2012. Based on records, about country today? This question and international tourism destinations in Luzon were schools in the province. The OL trap, a system 3,000 classrooms were will be answered as the and the profile and travel Cavite, Laguna, Pangasinan, “All rooms including developed by DOST, is covered by the initial roll out National Statistics Office characteristics of domestic Batangas, Nueva Ecija and comfort rooms, canteens and composed of a black container, of OL traps in public schools (NSO) undertakes another and outbound visitors; Bulacan each with more libraries of all public schools small strip of plywood for across the province. Household Survey of identify the travel patterns than 1.3 million travelers. in the province will have OL mosquito to lay their eggs on The beneficiaries of Domestic Visitors (HSDV) of the Filipino households; Likewise, Pampanga, trap kits,” a DOST Capiz and a larvicide solution to kill the anti-dengue kits were this November. The 2012 and estimate the extent and Quezon, Benguet and Rizal briefer read. the mosquito larvae that will public elementary schools HSDV is designed to gather economic contribution of were also listed as popularly A trainers’ training on hatch in the strip of wood and of Cuartero, Dao, Dumalag, information on Filipinos 15 domestics and international visited places. roll-out of mosquito OL in the solution. Dumarao, Ivisan, Jamindan, years old and above who tourism in the country. In Visayas, Negros traveled in any place within The last HSVD was Occidental topped the list MY MOTHER / 1 the country from April to conducted in 2010, results in followed by Cebu, Iloilo, September 2012. The data which reveal that National Leyte, Capiz and Negros and participate in the to all Capizeños to imbibe and Mutya sang Sinadya sa are vital to the effective and Capital Region (NCR) Oriental. In Mindanao, the celebration by paying tribute the spirit of cooperation and Halaran, among others. Its efficient development and was the most frequently most frequently visited to Mama Mary. unity not only during the highlight will be the Fluvial implementation of tourism visited place with 7.1 places were Lanao del Through the leadership festival’s duration but in the Procession on the night of plans and programs. million domestic visitors Norte, Misamis Oriental and of Capiz Gov. Victor Tanco, years ahead. Dec. 8. Specifically, the 2012 from April to September Zamboanga del Norte. Sr.; Roxas City Mayor Angel Interior Secretary Mar The Christmas Village Alan B. Celino and Capiz Roxas II and his mother, at the Roxas City plaza will first district Rep. Antonio Judy Araneta Roxas, have open on Dec. 6 to coincide Hervill Bonifacio, ALTO Mihara Bulquerin and Del Rosario, the festival, been instrumental in inviting with the festival opening Cable’s Dolores “Dolly” Ernesto Voluntarioso, aside from its religious dignitaries and famous while the Province will Buday, Tara Tania Dairo, Amy Berondo-Dasas, FO2 component, renews ties personalities that graced the present the Damgo sa Tag- Rolly Delfin, Melvin De Marlon Garbo, Philippine between the city and the festival every year. init, a Shakespeare play Andres, Capiz Provincial Information Agency Capiz’s provincial governments with The festival will still translated into local version. Health Office Information Alex Lumaque; and Estrella its running advocacy of unity feature various merrymaking It will be mounted by the Officer Joeffrey Espiritu, Villaruz of DYJJ (IBC- and solidarity. activities like the sadsad or Sigmahanon Foundation for Reinero Frondozo, Roger Radyo Budyong Roxas). Celino and Tanco appeal street dancing, trade fairs Culture and the Arts. Garcia, Jackie Lou Ilisan, Others who successfully CAROL SQUARE Romeo Loveuzo, Elias hurdled the said exams were Olapane, Roxas City Press Beah Jane Bonusing, Anamie PLAZA and BOMBO RADYO / 1 Bureau Head, Jonathan Denosta, Suzinette Habagat, SUPERSTAR AM station were Rolando the grade from sister station Radio Mindanao Network Palomar, Noel Tocong, Jr. Christne Day Mones, Nestor BAZAAR Abeto, Jr., Ronnie Bulacan, DYRX (Star FM Roxas) (RMN)-Roxas were Julius and Diana Clare Valentino. Napalinga,Jr., and Jeheil Joele Melvin Estorninos, were Anna Denosta, Joel Abela of the The Capiz Other passers were Zerrudo, all of DYRP’s Burgos Street Don Anthony Falsis, and Diaz, and Sherwin Gepanga. Times’ Police Files writer Maynard Aurelio, Myrthel Radyo Natin Patnongon Roxas City Alistair Panes while making Qualifiers from DYVR of PO3 Donna Borro-Asmod, Baguyo, Capiz Chronicles’ based in Antique. TheTheCapizCapiz TimesTimes 1010 NOVEMBER 19–25, 2012

celebration culminates on the 2nd Saturday after Easter, for culture of excellence. It is celebrated from June 22 to 24 in Capiz Trivia the Feast of Mary, Our Lady of Consolation, the secondary Sigma, Capiz. patroness of Dumalag. The Ilig Festival is celebrated every Pagdayaw Festival. Held every year to mirror the spirit of Of Colors and Communities Second Saturday after Easter in Dumalag, Capiz. unity and cooperation of its people, the celebration features Lingga-anay Festival. A vivid and accurate interpretation street dancing and Pista ng Bayan, which exhibit group of the Panayanon’s deep love for our birthplace and strong effort. From one fermented idea of planners, action men and Capiz Fiestas Whole Year Round sense of responsibility toward their fellow Panayanon, it was executions, they have translated their ideas and concepts inadya sa Halaran. Loosely translated as joyful inspired by the Dakung Lingganay or the big bell for which into mass action of well rehearsed and well executed play, in offering, the festival is a jovial celebration of the town is well-known. It is celebrated May 1 to 4 in Panay, dancers and graceful rendition of songs and dances. A delight Sthanksgiving and sharing of these blessings in the Capiz. to the eyes of the heart, it is celebrated every August 1 to 5 in forms of programs and activities depicting the oneness of the Guyum-guyuman Festival. Taken from the town’s old Dumarao, Capiz. Capiznon with the Divine Source of all his blessings, with name, “kaguyuman” meaning anthill, the festival speaks for Pagpasidungog Festival. From the word dungog meaning the blessings themselves and with the whole humankind. It is how people from nearby municipalities of Pan-ay, Panitan, to honor, the celebration gives honor and recognition to celebrated every first week of December in Roxas City, Capiz. Maayon and President Roxas would converge in this place every Paniteño who has given something for the social, Pangahaw Festival. A thanksgiving for the bountiful like swarms of ants and do business and trade. Such age-old cultural, educational and economic development of this town. harvest by the Indigenous People of Jamindan, it is when practice has now become a celebration of life and thanksgiving Pagpasidungog honors those whose success in life inspires all the members of the family come together and share. It is for all Caguyumanon. It is celebrated from May 9 to 15 in the young generation. It is celebrated from August 1 to 10 in celebrated every January 20. Pontevedra, Capiz. Panitan, Capiz. Hil-o hil-o Festival. Hil-o hil-o connotes reciprocity, or Tagbuan Festival. Conceptualized during pre-Spanish Buyloganay Festival. From the word buyloganay, which mutual interdependence among our people, the celebration times when the Aeta brought their harvest into town for barter speaks of the Ivisan culture characterized by the gesture of expresses itself in many forms and in many ways. It is with the abundant catch of the fishermen—in essence the unity and cooperation, it is celebrated from September 10 in celebrated every last Saturday of February in Maayon, Capiz. upland people meeting with the fishermen on the seashores— honor of its patron saint, St. Nicholas of Tolentino. It happens Sina-ot Festival. Inspired by the Maskarra Festival of thus the word tagbu. It is celebrated every June 3 in Pilar, from September 6 to 10 in Ivisan, Capiz. Bacolod City that started in 1988, it is a street dancing contest Capiz. Patabang Festival. Based on the people’s generosity among groups dancing to the tune of the Latin beat garbed Agdahanay Festival. Held in the honor of the town’s of heart and the idea of “you’ll help me and I’ll help you,” in colorful Caribbean costumes; this is the centerpiece of patron saint: San Antonio de Padua, the festival gives due reflected in their way of life. Pagpatabang is one valuable trait the town’s religious fiesta. It is celebrated every May 3 in recognition to the Cuarterohanon’s hospitality. From the word of the Tapaznon which connotes helpfulness—say, in the farm President Roxas, Capiz. Agdahanay meaning inviting and accommodating others, this during planting or harvest season, transfer of one house from Ilig Festival. From the word “ilig” meaning a downstream festival is a one whole week of fun, revelry, cultural activities one place to another, preparing food and thanksgiving and or seaward travel or a trip in the direction in which a river flows, and frenzied street dancing. It is celebrated every June 4 to 13 many more. This spirit is very common among the Tapaznons’ it is a celebration which brings to mind the Dumalagnon’s in Cuartero, Capiz. simple way of life. It is celebrated from September 21 to 30 in age-old practice of transporting bamboo, their chief product, Tilibyugay sa Talahong Festival. A 5-day event Tapaz, Capiz. baled together into rafts, sometimes laden with marketable showcasing different activities like street dancing competition, Pasalamat Festival. Done in honor of the town’s patron food stuffs, to places down Panay River, particularly to Capiz, the concept is based on the rituals on how to express gratitude saint, Sto. Tomas de Villanueva, Pasalamat is the annual now Roxas City. It is a tribute to this very useful woody for a bountiful harvest or a good catch which features theme of the town fiesta’s celebration. The occasion is an grass—butong, kawayan, dalusan or bulo—which provide the fishing and related activities. Seafood Cooking contest; Miss auspicious opportunity to highlight the town’s rich culture and main source of living for the townsmen whose resilience and Tilibyugan sa Talahong pageant; aqua trade fares; festival heritage, strengthen Daohanon’s solidarity as a community patience in meeting the difficulties and challenges in life is parade; barangay night; youth night; sports activities; parlor and also as thanksgiving to God Almighty for the good health comparable to the pliant bamboo. games cultural presentation and novelty shows are also and prosperity received through His blessings. It is celebrated The festival also assumes some religious significance: it culminated. It is celebrated from July 22 to 26 in Sapian, from September 20 to 22 in Dao, Capiz. reminds the Dumalagnon that his stay on earth is temporary, Capiz. Inilusan Festival. First celebrated in 1975, the Mambusao that he should be on a constant journey—“ilig”—toward Hil-ohanay Festival. A manifestation of culture inherent annual cultural-religious festivity is a colorful pageant heaven, his God’s place and man’s real home. For such a to Sigma as a cultural expression of symbiosis, the celebration celebrated by way of recollecting the stories of Mambusao venture he needs to load himself with strong faith and works is a way of showing a rich cultural tradition to the younger and depicting the historical and cultural growth of the town. of love and charity termed as taw-anay gugma. generation in order to let the hil-ohanay spirit continue with Done in honor of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Inilusan implies The highlights of the festival include Sadsad- passion. It gives honor to the noblest and highest virtue of the mutual and reciprocal giving and sharing of food and Hapayhapay (street dancing), Tangkores (bayanihan), “community-ness” of its people, their innate and common resources in generous measures and in the spirit of fraternal Kabutungan (bamboo trade fair), Biray-Lantay (fluvial parade traits that keep the balance of their relationship with one goodwill that permeates the daily life of the Mambusaonon. It at Panay River), Mapa-Suhot Kita! and other activities that another, their environment and their God, the crowning glory is celebrated every November 20 to 25 in Mambusao, Capiz. 10 showcase the essence and significance of bamboo. This that fires their initiative to constant becoming—their search Source: www.capiz.gov.ph 2012 Sinadya sa Halaran What’s in Store? ROXAS CITY—This On Dec. 7, a precession The church official also year’s Sinadya sa Halaran of the 47 barangays’ Patron reminded the devotees to (SSH) festival from Dec. 6 to 8 Saints will be conducted actively participate during the here is packaged by organizers around the city that will be march by lighting candles, in a way that Roxas City and followed by a Vesper’s Mass citing devotions while Capiz will be known as a home at the public plaza here. bringing rosary, placards and to Our Lady of the Immaculate A fluvial procession at images. Conception. the Panay River of the image “Rain or shine let’s join the “We want to show that we of Mama Mary on a well- Marcha dela Immaculada,” he are a place of Mama Mary,” lighted and decorated pagoda noted. said Roxas City Metropolitan will follow after the mass. This year's feast day of Cathedral representative “Upon arrival at the Our Lady of the Immaculate Reverend Dedert Duarte during Roxas City Bridge, Mama Conception with the theme a recent press conference for Mary will be dramatically "Maria, Ganhaan sang Pagtuo" the upcoming celebration, lifted by a crane as devotees coincides with the 305th adding that other places became offer prayers and flowers,” anniversary of the parish here. popular because of their Patron Duarte noted, stressing that For his part, SSH Saint. a fireworks display during spokesperson Rommel The culminating day of the this segment of the religious Lastimoso said that the three-day festival, Dec. 8, is activity is in honor of the festival will focus more on the the feast of the Our Lady of the Patroness. role of Virgin Mary on the life Immaculate Conception, the From the bridge, a of Capiceños. He also invited patroness of the Archdiocese Marcha dela Immaculada tourists to come to the city and of Capiz. The Day is also a will commence passing participate in the celebration Holy Day of obligation for all from the Burgos Street to the by paying tribute to Mama bamboo branches can be propagated by branches using the following procedures: Catholics. Metropolitan Cathedral. Mary. •Take propagating materials or branches at the middle portion of the bamboo culm or stem; •Soak the planting materials in indole acetic acid (100 parts million) or in naphthalene acetic acid (600ppm) ; soaking in either or these chemicals induces immediate rooting; Branch by Branch •Plant the branches with roots in black plastic bags with soil and 30 per cent fine sands; the branches may be planted horizontally or vertically; Bamboo Can Be Grown by Branches •Place the propagating branches in shaded area and water everyday; By Bienvenido Cortes •When they are about ready for field transplanting slowly let them get use to the sun. This procedure was successful in bamboo varieties such as Kawayan Tinik, Kawayang Kiling and o you know that bamboo can be grown by branches? Bayog. Bamboo propagated through branches, America added, should be planted in field the According to Leila America, Subject Matter Specialist of the Philippine Council for when they are almost ten months in the black plastic bags or when they have several roots. DAgriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) in Los •Before planting, clear the planting area with twigs and weeds. Baños, Laguna, this can be grown by branches. •Remove the plastic bag. Take care not to disturb the roots. Slowly put the branches into the The ordinary planting materials of bamboo as we know are the rhizomes (stems under the soil, holes. Fertilize each or the plant with 200 grams or 14-14-14 fertilizers. Do this during rainy producing roots below and shoots or leaves above) culms or stems and seeds. season. Weeding should also be done during the first two years. According to America, recent research at the Forest Research Institute (FORI) showed that Source: Leila America, PCAARRD, Los Baños, Laguna.