GALEJUNE 2009Ó VOL. 6 NO. N1 10 PAGES Official publication of the Studies Center • -DASMARIÑAS Gawad Hen. Emilio Aguinaldo 2009: CSC receives Lingkod Caviteño award

The Cavite Studies Center (CSC) of De La Salle University- Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) added another credit to its name because of its efforts in executing its academic and social commitments towards the promotion of local history and culture. CSC was identified by the Provincial Government of Cavite as a 2009 Lingkod Caviteño awardee in the field of education and research. The ceremony was conducted during the recently concluded Gawad Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo Parangal sa Natatanging Rebolusyonaryong Caviteño held at Taal Vista Lodge, Tagaytay City on August 29. Cavite Governor Ayong Maliksi hands the Lingkod Caviteño award to CSC Director Aquino Garcia with them is DLSU-D VCAR Olivia Legaspi.

CSC Director Aquino Garcia Sonia Gementiza, and University headed the CSC delegation. With him Controller Deodoro Abiog. Dr. Efren were Writer-in-residence Regino Abueg, former writer-in-residence of Paular, Events Coordinator Jeffrey the center also attended the said affair. Lubang, and Research faculty Heidi Sarno. To give further support, the Among the Lingkod university was represented by Vice- Caviteño awardees include Efren Chancellor for Academics and Peñaflorida and Socorro Perey Research Olivia Legaspi, University (Education), Felipa Javalera (Health Faculty Research Office Director Care), and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Jacqueline Morta, College of Liberal (Corporate Social Responsibility). Arts Dean Emmanuel Calairo, Progresibong Caviteño awardees University Registrar Teresita Unabia, during the said event were film Social Sciences Department Chair director Francis ‘Jun’ Posadas (Arts Mark Edwin Aspra, Communication and Entertainment), scholar and critic Arts Department Chair Rosanni Sarile, Rogelio Ordoñez (Literature), The 9 x 10 x .5 (cm) medal Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo Director continued on page 5 GALEÓN JUNE 2009 VOL. 6 NO. 1 10 PAGES

Editorial Chabacano language revisited

Publish or Perish The Chabacano language, considered as a legacy of Spanish colonialism in the , was highlighted during the 2009 Philippine- Spanish Friendship Day which was held at the Tanghalang Julian Felipe (TJF), De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) on July 17.

Chabacano is a Filipino-Spanish Creole which developed out of the need of native speakers to communicate with Spanish speaking Without words, peninsulares and insulares in carrying out business. It is commonly called lengua de tienda or lengua y tienda, español de parian, español de trapo, without“ writing and or lengua de carihan. without books there would be no history, Thriving or vanishing? This concern was properly addressed by the pool of speakers coming from the chabacano-speaking districts in the there could be no country particularly Cavite City, Ternate, and Zamboanga. concept of humanity. Dr. Cecilia Genuino, a faculty of the DLSU-D College of Liberal ” Arts Graduate School, talked about the prevalence of chabacano in Cavite City, Ternate, and Zamboanga. Her research however, revealed that it is slowly dwindling in popularity particularly with the young people because little or no effort is given by the local governments concerned and only a – Hermann Hesse few showed continued interests in using the language.

Chabacano in Zamboanga

Chabacano, as a medium of communication, is flourishing in Zamboanga. This was disclosed by Dr. Roberto Torres, director of Office of Culture and the Arts of Western State University. According EDITORIAL BOARD to his lecture, it is the Zamboangeños’ vernacular in commerce, education, Mr. Aquino I. Garcia, Dr. Regino P. Paular and in their day-to-day activities. The local government endorses and and supports the move for its continued use. Restaurants, radio stations, and Ms. Neriza M. Villanueva even offices make use of the language. Billboards and signage bear the dialect. Dr. Chester Coronel, chair of Graduate Program, College of Social CONTRIBUTOR Mr. Jeffrey A. Lubang Work, Community, and Development of the same university supported this statement. LAY-OUT ARTIST ENCODER Ms. Heidi B. Sarno Ms. Mylene B. Delatado Chabacano in Cavite City

The Galeón is the official publication Chabacano is a unique language. Dr. Enrique Escalante, a retired of the Cavite Studies Center. Schools Division Superintendent, explained its uniqueness by showing his For comments, audience the basic features of the dialect as compared to those of Filipino suggestions or contributions, contact: and Spanish languages. However, its distinctiveness is not recognized by the present generation. They are not receptive of the language. This concern THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR was felt by a few chabacano speakers in Cavite City. With the language CAVITE STUDIES CENTER facing a different fate, a move to introduce it to the young people is underway. Second Floor, Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo De La Salle University-Dasmariñas In 2005, Dr. Escalante’s brainchild, Chabacano…for Everyone: A Guide to Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines 4115 the Chabacano Language, was published. The book gives an initial (02) 844 7832 · (046) 416 4531 loc. 3141 continued on page 6

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First CSC Book Launching for 2009 Alfonso book released

Cavite Studies Center determine if the same are still found (CSC) released its first publication, in the way of life of present generation Tingkoraw Alfonso: History and Alfonsinos. Legend (Personal Impressions), at the School of Cavite, Cavite Historical Society Alfonso on May 24. Authored by (CHS) President Cesar Virata, retired Julian E. Aviñante, a retired medical Justice Justo Torres, Parañaque practitioner and a practicing hypno- Cong. Roilo Golez, Alfonso Mayor therapist, the book is originally a Virgilio Varias, Alfonso Historical compilation of facts, information, and Society member Silverio Baltazar, personal impressions on the history, CHS members, and the family and legends, and folk practices of the close friends of Dr. Aviñante attended Alfonsinos that the writer gathered the book launching. The De La Salle from primary and secondary University-Dasmariñas sources. representatives include College of Liberal Arts Dean Emmanuel Calairo, Tingkoraw is a phrase which Social Sciences Chair Mark Edwin means “Let me see”, a coinage used Aspra, and the CSC staff. University specifically in the upland towns of Registrar Teresita Unabia did the book Cavite. The book gives a review. perspective of Alfonso fifty years ago. The readers can glimpse and The book launching was experience life in Alfonso and make highlighted by the performance of comparisons as to the beliefs and barkos and barkas who did the practices contained in the book and Sanghiyang and the Sayaw sa Apoy.

Left: The book unveiling. L-R: Aquino Garcia, Dr. Emmanuel Calairo, Dr. Jet Aviñante, Mr. Cesar Virata, and Mayor Virgilio Varias Center: The Magsasanghiyang do their offerings. Right: The sayaw sa Apoy

3 GALEÓN JUNE 2009 VOL. 6 NO. 1 10 PAGES Realizing the vision from the past: a twin celebration of academic milestones

How did De La Salle (CSC), presented the history and University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) development of DLSU-D from the time come into being? What were the the school was officially transferred developments which led to its under the management of De La Salle realization? up to its present state. For the said important events, the AEA prepared July 15, 2009 was a red letter an exhibit on the highlights of the day for DLSU-D when it celebrated its development and founding of school 32nd foundation day as an academe from being the former Emilio Aguinaldo and at the same time its 22nd year as College up to the time when it became a Lasallian institution. The celebration a Lasallian institution. started with a mass at the university chapel which was solemnized by the The twin celebration was newly appointed chaplain, Reverend completed by the presence of DLSU- Fr. Antonio Perez, Jr. A program was D administrators namely: Bro. Gus F. held at the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo Boquer FSC, Dr. Olivia M. Legaspi, Dr. (AEA) gallery where Dr. Emmanuel F. Myrna F. Ramos, and Dr. Epifania D. Calairo, dean of the College of Liberal Anfone. Also in attendance was the Arts, gave a lecture on the history of family of the late Dr. Paulo C. Campos the Emilio Aguinaldo College. On the headed by his wife, Dr. Lourdes other hand, Prof. Aquino I. Garcia, Espiritu-Campos. director of the Cavite Studies Center

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The awardees with DLSU-D VCAR Olivia Legaspi, retired Justice Justo Torres, Dr. Nellie Ilas, former Prime Minister Cesar Virata, and Governor Ayong Maliksi

Gawad... continued from page 1 after it was adjudged first runner up during the Commission on Higher DLSU-D ...continued from page 7 Voltaire Perez (Arts), Tristan Ignacio, Education’s search for 2008 Best Frenvee Andra, and Patrick August Higher Education Institution Research Academics and Research Olivia Anthony Frias (Music), Dionisio Program in Region IV-A last Legaspi, led the raising of the flag. Molina, Sr. (Science and Technology), December 17, 2008. The Lasallian spirit of love of and Dr. Honorata Giongko-Baylon country could be heard as the (Medicine). Maliksing Kabataang Likewise during the said oath of allegiance was recited and Caviteño awardees were bar event, retired Justice Ameurfina led by CSC writer-in-residence topnotcher Atty. Judy Lardizabal Herrera, grand daughter of Gen. Regino Paular. (Law), Wesley So (Sports), and Aidel Emilio Aguinaldo and the second Paul Belamide (Academic Excellence woman to be appointed to the High Our forefathers exhibited and Leadership). Dr. Teodulo Court, was given a testimonial dinner their gallantry in quest for a freedom Topacio, Jr. and Atty. Antonio Oposa, in her honor. Senate President Juan which today is a legacy that every Jr. were Dakilang Caviteño (Veterinary Ponce Enrile, the guest speaker in the Filipino enjoys. Despite the on- Medicine) and Global Caviteño occasion, commended the going situations that challenge the (Environmental Law) awardees contributions made by the awardees lives of the Filipino people, CSC respectively. and spoke on the importance of each Director Aquino Garcia informed individual whose capability can the entire community that Filipinos The award is the second influence the lives of other people in still remain resilient with these recognition that the center received the community. challenges and continue to display heroism, excellence and industry which are the true measures of a genuine sovereignty.

The DLSU-D delegation with Board Member Recto Cantimbuhan (Left photo) and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile (Right photo)

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Chabacano...continued from page 2 that the Mardicas from Ternate, the keynote speech in behalf of the Moluccas Island brought with them Spanish government. Others who presentation of the language that would when they migrated to the country. Dr. graced the occasion include Vice be a basis for its preservation and for Evangelino Nigoza, president of the Chancellor for Academics and its use among the populace in their Ternate Historical Society, and one of Research Olivia Legaspi, Cavite interaction in the workplace, at home, the speakers during the said activity, Historical Society, Inc.(CHS) and in school. Likewise, in 2006, proved that the language is in President Cesar Virata, and National Chabacano Studies: Essays on Cavite’s constant use in Ternate homes and is Historical Institute (NHI) Research, Chabacano Language and Literature present in daily conversations. His Publication and Heraldry Division was released. It was written by Dr. book, Bahra: Manga Historia, Alamat, Chief Celestina Boncan. Emmanuel Luis Romanillos (also one Custumbre y Tradiciong di Bahra of the speakers in the seminar) of the (Bahra: The History, Legends, The activity was made Department of European Languages, Customs, and Traditions of Ternate, possible through the joint efforts of University of the Philippines. The book Cavite) is a corroboration of the rich the Inter-agency Committee offers a collection of Spanish and background of the town and its thriving Commemorating the Philippine- Chabacano Caviteño and Ermitense language. Another book, The Spanish Friendship Day, the NHI, and literary pieces which he gathered from Ternateños: Their History, Languages, the DLSU-D College of Liberal Arts local and foreign printed materials. Customs and Traditions, authored by (CLA). The CHS, Cavite Studies These intellectual birthing are some of former National Historical Institute Center, CLA Graduate School and the proofs of promoting chabacano Chairman Esteban de Ocampo, the Network of CALABARZON language in Cavite City. provides an extensive portion for the Educational Institutions (Research Ternate dialect Committee) were partners in carrying Bahra, not Chabacano out the event. A celebration of the language In Ternate, the case is In related event, the papers different. The people speak a The day long seminar presented during the 2005 and 2007 corrupted form of Spanish language featured Chabacano songs and poem conferences held at DLSU-D as well (pidgin) which they call Bahra (taken of Cavite City presented before the as those read at the 2008 Philippine- from Bahra de Maragondon, another participants that comprised mainly of Spanish Friendship Day Conference name given to Ternate). Though it has elementary and secondary public and held at the National Museum of the similarities with the chabacano spoken private educators in Cavite. Philippines on June 20, 2008 were in Cavite City, the language has Ambassador Luis Arias-Romero and simultaneously launched at the TJF. undergone modifications and is quite his wife were in attendance in the said His Excellency Arias-Romero and Mr. different from the original language activity. Señor Arias Romero delivered Virata unveiled the books.

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DLSU-D holds Independence Day celebration

The revolutionists stood in front of the Aguinaldo terrace as they watched the Philippine flag being raised. A feeling of immense joy for a long sought freedom loomed over the place as the Banda Matanda of San Francisco de played the Philippine National Anthem.

That might be the scenario when Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimedPhilippine Independence in his house in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898. Though nothing could replicate the emotions felt by Filipinos during that time, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) through the offices of the Cavite Studies Center (CSC), the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo (AEA), and the office of DLSU-D President tried its best to commemorate the national event.

The morning of June 15, three days after the national celebration of the 111th year of our country’s independence, members of the academic community gathered in front of the AEA veranda to witness the Top Left: Dr. Lourdes Campos, widow of the late Dr. Paulo Campos, is raising of the Philippine flag which welcomed by Drs. Myrna Ramos, Olive Legaspi and Epifania Anfone. Top was made meaningful with the Right: Atty. Buddy Campos speaks in behalf of his family. MR: CSC Director playing of the National Anthem by Aquino Garcia, delivers the history of DLSU-D. Bottom Right: CLA Dean the DLSU-D brass band. DLSU-D Emmanuel Calairo shares EAC history. Bottom Center: Dr. Olive Legaspi President Br. Gus Boquer, FSC, welcomes guests. Bottom Center: Rev.Fr. Antonio Perez,Jr. officiates the assisted by Vice Chancellor for mass. Bottom Left: Portion of the exhibit at AEA Gallery continued on page 5

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Cavite Studies Center discussed which are prerequisites Palad, GSIS Museum/Tayabas (CSC) joined the bandwagon of to Securities and Exchange Studies and Creative Writing KABANSA (Kapisanan ng mga Commission registration. During Center; Antonia Tiongco, Santa Bahay Saliksikan sa Bansa), an the meeting, an election among the Rosa Studies Center; Dr. Lino association of studies centers in members present was held. Dr. Dizon, Tarlaqueño Studies Center; the country created to foster Emmanuel Calairo, College of Erlinda Cruz, JDN Kapampangan mutual cooperation among other Liberal Arts dean was elected as Studies Center; Dr. Erlinda Alburo, local studies centers in promoting president of the organization with Cebuano Studies Center, and Dr. heritage conservation and CSC Director Garcia as member of Delfin Tolentino, Cordillera Studies advocacy. KABANSA is formed the board of trustees. Center. during the Consultative Forum of Regional Studies in the Philippines Members of the KABANSA The CSC joins hands with held at Oasis of Prayer, Silang, comprise mostly of directors of these local studies centers in Cavite on July 27-30, 2008. different studies centers in the establishing linkages and country. They include Dr. Corazon partnerships with academic CSC is represented by its Morilla, Center for Mindoro Studies; institutions and other agencies, in Director Aquino Garcia. Members of Dr. Agnes Crisostomo, Center for strengthening research capability the association had its first meeting Bulacan Studies; Dr. Lionel building and in supporting activities at the GSIS Museum, Pasay City Buenaflor, Heritage and projects intended to promote on February 12. The by-laws and Center; Dr. Leon Ramos, Jr., deeper appreciation of cultural articles of incorporation were Center for Batangas Studies; Ryan diversities and commonalities.

CSC director receives PCNC award

The Philippine Council for He has visited several non- Victoria Segovia of Miriam College NGO Certification (PCNC), a government institutions in response Foundation, and Sr. Maria Luisa private, voluntary, non-profit, and to his duty. With the long years that Simon of St. Joseph’s College- non-stock organization that certifies he has shared with the Quezon City. aspiring non-government organization, he has learned the organizations (NGOs) for donee value of community service and has institution status in the service of gained experiences that help him underprivileged Filipinos, awarded develop a positive outlook towards Cavite Studies Center (CSC) future volunteer works. He also Director Aquino Garcia a plaque of considers working in the appreciation for serving the council organization as an opportunity to as volunteer evaluator. The link with other institutions. ceremony took place at La Salle- Greenhills on May 29 during Other volunteer PCNC’s 10th Annual Assembly. evaluators awarded are Tita Evasco-Branzuela of San Beda Garcia has been a College, Julieta P.M. Flores of member of the PCNC evaluating Educational Research and team for seven years and has joined Development Assistance at least ten evaluation teams in Foundation, Inc., Joaquina Jamias assessing various organizations. of WS Family Foundation, Inc.,

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In its effort to put together (excellent) for his post graduate Aguinaldo Filipiniana Section Head local history, the Cavite Studies degree at the Universidad Mary Ann Salvador during her post Center (CSC) of De La Salle Cumplutense de Madrid in Madrid, graduate studies at the University of University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) Spain in 1993. Funds for publication the Philippines in Diliman. The book included in its action plan the release are sourced out from the Cavite would be of great help to studies of its future publications for Academic Historical Society and DLSU-D. Dr. centers with local collections. The Year 2009-2010. Paular’s opus sees its birthing this last is a dictionary of Tagalog-Cavite semester. terms compiled by Dr. Efren Abueg, Leading in the list is Cavite, Palanca awardee and former writer- Su Glorioso Pasado, a translation Other items on the list include in-residence of the center. This from Spanish about Cavite and its the town histories of Imus and compilation has long been his project towns of the works of Buzeta (1850), Dasmariñas, a classification system until he retired from his post at DLSU- Huerta (1865), and Cavada (1876). for Philippine local studies materials, D.These will be released soon. This composition will facilitate easy and a dictionary. The town history understanding about old Cavite and of Imus is formerly a masteral thesis its environs and enhance cultural of Professor Benjamin Bolivar, a Additional book racks and historical awareness among the Cavite historian who was given installed reading public. This undertaking is recognition by the CSC in 2004. The the result of more than two years other publication is a revised edition residency at the center of Dr. Regino of the town of Dasmariñas written by Cavite Studies Paular. He was the former Education CSC Director Aquino Garcia. The Center (CSC) Division Chief of the National fourth is a book on the system of purchased Historical Institute and a proficient classification adopted for Philippine additional steel book speaker of the Spanish language local studies materials. This is a shelves to house old having obtained sobresaliente masteral thesis of Aklatang Emilio periodicals (Daily Mirror, Times, Taliba) dated 1947 Treading Cavite’s Tourist Destinations to 1972. Two are installed near the gallery of Aklatang Emilio AIG shares tourism enhancement formula Aguinaldo (AEA) and one is at the center. These periodicals are Cavite is rich in history and and heritage sites which are major reviewed to explore possible news culture and historic spots which sources of tourist destinations in the about Cavite which are marked, modern day Caviteños, prospective province. His equation, History + encoded, and compiled in the locators, and visitors need to know. In Culture + Heritage + Tourism = center. News gathered and response to the aim of the Cavite Sustainable Economy, summarizes identified will give readers a Association of Historical Sites and the role of these tangible and perspective of the province during Museums (CAHSAM) to make Cavite intangible aspects which when linked, those years. Moreover, these will province a potential tourist destination, given proper attention, and provide them a hunch on possible Cavite Studies Center Director Aquino developed will protect the province’s topics for future researches. Garcia discussed the formula that natural and cultural treasures. He would encourage the influx of tourists further elaborated that a well- Before said in the province. This undertaking was managed tourism program invariably periodicals landed held on May 30, during the two-day affects the quality of life of its people in the custody of seminar-workshop on Cavite Mapping since residents take advantage of the CSC, they were and Historical Trail sponsored by services and attractive that tourism former holdings of CAHSAM at Watercamp Resort, gives. It boosts community morale the AEA specifically Panamitan, Kawit, Cavite. which grows as people collaborate during the term of to develop a thriving tourism Dr. Paulo Campos,Emilio Garcia, in his talk, industry that is unique and distinct Aguinaldo College founder. enumerated the historical, cultural, from other communities.

9 GALEÓN JUNE 2009 VOL. 6 NO. 1 10 PAGES Solomon Saprid (1917-2003) Sculptor A noted sculptor with a unique style Christian Culture in 1961 and Araw in his artworks (jagged/rough ng Maynila award in 1970. edges), Solomon Saprid was born in Imus, Cavite on March 13, 1917. He had his first one-man show at the As an artist, he was a late bloomer Solidaridad Galleries in 1969 and and only realized his talent in his 50s. represented the Philippines in the 1971 He took up a master’s degree in Indian Triennale and at the 1973 Education at the Ohio State Australian Biennial. His most University. His great skills in prominent artwork is the , sculpture have earned for him a winning entry in the 1972 GomBurZa several awards and recognitions Martyrdom Centennial celebration. both here and abroad. Some of his The said public art is now located in favorite subjects are the mother and front of the National Museum of the child and local mythical characters Philippines. Saprid has been such as the tikbalang. Among his shortlisted several times in the numerous recognitions are: First National Artist Award of the Philippines. Prize, International Christmas Card He passed away and was cremated Contest, World Literacy and on September 28, 2003.

Ingredients:

4 pieces medium sized sweet potato (yellow variety), peeled and grated 1 slice squash, peeled and grated 1 cup mongo sprout, washed thoroughly ¼ kilo fresh shrimp, peeled (shells and heads pounded, juice extracted) 2 pieces onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 pieces tofu (tokwa), cubed 3 stalks Chinese celery, cut into small pieces 1 cup flour 2 pieces egg, beaten Seasoning mix (optional) Soy sauce, cayenne pepper (for the dip)

Cooking procedure:

Sauté the garlic and the onion until brown. Mix all the vegetables in a bowl. Combine flour and eggs and add some seasoning mix and a pinch of salt to the batter. Mix the vegetables to the batter. In a skillet or frying pan, pour a cup of vegetable oil and drop two tablespoons mixture into the pan. Flatten the mixture with a spatula. While frying, top the mixture with pieces of cubed tofu and shrimps. Cook until brown. Place cooked patties on a paper towel and serve with a mixture of vinegar, chopped onions, garlic, cayenne pepper, and soy sauce as your dip.

This may serve as a meal with rice or as an appetizer.

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