12Th Annual Seminar on Cavite History and Culture Disaster,Calamity Awareness Discussed
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GALEDECEMBER 2010Ó VOL. 1 NO.N 1 10 PAGES Official publication of the Cavite Studies Center • DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARIÑAS 12th Annual Seminar on Cavite history and culture Disaster,calamity awareness discussed To assess the geographical condition of the province and to single out the preparedness capacity of Caviteños in terms of catastrophe and calamities, the Cavite Studies Center (CSC) convened its 12th annual seminar on history and culture entitled Desastres y Calamidades: Cavite and the Signs of the Times. The event took place at the Aguinaldo Shrine, Kawit, Cavite on September 24. Public school teachers from Kawit and Dasmariñas and local government officials of Kawit, Noveleta, Naic, Ternate, Trece Martires, and Imus attended the seminar. The opening ceremonies Before the lecture proper, Kawit Mayor Reynaldo ‘Tik’ Aguinaldo commended the CSC regarding the importance of holding such activity. This, accordingly, will give the audience the ability to determine the actions to be done once a calamity or a disaster happens. Former Prime Minister Cesar EA Virata stressed that population growth which contribute to environmental and garbage problems is one factor in the occurrence of calamities. He even suggested some measures such as education and concentrated efforts for a cleaner surroundings that Caviteños have to observe in order to lessen the problem. CSC Director Aquino Garcia, on the other hand, delivered the conference overview. An overview of the disasters and calamities in the Philippines Dr. Regino Paular, CSC writer-in-residence, an expert in history, anthropology and in Spanish language discussed and summarized the major (continued on page 2) GALEÓN DECEMBER 2010 VOL. 1 NO. 1 10 PAGES Editorial Redirecting Research Trends Br. Gus Boquer’s proposition to redirect the course of action of researches made to suit the researches made in De La Salle University- needs of the province for further development Dasmariñas stirred a great deal of interest and such as those that pertain to good governance, challenge among the research departments police formation, food supply and security, of the entire Lasallian community. As a result, traffic management, national discipline, and a project known as the Cavite Research water problem among others will influence Development Program, a 10-year research researchers to work on topics which will program which will be spearheaded by the certainly benefit institutions and make people Cavite studies Center and the University put these studies into action. Research Office, was created. The program will serve as starting point of As one of the major developing areas in the exchanging research ideas and technical country, Cavite is currently making great experiences among the various fields identified strides in the adaptation to regional for discussion of recent developments and development perspectives that gear towards prevailing issues in the province. Moreover, it national and global development. The will elicit cooperation and support from program is a very timely agenda that opens community members and professionals in the door to the reexamination of the related fields of academic, community and province’s experiences and to the reflection private sectors, which will eventually lead on the current research policies, thrusts and towards a more responsive and goal oriented practices. Its demand to reconfigure the sustainable developments. (12th Annual Seminar ...continued from page1) EDITORIAL BOARD Mr. Aquino I. Garcia, Dr. Regino P. Paular disasters and calamities (volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and and Ms. Neriza M. Villanueva epidemics) that occurred during the Spanish colonial period and the contemporary years. His topic served as an assurance that the incidence of these destructive CONTRIBUTOR Mr. Jeffrey A. Lubang forces and how those affected were able to cope with the dreadful situations could be useful information to the audience in protecting themselves from harm and LAY-OUT ARTIST ENCODER Ms. Heidi B. Sarno Ms. Mylene B. Delatado destruction that might happen in the future. The Galeón is the official publication The status of the brown environment in CALABARZON of the Cavite Studies Center. Ernestina Jose, head of the Environmental Education and Information Section of For comments, suggestions or contributions, contact: the Environmental Management Bureau in Region IV-A, talked about the air and THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR water qualities of the provinces in the region. She pointed out the contributing CAVITE STUDIES CENTER factors that lessen the suitability of air and water for human, ecosystem and other Second Floor, Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo De La Salle University-Dasmariñas legitimate purposes. She also cited the solid waste problem in the area. Her Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines 4115 presentation revealed that in Cavite, 59.38% of solid wastes come from markets, (02) 844 7832 · (046) 416 4531 loc. 3141 (continued on page 3) 2 DECEMBER 2010 VOL. 1 NO. 1 10 PAGES GALEÓN DLSU-D observes 112th Philippine Independence anniversary Virata talks on the 1898 declaration of independence “A nation which has given proofs of steadfastness and courage in tribulation and danger, and of industry and studiousness in peace, is not meant to be enslaved. Such a nation is destined for greatness, to be one of the firmest arms of Providence in ruling the destinies of mankind. Such nation has resources and strength sufficient to lift itself up from the ruin and annihilation to which it was dragged down by the Spanish rule, and to claim a modest but worthy place in the concert of free nations.” From “Call to Unity”, Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo, June 23, 1898 (Excerpt from the speech of Mr. Cesar EA Virata) This was the reason behind Pres. Aguinaldo’s urgency to achievement until death is apparent. The speech pointed have the country’s independence be immediately recognized out the qualities of the Filipino people – knowledgeable about by many nations as was reiterated by Cesar EA Virata, the true idea of order and justice, able to formulate laws that president of the Cavite Historical Society (CHS) on the they respect and obey, reasonable enough not to press the observance of the 112th year of Philippine Independence at enemy, and able to return to their normal and tranquil life. the Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo (AEA) terrace on June 15. Themed Kalayaan, Tagumpay ng Bayan, the post celebration The CHS President ended his talk by encouraging was held at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) those present, specifically the younger generation, to meet on June 15 and was witnessed by the DLSU-D academic the challenges and solve them based on the teachings of community. our ancestors and adjusted to the anticipated conditions of parents and mentors. He also persuaded them to apply In his speech, Mr. Virata also mentioned the dissatisfaction what they learned in correcting dysfunctional institutions, to of Pres. Aguinaldo about the wordings of the declaration of serve the poor and to promote justice. independence as authored by Apolinario Mabini, the Brain (12th Annual Seminar ...continued from page2) of the Revolution in his Decalogue. This prompted Pres. 26.33% from residential areas, 13.41% from institutions, Aguinaldo to call the revolutionary leaders from different and 0.38% from commercial establishments. In provinces in Bacoor to ratify the Declaration of CALABARZON, food wastes constitute 33.19% per ton of Independence. He further narrated that Pres. Aguinaldo in solid wastes. It is then followed by plastic which is 20.04% his speech on the “solemn declaration of independence” and paper, 9.94%. With the continuous increase in on August 1, 1898 emphasized the distinction of the Filipinos population in the region, waste generation tends to increase as freedom loving people that even with or without arms also at an estimated volume of 15,394 tons for Cavite, their willingness to defend the country, its future and its (continued on page 7) 3 GALEÓN DECEMBER 2010 VOL. 1 NO. 1 10 PAGES Flores de Mayo 2010: Maestro Santiago’s creations highlighted The Trojan War would probably not materialize, had Paris and Helen first saw the good-looking men and women in the May 14 Flores de Mayo at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D). Even the audience had a hard time pinpointing the prettiest lady and the most attractive gentleman from among the 32 pairs of sagalas. were clad in gowns and barongs created by Maestro Ramon Santiago, a famous couturier in Imus. The Cavite Studies Center (CSC) felt it timely to gather those people in the Flores de Mayo to revive the past of the rich culture of Cavite. It has been a tradition in the province to parade young men and women as they offer flowers in honor of Mary, the Virgin Mother. The event is now included among the many programs of the center and will be observed yearly in the campus. This was the first time that the CSC hosted such event. Initially, the university had done the same in 2006 at which Three roses and a thorn. The hermanas, Drs. Myrna Ramos, time, Ms. Jennifer Barzaga, the First Lady of Mayor Pidi Carmelyn Antig and Epifania Anfone with Engineer Arnel Barzaga, was the Hermana Mayor. During the May 14 Hernandez, POLCA officer garb in Ramon Santiago’s creation affair, Dr. Carmelyn Antig , POLCA president, led the during the 2010 Flores de Mayo at DLSU-D. procession as the Gran Hermana Mayor. Dr. Epifania A fairy tale like atmosphere prevailed that afternoon as the Anfone, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative sagalas with their partners made their way from the chapel, Services and Dr. Myrna Ramos, Vice Chancellor for to the Transpo Gate, along the Parents Organization of La Mission, External Affairs and Development played the part Salle Cavite (POLCA) office, and to the Museo Café. They of Hermana Mayor 2 and 3 respectively. 4 DECEMBER 2010 VOL. 1 NO.