Archives as of 30 June 2006

Pabasa sa Canada..In an era that glorifies everything modern and urbanized, there is still room for traditional religious rituals like the “pabasa". The "pabasa" is a uniquely Filipino tradition of reading or singing the (passion), a book narrating the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. And here's a classic example demonstrated by our dear kababayan from Canada when they held a "pabasa" on hosted by our good mates, Gordo & Lynn Torres. SKMM would like to share the photos taken during the pabasa - pls. click here. If you would like to comment on this item, pls. follow this link: Pabasa sa Canada. Kumusta po kayong lahat diyan sa Canada!!

Samu't sari.. SKMM would like to wish all our kababayan a very blessed, happy and safe Easter..may the love of our Lord fill everyone's heart and bring joy and peace to your life....Two (2) more C.I Batch websites (Batch '75 & Batch '88) will soon be available in our Calumpit E-Connect page and their construction is fully underway....another e-contribution from our dear kababayan, Ms. Chie Cabral-dela Cruz..more power to you, Chie!! Also, LINGAP's website will be on the cyberspace very soon - just stay tuned for more updates about LINGAP and C.I. Batch '75 & Batch '88 websites.

LINGAP's official launching: The Life Improvement Network for Grassroots Assistance and Progress (LINGAP) was officially launched on March 26, 2006. The founding members, friends and supporters gathered together at the basketball court of Caniogan, Calumpit, Bulacan at 6:00 in the morning..read more. Left photo shows LINGAP officers taking their oath before Mayor James de Jesus. Click here to view more photos of the official launching. On behalf of LINGAP, SKMM would like to thank everyone who participated in this memorable event. Mabuhay po kayong lahat! Sa pagtutulungan, uunlad ang pamayanan!

Next Filipino Blesseds are Kalumpitenyas: Two noble ladies Mother Dionisia Mitas Talangpaz (1691-1732) and Mother Cecilia Rosa Talangpaz (1693-1731) from Calumpit, Bulacan, founders of the Beaterio de San Sebastian whose beatification process is now in full swing are known for their exemplary lives of prayer, self denial, service to the Church and apostolate that attracted young Filipinas...read more. Have a glimpse in the lives of these 2 Talangpaz sisters by clicking here. To comment on this item, pls. follow this link: Mother Dionisia & Mother Cecilia Rosa Talangpaz.

Tragic Fire in Calumpit: Lubos pong nagpapasalamat ang SKMM sa lahat ng mga kaibigan, kakilala at kamag-anak na nagpaabot ng kanilang pag-alala at pagdamay sa sakunang naganap sa crossing sa Calumpit noong Pebrero 12 na kumitil ng dalawang buhay. Nakikiramay po kami sa pamilya del Rosario sa pagyao ni G. Jose del Rosario (Ka Using) at ng kanyang apo (Jessica) na naging biktima ng malupit na trahedyang ito. Ipagdasal na lang po natin ang kanilang kapayapaan sa piling ng ating Panginoon. Click here to view some of the photos of the aftermath.

Calumpitenyos in Canada: SKMM would like to share to all our kababayan some of the photos of our kababayan living in Canada courtesy of Lynn Gomez-Torres (pls. click here for the photos - can you still recognize some of the faces?). On behalf of all our kababayan, SKMM would like to say a big "Thank You" to the 'Calumpitenyos in Canada' for the charity project they successfully carried out in Calumpit last December.

Mabuhay po kayong lahat diyan sa Canada at pagpalain nawa kayo ng Panginoon sa malasakit na patuloy ninyong pinakikita't pinadadama sa ating bayan at hindi kayo nakakalimot sa ating mga kababayan na mas higit na nangangailangan.

Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Romans 12:13)

'Bayanihan' spirit revivified through LINGAP: A non-profit organization, called the Life Improvement Network for Grassroots Assistance and Progress (LINGAP) Association, Inc. was formally established on December 27, 2005 and granted a Certificate of Incorporation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (CN200521064), with a mission to improve the life of individuals and families in the community through volunteerism and private initiatives. Through “bayanihan” spirit in full action, a Community Learning Center (CLC) will be built by this NPO in Caniogan, Calumpit, Bulacan, , to fulfill its vision, mission and objectives. LINGAP's founding president is Ms. Elvira P. Galang, M.A. Ed.D., a breast cancer survivor and an active member of two support groups - the Philippine Breast Cancer Network (PBCN) and Breast Cancer Society of Manila, Inc. (BCSMI). LINGAP will start its operation in early March.

On behalf of LINGAP, SKMM would like to appeal to all our kind-hearted kababayan to extend your financial support for the seed funds of LINGAP's Community Learning Center. Nananawagan po ang SKMM sa ating mga kababayan na sa pagkakataong ito'y magbuklod-buklod po tayong lahat at ipakita't ipadama natin ang ating pagmamalasakit sa bayang Kalumpit. Read more about LINGAP.

Province of Bulacan - voted as best LGU website: The Province of Bulacan emerged as the winner under the Independent Category for the provincial level, which included as finalists the provinces of Bataan, Benguet, Bohol and Zamboanga del Sur....read more.

PGB Website - one of the 5 finalists in the 8th Philippine Web Awards: The official website of the Provincial Government of Bulacan was one of the five finalists in the E-Government Category of the 8th Philippine Web Awards 2005. The website of DBP Data Center, Inc. (DCI) was voted as the Best Website and the Government Service Insurance System Website (GSIS) as the People's Choice. SKMM would like to thank those who responded and voted for the PGB Website. See all the finalists and winners at http://www.philippinewebawards.com/entries.asp?show=finals & http://www.philippinewebawards.com/entries.asp?show=winners