OP-SIENA TULAY Page 8 HTU SPEARHEAD LADAWAN ROSARIANS CELEBRATE GROUND BEAKING GOLDEN JUBILEE MAY to SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE Research is a vital function of a higher education The second part of the programme was held in institution. Through this, the Holy Trinity University of Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Intramuros where Palawan discovered that the rich indigenous culture and the Wreathe Laying on Mother Francisca’s burial site arts of the local and native people of Palawan can be headed by Rev. Fr. Antonio Bernaldo, Parish Priest of enhanced and preserved by providing them venue to The Holy Rosary School of Pardo in Cebu has recently St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Samal Bataan took showcasing their culture and arts. celebrated its 50th Foundation Anniversary last August 21 to 22, place. In the Plazuela, the Blessing of Mo. Francisca’s 2015 with the theme: “HRSP Through the Years…The Dancing statue then followed which was done by Rev. Fr. Boyd The HTU, being true to its orientation of service to Decade”. The celebration was packed with different fun activities Sulpico, OP, Vice President of Colegio de San Juan de God and humanity feels the need and responsibility of such as parade, games, and performances from the students, Letran. putting a project to help conserve, promote, and develop Bishop Honesto Ongtioco, D.D. Presides the mass parents, faculty, administrators and alumni. The Golden Jubilee Students from different OP-Siena schools the nation’s historical and cultural heritage in the province Celebration began with a Thanksgiving Mass with Msgr. Roberto rendered performances as a tribute to Mother of Palawan. Alesna, HP as the main presider while Msgr. Constantino Corterz Diotay, HP; Mgsr. Phil James Chavesz Tumulak, PC; Msgr. Francisca. The SCQC College students presented live The present generation of Palaweños is fast Agustine Velez Ancanjas, PC; Msgr. Raul Tenebro Go, PC; and Tableaus on the Life and Virtues of St. Dominic and evolving due through civilizations. Without their awareness, Rev. Fr. Gamaliel Filoteo Simbajon, PC; served as the Mo. Francisca and a Balagtasan by Angelica Brimon, they have become captives of globalization, making their concelebrants. The party was also filled with inspiring words from Ronaldo Castro and Judry Fulgar. The Drum and Lyre indigenous culture slowly disappearing and unnoticed in the Mo. Ma. Jesusa Enginco, OP, the Prioress General of the Groups of St. Dominic Academy, Pulilan, Bulacan and midst of societal transformation. Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena and Siena College of San Jose, kept the crowd alive with Sr. Zenaida C. Domingo, OP, the School Director and Principal their festive performance. Mr. Aemillo Enginco from the The HTU launched a project entitled: “Integral who gave an Inspirational Message and Word of Thanks UST Conservatory of Music and recently won 1st Prize Development of Indigenous Tribe of Cabayugan and St. Dominic Academy Drum & Lyre perform during the Tribute Preservation of the Culture and Arts of Puerto Princesa, at an International Classical Guitar Competition in Malaysia rendered classical pieces of songs with his Palawan”. It advocates the promotion and preservation of The OP-Sisters, Lay Partners, Students, and the culture and arts of Palawan. The project envisions classical guitar. EDITORIAL STAFF Friends celebrated the 304th Death Anniversary of the creating a small village that showcases the replica of the The Tribute to the Servant of God was also tribal houses of each of the twelve indigenous villages of Servant of God, Mo. Francisca del Espiritu Santo last August 24, 2015 with the theme: “Mother Francisca: An filled with inspirational messages from Rev. Fr. Palawan namely, Tagbanua, Agutaynen, Panimusan, Ken- Editors-in-Chief Clarence Marquez, OP, President of Colegio de San uy, Batak, Cuyunon, Palao’a, Molbog, Tausog, Jama- Mo. Ma. Jesusa Enginco, OP Epitome of Passion for Truth, Compassionate for Juan de Letran; Architect Augusto Rustia, Mapun, Cagayanen and Tau’t Bato. The project provides Sr. Aurelia Navarro, OP Humanity”. The celebration started with a Thanksgiving avenue for the tribes of Palawan to showcase their native Mass held at the Siena College, Quezon City Big Representative of Intramuros Administration; and Mo. clothing, crafts, songs, dances, musical instruments, Staff Chapel with Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, D.D. as Ma. Jesusa Enginco, OP, Prioress General of the Ms. Marilou Ignacio Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of language, beliefs and practices and food products. - HTU the main presider. Before the final blessing, Hermana Florida “Ida” Jose gave her testimony about Mo. Siena, Philippines. UPDATE: “Heart for the Mission - Ad Gentes, Ad Extra” Contributors Francisca’s intercession. She stated that she saw a The programme ended with a Prayer for the Siena College Quezon City Sister wearing an old habit like that of the Beatas Divine Guidance of Beatification and Canonization of Ms. Florida Jose - SC Taytay th PHP 621, 151. 10 Hermana Fely Quieng - LMAMFES Generalete during the 17 century, at the chapel of Siena College Mother Francisca, followed by the community singing Holy Trinity University, Palawan Taytay where she works as a nurse. To her, it was Mo. Mother Francisca Hymns led by the Sisters. The This is the collection as of September 14, 2015 to support our missionary endeavors in Holy Rosary School of Pardo Francisca’s way of telling that all she needs was to Vietnam, Ethiopia and other mission territories in the future. Heartfelt gratitude to generous masters of ceremonies were Sr. Regina Ladoing, OP hearts who share their treasure without counting the cost. God will reward you a pray for a miracle. and Hermano Joseph Serpa Juan. - Basco, Rachebelle L. - Lay-out artist hundredfold. SCQC II – BSE SPED OP-SIENA TULAY Page 2 May to September 2015 Page 7 most especially the formal education program which started in 1997 were LMAMFES-BEATERIO sisters. We spend few hours talking to them and wishing MOTHER FRANCISCA extended to them. The objective of the programs are to introduce Christ to them well, though it is saddening that some of them cannot them; provide them shelter; teach them the necessary skills to start a new SPRING OF LOVE life and become self-sufficient; to assure them health services; and to uplift GENERALATE VISIT SISTERS recognize us anymore due to old age. Some were not Water is one of the their status and to incorporate them into society. cheerful as they were before. But no regret on our part, for most important resources to sustain Due to the Sisters’ and benefactors’ undying effort and support, every life form. the Aetas are now settled. With the approval from the Department of Without it, life can Education, the Siena College, QC Extension-Mission School was never be produced established in 1997 to provide formal education for the Aeta children. But nor sustained. People despite those efforts, water system is still a major difficulty in the place for across the globe are excavating hundreds of meters on the ground to plant a water pump always in need of requires a serious amount. First and second attempts to establish a water water. In the system in the place was conducted but to no avail. Two major problems Philippines, there are were finances and the water deposits are very hard to locate. But God, in places that are His lavishing goodness, sent a benefactor who is willing to shoulder all the naturally abundant finances for the development and a “Water Diviner” who can locate water with water deposits deposits by the Grace of God. while there are places with very limited water In April 16, 2015, the plight for finding the water deposit ended deposits and most of when the group of engineers headed by Engineer Edgardo Mitiam started them are extremely mobilizing for the Deepwell Drilling Project at Pasbul, Porac, Pampanga. difficult to excavate. Below is the progress of the project: Unfortunately, one of DATE DEVELOPMENT these places is April 17 – 20, Site clearing and Setting of Drilling Rig. Pasbul, Porac, 2015 Pampanga where the 3 Aeta Tribes of Cuyucot, Liplip and Patal settled. April 21, 2015 Start Drilling Operation. These tirbes were composed of 380 Aeta families who were adopted by Continue drilling operation, formation encountered the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena in 1992 April 22 to were clay, shale, a fraction of sandstone and boulder after the historical eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991. The Tribe of Cuyucot June 4, 2015 fragments. is composed of 64 families while Patal has 361 families and Liplip has IN TAHANANG SIENA that day was a rewarding day for us. 365 families and the total population was 790. At 284 feet, we encountered coarse sand and gravel June 5, 2015 formation, a good source of water bearing formation. June 11 to 21, 326 feet, another sand and gravel formation was We know that deep within our hearts we made them Twenty years ago, the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo was considered as one of the most powerful volcanic explosions of the twentieth century. 2015 encountered. feel that they still belong with us, in spite of their conditions The first victims of the eruption were the Aeta indigenous communities June 22, 2015 At 415 feet, sandy tuff was encountered. of being sick and old. We reached 500 feet. living on the slopes of the mountain of Pasbul, Porac, Pampanga. Their June 28, 2015 traditional way of life has been deeply affected by the disaster, which We must always remember that all who suffer pain brought changes in their indigenous cultural foundation. The eruption of June 28 to 6” Perforated and blank casing were installed. Mt. Pinatubo made the Aetas hopeless, homeless, and displaced and it July 2, 2015 or illness are chosen to be saints and know that they are forced them to leave their homes, farms, and hunting grounds on the July 3, 2015 Start well developing.