Where are all the flower's gone? Where are all the laity's gone?
The laity comprises the vast majority of the faithful of Aklan. With a population of about half a million and with a clergy of only 67, (and not all are present in the diocese) one could imagine that the diocese could not go ahead without the laity.
But look at what the SODA of the beloved bishop indicate. Although they "have been given importance," "are encouraged to take an active role in the parish and in the Diocese," and "are given opportunities to exercise their (different) charisms," --- "much has still to be done."
This is especially true in the area of the family "today being bombarded with many anti-family values coming from many sectors of our society."Statistically, we cannot totally rely on the priests, but on the laity, perhaps under the priest's guidance.
The best persons who could help the laity are the lay persons themselves.
Perhaps, liturgical participation is not enough, though it is very important. Perhaps, only prayer is not enough though it strengthens us to face the ever more dark world. The laity, who are in fact beginning to be aware, that hey have to help one another concretely, is the best visible sign of being Church.
Where are the laity's gone? Yes they mabe be inside the church, but the visible love, help, cooperation, mutual understanding of common problems they face, in short, their mutual love for one another in whatever or wherever field of work are in, be it in politics, education, journalism, sports, culture, music, etc, is the best flowering of the presence of Christ in Aklan. And this is a good sight!
In continously reading the State of the Diocese Address of Bishop Lazo, it is edifying to note "an increase of lay participation in the liturgical life" in Aklan. And this is not only qualitative but also qualitative.
Thanks to the help of Rev. Fr. Mark Beloso: the young chairman of the liturgical commission of the Diocese. Though at the same time the chancellor the "Diocesan Liturgical Commission, together with the Diocesan Catechetical Commission made a lot of difference in the liturgical and catechetical celebrations and the faith-life of the people," SODA affirms.
This is a happy reality. "Sacraments now are received / celebrated with instructions. The choir and the new Akeanon songs enhance the participation of the faithful especially during Sunday masses. The emergence of the liturgical ministries helped to highlight the role and responsibility of the lay in the liturgy.
The Diocesan Catechetical Ministry has been printing catechetical materials for the use of the catechists in the schools in the diocese. Regular meetings and seminars have been held. By and large the liturgical and catechetical life of the people is very much active and interactive." Since the Word of God and the Sacraments are inexhaustible treasures of the church, the bishop added "many things sill have to be put in place," as if to ask: "what could we generously offer to make our province more near to God and to man, especially the poor and the marginalized?"
About 30 years ago, in a nationwide survery only 15% of Filipino catholics go to the church during sundays. Now, in Aklan mass attendance is on the rise. Maybe thanks to the faithfulness of her ministers and to Fr. Mark Beloso who in spite of all the odds and an increasing secularization, continue to be faithful to the gift and grace of the priesthood.
We would like to express our gratitude for this gifts of God bestowed on our province!
Fr. Am Mijares
Focolare
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Tumandoks Eyed for multi-million Abaca Plantation
Jun Ariolo N. AguirreLibacao, Aklan- As the country vowed to remain its current stand in the world market in abaca fibers and products distribution, both the Fiber Industry and Development Authority(FIDA) and the Department of Agriculture eyed this municipality to compliment in the needed abaca production.
The FIDA and DA were forced to lookfor possible alternative abacaplantation after the provinces ofBicol, Leyte and Samar considered as the major abaca distributors in the country was ravaged by series of typhoons last year destroying the majority of its abaca plantation affecting the distribution of supply in the world market.
Libacao mayor Charito Navarossa said that with the government's assistance, the FIDA and DA have identified this town as possible alternative supplier of abaca production in Western Visayas to compliment the meager supply in the country.
Reports from the DA and the FIDA bared that the country is supplying 85 percent of abaca fiber products in the world and earning $75,0000 each year.
The rest of the 15 percent are being supplied by Ecuador and other Northern American states.
"I was told that the government will not allow other countries to overtake the world wide stand in abaca distribution the reason why the DA and the FIDA are fast-tracking the gathering of needed supply to compliment those remaining abaca plantation especially in Bicol,"Navarossa said.
It was learned that high-grade abaca plantations thrived in several hinterland areas in this municipality which when developed and taken care of the natural plantations, this town could earn the monicker of having the high-grade abaca plantation in Western Visayas.
"The DA and the FIDA had proposed to establish a three-years pilot testing center through their Package ofTechnology (POT) program of abaca plantations in Libacao," Navarossa said.
The project if become successful, Libacao residents could benefit from the multi-million market of abaca plantation in the world.
It is percieved that the demand of abaca fibers will increase in the coming months in the world market after a Kyoto International Treaty have been signed in Japan. The treaty requires international shipping companies, currencies and other products to use natural fibers to conserve the nature.
Among this fibers, abaca topped the list and is now a major materials being used in making currencies worldwide.
This year, the Daimler Benz makers of the Mercedez Benz automobile announced that it will now be using abaca fibers in their matting used in their vehicles in obedience with the KyotoTreaty.
Navarossa said that he had asked theFIDA and the DA to give priorities to Libacao Tumandoks which are considered the poorest in this town. Today, the IP elders are coordinating with agriculture officials to identify areas for the proposed POT project.
During this writer's visit in a Libacao expedition recently, it was learned that the Tumandoks are still practicing several of their ethnic traditions which in time needed to be discouraged by their elders themselves.
Among these practice are the multiple marriages tradition where a Tumandok male could have several wives as long as he could finance and maintain their wives welfare.
The multiple marriage tradition includes their 12 years old girl could already taken by a tumandok male as a bride after agreement with the girl's parents.
Also, a six months old pregnant young and adult women can still climb the coconut trees to pick coco fruits to augment their income.
"I have already asked their respective families to discouraged such tradition but they are protected and covered by special laws as an indigenous people,"the town mayor said.
The FIDA and the DA vowed to pilot the abaca POT project in an ancestral claims area to be approved by the National Commission on Indigenous Person.
State of the Diocese Address
THE DIOCESAN PASTORAL ASSEMBLY
State of the Diocese Address (S.O.D.A.)
Declaration to Open the Pastoral Assembly
Parish Church of St. Joseph the Worker, Numancia, Aklan
State of the Diocese Address (S.O.D.A.)
Declaration to Open the Pastoral Assembly
Parish Church of St. Joseph the Worker, Numancia, Aklan
His Excellency
MOST REV. JOSE ROMEO O. LAZO, D.D.
Bishop of Kalibo
MOST REV. JOSE ROMEO O. LAZO, D.D.
Bishop of Kalibo
Every year, many new events happen, new things are made, new gadgets are displayed. It seems that changes in the world especially its technology is very fast. This fits the song of Jose Mari Chan entitled, “Constant Change.”
Ten years is good enough to look back, revisit the First Diocesan Synod and say, “where are we going to… from here?” The gift of the SYNOD in 1996 has given us the framework to move on as a local Church, as a community of disciples.
We have made great strides since then. The Diocese has a third bishop, 67 priests (1 retired, 11 outside the Diocese, on studies, or on loan), 24 parishes from 22; structures are in place as mandated by the Synod of ’96 except a few. Our seminary, vocation wise, is still strong. Almost half of the priests in the Diocese have passed the gates of the Santo Nino Seminary. Next year 2007, S.N.S. will be 25 years. This Academic Year S.N.S. has 143 High School seminarians and 30 College seminarians. As our priests grow in number, they also grow in age, wisdom and holiness. It’s a constant struggle to live a celibate life in the service of God and people, “to be configured to Jesus Christ as Head and Shepherd of the Church,” (Pastores Dabo Vobis, 21). There have been efforts to concretize and to bear witness to the sacramental brotherhood of priests. A program for the on-going formation of priests is put in place. The religious brothers and sisters have contributed a lot in the Diocese through their own charisms.
The laity have been given importance in the Diocese. They are encouraged to take an active role in the parish and in the Diocese. The lay organizations, movements, associations and societies (LOMAS) are given opportunities to exercise their different charisms for the good of the community and they have been given priest-spiritual directors to walk with them, to accompany them. Two very important thrusts of the lay apostolate are the Family and the Youth. These are the areas where a lot of interest and involvement of the laity are most needed. The Family and Life Apostolate is reaching to married couples through seminars. Much has still to be done since the Filipino family today is being bombarded with many anti-family values coming from many sectors of our society.
The Youth Apostolate is picking up and there had been a number of youth encounters in the diocesan as well as parish level. Like the family the youth of today is very vulnerable to the inroads of mass media and the environment which are not always value-oriented. Our youth need direction and guidance to be able not only to thwart the evils in society but also to sharpen their capacity to be “useful” and value, person and community oriented.
The Diocesan Commissions have been very helpful in the implementing the Synod’s mission which is the renewed integral evangelization. The chief means are catechesis, worship or liturgy and social apostolate.
There had been an increase of lay participation in the liturgical life of the local church. The Diocesan Liturgical Commission, together with the Diocesan Catechetical Commission made a lot of difference in the liturgical and catechetical celebrations and the faith-life of the people. Sacraments now are received / celebrated with instructions. The choir and the new Akeanon songs enhance the participation of the faithful especially during Sunday masses. The emergence of the liturgical ministries helped to highlight the role and responsibility of the lay in the liturgy. The Diocesan Catechetical Ministry has been printing catechetical materials for the use of the catechists in the schools in the diocese. Regular meetings and seminars have been held. By and large the liturgical and catechetical life of the people is very much active and interactive but surely many things still have to be put in place.
The social-economic concerns of the people are being addressed through the different areas under the Commission on Social Action: Health Care, Socio-Economics, Politics, Environmental Concerns, Migration, Tourism, Women and Children, Indigenous People, Social Justice, BEC. The Diocese has made her stand in a number of issues like gambling (STL), casino, mining, cha-cha and others. People are becoming more aware of their role and responsibility in the community and in solidarity with the bigger community. The Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) is a very opportune vehicle to touch base with the grassroots. Our IP’s, because of Boracay, a tourist destination, have been in the frontline. They have no place to go which they can call their own. They need our support.
The Word of God is very important in the faith-life of the people. The Biblical Apostolate is working on this area of promoting, appreciating, studying, praying and living the Bible. Recently, the Family Bible Quiz, held here in the Diocese, is an opener for families to study, pray and live the Bible as a family. The Bible is a very beautiful instrument to keep the family together. Yes, Jesus, the Word is very much present in the family.
Because of the increasing number of chapels, there is a need to title the land donated for this purpose. There is an ongoing action of titling all the land donated to the Church. Arancel system is still the predominant means of the peoples’ support. There is a growing shift towards the pledge and/or tithing systems, making the people respond not only to the needs of the clergy and the Church but also their response to God’s generosity and providence, and cultivating the value of giving and love for the Church.
The Diocese is not only for quality education but also for catholic education. Catholic education is a distinctive mark of a catholic school but there are only two in the Diocese. There are private schools and this is where we in the Diocese can reach out (41 private pre-school and elementary schools, 31 private secondary schools and 8 private higher/tertiary schools (DepEd-Ched data Aug.2006). This is where values formation and Christian orientation/formation can take place.
There is in us a growing missionary spirit. We have Aklanons working outside the Diocese as priest or as lay worker. There are groups of Aklanons in the different parts of the US and Canada and elsewhere and their presence there have brought the devotion to the Sto. Nino and San Lorenzo Ruiz. This area could be explored more. In the Diocese we have been supporting missionary activities and missionaries through our annual mission contributions. There is still room for more involvement in this area of mission.
Aside from our revisit of the 1996 Synod, the 30th anniversary of the foundation as Diocese, the Parish of St. John the Baptist in Kalibo celebrates the 425th year of existence, founded in 1581. This is vintage wine, so to say, old and precious. Included in this antiquity is the cultural heritage passed on to us by our ancestors. This we have to give due consideration and attention as part of our diocesan contribution in preserving and conserving the Cultural Heritage of our local Church.
Today we see the malls or department stores displaying different gadgets like cell phones of all sizes, shapes, amount, brand; radio, tv, cd’s and dvd’s. Mass media of today is, what they call, hi-tech. This is one area wherein the Church can harness her capacity to evangelize, to spread the word of God. It is very important for us in the Church to recognize the value of mass media for evangelization, to reach out to our people, to make present the God who cares and loves.
My dear brothers and sisters I just gave a short profile of what is going on in the Diocese. I am happy to say that the Diocese is healthy and moving towards her Vision. Indeed to be a true disciple of Christ entails a lot of sacrifice, on-going formation and purification.
Now I formally open and celebrate the gift that is The Diocesan Pastoral Assembly.
Santo Nino, bless us,
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us,
St. John the Baptist, accompany us.
Ten years is good enough to look back, revisit the First Diocesan Synod and say, “where are we going to… from here?” The gift of the SYNOD in 1996 has given us the framework to move on as a local Church, as a community of disciples.
We have made great strides since then. The Diocese has a third bishop, 67 priests (1 retired, 11 outside the Diocese, on studies, or on loan), 24 parishes from 22; structures are in place as mandated by the Synod of ’96 except a few. Our seminary, vocation wise, is still strong. Almost half of the priests in the Diocese have passed the gates of the Santo Nino Seminary. Next year 2007, S.N.S. will be 25 years. This Academic Year S.N.S. has 143 High School seminarians and 30 College seminarians. As our priests grow in number, they also grow in age, wisdom and holiness. It’s a constant struggle to live a celibate life in the service of God and people, “to be configured to Jesus Christ as Head and Shepherd of the Church,” (Pastores Dabo Vobis, 21). There have been efforts to concretize and to bear witness to the sacramental brotherhood of priests. A program for the on-going formation of priests is put in place. The religious brothers and sisters have contributed a lot in the Diocese through their own charisms.
The laity have been given importance in the Diocese. They are encouraged to take an active role in the parish and in the Diocese. The lay organizations, movements, associations and societies (LOMAS) are given opportunities to exercise their different charisms for the good of the community and they have been given priest-spiritual directors to walk with them, to accompany them. Two very important thrusts of the lay apostolate are the Family and the Youth. These are the areas where a lot of interest and involvement of the laity are most needed. The Family and Life Apostolate is reaching to married couples through seminars. Much has still to be done since the Filipino family today is being bombarded with many anti-family values coming from many sectors of our society.
The Youth Apostolate is picking up and there had been a number of youth encounters in the diocesan as well as parish level. Like the family the youth of today is very vulnerable to the inroads of mass media and the environment which are not always value-oriented. Our youth need direction and guidance to be able not only to thwart the evils in society but also to sharpen their capacity to be “useful” and value, person and community oriented.
The Diocesan Commissions have been very helpful in the implementing the Synod’s mission which is the renewed integral evangelization. The chief means are catechesis, worship or liturgy and social apostolate.
There had been an increase of lay participation in the liturgical life of the local church. The Diocesan Liturgical Commission, together with the Diocesan Catechetical Commission made a lot of difference in the liturgical and catechetical celebrations and the faith-life of the people. Sacraments now are received / celebrated with instructions. The choir and the new Akeanon songs enhance the participation of the faithful especially during Sunday masses. The emergence of the liturgical ministries helped to highlight the role and responsibility of the lay in the liturgy. The Diocesan Catechetical Ministry has been printing catechetical materials for the use of the catechists in the schools in the diocese. Regular meetings and seminars have been held. By and large the liturgical and catechetical life of the people is very much active and interactive but surely many things still have to be put in place.
The social-economic concerns of the people are being addressed through the different areas under the Commission on Social Action: Health Care, Socio-Economics, Politics, Environmental Concerns, Migration, Tourism, Women and Children, Indigenous People, Social Justice, BEC. The Diocese has made her stand in a number of issues like gambling (STL), casino, mining, cha-cha and others. People are becoming more aware of their role and responsibility in the community and in solidarity with the bigger community. The Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) is a very opportune vehicle to touch base with the grassroots. Our IP’s, because of Boracay, a tourist destination, have been in the frontline. They have no place to go which they can call their own. They need our support.
The Word of God is very important in the faith-life of the people. The Biblical Apostolate is working on this area of promoting, appreciating, studying, praying and living the Bible. Recently, the Family Bible Quiz, held here in the Diocese, is an opener for families to study, pray and live the Bible as a family. The Bible is a very beautiful instrument to keep the family together. Yes, Jesus, the Word is very much present in the family.
Because of the increasing number of chapels, there is a need to title the land donated for this purpose. There is an ongoing action of titling all the land donated to the Church. Arancel system is still the predominant means of the peoples’ support. There is a growing shift towards the pledge and/or tithing systems, making the people respond not only to the needs of the clergy and the Church but also their response to God’s generosity and providence, and cultivating the value of giving and love for the Church.
The Diocese is not only for quality education but also for catholic education. Catholic education is a distinctive mark of a catholic school but there are only two in the Diocese. There are private schools and this is where we in the Diocese can reach out (41 private pre-school and elementary schools, 31 private secondary schools and 8 private higher/tertiary schools (DepEd-Ched data Aug.2006). This is where values formation and Christian orientation/formation can take place.
There is in us a growing missionary spirit. We have Aklanons working outside the Diocese as priest or as lay worker. There are groups of Aklanons in the different parts of the US and Canada and elsewhere and their presence there have brought the devotion to the Sto. Nino and San Lorenzo Ruiz. This area could be explored more. In the Diocese we have been supporting missionary activities and missionaries through our annual mission contributions. There is still room for more involvement in this area of mission.
Aside from our revisit of the 1996 Synod, the 30th anniversary of the foundation as Diocese, the Parish of St. John the Baptist in Kalibo celebrates the 425th year of existence, founded in 1581. This is vintage wine, so to say, old and precious. Included in this antiquity is the cultural heritage passed on to us by our ancestors. This we have to give due consideration and attention as part of our diocesan contribution in preserving and conserving the Cultural Heritage of our local Church.
Today we see the malls or department stores displaying different gadgets like cell phones of all sizes, shapes, amount, brand; radio, tv, cd’s and dvd’s. Mass media of today is, what they call, hi-tech. This is one area wherein the Church can harness her capacity to evangelize, to spread the word of God. It is very important for us in the Church to recognize the value of mass media for evangelization, to reach out to our people, to make present the God who cares and loves.
My dear brothers and sisters I just gave a short profile of what is going on in the Diocese. I am happy to say that the Diocese is healthy and moving towards her Vision. Indeed to be a true disciple of Christ entails a lot of sacrifice, on-going formation and purification.
Now I formally open and celebrate the gift that is The Diocesan Pastoral Assembly.
Santo Nino, bless us,
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us,
St. John the Baptist, accompany us.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Shangri-La Boracay turns over new road to province
(note: jun n. aguirre photos)
Niel Rumbaoa
Shang-rila’s Resort and Spa Boracay, turned over a new road to the municipality of Malay, Aklan in a simple ceremony held Saturday. The new road constructed at a cost of P15 million spans one kilometer with a width of 7.1 meters.
Present during the turnover and inauguration ceremonies are Malay Mayor Ciceron Cawaling, Vice Mayor Frolibar Bautista and Brgy. Yapak Chairman Hector Casidsid with Shangri-La International Management and Makati Shangri-la Vice President/General Manager Greg Dogan.
“As an active member of society, it has been forefront in our list of priorities to carry out projects that would uplift the quality of life in the community,"says Mr. Dogan.
Located in Brgy. Yapak in Boracay Island, the new road has an actual loading capacity to 30 tons comparable to major highways in the country.
The Shangri-La’s Resort and Spa, Boracay is scheduled to be operational in the second half of 2008.
Hong Kong based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently manages to 50 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 23,000. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India,Malaysia, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, Taiwan and United Arab Emirates. In the Philippines, it operates Makati Shangri-La in Makati City, Edsa Shangri-La in Mandaluyong City, Traders Hotel in Manila and Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort in Cebu.
Shang-rila’s Resort and Spa Boracay, turned over a new road to the municipality of Malay, Aklan in a simple ceremony held Saturday. The new road constructed at a cost of P15 million spans one kilometer with a width of 7.1 meters.
Present during the turnover and inauguration ceremonies are Malay Mayor Ciceron Cawaling, Vice Mayor Frolibar Bautista and Brgy. Yapak Chairman Hector Casidsid with Shangri-La International Management and Makati Shangri-la Vice President/General Manager Greg Dogan.
“As an active member of society, it has been forefront in our list of priorities to carry out projects that would uplift the quality of life in the community,"says Mr. Dogan.
Located in Brgy. Yapak in Boracay Island, the new road has an actual loading capacity to 30 tons comparable to major highways in the country.
The Shangri-La’s Resort and Spa, Boracay is scheduled to be operational in the second half of 2008.
Hong Kong based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently manages to 50 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 23,000. Shangri-La hotels are located in Australia, mainland China, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India,Malaysia, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, Taiwan and United Arab Emirates. In the Philippines, it operates Makati Shangri-La in Makati City, Edsa Shangri-La in Mandaluyong City, Traders Hotel in Manila and Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort in Cebu.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Inmates will vote in May polls too- BJMP
Kalibo, Aklan –Willing inmates held at the Bureau of Jail Management (BJMP) here can vote in the
Meanwhile, the BJMP and the Aklan Rehabilitation Center (ARC) here are strictly implementing measures in their respective institutions to prevent inmates from escaping, as what has happened in some parts of the country.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Birdwatching is safe against avian flu- Birding Asia
Jun Ariolo N. Aguirre
Kalibo, Aklan- Contrary to the perceptions of others, bird watching is safe from contracting the dreaded avian influenze or bird flu virus according to the new reports released by the Birding Asia- a journal of conservationists in Asian region.
In an e-mail interview, German conservationist Professor Eberhard Curio project coordinator of the Philippine Endangered Species and Conservation Project (PESCP) based in Pandan, Antique said that the Birding Asia does not discouraged everyone to hold bird-watching activities as soon as one is healthy and has a common sense.
“However, the Birding Asia provided instructions on how one can avoid bird flu virus during bird-watching activities such as sites of known H5N1 (code for bird flu virus) sites should be avoided, avoid touching the wild birds, wash hands before and after any contacts with animals, avoid dead animals in the area, among others. This simple precaution will minimize the risk from other, commoner infections as well as avian flu,” Curio quoting the Birding Asia report said.
In the Philippines, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources have reported that there were no identified sites yet of positive bird flu infections.
According to the report of Birding Asia, most of those who suffer avian flu infections came from poultry usually spread by the wild birds through nasal secretions and faeces. In nearly all cases in humans the infection from close and prolonged contact with infected poultry.
Because of these encouraging reports of Birding Asia, the PESCP is studying the possibility of introducing bird-watching attractions in Panay to promote the conservation of the writhed-billed hornbills (locally known as Dulungan) considered as the second most critically endangered hornbill in the world.
“These things are currently being carefully studied by PESCP Veterinary Consultant Dr. Enrique Sanchez in Pandan, Antique,” he said.
Kalibo, Aklan- Contrary to the perceptions of others, bird watching is safe from contracting the dreaded avian influenze or bird flu virus according to the new reports released by the Birding Asia- a journal of conservationists in Asian region.
In an e-mail interview, German conservationist Professor Eberhard Curio project coordinator of the Philippine Endangered Species and Conservation Project (PESCP) based in Pandan, Antique said that the Birding Asia does not discouraged everyone to hold bird-watching activities as soon as one is healthy and has a common sense.
“However, the Birding Asia provided instructions on how one can avoid bird flu virus during bird-watching activities such as sites of known H5N1 (code for bird flu virus) sites should be avoided, avoid touching the wild birds, wash hands before and after any contacts with animals, avoid dead animals in the area, among others. This simple precaution will minimize the risk from other, commoner infections as well as avian flu,” Curio quoting the Birding Asia report said.
In the Philippines, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources have reported that there were no identified sites yet of positive bird flu infections.
According to the report of Birding Asia, most of those who suffer avian flu infections came from poultry usually spread by the wild birds through nasal secretions and faeces. In nearly all cases in humans the infection from close and prolonged contact with infected poultry.
Because of these encouraging reports of Birding Asia, the PESCP is studying the possibility of introducing bird-watching attractions in Panay to promote the conservation of the writhed-billed hornbills (locally known as Dulungan) considered as the second most critically endangered hornbill in the world.
“These things are currently being carefully studied by PESCP Veterinary Consultant Dr. Enrique Sanchez in Pandan, Antique,” he said.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Where are you my love?
This man walking along Brgy. Bugasongan, Lezo apparently looking for his love ones while the world celebrates Valentines Day. (Jun N. Aguirre photos)Dulay bats for gun-free Boracay
THE installation of a Close Circuit Television (CCTV) in Boracay Island to closely monitor the resort’s security has been recommended by the Police Regional Office (PRO-6) and endorsed by the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-6).
RPOC-6 passed a resolution during its regular meeting last week requesting the Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Telecommunications Commission (DOTC) and other concerned government agencies for the implementation of the security monitoring project.
The use of CCTV is geared for the enhancement of the island security against terrorism and other forms of criminality.PRO-6 director, Chief Supt. Wilfredo Dulay Sr. who is also the RPOC-6 vice chairman, likewise recommended the establishment of database for residents and workers in the island.He also pushed for a special budget for the purchase of equipment necessary for the enhancement of the present capability of the Philippine Coast Guard, Navy, Army and the PNP.Dulay suggested the implementation of a “Gun-Free Policy” in Boracay.
He explained the passage of supporting municipal ordinances is needed to implement the said security measures and control.
RPOC-6 passed a resolution during its regular meeting last week requesting the Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Telecommunications Commission (DOTC) and other concerned government agencies for the implementation of the security monitoring project.
The use of CCTV is geared for the enhancement of the island security against terrorism and other forms of criminality.PRO-6 director, Chief Supt. Wilfredo Dulay Sr. who is also the RPOC-6 vice chairman, likewise recommended the establishment of database for residents and workers in the island.He also pushed for a special budget for the purchase of equipment necessary for the enhancement of the present capability of the Philippine Coast Guard, Navy, Army and the PNP.Dulay suggested the implementation of a “Gun-Free Policy” in Boracay.
He explained the passage of supporting municipal ordinances is needed to implement the said security measures and control.
free magic show
Free Valentines Magic Show at Pepetons Grille
performers come from the nationally reknowned Inner Magic Club of the Philippines
Sct. Borromeo cor Mother Ignacia near ABS CBN
14 Feb. 2007, 7:30 pm
Monday, February 12, 2007
Dateline Libacao
Alex Dionela
On the latest update of the proposed multi-million dollar Aklan Hydro Electric Power Project the survey of road control points is now underway for the road widening of provincial road section from Poblacion to Bgry. Manika by the Thetan Computerized Mapping and Surveying Services, Inc., a Manila based surveying firm contracted by the California Energy International, Inc. to do all the surveying activities of this project.
This will be followed by a road survey whose technical data shall become the basis in formulating access road design. According to Engr. Eduardo Sarmiento, Thetan Gen. Manager this technical work would entail 30-40 days to finish and that thereafter the actual road construction will commence.
The same surveying firm is presently undertaking the actual survey since mid-December last year of this Aklan Hydro Electric Power Project in barangays Manika, Oyang and Dalagsaan, all in Libacao town whose technical data shall also become the basis in formulating the engineering design and detailed feasibility study of the aforesaid project.
Libacao Mayor Charito Navarosa after his conversation with Cal En’s Business Development Executive Reymond Cunningham said that this US-based project proponent is fast-tracking this project and thus tentatively scheduled to begin actual road construction before this mid-year’s national and local elections and will continue to undertake this work until its completion while the project’s engineering design and detailed feasibility study are being made so as to avoid unnecessary delay.
Consulting Engineer Patricia L. Lopez, respected in the profession was the one who made the Pre-feasibility study of this project. This was presented to Aklan officials headed by Cong. Joben Miraflores and Vice Gov. Kel Tolentino who represented Gov. Carlito S. Marquez and Libacao officials and concerned residents headed by Mayor Navarosa on October 31, 2006. Also present were Aklan Rivers Development Council Exec. Director Allen S. Quimpo and former SP Member Jean O. Rodriguez and some members of the local tri-media. Prior to that, Engr. Lopez together with tunnel consultant Jim Palmer, a US national visited the proposed project site up to the farthest barangay of Dalagsaan sometime last year.
The results of the Pre-feasibility study disclosed that there are 5 separate possible sites and designs which could be adopted with costs ranging from 75 to 382 million dollars, excluding the tunnel component cost. Hence, total project cost will reach up to more or less 400 million dollars which would consequently bring in substantial revenues for the provincial government, LGU Libacao and the 3 host barangays of Manika, Oyang and Dalagsaan.
For more information about Libacao, you may log-in at http://www.libacao.gov.ph/ or e-mail at info@libacao.gov.ph or call tel. no. 036-273-22-23; 273-22-00
The same surveying firm is presently undertaking the actual survey since mid-December last year of this Aklan Hydro Electric Power Project in barangays Manika, Oyang and Dalagsaan, all in Libacao town whose technical data shall also become the basis in formulating the engineering design and detailed feasibility study of the aforesaid project.
Libacao Mayor Charito Navarosa after his conversation with Cal En’s Business Development Executive Reymond Cunningham said that this US-based project proponent is fast-tracking this project and thus tentatively scheduled to begin actual road construction before this mid-year’s national and local elections and will continue to undertake this work until its completion while the project’s engineering design and detailed feasibility study are being made so as to avoid unnecessary delay.
Consulting Engineer Patricia L. Lopez, respected in the profession was the one who made the Pre-feasibility study of this project. This was presented to Aklan officials headed by Cong. Joben Miraflores and Vice Gov. Kel Tolentino who represented Gov. Carlito S. Marquez and Libacao officials and concerned residents headed by Mayor Navarosa on October 31, 2006. Also present were Aklan Rivers Development Council Exec. Director Allen S. Quimpo and former SP Member Jean O. Rodriguez and some members of the local tri-media. Prior to that, Engr. Lopez together with tunnel consultant Jim Palmer, a US national visited the proposed project site up to the farthest barangay of Dalagsaan sometime last year.
The results of the Pre-feasibility study disclosed that there are 5 separate possible sites and designs which could be adopted with costs ranging from 75 to 382 million dollars, excluding the tunnel component cost. Hence, total project cost will reach up to more or less 400 million dollars which would consequently bring in substantial revenues for the provincial government, LGU Libacao and the 3 host barangays of Manika, Oyang and Dalagsaan.
For more information about Libacao, you may log-in at http://www.libacao.gov.ph/ or e-mail at info@libacao.gov.ph or call tel. no. 036-273-22-23; 273-22-00
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