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VOL. 9 NO.40
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JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2012
By: Jofel Joyce Lancion Filipino valor in the Philippine history scored a number of resounding victories against their military-superior foes. Filipinos’ victories in the battles highlighted their defense to preserve the independence of our Motherland. The historic Battle of Paye that took place 112 years ago (July 31, 1900), in Sitio Paye, Brgy. Balimbing, Boac, Marinduque is one of the victories of the revolutionary struggle on the island-province in 1900 during the Philippine-American War. See page 3
Mindoro: By: Melchor R. Durante Page 4
Palawan:
Romblon:
By Victoria Ascuncion S. Mendoza
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Boac, Marinduque ( July 31, 2012 )
By Lanie B. Ronquillo
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Courtesy of:
EXPAT Notebook
—see page 8
By: Eli J. Obligacion
By Isabel Palomares Ball see page 2
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By: Eli Obligacion, marinduque rising There are many lesser known waterfalls in Marinduque that don’t even need names to make their existence known. Such waterfalls are simply referred to as busay, falls. One such waterfall is found in Sayao, Mogpog. One treks for about 35 minutes from the central barangay, then crosses a small stream and continues hiking in a part of the very quiet dirt road leading to sitio Dinahunan but taking the opposite direction. Then one makes a turn to a sloping trail that has been obscured by bushes and growth and stops where the sound of the waterfalls could be heard, and where huge rocks change the scenery dramatically. Some prefer going to the waterfalls by following the river upstream. They like taking the challenge and dangers posed by climbing boulders standing as high as seven feet, some would probably find themselves asking if it’s worth stumbling, falling or risking limbs to finally get there. Most people from Sayao itself have never seen it but they’ve heard it’s maganda, beautiful. Busay sa Sayao drops from about 50 feet down to the wading pool below. You at once appreciate the calming effect of Sayao Falls standing tall and proud at the end of the valleys, sloping hills and boulder route. You see how tightly it is enclosed in a unique way by steep rocks outlined by ferns and lush greenery. You also find clear evidence that it had been much more astounding in the distant past before we even heard of climate change issues. Some locals who’ve watched the behavior of Busay insist that often by the month of September when the rainy season becomes more steady, the falls could be rougher and more astonishing. Monkeys that still reportedly reign over a nearby hill could often be heard cheering by then, they say.
Boys and girls enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in this hidden falls..
May balangaw sa tubig o! (There's a rainbow on the water, look!), Al shouts.
more on page 5...
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Ay...Marinduque Ni: NOEL V. MAGTURO From Roots to Route of Service… from page 1 Republic Act No. 9749 declared July 31 of every year as a special nonworking holiday in the entire Province of Marinduque, wherein the Provincial Government of Marinduque and the Municipal Government of Boac, in coordination with the National Historical Institute, leads meaningful commemorative programs and activities, to be participated in by officials and employees of the provincial and municipal government agencies, civic, religious, nongovernment, business and civil society organizations, in order to give significance and honor to the heroes of the Battle of Paye. Along with that, the Province of Marinduque commemorates the victory of our Filipino revolutionists in the Battle of Paye on July 31, 2012, with the theme, “Tagumpay sa Paye: Aral ng Kasaysayang Dinakila at Isinapuso ng Bawat Mamamayan, Gabay sa Patuloy na Pag-unlad ng Bayan.” In connection to this, the Municipality of Boac, under the leadership of its Municipal Mayor Hon. Roberto M. Madla, unanimously chosen the dignified VicePresident for Academic Affairs of the sole state institution of higher learning in the province, Marinduque State College honor, Dr. Leodegario M. Jalos, Jr., to be the Guest of Honor and Speaker for the said celebration due to his accomplishment in public service and relation/kinship to one of the heroes of the battle, Lt. Antonio Jalos. Along with his profound excellence in speaking to the public, he will be giving his valuable message to the community, in relation to the theme of the celebration this year, with regards to the life and freedom that we are enjoying at present. Dr. Leodegario M. Jalos, Jr. is a natural born citizen of Bantay, Boac, Marinduque, two kilometers away from Paye, and has always been an outstanding son of Mr. Leodegario Maigting Jalos, Sr. and Mrs. Ma. Teresa Magdalita Jalos. Knowing his vision to attain a meaningful life to live and to share to others, he has been a part of the Battle of Paye celebration since he was a pupil. As a Boy Scout in his elementary and secondary school days, leadership was innate in him. He engaged to various public services and involved in community development activities, until he was elected as Municipal Councilor of the Municipality of Boac representing the youth Sector in year 1993-1996. Since 1996 up to present, he has been a part of the Academe, giving his so much interest and efforts to educational leadership, organization management and public administration. No wonder, since then, he had received various recognitions and commendations from private and public sectors in and outside the province. The recent one was the 2012 Outstanding Alumnus Award conferred to him by his Alma Mater, the Marinduque National High School. As a member of the fifth generation of the Jalos familyroots, who was chosen and admired to be the instrument for enlightenment on the commemoration of the battle, Dr. Jalos will
Photo of the American landing in Laylay, the soldiers seen here wading ashore
inspire the Marinduqueños in his noteworthy words to be learned of and apply in one’s everyday life, as he said in a personal interview, “To do heroism this time (at present) is not through fighting in battles like that of Paye, but more on COMMUNITY SERVICE.” He emphasized that individuals in present generation must learn to win the battle against poverty, ignorance, corruption and other problems in the society, with collaborative aim to serve the people, for the betterment of the present and next generation. He also wants to remind simple things to be done by the Marinduqueños on that day, as one way of giving significance to Battle of Paye Day, like doing family bonding, sharing old toys and clothes to those in-need, treeplanting, environmental conservation and other meaningful things considering that this day is a Provincial holiday. His message, shared thoughts and experiences to the public will rear one’s drive for a progressive future ahead. Indeed, he is a living example of a man with heroic deeds for the people, along with his mission to Teach, Educate, Aspire, Care and Help (TEACH) Now. It is one’s Marinduqueños’ great pride and honor to come across with this brilliant and humble Marinduqueño, Dr. Leodegario M. Jalos, Jr.
Officers and members meets every first Saturday of the month at The Patio of the Legend Villas, Pioneers Street Mandaluyong City. Contact no. 6720328/632-7474/6316387. Hon. Mayor Robert M. Madla, C.E was one of the
HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY !!
Marinduque Province
4 “Gulayan sa Paaralan” inilunsad sa mga eskwelahan sa Romblon ROMBLON, Romblon, (PIA) --- Inilunsad ng Department of Agriculture (DA) ngayong buwan sa lalawigan ng Romblon ang kanilang priority project na “Gulayan sa Paaralan Program” sa pangunguna ng Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), DA Regional Office IV-B, Agricultural Training Institute IV-B (ATI IV-B) sa pakikipagtulungan ng iba pang ahensiya ng pamahalaan gaya ng Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Nutrition Council (NNC) at Local Government Units. Ang mga eskwelahan ay magtatalaga ng isang garden area upang pagtaniman ng iba’t-ibang uri ng gulay. Maaari humingi ng mga libreng binhi sa Office of the Municipal Agriculture sa bawat LGUs at ang mga guro naman ang gagabay sa mga estudyante nito sa pangangalaga ng kanilang mga itinanim sa loob ng bakuran ng paaralan. Layunin ng proyektong ito na hikayatin ang mga magulang at mga kabataan na magtanim ng gulay sa kanilang bakuran at maituro sa mga batang magaaral kung anu-ano ang mga sustansiyang naidudulot sa katawan ng araw-araw na pagkain ng gulay. Isinusulong ng pamahalaan ang pagtatanim ng gulay upang mahikayat ang mga batang mag-aaral na kumain nito at maibsan ang malnutrisyon sa hanay ng mga ito. Inaasahan na magiging matagumpay ang proyektong ito batay na rin sa suportang ipinakikita ng mga guro at magulang sa lahat ng mga pampublikong paaralan sa buong lalawigan.(LBR/DM/PIA-IVB/ Romblon)
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OrMin's new battalion commander named MANSALAY, Oriental Mindoro, (PIA) -- The new battalion commander of the 4th Infantary Battalion of the Philippine Army (PA) in this province has been named. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Jake D. Gallenero, the new battalion commander, will replace former commander Lt. Col. Wilbur C. Mamawag. The change of command took place at the headquarters in Sitio Haguines in Barangay Wasig last July 5 . It was presided by Maj. Gen. Eduardo D. Del Rosario, commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, PA and witnessed by guests and representatives from local government units, agencies of the national government and public and private sectors of Oriental Mindoro. The activity is one of the military traditions of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) done in recognition of the services and leadership displayed by military officers occupying key positions both in the garrison and the field. Such move aims for the predecessor to step into other strategic assignments and give privilege and opportunity to the successor to excel based on the constitutional mandate of winning peace and order. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the delivery of messages of the two lieutenant colonels, distinguished local political leaders and the presiding officer that focused on the spirit of ‘Bayanihan’ and lasting partnership. Mamawag expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support extended by local leaders and all peace and development stakeholders of Oriental Mindoro and Romblon provinces during his two-year tenure. Gallenero on the other hand promised to sustain the gains and strive to work closely with all government machineries to achieve peace stability and socio-economic development. Mayor Ildefonso Maliwanag of Mansalay, Mayor Hercules Umali of Bongbong and Michele Artiza, Secretary and representative of Mayor Jackson Dy of Roxas also gave messages recalling the dynamic partnership which evolved amongst them and the outgoing battalion commander. They signified their willingness to continue supporting the peace and security advocacy of the battalion through pooling of resources, active involvement and incorporating their specific developmental programs and interventions. Del Rosario also explained the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan. This plan is an open document designed to internalize the constitutional duty of all stakeholders particularly the security component of the government. (Melchor R. Durante/ LBR/LTC-PIA4B/ Calapan City)
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Busay sa Sayao… from page 2 But maybe with that curious sign, Busay sa Sayao is just imparting a clear message: Serious efforts should be made now to declare as watershed area the surrounding area that borders Sayao and Hinadharan. The scarcity of fresh water for village residents has been felt here for many years. Need destructive exploitation of natural resources here be continued still? In this coastal village of Sayao water is available from 4:30 am to 10:00 am and people have to line their water containers in communal faucets. Coastal road where another communal faucet stands. Soon, hopefully, Sayao will rise to the occasion.
Happy 5th Anniversary! The MIMAROPA Sunrise Weekly Newsmagazine
SENEN M. LIVELO, JR. Municipal Mayor
Atty. Roberto Renido Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, (PIA) -- DMCI Power Corporation bagged the 25-megawatt supply contract after winning the Palawan Electric Cooperative’s (Peleco) competitive selection process (CSP) on July 18. DMCI Power Corporation, Primewater Resources Corporation, and Power One participated in the CSP. Power One was dropped at the pre-qualification round for failure to attach in its bid documents the required certifications and financial statements. For the first time, the CSP was open to observers coming from media, Palawan Chamber of Commerce, and officials from the city and provincial governments to ensure transparency and credibility of the bidding process. DMCI Power won the bid by quoting the amount of P9.38 per kilowatt hour cost as compared to Primewater’s P13.2003 in the financial bid evaluation. “Paleco posts a high requirement in bidding to ensure reliable water supply. We can assure that we can provide reliable and sustainable power for Palawan,” said Nestor Dadivas, president and chief executive officer of DMCI Power Corporation. He said that their performance in supplying power in other areas like Masbate, Batangas, and other areas in the Visayas can attest that their company has the capability and experience in power generation. The signing of the power supply contract is scheduled on July 24. Its operation is expected to start by September next year. The CSP is most talked about and controversial after the first round last year failed due to lack of bidders and the court injunction in April sought by the Power One Corporation which delayed the bidding process. DMCI will take over from Aggreko of the National Power Corporation when its contract expires in October next year. DMCI is a 78-percent owned subsidiary of D. M. Consunji Holdings Inc. (LBR/TBO/VSM-PIA4B, Palawan)
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Ay...Marinduque Ni: NOEL V. MAGTURO
INGGITERO’T SUMBUNGERO SA MARINDUQUE As we support our fledging government numerous problems have been encountered. People who have been appointed in some sensitive positions seem not to help the government any better. Instead of being assets they are more of being liabilities. Being loud-mouthed for sure is not what we need. Those we do not listen to ordinary “lay-men” and who feel over proud with the appendages on their names definitely are self-destructing mechanism that might eventually destroy the government. *** Nitong mga nakaraang linggo ay lumabas sa ilan nating mga “HONORABLES” ang kanilanbg paniniwalang sumbong at inggit ng kanilang mga kasamahan. Ito marahil ang umpisa ng kanilang paniniwala na walang magandang batayan, na siya naming ikababagsak sa pag-unlad ng Marinduque. *** Sa mga inggitero’t inggitera, sumbungero’t sumbungera, mag-isip-isip muna kayo ng dalawang beses bago kayo magreport sa mga “honorable.” *** At sa mga “honorable” naman, sana bago kayo magalit ay makausap muna nila ang mga taong kanilang sinisiraan. Kaya nga kay-bagal ng pag-asenso nitong ating lalawigan dahil sa mga ganitong ugali ng ilan nating kababayan. *** Ang ilan nating mga lokal na opisyal ay ang nakikita nila palagi ay iyong maliliit na kamalian ng mga maliliit at nagmamalasakit na kababayan. Nakaligtaan na nila ang malaking nagawang kabutihan ng ilang mga boluntaryong kababayan natin sa Marinduque. *** Ang ilan sa mga ito ay nagsasakripisyo upang hindi mapahiya ang ating lugar, maski na gumastos ito mula sa sariling bulsa, at isangkalan ang buhay para lang makilala ang Marinduque. Sana naman, mga “HONORABLES”, ay mabigyan ninyo ng kahit na konting pansin ang taong may hugis-pusong pagsasakripisyo,
hindi yaong sirain ang kanyang paghihirap, para lang maisalba ang kagandahan ng Marinduque. *** Hindi yata tatantanan ng mga tumatawag, sumusulat ukol sa mga isyu tungkol sa pulitiko sa Marinduque. Nitong mga nakaraang araw, ay ilang pulitiko ang hindi gaanong nakakaunawa sa aming ginagawang trabaho. Akala siguro nila ay wala kaming pinagbabasehan sa aming pinaggagawa. Baka yaong mga nangiintriga sa amin ay walang ginawang kabutihan para sa ating bayan. Bukod tangi talaga ang Marinduque, kaya ang bagal ng pagasenso. *** Bago sana kami gawan ng intriga sa mga pulitiko ay isipin muna nila kung sila mismo ay may nagawa nang kabutihanpara sa kanilang inang bayan. Bato-bato sa langit tamaan huwag magagalit, ang tamaan, tiyak karma ang sasapit. *** Para sa kaalaman po ng lahat ang inyo pong lingkod ay hindi empleyado ng gobyerno kahit po sa local cable TV, tayo po ay boluntaryong naglilingkod para sa ating inang bayan. Kaya kayo mga inggitero at sumbengero baka makarma sana kayo. Wag sana kayo kung parang sino umasta. *** In working for our country’s development and progress, it is a sure thing that the government is said to be for the people, by the people and of the people. The people have to do their part to guarantee that the government will be what it should be. *** Noong nakaraang buwan, ang inyong maliit na lingkod ay isa sa mga naimbitahan bilang “Filipino delegates” sa National Convention of the Federation of FIL-AM Media Association of USA and CANADA, 25 Philippine-based media at 168 delegates from USA & Canada. *** Sa kumbensyong ito ang bawat isa ay nagbigay ng kurukuro ukol sa mga nangyayari at kanilang lugar. Napag-alaman ko rin ditto na sa USA at Canada, ang local publication ang siyang binibigyan ng unang pansin bago ang isyu sa nasyunal. Hindi tulad ditto sa atin, kabaligtaran. Ang mga kababayan natin doon ay maagapang nakikihalubilo at nagsisilbing parang isang “reunion” ng mga media lalo na ang mga nakabase sa probinsiya. *** Maganda ang naging resulta at lahat kaming dumalo ay kanilang inimbitahan para sa susunod na International/National Convention na gaganapin sa USA territories.
The participants, guests and presentors of the Tactical Planning and Budgeting Workshop of Boac, Marinduque
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EXPAT Notebook By Isabel Palomares Ball
Women remain pathetically beholden to men in many respects in most parts of the world. In the Muslim countries it’s classically all men dominating the social hierarchy, and women are merely domestic and baby machines. In India, women are similarly male-governed, if not more than the grip that typical Muslim women are subjected to male control. The women Japanese of the yore were so much second rated citizens compared to the men, they would walk pacing behind the male. That display without having to peep into the den to make sense of the tradition is explicit enough to know of the women’s role in the family and society; Japanese controls the women. Other parts of the world, women pretty much belong in the men’s dominion. Such that they are still commonly battered, verbally and sexually abused, in short, they suffer from disrespect by men. Fortunately, the scenario totally reverses in favor of the women in the western societies, where Feminism was seeded and took off and now part of the culture. American women are pioneers in women’s rights they now enjoy it almost in parity with the men. They owe it to the timely promulgation of laws protective of these rights newly gained for the women. Women’s rights now a worldwide phenomenon and women from many countries are by leaps and bounds benefiting. Locally, in the Philippines, though fairly a society where women enjoy high regard and respect that they hold competitive positions with the men in most sectors, but, though, salary-wise, a bit unequal, most Filipino homes are matriarchal; the women hold the purse string. However, realistically, Filipino women continue to suffer from abuses of men. Just check the police case registry. In Marinduque alone, abuses against women were an increasing trend up till the law begins to catch up with them that reversal registered. Concomitant with the law were programs of raising awareness as simulation from the western programs, and direct influence by the wave of change of status for women around the world. Socially and by nature, many Filipina women are shy, meek, and unassertive. This nature makes them vulnerable to the male’s more aggressive behavior. Perceived as weak, the women invite aggression from abusive and uncivil men. This was the very condition that brought upon an incident I was a witness of the occurrence.
7 About middle-age, a female vendor at the local market appeared about poofed out while we conversed. I learned that she worked like a horse everyday cooking mirienda of fried bananas, a favorite of many, commencing from sunrise to sunset. She seemed to like and enjoy the work, as it brings in decent income to the family, but at the sacrifice of fatigue. Six children she has is a big bunch to keep comfortable and satisfied, and tiredness shows as she began to call it a day and unwind. Inquisitive, my curiosity made her to loosen up and divulged to me that her husband is unemployed and unhelpful to her. With the mention of husband, inaudibly, she gestured towards him with her lips pointing. I followed it to see also a young middle-age man sat complacently on the edge of the store platform, spunky with one earring. He turned his head around and looked at me seemingly unaffected. Wow, he heard it all! I was flustered. The next day, to my big surprise, he was at the store and doing the cooking by himself! I surmised, all the while he had his ears tuned in and hearing my comments imparted to his wife that parity of tasks within the home should begin with him taking at least 3 days working in the store, to give her rest and time for her other motherly duties in the house and children.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS Marinduque District Engineering Office Bangbangalon, Boac, Marinduque Telefax: (042) 311-1503
TIBURCIO L. CANLAS OIC-District Engineer
RODOLFO S. DAVID OIC-Asst. District Engineer
RAMEL J. NARANJO Chief, Planning and Design Section
JESUS M. MALUBAG Chief, Maintenance Section
SALOME M. SARTILLO Chief, Materials Quality Control Section
ARISTEO L. LINGA Chief, Construction Section
EDITA S. SEVILLA Chief, Administrative Section
ZENAIDA B. MARCELO Chief, Accounting Section
Greetings from:
Dr. Roby Montellano Cosmetic/Orthodentists/Oral Surgeon