by anyajulia | Jun 29, 2009 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
TWO local holidays, one effective for Tagbilaran City and the other for the whole Bohol are upcoming as July rolls this year.
By virtue of Republic Act 8267, this Wednesday July 1 is a non-working special public holiday for the city of Tagbilaran.
The day, familiarly commemorated as the Tagbilaran City Charter Day would the city’s 43rd anniversary since it obtained its charter since July 1, 1966.
Formerly a town called San Jose de Tagbilaran since February 9, 1742 by virtue of a decree by Spanish Governor General Gaspar dela Torre, Tagbilaran was also formally established as separate from Baclayon.
Historically too, the old settlement of a 15th Century Bohol, the place forms part of the “Bool Kingdom”, states the city website.
Sometimes touted as a place called “tinabilan”, which means “screened”, the city is also shielded on the southwest by Panglao Island and north by Maribojoc mountain ranges.
Tradition also tells that the word “Tagbilaran” was derived from “tago-bilaan”, a contraction from two local words tago (to hide) and Bilaan (a Muslim marauder tribe). Literally, it means a place hidden from the pillaging Muslims.
On July 1, 1966 by virtue of R.A. 4660, Tagbilaran became a chartered City.
As a chartered city, Tagbilaran was established by a Congressional act and is then governed by its own charter from where its leaders exact powers rather than look up to the provincial, regional or national laws. It also enjoys a higher Internal Revenue Allotment compared to towns.
“This is the main reason why by its own charter, the city has achieved a significant level of development in view of the increase in its share of internal revenues, an analyst who asked not to be named said.
Meanwhile, another holiday for Bohol is on the offing.
July 22, Wednesday is Bohol Day, and is another special non-working holiday by virtue of Republic Act 7683. (PIA)
by anyajulia | Jun 29, 2009 | Headlines, TBTK
TBTK ’09 Bohol
Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan, Inc.
(A Gathering of Boholanos from Around the World)
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
July 14-26, 2009
July 14 , Tuesday– Malacanang Palace Visit – Audience with the President
July 16, Thursday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm: Registration: Metro Center
6:00 pm – Mrs. Bohol International
* Final Presentation of Candidates – Metro Center
* Canvassing /Selection: Metro Center
July 17, Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm: Arrival and Registration of Delegates: Metro Center
12 noon – International Cockfighting Derby: Baclayon Cockpit, Coordinator- Bobong Olario
6:00 pm – Mrs. Bohol International Coronation and Ball
* Councilor Mariquit D. Oppus – Chairperson
* Mrs. Liklik Schroeder & Eve Calceta – USA and Canada Coordinators
* Mrs. Rosemarie Marapao-Bruening- Coordinator- European Countries
July 18, Saturday
7:30 am Concelebrated Holy Mass: Most Rev. Leonardo Y. Medroso, Bishop of Tagbilaran,
St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Tagbilaran City
9:00 am – Flower Offering to Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Monument,
Tour of Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Museum, Tagbilaran City
Spiritual Enrichment- Diocese of Tagbilaran–c/o Ms. Betty Balatero
o Confirmations/Validation of weddings, religious seminar- Dauis, Bohol
12 noon –International Cockfighting Derby: Baclayon Cockpit
3:00pm – 25th Anniversary of Priesthood –Rev. Fr. Fernando Po @ the St Joseph’s Cathedral, Tagbilaran City ,followed by blessing and reception of new resort at Laya, Baclayon, Bohol
July 19, Sunday-
“SandugoFestival “Street Dancing, Parade, and Field Performance- Mr. Mariano Uy – Executive Director/ Deputy Mayor, City of Tagbilaran
6:00pm – TBTK staff, coordinators and committee meeting and dinner – TBTK Chairperson- Betty Veloso Garcia
July 20, Monday
8:00 am Youth Activities, John Torralba – coordinator, Medical Mission – c/o Dr. Anita C. Jackson
4:00 pm – Presentation & Press Conference of Miss Bohol International: Bohol Tropics Resort
7:00 pm – Homecoming: Holy Name University (DWC) / University of Bohol (RPC) Reunion
July 21, Tuesday
8:00 am – Youth Activities, Medical Mission – c/o Dr. Anita C. Jackson
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Miss Bohol International Talent Competition: Bohol Tropics Resort
7:00 pm – Reunions
* Bohol Provincial Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association
* Bohol Institute Technology, Bohol High School(DCPNHS), Bohol Trade (CVSCAFT)
July 22, Wednesday
BOHOL DAY CELEBRATION – Province
8:00 am – Youth Activities
12:00 pm – TBTK Meeting, Metro Center
2:00 pm – TBTK Election, Metro Center
6:00 pm – TBTK GALA – “DREAMS” Dinner show to be presented by the Boholano Community –Europe , Pres. Rosemarie Marapao-Bruening ; conceptualized and directed by Rolf Bruening @ the Verdan Pavillion ,Panglao Island Resort- Panglao , Bohol
July 23, Thursday
8:00 am – Youth Activities
Reunions –Holy Spirit School, Bohol Wisdom School, St. Therese
4:00 pm – Miss Bohol International Motorcade
6:00 pm – Cultural Show- Bohol’s Talent and Pride
July 24, Friday
8:00 am- Youth Activities
Group tour
7:00 pm – Miss Bohol International Competition: HNU Gym
* Ma. Pureza V. Chatto, Chairperson in Cooperation with Chocolate Hills Lady Jaycees
July 25, Saturday
9:00 am – “Tree Planting” with DENR Secretary Jose L. Atienza, Jr.
Coordinated by Norris Oculam- President –Bohol Chamber of Commerce
7:00 pm – The Outstanding Boholano Awards, (TOBAW) Sponsored by the First Consolidated Bank- Mr. Nene Baseleres, Chairman/ Coordinators- Mr. Ted Apalisok and Mr. Narding Mag-aso
July 26, Sunday
Free Time: Family Picnic
7:00 pm – Recognition Night, Sponsored by The Provincial Government thru
Hon. Governor Erico B. Aumentado: Bohol Tropics Resort/ Induction of officers
(Douglas B. Hontanosas)
by anyajulia | Jun 29, 2009 | Headlines, TBTK
Some overseas Boholanos, like Mrs. Liklik Gallares – Shroeder and Eve Calceta, long time residents in Northern California’s Bay Area, the Sumodobila family now based in Houston,Texas and Mrs. Rosemary Marapao-Bruening, a Nurse in Germany with husband, Rulf. are now in Bohol at this early. Representing the early birds or first batch of Boholano balikbayans who are returning home for the big event, scheduled this July 14-26,2009 – the 4th TBTK Global Homecoming. The Bruenings, spearheading a big delegation of the Boholanos In Europe, will present a gala -dinner titled: Dream, at the Verdan Pavillion of Panglao Island Nature Resort on July 22, a Wednesday.
For spouses Ric Borja and Anita Taghap as well as their four children: Mike,Rian,Milvian, and Myla, tagging along four grandkids, the Borja family will be homeward bound this Sunday. Taking that Korean Airline flight from the JFK International Airport in New York, all the way to the domestic airport in Tagbilaran.. Looking forward to their 2nd TBTK participation and meeting with the local folks. Mrs. Borja, who is the incumbent President of the Bohol Circle Eastern USA, said that about 25 members of their group will be arriving in Bohol to be part of the medical mission they will conduct in Dampas,Tagbilaran and in Bilar town, respectively, for two days. Bohol Circle Eastern,USA will also donate a check amounting $1,300.00, for the construction of one housing- unit, to the Gawad-Kalinga Housing project in Totolan,Dauis Bohol
In the US alone, per telephone survey, planeloads of Boholanos will be going home this July for the 12 day TBTK gathering. According to Alger Ibarra residing in the Bay Area, about fifty delegates and their families from the Boholanos in Northern California answered the call to be part of the TBTK revelry.
In a related development, Bobong Olario said that about 75 -100 members of the Tagbilaran Association of Southern California, headed by Dr. Anita Cal-Jackson as President, have already applied for paid-time off(PT0) from their workplaces, to be able to fly home next month. Mr. Olario, who is coordinating the TBTK International Derby promotion to be held on July 18, a Saturday, at the Baclayon Cockpit Arena, made mention that so far, about 80 cockfight aficionados at home, in the Philippines and abroad, have already signed up for the International Derby.
As liaison to his brother, Ret. Gen. Abet Olario, who is the newly elected President of the Holy Name University Alumni Association, Mr. Olario said that a TBTK Balikbayan Basketball Team is formed to play an exhibition game against the HNU/DWC Alumni Team, bannered by former varsity players of the school. As preliminary game of the main event, pitting movie stars headed by Boholano actor, Cesar Montano versus the Bohol Chronicle/DYRD team, the top commercial team in Tagbilaran.
The Circulo Boholano in Illinois, under President Lilia Cumba, will also be fielding forty delegates to the TBTK gathering in Bohol. While about fifteen members from the Sandugo Eastern,USA, headed by President Bobong Dejaresco, will too pack up their bags and once again savor the sweetness of home sweet home. Latest e-mail report from Sylvia Fortich, PRO of the Tagbilaran Asso. of Southern California, Inc., there are 15-20 of them who will be attending the TBTK and be home in Bohol next month.
Adding heightened excitement to the Global homecoming of Boholanos, according to
TBTK Chairperson Mrs. Betty Veloso-Garcia, are the scheduled Class Reunions and Homecomings of schools, colleges, and universities, whose sons and daughters represent the Filipino diaspora, Overseas Contract Workers, Overseas Filipino Workers, as well as the Kaliwat ni Dagohoy and Sikatuna in foreign lands. Mrs. Garcia, a Nurse working in a New York hospital, for one, is an alumna of our local schools as Holy Spirit School in Elementary, Divine Word College in High School, Bohol Provincial Hospital School of Nursing, where Betty obtained her Registered Nurse Associate Degree, and the University of Bohol, where she holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing, respectively. All these schools are opening their gates wide open to a grand-homecoming, to jibe with the TBTK July calendar. What more, family gatherings, clan reunions and town fiestas become one moment in time affair. When long-lost friends and relatives renew ties and acquaintances. Reliving the good old days, the happy memories that once were shared back home in familiar places and tranquil surroundings.
Even the President of the Philippines, Her Excellency, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, will meet the arriving Boholano balibayans in her official residence at the Malacanang Palace, on day one, July 14, a Tuesday, at the nation’s capital of Manila. The theme of the 4th TBTK Global Homecoming which is about Environment Awareness, Conservation and Protection, is given support by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources(DENR) under Secretary Lito Atienza. Sec. Atienza, will lead all Boholanos in a Tree Planting drive province-wide, scheduled on July 25, a Saturday. So also the Department of Tourism, under Sec. Ace Durano, is endorsing the TBTK as a model in our tourism campaign for other provincial communities to follow.
by anyajulia | Jun 26, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Feria leaves 8 people perished while 11 others are still missing and five others. This was according to the report by the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC).
Glenn Rabonza, NDCC executive officer and concurrent administrator of the Office of the Civil Defense, said at least 10,228 families or 44,401 persons have been affected by the weather disturbance and they are being attended to by workers from the NDCC, OCD, Department of Social Welfare and Development and local government units.
He also adds that the estimated damage to property had been initially placed at P2.5 million but the figure is expected to rise. (PIA-MMIO)
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by anyajulia | Jun 26, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva witnessed the signing of five bilateral agreements aimed at expanding the two countries’ cooperation in several fields, including energy and agricultural development.
One of the agreements was on Bioenergy Cooperation between the Department of Energy and the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil, which was signed by Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes and Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap. The agreement aims to facilitate technical cooperation in bioenergy, including the production and use of biofuels, particularly ethanol, and promote the expansion of bilateral trade and investment the biofuel.
The Agreement on Remunerated Employment of Dependents of Diplomats, Consular, Administrative and Technical Personnel were signed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Roberto Romulo and his Brazilian counterpart. The agreement allows dependents of Filipino and Brazilian personnel in the two countries’ diplomatic and consular missions to engage in gainful employment in the host countries.
Also signed was the agreement between the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry that seeks to expand business linkages and promote cooperative activities between their members.
The two MOUs on agricultural cooperation between Brazil and the Philippines were the Cooperation on Agriculture between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply; and between the Philippine Agricultural Development and Commercial Corporation (PADCC) and the Empresa Brasiliera de Pesquisa Agropecuaria or the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA). (PIA-MMIO)
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