Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts

PostHeaderIcon OLPDA's Christmas Party on December 19, 2009

12/09/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post


The Our Lady of Penafrancia Devotee’s Association (OLPDA) headed by Boy Cabaero has scheduled its yearly Christmas Party on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Our Lady of Victorires Church in Jersey City, New Jersey City. A potluck to bring in food and drinks will be arranged for members and guests of the association.

Bicolanos in the tri-state area are cordially invited. (Photo Credit: Boy Cabaero)=0=

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PostHeaderIcon Miss Brazil is Miss Earth 2009

11/29/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post






The 2009 Miss Earth beauty contest in Boracay Island, Philippines brought in a winner in Miss Larissa Ramos of Brazil who romped away with the crown and the cash prize.

Runner-ups in the pageant which promotes environmetalism, fights pollution, and spreads consciousness for the planet's preservation the planet are Miss Fire Alejandra Echeverria of Spain, Miss Air Sandra Seifert of the Philippines, and Miss Water Jessica Barboza of Venezuela. The top contenders for the Miss Earth title were selected from young participants from about 80 countries. (Photo Credits: Eric Ranodoc/ Reuters) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon RP’s improvement in corruption index doesn't mean much?

11/19/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post


This year’s report by the Transparency International on corruption perception has placed the Philippines in a better position. From last year’s 141st ranking in a field of 180 sovereign states, the country placed 139th, an improved corruption index for 2009. RP's rank is shared by Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Belarus.

Trailing in the bottom end of the list are nations with the strongest corruption perception--- Iraq, Myanmar, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Somalia. These are countries which have worrisome peace and order problems.

It is unlikely that the improved rank of the Philippines opens a significant dent against its culture of corruption. However, the perception that graft abates in the islands is a bright spot---a source of consolation. It points to an opportunity for for advancement. Sadly, by indications, corruption still threatens RP's progress and stability.

High in the list of less corrupt countries are New Zealand, Denmark, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, and Finland.

The United States slid down from 18th to 19th place raising concerns of growing dishonesty especially in the business sector. It is unsure if what Pres. Barack Obama plans will effectively combat corruption.

The healthcare reform bill Obama supports has avoided the issue of fraud in medical services and reimbursements. The economic difficulties in the US have spawned the rise in corporate crimes which erodes trust and stifles development. (Photo Credit: Donnali) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Donations sought for this year’s 1 billion hungry people worldwide

11/16/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post


The World Food Program (WFP) disclosed that for this year, an unprecedented number of hungry people will reach 1 billion. This translates to about 1 in 6 individuals getting hungry everyday. The United Nations (UN) organization asked people from rich countries to help in its online campaign for the poor by donating $1 dollar a week (www.wfp.org//1billion).

According to Josette Sherran, executive director of WFP, though governments worldwide have traditionally helped in beefing up funds to feed the poor, the present economic decline required that the private sector must assist in the anti-hunger effort.

A world food summit is scheduled in Rome, Italy to seek solution(s) for the increased hungry people. Countries like Germany, Britain, Italy, France and Japan are said to have withdrawn from their pledges in raising $20 billion this year. The fund is supposed to be used to prop-up agriculture in poor countries (http://www.avaaz.org)

Poverty in the Philippines

In spite of the over-hyped anti-poverty gains made by Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo, economist Cielito Habito of the Ateneo de Manila University in a recent forum said 35% of Filipinos are estimated to have fallen under the poverty line.

In spite of the economic gains of businesses, the ranks of the financially marginalized continued to expand ---- making it hard for the country to meet the UN-conceived millennium development goal of cutting poverty to half its rate by year 2015.

Experts blamed the failure of government officials to address the long-standing problems of the economy. Although the Philippines posted some economic growth, the living condition of the poor was still getting worse. Most of the growth was centered in the National Capital Region (Manila)leaving behind the poor Filipinos in the provinces and countryside. (PHoto Credit: mykworks) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Nursing board exam draws 95,282 examinees

11/16/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post


On November 29 & 30, 2009, a record of 95,282 nursing graduates will take the board examination to be given by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC). By far this is the highest number of test-takers---- exceeding the 88,469 who took the PRC licensure exam last year. After many schools opened, a surplus of nurses developed---- pushing thousands of nurses in the ranks of the jobless and the underemployed.

Marco Antonio Sto. Tomas, a member of the Board of Nursing noted the sharp increase of nurses as more schools offered the course. The schools took advantage of the recruitment of health professionals abroad. The demand however was not sustained to provide jobs. From the almost 8,000 nursing graduates who sought employment after taking the 2003 licensure test, the examinees (potential workseekers) ballooned to almost 100,000 this year.

According to Sto. Tomas, in spite of the minimum competency tested in the board exam, thousands of candidates fail. Only about half of the examinees get licensed, prompting educators to suggest reforming the conduct of the course and closure of substandard colleges.

"The biggest number of examinees will come from Metro Manila (40,621 first-timers, 33 conditioned); Baguio (14,102 first-timers, 7 conditioned); Cebu (8,899 first-timers, 5 conditioned); Cagayan De Oro (3,045 first-timers, 2 conditioned); Davao (8,143 first-timers, 2 conditioned); Iloilo (6,020); Legaspi (3,070 first-timers, 1 conditioned); Lucena (3,444); Tacloban (1,145); Tuguegarao (2,322 first-timers, 1 conditioned); Zamboanga (1,609); Jolo (166); Pagadian (1,568); Angeles (179); and Butuan (898)." ---Inquirer (11/15/09, Uy, V.)

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) says certain schools do not meet the standards. In the last five years, at least 177 schools have not produced a single graduate who took and passed the board exam. Such dismal performance points to a serious flaw in education and a waste of precious labor. (Photo Credit: SlavishTubeSocks) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Mutya ng Ibalong 2009 winners

11/14/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post


MUTYA NG IBALONG 2009 PAGEANT. After rigorous selection in a Bicol-wide beauty contest, Teresa Pamela Ludovice of Daraga, Albay (center) emerged as the winner. She was adjudged Mutya ng Ibalong 2009 last Oct. 29, 2009 in a dazzling pageant held at the Albay Astrodome in Bicol.

Shown in the picture during the coronation are: TV host-movie star Luis Manzano, Mae Liezel Jaucian Ramos of Naga City, 1st runner up, Mutya ng Ibalong 09 Teresa Ludovice, Yvette Chestal Mildenberger of Legaspi City, 2nd runner up, and host Ginna Ritter-Lee, a former beauty queen and a former local TV personality.

Other candidates who won titles were: Aiko Miranda Yamada of Legaspi City was Miss Friendship; Mae Liezel Ramos of Naga City was recognized as the best in swimsuit, and best in production number. Anna Czarina Buenviaje of Malinao, Albay bagged the Miss Photogeni while Shecil Bhertie Bagaporo of Iriga City, was Miss Talent. Yvette Chestal Mildenberger of Legaspi City was cited for being the Best in Long Gown. Designer was Alvin Orense--- Bicol Mail (11/12/09, Nrito F.P.) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon AdenCSI HS'73 Reunion in Naga City, September 12, 2009

9/20/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post
by Roy C. Fernando, M.D., Art Villamor, Marive Roco-de Guzman, Lian Ragragio-Bolivar & Totie Mesia, M.D.





















On September 12, 2009, the Ateneo de Naga University and Colegio de Sta. Isabel High School Class 1973 came together for a memorable reunion marking the 299th devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia, the patroness of the Bicol Region.

The joyful fellowship brought batch members, friends, and supporters from the city and out of town to attend the thanksgivng mass at the Ateneo de Naga Campus church. Fr. Antonio de los Santos of the Parish of Calabanga officiated the solemn celebration. (Photo Credit: Dr. Roy Fernando; Marive R. De Guzman; Lian Ragragio, Art Villamor, KaiyanWong ) =0=






























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PostHeaderIcon Mayon in heightened volcanic activity

9/18/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post


After a display of restiveness for the last few days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) is thinking of raising the level of alertness against eruption to level 3. This is after the Mayon observers documented more gas emissions of 934 tons , mainly sulfur dioxide, in the last 24-hour period on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. In the previous day, they recorded 682 tons of emission compared 406 tons on Septermber 14, 2009.

The successive blowing up of gas made Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, the head of the provincial disaster coordinating council to order disaster groups and residents to be watchful of the guidelines of safety to avoid injuries and deaths in case a full eruption occurs. (Photo Credit: Norkfam) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Civic Activities of Penafrancia Fiesta 2009

9/13/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post



Civic Activities (Non-religious)of Peñafrancia Fiesta 2009

Here are some of the Non-Religious/Civic Activities for the Peñafrancia Fiesta 2009

September 4 - Ginoong Bicolandia Talent Competition at LCC Mall 1:00 PM

September 5 - Ginoong Bicolandia Swimwear Competition and Pre-Pageant at Robertson Mall 1:00 PM

September 6 - Ms. Bicolandia 2009 at UNC Sports Palace

September 7 - Ginoong Bicolandia 2009 Final Night at Plaza Quezon 8:00 PM

September 10 - Livelihood Extravaganza and Trainer's Graduation @ SM City Naga

September 11 - 14 - Canon Photography Event at SM City Naga

September 12 - Jed Madela Concert in Avenue Convention Plaza Brought to you By Lolo's Music Bar and Restaurant on their 7th Anniversary

September 12 - Are you the Next Big Star Winners Mall Tour at SM City Naga

September 12 - 2nd Boy Scouts of the Philippines Emergency Preparedness Competition (Regional Competition to be attended by delegates from BSP Chapters all over Bicol) at SM

September 13 - Grandparent's Day/Mass with Blessing/The Way They Wore-Fashion Show (In celebration of Grandparent's Day, SM City Naga, in cooperation with the Office of Senior Citizen's Affairs shall hold a fashion show featuring the fashio staples from 1910 until present) at SM

September 15 - SM Foodcourt Cooking Demo Sponsored by Cook Magazine at SM

September 15 - INA by William M. Espejo (Naga College Foundation) (A historical dramatization of the prophetic finding of Our Lady of Penafrancia... a prelude to the 300 years of devotion of Bicolanos to Ina) at SM

Septebmer 15 - 17 - BFBEX (Bicol Food and Beverage Expo '09) at Avenue Convention Plaza

September 16 - Rachelle Ann Go, Mark Bautista, Yeng Constantino and Erik Santos. Concert at the UNC Sports Palace (10 empty sachets of sunsilk/creamsilk/ponds is equal to one ticket, redeemable @ RMN, DWNX Station 2/f Ramaida Centrum, Elias Angeles St. Naga City)

September 16 - Cook Idol by Cook Magazine at SM

September 16 - The 10th Regional Sayaw Laban sa Droga 2009 at SM

September 17 - Civic Parade (An innovative approach to the traditional Civic Parade... with floats designed to convey the dramatic history of the Penafrancia Festival) - Principal Streets of Naga City

September 17 - Drum and Lyre Winners Presentation (Watch the winning group of the Drum & Lyre Competition as they parade around the mall and show off their champion form and rhythm) at SM

September 17 - Presentation of Raul S. Roco Youth Achievement Awardee at SM

September 18 - Military Parade - Principal Streets of Naga City

September 18 - Pagomaw ki Ina (Ateneo de Naga University and Universidad de Sta. Isabel, two of the top universities of the region perfrom in back-to-back presentation as veneration for the beloved Ina ng Penafrancia)

September 19 - Fluvial Procession

September 19 - GMA 7 Kapuso Fiesta (GMA Regional Network brings the Nations top Celebrities into Town to celebrate with Bicolanos)

September 20 - Giggerboys Mall Show Featuring AJ Perez, Dino Imperial and Chris Gutierrez at SM

September 21 - Kaogmahan sa Penafrancia by Mega Talent Production and Publishing Feat. Kristine Hermosa, Kathleen Hermosa and Justine Cuyugan at SM

Source: http://nagacitydeck.blogspot.com

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PostHeaderIcon AdenCSIHS'73 Penafrancia Reunion 2009 in Naga City

9/13/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post
by Roy C. Fernando, M.D. Art Villamor, & Totie Mesia, M.D.











On September 12, 2009, the Ateneo de Naga University and Colegio de Sta. Isabel High School Clss 1973 came together for a memorable reunion marking the 299th devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia, the patroness of the Bicol Region.

The joyful fellowship brought batch members, friends, and supporters from the city and out of town to attend the thanksgivng mass at the Ateneo de Naga Campus church. Fr. Antonio de los Santos of the Parish of Calabanga officiated the solemn celebration. (Photo Credit: Dr. Roy Ferenando; anonymous x 2) =0=

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Labels: 2009, AdenU-CSI'73, Ateneo de Naga Univeristy, Colegio de Sta Isabel, Dr. Roy Fernando, Art Villamor, Fr. Antonio de los Santos, Naga City, Penafrancia 2009,
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PostHeaderIcon Miss Bicolandia 2009 pageant winners

9/12/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post




Shown at the center is Patricia Shirley DL. Santos of Daraga, Albay is the winner of the Miss Bicolandia 2009 beauty contest which was held at the University of Nueva Cacerss (UNC) Sports Palace in Naga City on September 6,2009. With Ms. Santos are from left to right--- Louis Camille B. Resoles of Naga City, third runner-up; Dianne S. Necio of Iriga City, first runner-up; Melecia M. Chapman of Naga City, second runner up, and; Ellaine Ann G. Lopez of Daet, Camarines Norte, fourth runner-up. The beauty derby was spearheaded by the Naga Ctty Government and was attended by enthusiasts in the city. Source: Bicol Mail (09/11/09) (Photo Credit Randy Villaflor)=0=

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PostHeaderIcon Naga City's General Schedule of Activities for Penafrancia 2009

9/11/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post


VIVA LA VIRGEN! VIVA DIVINO ROSTRO!

HAPPY FIESTA DE PENAFRANCIA!

September 2 – September 10, 2009
4:00 AM - Penitential Procession from Metro Naga Parishes to Penafrancia Basilica
5:30 AM - Novena Mass
4:30 pm - Confession
5:00 PM - Solemn Novenary Masses in honor of the Divino Rostro at the Basilica of Peñafrancia

September 11 (Friday) FEAST DAY OF THE DIVINO ROSTRO
4:00 AM - Penitential Procession in honor of the Divino Rostro to Penafrancia Shrine
5:30 AM - Blessing of Plaze de Covarrubias / Pontifical Concelebrated Mass / Installation of members OLPA
8:00 AM - Mass / Traslacion Procession / confessions
12:30 PM - TRASLACION Mass at Penafrancia Shrine
1:30 – 4:30 PM - Confessions at the Minor Seminary arches
6:00 PM - Solemn Pontifical Concelebrated Mass
8:00 PM - Cultural Presentation of Schools at Plaza Quezon

September 11– 18 NOVENARY DAYS
3:00 – 7:00 PM – Confessions (Minor Seminary Arches)
5:00 PM - Solemn Novenary Masses in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Naga Metropolitan Cathedral)
7:00 PM - Cultural Presentation of Schools (Plaza Quezon)
8:00 PM - Procession around the Cathedral

September 12 (Saturday) – Day for the Youth
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM- Marian Youth Congress (Basilica/ Cathedral)
September 13 (Sunday) – Day for Priests, Religious & Seminarians
Sunday Mass Novenary Schedule

September 14 (Monday) – Day for Children
Pilgrims: Vicariate of St. Raphael
1:00 PM- Healing Mass (Immaculate Conception Parish)
10:00 PM- Perdon Procession (Naga Cathedral)

September 15 (Tuesday) – Day for Educators & Teachers
Pilgrims: Vicariates of St. Clare and La Porteria
6:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Virac
8:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Libmanan
1:00 PM - Healing Mass (Peñafrancia Shrine)
10:00PM - Perdon Procession (Naga Cathedral)

September 16 (Wednesday) – Day for the Sick, Differently Abled & Elderly
Pilgrims: Vicariates of Sts. Paschal Baylon / St. Michael Archangel / St. Ann
6:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Daet
1:00 PM - Healing Mass (Naga Cathedral)
10:00PM - Perdon Procession (Naga Cathedral)

September 17 (Thursday)- Day for the Poor & Prisoners
Pilgrims: Vicariates of the Holy Cross / St. John the Baptist
3:30 AM - Penitential Procession (route: Naga West)
6:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Sorsogon
8:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Cabanatuan
1:00 PM - Healing Mass (Basilica)
1:00 PM – Dolot ki INA and Voyadores Festival (Centro to Cathedral)
6:30 PM - Union of Bicol Clergy Mass – (Cathedral Church)
Clergy Night (NPS Covered Court)

September 18 (Friday)- Day for Business Sectors
Pilgrims: Vicariate of St. Anthony of Padua
3:30 AM - Penitential Procession (route: South Downtown Area)
6:00 AM -Pontifical Concelebrated Mass - Diocese of Masbate
10:00 AM -Pontifical Concelebrated Mass Military Ordinariate
1:00 PM -Healing Mass – (San Francisco Church)
9:00 PM - Mass / Prayer Vigil (Adoracion Nocturna Filipina)

September 19 (Saturday) -Day for Government Leaders & Workers
3:30 AM - Penitential Procession (route: Naga north)
6:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass – Archdiocese of Caceres
10:00 AM - Pontifical Concelebrated Mass – Diocese of Legazpi
3:00 PM - GRAND FLUVIAL PROCESSION

6:00 PM - PONTIFICAL CONCELEBRATED MASS
BASILICA DIAMOND JUBILEE PAVILION

September 20 (Sunday) SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF PEÑAFRANCIA
- Community Masses at the Basilica Church
at 4:00 AM – 8:30 PM and
- Basilica Diamond Jubilee Pavilion at 5:00 AM –11:00 AM

PONTIFICAL CONCELEBRATED MASSES: Basilica of Peñafrancia

6:30 AM - Pontifical Mass
8:00 AM - Pontifical Mass – Archdiocese of Caceres
9:30 AM - Pontifical Mass
11:00 AM - Pontifical Mass
6:00 PM - Mass for the Filipino-Chinese Community
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PostHeaderIcon Aden-CSI U HS'73: Imbitasyon para sa fiesta ni Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia sa Septiembre 2009

8/28/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post
by Matt Lamit & Totie Mesia







Ateneo de Naga-Colegio de Sta Isabel University High 1973 Reunion

Imbitasyon sa Hayskul Batch 73-Atenista-Colegiala

Sa maabot na Septiembre, 2009, iyo ini an mga minasuronod na aktibidades:

Sept.10, 2009 Herelingan sa Ragay, Cam Sur
(particularly those outside of Bikol)

Sept. 11, 2009 PAG-SUNGKO KI “INA”

11:00 am (eye-ball sa haws ni El Presidente, Francia, Naga City)

Sept. 12, 2009

1:00-3:00 pm Registration/Photo-video sa Ateneo/Colegio

3:00 pm Thanksgiving Mass-Misa de Gracia
Christ the King Church, Aeneo de Naga University

4:00 pm LOLO’s Bar

Sa paagui kan pag-apod sa cellphone/landline o internet, boot maaraman kan komite de reparo ang tamang numero kan siguradong maatendir sa nasabi ng okasyon.”mahinguha kaya an komite matawan ang primerong 75 alumni/alumnae na NAKAPALISTA na magkaigua nin “door prizes”!

“MADYANA NA KAMO ASIN MAG PALISTA”

N.B.: Duman sa dai talaga mapugulan na gustong magpadara nin "udok sa bo'ot na contribusyon" nin huli ta dai makaka-atendir sa kun ano pa man na rason, dai mag alangan na ideposito na sana sa BDO Penafrancia-Naga Branch savings account #1890065380, nakapangaran ki Ted. Orante an satong thrust fund po.

Igua pa pong pagkakataon na magta'o nin Ofrenda sa Misa (Mass Offering). Si gusto nangad magdolot para sa Misa de Gracia (Thanksgiving Mass).

DIOS MABALOS PO, MABUHAY KAMOooooooooooooooooo!









RELATED BLOG: Aden-CSI University HS reunion a success! Posted by mesiamd at 9/16/2008

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PostHeaderIcon AARP loses 60,000 members in July-August 2009

8/18/2009 | Posted by Anonymous | Edit Post


Parallel to the erosion of Pres. Barack Obama's approval rating, the Association of American Retired Persons (AARP) reported the withdrawal of 60,000 members from July to August 2009. Associated Press (AP,) disclosed USA's leading senior citizen organization attributes the attrition from the AARP’s position on the healthcare debate. Pres. Obama earlier said AARP supported some of the provisions of the reform bill, but was later debunked by AARP as inaccurate.

The organization of seniors supports the need for a healthcare revamp to rein on the expenses and make it more affordable. But its managers have not been keen in defending the sick nnd elderly from "rationing. high premiums, government intervetion, and “death panels”---things that worry the senior citizens. AARP instead helped the US president in claiming the association supports his proposed medical reform which mnny members rejected.

According to AARP, it is fighing for the following:

1.Stopping insurance companies from charging older Americans unaffordable premiums because of their age.
2.Ending the practice of excluding people from insurance because of pre-existing conditions.
3.Holding down health costs and making insurance coverage more affordable for all Americans.
4.Making prescription drugs more affordable by narrowing the Medicare doughnut hole, bringing generics to market faster, and allowing Medicare to negotiate better drug prices. Source: eCancerAwareness.com (08/06/09, Sacto, Eric )

A. Barry Rand, CEO of AARP underscored the need to stop the rise in healthcare expenses which accounts for 16% of the 2007 GDP. Deemed unsustainable, without healthcare reform, he said expenses is expected to climb to 25% and 49% of GDP in years 2025 and 2082 respectively. Yet, he didn't offer enough assurance that seniors will not be short-changed in medical services once the revamp is approved.

According to AARP spokesman Drew Nannis, with 40 million members, dropping from the AARP roll is expected. The group is watching how many members have opted to drop from the list because of their disapproval on how AARP represents them. (Photo Credit: boraeke) =0=

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