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Friday, April 3rd, 2009

OCTOBER is the month when public school students go into a week-long break ending the first semester of the school year. The break also allows their teachers to attend training arranged by their respective division or district offices.

I was reminded of this after my wife, who teaches geometry at Camarines Sur National High School, was extra-busy last week – as Math club president, she had to oversee their departmental in-service training and aside from that prepare something to share to fellow math teachers.

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Bula, Camarines Sur – (March 28) A high ranking officer of the New Peoples Army (NPA) died in an encounter with the Philippine Army  in a remote area of this town as government troops verified a report from civilians that the armed rebel group celebrated their founding anniversary.

Died from several gunshot wounds was Vicente Avocado also known as “Ka Tony” and “Ka Persie,” the Secretary General of Front Committee 74 of the New Peoples Army operating in the first district and fourth district of this province including the town of Bula.

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Naga City - (March 29)  A Bikolano made it to the top ten among  the passers of the 2007 Bar Examination  held  last September  at the De la Salle University  in Manila.     Atty. John Michael Galauran was ranked fifth in the recent Bar Examination given by the Supreme Court with an average grade of 81.09 percent.

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Monday, March 31st, 2008

After more than 10 years of striving and struggling to be returned to their land, the 166 Higaonon farmers of Sumilao have triumphed. In a settlement that has been dubbed as a “win-win” resolution for the parties involved, the Sumilao farmers have proven that steadfastness, quiet resolve, faith, and the eschewing of violence remain viable means in achieving change and reform.

Monday, March 31st, 2008
NAGA CITY (Mar. 29) – Despite a city resolution issued by the Sangguniang Panlungsod urging citizens of this city to observe "Earth Hour" tonight, most Nagueños ignored the city government's efforts.

"Earth Hour" is a global campaign initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia held annually to promote energy-conservation and highlight the problems brought by global warming. Participants are encouraged to turn off non-essential lights and appliances from 8 PM to 9 PM on a set date in an effort to reduce electricity consumption.

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

The 60th Foundation Day celebration of the University of  Nueva Caceres is not only a celebration of a learning institution which contributed immensely to the development of the region and the nation; it is also a celebration of a life-long dream of a visionary.

For Bikol and the World
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

“Follow the money.” This was Deep Throat’s most famous tip to Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward in exposing the Watergate cover-up that led to U.S. President Nixon’s resignation.

God's Global Household
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

IN ONE OF MY CONVERSATIONS with one of the Bikol writers over a cup of coffee and pastries, I shared my opinion on language, particularly on Bikol language.  I must admit that I am not in a position to speak authoritatively about Bikol language and culture.  Nevertheless, I can always give my opinion based on my perception and I am open to accept c

Signos
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

It was a Saturday. I am not now sure if it was the 21st of September or the 20th. Through the sheer machinations of the dictator, the documents were ill-dated, post-dated like a bad check. It was a carte blanche, a blank check that would allow those who found themselves suddenly in power to write off debts through repressed memory; or to cause some to be indebted in jail.

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Caceres Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi, O.P., D.D. says in his homily during the Chrism Mass on March 20, Holy Thursday, at the Naga Cathedral that “truth is not defined by political interests and their anointed messengers. All political truth is partial and tainted; only the truth of Christ is pure and whole – and the truth of Christ cannot be grasped by those who manipulate His Church and instrumentalize the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, reducing it to the level of a political tool for political ends and propaganda.”

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

The adage is true:  health is really wealth.  When you are healthy and in tiptop shape, money is of no consequence.  But if you get sick, really sick, then, your loads of money will have gone away in a breeze.

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

It was the unanswered question of Pilate. Nowadays, not only does the question on the truth remain unsaid and unanswered, it has become the most sought after thing in this country.

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Twenty two years after the first People Power triumphantly enshrined democracy in our nation's political culture, we find ourselves in the throes of yet another uprising.

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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

The passing of Focolare Movement founder, Chiara Lubich, at the age of 88 marks the end of a life which initiated a quiet revolution within the Church.

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

CAMARINES SUR (Mar. 8) – A moderately strong earthquake hit mainland Bikol, Catanduanes and Samar on Monday evening.

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Art
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

With its almost complete neglect of the arts and culture in recent times, the Naga City government’s decision to join in the celebration of the National Arts Month ought to be welcomed.

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
The Camarines Sur Watersports Complex (CWC) and the provincial government of Camarines Sur are once again gearing up the final preparations for the hosting for the 3rd straight year the Philippine Cable Wakeboard Nationals on March 27-30, 2008 wherein nationally ranked wakeboarders will see action and compete for fame, prizes, and possibly, extreme sports glory as well as international recognition.
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Monday, March 17th, 2008

After its 96th plenary meeting, the influential Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has issued a statement on the current predicament of the nation. Stressing that the common good be pursued above personal interests, the bishops' statement underscored that the challenge for each and everyone is to undertake personal conversion that would eventually lead to genuine social transformation.

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Monday, March 17th, 2008
The recent oil spill from an abaca fiber processing plant in Sto. Domingo, Albay is a disturbing example of negligence: by both the management of the said processing plant, and by DENR.
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008

There was no ambivalence in the resolve of the Arroyo government to NOT celebrate the anniversary of People Power II or EDSA II, as there was no ambiguity in the reasons it put forward to explain this resolve.

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