Ibajay-Announcements

Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Ibajaynons for passing the Philippine Board Examinations.

May Ann Rendon Maglantay - Pharmacist Licensure Exam - January 2011

Wendel Rendon Maglantay - Veterinarian Licensure Exam - August 2011

7-day Celebration
Ibajay Town Fiesta (Ati-Ati) 2011
Courtesy of Mrs. Gracia Celeste Miroy Samson

January 17 MONDAY
Morning = Opening Salvo
Evening = Grand Finale "Ibajay Idol 2011"

January 18 TUESDAY
Evening = Hinugyaw 2011 by Ibajay Tourism Council
- Show of Aklan College students featuring the History of Ati-ati
- Fashion show of local artists : Arvi Conanan, Budyang Conanan & Elmer Sunico
- Dinnerdance

January 19 WEDNESDAY
Evening = Ibajay Academy Night

January 20 THURSDAY
Afternoon = Boxing Tournament
Evening = Melchor Memorial School Inc. Night

January 21 FRIDAY Municipal Day Celebration
Morning = Municipal Parade and Civic Program
Afternoon = Street Dancing
Evening = Association of Brgy. Captains Night Gavino Solidum Park
also (ICS ALUMNI NIGHT - IBAJAY TENNIS COURT, GABALDON GROUNDS)

January 22 SATURDAY
Morning = Transfer of the Holy Image of Sr. Sto. Niño de Ibajay
Afternoon = Palapak ag Pahilot
Evening = Grand Ball and Coronation of Miss Ibajay 2011

January 23 SUNDAY FEAST DAY
5:00 AM = Low Mass
6:00 AM = Low Mass
7:30 AM = High Mass
9:00 AM = Sayaw by Calizo clan
9:30 AM = Parade and Street Dancing by Ati-Ati Groups with their Barangay Floats
3:00 PM = Procession
Evening = Announcement of Winners: Ati-Ati Group and Float Contest 2011

MMS ALUMIN NIGHT

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2011

Congratulations to:

Class ’61 – Golden Jubilate Antulihaws

and

Class ’86 – Silver Bañguses
Silver Bañguses sponsor of the activities

Golden Antulihaws and Silver Bañguses

Fiftieth and Twenty Fifth year anniversaries have long occupied a special place in society. Generally referred to as "Golden” and “Silver” Anniversaries respectively, they commemorate loyalty, perseverance, and often a special, lasting bond between people.

When high school and/or college/university alumni reunite to celebrate 50th/25th years as graduates, it is indeed a rare and special occasion. We honor our 50-year and 25-year graduates, those celebrating their Golden and Silver Anniversary respectively; as Melchor Memorial School alumni, we welcome you home. To the deceased graduates who should have been celebrating with us, we offer you our heartfelt prayers and wish you all here. To the widows/widowers of our deceased Antulihaws and Bañguses we welcome you and join with us on this occasion.

Activities:

1.Thanksgiving Mass – 7:30 A.M.
2.Caravan – by Class year (own transportation)
    a. Assembly Area – St. Peter Blvd and Plaza area
        Chairman of Caravan – Hon. Edgar Magbiray
    b. After the Caravan we disperse and prepare for the night affair.

3.Night Activities
    a.Class ’86 – in charge – band, decoration
    b.Speaker – Col. Arnold P. Ardiente
    c.PASAYAW – each Class (in pair)
    d.FISH BOWL - couple of individual to go around collecting voluntary donations for our Alma Matter
    e.Rolling Basket

4.Alumni Shirts – any color or design
5.Street Dancing – joining the MMS Student Group. Hala Bira … Sad-sad kita!

Probable Antulihaw Attendees

Cirilo Masangcay
Frankie Mijares
Artem Salaver
Monoy Perucho
Bellie Masancay
Claring Bersales
Dina Calizo
Nerna del Carmen
Lobel Fernadez
Eleanor Pelayo
Alice Señoran
Kadot Tiberio
Duro Tupaz
Anit Salvacion
Inday Diocales
Elma Tutol
Joe Ascano
Romy Tumbocon
Monoy Blanco
Sally Conanan

Congratulations to the following individuals who won in the recent Philippine local election:

1. Rodela De Luna Formento - Barangay Councilor
Cotabato

2. Froebel T. Miroy - Barangay Captain
San Isidro, Ibajay, Aklan

3. Remar S. Bautista - Barangay Captain
Poblacion, Ibajay, Aklan

Joel Fegarido

Credit: Elmer Sallador <suer_sallador@yahoo.com.ph>

Aklan pushes P1.3B project for Boracay

By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:07:00 07/26/2010/ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20100726-283318/Aklan-pushes-P13-B-project-for-Boracay

ILOILO CITY—The Aklan provincial government will continue to implement a P1.35-billion reclamation project in Caticlan, jump-off point to the country’s prime tourist destination, Boracay, and on the resort island itself despite opposition from a group of business owners.

Governor Carlito Marquez said the project covering 36.82 hectares in Barangay Caticlan in Malay town and 3.18 ha in Boracay, would help Boracay’s tourism industry and the economy of the province, contrary to the belief of the Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) and other critics.

“It is their right to oppose although their concerns are unfounded and we believe the project will benefit the greater majority,” Marquez told the Inquirer in a phone interview on Monday.

The BFI, composed of around 200 business owners in Boracay, has issued a resolution opposing the project, citing the lack of adequate consultation on affected areas and communities, environmental concerns and fears that the development may directly compete with businesses on the island.

Marquez said the group might have been misled by “wrong information.” He said: “We will not put up businesses that will compete with Boracay. In fact, it will complement and enhance the island.”

The governor gave assurance that the project would abide by environmental laws and guidelines. He pointed out that it had already been issued permits from various government agencies.

Credit: Elmer Sallador <suer_sallador@yahoo.com.ph>

Boracay reclamation project opposed

By Nestor P. Burgos Jr., Inquirer Visayas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:08:00 07/23/2010/ http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20100723-282805/Boracay-reclamation-project-opposed

ILOILO CITY—A group of business owners on Boracay Island are opposing a P1.35-billion reclamation and development project of the Aklan provincial government.

The Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) expressed “strong opposition” to the development project for its perceived impact on businesses in Boracay and over environmental and social concerns, said a two-page BFI resolution passed on June 26 and released on Wednesday.

BFI is a group of around 200 owners of resorts, hotels, restaurants and other businesses on the popular island-resort.

The BFI said the reclamation and development project covering 36.82 hectares in Barangay Caticlan in Malay town and 3.18 ha in Boracay is being implemented despite the opposition of affected communities and the lack of a thorough consultation among the affected sectors.

Caticlan is the jump-off point to the island-resort where the jetty port and the airport are located.

The 10-year project involves the expansion and improvement of the Caticlan jetty port and the putting up of adjacent commercial buildings including hotels, wellness centers and office space for resorts, travel agencies, airlines, banks and other companies.

Aklan Gov. Carlito Marquez said in an earlier interview that the project is in preparation for the entry of more tourists on Boracay Island targeted to reach 1 million annually by 2013. He said the project would also generate jobs for Aklanons.

The Aklan provincial government last December signed an agreement with the Local Government Unit Guarantee Corp. and the Philippine National Bank Trust Banking Corp. which will undertake the bond flotation to raise P260 million for the first phase of the project, which involves the reclamation of areas in Caticlan and Boracay. The succeeding phases of the project will cost around P785 million.

The Philippine Reclamation Authority approved the project in November last year. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources also granted an environmental certificate of compliance to the project on April 27.

But the BFI said in its resolution that the provincial government failed to consult extensively with stakeholders.

The group cited separate resolutions of the Malay municipal council and the Caticlan barangay council opposing the then application for a foreshore lease of areas along the Caticlan coastline.

In its resolution passed on July 22, 2009, the Malay municipal council said the reclamation project covers the prime coastline of Malay.

The BFI said the reclamation would shorten the channel between Caticlan and Boracay and might have significant effects on the force and direction of the current.

Aklanons look forward to PGMA gracing formal opening of
Aklan’s new airport terminal building

KALIBO, Aklan, June 8 (PNA) – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was invited to grace the opening of P10 million new terminal building at the Kalibo International Airport (KIA), one of her legacy projects in the province.
Engr. Victory Fernandez, provincial engineers office (PEO) chief, said that Aklan Rep. Florencio Miraflores took charge of inviting President Arroyo to be part of the activity.
"Everyone knows that the airport project was a promise of President Arroyo to the province so we deemed it right that she should be invited to grace the formal opening," said Fernandez.
The new terminal building hopes to decongest passengers utilizing the old terminal building.
The KIA now receives direct flights coming from China, Korea and Taiwan as well as domestic flights.
According to Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Kalibo chief Engr. Percy Malonesio, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) had already delivered equipment needed for the operation of the airport that started last week.
The new terminal building will be used for international passengers while the old will still be utilized for domestic passengers. (PNA)
RMA/JNAguirre. Reference , Credit: Elmer Sallador <suer_sallador@yahoo.com.ph>

Republic of the Philippines
Province of Aklan
IBAJAY DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Philhealth Accredited

To All Ibayhanons:

Greetings of Love and Peace!

I am Dr. Mary Jean Alag-Gelito, Officer-in-Charge of Ibajay District Hospital. I am writing to you in behalf of Ibajay District Hospital and as an Ibayhanon who would like to see progress and development in our hometown Ibajay. As you may notice in your visit to Aklan, the physical structures of Ibajay District Hospital is dilapidated and needs major repair. The building has been around for more than 30 years and being a government hospital with meager budget the repair was long overdue.

Our roofs were all rusty and some were dripping during heavy rains with some of the gutters falling especially after the devastation of Typhoon Frank last 2008. Some of the ceilings were also about to fall down posing danger to the hospital clients. Some walls were infested by termites and need to be replaced. The beds and mattress were old and worn out, too. In short, the Ibajay District Hospital needs a total make-over.

We have started on this make-over on some areas in the hospital through the help of benevolent private individuals, Ibayhanon and Aklanon associations abroad. With their support, we were able to renovate the following rooms: Casa Prima Room by Ms. Carmelina Tumbokon, Casa Razon Room by Atty. Mauino Haresco, St. Claire Room by Architect Jose & Dr. Leodith Sallador, Private A Room by Ibayhanon of Eastern USA, Villa Florencia Room by Mrs. Florencia “Dading” Solano, Isolation Ward by Mrs. Marlyn Tumbokon, and Pediatrics Ward by the Aklanon Sto. Niňo Association of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

However, there are still much to be done. We are waiting for the repair of our roofs and ceilings as promised by Governor Carlito S. Marquez and the construction of the two-storey building as pledged by Congressman Joeben T. Miraflores through the assistance from the Department of Health and foreign donors.

Currently, we are also working for the upgrading of the hospital from primary (Level I) to secondary (Level II) so that we can do surgical operations here and deliver better quality health services to all Aklanons. We are hoping to expand from a 25-bed to 50-bed capacity hospital in 5 years time.

We are continuously working to improve the quality of health services. At present, the Ibajay District Hospital has 9 doctors – 1 OB-Gyne Specialist, 1 Anesthesiologist, 1 Internist, 1 Family Medicine Specialist, and 5 General Practitioners. Last year, the Ibajay District Hospital, through the Provincial Government and the Economic Enterprise Development Department (EEDD) Unit was able to hire visiting consultants in the field of Surgery and Anesthesiology. From July to December 2009, we were able to do Bilateral Tubal Ligation and Minor Surgeries.

Our laboratory currently has 2 medical technologists. It is open 7 days a week. It is currently under renovation and relocation to a bigger area hopefully by June. Once this is done we will be applying for a Level II Laboratory where in we can do laboratory examinations which is at par with the Level II hospitals in Kalibo.

Our pharmacy currently has 2 licensed pharmacists. Starting April 2010, we will be extending our pharmacy hours from the previous schedule of 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily.

But there’s a lot of improvements that are needed to be done. In this regard, I am knocking on the kind and generous hearts of Ibayhanons here and abroad to extend your help to the Ibajay District Hospital, the Ibayhanons, and the Aklanons. Listed below are the areas in the hospital which needed repair with their estimated costs.

Areas in Ibajay District Hospital that needed repair:
1.Information and Reception Area – P 50,000
2.OB Ward – P 100,000
3.Central Supply Room – P 100,000
4.Surgical Ward – P 100,000
5.Male Medical Ward – P 100,000
6.Female Medical Ward – P 100,000
7.Male Medicare Ward – P 100,000
8.Female Medicare Ward – P 100,000
9.Kitchen – P 50,000
10.Records Room – P 50,000

I am looking forward that you can help us in the repair of some of these areas. Be one of our partners in the advancement of Ibajay District Hospital and the progress of Ibajay.

More power and May the Good Lord bless you and your family.

Very truly yours,
MARY JEAN A. GELITO, M.D.
Officer-in-Charge

N.B.

These are my contact numbers and email address:

Ibajay District Hospital – (036)2892276, (036)2892011

Cellular Phone – 09177245019

E-mail: gelitomd@yahoo.com

Candidates who garnered the highest number of votes in Ibajay 2010 Election

For Mayor:	Lulu Miraflores
For Vice Mayor:	Nelson Santamaria

For Councilors:	Plaridel Solidum
	Edgar Magbiray
	Elmer Colangoy
	Zaldy Maagma
	Julio Estolloso
	Ariel Alag
	Roger Calizo
	Emilio Ilinon

Aklan to have two airports with international standard

BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan, April 23 (PNA) - The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has approved the plan of creating two airports with international standard in Aklan to respond to the growing tourism industry in the province.
Aklan Congressman Florencio Miraflores said that the two airports are the Caticlan Airport in Malay, Aklan and the current Kalibo International Airport (KIA).
Earlier, San Miguel Corporation had bought a major stake for the modernization of the Caticlan Airport.
"But as agreed, direct flights coming from different countries will step down in KIA while the Caticlan Airport will only be developed attuned with the international standard," said Miraflores.
These developments, Miraflores said, will enhance the target of the province of achieving a million tourists coming to Boracay in the year 2013. (PNA) scs/PTR/JNA. Reference

Ibalita ko sa akong mga kasimanwang Ibayhanon ro pagkamatay it akong mga gumankon nga sanday Lowell ag Richard Fernando, mga onga ni Armando Fernando. Nadisgrasya KUNO sanda sa motor ag bag-o eang sanda pag-eubngan kahapon, Abril 25, 2010. Buligan lang naton sanda bisan sa anong paagi ag ipangamuyo. Charlie E. Fernando

Kamusta gali kay Cesario Faeldo ag Greg Magpusao Guce. Long time no see/hear. Bag-o eon ang e-mail address.

Ibajay Local Candidates For 2010 Election

Party List:	Lakas-Kampi	Pwersa Ng Masang Pilipino Party
For Mayor:	Lulu Miraflores	Pet Garcia
For Vice Mayor:	Nelson Santamaria	Melrose Garcia Umali
For Councilors:	Ariel Alag	Julio Estolloso
	Roger Calizo	Remia Ibea
	Zaldy Maagma	Emilio Ilinon
	Edgar Magbiray	Botyok Masangkay
	Ainor Orencio	Rene Tefora
	Cris Orencio
	Plaridel Solidum

Philippine General Election, 2010

Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections in the Philippines will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010. The elected president will become the 15th President of the Philippines, succeeding President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who is barred from seeking re-election due to term restrictions. The successor of the Vice-President Noli de Castro will be the 15th Vice President of the Philippines. The legislators elected in the 2010 elections will join the senators of the 2007 elections and will comprise the 15th Congress of the Philippines. Wikipedia

Elections have a significant impact on your community and the schools your children attend. Voting is your opportunity to make your voice heard. Please take the time to cast a ballot. Ibajay.com

For President and VP

For Senator

For Party List

In Memory Of Mr. Socrates Dalisay Garcia

After 30 years living in Canada, our Tatay always go home to Aklan every year and stay in Ondoy as long as he can on his retirement years. He was about to leave Toronto at the end of December 2009 but unfortunately he was admitted in emergency room with shortness of breath and weakness at Toronto General Hospital. He passed away peacefully at age 77, more than a month after he was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer. He continued on with a good fight until the end. He leaves behing his wife, Prudencia Garcia (nee` Silva), 9 children, 10 grandchildren, a great grandson and his 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Good bye Tatay.

In this time of sorrow, there are moments from the past that replay in our minds.....
Your children remember, when we were very young, Nanay took us on a 24 hr boat ride to see you in Manila, before you were set to sail off overseas. But because your ship had to leave immediately, we were not able to see you, even though we had traveled so long and so far. It was devastatingly sad and we children went back home broken hearted.

Your children remember when we traveled that same journey a second time luckily were able to spend some time with you before you went off to sea again. Although it was short time only, and so long ago, it was unforgettable to us. You took care of us - played with us in the park, bought us biscuits and candies. We hope you keep that memory with you, as you leave us now.

Your children remember reading the letters and post cards you sent from the various port or country you traveled to. In a way, we felt like we were travelling with you through your words. We remember how you would ask Nanay to write to you because there would be times you would feel lonely at sea.

Your children remember the Christmas season you sent us much needed presents - a school bag, an umbrella, toys, christmas lights and decorations, new shoes. Though these gifts may not have cost much, we accepted them like treasures because they came from you.

Thinking back on memories like these, makes us feel thankful for those happier moments. The binds of our family are strong and we are together here, once again, with you and for you. In remembering the legacy you left behind we accept you for what you were. "We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains." Paalam Tatay.
Roni Garcia Sambas

Garcia Family

We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Mr. Socrates Dalisay Garcia of Ibajay, Aklan, Ondoy, Philippines to his family.

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RMMF Mission in the Philippines
Monday, January 25, 2010- Medical Mission All Day in Ibajay

Anticipated Rizal-MaCarthur Memorial Foundation Medical Mission (2010)

In a recent correspondence, Dr. Jazmin Parcon-Sandoval, an obstetrician/gynecologist and the co-coordinator of the RMMF medical mission writes:

After Typhoon Ondoy [Ketsana] devastated Manila and neighboring areas, Filipino-Americans in Milwaukee responded overwhelmingly with donations of cash and goods. The Filipino American Association of Wisconsin (FAAWIS) sent 22 boxes filled with canned goods, blankets, clothes, etc. to Manila while the leaders of many organizations decided to channel the cash donation through SOS DRS to benefit the affected families in Marikina, one of the hardest-hit suburbs.

The volunteers of the 2010 medical mission, sponsored by the Rizal-MacArthur Memorial Foundation (RMMF) and the Philippine Medical Association of Wisconsin (PMAW), hope to see first-hand the rehabilitation efforts done in Marikina. This type of follow-up was done in Guimaras Province when Milwaukee, in 2006, responded to the call of the fishermen and their families affected by the oil spill on their shores. A Medical Team visited Guimaras after relief donations were sent and conducted a Medical Mission on the island of Panobolon and two other venues. The island province was also the site of a surgical/medical mission in 2000.

As of 12/10/09 here is the anticipated itinerary of the 2010 RMMF medical/surgical mission:

Saturday, January 16, 2010- Leave Milwaukee for Manila

Sunday, January 17, 2010 [early morning Monday] - Arrive Manila. Lodging at Traders [Roxas Blvd] or in Marikina if possible.

Monday, January 18, 2010- Visit to Marikina – possible joint medical mission [consultations and free meds].

Tuesday, January 19, 2010- Medical Team to Pangasinan. Surgical Team to Kalibo, Aklan [Ibajay District Hospital.

Wednesday-Friday, January 20-22, 2010 – Medical Mission in Urbiztondo, Lubas, Labrador, Pangasinan

Surgical Mission in Ibajay District Hospital Saturday-Sunday, January 23 & 24- Post-op surgical Rounds. All are invited to attend the Town Fiesta and Ati-atihan Parade. A religious/cultural event celebrating the arrival of the Senor Santo Nino on the island.

Monday, January 25, 2010- Medical Mission All Day in Ibajay.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010- R&R in Boracay Wednesday, January 27, 2010- Return to Manila.
Thursday, January 28, 2010- Manila
Friday, January 29, 2010- Manila
Saturday, January 30-2010- Return to U.S.

Let us keep the RMMF team in our prayers as they travel to the Philippines and provide medical and surgical care for many Filippinos.

Fr. Scott

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The following Memorial mass will be held for Mrs. Natividad Miroy Maglantay,

at St. Peter Church in Ibajay, Aklan on Sept. 20, 2009.

&

at St. Jude Church in Kalibo, Aklan on Sept. 21, 2009, 10:00 am by Rev. Fr. Jobert Villasis.

We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Rosalina (Diday) Melodias Saus of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines to her family.

Cris Saluba Aramburo & Family
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We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Antonino Supetran of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines to his family.

Cris Saluba Aramburo & Family
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We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Tony Aguirre of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines to his family.

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We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Rosita Venus Saluta of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines to her family.

Cris Saluba Aramburo & Family

We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Dodoy Magpusao of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines to his family.

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Ma. Teresa Mangat Robles
January 28, 1957 - June 30, 2009

We wish to offer our most sincere condolences and sympathy for the passing of Ma. Teresa Mangat Robles (DOH REP/ NURSE III), one of our dearest colleagues and friends.
She was such a kind, and gentle soul. She would do anything to help someone in need. We will be missing her kindness, and smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rex Robles and their children.

From Ibajay Elementary School (IES) Batch 69 and Ibajay Academy (IA) Batch 73

We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Edmundo Sallador de Luna of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines to his family: Espie, Ronald, Raymund, Linda, Neneng, Nenet, Boy, and Connie.

Edmundo Sallador de Luna
December 1, 1946 - May 24, 2009

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We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Caselda Gubatina Amacio of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines to her family: Joy Amacio and their Children.

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We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Jovita G. Solidum of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines.

Jovita G. Solidum
February 14, 1919 - April 11, 2009

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We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Ruding Javier of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines.

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We express our most sincere condolences for the passing of Napoleon Belayro of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines.

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Pictures for NEWS from ASU 2009
Pictures Courtesy Of Dr. Marivel S. Villorente

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In case you have business in the town of Ibajay or neighboring districts you can advertize with us at www.Ibajay.com/net/org
For more information please send an email to webmaster@ibajay.com

Sincerely,
The webmaster

HELLO EVERYONE, GREAT NEWS!!! IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO HAS SERVED WITH THE U.S. FORCES IN THE PHILIPPINES DURING WORLD WAR II, PLEASE READ THIS U.S. EMBASSY NEWS RELEASE ON FILIPINO VETERANS CLAIMS AND TAKE ACTION. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD SO OUR BRAVE AND PATIENT VETERANS CAN ENJOY THIS OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF THEIR SERVICE AND CLAIM AND RECEIVE THE ONE-TIME LUMP-SUM BENEFIT PAYMENT PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009, POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE STIMULUS PACKAGE, SIGNED INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT OBAMA ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009. CLAIMS APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY UNTIL FEBRUARY 16, 2010, SO PLEASE DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. HOWEVER, APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT SEVERAL DESIGNATED PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINES THIS FEBRUARY 2009 YET. THAT IS ALL THE INFO FROM THIS END. ANY FURTHER INFO, PLEASE REFER TO US EMBASSY.. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 4:42 PM
Felimar Blanco

NEWS FROM AKLAN STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU-CHARRM)

Recently, the Aklan State University-Ibajay campus formerly known as Aklan State University-School of Rural Resource Development and Management (asu-srrdm), has been renamed ASU-College of Hospitality and Rural Resource Management (ASU-CHARRM). The renaming was approved by the University Board of Regents in December 2008. This renaming is an upgrading of the school into a college brought about by the increased curricular programs of the ASU-Ibajay campus.

In December 15-19, 2008, the new ASU-CHARRM celebrated its college week also dubbed as CHARRM week with Cong. Florencio T. Miraflores as the guest speaker. Program of Activities included the following:

Dec. 15, 2008
a.Opening Program
b.Events and Contest (HRM, Agriculture, Tourism, Computer Science, Environmental Science and Education)
c.Alumni Parade
d.Hataw Night

Dec. 16, 2008
a.Events and Contest

Dec. 17, 2008
a.Events and Contest
b.Closing Program & Awarding Ceremony

Dec. 18, 2008
FACULTY and EMPLOYEE’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dec. 19, 2008
STUDENT’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Pictures will suffice the rest of the activities and hopefully Alumni of INAIS, WAPC and ASU can get in touch with their Alma Mater regularly. The Office of the Dean is inviting its alumni through the College email ad: asusrrdm_comdev@yahoo.com. More power to all of you. God bless us all.

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Please mail copies of old pictures of Ibajay to the Webmaster, P.O. BOX 1091, NEW YORK, NY 10009, USA

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From: Felimar Blanco <siagnon@hotmail.com>
Subject: Grand Reunion

As you may have already heard guys, Melchor Memorial School will hold a Grand Alumni Homeconing honoring and welcoming back all its alumni from 1949 to 2008 and including those of Graduating Class 2009. This will be held on the week of Ibajay Sto. Nino Fiesta, specifically on January 22, 2008.

Please come home guys - let have some fun and "magririmaw taton"!

Class of ‘61
Melchor Memorial School
Ibajay, Aklan

1. Ascano, Jose
2. Antoine, Carmelita
3. Bautista, Bertoldo +
4. Barrientos, Lourdes +
5. Bersales, Clarita
6. Blanco, Felimar
7. Calizo, Dina
8. Claud, Juanita
9. Conanan. Hamilcar
10. Conanan, Rosalie
11. del Carmen Nerna
12. dela Pena, Eufronio
13. Diocales, Emilie
14. Fernandez, Leovigilda
15. Fernandez, Milagros
16. Flores, Victoria
17. Ibadlit, Martelino
18. Lalisan, Hanibal +
19. Libuton, Marieta
20. Magallanes, Rolanda
21. Magpusao, Josefina +
22. Manong, Apolinario
23. Maquirang, Luisa
24. Masangcay, Ricardo +
25. Masangkay, Isabelita
26. Mijares, Francisco
27. Pelayo, Eleanor
28. Perucho, Alfredo
29. Perucho, Percival
30. Sacapano, Felimon
31. Salaver, Artemio +
32. Salvacion, Anita
33. Senoran, Alicia
34. Sim, Alejandro
35. Sta. Maria, Salvacion
36. Talabero, Manuelito
37. Tiberio, Ricardres
38. Trinidad, Wilfredo +
39. Tucol, Ricardo
40. Tumbocon, Romeo
41. Tupaz, Teodoro
42. Tutol, Elma
43. Vallejo, Uldarico

On behalf of Ibajaynons all over the world we express our utmost sympathy and sincere condolences to Gadoy, Salve, Bebot and Viola and their honorable family for the passing of their beloved mother:

Mrs. Natividad Miroy Maglantay

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

We express our most sincere condolences to Nang Tessie, Cesar, Lily, Perla, Joseph, Roseller, Edgar and family of Geronimo "Giron" M. Mangilog of San Isidro, Ibajay, Aklan.

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We express our most sincere condolences to Nang Fe, Jovy, Joy , Janet and her family for the passing of Climaco "Clemy" Miroy of Makati City, Philippines.

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I would like to personally thank the following visitors for their help in improving the website:

Ricky Conanan [rickconanan@yahoo.com]
Nelba Alcordo [Nelba_Alcordo@medibank.com.au]
Arman Sales [armansales@hotmail.com]
victor maagma [vic_maagma@yahoo.com]
Den Sabilano [rsabilano@comcast.net]
Peralta, Daniel (DOH) [Daniel.Peralta@DOH.WA.GOV]

PS:
Even though we have many visitors from all over the world, I have heard only from handful of you.
I am trying to make the websites more attractive and easy to use and I appreciate if you could please send me your feedbacks by answering the following questions:

What are your favorite pages?
What would you like to read?
What utility/utilities (i.e. calendar, etc.) would you like to see on the website?
What is important or interesting to you?
How else could I improve on the websites?

Sincerely,
The webmaster, webmaster@ibajay.com
www.ibajay.com, www.ibajay.org, www.ibajay.net

We express our most sincere condolences to the families of Johnny Costan, Emelita Sunico Sim, Nonoy Santamaria, Francisco Manikan for the passing of their loved ones.

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News from ASU-Ibajay

[asusrrdm_comdev@yahoo.com]

Congratulations to Ibajay.Com. through this site some of my ibajaynon friends and former students are able to get in touch with me.

Here's latest from Aklan State University-Ibajay campus.

This First Semester, SY 2008-09 which opens in June, the ASU-School of Rural Resource Development and Management (ASU-SRRDM), known as ASU-Ibajay, offers new curricular program, the BS in Environmental Science. It was proposed to answer the need of the times, to cater to the reuired need for Environmental Science professionals of all resorts establishments in the famous Boracay Island and likewise by some government offices or institutions. The school is wanting some generous sponsors to offer Scholarships to poor but deserving students to pursue Environmental Science studies. LIkewise, the school also calls for some high school students to pursue similar studies and become experts in the protection, preservation of the natural resources of Aklan but also become advocates of Environmental Protection and Management not only in the local scene but in the whole world as well.
Meanwhile, the Congressman Joeben Miraflores, the lone congressman of Aklan has offered scholarships to poor but deserving students who desire to pursue Agriculture course. Agriculture is the major curricular program of ASU-Ibajay long before it become a university. However, Agriculture as a course has become the least-like course in the school. It was left behind by the more popular course, the Hotel Restaurant Management, Computer Science and Education.

Hence the school is still in need of more Sponsors for scholarship for poor but deserving students to pursue Agriculture. Agriculture and Environmental Science. The country and in fact the whole world is in need of lovers of plants and animals and nature in general. It is the preservation, protection and production of nature's great resource, which are the strong hold of man towards genuine human development.

At present, the ASU-SRRDM offers BS in Agriculture, BS in Education, BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS in Computer Science, BS in Tourism and in its First year of offering now, the BS in Environmental Science. Among all these courses, the highest enrollees is in the BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management. The school also hopes that some benefactors would be available to offer also employment to the school's graduates in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

With the leadership of the present Executive Director, Prof. Theodore R. Rowan, the support of its Academic Dean, Dr. Marivel S. Villorente, together with its general faculty and staff, the ASU-SRRDM is gearing towards the university's vision to become Pillar of Excellence towards Sustainable development.

Our condolences to the families of Nay Consing Bautista Conanan and Cesar Perucho of Ibajay, Aklan.

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We express our most sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Rosario “Ito” Monfort Garcia for her passing away in August 7, 2008.

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Our most sincere condolences to Mrs. Dorotea “Tinyay” Mangilog Claud family out of General Trias, Cavite and San Isidro, Ibajay, Aklan and Mrs. Shirley Condez Simera family out of Embarcadero, Ibajay, Aklan for their losses.

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Sympathy with the Victims of Typhoon Frank

On behalf of Ibajaynons all over the world we express our utmost sympathy with the victims, their families, and loved ones, of the horrific consequences of Typhoon Frank in Ibajay and Aklan.

There is a beautiful poem from a Persian poet, Saadi gracing the entrance to the Hall of Nations of the UN building in New York that says:

Human beings are members of a whole,

In creation of one essence and soul.

If one member is afflicted with pain,

Other members uneasy will remain.

If you have no sympathy for human pain,

The name of human you cannot retain.

We expect our beloved kasimanwas, especially those who live and work abroad to extend their financial and spiritual support.

Aftermath of Typhoon Frank in Ibajay
Pictures courtesy of Cecile Conanan Wynne

Aftermath of Typhoon Frank in Kalibo
Pictures courtesy of Valpree Magallanes
Credit: Rechel Erenia [chillyerenia@yahoo.co.uk]

Please send us your pictures from recent flood in Ibajay to Webmaster@ibajay.com

Melchor Memorial School (MMS) Email Address:

mms_edu@yahoo.com.ph

April 3, 2008

Subject: Flash Ibajay Newsbreak!!!!
The Ibajay public market was burn.
Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 11:51:00 AM By Tony and Deding Salido

All the stores from main entrance to the other entrance by the highway, as well as those stores inside the market behind these said stores allegedly were all burn. The fire started from one of the stores inside the market close to the main entrance. Stores north of the entrance were not affected because the wind was blowing from the north. Fire came from a faulty electrical wirings.

This happens at about 11:00 PM tonight Philippine Time (11:00 AM EST today).

If you think you need to learn more of it, call home ....

Pictures courtesy of Josie Engada

This is a very sad news out of Ibajay. Our hearts goes out to all Ibajaynons.

March 3, 2008

We are deeply saddened by passing of

Mr. FLOCERFINO "FLOCER" BRIONES

We extend to their families the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

December 10, 2007

Municipal Sports Development Council

Republic of the Philippines
Province of Aklan
Municipality of Ibajay

Dear Ibayjanons Residing Abroad:

Warm greetings from the Municipal Sports Development Council!

This coming January 21-27, 2008, the Municipality of Ibajay will once again hold its annual religious and municipal fiesta. This is a celebration that is most anticipated by Ibayjanons, visitors and tourists because of its uniqueness.

For this, many events are lined-up to make it meaningful and colorful. One of the events is the 1st Mayor Ma. Lourdes M. Miraflores Cup 2008 featuring different sports competitions like basketball, badminton, boxing and chess. The Municipal Sports Development Council will sponsor these competitions which will start on December 28, 2007.

Holding sports competitions requires expenses which the MSDC cannot resolve. For this reason, we are soliciting financial support from you as sponsor of the competitions in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (PhP 5,000.00) PESOS for we believe that with your assistance we can successfully hold these competitions. The help that you may extend shall be properly acknowledged through streamers that we will display in the Ibajay Sports Complex.
Thank you and may the Holy Child showers you with more blessings.
Sincerely yours,

NELSON D. SANTAMARIA
Municipal Vice Mayor
Chairman, MSDC Committee on Solicitations

ISIDRO M. BALADJAY
Chairman, MSDC

Noted:
MA. LOURDES M. MIRAFLORES
Municipal Mayor

This letter has been originally addressed to me. I thought, by publishing its content addressed to all Ibayjanons residing abroad, the Municipality of Ibajay could benefit from contribution of greater number of citizens. Please notice that the children of Ibajay are mostly underprivileged and their causes under funded in comparison with the children of the cities and countries you are currently living in. Please do not forget your roots and be openhanded enough to include them in your Christmas list.

Please send your donations and gifts directly to the Municipality of Ibajay.

We are deeply saddened by passing of

Mr. Josue Sinel , Principal: Melchor Memorial School

And

Mrs. Ester Maglantay the wife of the late Mr. Pedro Sallador Maglantay.

We extend to their families the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.

IBAYJANNONS OF EASTERN USA, INC.

(IEUSA, INC)

23 CONCANNON DRIVE

FORDS, NJ 08863-1321

Dear Fellow Ibayjannons and Friends,

The IBAJAYNONS GRAND REUNION FOR 2008 will be held in the town of Ibajay from January 24-26, 2008.

The IEUSA, INC. has been tasked to prepare and issue a souvenir program to commemorate this special event. We will need your support by placing an advertisement in our souvenir journal. We will be pleased to publish your business logos, advertisements, personal greetings and family pictures (in digital images preferred). Your paid advertisement guarantees your copy of this commemorative program. This souvenir program will be distributed here in the USA as well as in the town of Ibajay during the affair.

Proceeds generated by this event, after expenses, will be donated to finance projects in the town of Ibajay.

The attached advertisement form is provided for your convenience.

We greatly appreciate your continued support for this special occasion and hoping to see you all in Ibajay.

Sincerely yours,

Henrietta Tirol-Manapat
Henrietta Tirol-Manapat
Co-Chairperson-Grand Reunion 2008

Cc: Ninfa Tirol-Bustria-Overall-Chairperson, Grand Reunion 2008
Jose Gelito, President, IEUSA, Inc.
Efren S. Galvan, President, Ibajaynon USA, Inc. (LA)
Ricardo Sitjar, President, Ibajaynon USA, Inc. (Frisco)
Beauticia Iguban, Ibajaynons, San Francisco
Dr. Marjorie Badilla, Ibajaynons Chicago
Dr. Romeo Ursua, Ibajaynon, Chicago
Cirilo Sabillano, Ibajaynons Toronto, Cananda
Dr. Rhody Tumanon, Ibajaynons, Maryland
Roy Y. Solidum, Ibajaynon USA (Frisco)
Winston I. Miralles, Board of Trustee, IEUSA, Inc.

IBAYJANNONS OF EASTERN USA, INC.
(IEUSA, INC.)
23 CONCANNON DRIVE
FORDS, NJ 08863-1321

ADVERTISEMENT
FOR PUBLICATION IN THE SOUVENIR PROGRAM
IBAJAYNONS GRAND REUNION FOR 2008
IBAJAY, AKLAN-JANUARY 24-26, 2008

This is to authorize the inclusion of this advertisement as checked below:
PAGE --------------------------------PRICE (USD)
( ) Back Cover………………………. .$300.00
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( ) Half Page……………………… .....$ 60.00
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Name: _______________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

Telephone:________________________CellPhone:___________________________

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(If you prefer, please attach a configured page of your message)
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Submit the completed copy with your remittance to Noemi Miralles at the address below not later than November 15, 2007. Again, thank you very much.

Please make check(s) payable to IEUSA and send remittance and completed copy of your advertisements to:

Noemi Miralles
23 Concannon Drive
Fords, NJ 08863-1321

The Ibajay ati-ati festival is scheduled for January 27-28,
2007.

Here is the itenaries:

Jan. 22, 2007 --------- Amateur Singing Contest Grandfinals

Jan. 23, 2007 --------- Search for Miss Ibajay Tourism 2007

Jan. 24, 2007 --------- Ibajay Central School Alumni Grand Binayle

Jan. 25, 2007 --------- Ibajay Academy Alumni Night

Jan. 26, 2007 --------- Municipal Parade; Barangay Night

Jan. 27, 2007 --------- Transfer of the Sto. Nino from the convent to the church
Coronation of Miss Ibajay 2007

Jan. 28,2007 ---------- Ati-ati Festival and Procession

Condolence

Our Condolence to the family of Mr. Gilnore Sallador Cogolio who passed away on June 6, 2006.

Association of Ibajaynon USA

Announcement for Ibajay Academy Alumni

Wed 8/10/2005 7:49 AM

jephtsinc@yahoo.com.

Para po sa paghahanda sa nalalapit na "Rubi Jubilee Foundation Day Celebration" (80th Founding Anniversary) ng IBAJAY ACADEMY, humingi po kami ng lumang larawan ng I.A. Ito po ay gagamtitin sa paggawa ng WEBSITE kaugnay ng nasabing pagdiriwang. Maaring ipadala po ang larawan sa inyong lingkod.
At para po sa development ng isinasagawang paghahanda sa IA 80th Foundation Day, ang inyong lingkod ay nakakuha na po ng pormal na pahintulot mula sa pamunuan ng Ibajay Academy. Sa inisyal, may mungkahing ang Batch 91 ang maging host ng nasabing pagdiriwang. Ngunit, kung wala po ang sama-samang pagkilos ng lahat ng alumni hindi po ito magiging matagumpay kaya't humihingi po kami ng tulong sa lahat ng IA ALUMNIN na nag-nanais maging bahagi ng pangarap na ito. ang inisyal din pong programa para sa nasabing okasyon ay nakahanda ngunit nangangailan pa rin ito ng iba pang suhisyon / mungkahi para sa ikagaganda ng pagdiriwang. Para sa karagdangang impormasyon, maaring makipag-ugnayan sa inyong lingkod :
Maraming salamat po!

Announcement for Ibajay Academy Alumni

Thu 8/4/2005 3:09 AM

jephtsinc@yahoo.com.

PARA SA KAALAMAN NG LAHAT NG IBAJAY ACADEMY ALUMNI:
Ang Ibajay Academy ay magdiriwang ng kanyang ika-80 taong pagkakatatag sa taong 2006 (Rubi Jubilee Celebration). Sa ganitong pagkakataon, nais po nasa ng inyong lingkod ng isang programa at mga aktibidadis na magbibigay parangal sa ating paaralan at magbibigay pagkakataon upang tayo'y tumanaw ng utang na loob sa kanya at sa ating bayan. Kaalinsabay ng selibrasyong ito ay ang pagbibigay din ng pagkilala sa mga naging tagumpay ng kanyang mga alumni sa pamamagitan ng isang parangal para sa kanila at ito rin ang napakagandang pagkakataon upang muling magsama-sama ang lahat ng kanyang mga naging mag-aaral. At higit sa lahat ito ang tamang pagkakataon upang muling maibangon ang kalagayan ng ating paaralan at muling maibalik bilang isa sa mga halagi ng edukasyon sa Ibajay. Sana'y matulungan nyo po ako sa hangaring ito. Para sa anumang katanungan, paglilinaw at mungkahi, maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa inyong lingkod email address: jephtsinc@yahoo.com. Magsama-sama po sana tayo sa adhikaing ito. maramaing salamat at mabuhay!
JOSEPH SOLIDUM RAMOS, IA Batch 91