HATAW BAYAN

The municipal government of Ibajay launched a Taebo Exercise every Monday and Friday at 4:30 pm. This is participated by all municipal employees led by the Mayor, Jun M. Garcia Jr. himself. The Taebo instructor is Mr. Rene Solidum Agustin, a Physical Education teacher of Ibajay Central School.

The activity is a “bang” among the employees because they did not only shed their unwanted fats but they also felt ten years younger.

NGO’s and other organizations were invited to join the exercise as well as the barangay officials.

Solidum Park, which is the venue, is now bubbling with life every Monday and Friday afternnons. Join na!

 

 

PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN

The IBAJAYNON-USA (Southern California) donated a playground for Barangay Capilijan, Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines through the efforts of their Barangay Captain, Honorable Diva S. Agustin. This worthy project was solicited from Mr. Cesar Faeldo, President, Ibajaynon-USA, whose roots originated in Capilijan. The TANS and AMACIOS who are also members of IBAJAYNON-USA are also rooted to this barangay since their great grandparents were once barangay captains of this place.

Capilijan’s “Praise God” and “Halleluyah” for your benevolence.

 

BUWAN NG WIKA

The fervor of patriotism runs deep in the blood of Ibajaynons. We see it in the annual celebration of the “Buwan ng Wika” every August, of which public and private schools alike participate. To mention a few, Ibajay Central School teachers and pupils paraded around the poblacion wearing native costumes with posters and placards depicting the theme of celebration.

 

The coronation of Lakan and Lakambini ng Wikang Pambansa was a success. Lakan ng Wika was John Renz C. Rafuson, the grandson of Mrs. Juanita Gelito Teodosio whili the Lakambini ng Wika was Ma. Frea Sharine Maglantay Igtanloc, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Edwin Briones Igtanloc.

The coronation speaker was Criselda C. Quintana, PH. D. from Aklan State University, Banga Campus.

Worthy to be remembered too was Ibajay Academy’s unique presentation as their Lakan and Lakambini riding on a wooden sleigh was being drawn by a carabao; first time in the history of the celebration of the Buwan ng Wika. This idea came from the creative mind of Mrs. Teresita Inog Sastre, Principal of Ibajay Academy.

Anong say nyo?

 

 

IBAJAY DRUG STORE SPARED BY FIRE

The residence of Mrs. Constancia T. Borci was devastated by fire on July 6, 2004 at about 9:00 AM. The source of fire, according to information, came from a lighted candle on the altar in the second floor of the building. Ibajay Fire Station came to the rescue and was assisted by firemen from the neighboring municipalities. Nothing was saved from the second floor but fortunately the pharmacy located on the ground floor was saved and intact with few items missing.

The neighboring houses and establishments were not affected. The fire was completely controlled by 11:30 AM.

 

OBITUARY

(Please also see In Mememory of Section of the Website)

Mrs. Milan Que Garcia passed away last August, 2004. Her remain was cremated. Nay Milan is the mother of the first Ibajaynon Governor of Aklan, the late Honorable Roberto Q. Garcia Sr. and also the grandmother of Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Pedro M. Garcia and the re-elected mayor of Ibajay, Roberto M. Garcia, Jr.

Please pray for the soul of Ms. Encarnacion D. Santamaria who died in Canada in August, 2004. Her remain was also cremated and will be transported back to Ibajay sometime in December. She left behind her mother, Mrs. Encarnacion D. Santamaria, and her brothers and sisters. A nine-day vigil was observed in their residence in Ibajay with relatives and close friends attended. May her soul rest in peace.

The regional Commander of the RPA-ABB ( Revolutionary Prolitarian Army – Alex Bungkayaw Brigade ) Daniel Batoy alias Mokong was killed in an ambush at Tina, Tangalan, Aklan while riding a motorcycle going home to Ibajay. With him was his daughter Ai-ai who was a high school student at Aklan College, Kalibo, Aklan.

Both the father and his daughter died on spot. His wife and sons Junior and Juniel were in a state of shock up to this time. Juniel is the Sangguniang Kabataan president, Ibajay chapter. Burial took place on September 4, 2004 at the municipal cemetery.

YAWA – YAWA

Nowhere in Ibajay is Yawa-Yawa or the NINOS INOCENTES is celebrated but only in barangays Capilijan and Maloco on every 28th of December. In the bible, King Herod ordered the mass killing of children aged 2 years old and below to insure the death of the baby Jesus.

The Yawa-Yawa is composed of men personifying the soldiers of King Herod. They are armed with “karit” or ax, dressed in red and black clothes with mask made of “gunot.” These masked men chase the very young and may even enter houses to look for children. To redeem the child, a ganta of palay or any cash is accepted.

 

CCCM FEEDING PROGRAM

The Assembly of God in Ibajay initiated a feeding program for children 2 to 5 years old who are undernourished or whose health status is below normal. This program is funded by Child Care Compassion Ministry in Manila and it will last for sixty days.

Among the barangay recipients were Sta. Cruz, Mambusao, Batuan, Maloco and Capilijan. The counterpart of the barangay is to provide the cook and cooking materials, tables and chairs. The Ministry provided the food and eating paraphernalia with a weekly budget of P1,050.00 for 25 children.

The program was made possible by the efforts of Rev. Filamer Arangote, Pastor of Maloco Assembly of God.

 

ALAY LAKAD

Alay Lakad is a national government program designed to make a personal sacrifice and donate for the cause of “Out of School Youths.”

This year’s theme is “Sulong Kabataan para sa Kinabukasan at Kaunlaran.” The Alay Lakad aimed to provide projects for the youth who can’t afford to go to school.

The starting point is the Colong-colong Port at 5:30 AM. Local Government and Non-Government organizations were invited to attend. National Agencies, Public and Private Schools also participated in the “lakad.” An individual donation of not less than P20.00 were given to the Dept. of Social Work and Development who manages the project. This year’s Alay Lakad was the most attended lakad ever and was concluded with a program at the Gavino Solidum park. Coffee and Pandesal were served to attendees. The final activity was the Hataw Bayan. Man and woman, young and old, single and married, all did the Hataw with gusto.

 

By: Mrs. Diva Agustin