THE STATE COLLEGIAN

JRMSC-Main holds Academic Convo PRC Commissioner Nilo Roxas speaks

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DAPITAN CITY MULTI-PURPOSE AND CULTURAL CENTER - Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Main Campus, Dapitan City informed the entire JRMSC-Dapitan faculty, employees and students of the new-fangled set of JRMSC, Main Campus Administrative Staff through the 2008 JRMSC Academic Convocation on July 22, 2008, 8 am.

The convocation started with an arrival tribute honoring Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, SUC President II, JRMSC System and Hon. Nilo R. Rosas, Commissioner, Professional Regulation Commission in Manila.

This was immediately followed by the procession of the JRMSC Board of Trustees (BOT), Vice Presidents, deans, assistant deans, and other faculty and staff and employees of JRMSC, Main Campus.

The JRMSC Lundayan Choristers led the doxology and singing of the Philippine national hymn.

Afterwards, Dr. Julianel A. Potoy, Main Campus Administrator officially opened the undertaking by his welcome remarks. Then, Dr. Balbuena presented the administrative, deans, and chairmen designations.

The members of the BOT are Hon. Luningning Misuarez-Umar, Commissioner, Commission of Higher Education (Chairwoman); Dr. Balbuena, JRMSC System President (Vice Chairman); Senator Alan Peter S. Cayetano, Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture (Member); Hon. Cynthia A. Villar, Chairwoman, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education (Member); Hon. Brenda L. Nazareth –Manzano, Region IX Director, Department of Science and Technology (Member); Hon. Arturo G. Valero, OIC-Region IX Director, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) (Member); Hon. Edwin B. Capili, Private Sector Representative (Member); Hon. Alberto L. Sales, Faculty Representative (Member); Hon. Jose Belen Q. Redillas, Private Sector Representative; Hon. Jorge Edrian Malzarte, Student Representative (Member); and, Hon. Amelia N. Jugadora, Alumni Representitive (Member).

Dr. Cecilia S. Saguin, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA); Dr. Evelyn R. Campiseño, Vice President for Planning, Research, Extension and Special Concerns (VPPRESC), and; Mr. Hermilo Hamac, Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) were the three (3) Vice-Presidents.

Dr. Jesusa R. Marañan is the Chief, Administrative Officer with Dr. Potoy as the Campus Administrator of the JRMSC, Main Campus.

Dr. Salvador Y. Campiseño, Dr. Erieda C. Acas, Dr. Narcia S. Bureros, Mr. Wilfredo D. Carreon Jr., Mrs. Daisy J. Empeynado, Mr. Jose P. Enojada, Mr. Quiliano E. Lasco, and Captain Alfredo G. Sy were designated as the dean for the Graduate School, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Education (CED), College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS), College of Industrial Technology (CIT), College of Engineering (COE) and the College of Maritime Education (CME), respectively while Dr. Estela C. Macario is chosen as the dean for students services and affairs.

Dr. Balbuena also introduced the directors, namely; Dr. Victor L. Eguia for National Service Training Program, Mr. Jay D. Telen for Scholarships, Dr. Joseph Salvel R. Campiseño for Linkages and Housing, Mr. Felix D. Tagbac for Physical Education, Sports and Athletics (PESA), Mrs. Jona O. Daymiel for Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Judelyn J. Gallemit for Guidance Services, Mr. Dulas E. Bagsican for Security Services and Mr. Pio Minerales for Student Organizations.

Mrs. Marissa M. Recapente is the College Registrar and Mrs. Fe A. Alavanza is the College Librarian while the College Physician is Dr. Filipinas S. Nielo.

Miss Cherrie Mae J. Bongcawil is the College Accountant with Mrs. Lourdes T. Vallejos as the Budget Officer while Mr. Ivan H. Adrias is designated Supply Officer.

Mrs. Janet Grace Sarzuelo and Mr. Josemilo P. Jacinto are the advisers of "The State Collegian", official school publication of JRMSC and JRMSC- Main Supreme Student Government, correspondingly.

Later, the JRMSC Lundayan Dance Troupe showed their dancing prowess and dexterity during their intermission number which was followed by the introduction of the guest of honor by Dr. Balbuena.

Hon. Rosas, PRC Commissioner and the guest speaker of the said affair expounded on the value of education and keys significant for the development of an institution.

Dr. Balbuena also gave a message. Subsequently, Congresswoman Cecilia "Cely" Jalosjos-Carreon, through her daughter Angelica, freshmen AB Political Science of JRMSC, delivered a message. In her speech, she praised the JRMSC administration for the hasty development of the College compelling her to further press insistently JRMSC’s elevation into a University status.

The convocation was concluded by a closing annotation of Dr. Saguin, VPAA and was officially closed after the mass singing of the JRMSC Hymn.

Sir Jay D. Telen was the master of the ceremony.

Hon. Bullet, Svetlana Jalosjos grace Gen. Acquaintance Party ‘08

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Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center – To mark the opening for new academic year, Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Dapitan Campus held a General Acquaintance Party deliberately merging the Induction and Oath-taking Ceremony of Supreme Student Government (SSG), and Student Organization Officers on July 11, 2008, 7 pm. here. With the theme "JRMSC: Solid Grasp for Unity, Oneness and Fortitude in the Transformation of a Resolute Student Body, the party's purpose, as it is named after, was for the students to develop camaraderie and be acquainted with one another.

The first part was the opening program in which Hon. Jorge Edrian Malazarte, SSG President rendered his opening address which was followed by Dr. Julianel A. Potoy, Campus Administrator’s Privilege Talk.

Svetlana P. Jalosjos, national artist and host of "Eat Bulaga" also conveyed a Privilege Talk. In her privilege talk emphasized the rationality of servant leadership. She said that a good leader is not self-centered and arrogant but a man who is a vista of volunteerism"

Hon. Frederick "Bullet" P. Jalosjos, Board Member of the 1st Congressional District of Zamboanga del Norte was the inducting officer of SSG and student organization officers.

The SSG officers were: Jorge Edrian M. Malazarte, President; Marty Jun C. Ugdol, Vice President and Jayson A. Dapiton, Irish G. Cuico, John Rhyll o. Acedbedo, Mark Anthony Y. Teves, Emmanuel Obina, Jonathan E. Gumela, Dinora E. Sangual, and Artchevel Capadeso (Senators).

Paul Gerard Escoton from the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS), Daryl I. Dajuela from the College of Maritime Education (CME), Joel Richard Jatico from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Charity P. Galvez from the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), Paterno S. Baguinat III from the College of Education (CED). Raquim Bolivar from the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) and Rodolfo Gaspay from the College of Engineering (COE) were inducted as Governors in their respective department. The Vice Governors were Florevil C. Catayas (CNAHS), Jessie T. Albetia (CME), Genevie Caidic (CAS, Stanley B. Sagan (CBA), Charles Ryan Calacat (CED), Ranel Jemino (CIT) and Marie Therese G. Tingub (COE).

The representatives from CNAHS were: Rochellove Rueda (Nursing), Ronniel Anthony C. Dagpin (AMDNA), and Zeny L. Sangual (Midwifery) while Rodel Magcanta (Nautical) and Cydric Al Bobiles (Marine Engineering) were inducted as representatives of the CME; Jean J. Elumba (BEED) and Jeason L. Masauding (BSED) for the CED; April R. Jumawan (Commerce), Kevin Rey J. Amores (HRM) and Titus T. Jumawan (Accountancy) for the CBA; Elmer Aprecio (Computer Science), April Rose Ompoy (Tourism), Archer M. Capadeso (AB Courses) and Angelo Rusiana (Criminology) for the CAS; Bebot Cainta (AIT) and Lilibeth V. Nano (Computer Technology), and; Prince Charles Sedigo (Civil Engineering), Jeanne Warren Tomogon (Computer Engineering) and Jalaliah Lumabao (Electronics and Communication Engineering) for the COE.

Kevin Paul G. Librea was inducted the executive secretary with Genevie C. Caidic, April R. Jumawan, and Anna Mae Balangitao as Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor, correspondingly and Angel Carreon, Jorge Denard Malazarte and Jurich Cañete as Sectoral Representatives. Remel Alum was inducted as the Chief Justice with his Associate Justices, namely; Shiela Baracol, Romeo Larisca Jr., Pinky Cuenca, Jay-R Saguin, and Jan Michael P. Laput.

Sir Josemilo P. Jacinto, Adviser of JRMSC Main – SSG concluded the first part.

The second part was the dinner. As students were having their dinner, selected members of the JRMSC Lundayan Dance Troupe and Choristers demonstrated their dancing and singing prowess in the arena. They delighted everyone with their dances and song numbers. Then, the third part Disco - "It's Party Time" followed as students danced the night away.

As the word implied, this was a gathering of students from all year levels so they could get to know each other better. Or if not, they could at least party together. Mind you, it was a fun-filled event.

SPORTS it out!

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Sports have become a part and a parcel of our cultural lives. Indeed, it seems nowadays that the perception of good sportsmanship is gradually vanishing. How true it is – winning at all costs while poor sportsmanship is condoned and even promoted in professional sports, this doesn’t mean it is the apposite way for athletes to behave.

But what really is sportsmanship? Is it just showing esteem for ourselves, our adversaries, or the people we play with and against as we’d like to be treated ourselves? Is it just following the rules of the game, accepting the game’s upshot sans complaints and excuses? Or else, is it just enough for us to say that as long as we shun thrash-talking to our colleagues and opponents, we are confirming at the same time a true awareness of the game? Does it mean that sportsmanship is just simply all about these things?

Aptly saying, I would say that you probably got an idea of what you have in your befuddling mind but sportsmanship certainly delineates as playing fair as the "golden rule" of sports which means, treating opponents with respect that takes maturity and guts if you expect it yourself. For some, it bluntly means acknowledging triumph sans degrading opponents, being quietly proud of success, and letting success speak for themselves. It is a direct reflection of our own ethics in real life that certainly concerns not only for one’s temperament but also for the deeds of an athlete, as well. In the same way, it also means not having a "win at any cost" attitude because if we do, we are likely unethical in the sense that we never show much love for sport Thus, only our priorities and our personal interest to find contentment are our concern. I know that everyone feels great when he wins but bear in mind that in real-life competitions, you may not constantly win, but you can at least learn something from losing, too.

If we only know the essence of good sportsmanship, maybe we should all have an evocative season for our life’s remaining chapters and possibly, just possibly, our lives may be a little better.

Handuraw - A Communal Endeavor!

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Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda was banished in an isolated, serene place then and now known "Dapitan". Here he founded investments aiming to yield for the profit and welfare of the people. He cured the sickly, taught the willing poor Dapitanon boys and awakened the dormant blaze of patriotism which was in the deepest consciousness of the Filipinos enslaved by tyranny and despotism. Dapitan was then in darkness. Its people were under the abuses, illogical decrees and the deprivations of Spanish governance. It was when Rizal docked in the shores of Sta. Cruz on July 17, 1892 and effaced the miserable picture Dapitan was once immersed into. Dapitan is now a portrait of a recovered industry greatly relying on the essential contributions of tourism. This asset is an undeniable product of the vivid chronicle that once cradled in the city.

Now, those deeds are facing the threat of being plunged into oblivion as more Filipino values start to deteriorate.This has been the focus of the Local Government Unit of Dapitan in declaring "Handuraw" an annual celebration which points to underscore "reminiscence and reiteration of the glorious past of the Shrine City of the Philippines" which typically centers on how life looked like and was like when Rizal's words and conducts were widespread around Dapitan earlier. Handuraw is not simply an effort administered by the LGU - Dapitan but a pursuit involving the people's participation.

It is nonetheless a gathering of Filipinos.

From the imposing floats to the high-spirited dance rows and even to the majestic pageantries that showcase the vibrancy of the city, all of them frontline the apparent and observable cause of the festivity. This is the second year of Handuraw and yet it tends to grow even bigger as more people gather to take part in the celebration. A collective concern, Handuraw bears the torch of nationalism as it commemorates the overruling days of Rizal in the City. It cannot be denied that the community is diverged in a so called evolutionary swing, where people knowingly, unknowingly or willingly allow themselves to be entrenched in. The participating barangays and their distinctive booths moreover illustrate the participation of citizens in making this event a resounding success.

The rendition of performances among youth enthusiasts underline Rizal's eternal believing that the youth above anyone else is the hope of the fatherland. The vacationers, tourists and other visitors who are delighted with the amenities contained in the festivity are also indicators that people from the outside of Dapitan are ebulliently taking part in this noble, historical and traditional undertaking.

This endeavor indeed is a matter of commonality, a thing of pride…our cultural and historical treasure.

To the LGU - Dapitan, the eager workforce of the participating barangays, the youth, to all Dapitanons and visitors who indefatigably shore up to the ideals and visions of "Handuraw," kudos! Kudos! We dearly expect your bursting and persisting support for the next and the Third Handuraw celebration.

Mabuhay to us all!

2nd Handuraw: Memoir from the t Past, a Reflection of the Present and a Springboard to the Future ofof Dapitan City, Philippines

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It was a dark and misty night in the seaboard of Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City late nighttime of July 17, 1892 and most of the people have already laid arrested in their own huts for the dusk have signaled the coming of the Spanish militia with a banished guest then a stranger to the folks of Dapitan. He was Dr. Jose P. Rizal in his four crucial and meaningful years of exile in the Shrine City of the Philippines.

It has been a hundred and eleven years since Rizal left Dapitan and went across Bagumbayan as he resorted in his greatest martyrdom, yet his words and ideals still reverberate every bit of the city and its people.

His monument at the heart of the city square is a graphic remembrance of his undying love for the place that once sheltered him during the merciless days of his encounter with injustice under the sovereign of Spanish decree.

His own handmade map of the island of Mindanao, a gift of his expertise as Perito Agrimensor is a gratuity that marks keynote of the flamboyant land spot in the region. His infamous waterworks, the first of its kind in Dapitan, used to be the soul of Dapitan's water dependence. He catered education, societal consciousness and awareness for the people and resurrected the dying burst of nationalism. Rizal has never been away. He's in a way close to us, adjacent with our idealisms and parallel with our pursuits as we hoist the name and pride of our fatherland. In honor of his tremendous and unmatched input in the conversion of Dapitan into a sanctuary of vivid history, the components of Dapitan- the local government with the conventional cooperation of the people non-government offices, organizations and other private cliques heralded the "Handuraw" festival as annual celebration underlining the days of Rizal's exile in the city and the overriding culture and tradition quondam observed in the vicinity. The first day of the celebration kicked-off with an ecclesiastical mass which started exactly 8:00 a.m. the morning of December 27, sponsored by the Order of the Knights of Rizal, Dapitan Chapter headed by Sir Knight Jasmin Hamoy.

Simultaneously, registration of participants for the National Seminar Workshop on "Re-affirming the Teachings of Rizal's Virtues and Idealisms in Philippine Schools in the Context of the New Millennium: In Search of Global Competitiveness and Excellence" took place in the College of Education Function Hall of the Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Main Campus, Dapitan City. A turn-over ceremony of the Department of Tourism office for Region IX was also scheduled at the Heritage house. At 9:00 a.m., a grand parade of floats showcasing Rizal with his many splendor geniuses occupied the city streets which was subsequently followed by the formal opening of Handuraw 2007 at the City Kiosk of the City

Plaza around 11:00 a.m. of the same day.

The afternoon of the celebration slated the Opening of the National Seminar and the launching of the book entitled "The Dapitan Correspondence of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt" compiled by former 1st Congressional District of Zamboanga del Norte Representative and Grandfather of Jose Rizal Memorial State College Hon. Romeo "Nonong" Garcia Jalosjos.

The opening of booths for the Ten Anchor Destinations of the City took place at Sta Cruz almost synchronized with the Opening of Visual Arts Exhibit and the start of the On-the-Spot Painting and lecture on "Rizal as an Artist" with Mr. Christopher A. Rollo of the National Commission of Culture and the Arts as its lecturer. At 8:00 p.m. the brilliant pageantry "Mutya sa Handuraw" highlighted the first evening of the event.

On December 28, the second day of the festival was the continuance of the National Seminar-Workshop on Rizal’s virtues and idealisms followed by the Rizal look-alike competition held at the Rizal Memorial Institute Covered Court.

A fluvial parade which started at Dakak Pier to the landing site where Rizal's boat docked at Sta. Cruz front lined late afternoon. An exquisite reign of voices and music resonated the Cultural and Sports Center on the evening at 8:00 p.m. as the first Chorale and Rondalla Competition was made through the efforts of Heritage Dapitan, the Local GovernmentUnit and JRMSC System as the organizers. The aforesaid tilt was participated in by the different secondary chorale and rondalla groups from Sicayab National High School, the Zamboanga del Norte National High School, the Katipunan National High School, and Misamis Occidental National High School respectively.

On the last day of the celebration December 29, 2007, the National Seminar Workshop finally concluded at 8:00 a.m. and the display of paintings was then given way at the frontage of the Gabaldon building.

A street dancing and final showdown competition rows accumulated a mass of spectators on the afternoon followed by the first ever conducted "Balak" competition.

Finally an ostentatious display of fireworks sealed the "Handuraw 2007" celebration after the announcement of winners for "Balak 2007". See you for the next "Handuraw" and more power to us all!

Handuraw: A Recollection of the Glorious past of the Shrine City

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Lies in the eastern part of the Philippines, is a city of exquisite endowment which traces its beginnings longe long before the Spanish conquistadores set foot on the island of Mindanao. Its earliest settlers were the Subanens, known to have settled and lived along the banks of the river or "suba" out of which their present day tribal idenday tribal identity originated.

The name of the place is derived from the word "Dapit" which means "to invite" in the local Cebuano dialect. This refers to the original group of Boholanos from Panglao, Bohol who were invitewho were invited by Datu Pagbuaya, the acknowledged founder of the city, to go with him to the "Dakung Yuta", that is Mindanao, and the settlement they established was called Dapitan.

The history of the place changed as a great man arrived in the shores of Dapitan and settled in settled in Talisay as an exile on July 17, 1892. He was Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonzo Realonda, the Philippine's national hero.

Knowing the value of good education, Rizal then established a school for boys in Dapitan where he taught reading, writing, languages, history, mathematics and morals. He also trained his pupils to "behave like men" instructing them "arnis" or native fencing. In Dapitan, he also built his native house and designed the city plaza and the relief map of Mindanao made of grass and soil near the parish church.

Above all these, Rizal's romance with a foreign lass made the most unforgettable interlude of his stay in Dapitan. In God's own time, he met Josephine Bracken, an Irish girl from Hong Kong. Amorously, Rizal and Josephine fell in love with each other at first sight. They had romantic memories in "Mi Retiro Rock" or more popularly known as "Lover's Rock" located in Talisay and they lived as man and wife. Rizal and Josephine lived happily in Dapitan and for Rizal, Dapitan was a heaven of bliss.

On July 31, 1896, Rizal's four-year exile in Dapitan came to an end. Almost all Dapitan folks, young and old, were at the shore to bid him goodbye.

As the steamer pushed out into the sea, Rizal gazed for the last time on Dapitan waving in farewell salute to its kind and hospitable folks with his crying heart filled with tears of nostalgic memories. Indeed, Rizal's exile made Dapitan to be nationally-known as the "Shrine City of the Philippines". His coming engraved the sea-side town into the chronicles of Philippine history.

"HANDURAW" then was initiated to celebrate the rich customs and traditions of the historical city flashing back on the stories and lives of Dapitanons and the eternal legacies and teachings left by a universal emblem that defined what the city has become today and what it could possibly become tomorrow.

Escoton, Sorronda cap Mr. & Miss JRMSC ’07 title; Pinoy Pop finalist Denver Regencia graces the pageant

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"A true Rizalian is someone who believes in holistic human development. He is not only a person who excels in the academe but also one who is emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and socially-developed." – Escoton

"The annual celebration of JRMSC System Meet is the time where all JRMSCian’s come together to celebrate as one family. True spirit and meaning of sportsmanship, camaraderie and friendship are the focal points of this celebration. A time for every JRMSCian to be developed holistically competing for the excellence in the academe and leading to greater heights which would eventually foster unity and solidarity". – Sorronda

These were the winning answers of Paul Gerard Escoton of the Main Campus and Hanna Gae Sorronda of Dipolog Campus who surpassed the other twelve equally handsome and lovely candidates from the satellite campuses of JRMSC as they capped the title Mr. and Miss Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) System 2007 held on November 22, 2007 at the JRMSC Dipolog Campus Outdoor Stage, Dipolog City.

Judging sixty percent for wit and intelligence and forty percent for the different exposures of the contestants in the different categories, Escoton and Sorronda excelled the said beauty and wit pageant aiming to develop JRMSCian’s to become holistic individuals. Escoton, bearing his lucky number six and his conspicuous confidence on-stage, grabbed the Mr. Professionalism and Mr. Congeniality awards.

Succeeding the winners were Rheychold Daymiel and Flordita Pasoc of Dipolog Campus who both grabbed the first runner-up spot. Runner-up Pasoc’s beauty, poise and bearing made her garner most of the minor and major awards such as: Miss Photogenic, Miss Professionalism, Miss Congeniality, Miss Telegenic, Best in Swimwear, Best in Street Jeans and Best in Production Number.

Ruel Samson of Dapitan Campus, who received the Mr. Photogenic, Mr. Charms 2007, Best in Formal Wear and Best in Production number awards, and Mary Ann Lihaylihay of Tampilisan Campus made it to the second runner–up spot. Gerson Deniega of Katipunan Campus seized the following awards: Mr. Telegenic, Best in Swimwear and Best in Street Jeans.

Meanwhile, Denver Regencia of Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 2 graced the said event and shared his singing prowess to the roaring spectators. His own version of the songs "Half Crazy, "Bakit Pa Ba", "Forevermore" and "Say You’ll Never Go" obviously amazed and inspired the JRMSCian’s.

"I am very happy seeing a place which has become a part of my life. I am proud to be a Dipolognon and it feels great to be back", said Regencia in an ambush interview with him.

The said search for beauty, wit and confidence was sponsored by AGFA-Mitsubishi, , Avon, Charms Cosmetics, Dermatology Clinic and Health Spa and Grandiflora. It was hosted by Mrs. Jograce E. Jordan with Alejandro Sarmiento as the anchor.

Another page is added to the history of JRMSC System as the annual search for Mr. and Miss JRMSC ended up a success and marked another achievement for the school’s quest for unity and solidarity among the five JRMSC campuses.

Main Campus whacks Tampilisan in Volleyball Women, 25-24

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Thundering wallops, unyielding blocks and dints stimulated the unwavering shrieks and cheers of the spectators for the 6th volleyball tournament vied between JRMSC Main Campus and Tampilisan Campus Women, held at the sports grounds of Dipolog Campus, Thursday morning of November 22, 2007- the third day of the Founders Week and Athletics Meet at around 9:00-10:00 am.

Lightning spikes, rickety smashes heaved in the first set of the play-offs plummeting scores between 25-19 in favor of the Main Campus spikers. Unsuccessful services and undermined offenses angled in by Tampilisan’s team fueled in zest for the supporters of the Main Campus overlaid the latter to suffuse more shuddering smashes that impoverished the defense of the Tampilisan athletes.

Stunning vertical thumps arouse the adrenaline among the players and the audience as the heat blazed on having balls long eager of dropping the unfortunate court after tedious exchange of tosses from team to team. Main Campus star player Miamor Calago affixed puzzling fakes that afforded her team to take the lead in constant place successively dominating the first and second set at 25-19 and 25-24 correspondingly.

Meanwhile, Tampilisan’s Charry Tagapa stoutly entwined the balls entering their court to counteract the effect of the smacks contrived by the Main Campus. Noticing synchronized moves from Tampilisan’s Niezel Agum, Aisa Comendador and Charisma Poliante as they exhibited startling team up, the MC coach recommended Janith Gravino, Aurora Colong and Jenny Eguia to offset the strategy as they fearlessly barricaded the intruding balls, leading several aftermaths that were later found to be favorable for their team.

On the other hand, Odessy Remata maneuvered in faultless follow-ups and trembling smashes to gain more points in the midst of the second set after having courts changed concluding with final tally 25-24 taking the loop for the Main Campus’ triumphant gamut of wins.

Dapitan edges Katipunan, 68-63

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The pressing and confusing defense tactics of the Main Campus brisky dribblers got them ahead of the Katipunan team concluding the first play-off for Basketball men 68-63 in favor of the Main Campus on Wednesday morning, November 21, 2007 at the JRMSC Dipolog Basketball Ground.

Katipunan ace player and team Captain Michael Suganob anchored in to give JRMSC Katipunan 18 points higher than Dapitan ace player and team Captain Arnel de la Torre with only 14 points in a row.

The first quarter ended with 17-12 in good turn for the Main Campus players, scores remained static as the second quarter with 38-19, third quarter with scores 45-39 and the last quarters with final gains of 68-63 favored the Main Campus athletes. The agility and quick responses of the players from the Main Campus against the offense moves made by the Katipunan athletes paved way for the Main Campus to remain in constant lead.

Successful steals were for a short time enjoyed by Katipunan, but, unfortunately the adrenaline just did not wane in the Main Campus team members as the scores did not seesaw in favor for the Katipunan team.

The crowd arose in excitement as the ball shifted from team to team equally eager to take the lead spot for basketball men. Players Alfie Cordua, Joel Galleposo, Roy Xenon Fernando and Regie Kent Apostol displayed incredible offense attacks and three point shots to get ahead in the first half while Eliseo Hake, Denver Cuenca and Falmi Escubio attempted to neutralize the scores by exemplifying tremendous defenses and fakes for Katipunan.

The strong offense strategy of Katipunan team captain Michael Suganob got most of the audience cheering for him as he took the ball in control during the heights of the game with his unbelievable lay-ups and laid away shots which comprised a big part of the Katipunan team’s overall score.

Dapitan M&W Chess teams daze Siocon’s, 3-1, 4-0

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The seeded match of Jose Rizal Memorial State College, Main Campus, Dapitan City Men and Women’s Chess Squad stunned the equally wary Siocon’s team with a 3 – 1, 4 – 0 lopsided and symmetrical victory, respectively to stride into the top of the Chess Tournament penultimate round during the 5th JRMSC System Athletic Meet Wednesday, November 21 at the Dipolog Campus’ Chess Hall.

Dapitan’s triumphs of tough boards 1, 2, and 3 by Rey S. Dampayla, Romeo Lorisca Jr. and Noel Ferraren busted the back of their rivals – Edmar B. Buddih (82 min), Vidal M. Villarin Jr. (25 min) and Mahader Bin P. Sanal (77 min) correspondingly, though Damsel S. Guba of Siocon’s kismet overwhelmed its surge versus their Dapitan’s mate Troy Lasco toting up 92 minutes record finish.

In the women’s side, the Main Campus efficiently throve in delivering a Lucky Four, namely; Maria Mariz Catubig, Jeanne Warren C. Tomgon, Marie Therese G. Tingub and Ariane B. Suan conquering the chess boards 1, 2, 3 and 4 winning by default.

Dr. Salvador Y. Campiseño, JRMSC Dean of Graduate School and Dr. Victor L. Eguia, JRMSC System National Service Training Program Director were the coaches of the winning mind squad.

JRMSC Main wins twice in Sepak Takraw, ups record 2-0

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JRMSC Main Spikers disposed Siocon and Tampilisan Campus as they tried to carcel each other’s throat in their Sepak Takraw match at the JRMSC, Dipolog Campus Ground to up its winning slot, 2-0 in the JRMSC Foundation Week and System Meet.

Dapitan campus won against Siocon Campus, 2-0 by the gravity-defying spikes of Mercado in the first regu and the dynamic trio of Dante Sacal, Glenn Quiniñeza and Eubern Andrada of the second regu. The first regu ended with the scores 21-14, 21-16 and second regu with 16-21, 21-17, and 21-16.

Game 4 was a do-or-die encounter between Dapitan and Tampilisan campuses. Both teams struggled to win the game as the players wowed the spectators.

In the first set of the first regu, Romvil Villon of TC demonstrated his spiking power to win the set. The set ended with scores 21-16.

TC went cold in the second set and committed service errors. Dapitan then grabbed the chances and delivered the allied powers of Naokawa, Postigo and Bagalanon that ended-up 21-18.

Intensity filled the court as both teams were determined to stop each other.

Villon of TC continued to demonstrate thunderous spikes but Dapitan had totally applied stingy defense. Bagala-non then played the hero’s role for the Main Campus as he used his top gun to banner the team, 16-14.

The second regu was a mismatch which made Main Campus to break the game open by the impressive performance of Sacal and Andrada. Dapitan won the game, 2-0.

Main rules 1st, 2nd volley games: Siocon, Katipunan vow 2-0, 2-1

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JRMSC, DIPOLOG CAMPUS VOLLEYBALL COURT – Powered with intense endurance, JRMSC – Main Campus, Dapitan despicably gave nerve plummeting tactics to rubble Siocon’s Volley Team and Katipunan Campus’ lineups seizing the scores 50 – 32 and 61 – 42, respectively ruling the sets 2-0, 2-1 of the 5th JRMSC System Meet – Men Volleyball Elimination Tournament Games 1 and 2.

Viewed by a throng of spectators, the first game of the volley tournament named the Main Campus team as providential against Siocon’s.

In the initial set of the match, they announced an early lead when they delivered Alfie Andag, Edward Pahuway and Mike Abria trio in the facade who by harsh granting of successful spikes and smashes advanced their team’s marking score versus Siocon’s extreme duo Joel Canama and Armand Sumalinog.

The team’s invariable striking effects spiced with solid defense egged the Siocon’s to the selfish dusk, 50 – 32. The Main Campus’ taste of straightforward victory against Siocon’s volley players was flattened when their vigorous Katipunan rival played-off Game 2 was determined.

The first set of the game was spotted a seesaw clash as the lead changes several times dotting the score 7 – 5, in favor of Dapitan. But, the record was changed when spiker Pahuway employed his lightning serves which landed on the opponent’s court unsaved.

However, eager Katipunan players were able to recover by crutching up points due intensive resistance and victorious hits with the relentless spiking kills of Garry dela Banda, Ronald Mayola and the rest of the six giving up 14-point lead clinching the second set throne, 25 – 11.

In the final set, the Main Campus’ selected six then demonstrated their superb game tactics.

Taking no chance, Romy Butuan stepped out with the support of Edmund Caermare, Rowe Ruiz, Mike Abria, Junie Ediza and Alfie Andag quintet, launching his booming spikes with the quintet’s guard which spoiled the prospect of sweeping the lead.

The Katipunan Team tried to resist sending off Bobit Guman solo but a service ace wrecked up the match with Dapitan’s triumph.

"The match is indeed a game well-played, it was not a collision of strength but a conclave of great players who have learned the value of true sportsmanship," JRMSC, Main Campus Head Coach Randy G. Elopre stressed.

Main rules 1st, 2nd volley games: Siocon, Katipunan vow 2-0, 2-1

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Viewed by a throng of spectators, the first game of the volley tournament named the Main Campus team as providential against Siocon’s.

In the final set, the Main Campus’ selected six then demonstrated their superb game tactics.

The Katipunan Team tried to resist sending off Bobit Guman solo but a service ace wrecked up the match with Dapitan’s triumph.

Dipolog champs taekwondo men, Dapitan grabs women division finals

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Seizing four gold medals in the different divisions after the tedious battle of defense and kicks, red team of Dipolog Campus for men and the blue team of the Main Campus for women champed the Taekwondo tilt held on November 21, 2007 beside the JRMSC Dipolog Campus Outdoor Stage.

Jason Hechanova of the Fin Division (M) captured the first spot followed by Mark Jun Araola (DapC) who edged Faustino Villalon (TC) to the third spot. Another gold medal for Jeber Alferez brought the blue team to the top in the Flyweight Division. He was pursued by Eliezor Dumpac (TC) and Jhonrel Andag (DapC).

Meanwhile, Junrey Ajero (DapC) topped the Bantamweight Division kicking Jun Flores (TC) and Felmar Salomia (DipC) to the second and third place, respectively. Featherweight Division was also captured by the host campus with Jemar Alferez leading Chris Angelo Denolan (DapC) and Robinson Adlawon (TC). Jyke Hamoy (DapC) stood out in the Lightweight Division with Gilbert Lacquio (DipC) and Joy Balbin (TC) following him. Reynante Hernandez (DipC) showed out in the Welterweight Division leaving Cyril Caminio (DapC) and Redono Leonor (TC) hanging on the second and third places.

In the Women’s Division, Geraldine Jauculan (DapC) made it to the top spot in the Fin and Flyweight Divisions bringing two gold medals for the Main Campus. Felma Alaro (TC) and Irene Gaytera (DipC) followed her in the Fin Division while Genavie Quentero (DipC) and Analou Paquirquir (TC) were on the second and third spots for the Fly weight Division.

Adding one gold medal, Mary Therese Bayron (DApC) seized the Bantamweight Division and she was followed by Jocelyn Morales (DipC). While Nena Belga (DapC) had the second spot for the Featherweight Division, Joana Aquil (DipC) made it to the snatch the gold. Ma. Riffy Cerezo (DipC) won the Lightweight Division with Emily Castillo (DapC) succeeding her. Rosalin Estrera brought the last gold for the Main Campus in the Welterweight Division piloting Angeline Ibero (DipC) to the second spot.

Dapitan and Dipolog kickers once more added gold medals to their respective campus as they aim for triumph.

Talent presentation graces opening night of JRMSC 11th Founder’s Week celebration

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Despite the rainy weather, the opening night of the 11th Founder’s Week and the 5th Systemwide Meet of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) still came out a success last November 20, 2007 at JRMSC Dipolog Outdoor Stage.

The said event was formally opened by an opening prayer which was immediately followed by the mass singing of the Philippine National Anthem led by Louie Jean Atayan. The campus administrator of JRMSC Dipolog Campus, Dr. Emma T. Tapales, then gave her welcome address.

Subsequently, different divertissements from among the satellite campuses of JRMSC highlighted the first part of the evening’s show. Selected faculty and staff from JRMSC Tampilisan Campus took the dance floor first and grooved to the beat of "Pearly Shells" and "Totoy Bibo" which roared the audience with amazement. JRMSC Katipunan Campus’ faculty dancers then followed and showed what they got in dancing novelty songs.

High spirits and cheers gradually growled from the audience as the JRMSC Main Campus presenters opened their presentation with a mixed sing and dance number together with its Campus Administrator, Dr. Julianel A. Potoy. Few faculty singers from the said campus entertained the viewers with a series of song renditions like "Each Day with You", Never Ever Say Goodbye", "Power of Love" and "The Promise".

Intense adrenalin from the spectators and watchers increased as the JRMSC Dipolog Campus, the host campus, gave the finale presentation of the night. Some of its faculty and staff sang songs like "Through the Years"and "Decorated my Life" Groove from the dance hits like "Sway" and "Umbrella" also filled the night with astonishment.

Lastly, a mentor coming from the Tampilisan Campus displayed her talent in singing.
Afterwards, a disco party for all athletes and coaches from the five campuses opened the second part of the program which lasted until 10:00 p.m.

Mrs. Victoria B. Cañoneo hosted the said affair.

Caught in the act!

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The Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) System with the Dipolog Campus as the host institution warmly welcomed the delegates of the 5th Systemwide Meet with its formal opening on November 20, Tuesday. This event was held in correlation with the celebration of the 11th Founder’s Week honoring the godfather of JRMSC, former Congressman Romeo "Nonong" Jalosjos Jr.

The five campuses of JRMSC, namely: Dapitan Campus (Main), Dipolog, Katipunan, Siocon and Tampilisan will compete on numerous contests which highlight the weeklong celebration, to wit: Athletic Competitions, Literary and Musical Contests and the Search for Mr. and Miss JRMSC System 2007. During the said affairs, several views, expectations and personal judgment await!

We heard the message of Dipolog City Mayor Evelyn Tang Uy during the opening program. In her speech, she said that sports would definitely help us as we go through life. This notion is indisputably precise for sports teach valuable things which in one manner or another facilitate our existence in this world. Considering that sports impart the value of discipline, Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena pointed out that "unity, solidarity, teamwork, integrity and dignity" are values that each competitor must have to become a globally competitive individual.

Sports competitions are undeniably opportunities for showcasing abilities, energy and expertise in the process of competing with one another. But, it is not only an avenue wherein all of the opponents can develop their abilities and proficiency and advance their self-esteem by competing themselves for this can be a legitimate learning experience for an individual to be able to appreciate victory and to accept defeat.

Indeed, it is hard to lose. When you do lose, don’t take it against your opponent nor blame the officials or charge your team. Take it in pace. Move on. Just be proud of how you performed, or at least be aware of things you need to improve for the next time. When it comes to losing, congratulate the winners eagerly. Accept the game’s outcome without protests and without excuses, even if you sometimes might suspect some questionable actions.

However, poignant it is to say that there are egocentric people who only see winning as just the main purpose they like to be achieved. There are also people who take pride in their triumph evident by the scoreboard showing the numbers going in their favor, but remain unconscious of how they play the game as messy, unaware of sensitive sentiments and feelings such as humiliating opponents’ defeat and ignorance of the "golden rule" of sports – good sportsmanship. In any sports competition there is always a winner and a loser, but a good sportsman never counts how many wins and loses he earns. He only reckons how much he loves his game and how much personal happiness and satisfaction he gets from his participation.

Now, note this quote of Grantland Rice: "For when the One Great Scorer comes to mark against your name, He writes not that you won or lost – but how you played the game."

Everytime you go out and play in the different competitions of this year’s system meet, you are being watched. You may not realize it but someone is observing you on how you act. Your behavior may have a significant impact, positive or negative, on Him. Just perform to the greatest of your abilities within the concept of good sportsmanship.

Mabuhay JRMSCians!

“Enjoy life to its fullest” - Mayor Uy

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"You won’t fully enjoy a swing unless you raise your feet from the ground. You won’t fully enjoy your ride unless you remove the rope-snap from the riverbank. Your dog won’t fully enjoy a dog life unless you remove the chain from its neck."

Thus, stressed Dipolog City Mayor Evelyn Tang Uy as she expounded the lesson on"not limiting one’s self when it comes to learning and happiness" to the athletes, faculty and students who attended the opening program of the 5th Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) Systemwide Meet in association with the celebration of the 11th JRMSC Founder’s Week on November 20, 2007, Tuesday.

At first, she congratulated the entire JRMSC System saying that "this annual spectacle is not only to commemorate the ideals of our founder which this noble institution is built for leaders and productive citizens of our community.

It is important that you have to develop the competitive and positive attitudes within you so that you may succeed in everything that you do," added Mayor Uy. Mayor Uy also explained that the conduct of annual athletic competition is not only a venue wherein all of the participants can develop their skills and boost their confidence but this can also be a "truthful learning experience for one to be able to cherish victory, to accept defeat and to strive hard for the next."

She also requested the athletes to inculcate in their minds that "this competition is not only about winning the prize but more importantly, this is about winning friends and earning the respect of coaches."

She added that "at the end of the day the victor is not only "he" who emerged on top of others but also "he" who gave his best. "Live life to its fullest. Above all, let us always remember to give our God all praises and glory to renew all our strength and to guide our lives from day-to-day for without Him, we can do nothing," she added.

The speech of Hon. Uy was delivered by Mrs. Rose Miranda, Civil Registrar of Dipolog City.

Ex Rep. Nonong Jalosjos extends gratitude to 11th JRMSC Founder’s Week celebration

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November 20, 2007- Former 1st Congressional District Representative Romeo "Nonong" Garcia Jalosjos graced the annual Founder’s Week and System Meet of the Jose Rizal Memorial State College System at the JRMSC, Dipolog Outdoor Stage after the parade.

Rep. Jalosjos, the founder of JRMSC System by virtue of Republic Act 8193 amplified the first day of the Founders Week and System Meet of JRMSC through a live phone patch.

He expressed his avowed gratitude to the administrative staff of JRMSC System headed by Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena for effectively spearheading the faculty and staff of the entire system.

He further stressed his indebtedness to the school officials,faculty,staff and students for celebrating annually the Founder’s Week of the college, thereby handing honor to the Jalosjos family-the pride of the province for having founded an institution as promising as Jose Rizal Memorial State College.

Summarizing how he initialized the charter of the College, Hon. Romeo Jalosjos pointed to underscore the merits of the academe and its future prospects for the promotion of the quality of its education to suit the demands of the professional and technical field.

The last words of the former Congressman were all purely focused on his gratefulness to the school which stimulated the students and the teachers to develop in them such enthusiasm and vigor in gearing JRMSC to greater heights.

11th JRMSC Founder’s Week, System Meet ‘07 kicks off in Dipolog City: Dapitan City Mayor Jalosjos, Dipolog City Mayor Uy deliver messages

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JRMSC, DIPOLOG CAMPUS (November 20, 2007) – "In my capacity as the President of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) System, I have the honor to declare this 2007 Founder’s Week Celebration and Sports Festivity open."

This was the final statement Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, President of JRMSC System, when he formally opened the 2007 JRMSC System Athletic Meet held in connection with the celebration of the 11th Founder’s Week, anchored on the theme: "JRMSC, Gearing to Greater Heights (Unity, Solidarity and Teamwork through Sports)."

"We are living in one family. We are here not to compete but to share our knowledge, talents, skills and integrity and dignity. Such values would in one way or another help us to become competitive players and globally competitive individuals," Dr. Balbuena said further.

In spite of the rainfall, the opening program was held a success. Rev. Fr. Bienvinido E. Hamoy Jr, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Turno, Dipolog City led the prayer. It was followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem which was led by the host campus’ band.

Later, the godfather of JRMSC, Former Cong. Romep G. Jalosjos Jr. expressed his gratitude to Dipolog City Mayor Evelyn T. Uy for having extended her support for the development of JRMSC, Dipolog Campus. "I thanked the efforts exerted by the JRMSC Board of Trustees for making JRMSC System an effective institution of higher learning competitive to meeting and realizing the quest for holistic human development," said Hon. Jalosjos. He also underscored the merits of the academe and its future prospects for the promotion of quality education.

Consequently, the Physical Education, Sports and Athletics (PESA) Directors of each campus headed the raising of the delegation banners which was followed by the hoisting of the JRMSC System Athletic Sports banner led by Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena and the Campus Administrators of the five JRMSC campuses.

Mr. Adonis Ferraren then declared the athletes’ oath which was pursued by the oath taking of the officiating officials with Mr. Joven Perey, Sports Director of JRMSC, Katipunan Campus leading them. Dapitan City Mayor Dominador G. Jalosjos, the Guest Speaker gave his message after he was introduced by Dr. Cecilia S. Saguin, Vice President for Academic Affairs. It was deliberately followed by the lighting of the torch of friendship by Archie S. Piang.

Subsequently, Mrs. Rose Miranda, the Civil Registrar of Dipolog City delivered the speech of the Hon. Evelyn Tang Uy, Mayor of Dipolog City . In her message, Mayor Uy congratulated the entire JRMSC System. Dr. Balbuena, then gave his message and opened the system meet formally.

Mrs. Risa T. Mamigo was the lady of the ceremony.

2nd day of the Rizal-oriented Nat’l Seminar lays-off;Topics revolve on Filipinos from the past to the present

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December 28, 2007 - The second and last day of the National Seminar-Workshop on Rizal's Virtues and Idealisms kicked-off at the College of Education Function Hall, Jose Rizal Memorial State College, Main Campus which revolved on issues illustrating the real Filipinos from the past to the present.

A continuance of the lectures resumed through the expertise of three quick-witted speakers who proficiently expanded the tenets of Rizal and his life.

The first fore of the seminar which started exactly 8:00 a.m. deconstruct the metaphors of selected characters in Rizal's classic novels and their applicability on the Filipino's moral values in the new millennium. This concern has been drawn-out by Prof. Ailyn Kindipan of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) based in Baguio City.

The second focus of the seminar dealt on Rizal's philosophy of education which was taken as a challenge to reform the Philippine educational system. After the discussion of the aforementioned, interaction took place as the queries of the participants were given way in an Open Forum where Professor Kindipan actively answered all the questions adjacent to the lecture. She stressed that the characters introduced and enlivened in the classic novels of Rizal such as the immortal Noli Me Tangere and the El Filibusterismo were actually Jose Rizal himself and that it pointed to lay bare the utmost values of Filipinos.

Participation continued as the partakers stood to ask the significance of living with the idealisms of Rizal for the new millennium.

Meanwhile, a participant queried and simultaneously suggested Rizal courses and subjects to be taught three hours or so, but according to the speaker, students nowadays are only interested in listening at a very limited length of time between thirty to forty minutes, therefore the mere suggestion of converting class hours of subjects for Rizal into three hours would be null considering the possible turn-out.

After the lunch break, the seminar immediately recommenced with Dr. Henry L. Galuba, former Professor of PMA Baguio City as the presenter for the third topic of the workshop seminar.

Dr. Galuba chatted on the characteristics, values and priorities of the Filipino youth in the current milieu as a challenge to Rizal's idealisms as well as the second topic for the afternoon which entangled re-engineering of Philippine education through appropriate integration of Rizal's ideas and ideals in the curriculum towards the making of an unbound Filipino generation.

Dr. Galuba expounded that learners may be categorized into three types relative to their intelligence: visual; auditory and kinesthetic and that the agenda to be constituted in order to gain excellence are: to learn into wit, see, feel, think, communicate, communicate appropriately, learning to do and to lead most importantly. He further introduced a taxonomy of significant learning which breaks into: foundational learning; application; integration; human dimensions and caring.

Dr. Galuba notified "We are in the year of 2007, but, we are depicting the curriculum of 1947" an implication he saw as the explanation why Filipinos submerged in the underdevelopments of education and teaching instruction. He defined reengineering as an act of fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of processes to achieve improvements in critical, contemporary measures of performance, such as equity, quality, service and accessibility and that it must begin with the teaching and learning processes to harness its potentials.

Meanwhile, the last subject matter was discussed by one of the heirs of Rizal's student Jose Aseniero, who was Dr. George Aseniero, a proud settler of Dapitan.

Dr. Aseniero was talking on reconstructing the contents of the Rizal course towards achieving comprehensive learning demanded in the new millennium. He expounded that the use of books like those explaining the biography of Dr. Rizal, lecture methods particularly those which were largely usefull to the thorough misunderstanding of Rizal's life during his time.

Dr. Aseniero also touched on "Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt and his correspondence with Dr. Rizal", the second biography of Rizal available only in Spanish language with Wenceslao Retana and Frank Lobak, a Spanish writer-journalist as its authors. He described Rizal as a victim of Spainish tyranny. The seminar - workshop finally ended at 7:00 a.m. for the dinner.

A closing program was slated on the following day, December 29, 2007.

ZaNorte contingent champs 2nd Handuraw Street Dancing, Final Showdown

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SHRINE CITY OF THE PHILIPPINES PLAZA - Certainly showing what "Handuraw" is, merged with harmonized costumes and unrivaled performance and choreography, the contingent representing the Province of Zamboanga del Norte (ZaNorte) successfully clutched the 2nd Handuraw Street Dancing and Final Showdown Competitions victory on Saturday, December 29, 2007.

Displaying a complete vigor in street dancing via Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City to the Dapitan City Square where they, dressing in synchronized attires and demonstrating strategic dance routines, the ZaNorte Province participants also seized the Best in Street Dancing and Best in Costume Competitions lucratively hauling the Best in Choreography with Jessie Flores as choreographer.

The Tribu ni Rizal from Talisay, Dapitan City led by Barangay Captain Pancrasio Abila garnered the first runner-up place which with their systematized concept on how Dr. Jose P. Rizal, arrived in Dapitan City on July, 1892 up to his departure on July, 1896, placed the contingent representing the City Government of Dipolog fronted by Mayor Evelyn Uy with the traditional cooperation of Jose Rizal Memorial State College, Dipolog Campus, to the second runner-up spot.

With their competitive maneuvering on street dancing, the Tribu ni Rizal was also adjudged second in Street Dancing Competition edging the Tribu ni Tino of the Municipality of Manukan to the third spot.

The other competing contingents were the "Maniwaynon" of Municipality of Rizal, Tribu ni Tonio from San Antonio, Municipality of Manukan, and the participants coming from the Municipality of Katipunan, and Cawa-cawa, Dapitan City.

This year's 2nd Handuraw Street Dancing Competition was judged by a high-caliber board of adjudicators, namely; Federico B. Araniego Jr., a Dancesport Champion judged by the Philippine Dancesport Commission - Manila and Cebu Chapters and a choreographer of the Region X entry to the Mart Expo 2002 at SM Megamall Hall, Manila and won and one of the Best Five Cultural Performers; Hon. Edemar S. Alota, President of the Vice Mayor's League of the Philippines, Misamis Occidental Chapter and the Chairman of the Sinanduloy Cultural Troup of Tangub City - the grand prize winner of "Sinulog Festival" of Cebu City for six consecutive years, and Jay Castillo Lorenzo, chairman of the annual "Inug-og Festival" of Oroquieta City and the founder and organizer of the Oroquieta City Cultural Troupe.

Roberto "Bitoy" Gonzales, one of the trainors of the famous Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe of Tangub City and a lifetime member of the Philippine Folkdance Society and Dance Education Association of the Philippines, choreographer and trainer of the "Yagyag Festival" of Brgy. Cangmating, Sibulan, Negros Oriental and the Philippine delegate to the World Expo 2005 in Nagoya, Japan, and Carlou G. Bernaldez, official choreographer of the City of Dumaguete in the Wow Philippines in Intramuros, Manila last 2004 and the Artistic Director of the Kabilin Dance Troupe of the Negros Oriental State University (NorSu), Dumaguete City were the panel of judges in the Final Showdown Competition.

Dapitan City holds 2nd Handuraw Street Dancing, Showdown Contests

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To feature the colorful history and culture of the Shrine City of the Philippines before and after Dr. Jose P. Rizal arrived in Dapitan City, the Local Government of Dapitan City with the Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) System again held the 2nd Handuraw Street Dancing and Showdown Competitions at the Shrine City Plaza on December 29, the last day of the 2nd Handuraw celebration.

The JRMSC Lundayan Choristers led the doxology followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
Subsequently, Dapitan City Vice Mayor Patri "Jing" Chan delivered her welcome address in behalf of Mayor Dominador G. Jalosjos, Jr.

Then, Dr. Julianel A. Potoy, JRMSC Main Campus Administrator, read the mechanics and criteria of the competition. Following the guidelines, Dr. Potoy said that the competition was open to all interested municipalities, cities and agencies throughout the Philippines that would definitely depict the theme and concept chosen by the committee.

The competitors in the final showdown were judged by the panel of adjudicators, who were introduced by Jay D. Telen, according to relevance to the concept/theme and originality (40%), costume/props (20%), mastery and choreography (30%) and audience appeal (10%). Sixty per cent of the total points in the showdown competition and 40% from the street dancing will constitute the final judgment.

The champion in the final showdown was awarded P75, 000.00 and a trophy, P50, 000.00 and a trophy to the first runner-up winner and P35, 000.00 and a trophy to the second-runner up winner.

The contingents who won as the Best in Street Dancing, Best in Costume and Best in Choreography awards got a P5, 00.00 cash.

The contest proper proceeded followed by the announcement of winners and distribution of prizes spearheaded by Hon. Vice Mayor Chan, Mr. Rodiolan S. Porlas, Dapitan City Tourism Division Officer and Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, JRMSC System President.

Janet Grace R. Sarzuelo was the lady of the ceremonies.

1st Balak Contest held at the City Square

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Dapitan City Plaza - To reminisce Rizal's life and martyrdom , a first Balak Competition depicting his existence during his exile in Dapitan was launched during the last day of Handuraw 2007 at the City Square, Saturday, December 29, 2007 at exactly 6:00 p.m.

The contest started with a doxology led by Miss Febra Sagario of RMI followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

Hon. John Michael Sanico, the SK Federation President, Dapitan City, Mr. Reden Badlon presented the contestants who were bona fide high school students from 1st year to 4th year from public and private secondary schools in the City Schools Division of Dapitan City, then gave his welcome address.

Afterwhich, City Vice Mayor Patri Bajamunde Chan then, delivered her inspiring message.

Judging 20% for originality, 20% for organization, 25% for delivery and mechanics and 10% for stage presence, Saulo Cagbabanua, representing Ilaya National High School, was declared the champion and received P3,000. 00 and a trophy; Ronel Abasulo of Dakak National High School grabbed the second place and received an amount of P2,000.00 with a trophy and Edelberto Esmade Jr. who stood for Sulangon National High School (SNHS) got the 3rd place bringing Php. 1,500.00 and a trophy. A consolation prize of Php. 500.00 was also given to each participating national high school.

The judges of the Balak Competition were DXFL Radio Personnels namely Nick Carbonel, being the chairman, and Genesis Ajero of Isyu Karon and Alfredo Ogoc of DXFL News as members.

DJ Al Sarmiento and Reden Badlon of Magic 103 "Dangpanan sa Katawhan" emceed the said Balak Contest.

Various booths uplifts Dapitan Tourism industry

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Landing Site, Sta. Cruz, and Dapitan City - With the cooperation of the Dapitan City Tourism Division, Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Dapitan City, a customary ribbon- cutting ceremony formally opened the different booths of some selected barangays around the premises of Dapitan City last December 27, 2007, 2:00 pm.

Each barangay booth displayed and sold what its barangay has to offer to the tourists and visitors coming to the Shrine City.

Brgy. Banonong displayed its agricultural products like food processing products and some ornamental plants while Brgy. Silinog and Brgy. Aliguay flaunted their booths with handicraft materials, dried fish, and marine products found in their places. With rich and vast lands of coconut, the booth of Brgy. Ilaya was displayed with Coco Virgin Oil products and Agro-forestry and vegetable products. Brgy. Sta. Cruz' booth was featured with a natural display of souvenir products of Dapitan while Brgy. Dawo's booth beside it displayed woodcraft and ornamental plants. Showing different kinds of birds, an aviary was the main attraction of the booth of Brgy. Potol and a Mangrove Park resembled Brgy. Polo's booth. Brgy. Bagting was showed off with a fisherman's wharf and sea products with Brgy. Cawa-cawa's booth, beside it, festooned and displayed with woodcraft products, guitars and cut flowers.

The display of the booths simply showed the richness of the Dapitan City's natural resources and what the city has to offer to its visitors and local and foreign tourists.

Various booths uplifts Dapitan Tourism industry

2008-01-11T16:12:00.000+08:00

Each barangay booth displayed and sold what its barangay has to offer to the tourists and visitors coming to the Shrine City.

The display of the booths simply showed the richness of the Dapitan City's natural resources and what the city has to offer to its visitors and local and foreign tourists.

Fluvial Parade features Handuraw 2007

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Heading from the Dakak Beach Park and Resort pier down to the landing site of Dr. Jose Rizal in Dapitan located in Sta. Cruz shores, the annual multihued and exceptional fluvial parade successfully highlighted the wide waters of Dapitan City stressing the second day of the 2nd Handuraw celebration last December 28, 2007 at 4:00 in the afternoon.

Among the fifty creatively-designed boats depicting the celebration and Rizal's legacies in Dapitan, entry number twenty two (22), representing Sicayab Bucana, Dapitan City, artistically overpowered the other forty nine fluvial float entries as they garnered the first place being the most decorated boat. Succeeding the said entry were boats number seventeen (17) and twenty four (24) which also brought the name of Brgy. Sicayab, Dapitan City, as they were announced the second and third places respectively. Brgy. Canlucani then got the fourth and fifth places with their fluvial boat entries numbers thirty two (32) and thirty one (31).

Special awards were also given to Noli Ybañez, Francis Pajarol, Fernando Sagaray and Fernando Saa as the designers of some of the boat entries and they received an amount of Php 1, 500 each.

The said fluvial parade was adjudged by Engr. Joseph Lore, Provincial Fisheries Officer, Dr. Rey Valenzuela and Ms. Maybell Cruz Bustaliño of the Provincial Agriculture Office.

Dr. Julianel A. Potoy, JRMSC Main Campus Administrator, was the chairman of the said fluvial parade competition which actually portrayed on our national hero's advent to Dapitan City making it the Shrine City of the Philippines.

Nat'l Seminar-Workshop on Rizal’s virtues, idealisms sets-off

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Holding the theme "Re-affirming the Teaching of Rizal's Virtues and Idealisms in the Philippine Schools in the Context of the New Millennium: In Search of Global Competitiveness and Excellence," a three-day Philippine-wide Seminar-Workshop on Dr. Jose P. Rizal's Virtues and Idealisms was held in Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Main Campus, Dapitan City on December 27-29, 2007.

The seminar - workshop was formally opened in its first day by a doxology led by the JRMSC Lundayan Choristers, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

In behalf of Dapitan City Mayor Dominador Jalosjos, Hon. Patri "Jing" Chan then rendered her salutation together with Dr. Edgar Balbuena, JRMSC System President in welcoming all the participants from different state colleges and universities, including Councilor Apple Marie Agolong as one of the guests, speakers and observers of the said seminar.

Dr. Evelyn Campiseño, Vice President for Planning, Research, Extension and Special Concerns of JRMSC introduced the participants.

One of the highlights of the seminar-workshop was the Launching of the Book "The Dapitan Correspondence of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt" compiled by former Congressman Romeo G. Jalosjos. An introductory statement was given by Hon. Chan, and the chair for the Heritage Dapitan Task Force. It was followed by words of introduction by the executive director of Heritage Dapitan, Dr. Eva M. Moncada.

Hon. Emmylou B. Yanga, CHED Regional IX Director accept the books and also delivered her inspirational message. This was followed by a keynote speech of Atty. Ramoncita V. Reyes, the great grand daughter of Narcisa Rizal, our national hero's sister.

Subsequently the formal lecture took place. Prof. Ailyn Kindipan of PMA Baguio City lectured on "Republic Act 1425 (Rizal Law) and the Teaching of Rizal Course: Implications to the Preparation, Characteristics, Skills and Competence of Education and their Delivery System". She detailed how the controversial Senate Bill 438 authored by Claro M. Recto became a Rizal Law. She also talked about the coincidence of the Noli and Fili of Rizal with the actions of Katipuneros in the leadership of Bonifacio.

"As if our national hero predicted the battle between the Spaniards and oppressed Filipinos," she stressed.

Dr. George Aseniero of Dapitan City conveyed on "Jose P. Rizal as a Renaissance Man and an Epitome of Values: His Relevance in the Life of a New Millennium Filipino in Search for Excellence and Global Competitiveness."

After all the discussions, an open forum followed.

MisOcc NHS seizes Chorale Tilt 1st place slot; ZaNorte NHS beats MisOcc in Rondalla Contest

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Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center - With the traditional cooperation of the City Government of Dapitan, Heritage Dapitan and Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) System, the first ever Chorale and Rondalla Competition 2007 was made as one of the highlights of the Second Handuraw at 8:00 p.m. of December 28, 2007.

The multicolored performers of the Misamis Occidental National High School (MisOcc) brought home the bacon in Chorale Competition rising against the three equally competitive performances of the Katipunan National High School which bagged the second place, the Zamboanga del Norte National High School (ZaNorte NHS) as the third place and Sicayab National High School which received the consolation prize.

While the MisOcc NHS got their taste of victory in the chorale division, the ZaNorte NHS triumphantly dominated the first slot for Rondalla Competition leaving the MisOcc NHS in second place.

The victors for first place were awarded a cash prize of P20, 000.00 with a trophy, the second place with P15,000.00 plus a trophy, the third with P10, 000.00 and a trophy and a consolation prize of P5, 000.00, respectively.

The competition commenced with a doxology and the singing of the Philippine National anthem which was followed by an address delivered by Dapitan City Councilor Artemio Nielo in behalf of Dapitan City Mayor Dominador Garcia Jalosjos. He expressed immeasurable pleasure for having been given the opportunity to be a part of a group that sings the language of the soul which he infers as the music.

The contest was open to all secondary schools, both public and private. It was a free registration competition and the accepted performers were bona fide high school students of the participating schools.

The contestants for Chorale Competition were directed to have any choreographed Christmas song for the warm-up round and the contest piece "Sa Ganda ng Himig ng Bunga ng Tula (SAB) which was chosen by the organizing committee as the second song to be rendered by all the participants.

The pannel of judges was composed of highly venerated musical masters who were both known nationally and internationally together with the Heritage Dapitan Executive Director Dr. Eva Moncada.

The decision of the panel of adjudicators for Chorale Showdown was purely based on the overruling mechanics and criteria which break down as follows: technique composed of posture which is 10%; attacks which is 10%; tone production with 10%; musical articulation 5% and another 5% for diction substantially summing to 40% of the overall score.Another 40% is appropriated for musicality which involves phrasing with 10%, dynamics10% and ensemble with another 10%. 20% is allocated for deportment which consists confidence 10% and another 10% for stage discipline for a total of 100%.

For the Rondalla Competition the warm-up piece was any Christmas-inspired song which may either in English or Filipino.

The contest piece duly chosen by the organizing committee was the famous "Zamboanga". The criteria for judging were as follows: technique with 40% is broken down into posture with 10%, attacks 10%, tone production 10% and articulation with another 10%. Another 40% is provided for musicality which comprises phrasing 10 %, dynamics 10% and ensemble with 10%. Lastly, deportment is given 20% with confidence of 10% and stage discipline another 10% all equivalent to 100%.

Four participants vied for the Chorale Competition while only two contingents struggled for the second phase of the tilt which was the Rondalla Competition.

Professor Jay D. Telen, Director for Scholarships and Research of JRMSC Main Campus and Chairman of the Chorale and Rondalla Competition 2007 emceed the contest.

Sulangon NHS champs Search for Jose P. Rizal Best Performer tilt

2008-01-11T10:57:00.000+08:00

Portraying Rizal's advent in Dapitan City down to his various attainments done in the place which led to his historically passionate romance with Josephine Bracken and to his departure in the Shrine City, Lance Kevin Saint G. Abayon of Sulangon National High School (SNHS), who played the part of Dr. Jose Rizal, overwhelmingly superseded the other nine evenly- handsome and dramatic Rizal look-a-like participants during the tedious "Search for Dr. Jose P. Rizal Best Performer" held on December 28, 2007 at Rizal Memorial Institute (RMI) Covered Court and Gymnasium, 9:00 a.m. highlighting the celebration of 2nd Handuraw 2007.

Contestant from Rizal Memorial Institute (RMI), Dapitan City Incorporated then followed and garnered the first runner-up spot with Jan Lloyd B. Capala portraying Rizal as a doctor curing his mother's blindness in Dapitan. Following him was Ronnie Barola of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) who got the second runner-up place with his role teaching his pupils the good virtues and values of education while in Dapitan.

The said search for Rizal Best Performer was participated in by the different public and private National High Schools around the Dapitan City Schools Division premises which include Aseniero National High School, Potungan National High School, Barcelona National High School, Ilaya National High School, Oro National High School, Dapitan City National High School and Baylimango National High School.

Most participating national high schools played the roles of Rizal as an ophthalmologist, writer, sportsman, farmer, teacher and a great lover to Josephine Bracken.

Vice Mayor Patri "Jing" Chan, Department of Education Supervisors and Administrators of Dapitan City and the City Tourism Division represented by Engr. Rodiolan Porlas also graced the said competition, together with several divertissements from the DepEd teachers of Dapitan. The annual search for Best Rizal Performer was fairly critiqued and judged by Mr. Richel Umel, Sir Jasmin Z. Hamoy, Mr. Cheng Ordoñez, Mr. Bong Garcia, Jr. and Dr. Eva Malaya-Moncada, Executive Director of Heritage Dapitan, as the chairman of the panel.

Mr. Archer C. Campoy and Ms. Alma Calasang hosted the competition which truly preserved the eternal teachings and legacies of the national hero to the folks of Dapitan leading to the city's progress and recognition in the national chronicle of history.

Opening of the Visual Arts Exhibit unbolts in the Parochial Auditorium

2008-01-11T10:55:00.000+08:00

DAPITAN CITY - The opening of the Visual Arts Exhibit and the start of the "On-the-Spot" Painting highlighted the first day of the Second Handuraw celebration at 3:00 p.m., December 27, 2007 in the Parochial Auditorium.

The affair began with the customary cutting of ribbon which signaled the formal opening of the said exhibit.

A lecture was given by Mr. Christopher E. Rollo, head of the Committee on Visual Arts, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) together with Dapitan City Vice Mayor Patri "Jing" Bajamunde Chan.

In his discussion on "Rizal as an Artist" Mr. Rollo stressed on the deeds and attributes of Rizal that paved way for him to be recognized as a good artist and his role in the City of Dapitan especially in shaping the Dapitanons towards art appreciation and application.

Later, Hon. Patri Chan delivered her welcome annotations in behalf of Dapitan City Mayor Dominador Garcia Jalosjos, right after the doxology and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

Subsequently, the guest lecturer Hon. Don Gurrea, Mindanao Coordinator for the Committee on Visual Arts and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts gave his talk.

The event was finally concluded by the closing remarks of Hon Patri Chan.

Parade of floats highlights 2nd Handuraw

2008-01-11T10:54:00.000+08:00

Dapitan City Streets – With various floats depicting Dr. Jose P. Rizal as a universal man and as a man of many-splendor things, a grand parade of floats representing different agencies, organizations, districts and municipalities around the province of Zamboanga del Norte colored the annual celebration of flashing back on past stories and lives of Dapitan City leading to the formal opening of the 2nd Handuraw 2007 last December 27, 10:00 a.m.
Eight artistic Rizal–oriented floats highlighted and participated in the said competition which truly painted the streets of the Shrine City with colorful history.

Judging 40% for relevance, 15 % for originality, 15% for craftsmanship, 15% for artistry and 15% for over- all appeal, float number three from Dr. Jose Rizal District Memorial Hospital, which illustrated Rizal as a doctor and underscored with falls, Casa Redonda and Rizal’s house, was announced the first place in the said float competition. It was succeeded by the float entry of Barangay Talisay, second place, which truly represented Rizal as a sportsman while Potungan District’s float entry was declared third place displaying the hero as a versatile painter.

Other floats which participated the aforementioned competition were the Municipality of Sibutad depicting Rizal as a teacher in Dapitan, Gloria de Dapitan and Dakak Beach Park and Resort portraying the national hero as a great lover, Municipality of Leon B. Postigo portraying Rizal as a fisherman with its entry stressed with fishnets and boat, City Agriculture Office of Dapitan showing Rizal as an environmentalist and the Municipality of Manukan exemplifying Rizal as a writer.

The said opening parade of floats was joined by the different bands and drum and lyre corps of the different schools and institutions of the province, namely; Aseniero Drum and Lyre Corp, Palomares Band, Dapitan City National High School (DCNHS) Band, Rizal Memorial Institute (RMI) Drum and Lyre Corp, ZANORTE Executive Band, Dapitan City Executive Band and Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) Drum Corp.

Public officials and employees of the city also graced the parade together with the various private and public agencies and organizations such as the Rotary Club of Dapitan, Philippine Jaycees, PHILCOA, JRMSC Faculty and Staff, Philippine Sports Authority, Kababayin-ang Rizalista, Knights of Rizal, Shrine City Hotel Restaurant, Gloria de Dapitan, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), Local Councils of Women, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Perpektong Gobierno Ispiritual or God’s Kingdom.

Truly, the annual celebration of "Handuraw" preserves and commemorates the rich past of Dapitan’s history carrying on the legacies of the national hero that have engraved the sea-side town of Dapitan to be put into the chronicles of Philippine history.

Ephraim Mariz E. Draper grabs Mutya sa Handuraw '07 crown

2008-01-11T10:52:00.000+08:00

Endowed with incomparable intelligence spiced with exquisite wit, beauty and self-confidence, Ephraim Mariz E. Draper (Contestant # 4) who stood for Dakak Park and Beach Resort and Gloria de Dapitan successfully capped the Mutya sa Handuraw 2007 crown on December 27, Tuesday at the Dapitan City Multi-Purpose Cultural and Sports Center.

Draper, who was a second year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Main Campus, Dapitan City also hauled the Best in Philippine Terno award.

Representing the City Mayor's Office, Jenny Lynn B. Capala (# 7) snatched the First Runner-up spot and lucratively grabbed the awards Best in Production Number, Best in Subanen Costume and Best in Indigenous Attire. Her eye-catching stage presence and superior body contour plus her unsurpassed intelligence in answering the final question placed May Love D. Mongcupa (# 1) of the Department of Education to the Second Runner who was also adjudged as Miss Friendship.

Miss Lerma E. Elim (# 3) who represented the district of Barcelona was judged as Miss Photogenic.

Katrina Marie N. Bagalanon (# 2), Anna Lou D. Lactuan(# 9), Hazel C. Arboiz (# 8), Janelle T. Acoymo(# 5), Maychell L. Pajaron (# 6) participated the said quest representing the district of Sulangon, Poblacion District, Baylimango District, Potungan District and the Tunay Organization, respectively.

This year's quest for Mutya sa Handuraw 2007 conducted is one of the highlights of the 2nd Handuraw which showcased a close clash of self-esteem and battle of splendor and intelligence among nine lovely ladies representing diverse agencies and schools in the Shrine City of the Philippines.

The aforesaid search for Dapitanon's exceptional beauty and brain was fairly judged by astounding personalities and experts in wit-beauty pageantry who came from the different places of the Philippines.

Emilio Ubando hosted the search with Janet Grace Sarzuelo as anchor.

Dapitan City celebrates 2nd Handuraw

2008-01-07T17:35:00.000+08:00

DaPITAN CITY PLAZA -Hundreds of Dapitanons and visitors coming from the different places of the Philippines gathered as the Local Government of the Shrine City of the Philippines, with the traditional cooperaton of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) System, reminisced for the second time the city’s splendid history celebrating the 2nd Handuraw on December 27 - 30, 2007 in commemoration of Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s stay in Dapitan as an exile. Handuraw, a Cebuano word which means "flashback" was typically cored on our national hero’s life and martyrdom.

After the parade of floats representing the different participating government offices, barangays, agencies, districts and municipalities, the participants directly headed to the City Square for the formal opening of the second Handuraw.

A doxology with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem spearheaded by the Shrine City Band started the affair.

City Vice Mayor Hon. Patri "Jing" Bajamunde Chan delivered her welcome address. Afterwhich followed an instrumental intermission by the Shrine City Band.

Mr. Bernardo Gregorio, the Assistant Regional Director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) - Satelite Office, Dapitan City introduced the guest speaker who consequently gave his keynote address.

The speech of the guest - Hon. Ricardo A. San Juan, the Regional Director of DOT - IX stationed in Zamboanga City then followed. Having attained Master in Public Administration at the Ateneo de Zamboanga, partaken several management training programs and promotions and currently installed regional director of the DOT - IX, Mr. San Juan’s speech was centered on the focal theme of the celebration. He stressed on how Dapitan gradually evolved into the heights it enjoys now. Further, he expressed his gratitude for having been a part of the auspicious festivity.

Afterwards, the contestants for Mutya sa Handuraw 07 were then showcased to the spectators representing respective government and non-government agencies.

The traditional releasing of balloons was then given way through the leadership of City Vice Mayor "Jing" Chan and Hon. Councilor Apple Marie A. Agolong.

Dr. Julianel A. Potoy, Campus Administrator of JRMS, Main Campus and Mr. Christopher E. Rollo, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Committee on Visual Arts - Head and the Chairman of the Board of Judges for the Float Competition enumerated the guidelines, criteria and mechanics of the tilt and announced the winners, correspondingly.

The opening program was concluded with the closing remarks of Hon. Agolong, Dapitan City Chairwoman on the Committee of Tourism.

Emilio S. Ubando Jr, emceed the program.

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Tribu ni Pepe of Dapitan Gen Service Office bags 1st Handuraw Festival Final Showdown Throne

2007-09-10T16:26:00.001+08:00

Tribu ni Pepe, who capped the Best in Fluvial Parade and Best Street Dancing hauled again the minor awards during the final showdown, namely: Best in Costume and Best in Choreography.

"Teamwork for cohesiveness and showing the very essence of Handuraw Festival were our guts to take the lead. We're very happy to hold the 1st ever Handuraw Festival final showdown trophy," Isagani Laput, the "Tribu ni Pepe" trainer and choreographer stressed in an interview.

The Municipality of Sibutad landed 1st runner-up placing Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Dipolog Campus to the second runner-up slot. The other contingents were Barangay Talisay, the Municipality of Katipunan and Barangay Barcelona.

They were judged by Prof. Carlo G. Bernandez (Chairman), Mr. Jay Castillo Lorenzo and Mr. Roberto "Bitoy"

After the giving of the awards, His Excellency Ambassador Jaroslav Ludva of the Czech Republic danced with the champion.

MSU-IIT’s Octava Chorale gains Dapitanon’s first-class impressions

2007-09-10T16:25:00.000+08:00

DAPITAN CITY CULTURAL AND SPORTS CENTER - Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), the two-time world Representative to the Philippines for musical disputes crooned on Saturday night December 30, 2006.

The internationally acclaimed Octava Choral society of the Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology in cooperation with the Jose Rizal Memorial State College System, performed a one and a half hour of pure leisure music at the dome of the Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center at exactly 7 p.m. on Saturday night.

The chorus serenaded the Dapitanons with their vast repertoire of tunes ranging from local to overseas harmonies showcasing their beatific, versatile and saintly voices to the impressed addressees who partaken in watching the recital.

Dr. Rhodora S.N. Englis- Adviser of the Choral Society summarized the tenets of how Octava came to be Octava, and its achievements and engagements through time.

Part 1 subsumed the songs: “The Prayer” of David Foster /Sager R. Delgado; “Let there be Praise” of D. & M. Tunney and “Another Song to Sing” by Yorkz/Rentz.

The second part of the gig contained the powerful duet rendition of the song "When You Believe" popularized by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey performed by choristers Phoebe and Astrid, trio of the song "Stand up for love" of the Destiny's Child by choir singers Phoebe Astrid and Lua and another duet of the song "Tell Him" of Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand performed by choristers Reynabeth and Claire. It also consisted the pieces of G. Gelpin's "Best of Times" and Ed Lojeski's Phantom of the Opera.

Subsequently, local songs dominated the dome in the third stage of the concert exemplifying the symphonies of Ramon Santos's "Tuksuhan", Freddie Aguilars globally applauded "Anak", Willie Cruz's "Bituing Walang Ningning", B. Bagayaua's "Mang Gustin" and Ernani Cuico's "Kalesa".

Part 4 typified some of Mindanao's top tribal pieces: Arr. Helen Tejero's "Mamayug Akun"; Arr. P. Magdamo's "Banlay Paak Biyaaw"; Velez/Arr. Zoi Lopez's "Sa Kabukiran"; Arr. E. Palaruan's "Tagumpay ng Ating Lahi" and Bonifacio/ R. Umali's "Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa". Afterwards, the songs "Diwa ng Pasko" of artist San Pedro, "Noche Buena" of Ryan Cayabyab and "Jingle Bells Calypso" of Leo M. Teller accommodated the fifth part of the stage. Finally, W. Cruz/Arr. Parungao's "Magandang Gabi" and Boom Tarat-tarat resonated in the finale.

Staff and officers of the singing society were as follows: Prof. Francisco "Frank" A. Englis (Founder and Musical); Prof. Enrico "Chikoy" C. Riconalla (Pianist) and Dr. Rhodora S.N. Englis (Adviser).

Composing members for Suprano were: Astrid F. Ebillo; Phoebe C. Ebona; Reynabeth L. Macaraig; Florabella Gonzaga; April Pristine Ole and Claire Azcuna. Members for the Alto were: Lua C. Burias; Jane L. Paglinawan and Sharon Lumanta. Choristers for Tenor and Basses were: Dan Amorcillo; Ryan Jay V. Bucol; Kart Patrick S. Casas; Jan Ezra O. Undag and Nathan Kim A. Mosot; Jolouvic Edpalina; Mario Macas; Jaffar Dave Macadato; Shane D. Subido; Aldren A. Galano and Loel G. Inglatiera.

Handuraw Festival

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The sweet taste of independence, the frigid touch of winds in June skies, solemn traces of blood, debauchery, and despotism, these were the snapshots of life before and after imperialism.

Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda and the unifying effects of his martyrdom paved the Philippine streets for the youth of today. Vindictiveness and subjugation completely effaced and terror wiped in the faces of those who suffered the darkest days of the country.

In his pursuit to hoist and heave the quintessence of nationalism, Rizal trudged through hardship, risk and hubbub of standpoints fought between native settlers and foreign dwellers who saw the need to show tyranny towards the blameless Filipinos who only wanted to live in equal peace. Days of regular killings are through and nations are now in quota effort to striving for global peace, interdependence and global comradeship. In juxtaposition to what is collectively aspired and to reminisce the days of Rizal's émigré in the local city of Dapitan, the Shrine city in mutual aid with the National Historical Institute, Jose Rizal Memorial State College System, the Czech Republic and other concerned agencies has made the first celebrated "Handuraw".

"Handuraw" the grandest Rizal-inspired gala affair of the year, a Cebuano term evoking a "flashback", was partaken by numerous enthusiasts both within the dominion of the province of Zamboanga del Norte and even in the network places of the country. Czech Republic Ambassador Jaroslav Ludva, in receipt of the friendship between Dr. Rizal and Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt, arrived to collaborate with the Philippines in recognizing the life and deeds of the greatest brown skinned-man who more than justified the fact that the Orientals as much as the Occidentals, can excel in any field they wish to propagate. The first day of the Festival which slated on the 28th of December commenced with an ecclesiastical mass with which was followed by the parade, 3-day painting, Rizal look alike contest, Panagtagbo sa Kabataan and concluded by the "Mutya sa Handuraw" which was the focal event of the day. Impressions appeared to be in fleet and were favorable. On the second day, Exhibit and Launching of the book "The Dapitan Letters of Dr. Jose Rizal" were superintended and tagged with the initiation of the Order of the Knights of Rizal showcasing the chivalry of brotherhood between the racial brethrens of Rizal and on day 3 was the superb display of extravagant floats and the fluvial parade. Invitational dance showdown occupied the city plaza and painting displays manifested that Rizal's geniuses live on through the veins of Filipinos generation by generation.

The "Handuraw" is not just a commemoration, it's something that educates, something that reminds us that Rizal was never away from his people, he was with us and he will always will.

Rizal's Dapitan: The Past and the Future

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It is not for nothing that Dapitan City is described as the Shrine City of the Philippines. It is embedded in the Dapitanons' memory, and the rest of the Filipinos the exile of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, who found himself in a sleepy town that embraced him welcomingly like its own son. Rizal remained in exile for four years in Dapitan, doing scientific research, founding a school and hospital. The original estate of Dr. Jose P. Rizal has been declared a national shrine and is being administered by the National Historical Institute.

Dapitan had a relatively quiet beginning. Long before the Spanish conquistadores set foot on the island of Midnanao, its earliest settlers were Subanons, a nomadic tribe of Indonesian stock. They settled and lived along the banks of the river or suba, out of which their present-day tribal identity originated.

The timid Subanons found themselves moving into the hinterlands, when on several occasions, pirates would take shelter in the natural harbors of Dapitan's irregular coastline during foul weather. Then came the migrant settlers from Bohol led by their chieftain Datu Pagbuaya, escaping successive defeats in the hands of the Ternatan invaders.

There are two versions of how Dapitan got its name. One is from Fr. Urdaneta, who called the place "Daquepitan" which was later changed to "Dacpitan" and still later to "Dapitan." The second version says that the word Dapitan was derived from the word dapit, which means "to invite" in the local Cebuano dialect. St. James, the Greater is the patron saint of Dapitan. Earlier on into the Spanish rule, Dapitan was still besieged by Moro pirates. The Jesuit priests fatefully installed St. James, to protect the Dapitanons from an onslaught of inva-ders.

It was believed that in the fifth century, an apparition of St. James, atop a horse carrying a sword, guided the Spansih Christians into victory over the Moors in the Battle of Covadonga.

Three centuries later, St. James still plays an important part in the Dapitanons' lives. For the past three years the Kinabayo Festival of Dapitan has been celebrated by city folk centering on his feast day, July 25. On that day a glorious re-enactment of the Battle of Covadonga is unfurled before the city folk and tourists. It is 45 days of revelry that can only be rivalled by Cebu's Sinulog and Aklan's Ati-Atihan.

By the year 2020 Dapitan will be the Dr. Jose Rizal Heritage Center of the Philippines. Memorable places and edifices identified with Rizal's life will be replicated - the house of his birth in Calamba, Laguna, his place of exile in Dapitan and even Bagumbayan, will be suspended in time, around the period of Rizal's exile in the town. Another goal is to make Dapitan competitive as an eco-tourism paradise.

Located on the northern western coast of Mindanao, it is found on the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its irregular coastline has long been a treasure chest of amazing flora and fauna, white beaches and intimate coves. The Dapitan City Resort is most accessible and convenient for those planning to join the revelry for the season's festivities surrounding the feast of St. James, the Greater, called the Kinabayo Festival in the months of June and July. A good choice away from the maddening crowd would be the Dakak Beach Resort, famously known for its cove.

On the other hand, Silinog and Aliguay islands approximately 10-12 kilometers northwest off the coast of Tag-ulo point are also worth a day trip or two for its pristine white beaches and abundant marine life .

Some sights and scenery within the cityscape would be the Rizal Park, housing Rizalian books and periodicals, the City Square that Dr. Jose P. Rizal developed and beautified. A relief map of Mindanao that Rizal conceptualized as an inspiration and tool for learning more about the southern island; Fort Ilihan, the impressive Spanish fortress set atop a hill from which you can see the whole town of Dapitan.

Rizal's exile in his beloved hometown is the reason why Dapitan was easily converted into a city. It doesn't even have an airport of its own.

Today, Dapitan still has the feel and look of the town Rizal fell in love with a hundred years ago. "... Isolated from the vulgar world... with a beautiful river consenting to divide itself into two silver arms, an invitation to those who come its way," Rizal described it so well.

Fiat voluntas tua

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Looking back to Rizal's novels,'Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo,' his other writings, and the way he lived his life, convinced me that the prime duty of a Filipino citizen is to love his country. What does it mean to love ones country? When you love someone, you care about his welfare; you try to do your best to please that person even if it means to sacrifice yourself.

To love our country is to be Pro-active and not just be reactive to what is wrong with the nation. This does not mean that we need to die for our country as what Rizal did. But, we can show our love for our country in our own daily lives.

'LEARN TO EARN' for us, the students, we must try to excel in our studies. In fact in whatever we do, no matter how the job or the chore, let's do our best to excel.

As what Rizal wrote in El Filibusterismo, 'a life not dedicated to a great idea is a useless life'. This means that we have to make something of ourselves. During his exile in Dapitan, he made use of his time to improve his surroundings, he helped rebuild the plaza in front of the St. James Church, and he also made a great relief map of the Mindanao, out of stone, soil and grass. He helped the citizens put up the lamp poso - Dapitanon's first lighting system.

He started a school for boys; he became a farmer and set up a commercial firm to promote enterprises among the Dapitanons.

If there is anything that Rizal's novels like to say, it would be a message of non-violence. We had seen this in his two novels, and in his life. Rizal always appeared violence as a means of charge. Violence is everywhere; it is not limited- on the environment.

When we cut down tress, ignoring the fact that it may cause landslides in the future. It is also committed by several government officials, when they violate human rights that disagree with their policies.

If we live with violence, we cannot strive to excel, for we cannot deeply love our country for we have no love to ourselves and respect for human life.

We should strive to excel and strive to make something of ourselves, because if we make good to ourselves then we can make something good to our country and the common good of the general people, thus we shall be able to promote life.

Rizal and the 21st Century : A Facsimile

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Resurrection …It is when Atty. Ramoncita V. Reyes, the great granddaughter of Saturnina, sister of Dr. Jose Rizal, conveyed 'Rizal's Message for the 21st Century.’

Last Saturday, Dec. 30, will mark the 110th anniversary of the execution of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and at no point in the country's history do we need his idealism, strength of character, vision, intelligence and wisdom than right now.

It was the late Sen. Claro M. Recto, a nationalist who opened a debate between Rizal and another contemporary Andres Bonifacio. The debate went something thus; who is the romanticist and the pragmatist, Rizal or Bonifacio?

Long before that there was a debate as to who should be the national hero between the two. Rizalists contended that the choice is justified owing to his reforms and his tireless efforts at propping up the pro-Filipino movement abroad. On the other hand there are people who felt that Bonifacio should get the credit for actually starting the armed revolution against the Spaniards and being martyred at the hands of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo.

The New People's Army (NPA) chose Bonifacio as their national hero for standing up to the Spaniards as opposed to Rizal whom they said merely pushed for reforms and not the overthrow of Spanish rule. The bigger reason however is that Rizal is chosen by the Americans as the country's national hero owing to what they said is the doctor's subservience to a foreign power as opposed to Bonifacio's defiance against the Filipinos's oppressors.

And that debate rages on until this day. The nationalist senator Recto said contrary to public opinion Rizal was more of a pragmatist than Bonifacio whose solution was to take up arms against the Spaniards and be rid of them through sheer force once and for all.

Rizal critics argued that the doctor was a dreamer who thought education and negotiations with Imperial Spain would bring about changes in its governance and result in the country's eventual independence.

Bonifacio supporters on the other hand believed the "Great Pleibian" was being practical when he issued the call for arms since he saw that there was no way for the Spanish regime to relinquish its control of the Philippines.

This was all the more reinforced, they said, by the continuing influence of the Church on both sectarian and temporal matters in the Philippines. It is through these twin powers that be, they believe, that convinced Bonifacio that revolution is the only solution.

However Recto's view is that it is Rizal who is the pragmatist since he saw that the revolution cannot prosper without first uniting and then empowering all the people themselves through education and better arms. He said Rizal believed then that the country isn't ready for independence for it has yet to settle the many differences confronting the people of various regions in the country whose hatred for Spanish rule is the only thing that unites them.

Aside from this he said Bonifacio is the idealist who believed that through force of arms alone the country will immediately win its war for sovereignty-this even without first weighing the consequences of such actions like the potential for civil wars among the various peoples who may claim independence apart from each other.

The bigger question however is Rizal's legacy to the country more than a hundred years after his death. We can only imagine what he would say about this country after two Edsa revolutions, the wars against the rebel movements and the graft and corruption plaguing government. He may roundly condemn the country like all the others. Yet would he still have faith in it seeing that its best and brightest are going outside like him to find a better life?

If only there are people like him and Bonifacio running in next year's elections then there may be hope for this country yet.

Moral Recovery: The Rizalian Perspective

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Dr. Jose P. RIZAL's 110th Death Anniversary is a good time to recall our foremost hero's thoughts on the "indolence" and backwardness of Filipinos.

A great debate had been raging in the mid-1800s between Filipino intellectuals and Spanish authorities who claimed that the "indios" were indolent people. Rather than deny it, as many vigorously did, Rizal readily admitted it and said: "Of course Filipinos are indolent! How can they be otherwise? After all the abuse and misgovernment they have been subjected to, anyone would become indolent!."

In a brilliant essay he explained his assertion, starting out by clarifying that the word "indolence" means being sluggish or "lazy as a result of illness."

Before the Spaniards took over, he wrote, Filipinos were among the most creative, productive, commercially active, and adventurous of people. Their products and unique wares were in demand abroad.

No less than Magellan and Pigafetta witnessed this when they saw ships from India and Siam (Thailand) about to sail from Cebu laden with gold and other goods from the islands.

He cited Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, and other chroniclers who marveled at the masterful shipbuilders, miners and jewelers, weavers of silk and cotton and pina, farmers, craftsmen and warriors, even distillers, in the barangays. He quoted Morga and other witnesses who described the paraus and vintas and large vessels that plied the Philippine seas, some so large they had a hundred rowers on each side.

And he referred to the great alliances Filipinos had with Indonesia and outlying peoples, helping them quell revolt or liberate their islands from pirates. In a word, Rizal showed how industrious Filipinos were when they were an independent and proud people. Then he recounted how all the industry, creativity, resourcefulness, and vigor had been sapped from them and their culture. The Spanish Government was abusive, its functionaries spoiled. They extracted everything they needed from the toiling Filipinos, sharing little. They thought nothing of taking long siestas while keeping their workers busy, too lazy to even fan themselves -- giving that chore to the indio.

Paradahan reels-off

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DAPITAN CITY - Down from the pier of Dakak Beach Resort in Taguilon, Dapitan City to Sta. Cruz Beach where Dr. Jose P. Rizal landed, the amazing fluvial parade in the Shrine City Sea competently opened the "Paradahan" competition under-scoring the First Handuraw Festival 2006 on December 30.

Six participating groups united to join the fluvial parade representing diverse barangays, cities and municipalities nearby the province of Zamboanga del Norte namely; Municipality of Sibutad (Contingent No. 1), Brgy. Talisay (Contingent No. 2), Dapitan City General Services Office's Tribu ni Pepe (Contingent No. 3), Municipality of Katipunan (Contingent No. 4), Bgry. Barcelona (Contingent No.5) and JRMSC Dipolog City Campus (Contingent No. 6).

The arrival of the startling fluvial designs, depicting Rizal's life and legacies in Dapitan City making it the Shrine City of the Philippines, with their intense drum rhythm and music really made the waiting Dapitanons applaud for delight and astonishment.

Chairing the panel of critics in the fluvial parade and float competition was Mr. Efren B. Carreon with Engr. Thaddeus Montaño and Hon. Edimar S. Alota as his members.

The advent of the six entries in the fluvial parade marked- off the beginning of the Street Dancing and the symmetrical, harmonized and attractive Float Competition from Brgy. Sta. Cruz to the street of Brgy. Bagting down to Brgy. Potol and finally to the City Square.

Prof. Carlo G. Bernandez (Chairman), Mr. Jay Castillo Lorenzo and Mr. Roberto "Bitoy" Gonzales were the judges in the street dancing situated in three judging posts set in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Brgy. Bagting and Brgy. Potol.

Contingent number three from the Dapitan City General Services Office (CGSO) capped the over-all champ slot in the Pradahan 2006 overpowering the Fluvial Parade, Final Showdown, second place in the Float Competition and bested the three minor awards namely: Best in Street Dancing, Best in Costume and Best in Choreography by Isagani Laput.

The over-all first runner- up spot was gripped by the contingent coming from the Municipality of Sibutad clenching the second spot in the final showdown and street dancing competition,thus, putting the contingent from JRMSC Dipolog Campus in the over-all second runner-up spot. The said contingent grappled the third place in the fluvial parade, street dancing and final showdown.

Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital grabbed the first slot in float competition while Brgy. Talisay, Dapitan City got the second place in the fluvial parade and third place in the float competition .

"Paradahan 2006" compe-tition successfully ended the 1st Handuraw Festival ‘06 in Dapitan.

OKR - Dapitan initiates new members

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Mis Cuñados, Sunset Boulevard, Dapitan City - New members of the Order of the Knights of Rizal (OKR), Dapitan City Chapter, not long completed their initiation rites on the 29th of December 2006.

Among the new members installed were Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena.President of Jose Rizal Memorial State College System; Hon Virgilio T. Acaylar , Brgy.Capt of Dawo, Dapitan City; Hon. Randy Cabasag, Councilor Dapitan City; Hon. Rene B. Galleposo,President of Liga ng Brgy., Dapitan City; MR. SIMPLICIO P. SAGUIN JR., Education Supervisor, Division of Dapitan City; MR. FRANCISCO ACBAYAN,Education Supervisor of Division of Dapitan City; HON. JAEVERT GREG G. HAMOY,Brgy. Councilman of Potol,Dapitan City; MR. SHERLITO SAGAPSAPAN, Secondary School Principal of Sulangon NHS,Dpitan City Division; MR. HERMANICO MALACAT,Secondary School Principal of Dapitan City NHS; MR. MARIANITO S. BALLADARES, Secondary School Principal of Aseniero NHS; MR. FLAVIANO REPOLLEDO,Secondary School Principal of Dakak NHS; MR. MAMELIANO M. RECAMARA, Elem. Head Teacher of Sto. Niño Elem. School; MR. LEONIDO J. TABILON,Elem. School Head Teacher of Tag-ulo Elem. School; MR. NOEL MANGUBAT,Elem. Sch. Head Teache of Napo Elem. Sch.; MR JAN AVERELL C. HAMOY,Clerk-Municipal Trial Court in the City of Dapitan; HON.EFREN JAMOLOD, Member of Sangguniang Panlungsod; MR.RUBEN ALINGAL of Oro NHS; HON.ARNOLD CADANO, Member of Sangguniang Pan-lungsod.

Chapter Commander, Jasmin Z. Hamoy, KGOR of the Order of the Knights of Rizal and the rest of the Knights cordially welcomed them all in their international fraternity of true brotherhood in the spirit of Rizalism.

Ranked officials of the Order were: Sir Jasmin Z. Hamoy, KGOR (Chapter Commander); Sir Manuel H. Gallemit (Deputy Chapter Commander); Sir Albino E. Acoymo (Chancellor); Sir Rex Angelo Hamoy (Archivist); Sir Welihado Carreon (Exchequer); Sir Hermilo Hamac (Pursuivant); Sir Ricardo Jalapadan (Trustee); Sir Rafael Zaragoza (Trustee); Sir Ruben E. Cad (Trustee) and Sir Tom Boborol (Auditor).

"They should be a member of good standing" declares Sir Jasmin Hamoy after the midst of the initiation. New members of the said union were expected to promote the purpose of the Order, analogous to learning from the teachings of Rizal and help inculcate the said to the Filipino people, and by words and deed to exhort our citizenry to emulate and practice the example and teachings of our national hero, promote among the Knights the true spirit of patriotism and chivalry, develop a perfect union among the Filipinos in revering the memory of Dr. Jose Rizal, and to organize programs to commemorate Rizal's nativity and martyrdom.

"The Filipino youth of today must do their share in realizing Rizal's vision and serve as a paragon of the modern youth," said Sir Sherlito Sagapsapan, the Principal of Sulangon National High School, one of the new members, in an interview. "I am privileged and honored to be a member of the Filipino youth, " he added.

The OKR was founded on December 30, 1911 by Colonel Antonio C. Torres when a group of nine men from different walks of life, united for the purpose of commemorating in a fitting manner, the execution and martyrdom of our foremost national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

Thereafter, year after year, the same group would gather to celebrate the birth and commemorate the death of Dr. Jose Rizal. During Rizal Day celebrations, this group would be seen conspicuosly on horse back, reminiscent of the knights of old known for their chivalry and exemplary life.

To provide a continuing entity and to encourage others to join them, these admires of Dr. Rizal on November 16, 1916, organized a private non-stock corporation and named it the "Orden de Caballeros de Rizal."

The incorporators of the corporation were Antonio C. Torres, Juan Flameno, Martin P. de Veyra, Jose A. del Barrio and Jose S. Galvez.

The Order was granted a legislative charter as a civic and patriotic organization on 14 June 1951 by Republic Act 646.

Dapitan City CSC sets 6th Ballet recital

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Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center (DCSC) - With their expertise, grace, invigorating foot and hand flipping movements, the 6th Ballet Recital featuring "The Dancing Dolls" was lucratively done on the shimmering evening of December 29, 2006 as the ballet dancers proved their worth.

The annual Battle of Ballet Dances including Tahitians and Hawaiian Dances elevated the spirits and made the audience become more and more thrilled and keyed up. It was the tiptoe step of the entertainers that really dazed the crowd seeing Dapitanons competing in the global arena.

Little ballet dancers ranging from ages three to five years old with their supportive and encouraging parents stunned and beset the whole DCCS Center and made the show more remarkable to see tiny dancers dancing with their leotards and ballet shoes.

The globally competitive "Indak Pinoy" Dance Troupe also made the show more successful as they gave their folk dance performances called "Lanceros de Tayabas" and "Lapay Bantigue" and ethnic dances named "Janggay" and the unique "Silong sa Ganding" with kulintang guiding the aforesaid dance.

The Shrine City Ballet Organization is under the tutelage of the ever-known Dapitan dance instructor Henedina Z. Rocamora with Carneil D. Elumbaring and Jereny D. Narvaez assisting her. She is also the trainer and choreographer of Indak Pinoy Dance Troupe.

The show was hosted by Mrs. Joji T. Recamara.

Kawad Kalinga Housing Project in Sulangon, Dapitan City

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With the determined motto of "No More Slums, No More Violence, No More Poverty," the Gawad Kalinga (GK), officially the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation initiated by the Couples for Christ (CFC) has again realized one of its visions on "a slum-free, squatter-free Philippines" providing homes for the unfortunate people in Sulangon, Dapitan City.

The launching of the GK Village in Sulangon was a multi-sectoral partnership project of the Couples for Christ (CFC), Association of Dentist in Chicago, the Local Government Unit of Dapitan City (LGU - Dapitan) headed by Hon. Dominador G. Jalosjos Jr., City Mayor of Dapitan; Hon. Patri Bajamunde Chan, Dapitan City Vice Mayor and the honorable Sanguniang Panlungsod (SP) Members with the cooperation of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) Graduate School, National Service Training Program - Reserve Officer Training Course (NSTP - ROTC) and the College of Education, headed by Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, President of JRMSC System.

Sulangon community
benefits GK Project

The Ground Breaking Ceremony of Gawad Kalinga commenced the launching of GK Village in Sulangon, Dapitan City last July 8, 2007.

The ceremony began with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem led by Dr. Narcisa S. Bureros, Dean of the College of Education in Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Main Campus, Dapitan City, which was then followed by the doxology conducted by Bro. Dado Cagbabanua & CFC Singing Ministry.

Hon. Adora H. Recamara, Barangay Captain of Sulangon, Dapitan City, delivered her welcome address which formally opened the ceremony.

Afterwards, Hon. Dominador Jalosjos, Jr, Mayor of Dapitan City; Engr. Vigilus Credo, CFC Provincial GK Head; Dr. Pacita Franco, Representative of Association of Dentists in Chicago and Dr. Evelyn R. Campiseño, Vice President of Planning, Research, Extension and Special Concerns of JRMSC delivered their words of commitment.

The heads of partner agencies with Engr. Eleuterio Galleposo, Dapitan City Engineer; Engr. Gildardo Cagbabanua and Engr. Oscar Ogarte spearheaded the laying of the covenant capsule.

Bro. Hermanico Malacat was the master of the ceremony.

GK Village constructed

SULANGON, DAPITAN CITY - Laborers together with the JRMSC - NSTP - ROTC & Naval Cadets and CED Students, have started constructing housing units for some indigent families last July in a Gawad Kalinga Village here.

The project started from a belief that "poverty breeds crime, violence, despair and hopelessness." But organizers believe there is more to fighting poverty than buildinghouses. The construction of houses and other support facilities commenced shortly after the groundbreaking ceremony last July 8.

The GK Village is being put up in a 3-hectare property estimated to 1.8 million minus the labor which is 40% of the total.

Dr. Pacita Franco, Representative of the Association of Dentists in Chicago, expressed gratitude to the Local Government Unit of Dapitan and to the JRMSC for helping the CFC in realizing the housing project.

In response, LGU - Dapitan is very much willing to share its properties to the poor people.

For his part Hon. Adora H. Recamara, Barangay Captain of Sulangon thanked the foundation and the LGU with the help of JRMSC Graduate School and other subordinates for establishing the housing site (GK Village) in the area.

GK Ground Breaking Ceremony held in Buenasuerte, Mutia

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You shall see the smiles painted in the Subanens’ happy faces because they have already known that such event is the beginning of their pleasure – the start of a fresh hope for a new horizon in life.

This was the scenario during the Gawad Kalinga Ground Breaking Ceremony granting 30 houses from ANCOP Vancouver Canada to our Subano Brothers in the Campo Subano located in Buenasuerte, Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte (ZN) on August 11, 2007, 9:00 in the morning.

Gawad Kalinga (GK) is a program of the Couples for Christ in coordination with the Local Government Unit of Mutia, ANCOP Vancouver Canada, CFC- Zanorte and Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) that aims to provide shelter, education, livelihood, health and the formation of values among Subanens.

The GK Ground Breaking Ceremony started with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and doxology which was led by Dr. Narcisa S. Bureros, Dean of JRMSC – CED and Bro. Dado Cagbabanua & CFC Singing Ministry respectively. It was officially opened by a welcome address from Hon. Bienvenido P. Pañosa, Barangay Captain of Buenasuerte, Mutia, ZN.

This was followed by the blessing of the cornerstone headed by Rev. Fr. Wilson Lagare, Parish Priest of the Municipality of Mutia, ZN and the laying of the covenant capsule directed by the Heads of the Partner Agencies.

On the other hand, a short ritual “Padugo” was done led by the Subanen Chieftain – Timoay Jose Gumondas.

Afterwards, Hon. Melba Tenorio, Municipal Mayor of Mutia, ZN; Engr. Vigilus Credo, the Provincial GK Head; Engr. Judy Bentoy, the Regional GK head; Dr. Evelyn R. Campiseño, Vice President for Planning, Research, and Extension in JRMSC and Rev. Fr.Wilson Lagare delivered their words of commitment, promising dedication and enthusiasm giving full support to the said program.

The ceremony was concluded with the words of thanks and closing prayer of Bro. Ferdinand Guirgio, CFC Provincial Area Director.

The said activity was participated in by the Couples for Christ of Zanorte, the Municipal and Barangay Officials, Faculty and Students of JRMSC, Parishioners and the Subanen GK Beneficiaries.

Subanen children receive
School bags, supplies

In realizing one of the program of the Gawad Kalinga (GK) which is education, the Province of Zamboanga del Norte (ZN), the Provincial Social Work and Development (PSWDO) and Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) – College of Education (CED) handed over the school supplies and school bags to Subanen children, highlighting the Gawad Kalinga Ground Breaking Ceremony.

On the initial stage of the Hand-Over Proper, Hon. Seth Frederick P. Jalosjos, Board Member of the 1st District of ZDN delivered his message assuring his full support in uplifting of the lives the Subanen children through education.

Subsequently, Ms. Grace Marylen B. Sabal, Assistant Department Head and the Officer In-Charge of the Provincial Social Work and Development Office (PSMDO) gave the overview about the program of the PSWDO.

This was followed by the formal distribution of the school bags and school supplies sponsored by Hon. Rolando E. Yebes, Governor of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte and Board Member Jalosjos.

Sayawit (Doble-Kara)

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(College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences)
(College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences)
(College of Business and Management)
(College of Arts and Sciences)

Sayawit ( Pagbibigay Kahulugan sa Sayaw)

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(College of Education)

(College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences)
(College of Business and Management)

(College of Business and Management)

(College of Arts and Sciences)

Sayawit ( Deklamasyon)

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DEKLAMASYON
(College of Arts and Sciences)

(College of Engineering)
(College of Education)
(College of Business and Management)
(College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences)
(College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences)

Sayawit ( Solo)

2007-09-10T13:57:00.001+08:00

(College of Education)

(College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences)

(College of Business and Management)

(College of Arts and Sciences)

Buwan ng Wika 2007

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OPENING PROGRAM

In front of The State Collegian Office

JRMSC - Main Campus

August 6, 2007

Monday

LITERARY AND ARTS COMPETITION

College of Education Function Hall

Main Campus, Dapitan City

August 15, 2007

Wednesday

H. E. Czech Envoy Ludva unties Rizal-Blumentritt Friendship exhibit

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Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Main Campus - With His Excellency Jaroslav Ludva, Ambassador of the Czech Republic assisted by Hon. Dominador G. Jalosjos, Jr., Hon. Patri B. Chan and Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, JRMSC System President, a ribbon-cutting ceremony formally opened the Exhibit on the Friendship of Dr. Jose Rizal and Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt at the College of Education Conference Room last December 29, Friday morning.

Hon. Dominador G. Jalosjos, Jr. then parcel out his warm expressions of greetings to the invited guests, visitors and personalities coming from the different agencies of the city. The foundation part of the ceremony was inundated with the keynote address of the H. E Czech Republic Ambassador to the Philippines, Ludva who was appreciatively introduced by Vice Mayor Patri Chan. Ludva expressed his gratitude to all Dapitanons and he was much appreciative of the wonderful vicinity of the shrine city. H. E. Ludva had conversed about how intimate were the friendship of the two celebrated personalities and shared the vision of Rizal towards the youth. He even admired Rizal much as a man of great personality, so versatile, so eloquent.

Subsequently, a film showing on "The City of Lito-merice of the Czech Republic" highlighted the program. The video showed different sights of the Czech Republic - its beautiful landmarks and tourist's spots, as well as their culture and tradition.

The whole duration of the formal procedure was amused by the enlivening dance numbers of the Shrine City Dance Troupe which showed performances on the "Subanen" of Zamboanga del Norte, "Bilaan" of Davao del Sur and "Singkil" of Marawi City.

Engr. Rodiolan S. Porlas is the director and choreographer of the dance troupe.

Vidal caps Mutya sa Handuraw ‘06 crown

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DAPITAN CITY CULTURAL AND SPORTS CENTER - Lewelyn Vidal, a second year Bachelor of Science in Commerce student of JRMSC Main Campus who represented Gloria de Dapitan, transgressed the wit, splendor and confidence of the other beauteous ladies representing different agencies and schools around the City of Dapitan and overwhelmingly brought home the crown as the first "Mutya sa Handuraw 2006" last December 28.

Vidal who carried her lucky number five bagged the special awards Ms. Nature Spring, Ms. Flawless, Face of the Night, Best in Production Number, Miss Photogenic and Darling of the Crowd. Her stunning stage deportment and poise also gave way for her to effortlessly grab the two minor awards namely; Best in Subanen Inspired Attire and Best in Filipiniana Attire.

Rizal Memorial Institutes' Karen Grace Sabanal seized the First Runner-up spot and gripped the awards Ms. Renew Placenta, Ms. Glowing Skin, Ms. Telegenic and Best Speaker. Her smoothness and prowess in answering the tricky final question put Jane Myra Galleposo of the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation to acquire the Second Runner- up crown.

Denissa Paalisbo of Dakak National High School got the Miss Congeniality Award and Barcelona National High School's Nikky Lou Repolledo took the Miss Professionalism Award.

The prestigious battle of Dapitanon beauty and brain was fairly judged by prominent personalities expert in pageants chaired by Dr. Henry A. Sojor with Ms. Midea Trani and Dr. Flordeliz Ejercito as his members. Maricon Fabian hosted the search and Janet Grace Sarzuelo anchored the aforesaid. Jay D. Telen was the over-all chairman of the First Mutya sa Handuraw 2006.

Handuraw:The Replica of the Many Splended Genius

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In the midst of agony, coercion and turmoil, one man stood to coalesce his brethrens. He was firm, certain and pertinent. He confirmed the existence of truth and that justice was not defunct nor was it deprived for it only needed to be explained.

"Dapitan" is a conurbation derivative of the word "dapit" that literally means "to invite". Dapitan, the Shrine City, was a place where a noble, dignified and immense idol once was sheltered. Four years of émigré, Rizal embraced the wanting and mission of edifying the people of Dapitan, he saw the tremendous need of freeing the people from bondage.

For a philanthropist, he was a redeemer, as a genius, he drew history out of consequential pronouncements that pointed to eradicate several evils and inhuman abuses he saw rampant during the fervent state of Spanish decree. As a scholar, in a way he became a seer…seeing the outcome of a circumstance one could never dare imagine find a possible conclusion. He was more than a typical brown skinned homo sapien, he was exceptional, the liberator of the once oppressed Malay race.

As the world continues to revolve, new breed of new hope overlap with the discerning forces of the Occidental's transforming viewpoints. In a city where every street reveals vestiges of Rizal's days of spreading the gospel of nationalism, a festivity such as the "Handuraw" is something every Filipino must look forward to taking part of.

Handuraw, holding the aim to reminisce the days of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, extends its grasp to bind all patriots for a convention of thoughts and to repatriate the youth to appreciating and laying worth to the tedious and immeasurable sacrifice exerted by Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

Dapitan City makes another history!

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THE SHRINE CITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (December 28, 2006) - To reiterate and relive the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, our national hero and patriot, the city government of Dapitan in cooperation with Jose Rizal Memorial State College System and the National Historical Institute launched last Thursday the opening of the 1st Handuraw Festival, commemorating Rizal's 110th Death Anniversary.

The three-day festival (Dec. 28-30, 2006) reeled-off by an opening parade spearheaded by Drum and Lyre Corps of participating schools from the Division of Dapitan City, namely: Ilaya National High School, Sulangon NHS, Dapitan City NHS, Dakak NHS, Rizal Memorial Institute, Lawaan Elementary School, Dapitan City Experimental ES, Taguilon ES and Dapitan City Central ES.

Afterwards, the launching program proceeded at the Shrine City Kiosk whom Vice Mayor Patri Bajamunde-Chan rendered her welcome remarks, which was cored on the overview of Handuraw Festival. "’Handuraw’ is a Cebuano term for flashback. This festival is a flashback of how Rizal came and lived with the Dapitanons influencing their way of life in four years of exile in Dapitan. Rizal was not exiled in Dapitan by accident but by destiny," Vice Mayor Chan stressed.

Subsequently, Dr. Eva Moncada, Executive Director of Heritage Dapitan presented the guests - Mayor Dominador G. Jalosjos Jr., Vice Mayor Chan and Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena - to unveil Dr. Jose P. Rizal's portrait and was followed by the message of Mayor Jalosjos, the Executive Chairman of Handuraw Festival '06.

Dr. Balbuena, President of Jose Rizal Memorial State College System and the Chairman of Handuraw Festival delivered his closing remarks.

The said festival will be highlighted by a number of activities and competitions such as painting contest, Rizal look-alike contest, search for Mutya sa Handuraw '06, opening exhibit on the friendship of Rizal and Ferdinand Blumentritt, wreath-laying ceremonies, initiation of new members of the Knights of Rizal, fluvial and float parade, street dancing, film showing of Rizal sa Dapitan story and others.

His Excellency, Ambassador Jaroslav Ludva, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Philippines will join Mayor Jalosjos, Jr., city officials and the community in a wreath-laying during the Rizal Day celebration on December 30 at the Rizal Shrine. Over 110 years, as depicted in history, Rizal died for his beliefs and courage to situate against the time of cruelty and oppression under the repressive Spanish regime.

Mayor Jalosjos Jr. has also invited the famous Octava Chorale Society of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) in Iligan City to render a concert at the Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center on December. 30. 2006.

2007 General Orientation sets-off

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Embracing the theme, “Creating a Healthy Academic Environment towards Student’s Welfare and Development”, the Office of Student Services of JRMSC Main Campus had set- off the 2007 Orientation Program for freshmen and transferees on June 15, 2007 at the JRMSC Inner Quadrangle Stage.

The main objective of the said orientation program was to inform the students of the school policies, regulations, their rights, duties and other offerings of the institution, which include educational policies, different extension programs, student services and other development programs at hand.

In the morning, among the topics explicated and updated by the different speakers from the college faculty and staff were: (a) Review of Vision, Goals, Mission and Objective (VGMO) of the College by Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, JRMSC System President; (b) College Educational Policies, Projects and Programs by Dr. Cecilia S. Saguin, VP for Academic Affairs; (c) Extension Services by Dr. Evelyn R. Campiseño, VP for Planning, Research and Extension Concerns; (d) School Policy and Discipline by Dr. Julianel A. Potoy, Campus Administrator; (e) Registrar’s Policy by Mrs. Marissa M. Recapente, College Registrar; (f) Attendance, School Fees, Examination, Grades, Honors, and Student Assistants by Prof. Estela C. Macario, Dean of Student Affairs and Services; (g) Scholarships and Financial Assistance by Dir. Jay D. Telen, Director of Scholarships; and (h)Student Housing Services by Dr. Joseph Salvel R. Campiseño, Director of Linkages and Housing.

The afternoon assembly was commenced by the talk about the Supreme Student Government which was fairly discussed the SSG Adviser, Mr. Josemilo P. Jacinto. Subsequently, Mrs. Dina H. Gallemit, Coordinator of Spiritual Development, conversed about Multi- faith Services, which was then followed with the deliberative discussions on National Service Training Program Policy by Dr. Victor L. Eguia, NSTP Director; Sports Development Programs by Felix D. Tagbac, PESA Director; Cultural Programs by Miss Jona M. Omisol, Director of Cultural Affairs; Health Services by Dr. Rafael Zaragoza, College Physician; Student Organizations by Prof. Pio C. Minerales, Dir. of Student Organizations; Guidance Services by Mrs. Judelyn J. Gallemit, Guidance Counselor; Security Services by Mr. Dulas E. Bagsican, Dir. of Security Services; and School Publication by Mrs. Janet Grace R. Sarzuelo, School Paper Adviser.

Greenhorns of the college were indeed enlightened with all the information they need to know about JRMSC’s four functions- instruction, research, extension and production.
The program was also highlighted with the various divertissements rendered by the Lundayan Choristers and Dance Troupe.

The said general orientation was hosted by Dennis A. Maghanoy, incumbent Editor-in-chief, and Ma. Shiela E. Dalogdog, CED Governor.

Fame and Money

2007-09-04T14:04:00.000+08:00

How does a person want his life to be? Does he want to climb the stairways of heaven? Or even outmost its portals of entry? Well, I guess that’s the irony of being alive.

People tend to hope and dream even if it’s obviously impossible because they had stuck to the idea that “dreaming” is free. Perhaps it is, but, it’s not fair dreaming for something that would provoke us to do some horrible manias. It might be stiff to accept, but men nowadays have always been yearning for what is beyond the natural edict.

Try looking around you… what do you notice? Well, I think it’s quite obvious that almost all people aim to be famous and dream to be the star… yeah right!

Have you tried asking yourself what’s with fame? Which makes every moral man, immoral? Which makes every rational being, irrational? I was just wondering why many people want to be praised and exalted among others? Why would a woman refuse the beauty and essence of being a mother just for the sake of that so-called “stardom”? When in fact stardom isn’t forever... you might be famous all right, but you wouldn’t have that “privacy” which a moral gal deserves…

You may think that fame is really bad but “money” is worse than fame, don’t you know? Try asking yourself again, how many people could dare to dump and betray their best friends in exchange for a million pesos or a trip to foreign countries? Well, maybe some wouldgo this way,… “how many ladies who in the name of money, agree to go to bed with guys? And how many guys would agree to go out with gays just for the sake money? Well, as older people say, money is station’s best friend.

Nevertheless, aiming for fame and hoping to have money isn’t a bad idea after all… it is but a challenge as long as we should learn how to be satisfied.

CHED, JRMSC BOT order Tampilisan Campus reintegration

2007-09-04T14:03:00.000+08:00

The Commission of Higher Education (CHED) and the Board of Trustees of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC BOT) order the reintegration of Tampilisan Campus to JRMSC System.

The said order was approved by CHED during its 275th CHED Meeting held on May 8, 2007 at the Adta Conference Room, DAP Building Ban, Miguel Avenue, Pasig City.

To officially reintegrate the Tampilisan Campus to JRMSC System, a Reintegration Ceremony was held at the Tampilisan Campus, Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte last June 22, Friday at 10 a.m.. This ceremony officially gave Jose Rizal Memorial State College the authority to administer Tampilisan Campus as its new campus again.

The ceremony was opened by a welcome address of Mrs. Wilma Aranda, the President of Faculty and Employees Association of Tampilisan and was followed by a message by Hon. Luningning Misuarez – Umar, Ed. D., the Commissioner of Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and at the same time, the chairperson of JRMSC Board of Trustees (BOT). Subsequently, Hon. Cesar G. Jalosjos, the representative of the Third Congressional District of ZaNorte and Hon. Rolando E. Yebes, the re-elected Governor of the Province of ZaNorte delivered also their talks.

Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, the President of JRMSC System and Hon. Romeo Jalosjos, JR., the elected mayor of the Municipality of Tampilisan, ZaNorte gave their messages, respectively. The said ceremony was concluded by a closing remark of Dr. Francisco P. Tabiliran, the OIC - Office of the Campus Administrator in JRMSC, Tampilisan Campus, in his concurrent capacity as the Campus Administrator of JRMSC, Katipunan Campus and finally, the community singing of the JRMSC Hymn.

Mr. Jay D. Telen, the Director for Research is the master of ceremony of the said event.

11th JRMSC Charter Day celebrated

2007-09-04T14:01:00.002+08:00

TOGETHER WITH THE JRMSC System faculty and staff and students, Cong. Cecilia Jalosjos- Carreon, First District Representative, and Gov. Rolando E. Yebes of Zamboanga del Norte, an opening program formally unfastened the JRMSC Inner Quadrangle Stage to exalt the 11th Charter Day Celebration of the renowned institution in Zamboanga del Norte, Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) last June 11, 2007.

Clinching on the theme, “One Vision, One Mission, One Family”, the commencing program was highlighted with the diverse presentations of flairs and panache from among the satellite campuses of JRMSC System- Dapitan, Main Campus, Dipolog Campus, Katipunan Campus and Siocon Campus.

In the program, Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, JRMSC System President, conferred his message to the school and bestowed his warmest felicitations and appreciation to the presence of the prominent people who sacrificed their schedule, as he said, just to bond with the celebration. Consequently, Cong. Cecilia Jalosjos Carreon also addressed her plans for the institution, which was immediately tagged along with the talk of Gov. Rolando E. Yebes who pointed out the significance of JRMSC’s existence and noteworthy contributions for the province. Mrs. Quindhe M. Banquiao hosted the opening program.

After the opening program, a motorcade participated by the faculty and staff of the school system, as well as the prominent guests, then followed.

After lunch, the second part of the celebration then came into view highlighted by the fashion show initiated by Mr. Jessie Flores and Prof. Wilfredo D. Carreon at the College of Education Function Hall. The chosen models from the students of JRMSC walked the runway wearing stunning and attention-grabbing Filipiniana gowns, which created sophistication of the models and elegance of the said show.

The third part of the celebration focused on the singing talents of the faculty and staff of the school system as the “videoke challenge” was initiated. Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena led the challenge as he sang first, followed by the VPAA Cecilia S. Saguin, then the subsequent challengers from different campuses.

Later, the Main Campus Dean of the College of Education emerged the best challenger in the competition of singing prowess. The last part of the celebration was underscored with socialization and dancing of the faculty and staff.

The one-day celebration of the school’s charter marked the foundation to face new challenges that would eventually strengthen the institution’s philosophy, vision and mission.

Atty. Zamora talks with leaders

2007-09-04T14:01:00.001+08:00

WITNESS LEADERS of tomorrows lead!

It was a splendid night where women and men came in casual attire and in formal wear as Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, the President of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) System inducted them as new set of officers of the 2007 – 2008 Supreme Student Government (SSG), Main Campus, Dapitan City at Madsvie Hall last June 12, Tuesday.

The ceremony’s theme was “Transcending Greater Heights and Crossing Boundaries Through Leadership and Awareness: Strengthening the SSG of JRMSC.” Hon. Jenelyn O. Espinosa, the newly elected Vice President of SSG gave her welcome address to formally start the program.

Later, Sir Josemilo P. Jacinto introduced the guest speaker - Atty. Pete T. Zamora, the re-elected Dapitan City Councilor. Afterwards, Atty. Zamora delivered his honorable message.

Hon. Zamora stressed, initially, that he was privileged to speak before the SSG officers, and even supplemented that the theme of the said event was more suitable and timely.
“Leadership and Awareness were the essential words to be reflected. Good leaders must hear the every clamor of the youth and should be aware of your strengths and weaknesses and, don’t refuse to search good leadership,” he said.

Atty. Zamora emphasized that the student-leaders must be serious in rendering service to their co-students. “ You must make a solid choice. Be strong in standing at the issues you are definitely certain of and in making such stand, you must voluntarily sacrifice your competence and capacity, ” Hon. Zamora explained.

“Act as a true student-leader and be not an imposter to your position. Bear up in your mind those students who voted for you, expected a lot from you, so be confident enough to stand for with their rights and advocacies and never hesitate to push their interest,” he stated.

He concluded his message by quoting Mahatma Gandhi’s “Faith in the ability of a leader is of slight service unless it be united with faith in his justice.”

Afterwards, Dr. Balbuena rendered his message and later officially inducted the newly elected officers of SSG. “Leadership is indeed a challenging task to be done. Take the speech of the guest speaker, Atty. Zamora, as a chance,” he stated. He also gave the acronym APRIL: A – attitudes, good behavior and qualities; P – persistence, for the good of studentry; R – responsibilities and duties; I – interest to work; and, L – leading.

Just like Atty. Zamora’s speech, Dr. Balbuena also ended his talk by providing Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: (1) Deficiency needs - physiological needs, safety needs, love,belonging, and social needs, esteem needs, cognitive needs and aesthetic needs; and, (2) Growth needs - self-actualization and self-transcendence.

The newly inducted officers who took their oath were: Braian M. Pelayo, President; Jenelyn O. Espinosa, Vice President; Senators – Gorge Adrian M. Malazarte, Franklin M. Calasang, Reden Q. Badlon, Eugene V. Magbanua, and Max Oliver B. Libre; Governors – Ma. Shiela E. Dalogdog (College of Education - CED), Genelyn S. Viadnes (College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences - CNAHS) Brexton Jhon Posadas (College of Industrial Technology – CIT), Irish G. Cuico (College of Business and Management – CBM), Daryl I. Dajuela (College of Maritime Education – CME), Richard B. Samson (College of Arts and Sciences - CAS), and Rodolfo G. Gaspay (College of Engineering – COE); Vice – Governors – Honey Ellen P. Meras (CNAHS), Raquim G. Bouvar (CIT), Erwin Rommel P. Labis (CBM), Jessie T. Albetia (CME), Dinora E. Sangual (CAS), and Julio A. Siban (COE); and, Representatives – Jayson A. Dapiton and Dennis A. Maghanoy (CED), Nestor A. Abrenica, Jr., Victor E. Eguia, Jr, and Jonathan Gumela (CAS), Queenie Grace B. Saguin (COE), Airen L. Soledad and Stanley Sagan (CBM), Rodel M. Magcanta (CME), Mark Angelo Ontolan, Michelle T. Doromal, and Lovely M. Adriatico (CNAHS), and Rey E. Calasang (CIT).

Kevin Paul G. Librea was also appointed as the Executive Secretary, April R. Jumawan as Treasurer and Airen L. Soledad as Auditor.

The designated Justices were Remel M. Alum, the Supreme Justice and the six justices – Marty Lohn Ugdol, Archer Capadizo, Arellano, Raymond Andong, Shiela Baracol and Edelyn Engoc.

Intermission numbers were given by the Overdrive Dancers, Marty John Ugdol and Jenelyn Obnimaga displaying their amazing talent in dancing and in singing, respectively. Ugdol and Obnimaga were the selected talents of the JRMSC Lundayan Choristers.

The SSG – Supreme Justice Designate Alum was its master of ceremony.

CED conducts orientation, seminar on basic education

2007-09-04T14:00:00.004+08:00

TEACHER'S CENTER, DAPITAN CITY - The College of Education (CED) of Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC), Main Campus conducted an “Orientation and Seminar on Basic Education Curriculum”, on June 29, 2007.

The seminar aimed to acquaint with the tenets and creeds of basic education curriculum the fourth year education students for them to become competent teachers trained to be socially responsible professionals through Observation and Participation.

The said orientation and seminar was formally opened by a doxology and the singing of the Philippine National Hymn guided by some selected fourth year students. This was followed by the words of welcome conveyed by the Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Narcisa S. Bureros.

Subsequently, Mr. Teodoro T. Dionglay, Jr., Schools Division Superintendent of Dapitan City, conferred a message pointing out on the basic aspects needed to become competitive and efficient in the field of mentoring.

In the initial stage of the orientation proper, Elma E. Sangual, Asst. Schools Division Supt., discussed the “Background Information of BEC”.

The student- participants were then familiarized with the features of the learning areas and competencies on different subject matters.

Among the various learning areas covered with were: “Competency in Filipino” by Mrs. Ma. Liza R. Tabilon, ES 1 (Filipino), “Competency in English” by Mrs. Nieva M. Jarapan, ES 1 (English), “Competency in Mathematics” by Mr. Santiago M. Andag, ES-1 (Mathematics), “Competency in Science” by Mrs. Letecia P. Eguia, ES 1 (Science), “Competencies in MAKABAYAN” by Dr. Lilia L. Bravo, ES 1 (Social Studies), Mr. Simplicio P. Saguin, ES 1 (PESS), Mr. Francisco Q. Acbayan, ES 1 (TLE) Mrs. Marajani M. Jacinto, ES 1 (Values- Research of Evaluation).

In the closing ceremony, the governor of the College of Education, Shiela E. Dalogdog, gave her impression about the orientation and seminar, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Cecilia S. Saguin, delivered a message. It was then formally closed with the distribution of certificates by Dr. Julianel A. Potoy and closing remarks by Mrs. Vilma P. Bagsican.

The said activity was graced by various divertissements from the talents of fourth year students and was hosted by Dennis A. Maghanoy, fourth year CED Graduating Class President

Bon pioneers WEBLIS to JRMSC System Main Campus Library

2007-09-04T14:00:00.003+08:00

Library Staff and IT Personnel of JRMSC System attended the three- day training- seminar on Web-Based Library Integrated System (WEBLIS) for JRMSC System Libraries last April 19-21, 2007 which was pioneered by Mr. Edmundo C. Bon, the resource speaker and the System Administrator of the University Library, University of the Philippines, Manila.

The training- seminar intended the participants to get acquainted with the new web- technology applications, library automation and be informed with the over- all structure of WEBLIS, and its application and train IT personnel and Library Staff in the use of the said system.

On the first day, the resource trainer introduced the WEBLIS to the participants elucidating on the significance and advantages of the system for the efficient delivery of library services among students of JRMSC leading to the instruction on how to install it. “Configuration and System Administration” and “OPAC Module” were also initiated and cleverly discussed by the speaker for lengthening information purposes, in the afternoon.

“Cataloging Module” was the focal point being talked about on the second day of the training- seminar. On the last day, “Circulation Module” was introduced then. Closing ceremony, distribution of certificates and closing remarks by VPAA Cecilia S. Saguin then followed.

The activity was hosted by Mr. Archer C. Campoy and ended up a success thus, uplifting the quality of library services towards JRMSC System’s pursuit to national excellence.

JRMSC: The Matriarch of Nation Builders

2007-09-04T14:00:00.001+08:00

Over more than a decade, Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) has extended its grasp towards quality education – and in times her beloved daughters and sons more than justified her tenets underneath the quintessence of every point she dedicates.

JRMSC, since chartered last 1996, has catered an umpteen of promising and versatile professionals. The quondam Dapitan High School in early 1930’s, in metamorphosis has turned into the pre-eminent Rizal Memorial National Vocational School, accumulating much pride in the production of exceptional individuals essential in nation building.

Now, as the illustrious JRMSC, the institution soars greater heights in uplifting high morale and grandeur among equally competitive centers of learning, locally, nationally and in the outer community. Adopting and administering the most effective educative strategies and extension activities, the college has held its place in the forefront of leading schools and establishments of excellence campaigning its products to suit the demands of today’s fight.

Indeed, our family is as fine as any, and our riches are insurmountable against the impediments of augmenting world of changes and uncertainties. We are but the ripe presentation of character, spirit and decency that herald the coming of a new hope and a new life. JRMSC – our mother and molder, shield us from the deluding corners of life and leads us to exodus to commence the construction of a stronger and steadfast pole star bearing the philosophy of today’s youth as deemed the “hope of the fatherland.”

Engaged with the mission to deliver efficient services, we are bound to realize an avenue of strength within. Academic stability is our legacy, our ammunition for warfare in defending our mother school’s vision and ideals. The fervor of Rizalism is widespread in each of us depicting our intuition and perception, ingenuity and perseverance as our capital in transgressing boundaries and reaching summits of our uniform prospects in life.

Our Alma Mater has provided us with the paramount gift of understanding as well as the adequate knowledge withstand an overwhelming series of tests. She taught us how to set an attitude towards sentiment; and to avoid ourselves from being too much prideful of being a modern youth for it may later make us scoff at the heritage. Rooms and facilities conducive for learning are in sight. Dignified educators within reach and harmonious exchange of thoughts are tolerated; making us far more adjusted than any other typical teens of our age.

She has nurtured us with supplements and caressed us with programs serving as aqueducts to our goals and aspirations. Being in the custody of dear JRMSC, is like being in the hands of eventual haven as we meet the response to our thirst and endless craving of information and awareness. The pioneer to make our stellar dreams a reality, the plateau of brilliant minds and the dwelling ground of undeniable history.

Located at the heart of the landscape of the Shrine City, she keeps the luster of a graphic chronicle that lives in the memories of each Dapitanon. She instills the vehement of patriotism and fortifies the survival of our eternal believing that there is fruit to reap from the seeds we tediously sought. She is the reverberating sound that awakes us from dormancy and the mackintosh that sheds us from the poignant effects of the deluding diversities in life. JRMSC is indeed the home of luminous minds, the advocate of goodwill; and the matriarch of nation builders.

Withholding Academic Pursuit Alive

2007-09-04T13:59:00.001+08:00

College means consecration to studies. That is, there’s no scope for idleness in college hence, everyone should study.

Life in college barely has the effeminacy of free time because as a student, we are confronted with the constant barrage of assignments, helluva pop quizzes, reports and projects- a past time of hurdles, they say. A rough thought, isn’t it?

Indeed, sleepless nights are now spent in the company of voluminous books instead of messmates and friends. Also, we learn to adjust everything- to schedule our priorities and to set aside things that are not conduce to our high priority goals. But despite everything, college life is still a big adventure because it’s the right time when we get to hone our skills, to surmount our weaknesses, to learn things we could not have dreamed about, and above all, to discover and redo our personalities.

That’s why, our institution, JRMSC, is a citadel of constancy. Its mission is to constantly search for knowledge and enlightenment of every student to prepare form the unpredictable twists and turns of life which were stored for us behind the walls.

Take this for instance: our academic or extra curricular pursuit has been acknowledge here because this would impregnate our knowledge and skills to elevate our personalities so as to bring changes into various spheres of human learning’s. It is one of a great source of experience, erudition, amity and creative fun- I could truly say!

In fact, JRMSC provides these pursuits that are conducive to the blossoming of everyone’s mind and heart in order to infuse confidence and to make learning a fascinating challenge. It also serves as an inspiration for our personality growth and development by the fact that we could expedite badge of freedom for all sans distinctions.

In due course, it is the best way to mold our conducts and thoughts as well as embolden our appetencies for innovation for further progress and stride in advancement. It also helps the students in attaining the quality of education together with the helping hands of our efficient mentors and motivated administrators that are causative to our learning.

In addition, JRMSC Officials permit youth organizations like fraternities as extra molders of students because they want to control or even curtail the growing quite mob inside the campus. They allowed the students to express themselves freely as a human being- but just regulate hazing.

Such institution, so devoted and consecrated, could give the fullest expression to us students because it leads up to the threshold of the new world until we initiated to a magnanimous vista of interminable horizon.

Though we may be working in various walks of human’s life, I candidly say that we are working toward the same goal, right? And the repartee is definitely obvious. That its intents is to enrich our rare talents and aptitude of heartening others to dream… believe and survive!!

Captured Through the Eyes of the Paparazzi

2007-09-04T13:47:00.000+08:00

A journalist has his own journal… the "Handuraw" is but a perfect focus for a pundit. A conventional festivity by nature, and for such reason, your very own paparazzi has provided an anthology of companies, dedicated to inform his very own fellow Dapitanons of how grand this gala was, having been visited by an umpteen of expectants both in the local and international arena.

Descendants of Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, the greatest Malayan to have redeemed the Filipinos from bondage, fortified the gravity of the event. Emerito V. Reyes of the line of Saturnina, Ester Lopez Asurin and Alaric L. Asurin of General Paciano Rizal, Natividad M. Mendoza, Jose Noel M. Mendoza and Joaquin S. Mendoza from Soledad were all pure grandchildren of the Philippine hero. The camera also spotted Civil Service Commissioner Mary Ann Fernandez-Mendoza, Negros Occidental's MTCC Presiding Judge Wenie D. Espinosa, President Henry A. Sojor, Ed.D. of the Negros Oriental State University, Ben S. Malayang III- President of the Siliman University, ZN Vice Gov. Francis Olvis, Regional Tourism Asst. Director Bernard Gregorio and Provincial Tourism Office Head Atty. Ivan Ang, Dr. Teresita Cascolan-Supt. Dipolog Schools Division and Dapitan City Councilor Hon. Apple Marie Agolong.

H.E. Czech Republic Ambassador Jaroslav Ludva amplified the proceedings of the gala as he astounded the visitors in his impressive recital of the famous "Mi Ultimo Adios". The Ambassador took part in the reminiscence of Dr. Jose P. Rizal and Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt's amity and contributed in the distribution of imperative tenets of Rizal's written letters in Dapitan in conjunction with the launching of the book entitled "The Dapitan Letters of Dr. Jose Rizal" written by former 1st Congressional District Representative Cong. Romeo "Nonong" Garcia Jalosjos. Additional registries of the lenses were prominent officers from the local metropolis like Hon. Mayor Dominador Jalosjos and Hon. Vice Mayor Patri "Jing" Chan. Ms. Amelita Almosara-Deputy Executive Director of the National Historical Institute, National Library Director Prudencia C. Cruz, Commission on Higher Education Regional Director Emmylou B. Yanga and Department of Education Regional Director Jesus L. Nieves were also seen during the midst of the launch.

"Through Handuraw ..." A father reminds

2007-09-04T13:46:00.000+08:00

Many have wondered why and how the so-called "Handuraw Festival" came into reality. What is its focal core with the usual commemoration of the death of our national hero - Dr. Jose P. Rizal? Indeed, its appeal to some commentaries is something that opposes the real concentrate of this great festivity. Inquiries focus more on the deep implication of the said first-ever gala affair.

To some, why do we celebrate the customary holiday with merriment and gladness, the fact that the 30th day of December reminds us of the national hero's eternal return in the hands of preceding brutal conquerors? That was the day when dust exploded in the air and the hero's blood diverse the emotions in every heart of Filipinos of the past struggling generations. That day must be remembered well as it initiates the courage and hope that somehow at that time had almost evacuate in the spirit of every Filipino quenching the thirst for freedom.

Since then, islands all over the archipelago memorialize the day solemnly lamenting with respect and honor. Offering his monument bunches of colorful flowers and having short curricula that would simply mean a ceremony. This was the usual scenario inscribed in the history a day before a year ends.

But then, the "Handuraw Festival" stands out and makes the difference! It distinguishes itself, for by nature, it is a celebration full of exhilaration and bombshells to anticipate. Several activities had been prepared not just for the people to watch, but also, for them to look forward to as it signals to grow bigger and grander year after year. The first ever "Handuraw" is but a response to the urge of appreciating and glorifying the transforming works of Dr. Jose Rizal who did not only heed for the Shrine City but valued it as much as he felt the need for education himself. A local festivity it is, but it's essence is something everyone, not only Filipinos can embrace and caress in loving memory of an idol who weren't born only to serve the calling of his own yearning, but, to herald a renascent place for his fellow brown skinned brethrens.

The "Handuraw" is a replica of a strong man…a man who lived to grow stronger and braver in defense of his fatherland. It is a reunion not only of Rizalians, but of other patriots who has in their hearts the immense veins of the Malay people who showed valor in the face of terror, nationalism in the face of subjugation, dignity in the forefront of honor and brotherhood in the presence of equality.

The quintessence of the "Handuraw" does not only reverberate in the later part of each year, it is perennial and it knots in its calendar the very way Rizal wanted to see people gather in oneness, not in remembering him as an idol but as a patriarch who in every generation, tried to keep his children one and intact.

Thanks to "Education"

2007-09-04T13:45:00.001+08:00

It’s hard to imagine how life would be
Without knowledge that sets us free,
We won’t be able to count from one to ten
And words won’t be flowing free from my pen.

It all started with the alphabet
Which is just easy for children I bet,
And moms were amused while we learned the first steps
‘Coz we pronounced the “F” as “EPS”.

A diploma isn’t enough to tell
That you don’t have the right to fail
It isn’t the basis of perfection
‘Coz it’s just a matter of determination.

Education is a journey as we go day by day,
Not just in school but all along the way
Obstacles may hinder us every now and then
But we’ll learn new things with every experience.

Well the knowledge that we have sometimes,
Is swallowed up by ignorance and wrong actions
But somehow we learn to go through the rhymes,
So gee… thanks to… EDUCATION…

JRMSCian's Pride

2007-09-04T13:44:00.000+08:00

She was named after our national hero
Who once came here a long time ago.
In her, dwell thousands of students
Who had reached their dreams ‘coz of her existence.

She may not have every university’s beauty
But she’s respected because of her simplicity.
She’s the home of a hundred degree holders
And many are proud of this alma mater.

Often times she’s ridiculed,
That she’s no good compare to some
But she had proved her worth
By winning competitions that had come…

In the midst of all her accomplishments
She had always remained humble,
She is every graduate’s achievement,
And JRMSCians pride and all.

Earn Your Living, Not Just Collect It

2007-09-04T13:42:00.000+08:00

The country is in the middle of a risky crossroad…taking a downward slope! Alarming! Knowing leaders are misleading instead of leading the people to betterment.

This is the putrid scent of partisan politics. We are but blindfolded, tricked by the luster of their promised reforms- superficial; and deprived of a wider concurrence to perhaps better understand their points and purpose. Dirty indeed is the realm of politics and its tentacles are pervasive and epidemic. It manifests the weaknesses of Filipino leadership and integrity towards impartial public service.

None of the previous Philippine leaders…entirely escaped charges of some sort of misconduct, yet some though ratified guilty over inconsiderable circumstances weren’t removed from office nor convicted for allegations of high crimes and misdemeanors. If most previous offenders escaped punishment, why make an exemption of the most recent? Is it not evident that at one time or another they became involved in such a detrimental and erroneous act?

I see no conviction to allow them obtain office.

Should they not just scrutinize their policies, their theories, their accomplishments, their character and identity and for comparative assessment in these and other respect rather than die hard aiming to regain our faith in them by doing things in bungle yet showing us the whites out of the blacks? They keep on propagating promises without appropriating much thought for it. Obviously, it is because they are aiming to get the most out of our account than simply suit into disguise to procure much of our trust and fidelity.

On the other hand, the aggravating condition of the Philippines’ political system is nevertheless preferable compared to the delinquencies of the heads of state in other countries between 1789 and 1969, which in time was simultaneously and similarly studied. Despite such spate of charges, no valid comparative judgment of the American Institution was categorically warranted.

Deterioration of traditional standards set in towards the end of passive governance as signaled by the tedious dictatory rule of late Philippine former President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos during his supreme reign as National Chief Executive.

The impersonal quality of life was enhanced by the growing population of cities. Government also became more impersonal, and with greater budgets and more favors to grant and spend, more prone to corruption. Fraudulent contracts, sinister legislation, bought and paid for by those whom it benefits, trading of offices and votes; and other forms of public treachery became predominantly common that nowadays we find it hard to amputate.

Why can they not be humane? Most political giants have become hardly incognito into an extent that we find it hard to lend them the chance to progress they vowed to provide in the first place. Can they blame us for over complaining these and that when all the while they were driving us nuts and treating us like preposterous nincompoops?

What started to be an electoral fraud augmented to be something more profoundly worse? Remember you are leaders…behave, persevere and you shall earn the noblest compensation ever to be granted to a public servant-trust. Consider the parameters of your leadership; nonetheless, it’s your deed that counts first and foremost.

Your abilities are basic and fundamental, but, moreover, your attitude towards philanthropy remains a buoyant factor to win the hearts of the populace. It’s the sentiments of the majority that imperil your credibility as your duties are deemed God-given. In spite of all the demand for speed, the complexity of the probable, and all the vast sums of money involved, charity must always stay the main concern of entrusted leaders. Not the lure of fame or the deluding fins of self aggrandizement.

For principle-empowered rulers, stay the same way you are seen and care to construct a better milieu for your constituents to live in. Redeem yourselves from the stains created by shameless duplicity, equivocation and falsehood of your political brethrens. Leave the cold cash behind and promote equality and equilibrium of rational governance and service for equivalence.

Assume to yourselves not supremacy, not the authority nor the powers conferred by the constitution, but the obligation you ought to provide to your subordinates and above all to the general public.

Education for Life

2007-09-04T13:41:00.000+08:00

Who was the “he” who more than exemplified the very meaning of education and its crucial part in the acquisition of competencies essential to gearing the fatherland towards economic growth and moreover…freedom?

Human strife- to transgress and cuff up to a higher plateau of living, education will serve as a gateway in the leap for a better standard of living.

Filipinos as they always have, showed immense value to the role of education in the sublime drama of day-to-day living. Government-plotted programs have oftentimes corroborated this verity. In fact the formerly known Department of Education Culture and Sports has disintegrated into an agency that accentuates on a single facet of human enhancement- education and nowadays known to us as the Department of Education (DepEd).

Education here in the Philippines is fairly indoctrinated to us as a bequest that every Filipino must aspire to achieving. Once we are able to procure this “birthright” we are to some extent rest assured to having a better prospective in life, which is likewise probable considering the amount of education we are able to attain. Schools make this aspiration possible to every aspirant as it proffer an assortment of career preferences adjacent to realizing profitable avenues of human strengths; and as it bring forth the superlative potentials imbued in today’s youth.

Through the earnest endeavors of these learning institutions embodying the creed and philosophies of Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero and the premier protagonist of education, the thought of emulating those people in largely developed countries has finally skipped out from being an impossibility. It is now for a fact apparent.

And not only that education is by far delineated as the acquisition of knowledge significant for further acquisition of information for the by and large growth of the aspects of development. It is by twain an answer to our eternal wanting and yearning of security that safeguard us from the injurious tentacles of discrepancy. Ammunition against ignorance, security against turbulence, protection from lethal despair, and our weapon against deceit that color the world in black and white tint.

These and more are the very intention of having education as the center of our intents, for without education the world is no less than a pigsty with people in terrible disorganization. Through education architects are able to build skyscrapers that bring us closer to our biggest passions, demographers to keep track of peoples’ statistics and archaeologists to unveil the hidden secrets of the underlying past.

It is in education that man is able to solve many of his problems. He changes, he advances, he excels. He is able to transcend the existing borders between reality and the virtual. He expands; he opens up new ways, new alternatives and therefore a better life.

“Man” as implied by Confucius in a passage of his, is a receptacle, a container; and so in this instant we as containers must be filled up by the adequacy of education to satisfy not only our minds, but at the same time the inevitable demands of the soul as education of the scriptures, of our social involvements so as the knowledge to adopt and adapt in order to adept.

Inasmuch as definitions are concerned, education is a great piece in man’s pursuit to find the answers to his questions. It remains the only thing we have in the battle for the continuity of life. It is our advancement as Homo sapiens that somehow place us superior from other biotic creation; and so it shall forever be.

Forbearances Pay Dividends

2007-09-04T13:35:00.000+08:00

Have you ever been caught in such an erroneous situation? How did you manage to stand with pride after such a misleading snare? Why, for instance might you get along with the tides of life or be inaptly hard to resist, but then later be carried into the shore of helplessness and repentance?

Truth is indeed stranger than fiction!

When we find ourselves caught in the middle of a tussie dilemma, unknowingly, we tend to have our faith tested. We begin to see spectres from the past making us retroactive and pessimistic with what the next day may turn out. Unconsciously, we indulge ourselves into reminiscing the things we hope we’ve never done. We cannot even excavate the conviction out of the sufferings which were supposed to edify us all along- it should not be the case. Life is a rolling coin circling on a rounded table, it never stops rolling, and not unless its edges touch the shallow of the surface- it remains locomotive. In a way it defines the cardinal characteristic of life. Nothing settles in constant pace. Each of us must take a lifetime promenade and savor the essences it may bring about. We may never learn if we keep on taking the smoother trek. We must venture, explore, discover notches ourselves and go beyond our bordering limits. Prove something extraordinary; and present our distinction amidst millions.

Painful it is at first, we may even see ourselves far too different from how we see ourselves before. But admit it; it’s how we should accept rushing things in view.

We may fail today; and yet still fail tomorrow. Its all about the glory of one’s staying power, the magic of his insight and even his own personal composition that make him all the way capable of taking the second attempt. Open up. Unveil new vistas of self comprehension and defy the hazards you wrestle inside. It’s just a matter of taking it positively. “Mind over matter” as they say; and definitely it makes sense. Unless you deny yourself, you can never be carried by the torrent of life’s ruthless lessons. Safely you shall sail in the rivulet of your wisdom and you will be trembled by your longanimity no more.

Weigh my thought against your own.

Life is not always of ecstasy nor only thorns of forbearance. Together, if taken the right way may become effective teachers. Remember the main ingredient to explain the equation and tenet of life is not wellness, instead its hardship, which when succeeded may aid well to promulgate a better adjustment and uncover a better you, for a better pursuit.

State colleges, universities urged not to hike tuition fee

2007-08-31T19:46:00.000+08:00

The Commission on Higher Education (Ched) has recently issued a directive urging state colleges and universities not to raise tuition and other fees this school year.

The order aims to provide poor but deserving students with access to college education. Carlito Puno, chairman of Ched, said. Dr. Edgar S. Balbuena, president of the Jose Rizal Memorial State College (JRMSC) in Dapitan City, disclosed an interview with the government information arm that he would support the Ched order not to raise tuition and miscellaneous fees this school year.

Balbuena said that JRMSC's mandate centers on providing the poor but deserving students in Zamboanga del Norte and neighboring provinces access to college education.

He, however, admitted that with the rising costs of goods and services, the only option is to raise tuition.

Tuition at JRMSC varies. Those who are taking up nursing, marine engineering, and marine transportation are paying P200 per unit. Student entering first year or second year taking up courses like education, engineering, criminology are going to pay P100 per unit. But those who are entering third year, fourth year, or fifth year will only pay P50 per unit.

Balbuena further said all high school valedictorians will enjoy free tuition even if they are nursing and maritime education courses. "The college also caters to scholars sponsored by DILG, Ched, and Foundations," the college president announced.

The college was created in 1996 by virtue of Republic Act 8183. Its main campus is in Dapitan City with sister-campuses in Dipolog City, Katipunan, and Siocon.

(This article comes from this web - http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/zam/2006/04/10/news/state.colleges.universities.urged.not.to.hike.tuition.html)