Among the topics discussed during the summit were “Rescuing the Taal Lake Basin” by Atty. Maria Paz G. Luna, Board Secretary of PUSOD, “Assessing the Vulnerabilities of Mt. Malarayat Forest Reserve” by Mr. Enrique Nunez, Manager Verde Island MBCC and President of PUSOD, “Updates on STAR Tollway Balete Interchange” by Mr. Adolfo Dioquino, President/CEO STAR Tollway Corp., “The Importance of Disaster Preparedness in the Era of Climate Change” by Mr. Michal Melchor of International Response Network, “Batangas Ecotourism Road Map” by Hon. Vice Governor Mark Leviste and “Ecotourism Ala Batagas” by Atty. Vicky Antique-Garalza from the office of Provincial Administrator.

The event was attended by faculty members and students from various colleges and universities in the province, officers and staffs from the provincial government and North Batangas municipalities (Sto. Tomas, Tanauan, Malvar, Balete, Lipa, Mataasnakahoy, Talisay and Laurel). There were also some attendees from the different business sectors and non-government organizations in Batangas.

“We need to take care of our environment. We are blessed to have beautiful Batangas, a place for all seasons. Be one with us in fulfilling our mission for Batangas,” Hon. Vice Gov. Mark Leviste concluded.

VG Mark was referring to the following missions that he discussed during the summit:

Indeed, the event has become a great venue for those in the government, NGO and the rest of the stake holders to discuss the concerns, problems and solutions in developing a better North Batangas for us and the generations to come.

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Partikular na tinukoy sa isang pagpupulong sa pagitan ng mga kinatawan ng Batangas Egg Producers Association at United Hog Raisers of Batangas at opisyal ng Provincial Government ang isyu ukol sa waste water na napapaulat na direktang itinatapon sa lawa na nagmumula sa upper river tributaries ng mga bayan na nakapaligid sa Taal lake at iba pang karatig bayan.

Pinamunuuan ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto at Task Force Taal lake Chairman Victor M. Reyes ang dayologo na naglalayong hingin ang ekspertong tulong at pakikiisa ng mga may –ari ng malalaking poultry at animal farm na ipakalat sa mga iba pang naghahayupan ang tamang waste disposal.

Sa harap ng mga major players sa larangan ng animal and poultry business sector, hinikayat ni Governor Vi na bukod sa patuloy na pagtulong sa pagtataguyod ng primerang poultry and meat products na gawa sa lalawigan, hiniling nito na maging isa sa mga pangunahing kabalikat ng lalawigan ang samahan sa pagtataguyod ng kalinisan ng lawa ng Taal.

Ito umano ay bunsod na rin ng kanilang malawak na ekperiyensya at ekspertong kaalaman ukol sa tamang pamamalakad ng malalaking animal farms na makakatulong sa mga backyard farmers at iba pang mga nagsisismulang mga magsasaka ukol sa waste water treatment and disposal sa pamagitan ng septic tank system at methane gas collection facility.

Ayun sa pag aaral at datus na inilabas ng DENR, bukod sa mga dumi na naiiwan ng mga fish cages, lumabas sa pag-aaral na isa rin sa malaking dagdag sa pagbaba ng kalidad ng tubig sa lawa ay ang mga dumi at tubig na direktang pinaagos mula sa ibat-ibang establisimiyento tulad ng mga subdibisyon, commercial industry at animal farms na malapit sa mga ilog na karugtong sa Taal Lake.

Sa pagsisimula ng pagsasaayos, magsasagawa ng malawakang inspeksyon ang mga kinatawan ng Pamahalaang Panlalawigan at DENR-CENRO sa mga animal farm upang tukuyin ang mga dapat isaayos at pagandahin ang kundisyon ng kanilang sewage system.

Ayon kay TFTL Chair Vic Reyes, ang isasagawang inspeksyon ay hindi nangangahulagan na ipasasara ang mga poultry at piggery farms kundi ito ay isang hakbang ng pagsasaayos ng kanilang farm system, na makakatulong hindi lamang sa lawa kundi sa komunidad na kanilang nasasakupan.

Sa pagtutulungan ng dalawang sektor, ipinaabot ni Governor Vi sa poultry and animal industry ang kanyang tugon sa larangan ng pagpapalakas ng produksyon at mabisang transportasyon ng kanilang produkto sa pamamagitan ng pakikipag-uganayan sa mga LGU’s na tangkilikin ang sariling produkto ng Batangas ganun din sa mga karatig lalawigan sa bansa. / Edwin V. Zabarte-PIO Batangas.

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Kaya mga kabayan, halina at makisaya sa Fiesta ng dalawang lungsod na ito. Magkita-kita tayo sa mga walang umay na kasiyahang inihanda para sa ating lahat.

Batangas City Fiesta Schedule of Activities

2012 Lipa City Fiesta Activities:

Theme: “MASAYANG KAPISTAHAN ALAY NG LIPENO SA PATRONG SAN SEBASTIAN”
January 11 – Start of Novena Mass, 5:15 PM, San Sebastian Cathedral

January 14 – Fiestalino c/o LCYS, 1:00 PM, Robinsons Place, Roadrunners 117,

6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Leviste Drive, Inosluban, Lipa City

January 15 – Thrilla in Lipa, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Plaza Independencia

January 16 – Sayaw ng Lahi Alay sa Bayan 7:00 PM, Plaza Independencia

January 17 – Gabi ng Pasasalamat, 7:00 PM, Plaza Independencia
Isang Libong Tuwa, Isang Libong Bata 8:00 AM (c/o Coun. Eric),                                      Lipa City Youth & Cultural Center

January 18 – Runaway Fashion and Beauty (Local Designers and Make-up Artist)                                 7:00 PM, Plaza Independencia
– SM City Foundation Medical Mission, 8:00 AM, SM Terminal

January 19 – Coronation & Ball Mutya ng Lipa 2012 7:00 PM, Plaza                                                            Independencia
– Fireworks Display (c/o SM City Lipa)
– End of Novena Mass, 5:15 PM, San Sebastian Cathedral

January 20 – Parade, 6:00 AM, SM City Lipa
– Concelebrated Mass, 9:30 AM, San Sebastian Cathedral
– Procession, 6:00 PM
– Fireworks Display (c/o of Robinson’s Place Lipa)
– San Miguel Night, 7:30 PM, Plaza Independencia

Kaya kung nais mo ng linggong punong puno ng saya, halika na at maki-fiesta sa Batangas City at Lipa! Happy Fiesta!

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Our sincerest condolences to Cueto family. May Christian Rey rest in peace. Let’s storm heavens with our prayers para maging maayos na ang lahat.

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Here are the previous activities for the celebration.

December 3, 2011 - Pigeon Racing Show
- Kick-OFF Activity

December 4, 2011 - Medical Mission sa 80th Foundation
December 5, 2011 - Mass
December 6,2011 - Women Volleyball Tournament
December 7,2011 - Fun Run for a Cause
NGO Get Together
Trade Fair
December 8,2011 - Feast of Immaculate Conception
December 9,2011 - PWD Assembly
December 10,2011 - Ms. Mataasnakahoy Rehearsal
December 11,2011 - Ms. Mataasnakahoy Rehearsal
December 12,2011 - SBMCI / Kalipi Assembly
Women Volleyball Tournament Championship
December 13,2011 - Kapihan sa SB

And here are the schedules for the upcoming activities for the celebration.

December 14,2011 - OSCA Get Together
December 15,2011 - LGU General Assembly
December 16,2011 - Showcase of D’ oldies

December 17,2011 - Ms. Mataasnakahoy Rehearsal
December 18,2011 - Ms. Mataasnakahoy Rehearsal
December 19,2011 - Kapihan sa SB
December 20,2011 - Start of Display of Banderitas c/o 6 Barangays
December 21,2011 - EENT Medical Lectures c/o Health Workers
December 22,2011 - NGO in Action
December 23,2011 - Showcase of D’ oldies
December 24,2011 - Ms. Mataasnakahoy Rehearsal
December 25,2011 - Christmas Celebration
December 26,2011 - Preparation for the Contest
December 27,2011 - Judging of Banderitas Contest
December 28,2011 - General Rehearsal of Activities
December 29,2011 - DEPED Night
December 30,2011 - Ms. Mataasnakahoy 2012
Talent Night
December 31,2011 - Funrun hosted by MHS / LPCA
January 1,2012 - Ms. Mataasnakahoy 2012
Pageant Night
Thanksgiving Mass
MKean’s Parade
Wreath Laying “ ANTONIO MANDIGMA”
Awarding of Banderitas Contest Winners
January 2,2012 - Racing Pigeon of Mataasnakahoy (RPM)
1st Racing Contest
2012 South Open Sprint Race
January 3,2012 - Mataasnakahoy Town Fiesta
Concelebrated Mass
Grand Float Parade
Musical JAMBOREE

Come and join us as we celebrate this fabulous event. Mabuhay ang Mataas na Kahoy!

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Hence the grandiose celebrations of feast days, the throngs of people that crowd parishes and the altars found inside each and every house.

Another proof is the sea of people who attend the Novena at the Redemptorist (where I frequent) every Wednesday.

The novena, according to Wikipedia.org, is a devotion consisting of a prayer repeated on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. The prayers may come from prayer books, or consist of the recitation of the Rosary (a ‘Rosary novena’), or of short prayers through the day. There are four recognized categories of novenae: those of mourning, preparation (for a Church feast, ending on the eve of the feast), petition, and indulgenced. A given novena can belong to more than one of these categories.

They may be performed in church, at home, or anywhere where prayer is appropriate, though some indulgenced novenas do require church attendance. Sometimes, a special candle is lit at the beginning of the novena which burns during the nine days of prayer.

True enough, most of the people I know that attend novenas are people who want to obtain special graces.

Passing the board exam, an offspring, wellness, and jobs are the panatas I would usually hear when the priest opens the proverbial liham.

See, in a novena, the devotees would send thanksgiving letters, letters of request and the such to uhmm.. I don’t know, maybe intensify the intent of their prayers.

On a sweeter note though, these letters, for me, bring life to this religious gathering. The letters give us, church goers, an idea that we all live through circumstances and despite its negativity on our lives, we would still resort to Him.

The stories of success, on the other hand, give us hope. Say, when one passed the board exams, one could totally imagine how grateful he is when the priest reads his letter.

The Nobenaryo

The praises found inside the nobenaryo is nothing less than inspirational. My favorite one is the “Mother of Christ” that has a line that goes:

“when the voyage is o’er
o stand on the shore
and show Him at last to me”

My conscience knows how affected I am when I first read that line. I mean, It struck me even greater than the best Sugarfree ditty ever written. Life changing, indeed.

Browsing the other pages of the book may not give us the whole essence of Christianity but it definitely mirrors the great fate we, Catholics, must hold in times of joy and despair.

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Okay, I might be called a hypocrite if I say that I was not persuaded by the tweetums tweetums.

But really, comparing these love teams to the love teams of the 90s is a no brainer. I could do nothing but to miss the countless hours spent on watching 90s love flicks.

Hey, I am a 90s guy and there’s nothing the children from ages 15 below could do about it.

So join me as I recollect my kilig- kiligan days, let’s all fall in love again:

Kevin Kosme and Ason Madamba (Home Along Da Riles)

A person who is not familiar with Home Along ‘Da Riles is definitely not a friend of mine.

Dolphy and Nova Villa were King and Queen of television (at least for me) of the 90s. Their uncanny ability to fuse comedy and love in a single act is one of a kind.

Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin

The Marvin Agustin – Jolina Magdangal love team has been very famous because of their partnership in numerous TV sitcoms, TV dramas and romantic-comedy movies. Their tandem started in the teen-oriented TV series Gimik in 1996. They starred in several hit movies, like Flames: The Movie (1997), Kung ayaw mo, huwag mo (1998), Labs kita… Okey ka lang (1998), Gimik: The Reunion (1999), and Labs ko si babes (2000).-wikipilipinas.org.

Vic Sotto and Cynthia Luster

See, I’m a huge Vic Sotto fan. And it all started when tons of his 90s movies were on cable TV. His movies were and still are epic which no Lastikman, Enteng Kabisote or any other 2000s movie of his could ever replace.

And when the bubbly personality of Cynthia Luster was added to the mix, one legend of a movie was created.

Rico Yan and Claudine Barretto

I remember My Dad when he strictly requires me to record each and every episode of Mula sa Puso on the proverbial VHS whenever he’s not home. My Dad’s a military officer, mind you.

And I think, because of that instance, I came to love Mula sa Puso from the bottom my heart.hehe. Mula sa Puso is the only teleserye I’ve watched from start to finish. Teleseryes can be manly too, I said to myself.

Bobby Andrews and Angelu de Leon

Bobby and Angelu were in tandem for seven movies in the 90s era alone making them one of the most visible and well loved couples in that time. A personal favorite of mine is “Wala na bang pagibig? which was released in 1997.

It’s not strange if Jaya’s voice comes into your mind.

Wowie de Guzman and Judy Ann Santos

Your TV must have some issues if you haven’t watched at least one flick of theirs.

Andre E + (Put any beautiful girl here)

Andrew E., when he still does comedy films, gives not so cute lads like me some kind of confidence.I mean, in all of his movies, he is paired with the materyales fuertes leading ladies. Great thing is, he’s no Piolo Pascual.

How I wish the 90s Philippine movie scene would come back.

The slapstick comedy, the not-so-technology-gyrated scenes, the very Pinoy dialogue, and the legendary actors are only some things the generation Y’zers have sorely missed.

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Freedom?

Coolness?

Independence?

Batangas City Jail?

When I see one, I always tell myself that I should also get one.

I think Miami and LA ink just got into me so badly and now I see tattoos as a form of art.

And I believe there’s nothing wrong with it.

My mom, in behalf of all the people that I know strongly negates it though.

They say tattoo is but a mere ugly stain etched on one’s body. That tattooed people can’t be hired for a decent position in the office.( unless you work for a tattoo parlor, of course)

Still, there would be tons and tons of reasons why one should NOT have a tattoo.

However, there are also a cupful of reasons why one SHOULD get one.

Though I think the aforementioned cupful would require open mindedness.

So open your minds ladies and gentlemen, here are the reasons why one should not be scared of having his skin uhmmm… modified by a tattoo artist.

1. There are tattoo shops that are accredited by the DOH

The Department of Health certifies tattoo artists and shops that have sterilized tattooing tools and of course, an artist must attend a seminar on proper tattooing procedure.

This certainly lessens the fear of accumulating diseases via needle pricks.

2. Tattoo is a part of Philippine Culture

Tattooing has been a part of Filipino tribal life since pre-Hispanic colonisation of the Philippine Islands,

When the Spanish first landed in the Philippine Islands, they were met by the tribal people of the Visayas, who had full body tattooing, the Spanish dubbed these Islands as “La Isla De Los Pintados” or “The Islands of the Painted Ones”. Tattooing in the Philippines is a tribal form of rank and accomplishments, some tribes believed that tattoos had magical qualities.

The more famous tattooed Filipino tribes where the tribal peoples of the mountains of North Luzon, especially among the Bontoc Igorot, Kalinga, and Ifugao peoples, which were infamous for Head-hunting. A tribal member received a tattoo (known as a “Chaklag”) which meant they have taken the head of an enemy tribe or warrior. There are many very different variations, traditions and styles of tattooing in the Philippines, most depend on the region and tribe they come from as each vary.– wikipedia.org

It may not sound as a lame excuse if you have ” I want to preserve a rich culture such as the Tattoo culture of the Philippines” as your reason, and if you mean what you say, that is.

3. Tattoo as a form of independence

Tattoo is like a more brute version of cigarettes, I daresay. For when one is tattooed, he intensifies his identity. See, tattoos are not supposed to be just a bludgeon of ink on one’s skin.

Tattoos, I believe, are supposed to be bold statements of one’s views in life and are not merely for the aesthetics.

*****
See, one would not totally transform into a criminal ones he put on some ink on his skin.

Well, it’s true that some would have a tattoo just for showboating. However, “non-posers” would have them for a deeper reason that a closed mind would not even dare accomodate.

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Strong winds, thick fog, rains of carabaos and dinosaurs, and of course, with no one to keep me warm, man I really feel like mold.

Good thing though is I have, what I believe, a collection of good music to back my droney feelings up.

So here the songs I pop on Mr. Acer to turn me on on a gloomy day.

Loser by Beck

In the time of chimpanzees, I was a monkey
Butane in my veins and I’m out to cut the junkie
With the plastic eyeballs, spray paint the vegetables
Dog food stalls with the beefcake pantyhose

The words on this song are just pure stupidity. But then again, I feel the music, the laziness and all that crap when it rains. So yeah, a crappy song for a crappy day makes sense.

My Hero (acoustic version) by Foo Fighters

there goes my hero
watch him as he goes
there goes my hero
he’s ordinary

Dave Grohl is another genius lyricist. Rumors say that this song is for the late Kurt Cobain. If you have no idea of Kurt then kindly visit my residence and expect some intense bitch slapping.

1979 by Smashing Pumpkins

Shakedown 1979
Cool kids never have the time
On a live wire right up off the street
You and I should meet
Junebug skipping like a stone
With the headlights pointed at the dawn
We were sure we’d never see an end to it all

Rainy days, ironic as it may sound, are one of the best instances to remember the giddiest of days. And this hit of Smashing Pumpkins is forever included in my “reminiscing” songs list.

Low Man’s Lyric by Metallica

So as I write to you
Of what is done and to do
Maybe you’ll understand
And won’t cry for this man
cause low man is due

This is one of the few lonely, down tempoed songs of the highly acclaimed metal outfit. And when James Hetfield makes a lonely song, he means a lonely song.

Aqueous Transmission by Incubus

I’m floating down a river
Oars freed from their holes long ago
Lying face up on the floor
Of my vessel
I marvel at the stars
And feel my heart overflow
Further down the river

Mike Einziger’ guitar work is dreamy in every sense of the word.

Shiver by Coldplay

So you know how much I need you
But you never even see me, do you?
And is this my final chance of getting you?

Coldplay’s Shiver is a chocful of emotions that are ready to fit any given gloomy day.

Sour Girl by Stone Temple Pilots

She turned away what was she lookin at?
She was a Sour Girl the day that she met me
Hey! What are you lookin at?
She was a happy girl when she left me

Watch the official MTV of this song and you’ll see the weirdest dancing a rockstar could ever perform. The vocal works of Scott Weiland is also spot on for a day with the greyest clouds.

Abot Kamay by The Dawn

Malapit ka sa paningin
Ngunit ika’y malayong abutin
Dalawang taong gustong kumawala
Sa gapos ng panahong nanunuya.

Jett Pangan’s voice here is as comforting as the other side of the pillow. This song, too, is a good one for the late hours of the night. If you’re alone, that is.

Moon River (cover) by Ebe Dancel

Moon River greatness + Warm voice of Ebe Dancel = orgasm for one week.

Idlip by Imago

A million tonight
A million to fight
A million to light
A million is right

The lyrics and the voice of Miss Aia is just right for the almost emo.

For my Dearly Departed by Franco

When I woke up it seems
Like my world was caving in
I won’t break down this time
I will be fine

Ocean waves serves as the song’s intro and outro. Solace is felt indeed.

Prayer by Kapatid

If I ever see you face to face again
I’ll ask you why so soon?
and in your grand debut from death
reborn again for life I pray

Karl Roy’s rugged voice appears to be a very psychedelic one in this mid-tempoed song of the now defunct Kapatid.

We Give in Sometimes by Up Dharma Down

This, for me, is the song of surrender.

Wanted Bedspacer by Ely Buendia

The perfect song for the persons who lack human warmth.

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Yes, they might be sad songs, but some of them would not produce tears but would rather be founts of wisdom and inspiration.

So yes, feel the lonesome when your environment suggests. There’s nothing wrong with being lonely after all.

Rainy days are just preparation for the sunny ones, so to speak.

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