Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Simbang Gabi (Dawn Mass)
Today is the third day of the 9-day novena dawn masses. It's a little bit chilly here in Iriga City. Despite this "bed" weather, I have to wake up early to attend the simbang gabi which starts at 4:00AM. Except the first day, the succeeding days were okay.... i can keep pace with the time and the weather. My goal .... to finish the novena. We are praying that typhoon "Ulysses" will spare Bicol and the rest of the country.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Holiday Rush
Our school (UNEP) is busy preparing for the Christmas party set on December 22, 2008. Each department is required to present a number.
But wait, I still have to attend the bingo socials at UP-Diliman on December 16. Shall I attend or not? Hmm, distance wise , it's impossible. I am here in Bicol and it will take me 10 hours to reach Manila. Mind you, it is for a noble cause. The proceeds of this bingo socials will go to the construction of the building of the UP School of Library and Information Studies.
My dear colleagues, please accept my apologies for not attending. Maybe some other time when we have our reunion next year.
But wait, I still have to attend the bingo socials at UP-Diliman on December 16. Shall I attend or not? Hmm, distance wise , it's impossible. I am here in Bicol and it will take me 10 hours to reach Manila. Mind you, it is for a noble cause. The proceeds of this bingo socials will go to the construction of the building of the UP School of Library and Information Studies.
My dear colleagues, please accept my apologies for not attending. Maybe some other time when we have our reunion next year.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
National Book Week Celebration @UNEP
The just concluded 74th celebration of National Book Week (NBW) was a success. Since the time I joined UNEP in November 2004, this activity has always been a yearly affair that everybody is looking forward to.
To commemorate this occasion, we have prepared various contests such as: storytelling for grade 4-6 pupils using the book "Kala-kahati (Half-half) by Grace D. Chong, an essay writing contest for first to fourth year students and poster making contest for college students. The last two were theme-based (Ang batang palabasa dalubhasa sa kultura) contest.
The celebration was highlighted by a seminar-workhop on storytelling conducted by my good friend, Zarah C. Gagatiga, from Xavier School, Greeenhills, San Juan City. Participants came from as far as Masbate, an island north of Sorsogon, Philippines. Zarah, being an A-1 storyteller captured the audience with her spontaneous and charming ways. I think part 2 is needed to appease the clamor.
My "thank you" piece goes to the following persons: Ma'am Delicia R. Alfelor-Tibi, our beloved Vice President for Finance for without her support, this would not be possible. Likewise, to our dear Grade School Principal, Mrs. Editha F. Evangelista for hosting the storytelling contest. Of course, to Arch. Jose B. Malazarte, dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture for taking care of the backdrop. Siyempre, to my hardworking staff who did the dirty job. Kudos to a job well done!
The accompanying pictures will attest to the success. Happy viewing!
Zarah doing the presentation.
The three of us again.
Zarah in action.
Question and answer portion.
To commemorate this occasion, we have prepared various contests such as: storytelling for grade 4-6 pupils using the book "Kala-kahati (Half-half) by Grace D. Chong, an essay writing contest for first to fourth year students and poster making contest for college students. The last two were theme-based (Ang batang palabasa dalubhasa sa kultura) contest.
The celebration was highlighted by a seminar-workhop on storytelling conducted by my good friend, Zarah C. Gagatiga, from Xavier School, Greeenhills, San Juan City. Participants came from as far as Masbate, an island north of Sorsogon, Philippines. Zarah, being an A-1 storyteller captured the audience with her spontaneous and charming ways. I think part 2 is needed to appease the clamor.
My "thank you" piece goes to the following persons: Ma'am Delicia R. Alfelor-Tibi, our beloved Vice President for Finance for without her support, this would not be possible. Likewise, to our dear Grade School Principal, Mrs. Editha F. Evangelista for hosting the storytelling contest. Of course, to Arch. Jose B. Malazarte, dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture for taking care of the backdrop. Siyempre, to my hardworking staff who did the dirty job. Kudos to a job well done!
The accompanying pictures will attest to the success. Happy viewing!
Zarah doing the presentation.
Outside participants together with Ma'am Del, Zarah and me (seated)
The three of us again.
Zarah in action.
Question and answer portion.
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