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Web technologies seminar

2009-07-09T17:21:00.000-07:00

We are now on the third day of the seminar on "web technologies" conducted by the Phil eLib. The first two days (July 8-9) were really a taxing day. We are so grateful to Chito Angeles for giving us an updates on the emerging technologies. Chito thank you so much for the time and the effort. We really need to upgrade ourselves. Promise I'll put into practice everything that I learned here.

College Library orientation

2009-07-07T17:34:00.000-07:00

It has been a taxing week for me. I started the library orientation for freshmen and transferees last July 1 and ended only yesterday(July 7). This orientation was done in coordination with English Department. It was a rewarding and fulfilling experience to let them know the many benefits they could get from using the library.

Thanks to my staff, Ma. Juisa I. Robles and Vilma F. Morillo who served as my alternates. My thanks also goes to the faculty of Liberal Arts who extended their support in this endeavor namely: Amy Ibarreta, Josephine Oco, Rosalie Magistrado, Maritess Tibar, Mrs. Buendia and Frederick Tablizo.

Finally, I would like to thank Dr. Eleanor A. Osea for graciously appreciating my effort of orienting the graduate students regarding library services.

Here are some of the pictures taken during the orientation.

Birthday celebration

2009-04-24T17:36:00.000-07:00

It has been five years since I spent my natal day in my hometown (Boac,Marinduque). This year, being my 55th birthday ( April 13, 2009) I decided to spend it the traditional way.... "putong" (coronation). The old folks believe that "putong" will bring luck to the person. It is also one way of welcoming a guest. This "putong" group is composed of elderly persons mostly women chanting a prayer of supplication and thanks. My being sickly the past year was one of the reasons why I resorted to this ritual.

To have a respite from my busy world, I also visited one of the beaches in our hometown for free. Yes, folks! you can have your swimming anywhere you want for free!

Cagayan de Oro (Phils) trip

2009-03-14T00:44:00.000-07:00

For the 3rd time, I was in the city of Cagayan de Oro for the annual book selection activity at the Philippine Library Materials Project (PLMP) Foundation , Inc. I haven't heard this foundation not until I joined the university (UNEP). Being a member (on probationary status ) of this foundation, we were able to receive a sizeable number of books usually overpirnts from McGraw-Hill. This keeps our library collection updated.

Mr. Roger "Ogie' Mallillin is the ever hardworking director of this foundation. Kudos to a job well done, Sir Ogie! Thanks also to your staff for the help extended.

I am back

2009-02-19T21:07:00.000-08:00

After almost a month of being out of circulation (due to poor health), I am back again. Thanks to my doctors (Dr. Valerie and Dr. Jun). They were able to trace the cause of my illness.

The month of February is highly significant for Irigueños because of the Tinagba Festival celebrated every 11th of the month. I am sharing here some of the pictures for you to appreciate.

Thanks God!

2009-01-15T18:31:00.000-08:00

Last Jan 14, 2009, I was on my way to Lopez, Quezon to visit the wake of my librarian-friend , Vilma G. Anday (former Chief Librarian of UP-Los Banos) when something happened. Just a few meters away from the memorial chapel (St. Peter) where the remains of my friend was laid in estate, a closed van was zigzaging toward our direction. The driver of the bus (Raymond 5308) made a sudden stop to avoid collision with the oncoming van. The impact was so great that I was pushed to the front resulting minor bruises on my right face and arms. The van, on the other hand, made a turtle turn on its own hitting no one. Thanks God, otherwise , it would be a great disaster.

Despite this incident , I was able to attend the funeral rites which lasted up to 2:30 PM. The eldest daughter of Vilma, Audrey was kind enough to provide me a cold compress for my bruises. I arrived home (Iriga City, Camarines Sur) safe and sound. I would never forget this one.

You might be wondering why I took the trouble of travelling five long hours just to attend her wake. The answer is plain and simple ....... we are both a breast cancer patient. The only difference is that, I am a survivor and she is not. I was operated in 1992 and with the grace of God, I am still alive and kicking.

I am sick

2009-01-11T19:58:00.000-08:00

The entry of 2009 was really bad for me. Healthwise , I am not the same. The ever recurring fever and UTI still persist. I really need to have an executive check up. To my friends out there, please pray for me.

Back to work

2009-01-04T20:57:00.000-08:00

After a long vacation (12 days), it's back to work again. I hope this new year will offer more positive vibes than negative. May God bless us all!

Simbang Gabi (Dawn Mass)

2008-12-17T21:54:00.000-08:00

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.

Holiday Rush

2008-12-09T00:50:00.000-08:00

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.

National Book Week Celebration @UNEP

2008-12-07T22:36:00.000-08:00

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.

Outside participants together with Ma'am Del, Zarah and me (seated)

The three of us again.

Zarah in action.

Question and answer portion.