NVC Honors Akeanon Writers

"Pen Moves"…! This is a presentation in honor of five (5) Aklanon writers made by the literature students of Professor Methuselah Santamaria of the Northwestern Visayan Colleges, Kalibo and the Santo Niño Seminary, Numancia, Aklan. The program was held in RSQ Alumni Hall, NVC, Estancia, Kalibo.
Via "Tribute To Aklanon Writers", the students honored Atty. Ronquillo C. Tolentino, Mr. Roman Dela Cruz, Engr. Dominador Ilio, Dr. Josette Biyo and Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente. Under the guidance of Prof. Santamaria, the students gave life and meanings to the selected writings of the five authors. Their interpretations consisted of songs, drama, dances, oration and declamation.
"Ang Kalayaan’ by Ronquillo C. Tolentino was dramatized to the delights of the audience. Dominador Ilio’s – "Arise Brothers, Ye We Will Hail" and "Harvest" were dramatized with songs and dances, the true meanings of which were highly penetrating.
Roman Dela Cruz "Hail, Anti Heroes", "Song of Ati-Ati" and "Pagsisisi" were presented in combination of drama, dialogue, songs and dances which inculcated to the audience the genuine love of country. Dr. Josette Biyo’s "Shine! Pinoy, Shine!" projected the global competitiveness on whatever field of endeavor a Filipino will engage in anytime and anywhere in the world.
Dr. Ambrosio Villorente’s "Holy Grail" an essay, the meaning of which was presented by PV Dionela of Santo Niño Seminary when he declaimed "My Happiness". All the five honorees were present except for Dr. Josette Biyo who is half Aklanon. She is the director of Philippine Science High School, Iloilo City..
Before the "Tribute To Aklanon Writers" ended, Dr. Reinalda I. Magdaluyo, Dean, College of Education, NVC, congratulated the NVC students for the very successful project, the first ever held in Aklan. She challenged the students to do it annually.
Atty. Allen S. Quimpo, NVC President with Dr. Magdaluyo awarded the Certificates of Recognition to Atty. Tolentino, Mr. Dela Cruz, Malinao Mayor Dominador Ilio, Jr. in behalf of his father, Dr. Biyo and Dr. Villorente. Ms. Rubiarosa closed the program.
Mr. Dela Cruz donated copies of the books he wrote, Mayor Ilio donated also copies of his father’s books and Dr. Villorente donated one year compilation of Madyaas Pen issues. He also donated 10 volumes of Masteral thesis to NVC Library. Read "My Happinees" on page 7. mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com