By Terence Toriano
Deputy Executive Director Emelita Almosara of the National Historical Institute (NHI) and Kalibo Mayor Raymar A. Rebaldo honored two Kalibonhon National heroes just recently. They are Col. Pastor C. Martelino and Captain Gil M. Mijares whose lives were cut short by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.
Director Almosara and Mayor Raymar A. Rebaldo led the unveiling of historical markers in honor of the two heroes which took place in their respective edifices built in their honors. One at the Camp Pastor C. Martelino in Brgy. New Buswang, the present headquarters of the Aklan Provincial Police, and the other at the Capt. Gil M. Mijares Memorial Building in front of Pastrana Park. The building houses the Municipal Library, Social Hall and the Kalibo Police Station. The unveiling ceremonies was one of the highlights of Kalibo’s 435th Foundation Day.
Deputy Executive Director Almosara said, "this is the first of its kind in the whole country where two historical markers were simultaneously unveiled.
Col. Pastor C. Martelino hailed from Kalibo, Aklan. He completed his military course at the US Military Academy in West Point, New York. He was the first Filipino superintendent of the Philippine Military Acedemy, Baguio City. When war in the Philippines broke out, he was caught with other USAFEE defenders. The Japanese Imperial Army offered him the rank of general if he would defend Corregidor from a coming US-led invasion to take back the Philippines. His refusal made him the subject of 14 days of torture. He later died in Ft. Santiago, Manila in 1945.
Capt. Gil Mijares, on the other hand, was one-of-a-kind line officer. He was in his third year law studies when he was called to active military duty at Camp Delgado, Iloilo City. Capt. Mijares became the Regimental Adjutant of the 65th Infantry Combat Team of the Panay Guerilla Forces after the fall of the USAFEE in Panay in 1942. He was captured with 7 other enlisted men in 1944 at the hills of Binangbang, Barbaza, Antique.
They were subjected to torture by their Japanese captors in order to extract information regarding the arrival of American submarines from Australia. But none of them talked following his orders until the third day when one of his men broke after continuous floggings. Mijares went to the soldier and slapped his mouth and said, "Do not talk!" He was then seized and subjected to slow death along with his men.
LGU-Kalibo Launches Artificial Coral Reef
LGU-Kalibo thru the Municipal Agricultural Services Division launched the concrete Jackstone-type artificial coral reef at Sitio Pudlon, Brgy. Mabilo, Kalibo, Aklan on November 10, 2006. This is another environment friendly project similar to Bakhawan Eco-Park.
The program was conducted at the seashore of Sitio Pudlon in the morning. Aklan Governor Carlito S. Marquez was among the guests. Marquez has actively supported the program.
This artificial coral reef is another commitment of the Municipality of Kalibo to preserve and conserve our environment not only for the benefits of our fisherfolks and the community but also for our natural marine wealth," Kalibo Mayor Raymar A. Rebaldo pointed out.
The Provincial Agriculture office (PRO) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) personnel, aquaculturists, fisherfolk leaders, barangay officials and the community living in the area attended the launching.
Municipal Agricultural Services Division of Kalibo facilitated the project resulting to the allocation of P50,000 from the provincial government for the fabrication of the concrete Jackstone-type artificial coral reef.
Ka-Tribu Radio Competes In The 15th Golden Dove Awards
After a year of operation, the Community Broadcast Information System Ati-Atihan 98.5 Hot FM Ka-Tribu Radio became one of the finalists in three categories in the 15th Golden Dove Awards last month at the Star Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila.
The Ka-Tribu radio was selected as a finalist in: 1. The Best Public Service Announcement where "Kabaeaka" (Concern) featuring the Kalibo Mayor Raymar A. Rebaldo, 2. The Best Field Reporter category where Allen "Double Alpha" Alcedo is the reporter; and 3. Local show host Jay Tejada rubbed shoulders with Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon as one of the finalists in the Best Public Affairs Program Host.
In its infancy, CBIS 98.5 Hot FM Ka-Tribu Radio in partnership with a leading broadcasting company is a brainchild of Mayor Rebaldo. It is meant to bring the projects and programs of the local government of Kalibo including the latest local news and information to the very homes of the people while music and entertainment are enjoyed in the late evening hours by the young and old alike. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
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