Entrepreneurial Farmer

Ambrosio R. Villorente

Selected New Year’s Messages

I wish to thank those who sent me text messages on New Year 2008. I find their thoughts in their messages sources of inspiration to me and perhaps, strength to the readers. I hope you enjoy reading these as I share to you their messages.
Mel Sauza– This New Year, may we look at the past with tenderness, the present with courage, and the future with hope. It is my fervent wish that every cup we take overflows with blessings rich and eternal and that every path we walk leads to life of happiness and peace.
Rolly Herrera–My prayers of abundant blessings and more success this coming year be with you, with your family and your loved ones. Our holy Lord Jesus Christ is our great and special gift. His divine and holy well will prevail to all of us. We greatly thank and praise our divine Almighty God for the gift of life.
Niovady Marin–As the New Year ends, let is thank God for the blessings we received and the trials which made us stronger, and pray that we may continue to be blessed so that we, in turn, maybe a blessing to others. To be better and brighter year ahead. . . Happy New Year.
Benny Laserna–Before the 2007 ends, I thank all the good people like you who made the passing year beautiful for me. I pray you’ll be blessed with another fruitful year. Happy New Year!
More Morier–Happy New Year! May the good Lord continue to bless you and your loved ones with good health, happiness and prosperity this New Year and all through the years.
Raphy Tayco–I wish you and all in your family a fantastic January, lovable February, marvelous March, foolish April, enjoyable May, successful June, wonderful July, independent August, tastiest September, chilly October, beautiful November and happiest December. Have a prosperous, happy and healthy New Year!
GSIS–May 2008 be filled with joy, good health and countless blessings for you and your loved ones. Happy New Year! (GSIS clients will be happiest should it considerably improved its services.)

Kalibo Ati Atihan Product Showcase

The Kalibo Ati Atihan Product Showcase 2008 will be held on January 14–21, 2008, Pastrana Park, Kalibo as one of the highlights of the Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati Atihan Festival. The showcase will highlight the latest designs on famous woven fabrics and furnishings and latest labeling designs on processed food.
The product showcase will open at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, January 14. It is sponsored by the Local Government of Kalibo through the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Management Board in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan, DTI, and Hugod Aklanon Producers Association, Inc.
There will be 45 small and medium enterprises exhibitors on loomwea-ving, gifts and houseware, foods, furniture and cut flowers and potted plants. The exhibitors aim to sell products valued at P1.18 million in sales and book orders.
Moreover, they aim to exhibit the Aklanon craftsmanship and ingenuity and to add color and glitter to the world renowned Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival.

Kalibo Honors Reodava

The Local Government of Kalibo honored a mother for siring three (3) mentally ill children and taking good care of them. Ms. Reming Reodava was honored as “Ulirang Ina”. The award was given as one of the highlights of the 111th death anniversary celebration of the national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal held in the evening of December 30 at Pastrana Park, Kalibo. Kalibo Mayor Raymar A. Rebaldo assisted by Msgr. Jose Romeo Lazo, Bishop of the Diocese of Kalibo, Dr. Lyn Salido of Soroptimist International of Kalibo and Mr. Albert Meñez of the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Tourism Council handed the award to Ms. Reodava of Bakhaw Norte, Kalibo.
She was cited for her exemplary display of courage, devotion with God and strength to inspire others.
Actually, that award was unique. Where in the Philippines? It was only in the Ati-Atihan town of Kalibo to an “Ulirang Ina” who produced three mentally ill children and who with courage, devotion, strength and faith in God patiently taking good care of them. /MP