Wednesday, December 30, 2009

10 Progressive Stories In 2009 In Aklan


Ms. Earth Numancia 2009, Her Majesty Mary Shellanie M. Nallos, (2nd from left) with (l to r) Jeane Frances B. Ureta-2nd runner up, Ernalyn T. Tana-1st runner up and Rea Gizelle M. Sim-Ms. Earth Numancia 2008.


For the year in review, Madyaas Pen is publishing 12 stories it published, one story per month as selected by the editorial staff.

January–PNP Promotes 121 Aklan Cops
Some 121 Philippines’ National Police (PNP) personnel were promoted to the next higher rank. The promotions were done during the time of Police Senior Supt. Clarence V. Guinto.

February–Valentine In The Capitol
To rekindle Aklanons’ interest for culture and the arts, Governor Carlito S. Marquez launched "Concert at the Park on February 14, Valentine’s Day dubbed Valentine’s at the Park, popularized the song "I Can’t Stop Loving You". It was held at the ABL Sports Complex, Estancia, Kalibo.

March–Erosion At Diniwid Beach, Boracay
Mr. Peter Brugger, Vice President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Boracay brought to DENR Sec. Jose L. Atienza, Jr. the terrible, alarming and damaging rapid erosion in the beach of Boracay.

April–10 Outstanding Aklanons.
In commemoration of the 53rd Aklan Day, 10 Aklanons were proclaimed Outstanding. They are: 1. Marcial H. Arac – Government Service; 2. Ellen B. Dioso – Nursing; 3. Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr. – Business; 4. Alberto R. Quimpo – Public Service; 5. Remo T. Alindato – Labor Law Practice; 6. Pedro Ike I. Inserto – Military; 7. Edsel T. Custodio – Foreign Service; 8. Lolito Sta. Maria Tumbocon – Posthumous; 9. Jonathan R. Salvador – Science and Technology; and 10. Nilda B. Tambong – Medicine.

May–Aklan Boxing Champions
Macky Delfin became an Aklanon boxing sensation after winning the Gold in the Palarong Pambansa held in Tacloban City.
Delfin is a student at Ibajay Academy, Ibajay, Aklan. Another Aklanon Noriel Pelio bagged the silver medal. Pelio studies at Soledo National High School, Nabas, Aklan.

June–Aklan Celebrates Triumph Over Frank.
LGU Aklan and the Ati-Atihan town of Kalibo celebrated the gains achieved after Kalibo and Aklan were badly damaged by typhoon Frank on June 21, 2008. Thanksgiving mass, medical/dental mission, gift giving and supplemental feeding program, and concert at the park highlighted the celebration.

July–Aklan provincial Tourism Council Organized
To hasten tourism development program of Aklan and by mandate of "An Ordinance Enacting The Tourism Code of Aklan". Provincial Tourism Council is organized.
The organization was done on Wednesday afternoon, July 22 in the Conference Room of the Provincial Governor. As mandated, the Provincial Governor is the chairman and the Vice Governor is the vice chairman. Ms. Vicky Ramos Anotnino was chosen by Governor Carlito S. Marquez as his co-chairman. The election for the four (4) members was held. Ms. Erlinda Quimpo Fernandez Wilson, Mr. Bong Tirol, Mr. Albert Meñez, and Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente were elected.

August–Love of Country Through Culture and Sports.
In school campus activities, the Northwestern Visayan Colleges held its NVC Palaro 2009–2010 to promote "Love of Country Through Culture and Sports." It was a 2-day affair held on August 27 – 29 in Carmen Salas Quimpo Gymn.

September–Tibyog - Kusog Coalesce as United Leadership Coalition
In the Aklan political front, two leading political parties in Aklan coalesced. The announcement was made at Café Latté, Andagao, Kalibo on September 12. The prepared statement of the coalition was read by former Congressman Atty. Allen S. Quimpo.

October–Aklan SP Suspends Hon. Antonio T. Maming
For "abuse of authority, misconduct in office and neglect of duty", Banga Mayor Antonio T. Maming was suspended from office for three (3) months. Banga Sangguniang Bayan member Vicente R. Seraspi, Jr. filed the case against Mayor Maming. After several hearings, Aklan SP found Mayor Maming guilty as charged.
However, there is a "Stay Order" from the Office of the President allowing Mayor Maming to continue discharging his functions as Mayor of Banga after the final resolution of the case.

November–Aklan PNP Study Technical Writing and Public Speaking.
In line with its transformation program, Aklan PNP held its Technical Writing and Public Speaking training on November 16 – 21. Some 35 PNP officers attended the training held at Camp Pastor Martelino, Buswang New, Kalibo, Aklan.

December–Candidates In May 2010 Elections File COC’s
The month of December is the month when candidates for the May 2010 elections filed their respective Certificates of Candidacy.
Incumbent Cong. Florencio T. Miraflores found himself unopposed in his re-election bid after Mr. Apolonio III, Jr. Zaraspe withdraw from the race. /MP

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