JUNE, 2008

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SUNDAY

Schools Cultural Night

2

MONDAY

Schools Cultural Night

3

TUESDAY

Schools Cultural Night

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WEDNESDAY

Schools Cultural Night

5

THURSDAY

Schools Cultural Night

6

FRIDAY

Schools Cultural Night

Green Peace

Astrodome Grounds

7

SATURDAY

Schools Cultural Night

All Women

Astrodome Grounds

8

SUNDAY

Schools Cultural Night

Tac. City Band

Astrodome Grounds

9

MONDAY

Schools Cultural Night

Dance Contest

Astrodome Grounds

10

TUESDAY

Schools Cultural Night

11

WEDNESDAY

Emo Nights

Astrodome Grounds

Search for Ginang Alaska

Alaska

Rizal Park

12

THURSDAY

Independence Day celebration

City Government

Civic Parade

Talent show case Ms. Tacloban

CGT

KCC

Band Competition

Astrodome Grounds

Palarong Empleyado 2008

City Sports Office

City Hall Grounds

Rumba Kabataan

c/o T/F Youth

Rizal Park

13

FRIDAY

Beatles Night

Astrodome Grounds

Search for a star Season 2

City Government

Balyuan Park

14

SATURDAY

Dance and Band Competition

SMC

Balyuan Park

80’s Night

Astrodome Grounds

Bicycle Race

CGT

Magsaysay BLVD.

15

SUNDAY

Lazy Susan

Astrodome Grounds

16

MONDAY

Schools Cultural Night

Dance Competition

Astrodome Grounds

17

TUESDAY

Schools Cultural Night

Punk Night

Astrodome Grounds

18

WEDNESDAY

WARAK ANG PUSO KO

I-FM

Amphitheater

Bringing of Sto. Niño to Basey

CGT/Basey LGU

Basey Samar

19

THURSDAY

Dulce Anacion Show

Astrodome Grounds

Hip Hop Night

Astrodome Grounds

Sangyaw Sayaw

Tex Almeria

Astrodome Grounds

20

FRIDAY

Balyuan Rites

Sto. Niño Church/CGT

Balyuan PArk

Search for a Star Season 2

City Government

Balyuan PArk

HALA TRIBAL KITA

Amphitheater

Childrens Mascot Night

CGLC-FCI

Rizal Park

21

SATURDAY

Palo Singing Ambassadors

Amphitheater

Parokya ni Edgar/Spongecola

Mr. Donuts

TCC

22

SUNDAY

Tribal Music Night

Astrodome Grounds

BANKARUMBA 2008

CGT

Magsaysay BLVD.

Calbayog Night

City Gov’t. of Calbayog

Amphitheater

23

MONDAY

Rap Battle

Astrodome Grounds

24

TUESDAY

Cebu Artist Nights

I-FM

Amphitheater

Doble Karaoke Contest

Gate & Gate MPC

Balyuan PArk

25

WEDNESDAY

Dread Spot

Astrodome Grounds

Peter’s chord

Archdiocese of Palo

Amphitheater

Leyte Dance Group

Jess de Paz

Amphitheater

26

THURSDAY

Search for Ms. Tacloban

City Government

Astrodome

Alfred’s Basketball Championship

City Government

CEO Gym

Pinoy Big Brother

ABS CBN Extravaganza

Balyuan Park

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FRIDAY

Search for a Star

City Government

Balyuan Park

Brown Man Revival

San Miguel Corp.

Balyuan Park

Balikbayan Night

Lion’s Club

TCC

Payanig Sa Sangyaw

Manila Artist

Amphitheater

28

SATURDAY

Bayantel Big Night/Band from Cebu

Bayantel

Amphitheater

DUATHLOAN Fireworks Display

City Sports Office

Cancabato Bay

Synergy

Astrodome Grounds

29

SUNDAY

TACLOBAN SANGYAW FESTIVAL

City Government

Amphitheater

Spectacular Fireworks Display

City Government

Balyuan Park

Kitchie Nadal Concert

TBC

Amphitheater

Reggae Night

Astrodome Grounds

30

MONDAY

Bands and Dance Groups

Astrodome Grounds

Disco Night

Amphitheater

The Philippine Declaration of Independence transpire on June 12, 1898 in the Philippines, where Filipino radical forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the power and liberty of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain after the latter was routed at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
The declaration, however, was not documented by the United States or Spain, as the Spanish government’s yield the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris, in consideration for a protection for Spanish expenses and assets vanished.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

A Santacruzan, a religious-historical gorgeousness pageant held in numerous cities, towns and even small villages all through the Philippines during the month of May. One of the most vibrant May-time festivals in the Philippines which portrays the finding of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena, mother of Constantine the Great.

Flores, from Spanish flores or “flowers,” also known as Flores de Mayo (flowers of May), Flores de Maria (flowers of Mary) or alay (offering), may refer to the whole Flower Festival celebrated in the month of May in honor of the Virgin Mary.

This colorful pageant parade is arranged in this order:
1. Methuselah - he is bearded, bent with age, riding a cart looking distant with toasting some grains of sand in a pan over a fire.
2. Reyna Banderada - a young lady dressed in a long red gown carrying a yellow triangular flag. She represents the upcoming of Christianity.
3. Aetas - represent the state of the country before the coming of Christianity. These are the unconverted Filipino pagans.
4. Reyna Mora - represents the dominant religion before Christianity
5. Reyna Fe - symbolizes the asset of faith - the first of the theological virtues. She carries a cross.
6. Reyna Esperanza - symbolizes the asset of hope - the second theological virtue. She carries an anchor.
7. Reyna Caridad - symbolizes the asset of charity - the third theological virtue. She carries a red heart.
8. Reyna Abogada - the protector of the poor and the browbeaten. She wears a black graduation cap (toga) and gown and she carries a big book.
9. Reyna Sentenciada - has her slim hands bound by a rope. She is the symbol of the innocents who have been convicted.
10. Reyna Justicia - a personification of the “mirror of justice”. She carries a weighing scale and a sword.
11. Reyna Judith - representing Judith of Pethulia who saved her city from the Assyrians after she beheaded the cruel holoferns.
12. Reyna Sheba - who visited the famed King Solomon and was overwhelmed by his wisdom, power and richess. She carries a jewelry box.
13. Reyna Esther - the biblical Jewish who spared her countrymen from death and destruction through timely intervention with the King Xerxes.
14. Samaritana - the woman who Christ spoke to at the well. She carries a jug on her shoulder.
15. Veronica - the woman who wiped the face of Jesus. She carries a bandana imprinted with the three faces of Jesus.
16. Tres Marias: Mary of Magdala-carries a bottle of perfume; Mary, Mother of Christ - carries a handkerchief; Mary, mother of James - carries a bottle of oil.
17. Marian - celebrating the many titles of the Virgin Mary.
a. A-v-e–M-a-r-i-a — represented by eight (8) girls all Wearing long white dressess with wings to make them look like angels.
b. Divina pastora (Divine Shepherdess) - she carries a shepherdess’ staff.
c. Reyna de las Estrellas (Queen of Stars) - she carries a wand with a star.
d. Rosa Mystica - she carries a bouquet of roses.
e. Reyna Paz (queen of peace) - she carries the symbol of peace.
f. Reyna de las Propetas - she carries a hour glass.
g. Reyna del Cielo (Queen of Heaven) she carries a flower. She has two (2) angels.
h. Reyna de las Virgines - she carries a rosary and is surrounded by two (2) little angels.
i. Reyna de las Flores (Queen of Flowers) - she carries a bouquet of flowers.
18. Reyna Elena (Queen Helena) - the legendary founder of the true Cross, represented by the small cross she carries. She is escorted by her son, Constantine.

Buga buga hills is located in Villaba, Leyte. mountain throttlehold of General Suzuki where thousands of Japanese soldiers died protecting the area and hundreds of Americanlives were sacrificed in the physical attack to incarcerate this hill during World War II; frequently visited by big Japanese memorial tour groups and bone hunting expedition and object of pilgrimage by domestic and foreign tourists.

The mountains and forests of Villaba are higher with grassy hills. During World War II, many Japanese soldiers came to these mountains of Villaba to counter-attack and likewise to defend themselves.

The Japanese called these mountains as Leyte Fuji or Calbukos or Canquipot. These same mountains are recognized to the restricted people as “Buga-buga” which is also famous in Japanese written histories of Leyte War.

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Hill 120 is to be found in Dulag, Leyte which is 34 km. from Tacloban City. universally called Catmon Hill, this is where the first American flag was raised by the Liberation Forces of the U.S. Army on October 20, 1944 after the Fall of Bataan. Battle sites of Leyte Valley can also be found here. You can get a panoramic view of Leyte Gulf and surrounding coastal towns; a landscaped garden with tropical flowers and shrubs; benches, concrete tables with canopy; restroom, open-air stage where memorial programs are held.

There is a large helmet shaped monument to the 96th Infantry Division, and the other American units at the top of the hill. The hill top has a guard tower and a commanding view over the Leyte Gulf to the east.

You’ll find a smaller Japanese commemorative plaque memorial to be found at the base of the hill dedicated to the Filipinos, Japanese and Americans who died in the fighting and for world peace and friendship forever subsequently. It was devoted on January 8, 2003 by Mr. Sasaki Tatsuo, Akita City and Mr. Nagamine Katsuro Nagano Ken, Japan. Located next to the Japanese memorial at the base of the hill is the simple grave to an unknown American soldier.

April 7, Monday, has been declared a regular non-working holiday nationwide in observance of the Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, acting Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito D. Roque.

Araw ng Kagitingan (”Day of Valor” in Filipino) is a national holiday in the Philippines which commemorates the fall of Bataan during World War II. It is observed annually on April 9.

The municipality of Isabel is the site of the Leyte Industrial Development Estate (LIDE), a effusive residential industrial area, which houses two of the country’s major industries, the Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation (PASAR), and the Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Corporation (PhilPhos). PASAR, a world-class refining company, produces copper cathodes. Among its by-products are dore metal, sulfuric acid and selenium powder. PhilPhos, on the other hand, is the largest producer of high grade fertilizer in Asia today. It also produces as by-product, gypsum, which is presently being used by the cement industry.

THE HISTORY
The municipality of Isabel was called Dupong, named after a kind of a poisonous snake which infected a river found in the settlement. This name however, did not last long. When the Spanish missionaries ventured to the place to spread Christianity, they were surprised to find the natives generously entertaining them with a sweet tasting delicacy, the honey from wild bees. When the Spaniards asked the natives the place where they got the honey, they answered, “dugos sa quiot.” This became the name of the settlement although it was shortened to Quiot. Several years later, Spanish as well as Filipino missionaries frequented the village to progress the moral and religious life of the inhabitants. In 1851, the Spaniards made Quiot into a municipality.
There were various attempts made by prominent leaders to restore the municipality of Quiot. But all in vain. The people, despite their failures, remain fearless. They sent a delegation to Malacañang to personally work for the approval of their petition to make Quiot a municipality. After a few months, the town was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 191 series of 1947 of the Congress of the Philippines and Proclamation No. 49, series of 1948 by President Manuel Roxas. The municipality was called Isabel in honor of the wife of Ex-Senator Carlos S. Tan who fathered the bill and of Queen Elizabeth of Spain during whose reign the former town of Quiot was officially created. On January 15, 1948, in conjunction with the celebration of the feast of Sr. Sto. Niño, the titular patron Saint of Isabel, the town of Isabel, Leyte was formally inaugurated.

THE PROFILE

LOCATION The municipality of Isabel is to be found in the western part of Leyte Province. It is bounded by Palompon, Leyte on the north and the west; Ormoc Bay and Merida, Leyte on the south; and Ormoc City and Merida, Leyte on the east.
LAND AREA Isabel is a coastal town which has a total land area of 9,750 hectares. Its terrain is generally considered as flat lands. The municipality has 24 barangays.
DEMOGRAPHY Based on the 2000 Census of Population, the municipality has a total population of 38,486 with an average annual growth rate of 1.36 percent from 1995-2000. It has 8,303 households. In 2003, its population was estimated at 42,695. Majority of the people speak Bisaya and Cebuano.
HEALTH The municipality has 1 health center, 1 private hospital, 2 medical clinics, 4 dental clinics, 32 day care centers, 1 center for the elderly and 5 barangay health stations.
EDUCATION The municipality has 1 tertiary school, 7 secondary schools and 26 elementary schools. There are also 5 private pre-elementary schools.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees began as a undersized coffee and gift shop in Chicago USA in 1979, thinning out to Australia in 1996. Gloria Jean’s Coffees Australia founders, Nabi Saleh and Peter Irvine, acquired Gloria Jean’s Coffees international master franchise brand and roasting rights for all countries (except the USA and Puerto Rico) in late 2004. The company which administer Gloria Jean’s Coffees in the United States is Diedrich Coffee.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees are renowned for their handcrafted hot and cold drinks, conventional espresso drinks, a variety of single origins, blends and whole bean coffees and specialty teas, and also pastries and coffee accessories. Gloria Jean’s offers more than 40 flavored whole bean coffees, both regular and decaffeinated.

The coffee shop in Tacloban City proffer both interior and exterior seating. The interior has an exceptional modern design. It is styled in a very comfortable, inviting way. It’s a small coffee shop with casual and relaxed atmosphere, which allows you to let yourself be at ease there.

Address:
Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Avenida Veteranos,
Tacloban City (near Chowking)

The Gokongwei group plans to establish construction of its Robinson’s shopping mall project here in the third quarter this year, according to a city administrator.Yaokasin said the investment for the shopping mall P2 billion. So this means that the economy of the City is growing.Robinson’s shopping mall is the single biggest investment yet for the city. The construction of the started last October and will be completed in 14 months.That means, by 2008, Tacloban City will have an additional shopping mall .