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Name:   Ha Homonhon
Address:   Philippines
Email:   tataladying_homonhon@yahoo.com
Date:   august 24 2008

Ha Homonhon is a documentary film about how one man seeks justice to reclaim his land against a multinational mining firm after he discovers a "No Trespassing" sign on the land he and his family plows.

Homonhon Island is an island in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines, on the south east side of Leyte Gulf.

Tata Ladying, a Homonhon native is a fisherman and a farmer who dares to ask the authorities on why a Chinese owned mining firm placed a "No Trespassing" sign on land that he tills and on the ground where he lives.

Producer:
Daniel Canada

Directed by:
Cha Escala

Contact:
tataladying_homonhon@yahoo.com
www.youtube/hahomonhon
09278239002

Name:   Agustin De Asis
Address:  Catubig N. Samar, Philippines
Email:
Date:  August 7, 2008

New Mayor of Catubig

With much audacity and impartiality to defend a certain candidate whose personality and descent has been in question since the beginning of the recent election of 2007, yet she emerged as a winner of the current concluded mayoralty race for the Town of Catubig. Likewise she was given the foremost and fresh mandate to serve as an elected official of our town. We the people of Catubig should remember from the start of any election contests that this kind of political arena is composed of diversified stratagem and approaches. This is a product of our political and electoral system that has been neglected to confront the demand of a modernized electoral process. The facet and component of winning in an election does not pertain by counting solely the majority votes that a certain candidate had garnered. From the time a candidate has filed his candidacy, going to political campaign, and up to the counting of the last ballot will have to undergo a hectic, colossal and expensive venture of legal and procedural battle just to successfully obtain the victory in the offing.

The two opposing candidates for Mayor have expressed their desires and visions to our beloved town. They have exerted tremendous effort and spent millions of pesos in this flashy, extravagant and flamboyant distinction of being a person-in-command of a 4th Class Municipality. One over the other candidates have launched respective path and possibilities to earn and win the votes of majority. It varied from political campaigns to issues being disseminated by every candidate. And to include mostly, the feature and element of vote-buying – the most effective, viable conduit and means to reap the fruits of winning.

If we fully be Au Fait with the recent seesaw battle for senator between Koko Pimentel and Migz Zubiri then we could imagine that the two political stalwarts have valued the rule of law. This is a lucid, flagrant, and compelling example to be considered and conscientiously discerned by every Catubignon that the process of justice and law is in effect. One party had sought the relief and influence of our Highest Court in securing any legal option to avert any impending decision that has to be done for the proclamation. In the final analysis, Koko Pimentel had accepted the decision of the COMELEC. The many issues that were raised in this electoral dispute for senator considered as much weight to any controversial issues that happened in this May 2007 Local and National Elections.

It is imperative for the COMELEC to render a decision that was based on the merits and technicalities to comfort and follow the rule of law. It is abhorrent and repugnant for them, the Sole Authority which is the COMELEC, in delaying the proclamation of a legitimate and authentic winner for Mayor of our Town – Tina Vicencio. The proclamation has complied with the requirements and underwent the procedure in justifying that TINA VICENCIO had won the recent political contest. To further delay the proclamation would surely disenfranchise the People of Catubig. The COMELEC has acted on the basis of fairness, valid and plausible arguments to support the resolution for the proclamation.

We try to justify that the Opponent of Mayor Tina Vicencio has obtained the true majority votes of our people. By principle, are you certain that this candidate did not benefit the intervention of a so called “reactionary forces”? How about the results in those remote barangays that were instrumental in your claim that your candidate had won by over a margin of hundred and plus votes in over-all tally? What is unusual was the trend of results per barangay and those remote barangays, that you supposed to dignify, were questionable due to the number of votes for Mayor Tina Vicencio. Having over 10 or 12 votes on those questionable barangays would implicate doubtful, disparaging and unbelievable results for the fact, that almost all the barangays have manifested probable and achievable results of votes in favor to Mayor Tina Vicencio. Did the people on those barangays speak their true sentiments of who would be their Mayor? Do you believe that your candidate has acted and participated in the spirit of fairness and justice? Apparently, we set aside here that the two candidates performed the vote-buying gambit. We should realize that the two opposing parties have wielded their political machineries for the sake of winning.

Mayor Tina Vicencio has a favorable contention to merit the proclamation and her opponent lacks political opportunity by means of a flimsy and weak legal battle. If we continue not to accept the victory of Mayor Tina Vicencio and clamor for disunity and disappointments among others, it might heighten and provoke a hostile impression to many CATUBIGNONS.

Name:  Jason Amantillo
Address:  Marabut 6721, Samar
Email:  jazz75jazz@yahoo.com
Date:  June 20 2008

Kumusta na an mga banggiitan nga mga pulitiko han Samar? Kan Gobernadora ngan kan Congresista? Nailiw na kami han mga panaaad nyo. An semento ngan mga proyekto nga unta ihahatag nyo. Embis nga semento ano nga monay man an am nakarawat? Da han ABC ELECTION pinanaaran niyo an mga kapitan nga tatagan hin proyekto kabalyo han botos para han gin iindorso nga kandidato.Takay kay nagdaug naman an iyo mga kandidato hain na man an iyo mga panaad.

Kami namimingaw hin duro. Nga bisan an iyo mga bayhon nga magtawa-tawa kon naatubang ha amon yana baga nalingiw na kon kita nagkakakirigta. Pero di ak naglalaum hin bulig tekang ha iyo kay maaram ako nga waray gud nam malalauman. Salamat han panguwat niyo ha amon.

Name:  Hermilo / Doming
Address:  Pinabacdao, Samar
Email:   sangkaymilo@yahoo.com
Date:  June 14, 2008

To all peace loving Filipinos:

KAMURAYAW NGA HINGYAP
ni Doorknob n Doming
I
Siplati daw sangkay, sinirangan ug katundan
Kita nasesentro bukid ug kadagatan
Mayda kita guti patag nga tanuman
Nga at ginkukuhaan humay ta ha Lantangan
II
Kamurayaw Pinabacdao, hain na hain na
Kon puro politika sulod at panhunahuna
Inin Pinabacdao diri gud ma-ursa
Labi na kon ita kabataan tinututdu-an ta hin puro la buwa
III
Kamurayaw Pinabacdao, in makakab-ot ta
Kon at susubdon pamala-ud ha America
Waray gad istambay lalaki ug bata
Kon waray trabaho gintatagan nira ug ginbubuligan pa
IV
Pagkit-i ta daw kada barangay politika
Nga ngaran mahugaw kaupay ngan diri na ansya
Inin kamurayaw harayo ha dagaw
Magburugto magsarangkay nag iinaraway
V
Kamurayaw nga hingyap in at matatagantaman
Kon it balaud ug disiplina in mahipapatuman
Ayaw gad paglabot kanan gobyerno kaban
Bangin la it im tudlo ka-utdan sugad ha Saudi ug Japan
VI
Gutom nga gin-aanto aton malilikyan
Kon bakante nga tuna aton panamnan
Haluag nga guba aton panhawanan
Basi man matamnan lubi nga himorolsan
VII
Ayaw gagad sangkay hin iru-estorya
Tsismis ha kulop tikang hit kaaga
Dida nagtitikang it araway manta
Tawo nga buwaon it trabaho intrigo intriga
VIII
Maupay pa sangkay kita hin bisan la ano
Kay it presyo hit bugas diri nahabubo
Kon waray ka tanum in makaluyaw ka sigurado
Imo kakadtu-an in pangawat han diri imo
IX
Kamurayaw nga hingyap aton matatagamtaman
Kon kita magburublig trabaho nga human human
Di la kat estorya nga laway la an puhonan
Kon ano it problema aton aksyonan
X
Akon huhumanon inin siday nakon
Maupay nga oras igkasi ko Pinabacdaoanon
Tunay nga kamurayaw unta matagamtaman naton
Basi makab-ot naton maupay nga kabubuwason
Diri la para ha aton kundi hit tisunod nga henerasyon
XI
Salamat, salamat ha iyo ngatanan
Bata man o kalagagsan labi na gud igkasi ko kaulitawhan
Ha mga bisita amon pagrespeto di gud hingangalimtan
UNGOD NGA KAMURAYAW ATON PAGBURUBLIGAN AGUD MATUMAN....

(Ini nga siday in nagdaug 2nd Prize dida han ginbuhat pa la nga contest ha Pinabacdao, Samar, nga ginsurat ngan ginsiday ni Domingo Hermosura Sadullo han Brgy. Bangon, Pinabacdao, Samar, kanay panuyo an pag aghat han ngatanan nga bumulig para han Tinuod nga Kamurayaw...)

Name:  Burke Lloyd
Address:   Beverly Road, Nutley, NJ 07003, USA
Email:   burkeydong62@yahoo.com
Date:  05/05/2008

Re: Catubig N. Samar

CONGRATULATIONS to all Catubignon, last April 18, 2008 with the National Historical Institute personel in attendance the people of Catubig commemorated the Seige of Catubig in which american soldiers suffered their first humiliation in the hands of bolo weilding guerillas of Catubig.

Thanks to Professor Quintin Doroquez for his research on this historical event which led to the recognition of this big event in nations history. Also congratulations to Atty Mar de Asis from Catubig for being named the new president of the University of Eastern Philippines despite Gov. Daza's intention to have another political appointee to the non political position.

For your information Catubig is a great town with great history of political leaders in the past, Catubignon values education so much despite farming as their only source of livelihood this town produced the highest number of doctors and lawyers in the province and elected their mayor as such, highly educated. Noted political leaders are Atty. Tagaban, Atty. Luto, Engr. Tenedero, Dr. Tiburcio Hipe, Dr. Al Rebadulla, Dr. Hector Hipe, Dr. Thomas de Asis et al but now it has change, enter the money politics of the Vicencio clan and Raul Daza.

The previous mayor Ceasar Vicencio was sued by Raul Daza for falsification of his being a certified public accountant but alas last election they were together for convenience, Vicencio lost for congressman but his wife Tina won as mayor of Catubig again spending more than 20 million pesos (she won in the famous comelec count) despite losing in the actual tally in the municipal count.and Daza also won as governor (the famous election magician, he is so proud of it). So the leader now in Catubig claims to be a doctor (latest PRC inquiry showed she did not pass the board exam) is the niece of Gov. Daza who is from Brgy Cauayan, Catarman N. Samar not even a native Catubignon and maleducated who doesnt even attend to speaking engagement for fear of speeches.

What’s happening to our town Professor Doroquez? Are we that unfortunate? By the way the province of Northern Samar was just recently awarded the dubious distinction as "the poorest province of the Philippines" under the leadership of your good friend Gov. Raul A. Daza, and soon Catubig will become the poorest town of the Philippines under the leadership of corrupt and uneducated leader.

Burke Lloyd

Name:  Engr. Romualdo D. Saises
Address: La Purisima corner Jaramilla St., Las Navas 6420, Northern Samar
Email:  saises_knights@yahoo.com
Date:  April 16, 2008

I am inquiring how can I send my activities for the proposed "Construction of Las Navas-San Jose De Buan-Wright Road Project". The proposal was already approved by the Provincial development Council of Northern Samar for consideration by the Regional Development Council last February 19, 2008.

The municipality of Las Navas is now connected to the National road and it is expected to be completed by September 8, 2008 under the DPWH road component of HCAAP. HCAAP is being chaired by Governor Raul A. Daza. This project was concepted by Engr. Romualdo D. Saises, Municipal Engineer of Las Navas.

If the road project be realized, will give the Nortehanon a shortest travel time to Tacloban City by 3 hours from Las Navas and this will help the needs for the people of San Jose De Buan. Travelling to this route will promote an Eco-tourism in the area. Every travelers can see the beautiful Mt. Huraw. Engr. Saises visited and consulted the People of San Jose De Buan already and they are happy about the proposed project.

Name:   Moh'd Nasser
Address:   Rome St, Ciudad Grande, Rosario, Pasig City
Email:   khing43@yahoo.com
Date:   Feb 20, 2008

Good day!! Maopay to all Samareños particularly Catubignons!! I am not a waray but married to one Catubignon. I really pity you people when election comes, it’s not a matter of who's or where to put blames for the rape or bastardizing your right to suffrage. Just imagine people stay late at night before election day taking money from candidates just like fiesta.

Sino ngayon ang sisihin nyo kung walang maibigay na tamang serbisyo sa inyo ang nanalong kandidato dahil naibigay na sa inyo bago nyo sila ihalal? Sino ngayon ang hangal kayong mga botante o ang mga candidatong tintawag nyong mga corrupt at gahaman. It’s really about time na sa level pa lang ng elementary, we should educate our future voters!!!!

Name:  Teresita Reboso
Address:   2521 Rush St., Norfolk, Virginia 23513, USA
Email:
Date:  12/30/07

Maupay. Bag-o nga abot, tikang dida ha aton. Nag travel kami tikang ha Angeles City, patungo Leyte. Gin uli ko an akon pamelya, well, yong gustong umuwi ng Besaya. First time kong mag lakbay na kasama sila.

Alam ko ang lagay ng Samar. Nakapagtaka, and dami daming isda at prutas, pero mahirap ang mga tao. Maari nga dahil ang hirap ng daan, butas, butas ang kalsada.

Nababasa ko ang issue ng regionalism. Ambot kung may magagawa tayo sa regionalism, naturalmente yata ha tawo nga it aton , it para ha aton anay it aton gin u una, at diri gad ini pelegro nga pag iisip. Ang hindi kanais nais ay an mga namumuno. Ano ang ginagawa ng mga namumuno? Sino sila?

Mahalagang alamin natim ang binibigyan natin ng mga kapangyarihan.

Name:  Lomar De Asis Tan
Address: Unit 1812, 18th Flr, Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City, Metro Manila
Email:  lomarph@yahoo.com
Date:  December 15, 2007

Mga Igkasi,

This is published on my friendster account prior to the Local & National Elections of 2004. The proposed organization which is the Catubig Young Professional Advocacy Group had came across to this kind of political dictum.

AN AVENUE THAT WILL CURTAIL VOTE-BUYING IN OUR TOWN

The very foundation of a strong government always depends on what kind of leadership and leaders that are running therein. The character of governance that is instituted will determine the quality of leadership that was maintained for the entire tenure by concerned public elected official. People of different political affiliations always expect their respected leaders to be the best person in handling whatever desired position they intend to. The question of running is not the focal point but ultimately the qualifications, integrity, competence and the commitment to be involved in public service.

The People of Catubig are greatly critical in the assessment of who shall become their preferred candidates and personalities. In retrospect, we always elect leaders of our town with impressive professional achievement and track record. We were predisposed on the hindsight of choosing a political leader with much greater value of affluence and social status, having a prominence and family stature of good descendants and origin. The total political package of a legitimate candidate that would surmount in our local election sometimes is eroded with the unscrupulous and crooked candidates whose system of political operation and campaign directly involve vote-buying mechanisms and fraud.

The People of Catubig produces an electorate of high standard and analytical individuals but the consequences of this occurrence does not simply reflect on the collective decision of the majority voters. We were good of prospecting candidates with solid political groundwork and viable programs of government and yet we never realized them by winning during elections. The problem of this political imbalance does not depend on the supposed-candidates and its political parties but the main choice and responsibilities of the entire electorate. Predominantly, we perceived to elect right leaders in our town at the onset of the political campaign but the outcome of the election seems not in consonance with the general sentiment of the majority.

This perennial political cataclysm will not be resolved in a matter of time because we do not have the initiative and vigor to curtail such rotten system. We must be bound to act now and be persistent in changing the quality of elections or political exercises. The practice of this traditional politics is still the existing pattern that is sustaining. Even the neophyte politicians who are advocating a political change by introducing the principle of “Politics by Performance” could not win the hearts and minds of the electorate. Civic and religious groups who organize political crusades in order to safeguard and sanctify our votes could not even further overcome this challenge. This is a hopeless and discouraging situations that lies ahead for the incoming generations and future leaders. However, we must start to discern and be able to fight for this political battle.

What are the specific circumstances that should be addressed in these political drawbacks? Foremost, if we recall way back from previous elections, prior and during the Martial Law and Marcos Era, the element of vote-buying scheme did not profusely existed and widely practiced. Political aspirants and candidates were elected based on their credentials and proven competence to lead and govern. However, we have witnessed during the 1980 Local Elections where some armed groups believed to be employed and hired by certain incumbent candidate, terrorized the conduct of an honest and orderly election, which resulted to the proclamation of untrue winners at that time. We were saddened by this irregularity that deprived the legitimate clamor of the majority. This major political weakening became a precedent to the present political exercises that the practice of “Guns, Gold and Goons” tactics spearheaded to be the main component of winning in an election.

This political trend continues to propel up to the present. Several elections have passed and carried-out, still we elected and proclaimed illegitimate and dubious winners. People who have helped in the campaign on these supposed-winners have testified credibly the political manipulations and machinations that were applied in order to sustain victory. The losing party even contested the election results in court, but unfortunately, due to the slow pace of the litigation, real winners were decided and proclaimed at the very near of the next election. And much worst to be expected, no decision has been handed down. We set aside here the complexity of our justice system or courts to dispense fairness and the leverage of both opposing political parties to get a fair trial. At the end of the day, we were always represented by the choice and votes of the minority.

Money politics is the current, potent and practical approach by most politicians. The issues on competence, integrity, leadership, and educational/professional background are not gauged to obtain the win-ability. Any candidate can lodge his/her candidacy as long as you have the capacity to spend above and within the required expenditures being imposed by the Commission on Elections and that could launch a costly political campaign. The matter of over-spending that allocates precisely the vote-buying maneuvering is considered also the sole vehicle to dictate victory and success in any political contest in our locality. When somebody aspires for a public office and he intends to throw away millions of pesos that are practically incoherent to the salary and benefits that he was supposed to get if elected, would eventually create skepticism and pre-emption of corruption and dishonesty in governance. The matter of prestige and distinction is seldom the best intention of certain candidate in running a public office.

Politics by Performance should be the decisive factor in re-electing the incumbent official that is seeking for another term of office. The prize of his dedication and sterling accomplishments should be given in return by means of a re-election. We, the electorate should have that kind of perception towards positive changes of political development and progress. The effort that shall be established by the current leader will focus primarily on how to resolve the impending problems confronting his respective locality. Implement the necessary infrastructure projects and the delivery of basic services that are needed by his constituents. Institute the principle of transparency and accountability of being a public official. At the same time, must build a conventional character and personality to publicly develop personal magnetism and commonness among his people. And furthermore, should set an example in the respect and adherence of law. The new dimension and principle of a modern politics should be centered on this kind of performance. Everyone has the intrinsic right to run in any public office as long as you have met the basic qualifications. Nevertheless, only few are determined and committed to follow this basic formula of public service.

All of these shall be initiated by means of an advocacy organization that will put an end on the patronage and occurrence of vote buying. An election that shall promote battle against political issues, platforms of government and personality of candidates based on competence, integrity and leadership skills. This organization will be composed of young graduates and professionals whose minds and ideals will bring to a standstill of traditional and money politics. The awareness and the educational influence of this young professionals group will encourage to restraint the practice of such enticement in any political exercises.

The structures of the entire electorate were mostly composed of young adults ranging from ages 18 – 35 years old. This age bracket has the dominant numbers to carry out the results of an election. And apparently, they are the professionals who can impinge and hinder the culture of graft and corruption in any form. This endeavor will originate from the new breed of young political leaders that must institute reforms and changes for good governance. Vote buying is an imminent agenda of certain political candidate or party that would propagate dishonesty and disadvantageous government transactions and dealings at the time they are elected. No amount of political agenda or aspiration could stops this awkward means of vote buying unless the avenue of professional or educational advocacy is introduced.

CATUBIG YOUNG PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY GROUP (CYPAG)

Name:  Mgbada Joe
Address:  23 Tredo, Aba, AB 2241, Benin
Email:  mgbadajoe@aba.com
Date: 12/07/2007

I love this page. Keep up the good work.

Name:  Vicente C. de Jesus
Address: 20 M. L. Quezon St., Brgy. Tugatog, Malabon City, Metro Manila
Email:  ginesdemafra@irazoo.com
Date:  01 December 2007

There is a more comprehensive article on the Mazaua landfall issue published in the website of the nuclear scientist, Dr. Vasco Caini, who has translated the works of Dr. Jose Rizal into Italian. The article may be accessed at www.xeniaeditrice.it

Name:  Vicente C. de Jesus
Address:  20 M.L. Quezon St., Bgy. Tugatog, Malabon City, Metro Manila
Email:  ginesdemafra@gmail.com
Date:  Tuesday, 20 Nov. 2007

The isle where the Easter mass of March 31, 1521 was celebrated was named Mazaua (pronounced "masawa"). Here is a paper that discusses the various aspects of the controversy--historiography, geography, navigation, linguistics, paleography, geomorphology, archaeology, etc.

Click here to read details.

Name:  Gene P. Navilon
Address:  P. Burgos St. Calbayog City 6710, Samar
Email:  genaronavilon@yahoo.com
Date:  November 17, 2007

I`m so glad to know dat ders a website for Samarnon in dis country & our fellow Samarnons abroad. I always read on air those mssgs concerning d corruption here in Samar dat cause too much poverty to our fellow Samarenos in my evening program in DYOG Radyo ng Bayan Calbayog being a gov`t broadcaster. Ginpipile ko an iyo mag-upay nga mga mensahe para san pagbabag-o dinhe sa aton sa Samar and have it on air agud makabulig ako pagpukaw san mga nangngaturog nga mga Samarnon.

An kuri dinhe sa aton coz of too much poverty of our people pirme la naghahadi sa pulitika dinhe sa Samar adton mga kurakot nga pulitiko kay ginbabaligya man san mga botantes an ira mga botos. Amo ito an rason kun kay ano nga nabe-behind an Samar sa mga progresivo nga mga provincia dinhe sa 'pinas. Miskin daw batid an publiko san ka corrupt han usa nga pulitiko ira la gihap ito ginbobotosan kay sering pa nira ginpapartehan man daw sira san ginkukurakut nga salapi sine nga pulitiko. An kuri pa gud dire napripreso adton mga kurakot nga pulitiko dinhe sa aton kay napapalit man an aton justice system. Uso gud an bribery miskin diin dinhe sa Samar, sa mga upisina san gubierno pati sa judiciary. Danay nagpapakiana ako sa ak kalugaringon "sino ba gud talaga an maugop sa mga Samarenos? San-o ta makakab-ot an tinuod nga progreso?"

In my small way being in broadcast media I assure all of u dat all ur concerns are being read in my radio program ngan kunta upod san ak komentaryo sa radyo mapukaw na unta an aton igkasiSamarenos. For my kababayans abroad all ur panawagan in dis website for all ur relatives here will be read in my radio programs. Der r 3 radyo ng bayan stations in Region 8. D other 2 are DYES Radyo ng Bayan Borongan in Eastern Samar and DYSL Radyo ng Bayan in Sogod, Southern Leyte.

By d way b4 departing let me say regards to my long lost friend named Mafe. Unta makabasa hiya hine nga ak mssg. I was not able to see her yet. We r txtmates for almost 5 years. She s from Tacloban City. Kun di ak nagsasala Mate it iya apelyido. She has 3 brothers and 1 is a m

Name:  Alex & Jeanette, "The Travel Place"
Address: Long Beach Blvd., 4000 Ste. 210, Long Beach, California 90807
Tel:  (562) 981-3733
Email:  theplace@msn.com, thetravelplace.org
Date: 11/07/07

Sa mga hinigugma ko na mga waraynon, kung kinahanglan nyo pumalit sa airline ticket na barato miskan pakain na pagbiyahe tikang didi sa states o Pilipinas man, ayaw na kam pagruhaduha pagtawag sa ak para man makabulig ak san akon mga hinigugma na waraynon! ayaw nyo kalimti an ngaran na "the travel place".

An sister company namo dida sa norte san Samar ay an trucking company na "Boyax cargo", nagseserbisyo sa isla san Samar-Leyte.nakabase iton sira sa Catarman, Northern Samar. Salamat nala at god bless to all.

Name:  Sangkaymilo
Address:  Villareal, Samar
Email:  sangkaymilo@yahoo.com
Date:  Oct. 30, 2007

TO ALL PEACE-LOVING VILLAHANON, SAMARENYO AND FILIPINO... HELP!!!!

With much sadness and sympathy to those left behind forever, I would like to inform our fellow GHS of the recent killing incident in Villareal, Samar. And I am urging every peace-loving Villahanon, Samarenyo and Filipino, to seek justice for the brutal death of Mano Eloy Pecorro who was strafed to death last Oct. 22, 2007.

We just hope na hindi polotika ang dahilan ng kanyang pagkamatay. Condolence sa mga naiwan lalo na sa kanyang anak na gusto makatapos ng kanyang pag-aaral sa UEP CA Pinabacdao. Saan na kaya siya kukuha ng kanyang pantustos. Sana mabigyan ng hustisya ng kanyang pagkamatay. Nanawagin kami sa sino mang may alam doon sa kanyang kamatayan...tulungan natin ang pamilya nila. JUSTICE FOR MANO ELOY AND STOP KILLING OUR FELLOW SAMARENYOS!!!!!!!!!!

Name:  Cornelio Alorro Solis
Address:  San Juan, Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, Philippines
Email:  khunzsolis@yahoo.com
Date:  25 October 2007

Whoah! What a long slumber... I miss my fellow Gugmans... How's Samar Mano Cesar? I got too busy with South Leyte lately...

Ciao!

Name:   Juvy Regalachuelo-Quezon
Address:   Villa 109, Satwa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email:   juvyrquezon@yahoo.com.ph
Date:  Oct. 11, 2007

Hi! I’m searching for my clan Alle and Regalachuelo from Basey. Di ko man lang narating ang lugar na yan. My Grandparents are Pablo Regalachuelo at Maria Alle. Anyone related to them pls correspond. Kumusta mga Gacillos at Inciso sa Lawaan. Pls email nyo ko. To tiyong Pampilo "pamping" Inciso at tyang Amparo "paring", tyong Dioscoro and all my cousins there I miss you all and Lawaan I’m dreaming one day makabalik ako dyan. God bless. Sulatan or email nyo ko.

Name:  Amos Saba Calda
Address:  Leyte Industrial Development Estate, Isabel 6539, Leyte
Email: amos_calda@yahoo.com
Date:  October 8, 2007

Karuyag gad nakon mahikit-an an usa ka mahinungdanon nga plano han Catbalogan o STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Labi na nga suidad ini. Akon ini ibanbandera ha bug-os nga kalibutan nga kita didi ha SAMAR, sugad man liwat hit mga progresibo nga bungto, may "blueprint" han aton mga inop o pangandoy nga karuyag naton makab-ot.

Kadamo hit mag upay nga mga opisyales han aton bungto, ug nag tuo ako nga may ada na o nahimo na ini, bangin ngani na publish na ini ha net. Hain man ini papangitaa.... ano nga website? Damo nga salamat sangkay.

Name:  Ester O. Yoami
Address:  Suginamiku -Takaido –nishi, Tokyo, Japan
Email:  k-toami@k4.dion.ne.jp
Date:  September 25, 2007

Hello! To this gugma message board.thanks for this space. Nananawagan lang po ako, kung sinong nakakakilala sa uncle ko na si Manuel D. Aljibe diyan sa Leyte. Wala na po akong balita. Kung sino man ang nakakakilala diyan sana po kontakin ako dito sa address ko. Maraming Salamat po.

Name: Paul Jason D. Duran
Address: Dubai, UAE
Email: jazzonpaul123@yahoo.com
Date: September 18, 2007

Usa ako nga taga Samar nga nagtratrabaho didi ha Dubai. Diri ako maaram kon ano na it nahinanabo dida pero diri gad nira pagtamayon it mga taga Samar. Hin-o ba hira nga mananamay? Bisan diin ako nadidistino hit akon tabaho pirmi ko gud ipinagmamalaki na taga Samar ako kay higugmaon ko an lugar kon diin ako nagtikan.

Name:  Elisa Pablijan Ramos
Address:  940 North University Park Loop, Reno, Nv 89512, USA
Email:  junlisa@sbcglobal.net
Date:  09/06/07

I'm trying to get hold of an old classmate and a friend from Calbiga Samar, his name is Engr. Zosimo Pacayra. Hope somebody out there might know his whereabouts please notify me at anytime. Thanks a lot... My heartfelt regards to all fellow SAMARNONS!!!

Name:  Kit
Address:  Riyadh Airbase, Riyadh, KSA
Email:  kittejero@yahoo.com
Date:  September 01, 2007

Abante Samareno, Maupay kay bag-o na liwat an mga opisyales han aton rehiyon. Mag ikmat kita mga sankay kay tingali in mga madulum an ira mga dagaw. Hunahunaon naton kay nano nga nagastos hira hin sobra sobra para la hin gutiay nga sweldo. How can they perform good governance if the money they used for their cause are from some friends kuno but the truth is financer.

Ikmat la kita kasangkayan para maghika upay na an aton rehiyon. Kairo pamatiun nga diri pa kita nakakatagamtam han tinuod nga progreso. MGA POLITIKO TADUNG NA KITA HAN ATON PAG LAKAT PARA MADALI NATO MAAMKON AN KAMA UPAY NGA PANGABUHI. ABANTE SAMAR....HIGUBMAON TA HE IKAW.

Name:  Eddie Din
Address:  14958 Cory Pl, Fontan, CA 92336
Email:  Anabellasdin@yahoo.com
Date: July 29, 2007

Pls correspond if I know you. I'm looking for old friends.

Name:  Ed
Address:  Tacloban City
Email:
Date: July 19, 2007

Uswag Samar! an iyo kauswagan amo gihap an hingyap ko. Nalilipay ako na may mga bago na kamo na mga official ha gobyerno. Hinaut unta inin mga bago nga elected officials may dako gihap nga paghigugma ha isla han Samar. Ngan pambitaya iton nga mga kurakot dida ha Samar. Alang ha gugma para ha samar supportahan naton an kauswagan nga may pagmangno ha aton palibot. Ayaw naton tugoti an minahan ha Samar. Samar: an probinsya nga mahusay. Beautiful Samar: nature's last frontier.

Name:   Rene Nepomuceno
Address: L16 B16, Greenwoods Subdiv,Dasmarinas, Cavite 4114, Philippines
Email:  renepo1938@yahoo.com
Date:  July 12, 2007

Thank you very much for giving the true and complete story behind Sen. Avelino's distorted and misquoted "What Are We In Power For". I was three years ahead of Jose Avelino III at the Ateneo and knew his late cousin who was married to the son of Gen Campos. She died giving birth around 1964. Those grandchildren were a class act, like their grandfather.

Name:  Virgie Jumagdao Go
Address:  Quezon City, Philippines
Email:  vjg_1981@yahoo.com
Date:  July 11, 2007

Maupay nga adlaw. In behalf our batch, I would like to invite all alumni of Samar College to the Grand Homecoming on April 2008. Our batch, High School Graduates of 1981 will be the host. Calling therefore all our batchmates to contact any of your classmates cellphone numbers, as follows: Virgie Go (+6329189918810); Art Ablay (+639172045711); Salve Hobayan-Uyloan (+639174110154); Bart Bartolome (+639177202063); Marivic Giray-Cristobal (+639184699196); Boyet Villarin (+639205658037); Elmer Faller (+639189218102) Mr. Cobilla (adviser) (+639154662907)...please do get involved, or if not possible, we sure miss you a lot and we'd be very happy just to hear from you.

Name:  Jenny Cugtas-Abeleda
Address:  Manila, Philippines
Email:  jencab15@yahoo.com
Date: 01/06/07

I would like to know if anyone from Calgary or from the nearby towns of Alberta has been given a solicitation letter coming from Jing Aragon-Villarin on behalf of Samar College High School Batch '83. Please email me with the details because we need to know if she really solicited from this country.

Your cooperation will be helpful for the Batch. Thank you very much.

Name:   J.C.
Address:  1476 Guiho St., Makati, Metro Manila 1212, Philippines
Email:  hype@yahoo.com
Date:  May 2, 2007

Let us give a chance to an alternative Party List "BABAE KA" to serve the Filipino People... For they will create Pro-Progress Legislative Agenda at the House of Representative. For more information you can visit the official website of BABAE KA PARTY LIST - http://babaeka.tripod.com Vote BABAE KA for PARTY LIST!

Name:  Loren Fincalero-Reolizo
Address:   Sampaloc, Manila 1008, Philippines
Email:   loren771@yahoo.com
Date:   04/29/2007

Is there anywhere I can find more information about Francisco Fincalero? I think he's my grandfather's dad or granddad. I'd like to know more about my Samareño roots.

Name:  Marvin Alicando
Address:   West Ave., Quezon City
Email:   malicando@yahoo.com
Date:  April 27, 2007

Maupay nga adlaw s aton nga tanan. Pasalamat gud ak nga nahi agian k ine nga site and GUGMA para maka iban san kamingaw, ngan labi sa ngatanan para cguro maki usa san usa nga hingyap s mga lumalangyaw nga Samarnon an pagbulig s aton probinsya ngan mga tawo. Ngan pag expose san mga kabuktotan s mga lideres. Salamat

Name:  Ana of Calbayog
Email:  ana_jersey@yehey.com
Date:  April 20, 2007

So that everyone will know. Rosalina Dagami, chairperson and first nominee of Babae para sa Kaunlaran (BABAE KA) party-list, is a Waray. We must support her. Let's vote BABAE KA for party-list!

Name:  TJ Tesoro Gayondato
Address:  Quirino District, Quezon City 1200, Metro Manila
Email:  tj_gayondato@yahoo.com
Date:  3-31-07
Topic:  Prayer for Peace

Very enlightening article; I must admire the editor and author, Mr. Cesar Torres for launching your cyberspace movement for Samarenos; my husband is from Gandara, Samar but he has long joined his creator in 1990 after he was abducted and has never returned home since then. I am presently the president of the Alumni Association of Manila Law College (Escuela de Derecho de Manila) and we might soon have an alumni website for exchange of views and comments. Good luck to your endeavors.

Name:  Siena
Address:  141 Everwood Close S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2Y 5A6, Canada
Email:  socenar@hotmail.com
Date:   Jan-17-2007

Nagpapaslamat ako nga nabilngan ko ini ng site nawawara an akon kamingaw. Taga Pinabacdao Samar ako. Maupay nga patron ha iyo nga tanan. Haraniay na an patron.

Name:  Faith
Address:  Riyadh, KSA
Email:  faithpisces2002@yahoo.com
Date:  December 24, 2006

Maupay na adlaw ha ngatanan na mga Samarnon na nagbabasa hini. Ako in usa na OFW na nakabase didi ha Riyadh. Though it is my first time to be out of our country, gin-aatuhan ko nala tak kamingaw ha pamilya tungod na kinahanglan man gud as head of the family. Hala daw, kun hino an may maupay na kasing kasing buligan gad unta ako mamiling hin employer dida ha US. Kay man gud, akon didi sweldo ha Riyad igo gud la ha kada adlaw na panigastos tak pamilya. Problema pag-abot hit enrollment kay duduha tak anak. Haruy kay ma 4th year high school na an suhag, how much more kun mag-college na.

Lakas ng loob gad la odog ini na akon pagsurat dinhi. Nagbabakasakali na may makabasa at maruyag bumulig ha akon in any way. I want to take up the NCLEX exam wherein if I be able to pass it, I can apply easily to US. But you see, I don't have the capacity to do so because first, I don't have the review materials and access (laptop) and second, I still don't have the budget to pay for the exam.

I'm really sorry for being so melodramatic here. It's just that I'm so much alone. You see, I'm a single parent, and I have my Mother, a disabled sister, 2 daughters and a cousin who helps my mother attend to the household chores, I have 5 mouths to feed.

Whew, what a life!

So long everybody. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!!!

Name:  Federico E. Dean
Address:  47 Green St., SSS Village, Concepcion Dos, Marikina
Email:  dick_dean2000@yahoo.com
Date:  11-9-06

I am looking for Cesar or Yayong Aniban, my classmate in high school. The last time I knew he was in San Diego California. If anyone knows his email address, I would appreciate it very much if it given to me. Thanks

Name:  Jude Centino
Address:  Balud, Basey, Samar
Email:  jhude_7@yahoo.com
Date:  11-02-06

Ooohhh maupay nga adlaw hadto han ngatanan nga mga taga Samar. Dako iton akon pagpapasalamat nga nag ka may ada sugad hini nga paagi para magka may ada kita hin kontak hiton aton mga kababayan. Damo pa unta nga mga taga Samar iton mag browse hini nga aton website..

Name:  NASECORE Samar Chapter
Address:  Cinemar Bldg., Mabini Ave cor. San Roque St, Catbalogan, Samar
Email:  sangkaymilo@yahoo.com
Date:  Nov. 1, 2006

The First in the History of Samar!

Catbalogan, Samar – Samarenyos and Samarenyas are religious and superstitious as well. But, on Friday the 13th (October 2006), some 200 people, more or less, (public servants, media, sectoral representatives, coop representatives, and SAMELCO II member-consumers), not minding what that 'badluck' day might bring, converged and participated in the first Power Forum in the history of Samar, held at Fame Hotel, Catbalogan, Samar.

Said forum dubbed “Consumer Power in a Genuine Cooperative” was jointly sponsored by the Provincial Government of Samar, thru the Committees on Power and Energy and Cooperative under the chairmanship of Hon. Arcadio “Bontoy” L. Quijano, board member of the Second District of Samar, in solidarity with the Local Government Units of Samar, this district, and National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms (NASECORE Samar).

In support of NASECORE's activities re: Conversion of SAMELCO II into a 'real' people's stock cooperative under the CDA (Cooperative Development Authority), out of sixteen (16), eleven (11) municipalities, namely, Catbalogan, Jiabong, San Jose de Buan, San Sebastian, Hinabangan, Calbiga, Pinabacdao, Villareal, Talalora, Zumarraga, Sta. Rita and Marabut enacted and approved SB Resolutions to this effect, and forwarded the same to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan which favorably indorsed and further enjoin the National Electrification Administration to comply and implement the mandate of A. O. 112 issued by PGMA last December 7, 2004, to wit: “DIRECTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMINISTRATION (NEA) TO TAKE SOLE AND FULL AUTHORITY IN THE CONVERSION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INTO STOCK COOPERATIVES,” in order to enjoy the fruits of being a 'genuine' cooperative.

The people of Samar were graced with the presence of Atty. Francis Juan, General Counsel and Acting Executive Director of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC); Engr. Legario Galang, Jr.; Consumer Welfare Division, ERC; Ms. Ma. Elena Salac, Supervising Energy Regulation Officer, Tariffs and Rates Division, ERC; Judge Fulgencio Vegare, Administrator for Luzon, CDA and In-charge of EC's Registration with CDA; Mr. Petronilo V. Ilagan, NASECORE National President; and The General Manager of NORECO 2, who was unable to come due to bad weather condition but was interviewed on the air to give a live testimony of the Advantages of being a CDA-registered Electric Cooperative.

Those present, including the Hon. Vice Governor Jesus B. Redaja, a provincial board member, department heads, municipal and barangay officials, coop representatives, community leaders, did not miss the 'wit' and 'wisdom' of the resource speakers coming all the way from Manila.

This most significant event in the history of Samar, was aimed at 'educating' the SAMELCO 2 member-consumers as well as the consuming public, about their basic rights and obligations as enshrined in the Magna Carta of Residential Electricity Consumers, in the EPIRA LAW, Cooperative Code of the Philippines (R.A. 6938), and other laws and issuances.

The resource speakers comprehensively discussed consumers' rights and obligations, the Unbundled Rates/Tariffs; the benefits and privileges to be enjoyed in a “genuine” cooperative and its guidelines for the registration of EC's with the CDA.

Their education thru this summit will indeed INFORM, FORM, and TRANSFORM consumers into an 'empowered and responsible' electricity consumers who will be 'agents' of change and reforms in the deregulated power industry leading towards real progress and development.

It is the fervent prayer of the organizers of this summit that with a concert effort participants will be able to formulate a 'PLAN OF ACTION' to bring down the power rate in Samar and in Region 8, being one of the 'major' source of 'geothermal' power/energy in the whole country.

One of the remarkable part of the forum was the live interview of the Executive Director of NORECO 2 testifying the advantages its registration with the CDA. The forum was heard live on the air thru DYMS Radio Station in Catbalogan, Samar.

A lively and well participated open forum followed where important issues and concerns affecting the member-consumers and the power industry were brought out, i.e., the noticeless disconnection, power rates increases, delinquency charges @ P45.00, skyhigh reconnection fee of P200.00, registration with the CDA, etc., and were very satisfactorily answered by the resource speakers.

As finale of the forum, Hon. Arcadio “Bontoy” L. Quijano, Chairman of the above-named committees, delivered his Final Message emphasizing on the role of the “Middle Way” or “Cooperative way” in bringing about authentic progress and development in the Province. It is the only way where people empowerment and self-reliance is achieved. He then challenged the participants to be one with them in its advocacy for the ‘immediate’ registration of SAMELCO II WITH THE CDA.

The organizers of this forum would like to sincerely extend their gratitude and appreciation to the resource speakers, participants, sponsors, and to all those who in one way or the other, made this undertaking a resounding success. This is not the end but only a beginning…. CONSUMER POWER IN A GENUINE COOPERATIVE!

HAPPY ALL SAINTS & SOULS DAY TO ALL! PANAGKOT NAMAN KITA!

Name:  Honorato Caintic, Jr.
Address:  3159 Cedar Ave., Long Beach, CA 90817, USA
Email:  toto-888@yahoo.com
Date:  09/14/2006

Pag magpapadara kam pa Northern Samar area mga balikbayan boxes o lipatbahay, sa Boyax Cargo nala kay may bodega sira sa Malabon Manila. 137 Sisa St. Brgy. Acacia, Malabon City. tel#287-0366. Pwede nyo iton ig address sa Malabon office sa Boyax tapos kukuhaon nala iton nyo sa kanra opisina sa Catarman, Northern Samar.

So far, waray man sa ak nawara nga kargamento tikang didi sa California. Just make sure na may contact number miskan celfone la sa samar para makontak dayon kun inabot na.

Name:  Hermilo
Address:  Samar, Philippines
Email:
Date:   September 5, 2006

Massive Signature Campaign: Register SAMELCO 2 With CDA!!!

Para han ngatanan nga miembro-konsumedor han SAMELCO 2:

An mga opisyales ngan mga miembro han NASECORE Samar (National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms), ha pakig-usa han programa han Junta Probinsya ngan mga Local Governmets Units han Segundo Distrito han Samar, ha panguna ni Hon. Bontoy L. Quijano, Chairman han Committee of Power and Energy ngan Committee on Cooperative han Sanggunian Panlalawigan han Samar, upod ni Hon. Teodoro Ilagan, Chairman han Committee on Public Utilities han Sangguniang Bayan han Catbalogan, in hul-os nga nagtotuo nga:

"An Paghimo han SAMELCO II ngadto hin "tinuod" nga people's stock cooperative ha ubos han pagdumara han Cooperative Development Authority o CDA, ngan ginmamando ha Adiministrative Order 112 ni PGMA petsado Dec. 7, 2004, in makakaghatag hin "eksakto" ngan "tinuod" nga SERBISYO ngan BENEPISYO ngadto han mga miembro-konsumedor han SAMELCO II, nga igintalaan han balaod (R.A. 6938) o "An Cooperative Code of the Philippines".

Kasumpay hini, amon kinasing-kasing nga ginhahanyo an ngatanan nga mga miembro-konsumedor han SAMELCO II, nga suportahan an aton "Signature Campaign" para han pagrehistro han SAMELCO II ha CDA, agud makab-ot naton an maupay nga serbisyo ngan mga benepisyo, "sugad han dividend, patronage refund, tax exemptions, ngan damo pa nga iba...."

Kami in mainampu-on nga naglalaum han iyo hul-os nga suporta ngan pakig-urusa!

Damo nga Salamat!

An matinalahuron,

(Sgd.) HERMILO O. MORABOR
Secretary
NASECORE Samar

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