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Monday, March 14, 2011

Updates on Aparri International, Inc. Grand Reunion in Manila and Aparri - "The Homecoming"

 (Tarrie S. Co,  March 13, 2011)

We are pleased to announce that everything needed for a successful, albeit basic and simple, reunion ball has been accomplished. In fact, we have now met our MINIMUM expectations. Here is our schedule:

April 29, 2011 – Homecoming Grand Ball at the historical Manila Hotel - We will have a basic event, with ceremonies limited to one and one-half hours during dinner. Our goal is to have the maximum amount of time for the attendees to socialize with each other; both during the 2 hour reception before the program starts, and again after the brief ceremonies and dinner are over. And of course, lots of time to dance is built into the event.

May 3, 2011 – Balikbayan Cultural Night in the Aparri Gymnasium – In addition to enjoying the program our town mates will put on for us, we will be participating by entering 2 numbers into the program.

May 4, 2011 – Picnic on the Beach in Aparri – Let’s all get dark in the brilliant tropical sun of our beautiful beaches. Although the beach picnic will basically be a “pot-luck,” the association has budgeted funds to cover drinks and miscellaneous sundries (paper plates, flatware, decorations, etc.), and maybe some special viands for the picnic.

WE WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE HOTEL FOR WHAT WE KNOW IN ADVANCE. SO IF YOU DON’T COMMIT TO US AND AT LEAST MAKE A RESERVATION, YOU AND YOUR GUESTS WILL RUN THE RISK OF NOT BEING ABLE TO ATTEND!!!!

THE DEADLINE FOR PURCHASING TICKETS AND/OR RESERVING TICKETS IS APRIL 12, 2011.

US Tickets are white and are $ 100 each and include participation in all of our Reunion Events in both Manila and Aparri. Philippine Tickets are red and are PhP2500 each but are only for the Homecoming Ball at the Manila Hotel.

ALL PAYMENTS MADE “AT THE DOOR” FOR RESERVED TICKETS MUST BE IN CASH. PESOS FOR red TICKETS, USD FOR white TICKETS.

General Information and Progress Report

Aparri International, Inc. was founded for the purpose of promoting unity and camaraderie amongst Aparrianos around the world and to use this camaraderie for the benefit of our beloved hometown. So we have reunions and other fund-raising events to raise money for projects that will be useful to our hometown.  We have two active projects right now: a medical mission in Aparri in November 2012 and the creation of a self-sustaining cultural center in Aparri as soon as possible. To make these projects happen, we need to raise funds.

Our US ticket sales (we believe we have 100 sold!) our Philippines ticket sales to date (we also believe we have 100 sold), and the souvenir ad sales have raised enough funds already for us to break even as of today.  This means that our reunion will be a qualified success. Additional sales, especially of Philippine tickets, will give us additional funds to be used for our projects. So for us to be really successful in raising funds, we need 2 things to happen: First, we need more US and Canadian Aparrianos to join us in this reunion and buy US tickets. Second, we really need to ensure that more Aparrianos in the Philippines attend the events and buy Philippines tickets.

If you are an Aparriano in the US or Canada who has not yet purchased tickets but are planning to attend, please send us an email and let us know your plans. If you can purchase your tickets and pay for them by the April 12, 2011 deadline, that will be wonderful. But if all you can do is to confirm to us that you will be there, we can still reserve tickets for you to purchase at the door. However, we need your confirmation in order to be able to do this.  Similarly, if you cannot attend yourself, consider having a relative in Aparri attend on your behalf. If you can confirm that your relatives will attend, we can reserve tickets for your relatives at the door. The most important thing for us at this point is to know who will be attending the grand ball. We will only make a commitment to the hotel for the number of attendees who give us confirmations!

We also understand that the Manila Hotel can handle more than our current minimum projection of 200 persons. We have room for more, but only if we know in advance.

 The last thing we want is for the Association to pay for something that we won’t use.

Our Philippines committee has done a great job so far, and we can only hope that they can get even more tickets sold, and especially hope that they can get an accurate count of the confirmed number of attendees from the Philippines. We need your help too – make up your minds to join us and let us know you will be there, and, get your friends and relatives in the Philippines to join us as well.

Here’s one final caution for those of you who are thinking of just showing up without tickets or reservations. Once we have made the commitment to the hotel for the number of attendees, we will only have a very small margin to sell tickets at the door to un-reserved walk-ins. If we commit to 200 attendees, we will only be able to accommodate 10 persons without reservations. If we commit to 400 attendees, we will only be able to accommodate 20 persons without reservations. Don’t risk being turned away. Contact us and let us know your plans.

If you are currently in the US or Canada, please send your inquiries about purchasing tickets or your reservations for tickets, to Tarrie Co at mailto:tarrie_co@yahoo.com as soon as you are done reading this,

If you are currently a resident of the Philippines, contact any of the following persons to purchase or reserve tickets:

Contact Person............Cell No...................Email     
Terestita M Leabres.......0917-812-9294.......titaleabres@yahoo.com     
Rema T Manzano...........0929-790-6888
Jane V Lingan................0927-601-2141         
Naty Cueto             
Nora Paggabao             
Atty. Boysie Manzano            

SEE YOU IN MANILA AND IN APARRI!!!

Friday, March 11, 2011

2010 Cagayan Photo Contest - Grand Prize Winner

Batangrelax O. Sipe

These were my entries in the Cagayan Photo Contest held last November 15, 2010.  Fortunately, I was awarded the grand prize.  Enjoy the pictures...


Thursday, February 24, 2011

A Bit of Trivia - "Madrid - Aparri First Flight"

(Tyrone Paragua, February 24, 2011)

"Madrid - Aparri Flight", was said to have been launched to commemorate the friendship between the Philippines and Spain.

Some comments published subsequently mentions about a book written by the late Ed de Rivera Castillet: "Cagayan Province and Her People".   I just would like to mention, in passing, that I found a copy of the book from among my father's archives (he died December 2009).   And the book did contain an account of that historic flight made by the two Spanish pilots from Madrid to Aparri on board a Breguet biplane in May 11, 1926.   The names of the two Spanish pilots: Capts. Eduardo Gallarza and Joaquin Loriga, are now immortalized in the town as two of the streets in San Antonio have been named after them.

Footnotes:

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Construction of Aparri Doppler Radar to Start in March, 2011

(PIA Press Release, Tuguegarao City,  January 28, 2011)

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration- Department of Science and Technology (DOST-Pagasa) said that the construction of the Doppler radar in Aparri, Cagayan will start in March this year.

Engr. Leo L. Bunag, Chief of the Northern Luzon PAGASA Regional Services Division said the Doppler radar would make it possible to gauge the rainfall volume and forecast typhoon directions.

At present, Bunag said, the Pag-asa Northern Luzon is still using conventional instruments in the weather forecasts in the area.

Bunag further said, through the Doppler radar, the Pagasa could give more advance warning on the strength, direction and rainfall content of approaching meteorological events and this will enable the residents as well as the concerned agencies to prepare for disasters.

The Doppler radar, a state-of-the-art technology, has four major components – meteorological radar system; meteorological data display system; meteorological data satellite communications system, Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) and a radar building.

Earlier, Bunag said that the Doppler radar in Aparri, Cagayan is one of the Doppler installation projects of DOST-Pag-asa which is a part of the P500 million Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) grant to PAGASA.

Aside from the Doppler radar installation, the DOST-Pagasa is also in the process of identifying sites for the establishment of automatic weather stations (AWS). Bunag said the sites for the AWS should be secured because these are usually unmanned.

“ We have already established one AWS in Palanan, Isabela and we intend to establish another in Divilacan and Maconacon in Isabela and Sta. Ana in Cagayan.

The automatic weather stations are sending automatic weather reports to Pagasa through short messaging system or SMS. (TCBicarme)

Updates on Aparri International, Inc. Grand Reunion in Manila and Aparri - "The Homecoming"

(Tarrie S. Co, February 1, 2011)

Hello everyone!

We are now only 90 days away from our Homecoming Reunion. Your association has been working very hard to make this a success. As we get very close, we want to inform you the final schedule or remind you of important deadlines and give you as much information as we can to make your trip enjoyable and convenient.

Events Calendar:

April 29, 2011
– Grand Reunion Ball, Manila Hotel, Manila – Dance, Dance & Dance

May 3, 2011
– Aparri International Night, Aparri, Cagayan – Native Entertainment

May 4, 2011
– Aparri International Picnic, Aparri, Cagayan – Good Food and Cameraderie

Be There Or Be Square!

Souvenir and Advertisements
February 15, 2011 – Very Important Deadline

Souvenir, advertisements and payments must be received. We have included the application form again below. Please send in the completed form, your payment, and a copy of your advertisement. Electronic copy of your advertisement is preferred. Follow the instructions on the form to get your advertisement in on time.


Aparri International, Inc.

A Not for Profit Corporation EIN 51-0591098
45420 Ashwood Ct. La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 289-0252

A D V E R T I S I N G    C O N T R A C T

___________________
Date

We,____________________________________________________________________hereby authorize the Aparri International Inc. USA, to publish a __________________ page advertisement in the SOUVENIR PROGRAM of the APARRI INTERNATIONAL GRAND REUNION on April 29, 2011 at Centennial Hall , MANILA HOTEL , Philippines .

Enclosed is a check of _____________________________________( ______________) as full payment for the cost of advertisement. Proof of publication shall be submitted to us for our records. Our ad material [ ]is enclosed , [ ] will be sent to you (Kindly check one.)

Name of Advertiser :____________________________________________
Address :____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Tel/ Fax Nos. :____________________________________________
Name of Signatory :___________________________________________
Signature :___________________________________________

1. RATE OF INFORMATION
Full Colors                             Amount
Back Cover                      $ 1,000.00
Inside Front Cover                  700.00
Inside Back Cover                  700.00
Inside Full Page                      100.00
Inside 1/2 Page                        60.00
Inside 1/4 Page                        40.00

Note: Please make checks payable to: APARRI INTERNATIONAL

2. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Page Size : 8 ½ x 11 in.
- Full Page A Size : 7 ½ x 10 in.
- Printing Process : Offset

3. DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS: February 15, 2011



Reunion Tickets

If you still have not received and/or paid for your tickets, you should do so before the deadline. We have to pay for the Manila event hotel in advance, so your prompt cooperation will be appreciated. Payment at the event is NOT an option, except for Philippines residents. If you still need tickets, contact any one of the following persons:

Tony Mallari               : (310) 384 1398
Teresita Leabres         : H: 046-970-1605 Cell: 0917-812-9294
Janet De Rivera          : (714) 519 9872
Rema Manzano          : H: 632 872 9149
Ferdie Rabaja            : (323) 337 2487
Jane Villados Lingan  :  H: 0916-614-4308  Cell: 0927-601-2141       

Other Helpful Information:

Local Hotels

Also, below is a list of hotels in Aparri and their contact information. Each member is responsible for his or her own accommodation arrangements. You can contact hotels in Manila through the internet for Manila accommodations.

Hotel Rates in Aparri





Type Rate in Pesos Capacity
TESDA HOTEL - ASAT






Note : 30 persons maxBig Rooms 1,200.00 6

Small Rooms 750.00 3

Function Rooms 200.00/head 15








RYAN HOTEL Suite 1,050.00 2
Maura - Tel no. 078 888 2850Four Single 1,500.00 4

Twin Bed 950.00 4
Note: 25 rooms ; 75 persons maxDouble bed w/ ref, AC, -

TV & water heater 950.00 2

Double bed w/o TV &


water heater 600.00 2




CHONG FAT HOTEL1 - Superior Room 1,600.00 4
Formerly Aparri Hotel2 - Super De Luxe 1,300.00 6
Macanaya, Aparri, Cagayan5 - Twin De Luxe 1,000.00 10

3 - Standard 900.00 6
Note: 37 persons max1 - Economy 500.00 2




St. PATRICK GARDEN HOTELKing / Queen Beds 1,600.00 4
Macanaya - Tel No. 078 888 0253Matrimonial 750.00 2

3 - Single Beds 1,500.00 3
Note: 30 persons max4 - Single Beds 2,200.00 6

2 - Rooms Ground 1,000 ea 6




RABAGO HOTEL2 rooms Superior                             P1,600                   6 persons each room 1,600.00 6
Maharlika Highway - Macanaya4 rooms Super De Lux                    P 1,400                  3 persons each room          Capacity  44 persons 1,400.00 3

6 rooms Standard                            P850                      3 persons each room 850.00 3

1 room Economy                              P 500                     2 persons 500.00 2

Local Travel

We will be inviting representatives of local bus companies to set up booths at our grand reunion ball to help you decide your travel plans while in the Philippines. There is a night trip that is available by Sleeper bus through Florida Bus Line. Their bus is station located at Lacson Blvd (formerly Gov Forbes) near Espana in Sampaloc. Sleeper bus is a bed (not seat) scheduled to depart Manila about 7:30 pm and arrive in Aparri at 6 am one trip daily. One way P1,000 but with senior card 20% off. Reservation required. In addition, you can also fly to Tuguegarao and take a bus from Tuguegarao to Aparri if you desire. Finally, you can also rent a van in the Philippines for about PhP 5000 per day, plus fuel, plus feed the driver. If you have a group of 6 people, this would cost you about USD$ 30.00 per day, and you would have use of the van while you are in Aparri. Just ask the bell captain at your Manila hotel and he will help you make arrangements. 


TARRIE S. CO
45420 Ashwood Ct.
La Quinta, CA 92253
Home (760) 636 4687
Cell     (760) 289 0252

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Updates on Aparri International, Inc. Grand Reunion in Manila and Aparri

Tickets for the Aparri Grand Reunion are now available from the following contact persons:

US & other foreign-based  
  • Tony Mallari : trmallari@yahoo.com
  • Janet de Rivera: jemj52@yahoo.com
  • Ferdie Rabaja: jennifer_eight2002@yahoo.com
Philippines
  • Rema Tan Manzano
  • Titang Manzano Leabres: titaleabres@yahoo.com, (Hse) 046970165 (Cell) 639178129294
Please note that there only 500 tickets available for allocation for your invited guests from the Philippines,  as follows:  250 reserved for US based residents and 250 for RP.  Kindly email your reservations as soon as possible.

Thank you and see you all in Manila!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Updates on Aparri International Grand Reunion in Manila and Aparri

(Isabelo U. Tabanguil Jr., November 7, 2010)

Hi Y'all:

First, I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Isabelo (Jun) U. Tabanguil, Jr....I graduated from the Sacred Heart of Mary's Institution (SHOMI)...Class 1956.  I am the East Coast Area Representative of the Aparri International, Inc.

And second...after all this said, I am now announcing that the time has come for us to "PARTY"! ! !  Philippines...here we come.  The date and place are set: April 29, 2011 at Manila Hotel.  Per minutes of a meeting held in California...the cost for a ticket (US Group) is $100 and (Philippine Group) is P2,500.  Tickets are now ready for distribution.

Please contact:
Mr. Ferdinand Rabaja 
1024 N. Alexandria Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, USA  90029
or call him at (323) 337-2487 (Cell) or email him at jennifer_eight2002@yahoo.com to request for your tickets.

Please act now...your participation is highly appreciated.

God Bless and see y'all in Manila,

Jun

Isabelo (Jun) U. Tabanguil Jr., P.E., BCEE
7746 Talley Ann Dr.
Tallahassee, Florida 32311-9479

Telephone:  (850)309-0858 (Home)
                   (850)728-2939 (Cell)
Fax:            (850)309-1230

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Dredging or Black Sand Mining Project Brewing Again in Cagayan

Apparently, there are some activities going on to affect Aparri up to Alcala Cagayan.   The "Dredging" project got a provincial public hearing held on October 27, 2010 and again on November 3, 2010.


ANG ISDA AY NAHUHULI SA SARILI NIYANG BIBIG: Ang tunay na intension ng panukalang “DREDGING” ng Cagayan River

(Isang Komentaryo ni Bombo Rogie Sending sa kaniyang Programang Bombo Hanay Bigtime sa Bombo Radyo Tuguegarao 891Khz October 28, 2010, 7:30-9:30AM)
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Nakamasid at masusing minamatyagan na naman ng mamamayang Cagayano ang tindig ng bawat Miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan, ngayon at muling nakahapag sa kanilang harapan ang isa na namang aplikasyon nang pagmimina ng itim na buhangin (BLACK MAGNETIZED SAND o BMS) sa Dakilang Ilog Cagayan na ikinukubli sa isang katanggap-tanggap na pabalat o balatkayo : DREDGING.

Bakit tahasan ko sinasabi na pagmimina ng BSM ang tunay na pakay ng Dae Yeon Corporation, isang Filipino-Korean Company, na may aplikasyon ngayon sa Pamahalaang Panlalawigan para i-dredge umano ang Cagayan River mula Aparri paakyat ng Alcala?

Bakit ayaw ko na paniwalaan ang sinasabi ni Atty. Ramon Tumaru at isang Atty. Cabatan, mga kumakatawan sa nasabing korporasyon, na pagmamahal sa Lalawigan nating Cagayan ang nagtulak sa kanila na i-dredge ang Ilog Cagayan ng “LIBRE”, basta’t ang kapalit ay ilalabas nila ng bansa ang lahat ng mahahalukay na buhangin at iwan ang basura nito?

Bakit hanggang sa ngayon ay pinagdududahan ko ang tunay na intension ng korporasyong ito at kung sino o anu mang grupo ang nasa likuran nito na dredging ang kanilang pakay?

Hayaan niyong ilatag ko ang ilang punto na kahit sinong mamamayang Cagayano ay magsasabing sobra na itong pang-iinsulto sa kakayahang sumuri ni Apo Cagayano nang tunay na pakay ng mga mapanlinlang at nagbabalat-kayong mapagmalasakit na Cagayano.

Una, sa simula’t simula pa lamang ay kwetunable na ang kapabilidad at katayuan ng korporasyong ito.

Katunayan, sa huli nilang pagharap sa pagdinig ng Committee of the Whole ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan noong Oktubre 27, 2010 ay wala naman silang bitbit na datos kung paano nila gagawin ang sinasabi nilang dredging operations.

Iyon na ang pangatlong pagkakataon na humarap sila sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan subalit walang kongkreto at detalyadong datos kaugnay sa kanilang kapabilidad pinansyal at kakayahang teknikal na gawin ang kanilang panukala.

Isinasangkalan pa ang kawalan ng kuryente bunsod ng Bagyong Juan kaya hindi raw sila nakapaghanda.

Tanging ang bitbit ay ang draft ng Memorandum of Agreement na panday nila at ang gusto ay pag-usapan na ang nilalaman nito kahit blangko pa ang lahat sa tunay na kakayahan ng korporasyong ito.

Binibigyan diin natin na wala pa ni isang karanasan sa dredging operations ang nasabing kumpanya.

Pangalawa, kaduda-duda ang pagkatao ng mga personalidad na kumakatawan sa korporasyong ito.

Sino si Atty. Ramon Tumaru? Hindi ba at kapatid ito ni Aparri Mayor Ismael Tumaru na binabatikos ngayon ng Simbahan at ilang sektor sa kaniyang bayan dahil sa pagpayag nito sa pagmimina ng BSM sa kanilang lugar?

Sino itong Atty. Cabatan? Bakit hindi niya masagot ang mga katanungan ng mga Board Members at lagi na lamang ang isinasagot ay “I will refer the matter to the board”?

Bakit ganoon na lamang katapang silang humarap sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan na laway lamang ang bitbit gayong ang sabi nila daan-daang milyong pisong halaga ng operasyon ang kanilang isasagawa?

Bakit tila bara-bara kung umasta ang mga ito? Hindi kaya ang nasa isip nila ay “moro-moro” na lamang ang pagdinig sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan dahil nakatimbre na ito sa taas at ang dulo nito ay ma-aaprubahan din?

Aba, sobra yatang pang-iinsulto na ito? Hindi ba naiinsulto ang bawat kagalang-galang na Miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan na tila hindi man lamang binibigyan ng respeto ng mga taong ito?

At pangatlo, huling-huli mismo si Atty. Cabatan sa pahayag nito na ang tunay na intension ng kanilang korporasyon ay ang minahin ang BMS ng Cagayan River.

Mismong si Board Member Atty. Romeo Garcia ng Unang Distrito ng Cagayan ang naka-tumbok sa tila hindi na nakayanang pagsisinungaling ng nasabing abogado kaya nagbanta ang nabanggit na Bokal na haharangin niya ang aplikasyon kung pagmimina ang intension.

Ayon kay Atty. Cabatan, kinatawan ng Dae Yeon Corporation, mayroon sila (Dae Yeon) na pending na exploration permit sa Mines and Geosciences Bureau o MGB para sa pagmimina ng BMS sa higit 500-ektarya na bahagi ng Cagayan River.

Ayon pa sa nasabing abogado, HINDI NAAPRUBAHAN ANG KANILANG EXPLORATION PERMIT SA MGB KAYA SILA NGAYON NAG-AAPLAY SA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AT NAG-IBA NG “TONO” KUNG SAAN “DREDGING” NGAYON ANG KANILANG APLIKASYON KASI MARAMI ANG TUMUTUTOL SA BLACK SAND MINING.

Mga minamahal kong Apo Cagayano at mga kababayan, HULI ANG ISDA SA SARILING BIBIG! Malinaw pa sa sikat ng araw at bistado ang kanilang tunay na pakay at intension. Ang pagmimina ng blacksand sa higit 500-ektaryang bahagi ng Ilog Cagayan at hindi dredging na kanilang tono.

Tama si Board Member Romeo Garcia, sa kaniyang tinuran na haharangin niya ang pag-apruba sa nasabing aplikasyon dahil ang tila-intensyon ay i-detour o paiikliin ang pagkatakam nila sa black sand ng Cagayan River na gagamitin pa ang Provincial Government sa pakay nilang pagmimina dahil hindi pa sila nakakakuha ng permiso sa MGB kaya ngayon nagbabalatkayo sila na i-dredge ang ilog natin ng libre kuno.

Walang duda na dapat i-dredge ang Cagayan River dahil sa sobra ng siltation nito, subalit ipagkakatiwala mo ba sa loob ng 25-taon ang gawaing yan sa isang kumpanya na sa simula ay kaduda-duda na ang pakay at bistadong ang hangarin ay minahin lamang ang black sand ng Ilog Cagayan.

Sa mga kagalang-galang nating mga Miyembro ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan, ipagpapatuloy niyo pa ba ang pagdinig sa aplikasyong ito gayong huli na sa sariling bibig ang mga pakay ng korporasyong ito?

Hindi ba ang dapat gawin ay tahasan ng ibasura ang aplikasyon na iyan.

Huwag naman sanang muling gawing isang entablado ang  kagalang-galang na August Hall ng Provincial Board sa napakalinaw na ‘sarwelang” ito.

Minamahal kong Apo Cagayano at mga kababayan… higit tayong dapat maging mapagbantay sa mga panahong ito.

Ipabatid natin sa mga halal nating opisyal na kumakatawan sa atin sa Provincial Board na tayo ay masusing nakamasid at nakabantay sa kanilang tindig sa isyung ito.

Huwag nating hayaang patuloy na niluluray an gating mga likas na yaman para lamang magtampisaw sa sanlaksa-laksang salaping nagpapabundat sa bulsa ng iilan at hayaang masakripisyo ang mamamayang Cagayano.

Huwag naman. Huwag naman.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Prayer Request for Mercedes Donato-Yballe

(Milagros Gavieres, September 20, 2010)

Hi,

Our beloved sister, Mercedes (Ched) Donato-Yballe, succumbed to a heart attack and complications from pneumonia early today, her birthday.  She was an anaesthesiologist at the Manila Doctors Hospital.

She leaves behind husband, Douglas Yballe, son,  daughter and family, and a grandson.

Family requests privacy at this difficult time.

Thank you for prayers.

Mila