Proudly BatangRizal (Laguna) !!!

Proud BatangRizal (Laguna) Ponciano Bituin of Brgy. Tuy is a 61 year old farmer at Sitio Sto. Nino (Malasena) Rizal, Laguna when we chanced him wearing the Classic Black BatangRizal (Laguna) t-shirt

BatangRizal @ Facebook

“BatangRizal on Facebook”…

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New 2000 Peso Bill

The Central Bank of the Philippines issued only 300,000 pieces of this 216mmx133mm 2,000 Philippine Peso Centennial Commemorative Legal tender Banknote.

2000-PISO CENTENIAL COMMEMORATIVE BANKNOTE

The obverse side features President Joseph Ejercito Estrada taking his oath of office on June 30, 1998 in the historic Barasoain Church, the seat of the first democratic republic in Asia shown in the background as well as the scroll of the Malolos Constitution and the seal of the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas).

Obverse Side

The reverse side depicts the re-enactment of the declaration of Philippine Independence at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1998 by President Fidel V. Ramos and also features the Philippine Centennial Commission logo.

Reverse Side

The security features of the note include a 3-dimensional cylinder mould-made portrait watermark of the two presidents and the years 1898-1998, iridescent band, color-shift windowed security thread, latent image and perfect see-through register.

Rizal Day Celebration ’09

Rizal Day to move from Dec. 30 to June 19

Statue of Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Filipinos / Rizalenos would soon be honoring the country’s greatest hero on his birthday rather than on his death anniversary.

The House of Representatives has passed on third and final reading House Bill No. 5408 which seeks to move the observance of Rizal Day to June 19, the birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal, from Dec. 30, the date of his execution. The measure will amend Administrative Code of 1987, specifically Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order No. 292.

“Dr. Jose Rizal devoted practically all of his 35 years of existence on earth in putting premium on education and knowledge; and not on violence as a means of change,” said Manila Rep. Jaime Lopez who sponsored the measure.

Lopez said June 19 is the appropriate date to observe Rizal Day because it was Rizal’s writings that awakened Filipinos to unite together to attain the much-needed independence against foreign denomination and that his death alone did not trigger the 1896 revolution.

“It was his life-long accomplishments done during his lifetime that inspired and pushed us Filipinos to fight and work for our greatness as a race,” Lopez said.

Laguna Rep. Justin Marc Chipeco, a co-sponsor, said June 19 should be declared a “National Hero Day” nationwide.

National Historical Institute (NHI) chair Ambeth Ocampo has fully supported the transfer of Rizal Day as it would give Rizal the prominence he deserved rather than as an afterthought being squeezed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Sangguniang Barangay of West Poblacion during the Floral Offering / Rizal Day celebration

Sangguniang Barangay of Talaga during the Floral Offering / Rizal Day celebration

BatangRizalOrganization (BRO) / BatangRizal Educators Team (BRET)

BROrg. members: BBR BarangayBatangRizal, BRAT BatangRizalAdventureTeam, BRT BatangRizalTeens with their respective Logo's in tarpaulin

“Key West Bar” @ Brgy. Pauli 1

KEY WEST BAR

Owned and managed by Moises Llarena,  located at Brgy. Pauli1 Rizal, Laguna

Key West Bar

Key West Bar

Key West Bar owned & managed by Moises Llarena

Brgy. Pook Fun Run ’09

BRO/BarangayBatangRizal members Maan & Dian together with Brgy. Pook SK Chair Aubrey Vitangcol during the turn over of BRt-shirt to the organizers of the Fun Run '09

BRO/BarangayBatangRizal members Maan & Dian together with Brgy. Pook SK Chair Aubrey Vitangcol with the organizers of the Fun Run '09 doning BatangRizal shirt

Proudly Pinoy

Pacquiao stuns Hatton with second-round TKO

LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao was dominating. Ricky Hatton was left helpless. Pacquiao cemented his claim to being the best pound-for-pound boxer Saturday night with a spectacular performance that ended with Hatton sprawled out on the canvas after a devastating left hand to the head late in the second round.

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, (right) of the Philippines, delivers the final knockdown punch to British boxer Ricky "Hitman" Hatton during the dying seconds of the second round of their IBO light welterweight boxing match May 2, 2009 in Las Vegas

Ricky "Hitman" Hatton of Britain (left) goes down in a TKO in the second round during his fight with Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of the Philippines in their 12 round IBO light welterweight world championship bout

Referee Kenny Bayless took one look at Hatton and declared the fight over at 2:59 of the round.

“I didn’t have to count,” Bayless said.

Pacquiao needed less than half a round to figure out the onrushing Hatton, hitting him with a flurry of punches midway through the first round before putting him down for the first time with a right hook to the head. Hatton got up at the count of eight but Pacquiao landed another flurry and dropped him again just before the end of the round.

Hatton attempted to carry the fight to Pacquiao in the second round but was mostly ineffective as Pacquiao sized him up for a big punch. It finally came at the end of the round when he landed a left cross that flattened the English fighter.

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My adventure trip at Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

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On my way to the Underground River

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.

Clear reflections of tourists on the green crystal clear water of the river

Inside the cave are magnifiscent limestone karst creation

Tour guide shows every piece of this wonderful creation

On our way out from this fantastic adventure experience..." YES "

Promoting BatangRizal t-shirt

Mr. Hector O. Tagaysay President/ CEO of Filway Marketing Inc. and Chairman of AHON Foundation Inc. promoting BatangRizal t-shirt with the Rizal Elementary School faculty community

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It was a great joy to meet and discover the people behind ” BatangRizal ” during our library launch at the Rizal Elementary School.

For sure, our Philippine National Hero, Jose Rizal, is very happy about this BatangRizal Organization / movement.

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Refresh…….. ” BRO “…….. quenches away your thirst !!!

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No.1 sa ‘Pinas

McDonald’s is undoubtedly the undisputed market leader in the world in terms of market share. In the Philippine setting though, a local food chain known as Jollibee has taken over the reign of McDonald’s. From a consumer point of view, it would seem that the battle was won by Jollibee through a simple but effective visual product and image presentation. Of course, the taste of Jollibee’s product lines played a pivotal role in its successful battle for market supremacy over McDonald’s. Marketing practitioners are one in saying that Jolibee was successful in formulating its products to suit the particular taste of the Filipino consumer.

Almost every Sunday my family and I  attend mass at the St. Peter’s College Seminary by the request of my two kids. Simply… after the mass, to drop by at  a jollibee store in San Pablo City where in the company has five (5) stores   having some Fries, Burgers, Chickenjoy &  not to forget Twirls. For my two  kids Sunday is not a Sunday…Week is not a Week… without Jollibee!

For Your Information Only

A legacy that must not be transferred nor be absored

Falsehood is truth,
Corruption is saintliness,
Black is white, and
Evil is good

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Valentine Trivia:

To My Lady, With Love was the first Valentine card known to history was sent by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife in 1415. Charles was surely missing his wife. He was in the Tower of London at the time

Love and Money, Sixty-six per cent of flowers purchased for Valentine’s Day are sent by men. Only 34 per cent of women give flowers to their true loves.

February 15th was the date of the Roman festival of Lupercalia – where young men held a lottery to decide which girl would be theirs.

During Medieval times, girls ate unusual foods on St. Valentine’s Day to have a dream of their future husband.

In the middle Ages, people believed that the first unmarried person of the opposite sex you met on the morning of St. Valentine’s Day would become your spouse.

In the middle of the 17th century even married people took a Valentine – not always their legal other half!

Alexander Graham Bell applied for his patent on the telephone, on the Valentine’s Day, 1876.

In Wales, love spoons of wood were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes formed the favorite theme of decorations on the spoons, which together symbolized- “You unlock my heart!”

It wasn’t until 1537 that St. Valentine’s Day was declared an official holiday. England’s King Henry VIII declared February 14th a holiday in 1537 for the first time.

On February 14, 1779, the natives of Hawaii murdered Captain James Cook the great English explorer and navigator.

Some people believed that if a woman saw a robin-flying overhead on Valentine’s Day, it meant she would marry a sailor and if she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a very rich person.

The Taj Mahal at Agra, India is perhaps the most splendid gift of love. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beautiful wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Work on the Taj began in 1634 and continued for almost 22 years. It took the labor of 20,000 workers from all over India and Central Asia.

In England, the Romans, who had taken over the country, had introduced a pagan fertility festival held every February 14. After the Romans left England, Pope Gelsius, who established St. Valentine’s Day as a celebration of love in 496 A.D abolished the pagan ritual.

BatangRizal is now an “Organization”

Founding Members of the BatangRizal Organization: (teachers from Rizal Central, Pook, Antipolo Elementary School, from High School and NGO volunteers)

RATIONALE :

With the widespread economic difficulty, thus resulting to poor education, illiteracy , low self-esteem and malnutrition to our children. This situation prompted BatangRizal to be formed as an Organization in Rizal, Laguna to focus its programs and services to children particularly on the “educational aspect”. A program that will truly support and respond to the developmental needs of the children for them to be self-reliant and become socially responsible citizens of the community / country.

What is BatangRizal Organization:

BatangRizal is a Dynamic Organization committed to provide educational and other related services to the youth.

VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

MISSION
*To uplift and enhance the dignity and self-worth of children and youth.

*To undertake responsive and effective programs and services.

*To strengthen the financial and technical capability of the organization and linkages with GO’S ,NGO’s, and donor agencies.

VISSION
Self-reliant children, families and communities, empowered by a strong belief in their self-worth and dignity as human beings.

• OBJECTIVES
  1. To provide opportunities to children, youth and their families to develop values, enhance skills, knowledge and self-sufficiency through provision of various programs.
  2. Respond to the developmental needs of the children and childcare needs of parents through the provision of an alternative child care support structure.
  3. Contribute to the physical well being of the children, youth and to support and respond effectively to their educational needs.
  4. To enable BatangRizal Organization to be self-sufficient by developing specific programs, strategies and linkages.
  5. To enable the BatangRizal members and volunteers to effectively and efficiently realize the Organization’s goals and objectives by providing ideas and opportunities for further developments.

CLIENTELE

The program beneficiaries are:

• Children, youth and educational support programs.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

1. OUTREACH Program
   1. Goal
      To provide educational assistance to deserving children / youth who belong to needy families and help them develop better social functioning through educational, socio-cultural, emotional & spiritual activities.
   2. Objectives and strategies
      • To provide educational support programs ( books, educational materials, etc.)
      • To be able to provide worthwhile activities that will enhance their knowledge and skills through competitions, tutorial sessions, workshops, trainings and seminars.
      • To be able to enhance their self-esteem, creativity, resourcefulness.

C. Major activities:

1. 1. • Distribution of school supplies
      • Regular and Special Activities

II. BATANGRIZAL COMPUTER TRAINING Program

A. Program:

The computer training will update participants of the new technology through the use of computers and how it affects the worldwide information system. It will also serve as the venue for the trainees to socialize, interact with one another and meet new circle of friends. It will also enable them to discover their talents in arts thru drawings, with the aid of the computers. Basically, the training will encouraged the participants to become productive members of the society.

B. Goal

C. Specific Objectives

“ Go to the people, Live among the people, Share with them, Learn from them, So when the job is done… They will say WE HAVE DONE IT OURSELVES!”

Town’s February Grand Celebration

GRAND CELEBRATION FOR FEBRUARY 2009

Program of Activities

February 4, 2009  3:00 PM

WELCOME     Programs for Rizalians Abroad(Balikbayans)

February 5, 20098:00 – 9:00 AM

TOUR of Balikbayans around the town(Organization of the Association of Rizalians Abroad)

February  6, 2009 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Community Service

February 7, 2009

RIZAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRAND REUNION

6:00 – 7:00 AM  ————— Mass

7:30 – 9:00 AM —————-Parade from Brgy. Pook / Antipolo to RES

9:30 AM – 2:00 PM ———–Meeting of dif Batches at their quarters

2:00 – 6:00 PM —————-Program

6:00 – 8:00 PM —————-Break

8:00 PM – till morning ——-Party at RES Gymnasium (Phil. Army Band)

Color Coding of  Alumni T-shirt

1946 – 1950 —–Red, 1951 – 1955 —–White, 1956 – 1960 —–Gold,  1961 – 1965 —–Blue, 1966 – 1970 —–Peach, 1971 – 1975 —–Green, 1976 – 1980 —–Yellow,  1981 – 1985——Violet,  1986 – 1990 ——- Navy Blue,  1991 – 1995 —– Light Orange,  1996 – 2000 —– Black,  2001 – 2008 —–Pink

2009 Year of the Ox

Kung Hei Fat Choi! (Happy New Year!)

The Chinese calendar is based on solar and lunar cycles and thus the new year falls on a different day of the Western solar calendar each year.

THE YEAR OF THE OX January 26, 2009 – February 13, 2010 (Earth) According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is the Year of the Ox. The Ox, or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or Buffalo are fortunate to be stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task. Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home. They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes.

Ox Years:  2/19/1901 – 2/7/1902 (Metal),  2/6/1913 – 1/25/1914 (Water), 1/25/1925 – 2/12/1926 (Wood),  2/11/1937 – 1/30/1938 (Fire),  1/29/1949 – 2/16/1950 (Earth),  2/15/1961 – 2/4/1962 (Metal),  2/3/1973 – 1/22/1974 (Water),  2/20/1985 – 2/8/1986 (Wood),  2/7/1997 – 1/27/1998 (Fire),  1/26/2009 – 2/13/2010 (Earth)

Famous Ox People:  Barack Obama, Catherine Freeman, Heather Locklear, Jane Fonda, Jack Nicholson, Juliette Lewis, Margaret Thatcher, Meg Ryan, Meryl Streep, Princess Diana,  Vivien Leigh and George Clooney.

The Sign of the Ox

Invariably solid and dependable,  Ox people are excellent organizers.  Oxen are systematic in their approach to every task they undertake.  They are not easily influenced by other’s ideas.  Loyalty is a part of their make-up, but if deceived they will not forget.  Oxen do not appear to be imaginative though they are capable of good ideas.  Although not demonstrative or the most exciting people romantically, they are entirely dependable, and make devoted parents.  Oxen are renowned for their patience, but it has its limits – once roused, their temper is a sight to behold.

People born under the sign of the Ox or Buffalo  usually have strong codes and work ethics.  This can lead to a tendency to be a workaholic, and they should make an effort to relax more.  Ox people are usually strong and robust, and according to ancient wisdom, they should be blessed with long lives.

The Ox home is his castle where he finds relaxation and peace from the everyday hustle and bustle of his career or responsibilities.  He also enjoys spending much time in planting gardens and trees.  He generally prefers to decorate his home comfortably with nature colors.

Able, ethical and aware, co-workers of the Ox can depend on their eyes for details.  Because they are so well-organized, they are better-suited for specialized positions and prefer to work in large companies.  They work best when they work alone since they can be unhappy when participating in a large group.

Pacman vs The Golden Boy

Manny Pacquiao:

Age: 29
Height: 5’6″
Weight: 130 lbs moving to 147 lbs
Can weigh to 150 lbs on fight night
said to be younger, faster and more powerful

Oscar dela Hoya:

Age: 35
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 154 lbs moving down to 147 lbs
Can weigh to 160 lbs on fight night
Has a 6 inch reach advantage over pacquio
Weapon: jab and right cross

US President Barack Obama

” C H A N G E “

President Barack Obama’s Victory Speech:

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen, by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different, that their voices could be that difference.

It’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled. Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue states.

We are, and always will be, the United States of America.