Local Line-Ups Now Complete

Candidates for the Capul Local Government Unit have now filed their Certificates of Candidacy. The following are the line-ups for the contending parties:

Lakas-Kampi

Mayor - Ignacio Cascano Sr.
Vice Mayor - Veronica B. Castillo

Councilors:

Renato Pasco
Wenceslao Castillo
Arnel Ortego
Balthazar "Ben" Pernito
Martha Pelito
Ignacio "Igning" Magloyuan
Marlon Mente
Ian Castillo

Liberal Party

Mayor - Isidro "Bano" Bandal
Vice Mayor - Remigio "Moming" Ortego

Councilors:

Joselito "Letlet" Catucod
Edwin Castillo
Roland Pineda
Rhea Sauro
Leon Castillo Jr.
Nanette Magdaraog-Odtujan
Ason Bonabon
Carlos "Caroy" Manaog

Independent:

For Mayor - Col. Orlando "Orling" Odtujan (Ret.)

From the Administrator:

It's still a long way to go before election time. I hope the candidates and their supporters alike will keep their composure for the entire stretch and just peacefully enjoy the democratic process. We appreciate and laud the candidates for their desire to serve the hometown we all so love. And with that as common ground, we expect everyone to play fair and square and show to the world that our small island is one place where politics is but secondary to our bond as Abaknons.

For the voters, let's all listen to what the candidates offer. Let everyone be heard. After that, let's all ponder and decide who among those aspirants have the best plans for our town. In the end, that's all that should matter.

Good luck to all!

Nov. 29, ASL Games Sked

One, Two, Three ... Smile!

These kids from Bungto and San Luis are surely not camera shy.

Undas 2009 Pics

Many Abaknons, for pressing reasons, fail to go home and observe All Saints and All Souls Day in Capul. And while away, it is undeniable that their hearts and minds are on their beloved departed who are resting in the camposanto which cradles them.

To satiate our thirst for glimpses of home, here are pictures taken during the commemoration of our dead. These were sent to Bandilyo by Peter Magdaraog.

Jose Felmar Cabacang In Japan

Jose Felmar "Intoy" Cabacang of CAIS Batch '86 is currently in Japan for extensive training at the Isuzu Headquarters in Kawasaki.

This is part of the skills upgrade and immersion being given to them as trainors/instructors for the Isuzu-TESDA program in Tacloban.

Game Na!

Savannah Resort Hotel

If by any chance you need a place to rest while checking out the former Clark Airbase, or when you just need to have some time for respite from Manila's hustle and bustle, try visiting the Savannah Resort in Angeles City. The place not only boasts of comfortable and affordable accommodations, but also of great food.

The place is owned and managed by the family of Mr. & Mrs. Benedict Leong (Josephine Magdaraog). It is located at Don Juico Avenue, Clark View, Angeles City, Pampanga.

... the inviting bar.

... the arresting staircase.


....the Hotel facade.

...the luxurious rooms.

... the cool, blue pool.

For queries and reservations, please visit their official website .

Pics: Edwin's Birthday

Edwin Montopar celebrated his 32nd (ehem) birthday last Oct 31 in Marikina. Posted here are some pics during the event courtesy of Jed Saluib.

Marikina Fun

For Abaknons, there is no other place to go if we want some good old fashioned Abaknon fun but in Marikina. When you go there, you get a slice of Capul even if you're miles away from it.

These pics were taken some months back and there's no denying the fact that these guys rock when they entertain visitors. Hopefully, they'll get their groove back.

Pag-Intom

Si intero mga minayoyo ta kam nga paamban na si kalibutan....

Kamingaw

Makuri pa awara i kapaddi
Bisan i panahon tuda pa alahi
Gae hintak apara i kasakit
Tungod matala na kaw si kami.

Atiya, agtiripon ... ag-intom
Antan i kamatuuran malalum
Anakka i panahon, si lain higayon
Agbaragat kitam gihapon.

Intumon kami nga atiya pa
Aglalangngan si lalan-kinabuhi
Buligin kami nga gae apondo
Si byahe kaaw may lugod magdahulo.

-rsa

Kay Mamingaw Na I Kalibutan

Kay day medyo ag mingaw na may i kalibutan, ag kurukalipay na may dulo kita.

Si mga tibalik si sem break pati si Undas, ag enjoya kam aro. Ngan alayun pag pabawa litrato si mga karibhungan bi.

Young Capuleno Scouts Shine In Provincial Meet

Capul's contingent to the 7th Provincial Stars, Cubs, Junior & Senior Scouts Encampment proved once again that the islanders are no pushovers when competing against the best in the province. Held from October 17 to 19 at the Cawayan Integrated School and UEP's Scout City, the following were their achievements:

In the search for Most Popular Boy & Girl Scouts, two Capulenos took home the respective crowns - Rica Ela Penaranda Ramosa (daughter of Ilyn Penaranda and Ricky Ramosa) and Mark Deene Guardiano (son of Glen Guardiano).

The Cub Scouts won 1st place in the Song, Yell and Stunt competition while the Junior Scouts-Boys also placed first in the Modern Dance tilt.

The Star Scouts landed 2nd in the in the GS Quiz Bee and the Junior Girls likewise took 2nd place in the Quiz Bee.

Mrs. Anecita Marzol was crowned 2nd Most Popular Tita.

During the entire jamboree, these kids were ably supported and guided by the following:

Kawan Leaders - Luela Magdaraog and Ignacia Ablig.

Star Troop Leaders - Corazon Castillo, Basil Saluib, Sol Cabacang , Lydia Gordo, Nimfa Saluib.

Junior Troop Leaders - Salva Saluib, Arleen Pasco, Lourdes Castillo, Precy Castillo, Gemma Gaco, Tely Pernito, Macring Manalo, Natalie Magdaraog, Daisy Mente, Madrona Largo.

GSP District Coordinator - Jean Gasid

District Commisioner - Mrs. Annie Marzol

Updates on the Relief Efforts

After the second distribution, a total of P143,000.00 has been given as cash donations to 286 family-beneficiaries.

Php 9,000.00 was spent for the feeding project and Php 5,000.00 for the medical supplies.

We received an additional donation of USD 200.00 from Ms. Julita Mahinay McCutcheon (c/o Mylen). This was on top of the funds coursed thru Judge Freddie Ampuan (Php 3,000.00 from his own pocket and Php 5,000.00 from Sonny "Boy" Cunanan).

We still have to finalize the plans to help Abaknons who were similarly affected in the Rizal area. And since there are reports that some of our town-mates are now ill with leptospirosis, we will as well allocate some funds to help.

Feeding Project: Marikina

Part of the donations received by this site was used to feed the hungry children of fellow Abaknons in Marikina. This being the first (more of a trial actually), we started only with modest porridge. Hopefully, better food will be served in the future.

The slideshow below documents the smiles of the beneficiaries and the happiness of those who shared time and effort to make the activity a success.

Again, mahaya salamat si mga donors!

And big thanks to the volunteers, specifically the following:

Mansuette Cabacang, Boy Cabacang, Edwin Montopar, Levi Cajandab, Joel Sauro, Alex Castillo, Fernando Pasco, Dolor Castillo, Jane Pernito, Ann-ann Castillo, Jed Saluib, Janjan Alig and Rowena Cabacang. Sa uulitin!

Mahaya Salamat si Kaam Dimuan

Php 203,700.00

With all pledges in, that's this site's total collection so far. Below is the updated list of donors:

1. Engr. & Mrs. Ted Bascon & Family - Php 30,400.00
2. Renn Family - Php 15,000.00
3. Peter Wagner & Friends - Php 15,000.00
4. Lady Anonymous - Php 14,000.00
5. Ms. Baby Tanabe - Php 10,400.00
6. Charlyn Masucol-Sylte - Php 10,000.00
7. M/B Cyrus Ryan - Php 10,000.00
8. Delia Magdaraog - Php 10,000.00
9. Steve Magdaraog + anonymous 2 - Php 8,200.00
10. Ms. EAO - Php 6,900.00
11. Lorna Magloyuan - Php 5,200.00
12. Zhyrer Ruiz-Nishizawa - Php 5,200.00
13. TF Photographers - Php 5,000.00
14. Arisa Tsugami - Php 5,200.00
15. Carlo Manaog - Php 5,000.00
16. Rhegor Penaranda - Php 5,000.00
17. Cho Castillo - Php 5,000.00
18. Japan Anonymous (mixed) - Php 38,000.00

The second batch of beneficiaries will be called this weekend. We will also be extending help to the other Abaknons in the Manggahan Floodway and other areas which were similarly devastated.

Again, our deepest gratitude to all those who have given. And to all others who have extended time and effort to aid our fellow Abaknons.

Beneficiary List

Below is the list of those who received cash from your donations. You may notice that some actually have not received their share. That's why we continue to ask for generous contributions.

Just click the image to enlarge.

Where Your Donations Went

To all the generous donors that we have so far acknowledged (both for financial and material gifts to the flood victims), the pictures here show where your donations went.

For the cash donors thru this site, aside from the Php 5,000.00 we gave to the Capul Medical Team for medicines, we distributed the money likewise in cash - recognizing that each family has specific needs and they are in a better position to decide which items to buy. As of last night, 227 families were the beneficiaries of Php 500.00 each (Php 113,500.00 in sum). Do note that what we have given them is bigger than the regular relief bag that they receive, which normally contains two kilos of rice plus a few canned goods and used apparel.

There are however a lot more who have yet to partake of the assistance that we provide (at least 300 families were listed). That's why we continue appealing for your support. We assure you that your charity will go a long way in alleviating the pains that our kababayans endure to this day.

Again, please accept our deepest gratitude for your kindness.

(P.S. Despite the obvious despair, our beneficiaries still managed to smile. That should cheer all of us, as we are reminded that all trials become less burdensome when help each other.)

Note: Not all of the pledges have arrived. We will post the complete list as soon as everything is accounted for.

More Help Please!

As of this writing, our Manila counterparts are re-packing and distributing relief goods and food items to our brother Capulenos. Many thanks to the generous donors, among which were:

1. Mr. & Mrs. Benedict Leong (Josephine Magdaraog)
2. Mrs. Lourdes Tsumura
3. Judge & Mrs. Freddie Ampuan
4. Mr. & Mrs. Diony Ortego

Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to Mr. Bigboy Magdaraog, who now acts as the coordinator for the aid efforts in Marikina. Also to the other members of the Sunday Club and the other kind-hearted souls who have extended material and physical support.

But still, the need for assistance is high - per the current list, about 300 families need any form of support.

May we therefore call on our kababayans to please send-in your donations. Particularly, we wish to seek the assistance of those from the US, Canada & Europe - we know we can get more from your end. Alayon namok pagkulaw si remittance details ato hawod.

And for other Bandilyo readers in the Philippines, please give any amount you can - everything will be deeply appreciated by our affected kababayans. It is in times like this when we really hope for your generosity.

P.S.

Mahaya salamat si ditangnga grupo magbuwan na bulig:

- The Capul LGU officers and employees led by Mayor Ignacio Cascano
- The Capul barangay officials
- The Capul Medical Team
- The group of Mr. Porfirio Flores
- The Suan - Bandal - So (Ofelia) Group

- and the rest of the anonymous souls who took time to share their blessings to the needy. May you be blessed more!

Goods & Used Clothing Donations

Those intending to donate ready-to-cook food, household items or used clothing, kindly coordinate with Bernard Castillo in Proj. 4, Quezon City thru tel. numbers 709-2355 or 0928-460987.

We need to unify our efforts basi gae agsa adda-adda padairay (so individual donors will not go by themselves to Marikina).

Again, we call on all Abaknons to join the effort. Can we hear from those residing in Divisoria, Cavite and other parts of NCR who were not severely devastated?

Mahaya gayud salamat.

Bandilyo: Palista

Si intero Abaknon anan Marikina, alayon pag palista si pamilya bi ari si Engr. Rogelio "Big Boy" Magdaraog. His contact number is 0919-5993470.

Kinahanglan to basi apa plastar i pagbuwan bulig. Please note nga i pagbuwan - per pamilya or household, main per person.

Si mga makabasa sito, alayun pagpasamwak.