Bandilyo Abaknon

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

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

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 "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.

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 .

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

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.