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STRESS MANAGEMENT...at Mabini and Alitagtag Batangas
3m How to Cope Better With Life's Challenges?
Historical foundations
Walter Cannon and Hans Selye used animal studies to establish the earliest scientific basis for the study of stress. They measured the physiological responses of animals to external pressures, such as heat and cold, prolonged restraint, and surgical procedures, then extrapolated from these studies to human beings.[1][2]
Subsequent studies of stress in humans by Richard Rahe and others established the view that stress is caused by distinct, measureable life stressors, and further, that these life stressors can be ranked by the median degree of stress they produce (leading to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale). Thus, stress was traditionally conceptualized to be a result of external insults beyond the control of those experiencing the stress. More recently, however, it has been argued that external circumstances do not have any intrinsic capacity to produce stress, but instead their effect is mediated by the individual's perceptions, capacities, and understanding.
[edit] Models of stress management
[edit] Transactional model
Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman suggested in 1984 that stress can be thought of as resulting from an “imbalance between demands and resources” or as occurring when “pressure exceeds one's perceived ability to cope”. Stress management was developed and premised on the idea that stress is not a direct response to a stressor but rather one's resources and ability to cope mediate the stress response and are amenable to change, thus allowing stress to be controllable.[3]
In order to develop an effective stress management programme it is first necessary to identify the factors that are central to a person controlling his/her stress, and to identify the intervention methods which effectively target these factors. Lazarus and Folkman's interpretation of stress focuses on the transaction between people and their external environment (known as the Transactional Model). The model conceptualizes stress as a result of how a stressor is appraised and how a person appraises his/her resources to cope with the stressor. The model breaks the stressor-stress link by proposing that if stressors are perceived as positive or challenging rather than a threat, and if the stressed person is confident that he/she possesses adequate rather than deficient coping strategies, stress may not necessarily follow the presence of a potential stressor. The model proposes that stress can be reduced by helping stressed people change their perceptions of stressors, providing them with strategies to help them cope and improving their confidence in their ability to do so.
[edit] Health realization/innate health model
The health realization/innate health model of stress is also founded on the idea that stress does not necessarily follow the presence of a potential stressor. Instead of focusing on the individual's appraisal of so-called stressors in relation to his or her own coping skills (as the transactional model does), the health realization model focuses on the nature of thought, stating that it is ultimately a person's thought processes that determine the response to potentially stressful external circumstances. In this model, stress results from appraising oneself and one's circumstances through a mental filter of insecurity and negativity, whereas a feeling of well-being results from approaching the world with a "quiet mind," "inner wisdom," and "common sense".[4][5]
This model proposes that helping stressed individuals understand the nature of thought--especially providing them with the ability to recognize when they are in the grip of insecure thinking, disengage from it, and access natural positive feelings--will reduce their stress.
[edit] Techniques of stress management
There are several ways of coping with stress. Some techniques of time management may help a person to control stress. In the face of high demands, effective stress management involves learning to set limits and to say "No" to some demands that others make. The following techniques have been recently dubbed “Destressitizers” by The Journal of the Canadian Medical Association. A destressitizer is any process by which an individual can relieve stress. Techniques of stress management will vary according to the theoretical paradigm adhered to, but may include some of the following[6]:
Autogenic training
Cognitive therapy
Conflict resolution
Exercise
Getting a hobby
Meditation
Deep breathing
Nootropics
Relaxation techniques
Artistic Expression
Fractional relaxation
Progressive relaxation
Spas
Stress balls
Natural medicine
Clinically validated alternative treatments[7]
Time management
Listening to certain types of relaxing music,[8] particularly:
New Age music
Classical music
Psychedelic music
[edit] Measuring stress
Levels of stress can be measured. One way is through the use of the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale to rate stressful life events. Changes in blood pressure and galvanic skin response can also be measured to test stress levels, and changes in stress levels. A digital thermometer can be used to evaluate changes in skin temperature, which can indicate activation of the fight or flight response drawing blood away from the extremities.
Stress management has physiological and immune benefit effects.[9]
[edit] Effectiveness of stress management
Positive outcomes are observed using a combination of non-drug interventions:[10]
treatment of anger or hostility,
autogenic training
talking therapy (around relationship or existential issues)
biofeedback
cognitive therapy for anxiety or clinical depression
[edit] See also
Biofeedback
Distress
Eustress
Psychological resilience
Relaxation technique
Cannabis smoking Burnout (psychology) Work-life balance Natural Stress Relief Stress (biological) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_management
Walter Cannon and Hans Selye used animal studies to establish the earliest scientific basis for the study of stress. They measured the physiological responses of animals to external pressures, such as heat and cold, prolonged restraint, and surgical procedures, then extrapolated from these studies to human beings.[1][2]
Subsequent studies of stress in humans by Richard Rahe and others established the view that stress is caused by distinct, measureable life stressors, and further, that these life stressors can be ranked by the median degree of stress they produce (leading to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale). Thus, stress was traditionally conceptualized to be a result of external insults beyond the control of those experiencing the stress. More recently, however, it has been argued that external circumstances do not have any intrinsic capacity to produce stress, but instead their effect is mediated by the individual's perceptions, capacities, and understanding.
[edit] Models of stress management
[edit] Transactional model
Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman suggested in 1984 that stress can be thought of as resulting from an “imbalance between demands and resources” or as occurring when “pressure exceeds one's perceived ability to cope”. Stress management was developed and premised on the idea that stress is not a direct response to a stressor but rather one's resources and ability to cope mediate the stress response and are amenable to change, thus allowing stress to be controllable.[3]
In order to develop an effective stress management programme it is first necessary to identify the factors that are central to a person controlling his/her stress, and to identify the intervention methods which effectively target these factors. Lazarus and Folkman's interpretation of stress focuses on the transaction between people and their external environment (known as the Transactional Model). The model conceptualizes stress as a result of how a stressor is appraised and how a person appraises his/her resources to cope with the stressor. The model breaks the stressor-stress link by proposing that if stressors are perceived as positive or challenging rather than a threat, and if the stressed person is confident that he/she possesses adequate rather than deficient coping strategies, stress may not necessarily follow the presence of a potential stressor. The model proposes that stress can be reduced by helping stressed people change their perceptions of stressors, providing them with strategies to help them cope and improving their confidence in their ability to do so.
[edit] Health realization/innate health model
The health realization/innate health model of stress is also founded on the idea that stress does not necessarily follow the presence of a potential stressor. Instead of focusing on the individual's appraisal of so-called stressors in relation to his or her own coping skills (as the transactional model does), the health realization model focuses on the nature of thought, stating that it is ultimately a person's thought processes that determine the response to potentially stressful external circumstances. In this model, stress results from appraising oneself and one's circumstances through a mental filter of insecurity and negativity, whereas a feeling of well-being results from approaching the world with a "quiet mind," "inner wisdom," and "common sense".[4][5]
This model proposes that helping stressed individuals understand the nature of thought--especially providing them with the ability to recognize when they are in the grip of insecure thinking, disengage from it, and access natural positive feelings--will reduce their stress.
[edit] Techniques of stress management
There are several ways of coping with stress. Some techniques of time management may help a person to control stress. In the face of high demands, effective stress management involves learning to set limits and to say "No" to some demands that others make. The following techniques have been recently dubbed “Destressitizers” by The Journal of the Canadian Medical Association. A destressitizer is any process by which an individual can relieve stress. Techniques of stress management will vary according to the theoretical paradigm adhered to, but may include some of the following[6]:
Autogenic training
Cognitive therapy
Conflict resolution
Exercise
Getting a hobby
Meditation
Deep breathing
Nootropics
Relaxation techniques
Artistic Expression
Fractional relaxation
Progressive relaxation
Spas
Stress balls
Natural medicine
Clinically validated alternative treatments[7]
Time management
Listening to certain types of relaxing music,[8] particularly:
New Age music
Classical music
Psychedelic music
[edit] Measuring stress
Levels of stress can be measured. One way is through the use of the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale to rate stressful life events. Changes in blood pressure and galvanic skin response can also be measured to test stress levels, and changes in stress levels. A digital thermometer can be used to evaluate changes in skin temperature, which can indicate activation of the fight or flight response drawing blood away from the extremities.
Stress management has physiological and immune benefit effects.[9]
[edit] Effectiveness of stress management
Positive outcomes are observed using a combination of non-drug interventions:[10]
treatment of anger or hostility,
autogenic training
talking therapy (around relationship or existential issues)
biofeedback
cognitive therapy for anxiety or clinical depression
[edit] See also
Biofeedback
Distress
Eustress
Psychological resilience
Relaxation technique
Cannabis smoking Burnout (psychology) Work-life balance Natural Stress Relief Stress (biological) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_management
Mabini Batangas...
Mabini was named after the Brain of the Revolution, the great Sublime Paralytic, GAT APOLINARIO MABINI, whose monument was built primarily for his honor and glory. His monument was meant to symbolize also our great town leaders who fought and give their precious lives for love of country and countrymen. This municipality was formerly a part of Bauan, and thru the efforts exerted by the leaders of this town namely: DON FRANCISCO CASTILLO, IGNACIO LEYNES, TOMAS CASTILLO, EPIFANIO ABRIGONDA, NICOMEDES GUIA, VENANCIO CASTILLO, JUAN DOLOR, PEDRO MANALO, BARTOLOME JUSI, and AGATON AXALAN, became an independent town on Junuary 1, 1918. Mabini was inaugurated with eleven (11) barrios with CAPTAIN FRANCISCO CASTILLO, as the first appointed Municipal President, Today, Mabini consist of 34 barangays, has an area of 4,296 and population of 44,327 as of December 31, 2003.
* Click Barangay for their HistoryAccording to the Commission on Elections of this Municipality, there are 23, 786 registered voters in the 118 clustered voting precincts who registered on the last day of the general registration in 2003.
The Mabini PNP Station exercises operational jurisdiction over a total land area of 4,296 hectares with a population of 44,327 inhabitants in 34 barangays. The PNP Station has continually carried out its sworn duty to protect lives and property of the populace and established an order conducive to the peoples economic, social and cultural advancement. With only an effective strength of fifteen ( 17 ) officers and men and very low standard policeman ratio per 1000 population, it has still effectively accomplished its mission to maintain an absolute peace and order.
Criminality - The Peace and Order situation in this municipality remains favorable. This is on account of systematic approach to law enforcement and effective patrolling to fore-stall the occurrence of crime and with the cooperation of the citizenry, particularly the Honorable Mayor and the Barangay officials.
Illegal logging is negative - There is no report nor information of such illegal activities. Also, this is one of the subject matters taken whenever we are conducting dialogue / pulong-pulong in the barangay.
Illegal Fishing is negative - There is no report nor information of such illegal activities. Also, this is one of the subject matters whenever we are conducting dialogue / pulong-pulong in the barangay.
Insurgency / Subversion - It is also negative. This is due to the good cooperation / relationship between the citizenry, local and barangay officials and the PNP, in particular. It is fortunate that there is no insurgency problem nor threatened barangays in this municipality.
Administration of Justice - In spite of being undermanned, it is fortunate that we had attained a crime efficiency solution of 100 %.
Geographical Location and boundaries - The Municipality of Mabini, a land most nearly surrounded by bodies of water and also known as the Calumpan Peninsula is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Bauan, on the south by Verde Island Passage, on the east by Batangas Bay on the west by Balayan Bay, the coastal town of the province.It is about 127 kms. from Manila and 19 kms. from Batangas City the capital of the province. It is accessible from all points particularly via Batangas City from Manila and by sea along coastal barangays.
Topography - Mabini is a town in the southern tip of Batangas Province. It has peninsular characteristics rich in attraction for the scenic and natural beauty. It has irregular coastline with rugged surfaces and harborial beaches. The notable elevated portions are Mt. Mailayin, Mt. Panay, Mahabang Gulod and Gulogod Baboy.
Climate and Rainfall - Climate consists of two pronounced seasons, that is, dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. It is greatly influenced by southwest monsoons, which are principal air streams affecting the country.Average precipitation rainfall is 50 inches.
Land CapabilityThe Bureau of Soils, Batangas Province had come up land capability classes for the municipality. There are class DE and class M.The Class DE is fairly good land. It must be cultivated with extra caution. The northern portion of the municipality is of this class.Class M is step land. Severally eroded and shallow cultivation which is suitable for pasture and growing ipil-ipil for animal feeds, the southern portion of the municipality has of this class and are planted with coconut trees, cacao, coffee which are marketable products.
GeologyAs to geological bedrock formation, the municipality is made of two kinds. Those on the northern portion towards Bauan area is merely limestones and poorly consolidated, whle on the southern tip areas are of more metamorphosed rock, volcanic and highly crystallized rocks. There are the most suitable bedrock formation vis-à-vis compressive strength. This is the source of the rocks/boulders for road building construction.
Socio-Economic Parameters
Agricultural Profile Notwithstanding the remain of the municipality, agriculture is still practice by some people and there is only one cropping season due to absence of rivers that could be tapped for irrigation purposes. Rice production is insufficient and upland farming is the method used for the utilization, agricultural crops are seasonable produced that are being marketed to neighboring municipalities and Metro Manila.Hillsides are covered with coconut, citrus and few cacao, coffee and trees. Coconut is the leading crop, seconded by banana, other products are atis, mango, chico, corn, jackfruits, cassava, camote, avocado, lanzones, peanuts and turnips.
General Land Use Distribution
Land Area (has) - 4,296 has.
http://www.mabini.gov.ph/mab_profile.htm
Alitagtag, Batangas...
Alitagtag is a 5th class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 22,794 people in 3,708 households.
It is bordered on the north by Taal Lake, Cuenca and San Jose to the east, Santa Teresita and San Luis to the west and Bauan and San Pascual to the south.
[edit] Barangays
Alitagtag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
Balagbag
Concepcion
Concordia
Dalipit East
Dalipit West
Dominador East
Dominador West
Munlawin Sur
Munlawin Norte
Muzon Primero
Muzon Segundo
Pinagkurusan
Ping-As
Poblacion East
Poblacion West
San Jose
Santa Cruz
Tadlac
San Juan
Alitagtag is a 5th class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 22,794 people in 3,708 households.
It is bordered on the north by Taal Lake, Cuenca and San Jose to the east, Santa Teresita and San Luis to the west and Bauan and San Pascual to the south.
[edit] Barangays
Alitagtag is politically subdivided into 19 barangays.
Balagbag
Concepcion
Concordia
Dalipit East
Dalipit West
Dominador East
Dominador West
Munlawin Sur
Munlawin Norte
Muzon Primero
Muzon Segundo
Pinagkurusan
Ping-As
Poblacion East
Poblacion West
San Jose
Santa Cruz
Tadlac
San Juan
San Jose Batangas....
San Jose is a 1st class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 61,307 people in 10,123 households.
The municipality is bounded by Lipa City in the north and northeast, the municipality of Ibaan in the east, Batangas City and municipality of San Pascual in the south, and the municipality of Cuenca in the west.
Established on April 26, 1765 as the town of San Jose de Malaquing Tubig, it once formed part of the Municipality of Bauan, and was the mother of the Municipality of Cuenca.
San Jose is well known for growing good varieties of coffee, lanzones, and black pepper. It is where a great number of poultry and piggery animals are grown and sold, especially to Metro Manila, where it supplies a significant percentage of poultry products. Most of the San Jose workforce is either directly or indirectly involved in farming. There are also numerous feedmill corporations within its jurisdiction such as WhiteGold, Everlast, Busilac, Wincom, New Golden Mix, to name a few. The municipality boasts as having one of the most prosperous coffee and poultry farms in the Philippines.
The Shrine of St. Joseph the Patriarch is located in the town proper and is a popular Catholic pilgrimage site. It was once built with cogon and bamboo by Augustinian friars around 1788. The present structure was built on 1812 under the supervision of a famous botanist Fr. Manuel Blanco, OSA. It has single-aisled interior which offers an unobstructed view of the large main altar. The altar is massive, with six rounded columns encircling the image of St. Joseph. Outside a multi-tiered belfry stands which was built in the latter part of the 19th century; a bridge offers passage to the church over the Malaquing Tubig River.
San Jose is home to the Oblates of St. Joseph Mission and its Minor Seminary, founded by the Saint Joseph Marello. The Oblates were the first Italian congregation to send missionaries to the Philippines. San Jose became their first foreign mission. San Jose is the center of the Vicariate IV of the Archdiocese of Lipa.
San Jose celebrates Sinuam Festival every 25th day of April to commemorate its founding anniversary and to thank its patron for the good performance of the main business in the town which is Poultry.
[edit] Barangays
San Jose is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.
Aguila
Anus
Aya
Bagong Pook
Balagtasin I
Balagtasin II
Banay-banay I
Banay-banay II
Bigain I
Bigain II
Calansayan
Dagatan
Don Luis
Galamay-Amo
Lalayat
Lapolapo I
Lapolapo II
Lepute
Lumil
Natunuan
Palanca
Pinagtung-Ulan
Poblacion Barangay I
Poblacion Barangay II
Poblacion Barangay III
Poblacion Barangay IV
Sabang
Salaban
Santo Cristo
Mojon-Tampoy
Taysan
Tugtug
Bigain South
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_Batangas
The municipality is bounded by Lipa City in the north and northeast, the municipality of Ibaan in the east, Batangas City and municipality of San Pascual in the south, and the municipality of Cuenca in the west.
Established on April 26, 1765 as the town of San Jose de Malaquing Tubig, it once formed part of the Municipality of Bauan, and was the mother of the Municipality of Cuenca.
San Jose is well known for growing good varieties of coffee, lanzones, and black pepper. It is where a great number of poultry and piggery animals are grown and sold, especially to Metro Manila, where it supplies a significant percentage of poultry products. Most of the San Jose workforce is either directly or indirectly involved in farming. There are also numerous feedmill corporations within its jurisdiction such as WhiteGold, Everlast, Busilac, Wincom, New Golden Mix, to name a few. The municipality boasts as having one of the most prosperous coffee and poultry farms in the Philippines.
The Shrine of St. Joseph the Patriarch is located in the town proper and is a popular Catholic pilgrimage site. It was once built with cogon and bamboo by Augustinian friars around 1788. The present structure was built on 1812 under the supervision of a famous botanist Fr. Manuel Blanco, OSA. It has single-aisled interior which offers an unobstructed view of the large main altar. The altar is massive, with six rounded columns encircling the image of St. Joseph. Outside a multi-tiered belfry stands which was built in the latter part of the 19th century; a bridge offers passage to the church over the Malaquing Tubig River.
San Jose is home to the Oblates of St. Joseph Mission and its Minor Seminary, founded by the Saint Joseph Marello. The Oblates were the first Italian congregation to send missionaries to the Philippines. San Jose became their first foreign mission. San Jose is the center of the Vicariate IV of the Archdiocese of Lipa.
San Jose celebrates Sinuam Festival every 25th day of April to commemorate its founding anniversary and to thank its patron for the good performance of the main business in the town which is Poultry.
[edit] Barangays
San Jose is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.
Aguila
Anus
Aya
Bagong Pook
Balagtasin I
Balagtasin II
Banay-banay I
Banay-banay II
Bigain I
Bigain II
Calansayan
Dagatan
Don Luis
Galamay-Amo
Lalayat
Lapolapo I
Lapolapo II
Lepute
Lumil
Natunuan
Palanca
Pinagtung-Ulan
Poblacion Barangay I
Poblacion Barangay II
Poblacion Barangay III
Poblacion Barangay IV
Sabang
Salaban
Santo Cristo
Mojon-Tampoy
Taysan
Tugtug
Bigain South
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_Batangas
ISLA VERDE, BATANGAS CITY....A spiritual travel
Pilgrimage
In religion and spirituality, a pilgrimage is a long journey or search of great moral significance. Sometimes, it is a journey or shrine of importance to a person's beliefs and faith. Members of many major religions participate in pilgrimages. A person who makes such a journey is called a pilgrim.
Christian pilgrimage was first made to sites connected with the birth, life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Surviving descriptions of Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land date from the 4th century, when pilgrimage was encouraged by church fathers like Saint Jerome. Pilgrimages also began to be made to Rome and other sites associated with the Apostles, Saints and Christian martyrs, as well as to places where there have been apparitions of the Virgin Mary.
[edit] Major Christian pilgrimage sites
Some European pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela in 2005.
The Holy Land, location of many events in the Old Testament and New Testament:
Jerusalem, site of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus.
Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David.
Nazareth, Jesus' hometown
Sea of Galilee, site of Jesus' early ministry.
Mount Tabor, site of the Transfiguration
Bethany, site of the resurrection of Lazarus
Rome on roads such as the Via Francigena. Site of the deaths of Saint Peter, Saint Paul and other early martyrs. Location of relics of various saints, relics of the Passion, important churches and headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Istanbul, Turkey. Former capital of the Byzantine Empire and the see of one of the five ancient Patriarchates and first among equals among the Patriarchs of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Hagia Sophia, former cathedral and burial place of many Ecumenical Patriarchs.
Lourdes, France. Apparition of the Virgin Mary. The second most visited Christian pilgrimage site after Rome.
Santiago de Compostela in Galicia (Spain) on the Way of St James (Galician: O Camiño de Santiago). This famous medieval pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint James is still popular today.
Fátima in Portugal. Our Lady of Fatima is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She appeared to three shepherd children at Fátima on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilgrimage
[edit] Major Christian pilgrimage sites
Some European pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela in 2005.
The Holy Land, location of many events in the Old Testament and New Testament:
Jerusalem, site of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus.
Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David.
Nazareth, Jesus' hometown
Sea of Galilee, site of Jesus' early ministry.
Mount Tabor, site of the Transfiguration
Bethany, site of the resurrection of Lazarus
Rome on roads such as the Via Francigena. Site of the deaths of Saint Peter, Saint Paul and other early martyrs. Location of relics of various saints, relics of the Passion, important churches and headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Istanbul, Turkey. Former capital of the Byzantine Empire and the see of one of the five ancient Patriarchates and first among equals among the Patriarchs of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Hagia Sophia, former cathedral and burial place of many Ecumenical Patriarchs.
Lourdes, France. Apparition of the Virgin Mary. The second most visited Christian pilgrimage site after Rome.
Santiago de Compostela in Galicia (Spain) on the Way of St James (Galician: O Camiño de Santiago). This famous medieval pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint James is still popular today.
Fátima in Portugal. Our Lady of Fatima is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She appeared to three shepherd children at Fátima on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilgrimage
Batangas City.... Isla Verde...
Verde Island is located along the bodies of the Verde Island Passage found between the provinces of Batangas and Oriental Mindoro, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island has been a regular destination for tourist and divers in Batangas City since 1999, after the Pastor clan opened an P80 Million world-class resort at Brgy. San Antonio.[1]
Date backs in 1988 when a small village was created by a European project using technologies like solar panels for the islands' self-sufficiency. The Philippine Tourism Authority then proclaimed the declaration of Verde Island as one of the country's marine reserves.
Date backs in 1988 when a small village was created by a European project using technologies like solar panels for the islands' self-sufficiency. The Philippine Tourism Authority then proclaimed the declaration of Verde Island as one of the country's marine reserves.
Geography
Verde Island seats south of Brgy. Ilijan, Batangas City. It takes 45 minutes by a boat or 25 minutes by a ferry boat from Batangas City Pier to reach the island.
The island is known for having resorts like the one which is located in Brgy. San Antonio owned by the Pastor clan. A small tip of its coastline called Mahabang Buhangin, a kilometer-long stretch of white sand beach is famous in the island. [2]Further south, Cueva Sitio boast a unique caves leading to the other side of the island. Meanwhile, the Liponpon Hill located in Brgy. Liponpon is situated at the center of the island.
Verde Island seats south of Brgy. Ilijan, Batangas City. It takes 45 minutes by a boat or 25 minutes by a ferry boat from Batangas City Pier to reach the island.
The island is known for having resorts like the one which is located in Brgy. San Antonio owned by the Pastor clan. A small tip of its coastline called Mahabang Buhangin, a kilometer-long stretch of white sand beach is famous in the island. [2]Further south, Cueva Sitio boast a unique caves leading to the other side of the island. Meanwhile, the Liponpon Hill located in Brgy. Liponpon is situated at the center of the island.
Location
Batangas City, Batangas
Coordinates
13°33′N 121°05′E / 13.55°N 121.083°E / 13.55; 121.083
Archipelago
Philippine Archipelago
Country
Philippines
Barangays
Liponpon, San Agapito, San Agustin East, San Agustin West, San Andres and San Antonio
Demographics
Population
-1000
Ethnic groups
Tagalogs
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
THE MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE OF MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF BATANGAS
3mResearch document
THE MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE OF MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
Rationale:
Municipal Chief Executive’s managerial performance are necessary to measure their administrative capability in dealing with poverty, crime, diseases, calamities, drug addiction, unemployment and other social problems as well as in the delivery of the given services, interest in expanding locally- administered program and projects, their ability to gain financial and technical support from external sources and their ability to ensure maximum output from scarce resources.
The proponent of the study believes that a combination of a well manage locality and improve quality of life of the people through managerial process, goal attainment, service delivery, organizational structure and development is necessary for local governance efficiency and effectiveness.
Conclusion
In line with the research findings, the following conclusions are drawn:
1. The profile of mandatory department heads qualification shows competencies in the job.
2. The goals and objectives of the municipalities can be attained as planned through the vision/mission that respond to the needs and clearly understood by the people.
3. Managerial functions such as planning, staffing, directing, controlling, and reporting can be discuss during meetings to improve their performances.
4. Selected Municipal Chief executives of Batangas Province are effective public servant.
5. The managerial performance of the municipal chief executives of the Province of Batangas can still be improved.
Recommendations
The research was concluded from the public administration perspective, the focus of which was determining the status and managerial processes of the Municipal Chief Executive to forge new directions or institute changes on the managerial performance the researcher’s recommendations are as follows:
1. Local Government employees qualification should be evaluated periodically to improve their performance.
2. The vision/mission of municipalities should be assess every three years.
3. Chief executives should consider other policies and programs that can maximize satisfaction of their residents.
4. Similar studies be conducted in another localities to find out the validity of this research.
THE MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE OF MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF BATANGAS PROVINCE
Rationale:
Municipal Chief Executive’s managerial performance are necessary to measure their administrative capability in dealing with poverty, crime, diseases, calamities, drug addiction, unemployment and other social problems as well as in the delivery of the given services, interest in expanding locally- administered program and projects, their ability to gain financial and technical support from external sources and their ability to ensure maximum output from scarce resources.
The proponent of the study believes that a combination of a well manage locality and improve quality of life of the people through managerial process, goal attainment, service delivery, organizational structure and development is necessary for local governance efficiency and effectiveness.
Conclusion
In line with the research findings, the following conclusions are drawn:
1. The profile of mandatory department heads qualification shows competencies in the job.
2. The goals and objectives of the municipalities can be attained as planned through the vision/mission that respond to the needs and clearly understood by the people.
3. Managerial functions such as planning, staffing, directing, controlling, and reporting can be discuss during meetings to improve their performances.
4. Selected Municipal Chief executives of Batangas Province are effective public servant.
5. The managerial performance of the municipal chief executives of the Province of Batangas can still be improved.
Recommendations
The research was concluded from the public administration perspective, the focus of which was determining the status and managerial processes of the Municipal Chief Executive to forge new directions or institute changes on the managerial performance the researcher’s recommendations are as follows:
1. Local Government employees qualification should be evaluated periodically to improve their performance.
2. The vision/mission of municipalities should be assess every three years.
3. Chief executives should consider other policies and programs that can maximize satisfaction of their residents.
4. Similar studies be conducted in another localities to find out the validity of this research.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Action research:ENHANCING STUDENT'S ACHIEVEMENT IN HISTORY I
3m To know more about the research email eemontalbo@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
3m"Importance of Election Political Participation and an Active Involvement in an Electoral Process"
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
AWARD 2008 GLOBAL FILIPINO NATION YOUTH AWARD
GLOBAL FILIPINO NATION YOUTH AWARD
Dear Emma,
Re: Global Filipino Youth Awards- “Celebrating Youth , Recognition In Motion”
Congratulations and Greetings from Global Filipinos Australia!
Global Filipinos Australia (GFA) is pleased to inform you that you are an Awardee in the inaugural GLOBAL FILIPINO YOUTH AWARDS – CELEBRATING YOUTH –“RECOGNITION IN MOTION”,which will be held on Monday, 14 July 2008, at the NSW Parliament Theatre, Macquarie Street, Sydney from 1-4pm.
Please be at NSW Parliament Theatre at least 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony.A 30 seconds video acceptance speech on your Academic /Community Service Award to be sent to:michael@moraleda.net should you not attend the award ceremony.
GFA has reserved a seat foryou for the Awards function. Kindly reply.
Mabuhay!
Sincerely,
Lolita Farmer OAM
President
GLOBAL FILIPINOS AUSTRALIA
P.O.Box 463 Blacktown NSW Australia 2148
T;(612) 9630 4448 F: (612) 9614 0763 E:lcfarmer@bigpond.net.au
Re: Global Filipino Youth Awards- “Celebrating Youth , Recognition In Motion”
Congratulations and Greetings from Global Filipinos Australia!
Global Filipinos Australia (GFA) is pleased to inform you that you are an Awardee in the inaugural GLOBAL FILIPINO YOUTH AWARDS – CELEBRATING YOUTH –“RECOGNITION IN MOTION”,which will be held on Monday, 14 July 2008, at the NSW Parliament Theatre, Macquarie Street, Sydney from 1-4pm.
Please be at NSW Parliament Theatre at least 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony.A 30 seconds video acceptance speech on your Academic /Community Service Award to be sent to:michael@moraleda.net should you not attend the award ceremony.
GFA has reserved a seat foryou for the Awards function. Kindly reply.
Mabuhay!
Sincerely,
Lolita Farmer OAM
President
GLOBAL FILIPINOS AUSTRALIA
P.O.Box 463 Blacktown NSW Australia 2148
T;(612) 9630 4448 F: (612) 9614 0763 E:lcfarmer@bigpond.net.au
GLOBAL FILIPINO NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
3m
POLITICAL MODULE
POLITICAL MODULE
Module Three (Illustrative, non-preemptive draft for discussion1) 3.25.08
Parameters
Module Three: Political Module
Rallying the Global Filipino Nation into a political force for 2010 and beyond
Performance Targets
Monitoring Mechanisms
Risks and Assumptions
Goal: long-term objective, i.e., the vision: effective governance in the Motherland, anchored on grassroots economic empowerment and resolution of issues facing migrant workers and their families, and with raised consciousness of a nation ready to march as one
Purpose: [the immediate reason for the initiative]
Mobilize the Global Filipino Nation as a political force for introducing effective governance
♦ Appropriate Philippine constitutional changes, esp. allowing proportional representation for all Filipinos, runoff elections
♦ Political vehicle (party, coalition or movement)
♦ Multi-sectoral/group formal alliances
♦ Integration of stakeholders of Modules 1, 2 and 3 and Filipinos, who share the vision, into the Global Filipino Nation (GFN)
♦ Card-bearing members, ‘09: 1 M, 1Q; 2M, 2Q; 3M, 3Q; 5M, 4Q
♦ Internet voter registration and related initiatives, under Oversea Absentee Voting Law (OAVL), in place
♦ GFN documents and reports
♦ Extensive media coverage
♦ Public surveys
♦ Political stability
♦ Charter change effected
♦ Sustained need for migrant labor by developed economies
♦ Mobilization of financial and volunteer resources
♦ Cohesive GFN leadership, devoid of disruptive politics
♦ Absence of scandals and gravely adverse publicity
♦ Constructive collaboration with Comelec on OAVL
♦ Adequate electoral reforms implemented
Outputs or Outcomes: [results that can be produced / delivered during implementation]
♦ Election of national and local leaders committed to GFN Governance Principles, Program of Government and Performance Standards
♦ Adherence of elected officials to GFN Program of Government and Performance Standards
♦ President’s SOMA in ’10 and ’16, NEDA plans and public policies incorporate GFN Government Principles, Program of Government and Performance Standards, and reinforced by Congressional and LGUs’ support
♦ Regular GFN leaders-policy makers dialogue
♦ Regular reports of public officials relating to GFN Program of Government and Performance Standards
♦ Results of 2010, 2013 and 2016 elections
♦ Performance rating by Global Filipino Nation, public surveys and Commission on Audit
♦ Implementation plans are effectively carried out
♦ Adequate resources
♦ Electorate support
♦ Media support
♦ Obstacles posed by special interests are neutralized
Activities: [key tasks, steps, or stages to be undertaken by the initiative]
♦ Political vehicle for GFN defined
♦ GFN scope of operations agreed
♦ Voter education/registration program formulated
By 3Q, ’08:
♦ Political vehicle organized with Terms of Reference (TOR)
♦ GFN-specific activities:
Governance and related issues (TOR)
1. Advocacy strategy/policy defined re: suffrage rights/charter change, strategic alliances and OAVL initiatives
2. Agreed GFN Governance Principles, Program of Government and Performance Standards
3. Organizational strategy agreed/implemented
Organization (TOR)
4. GFN charter/by-laws, officers, secretariats, volunteer network in place
5. Training of core cadres
6. Financial plans/budgets and sourcing agreed
7. Website and database mgt. operational (separate TOR)
8. Membership dev. program & unit launched
Communications (TOR)
9. Communications program managed professionally
10. Collaborative agreements with media
♦ Voter education/registration NGO established (TOR)
♦ GFN Governance Manual
♦ Reports by GFN secretariats
♦ Reports by:
1. Website and database administrator
2. Communications Consultant
3. Membership Dev. Committee
♦ Sustained interest and support of stakeholders
♦ Commitment of core and network of GFN leaders and volunteers
Resources Needed [Inputs]
♦ Executive & advisory resources
♦ Volunteer resources
♦ Consultants
♦ Physical resources: facilities, equipment, supplies
♦ Financial resources
[To be quantified]
♦ By mid-’08: Finance/Fundraising Committee formed
♦ By 3Q, ’08, funding identified/initiated from:
1. Donor community (voter education)
2. Business community (voter education)
3. High net worth individuals
4. GFN members’ voluntary donations
5. GFN fund raising activities
♦ Reports by Finance/
Fundraising
Committee
♦ Funding eligibility of voter education /registration program
♦ Willingness of donors to fund the GFN initiatives
♦ Feasibility of mobilizing small donations from large number of supportive Filipinos
Implementation Plans [Summary of Operational Plan]:
♦ Roadmaps for implementation
♦ Terms of Reference for key activities
♦ Detailed time-bound Implementation Plan, covering ’08-‘10 activities and resources needed, initiated
♦ Detailed roadmaps for key activities launched
♦ GFN documents
♦ Reports by GFN secretariats and various committees
♦ Effective and upright GFN governance leadership structures
♦ Efficient use of resources
1 This draft logframe builds on the insights and suggestions of various July 28, 2007 Planning Conference participants. The draft serves as a starting point for discussion on July 28th and may be revised or substituted by the participants, as appropriate.
Parameters
Module Three: Political Module
Rallying the Global Filipino Nation into a political force for 2010 and beyond
Performance Targets
Monitoring Mechanisms
Risks and Assumptions
Goal: long-term objective, i.e., the vision: effective governance in the Motherland, anchored on grassroots economic empowerment and resolution of issues facing migrant workers and their families, and with raised consciousness of a nation ready to march as one
Purpose: [the immediate reason for the initiative]
Mobilize the Global Filipino Nation as a political force for introducing effective governance
♦ Appropriate Philippine constitutional changes, esp. allowing proportional representation for all Filipinos, runoff elections
♦ Political vehicle (party, coalition or movement)
♦ Multi-sectoral/group formal alliances
♦ Integration of stakeholders of Modules 1, 2 and 3 and Filipinos, who share the vision, into the Global Filipino Nation (GFN)
♦ Card-bearing members, ‘09: 1 M, 1Q; 2M, 2Q; 3M, 3Q; 5M, 4Q
♦ Internet voter registration and related initiatives, under Oversea Absentee Voting Law (OAVL), in place
♦ GFN documents and reports
♦ Extensive media coverage
♦ Public surveys
♦ Political stability
♦ Charter change effected
♦ Sustained need for migrant labor by developed economies
♦ Mobilization of financial and volunteer resources
♦ Cohesive GFN leadership, devoid of disruptive politics
♦ Absence of scandals and gravely adverse publicity
♦ Constructive collaboration with Comelec on OAVL
♦ Adequate electoral reforms implemented
Outputs or Outcomes: [results that can be produced / delivered during implementation]
♦ Election of national and local leaders committed to GFN Governance Principles, Program of Government and Performance Standards
♦ Adherence of elected officials to GFN Program of Government and Performance Standards
♦ President’s SOMA in ’10 and ’16, NEDA plans and public policies incorporate GFN Government Principles, Program of Government and Performance Standards, and reinforced by Congressional and LGUs’ support
♦ Regular GFN leaders-policy makers dialogue
♦ Regular reports of public officials relating to GFN Program of Government and Performance Standards
♦ Results of 2010, 2013 and 2016 elections
♦ Performance rating by Global Filipino Nation, public surveys and Commission on Audit
♦ Implementation plans are effectively carried out
♦ Adequate resources
♦ Electorate support
♦ Media support
♦ Obstacles posed by special interests are neutralized
Activities: [key tasks, steps, or stages to be undertaken by the initiative]
♦ Political vehicle for GFN defined
♦ GFN scope of operations agreed
♦ Voter education/registration program formulated
By 3Q, ’08:
♦ Political vehicle organized with Terms of Reference (TOR)
♦ GFN-specific activities:
Governance and related issues (TOR)
1. Advocacy strategy/policy defined re: suffrage rights/charter change, strategic alliances and OAVL initiatives
2. Agreed GFN Governance Principles, Program of Government and Performance Standards
3. Organizational strategy agreed/implemented
Organization (TOR)
4. GFN charter/by-laws, officers, secretariats, volunteer network in place
5. Training of core cadres
6. Financial plans/budgets and sourcing agreed
7. Website and database mgt. operational (separate TOR)
8. Membership dev. program & unit launched
Communications (TOR)
9. Communications program managed professionally
10. Collaborative agreements with media
♦ Voter education/registration NGO established (TOR)
♦ GFN Governance Manual
♦ Reports by GFN secretariats
♦ Reports by:
1. Website and database administrator
2. Communications Consultant
3. Membership Dev. Committee
♦ Sustained interest and support of stakeholders
♦ Commitment of core and network of GFN leaders and volunteers
Resources Needed [Inputs]
♦ Executive & advisory resources
♦ Volunteer resources
♦ Consultants
♦ Physical resources: facilities, equipment, supplies
♦ Financial resources
[To be quantified]
♦ By mid-’08: Finance/Fundraising Committee formed
♦ By 3Q, ’08, funding identified/initiated from:
1. Donor community (voter education)
2. Business community (voter education)
3. High net worth individuals
4. GFN members’ voluntary donations
5. GFN fund raising activities
♦ Reports by Finance/
Fundraising
Committee
♦ Funding eligibility of voter education /registration program
♦ Willingness of donors to fund the GFN initiatives
♦ Feasibility of mobilizing small donations from large number of supportive Filipinos
Implementation Plans [Summary of Operational Plan]:
♦ Roadmaps for implementation
♦ Terms of Reference for key activities
♦ Detailed time-bound Implementation Plan, covering ’08-‘10 activities and resources needed, initiated
♦ Detailed roadmaps for key activities launched
♦ GFN documents
♦ Reports by GFN secretariats and various committees
♦ Effective and upright GFN governance leadership structures
♦ Efficient use of resources
1 This draft logframe builds on the insights and suggestions of various July 28, 2007 Planning Conference participants. The draft serves as a starting point for discussion on July 28th and may be revised or substituted by the participants, as appropriate.
THE STATE OF SPANISH INFLUENCES IN CALABARZON: A CONFERENCE ON LOCAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION
3m
THE STATE OF SPANISH INFLUENCES IN CALABARZON: A CONFERENCE ON LOCAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION
JUNE 27, 2008
8:00 – 5:00
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINAS, CAVITE
BACKGROUND
Republic Act 9187
An Act Declaring June 30 of the Year as Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for other Purposes
Authored by Sen. Edgardo Angara
The focus of the conference was the Spanish Legacies in Cavite.
The discussions put emphasis on the cultural and economic relations between the Philippines and Spain in the 19th century.
Theme “Local Heritage Preservation”
The discussion is very timely owing to the massive transformation of CALABARZON from a merely rural and agricultural area into a highly industrialized and urbanize zone. With this development in the region, tangible heritage such as the ANCESTRAL HOUSES, CASA HACIENDAS, CHURCHES, and other colonial structures which form part of the legacies of Spain in the Philippines have already been put in the sidelight because the regional priorities are directed towards economic development.
THE STATE OF SPANISH INFLUENCES IN CALABARZON: A CONFERENCE ON LOCAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION
JUNE 27, 2008
8:00 – 5:00
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINAS, CAVITE
BACKGROUND
Republic Act 9187
An Act Declaring June 30 of the Year as Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for other Purposes
Authored by Sen. Edgardo Angara
The focus of the conference was the Spanish Legacies in Cavite.
The discussions put emphasis on the cultural and economic relations between the Philippines and Spain in the 19th century.
Theme “Local Heritage Preservation”
The discussion is very timely owing to the massive transformation of CALABARZON from a merely rural and agricultural area into a highly industrialized and urbanize zone. With this development in the region, tangible heritage such as the ANCESTRAL HOUSES, CASA HACIENDAS, CHURCHES, and other colonial structures which form part of the legacies of Spain in the Philippines have already been put in the sidelight because the regional priorities are directed towards economic development.
EROPA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
3mSEMINAR 2008
The Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administrationand the Asia-Europe Foundation
invite you to participate in
"GOVERNANCE IN A TRIPTYCH:ENVIRONMENT, MIGRATION, PEACE AND ORDER" 23-25 October 2008 Manila, Philippines
Hosted by
The Philippine Civil Service CommissionRepublic of the Philippines
in cooperation with
The Career Executive Service Boardand theNational College of Public Administration and Governance,University of the Philippines
IntroductionThe Main ThemesRegistration and Travel LogisticsGuidelines for Paper Presentors Contact Information Download Memorandum on Hotel Reservation Procedures
INTRODUCTION
Many governments from the different parts of the globe have embraced governance as a mechanism to achieve development. However, despite the adoption of governance as a development framework, which has been argued as an effective tool towards development, massive poverty and underdevelopment have remained a prevalent challenge to many countries. This could be due to problems in terms of financial resources, gaps in terms of capacity of human resources, problems involving rampant corruption, or lack of transparency and accountability, among others. Or it could also be that the strategies or approaches adopted to achieve effective governance were not the most appropriate given the prevailing socio-economic or political situation in the country. Given these circumstances, it is imperative to review how our governments do “governance” and understand what and why problems exist in order to take necessary and appropriate measures to address them.
As a response to this challenge, this year’s EROPA Seminar has been conceptualized to dissect governance issues and problems, recommend solutions to address such issues, and discuss various ways to implement the governance framework effectively. Furthermore, this is a means for EROPA to continue what it started during the World Conference on Governance (World COG) in 1999 which adopted the theme “From Government to Governance.”
In order to provide the seminar participants with meaningful learning experiences which they can perhaps make use of and apply to their back-home situations, this seminar shall specifically look into three important governance concerns that currently appear to be the major concerns of EROPA member countries, namely: 1) environment; 2) migration; and 3) peace and order.
THE MAIN THEMES
Environment
Contemporary issues on environmental protection originate from the concept of sustainable development which means “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs.” Environmental Governance is mainstreamed as it is seen as a critical factor in the attainment of sustainable development.
Discussions in this subject shall include: the role of the various stakeholders in environmental protection (the government, private sector, civil society, and academe); the governance of the commons (air, water, land, etc.); and multilevel environmental governance (local, national, global levels), among others.
The Role of Various Stakeholders in Environmental Governance
Various sectors like the academe, government, business, and civil society organizations, among others, are stakeholders in the governance of the environment. Given their different nature and orientation, each has a respective role to play in protecting the environment and in mainstreaming Environmental Governance. This sub theme shall discuss these respective stakeholders’ roles and check on what aspects can these stakeholders cooperate.
The Governance of the Commons: Earth, Water and Air
There are different approaches to the management and protection of specific environmental thematic areas. For example, the management of the marine environment is different from the management of the forest lands; likewise, there are differences in the approaches to preventing air pollution and solid waste disposal. The different best practices, experiences and approaches to the governance of specific environmental thematic areas shall be the focus of this sub theme.
Environmental Governance: Local, National and Global Levels
Environmental Governance is practiced in global, national and domestic settings. Global environmental governance can be observed through the presence of environmental governance systems, and various multilateral environmental agreements. On the other hand, national and domestic environmental governance is carried out through respective national, provincial, and city laws, policies and strategies. This sub theme shall focus on issues including: the implementation of global, national and local laws at their respective settings; and the implementation strategies that have so far been recorded to be effective and successful.
Curriculum Development on Environmental Governance
This shall be a discussion focused on the development of a higher education curriculum on Environmental Governance. Practitioners, academicians and other stakeholders are encouraged to join the discussion to solicit diverse views which may be integrated in the curriculum.
Migration
Migration, particularly labor migration, poses major impacts on the economic and social development of both the country of origin (sending country) and the country of destination (host country). While migrants benefit economically, the host country also benefits in terms of the migrants’ contributions to the host country’s labor force. How these benefits are maximized by both the sending and host countries will depend to a large extent on the governance strategies that are put in place.
The attainment of development in this case is primarily dependent on the migrants, particularly migrant workers. As catalysts of development, it is just and proper that migrants are empowered and their rights are protected and respected toward making development more attainable.
Attaining development through labor migration and protecting migrant workers require the understanding of the migration process, and its social and political impacts. Therefore, two major topics on migration (discussed below) are being prepared for this year’s seminar. These topics capture both sending and host country experiences in dealing with the migration process and its impacts.
Managing the Migration Process: Host and Sending Country Experiences The experience of many Asia-Pacific countries shows that annually, hundreds of thousands of their workers leave in search of overseas jobs. Thus, the problem of properly monitoring the movements of these workers, their proper documentation, their protection from exploitation by recruitment agencies, and worse, the possibility of their being victimized by illegal recruiters and, therefore, their illegal departures and entry to receiving countries, are concerns that require national attention by sending countries. On the other hand, ensuring that these workers, once overseas, are properly employed, their employment benefits are duly delivered to them by their employers, that they are not exploited, as well as ensuring that they behave in accordance with the customs, practices, and rules and regulations of host countries are concerns that should be properly attended to not just by the sending countries but by the receiving countries as well.
All these governance issues shall be the subject of this sub theme. For the purpose of the seminar, eight country presentations can be made on this topic: four papers by labor sending countries and four papers by labor receiving countries.
Managing the Socio-Economic and Political Impact of Migration: Host and Sending Country Experiences
Labor migration has both costs and benefits to the sending and receiving countries. The costs to the sending countries can be in the form of brain drain and family disorientation or break-up, among others; while the benefits include improved standard of living for the families owing to the dollar remittances that come in regularly. To the host country, the cost can be, among others, the intrusion of cultural practices inimical to society even as the country’s economic and industrial development is hastened by the entry of most needed manpower. How these concerns and issues are managed shall be the focus of paper presentations for this topic. For the purpose of the seminar, eight country presentations will be made: four on the experiences of labor sending countries and four from the labor receiving countries.
Peace and Order
Peace and order issues have long been considered as immediate concerns common to many countries of the globe. Insurgency and crimes have remained as major problems, caused much trouble both to the government and the people, and hindered the attainment of development.
As public administration is encompassing in nature, it involves every aspect where public service delivery is concerned. Providing a safe environment and a feeling of security to the people is one of the services that the government has to give to the public. This would mean eliminating, or at least minimizing the effects of, insurgency, crimes and other forms and sources of violence and insecurity.
This part of the seminar is aimed at providing an opportunity to discuss the different activities in eliminating security and order problems. After the sharing of ideas, practices and strategies, it is hoped that participants find the topics helpful in the peace and order management efforts in their respective countries.
Drug Abuse Prevention and Management
Drug abuse leads to various societal costs apart from the physical harm it poses to a person who is under the influence of prohibited drugs. Abuse of drugs often results in involvement in crimes which in turn cause insecurity to the public. Drug abuse prevention and management is just one of the measures to address crimes. Thus, the seminar has set a sub theme that will discuss the efforts and experiences of various countries in this respect.
From Rebellion to Compliance: Managing the Insurgency Problem
Insurgencies have been a threat to peace and order and a hindrance to the attainment of development. Investors fear to put up their businesses in places occupied by long-standing insurgency and rebel groups. Tourism is under threat and tourists refuse to visit places which are notoriously known for kidnapping incidents, bombings, etc. Civilians suffer from and are displaced due to the struggles between the military and the rebel groups. These are among the ill effects of insurgency.This sub theme provides a venue for the discussion of neutralizing insurgency through sharing of country strategies and preventive measures that are found effective, so that they may be replicated in other countries where applicable.
Achieving Effective Crime Prevention
A criminal act is irreversible; once the damage has been done, there is no way to bring a situation back to its normal and safe state. Given this premise, it is more important to prevent the occurrence of a crime than to solve it or seize the perpetrator when the crime has been committed.
Managing Political Destabilzation
Destabilizing government is common to many countries. Often driven by political motivations, government destabilization may cause interference in delivering public services. Thus, it is important to address this in order not to make the public suffer because of the political and often personal interests of the few. This sub theme is therefore considered under “Peace and Order” because it concerns security of the government, as well as security of the people.
REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL LOGISTICS
Registration
The registration fees will be as follows:EROPA Member ----------------------------- US$200Non-EROPA Member ---------------------- US$250For each Accompanying Person ------- US$100
Registration fees should be paid in cash during the registration proper at the Traders Hotel Manila on the following dates:22 October 2008, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm23 October 2008, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venues
The 54th Executive Council Meeting (for Council members only) is scheduled at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, 22 October 2008, and the seminar on 23-25 October 2008. Both activities will be held at the Traders Hotel Manila.
Visa Requirements
Participants may check at any Philippine Embassy/Consulate in their respective countries about visa requirements.
Hotel Accommodation and Reservations
The EROPA Secretariat recommends the Traders Hotel Manila (four-star hotel). The hotel is a 20-minute ride from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Participants are requested to book directly at the hotel.TRADERS HOTEL MANILA 3001 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1305, Metro Manila, Philippines Contact Person: Michelle Z. Castro, Sales Manager Tel. No.: (632) 527-9163; Fax No.: (632) 527-9188 E-mail: michele.castro@shangri-la.com Website: www.shangri-la.com
Rates: Deluxe Cityview Room (Single/Double) ------------------ 4,914.00 PhP net Deluxe Seaview Room (Single/Double) ----------------- 5,528.25 PhP net Traders Club Room (Single/Double) --------------------- 6,756.75 PhP net Extra Person (Deluxe Room) ------------------------------- 1,842.75 PhP net Extra Person (Traders Club Room) ----------------------- 2,457.00 PhP net
*Rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast, 10% service charge, 12% VAT, and 0.85% local tax.
Business HoursGovernment offices – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; private offices – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; shopping malls – 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; banks – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays and Special holidays.
Transportation
Modes of transportation include buses, jeepneys, the Light Rail Transit (LRT), the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and taxis.
Currency
US$1 is equivalent to 42 Philippine pesos as of May 2008.
_______________________
The Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administrationand the Asia-Europe Foundation
invite you to participate in
"GOVERNANCE IN A TRIPTYCH:ENVIRONMENT, MIGRATION, PEACE AND ORDER" 23-25 October 2008 Manila, Philippines
Hosted by
The Philippine Civil Service CommissionRepublic of the Philippines
in cooperation with
The Career Executive Service Boardand theNational College of Public Administration and Governance,University of the Philippines
IntroductionThe Main ThemesRegistration and Travel LogisticsGuidelines for Paper Presentors Contact Information Download Memorandum on Hotel Reservation Procedures
INTRODUCTION
Many governments from the different parts of the globe have embraced governance as a mechanism to achieve development. However, despite the adoption of governance as a development framework, which has been argued as an effective tool towards development, massive poverty and underdevelopment have remained a prevalent challenge to many countries. This could be due to problems in terms of financial resources, gaps in terms of capacity of human resources, problems involving rampant corruption, or lack of transparency and accountability, among others. Or it could also be that the strategies or approaches adopted to achieve effective governance were not the most appropriate given the prevailing socio-economic or political situation in the country. Given these circumstances, it is imperative to review how our governments do “governance” and understand what and why problems exist in order to take necessary and appropriate measures to address them.
As a response to this challenge, this year’s EROPA Seminar has been conceptualized to dissect governance issues and problems, recommend solutions to address such issues, and discuss various ways to implement the governance framework effectively. Furthermore, this is a means for EROPA to continue what it started during the World Conference on Governance (World COG) in 1999 which adopted the theme “From Government to Governance.”
In order to provide the seminar participants with meaningful learning experiences which they can perhaps make use of and apply to their back-home situations, this seminar shall specifically look into three important governance concerns that currently appear to be the major concerns of EROPA member countries, namely: 1) environment; 2) migration; and 3) peace and order.
THE MAIN THEMES
Environment
Contemporary issues on environmental protection originate from the concept of sustainable development which means “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs.” Environmental Governance is mainstreamed as it is seen as a critical factor in the attainment of sustainable development.
Discussions in this subject shall include: the role of the various stakeholders in environmental protection (the government, private sector, civil society, and academe); the governance of the commons (air, water, land, etc.); and multilevel environmental governance (local, national, global levels), among others.
The Role of Various Stakeholders in Environmental Governance
Various sectors like the academe, government, business, and civil society organizations, among others, are stakeholders in the governance of the environment. Given their different nature and orientation, each has a respective role to play in protecting the environment and in mainstreaming Environmental Governance. This sub theme shall discuss these respective stakeholders’ roles and check on what aspects can these stakeholders cooperate.
The Governance of the Commons: Earth, Water and Air
There are different approaches to the management and protection of specific environmental thematic areas. For example, the management of the marine environment is different from the management of the forest lands; likewise, there are differences in the approaches to preventing air pollution and solid waste disposal. The different best practices, experiences and approaches to the governance of specific environmental thematic areas shall be the focus of this sub theme.
Environmental Governance: Local, National and Global Levels
Environmental Governance is practiced in global, national and domestic settings. Global environmental governance can be observed through the presence of environmental governance systems, and various multilateral environmental agreements. On the other hand, national and domestic environmental governance is carried out through respective national, provincial, and city laws, policies and strategies. This sub theme shall focus on issues including: the implementation of global, national and local laws at their respective settings; and the implementation strategies that have so far been recorded to be effective and successful.
Curriculum Development on Environmental Governance
This shall be a discussion focused on the development of a higher education curriculum on Environmental Governance. Practitioners, academicians and other stakeholders are encouraged to join the discussion to solicit diverse views which may be integrated in the curriculum.
Migration
Migration, particularly labor migration, poses major impacts on the economic and social development of both the country of origin (sending country) and the country of destination (host country). While migrants benefit economically, the host country also benefits in terms of the migrants’ contributions to the host country’s labor force. How these benefits are maximized by both the sending and host countries will depend to a large extent on the governance strategies that are put in place.
The attainment of development in this case is primarily dependent on the migrants, particularly migrant workers. As catalysts of development, it is just and proper that migrants are empowered and their rights are protected and respected toward making development more attainable.
Attaining development through labor migration and protecting migrant workers require the understanding of the migration process, and its social and political impacts. Therefore, two major topics on migration (discussed below) are being prepared for this year’s seminar. These topics capture both sending and host country experiences in dealing with the migration process and its impacts.
Managing the Migration Process: Host and Sending Country Experiences The experience of many Asia-Pacific countries shows that annually, hundreds of thousands of their workers leave in search of overseas jobs. Thus, the problem of properly monitoring the movements of these workers, their proper documentation, their protection from exploitation by recruitment agencies, and worse, the possibility of their being victimized by illegal recruiters and, therefore, their illegal departures and entry to receiving countries, are concerns that require national attention by sending countries. On the other hand, ensuring that these workers, once overseas, are properly employed, their employment benefits are duly delivered to them by their employers, that they are not exploited, as well as ensuring that they behave in accordance with the customs, practices, and rules and regulations of host countries are concerns that should be properly attended to not just by the sending countries but by the receiving countries as well.
All these governance issues shall be the subject of this sub theme. For the purpose of the seminar, eight country presentations can be made on this topic: four papers by labor sending countries and four papers by labor receiving countries.
Managing the Socio-Economic and Political Impact of Migration: Host and Sending Country Experiences
Labor migration has both costs and benefits to the sending and receiving countries. The costs to the sending countries can be in the form of brain drain and family disorientation or break-up, among others; while the benefits include improved standard of living for the families owing to the dollar remittances that come in regularly. To the host country, the cost can be, among others, the intrusion of cultural practices inimical to society even as the country’s economic and industrial development is hastened by the entry of most needed manpower. How these concerns and issues are managed shall be the focus of paper presentations for this topic. For the purpose of the seminar, eight country presentations will be made: four on the experiences of labor sending countries and four from the labor receiving countries.
Peace and Order
Peace and order issues have long been considered as immediate concerns common to many countries of the globe. Insurgency and crimes have remained as major problems, caused much trouble both to the government and the people, and hindered the attainment of development.
As public administration is encompassing in nature, it involves every aspect where public service delivery is concerned. Providing a safe environment and a feeling of security to the people is one of the services that the government has to give to the public. This would mean eliminating, or at least minimizing the effects of, insurgency, crimes and other forms and sources of violence and insecurity.
This part of the seminar is aimed at providing an opportunity to discuss the different activities in eliminating security and order problems. After the sharing of ideas, practices and strategies, it is hoped that participants find the topics helpful in the peace and order management efforts in their respective countries.
Drug Abuse Prevention and Management
Drug abuse leads to various societal costs apart from the physical harm it poses to a person who is under the influence of prohibited drugs. Abuse of drugs often results in involvement in crimes which in turn cause insecurity to the public. Drug abuse prevention and management is just one of the measures to address crimes. Thus, the seminar has set a sub theme that will discuss the efforts and experiences of various countries in this respect.
From Rebellion to Compliance: Managing the Insurgency Problem
Insurgencies have been a threat to peace and order and a hindrance to the attainment of development. Investors fear to put up their businesses in places occupied by long-standing insurgency and rebel groups. Tourism is under threat and tourists refuse to visit places which are notoriously known for kidnapping incidents, bombings, etc. Civilians suffer from and are displaced due to the struggles between the military and the rebel groups. These are among the ill effects of insurgency.This sub theme provides a venue for the discussion of neutralizing insurgency through sharing of country strategies and preventive measures that are found effective, so that they may be replicated in other countries where applicable.
Achieving Effective Crime Prevention
A criminal act is irreversible; once the damage has been done, there is no way to bring a situation back to its normal and safe state. Given this premise, it is more important to prevent the occurrence of a crime than to solve it or seize the perpetrator when the crime has been committed.
Managing Political Destabilzation
Destabilizing government is common to many countries. Often driven by political motivations, government destabilization may cause interference in delivering public services. Thus, it is important to address this in order not to make the public suffer because of the political and often personal interests of the few. This sub theme is therefore considered under “Peace and Order” because it concerns security of the government, as well as security of the people.
REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL LOGISTICS
Registration
The registration fees will be as follows:EROPA Member ----------------------------- US$200Non-EROPA Member ---------------------- US$250For each Accompanying Person ------- US$100
Registration fees should be paid in cash during the registration proper at the Traders Hotel Manila on the following dates:22 October 2008, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm23 October 2008, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venues
The 54th Executive Council Meeting (for Council members only) is scheduled at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, 22 October 2008, and the seminar on 23-25 October 2008. Both activities will be held at the Traders Hotel Manila.
Visa Requirements
Participants may check at any Philippine Embassy/Consulate in their respective countries about visa requirements.
Hotel Accommodation and Reservations
The EROPA Secretariat recommends the Traders Hotel Manila (four-star hotel). The hotel is a 20-minute ride from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Participants are requested to book directly at the hotel.TRADERS HOTEL MANILA 3001 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1305, Metro Manila, Philippines Contact Person: Michelle Z. Castro, Sales Manager Tel. No.: (632) 527-9163; Fax No.: (632) 527-9188 E-mail: michele.castro@shangri-la.com Website: www.shangri-la.com
Rates: Deluxe Cityview Room (Single/Double) ------------------ 4,914.00 PhP net Deluxe Seaview Room (Single/Double) ----------------- 5,528.25 PhP net Traders Club Room (Single/Double) --------------------- 6,756.75 PhP net Extra Person (Deluxe Room) ------------------------------- 1,842.75 PhP net Extra Person (Traders Club Room) ----------------------- 2,457.00 PhP net
*Rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast, 10% service charge, 12% VAT, and 0.85% local tax.
Business HoursGovernment offices – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; private offices – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; shopping malls – 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; banks – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays and Special holidays.
Transportation
Modes of transportation include buses, jeepneys, the Light Rail Transit (LRT), the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and taxis.
Currency
US$1 is equivalent to 42 Philippine pesos as of May 2008.
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
Fallacies and Controversies in Philippine History GSIS Museum, Pasay City
Lecture Proper
The first lecture entitled “Controversies and Fallacies in Philippine History”
was presented by Dr. Estrellita T. Muhi, the Treasurer PHA. These were the highlights of her lecture:
1. Origins of the Filipinos
Assumptions about ancient Filipino population
1.1 The negritos were the aboriginal group in the Philippines.
1.2 Filipinos are Malays racially and ethnically.
1.3 The Philippines was peopled by waves of migrants coming from Asia mainland and the culture of the Filipinos today is largely a result of this immigration.
2. Disagreement on the number of islands in the Philippines.
· Molina says, there are 7 083 islands while Alip counts 7 100 islands and islets. Agoncillio and Alfonso do not cite a definitive number merely saying that there are “more than 7, 100 island and islets. Zaide maintains that there are 7 100 islands but says differently in another book . . . a broken archipelago of 7 083 islands.
3. According to Gagelonia, controversies over historical facts arose simply because textbook writers differed from one another as to dates, figures, names, and even interpretation of historical events.
4. Resolution no. 12 declaring that the Code of Kalantiao has no valid historical basis.
5. Princess Urduja can not be taken as a genuine and authentic character in
Philippine History.
6. Discovery or Rediscovery of the Philippines; it is more correct to say simply that Magellan or the Spanish came to the Philippines in 1521.
7. Aims of Spanish Colonization; that the motive was purely commercial and that the religious aim were secondary.
Due to time constrain other issues assigned to Dr. Muhi were not discussed but a copy of the lectures was provided. (Copies were submitted at the Social Science Office)
The second lecture entitled “Content in Philippine History “was presented by Dr. Gloria M. Santos, Executive Director, PHA. These were the highlights of her lecture:
1. Filipino characteristics such as shyness, amor propio, “matiisin”etc.;
· Marcelo H. Del Pilar’s back fighting strategy (giving pamphlets that were presumed to be religious in content but the truth for the matter was it contained the abuses of the friars).
2. The climate (humid) in the Philippines was not favorable for the preservation of historical documents;
3. The cry of “Pugad lawin”;
· Controversy on the date (August 23, 27 or 26) when Andress Bonifacio tore their cedulas into pieces.
4. Controversy on the arrival of Magellan was not yet settle;
5. Appreciative Inquiry Method being the latest strategy in teaching history;
· It is the evolutionary study from the past to the present of what events contributed to the contemporary success of human society.
· The strategy recommends that in the learning process, the teacher must emphasize the positive rather than the negative for to dwell in the negative would be an exercise of futility.
The third lecture entitled “Strategies in Teaching History”
was presented by Dr. Teofista L. Vivar, Auditor, PHA. These were the highlights of her lecture:
Important factors, strategies and models related to teaching “History”
Factors
· Quality (performance) and quality (time of instruction) “how”;
· Emphasis on the students “who”;
· The use of nemonic devices such as the 3c’s (care, commitment, creativity)
Strategies
· Psychological methods such as exercises, readiness, and repetition;
· Combining history with arts, literature and music;
- To instill nationalism, let the students sing “Ang Bayan K o”;
- Tell stories that are etched in the minds of students like the story of Erlinda which electrically changed the Filipino soldiers and inspired the epic of Bataan;
- Making collage with one central idea;
- Drawing sketches on the student’s concept of nationalism;
- Dramatic monologue about benevolent assimilation;
- Values clarification through CPA (choosing, prizing, and acting)
Example: Auction Sale of what are important in life such as house and lot, money, four-year college education, money etc. Through this activity we can evaluate and develop values based on what they buy.
Models
· Lecture
· Cognitive/semantic/concept mapping
· Jigsaw
· Documentary analysis
· Biographical sketches
· Simulation
· Resource speakers
· Bulletin boards
· Role playing
· Interview with senior citizens
· Role playing
· Artifacts
· Relics
· Memorabilia
· Modeling.
The fourth lecture entitled “Role of the Textbook in Teaching History”
was presented by Dr. Celestina P. Boncan, Treasurer PHA. These were the highlights of her lecture:
1. Huge market for Philippine History Textbooks
· Philippine History as the subject matter of Heographiya, Kasaysayan, and Sibika (HKS);
· Philippine History as covered in grades 1-3 of Sibika at Kultura (SK) and second year Araling Panlipunan which is on Asean Studies
2.Importance of Textbooks
· Primary source of knowledge of the students in the classroom;
· Seventy to ninety percent of classroom learning in history and civic classes is text-book driven and derived
3.Learning Competencies of Textbooks
· Textbooks are structured based on the Dep-Ed prescribed Learning competencies(LCs);
- LCs was conceived and conceptualize to ensure quality education that is accessible to all;
- LCs determined the knowledge and skills that must be acquired by students and the scope and sequence of the topics or lessons;
- standardize learning i.e… they ensure that the students are provided the opportunity to acquire the same competencies whether they are studying in Manila or in a remote area
· Textbooks must then be consistent with these learning competencies;
- 90% must be develop by the textbook;
- 10% must not include a major concept or skill;
- discussion must be consistent with the sequencing of the LCs
2. Social content Guideline of Textbooks
· Sensitivity or political correctness;
· Respect racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity and promote appreciation of differences;
· Free of biases and stereotyping of individuals or groups;
· Insensitive or inappropriate descriptions or portrayals of religious practices and cultural customs, symbols, festivals, or language must be avoided;
· Gender sensitive;
· No sexist language or stereotyping of male or females by occupation
3. Historical Content of Textbooks
· Must be accurate and up to date;
· Must not have outdated statistics (statistics that are more than five years old is considered dated);
· Must rely on primary sources as much as possible;
· Must reflect recent theories or explanation in its discussions
4. Textbook errors
There is no such thing as an error free textbook but it should not be an excuse for errors in textbooks;
· Different shades of errors:
- Typographical errors;
- Factual, theoretical and conceptual errors;
- Grammatical lapses;
- Phrases or sentences that are taken out of context
Focal Points
· Textbook must educate the student
· Textbook must motivate the student
· Textbook must ignite the enthusiasm
· Textbook must augurs quality education
The fifth lecture entitled “The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines”
was presented by Mr. Teodoro S. Atienza,head, Heraldy and Display Section, NHI These were the highlights of his lecture:
He focused on selected sections of Republic Act no. 8491 entitled an an act prescribing the code of the national flag, anthem, motto, coat –of-arms and other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines such as:
· SECTION 11. If planted on the ground, the flagpole shall be at a prominent place and shall be of such height as would give the flag commanding position in relation to the buildings in the vicinity. If attached to a building, the flagpole shall be on top of its roof or anchored on a sill projecting at an angle upward. If on a stage or platform or government office, the flag shall be at the left (facing the stage) or the left of the office upon entering.
· SECTION 13. When displayed with another flag, the Philippine flag shall be on the right of the other flag. If there is a line of other flags, the Philippine flag shall be in the middle of the line. When carried in a parade with flags which are not national flags, the Philippine flag shall be in front of the center of the line.
· SECTION 14. A flag worn out through wear and tear, shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and tear.
· SECTION 16. The flag may be displayed: a) Inside or outside a building or on stationary flagpoles. If the flag is displayed indoors on a flagpole, it shall be placed at the left of the observer as one enters the room; b) From the top of a flagpole, which shall be at a prominent place or a commanding position in relation to the surrounding buildings; c) From a staff projecting upward from the window sill, canopy, balcony or facade of a building; d) In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building to pole erected away from the building; e) Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top; and f) Hanging in a vertical position across a street, with the blue field pointing east, if the road is heading south or north, or pointing north if the road is heading east or west. The flag shall not be raised when the weather is inclement. If already raised, the flag shall not be lowered.
· SECTION 17. The flag shall be hoisted to the top briskly and lowered ceremoniously. The flag shall never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, flood, water or other objects. After being lowered, the flag shall be handled and folded solemnly as part of the ceremony. C. Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony
· SECTION 18. All government offices and educational institutions shall henceforth observe the flag-raising ceremony every Monday morning and the flag lowering ceremony every Friday afternoon. The ceremony shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
· SECTION 19. The Office of the President upon the recommendation of the Institute shall issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony.
· SECTION 20. The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the anthem in its original Filipino lyrics and march tempo. D. Half-Mast
· SECTION 23. The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all the buildings and places where it is displayed, as provided for in this Act, on the day of official announcement of the death of any of the following officials: a) The President or a former President, for ten (10) days;b) The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for seven (7) days; and c) Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for any period less than seven (7) days. The flag shall be flown at half-mast on all the buildings and places where the decedent was holding office, on the day of death until the day of interment of an incumbent member of the Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the Senate or the House of Representatives, and such other persons as may be determined by the Institute. The flag when flown at half-mast shall be first hoisted to the peak for a moment then lowered to the half-mast position. The flag shall again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. E. Casket
· SECTION 24. The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead of the military, veterans of previous wars, national artists, and of civilians who have rendered distinguished service to the nation, as may be determined by the local government unit concerned. In such cases, the flag shall be placed such that the white triangle shall be at the head and the blue portion shall cover the right side of the caskets. The flag shall not be lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the ground, but shall be folded solemnly and handed over to the heirs of the deceased. H. Specifications of the National Flag
· SECTION 27. The flag shall have the following proportions. The width of the flag, 1; the length of the flag, 2; and the sides of the white triangle, 1.
· SECTION 28. The technical specifications shall be as follows: The blue color shall bear Cable No. 80173; the white color, Cable No. 80001; the red color, Cable No. 80108; and the golden yellow, Cable No. 80068.I. Prohibited Acts
· SECTION 34. It shall be prohibited: a) To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on or cast contempt or commit any act or omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag or over its surface; b) To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute; c) To use the flag:
As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth;
As covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other objects;
As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles;
As a staff or whip;
For unveiling monuments or statues; and
As trademarks, or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.
o d) To display the flag:
Under any painting or picture;
Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely;
Below any platform; or
In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails.
e) To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
f) To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisement, or imprint of any nature on the flag; g) To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other articles of merchandise; h) To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international organizations; i) To use, display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and j) To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.
· SECTION 43. The Great Seal shall be affixed to or placed upon all commissions signed by the President and upon such other official documents and papers of the Republic of the Philippines as may be provided by law, or as may be required by custom and usage. The President shall have custody of the Great Seal.
(A complete copy of R.A. 8491 was submitted at the Social Science Office)
Questions and comments were raised by the participants like Mr. Basilan one of our representative. He commented on the awareness of the people specifically school teachers, government officials and other concerned on the proper display of the Philippine flag. He also requested for a copy of the heraldic code. Mr. Atienza gave his positive responded by informing Mr. Basilan of his availability for a flag awareness program in Batangas.
Before the program ended, GSIS official ask some concerned participants on the different problems they encounter with the GSIS eCard’s and other programs; followed by the distribution of certificates to the participants coming from Pasay and Tayabas Elementary and High School Public School Teachers, and Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas representatives from the Faculty of Social Science.
Generally, the lecture-seminar has been a success. All the speakers were able to delivered their message clearly. After the afternoon snacks prepared by the organizers; all the participants, leave the avenue equipped with more updates and knowledge with regards to controversies and fallacies in Philippine History. This seminar will be of great help to the participants to improve more on their teaching competencies, most particularly in relation to the subject matter. Thus, improving the quality of services the Lyceum of the Philippines – Batangas, is providing to its students, especially now that it is ISO Accredited Institution in the Southern Tagalog Region.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Cattle and Bulalo the Best in Batangas Province... by EMMA E. MONTALBO, AB, MPA, Batangas, Philippines
Cattle and Bulalo…the Best in Batangas Province
I. Introduction
Batangas is well known as a producer of quality cattle. Public auction animal markets have been established in Tanauan, Lipa, Padre Garcia, Taal, Batangas, and Lemery. Tanuan City is being noted as the “Home of Batangas Beef”. Last 2004, the City held the first Batangas Beef Festival to highlight the high quality of various Batangas beef products including gotong Batangas, bulalo, tapa and others. The distinctive taste of Batangas beef is claimed to be the result of personalized feeding and care of the cattle being fattened.
According to Dr. Aries Garcia, City Veterinarian, one way for promoting Batangas beef is to increase the number of cattle being slaughtered in the City (Tanauan) slaughterhouse, thus increasing the City’s revenue. Of course, it will also result in bigger incomes for families engaged in livestock production.1
II. Literature of the Study
Cattle are the most important of all livestock animals. Cattle are under the genus “bos”, which species members can interbreed and produce fertile off spring.
There are two obvious breed groups of cattle in the world: the humped cattle, or zebu (Bos indicus), group which are found in tropical regions and the breeds which descended from an extinct wild type, the aurochs (Bos primigenius), and are now found throughout the temperate regions of the world. 2
There are cattle which breed on temperate climates: like the Brahman cattle in the U.S. resulting from interbreeding four strains of cattle from India. The Guzerat, the Nellore, the Gir, and the Krishma Valley. Indian cattle were first introduced for the specific purpose of cross breeding them with other groups that were not well adapted to the subtropical conditions of the Gulf Coast region. Brahmans that can withstand hot and humid weather are resistant to insects and are free from eye trouble. 3
The most common cattle in Batangas Province are Bos Taurus, Bos Indicus and White Brahman.However, the Belmont Red has exhibited higher fertility than pure Bos indicus breeds and better than most other Bos indicus X Bos taurus crosses. Their docile nature and good performance have been recognized by Pacific Islands and the Philippines where improvement in livestock population is carefully monitored. 4
The exact origin of our native cattle is not certain. Early cattle were predominantly Bos Taurus. Eventually, smaller cattle with thinner skin and dark brown, black and spotted white coloring became more common. These cattle were similar to the Wagyu of Japan and Hwangyu of China. It is possible that our original native cattle from these countries, owing to trade between China, Indo-China, and the Philippines that began over two thousand years ago. The Spanish Galleon trade with Acapulco and Mexico introduced new varieties of cattle, which also affected our native cattle populations. 5
These animals were larger than our native cattle, long of horn and better suited to the adverse climatic and terrain conditions of the tropics.
III. Body
Batangas cattle are mainly raised in covered backyard stables attached to the farmer’s kitchen. The cattle are fed with corn, mongo beans, rice, salt, and molasses producing tender, cherry red colored beef, marbled with white fat. Many meat stalls advertise their beef as Batangas beef but avoid beef carcasses with thick yellow fat. Yellow fat is a sign of a grass diet or old age, as in the case of retired old mastura cows. Beef with marbled white fat is the highest quality beef, produced by cattle that are fed more feed grains. Beef with marbled fat interspersed through the muscle is known to have less cholesterol and taste better than meat covered by thick external layers of yellow fat.
The fat globules of marbled beef dissolved when cooked releasing oil that tenderizes the muscle fiber. Batangas beef is much sought after in Filipino cooking, which often uses fat, bone, and bone marrow boiled gently under low fire. Some of the most popular dishes among our people are bulalo, caldereta and nilagang baka with vegetables.
Bulalo is the marrow in the bone of the beef shank. Beef shank is locally known as kenchi. It can be bought boneless or bone-in. With the bone, it is called bulalo. Prized for the delicious bone marrow, bulalo is not recommended for those with high cholesterol or those watching their fat intake. It is not an everyday dish. It is more of once-every two-or-three months meal for health considerations. 6
A bulalo soup to taste so good should have: 2 lbs beef knees (with marrow intact) 2 quarts water, 1 onion (halved) 3 leeks.(Broth preparation: Mix all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Skim the surface until the broth becomes clear. Cover and simmer at least one hour, or the longer you boil the bone marrow, the more it will tastes good. Serve hot with plain rice serves four). 7
In Batangas Province where selling beef and beef by- products is a major means of livelihood, roads are lined with restaurants and small eateries with bulalo as a specialty.
Santo Tomas, Batangas became a traveller’s favorite. Whether you are a traveling businessman or just on your way to Southern part of the Philippines, you should never fail to have a stop over in any of their restaurants, “carinderia”, or “kainan” for lunch or dinner.
We are told often that all this started in Sto. Tomas Batangas at roadside eateries where truck and bus drivers would stop. So there we ambled one day, and stopped at Rose and Grace, the largest, and best known, in front of which most of the cars were parked. We found that Bulalo was being consumed at almost every table. 8
“SINOY AND TRINING” are just a bit down the road, and the bulalo we got there was perfect according to Dorren G. Fernandez of Philippine Daily Inquirrer. While chatting with Lorenzo Carpio, brother of Trinidad Sangque, we learned thatthe owners of Rose and Grace and of Sinoy and Trining are sisters. The original bulalo had been a creation of an Aling Bering (Viring?),as he remembers, and from her, his sisters learned these things. Aling Trining, who was herself attending to the kawali and kalan in her kitchen, had started with Php 50.00 capital and was happy with just libreng pagkain for her family. With Mang Sinoy, also a musician with the restaurant, and by dint of hard work through the years, the couple had not only seen ten children through school, but had bought land as well. The restaurant had grown through the constant patronage, not of truck and bus drivers as rumor had it, but of “turista” “at lahat de kotse”. And, he revealed that, although bulalo seems simple to cook, the trick is in “pagtitimpla”. Only one person (probably Aling Training) is in charge at Sinoy and Training. Her formula is still kept secret. 9
In classy restaurants, bulalo commands a high price.
For Dennis Victor Edillon Jr., executive chef of Hotel Pontifino in Batangas City, the province is a great place as source of these ingredients. Its beef, for instance, is reputed to be the best of the breed, which is why the markets in Taal and other towns in Batangas are where traders from Manila buy cattle. Moreover, at Pastorelli fine dining restaurant, Edillon serves the ever-popular Bulalo with a twist. Its being less greasy is achieved through a very slow simmering process, which does not allow the grease to circulate in the soup. 10
Hotel and restaurants in the province make sure that quality flavors of Batangas cuisine are preserved specialy bulalo. That Batangas Province is a producer of quality cattle may be due to certain natural advantages: like the cool climate and good terrain, characterized by the presence of plateaus.
In addition, provincial officials, city, municipality, and barangay authorities are supportive of food production projects. All of these, combined with a generally good peace and order situation and an industrious and knowledgeable people who care well for their animals, help explain why Batangas takes the lead in our country’s beef production.
IV. Conclusion
Batangueño Hospitality offers a most inviting, interesting and delicious plate of Batangas “bulalo”. This generosity is evoking a deep sense of understanding, appreciation, identity, and nationalistic pride and fostering unity and harmony among the members of the community.
Now, Batangas is synonymous with beef and well known as a producer of quality cattle.To all of this, can be ascribed why many people distinguished Batangueño identity and why they consider Batangas Province as truly different from other locality in and outside the Philippines.
V. Recommendation
Batangueño hospitality should be valued and appreciated, while original Batangas cuisine should be preserved.
Batangas Government Officials should develop comprehensive development program and provide well funded “iwi” system of cattle feeding where the government as an owner of cows entrusts a farmer with a calf to grow and fatten. In addition to this, the government must concern itself with the issue of food security due to increasing population.
Agricultural Authorities should conduct a regular artificial insemination of cattle, conduct seminars and consultations on the latest development in farming especially in animal racing.
Backyard system of cattle raising should be encouraged because of the increasing demand of beef.
Civic organizations can contribute a lot to helping small under privileged farmers in uplifting their economic lot through agri-related livelihood projects.
PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE
To help farmers raise cattle for meat as well as for milk.
AGENCIES INVOLVED
Civic organization and Local Government Officials
SCHEME
The participants in the program will be made to understand from the very beginning that the dispersed animals are not dole outs. These are female animals for breeding which the recipients will have to take good care of and to find ways and means for those animals to multiply.
The recipients don’t have any cash outlay in the beginning. But the dispersed animals are given a value, say Php 18 000.00 for a breedable calf. That amount will have to be paid by the farmer within five years without any interest and no provision for devaluation of the peso. Although the cattle have long gestation periods, the farmer should be able to exert efforts to enable the animals to multiply several times before reaching five years. The first offspring, if it is a female, will already have given birth to at least two calves five years after the farmer received the original animal.
The farmer will have to pay back the value of the original animal in cash or its equivalent.
DOCUMENTARY PICTURES
Bulalo
This delightful beef soup is a specialty of the cattle-raising region in the province of Batangas.
2 lbs.-bias ng baka (beef kneeswith marrow intact)2 quarts-water1-onion, halved3-leeks, sliced 10 cups-chicken broth 1 pkg-dried banana blossoms
Put all of the ingredients in a large stickpot and bring to a slight boil. Skim the surface until the broth rmains clear. Cover and simmer at least 1 hour.Serve hot accompanied by rice for a light lunch pr as the first ourse to a large dinner. Remind your guests to enjoy the bone marrow!Serves 4.
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Bos Indicus
VI. References
1 Tanauan as Home of Batangas beef. (September 8, 2005). Manila Bulletin, p. B-7
2 Ned D. Bayley, ed. Cattle, Encyclopedia Americana, vol. 6. (Grolier Incorporated, 1989), 64.
3 Ned D. Bayley, 63.
4 Belmont Red (2007, September 17) (on line), Available; http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3DPHILIPPINES%253A%2BBos%2BTaurus%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-471%26x%3Dwrt&w=300&h=281&imgurl=www.ansi.okstate.edu%2Fbreeds%2Fcattle%2Fbelmontred%2Fimages%2Fbelmontred-web-2.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ansi.okstate.edu%2Fbreeds%2Fcattle%2Fbelmontred&size=28.9kB&name=belmontred-web-2.jpg&p=PHILIPPINES%3A+Bos+Taurus&type=jpeg&no=1&tt=1&oid=8a98ccba507d0132&ei=UTF-8
5Arañez German B. “The Cattle of Batangas Province”, Batangas Forged with Fire. Philippines: Ayala Foundation, Filipinas heritage Library Inc., 2002.
6 Batangas Best Bulalo & Native Foods: Don’t Miss the Bulalo (2007, September 17) ( on line), “Bulalo” Available; http// www.pinoycook.net/cooking-food/filipino/bulalo
7Santo Tomas Travel Guide (2007, September 17) (on line), Available; http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Philippines/Province_of_Batangas/Santo_Tomas-1381514/Restaurants-Santo_Tomas-BR-1.html#0
8 Doreen G. Fernandez “Bulalo” in Sto Tomas Batangas” Philippine Daily Inquirer , (August 9, 1987).p 13 column 8.
9 Doreen G. Fernandez ,p 13 column 8.
10 Rowena C. Burgos “Gourmet fare a la Batangueño” Philippine Daily Inquirrer
Philippine Daily Inquirrer, June 24, 2005 p. D1.
11 Bulalo (2007, September 17) (on line), Available; http://kumain.com/?p=show&id=271
12 Province of Laguna TravelGuide (2007, September 17) (on line), Available; http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Philippines/Province_of_Laguna/Restaurants- Province_of_Laguna-BR-1.html
I. Introduction
Batangas is well known as a producer of quality cattle. Public auction animal markets have been established in Tanauan, Lipa, Padre Garcia, Taal, Batangas, and Lemery. Tanuan City is being noted as the “Home of Batangas Beef”. Last 2004, the City held the first Batangas Beef Festival to highlight the high quality of various Batangas beef products including gotong Batangas, bulalo, tapa and others. The distinctive taste of Batangas beef is claimed to be the result of personalized feeding and care of the cattle being fattened.
According to Dr. Aries Garcia, City Veterinarian, one way for promoting Batangas beef is to increase the number of cattle being slaughtered in the City (Tanauan) slaughterhouse, thus increasing the City’s revenue. Of course, it will also result in bigger incomes for families engaged in livestock production.1
II. Literature of the Study
Cattle are the most important of all livestock animals. Cattle are under the genus “bos”, which species members can interbreed and produce fertile off spring.
There are two obvious breed groups of cattle in the world: the humped cattle, or zebu (Bos indicus), group which are found in tropical regions and the breeds which descended from an extinct wild type, the aurochs (Bos primigenius), and are now found throughout the temperate regions of the world. 2
There are cattle which breed on temperate climates: like the Brahman cattle in the U.S. resulting from interbreeding four strains of cattle from India. The Guzerat, the Nellore, the Gir, and the Krishma Valley. Indian cattle were first introduced for the specific purpose of cross breeding them with other groups that were not well adapted to the subtropical conditions of the Gulf Coast region. Brahmans that can withstand hot and humid weather are resistant to insects and are free from eye trouble. 3
The most common cattle in Batangas Province are Bos Taurus, Bos Indicus and White Brahman.However, the Belmont Red has exhibited higher fertility than pure Bos indicus breeds and better than most other Bos indicus X Bos taurus crosses. Their docile nature and good performance have been recognized by Pacific Islands and the Philippines where improvement in livestock population is carefully monitored. 4
The exact origin of our native cattle is not certain. Early cattle were predominantly Bos Taurus. Eventually, smaller cattle with thinner skin and dark brown, black and spotted white coloring became more common. These cattle were similar to the Wagyu of Japan and Hwangyu of China. It is possible that our original native cattle from these countries, owing to trade between China, Indo-China, and the Philippines that began over two thousand years ago. The Spanish Galleon trade with Acapulco and Mexico introduced new varieties of cattle, which also affected our native cattle populations. 5
These animals were larger than our native cattle, long of horn and better suited to the adverse climatic and terrain conditions of the tropics.
III. Body
Batangas cattle are mainly raised in covered backyard stables attached to the farmer’s kitchen. The cattle are fed with corn, mongo beans, rice, salt, and molasses producing tender, cherry red colored beef, marbled with white fat. Many meat stalls advertise their beef as Batangas beef but avoid beef carcasses with thick yellow fat. Yellow fat is a sign of a grass diet or old age, as in the case of retired old mastura cows. Beef with marbled white fat is the highest quality beef, produced by cattle that are fed more feed grains. Beef with marbled fat interspersed through the muscle is known to have less cholesterol and taste better than meat covered by thick external layers of yellow fat.
The fat globules of marbled beef dissolved when cooked releasing oil that tenderizes the muscle fiber. Batangas beef is much sought after in Filipino cooking, which often uses fat, bone, and bone marrow boiled gently under low fire. Some of the most popular dishes among our people are bulalo, caldereta and nilagang baka with vegetables.
Bulalo is the marrow in the bone of the beef shank. Beef shank is locally known as kenchi. It can be bought boneless or bone-in. With the bone, it is called bulalo. Prized for the delicious bone marrow, bulalo is not recommended for those with high cholesterol or those watching their fat intake. It is not an everyday dish. It is more of once-every two-or-three months meal for health considerations. 6
A bulalo soup to taste so good should have: 2 lbs beef knees (with marrow intact) 2 quarts water, 1 onion (halved) 3 leeks.(Broth preparation: Mix all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Skim the surface until the broth becomes clear. Cover and simmer at least one hour, or the longer you boil the bone marrow, the more it will tastes good. Serve hot with plain rice serves four). 7
In Batangas Province where selling beef and beef by- products is a major means of livelihood, roads are lined with restaurants and small eateries with bulalo as a specialty.
Santo Tomas, Batangas became a traveller’s favorite. Whether you are a traveling businessman or just on your way to Southern part of the Philippines, you should never fail to have a stop over in any of their restaurants, “carinderia”, or “kainan” for lunch or dinner.
We are told often that all this started in Sto. Tomas Batangas at roadside eateries where truck and bus drivers would stop. So there we ambled one day, and stopped at Rose and Grace, the largest, and best known, in front of which most of the cars were parked. We found that Bulalo was being consumed at almost every table. 8
“SINOY AND TRINING” are just a bit down the road, and the bulalo we got there was perfect according to Dorren G. Fernandez of Philippine Daily Inquirrer. While chatting with Lorenzo Carpio, brother of Trinidad Sangque, we learned thatthe owners of Rose and Grace and of Sinoy and Trining are sisters. The original bulalo had been a creation of an Aling Bering (Viring?),as he remembers, and from her, his sisters learned these things. Aling Trining, who was herself attending to the kawali and kalan in her kitchen, had started with Php 50.00 capital and was happy with just libreng pagkain for her family. With Mang Sinoy, also a musician with the restaurant, and by dint of hard work through the years, the couple had not only seen ten children through school, but had bought land as well. The restaurant had grown through the constant patronage, not of truck and bus drivers as rumor had it, but of “turista” “at lahat de kotse”. And, he revealed that, although bulalo seems simple to cook, the trick is in “pagtitimpla”. Only one person (probably Aling Training) is in charge at Sinoy and Training. Her formula is still kept secret. 9
In classy restaurants, bulalo commands a high price.
For Dennis Victor Edillon Jr., executive chef of Hotel Pontifino in Batangas City, the province is a great place as source of these ingredients. Its beef, for instance, is reputed to be the best of the breed, which is why the markets in Taal and other towns in Batangas are where traders from Manila buy cattle. Moreover, at Pastorelli fine dining restaurant, Edillon serves the ever-popular Bulalo with a twist. Its being less greasy is achieved through a very slow simmering process, which does not allow the grease to circulate in the soup. 10
Hotel and restaurants in the province make sure that quality flavors of Batangas cuisine are preserved specialy bulalo. That Batangas Province is a producer of quality cattle may be due to certain natural advantages: like the cool climate and good terrain, characterized by the presence of plateaus.
In addition, provincial officials, city, municipality, and barangay authorities are supportive of food production projects. All of these, combined with a generally good peace and order situation and an industrious and knowledgeable people who care well for their animals, help explain why Batangas takes the lead in our country’s beef production.
IV. Conclusion
Batangueño Hospitality offers a most inviting, interesting and delicious plate of Batangas “bulalo”. This generosity is evoking a deep sense of understanding, appreciation, identity, and nationalistic pride and fostering unity and harmony among the members of the community.
Now, Batangas is synonymous with beef and well known as a producer of quality cattle.To all of this, can be ascribed why many people distinguished Batangueño identity and why they consider Batangas Province as truly different from other locality in and outside the Philippines.
V. Recommendation
Batangueño hospitality should be valued and appreciated, while original Batangas cuisine should be preserved.
Batangas Government Officials should develop comprehensive development program and provide well funded “iwi” system of cattle feeding where the government as an owner of cows entrusts a farmer with a calf to grow and fatten. In addition to this, the government must concern itself with the issue of food security due to increasing population.
Agricultural Authorities should conduct a regular artificial insemination of cattle, conduct seminars and consultations on the latest development in farming especially in animal racing.
Backyard system of cattle raising should be encouraged because of the increasing demand of beef.
Civic organizations can contribute a lot to helping small under privileged farmers in uplifting their economic lot through agri-related livelihood projects.
PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
OBJECTIVE
To help farmers raise cattle for meat as well as for milk.
AGENCIES INVOLVED
Civic organization and Local Government Officials
SCHEME
The participants in the program will be made to understand from the very beginning that the dispersed animals are not dole outs. These are female animals for breeding which the recipients will have to take good care of and to find ways and means for those animals to multiply.
The recipients don’t have any cash outlay in the beginning. But the dispersed animals are given a value, say Php 18 000.00 for a breedable calf. That amount will have to be paid by the farmer within five years without any interest and no provision for devaluation of the peso. Although the cattle have long gestation periods, the farmer should be able to exert efforts to enable the animals to multiply several times before reaching five years. The first offspring, if it is a female, will already have given birth to at least two calves five years after the farmer received the original animal.
The farmer will have to pay back the value of the original animal in cash or its equivalent.
DOCUMENTARY PICTURES
Bulalo
This delightful beef soup is a specialty of the cattle-raising region in the province of Batangas.
2 lbs.-bias ng baka (beef kneeswith marrow intact)2 quarts-water1-onion, halved3-leeks, sliced 10 cups-chicken broth 1 pkg-dried banana blossoms
Put all of the ingredients in a large stickpot and bring to a slight boil. Skim the surface until the broth rmains clear. Cover and simmer at least 1 hour.Serve hot accompanied by rice for a light lunch pr as the first ourse to a large dinner. Remind your guests to enjoy the bone marrow!Serves 4.
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Province of Laguna TravelGuide
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Philippines/Province_of_Laguna/Restaurants-Province_of_Laguna-BR-1.html12
Bos Indicus
VI. References
1 Tanauan as Home of Batangas beef. (September 8, 2005). Manila Bulletin, p. B-7
2 Ned D. Bayley, ed. Cattle, Encyclopedia Americana, vol. 6. (Grolier Incorporated, 1989), 64.
3 Ned D. Bayley, 63.
4 Belmont Red (2007, September 17) (on line), Available; http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3DPHILIPPINES%253A%2BBos%2BTaurus%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-471%26x%3Dwrt&w=300&h=281&imgurl=www.ansi.okstate.edu%2Fbreeds%2Fcattle%2Fbelmontred%2Fimages%2Fbelmontred-web-2.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ansi.okstate.edu%2Fbreeds%2Fcattle%2Fbelmontred&size=28.9kB&name=belmontred-web-2.jpg&p=PHILIPPINES%3A+Bos+Taurus&type=jpeg&no=1&tt=1&oid=8a98ccba507d0132&ei=UTF-8
5Arañez German B. “The Cattle of Batangas Province”, Batangas Forged with Fire. Philippines: Ayala Foundation, Filipinas heritage Library Inc., 2002.
6 Batangas Best Bulalo & Native Foods: Don’t Miss the Bulalo (2007, September 17) ( on line), “Bulalo” Available; http// www.pinoycook.net/cooking-food/filipino/bulalo
7Santo Tomas Travel Guide (2007, September 17) (on line), Available; http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Philippines/Province_of_Batangas/Santo_Tomas-1381514/Restaurants-Santo_Tomas-BR-1.html#0
8 Doreen G. Fernandez “Bulalo” in Sto Tomas Batangas” Philippine Daily Inquirer , (August 9, 1987).p 13 column 8.
9 Doreen G. Fernandez ,p 13 column 8.
10 Rowena C. Burgos “Gourmet fare a la Batangueño” Philippine Daily Inquirrer
Philippine Daily Inquirrer, June 24, 2005 p. D1.
11 Bulalo (2007, September 17) (on line), Available; http://kumain.com/?p=show&id=271
12 Province of Laguna TravelGuide (2007, September 17) (on line), Available; http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Philippines/Province_of_Laguna/Restaurants- Province_of_Laguna-BR-1.html
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