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Garbage Situation in Kalibo is Hoped to be Resolved before the end of 2011
By: Mark Anthony N. Reyes

Panelists at the Kapehan sa Aklan on February 12. L-R: Mr. Allen Alcedo, Moderators Mr. Edwin Ramos of PIA, Mr. Odon Bandiola, SP Secreatry Festival, wherein many local and foreign tourist converge, 2) To develop the talents of the you. Ms Adorada Reynaldo, head of the ESWM, Ms Juliet Melgarejo, MEEDO head, former Vice Governor Atty. Kel Tolentino,  Mr. Abel Policarpio, Market Supervisor III and Kalibo Public Market Dr. Emit Custodio, Municipal Health Consultant of Kalibo.

Kalibo - The catastrophe of Payatas in 1999 that killed 234 people and where 32 families lost their homes was in the minds of the panelists in the Kapihan sa Aklan, held on 12, February 2011. The memory of this tragedy keep the Heads of MEEDO and the Ecological Solid Waste Management to keep pushing to resolve the issue of the Ecological Solid Waste Management problem to be implemented soon.The panelists on this week’s Kapihan were: Ms. Juliet Melgarejo, head of MEEDO, Ms. Adorada ‘Neneng’ Reynaldo, head of the ESWM, Dr. Emmet Custodio, the Municipal’s Health Consultant, and Mr. Abel Policarpio, Market Supervisor.

In coordination with Republic Act 9003, an Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2003, the municipality of Kalibo has created an Ecological Solid Waste Management Program under the Municipal Ordinance No. 2009-004. The program introduced the 5E’s; Engineering, Education, Environmental Organization, Enforcement and Equity which set as standards for its effective implementation.
According to Ms.Adorada “Neneng” Reynaldo, the program entails an environmental behavioral change. The people will become environmentally friendly by doing the good practices to our environment. Importantly, people will be educated for the proper segregation of solid waste.
Their office is now on a massive information dissemination drive for the first quarter of this year. They   particularly inform the vendors in the Kalibo public market and the shopping center The brochure and fliers are under approval as informative materials. They are hoping that the implementation of this program be achieve before the end of the year. Kool Earth, a private organization has the same advocacy and is a staunch partner of the local government of Kalibo
Ms Juliet Melgarejo, informed Aklan Media that the proposed dumping site in Balete is still under negotiation by the LGU and Gov. Carlito Marquez. However, the private clinic and funeral parlors in Kalibo must have septic tank for their pathological waste as mandatory.
This environmental concern is not only addressed to the government but to all concerned citizens. The government does everything to solve this problem but the cooperation of everyone is also required. /TE

YOUTH CORNER

Teens: Avoid Premarital Sex
By: Jenevi F. Dollete

In this modern society, premarital sex is very common especially among teenagers life, they are curious when it comes to activities among couples or in relationship teenagers, and there is so much pressure upon couples to conform. Some may say that “Every other couple is doing it, why not us? If you really love me, then prove it,” and others may challenge, “If you’re normal, then let’s try it.” But still, lots of risk may occur, such as unwanted pregnancy, cervical cancer, sexually transmitted diseases with the dreaded killer AIDS (Acquire Syndrome Deficiency Syndrome).
Not only should the sex act should be avoided, there are activities that have the potential to lead on the intercourse should also be avoided such as excessive kissing, petting and embarrassing that tend to push partners into the danger zone especially that curiosity commonly dominates individual with great feelings. It is really important among teenagers who are in romantic relationship with opposite sex to set up guidelines of conduct and work at maintaining the standards.
Always remember that sex before marriage encourages disrespect especially among woman. Everyone who is doing it may enjoy it but when they are already married, they will found out that they robbed themselves of the precious mystery of such other causing the honeymoon to lose its meaning and value.
Sexual desire is not sinful, it is normal but what the challenge is to find a way to deal with it./TE

NEWS WEEK FEBRUARY WEEK 2

Early Birds: KASAFI Report

Kalibo - Sto. Niño Ati-atihan Foundation Inc., (KASAFI) conducted a Cocktail Meeting and Press Conference on January 26, 2011, at the KASAFI Office, Second Floor of the Captain Gil M. Mijares Building, corner XIX Martyrs and Rizal Street, Kalibo, Aklan. Its goal is to maintain transparency of the  activities and expenses of KASAFI, and  to  express their gratitude to all their supporters.  

They particularly thanked their sponsors and the Aklan Media for their untiring  support, as partners and benefactors, to which attributed to the success of the recent Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-atihan Festival.

The meeting was attended by members of the Aklan Media, Local Government Unit of Kalibo, KASAFI honorary members, the three winners of the Miss Ati-atihan 2011, and other  guests.

The program started with an opening remark made by Kalibo Vice Mayor Madeline Ang Regalado, followed by words of thanks and appreciation by Mr. Albert Meñez, Chairperson of KASAFI. There was the giving of Certificates of Appreciation to individual supporters and organizations that had helped them. 

The certificates were given out by Vice Mayor Regalado and Lilibeth Goboy, the Vice Chairman of Internal Affair and  owner of Hernani’s Mix and Match.  Mr. Raffy Leyson, Treasurer of KASAFI and the Bank Manager of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, produced the financial statement of KASAFI to the media and the guests, recounting all the expenses and income made by the KASAFI during this year’s Ati-atihan festival. The  Questions and Answers portion were answered by KASAFI members  to  clear up inquiries given to them by the media, as well as providing the guests with snacks and treats./TE

NEWS WEEK FEBRUARY WEEK 1

Mayor and Vice Mayor of Kalibo face Media with Confidence

by: Mark Anthony N. Reyes

Kalibo Mayor William Lachica and Vice Mayor Madeline Regalado faced the media with confidence when they accepted  the invitation of the Aklan Forum on the 4th edition of “Kapehan sa Aklan” on January 22, 2011. The issues discussed were the town’s economic status,  projects and plans, tourisms, etc. The Aklan media congratulates Lachica, Regalado, and their colleagues from the local government for the success of the recently celebrated Ati-atihan Festival.Despite the  town’s financial instability, Lachica told the media that they have started from nothing to make this year’s ati atihan exciting and interesting for the locals and the visitors. This means that the former administration did not turn over any amount to help them prepare for the festival. “I thank the KASAFI, the newly organized organization, likewise the Aklan Media for the hard work, support and especially for the promotion “bangud maskin temprano pat-a hay abo eot-a nga local ag national tourists du nag agto ag nag sinadya sa pag selebrar it ati-atihan”, he added.He hopes for the continued support of the  Aklan Media for the success of  next year’ celebration of Ati-atihan. Since he was able to observe from the preparation to  the end of the festival he now has ideas on what to do and how to improve the event.

Other topics discussed during the forum were:

*CCTV Cameras to be placed in some parts of public places in Kalibo.

  Once in place, the drivers can be monitored daily and the use of the CCTV is believed  to help minimize the  traffic and avoid vehicle related accidents. The Kalibo Police and Land Transportation Office (LTO) show their support for this  project.

CCTV cameras will be installed among the public areas of Kalibo such as the Kalibo Public Market, Crossing Banga-New Washington, Town Plaza, The Municipal Hall, Kalibo-Numancia Bridge and along Roxas avenue.

Street lights and “Spaghetti Wires”.The streets/of Kalibo are  dark and must have street lights  Lachica was advised to make immediate action regarding “spaghetti Wires “to avoid accidents.

Cleanliness after the Ati-atihan. The town of Kalibo is not so litter strewn following the Ati-atihan as compared to last year. All scattered garbage was disposed of properly the day following the  celebration. Lachica thanked the students from Garcia College of Technology, Saint Gabriel College and the Mormons for their free services to the community by cleaning the town.

This is an admirable  attitude, because it is not only the government’ job to keep our community clean. It is also the duty of every responsible citizen who cares for their environment and their people./TE

HEADLINE NEWS JANUARY WEEK 4

Legarda joins the Aetas

Senator Loren Legarda joined the festivities of Kalibo during the celebration of the Santo Niño Ati-atihan Festival which started on January 10 to 16. She was welcomed by the Mayor of Kalibo,Mayor William Lachica, together  with Vice Mayor, Madeline Ang Regalado, Ms. Baby Ang, Kalibo Tourism representative, Ms. Celia Malapad, Hon. Gene Peter Lao, Barangay Captain Antoy Solina and the regional LTO officials. Congressman Teddy A. Casiño, Bayan Muna representative was also in the same plane. by Chita de la Cruz-Heap

HEADLINE NEWS JANUARY WEEK 3

Braun wins 2011 Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan
by: Boy Ryan B. Zabal

KALIBO, Aklan - Caren Retamar Braun of New Washington, Aklan won the 2011 Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan on Wednesday evening held at the jampacked Gov. Augusto B. Legaspi Sports Complex here.
The first runner-up was Mae Ann Mariano Manipud of Nabas, Aklan while Charmaine Ling Palomata Chua of Kalibo, Aklan was second runner-up.
Organized by Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-Atihan Foundation, Inc. (Kasafi) and the local government of Kalibo, 12 dazzling ladies competed in the pageant where Braun took home the “Ambassadress of Goodwill and Tourism” title after the long gown, swimwear and interview portions of the competition.
Following in the footsteps of her sister 2009 Miss Earth Philippines Air Michelle Martha Braun, the 17-year old five foot and six inches beauty was declared Best in Swimwear, Best in Talent and corporate awards for Miss Maxi Peel and Miss Ever Belena aside from the prestigious title of Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan this year.
Manipud was awarded Best in Long Gown. Chua was conferred the corporate awards for Miss Ponds, Miss Skin White, Miss Personality and Miss Globe.
Braun received the crown from Aklan Governor Carlito Marquez, Vice Governor Gabrielle Calizo-Quimpo, Kalibo mayor William Lachica and Kalibo vice mayor Madeline Regalado.
Other winners of special awards were Janine Magbiro Ilio for Best in Production Number, Frendisol Catherine Villanueva Yco for Miss Photogenic, Sheen Mae Bagnate Zafra for Miss Friendship and Jecca Rosales Tenaja for Best in Interview.

Newly crowned Mutya it Kalibo Ati-Atihan Caren Retamar Braun (center) is flanked by first runner-up Mae Ann Manipud (left) and second runner-up Charmaine Ling Chue (right) during the pageant and coronation night at the Gov. Augusto B. Legaspi Sports Complex / Photo By Boy Ryan B. Zabal

The winners of corporate awards were :
* Miss Sunsilk Jecca Tenaja
* Miss Diet Coke Sheen Mae Zafra
* Miss LBC (Hari ng Padala) Mary Vhic Baltazar Mandal
* Miss E-Looks Frendisol Catherine Yco
* Miss Close-Up Jona Ili Sweett
* Miss Perfect 5 Beauty Frendisol Catherine Yco
* Miss KHM Camille Alyssa de Leon
* Miss Careline Mary Vhic Mandal