JULY 21 - JULY 27, 2019


Other than causing a 12-hour power blackout on Wednesday in many parts of Negros Oriental, strong winds caused by Tropical Storm Falcon toppled a coconut tree which fell on this parked pickup in Valencia town. (Photo by the Valencia Parish Emergency Rescue Unit)


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Ipe sends team to ASEAN Games in Semarang


In line with the preparations for the hosting of the 12th Association of Southeast Asian school games next year in Dumaguete City Negros Oriental, a team of local and Deped officials left for Indonesia, Wednesday evening, to observe and meet with the organizers of the 11th edition of the international tournament hosted by Semarang City. Both Mayor Felipe


Antonio Remollo and Governor Roel Degamo have accepted the offer of the Department of Education led by Secretary Leonor Briones to host the ASEAN School Games in November 2020. The delegat ion from Dumaguete City is composed of City Legal Officer Manuel Arbon; Deped Regional Director Salustiano Jimenez; Assistant City Administrator Dr. Dinno Depositario; Assistant Schools Division Supt. Adolf Aguilar; Farah Diba Gentuya Local Government Operations Officer VII; City Schools Division Supt. Evangel Luminarias; City Information Officer Dems Rey Demecillo, Dr. Juditha O. Mapue,


Ch i e f , Cu r r i c u l um Implementation Division; Rosenie B. Saraña, Education Program Supervisor; Dr. Nelson A. Caday, Chief, SGOD and Angelo Sayson, Division Sports Coordinator. No government funds were used in the travel as the fare and accommodations are paid for personally by Mayor Remollo. The members of the


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against the suspects; six others were filed in court through the women and children police desk , and two others are filed by the National Bureau of Investigatioin, while eight are undergoing case build up.


bus company’s operations, and appealed to them to consider the plight of their workers who depend on the company for their survival. She said the workers are confused whom to obey,


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delegation will conduct benchmarking activities and meetings with their Indonesian counterparts to discuss and share inputs on the venues, protocols, transportation, ceremonies,


billeting, marketing, officiating, tours and other concerns as next year’s hosts. About 2, 500 student- athletes from the ten countries participating in the games are Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Brunei Darussalam, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia will compete in athletics, swimming, badminton, volleyball, sepak takraw, table tennis, volleyball and basketball.


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and keep an ageing person’s mind to become sharp. Some studies even suggest that art may reduce the rate of development of memory conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. For seniors living with memory loss, the process of creating art can be an avenue for communication and self- expression. Better-quality moods


and excellent mental health. Creative activities are known to lessen feelings of unease, hopelessness, and tension in people of all ages. In one study, older adults who participated in arts activities experienced lower levels of loneliness, depression, and better morale. The soothing effect of using a paintbrush or pencil to paper helped them relax and focus on positive feelings. Ultimately, creative activities can be a powerful tool to help older adults cope with common issues like isolation, loneliness, and stress, which can lead to health-related problems and eventually to painful death. More opportunities for social connection. In many


cases, being in a creative activity takes place in a social environment, which encourages participants to socialize and facilitate communication with those around them. For older adults who may struggle with feelings of loneliness or isolation, artistic pursuits give them the opportunity to exercise their social skills and make new friends in a relaxing and casual setting. Hopefully, the few theater groups that we have in the City will initiate something that would entail the participation of senior citizens.


government can sponsor Balitaw competitions, Balak contests, senior citizen dance groups.


Or perhaps, the City


Or maybe, civic organizations can create/ sponsor activities that would attract ageing people. This way, our seniors will not feel that life has already passed them by and boringly wait for that unknown day when they have to bade all their loved ones goodbye.


three CSA cases, two each in Bagacay, Daro, Cadawinonan, Banilad, Looc, Cantil-e, and Batinguel, one CSA each in Junob, Candau-ay, Talay, Poblacion 7, Piapi and Bajumpandan. (Juancho Gallarde)


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and that they fear their jobs would be in danger if they follow instructions from one party.


reported a P4 billion net income last year. (PR)


The Ceres Bus Company C a l i n d a ga n h a s Do what the locals do


 Take a brisk walk along the Dumaguete Boulevard early morning or at dusk


 Join hundreds of joggers & runners at the rubberized oval of Perdices Stadium. Open daily at 4-8am; 4-8pm.


 Practice those swim strokes at the Olympic-size pool at the Teves Aqua Center. Open Tues to Friday, 6am-6pm. Saturdays & holidays, 8am-5pm


 For breakfast: Budbod Kabog with Tsokolate at the City Market Painitan early morning


 Visit Sidlakang Negros Village along EJ Blanco Rd.  Visit the Silliman Anthropology Museum on weekdays  Get acupuncture sessions from Dr. Fe Wale at Silliman Church (Mondays 1-3pm; Thursdays 9-11am); at Foundation University clinic (Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3pm).


 Rent a motorbike for ~P250 to drive around the City; wear a helmet!  Dumaguete pasalubong: Silvanas at Sans Rival Cakes & Pastries in town and at Robinsons Mall


 Try the Fried Ice Cream at Panda Ice Cream Parlor  Other homegrown bakeshops/coffeeshops: Bean Connection (cupcakes, cookies) at Portal West & Robinsons Al Fresco, Abby’s Cakeshop by Pinky, Alima Cafe, Ana Maria, Chantilly, Kape Lucio (pastries), Rollin’ Pin Cafe (French)


 Feast on gourmet pizza and grilled seafoods while listening to local music at Hayahay.


 Hang out at Gabby’s Bistro at Florentina Homes; Gabby’s Bed & Breakfast in Daro; Gabby’s at Paseo Perdices


 Other homegrown eating places: Chin Loong (Chinese), Sans Rival Bistro (Spanish), Scooby’s (lutong bahay/crispy chicken), Adamo (gourmet cooking), Alegre 2, Bethany Place, Cafe Filomena at Bethel, Captain Ribbers (boodle fight), Cocina Teria (Spanish), Country Fried Chicken, District, Don Atilano (steakhouse), Flaming Grill (burgers), Food District (Berto’s Lechon), FoodNet, Greasy Spoon (sisig), Habhaban (lutong bahay), KRI (gourmet cooking), Mamia’s (Spanish), Mifune Japanese Restaurant,Mooon Cafe (Mexican), Pasta King Cafe di Roma, Qyosko (lutong bahay), Royal Suite Inn (sizzling bulalo, desserts), Señor Juan Bar & Bistro (Spanish), Sta. Theresa’s Resto (lutong bahay), Tres Bistro (Spanish), Why Not? Restaurant/Chicco’s Bar (European)


 Join a Night Run with DARS (around Dumaguete) every Thursday 8pm starting at SU Portal West


 Local hang-outs: Alegre (tapas bar), Atong Kamalig (grilled foods), Blue Monkey Grill (callos), Don Roberto’s, El Amigo Bar, Paseo Perdices,Rock Box pub


northbound:  Hike up to foggy Puncak Tan-awan in Sibulan  Sample the original Jo’s Chicken Inato at Jo’s Chicken by the Sea in Sibulan.


 Sleep over at Azalea Restaurant & Casitas in the town of San Jose then hike to the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes for kayaking.


recommends… to help reduce Plastic Pollution Common Sense Choices


• Always bring a reusable bag and refuse plastic bags from the stores. • Instruct your household help to go to the market with a basket or a reusable bag. • Bring a pail for fresh fish and meat products, and an appropriate container for cooked food, bread and pastries. • Recycle your plastics and paper bags. • In restaurants/fastfoods, tell the waiters ahead/while ordering that you are refusing the use of plastic straws in your drinks. (They stick straws in your glass as a matter of habit.) There’s nothing wrong with drinking straight from the glass.


• Refuse plastic stirrers and plastic cutlery. • Bring your own reusable straw. Bamboo straws are available in town. • In catered events and parties, instruct your caterer: No drinks in plastic bottles. No plastic straws. No plastic stirrers for coffee. No plastic spoons & forks. No Styrofoam/plastic glasses. No Styrofom containers for packed food. Styrofoam is banned in Dumaguete.


• Choose to serve snacks and food in biodegradable containers like paper or better yet, on banana leaves. • For mass offerings in church: No plastic/cellophane wraps for the fruits, etc. Use instead Japanese paper or Manila paper. Or better yet, woven leaves or basketry which is biodegradable.


• In cemeteries or at home/office, avoid plastic flowers and plastic plants as decoration. • Discourage the practice of releasing balloons in parties or in funerals. • Make a compost pit for your biodegradable trash at home, in school, in convents. It will lessen your garbage for the City Dump by at least 50 percent.


• After funerals at the cemetery, ensure that someone will take away all the trash (papers, tetrapacks, etc) of the visitors, and dispose them properly. The cemetery management must collect a clean-up fee, which can be refunded if the family ensures cleanliness after the ceremonies. This teaches all to respect and care for where our loved ones are buried.


 Explore wildlife at DreAMLANd Nature & Adventure Park in Amlan. Call Emily 0906-6782-120


 Go dolphin-watching at Bais Bay/Tañon Strait. Have lunch at the Sandbar of Manjuyod. Jump-off point: Bais City. Call Ricky 0927-459-7714


 Scale Canlaon Volcano from Canlaon City. Call Laddie 0928-638-4322; Jigz 0923-450-1268 west of Dumaguete:  Join a trek to Mt.Talinis from the town of Valencia, or from the town of Dauin.


Call Babbu 0920-908-4414; Edmar 0905-632-4011


Have lechon belly at Chada Valencia park at nights  Mountainbike or hike up to the Japanese Amity Shrine in Sagbang, Valencia. Call Matot 0905-697-7048


 Day trip to Casaroro Falls in Valencia; relax at Forest Camp or at Tejero Highland Resort & Adventure Park for zipline, ATV rides, etc.


 Go swimming at Pulangbato Waterfalls  Zipline at Tierra Alta overlooking Dumaguete; relax at Tierra Cafe southbound:  Marvel at the Negros endemic flora at Liptong Woodland in Bacong  Kamayan-style with sutokil (sugba-tinola-kinilaw/ grilled-soup- ceviche) and lechon at Malatapay in Zamboanguita. Breakfast daily. Lunch only on Wednesday Market Day.


 Snorkel/Scuba dive at Apo Island. Jump-off point: Malatapay, Zamboanguita. Call Mario 0919-622-3671


 Day trip at Kookoo’s Nest in Siaton; or visit Lake Balanan also in Siaton


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