40th Paraw Regatta Festival Winners

Two new sailboat names have been added in the circle of winners in the Paraw Regatta Festival.

For the 40th Paraw Regatta Festival, sailboats Ninia & Issiah & Maxx and Cherlyn, dominated the main events yesterday.

Ninia & Issiah & Maxx owned by Hector Espinosa of Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo dominated among the 50 entries in the category A and received P50,000. Meanwhile, Cherylyn owned by Federico Tantiado of Parara Sur, Tigbauan bested other 23 entries in Category B received P75,000.

Other winners for Category A, for Paraw’s having a waterline length ranging from 16 feet and below, were Piranha 3 of Benito Gordoncillo of Camangay, Leganes, second; and Arlyn of Orlando Demetillo also of Camangay, Leganes, third.

For Category B, for Paraw’s having a waterline length ranging from 17.5 to 22 feet, second place went to last year’s champion “Marjohnec“ of Hector Espinosa.

Other winners were “Kristine” of Oscar Espinosa of Arevalo, third; “2 Angels” of Jayde Pauchano of Leganes, fourth; “Princess Jolina 2” of Rolando Tajanlangit Sr. of Tigbauan, fifth; “Blue Angel” of Alejandro Elemento of Guimaras, sixth; “Two Sister R” of Roger Genite of Leganes, seventh; “Jonel” of Nelson Guzman of Tigbauan, eighth; “Jasmine Shane” of Jay Ryan Maming of Aklan and “Nezar” of Honorato Espino, the owner of Tatoy’s in Villa, Arevalo.

Builders of the paraws, Henry Tañagas for Category A and Rico Tantiado of Category B also received P4,000.

The race course for Categories A and B cover approximately a distance of 23.8 kilometers, which has its starting point at Tatoy’s Manokan and Seafoods in Sto. Niño Sur Arevalo to Fort San Pedro to Sto Rosario, Buenavista Guimaras to Nagaba Point Jordan to Bundolan Point and return to Tatoy’s as the finish line.

The Paraw Regatta is a race among native outriggers in the straits between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island. It is called Paraw in the llongo vernacular.

Ilonggos still use paraw as a means of transportation as well a source of livelihood. With a fresh breeze, the paraw is a strikingly fast boat, making 20 to 30 kph through the waves.

A total of 74 all painted paraws were recorded this year -- 50 in Category A and 24 in Category B.

The organizers allotted P438,000 for the prizes; P171,000 for Category A; P217,000 for Category B and consolation prizes of P1,000 each for the 50 other finishers.

The theme, “Sailing the Best Wind,” was manifested by the crew's skills to navigate the unique geophysical coastline of Iloilo-Guimaras Strait, according to Manny Villa, Paraw Regatta chairman.

Meanwhile, to attract more tourists and to gain more sponsors for the event, the foundation will open the international competition next year.
source: Karen V. Bermejo, The News Today
photos by: Rosslin John Robles

2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival - 40th Edition Schedule

December 10, 2012 (Saturday)
12:00 NN	Festival Launching	Tatoy's Manokan
February 12, 2012 (Sunday)
7:00 AM	Mass Offering	Villa Arevalo Parish Church
9:00AM	Fellowship Breakfast	Tatoy's Manokan
	Formal Opening Program: 2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival	Freedom Grandstand
5:00 PM	Cocktails
7:00 PM	Formal Opening Program and Presentation of Official Candidates: 2012 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival
8:00 PM	GMA Super Variety Show & Fireworks Display
February 13, 2012 (Monday)
10:00 AM	Start of The "Pinta Layag" Sail Painting Contest	Around Villa
10:30 AM	Miniature Paraw-Making Contest	SM City
11:00 AM	Opening of The Photo Exhibit (Feb 13 to 19, 2012)	SM City
5:00 PM	2012 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant Event: Evening Gown & Interview Competitions, Darling of the Press	Robinsons Place Iloilo
February 14, 2012 (Tuesday)
5:00 PM	2012 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant Event: Festival & Swimsuit Competitions, Natasha Fashion Show	Robinsons Place Iloilo
February 15, 2012 (Wednesday)
5:00 PM	2012 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant: Talent Competition	SM City
February 16, 2012 (Thursday)
6:00 PM	2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Torch Parade	Downtown Area
8:00 PM	JBLFMU Cultural Presentation	Freedon Grandstand
8:00 PM	"Sinamba" sa Paraw Regatta Mardi Gras Competition	Sinamba Competition
February 17, 2012 (Friday)
8:00 AM	2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Rowing & Paddling Competitions with Dragonboat Race Exhibitions	Along Iloilo River
9:00 AM	Mini Paraw Eliminations	Tatoy's Shoreline
7:00 PM	2012 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant Coronation Night	Freedon Grandstand
February 18, 2012 (Saturday)
7:00 AM	Send-Off Mass	Fort San Pedro Drive Inn
7:00 AM	"Hataw sa Paraw"	Joe III Garden
8:00 AM	2012 Paraw Slalom	Tatoy's Main Stage
8:00 AM	Rapid Chess Tournament	Joe III Garden
8:00 AM	2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta National Beach Ultimate (Frisbee)	Joe III Garden
9:00 AM	2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta National Invitational Women's Beach Volleyball	Joe III Garden
9:00 AM	2nd Iloilo Paraw Regatta National Jet Ski Competition	John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University Arevalo Shoreline
8:00 AM	Flatland Skimboarding Clinic	Joe III Garden
4:00 PM	Fashion Show	Joe III Garden
7:00 PM	GMA Network's "Reggae-Ta" & Kapuso Night Beach Party	Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Villa
10:00 PM	"Luces By The Sea" - A Fireworks Display	Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan
February 19, 2012 (Sunday)
5:00 AM	Main Paraw Reagta Event: Registration of Participants Measurements of Paraws	Villa Beach Shoreline
6:00 AM	"Pinta Layag" Final Judging	Villa Beach Shoreline
6:00 AM	Festival Photo Contest	Villa Beach Shoreline
7:00 AM	2012 Iloilo Beach Ulitimate Finals	Joe III Garden
7:00 AM	Opening Program & Opening Declaration of Race	Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan
7:30 AM	2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta - 40th Edition Grand Take-Off
8:00 AM	Sinamba Mardi Gras" Final Judging
8:00 AM	"Pintawo" A Body - Painting Competition	Tatoy's Main Stage
8:00 AM	Mini Paraw Beach Race	Villa Beach Shoreline
8:00 AM	2012 Iloilo Paraw Regatta National Invitational Women's Beach Volleyball	Joe III Garden
8:00 AM	Sports Photo Contest	Various Beach Sports Areas
8:00 AM	Flatland Skimboarding Competition	Joe III Garden
12:00 NN	Arrival of The Deep-Sea Fishing Competition Participants	Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan
3:00 PM	Awarding Ceremonies - Part 1 (Main Sailing Event Only)
5:00 PM	Paraw Regatta Food Festival	Along the Road
7:00 PM	Awarding Ceremonies - Part 2 (Special Events)	Main Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan
8:00 PM	GMA Closing Variety Show source: Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation

Leganean Beauty named as Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012

Amid the blare of Dinagyang drums and glittering lights, 19-year-old student Charmaine Grace Deatras of Leganes, Iloilo, unanimously got the nod of judges as she was named the Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012.

It’s the turn of beauty and brain candidates from the municipalities of Iloilo as first runner-up is 18-years-old Angeli Orada of San Miguel, Iloilo and second runner-up is 21-years-old Karla Dawn Yaneza of San Joaquin, Iloilo.
 The coronation night was held at the gymnasium of Central Philippine University in Jaro district Wednesday night. Four national and international beauty queens were members of the board of judges along with corporate heads from the city.

Deatras also won the Darling of the Press title, aside from other corporate and minor awards.

During the question and answer portion, 19-year-old candidate Eiseley Kyle Pragados, after winning four minor awards, collapsed on stage due to fatigue and tension. She was immediately brought to the Don Benito Memorial Hospital for treatment.

The other Miss Dinagyang 2012 candidates aside from Deatras, Orada, Yaneza and Pragados are 21 years old Liwayway Bernardo of Oton, Iloilo; 20 years old Rosario Jabagat of Barangay East Timawa, Molo; 20 years old Shane Ann Ballejo of Iloilo City; 17 years old Claudine Marie Salmingo of Barangay Sto. Niño Norte, Arevalo, Iloilo City; 18 years old Arna Pescadera of Dawis Sur, Zarraga, Iloilo; and 20 years old Janine Jacar of Banate, Iloilo.

Source: Lydia C. Pendon, Sun Star Iloilo
Photo Courtesy of: Vernan Jagunap

Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2012 Schedule of Events

NOVEMBER 2011
11	Friday	3:00 PM	Launching	SM City Iloilo
DECEMBER 2011
3	Saturday	4:00 - 6:00 PM	Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown - 2nd Elimination	SM City Iloilo
9	Friday	3:00 PM	Launching of Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012	SM City Iloilo
10	Saturday	2:00 PM	Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012 Press Presentation	Amigo Mall
16	Friday	2:00 PM	PAMUKAW	Performance Areas
23	Friday	3:00 PM	Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012 Fantasy Make-up Competition	Robinsons Place Iloilo
JANUARY 2012
6	Friday	4:00 PM	Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012 - Talent Competition	SM City Iloilo Events Center
6-2/29	5:30 PM	Dinagyang Carnival Rides	Back of SM City Iloilo Carpark	SM City Iloilo
7-22	Monday - Sunday	10:00 AM-8:00 PM	Dinagyang Information and Assistance Center	Robinson Place Iloilo
7	Saturday	10:00 AM	Dressing-up Dinagyang Dagoy Dolls (D4) 2012	SM City Iloilo Events Center
		3:00 PM	"PANATA" A Dinagyang Variety Show with Patric Sugui of PBB Teen Edition	SM City Iloilo Events Center
8	Sunday	8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Dinagyang Medical Mission	Brgy. Concepcion Iloilo
9-22	Saturday - Sunday	10:00 AM-9:00 PM	Dinagyang Information and Assistance Center	SM City Iloilo
10	Tuesday	9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Dinagyang Food Aid Program for School Children	Iloilo Central Elementary School
		2:00 PM	Dinagyang Newspaper Fashion Festival	Robinsons Place Iloilo
11	Wednesday	5:00 AM	Opening Salvo for the Feast of Señor Santo Niño	Around 10 Barangays of San Jose Church
11 - 19	Wednesday - Sunday	6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM	Santo Niño Novena Masses	San Jose Parish
		11:00 AM	Model Ati Dinagyang Warrior 2012	Robinson Place Iloilo
		5:30 PM	Re-installation of the Hermanos	San Jose Parish
12-19		8:00 AM	Dinagyang 2012 Mayor's Cup 9-Ball Billiard Handicapping Tournament
12	Thursday	9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Dinagyang Food Aid Program for School Children	Baluarte Elementary School
		5:00 PM	Miss Teen Dinagyang - Presentation of Candidates, Newspaper Gown, Quiz Bee	SM City Iloilo
13	Friday	3:00 PM	OPENING SALVO Parade	from Freedom Grandstand to Sports Complex
		5:00 PM	Miss Teen Dinagyang - Talent Presentation	SM City Iloilo
		6:00 PM	GMA's Kapuso Night	Freedom Grandstand
14-15	Saturday - Sunday	Dinagyang 2012 Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament	Iloilo Golf and Country Club, Inc. (Sta. Barbara, Iloilo)
14	Saturday	8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Dinagyang Medical Mission	Brgy. Calaparan, Arevalo, Iloilo
		9:00 AM	Santo Niño Mass for Barangay Children (followed by Parlor Games and Snacks for children)	San Jose Parish
			ECONOWMICS: Investing in Yesterday for a Better Tomorrow	SM City Iloilo
		5:00 PM	Dinagyang Homecoming Fashion Show with Iloilo's Pride Eric Delos Santos
15	Sunday	5:00 AM	Iloilo Dinagyang 5k, 10k and 21k Half Marathon	Starting Point: SM City Iloilo
		8:00 AM - 12:00 NN	Medical - Dental Mission	San Jose Parish
		3:00 PM	My City, My Cuisine	SM City Iloilo Events Center
			Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012 Prepageant - Festival Costume	Robinsons Place Iloilo
16	Monday	5:00 PM	Miss Teen Dinagyang Coronation	SM City Iloilo
17-19	Tuesday - Thursday	8:00 AM	Dinagyang 2012 Mayor's Cup 9-Ball Billiard Handicapping Tournament	X-Spot Billiards and Amusement Center, 2nd Flr. Jardeleza Bldg, Mapa St., Iloilo City
17	Tuesday	9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Dinagyang Food Aid Program for School Children	I Arroyo Elementary School, Molo
		10:00 AM	Healing Mass and Lunch Date for the Aged, Sick and Abadoned	San Jose Parish
18	Wednesday	4:30 PM	Coronation of Queen Juana 2012 and Niño Dinagyang 2012	San Jose Parish
		7:00 PM	Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2012 Coronation	CPU Gymnasium, Jaro, Iloilo City
19	Thursday	7:00 AM	Arrival of the Pilgrim Image of Señor Santo Niño	from Cebu City From Iloilo Port to San Jose Church
		9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Dinagyang Food Aid Program for School Children	Jalandoni Elementary School, Lapuz
		5:00 PM	5th Dinagyang Motor Show Competition	Robinsons Car Park
		9:00 PM	SM Dinagyang Food Festival & Street Party with James Reid and Bret Jackson	SM City Parking Lot
19-20	Thursday - Friday	7:00 PM	Dinagyang Pyrolympics: 2012 Luces in the Sky	SM City Parking Lot
19-21	Thursday - Saturday	2012 Sineng Pambansa: 2nd Iloilo International Film Festival	SM City Iloilo Cinema
19-22		5:00 PM	- onward Dinagyang IHRRA Food Festival	Delgado Street
20-21		8:00 AM-5:00 PM	5th Iloilo Dinagyang National Age-Group Swimfest	Iloilo Sports Complex
20-21		8:00 AM-5:00 PM	2nd Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog Badminton Cup	Sportsville Sambag Jaro
20-22		8:00 AM-5:00 PM	2nd Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog Shooting Tournament	CIPSA Firing Range, SUA Inland Resirt, Talanghuan, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
20	Friday	8:00 AM	*/	Freedom Grandstand
		9:00 AM - 12:00 NN, 5:00 PM	On-the-Spot Painting Contest and Awarding	Museo Iloilo
		3:00 PM	Fluvial Procession From Fort San Pedro Drive In to Disembark in front of Customs House, followed by Solemn procession to the San Jose Church
		4:00 PM	Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown - Grand Finals	SM City Iloilo Car Park
		6:00 PM	Art Exhibit	Museo Iloilo
		7:00 PM	Beauty and Fashion Extraordinaire - Dinner Show	Sarabia Manor Hotel
		8:00 PM	SM Dinagyang Food Festival & Street Party and Handog ng Bombo at Star FM	SM City Parking Lot
21-22		8:00 AM-5:00 PM	3rd National Invitational Arnis Tournament - Dinagyang Bastonero 2012	St. Therese MTC College
21	Saturday	7:00 AM	Mass for Kasadyahan Dancers	San Jose Parish
		7:30 AM	Dinagyang National Taekwondo Tournament - Mayor Jed Mabilog Cup
			KASADYAHAN REGIONAL CULTURAL COMPETITION	In Four (4) Judging Area
		7:30 AM	3rd Iloilo Dinagyang Cheerleading Competition	Iloilo Sports Complex
		2:00 PM	SPONSORS MARDI GRAS Parade	from Freedom Grandstand
		4:00 PM	Kapamilya Caravan	SM City Parking Lot
		7:00 PM	Religious Sadsad	San Jose Parish
		8:00 PM	ECLIPSED by Republiq	Plazuela de Iloilo
		12:00 MN	SM Dinagyang Food Festival & Street Party with General Luna	SM City Parking Lot
22	Sunday	7:00 AM	Concelebrated High Mass for devotees, Tribes, Gov't Officials, Guests and LOMAS in attendance	San Jose Parish
		8:00 AM	2012 Iloilo Dinagyang Ati Contest	Freedom Grandstand, Provincial Capitol, La Paz - Huervana Street, Iloilo Sports Complex
			ABS-CBN Mini Kapamilya Show	Iloilo Sports Complex
		3:00 - 7:00 PM	GMA Kapuso Show	Freedom Grandstand
		7:00 PM	Awarding Ceremonies	Freedom Grandstand
		7:00 PM	KA TRIBU : Fashion Show of Indigenous Materials	Plazuela de Iloilo
		8:00 PM	GMA Kapuso Fireworks Display	Freedom Grandstand
		11:00 PM	SM Dinagyang Food Festival & Street Party with 1:43 and Bamboo Manalac	SM City Iloilo
23	Monday	5:30 PM	Thanksgiving Mass with 2012 Dinagyang Festival Working Committees & Winners of Ati & Kasadyahan Competitions	San Jose Parish

Teacher from Leganes brings pride to Ilonggos



Zoilo Pinongcos Jr. recieving his award during the Search for the 2010 The Many Faces of the Teacher. photo form Zoilo Pinongcos FB

It is said that teaching is a noble profession. Teachers can be considered heroes as they are the ones that educate the populace and prepare them for their future.

But while all teachers deserve praise and honor for their noble deeds, only a few really get recognition. And one of them is Zoilo Pinongcos, Jr., of Leganes National High School (LNHS), who won two awards in the national level in 2009 and 2010 for showing exemplary performance in teaching profession.

In September 2010, Pinongcos, a pride of Brgy. Guihaman, Leganes, Iloilo was included in top five national honorees of “The Many Faces of the Teacher” which is a continuing public service and advocacy campaign of Bato Balani Foundation Inc, the social arm of one of the country’s leading educational publisher, Diwa Learning Systems Inc.

The five top honorees were chosen among the 100 nominees all over the country. Other awardees are Donald Dungog High School Teacher from Mactan Cebu; Efren Bino, Elementary School Teacher from Albay; Ambeth Ocampo, College Professor from National Capital Region (NCR) and Cristina Medina, a SPED Teacher from Laguna.

Organizers used the following criteria for evaluation:  person of integrity and morality; in good relations with students, colleagues, community members, and family; commitment and dedication to the teaching vocation; strength of values or principles applied in teaching and personal life and involvement in school and community activities.

Almost the same criteria were also used by the Metrobank Foundation when it conducted “Search for Outstanding Teachers” in 2009 wherein Pinongcos was one of the 10 awardees in secondary level from 173 nominees coming from various public and private educational institutions in the country.

Other secondary level awardees are Shena Faith Ganeta of Philippine Science High School-Western Visayas Campus in Iloilo City, Rochelle Papasin of Philippine Science High School-Southern Mindanao Campus in Davao City, and Ma. Petra Romualdo of Minapan High School in Tulunan, Cotabato.

Pinongcos, a Master Teacher 1, believed that his faith in God, achievements, innovation and community outreach programs helped him a lot to get the two awards that brought honor and name to his school.

In his 25 years in the field of teaching, he said receiving the two awards are among the rewards for his efforts and greatest achievements, aside from sharing his knowledge to his students.

Pinongcos scored high among other nominees because of his several trainings for the Intel Teach Training Program at the national, regional and division levels.

After the training, Pinongcos has shared what he learned from the trainings to his fellow teachers who have limited computer exposure and experiences so that they could acquire basic technology literacy skills and introduces them to 21st century approaches to teaching and learning process.

The awardee also served as an ICT (Information and Communication Technology) trainer for our-of-school youths and barangay officials in Leganes town.

Also as part of the innovative teaching approaches, Pinongcos has created “Barangay Ko, Tipigan Ko” (I care for my barangay), a form of learning that promotes social and community awareness among the students in which they could adopt a barangay and conduct an assessment survey on its strengths and weaknesses.

Aside from these, Pinongcos is an active extraordinary minister of the Holy Communion in the Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer in Leganes, Iloilo.

Source:  Montesa Grino - Caoyonan, The News Today