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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Paulino Alcántara


Paulino Alcántara (Iloilo, Philippines, 1896 – Barcelona, 1964) is the highest goal scorer in the club’s history with 357 goals in 357 games.
His characteristic deceptive appearance made him popular with the fans to the point of being the first star of the club in the golden ages of the twenties, alongside Samitier, Zamora, Sagi, Piera and many more.
His ability to hit the most powerful of shots crossed frontiers on the 30th April 1922 when, in a game between Spain and France, he hit a shot so hard that it ripped right through the net. For many years after, children from Barcelona would recall that moment and would wish to do the same as the man from the Philippines.
He hung up his boots on the 5th July 1927 in order to become a doctor. However, this was not his goodbye to football. He was on the board of directors between 1931 and 1934 and Alcántara was one of the first footballers to write memoirs of his playing days. 
THE NUMBERS
- Seasons at the club: 1912-27 
- Games played: 357 
- Goals Scored: 357 
- Trophies: 
5 Spanish Championships (1912/13, 19/20, 21/22, 24/25 i 25/26)
10 Catalan Championships (1912/13, 15/16, 18/19, 19/20, 20/21, 21/22, 23/24, 24/25, 25/26 i 26/27)

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Ilongga nurse trapped under NZ quake debris


An  Ilongga  nurse was trapped in a  building destroyed by  the 6.3 magnitude  earthquake  that  jolted Christchurch City in New Zealand on Tuesday, a report of Bombo Radyo Iloilo said.
The report identified her as Mary Louise Ann Amantillo, 23, a native of  Balasan, Iloilo and a graduate of University of San Agustin in Iloilo City.
Her mother,  Linda,  who  talked  to  Bombo Radyo  Iloilo,  said her daughter was attending class in one of the buildings at King’s Education, an  English language training  school, when the earthquake struck.
Regional Director  Sara  Salcedo of   the  Department of Foreign Affairs 6 confirmed yesterday  that  Amantillo  was among  the  at  least 10  missing Filipinos in  Christchurch City following the earthquake as reported by the Philippine Consulate in New Zealand.
Mrs.  Amantillo said she talked to her daughter after the incident and Mary Louise Ann informed her that she was  trapped  in  a building.
She  said  she  was situated  next  to  another  foreigner who was a already dead.
However, as of yesterday noon,  a  worried  Mrs. Amantillo  said their family already lost contact with her daughter.
The News Today contacted Mary Louise Ann’s cousin, Rex Estipona, over the phone yesterday but he said  he  could  not  yet  provide information regarding the rescue efforts involving his cousin.
According to the DFA, there was no confirmed Filipino casualty from the earthquake.
There are about 2,000 Filipinos living in Christchurch and its nearby areas.
In Manila, the Philippine News Agency reported that a few Filipinos are reportedly among the victims  earthquake in New Zealand, prompting  the Philippine Embassy in Wellington to dispatch a team to  Christchurch to verify reports of injuries.
Quoting the embassy, the DFA said a Filipino named Jay Payot sustained injuries to his arms and that five Filipino students are trapped inside the collapsed CTV Building in New Zealand’s second biggest city.
The embassy team will also make an accounting of the 2,000 Filipinos  in the city.
Hotline numbers 834-4448 and 834-4596 had been set up for families and friends to contact for information, donations and other assistance,  Charge d’Affaires Giovanni Palec said.
Palec  also reported that rescue efforts have started, with Honorary Consul to Christchurch, Zedric Peter Wait, leading the efforts.
Wait was quoted as saying that electrical power remains spotty and telephone lines are still down, thus making it difficult to establish contact. Water pipes have burst and some roads are impassable.
New Zealand declared itself in a state of calamity, with nearly 400 people dead or missing in the aftermath of the biggest natural disaster that hit the country in decades. The embassy reported that Prime Minister John Keys had flown to Christchurch for a personal assessment of the tragedy.*with reports from PNA
Source: Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon, The News Today

Sunday, February 20, 2011

39th Iloilo Paraw Regatta Winners


Four entries from the Municipality of Leganes all came from Brgy. Camangay emerge as winners in the recently concluded 39th Iloilo Paraw Regatta Grand Regatta Race Competition last Sunday, February 20, 2011. The entry Arlyn owned by Orlando Demetillo won the second place,  Piranha 3 owned by Victor Gordoncillo got fourth place, Two Sister 1 owned by Roger Genite and Jancie owned by Felizardo Sarmiento placed eighth and ninth respectively.

Here are the complete list of winners in Category A and B.

Category A Winners:
Paraw with 25 feet long and below.
Second place winner of  Category A from Brgy. Camangay, Leganes.
photo by: Joseph Allen D. Españo
1st place -- Sailboat Jolina, owned by Rolando Tajanlangit of Brgy. Parara Sur, Tigbauan.
2nd place  -- Arlyn, owned by Orlando Demetillo of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes, Iloilo
3rd place -- Joseph 1 owned by Rogelio Gareza of Guimbal, Iloilo
4th place -- Piranha 3 owned by Victor Gordoncillo of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes 
5th place -- John John owned by Oscar Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City 
6th place -- Ninia & Isaiah owned by Hector Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City
7th place -- Mitch Angel owned by Anthony Tangub of Talaver St., Tigbauan, Iloilo 
8th place -- Two Sister 1 owned by Roger Genite of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes, Iloilo 
9th place -- Joseph 2 owned by Rogelio Gareza of Guimbal, Iloilo; and
10th place -- Jancie owned by Felizardo Sarmiento of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes, Iloilo.

Category B Winners:

Paraw with over 25 feet long.

1st place -- Marjhonec owned by Honorato Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City

2nd place  -- Kristine owned by Honorato Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City
3rd place -- Cherelyn owned by Federico Tantiado of Bgry. Parara Sur, Tigbauan, Iloilo 
4th place -- Sea Breeze owned by Cesar Berganio of Brgy. Parara Norte, Tigbauan, Iloilo
5th place -- Toto RJ owned by Rogelio Gareza of Guimbal, Iloilo
6th place -- Blue Angel owned by Alejandro Elemento of Brgy. Barasan, Sibunag, Guimaras 
7th place -- Pace owned by Pasiano Etampay Jr. of Brgy. Igcabano, San Lorenzo, Guimaras 
8th place -- Nezar owned by Honorato Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City
9th place -- Jonel owned by Nelson Gumban of Brgy. Parara Sur, Tigbauan, Iloilo; and 
10th place -- Laurence Adrian owned by Jeger Toritio of Brgy. Parara Norte, Tigbauan, Iloilo.

December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Top Performing School


TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS in the December 2010 Nursing Board Exam (Nurse Licensure Examination) as per Commission Resolution No. 2010­547 series of 2010.
With 50 or more Examinees.

1. 100.00% - SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY­ILOILO (124/124 passers)
2. 98.48% - XAVIER UNIVERSITY (330/325 passers)
3. 98.45% - SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY­TUGUEGARAO (193/190 passers)
4. 98.04% - NEW ERA UNIVERSITY (51/50 passers)
5. 97.45% - PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA (196/191 passers)
6. 94.81% - UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS­TUGUEGARAO (77/73 passers)
7. 94.18% - SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY (447/421 passers)
8. 91.67% - SOUTHERN LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY­LUCBAN (SLPC) (204/187 passers)
9. 91.39% - REMEDIOS T. ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION (209/191 passers)
10. 89.67% - SAN PEDRO COLLEGE­DAVAO CITY (455/408 passers)

Source: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

December 2010 Nursing Board Exam Top 10 Takers


1. WEANNE MYRRH RAZON ESTRADA (88.40)
Adventist University of the Philippines

2. MARY GRACE BERMUDEZ RALLO (86.80)
Central Luzon Doctor's Hospital Educational Institution

3. MARIA KRISTINA PAMINTUAN BICAS (86.60)
Saint Louis University

4. VANESSA GARMA ELUMBARING (86.40)
Saint Mary's College - Tagum

KIMBERLY MEDINA MALUBAGO (86.40)
Southern Luzon State University - Lucban (SLPC)

5. JESSA LORRAINE DEJAN ANDALAN (86.20)
Xavier University

6. YUGIE CAROLINE MURILLO DEMEGILLO (86.00)
Iloilo Doctor's College 

7. HANAKO SASAKI ARANILLA (85.80)
First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities

TEENA MARIE JUNIO PASCUA (85.80)
Saint Mary's University 

NONAH VEE CORNELIO SARENO (85.80)
Davao Doctors College, Inc.

ELNATHAN SAMSON SUBARDIAGA (85.80)
Universidad De Zamboanga (for.ZAEC)

KARL MARIE STA ANA TUVILLA (85.80)
University of Negros Occidental Recoletos

8. KARL GABRIEL ALFERI BONIFACIO (85.60)
Colegio De San Agustin - Bacolod City

DENNIS GONZALES DURAN (85.60)
Pamantasan ng Lunsod ng Maynila 

BERNADETTE LUMIBAO GUEVARRA (85.60)
Cotabato Medical Foundation College

CRISELLE LYN GUERRERO LI (85.60)
Father Saturnino Urios University (URIOS COLL)

VINCENT JUBELAG SUMERGIDO (85.60)
West Visayas State University - La Paz

9. JACQUILINE JANE BANZUELA DE JESUS (85.40)
Arellano University -  Pasig 

RIZYL JEM FRANCO JAPITANA (85.40)
Colegio De San Agustin - Bacolod City 

CHRISTINE JANNIE PAEZ RIVERA (85.40)
Pamantasan ng Lungson ng Maynila

NICOLE ANNE ALBALADEJO SALES DIAZ (85.40)
Colegio De San Agustin - Bacolod City 

10. JAIME DELA ROCA BONIFACIO JR (85.20)
Adventist University of the Philippines 

MICAELA OREVILLO DE GUZMAN (85.20)
Xavier University 

ROSE ANGELA REYES MAHIPUS (85.20)
Davao Medical School Foundation 

IRENE KATE FAUSTINO NICOLAS (85.20)
Pamantasan ng Lungson ng Marikina

CESAR RYAN ESPERA ORTIZ (85.20)
Aquinas University

ROBY ANN GUTIERREZ PRADO (85.20)
Colegio De Dagupan (for.COMPUTRONIX COLL)

Source: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Caligdong Scored the Opening Goal Against Mongolia


video courtesy of: pefdgraphy

Emelio Asada Caligdong, a native of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, scored the opening goal against Mongolia in the 42nd minute of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup qualifier at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City. The midfielder called by his peers as “Chieffy" eluded his defender then delivered the first point right between the legs of the Mongolian goalie to the delight of the raucous hometown crowd.

Younghusband, easily one of the most popular booters on the Azkals side, wasn’t content with killing the time away.

Three minutes deep into injury time, the former Chelsea player epitomized the team's unrelenting attack as he left-booted a goal right through the Mongolian defense to seal the win for the Azkals.

The 2-0 victory gives the Azkals some cushion as they travel to Mongolia for the second leg. Previously set for February 16, the away game was reset to March 15, with Mongolia taking its turn at playing host in the home-and-away format.

The Azkals eventually nailed two goals after missing several opportunities to score, but for newly-installed German coach Michael Weiss, the number of attempts his team made was indeed a good sign.

“That only goes to show we have good ideas in our minds. That’s not something bad," said Weiss, who took over the coaching reins from Simon McMenemy last January.

The Azkals and the entire nation are still savoring the victory, but our booters buckle down to work in the coming days and train in Baguio City to get themselves used to cold weather similar to what they will experience in Mongolia.

"We’re very happy. Nasunod yung mga plays and instructions na binigay ni coach," said Caligdong.

Caligdong's Quick Profile:

photo courtesy of: Ilonggo United FC

Currently plays for Philippine Air Force. Caligdong is also a Philippine Football Team regular, earning his first cap in 2002. He has about 31 international callups and 8 goals for the Azkals.

Birthdate: September 8, 1982
Birthplace: Pototan, Iloilo, Philippines
Height: 5' 5.5" (1.65m)
Position: Forward, Winger
Club: Philippine Air Force F.C.
sources: azkals.com, gmanews.tv

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

39th Iloilo Paraw Regatta List of Official Events



Feb. 5, 2010
(Friday)
4:00 pmLaunching Of the Iloilo Paraw Regatta FestivalSM City Activity Center
Feb. 14, 2010
(Sunday)
7:00 amMass & Fellowship BreakfastArevalo Church / Tatoy's Manokan
Feb. 15, 2010
(Monday)
3:00 pm
Formal Opening Program: 2010 Iloilo Paraw Regatta FestivalSM Activity Center
4:00 pm
Presentation Of Official. Candidates: Miss Iloilo Parae Regatta Festival Pageant
5:00 pm
Opening Of The 2010 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival: Photo Exhibit ( Feb 15 To 21, 2010 )
5:00 pm
Opening Of The 2010 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival: Miniature Paraw-Making Contest ( Feb 15 To 21, 2010 )
6:00 pm
Cocktails
Feb. 16, 2010
(Tuesday)
9:00 am
Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant: Selection Of The The "Darling Of the Press"Red Cross Auditorium
3:00 pm
Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant: "One-On-One" Interview with the Judges Swimsuit Pre-Judging Competition
Feb. 17, 2010
(Wednesday)
4:00 pm
Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant: Talent CompetitionSM Activity Center
Feb. 18, 2010
(Thursday)
6:00 pm2010 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival "Samba De Regatta" Torch ParadeMajor City Streets
8:00 pm"Samba De Regatta" Mardi Gras CompetitionFreedom Grandstand
Samba De Regatta Music & Mardi Gras Competition
Feb. 19, 2010
(Friday)
12:00 nn
Rowing & Paddling CompetitionIloilo River
7:00 pm
Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant: Coronation NightFreedom Grandstand
Feb. 20, 2010
(Saturday)

Paraw Slalom Competition: Registration Of Participants Measurement Of Participating Pararws Slalom Championship Race

2010 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Women'S Beach Volleyball Competition

2010 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Men's Beach Football Competition

"Pinta Layag" Sail-Painting Contest

"Pintawo" A Body-Painting Competition

The Governor'S Cup Fishing Competition

2010 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival: "Reggae-Ta" Night Beach Party

Fireworks by the sea
Feb. 21, 2010
(Sunday)
Samba De Regatta Music & Mardi Gras CompetitionMr. Tres Solis / Gma Network Inc.
Mini Paraw Beach RaceMr. Honorato Espinosa
Iloilo Paraw Grand Regatta RaceTechnical Committee

source: Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation

Monday, February 7, 2011

39th Iloilo Paraw Regatta Schedule of Activities



February 13, 2011 (Sunday)
07:00 AMMass OfferingVilla Arevalo Parish
Church
09:00 AMFellowship BreakfastTatoy’s Manokan
09:00 AMMini Paraw Race EliminationsTatoy’s Manokan
03:00 PMFormal Opening Program: 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta FestivalRobinsons Place
Fountain Area
04:00 PMPresentation of Official Candidates:
2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival
05:00 PMOpening of The Photo Exhibit
(Feb 13 to 20, 2011)
05:15 PMOpening of The Miniature Paraw-Making Contest (Feb 13 to 20, 2011)
05:30 PMOpening of The Iloilo Watercraft Association Exhibit (Feb 13 to 19, 2011)
06:00 PMCocktails

February 14, 2011 (Monday)
10:00 AMStart of The “Pinta Layag” Sail Painting ContestAround Villa
04:00 PM2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant Judging: Swimsuit & Talent CompetitionRobinsons Fountain Area

February 15, 2011 (Tuesday)
04:00 PM2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant Judging: Festival Costume, & Evening Gown Competitions Selection of The Iloilo City Hall Press Corps' " Darling of The Press" Robinsons Fountain Area

February 17, 2011 (Thursday)
06:00 PM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival
Torch Parade
Major City Streets
08:00 PM“Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta”
Mardi Gras Semi-Finals
Freedom Grandstand

February 18, 2011 (Friday)
08:00 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Rowing
& Paddling Competitions
Along Iloilo River
(Boardwalk Area)
02:00 PM1st Paraw Regatta Inter-Govt
Agency Boat Race
Iloilo River
(Barbeque Park Resto)
07:00 PM2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta
Pageant Coronation Night
Freedom Grandstand

February 19, 2011 (Saturday)
07:00 AMSend-Off Mass
Governor’s Cup Deep-Sea
Fishing Competition
Fort San Pedro Drive Inn
07:00 AMNational Invitational Women's
Beach Volleyball
Villa Regatta Resort
07:00 AMInvitational Men & Women Beach FootballVilla Regatta Resort
07:00 AMInvitational Beach Ultimate
(Frisbee) Eliminations
Villa Regatta Resort
07:00 AMStart of The 2-Day Sports Photo ContestVilla Regatta Resort
08:00 AMStart of 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta
Airsoft Competition
Punta Villa Resort Hotel
08:00 AMIloilo Paraw Regatta SlalomMain Festival Stage
Tatoy's Villa
09:00 AM1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Jet Ski CompetitionBreakthrough Restaurant Beach Front
06:00 PMGMA Network's Kapuso Night & "Reggae-Ta" Beach PartyMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Villa
07:00 PMWelcome Dinner to The Norwegian Ambassador & Press ConferenceJBLFMU - Arevado
10:00 PM"Luces By The Sea" - Fireworks DisplayMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Villa

February 20, 2011 (Sunday)
06:00 AMMain Paraw Regatta Event: Registration of Participants Measurement of Participating ParawsVilla Beach Shoreline
06:00 AM"Pinta Layag" Final JudgingVilla Beach Shoreline
06:00 AMFestival Photo Contest For "Sinamba" & "The Main Event" (Awarding on March 4, 2011 At Tatoy's Manokan, Villa Beach, Arevalo, Iloilo City)Villa Beach Shoreline
07:00 AM1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition - FinalsPunta Villa Resort
07:00 AM"Pintawo" A Body-Painting CompetitionVilla Regatta Resort
07:00 AMOpening Program & Declaration of RaceMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
07:30 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta -
39th Edition Grand Take-Off
Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
08:00 AM“Sinamba sa Paraw Regatta”
Mardi Gras Finals
Punta Villa Resort
08:00 AMMini Paraw Beach RaceBreakthrough Restaurant
08:00 AMNational Invitational Women's
Beach Volleyball
Main Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
08:00 AMSports Photo ContestVilla Beach Shoreline
08:00 AMRapid Chess TournamentBreakthrough Resto
10:00 AM2010 Iloilo Beach Ultimate FinalsVilla Regatta Beach Front
12:00 NNAwarding CeremoniesMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
03:00 PMABS-CBN Beach PartyMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
06:00 PMArrival of The Deep-Sea Fishing Competition ParticipantsBreakthrough Restaurant Beach Front
5:00 PM to MidnightGMA Network & ABS-CBN Beach Party with Live Bands and Manila ArtistsMain Festival Stage Tatoy's Manokan and at Breakthrough Restaurant

source: Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation