Cadiz launches original “resiklo” songs

Mayor Salvador G. Escalante Jr. illustrates his being “resiklo” advocate when the Cadiz City 42nd Charter Day Anniversary kicks off with the launching of its original song album on the program implementation of R.A. 9003 known as the Solid Waste Management Act on July 1, 7PM, at the Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center.

Entitled “Dalamguhanon Sang Cadiznons”, the album consists of 12 original Hiligaynon compositions. These include: (1) Kahigko Pamatukan, (2) Palibot ko, Talupangdon Ko, (3) Polyusyon, (4) Basura Ipa-iway, (5) Dunang Manggad (Sa Likod sg Kauswagan), (6) Dunang Kabuhi, (7) Mga Tinugyanan, (8) Katinlo: Bahin sg Kabuhi, (9) Katinlo: Dason sa Pagkadiosnon, (10) Kauswagan sg Cadiz, (11) Handum nga Kauswagan, and (12) Mag-isa Kita.

Produced by the Local Government Unit of Cadiz, the album is written and released by the “Tribu Resiklo”. The “Tribu” is a group of local composers and writers who are also government employees. They are Jun Torreverde, Rany Barrieses, Ely Mayo Diola and Jude Jaropillo.

The CD album will be distributed to the public for free./*

Cadiz City 42nd Charter Day Schedule of Activities

July 1, 2009

SUBMISSION: Masthead Making Contest
Cadiz Information Center
Cabahug – Abelarde Streets (Infront of City Library)

8:00 AM Handumanan Sang Kahapon Sang Cadiz
Cadiz City Park

1:00 PM Basura Art Skills Olympics
Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center

7:00 PM Launching of Environmental Song Album
Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center

8:00 PM Disenyo Fashion Show
Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center

July 2, 2009

9:00 AM Trisikol Sektor Holiday
Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center

3:00 PM Lecture To Tricycle Operators & Drivers
Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center

8:30 PM Variety Show (Pasalamat Sa Tricyle Drivers)
Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center

July 3, 2009

9:00 AM Lawn Tennis Competition
Cadiz City Commercial Complex Tennis Court

Shoot Fest
PNP Target Range

2:00 PM Continuation of Lawn Tennis
Continuation of Shoot Fest

Deadline for Submission: Masthead Making Contest
Cadiz Information Center
Cabahug – Abelarde Streets (Infront of City Library)

8:00 PM Street Party
Cabahug Street adjacent to City Hall

July 4, 2009

7:00 AM Holy Mass
Infront of Cadiz City Hall

8:00 AM Air Soft Competition
Barangay Cabahug

Motard Race
Access Road

Continuation of Lawn Tennis

8:30 AM Street Parade

10:00 AM Blessing & Inauguration of Cadiz City New Tennis Court
Cadiz City Commercial Complex

2:00 PM Continuation of Motard race
Continuation of Lawn Tennis
Continuation of Shoot Fest

Boxing Competition
Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center

Awarding & Final Judging: Masthead Making Contest
Cadiz Information Center

4:00 PM Basketball Competition
Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center

8:00 PM Street Party Cabahug
Street adjacent to City Hall

Cadiz 42nd Charter Day goes “resiklo”

Mayor Salvador G. Escalante Jr., who has the vision of transforming Cadiz into a zero-waste City, becomes creative as he takes an innovative way of celebrating the Cadiz City 42nd Charter Day Anniversary on July 1 – 4, this year, with the application of “resiklo” concept in most of the prominent events.

The “Basura Arts Skills Olympic” and “Disenyo Resiklo”, as part of the Mayor’s full-swing implementation of RA 9003 or Solid Waste Management Act, will offer a unique entertainment stance for the people as they will both suck up the whole day opening on July 1.

The “Basura” is a unique home decor making contest using the recyclable materials available in the locality. It will start at 1PM at the Cadiz City Park. Jerry Artuyo chairs the event.

The the “Disenyo”, on the other hand, is an artistic fashion show of festival costume with headdress, futuristic costume and long gown. This will also use the recyclable materials. Chaired by Victor Parina, the fashion show will begin illuminating the Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center at 7PM.

A night of “resiklo“ fashion show will also be buffed up with the launching of the “Dalamguhanon Sang Cadiznons”, an album consisting of environmental songs composed and written by the “Tribu Resiklo”. The “Tribu” is composed of Jun Torreverde, Rany Barrieses, Ely Mayo Diola and Jude Jaropillo.

Seeing that the “resiklo” concept is about the past, the Mayor also includes “Handumanan Sang Kahapon Sang Cadiz” to add spice to the one day festivities. The “Handumanan” is a contest for old photos taken before and/ or when Cadiz became a City. This is chaired by Filbert Arceño and Lyn Regodos.

Day two is a long day for drivers when the “1st Trisikol Sektor Holiday” will invade the streets. ABC President and Councilor Wilfredo Cervantes chairs the “pasalamat sa trisikol driver” moment at the Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center.

A Motard race will cap the Day 3.

On July 4, the day Cadiz became a City, a fabulous float parade will be shown with the participating barangays and the Department of Education.

At 2PM, the City Information Office will make history as it will hold the final judging and awarding of winner to the “Masthead Making Contest” for use of the Cadiz Bulletin at the Cadiz Information Center along Abelarde – Cabahug Streets.

A fireworks display and an all-night-long street party that will feature most popular bands will highlight the Cadiz City 42nd Charter Day Anniversary./*

Cadiz celebrates 111th Independence Day

City Mayor Salvador G. Escalante Jr., together with the City Officials and World War II veterans, led the 111th Independence Day celebration with a theme “Kagitingan, Kagalingan at Kasipagan Tungo sa Tunay na Kalayaan” at Don Bernardo L. Benedicto Community Center last June 12, this year.

Mayor Escalante Jr., in his message, said “we continue to celebrate this day because of men and women who fought hard and sacrificed their lives for the independence of our country against foreign invasion”. He further urged the people to continue the gallantry of the veterans and to continue to fight what they have started the fight against poverty, the fight against criminality, illiteracy and the fight against corruption.

“By this, we’ll have to show that the freedom they have given us will always be part of our daily life and in so doing, we are showing them that we have appreciated their heroic deed”, the Mayor said.

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Xz Dignadice gave a one-day service credit to the teachers who attended the celebration.

World War II Veterans Post Commander Enriqueto Gomez coveyed his message said “we have to thank America for giving us independence. She insures that we will have these in full from Spain; insures that the Japanese relinquished the same to us and finally handed to us the baton of this joyous affair every 12th of June”.

He extended his heartfelt thank to the City Mayor and City Officials for their continued support and assistance to bring maximum services to their operations and allied services, despite of the scarcities of funds and resources in the government.

Wreath laying and floral offerings were rendered by the City Officials and WWII veterans at the Veterans Monument.

Councilors Angel Joseph Consing, Dr. Abiezer Bacomo, William Tabanao, Roy Vijandre, Jesmar Desuyo, Dr. Lilia Decolongon, Wilfredo Cervantes, Sofia Prado, SK President Katrina Gustilo, Chief Inspector Noel Mana-ay, Comm. Teodoro de los Santos, BJMP and Bureau of Fire chiefs, students and teachers from different districts and government employees, were among those who attended the celebration./*

Mayor Bading supports Brigada Eskwela ‘09

Mayor Salvador G. Escalante Jr. has extended assistance for the ‘Brigada Eskwela 2009” last May 18-22, this year, as part of his commitment to quality education for all Cadiznons. Mayor Bading has himself invaded different schools around the City and repainted the school buildings and perimeter fences with bright yellow color that signifies bright future for the children. The task force also initiated a clean-up drive.

“Brigada Eskwela 2009” kicked off on May 18 at the Dr. Vicente F. Gustilo Memorial National High School where Board Member Miller Serondo distributed paints and brushes for various schools.

The school beneficiaries are Dr. Vicente F. Gustilo Memorial National High School, SPED Training Center, Cadiz East Elementary School 1 and 2, Cadiz West Elementary School 1 and 2, Bayabas Elementary School, Caduhaan National High School – Luna Extension, Pedro E. Ramos Elementary School, Don Luis Consing Elementary School

The project actors include Vice Mayor Samson Mirhan, Councilor Wilfredo Cervantes, Councilor Abiezer Bacomo, Councilor Roy Vijandre and the Mayor’s Media Bureau.

Others are Schools Division Superintendent Xz Dignadice, District Supervisor Edith Negosa, Education Supervisor Editha Abalos and Education Supervisor Marcela Guarino./*

Two minds create Cadiz port park

By: Erwin Mabugat

Port conversion attracts tourists, generates revenues, making Cadiz City a night life destination of the north.

I am referring to the existing finger port situated in Villa Beach, Barangay Zone Ill. This port has been idle for years. But if we would take initiative as to convert it into something worthwhile, this would have been a multiplier effect for years.

I had once a little dialogue with Victor Parina and he has suggested for renovation of the port into a “people’s park”. He hit the point for this would result a venue where Cadiznons can leisurely walk, play and embrace the breezy air as the sun beautifully rises and sets. Of course, the management and maintenance would fall into the hands of tourism office.

Jerry Artuyo, on the other hand, has carved up another bright idea for the port. He has advocated the port can help raise the City’s income. He has blueprinted it to become a night spot for everyone. He calls it “port front” where one can dine, drink and enjoy the nightly acoustic. He has signified for tent or stall installation along the pathway. This would produce both an entertainment avenue and revenue.

A “people’s park”. A “port front”. These are the two port conversion tips for possible considerations. Though each concept differs from the other, perhaps they clash in some forms, the two can be literally linked up as one. Initially, we can label the plan tandem as “Cadiz City Port Park”. I personally coined the term from “people’s park” and “port front”.

The Cadiz City Port Park, if materialized, would be the first-ever in Negros and in the country. The “Park” can house bars, restaurants and music rooms; and set up benches, diving boards, swimming rinks and fun planks. Its unique, long-narrowed and elegant complex and location can surely invite more investors and patrons.

Aside from employment and income generation, the “Park” can illuminate the once shadowy port, as well as the coastal areas of Zone lll to lV. The “Park” can paint the City more colors. And it can fashion a more vibrant night life. This would indisputably transform Cadiz City into a night life destination.

The question is: How can this proposal probably come into reality? Do we have sufficient budget for the lucrative project? I understand that this park construction no doubt costs much.

The answer is: Let the investors build and operate./*

Cadiz ranks 3rd in Panaad ’09 Folk Dance Competition

The 12 members of the Philippine Normal University folk dancers that represented the City of Cadiz during the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2009 Folk Dance Competition, romped off third place in Maria Clara division last April 23 held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. They were the grand champion in 2008 Folk Dance contest in the same category.

Silay City garnered the first place and received P25,000 and a trophy. They also obtained the Best in Costume Award. Sagay City bagged the second place and brought home a cash prize of P20,000 and a trophy.

The Cadiz dance troupe, gracefully danced to the music of Polka Espanola, was trained by Dr. Randyll Villones, MDT choreographer and Artistic Director of the Philippine Normal University.

The team was composed of April Joy Olvido, Cindy Aislin Tolentino, Yllere Cerbo, Leah Tumambo, Rose Ann Bancolinos, Maria Vera Mijares, Ian George Acumabig, Ryan Moreno, Joseph Lisly Lagura, Juren Jay Consing, Nelson Gonzales and Bernie Ejara./*

Cadiz to put up info center, hold masthead making tilt

Concept and Design by: Kristoffer Bringas

The City Information Office of Cadiz City will set up the Cadiz Information Center during the 42nd Charter Day Anniversary on July 1-4, at the corner of Abelarde – Cabahug Streets, Cadiz City, with the “Masthead Making Contest” for the Cadiz Bulletin publication on July 4.

The Cadiz Information Center will be a drop-off center for both local and international tourists, including media people, who will be needing information about Cadiz City and its relevant data, as well as daily updates and schedules/ press releases of the activity.

The “Masthead Making Contest”, open to all potential high school and college students in Cadiz, will determine the official nameplate for the newly-innovated Cadiz Bulletin. Its first use of new masthead will begin on August, this year.

Artists and/ or students can adopt and/ or create any style or idea for the masthead, provided the masthead concept or artwork must carry the name of the Cadiz Bulletin.

They can use any medium and/ or utilize a maximum of three (3) colors: yellow, blue and green. However, entry must be executed on a 8.5 X 11 size of short bond paper.

Winning entry will receive P1,000.00 cash prize, while the five finalists will romp away P200.00 each.

Final judging and awarding of winner will be on July 4, 2PM, at the Cadiz Information Center.

Deadline for submission of entries will be on July 3. Acceptance of entries will start on June 15.

Entry forms can be secured from the principal’s office in all high schools and colleges and universities within Cadiz City and/ or under the supervision of Schools Division of Cadiz City.
For more details, interested parties may contact the CIO at 4931-142 or email through cadizinformation@yahoo.com or log on to www.cadizinformation.blogspot.com./*