SAY CHIZ. Bicolano Senator Chiz Escudero (right) who was met here at Villa Caceres Hotel by Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo (extreme left) is flanked by Maria Bella D. Perez, wife of BM Editor Joe Perez, and her sister Ebline D. Adeva, with daughter and son Trixia Mae and Alfonso, respectively, before the lawmaker proceeded to the CamSur Convention Center to keynote the closing ceremonies of the largest ever national quarterly gathering of Philippine Councilors League last July 19, 2008 in the city and province.

CHAMPS. The chorale group from Iriga City displays proudly the tri-color after coveting the top musical award.

YOUNG VIRTUOSOS. Kwerdas de Naga, a string ensemble of young artists from the city’s different elementary and high schools under the baton of Directress Judith L. Oliva stole the show and earned resounding ‘Bravos!’ with their magical and divinely superb intermission number during the dinner fellowship night of the Philippine Councilors League hosted by City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo at Naga Regent Hotel Convention Hall last July 18.

RANDY VILLAFLOR

NAGA’S INTERNATIONAL MATH WIZ. Danica Mae L. Berunio (third from left) of the Blessed Lights International Christian Academy (BLICA) in Naga City visits the office of City Mayor Jesse Robredo after winning the bronze medal in the 4th International Mathematics Competitions held in Singapore from July 18 to 21, 2008. Photo shows (from left) Danica with Joey Piano, Vice Mayor Gabriel Bordado, and Pastor Larry V. Lelis, BLICA principal and math coordinator.

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The English Proficiency Program (EPP) Class -21 of the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur while having the accent drill under the strict supervision of competent trainers Cedric Boñaga and Cora Arejola (both standing) at the ICT Building, Naga City.

RICE HARVEST. Nabua (Camarines Sur) Mayor Fernando Simbulan (right) Regional Executive Director Jose V. Dayao (left) and Municipal Agriculturist Jesse Arnel Duran (partly hidden) visit the rice area of the town where most farmers immediately planted rice after the flooding. A total of 1,161 certified seeds were distributed to farmers in the municipality by the DA to rehabilitate areas affected by flooding during the early part of the year. The LGU of Nabua for its part extended fertilizer assistance. Already, 2,000 hectares have been harvested with 158 hectares more to be harvested.

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“GULAYAN NG MASA” PROJECT. Department of Agriculture USEC for Special Concerns Ber-nadette Romulo Puyat (left) visited Camarines Sur recently to formally launch the Gulayan Sa Sim-bahan Project that will benefit the poor folks in barangay Comadogcadog in the town of Del Gal lego. Also in photo is Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) head Josefa Panambo (extreme right) who was instructed by Governor LRay Villafuerte to provide the necessary technical assistance to the farmers involved in the project/ and Agriculture Program Coordinator Officer (APCO) Nena R. Adupe (center) of DA RFU5. The noble undertaking is a joint effort of the Sta. Rita de Casia Parish/ Department of Agriculture and the local government of Del Gallego.

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BOOSTING HUMAN RESOURCE CAPABILITIES. Students are virtually spellbound as they attend the lecture of their sensei (Nihongo for teacher) Hatano Kaori, one of the three Japanese language instructors at the Japanese Language and Culture Center (JLCC) at the Provincial Capitol Complex. Now on its fourth year, the foreign language learning program given for free initiated by Governor LRay Villafuerte, one of several projects designed to develop and promote the skills and competitiveness of Camarines Sur constituents. The JLCC has produced close to 400 graduates, many of them landing gainful employment right in Japan, or hired by Japanese firms operating in the Philippines as well as non-Japanese companies doing business with Japanese principals. Inset shows JLCC students pose for a memento beside their mascot, the tanabata, or wishing tree.

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EVAT SA PRODUCTO NIN PETROLIO IBASURA – Sinda Senadores Chiz Escudero (wala) asin Noynoy Aquino (too) parejong nagpahayag sa magkasuhay na press conference sa Ciudad nin Naga na dapat suspendiron an pag-immponer na 12 por cientong EVAT sa producto nin petrolio huli ta ini ngonian an nagpapasakit sa namamanuan Filipino, alagad an saindang propuestong bill padagos na inaabala sa committee level kan Senado na kaalyado ni PGMA. An duwang Senador naging juespe de honor sa ginibong convention kan Philippine Councilors League sa Naga.

NOYNOY IN NAGA. Senator Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III is at the Naga Airport by Naga City Mayor Jesse M. Robredo and members of the Liberal Party here. The youthful senator came as keynote speaker during the opening night of the Philippine Councilors League’s 3-day joint 1stst quarterly national executive officers and national board meeting held here July 18-20, 2008, with Naga City as host.

RANDY VILLAFLOR