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MARCH 1995 The GLOW
Outstanding coops
receive awards COWA-Hongkong Chapter to put tip
children's playground in town plaza
I Three multipurpose cooperatives in tomi were adjudged outstanding cooperatives in Cabatuan for the period January 1994 to February 1995.
Named as outstanding cooperatives arc the multipurpose cooperatives of Bacan. Tacdangan, and Tiring. For demonstrating excellent. performance and remarkable growth, the three multipurpose cooperatives were awarded during a program on March 2 at the community stage. Each of the three cooperatives was awarded a Plaque of Recognition and a cash prize of P1,500.00 solicited from several donors. The awards were given by Mayor Eliseo. C. Tobias and Iloilo Nice governor Robert B. Maroma, chairman of the Provincial Cooperatives Development Council.
The search for outstanding cooperatives in town was a part of the observance of the 104th birth anniversary of the late Sen. Tomas V. Confesor. It should be recalled that the late "Stormy Petrel of Philippine Congress" sponsored and fought for the approval of Republic Act 3425, better known as Cooperative Marketing Law,.
To choose the outstanding cooperatives in town, a screening committee was created. The three-man committee was composed of top officials of Cooperative Development Authority, based in Iloilo City. The selection of the members of the screening committee and the actual judging by the committee were facilitated by another committee composed of Mr. Hugo Trernucha, municipal cooperativc development officer, SB Member Ramon Yee, chairman of the committee on cooperatives in the Sangguniang Bayan; and Mrs. Rosario Reyes, municipal agricultural officer.
Drainage system improved
The drainage along Berniqio Street in the poblacion recently acquired further improvement.
The improvement was effected through the appropriation of the municipal government from its Internal Revenue Allotment in the amount of P300,000.00
Stretching a distance of sonic 300 meters, the improved drainage system starts from the intersection of Confesor Drive and Bernicjo Streets to the corner of Estrella and
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The Cabatuan Overseas Workers Association (COWA) —1-longkong Chapter recently sent P40,000.00 to the municipal government, through Mayor Elisco C. Tobias. for its children's playground project in the town plaza. The check corresponding to the amount was sent by Ma. Andes Tcjcrcso, president of COWA - Hongkong Chapter.
The children's playground will be put in an area presently occupied by the mini-basketball court near the community stage. The site is in accordance with the town plaza development plan, prepared by Cabatuan Development Foundation Inc. and approved by the Sangguniang Bayan of Cabatuan.
Tasked by Mayor Tobias to implement and supervise the children's playground project of COWA-Hongkong Chapter is Cabatuan Development Foundation, Inc:, a non-governmental organimtion Much was recently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and duly accredited by the Sangguniang Bayan.
With the accreditation of the Cabatuan Development Foundation. Inc., the organization has been authorized to implement the development plan of the town plaza. How?
ever, any piece of improvement to be effected in the town plaza, through the organization, will be subject to approval by
To observe Holy Week, the Parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino in Cabatuan, Iloilo has lined up a series of activities from April 916.
The activities will start on April 9. Palm Sunday. To mark the day commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem. Coconut fronds locally known as 11ranios" will be blessed by Fr. Amadeo Escailan, the parish priest, at the bandstand in the town plaza.
From Good Monday to Good Wednesday, there will be confessions and a religious conference at 6;30 p.m.
At 6:30 a.m. of Holy Thursday, there will be the blessing of the holy oil at the faro Cathedral. At 5:00 p.m., a Holy Mass commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ will be held. This will be followed by a procession of the Holy Eucharist around the Church and will wind up at the monument
the Sangguniang Bayan.
The initial amount of P40,000.00 sent by COWA-Hongkong Chapter will be used to start the immediate construction of the children's playground. According to Ma. Andes Tcjcrcso, the president of the overseas organization, in her letter to Dr. Rodclo Temporosa, president of Cabatuan Development Foundation, Inc., another P40,000.00 will be sent later by COWA-Hongkong Chapter upon presentation of program of work and liquidation of the initial amount already sent.
There are almost 300 Cabatuananons who are members of COWA-Hongkong Chapter. The officers of the association arc Ma. Andres Teicreso, president; Hermosa Pupa, vice president-, Salvacion Clonia, secretary; Marilyn Grio, assistant secretirN. Evangeline Lacatango, Treasurer; Remedios Reguera. assistant auditor-, Susana Rcgucra, business manager; Nelly Artieda, assistant business manager.
Bcatriz Sagra, press relations officer-. Lorna Zuniega, assistant press relations officcr. The peace and courtesy officers are Geninia Reyes, Francisca Duero. Cirilo Marcon. Nida Real, and Clarity Barcla. The muse is Salvacion Agundo and her escort is Cirilo Marcon. The adviser of the organi/ntion is Mr. Josie Lo.
where the Holy Eucharist will be enshrined for the faithful to pay homage by way of keeping vigil for the whole night.
Also on Holy Thursday, the Last Supper will be re-enacted at 7:00 p.m. at (lie community stage.
On Good Friday, a Way of the Cross xN i I I
be held starting at 6:00 a.m. It will start from the church to Bilic hill that his the semblance of Calvary where Jesus, Christ was crucified.
In the afternoon, ceremonies glorifying the Holy Cross will be held in the churcli, starting at 3:00 p.m. This will be followed by another Way of the Cross along the usual procession route around the poblacion. In the evening the "kapiva" and "pasyon" singing contests will be judged.
On Holy Saturday, a Resurrection Mass will be held at 10:00 p.m.
The week-long activities will be high-(To page 14)
Parish bares Holy Week rites
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