BULALAKAW - Pandan Antique Newsletter
Official Publication of
Pandan Antique Foundation and Pagtatap Foundation, Inc.
SEMIRARA OIL SPILL
By Raymund Nonato V. Gumboc, Philippines
The oil spill from a power barge owned by the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) off the shore of Semirara island in the town of Caluya, Antique, which happened last December had been the talk of our Quantitative Management class for several weeks. My professor, a respected resource economist, was tapped to evaluate the extent of the damage of the oil spill to the environment and livelihood of the residents of the villages on the island. Reports revealed that about 250 hectares of mangrove forests... full story on page 2
OTHER ARTICLES
MEDICAL MISSION: A PART OF THE LEGACY
Photography by Chinkin Coruna By Mitzi G. Alojipan, Philippines
I joined the MANGGYAN (Manggagamot ng Bayan) medical mission in the summer of 2002, the year I turned 18. Although my father invited me to join his medical team as soon as I entered high school in 1997, I had my reservations because an additional responsibility, continued on page 3
FEATURE: PHONE CARD
By Eduardo V. Gumboc III, Connecticut USA
I feel that distance has made Tatay and me closer and more connected. Thousands of miles and twelve time zones apart have brought us to longer, more frequent, and meaningful conversations. continued on page 4
YOUTH ACHIEVER
By Quintin G. Atienza II, Philippines
February 18, 2006, a Saturday. I was surprised to see a copy of the Philippine Daily Inquirer in our apartment because we rarely buy newspapers and if we do, it is usually on a Sunday. continued on page 5
HIGH SCHOOL FUN
By Thea Lorraine R. Tugon, Philippines
When I was young, I used to watch my older sisters bring their high school friends home to work on their school projects and activities or to have a little party. continued on page 7
YES! I'M GRADUATING
By Devreyn Mae Varon Nepomuceno, Philippines
High school life is the best part of the growing years... outing... lagaw... kadlawanay... tangisanay... barkada... halos tanan ugyan ron. continued on page 8
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