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Date Issued: NOVEMBER 2015

BONIFACIO DAY

     Bonifacio Day (“Kaarawan ni Bonifacio” in tagalog) is a natinala public holiday in the philippinees that celebrates the    birthday of one of the Philippines that celebrates the birthday of one of the Philippines’ greatest heroes, Andres Bonifacio. 
      Born in 30 November 1863, Bonifacio considered as the Father of the Philipine Revolution against Spanish colonization. He, along with some others, started a movement known as the ‘Katipunan’ in 1892. 
      The Katipunan was a secret revolutionary society that instigated military revolts against the Spanish colonisers. Bonifacio became the Katipunan’s military leader and the president of the revolutionary government, which (according to some historians) makes Bonifacio the first president of the Philippine Republic. Bonifacio and the Katipunan recruited many citizens to their cause, eventually becoming the most prominent revolutionary force the Spaniards had to face. 
     However Bonifacio’s leadership was contested by some others, and iin particular, Emilio Aguinaldo. After a series iof leadership challenges and internal rifts, Aguinaldo violently took over the revolutionary forces and unjustly ordered Bonifacio to be tried and executed under the guise of treason. Bonifacio Day id held on 30 November, or the Monday nearest this day to create a long weekend. Unlike the main national hero, Jose Rizal, Bonifacio Day is celebrated on his day of birth, rather than his day day of death. This is because Bonifacio was killed by his fellow countrymen, rather than at the hands of foreign colonisers.

Sources: http://publicholidays.ph/bonifacio-day/

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Date Issued: NOVEMBER 2015

ALL SAINTS DAY

November 1 is All Saints’ Day (Todos Los Santos or Undas), a cherished tradition among Filipino, particularly Catholics, who pay honor and respect to the memories of their departed loved ones by going to memorial parks, mausoleums, columbarium, and cemeteries to hold vigil, offer prayers, flowers, candles - even food, and reunite with relatives. Filipinos consider All Saints’ Day an important holiday, next to Christmas and Holy Week. They go home to their loved ones are buried to meet with relatives and friends, share stories, and together pray for their dearly departed - a wonderful testimony of strong family values and kinship. Tombs are cleaned, repaired and repainted prior to Undas observance. On the day itself, they are lighted and decorated with flowers, candels and balloons, a way of letting the spirits of the dead knowthat even though they are gone, their memory stays in the hearts of those they left behind. On Undas eve in rural communities,  groups of older ppeople, and sometimes children, organize singing groups that go from house to house to serenadefamilies called “pangangaluluwa” or the Visayan “kalag - kalag” (souling), a practice believed to bring peace to departed souls. Government agencies, as well as private companies and individuals, make sure that the traditional event will be peaceful and orderly.  The Oplan Undas and the Lakbay Alalay assistance programs for motorists are activated to ensure that roads and highways  are in good shape. Buses are inspected and medical personnel are ready in strategic areas. The Catholic Church has set up a special website where Filipino workers abroad who cannot come home to visit the graves of their loved ones can offer prayers, light candles, say the rosary.  All Saints’ Day observance in the country is similar to the Mexican Tradition of “Dia de los Muertos” of “Day of the Dead”, in which the focus is on similar gathering before tombs of loved ones. It is also called All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows’ Day. In many Wester churches, it is held on November 1, while in many eastern churches it is on the first Sunday after Pentecost. All Saints’ Day may have origated in ancient Rome which observes on May 13, 609, The Feast of Lemures in which restless spirits of the dead were propitiated. It was observed on different dates until Pope Gregory III (731-741) instituted November 1 to be the official date of All Saints’ Day. The church later declared All Saints’ day the feast for all Christian saints known and unknown.

Sources: http://www.mb.com.ph/all-saints-day-a-day-of-remembrance/

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Date Issued: NOVEMBER 2015

23rd NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MONTH

“Our children are the future of the city, their health, happiness and welfare are our priority”., Mayor Melan said during his speech in the Children’s Month Celebration last November 13, 2015.

In celebration of 23rd National Children Month the City Government of Trece Martires through the City Social & Welfare Development Office organized the half day activity at the city hall grounds for almost 1000 day care students ages 3-5 years old. The event started with a parade around the city hall with the Daycare Students, Daycare Workers, members of the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) & Technical Working Group. Vice Mayor Alex Lubigan had a short speech followed by Mayor Melan De Sagun. The Daycare Students gave an intermission number at the end of the activity. Mascots sponsored by Jollibee and Mcdonalds entertained the people. 

President Aquino has signed Republic Act 10661 declaring  the month November as the National Children’s Month. The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) said the law mainly changed the month of celebration from October to November to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989 and the Philippines’ signing of the CRC. The law seeks to instill the signifance of adoption of the CRC by the UN in the Filipino conciousness. Patricia Luna, CWC Executive Director, said they welcomed the enactment of the law.

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Date Issued: OCTOBER 2015

ELDERLY MONTH CELEBRATION

 In celebration of Elderly Week the City Government of Trece Martires throught the City Social & Development Office headed by Ms. Nora Delos Santos with the theme “Igalang ang Nakatatanda at ang Kanilang Karapatan” last October 1 – 7, 2015.

The activities for the weeklong celebration includes a Clean and Green project, physical fitness, Thanksgiving Mass, Parade and Motorcade of Si Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo candidates, coronation of Si Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo and a medical mission. The Organization of the Senior Citizen Association (OSCA) conducted a Barangay Clean and Green project last October 1, 2015. The activity started at 5 AM onwards and it covers the thirteen barangays of Trece Martires City. It was followed by the Federation Clean and Green last October 2, 2015 at 8 AM in the Senior Citizens Office.

On October 3, a Physical Fitness activity was joined by almost 900 OSCA members around 5 AM held at Cavite Provincial Capitol Ground and the meals is sponsored by water district TMC. The Thanksgiving Mass was led by Rev. Fr. Ogie Baas last October 4, it started at 7:20 AM in St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Church.  The Flag Raising Ceremony at the Municipal Hall was also joined by seniors as they presented the candidates of Si Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo last October 5, 2015. 

The Coronation Night of Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo was held at Cavite Provincial Gymnasium last October 6, 2015. The highlights of the event are : Talent portion, Dance Contest of all barangays,  Gown & Barong Tagalog with   special guest Board Member Irene Bencito of District 7 she is the chairman of Senior Citizen in Cavite. Special Awards: Best in Filipina Attire is Ms. Melba Matiag and Ms. Mila Madrid from Lapindario & Ms. Rosie Cabaya from San Agustin. The Star of the Day is  Ms. Maxima Locero, Best in Talent are Si Makisig na Lolo Mr. Rodrigo Crucillo from Barangay Luciano and Si Magandang Lola Ms. Gloria Destacamento from Barangay Osorio. At the end of the day announcement of winners of Si Magandang Lola at Makisig na Lolo 2015 are: 5th Runner-Up: Ms. Lodivinia Bergado and Mr. Celso Escallar, 4th Runner-Up: Ms. Rosalina P. Leachon and Mr. Antonio Leachon, 3rd Runner-Up: Ms. Feliza Ramos & Mr. Arcadio Colada, 2nd Runner-Up: Ms. Maxima Rodil and Mr. Rodrigo Crucillio, 1st Runner-Up: Ms. Acela Manuel and Mr. Roman Salazar and Si Magandang Lola 2015 Grand Winner Ms. Anita Ferrer & Si Makisig na Lolo 2015 Mr. Rodolfo Umipon.

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Date Issued: OCTOBER 2015

GRAND FIESTA CELEBRATION

       On the last day of the feast October 28, 2015, the City Government of Trece Martires through the City Mayor’s Office invited the band Silent Sanctuary to entertain the community of Trece Martires, with the participation of Asia’s Got Talent Finalist Mama Mia & Mariko and Keplunk. This event held at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, Trece   Martires started at 7:00 PM onwards. This was the celebration of life and music. Many of Trecenos attended this special event, the said event is one of the Mayor’s Big Night. 

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Date Issued: OCTOBER 2015

“BUHAYIN NATIN ANG LARONG LAHI, ITO ANG LARO NG MGA PINOY”

Palarong Pinoy para sa mga LINGKOD BAYAN NG BARANGAY was held at the Cityhall Grounds it was started at exactly 7:00AM of October 27, 2015.

     Larong Pinoy outreach programs promotes the game play mechanics of the popular traditional Filipino street games game like Agawan Biik, Sack Race (Karera ng Sako), Palo Sebo and Hampas Palayok. There are many benefits that play offers in the lives of Filipino people. It’s healthy as they become physically active; it’s also social, as they build strong camaraderie with their neighborhood friends. 

  We believe that once children learn to play these games it will build wholesome camaraderie among kids in the neighborhood, bring back the fun and enliven communities, at the same time create bonding among parents and grandparents about games they which they are familiar with Agawan Biik two teams competed for our first game (Agawang Biik). 

The winners for Agawang Biik are Mr. Danilo Datapang and Mr. Danty Cebrero from Barangay Osorio (Brgy. Tanod). The winners for female are: Ms. Veronica Alarca (VANC) and Ms. Thess Cortez (Purok Leader) from Brgy. Conchu. 

Second game is Palosebo this game involves a greased bamboo pole that players attempt to climb. The objective of the participants is to be the first person to reach the prize - a Flag - located at the top of the bamboo pole. The winners are: Mr. Antonio Sarmiento and Mr. Hardie Solis from Brgy. Gregorio their time is 4mins and 07sec.  The third game is Sack Race where two teams attempt to complete the course ahead of the other team. The game consists of two (2) Teams. Brgy. Barangay Aguada and Brgy. Cabezas. Fourth game is Hampas Palayok, A player is blindfolded and spun around to create disorientation. A bat or thick stick is placed in the player’s hands. The player then must walk to where the “palayok” is hanging to hit and break the clay pot. The Winner is Mr. Pipoy from Brgy. Aguado. The event was organized by the City Mayor’s Office through the efforts of Mr. Ian Carlo Dimaranan. 

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Date Issued: OCTOBER 2015

KARAKOL 2015