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Last February, I assumed  the presidency of this organization after Madam Luz Z. Gamba resigned from her post due to personal reasons.  Personally though, I was already quite contented doing my job as one of its vice-presidents, and holding this highest post was anywhere but near my line of thinking.  I definitely have not ambitioned to be in this topmost rank but now being faced with a president-less organization and being the next-in- line, I had to make a decision, one which proved to be quite a grueling process.

                For almost a month, I had several serious thoughts coupled with prayers questioning myself and my ability to handle the position.  I consulted with my family as I know they shall be the ones foremost affected by my decision.  I was caught in a dilemma on whether to ACCEPT or NOT the post and the responsibility that comes with it.  Out there, I know many other Buluseños are just more than capable of handling the post.

                But because it was I who was next to the vacated post, I decided to break my silence.  I appeared to fellow officers and a devoted Buluseño crowd armed with my FINAL DECISION backed up with a PRAYER that my KABABAYANS will support me now that I have decided to accept the post.  The crowd’s overwhelming acceptance thenafter was enough for me (I know others still may have their own choices), but I formally accepted on the condition that my holding this post as president would only be until the end of the term of office of the other incumbent officers.

                During the meeting of the Board of Directors, it was agreed that the term of office of the incumbent officers be extended until December 2007.

                In the Pista sa Maynila celebration last July 9, 2006 – the new set of officers was formally inducted by our guest of honor & speaker TV host personality Mr. Arnold “Igan” Clavio.

Series of Activities for the Forthcoming Damayan-Buluseño,Inc. Silver Anniversary

1.        Carolling

a.        1^st week of December 2006 to January 3, 2007

b.        Letters indicating the specific day of visit shall be sent in advance.

c.        On scheduled dates, officers will personally come and sing Christmas carols for the family.

d.        Proceeds shall be for the forthcoming Civic Action 2007.

2.        Search for Ms. Damayan Silver Girl 2007

a.        Presentation of candidates shall be in November this year.  Exact date & venue to be announced later.

b.        Coronation shall be in February 2007.  Exact date & venue to be announced later.

c.        Percentage to be given to candidates according to votes:

d.        Screening for candidates still open.  Pls. call or text Mr. Melchor Hasta/(0918)644-4434 for more info.  You may also contact the Secretariat at 912-9141.

e.        Proceeds shall be for the forthcoming Civic Action 2007.

3.        Medical Mission 2007

a.        Black Saturday

b.        Medical & Dental

c.        Operation Tule

4.        The Grand Silver Pista sa Maynila Celebration

a.        2^nd Sunday of July 2007 at 2:00PM

b.        Participation of all barangays is a must.

c.        Will invite distiguished personality as guest

d.        RAFFLE!!!

5.        Election of Officers for 2007-2009

a.        Nomination shall be in October 2007.

b.        All barangays are encouraged to participate.

Let us support our association! Para sa atin ito! Mabalos!  □

“Wara Mapabakal Kon Wara Mabakal”

                MAYAD NA ADLAW TABI SA IYO!  Pagkatapos sin 22 anyos na pamumuno san Damayan-Buluseño, gusto ko man konta na magpaangay-angay na hamok kami mag-asawa kondi dahil sa pakihuron san mga opisyales san  asosasyon nan mga nagmamakulog na Bulusanon, nangako ako na diri ko sira pabayaan basta ibalik uli an Damayan-Buluseño Gazette nan magserbe sira na wara sin vested interests.  Aram san publiko na diri ko ginamit sa ako personal na interes an Damayan-Buluseño.

                Interesado ako sini na Gazette kay awat na ini inmamaw-ot san mga Bulusanon lalo na san mga nasa iba na lugar na gustuhon maaraman an mga nangyayari sa Bulusan, maraot o mayad man.  An pakihuron ko sa mga tinatamaan san mga negatibo na artikulo na diri nira ipagsabotahe an distribusyon sini na Gazette.  Kon habo sira magbasa, bayaan nira na mabasa san iba an totoo na mga nangyayari kay nasa demokrasya kita. Sumimbag na hamok sira nan magpaliwanag sa isyu.  Basta pirmahan nira an kanira surat para ma-publish man dini sa Gazette nan mabasa san publiko.

                Marauton na talaga an mga nangyayari niyan. Lantaran na an mga manipulasyon para maging legal an mga ilegal sa paagui san puersa nan kuarta basi matakpan an katotohanan basi mapirme sira sa puesto. Nawara na an delicadeza sa ato mga lider. Diri na bale sa mga hataas na opisyales ta maski na lantaran na bastuson an kanira pagkatawo sa kalye, sa TV, diyaryo nan radio san mga tawo pati na mga estudyante na dapat konta hataason an respeto sa kanira. Diri sira makareklamo kay aram nira na totoo an mga akusasyon sa kanira.  Kaya, nano man an data san hataason na puesto kon diri na iginagalang san mga nasasakupan dahil nawara na an kanira kredibilidad?

                An nakakadisganar pa kay para makatipon uli sin pondo na binangkarote nira sa eleksyon, nag-aproba pa sin bag-o na buwis na ipinasa naman sa mga tawo kaya, nagmarahal an mga bakalon.  Pero, maski nakatipon na uli sin pondo dahil san bag-o na buwis, pinaagui san Mahal na Dios sa iba-iba na kalamidad an Kaniya pagkondena san mga pang-aagrabyado san mga nasa puesto.  Niyan hamok nangyari na magkasunod na nag-alburuto an bukid san Kanlaon, Taal, Bulusan nan Mayon.  Sunod-sunod man an bagyo, baha, nan linog.  May oil spill pa sa Bisaya nan mercury sa Bicol.  Nadamay pa sa kadimalasan an mga inosente na Pilipino sa giyera sa Lebanon.  Nag-uruli na wara ngani sin mga sueldo, may mga namatay pa.  Kaya, halos kulang pa an pondo na pang-abono sa mga biktima sini na mga kadimalasan. Apesar wara na ikapadara na dollar an mga OFW na nag-uruli, nadagdagan pa an mga wara sin trabaho. Posible may maabot pa na kastigo an Mahal na Dios. Nalimutan na nira na sugad man sini an mga pangyayari san panahon mientras napalayas an diktador.

                Hanggan diri naresolba sin maliwanag an mga pang-aagrabyado san mga nakapuesto, diri matatapos ini na karibukan.  Mientras may pinapatay, lalo nadagdagan an mga rebelde.  Sira lugod na nasa puesto an nahadukon san kanira seguridad, nagpapaimod na may sala.

                Ini na mga nangyayari dapat na magbukas sa isip san ato mga pulitiko, mga lider, nan pamilya – na an darayaan kon eleksyon wara sin bunga na magayon.  Apesar nakapagsiriway san buot san mga tawo, nakapahababaon pa san moralidad nira gati na an mga kabataan na mga miembro san SK.  Nawara na man an kanira ideyalismo.

                Kaya, sa ngaran san ato Mahal na Patron Señor Santiago nan san mga nagmamakulog na Bulusanon, nakihuron ako nan nakimaluoy sa mga pulitiko, mga lider nan pamilya nira na kon eleksyon halion ngon-a nira an amor propio para hamok gumana an kanira kandidato. Paaguihon na sa honesto nan legal an eleksyon para kon gumana man mas hataas an dignidad na makaatubang sira sa mga tawo.  Diri pa makulog an buot san mapierde.  Ipangadyi ko na makonsensya na sira alang-alang sa mga masunod na henerasyon.  Mientras atab pa, dapat maging magayon sira na ehemplo san mga kabataan.  Isipon daw nira sin mayad kon sala ako.

                Kon madadagos an eleksyon sa 2007, inaayo ko man sa mga namumuno san iba-iba na relihiyon nan sekta, mga organisasyon san simbahan, sektor san edukasyon, mga organisasyon sibiko, nan mga may prinsipyo na Bulusanon – na magkasarayo kita sa sayo na kampanya para sa honesto nan malinig na borotohan para sa katoninongan nan progreso san Bulusan.  Kon totooo man an ideyolohiya san mga taga-bulod na para sa malinig sira na gobierno inaayo ko man an partisipasyon nira sa kampanya na ini.  Bahala na an mga poste magpaabot san ako mensahe.

                Sa kampanya na ini, hali-on ta na an hadok nan panguntinwar. Basta an katuyuhan ta para sa kaayadan san bilog na Bulusan, diri para sa sayo na partido o pamilya.  Ipakihuron ta sa mga partido pulitikal na mag diyalogo para sa sayo na PATAS na eleksyon para patunayan na malinig an katuyuhan nira na pagserbe sa bungto, wara sin darayaan lalo na an barakalan san boto.  Diri na nira pagbasolon an mga botante kon nagpapabakal kay an nagpauso san pagbakal an mga kandidato na wara kompiansa na magana kay aram nira na may mga pagkukulang sira san panahon na diri pa sira nakaisip sumulod sa pulitika.  Kaya, tinataparan nira sin kuarta.

                Dapat, isipon ta na WARA MAPABAKAL KON WARA MAN MABAKAL SIN BOTO. Kon wara lalaumon na mabakal san boto nira, maboto tulos an mga botante sa mga kandidato na aram nira dapat ipuesto.  May oportunidad na an mga mas kualipikado nan mas sinsero sa pagserbe na habo magbakal sin boto.

                Kaya, tumindog kita nan ipadagos ini na kampanya.  Hinuhulit ko an kasabihan na “Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.” An diri magkomporme sa kampanya na ini na para sa kaayadan san ato komunidad, MAY HIDDEN AGENDA, VESTED INTERESTS, O IBA AN KATUYUHAN.

"Diyos Ko, Kaluoyi Kami - IV"

KAGURANGNAN, salamat san amo oportunidad na ini

Kay makapadagos na uli kami sa mga pangadyi mi

Na mapukaw an mga responsible sa mga pangyayari

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

San paka-eleksyon lunuwas an eskandalo na grabe

Sa sobra na darayaan an mga kalaban masyado naapi

Kuarta san gobierno pinamudmod, kaya nabangkarote

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Ginamitan pa san puersa sanmga pulis nan military

Kontratado pa san Reyna an ka-phone pal na si Garci

Diri na sira naraw-ay basta sira na an makaabante

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Sa kulog san buot san mga naagrabyado nan naapi

Oro-adlaw an protesta, umuran, sumudang an rally

Imbes pamati-an, an simbag san Reyna, “I am sorry”

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Dahil grabe talaga an disgusto san mga militante

Lalo sira nadagdagan san mga nasa civil society

Pero an simbag san Reyna reconciliation and unity

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Pati an impeachment  sa Kongreso diri na inintindi

Dahil san dako na kantidad na sulod san mga sobre

Kaya an mga talinga nira nabungol, puno sin atole

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Maski an mga ebidensya sa bulto-bulto na pakete

Binale wara nira sugad sin mga bungol na tabile

Basta busog an bulsa, sa kanira mao an importante

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Dagdag pa sa disgusto san mga naagrabyado nan naapi

Kay sayu-sayo sinasalvage an mga lider-militante

Kay inaakusaran na mga terorista nan mga rebelde

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Makakadisganar kay pati an mga lider-estudyante

Sinasalvage man sira na an suspect mga military

Padaba pa lugod an mga kaupod sa dayaan na mga SK

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Kaya lalo lugod nadagdagan an gusto na magrebelde

Kay inuumaw pa an berdugo na opisyal san military

Sugad na sin senyales na an pagpatay kaniya isigue

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Kaya makaluluoy lugod niyan an buhay san mga pobre

Kon diri makapang-hold up talagang napaka-miserable

Bale wara sa mga dayaon na an mga buhay engrande

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI!

Pagkondena san Langit sa mga kalamidad na pinaagui

Bagyo, baha, oil spill sa Bisaya, sa Bicol mercury

Alburuto san mga bukid, may maabot pa na mas grabe

Guiyahan sira sa liwanag, DIYOS KO KALUOYI KAMI.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF KARMA

                There is a certain law which is intrinsic to action and interaction. It is not  man-made requiring lawyers to interpret and police to enforce. It is a natural law, which is constantly operating in every relationship. It is often called Law of Karma; acknowledged in the Christian saying “as you sow so shall you reap”; described by Isaac Newton in the Law of Motion, where “for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction”.                

Karma is derived from the Sanskrit word which is “to do” or “to act”. It simply states that we get back from life what we put into it. If you give happiness to someone else, it will come back to you, if you give pain or sorrow, it will come back to you.   We can say that karma means the fruit of our good or bad actions.

The beauty of the law of karma is understanding that:  IF YOUR ACTIONS BRING HAPPINESS AND SPIRITUAL UPLIFTMENT TO OTHERS TODAY, TOMORROW WILL BE BRIGHT and YOUR OWN DESTINY IS FIRMLY IN YOUR OWN HANDS.

The world is tied by karma and no one can live without it. Starting from birth till one’s death, karma continues affecting each and every activity of human life. Happiness and sorrow during the span of life is determined by one’s karma. 

And the law is absolute. It can not be adjusted or manipulated. It operates whether one believes in it or not; but we will not know quite when we will get it. The seeds of certain actions bring instantaneous results. Others can take years or even lifetimes to come to fruit. We will not always know when we will receive the dividends or when we have to “pay up front”.

Before every action is performed, there is first a thought whether it is positive or negative. It is impossible to perform an action without a thought. Thoughts are seeds sown in every action. The fruit of these seeds (thoughts) may result in suffering or pleasure. Our joys and our grief; our tears and our laughter; our fame and our defamation all constitute karma philosophy. (To be continued. Source: Teachings of the Brahma Kumaris World spiritual University.)     

 INBOX

To:          bulusan@yahoogroups.com

From:      Eden Tan <********@yahoo.com>

Date:       Thu, 8 Dec 2005 21:02:09 –0800 (PST)

Re:

Thanks, I finally got time to make this reaction to Inoy Elio’s letter.

This is my first time to contribute to the e-group as like many others who are living within or near Bulusan, I  used to receive copies of the very substantial Gazette of Damayan Buluseño, Inc. or Damayan.

When I learned about Inoy Elio’s retirement as President of Damayan, whom he untiringly and superbly served for 22 years since its birth, and for standing firm to his principles amid threats to his life, I felt the need to thank him and commend his exemplary accomplishments. Thus, I sent a tribute for him for publication in the Gazette. Unfortunately, no more Gazette has ever been published for reason/s I and many Buluseños do not know. Good for those who have the luxury of time, or resources to be kept abreast of the current issues and developments  in Bulusan through this e-group. But I am more concerned on the local residents who can’t be reached by the internet but must be awakened on what is really happening and stir their hearts and minds to participate in changing for the better. The stoppage of the Gazette’s publication is not a welcome development because it links Buluseños from different places in the country and even those abroad. Knowing the real situation of their hometown, kindhearted Buluseños have helped and are willing to help to improve the town’s economic and political conditions. Likewise,  local residents who seem helpless and hopeless but are able to read some new and good developments about the town in the Gazette, at least, are able to see hopes.

I was moved by Inoy Elio’s letter, thus I write this. I actually find his letter full of emotions which I understand because he has truly served and has offered his life in the name of love for Bulusan and his town mates.

            I am also so concerned on the issues confronting Bulusan which have been ventilated through the Gazette, e-group and from the mouths of the residents themselves because I love my hometown also and I want to see it peaceful and progressive. Love of service was the driving force for me to get actively involved in Damayan in the 80’s. I was a part of its various civic and religious activities benefiting many Buluseños. It was through Damayan where my civic responsibility was awakened with the strong and exemplary leadership of Inoy Elio. I was deeply involved in Damayan’s Metro Manila-based Youth Chapter and was among those mainly tasked to organize the youths in each of the 24 barangays of Bulusan to form the Local Youth Chapter. Due to my deep involvement in the organization, I have seen how Inoy Elio has worked so hard to ensure the attainment of Damayan’s vision and mission. I have not seen any leader as dedicated and determined as him and who is ready to die for his cause and principles with a sincere aim of helping his fellow Buluseños.

I have heard some comments long before and even during last year’s election that Inoy Elio has been working under the guise of serving Buluseños through Damayan because of his political agenda. How unfair these remarks were! Instead of appreciating and thanking him for his wholehearted and free services, adverse comments were heard. If these are hurting to Inoy Elio and his loved ones, the same is true to us who have also given our hearts to Damayan. How callous of some, who, instead of cooperating and supporting the activities of Damayan for the common good, find time to attack its leader and even its activities! Much have been seen, said and written about Damayan’s accomplishments, and all these would not have been possible without Inoy Elio’s distinct leadership. This man is certainly civic-minded. He is GOD-fearing. He is pro-poor. He loves to help. He loves to serve. But most of all, he is a PRINCIPLED MAN. He is not cowed by anybody or anything, and is ready to die in fighting for his cause. 

Damayan has been so much a part of Bulusan and many Buluseños elsewhere. Inoy Elio has been  undoubtedly equated with Damayan, because what Damayan has done for more than two decades can be mainly attributed to his dynamism, dedication and determination. He portrays to be the head of Bulusan who, in real sense, has the genuine concern for the welfare of its people. He is not afraid to die if only to defend his town from the evil works which he has boldly exposed. Inoy Elio is a man of vision and principles who, in his capacity as a native of Bulusan, has gone his way out to generously share his time, efforts and resources for his town mates. With these, I think Inoy Elio deserves to be called FATHER OF BULUSAN.

To you, Inoy Elio, I salute you for your extreme courage to voice out boldly the evils hounding Bulusan which for many, make it apparently stagnant. You may be so unpopular to a few who may be hurt by your persistent write-ups, but we know that majority out there who love peace and democracy are silently wishing that your efforts would not be in vain. Others may have the same burning love and concern, but they could not match your heroism. The way you have manifested your ardent love for your hometown and town mates is incomparable. I just hope and pray that others, especially our concerned local officials mandated to serve their constituents who have not been convinced by your bright ideas, may be touched by the LORD. Fr. Benedicto “Benny” Furo of Bgy Madlawon once said, “We just need a heart to love our country.” It is just like saying, “We just need a heart to love our very own Bulusan.”

With the onset of the Advent Season, I think it is high time to reflect and reexamine ourselves. Bringing significant changes in the community begins with a significant change in every heart of an individual. Let us start anew. Let us repent and plant the seed of GOD’s love in our hearts, nourish it and let it radiate. Let us learn to see the good in others. Instead of expecting too much, let us do our own share, in our own little ways and influence others in doing good. Sooner or later, GOD will show us how an economically poor and politically eroded community is transformed into one wherein people will be living in peace and progress.

Let me end this with a quote which says, “The two greatest virtues are also the greatest vices -- wealth and power. Wealth sanctifies if shared and depraves if ill-gotten. Power emancipates if used for common good and  enslaves if used for self gain. They spell true success in life and destiny after life. They are the Lord’s tools for salvation and damnation.”

May Love and Peace reign in our hearts. GOD bless us always.

 Eden G.  Tan

 Editor’s Note: The message above was originally posted at Bulusan eGroup (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bulusan) , one of the pioneering online Sorsogueño groups under the Yahoo! network.  Founded in August 2001, the group has since been an alternative venue for interaction among online Buluseños.

Source: Parish Records of Deaths

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They may request that their names be withheld if they so desire for security reasons.

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