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Memories That Motivate
Can you think of times in your life when God was the only light you could see at the end of a long, dark tunnel? Or times when He answered a prayer that kept you on your knees? Let those memories motivate you toward living a standout life for Him.
David Jeremiah
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Behind Captured Moments
Sometimes its just you and the moment. As you are in a spotlight blend in the nature. Thinking that there is must be a reason in that captured memory.
A photo of mine taken in Sibalom river posted on my Tumbler last month for our performance task in science and math entitled
"Earth and I". This was taken on a gloomy Sunday, last September 24. It will drizzling outside when I went there. While we (with my sibling) take the pic not only for the project. Somehow it remind me of my 10th grade teacher that he said all things are being involved by the math.
A great way to cherish great moments in life is to record once in the lifetime experiences will always be a great way to keep precious moments in our lives.
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On Assignment: The Sibalom River by Paolo Dala
09 August 2019 Entry:
The Sibalom River (Sibalom, Antique) has a total length of 48 km. It is the longest river and the largest river system in the Province of Antique… We’re studying the possibility of it being used for water supply Sibalom Water District, Belison Water District, and Hamitic Water District.
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Philippine Indigenous Arts
Sculpture/Carving – Sculpture is a visual and three-dimensional art form, this art form uses different types of materials such as wood, stone, glass, etc. to create different figures for a certain reason. The art of sculpture is done by combining or breaking down a certain material in order to create the desired form. Carving is a common way that a person sculpts a piece of material to it’s desired shape and design.
Weaving – Weaving is a functional art form wherein multiple threads go through a process of being harvested, dyed different colors, then they are measured and cut before being placed onto a mechanism called the loom. In the Filipino tradition of weaving the materials used are fibers that come from abaca, cotton, and bark cloth. This art form is done for both practical and traditional purposes, the art of weaving uses intricate designs with a variety of colors.
Pottery – The art of pottery is both a practical and spiritual art form, this art form goes through the process of collecting the clay which require different types of clay depending on the purpose or what region you’re in, then it goes through processing procedure to make the clay usable for the actual creation of the pottery. Pottery by tradition can be created for purposes such as food storage, collecting water, etc. It can also be used for spiritual purposes such as creating a jar to store ashes and help the deceased pass on.
Taka – The taka art form is all about its bright and enjoyable color designs and shapes. This art form is used by the people of Paete as either ornaments and aesthetic design around the house or toys for children. This art is the embodiment of creativity and evolution as its designs change throughout time and how much it still holds its traditional art form.
Pottery In The Philippines
History
- The history of the tradition of pottery in the Philippines started long ago in the third millennium BCE. Pottery was an important part in the exchange industry of the Philippines with its neighboring countries. The tradition of pottery making in the Philippines generally started with collecting clay from the nearby river called the Sibalom River. The modelling and shaping of the clay traditionally needs the use of wooden paddles, and the clay should be shaded and kept away from sunlight to avoid cracking at its early stages.
- Pottery in the Philippines that started long ago were also used to store the remains of their deceased loved ones, this was done to show as a sign of respect for the afterlife and to help their deceased loved ones pass onto their next life. In this tradition, the pots were designed with anthropomorphic shapes and patterns to show that it contained the human spirit and would also include a symbolism of passing on such as a boat with the people inside.
- As time passed on, the tradition of Filipino pottery started having other uses, they started using the pottery for storing different goods such as food and water, the pots were also used for cooking rice. Depending on where you visit in the Philippines, the tradition of pottery varies in its design, size, and shape of the pottery. Based on tradition there are different forms to the pot namely Kalinga Pottery, Iron Age Pottery, Kalanay Pottery, Bau Pottery, Novaliches Pottery, and Bagupantao Pottery.
Art-Making
- Pottery is functional and aesthetical art form, it can be used for design, storage, and spiritual purposes. The process of making pottery starts from collecting the type of clay needed for the tradition you are following and the purpose of the pottery. The clay then goes through the process of being powdered, mixed with water, then filtered until it is ready for use. The clay will then be pressed and rolled to eliminate any air bubbles so that the clay is smooth and consistent all around. Once the clay is ready, is put onto a wooden wheel and is spun for the person to start forming the shape needed, during this process the clay is soaked with water to make it easier to mold. Part of the clay is used as a base to make the actual part of the pottery easier to mold, and once the desired shape is acquired, the clay is then taken of the wheel to be covered and left to dry for 1-2 days. The clay is the trimmed by using tools or by hand, which afterwards the artist signs it and leaves it to fully dry. The piece of pottery is then bisque fired, glazed, and put through the final process of glaze firing. After this is all done, the pottery is then sanded/grinded to remove any rough texture so that it can have that smooth and clean texture.
Aesthetic
- The aesthetic of traditional Philippine pottery is a combination of the fundamentals of aesthetic and the tradition of the pottery. The aesthetics of pottery is contained within the size and shape, patterns, and symbolism of the piece of pottery. Based on which tradition of pottery you’re following in the Philippines, they have different standards for the correct size and shape needed for the pottery, and also the traditional designs whether it be for its visuals or spiritual connection. An example of this is the manunggul jar, where the aesthetic of the jar is in the meaning it holds, it’s all about the spiritual connection and helping their loved ones move on. Other traditional forms of pottery can then focus the visual creativity and the patterns in order to catch the people’s attention. The aesthetics of pottery is not only in how you see it, but also in what it’s purpose is and the meaning behind its shape, size, design, etc.
Importance
Learning about pottery and the other traditional art forms is important in the current and future generations because that’s where it all started, without the traditional art forms, then the art of today would not exist or not reach this point. Art changes and develops over time, the traditional ways of indigenous art paved a way for the modern art of today. It’s important for us to learn about the traditional ways of art because we can learn the basis of our own art form and why things are a certain way. We need to learn the roots of art in order to understand the essence of art itself. People nowadays want to create their own style and do what they want with their art, but for me the best way to create your own style is to look at the past and learn from it, develop your own path from what is already there.
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Bicol, Visayas face flooding, landslide this weekend
#PHnews: Bicol, Visayas face flooding, landslide this weekend
MANILA – Rainy weather is likely to be experienced and elevate the risk for flooding and landslides in Region V (Bicol) and the Visayas this weekend.
"Communities in those areas must be alert to such dangers," said Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) hydrologist Aileen Abelardo.
Heavy or prolonged rainfall can set off flash floods and landslides particularly in areas that are either susceptible to these hazards or already saturated due to previous rain there, she noted.
Surface runoff and swelling of river channels can cause flooding in areas that haven't experienced such rainfall, PAGASA also said.
According to PAGASA weather forecaster Ana Clauren, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) that brought rain to Bicol and the Visayas this week already moved away from these areas.
However, rain is still possible in those areas this weekend due to the tail-end of a frontal system (TEFS), she noted.
"Light to moderate with at times heavy rainfall may occur there then," she said.
In its 11 a.m. weather advisory on Friday, PAGASA located the TEFS at 60 km east-northeast of Southern Leyte province's Maasin City.
The low-pressure area (LPA) within the ITCZ is already embedded in the TEFS, noted Clauren.
She, however, clarified that "such LPA is less likely to become a tropical cyclone".
Abelardo said the expected rainfall may affect waterways in Region V and the Visayas.
She said increased water in the waterways, due to such rain, can spill into and flood nearby areas.
PAGASA said Region V waterways particularly likely to be affected are Camarines Sur province's Lower Kilbay Catabangan, Ragay, Tinalmud, Tambang and Lagonoy; Camarines Norte province's Labo and Daet Basud; Masbate province's Lanang, Mapayawan, Mandaon, Asid, Malbug, Guiom, Nainday, Daraga, Nauco (Aguada) and Baleno; Albay province's Guinale and Upper Donsol as well as Sorsogon province's Lower Donsol, Ogod, Putiao, Cadacan, Banuang-Daan, Fabrica (Tugbugan) and Matnog. Also likely to be affected are Catanduanes province's Cabuyan, Bato and Pajo.
In Region VI (Western Visayas), PAGASA said waterways of particular concern are Capiz province's Panay, Mambusao, Panay Malinao, Alingon and Balantian; Antique province's Sibalom, Ipayo, Cagaranan, Palawan, Cairauan, Dalanas and Tibiao; Iloilo province's Pinantan, Barotac, Akalaygan, Jalaud, Jalano, Jagdong, Jalaur, Lamunan, Jaro-Aganan, Sibalom and Guimbal; Aklan province's Ibajay, Aklan and Jalo as well as Negros Occidental province's Malogo, Sicaba, Grande, Himogaan, Danao, Upper Tabanan, Sipalay and Lower Ilog.
All waterways in Guimaras province may also be affected, continued PAGASA.
Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) waterways particularly at risk of being affected are Southern Leyte province's Bisay, Himbangan and Pandan; Northern Samar province's Catarman, Bugko, Pambujan, Catubig, Palapag, Mawo and Gamay; Leyte province's Sangputan, Palo, Solano (Quilot), Daguitan Marabang, Cadac-an, Bongquirogon, Salug, Pagbangahan, Pagsangahan and Binahaan; Eastern Samar province's Oras, Dolores, Ulot, Taft, Borongan, Suribao, Llorente, Balangiga and Sulat; Samar province's Basey, Silanga, Calbiga and Jibatan as well as all channels in Biliran province, PAGASA continued.
PAGASA is not discounting the possibility of light to moderate with at times heavy rainfall over Palawan province including Cuyo and Cagayancillo islands in Region IV-B (Mimaropa).
Abelardo said the weather bureau is monitoring weather and waterways in Region IV-B.
"While our monitoring shows those waterways are still okay, people must be aware that these may eventually overflow also," she added. (PNA)
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* Philippine News Agency. "Bicol, Visayas face flooding, landslide this weekend." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1126776 (accessed January 09, 2021 at 12:15AM UTC+14).
* Philippine News Agency. "Bicol, Visayas face flooding, landslide this weekend." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1126776 (archived).
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Problems In Panama: Water Crisis And Global Trade
They [ships] come in from the freshwater side. The water that provides these [canal] locks come the three nearby lakes. You need to lift these ships [with freshwater] at an altitude of 85 feet above sea level. The canal has to use freshwater to transit the ships through, and that water goes right out into the ocean. We’re wasting huge amounts of freshwater to make these operations work. It takes about 52 million gallons of [fresh]water for every ship that you transit through the canal. (Dahl, 2024)
Panama is one of the most rainy countries in the world. Freshwater has always been abundant, so they really haven’t considered it as scarce resource before. Panama’s per capita consumption is 2.5 more than world’s average.
Now there’s a global El Niño. Panama’s water problem is affecting global shipping lines and trade.
... something I've learned from a Vox's Today, Explained [podcast] episode entitle The Panama Canal is Drying Up... Toady, Explained is of my favorite podcasts. And I get emotional when their episode's about water. Huhu.
#Today Explained#Water#Panama Canal#Water Crisis#Podcast#Dam#River#Sibalom River#Sibalom#Antique#Philippines
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Wor[k]ship
“Can you tell me whether our work today is a blessing or a curse? Much of our work seems to be cursed, based on Genesis 3. But a lot of our work also seems to be a God-given blessing, according to Ecclesiastes. According to the Bible, is my nine-to-five job a blessing, or is it a curse?”
From the beginning, work was not a curse. It was a God-like gift, a blessing. The essence of work, as God designed it before the fall into sin, was creativity: creative, productive doing, arranging, making. When God did his primal work, he created the world. Now, that’s the essence of work. Then he created us in his image to put us in a world that he had made...
Now, what the fall did, what sin did when it came into the world (Genesis 3), was to make this glorious reality of satisfying work become futile, burdensome, frustrating.
“In pain [Adam] you shall eat of [the earth] all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you. . . . By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground.” (Genesis 3:17-19)
It’s not accurate to say that work is a curse. What’s accurate is to say that the futility and frustration and burdensomeness and painfulness of work is a curse. Paul said in Romans 8:20–21, “The creation was subjected to futility.” When sin came into the world, God subjected creation to futility, “not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself would be set free from its bondage to [futility].” The futility and burdensomeness of work, therefore, is part of the curse of creation, and it won’t always be this way. He said, “There’s a hope coming,” and God put the world under this curse temporarily to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin.
But Christ has come to redeem the world from the curse, and that happens in stages, not all at once. This is true for work as well. It is really significant, when you think about it, that the gospel - the good news of Jesus’s salvation - does not stipulate that work is how you earn it. You can’t earn it; it’s free. Work is not assigned that impossible, hopeless, burdensome role in salvation. This is really good news.
...First, work does not bear the weight of having to save us. Christ saves us; he does it by faith. Second, God steps in and does the work. He makes us new, and he does everything required to make us new creatures in Christ. We are his workmanship. Third, now that we are loved and forgiven and accepted and adopted, we are created for good works. We were created the first time - that is, brought into being as human people - for good work, way back in the beginning. That was our original intent as human beings, and we are recreated in Christ for good work...
When Paul calls us to do lots of work as Christians, he’s not calling us to a burdened, frustrated, cursed life. He’s calling us to our glory and our joy. First Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” - I think that means doing lots of it - “knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” It’s not futile. I think that applies to any work done in the name of Jesus, for the glory of Jesus, in reliance upon the power of Jesus - not just church work, all work...
I’ll say it again. From the beginning, we were made for work - shaping, creating, subduing the world according to the wisdom and goodness and beauty of God. This was not - it is not - a curse; it is a blessing. And I think it will last happily forever.
John Piper
Is Work a Blessing or a Curse?
#Theology#Work#John Piper#Is Work a Blessing or a Curse?#Desiring God#Water#River#People#Sibalom River#Sibalom#Antique#Philippines
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On Bicycling
A bicycle does get you there and more… And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun.
Bill Emerson
Saturday Evening Post (1967): On Bicycling
#Bill Emerson#Saturday Evening Post (1967): On Bicycling#Bike#Bicycle#Water#Raft#River#Sibalom River#Sibalom#Antique#Philippines#People
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Men The World Needs
The world needs me:
who cannot be bought;
whose word is their bond;
who put character above wealth;
who possess opinions and a will;
who are larger than their vocations;
who do not hesitate to take chances;
who will not lose their individuality in a crowd;
who will be as honest in small things as in great things;
who will make no compromise with wrong;
whose ambitions are not confined to their own selfish desires;
who will not say they do it” because everybody else does it”;
who are true to their friends through good report and evil report, in adversity as well as in prosperity;
who do not believe that shrewdness, cunning, and hardheadedness are the best qualities for winning success;
who are not ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular;
who can say “no” with emphasis, although all the rest of the world says “yes”; and
whose ambitions are no confined to their own selfish desires.
Charles Swindoll
Living above the Level of Mediocrity
#Raft#Men#People#River#Water#Sibalom River#Sibalom#Antique#Philippines#Charles Swindoll#Living above the Level of Mediocrity#Theology
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On Assignment: The Sibalom River
09 August 2019 Entry:
The Sibalom River (Sibalom, Antique) has a total length of 48 km. It is the longest river and the largest river system in the Province of Antique… We’re studying the possibility of it being used for water supply Sibalom Water District, Belison Water District, and Hamitic Water District.
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DOE opens bidding for 22 areas for renewable energy dev’t
#PHnews: DOE opens bidding for 22 areas for renewable energy dev’t
MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) has started accepting bids for 22 predetermined areas for potential geothermal and hydropower resources to accelerate the renewable energy (RE) development in the country.
During the 3rd Open and Competitive Selection Process (OCSP) on Jan. 5, the DOE bared 17 predetermined areas for hydropower projects and five potential sites for geothermal energy development.
These areas have potential capacity to generate 150 megawatts (MW) of RE.
The 17 predetermined areas for hydropower projects include Area No. 1 Amlan Plant C with 0.8 MW potential capacity, Area No. 2 Amlan Plant A (3.2 MW), Area No. 3 Hilabangan Upper Cascade (4.8 MW), Area No. 4 Hilabangan Lower Cascade (3 MW), Area No. 5 Maninila Lower Cascade (4.5 MW), Area No. 6 Maninila Upper Cascade (3.1 MW), Area No. 7 Tibiao (2.1 MW), Area No. 8 Dalanas (3 MW), and Area No. 9 Sibalom Middle Cascade (4 MW).
Completing the list of predetermined areas for hydroelectric power projects are Area No. 10 Aklan River Lower East Tributary (3 MW), Area No. 11 Aklan River Middle Tributary (2.4 MW), Area No. 12 Aklan River Upper Tributary (2.4 MW), Area No. 13 Vera Falls (0.3 MW), Area No. 14 Palali (0.2 MW), Area No. 15 Coyaoyao Upper Cascade (0.2 MW), Area No. 16 Dapnan (1.4 MW), and Area No. 17 Balintingon (52 MW).
For geothermal energy projects, the predetermined areas include Area No. 1 Daklan Geothermal Project with 27 MW potential capacity, Area No. 2 Itogon (9 MW), Area No. 3 Puting Lupa (17 MW), Area No. 4 Maricaban Island (4 MW), and Area No. 5 Mt. Labo (30 MW).
At the third OCSP kick-off, DOE Undersecretary Emmanuel Juaneza said the department continues to encourage and promote the exploration, development, and utilization of RE.
“(DOE) Secretary (Alfonso) Cusi himself reiterated the commitment to promote our renewable energy, with the hope that in time, renewables will figure prominently in the country’s energy future,” Juaneza said.
In October 2020, Cusi declared a moratorium on endorsing greenfield coal power projects.
Cusi said the new policy will maneuver the country to shift to a new, cleaner, and indigenous source of power.
Meanwhile, interested bidders for the 22 predetermined areas may submit their bids until Feb.15, 2021.
“Target contract awarding for non-Financial and Technical Assistance (Agreement) (FTAA) projects will be on April 14, 2021 while those covered by the FTAA will be endorsed to the Office of the President for approval by April 19, 2021,” DOE added. (PNA)
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* Philippine News Agency. "DOE opens bidding for 22 areas for renewable energy dev’t." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1126652 (accessed January 07, 2021 at 11:36PM UTC+14).
* Philippine News Agency. "DOE opens bidding for 22 areas for renewable energy dev’t." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1126652 (archived).
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San Remigio town to prioritize road networks, education, tourism programs
#PHinfo: San Remigio town to prioritize road networks, education, tourism programs
SAN JOSE, Antique, Nov. 16 (PIA) - - San Remigio mayor Mar Mission considered the establishment of road networks, education and tourism
his priority programs in his first term as local chief executive of the town.
During his discussion as guest of Philippine Information Agency in its radio program recently, Mission said that he is giving priority to the
establishment of road networks especially in the upland barangays. He said that about 23 barangays out of the 45 villages in the municipality are not accessible during the rainy season while 14 have no access roads.
Roads going to the upalnd barangays of San Remigio during rainy months. (PIA_Antique)
“I am really very thankful for the implementation of EO 70. I am optimistic that this could help provide funds needed for the access roads and other projects in the uplands,” he said.
Mayor Mar Mission explains his priority programs during the PIA Radio program recently. (PIA-Antique)
My second priority is on education, which could open the minds of the youth in San Remigio to work hard to overcome poverty.
With this, Mission has requested the Department of Education (DepEd), Division of Antique to open an integrated school in the hard to reach
barangays.
This year, an integrated school in Barangay Sumaray has opened to cater to the learners from the eight neighboring barangays who have hard time traversing the Sibalom River and slippery and high-sloped trails going to the nearest high school either in Barangay Barangbang or Bugo.
Two integrated schools are set to open in the next school year to be located in Barangay Banwang Daan (Old Town) and población of San Remigio. The documentary requirements are already on process at the DepEd Division Office.
Mission also shared that the basic education in San Remigio is free including the miscellaneous fees since it is paid by the municipal government. The budget of P1.4 million was allocated for such purpose.
The day care education was also given importance by his administration, revealing that out of the 45 barangays, San Remigio has already 64 Day Care schools with the opening or more schools located in the sitios, Mission said.
Tourism is another priority of Mission’s administration, the town being known as the summer capital of Antique.
He said San Remigio is hoped to have a sustainable and environmentally sound eco-tourism destination to be at par with other destinations in
Panay and other parts of the country.
He emphasized that the establishment of structures should be compliant to the Comprehensive Land Use Map of the town which is currently
underway to ensure any buildings or tourism spots goes with the requirement of Solid Waste Management Act and other environmental laws.
Mission also cited the inclusion of food security programs, considering the vast areas of the town conducive to farming.
“Having raised in a family of a farmer, enhancement of the agriculture sector will be given importance’” he said.
(JBG/psm/PIA-Antique)
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* Philippine Information Agency. "San Remigio town to prioritize road networks, education, tourism programs." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1059091 (accessed November 16, 2020 at 10:11PM UTC+08).
* Philippine Infornation Agency. "San Remigio town to prioritize road networks, education, tourism programs." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1059091 (archived).
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Antique eyes ‘native lechon capital of the PH’ title
#PHnews: Antique eyes ‘native lechon capital of the PH’ title
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Antique is gearing to become the “Native Lechon Capital of the Philippines”, a move expected to create livelihood opportunities for sugar migrants and hog growers in the province.
The Antique Provincial Tourism Office (APTO), in partnership with the Antique Eco-Tourism Association (AETA), will launch the bid of the province by offering about 15 to 20 native roasted pigs for free taste during an event to be held at the Calawag Mountain Resort in Barangay Tuno, Tibiao, Antique on October 27.
“The provincial government, through the Sacada Desk, had been distributing native pigs, which they could breed, to the sugar migrants as livelihood assistance. To help them find a market, Antique is being launched as the native lechon capital,” APTO consultant Juan Carlos Perlas said in an interview Thursday.
He added that many opt for the native lechon because they are known to be more flavorful and has less fat.
Provincial veterinarian, Dr. Romeo Magdato explained that native pigs are either black or spotted black and weigh3 kg. to 5 kg. in 45 days when compared with the white or upgraded breed that can reach 10 kg. in 45 days.
They are also not capital intensive because they only eat kangkong (water spinach) and camote leaves while the upgraded breed eats commercial feed.
While the office has no exact figure as to their number, the native pigs are plenty in Culasi, Tibiao, Laua-an, and Sibalom towns.
The native lechon will be served right after the 1st Karay-a Kulinarya Cooking Challenge that will be participated in by about 12 hotels and restaurants in Antique as part of promoting the local menus found in the province.
The bid to become the country’s native lechon capital is one of the activities lined up for the Northern Antique River Festival on October 26-27.
In a phone interview, AETA president Flord Nicson Calawag said the festival kicks off with the 2nd National Extreme River Tubing Race elimination to be held at the Malumpati River in Pandan, Antique on Saturday.
On Saturday evening, there will be a "Disco sa Suba: Wet and Wild River Party" to be held at the Tibiao River.
The second day will be composed of four events to be held at the Tibiao River to include the elimination and final rounds of the 2nd National Extreme River Tubing Race, #Namit: The Karay-a Kulinarya Cooking Challenge, the launch of the bid as the Native Lechon Capital of the Philippines, and boodle lunch.
The cooking challenge will be made up of local dishes where the ingredients will be sourced from the river, he said.
Calawag said the festival as a whole will help promote Bugang and Tibiao rivers as a recreational attraction for water activities, such as extreme tubing and kayaking. Malumpati is the headspring of the Bugang River.
“Right now, Antique has 3 percent to 5 percent in terms of tourists coming from Boracay. It's inspiring to hear them saying that we are blessed, lucky in the Philippines that we don’t have to build millions of pesos of water park because we have natural water parks,” he said.
He added that locals who trained for water tubing as part of their livelihood were also empowered. River tubing is an environment-friendly sport where guests ride on the used inner tubes of vehicle tires while floating on the water.
Antique Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao, in a previous interview, said that the province would also like to be recognized as one of the progressive provinces in Western Visayas. It is creating tourism-related activities to further attract tourists who come to nearby Boracay island in Aklan province to also visit Antique.
“We thought of an idea, like promoting Antique as the Native Lechon Capital of the Philippines so that the spillover tourists in Boracay could come to Antique where there is the best tasting native lechon,” she said.
She said that some of the roasted native pigs prepared in Antique are even organic and cultured, even in the backyard of the sugar migrants and farmers. (PNA)
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* Philippine News Agency. "Antique eyes ‘native lechon capital of the PH’ title." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1084127 (accessed October 25, 2019 at 07:29PM UTC+14).
* Philippine News Agency. "Antique eyes ‘native lechon capital of the PH’ title." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1084127 (archived).
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