Wake-uppers:
Scene: The funny video of internet
sensation Mikey Bustos on Bohol is
now available on youtube. The “Bohol and
the All-knowing Tarsiers” traces the adventurous journey of Mikey Bustos
and Frank McCormick as they find their way through Bohol. Find out why tarsiers
are cute and very, very smart! Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CXcrAzS2kU.
Scene: It’s a good weather
to match a long weekend. Pres. Benigno Aquino III has signed Proclamation No
455 declaring August 20, tomorrow, a regular holiday throughout the country.
This is in observance of the Eid'l Fitr,
when Muslims end their fast. The Eid'l Fitr holiday is immediately followed by Ninoy Aquino Day on Tuesday, August 21.
Scene: The 1st Underwater Pilgrimage at
the Bien Unido Double Barrier Reef Marine
Park is on Sept. 7-8, 2012, Bien Unido town. For inquiries, contact: Leony at
+63915-322-9874 or CCEF Office at (032) 416-20040. Explore the only underwater religious
destination in Asia at the only double barrier reef in the Philippines.
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He
will, he will not. . . he will, he will not. . .
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| Latest reports indicated that Aris Aumentado, despite early denials, may opt to run for congressman or board member in 2013. |
More
than two weeks after The Bohol Chronicle
headlined 2nd district Rep.
Erico Aumentado to run for Bohol governor in May 2013 elections, his son Erico Aristotle, popularly known as
Aris, is reported to run for congressman (?) or board member (?) in the second
district and those who are surely voting for him are hoping and praying that he
will – he should.
"He
has been asking for a sign," Very Reliable Source (VRS) told Bared during a brief chat, "There
is a high possibility that Cong. Aumentado will run for governor and his son
Aris for congressman. And the people of second district welcome it."
This
time around, just when Aris is inclined to say "yes" to run, Cong.
Aumentado may not allow him to run. “There are many things to consider. It is
not yet final,” added VRS.
Now
Aris is having second thoughts, inclined not to run.
“Whatever is the outcome, this young
Aumentado knows how to respects his father’s decision,” revealed VRS.
Aris
is often seen these days meeting with local officials in the second district.
“But
if you ask me, Aris should go ahead and run. The best "sign" he
should consider is the approval of majority of the voters for his candidacy,”
said VRS.
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Tessie Labunog-Sumampong is still firm in her
plan not to enter into politics.
“As
of this moment, no to politics,” says Tessie.
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| Tessie and Libby Sumampong |
Tessie
thinks she is already helping enough or as much and that’s it. She has already
been participating in public service through humanitarian organizations and
promoting Bohol through her Loboc Riverwatch.
It
was reported that Tessie’s hubby, Libby, is vying for a post or become the next
vice mayor of Loboc.
Tessie
revealed that there have been times when they would talk about politics but at
the moment, Libby does not see any need for it.
“Libby
may yet run for councilor of Loboc,” reveals Tessie.
My
unsolicited advice to them?
Don’t!!!
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Just
after typing this column, I received a text message from socialite VRS
informing me of the campaign material of Councilors Baba Yap and Kit Oppus
now circulated on Facebook.
The
campaign picture of BaKit’s Team Panaghiusa shows Baba and Kit
with their (complete) 10 councilors (--to-be?): Joseph Bompat, Eliezer Borja, Jose
Esteban Timoteo Butalid, Charles
Cabalit, Bebiano Inting, Adam Relson Jala, Jeremias Pabe, Allan Real and Salome Vitorillo.
Those in the know indicated that Catigbian Mayor Bertsal Salinas may opt to run for congressman in the first district in 2013. Bared texted Bertsal for
his comment, he answered: “Maybe…maybe not.”
Erstwhile
Vice Mayor Toto Veloso also told Bared that his team GV Express, which stands for Good Vehicle/Good Vibes/Good Vision or
DT for Dodong-Toto Doers for Tagbilaran,
with lawyer Dodong Gonzaga as
mayoralty bet, has to choose the 10 councilors from 16 probable candidates.
However, Coun. Betty Torralba is
with the team GV Express/DT. “We plan to release our strong line up next
month,” informed Toto.
Meanwhile,
VRS reported that Bag-ong Bol-anon is conducting nightly activities with Carmen
Mayor Che Toribio- Delos Reyes as
provincial chair.
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| Three generations making their way to see Lady Liberty |
Miss Tagbilaran 1987 Fiel
Angeli Araoarao-Gabin
takes first bite of the Big Apple. And what a bite it was! Juicy!!!
“I’ll
never forget my first time in New York,” Fiel told Bared. “After all the stops and starts, dreams do come true! For
many years, my family’s ultimate dream was for me to join them in New York
City, but fate took a different course. It came decades after the long wait. “
Fiel
was in The Big Apple months ago to accompany her daughter Cielo who was
qualified as Philippine team member and the only participant from Central
Visayas to the 2012 International Regions Math League Competition held in Las
Vegas last June.
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