Inday Charity & Inday Rufing: The first time

Wake-uppers:

Scene: ‘You know you're a Boholano if?!?’ trends worldwide on Facebook to all Boholanos around the world who have Facebook account. Other hottest fanpages on  Facebook are ‘Taga- UB ka kung…’, ‘Taga-Calape ka kung??,’ ‘Nka skwela kag HNU Highschool kung’?, ‘Taga VDT-ALC ka kung....’, ‘Taga-WISDOM ka kung....’, ‘Nakatungha ka sa Grace Christian School kung???’, ‘Tatak Sevillahanon ka kung?’ and  ‘Nakaskwela ka sa Bohol High kung?’.

Donna Cardino

Seen: Miss Mandaue 2011 Donna Cardino, who is a Boholana, was chosen as one of the official candidates of Miss World Philippines 2011. Miss Cory Quirino, pageant director of Miss World Philippines 2011 revealed the 25 official candidates this year. News reports added that starting August 10, 2011, the candidates will undergo series of trainings like personality development, catwalk modeling and language lessons. Miss World PH will be held on September 18, 2011 and will be aired by GMA 7.

Seen: The 20 runners from Bohol who will join the Duyog Mindanao 2011- Promoting Civil Society Participation in Sustained Peacebuilding for Sustainable Peace in Mindanao, an epic Run for Peace on August 21-30, 2011.  They will gather to run for promoting peace in the region. The 451.9 km. run fest will start in Zamboanga City then pass through the towns of Ipil-Pagadian City, and end in Cotabato City for 10 days.  The Duyog Mindanao campaign contributed to changing the public “mood” in favor of dialogue as a viable process in resolving the causes of conflict in Mindanao. Bringing the statement, “Going the Extra Mile for Peace in Mindanao,” the Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel for talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), together with 500 bikers and peace advocates, will gather to pedal a 36-km route for promoting peace in the region. The GPH peace panel initiated the event to gain heightened support from the public on the Mindanao peace process.

Scene: Catch Rivermaya with Paolo Valenciano, son of Gary V, who will be performing on August 20 in Pinoy Youth Leaders’ Convention (LeadCon) organized by the Kabayanihan Foundation (KF) / Team Pinoy Inc. (TPI) and the National Youth Commission (NYC) on August 20-21 at the CPG Sports Complex. Other guests are Noel Cabangon, presidential nephew Kiko Aquino Dee, COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza and NYC Chair Leon Flores. Interested Boholano youth participants can call or text Joss Leano at 0917-842-7111 or call SK Provincial Office at (038) 411-5914 and look for Jejoma Asoy and Phoebe Lungay.  For SK chairmen and councilors, they should coordinate with their respective SK municipal federated presidents.

Seen:  My heart goes out to this young daughter of a prominent family in the province. Her best friend, who is making takip, can’t help but shed tears of her situation now that she’s having a stork visit.  Her parents don’t know yet of their daughter’s situation. Tabang mga langit!

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Edward Guyano aka Inday Charity

Full of love.

That sums up the current state of Rizalino Torralba aka Inday Rufing and Edward Guyano aka Inday Charity.

They claimed that they have many men in their lives including their own sons--Edward’s Eduneil and Rizalino’s Ralph Andrew. Women envy them for they can easily get who and what they want. Boy, boys, boys! Although they are openly gay in the society, once upon a time they were raped by women (‘di sila talo’ but these women got them by hook or by crook). In fact, their sons were product of an incident when they were drunk and women took advantage of their innocence.

Inday Charity and Inday Rufing are two lovable characters who tickle our funny bones. Layo na pud ilang naabtan including the rainbow in the sky.  From factory worker to salesman,  Inday Charity is in the spotlight hosting his program on dyTR’s 911 FM whose signature is ‘Hello mga friends naminaw mo sa True Radio. Bye mga friends kay muadto pa ko sa pantalan mamaligya og tangkong’. On the other hand, Inday Rufing, who is a teacher by profession, is hosting his program on dyRD’s Kiss FM whose famous punchline is ‘Babush, ginamush, tugnush, dugush, mungush!’

Rizalino Torralba aka Inday Rufing

There is no boredom with these two comediennes. Their first time experiences were unforgettable, a baptism of fire. However, when I asked them about their last time adventures, only Inday Charity answered the questions. Inday Rufing’s a no show.  “I don’t believe for the last time because there’s always a first time, kuha mo? You are fired! Ha, ha, ha” said Inday Rufing.

Inday Charity confessed he was almost raped by gangsters. But now, “Wala na! Ha, ha, ha! Kay ako na ang mangrape! Ha, ha, ha, ha!” “Feel nako kanunay ko gi-harass Ha, ha, ha, ha” revealed Inday Rufing.

Meanwhile, here’s an “uncensored-honest to goodness” sexy talk with Bohol’s popular and hot DJs:

The first time they...

• WATCHED A MOVIE WITH SOMEONE
Inday Charity: It was in 1996 with a very special friend.
Inday Rufing:  Ngitngit di ai nang sinehan. bantog rah gdala ko Jun2x didto. Anyway that was my most memorable experience I ever spent.

• HEARD A NICE MUSIC
Inday Charity: I like OPM. When I was 14, I became a fan of Freddie Aguilar and Asin. (Singing the first paragraph of “Kapaligiran”: Wala ka bang napapansin….)
Inday Rufing: Since birth! Ha, ha, ha, ha!

• FELT BEAUTIFUL (Gibati og kaanyag)
Inday Charity: When I was in second year high school. I felt that I was different from other boys. Rainbow na jud akong makit-an sa mga colors! He, he, he, he!
Inday Rufing: When I joined Miss Gay for the first time and being crowned. (She is using the name Inday Ruffing because she looks like Ruffa Gutierrez-LPU)

• KISSED SOMEBODY… ANYBODY
Inday Charity: My first kiss was with a girl. I had a girlfriend when I was in third year high school. Nanguyab jud ko para matabunan akong pagka-Inday Charity Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Inday Rufing: Gilamian, bantog ra dli musugot si mama, lami man di ai.. kissi ko veh (Laughs and Laughs.)

• SAID "I LOVE YOU" TO SOMEBODY... ANYBODY
Inday Charity: It was the same girl. I told her “I love you babe!” Nanindog jud akong balhibo! Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Inday Rufing: To my crush.

• PRAYED REALLY HARD
Inday Charity: I believe in prayers! When I was in Zamboanga City, gipit ko kayo kay walay job. I prayed for the Lord’s blessings nga naa lang untay trabaho para nako. I was kneeling while praying inside the church. When I went home, my Auntie told me that there was a job offered to me. God answers my prayers.
Inday Rufing: During LET exams, prayed to pass the board examination.

• FELT REALLY, REALLY SCARED
Inday Charity: When I was 14 years old! I saw someone killed infront of me! Perting kuyawa nako adto nga incident! (Demonstrating his fear)
Inday Rufing: Mikurog ang akong lawas pati ang kalag.

• FELT DESPERATE
Inday Charity: Pagbuwag namo sa akong first boyfriend! Hahahaha Desperado jud ko! Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Inday Rufing: When someone and love one will pass away. Cry cry ko ana!

• BETRAYED SOMEBODY... ANYBODY
Inday Charity: If this is betrayal, Nga wala nako pakasli ang akong girlfriend na nabuntisan.
Indya Rufing: When someone feels insecure to me as being beautiful.  Ang masuya ma-dead. Nasuya ka wa? Ayaw pamakak! (Laughs and Laughs.)

• SLEPT WITH SOMEBODY… ANYBODY
Inday Charity: When I was in third year high school. Grabeh to nga experience.
Inday Rufing: Of course my best friend. Naa pa di ai lain? My long long time and ultimate crush unya nakatog di ai ang bayot? (Laughs and Laughs.)

• WERE BROKEN-HEARTED
Inday Charity: When I was in fourth year high school. I had a crush sa usa sa pinakaguwapo nga guy sa school. Pero friend ra man ko para niya! Sakit jud sa heart! He, he he, he!
Inday Rufing:  I’m so lucky, never been broken hearted because I’m beautiful. Agoi, bikil jud! Ha,ha,ha,ha!

• WERE DRUNK
Inday Charity: Third year high school gihapon with friends. Wala mi musud og klase.
Inday Rufing:  Sorry guys I don’t drink only fresh milk that’s why I’m beautiful.

• WERE TURNED DOWN BY A GUY/GIRL
Inday Charity: Girl. Nanguyab ko niya. Giturned-down niya akong beauty! Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Inday Rufing: Never! Ha, ha, ha, ha!

• GOT REALLY, REALLY MAD
Inday Charity: When I was in College. I was asked to join a fraternity but I got really mad when I found out nga ila lang ko girecruit para bun-ogon lang!
Inday Rufing: Sa very demanding guy ... I hate it... muhatag man ko ayaw lang pugsa.

• GOT A GIFT FROM A FAN
Inday Charity: Yeah, reporter pa ko adto. A fan gave me bag and a tape recorder! Haba ng hair ko! Thank you to my sponsors!
Inday Rufing: Bouquet of flowers. Again buot pasabot ana gwapa jud ko....

•DATE WITH A FAN
Inday Charity: Last year. Sige hangyo nga magdate mi. Gitreat ko niya og lunch! Di ba, mingsamot taas akong hair ming-abot sa Chocolate Hills! Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Inday Rufing: Never been date with a fan... Galing makidnap ko! Ambisyosa! Ha, ha, ha, ha!

• CRAZIEST THING DONE FOR SOMEONE
Inday Charity: Second Year College ko. My life had no focused at that time.
Inday Rufing: The craziest thing done I’ve for someone was I open my arms and legs.. Oi... bastos iyang hunahuna, what I mean is my life is open to everyone parang restaurant.

• FELL IN LOVE REALLY HARD
Inday Charity: Paghuman nako eskwela. It was in 1995.
Inday Rufing: Always na. Every day is lovely day!

• LOST SOMEBODY/SOMETHING PRECIOUS
Inday Charity: My mother last 2004. She died of pneumonia at 74. I really cried. Then in 2005, my father passed away. I love my parents. Close ko nila because I’m the youngest in the family. They knew and accepted me for what I am.
Inday Rufing: When my loved one was looking for another someone. Pero carry rah kay gwapa baya koh Ha, ha, ha, ha!

• CRIED REALLY HARD
Inday Charity: Pagkamatay sa akong parents. Then pagbuwag sa akong first boyfriend kay naminyo siya.
Inday Rufing: Ang wrinkles atimana... ambot ug nganu oi, gwapa man ghapon ko bsan ug masuko koh.. plastikan ang show.

• TOLD A LIE
Inday Charity: High School! You know Leo when you’re young you do a lot of crazy things! High school life jud!
Inday Rufing: Panagsa ra kung makahinumdum He, he, he, he!

• FELT REALLY TRIUMPHANT
Inday Charity: When I graduated in college and got a job! Naa nakay income then makahatag ko sa akong parents.
Inday Rufing: Many to thank God for the blessings.

• FELT SEXUALLY HARRASED WITH SOMEONE
Inday Charity: A friend invited me for a drinking spree sa Gallares Street. Abi nako siya lang usa pero naa man diay iyang mga barkada. Gisirad-an nila ang purtahan kay dili ko paulion. Nagdrama ko nga nahubog og mupalit og tea kay naglain akong tiyan. When I got the chance nga makagawas kay samangil ko kasukaon batsi dayon ko! Hahahaha Naka-sense jud ko nga ila kong i-gang rape! Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Inday Rufing: Kanunay man Ha, ha, ha, ha! Mao bitaw gwapa ko... unsa may sah anang word nga gwapa?

• LOSE THEIR INNOCENCE
Inday Charity: When I was 15 sa school CR (followed by lusty laughter)
Inday Rufing: Wala jud ko anang butanga. Napugos ug gpugos ra jud ko... Sayanga oi wala nadayun! (Again, followed by lusty laughter)

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Email leoudtohan@yahoo.com.

Duyog Mindanao 2011: An Epic Run for Peace

DUYOG MINDANAO 2011 – PROMOTING CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION
IN SUSTAINED PEACEBUILDING FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN MINDANAO


Mindanao PeaceWeavers

BACKGROUND

Sustained peacebuilding is vital in order to achieve sustainable peace. This campaign has the main aim of DEVELOPING POPULAR AND POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE PEACE PROCESS IN MINDANAO.

Achieving a negotiated political settlement of the armed conflict between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is crucial to move forward genuine development not only in Mindanao but also in the whole country.

The 2011 World Development Report describes how armed conflicts, already rooted in maldevelopment and violations of basic human rights, further disrupt efforts towards development and address mass poverty.

“New poverty data reveal that poverty is declining for much of the world, but countries affected by violence are lagging behind. For every three years a country is affected by major violence (battle deaths or excess deaths from homicides equivalent to a major war), poverty reduction lags behind by 2.7 percentage points... No low-income fragile or conflict-affected country has yet achieved a single MDG. People in fragile and conflict-affected states are more than twice as likely to be undernourished as those in other developing countries, more than three times as likely to be unable to send their children to school, twice as likely to see their children die before age five, and more than twice as likely to lack clean water. On average, a country that experienced major violence over the period from 1981 to 2005 has a poverty rate 21 percentage points higher than a country that saw no violence.”


RATIONALE

The resumption of the peace negotiation between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has infused added vigour to the momentum for conflict prevention and peace building in Mindanao. There is palpable goodwill displayed by the conflict actors to deliver the peace dividends expected out of a potential peace agreement. Civil society must continue to add the weight of its collective voice in the crucial processes of identifying the structural underpinnings and determining acceptable solutions to the conflict in Mindanao. This requires civil society’s endeavour to prevent, resolve and transform the violent conflict through collective and coordinated efforts.
In 2010, the Mindanao Peoples’ Peace Agenda (MPPA) - centered on the 15-point agenda for peace - was successfully adopted and introduced to the major stakeholders in Mindanao and to the general public. In the same year, the MPPA was further socialized in the Visayas and Mindanao via the Duyog Mindanao campaign which was endorsed by the Mindanao Peaceweavers (MPW).

Conflict prevention in Mindanao necessitates not only averting the occurrence and escalation of armed conflict. More importantly, it is a process of identifying the underlying sources of conflicts, promoting dialogue as the more sustainable alternative, and reaching a consensus on a negotiated political settlement. The MPPA is an excellent platform for consensus building on the causes and solutions of the violent conflict in Mindanao.

Peacebuilding in Mindanao also requires building a peace constituency outside Mindanao. The Duyog Mindanao campaign contributed to changing the public “mood” in favour of dialogue as a viable process in resolving the causes of conflict in Mindanao. It was able to highlight the important role of ordinary citizens as actors in peacebuilding. It further emphasized the value of solidarity of citizens outside Mindanao in building a national accord in support of the peace process and provided a critical indicator for the conflict actors to consider.

Socializing the MPPA among the peace constituency generated by the Duyog Mindanao campaign, as well as consolidating and expanding the emerging constituency, is a critical way forward. It will contribute to the creation of a sustainable peace constituency that will add its weight to the peace process as well as give the GPH and MILF a critical indicator of public support as well as input to the peace negotiation – necessary factors that will embolden the conflict actors to do their best to overcome stumbling blocks to a negotiated political settlement.


OBJECTIVES

This campaign aims to address the PERCEIVED lack of citizen involvement in the GPH-MILF peace negotiation by creating a political and social environment that will ensure a broad popular and political support to the current peace process.

Previous and current civil society organization (CSO) initiatives in support of the peace process must be sustained, broadened and consolidated to include non-traditional groups of the larger polity and key stakeholders. Previous Duyog Mindanao campaigns (2008 and 2010) have laid the basis for a broad-based CSO participation in the peace process. This needs to be sustained in two ways: first, a tangible socio-political momentum must be created to ensure an inclusive process and the accountability of the panels and other key players to all stakeholders; second, relevant policies and actions identified by stakeholders and clearly communicated to key players must be made to fill gaps crucial to the success of the negotiation.

Concrete outcomes include: a) demonstrable social and political support to the peace process, including its possible outcomes; b) rallying support from members of the legislature and local government units; and c) indicators of a broad and popular support to the peace process clearly shown to key players such as members of the GPH and MILF peace panels, the International Contact Group (ICG), International Monitoring Team (IMT), local government units (LGUs), and official and non-governmental development agencies.


ACTIVITIES

Conversations for Peace

Tagbilaran, Bohol
1.    Organize BISDAK: Bisayang Dako Alang sa Kalinaw – Citizens’ Forum for Peace in Mindanao
2.    Hold one (1) peace forum/workshop
3.    Hold one (1) Run for Peace, benefit race for displaced communities in Mindanao

Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
1.    Organize BISDAK: Bisayang Dako Alang sa Kalinaw – Citizens’ Forum for Peace in Mindanao
2.    Hold one (1) Peae Forum/Workshop
3.    Hold one (1) Run for Peace, benefit race for displaced communities in Mindanao


Epic Run for Peace

Route: Zamboanga City-Ipil-Pagadian City-Cotabato City
Total distance: 451.9 kms.
Number of core runners: 20 from Bohol/BISDAK
Number of days: 10
Date: August 21-30, 2011

Zamboanga City
1.    Runners’ workshop on peace
2.    Citizens’ Forum on Peace
3.    Send-off Fun Run

Curuan-Tungawan-Roseller Lim-Ipil-Naga-Kabasalan-Siay-Imelda-Diplahan-Buug-Kumalarang-Tigbao-Dumalinao
1.    Interactions with communities and schools

Pagadian City
1.    Citizens’ Forum on Peace
2.    Send-off Fun Run

Labangan-Tukuran-Sultan Naga Dimaporo-Karomatan-Picong-Malabang-Kapatagan-Matanog-Parang
1.    Interactions with communities and schools
2.    Solidarity run (Parang to Cotabato)

Cotabato City
1.    Solidarity Run (Cotabato to Parang)
2.    Salubungan para sa Kapayapaan (runners from Cotabato City and Parang meeting halfway and then proceeding to Cotabato City)
3.    Culminating Program


Prepared by:

Judito A. Cabusao
Program Manager
Initiative for International Dialogue - Lead Secretariat, MPW