Wake-uppers:
Scene: The Shark Conservation Week and the 3rd Shark Summit was
held in Bohol. Highlights of the three-day event were the Baby Shark Dance
Challenge, mural painting and fora.
Scene: Erik Karcher of (Ramp Model Association of Bohol (RMAB) was crowned Mister Continental International Tourism 2018.
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Mural artist
and eco-lifestyle advocate Anina Rubio
(wearing white shirt) with Liza
Macalandag of Baji Arts Collective
of Bohol during the community painting mural
in Tagbilaran City
for the 3rd Shark Summit 2018. Photo
by Leo Udtohan
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Scene: Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña of the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) opened the Central Visayas Regional Science and Technology
Week 2018 held at the Island City Mall. Various science and technology booths
and exhibits also highlighted the event.
The main
exhibit area was divided into different sections, which showcased present and
upcoming science and technology innovations at home, at school, in the
workplace, and in agriculture, as well as opportunities for scholarships and
financial assistance from DOST and its partner agencies. Some of the highlights
of the exhibit were 1:1 scale models of the Diwata-2 microsatellite and the
Maya-1 cube satellite, a flight simulator with Filipino-developed components,
and the OneSTore hub, which featured products from local small and medium
enterprises.
Scene: A socialite VRS shared
that a (young) lawmaker was in a hurry to return to Tagbilaran. However, the
fastcraft already left, 15 minutes before he arrived at Cebu port. “Do you who I am? I am a (name of place) Councilor,”
the demanding lawmaker told staff. Other passengers were amused because he
demanded the boat to return to the pier.
VRS said the staff who were
snarky didn’t pay attention to address his concern since the lawmaker was “wael”
(not known) in Cebu. “Don’t be late,” advised VRS. “Now I know that being
in the position is an entitlement,” laughed VRS.
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A VRS reader suggested that a little
story should be told about (screen-) naming people for a (refreshing) change. Good idea, isn’t it?
When
Hollywood system started, people commonly took simplified version of their
names to make them easier for people to say or remember.
Giving pet names to our significant others, we
take it to a whole new level. The (pet
name/screen name) name has to be unique, short and cinematic, easy to recall
and possibly with a rhythmic ring to it.
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Their real names: Not many people know that AR dela Serna is Alberto Rodulfo dela Serna, Scarlet’s real name is Leah Scarnet and Rich Asuncion is Richelle Angalot. Contributed Photos |
Here are names of famous Boholanos whose real names might surprise you.
• Tagbilaran
Mayor Baba Yap was born John Geesnell Yap II. He was known as “Baba” for short, and just
kept it.
•
Manila-based fashion designer Mikee Andrei (as she is affectionately called)
was born as Michael Tejano.
• Actress
and performer Scarlet/Laiilette was born Leah Scarnet but goes by her screen
name Scarlet. This clearly seems to have
worked in her favor, considering her teleserye
and film career.
• Actress-beauty queen Rich Asuncion became a
household name through GMA’s Starstruck, was not born Rich. Her real name is
Richelle Angalot. Two months after they got
married, actress Rich
Asuncion and her husband Benjamin Mudie are expecting their
first child.
• Nobody
knew why former CabSec Leoncio Evasco,
Jr. was nicknamed “Toloy.”
• The gorgeous
Dauis Mayor Miriam Sumaylo should be Marietta Tocmo-Sumaylo. But people called
her “Miriam” with endearment.
• It was his
father that gave him the name (Bohol 2nd district Rep.) Erico Aristotle
Aumentado to distinguish one Erico (Erico Jr and Erico Angelo) from the other. But
people called him “Aris” for short, just a cool name.
• Board
Member Benjie Arcamo (Venzencio Arcamo), provincial legal officer Boloy Boiser (Mitchell John Boiser) ,
provincial administrator Ae Damalerio (Alfonso Damalerio II), Inabanga Mayor Roygie Jumamoy (Josephine
Socorro Jumamoy), Batuan Mayor Dodo
Jumawid (Antonino Jumawid) and Panglao councilor Aya Montero (Amira Alia).
• BQ Mall’s
magnate RG Ong is Reginald Ong in real life.
•
Eventologist Mizken was born Kenneth Tirol Andan. However, she took the name
“Mizken” to match her personality after using “Kenneth” during her ABS-CBN
years.
• Model and
the first Mister Supranational-Philippines 2016 AR dela Serna was born Alberto Rodulfo
dela Serna.
• Famous
designer and the pillar of the Fashion Institute of the Philippines Shanon
Pamaong was baptized Luciano Pamaong, Jr.
• Event
planner and organizer LJ Lumayag was born Gibyrlou Ma. Lumayag. His friends and
wife called him “LJ.”
• Media
personalities in Bohol: Willie Maestrado (Manolito Maestrado), Jun Gutierrez (Alfredo Gutierrez), Fred Araneta (Teofredo
Araneta), BJ Alba (Pacita Torralba), Bohol’s Queen of All Media Ardy Batoy
(Gerarda Batoy) and Loay Councilor Tibbs Bullecer (Tiburcio Bullecer, Jr).
Other famous
names in Bohol are EJ Relampagos and Tracy Remolador Torres whose real names
remained a mystery.
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New doctors named
Four years of pre-medical course, four years
of medical education, and one year of post-graduate internship condensed into
two gruelling months of review. The fruitful years of medical practice commence
as we welcome yet again the new batch of young Boholano doctors into the
medical community.
Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial
Hospital, the sole training institution in the entire province of Bohol, is
home to these 16 new doctors where they served their 1 year of PGIship.
The new doctors are:
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| The new 16 doctors who served their internship at Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital in Tagbilaran City. Contributed Photo |
Dr. Rovi Valerie Baguhin from Tagbilaran
City, a graduate of Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine
Dr. Janelyn Daguro-Cero from Sikatuna, Matias
H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine
Dr. Hannah Maryse Cespon from Lila,
Southwestern University
Dr. Lemuel Garsuta from Tagbilaran City, Silliman University Medical School
Dr. Katrina Logarta from Tagbilaran City,
Silliman University Medical School
Dr. Kristin Monte de Ramos - Managaytay, from
Tagbilaran City, Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine
Dr. Ralph Edmund Recamadas of Municipality of
Loon, Silliman University Medical School
Dr. Luvimae M. Tambis of Baclayon, a graduate
of Gullas College of Medicine
Dr. Roy Benzon from Naga, Cebu, a graduate of
Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine
Dr. Leo Val Adalla from Dumaguete City,
Silliman University Medical School
Dr. Christian Keane Aguilar from Zamboanga ,
Silliman University Medical School
Dr. Kim Arvin Chan from Siquijor, Silliman
University Medical School
Dr. Janus June Madrid from Bukidnon, Silliman
University Medical School
Dr. Ruzz Jeremy Montejo from Dumaguete City,
Silliman University Medical School
Dr. Carlene Nerez from Cebu City, Matias H.
Aznar Memorial College of Medicine
Dr. Raiza Reina Ulangkaya from Aklan, Iloilo
Doctors Universty
16 out of the 16 examinees from GCGMH passed.
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