Scene: SILG Mar Roxas turned over 2.461 billion fund for Bohol quake
recovery to Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto.
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| Bohol TNT members and participants |
Scene: The revival of the
Bohol Transparency Network for Transformation (TNT). Members and participants attended
the Monitoring and Reporting Public Transparency and
Accountability of the Citizen Action Network for Accountability (Cana) training
series. It was facilitated by Rowena Paraan of the ational Union of Journalists
of the Philippines (NUJP) and head of ABS CBN's Bayan Mo, IPatrol Mo.
Scene:
The Tuba and Kinilaw Festival
tomorrow, June 9 in Albuquerque town.
Scene:
Makeshift classrooms and tents have greeted the 140 pupils of Obujan-Tagubaas
Elem. School in Antequera town during the first day of school. The makeshift
classrooms and tents serve as temporary learning spaces for pupils. "This
place is not conducive for learning; it's hot inside and muddy during rainy
days," said Grade 5 teacher Nimfa Ayco. "Padayun gihapun ta sa
pagtudlo para sa mga bata."
Scene:
Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School in Tagbilaran City, Bohol has 4,058
students. The school has two shifts- a.m. (for Grade 7 and 8); p.m. (for Grade 9
and 10) to de-congest the number of students in the classroom, Principal 3
Concepcion Bagotchay said.
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Paradise
is the best word to describe Bohol known for its beautiful places and people.
And what better way to enjoy it than to stay at one of Bohol’s newest resort,
the Villa de Gloria.
The
birth of Villa de Gloria is a new boutique style resort in Seaside, Songculan,
in Dauis town in Panglao Island and a 10-minute drive from the Tagbilaran City airport.
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| The new Villa de Gloria in Songculan, Dauis, Panglao Island |
“Its
exclusive facilities in the modern and elegance blend with grandeur tropical atmosphere,”
says the rising VJ Julan Crisale Cordova, a frequent visitor of the resort.
“Enjoy
the luxurious setting of a world class resort with the amazing panoramic view
overlooking the Philippine Sea and Maribojoc Mountain,” adds Julan.
All
villas are in a Philippine-Balinese style with typical cogon grass roofing,
built around a gorgeous infinity and kiddie pool surrounded by masterly
designed lush tropical garden which are enchanting venues for weddings,
meetings, reunions, parties and all types of gatherings in all occasions.
Take
a peek and experience its wonderful accommodations composing honeymoon, deluxe
ocean, ocean view villas with kitchen and superior ocean view suites.
“It
offers an intimate holiday combined with personalized service from its charming
and dedicated villa attendants,” says Julan. “And with their world class
facilities and services.”
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| Ernie and Gloria Azucena, owners of Villa de Gloria |
Villa
de Gloria is owned by couple Ernie and Gloria Azucena. Ernie was an erstwhile
vice president of Specialized Waste
System in Houston Texas and president of Passport Travel Group Inc. in Tampa,
Florida, USA. He was also the former president of Pacific Waste Industries in
Houston, Texas and became publisher of Philippine Observer and the president of
Ursuline Group Inc. Houston Texas USA. On the hand, Gloria was formerly a trust
administrator of Chase Bank and trust officer of Bank of New York in Houston,
Texas, USA. They have three sons: Niel,Craig, and Marc, who are all presently
living and working in Texas, USA.
The
focus of the resort is to provide an authentic Bohol experience for visitors along
with the comfort they expect from a resort.
For
more info, visit www.villadegloria.com or email at info@villadegloria.com and
ernest1129@yahoo.com; Contact Nos: +639179827090 (Philippines) and +7137858480
(US).
P.S. As what I have told
you, Bohol’s tourism is back to normal, not only this summer but for the whole
year round. As summer draws to a close, you might even find yourself
experiencing a bit of the “end of summer blues.” But there’s no need to feel
down, instead let’s beat those summertime blues with a new place to stay and
relax in Villa de Glorial.
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