National Punctuality Month

(This column appears in today's edition of the Leyte-Samar Daily Express)

Hi there! It’s a weekend and yes, we are halfway through the observance of “National Punctuality Month” (put it there. Smile, it’s a weekend.)

A good number of employees are a “year-end-bonus” richer today or in the next few days. Reality check: also a good number of them are not too keen or excited about it. No need to ask why. Es la vida. Or should I say, it happens.

So, finally Mr. Bolante made it to the Senate. As of this writing, they are still grilling him. So, what’s my take on the imbestigasyun? (Start eating your heart out Mike Enriquez, it seems like some of our lawmakers are immensely enjoying their other job) Ah, Senator Miriam, what can I say? You outdid yourself again. Senator Chiz, I guess you made some points. To all the rest, I rest my case.

Move over Hilary. It’s been weeks after the U.S. election and they are still talking about Sarah Palin. You know cowards, jerks, designer dresses, Africa and all. And yes, why did it take Senator Mc Cain days before he went on TV to defend his running mate. I understand he answered that (question) when he appeared on Jay Leno where he said that in the past few days, he slept like a baby. He slept, woke up and cried. Slept, woke up and cried again. Of course it was supposed to be a joke.

Talking about the U.S. elections. CNN reported that approximately 5 billion dollars was spent on the said election. It’s cheap. The same report cited that it’s a billion dollars less than what Americans spent on potato chips last year which was pegged at approximately 6 billion dollars. And they are worried about obesity becoming an epidemic? Whew!

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In observance of the National Children’s Month, the LGU through the City Social Welfare and Development Office will be spearheading a half-day program for the children from the various Pre-School Learning Centers (Day Care Centers) of Calbayog City.

Children from approximately 109 pre-school learning centers from the three districts of Calbayog and three privately owned pre-school learning centers will converge at the Barangay East Awang covered court. They will participate in various competitions which include Quiz Bee, Declamation, Minus-one, Story-telling, Draw and Tell and Folk Dance.

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(The newspaper edition of this column cointained some updates on Alay Lakad 2008 which I already featured in this blog. In case you missed it, please check my Nov. 12 blogpost)

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THE CKC JOSE GOMEZ ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT.

The CKC Jose Gomez Orchestra will have their Christmas Concert on December 12, 2008. The event will be held at the Frs. Leopold and David Auditorium at the CKC Campus. There will be two performances on that day, a matinee at 3:00 pm and gala performance at 6:00 pm.

Proceeds of the concerts will form part of the funds being raised for the renovation of the auditorium which will serve as the official home of the orchestra.

I’ll be posting details about ticket prices and sellers in my next columns.

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Greetings to Mr. Joselito “Boy” Gonzaga and Mrs. Basilisa “Basi” Lim – Gonzaga. They will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow. Congratulations and Best Wishes.

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This is it for now. Have a nice weekend everyone! Ciao!