Saturday, May 29, 2010

Island Adventure in Carles: Isla Gigante, Sicogon Island, Antonia, Tangke, Bulobadiang





I'm back after a 3-day adventure in the islands of Carles. We climbed a mountain, explored a cave, and hopped from one island to another (literally, hopped, waded and walked from Isla Gigante to Bulobadiang island, possible only on low tide).

I'm just sketchy in this post, couldn't write much although my mind is full to the brim with the experiences and the blue and green scenery because every muscle in my body still aches, a few scratches are still smart, and some skin irritations/insect bites still itch (couldn't stop scratching actually! I'm still looking for that bottle of Caladryll!)

Next post, I will detail the adventure. Read about the waters, mountains, islands and more islands - a feast for the eye during the 2-hour motor boat ride to Isla de Higante, our first stop. Sleeping in a hammock. Rock climbing 101. Rapelling down a cave. Spelunking. Swimming on deep waters with life vest on! ;-) Surviving in an island without electricity and fresh water! Without electricity, I could survive but without fresh water?!

Of course, we're all urbanites we still couldn't give up some lifestyle so we couldn't help but add a lighter side to our seemingly survivor series adventure - Climbing a rocky mountain to search for cellphone signals, and - scouring the island and surrounding islands in search for Mountain Dew! Really thirst quenching! In an island on a hot summer day? Your throat waits for its first drop!

Adventure is not spelled ADVENTure without some death-defying, I'm-glad-I'm-still-alive life changing moments!

Don't miss the more than "I-tripped-on-a-Yamashita-gold-excavation-trace" and the "hang-on-don't-let-go-of-the-rope" terrifying experiences!

All these and a lot more on next post!


Photo Credits: Sir Ramir, Sir July, Sir Joshua

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Regional Test Writeshop, Region VI-Iloilo, Philippines
















In Search for the Perfect Question


Drained. For a while my brain refused to work after a 3-day regional writeshop on test construction. Actually, all I did was produce 15 sample questions. Just 15 to complete the 60-item test. We were lucky to have 4 members in our group working for the English IV test. Hats off to my co-team. They have done much. Cheryl you're a superwoman!To ma'am Theresa you're so dedicated! And to sir Ramonit you're fast!

All I did was come up with 15 questions. Only this and I felt like a jell-o after! To think in school, we are used to doing a 50 or a 100-item test and usually it's done overnight.

I really wonder what sapped my energy. I couldn't blame it on the summer heat (it reaches 38 degrees here in our part of the world!) for we were housed in Grand Palace and the air conditioning expense must have cost the hotel some grand. We were even provided a room where we can take a nap after lunch. Speaking of lunch reminds me of the food, yes, the food - it just kept on coming! I wouldn't want the writeshop to end for this! (Guilty glutton!)

So what have I missed after my brain took a 3-day AWOL?
1. I missed updating the election results (Sta. Barbaranhons are you still interested?)
2. I missed writing $-worth articles (this I should never miss doing!)
3. I missed posting some new blogs (hmm, seems I'm doing one now)
4. I missed accounting KloksnetCafe (this I promised my brother)

Tonight, just an hour ago, I felt like my brain was revving up. But instead of starting with number 2 right away, (there's a $ in it *wink*) I was a little sidetracked with number 3 (oh, there's a bit of $ in it too!*double wink*). I need to shake this what-drained-my-energy-off thought, so,I'm writing about this. It's kind of putting a little grease on my brain to start its motor, speed up, accelerate and gain momentum. (oh physics, is my analogy logical?)

This done, I'm now ready to do #2.

Oh wait, here's a sample test item. For some reasons, I didn't include this in the file that we have submitted.

Which sentence has a prepositional phrase?
  1. Don’t dare argue with Edison, but Nikola Tesla did just that
  2. The purpose of the experiment is to create energy efficiency.
  3. B only
  4. A and B
Now, I hope this question will not drain your brain.







Friday, May 14, 2010

Results of 2010 Polls Per Clustered Precinct/Barangay, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines

Santa Barbara, Iloilo polls per Clustered Precinct/Barangay
Result based from COC copy/report of Lakas-Kampi watchers

Zone 1
Precint 1
MAYOR
Maquino - 127
Senupe - 98
Superficial – 324

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 191
Somo - 339

Zone 2
Precinct 2
MAYOR
Maquino - 119
Senupe - 171
Superficial - 414

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 166
Somo - 516

Zone 3
Precinct 3
MAYOR
Maquino - 52
Senupe - 43
Superficial - 311

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 100
Somo - 290

Zone 4
Precint 4
MAYOR
Maquino - 85
Senupe - 82
Superficial - 214

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 92
Somo - 272

Precinct 5
MAYOR
Maquino - 98
Senupe - 130
Superficial - 190

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 153
Somo - 247

Zone 5
MAYOR
Precinct 6
Maquino - 127
Senupe - 137
Superficial - 480

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 163
Somo - 528

Zone 6
Precinct 7
MAYOR
Maquino - 125
Senupe - 125
Superficial - 402

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 163
Somo - 459

Precinct 8
MAYOR
Maquino - 103
Senupe - 111
Superficial – 608

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 214
Somo - 585

Sub-Total – Town Proper
MAYOR
Maquino - 836
Senupe - 897
Superficial – 2943

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 1142
Somo - 3236

BARANGAY AGUISIPAN - TUNGAY

Brgy. Aguisipan
Precinct 9
MAYOR
Maquino - 54
Senupe - 41
Superficial - 132
VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 73
Somo - 145

Brgy. Agutayan
Precinct 10
MAYOR
Maquino - 63
Senupe - 73
Superficial - 201

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 121
Somo - 202

Brgy. Bagumbayan
Precinct 11
MAYOR
Maquino - 65
Senupe - 73
Superficial - 100

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 77
Somo - 148

Brgy. Balabag
Precinct - 12
MAYOR
Maquino - 365
Senupe - 86
Superficial - 224

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 441
Somo - 211

Brgy. Balibagan Este
Precinct 13
MAYOR
Maquino - 154
Senupe -113
Superficial - 113

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 176
Somo - 181


Precinct 14
MAYOR
Maquino - 178
Senupe - 149
Superficial - 88

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 225
Somo - 173

Brgy. Balibagan Oeste
MAYOR
Maquino - 77
Senupe - 103
Superficial - 169

VICE-MAYOR
Octaviano - 58
Somo - 286

to be continued...


Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Results of Santa Barbara Polls for President and Vice-President, Election 2010

2010 Philippine Elections

Santa Barbara, Iloilo Results for President and Vice-President

Total Number of Registered Voters: 33132

Total Number of Voters Actually Voted: 26949

President

ACOSTA – 115

AQUINO – 13776

DE LOS REYES – 28

ESTRADA – 1345

GORDON – 160

MADRIGAL – 36

PERLAS – 219

TEODORO – 2372

VILLANUEVA – 605

VILLAR – 7778

Vice-President

BINAY – 3192

CHIPECO – 22

FERNANDO – 362

LEGARDA – 2018

MANZANO – 240

ROXAS – 19699

SONZA – 204

YASAY – 269

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Results of 2010 Polls for Congressman, Governor, Vice-Governor, Board Member

2010 Philippine Elections
Provincial Positions
Santa Barbara, Iloilo Results

Total Number of Registered Voters: 33132
Total Number of Voters Actually Voted: 26949

Member, House of Representatives (Congressman)
ARENAS - 6208
GONZALES - 635
SYJUCO - 17858

Provincial Governor
CAMPOSANO - 203
DEFENSOR - 12404
GIL - 138
JAEN - 519
TUPAS - 10960

Provincial Vice-Governor
ARMADA - 9946
GARIN - 12591


Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Board Member)
CABADO - 4214
MONDEJAR - 9875
SISON - 10126
SONZA - 14493

Results of 2010 Polls for Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Councilor, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, Philippines

Results of 2010 Elections
Local Officials, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo

Number of Registered Voters: 33132
Number of voters actually voted: 26949

Mayor
Maquino - 8426
Senupe - 4978
Superficial - 12417

Vice-Mayor
Octaviano - 10272
Somo - 14259

Councilors
Beup - 6786
Deatras - 10851 #5 (UGYON)
Delgado - 7333
Escultero - 4959
Gumban - 11147 #3 (UGYON)
Licup - 7559
Lucero - 9356 #7 (UGYON)
Masangya -1076
Padilla - 8256
Provido - 4694
Sinfuego - 6899
Sombong - 4633
Sonza - 8655
Sorongon - 10511 #6 (UGYON)
Suizo - 6004
Sullano - 12295 #1 (Independent)
Sumagaysay - 12201 # 2 (UGYON)
Sumagpao - 8759
Sumbilla - 9251 #8 (UGYON)
Teves - 10977 #4 (UGYON)



Monday, May 10, 2010

Philippines Elections 2010 Results

My heart goes thump! thump! for the election results tonight! I'll post some results here as soon as election returns are out..