Morong Historical Society (LIKAS-Morong)

For further info, emal: moronghistory07@gmail.com

Introduction
The rich history and culture of the town of Morong (in Rizal Province) are integral to the identity of its people. Morong’s local artistry, indigenous customs and traditions, unique Tagalog dialect, and social capital are constantly being threatened by modernization and demographic change. In order to promote the study and understanding of local history and culture, it is essential that a local organization open to all Morongueños and others who have keen interest in Morong, be established--thus the Lipunang Pangkasaysayan ng Morong (LIKAS-Morong).
Vision
LIKAS-Morong will be the recognized multisectoral organization and advocate of local historical education and research. It will be a nonpolitical and nonpartisan group composed of teachers, students, professionals, retirees, community leaders, local residents, balikbayans, and volunteers. It will be seen nationally as the principal independent organization committed to the further understanding of Morong history through community-based research, training, and education.
Mission
LIKAS-Morong seeks to raise popular awareness regarding the importance of the study and understanding of local history and culture by:
-Ensuring the preservation of local historical artifacts and state-of-the-art research in local history
-Supporting current local historians by providing resources for the continuation and dissemination of their work
-Encouraging the development of young local historians, cultural workers and linguists
-Advocating for the integration of local history materials in curricula in schools and colleges
-Cultivating working relationships with local schools, other cultural, civic, and community organizations

LIKAS-Morong also aims to reclaim for Morong its rightful place in national history. Achieving this mission requires:
-Networking with provincial, regional, national and international organizations that espouse the study of local history and culture
-Engaging the national media by continuing the initiatives of Col. Francisco T. San Miguel in writing to newspaper editors about recognizing Morong as one of the rays of the sun in the Philippine flag

Goals
1. To build and sustain a cohesive membership body of citizens who have keen interest in local history and culture;
2. To collect important documents, history records, books, brochures, and other printed materials currently in the hands of various collectors around the country;
3. To create a central repository of local historical and cultural artifacts;
4. To initiate fora for discussion of historical events and issues;
5. To establish community-based programs, in cooperation with schools and other community organizations, geared toward popular appreciation of Morong history and culture. Such programs may include, but are not limited to, local history writing (oral history, archival research, etc.), museology, archeology, linguistic analysis, etc.
6. To represent Morong in regional/national/international historical conferences

Specific Activities
In order to create community settings that foster and sustain interest in local history and culture, the following activities MAY be initiated:
-Local History Fora
-Morong History Library and Museum
-History Writing Workshops
-History, Arts and Culture Festival
-Scholarship program for those who want to major in history (or other relevant programs in college such as linguistics, humanities, or art studies)
-Listserv/Discussion Board

Organization
Membership will be open to all Morongueños (resident or abroad) and others who have keen interest in Morong history and culture. A board of directors who will run the organization for a term of two-years will be elected from among the members. There will be a president, president-elect, secretary, and treasurer. Other positions will depend on the constitution and by-laws that have yet to be created. Honorary position may be allotted for the Mayor of Morong (?), and special position (advisers?) created for presidents/director of URS and TCMC.

It is important that the organization recruit members who have interest in archival research, and museology (and those who have computer skills for online research and possible development of website). Volunteers for library development and services should also be encouraged to join (retired teachers, students during summer, etc.). Consultants from universities and historical agencies may also be tapped.

Budget/Funding/Membership Fee
The membership fee will be P_________, and annual fee is P_________. Other members may sponsor those who may be in need of support. Fund-raising activities will be initiated as necessary. The organization may also apply for grants from national agencies such as the National Historical Institute (NHI) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Best Remix of We're Brothers Forever

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Lyrics:

We’re Brothers Forever by Renaldo Lapuz

“I am your brother
Your best friend forever
Singing the songs
The music that you like
We’re brothers til the end of time
Together forever til the end of time

I am your brother
Your best friend forever
Singing the songs
The music that you like
We’re brothers til the end of time
Together or not, you’re always in my heart
Your hurting feelings
Will reign no more.”

(repeat over and over)

Alfonso Soriano Bautista 1919-2007

From Normita F

In Daly City, California, December 1, 2007 - It is with great sorrow to
inform you of the passing of Mr. Alfonso (Amang) Soriano Bautista. He was
born on August 2, 1919, and died peacefully at Seton Hospital in Daly City,
California, on December 1, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife Maria
Paz, children Teresita (Ofelia), Lilia, Susan, Efren, Elsie, Elvie and their
spouses, son-in-law Camilo Feliciano, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Amang Onso will be missed by his family, nieces, nephews, relatives,
kababayans and friends for his inspiring love, humility and generosity.

DETAILS OF SERVICES:

Viewing and Visitation:
- Friday, December 7 - 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Crippen and Flynn Carlmont Chapel
1111 Alameda Delas Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-4103

Celebration Mass and Funeral:
- Saturday, December 8 - 10:00 AM
Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
1040 Alameda Delas Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-6157

Interment immediately following at Skylawn Cemetery, Skylawn Blvd. and Hwy.
92, San Mateo, California, Phone: (650) 349-4411.

Cards and expressions of condolences can be sent to Mrs. Teresita B.
Feliciano, 2011 Ticonderoga Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402 Phone: (650)
349-8964.

Let us offer our thoughts and prayers for the late Amang Onso and for his
loving family. Kindly forward this email to your family, relatives,
friends, and kababayans so they can be informed. Salamat po.

MOCHA: Morong Chicago Association

Welcome to the growing Morong community in North America, this time our kababayans from the Windy City of Chicago.

MOCHA 777
Founded August 7, 2007.

From J. Santos:

"We have a newly established Morong Association here in Chicago.---- MOCHA 777 (Morong Chicago Association, founded August 7, 2007). There are several hundreds of Moronguenos and families here in Chicago and suburbs."

From the Office of the Municipal Mayor

Municipality of Morong
Office of the Municipal Mayor

November 12, 2007

To All My Kababayans in the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Europe, Saudi Arabia and the Rest of the World:

My sincerest greetings to all in the name of public service and commitment!

There are lots of e-mails received in my office the past weeks concerning our old dumpsite which was in existence for almost forty (40) years. Before, we are using it for free, but now, we would like all to know that the Municipal Government of Morong is paying the Urbina family THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (P30,000.00) monthly.

For information of everybody, the present dumpsite has an Authority to Close dated June 2, 2006 issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Environmental Management Bureau (Calabarzon Region) assisted by the Provincial Government. Attached herewith find the said Authority to Close.

The rehabilitation will cost around 3 to 5 M PHP which we cannot afford due to our fiscal crises evidenced by the help you have extended to our town in cash, medicines and other forms of help like the many projects built through the efforts of Morong Balikbayan Association headed by Atty. Monico Mateo. The income that we are receiving is just enough for our yearly expenses on electricity, water and telephone bills, personnel salaries, health and social services and some small projects which are badly needed by our constituents.

We are very lucky that we have a private company owned by Isha Paredes Mercado who is now starting rehabilitating our present dumpsite. According to our disclosure order # No. 4, "Indiscriminately dumped waste shall be moved and confined to a small area within the property, at the same time waste may be used as filling material for depressed areas and slope attainment purposes, provided however, that soil covering of at least 6 inches thick shall be applied on the exposed waste at the end of each day;" They are also responsible for the proposed 10 hectares sanitary landfill which started this month and will be operational after six months. The land costs 24 M PHP and making it operational or the development costs will be 80 - 100 M PHP. If it becomes operational, it will be used by the cluster towns of Morong, Baras, Teresa and Cardona. This will also create more jobs and additional income for us since it is located in our town. This only means that we did not invest even a single centavo in this project.

To those people who always see the errors or mistakes but not the good sides of all my efforts as a municipal mayor, I was elected by our people, so, I will always serve them with transparency to the best of my knowledge and abilities. You are always welcome here to my office and be one of my advisers for the good and development of our town. There are so many mayors who served our town, but I know, I am the only one who initiated the construction of a sanitary landfill to correct and transfer the present dumpsite which is located along the road and an eyesore for over forty (40) years to passing commuters. What we need now is action, not just words. We have started educating our people regarding solid waste management program before the start of the Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) in Sitio Butig. It is very timely, for after the rehabilitation of the present dumpsite, the Materials Recovery Facilities will be in full operation.

I am challenging everyone at itinataya ko po ang aking career as a politician, na kung mali po ako sa aking desisyon, kayo na po ang humatol. Alam ko pong ang aking pagiging mayor ay dahil sa inyong tiwala sa aking kakayanan. Hindi man po kataasan ang aking pinag-aralan, alam ko pong lahat ng aking ginagawa at gagawin pa ay para po sa kapakanan ninyong lahat na aking mga kababayan.

Sana po ay nasagot ko nang lahat ang mga isyu tungkol sa basurahan. Magtulungan po tayo at huwag magsiraan tungo sa ating higit pang kaunlaran.

Very truly yours,

Joseph T. Buenaventura
Morong Municipal Mayor


Thanks to Mrs. Normita Fenn for forwarding our mayor's message

RSG No. 67: Back in PI to study

Saludo kami sa ating mga veterano!

Zoilo finally found Matabuak who's been missing for a few months. It turns out he's in the Philippines studying... Say what?

Listen to episode 67 and find out.

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Show Notes

*partial*
Tarlac City, In sa uso, studying in the Philippines, nurses in America, loaded - 29 units, desperate housewives, joke lang naman, Filipino discriminating Chinese and Indians in the Philippines, makitawa na lang tayo, Hi mom!,

Tarlac Industrial zone, 30 minutes to Subic, Clark airport, Korean tourists, North Luzon expressway

10 minutes to mall, ginisang balatong, Christmas music, Beyonce, group America, karaoke bar,
celebrating birthday, sarili lang ang lolokohin, Kuya Matabuak, matikang ang porma, matanra na, huwaran, FilAm students in the Philippines, nursing career waiting list in California, tuition

Dancing with the stars... Lam bah dah