36 The Glow March 1997 laboratory equipment. Near the Science building is the Chapel-Library. it is a two storey building; a library on the ground floor and a chapel or- the second floor. The university library is big, spacious and well ventilated. The College Librarian is Miss Hana Sara. The College chapel is gorgeous. It is ideal place for recollection and meditation. From the Chapel-Library building, we proceeded to the College, Museo. The Cabatuan relics are housed here in a cute modern edifice. The curator of the College's Museo is Prof. Lena Niniano, Dean of the History Department. From the College's Museo, Dr. Jonah Bidaure invited us to a merienda in the student's canteen. A brief round-table conference was held after the merienda. Our host, Dr. Michelle Sotelo, emphasized RHU REAPS ... (From page 13) garnered by Epi Ramos, a medical tech­nr,logist of the RHU, Mrs. Teresita C. Padilla a barangay health worker, won second place in "binalaybay" contest. Her poem was composed by Mr. Boy Zaragoza, president of Cabatuan Civilian Volunteers Organization. The composo of Mrs. Milagros Sampani, a barangay health worker in Inaca, was third placer. BRGY. LAUNC-HES ... (From page 13) barangay should be complemented by its brightness and safeness at night," punong barangay Grio said. Another major project implemented by the barangay is its drainage system. With the improvement of its drainage system, the barangay is no longer flooded during rainy season. that the Cabatuan College is highly qualified and ready to become a University . It has already met the minimum requirements. The heads -of the different Colleges are. Dr. Melina Modelo, dean of the College of Graduate School; Prof. Sharon Clementir, dean of the College of Education; Engr. Ken Bacinillo, dean of the College of Engineering; Engr. Allen John Boteja, dean of the College of Industrial Technology and Prof. Chen y]"Fabares, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Lately, I felt very tired. All I wanted was a nice cool shower and a short rest. We thanked our host and agreed to meet each other during the inaugural rites at 8:00 A.M. the next day. The historic event is about to take place. People in the know begin to assemble in the town plaza. Public officials involved in the preparations came early to follow-up and monitor the unfinished assignments. The Philippine flag is ready for hoisting on a tall flag pole installed in front of the stage. The Cabatuan College band plays popular Philippine ballads and other romantic songs of yesteryears. Governor Oliver Pallada, Vice? ments the "kapiya" contest. Station 9 retained the champion­ship crown it won last year. The group was composed of officers and mem­bers of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Gaub. It was managed by Estrella Dio. The singing group of Station 8 won the second place. Trained by Mrs. Evelina R. Artieda, the group was com­posed of residents of Serrano and San Agustin Streets. Third place went to Station 3 which had been champion several times. The MARCH 1997 Governor Neil Puga, Mayor Stephen Baldeviso, DECS officials and guests are already on the stage awaiting the arrival of the president of the Philippines, Her Excellency, President Beulah Grace Portillo. The official program will start at exactly 9:00 A.M. At the rostum, the master of ceremonies, Mr. Roy Belarga announces the arrival of the President of the Philippines. Fireworks burst, the College band plays "Mabuhay" music, and the crowd rushed in excitement toward the stage for a glimpse of the President of the Philippines. Again, the master of ceremonies announced requesting the audience to "standup" and join in the singing the Philippine National Anthem. From here, the historic milestone converting the Municipality of Cabatuan into a new City and converting Cabatuan College into a State University is bom. The prophetic drama is unfolded. But I felt depressed for the plane's engine begin to slow down its reverberation. Then a soft and clear voice quickly announced that in a short while the plane will be landing on the Iloilo domestic airport. "Please ... fasten your seat belts 11 group trained by Miss Nimia Velarde was composed of residents of Rizal Ilawod Street. The criteria for "kapiya" contest were creativity and artistry, 30%; use of local materials, 20%; symboiism, 20%; size of images, 10%; beating dead­line, 10%; elevation, 5%. In "pasyon" - singing contest, the criteria were timbre, 25%; rhythm, 25%; interpretation, 25%; diction, 10%; stage present, 10%; suitability of the piece, 5%. LENTEN CONTEST ... (From page 14)