UPMK Alumni Association Board Meeting
Last night, the University of the Philippines Maradjaw Karadjaw Alumni Association, Inc. (UPMKAAI) met at Dome, Shangri-Law Mall.
Over pots of tea, we discussed the following:
1. Status of link with the National Federation of Surigaonon Associations- Intercon
-We decided to remain in observer status. We may formally join if re-structuring will assure a functional and genuine federation of Surigaonon associations.
2. Surigaonon Pyesta sa Metro Manila
-NAFSAI Intercon will hold pre-fiesta celebration in Metro Manila.
It intends to bring the Surigaonon Bonok-bonok festival in the metropolis.
-NAFSAI Intercon Board appointed UPMKAAI prexy Charlo Paredes to be vice chairman
of the Fiesta Celebration Committee. Reason of the appointment is to
ensure that the celebration will showcase Surigaonon heritage.
-As this is a way to promote Surigaonon heritage, we unanimously decided to accept the
appointment. UPMK Resident Association Prexy Paul Aranas offered to take care of the
"Duwa Surigaonon" (Surigaonon children's games). UPMKAA will take charge of the
"Balak" "Kanta" and Surigaonon Quiz show.
3. Voters' Education for 2007 Polls
-UPMKAAI will launch voters' education thru multi-media approach.
-A catchy Surigaonon slogan is to be composed. UPMK members
are invited to join.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Karajawan: kay uman?
Karajawan?
If there should be a unifying ideology, cause and vision of Surigaonons, to believe, struggle and attain for Karajawan is the answer.
As a word, "karajawan" is distinctly Surigaonon. Tagalogs have "kabutihan, "Cebuanos have "kaayuhan," and Dabawenyos have "kadayawan." Ours is "karajawan."
"Karajawan" is so apt for a blog dedicated to Surigaonons and Surigao (mainly, Surigao del Norte).
As the writer is based in Metro Manila, he may write more about Surigaonons in the metropolis. He has more to tell as he is active in Surigaonon associations and even in informal reunions with Surigaonon barkadas in the metropolis. He is acquainted with Surigaonons belonging to different generations, from the youngest migrant from Surigao (freshmen in the University of the Philippines [UP] Diliman) to the oldest resident (his father's teacher in Numancia/Del Carmen, Siargao). Most, if not all, Surigaonons have their own interesting and inspiring story to tell. But, what the author would usually hear is the longing "kamingaw" to be with their "higaya" (friends) and "kalumonans" (relatives), and reminisce everything Surigaonon. And, what strikes the writer most is to learn his kababayans' dream to help other Surigaons and Surigao---this dream is exactly what "karajawan" is!
Na hala, ibani ako nijo sa paglangoy sa Suyog nan Kinabuhi para makab-ot an Karajawan!
If there should be a unifying ideology, cause and vision of Surigaonons, to believe, struggle and attain for Karajawan is the answer.
As a word, "karajawan" is distinctly Surigaonon. Tagalogs have "kabutihan, "Cebuanos have "kaayuhan," and Dabawenyos have "kadayawan." Ours is "karajawan."
"Karajawan" is so apt for a blog dedicated to Surigaonons and Surigao (mainly, Surigao del Norte).
As the writer is based in Metro Manila, he may write more about Surigaonons in the metropolis. He has more to tell as he is active in Surigaonon associations and even in informal reunions with Surigaonon barkadas in the metropolis. He is acquainted with Surigaonons belonging to different generations, from the youngest migrant from Surigao (freshmen in the University of the Philippines [UP] Diliman) to the oldest resident (his father's teacher in Numancia/Del Carmen, Siargao). Most, if not all, Surigaonons have their own interesting and inspiring story to tell. But, what the author would usually hear is the longing "kamingaw" to be with their "higaya" (friends) and "kalumonans" (relatives), and reminisce everything Surigaonon. And, what strikes the writer most is to learn his kababayans' dream to help other Surigaons and Surigao---this dream is exactly what "karajawan" is!
Na hala, ibani ako nijo sa paglangoy sa Suyog nan Kinabuhi para makab-ot an Karajawan!
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