In spite of a slight drizzle, and the threat of a downpour, the Municipal employees, the Talibon Police Force and members of the DepEd (Department of Education) still gathered in front of the Municipal Hall for the flag raising ceremony, yesterday, at 8:00 sharp at Talibon, Bohol.  June 12, marks the D-Day of the freedom of the Filipinos under foreign rule.

In line with the Municipality of Talibon’s Moral Recovery Program, a two-day Values Formation Seminar started yesterday, June 5, 2013 at the SB Session Hall, Talibon, Bohol.  Another schedule is set for next week.  All casual and regular employees were required to attend although they have the free will to choose from the two schedules set by the HRD.

This is the first of a series of seminars to be held under this program and calls for the renewal of each employee in his relationship with his creator, the development of his self-esteem, his bond with his co-employees and his association with the community at large.

Above photos show the  close-up view of the dead Green Sea Turtle and of the Talibon Fishwardens led by Mr. Geoffrey Villamil (standing far behind wearing hat) on the act of unloading the turtle for more assessments. 

Talibon, Bohol- A group of fishermen lead by Mr. Delio Bejasa, 44, from Barangay Sag found a dead Green Sea Turtle floating in the seawaters of Danajon Double Barrier Reef area of Talibon, Bohol.

According to Mr. Geofrey Villamil, Officer-In-Charge of Coastal Resource Management Office Talibon, they noticed a group of fishermen calling their attention making a hand sign to approach them, as they were patrolling the Danajon Area. Mr. Villamil further added that they found out that this group of fishermen had a huge sea turtle loaded on their fishing vessel.

Finally, after a whole month of “Flores de Mayo”, the activities  climaxed on May 31, 2013 at the Blessed Trinity Cathedral in Talibon.  Talibon is one of the prominent towns of the province of Bohol in the Philippine Archipelago and is the seat of the Diocese of Talibon.  The activities lined up in the afternoon were to give tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the “Lady of All Nations”.

Early of May 25, 2013, Talibongnons were wakened by the “Diana” wherein a band went round the town playing lively music to rouse the people and to herald the arrival of a very special day. The much awaited feast of their beloved patron has arrived and all hearts were bursting with anticipation.  The day ahead hold a lot of promise for everyone!

It is not the feast of a saint….nor just of anybody…..but the feast of the Triune God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, three (3) Divine Persons in one God! Bishop Vicente Noel cannot stress it enough during the Concelebrated Mass at 9 A.M.  He made the congregation shout three (3) times: Viva Santisima Trinidad!!! And the shout reverberated throughout the church!  From the deepest recesses of our hearts, we shouted for joy and acclaimed the greatness of our God! 

Finally, after almost 4 hours of intense and energy draining-numbers and mind-boggling question and answer portions, the judges came up with a winner.  Ms. Noren Gurrea del Rosario of Barangay San Jose topped them all in the recently held Bb. Talibon 2013 Pageant on May 22, 2013 at the Talibon Cultural Center. 

 

Closely following on her heels was a lass who hailed from Barangay San Isidro, Ms. Phoebe Jhane R. Bulala; and Ms. Emeliza Mantalaba of Barangay Zamora ended up as the 2^nd Runner-up.

After months of searching, urging and coercing…..the promoters of the Bb. Talibon 2013 finally came up with the following final candidates: Auxilio, Jica E.; Borja, Annalie; Bulala, Phoebe Jhane R.; Cadungog, Alexa Crae; del Rosario, Noren Gurrea; Cano, Delmaflor A.; Gerali, Michelle Quiachon; Guden, Chiara Marie E.; Mallari, Mary Grace; Mantalaba, Emeliza; Polestico, Joygen L.; Polestico, Lailani P.; and Tahanlangit, Joanne A..

Talibon, a progressive town situated on the northern coast of Bohol in the Philippine Archipelago is the seat of the Diocese, being the resident town of the Bishop. It became a parish in 1831 with the Blessed Trinity as its patron saint and whose feast day is celebrated every last Saturday of May.

The feast of the Blessed Trinity or “Holy Trinity” is celebrated on the Sunday following Pentecost (the 50th day after Easter) and which is movable, so the curia of Talibon set it on the last Saturday of May to facilitate the schedules of the “Balikbayans” who come home to celebrate the event.

The Feast of the Blessed Trinity, otherwise known as the Feast of the Holy Trinity is celebrated in the towns of Talibon and Loay. In Talibon, the curia set the date on the last Saturday of May, to facilitate the homecoming of the “Balikbayans”. The church hierarchy though set the feast on the Sunday after Pentecost.

The love for the Blessed Trinity is deeply ingrained in the hearts of the Boholanos, who are deeply religious. This religiosity is expressed through feasts, both in the religious and social sphere, and is observed with much fanfare.

For those who have little or no knowledge of how this feast came about, allow me to publish here a part of an article written by Father Weiser. He explains the history and liturgy of the Trinity, including the sign of the cross. He also covers the folklore of the Trinity, including symbols, shrines and columns and popular celebration.

On a sunny morning of May 16, 2013, at 10:00 A.M., the opening of the 1^st ever Dunlop sponsored National Tennis Age Group Tournament was held at the Municipality of Talibon’s tennis court.  The affair was graced by Dunlop’s Tournament Director, Mr. Mario Craiz, and the Re-elected Mayor of Talibon, Hon. Restituto B. Auxtero, Re-elected Councilor Connie Evangelista, officials and members of the New Talibon Tennis Club, the participating kids of mixed gender, the parents, other tennis enthusiasts and onlookers.