MSGR ONIE’S GOLDEN SACERDOTAL ANNIV…All is set for the Golden Sacerdotal Jubilee of the beloved Archbishop of Capiz, Most Rev. Onesimo C. Gordonillo on Friday, March 18.
At least 50 Bishops, Archbishops and Priests around the country and of course from Capiz, will join Msgr Onie’s 50th year anniversary as a priest . His Eminence Cardinal Vidal of Cebu and Papal Nuncio Edward Joseph Adams will also grace the occasion.
Msgr Onie was born on February 16, 1935 in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental. He entered the Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod City on 1943 and finished his studies at the University of Sto. Tomas Central Seminary. On March 18, 1961, he was ordained as a priest in the Archdiocese of Dumaguete.
Msgr Onie was ordained as the Auxiliary Bishop of Dumaguete City on May 27, 1974 and afterwards became the Bishop of Tagbilaran, Bohol.
He became the Archbishop of Capiz on June 18, 1986 and within 25 years, Msgr Onie has ordained at least 93 priests. Msgr Onie established three parishes, Dacuton in Dumarao, Dulangan in Pilar and in Bailan, Pontevedra.
Msgr Onie is also proud in establishing the chaplaincies of Pawa, Panay ; Tinaytayan, Dumarao ;San Antonio in Cuartero, San Nicolas, Tapaz and Malonoy in Dao.
The foundation of Sancta Maria Mater et Regina Seminarium in Brgy Cagay on 1999 was also one of the highlights of Msgr Onies reign as the head of the Catholic church in Capiz.
On March 17, representatives of 1,500 Basic Ecclesial Communities(BEC) in Capiz will meet at the Capiz Gym to pay tribute to its founder, Msgr. Onesimo C. Gordoncillo.
Congrats Msgr Onie.
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“UNITED CAPIZENIOS FOUNDATION” TASKED TO MANAGE THE 2011 CAPIZTAHAN…. Prov’l Administrator Atty Jose Villanueva has told BK News that the United Capizenios Foundation, Inc. will be given the task to manage the 2011 Capiztahan , scheduled on April 13-15, 2011.
According to Atty Villanueva, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the group also known as “ One Capiz “ and the provincial gov’t of Capiz will be signed soon.
The United Capizenios Foundation, will be in-charge of the various activities for the forthcoming Capiztahan and in fact Atty. Villanueva said, the group already linked-up with the provincial and the city governments during the launching of Capiztahan at the Araneta Center in Cubao.
The people of Capiz will “chip-in” an eye popping P 1M to the One Capiz group as a “financial assistance” for the Capiztahan activities and according to Atty Jo, the city government and the office of Rep. Tony del Rosario will also contribute, P 1M each.
It’s not still clear whether the United Capizenios Foundation will also have a financial counterpart for the expenses of the 2011 Capiztahan.
But Atty Villanueva assured the people of Capiz that proper accounting and liquidation will be done for the one million pesos “financial assistance” to the United Capizenios Foundation, and he urged the group to be transparent on its expenditures using the said gov’t fund.
The entry of the “One Capiz” group in the management of this year’s Capiztahan Festival according to Atty. Villanueva, is in response with the Public Private Partnership (PPP) program of PNoy and the public clamor for a private organization or a NGO that will handle our festivals.
Atty. Villanueva said that an Executive Order was recently signed by Gov. Victor Tanco, Sr. to strengthen the PPP initiative in Capiz and the initial test is the partnership with the United Capizenios Foundation, Inc.
With less than a month to go, no words yet from the group with regards to the activities of the forthcoming Capiztahan. In fact, the local media is having a hard time in locating the office, officers and members of the said organization.
By the way, Atty. Villanueva also said that if the United Capizenios Foundation will be successful in managing the Capiztahan, they might also handle the 2011 Sinadya sa Halaran Festival.
We have visited the group’s website for the names of their officers and members but unfortunately it’s not updated.
Who are the incorporators, officers and members of the United Capizenios Foundation, Inc? Please stand-up !
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BIG CHALLENGE AHEAD …There are people somewhat apprehensive as regards the capability of the United Capizenios Foundation, Inc. in handling and managing the activities of the 2011 Capiztahan.
After hearing the news over Budyong Kapehan that the said group will manage the activities of 2011 Capiztahan, a prominent hotel owner in the city texted and raised a question, whether the people behind the organization have the experience and expertise in handling a festival like the Capiztahan.
The texter also asked what credentials and experience do the group have in managing a big provincial event like the yearly Capiztahan festival.
Well, as of now we can’t judge the group yet since we don’t have any pertinent information and idea about their plans, strategies and concept for the 2011 Capiztahan since no one in the organization has come-out in the open for media interviews.
It will also be very interesting to see, what would be the treatment of the United Capizenios Foundation, Inc. to the local media in regard to the publicity and promotion of the festival.
During last year’s Capiztahan, the Provincial Tourism Office of Mr. Al Tesoro and the Capiz Provincial Press Bureau headed by Chief Edward Basilonia started the local media campaign for the promotion of the festival as early as February.
Abangan !
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ATTY. POWELL DEL ROSARIO...Congratulations to City Councilor Powell Del Rosario for passing the 2010 Bar Exams.Coun. Powell is a graduate of CPC College of Law.
Students from Ateneo occupied half of the top 10 list of the 2010 Bar Examinations, with one of them being the bar topnotcher, Cesario Antonio Singzon, Jr with 89% rating.
Congrats. Atty. Powell !
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