Learning Handicapped Brings Honor to the Province and Country

Posted on October 19, 2007
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A learning handicapped student of the Special Education (SPED) Center at Tagbilaran City Central Elementary School brought honors not only for the Province of Bohol, but the whole country; when he represented the Philippines in the Track & Field Event.of the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China.

Jesus Verano Pacaldo of Junction, Bool this city together with his coach and trainer Mr. Frank P. Echalico, a teacher of Manga National High School, were in Shanghai, China on October 2 to 11, this year. There Jess showed his mettle by besting participants coming from one hundred and sixty (160) other countries.

According to his (SPED) teacher Ms. Consuelo L. Arreza and (SPED) principal Ms Rhodora I Tadena, Jess has the body of a man of 20, with a mental level of a 7 year old boy. Nowadays, this mental handicap is not referred to as a disability or retardation as these terms create a negative impression and which may affect the performance of these special children. They are instead given mental level grades designated as gemstones, Jess is an Emerald level student.

Sports has been an anchor in the education of special children such as Jess. This has given them pride and a sense of achievements. SPED students who have progressed are given a chance at a normal life, Jess has started his mainstream studies now as a Grade II pupil, this is a part of the integration process with the hope that, special children like Jess might finally be able to function effectively as an ordinary person in mainstream society.

Jess and his Coach’s trip to China was made possible by the assistance of the Vice Governor Julius Caesar F. Herrera through the intercession of BM Ae. Damalerio.

Tatay Tongco Paddles at Abatan

Posted on August 17, 2007
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Tatay Billy Tongco, Chief of Staff to Congressman Edgar Chatto, takes a time out from his busy schedule to unwind. To relax his back and experience a work-out, Tatay, as most people would call him,

The Abatan Kayak Festival 2007

went to the Abatan River Kayak Rowers to try his hand on paddling around the attractions of the Abatan River Delta.

On board a tandem kayak with Nelson Suaybaguio a staff at BM Ae Damalerio’s office,

Tatay Billy rode on the kayak like a pro. After the work-out he relaxed at the floating restaurant right beside the Abatan Bridge.

DYRD-AM Partners with Auza.Net to Broadcast to Boholanos Worldwide Via Internet

Posted on July 8, 2007
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The Bohol Chronical Radio Corporation(BCRC) and Auza.Net formed a partnership on June 15, 2007 to bring the live broadcast of DYRD-AM to the Boholano community worldwide. The synergy between the two companies will bring Boholanos abroad closer to home by being able to hear the live broadcast of the number one radio program in Bohol wherever they may be. Auza.Net used the latest media streaming technology, as well as advanced web development techniques to deliver the live broadcast via the Internet. Subscribers will hear the broadcast as if they were in Bohol.

To access the live broadcast, go to http://www.dyrdam.com and register in order to get your login name and password. Follow the instructions on the website to access the live radio broadcast.

The two companies will add more services in the succeeding months, building on the resources and capabilities developed for the DYRD-AM live broadcast.

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