Sunday, June 7, 2009

Lalaine Tan clears name

No, it is not true that she is no longer attending classes at Holy Name University. It is not true that she is pregnant. SK Jagna federated president dispelled all the rumors about her when she met Bared last week.

”This is the first time for me to finally speak up,” the misty-eyed Lalain said.

The nasty talks have been lingering sometime now. Lalaine kept mum about them until last week.

“I kept my silence for weeks hoping they (the talks) would die down. But they didn't.”

Of the allegation that she is pregnant, Lalaine denied it. And we know she's telling the truth. She knows people who have been spreading the ugly talks against her.

Lalaine is now facing a “complaint” at the Ombudsman Visayas filed by her colleagues at the Sangguniang Bayan of Jagna led by Vice Mayor Teofisto Pagar and Councilor Senen Lloren. The “meat” of the complaint is Lalaine's excessive absences during sessions.

The office of Jane Censoria Cajes has not received any formal letter complaint from the SB.

Years ago, SK Jagna federated president Dexter Ranis was suspended for months. It was part of the SK history that an official was suspended after the SK provincial office headed by Frances Bobbith Cajes-Auza conducted its own investigation and gave a sound judgment on the case.

If Lalaine is bound to experience the same fate like Dexter's, she is prepared, but “we should follow the law.” Dexter and Lalaine are said to be administration's allies though SK members are said no be nonpartisan.
The SB members should think of the aftermath of the complaint. Lalaine is perhaps experiencing psychological torture and low self-esteem (including humiliation) that would not be healthy for a teenager to experience. Remember that psychological torture is as damaging as physical torture.

Bared obtained a copy of her speech and this young lass humbly acknowledged her weaknesses and asked her colleagues to help and guide her instead. Then, what happened? Is it (the absences) too heavy to bear?

“There are other people are motivated by greed,” she said.


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1st great-grandchild of Tirol clan celebrates 1st birthday

On June 3, 2008, a baby girl was born and has given her family joy and happiness. As much as she is loved by all, she deserves a party when she turns one! A year after, a party was celebrated for Athalia Jezka Karielle. “Babam” to all.

On June 3, 2009, a luau party rocked Tagbilaran City!

Babam’s 1st Birthday Luau!

The Luau party was conceptualized by no less than Babam’s ever loving grandmothers: Leah Tirol-Magno and Dra. Mutya Kismet Tirol-Macuno, to be different from the usual 1st birthday parties. The party theme was Hawaiian and was held at the sea-side garden of the residence of the Macuno’s at the Tirol Compound at Cainget Beach drive.

Invites, party decorations, table centerpieces and foods were Hawaiian inspired. The venue entrance was decorated with balloons formed into Hawaiian figures. The children’s party will never by complete without the ice-cream cart and bouncy castle which were also provided by Sparkles. Loot bags printed with “Babam turns 1!” were personally sewn by grandma Leah. A big tarpaulin was also there for the guests to take pictures with a beach background and Babam in the Luau Outfit!

As the party organizers really opted not to have the usual mascots in the party, beautiful Hula girls wearing real grass skirts were instead made as icons of the party. They also greeted the guests who all came in Luau attire. The party was also made unique when the hosts opted to serve healthier non-cola drink options like: bottom-less iced tea, fruit shakes and fresh buko juice. Desserts were a choice of fresh fruits or chocolate-coated fresh fruits (courtesy of Dra. Golda Tirol-Olaivar). The beautiful Hawaiian design birthday cake was done by Ramirez Cakes & Pastries.

The children’s party attended by almost a hundred children was held earlier. Games were played such as pabitin, piñata, hot coconut and limbo rock prizes and other party activities were enjoyed by the children.

Before the dinner started, Babam wearing a Hawaiian costume made by Mamita Leah, blew her birthday cake candle after which the guests sang the traditional birthday song. What followed after the song surprised and awed everyone – a fireworks display by Wow! Fireworks.

Former Bohol governor Atty. David B. Tirol, Babam’s great-grand-father, delivered a message for family’s very special affair.

While the guests were enjoying the Hawaiian inspired dinner, a slideshow prepared by Mommy Am-am, of Babam’s first twelve months was shown. Pictures of Babam’s monthly pictorials by her Ninong Bim Canuto of Exquisite Pohotography was also highlighted.

The party’s host was VDT-ALC teacher Jack Amoguis. Singing champions Mylene Pedroso, Richie Mae Cruspero, and Babam’s cute auntie Illa Ursula Ramiro Tirol rendered beautiful songs. The guests were further entertained when the fire-zip dance was done by Tweng Dolotina, which really jived with the Hawaiian party theme.

Later after the some guests has left, Singing Bee star and aspiring Bohol governor Cesar Montano arrived to greet Babam. “Tito Buboy,” really came to fulfill his promise of attending Babam’s birthday.

Other noted visitors were Babam’s Ninong Mayor Jono Jumamoy of Inabanga, Board Member Mafe Camacho, Erin Yap and grandparents, John and Geesnell Yap, Sophia and Mommy Valerie Uy, Babam’s Ninang Aleli Yap and Tita Gwen Uy, Monique with parents Mario Magat and Cheryl Eastman, Charlene Chu and sons, Dominic Du with Parents Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Du, first cousin Mischa Ann Lim, Julia and Akaela Udtohan and Mommy Maan, the whole Tirol Clan, Graham Leopando Belarmino Tirol Church members, Ninong Bim Cañuto and the Exquisite Photography family and all family and friends who came and showed Babam their love.

Babam, who is the first great-grand-child of the prominent Tirol clan, is the daughter of Jozef Lionel “Tsino” Yap Lim and Amalia Karla Loise “Am-am” Tirol Magno.

A party as grand as the love they all have for Babam.

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