"MARINDUQUE AT A GLANCE"
Bilang mamamayan ng ating mahal na probinsiya, whenever we hear people talking about our province kung baga, nasasabi nating -- uyy, Marinduque ang kanilang pinag-uusapan kaya naman very attentive tayo para kahit pahapyaw ay madinig natin kung ano ang paksa sa nasabing usapan.
Of course, we Marinduqueños expect always the best tungkol sa ating probinsiya. Somehow, hindi rin naman natin maiiwasang makarinig ng anumang negative comments whatsoever diba? Ang mahalaga eh nakakabalita tayo nang tungkol sa Marinduque, good or bad with regards to our social, political, economic, religious and other relevant issues.
At sa panahong nalalapit na naman ang Semana Santa (Holy Week) those who have had experienced the festivity in our province in the past and were satisfied, are sure to be sharing, convincing and selling our unique tradition to others who might as well be interested to visit our beautiful island.
In this regard, I would like to mention three especial people and one organization whom I knew are doing their best to promote our province in the best way they can.
First and foremost, to Mr. Nilo Monteagudo, Webmaster of the Official Website of Marinduque (with the eco-tourism site) under the Management of The Provincial Capitol wherein Marinduque Forum is linked; to Mr. Christopher (Ian) Magdurulang, OFW from Qatar, the think-tank of the "MarinduqueMandin.blogspot.com"; to Mr. Romeo (Jhay-R) A. Mataac, Jr., President of the Samahan ng Kabataang Marinduqueño (SAKAMAR)and its Officials, "Admin, Kisuke, Kalamay" and other very supportive and active members.
And last but not least, with the ongoing publication of MIMAROPA SUNRISE Newspaper Weekly of Mr. Noel Magturo, Publishing Editor, expect more descriptive features to be focused on our province.
Indeed, these people are in one way or the other doing their utmost to advertise the beauty of our island, with the scenic spots or attractions that people who have not seen its nature yet should come and enjoy their festive stay.
On the other hand, Marinduque Forum as well, serve as an orientation venue for those who are having access to the site. Topics on simple ways of living with the vision of establishing and achieving sustainable developments in the province, helps encourage our citizens to fighting and alleviating their sufferings from the bondage of poverty are being discussed and well-emphasized by yours truly.
Kung baga, tayong mga concerned citizens (and I know they are a lot more) are doing all what we can voluntarily, to help ulpift the image of our beautiful island-province. At bilang mga mamamayan ng ating probinsiya, hindi tayo dapat na magsawalang-kibo na lang sa isang tabi. We must be proud of our unique customs and traditions na maipagmamalaki natin sa buong mundo, the main reasons why Marinduque is famous worldwide in its "MORIONES (Holy Week) FESTIVAL".
Are you not enjoying to hear from other people talking about our province, our culture and our people? Nakakaluwag nang pakiramdam diba? How much more na kaming malalayo sa ating probinsiya na totoo namang "sobrang naho-homesick" whenever such especial occasion or festivities come around, tulad ng Mahal na Araw, Pasko, Bagong Taon, Fiesta at iba pa.
Somehow, talagang ganyan lang ang buhay, may kanya-kanya tayong destiny - pero kung ating paka-iisiping mabuti, we are working individually for a common cause, at ito'y para sa ating pamilya gayundin, para tayo makatulong sa pagsulong ng ating mahal na probinsiya.
Wherever we are, we should not forget to think "MARINDUQUE AT A GLANCE". In some ways, it will make us more inspired and do all what we can as Marinduquenos.
MABUHAY ANG MARINDUQUE! MABUHAY TAYONG MARINDUQUEÑOS!
TONY R. MONTERAS (malaking ibon)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
24 February 2009 / 29 Safar 1430 H
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