Category: Week 07

By Dane Christian Morena, Eunice Dianne Algar, and Mark Vincent Mercene

On the night of September 19, people filled the General Paciano Rizal Park to witness this year’s Bailamos Dance Contest: Make Your Move, one of the features in the week-long annual celebration of the 18^th Bañamos Festival.

10 teams qualified to compete for the championship title, namely: King of Buck, South Style Flava, Hybrid Buck, Next Attraction, Squammies, Street Kings, NGDC Vengeance, Nazty Boys, G7, and Scammaz.

The participants were judged by Jayson Lagrada, a municipal youth development officer; Jocelyn Ann Luna, an adviser of UPLB Street Jazz Dance Company, and Pinch Araneta based on the criteria of overall choreography, synchronization, originality, and audience impact.

Three teams dominated the dance floor and owned the major awards of the competition. Nazty Boys came second and received a cash prize of Php 10,000.00; Scammaz placed first and obtained Php 15,000.00 in cash and was also hailed as dancer of the year. Topping all of them, is G7 who went home with the championship and a reward of Php 20,000.00.

Lemuel Millena, a member of G7, said that unity and faith to the Lord paved way for their award-winning performance.

“Ang Bailamos ay for modern na sayaw for group of friends, mga magkaka mag-anak, magka-klase, na nagsasama, nagbuo para magkaisa na magbigay ng entertainment sa people of Los Baños to celebrate Bañamos 2019”, said Jonathan Natividad, the officer-in-charge of Los Baños Tourism, emphasizing the objective of the program.

The name of the event, Bailamos, is a Spanish word which means “let’s dance”.

(LB Times Version of this Article: https://bit.ly/2LrK08G)

As a student from the province of Isabela, this year’s Bañamos Festival is my first experience to see on how the people of Los Baños celebrate their heritage and culture. As part of the festival, we attended the Mr. and Ms. Los Baños Festival of Talents. Through this photo essay, it shows an account of what I’ve experienced and witnessed during the event.

By: Lemuel C. San Gabriel, Raizza Acuzar, Cedric Katigbak

One of the highlights of the second day of the week-long celebrations for the 18th Bañamos Festival themed “Tagumpay ng Bayan ay Matatamasa ng Mamamayang Nagkakaisa” was the  awarding of the outstanding citizens of Los Baños.

The commemorative program for the 2019 Los Baños Outstanding Citizens and Taxpayers was held at the Multipurpose/Evacuation Center in Brgy. Baybayin. The municipal government recognized the most outstanding teacher, government employee, police officer, and civil society organization, well as the top ten outstanding business establishments for being the most responsible taxpayers.

The awardees include:

1. Outstanding Public-School Teacher: Marlu P. Parot,
2. Outstanding Municipal Government Employee: Irene L. Bautista,
3. Outstanding Police Officer: PSSG. Romualdo B. Esguerra Jr. and,
4. Outstanding Civil Society Organization: Rotary Club of Los Baños

The recognition for the outstanding citizens of Los Baños aimed to acknowledge the individuals’ utmost commitment and competence to their line of work. Parot was recognized for her meaningful contribution to the development of the community, specifically the youth. Bautista, on the other hand, was commended for her dedication for being a public servant and having been efficient beyond office hours. Lastly, PSSG Esguerra Jr. was also recognized for his exemplary efforts for police operations against all forms of criminality which helped the revival of trust and confidence to the whole Philippine National Police.

The top ten business establishments taxpayers were:

1. Los Baños Doctors Hospitals and Medical Center Inc.
2. Waltermart Supermarket Inc.
3. Robinsons Supermarket Corporation
4. Puregold Price Club, Inc.
5. Grand Union Supermarket Inc. (South Supermarket)
6. HealthServ Los Baños Medical Center
7. Sanford Marketing Corporation (Savemore)
8. Laguna Water District Aquatech Resources Corporation
9. Mercury Drug – Los Baños, Laguna
10. Mercury Drug Corporation

These business establishments contributed highly through paying their tax diligently as a responsibility of their line of work. These taxes reflect mostly on the future of the town through different municipal and congressional projects the people ought to see.

Gracing the recognition ceremonies were Laguna Governor Ramil L. Hernandez together with his wife, 2nd District of Laguna Representative Ruth Mariano Hernandez.
In her message, Rep. Hernandez emphasized that “the very key to success ay ‘yung sama-samang pagkakaisa ng mamamayan. Hindi namin kaya alone ang mga challenges na kinakaharap natin, we need the support and contribution of everyone.”

Also present in the event were the different schools, barangays, employees of different establishments, and representatives from the different sectors in Los Baños.

Shirley Labita from San Antonio Elementary School shared that the recognition of outstanding citizens serves as an inspiration for the members of the Los Baños community. She added that “…doon sa mga nanalo na lalong higit pa nilang pag-ibayuhin ang pagiging mamamayan ng Los Baños, (at) mamuhay nang alinsunod sa alituntunin ng Los Baños. At sa amin naman na hindi pinalad na manalo, siyempre pinagpupunyagi pa rin naming balang araw ay magiging outstanding din kami.”

by Gabriel Dolot, Geraldine Brotonel, John Marwin Bayaborda

The day dawned gloomy in Los Baños Laguna as festivities for the Banamos Parade continue. The Civic Parade along Brgy. Anos, infamous for traffic, is filled with people carrying banners and balloons as they march to the beat of the marching band.

From the Makiling Subdivision, the parade trailed up to the New Multipurpose Hall in Brgy. Baybayin where delegates and spectators were greeted by the Rio Brothers Band who immediately captured the hearts of the senior citizens with their rendition of famous 70’s and 80’s hits keeping the ambiance fun and lively.

Banamos, one of the biggest festivals here in Laguna not only has become a gathering of residents but also of local & foreign tourists. Ms. Naomi, a British citizen who works at IRRI said, “It’s amazing. Everyone is so friendly and getting together. It’s really nice that people want to celebrate.This is much more impressive than what we do to celebrate.”

Over the years, it seems like the Banamos Festival has only gotten bigger and better from the large turnout of people and the venue itself. Hon. Josephine “Baby” Sumangil-Evangelista said in a short interview, “Nakita namin na mas madaming taong kasali ngayon. Tapos kung makikita niyo, contained na tayo dito because of this multipurpose hall, Talagang this was… hindi naman rushed, inayos talaga ‘to in time for the Banamos Festival so every office is here right now celebrating our 404th foundation anniversary.”

The Civic Prarde is only one of the most awaited activities of the Banamos festival and it’s guaranteed that the rest won’t disappoint either.

By Lemuel San Gabriel, Raizza Mae Acuzar, and Cedric Allen Katigbak

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One of the highlights of the  second day of the week-long celebrations for the 18th Bañamos Festival themed “Tagumpay ng Bayan ay Matatamasa ng Mamamayang Nagkakaisa” was the  awarding of the outstanding citizens of Los Baños.

The commemorative program for the 2019 Los Baños Outstanding Citizens and Taxpayers was held at the Multipurpose/Evacuation Center in Brgy. Baybayin. The municipal government recognized the most outstanding teacher, government employee, police officer, and civil society organization, well as the top ten outstanding business establishments for being the most responsible taxpayers.

The awardees include:

1. Outstanding Public-School Teacher: Marlu P. Parot,
2. Outstanding Municipal Government Employee: Irene L. Bautista,
3. Outstanding Police Officer: PSSG. Romualdo B. Esguerra Jr. and,
4. Outstanding Civil Society Organization: Rotary Club of Los Baños

The recognition for the outstanding citizens of Los Baños aimed to acknowledge the individuals’ utmost commitment and competence to their line of work. Parot was recognized for her meaningful contribution to the development of the community, specifically the youth. Bautista, on the other hand, was commended for her dedication for being a public servant and having been efficient beyond office hours. Lastly, PSSG Esguerra Jr. was also recognized for his exemplary efforts for police operations against all forms of criminality which helped the revival of trust and confidence to the whole Philippine National Police.

The top ten business establishments taxpayers were:

1. Los Baños Doctors Hospitals and Medical Center Inc.
2. Waltermart Supermarket Inc.
3. Robinsons Supermarket Corporation
4. Puregold Price Club, Inc.
5. Grand Union Supermarket Inc. (South Supermarket)
6. HealthServ Los Baños Medical Center
7. Sanford Marketing Corporation (Savemore)
8. Laguna Water District Aquatech Resources Corporation
9. Mercury Drug – Los Baños, Laguna
10. Mercury Drug Corporation

These business establishments contributed highly through paying their tax diligently as a responsibility of their line of work. These taxes reflect mostly on the future of the town through different municipal and congressional projects the people ought to see.

Gracing the recognition ceremonies were Laguna Governor Ramil L. Hernandez together with his wife, 2nd District of Laguna Representative Ruth Mariano Hernandez.
In her message, Rep. Hernandez emphasized that “the very key to success ay ‘yung sama-samang pagkakaisa ng mamamayan. Hindi namin kaya alone ang mga challenges na kinakaharap natin, we need the support and contribution of everyone.”

Also present in the event were the different schools, barangays, employees of different establishments, and representatives from the different sectors in Los Baños.

Shirley Labita from San Antonio Elementary School shared that the recognition of outstanding citizens serves as an inspiration for the members of the Los Baños community. She added that “…doon sa mga nanalo na lalong higit pa nilang pag-ibayuhin ang pagiging mamamayan ng Los Baños, (at) mamuhay nang alinsunod sa alituntunin ng Los Baños. At sa amin naman na hindi pinalad na manalo, siyempre pinagpupunyagi pa rin naming balang araw ay magiging outstanding din kami.”

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Los Baños recognizes outstanding citizens, taxpayers for Bañamos 2019