Chapter 15
Hippies in the 60's
Pop (Popular) Culture turned groovy & hippie
There was wave of social change in America during 1960's abandoning the clean-cut look of 1960's. The pop culture swept Iloilo . Women grew their hair into Bushy-bushy hair do. From pomade-hair , young men grew their hair with messy look. Boys begun to wear denim pants. There was rise in Rock and Roll in the 60's . Popular band was Jazzmasters lead by Jess de Paula and Technocrats Band emulating the Beatles who arrived in America in 1964.
Televesion , Radiophones and jukebox continue to pour American popular culture into Iloilo. Detroit artist usually African-American such as Motown , Stevie Wonder and the Supremes. Beach Boys with their " Surfin' USA "( 1963), Peter Paul and Mary with their " Blowin in the wind" ( 1963), Mamas and Papas with their " California Dreamin ( 1965) , Bobby Bare " Detroit"( 1963) and Bee Gees " Masschussets"(1967) , They are more than enough to enthrall Ilongos to move to America by Nursing Craze in the next decade.
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The San-Lop Melodiers: Playing music as sweet as sugar
Santos-Lopez Sugar Central founded " San-Lop Melodiers" , an orchestra acclaimed as one of the most outstanding jazz groups in the country . The Sugar Central located in Barangay Salihid, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. The young men who comprised it were regular employees of the sugar central.
They held positions as mechanical engineers, chemists, crop and laboratory analysts, clerks, accountants, and security guards. Most were college graduates . Their performances were not confined to the Visayas alone but had playing engagements in airforce bases in Luzon and were also featured on television in Manila (Concert Souvenir Program, CPU, January 22, 1966).
Cast
Mayo Lopez Carillo - The head and conductor of the group of musicians , one of the most progressive business executives in the Philippines at that time.
Vocalists were Bob Rodriguez, Aida Tolentino and Zenaida Dinzon.
Saxophone: Mariano Gumban (Band Leader), Cirilo Paciente, Sixto Alvarez, Ciriaco Suyo and Romeo Panizales
Trumpet : Jose Saludes, Merlito Balsomo and Francisco Arguinsula
Trombone: Anselmo Arrollado, Enrique Cantara and Luis Espino
Bass:Albert Ea
Guitar : Rubin Panizales
Drum: Jaime Cabag drum,
Sound Technician- Marcelo Allado
Design Specialist/PRO - Raul Biron
Compositions
1. "Manuel Lopez Jump", composed and arranged by Manuel Lopez
2. "All the Things You Are!" arranged by Angel Peña
3. "My Friend, My Friend", transcribed by Rubin Salaveria
4. "Bangud sa Imo", composed by Mayo Lopez Carillo and lyrics by Margie Lopez
5. “Melodiers Cha-Cha”, words and music by Carillo and arranged by Engr. Mariano Gumban
6. "Farewell", words and music by Carillo and arranged by Engr. Gumban
7. "Philippine Medley No. 2", arranged by M. Lopez
8. "The Enterprise" - Paso Doble, arranged by M. Lopez
9. Capt. Delfin March", arranged by M. Lopez.
Santos-Lopez Sugar Central founded " San-Lop Melodiers" , an orchestra acclaimed as one of the most outstanding jazz groups in the country . The Sugar Central located in Barangay Salihid, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. The young men who comprised it were regular employees of the sugar central.
They held positions as mechanical engineers, chemists, crop and laboratory analysts, clerks, accountants, and security guards. Most were college graduates . Their performances were not confined to the Visayas alone but had playing engagements in airforce bases in Luzon and were also featured on television in Manila (Concert Souvenir Program, CPU, January 22, 1966).
Cast
Mayo Lopez Carillo - The head and conductor of the group of musicians , one of the most progressive business executives in the Philippines at that time.
Vocalists were Bob Rodriguez, Aida Tolentino and Zenaida Dinzon.
Saxophone: Mariano Gumban (Band Leader), Cirilo Paciente, Sixto Alvarez, Ciriaco Suyo and Romeo Panizales
Trumpet : Jose Saludes, Merlito Balsomo and Francisco Arguinsula
Trombone: Anselmo Arrollado, Enrique Cantara and Luis Espino
Bass:Albert Ea
Guitar : Rubin Panizales
Drum: Jaime Cabag drum,
Sound Technician- Marcelo Allado
Design Specialist/PRO - Raul Biron
Compositions
1. "Manuel Lopez Jump", composed and arranged by Manuel Lopez
2. "All the Things You Are!" arranged by Angel Peña
3. "My Friend, My Friend", transcribed by Rubin Salaveria
4. "Bangud sa Imo", composed by Mayo Lopez Carillo and lyrics by Margie Lopez
5. “Melodiers Cha-Cha”, words and music by Carillo and arranged by Engr. Mariano Gumban
6. "Farewell", words and music by Carillo and arranged by Engr. Gumban
7. "Philippine Medley No. 2", arranged by M. Lopez
8. "The Enterprise" - Paso Doble, arranged by M. Lopez
9. Capt. Delfin March", arranged by M. Lopez.
Local and Foreign Classic stunned Ilongos
Hiligaynon Country Songs
Iloilo Ang banwa ko
Dalawidaw
Dandansoy
Ohoy Alibangbang
Sang Kuyus pa si Dondonay
Iloilo Radiophone Favorites are
Petula Clark " This is my song" in 1967 and Downtown
Connie Francis " Somwhere my Love" in 1966
Brenda Lee " If you love me" in 1967
Iloilo Ang banwa ko
Dalawidaw
Dandansoy
Ohoy Alibangbang
Sang Kuyus pa si Dondonay
Iloilo Radiophone Favorites are
Petula Clark " This is my song" in 1967 and Downtown
Connie Francis " Somwhere my Love" in 1966
Brenda Lee " If you love me" in 1967
1960 - Case Real was remodeled
Jose Zulueta, the governor of the province , remolded the Casa Real in 1960. The colonnade was removed from the original structure of the Casa Real.
1965 - Hotel del Rio
Hotel was established in 1965 by the family of Dña. Concha Soriano Gay de Loring. It was later handed down to her son Manolet married to Milly Causing Ledesma vda. de Javellana.
Hotel was established in 1965 by the family of Dña. Concha Soriano Gay de Loring. It was later handed down to her son Manolet married to Milly Causing Ledesma vda. de Javellana.
Hospitals were founded
Puericulture Centers
In 1916, Act No. 2633 was enacted, directing health officials to organize puericulture centers all over the country. By December 21, puericulture centers had been set up in the provinces. In 1921, the Public Welfare Commission was tasked to supervise and organize puericulture centers. It was mandated that all centers should have a doctor, a nurse, a midwife and a social worker, all to be paid by the government.
Between 1921 and 1926, Fabella mobilized members of the National Federation of Women's Clubs of the Philippines (NFWCP) and put in place 329 puericulture centers in the country. Jaro and La Pa Puericulture were founded.
High Mortality Rate and Morbidity Rate
In 1923 approximately 76 percent of deaths were caused by communicable diseases. Infant mortality was 101 per 1,000 in 1950 . By 1940's , there was deterioration of health of Ilongos . Tubercolosis spread fast in a community , many outbreak ( aratay) has occured anywhere in the Philippines , though Iloilo has low incidence of El Tor ( Cholera) compare to Negros Occidental.
Illnesses and indigenous remedies
On number of illnesses , many folks resorted of herbs ( kahuy-kahuy , hampol) as remedy ( tambal) , they may seek quack doctors ( albularyo - hilot -manug-botbot) who explains ailment such as air-penetration ( gin-sulod sang hangin) , dislocated sinews ( kibit ) or greeted by bad spirits ( nabugnuhan sang kalag) beaten by dwarf ( gin hampak sang kama-kama) that treats his patients by Allum (tawas ) or kamangyan , chew leaves and make it as an ointment ( bugahan kag hampulan) encantations ( panabang) , massage (hilot) , food offering ( oronongon ) blowing ( tayhup) , digging items from body( botbot) fand umigation ( toub) . Measles is treated with hitting the body with currant leaves ,
Hospital Systems
To address the public needs of hospital care and treatment , In January 1947, President Manuel Roxas signed Executive Order (E.O.) No. 94 into law, calling for the creation of the Department of Health and previous Department of Education, Health and Public Welfare was abolished. Dr. Antonio C. Villarama as appointed Secretary. Major priorities of the agency were tuberculosis ( sugpa) , malnutrition ( atipoyung ) , leprosy ( aro) , gastrointestinal disease ( panuka-panlibang) , and reduction of high infant mortality rate. A new Bureau of Hospitals and a Bureau of Quarantine was created under DOH.
Creation of Municipal Maternity and Charity Clinic if the town has no Puericulture Center
June 21, 1947 - REPUBLIC ACT NO. 185 - AN ACT AMENDING SECTION ONE, FOUR AND FIVE OF COMMONWEALTH ACT NUMBERED SEVEN HUNDRED AND FOUR The Director of Health shall establish a municipal maternity and charity clinic in every municipality and municipal district wherein no president or sanitary division is permanently stationed, and no puericulture center is established, or if there is such purericulture center, no physician is employed therein. The physician, registered nurse, or registered midwife appointed in accordance with section two shall receive monthly compensation at the rate of one hundred fifty pesos, one hundred pesos, and seventy pesos, respectively."
Creation of Rural Health Units ( Centro ) and Reorganization
June 15, 1954 - REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1082 - AN ACT STRENGTHENING HEALTH AND DENTAL SERVICES IN THE RURAL AREAS, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR - The District Health Officers shall henceforth be called Provincial Health Officers , created rural health units of two classes: one of category one or senior rural health unit consisting of one municipal health officer as head of the unit, one public health nurse, one mid-wife and one sanitary inspector , having a population of not less than five thousand shall have a rural health unit of category one: Provided, however, that a municipality with more than thirty-five thousand inhabitants shall have an additional rural health unit of category two. Municipal Maternity and Charity Clinic Physicians of the Bureau of Health shall henceforth be named Municipal Health Officers
Position Salary Range (per annum)
Municipal Health Officer - 3,000.00 - 4,200
Public Health Dentist -2,400.00 - 3,120
Public Health Nurse -2,400.00 - 2,580
Midwife -1,440.00 - 1,880
Pototan Emergency hospital to Pototan General Hospital
May 16, 1959 - Republic Act No. 2215 - An act converting the Pototan Emergency hospital, into a General Hospital to be known as The Pototan General Hospital
Foundation of Guimbal , Lambunao and Sara Emergency Hospital
June 19, 1959 - Republic Act 2283 , An Act for establishment of Emergency Hospitals in the Province of Iloilo under the direct supervision of the Director of Hospitals, one emergency hospital in the Municipality of Guimbal, one emergency hospital in the Municipality of Lambunao, and one emergency hospital in the Municipality of Sara , with twenty-five beds capacity for each such emergency hospital.
Foundation of The Janiuay Hospital
June 19, 1960 - Republic Act 2731 - An act to provide for the maintenance and operation of a hospital in Janiuay , Iloilo , to be known as The Janiuay Hospital , under the direct supervision of the Director of Medical Services, a twenty-five-bed general hospital
Foundation of Dumangas Emergency Hospital
June 20, 1963 - Republic Act 3520 - An act converting the Puericulture Center in Dumangas Iloilo , into an Emergency Hospital to be known as THE Dumangas EMERGENCY Hospital
Pototan General Hospital into Doña Trinidad Bolivar Memorial National Hospital.
March 26, 1965 - Republic Act 4179, An act converting the Pototan General Hospital into A NATIONAL Hospital to be known as Doña Trinidad Bolivar Memorial National Hospital.
Foundation of La Paz Emergency Hospital
June 19, 1965 - Republic Act 4629 An act converting the Puericulture Center in The DISTRICT OF LA PAZ, city of Iloilo, into an Emergency Hospital to be known as La Paz Emergency Hospital
Foundation of Ramon Tabiana Memorial Hospital
1967 - Under Gloria Montinola Tabiana , first Ilonga lawmaker , she's a daughter of Ruperto Montinola , former governor of Iloilo and Senator. She authored the Republic Act 4955 or Establishment of Ramon Tabiana Memorial Hospital in Cabatuan, Iloilo. It was a a twenty- five-bed memorial hospital under the direct supervision of the Director of Medical Services . The sum of three hundred thousand pesos is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Restituta Cabrera Kilayko was appointed as first Chief of Hospital.
Emergency Hospital changed into Guimbal , Lambunao and Sara General Hospital
June 21, 1969 - Guimbal Emergency Hospital changed into Guimbal General Hospital. Lambunao Emergency Hospital changed into Lambunao General Hospital. Sara Emergency Hospital changed into Sara General Hospital. They transferred into Department of Health under its Secretary.
Foundation of Balasan Emergency Hospital
September 30, 1972 - Republic Act No. 6573 - An Act establishing an Emergency Hospital in Balasan, Iloilo.
Foundation of Barotac Viejo Municipal Hospital
March 18, 1983 - BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 346 – An Act establishing The Barotac Viejo Municipal Hospital in Barotac Viejo , Iloilo , There is hereby established, under the direct supervision of the Office of the Minister, Ministry of Health, a ten-bed capacity municipality hospital in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Province of Iloilo, to be known as the Barotac Viejo Municipal Hospital.
1967 - The role of Ilongo that propelled political career of Aquinos
Liberal Party's (LP) Benigo Aquino was not qualified to sit as senator based on the age qualification for the position under the 1935 constitution. Born on November 27, 1932, Aquino was only 34 when he was elected, but was 35 by the time he took his oath. Thirty five was the age qualification for senator . Benigno Aquino became the youngest elected senator in the country's history at age 34. It was a controversy that The Electoral Tribunal, composed of representatives from the Higher Court, the Senate and the House of Representatives it should be settled by voting. It was deadlock 50/50. Senator Rodolfo Ganzon , Chairman of the Electoral Tribunal broke the 50-50 deadlock justifying that if the Tarlaqueno wins the election, by the time of his induction, he would be of age as Senator, under the provisions of law. The one crucial vote of Ilonggo Senator Roding Ganzon, served as the catalyst that propelled the Benigo Aquino to National Politics. In the long run by 1986 , Ganzon and President Cory Aquino are bitter enemies even after they retired in politics and up to their death, they never reconciled.
*Forming opinions - you can use this method for a crucial decision of Ganzon paved Aquinos political career. What it would be if Ganzon chose to oust Aquino? Would Cory be President or Noynoy Aquino?
Liberal Party's (LP) Benigo Aquino was not qualified to sit as senator based on the age qualification for the position under the 1935 constitution. Born on November 27, 1932, Aquino was only 34 when he was elected, but was 35 by the time he took his oath. Thirty five was the age qualification for senator . Benigno Aquino became the youngest elected senator in the country's history at age 34. It was a controversy that The Electoral Tribunal, composed of representatives from the Higher Court, the Senate and the House of Representatives it should be settled by voting. It was deadlock 50/50. Senator Rodolfo Ganzon , Chairman of the Electoral Tribunal broke the 50-50 deadlock justifying that if the Tarlaqueno wins the election, by the time of his induction, he would be of age as Senator, under the provisions of law. The one crucial vote of Ilonggo Senator Roding Ganzon, served as the catalyst that propelled the Benigo Aquino to National Politics. In the long run by 1986 , Ganzon and President Cory Aquino are bitter enemies even after they retired in politics and up to their death, they never reconciled.
*Forming opinions - you can use this method for a crucial decision of Ganzon paved Aquinos political career. What it would be if Ganzon chose to oust Aquino? Would Cory be President or Noynoy Aquino?
1969 - The role of Ilongo on triumph of Marcos
Fernando Lopez of Jaro , Iloilo is two-time Vice President of Philippines. In 1969 , Presidential Election , Fernando aimed to be President. Ready with her political seduction, Emilda Marcos persuaded Fernando Lopez in Don Vicente Lopez Mansion in Jaro, Iloilo City in tears begging to support his husband . Bewitched by charisma and hypnotic innocence of Imelda, Fernando agreed and threw his full support using their media and wealth. Lopez have spending of 14 Million to assure victory of Marcos. ( Anarchy of Familes , The Nelly Gardens Sun Star dated Feb 2 , 2012 , Undaunted 2010)
Dumangas Brackishwater Station
SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) was established in 1973 to conduct research, develop technologies, disseminate information, and train people in the farming of fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and seaweeds for food, livelihood, equity, and sustainable development
Don Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital was born
Privately-owned
Uversity of Iloilo purchased the Philippine Women’s College in Jaro. This was converted into the Don Benito Lopez Hospital . In the main campus two buildings were later constructed to accommodate the initial enrollment for the College of Nursing. On February 1982, Former Vice President Fernando Lopez offered the Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital for lease/sale. President Lilia V. Juele, then President of the West Visayas State College took cognizance of the offer and recommended the purchase to the Minister of Education and Culture.
Purchased by West Visayas State Colege
On May 7, 1982 the Board of Trustees governing body of West Visayas State College, through Referendum No. 1 s. 1982 unanimously approved the request for the acquisition of the Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital. Although the contract of sale was made between West Visayas State College through President Lilia V. Juele and Lopez family through former Vice President Fernando Lopez, however it was not realized due to unavailability of funds from the government. In the meantime, a lease contract was made, so that on January 1986 the Gov. Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital was utilized as the base hospital of the School of Medicine with Dr. Angel R. de Leon as Director.
In April 5, 1987, Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital was finally purchased thru a GSIS loan and formally turned over by the Lopez family. On May 1987, the hospital became the West Visayas State University Hospital.
Uversity of Iloilo purchased the Philippine Women’s College in Jaro. This was converted into the Don Benito Lopez Hospital . In the main campus two buildings were later constructed to accommodate the initial enrollment for the College of Nursing. On February 1982, Former Vice President Fernando Lopez offered the Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital for lease/sale. President Lilia V. Juele, then President of the West Visayas State College took cognizance of the offer and recommended the purchase to the Minister of Education and Culture.
Purchased by West Visayas State Colege
On May 7, 1982 the Board of Trustees governing body of West Visayas State College, through Referendum No. 1 s. 1982 unanimously approved the request for the acquisition of the Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital. Although the contract of sale was made between West Visayas State College through President Lilia V. Juele and Lopez family through former Vice President Fernando Lopez, however it was not realized due to unavailability of funds from the government. In the meantime, a lease contract was made, so that on January 1986 the Gov. Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital was utilized as the base hospital of the School of Medicine with Dr. Angel R. de Leon as Director.
In April 5, 1987, Benito Lopez Memorial Hospital was finally purchased thru a GSIS loan and formally turned over by the Lopez family. On May 1987, the hospital became the West Visayas State University Hospital.
UP Visayas founded in Miag-ao
On September 21, 1977 - President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 1200 or the Philippine Five-Year Development Plan (1978-1982), which provided among others, that Region VI would be the site of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) with emphasis on
fisheries and marine sciences. Funds will come from a World Bank loan with a counterpart from the Philippine Government. EDPITAF was the implementing arm of the project. Fifteen sites in Region VI were surveyed in the search of a suitable site for the UPV campus. The first choice was Cabano, Jordan in the Guimaras Island. The isolation of Guimaras from the Island of Panay, the next site chosen was the Tigbauan-Guimbal area by virtue of its proximity to the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC). Because of strong negative reactions from the residents in the locale, Miag-ao was considered as an alternative site after Assemblyman Salvador B. Britanico convinced Dr. Gerardo Sicat, then Director-General of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and members of the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines.
In 1978, the municipal officials of Miag-ao conducted a series of dialogues and consultations with the people, together with UP officials. This was done to determine the impact of the presence of an institution like UP in the town. Mixed reactions were gathered from the residents but the majority believed that Miag-ao will progress faster if it will be the site of UP in the Visayas. Being the mayor then, I initiated a research of my own by studying the revised five-year development plan of UPV and visiting UP campuses especially UP Los Baños. Convinced that the project will give more benefits than disadvantages to the municipality, the latter made a more intensive effort to persuade the UP system that Miag-ao would be the best site for its new campus. Then Assemblyman Salvador B. Britanico worked out the mechanics in persuading higher authorities including President Marcos, UP President Dr. Emmanuel Soriano and the assemblymen of Western Visayas about the merits of choosing Miag-ao as the site of the university. Three areas were considered for the proposed location that will start from the seashore and extend towards the interior landscape. These sites were: (1) before the poblacion (Going towards Iloilo City), (2) the poblacion proper and (3) after the poblacion (going west towards San Joaquin). The site voted for was the area after the poblacion. The present location was chosen because of the UP Los Baños experience. During my tour of Los Baños, I observed that the town proper was left behind the terms of development. Progress was concentrated in the area where UP Los Baños was built. Our vision was we wanted to make sure that the town proper must also be developed simultaneously with the development of UPV.
On September 6, 1979, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between me and UP President Emmanuel Soriano. Among the salient features of the agreement was the negotiation of the acquisition cost of land to be purchased, compensation given
to tenants and remuneration for the cost of the land's produce such as trees and crops. An appraisal committee was formed representing the municipality, the university and the affected landowners to determine the fair market value of the land. Representatives of the municipality were: Cornelio Nacanaynay, Municipal Treasurer of Miag-ao; Juan Figura, Municipal Treasurer of San Joaquin and Vice Mayor Ramon Flores of Miag-ao. Actual land acquisition began in 1979. At that time, the market value of the land was higher that those of Pototan, Pavia and San Miguel. UPV agreed to provide adequate relocation site who will be relocated. Full land title was promised to residential lots or home lots which formed part of the land acquired by the University. In cases of residents whose houses are standing on lots which do not belong to them, a home lot of the same area will be leased to them without the right to sublease. The University, in cooperation with the Municipality, will help provide the services needed with the actual transfer of the relocated parties. The University will also pay for the cost of relocation and compensation for dwellings based on certain terms and conditions to be determined by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). If the land purchased is not yet needed by UPV, the land owners have a maximum of five years to benefit from the land and its improvements. If the University will decide to discontinue with the UPV project, the heirs and assignees of the various lots acquired by the UPV or the municipality, shall have the right of first refusal for the purchase of the said lot. The University will also embark on a continuing
community relations program which has the following objectives: (1) to keep the community adequately informed of the University's goals, policies, activities and probllems; (2) to make UPV aware of the aspirations, resources and needs of the community; and (3) to collaborate with the community in promoting the community's well-being.
Ground-braking
February 29, 1980 was grounbreaking day . UP President Emmanuel Soriano and the UP Board of Regents, together with Assemblyman Salvador B. Britanico and the rest of the Assemblymen of Region VI, Iloilo Governor Conrado Norada, Governor Saldivar of Antique and other dignitaries, received a warm welcome from the people of Miag-ao. The guests were very impressed with the 40 motorcycle riding men in blazing uniforms that escorted their caravans from Iloilo City to Miag-ao. Three "Drum and Bugle Corp" in multi-colored uniforms and schoolchildren lining the streets waving small, paper-made Philippine flags, awaited the guests in the Miag-ao town proper. The ground breaking ceremony was proceeded by traditional "babaylan" rite to appease the spirit of Mt. Barangatitip.
The year 1980 was a crucial one. An economic slump caused by peso devaluation, the increase in prices of construction materials and the trickling funds coming from the government share, all caused tremendous delays in the construction. Several strong typhoons also took place that caused the collapse of bridges along the highway from Iloilo to Miag-ao. Opposition coming from some sectors in Barangay Bacauan and problems in moving families to the relocation centers also plagued the project. On top of all these, landowners became impatient because the delay in payments for their lands. They were also dismayed to find out that lots bought by UPV was far below the prevailing market prices. This was because the price of land in Miag-ao went up when it became public knowledge that the town was officially chosen as the site for UPV. To accommodate and satisfy the landowners, the municipal and UP officials negotiated with the Provincial's Assessor's Office in Iloilo for readjustment in the prices of lots. After several negotiations, the Provincial Assessor's Office approved the schedule of land pricing which took effect in 1983. This included the cost of improvements of lands. But also in the same year, the government imposed a 20% capital gains tax which again affected the cost of land. Prior to these, the Sangguniang Bayan passed Resolution No. 22, series of 1980 authorizing the Municipal Mayor to make representations to President Marcos and to the Representatives of Region VI requesting exemption of payment of capital gains tax. This, however, was not considered favorably. In addition, some tenants and landowners complained that they were not give priority in employment at UPV. The Mayor appealed to the contractors and the UPV officials to implement the Memorandum of Agreement considering the hiring of workers and employees
(A Personal Accoun by Erlinda Noble Britanico former Municipal Mayor of Miagao)
On September 21, 1977 - President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 1200 or the Philippine Five-Year Development Plan (1978-1982), which provided among others, that Region VI would be the site of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) with emphasis on
fisheries and marine sciences. Funds will come from a World Bank loan with a counterpart from the Philippine Government. EDPITAF was the implementing arm of the project. Fifteen sites in Region VI were surveyed in the search of a suitable site for the UPV campus. The first choice was Cabano, Jordan in the Guimaras Island. The isolation of Guimaras from the Island of Panay, the next site chosen was the Tigbauan-Guimbal area by virtue of its proximity to the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC). Because of strong negative reactions from the residents in the locale, Miag-ao was considered as an alternative site after Assemblyman Salvador B. Britanico convinced Dr. Gerardo Sicat, then Director-General of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and members of the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines.
In 1978, the municipal officials of Miag-ao conducted a series of dialogues and consultations with the people, together with UP officials. This was done to determine the impact of the presence of an institution like UP in the town. Mixed reactions were gathered from the residents but the majority believed that Miag-ao will progress faster if it will be the site of UP in the Visayas. Being the mayor then, I initiated a research of my own by studying the revised five-year development plan of UPV and visiting UP campuses especially UP Los Baños. Convinced that the project will give more benefits than disadvantages to the municipality, the latter made a more intensive effort to persuade the UP system that Miag-ao would be the best site for its new campus. Then Assemblyman Salvador B. Britanico worked out the mechanics in persuading higher authorities including President Marcos, UP President Dr. Emmanuel Soriano and the assemblymen of Western Visayas about the merits of choosing Miag-ao as the site of the university. Three areas were considered for the proposed location that will start from the seashore and extend towards the interior landscape. These sites were: (1) before the poblacion (Going towards Iloilo City), (2) the poblacion proper and (3) after the poblacion (going west towards San Joaquin). The site voted for was the area after the poblacion. The present location was chosen because of the UP Los Baños experience. During my tour of Los Baños, I observed that the town proper was left behind the terms of development. Progress was concentrated in the area where UP Los Baños was built. Our vision was we wanted to make sure that the town proper must also be developed simultaneously with the development of UPV.
On September 6, 1979, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between me and UP President Emmanuel Soriano. Among the salient features of the agreement was the negotiation of the acquisition cost of land to be purchased, compensation given
to tenants and remuneration for the cost of the land's produce such as trees and crops. An appraisal committee was formed representing the municipality, the university and the affected landowners to determine the fair market value of the land. Representatives of the municipality were: Cornelio Nacanaynay, Municipal Treasurer of Miag-ao; Juan Figura, Municipal Treasurer of San Joaquin and Vice Mayor Ramon Flores of Miag-ao. Actual land acquisition began in 1979. At that time, the market value of the land was higher that those of Pototan, Pavia and San Miguel. UPV agreed to provide adequate relocation site who will be relocated. Full land title was promised to residential lots or home lots which formed part of the land acquired by the University. In cases of residents whose houses are standing on lots which do not belong to them, a home lot of the same area will be leased to them without the right to sublease. The University, in cooperation with the Municipality, will help provide the services needed with the actual transfer of the relocated parties. The University will also pay for the cost of relocation and compensation for dwellings based on certain terms and conditions to be determined by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). If the land purchased is not yet needed by UPV, the land owners have a maximum of five years to benefit from the land and its improvements. If the University will decide to discontinue with the UPV project, the heirs and assignees of the various lots acquired by the UPV or the municipality, shall have the right of first refusal for the purchase of the said lot. The University will also embark on a continuing
community relations program which has the following objectives: (1) to keep the community adequately informed of the University's goals, policies, activities and probllems; (2) to make UPV aware of the aspirations, resources and needs of the community; and (3) to collaborate with the community in promoting the community's well-being.
Ground-braking
February 29, 1980 was grounbreaking day . UP President Emmanuel Soriano and the UP Board of Regents, together with Assemblyman Salvador B. Britanico and the rest of the Assemblymen of Region VI, Iloilo Governor Conrado Norada, Governor Saldivar of Antique and other dignitaries, received a warm welcome from the people of Miag-ao. The guests were very impressed with the 40 motorcycle riding men in blazing uniforms that escorted their caravans from Iloilo City to Miag-ao. Three "Drum and Bugle Corp" in multi-colored uniforms and schoolchildren lining the streets waving small, paper-made Philippine flags, awaited the guests in the Miag-ao town proper. The ground breaking ceremony was proceeded by traditional "babaylan" rite to appease the spirit of Mt. Barangatitip.
The year 1980 was a crucial one. An economic slump caused by peso devaluation, the increase in prices of construction materials and the trickling funds coming from the government share, all caused tremendous delays in the construction. Several strong typhoons also took place that caused the collapse of bridges along the highway from Iloilo to Miag-ao. Opposition coming from some sectors in Barangay Bacauan and problems in moving families to the relocation centers also plagued the project. On top of all these, landowners became impatient because the delay in payments for their lands. They were also dismayed to find out that lots bought by UPV was far below the prevailing market prices. This was because the price of land in Miag-ao went up when it became public knowledge that the town was officially chosen as the site for UPV. To accommodate and satisfy the landowners, the municipal and UP officials negotiated with the Provincial's Assessor's Office in Iloilo for readjustment in the prices of lots. After several negotiations, the Provincial Assessor's Office approved the schedule of land pricing which took effect in 1983. This included the cost of improvements of lands. But also in the same year, the government imposed a 20% capital gains tax which again affected the cost of land. Prior to these, the Sangguniang Bayan passed Resolution No. 22, series of 1980 authorizing the Municipal Mayor to make representations to President Marcos and to the Representatives of Region VI requesting exemption of payment of capital gains tax. This, however, was not considered favorably. In addition, some tenants and landowners complained that they were not give priority in employment at UPV. The Mayor appealed to the contractors and the UPV officials to implement the Memorandum of Agreement considering the hiring of workers and employees
(A Personal Accoun by Erlinda Noble Britanico former Municipal Mayor of Miagao)
Ilongo support for "Call for a Change"
Corazon C. Aquino on the campaign trail for the 1986 Presidential elections: in Iloilo, with running mate Salvador “Doy" H. Laurel. Laurel had been persuaded by Jaime Cardinal Sin and others to withdraw his candidacy for President. The Aquino-Laurel tandem ran under UNIDO, the largest opposition party at the time. Behind Cory was Assemblyman Arthur Defensor.
Agrarian Reform arrived in Iloilo
When ancient people from Indonesia and Borneo arrived in Iloilo , they claim the land as their own. Everyone has the natural right to possess as much as he could till. When Spanish arrived , Spanish Friars and Soldiers seize and acquired these vast lands of the natives legally using legal documents called " Titulo ". Following from the ideology of Social Justice through the Agrarian Principles in France , American government have distributed the lands to the few Ilongos, let alone the educated or in the government service or anyone who are knowledgeable of the process of legal ownership . The rest of population ownership is quite low and have to work on these fields. In order to improve the lives of Ilongos , Marcos gave priority to Agrarian Reform which legislated by the lower house before him, though , weakly . On September 10, 1971, President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed RA 6389, otherwise known as the Code of Agrarian Reform of the Philippines, into law . Department of Agrarian Reform was established in Iloilo. It was during the time of Cory Aquino when it was given serious focus . A program was launched called Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). It limits the ownership of people to only 6 Hectares ( ?) , the rest should be distributed to the workers.
Proclamation of Liberation of Panay as holiday
March 18 was declared holiday per Proclamation No. 430 issued by then President Corazon C. Aquino which as highlighted in the said Proclamation "March 18, 1945 is of great historical and sentimental significance to both the veterans and the
people of Panay and Romblon because it was the day when the Panay Guerilla
Forces launched the final assault on the Japanese Imperial Armed Forces.”
people of Panay and Romblon because it was the day when the Panay Guerilla
Forces launched the final assault on the Japanese Imperial Armed Forces.”
1992 - Hall of Justice
The Hall of Justice was constructed during the presidency of Corazon Aquino. It cost the government some P200 million sourced from the DOJ’s infrastructure program then under secretary now Senator Franklin Drilon.
The building, which sits on a lot donated by the Iloilo provincial government, is home to 18 RTC branches, 4 Municipal Trial Court in Cities branches, Iloilo City and Provincial Prosecutors Offices, Office of the Regional Prosecutor, Public Attorneys Office, Iloilo and Regional Parole and Probation Offices, offices of the RTC and MTCC clerks of court, Integrated Bar of the Philippines office, mediation office, RTC library, chapel and cafeteria.
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Inaugurated it in January 1992. In 1992, Mayor Mansing Malabor renovated the " Iloilo City Freedom Grandstand ". Adversely , it covers the view of historical Iloilo Custom House from Calle Real .
The building, which sits on a lot donated by the Iloilo provincial government, is home to 18 RTC branches, 4 Municipal Trial Court in Cities branches, Iloilo City and Provincial Prosecutors Offices, Office of the Regional Prosecutor, Public Attorneys Office, Iloilo and Regional Parole and Probation Offices, offices of the RTC and MTCC clerks of court, Integrated Bar of the Philippines office, mediation office, RTC library, chapel and cafeteria.
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Inaugurated it in January 1992. In 1992, Mayor Mansing Malabor renovated the " Iloilo City Freedom Grandstand ". Adversely , it covers the view of historical Iloilo Custom House from Calle Real .
Minimum Wage
125 per day ------------------ PUJ Fare
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Basic Commodities
1 Gantang Rice
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