Logo designed by Ramon Alcazar Dellosa 1981Bacon Sandataan Association (Metro Manila) Inc. 2008-2009
The Officers and members of the Bacon Sandataan Assn. (Metro Manila), Inc. Headed by Ms. CHERRY LATOSA-MENDENILLA, would like to invite all Bacongnons residing in Metro Manila and those from abroad who are planning to spend their Yuletide Season in the Philippines, for its yearly grand celebration.The 75th anniversary celebration will be held on December 30, 2009 at Jade Valley Restaurant, cor. Scout Rallos and Scout Torillo Sts. (near Timog Ave.), Quezon City A live Band will be assisting the Ballroom Dancing. Amount of the ticket is P300.00.Likewise, the association is accepting Ads for its 75th Souvenir Program.
For inquiries, contact Ms. Cherry Latosa-Mendenilla +63919 364 6171/+632 926 1063 (Office); Ms. Letty A. Posadas +63919 533 4493; Ms. Yoly N. Trapani +63921 990 3049; Mr. Rene D. Delloson +63919 638 1261
LIVE BAND WILL BE ASSISTING THE BALLROOM DANCING!
BACON SANDATAAN ASSOCIATION (Metro Manila) Inc. 2008-2009
Executive Officers
Pres - Cherry Latosa-Mendenilla
1st VPres- Alejandro D Espinola
2nd VPres- Senen C. Dollison
Secretary- Joy Fortes-Dollison
Asst Sec - Yoly Trapani
Treasurer- Leticia A. Posadas
Auditor – Resurreccion (Baby) A. Alanes
Asst. Auditor- Rolando O. Corral
PRO – Crescenciana A. ArnistoIday Ayo
Exec Asst – Rene D. Delloson
Exec Asst – Merle Tinay-Atutubo
Bacon Coordinator – Eddie D. Defeo
Board of Directors 2008-2009
Chairman - Cherry L Mendenilla
Members
Augusto D. Ayo
Miguel Ayo
Romulo Borromeo
Rolando O. Corral
Josephine F Dollison
Senen C. Dollison
Nannette B. Lapuz
Leticia A. Posadas
Estrella Doringo-Delos Santos
Advisers:
Cong. Sonny H Escudero III
P/SSupt. Rufino D. Escote
Atty. Romeo S. Morato
Hermingildo D Echano
Cleofe Diño
Jenny Latosa-Morales
Gloria Deyto
This celebration is also open to FRIENDS of Bacongnons who wants to celebrate with us. Come and join us and feel the hospitality of Bacongnons!
By: Rafael De Leon
14 comments:
The Sandataan lives on. third generation Bacongnons are now carrying the banner of Sandataan. I am so proud of you guys.
I hope it goes well beyond, not just a little beyond baraylihan. Do more to help the poor and uplift Bacon.
During my years in Manila when I was an active memeber of Sandataan there was always a project for Bacon. I hope the new generation of Bacongnons in Manila will likewise continue the tradition.
To the officers of Sandataan:
Can you lay out your objectives in this blog and your achievements for the benefit of our fellow Bacongnons and for future generations for them to understand what Sandataan stands for.
To disseminate the purposes and objectives of the Sandataan Association Inc.
I would suggest that the present officers send copies of its Incorporation papers to interested Bacongnons especially to those who were once active officers of the association.
If I remember correctly, the Maisog na Sandataan was held in Bacon for purely social reasons. All they wanted to do was to have fun and meet the New Year. In fact, there were no elections then. The 4 officers (President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer) would be wearing hats or crowns during the Sandataan Ball and whoever they put the hat or crown on will be the next person in that position. But it became one of the top events to go to in the whole province of Sorsogon. People from almost all the towns of Sorsogon and some from Albay made it a point to attend the Sandataan Ball in Bacon.
It's a shame that such an event which has become part of the traditions of Bacon has not been maintained in its former stature as far as social events go. In recent years, you could see people in the middle of the dance floor in slippers and/or short pants in what is called the Sandataan in Bacon.
One has to appreciate the Bacongnons in Metro Manila who are trying to maintain the old tradition of the Maisog na Sandataan. I hope they keep the old practices alive.
However, there comes a time when groups like the Sandataan are called to help their hometown. And it looks as if the Metro Manila group has organized itself to be so. If it has evolved into some form of civic association, it must be a relatively recent development. I, too, would be interested to know how it is organized, what its purposes are, what their accomplishments are, so far, and what their plans are to help Bacon.
But what is this I hear that the Metro Manila group has split into two? Is that true? And if so, why?
I am still so proud of the new generation of Bacongnons upholding the banner of Sandataan.
Thank you so much Annonymous for the enlightenment.
Yes, the Sandataan still lives on. We, the present set of officers continue to carry on this tradition. This, somewhat became a commitment that we will share through generations. This tradition will never die. Come what may, we make it a point to celebrate its yearly activity every December 30th. Because we felt that Bacon is still Bacon, the glorious Bacon!The legend that was Bacon! Anonymous was right, Sandataan was purely for social reason celebrated in Bacon then every December 31st to meet the coming New Year. Selection of the new set of officers is done during midnight while the social dancing is going on by putting a hat on the prospective officer. That is why we adapted the hat as the logo of the Sandataan Association here in Manila. But now, election is being done, likewise here in Metro Manila.
The Bacon Sandataan Association (Metro-Manila) Inc., is the new name of the organization existing here in Manila and for the information of all Bacongnons, the association here in Metro Manila does not exist purely for social reason. The association has done numerous civic projects in Bacon. To name some: The welcome arch at the boundary of Bacon and Sorsogon at Gabao, which was damaged by typhoon (Milenyo) which the local government has done nothing to restore it. A public library located at the back of the former Municipal building is another project. It is now being used as a learning center by out of school youth under the program of the Department of Education. This year it was awarded First Prize as a functioning learning center in the Regional Level. The Manila Sandataan, the Barangay Council of Bacon District and the DepEd (Non-Formal Education) joined efforts for this achievement. In our little resources, we continue donating old books and other reading materials to the library to make it functional. Last August 17, 2008, the Metro Manila officers conducted a medical mission at Barangay San Roque, Bacon District in coordination with the Barangay council. Likewise, medicines were also donated to the Barangay of San Juan which was received by the Brgy Chairman.
This year grand celebration is the 75th anniversary or the Diamond anniversary. We, the officers and members of the Bacon Sandataan Association (Metro Manila) Inc., most sincerely request the presence of all Bacongnons to attend this occasion which will be held at Jade Valley Restaurant at Scout Torillo corner Scout Rallos( along Timog Ave.) Q.C. on December 30, 2009. Enjoy the evening with former friends or maybe, a long lost relative.
Sandataan wil live on. Though Bacon municpality was lost but never its tradition. This association in Metro Manila of Bacongnons is the only organization of Sorsoganon that is actively existing in Metro Manila, according to our beloved Congressman Salvador Escudero, who never fails to attend its yearly celebration, together with Kaka Llamas. To all Bacongnons, please attend the yearly celebration, 75th Anniversary, at Jade Valley Restaurant located at Scout Torillo coner Scout Rallos, Quezon City (along Timog Avenue) on December 30, 2009. The affair will start at 7PM. Live Band will be assisting the occasion.
Thank you Anonymous (second) for informing us of the activities of the Metro Manila Sandataan group. Indeed, the Metro Manila Sandataan group has changed and, it appears, for the better. With projects that you outlined, it can be seen that the group is engaged in efforts to help Bacon.
If I may suggest a project - would there be some way the group can engage in an effort that would support jobless Bacongnons to identify and engage in income earning activities to help assuage joblessness in the town? Not to minimize the benefits of one shot projects like the welcome arch or a medical mission, but perhaps projects like the one suggested would provide longer term benefits to Bacongnons. With apparent close relationships with some politicians, perhaps this can be taken advantage of for funding and government support. What do you say?
I too am so proud of current generation of Bacongnons carrying on the traditions of Sandataan.
To BSAI and Anonymous:
Great comments. Thanks.
To Anonymous of Dec. 18, 2009 at 10:52 A.M:
Finally, somebody has picked up what is truly important. It has been suggested in the past, in old articles in this blog site. Please pursue it.
I am sincerely disheartened by mostly complaints, no solutions or recommendations, except a few, as laid out in older comments. Not that I mean to downplay complaints --- these are necessary in order to bring out the problems, however, is it not also good to learn of a certain degree of enthusiasm in solutions or recommendations?
I also notice that participants who prefer to complain in Bicol are quite destructive in their criticisms of those who comment in English. I hope they realize that it is very unproductive and it alienates others. I have not seen (from those who write in English) derogatory remarks directed solely to those who write in the Bicol dialect. My goodness it is just a choice of language!
I am very happy that the Sandataan has embark on more civic and charitable projects. There are so many projects that could still be tackled to help the impoverished, but I am glad that efforts are in the way. Things have to start somewhere.
Though i have not been to my place of birth for more than a decade, i still and truly consider myself a Bacongnon. I remember, it was a pretty sight seeing my grandmother getting ready for the Sandataan during my elementary days.
I am glad i found this blog for Bacon. I plan to spend the holy week there next year and as early as now, im hoping to reconnect with my long lost relatives and classmates "kakawat" in bacon east elementary school.
With regards to the future projects of the association, i agree with the suggestion of anonymous (3rd). An educational scholarship, livelihood and skills development training could give longer term benefits to jobless bacongnons. My hats off to the accomplishments of the third generation members of sandataan.
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