SECRETS BEHIND

Ang pangabuhi isa ka istorya nga kita mismo ang naga-sulat. Isa ini ka pakigbato sa dako nga balod sang kabuhi. Isa ini ka imahe sang pagkamakusog sang isa ka tawo, mapa-Ilonggo man o sin-o pa nga Pilipino. Isa ini ka butang nga dapat guid ipabugal sang tagsa-tagsa. Isa ka butang nga kita mismo ang nag-umpisa kag magatapos.

Bilang isa ka grupo sang bag-o nga henerasyon, ari kami subong para indi lamang pag-ipakita ang manggad sang mga Ilonggo kundi kung ano pa ang aton pwede mahimu para maamligan kag mapasanyag ini. Isa namun ini ka pama-agi para ipakita sa bilog nga kalibutan ang kasagad kag kamayad sang isa ka Ilonggo, ilabi na guid sa parte ka pag-sulat.

Ang amun napili nga ipasundayag, amu si Dr. Rex Divinagracia Drilon isa ka matuod nga Ilonggo nga manunulat. Siya amu ginbata sa Dumangas, Iloilo kag ang pinaka-una nga Pinoy nga presidente sang isa man ka ginapabugal nga unibersidad sa Iloilo, ang subong nga Central Philippine University (CPU). 

(This blog-spot showcases the literature of the Iloilo province. This is to show the whole world that Iloilo is truly a "City of Love" as evidenced by the love of its people in literarture. Truly, Our City is our Pride. We also would like to emphasize that we are featuring here the best of the best of Iloilo Writers like Dr. Rex Drilon who happened to be a Centralian. Enjoy exploring our site and we are glad to receive comments or suggestions from you.)

HURUBATON (Proverbs)

1.    Wala sing adlaw nga walay pala-abuton.

Translation:

Hope is for everyday.

Explanation:

Never give up in taking chances every single day because each new day has its own new hope and new meaning. 

2.    Maskin malayo kon ginalantao
Makahagan-hagan ang kamingao
Apang ang malapit nga may lipud
Nagadugang sang kalisud.

Translation:

Distant which is seen,
the eases loneliness,
but the near which is

Hidden heightens sadness.

Explanation:

Clear vision from a distant for something you’re hoping for eases the loneliness being felt because you can aim straight on it by planning, preparing and moving forward. You expect what may happen and prepare for it. While near but hidden heightens sadness because you know you are physically within its reach but cannot feel its presence. Otherwise stated, “So near yet so far”.

3.    Ang ta-o nga butigon, ma luibon

Translation:

Dishonest persons are deceitful.

Explanation:

A dishonest person has many hidden qualities. Truth is concealed. Lie dominates. Therefore, all his utterances and actions cannot be trusted, for they brings confusion and fraud. 

4.    Ang katamad nagatudlo sing pangawat.

Translation:

Laziness teaches one to steal.

Explanation:

There are no better choices for a lazy person. He just waits and does not work. He is idle while others work.  Therefore, in the long run he gets nothing and the only option is to steal and get what others had worked for.

5.    Ang ulihing pagbasul inutil, subong sang siko nga indi makagat.

Translation:

Regrets are useless, like elbow that can’t be bitten.

Explanation:

Mistakes are already said and done, which cannot be taken back so there is no reason for you to dwell in the past but rather look forward and prepare for the future.

UMABOT NA (Folk song)

"UMABOT NA"

Umabot na oh tag-iya

Sinang imo nga dughan

Agod ang  kalisod ko maghagan-hagan

Ilisi sing kapawa ining nahadulman

Hulugi sing kalipay ining nasakitan

Tamda na kun sarang  ining makaluluoy

Sa lahod sang  sakit  naga langoy-langoy

Kay tungod sa imo naga panganduhoy

Hulugi sing kapawa ining makaluluoy

DR. REX DRILON: AN EPITOME OF EXCELLENCE

         by: Angeli Joyce Yap Dy

         

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” 

– Aristotle 

          Dr. Rex Divinagracia Drilon, the first Filipino President of Central Philippine University subsequent to the administration of Americans, was born in Dumangas, Iloilo on April 21, 1905. He had finished early education in his hometown and graduated his secondary course in 1925 and his Associate in Arts (known then as pre-law) in 1927 with honors at Central Philippine College, former name of CPU.

In 1931, Drilon obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree as scholar of Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon, with a major in English and a minor in philosophy and his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Master of Arts in Editorial Writing from the University of Missouri in 1937.

After his education, he taught in High School and College English classes in the country, particularly at Central Philippine College (1938 to 1939), and abroad. He operated as Assistant Professor of Political Science and Acting Secretary to the President of the University of the Philippines.

Dr. Drilon had an affluent experience in journalism both in the Philippines and in the United States.  He was an editor of the Filipino Student Bulletin, an organization of Filipino students in the United States that was published under the patronage of the Student Christian Movement in America and subsidized by the International Y.M.C.A. in New York City. He was also a feature and editorial writer of the Columbian Missourian, a contributor to the Philippine Examiner, and an active member and board of editors of other national and local newspaper industries.

In recognition of his expertise in journalism, he was elected as the president of the Iloilo Press Club in 1952. He was also a co-author of a government-approved textbooks, Contemporary Philippine Social Problems that is for high school curriculum, and Philippine Government. He was a well-rounded person with various skills and talents.

Returning to Central Philippine College during postwar, Drilon led the English Department from 1945 to 1947. He portrayed a major role in the reopening of the destroyed institution and in establishing the distinctive new colleges.  He also contributed his support to rallying forces of making Central Philippine College as a university, which was formally achieved on August 1, 1953.

 On June 1, 1966 is the beginning of the memorable journey and treasured legacy of Drilon as the First Filipino President of Central Philippine University.


His works are: Government-approved textbooks (co-author),Contemporary Philippine Social Problems (high school) and Philippine Government Book.

PAKTAKON (Riddles)

Matipulon nga bulbulon

Mapula kun burikaton

(Round/round and hairy/ hairy and furry

Red when pried open)

Sabat (Answer): 

Sa ibabaw inaraduhan

Sa idalum kabatuhan

(It is a plowed field on the surface

But stony underneath)

Sabat (Answer):

Nanaog si San Pedro

Pito-walo ang delargo

(St. Peter came down wearing
seven- eight trousers)

Sabat (Answer):

Nanaog si Maria Capra,
 pula anang saya

 (Maria Capra came down
 wearing a red skirt)

Sabat (Answer):

Kahoy nga daw bagacay

Dahon nga daw kapayas

Bunga nga daw bayabas

Kag ang sulod nga singkamas

(Tree that’s like bagacay

Leaves like papaya

Fruit like guava

Fresh like singkamas)

Sabat (Answer):

Diutay pa si kumare

Makusog na

Magsaka sa lubi

(Kumare is small yet
she can climb a coconut tree)

Sabat (Answer):

Nagalupad, nagabagrong

Nagadala sang binagtong

(It flies, it buzzes
and it carries a pack)

Sabat (Answer):

Nano nga sapat

Anum sing tiil,
 apat sing pakpak

Apat sing sungay,
 kag diutay sing mata

(What animal has
six feet,
 four wings,
 four horns
 and very small eyes?)

Sabat (Answer) :

Anu nga sapat may apat ka haligi,
 duha ka binangon,
 kag isa ka hanut?

(What animal has four posts,
two blades
 and one whip?)

Sabat (Answer):

Ano nga sapata, 
daw olin mata na, 
daw abaniko pakpak na, 
daw sigarilyo ikog na? 

(What animal has
marble-like eyes,
 fan-like wings
 and cigarette-shaped tail?)

Sabat (Answer):