Quezon National High School: A Quick Look Back
In celebration of the upcoming 110th founding anniversary of Quezon National High School on October 2012, let’s take a quick look back at the history of this educational institution. Quezon National High School, formerly known by the names Tayabas High School and Quezon Provincial High School, is a public secondary school located in Barangay Ibabang Iyam, Lucena City. Founded by Aubrey Boyles in 1902, Quezon National High School...
Telecommuting Part 2
by Sheila Salar Last week, we gave you an overview of telecommuting. This time, we’ll give you a more intimate look at it by telling you how it works and what actual telecommuters think about their jobs. Work Setup Depending on the requirements of the job, typical telecommuters can work with just a computer, an internet connection, and a mobile phone. Job instructions are usually sent through e-mails and the telecommuter works...
Examinations That Will be Held in Lucena City in 2012
by: Katherine Reyes The year is drawing to a close and different exams are being conducted here and there. If you haven’t marked your calendars yet, below is the list of college entrance exams, professional licensure exams, and civil service exams that will be held in Lucena City for the year 2012. Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) Date: September 15, 2012 Venue: Sacred Heart College Mapua Institute of Technology...
Agriculture in Lucena City
By Dolly V. Villaflores Some people think that agriculture is on the decline in Lucena City because of all the commercial establishments that have been popping out here and there, but as far as local agricultural agencies are concerned, agriculture in the city is still very much alive and thriving. In fact, according to the official website of the city government, more than half (about 57%) of the total land area of Lucena is...
Featured Lucenahin: Major General Jessie Dellosa
If you take a stroll around Brgy. Gulang-gulang or the immediate vicinity of Quezon Medical Center, you might notice large tarpaulins bearing the name of Major General Jessie Dellosa on them. Did you know he is a Lucenahin? Major General Jessie Dellosa is the 43rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He was born in Bacon, Sorsogon, but he and his family later moved to Lucena City where he finished his elementary...
Cosplay
By Sheila Salar If you’ve ever been to mall shows, local festivals, or other public gatherings these days, you might have noticed people – mostly teens aged between 13-19 – wearing colorful wigs and intricately detailed outfits while wielding makeshift swords, high-powered guns, or manning huge robots that scream business from head to toe. If you’ve been wondering what all of these is about, then you must not...
Lucena City Government Officials 2010 – 2013
Mga kababayan, mag-e-eleksyon na naman. Kilala ninyo na ba ang mga opisyal na ibinoto ninyo noong nakaraang eleksyon? Kung hindi pa, read on below para makilala ninyo. Lucena City Government Officials 2010 – 2013 Mayor: Hon. Barbara Ruby C. Talaga Vice Mayor: Hon. Roderick A. Alcala Councilors: Hon. Rey Oliver S. Alejandrino Hon. Felix F. Avillo Hon. Michael C. Dalida Hon. Danilo B. Faller Hon. Americo Q. Lacerna Hon. Romeo M....
Featured Lucenahin: ALS Teachers: Bringing Education Closer to Students
by Katherine Reyes When we think of professions, we usually think of people in uniform attending 9-5 jobs and sitting behind desks decorated with post-it-notes and office memos — at least that’s how it is for most professionals. However, there are those who work more than the normal hours employes usually spend at work, and there also those who, for people who cannot go to the place they work at, bring their work to the...
Araw ng Lucena 2012
Maligayang Araw ng Lucena, mga Lucenahin! Ready na ba kayong maki-join sa events na in-organize para sa Araw ng Lucena? Kung hindi pa, ito na ang chance ninyo na makiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Lucena. 51st Lucena Day Calendar of Activities: Date: August 13 – 20, 2012 Event: Opening of Agri Aqua Trade Fair and Exhibit Time: 8 AM Venue: Quezon Ave. cor. M.L Tagarao Sts. Date: August 13 – 18, 2012 Event:...
Associations, Clubs and Groups in Lucena City
Below is a list of associations, clubs, and groups in Lucena City that are open to membership: AMPLI Asosasyon Ng Mga Musikerong Propesyunal Ng Lucena,Inc. President: Salveh Nicholas Laqui Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/262482893860125/ Crime Prevention Circle Lucena City Chapter Crime Prevention Circle is a plain gathering of good men and women who are devoted and dedicated to form a crimeless society. Founder: Jun...
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