Noted pianist from Bacolod Pancho Uytiepo said during the last meeting of the Lopez Jaena clan organizers at the Pearl Manor along North Drive, in Bacolod City that he will play as his piece de resistance the Graciano Lopez Jaena Rhapsody.

Violeta Bunol and Josie Mascunanan reportedly thrilled by Uytiepo's willingness to display once more his talents to clan members. Uytiepo also asked Mary Ann Espina, daughter of journalist Rolly Espina to interpret compositions on the keyboard.

Among those he mentioned were Bacolod na Karon and Bougainvella. "I am not getting any younger. I'm already in early eighties and I want to be assured that these compositions will not be relegated to the dustbin after I die," Uytiepo said he told Mary Ann Espina who promised that she would sing the lyrics of his compositions.

Uytiepo will be the main offering of the Clan during their May 26 reunion at the Sta. Teresita Academy of Silay City.

Antique Governor Sally Zaldivar-Perez, chairperson of the Western Visayas Historical and Cultural council and of the Regional Development Council has been invited as guest speaker.

Uytiepo may also play the Graciano Lopez Jaena composition of lawyer Rex Salvilla, the Iloilo genius who is also a composer, a band master choir conductor, a lawyer, a military man, and a mathematician who has written several compositions, the most foremost works being masses and religious hymns.

About 250 clan members are expected to attend the May 26 reunion.*RLE

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Nutrition for
cancer patients talk set

The special nutrition needs of cancer patients and issues related to their healthy eating habits will be the main topic of a talk on Nutrition for Cancer Patients at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the second floor of the Pharmacy Building of Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital, in Bacolod City, a press release from event organizers said.

Intended primarily for cancer patients, their families and caregivers, the talk will guide the audience on proper food choices for those who have been diagnosed with cancer. It is part of a Lecture Series of the Riverside Wellness Clubs. The press release also said that modern medicine research has established that diet is an important part of cancer treatment, and good eating habits before, during and after treatment can help the patient feel better and stronger.

For more information, those interested may call the Marketing and Client Relations Department of Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital, at Tel. No. 432-7624 extension 5126, the press release added.*

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Bacolod PNP
launches TV program

The Philippine National Police in Bacolod recently launched the only police television program in Western Visayas called "Tsip" or "Talakayan sa Isyung Pulis." over F-Channel 13, a press release from the Philippine Information Agency said.

Bacolod police director Ronilo Quebrar said the program is aired every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., and is anchored by S/Insp. Carmencita Saliba. "Tsip" aims to inform the people of the programs and activities of the BCPO through television, the press release said.

The TV show complements the existing radio program "Police Files" aired over DYEZ, Aksyon Radyo, hosted by Erik Magbanua Sr., every Sunday from 8:15 to 9 a.m. and chiefs of the various sections and departments of the Bacolod PNP are given the chance to discuss their roles, obligations and functions and how they can join hands with the community in solving matters related to the city's peace and order, the press release said.*

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PAG-ASA accepts scholars

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is now accepting scholars for Master of Science and Doctorate degrees in Meteorology, a Philippine Information Agency press release said.

PAG-ASA Director Martin Rellin said this program is a bid to increase the science and technology manpower in the said field. The bureau will accept five scholars from PAG-ASA and five non-PAG-ASA scholars including those interested from other countries. The scholarship program is a joint project of the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization and the University of the Philippines.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, through the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute gave a total P100 million budget for the graduate school programs which Rellin hopes that once the share of the bureau is released, more scholars will be admitted into the program, the press release said.

Meanwhile, the DOST-SEI is also accepting scholars for Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program AY 2007-2008.

Scholarship is open to qualified individuals who would like to pursue Masterof Science degrees in priority areas of science and technology.

For further information those interested may contact the Program Director, S and T Scholarship Program, Science Education Institute at (02) 837-1333 and (02) 837-0083, log-on at www.sei.dost.gov.ph or visit DOST Negros Occidental Provincial Science and Technology Center at #8 Cottage Road, Bacolod City and look for Shiela Oberio, officer-in-charge, Office of the Provincial Director, the press release added.*

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