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==Dutch ex-missioner gets tribal award== | |||
*Source: http://www.ucanews.com/2011/11/16/dutch-ex-missioner-awarded-for-tribal-service/ | |||
*November 16, 2011 | |||
:by Madonna Virola, Oriental Mindoro | |||
A Dutch anthropologist who lived with the Mangyan tribal people in the northern province of Oriental Mindoro for 53 years has received an award for outstanding contribution to the promotion of indigenous culture. | |||
Anton Postma, 82, a former missioner of the Divine World (SVD), was given the Alay Katutubo Award on Monday by local officials in Baco, Oriental Mindoro. The award was accepted on his behalf by his daughter Anya. | |||
The award coincided with the launch of a heritage museum and the 61st anniversary of the founding of the province. | |||
“My mama (father in Hanunuo language) extends his gratitude for this recognition. He could not come because he is not as fit as before,” Anya said. | |||
Postma is best known for being the first to decipher the inscription in a controversial copper plate found in Laguna province. Dated at 900 AD, it is the earliest written document found in the Philippines. He is also known for his comprehensive documentation of the Hanunuo Mangyan tribe. | |||
He first came to Mindoro as a priest in 1958, became interested in the uniqueness and wealth of the Mangyan heritage, and devoted his life to it, including publishing books and articles on the Mangyan culture. | |||
In 1989, he left the priesthood and married Yam-ay Insik, a Mangyan teacher. They have four children. | |||
He made the Surat Mangyan, one of the remaining three asyllabic writing systems in the country, appreciated by both Mangyans and non-Mangyans. | |||
Postma is fondly called Bapa, which means “uncle” in Hanunuo. | |||
==DWCC to conduct reproductive health forum== | ==DWCC to conduct reproductive health forum== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=64146 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=mim&id=64146 | ||
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The coverage of the program will be aired live over Calapan Cable Community Channel 8 through the television program dubbed ‘No Holds Barred’ produced by Mr. Don Stepherson V. Calda, External and Alumni Affairs Officer of DWCC and Executive Producer of the program. (Louie | The coverage of the program will be aired live over Calapan Cable Community Channel 8 through the television program dubbed ‘No Holds Barred’ produced by Mr. Don Stepherson V. Calda, External and Alumni Affairs Officer of DWCC and Executive Producer of the program. (Louie | ||
T. Cueto/PIA-4B) | T. Cueto/PIA-4B) | ||
==Mindoro power plant starts operations== | ==Mindoro power plant starts operations== | ||