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I had happy summer vacation together with my family and very first time kong nakita yung lola ko nung pumunta kami ng Subic. Kaya sinabi kong masaya kasi dream ko na makita yung grand-mother ko. - Charlene Lacbayan II-Flexibility I made poems and story and I make summer unforgettable by enjoying my vacation with my family and with my friends too. A good time for get together with my elementary classmates. It’s unforgettable for me.-Mary Joy Ragual II-Flexibility I spent my summer vacation worthy and unforget-table one in the way that I devoted my time volun-tarily to help my parents working at home, I also spent my time in recreational activities together with my cousins to strengthen our bonding. -Carmela Soliven IV- Thriftiness By joining the summer youth camp at La Union, my vacation is worthy enough and unforgettable because of the memories I planted with my friends, the person I met and more specially, the camp lead my way to God.-Arnie Casinio IV- Thriftiness It was meaningful even though I spent my vaca-tion in our home. It was an opportunity for me to fulfill my duties as a “Big Sister”. -Marie Joy M. Navarro IV- Thriftiness

I made my summer vacation worthy and unforget-table by visiting my cousins and joining their ac-

tivities. Spending my vacation with them has given me time to know them more and bond with

them more - James Carlo Dugay IV- Thriftiness

Spending much time in many church activities such as Youth Camp, Daily Vacation Bible School

and Annual Conference and also by increasing my faith and spiritual aspect. That’s how I made

summer worthy and unforgettable. -Trisha Mae Danio IV- Thriftiness

I made my summer vacation worthy and unforget-table one by means of soul winning and preaching

the word of God because this is my job as a son of God. Because God said “Go ye and preach the

Gospel in every creature.” It became unforgetta-ble because everytime I share or preach the word

of God it make my heart happy -Joshua Greg C. Guiaz, IV- Thriftiness

I studied cellphone repair with my friends. We went to Zambales for our Youth Camp and we

really enjoyed the camp. I think this is my most unforgettable summer vacation..

-John Paul Damaso IV- Thriftiness

Even if we didn’t have out of town.We have still a happy vacation during summer. My family and I

play a exciting outdoor game. Each and everyone of us enjoyed our vacation during summer.

-Mark Duduaco 1st year

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How did you make your summer vacation worthy and unforgettable one?

YIFI would like to thank the LGU for its support to the church especially to the YIFI and to Madam

Betty Badar Lacbayan for the very Bettyful Kubo!

THANK YOU !!!

YIFI welcomes Illustrado & Magnifico...story on p7 W h a t ’ s I n s i d e ?

•Pinoy Cultural Fear Factor……………….. 2

•Summer Escapade… 2 •Harvest Fest….…….. 4 •Bettyful Kubo……..... 6 •YIFI welcomes

Ilustrado & Magnifico.. 7 •Reddish Cup………. 10 •AHS Page…………...12 •Voice Out……………16

Vol. 3 Issue 2 April-June 2009

Juvenile Rejuvenation opens Summer Kiddie Workshop Year 4

by: Ruth Barroga

the Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independi-ente through its Kid’s Minis-try conducted its annual Summer Kiddie Workshop attended by 13 kids on April 23-May 28, 2009.

The program was composed of different activi-ties like art workshop, bible study, fun games, story tell-ing, sports and the likes. They also have singing workshop, which draw attention to the

creation of kids’ choir launched on May 31, 2009 during the Sunday Mass. Bits of knowl-edge about computer basics were also tackled to them. Yifi members served as the teach-ers in these workshops. Turn to page…..8

The Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independiente of the Diocese of Tarlac or-ganized its annual Summer Youth Camp on April 16 to 18, 2009 held at the Parish of Mayantoc attended by 177 participants from the

different parishes and tagged with the theme “Hold Fast to what we have attained-Philippians 3:16”

The summer youth camp aims to develop youth to become good role model

Mayantoc hosts SYC ‘09 by Nikki Lardizabal

KIFI Choir. Kids of the Kiddie Summer Workshop Year 4 joyfully singing “Deeply in Love” during the Kiddie Treat and Closing Exercises.

Graphic design of the badge sold by YIFI-Anao

during the camp Turn to page…..11

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Pray to God, not to anyone else

We don’t have to pray to “them”. Most Filipinos have a prayerful life. But

the question is, are we really praying to the one who can provide all of our petitions and prayer intentions?

It is a misconception of the people regarding whom to pray for in different times of needs. There are those who pray to a saint who can bless their trip overseas, who can give hope to hopeless situations just like during times of examination and who can heal the wounds of the inflicted ones. Who can give all these things?

It is only God who can answer our prayers, not anyone else. Pray only to God, not to the mother, not to the saints. It says in 1 Corinthians 10:14 “...flee from the worship of idols”. We should not be like the hypo-crites who keep on babbling prayers or using meaningless repetitions according to the bible. Maybe these practices are already part of our culture which is really a “fear factor” for some to change or to undergo transfor-mation in terms of their traditions that already became the center of their beliefs or the core of their faith.

A story is often told to students regard-ing the effectiveness of a prayer especially

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by Ron Allan C. Quimado

This is a new section of YEEFEE Volume 3 that aims to look into our cultural heritage and traditions and determine what brought fear into our minds with such kind of belief that it already became a factor for not serving well our God and our country.

Summer Escapade Everyone’s excited FOR summer so as

the Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independiente of Anao.

After some series of tiresome but wor-thy, meaningful and fulfilling programs and activities of YIFI all throughout the year, these youngster still seize the chance and find time to have a break and enjoy, thus, going to a resort or having a picnic has be-come a yearly trend every summer vacation.

This year, excursion was a bit different not just in a noticeable increase in number of YIFIs who joined, but because they have done it outside the province. Although its just in Tarlac’s neighbor province Pampanga, the experience was really new to most and nota-bly remarkable.

YIFI members marked May 9 and re-served the day full-packed with activities of bonding and teambuilding with other mem-bers.

Carried by a shuttle bus and an L300 van, they traveled early in the morning to Greenville Resort, Pampanga for them to have their planned outing. As expected, eve-rybody enjoyed the swimming and sliding. Swimming techniques were also shared by those members who knew how to swim to those who don’t . There were also games

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prepared by the MEMCom and foods by Fincom. Aside from swimming, BScom took the opportunity to share God’s Word.

Before leaving, a surprise moment was given to April and May debutant April Joy and Mariane Jenese where male YIFI sere-naded them.

Executive committee for the Youth Idol

Year 3 was revealed in a simple ceremony where Bernard Joseph Biag, YIFI Vice Presi-dent , was chosen as head.

Right after the water fun, they went to SM Clark for some more bonding times and surprises. Tita Tess and Mommy Leonor who served as the youngsters’ overseer were given a cake as mother’s day presents.

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YIFI IDOL: A Promising Program by April Joy Lacamento

Summer Youth Camp was filled with great excitement once again as it demeanor this year's YIFI Idol on April 17, 2009 at the Parish of St. Roche, Mayantoc, Tarlac.

The said competition was held to insti-gate the participants to show their talents and to realize and bring to fruition their worth as a youth in the church and in their community.

YIFI Anao’s Nikki Lardizabal outshines the rest as he bags the title of the YIFI Idol ’09 while Maria Regina C. Torres of the Par-ish of Balaong takes the spot for the girls’ category. The other pairs of winners are as follows: 1st runner-up, Jomar G. Giron from the Parish of Balaong and Richelle Ariaga from the Parish of Anao; 2nd runner-up, Jeff Ramos and Regine Pangan, both from the Parish of Lapaz respectively.

The set of activities includes the retro walk, casual wear, sports wear and their singing performance as its highlight.

YIFI Idol was first conducted last SYC as Anao being the host Parish.

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Spend your high school life with a purpose.

Join the Campus Ministry Now!

for inquiries, please approach Maureen Joy Gonzales

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Plans

• Every Friday-Per year level meeting after class

• 3rd Monday-All year level fellowship • Tutorials • Many more

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A PLACE OF NOWHERE by Angela Claire Badar

Aspiring to reach for the clouds

through the top of the mountains, beneath the streams that babble, the soft touch of miracles are in your hands. Nothing is hard in this world. “If you dare to scale the heights”.

Along the islands, shining rocks grow, filled with many blooming flowers, and chirp-ing birds, followed by the mild whisper of the wind. What a chilling moment ever! I can hear the streams laughing, the trees swaying and the mountains longing for my embrace.

Over there, I see the shadow of hope upon the heaven of sacrifices. As everyone glances, even a single problem don’t bother you because of the angles singing on your besides, everyone feels the love of GOD that keeps you warm.

Look around, and then you can sense the comfort of every inch around you, cov-ered with flowers that smell is fragrant, well I can compare that to my mother’s specialty.

How lovely experience is that perfect mo-ment to a unique place.

As the night gently moves, you can dance freely with the rainbow light of the moon. Even blind eyes can see the meteors sparkling and burning. Blessed by the Al-mighty God, so nothing can destroy the night of a wonderful dream.

The night is long enough to ride on this kind of great dream. How lucky is the poor, sleeping before the door of NOWHERE fi-nally closed.

Airplanes nor boats are not needed as long as you are dreaming, rather you can go anywhere with a pillow in your heart in the soft relaxing bed.

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A fully-booked BSCom

The Bible Study Committee, headed by Angelo Alexis Barroga conducted several activities this summer up to June making it fully-booked in the schedule of their ministry. Finally, the YIFI Singles Ministry was already created that caters youth ages 20-35 who are currently “single” in status. Their monthly meeting is scheduled every 1st Sunday of the month. Another important event held was the monthly prayer meeting on May 22 and fast-ing on June 5. The fasting is scheduled every 1st Friday of the month.

The committee also started its Campus Ministry by meeting the YIFIs and some in-terested students on June 19 held at the Anao High School. The YIFI spearheaded by the BSCom also revisited Barangay Baguin-doc for a follow up outreach and feeding program for the children of the said barangay on June 21.- Red Quimado

Family Ministry

A Family Ministry initiated by Bro Eumer Pascua, in cooperation with the YIFI and WOPIC was conducted last April and May. In every session of the family, there is a Bible Study after which they share some experiences because they feel God is with

them who makes miracles. They also shared some words that will encourage them to go to church to hear mass.

We went house to house to every Barangays like Poblacion, Don Ramon, Car-men, San Roque, Rizal, Baguidoc and Casili. In this manner, those inactive family mem-bers of IFI are encouraged to have time to go back to church. As a result, the efforts and time we spent are worth it because it fulfilled our intensions. And now, as a matter of fact, they are now participating in church activities.-Iris Camille Mina

EXECOM Planning

Executive Committee (ExeCom) heads had their 2nd quarter planning on May 30, 2009 for the month of June to August. Their meeting also included the accomplishment reports of each committee for the past three months, March to May.

Every leader put in their ideas and gave their best to give best shots hopefully this coming months. The Presidential Plan-ning and Program Coordinator Ron Allan Quimado, also joined the meeting and smoothened the flow of discussion. They also discussed some Youth Idol concerns and some added regular activities.

The Execom Planning would be quar-terly as they agreed during the meeting to avoid rushing or running out of time. Every-one believes that through proper planning, well execution and with God’s grace, goals are really attainable.-Krist Barroga

Food Raising Activity

The YIFI headed by Finance Commit-tee conducted a fund raising project this summer vacation.

It started last April 18 to June 12, 2009 . The said project aims to increase the

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A celebration of a bountiful Harvest and for the prosperous year that God has given, made the farm-ers, professionals, entrepre-neurs, students and other parishioners of the church gathered for the Harvest Festival, an annual thanks-giving festivity of the church every May 16 and now in its 4th year.

A parade of “kuligligs” dressed with veggies, palms and products has turned the roads where it routed blissful early in the morning, marking the beginning of the festival. The Local Gov-ernment Unit of Anao also accepted the church’s invitation and joined the parade with its own float filled with its products like ylang ylang.

Thanksgiving mass was offered and followed by a “salu-salo” prepared by gener-ous church members. A simple program was prepared by the YIFI that has made the event more fun and meaningful. Talents in

singing and dancing were also showcased by the YIFI and the KIFI. WOPIC members laugh out loud as some of them played “hephep hooray” and “mukha-sim”

At the afternoon, there was a YIFI fun games and palarong pambata.

Everybody was fulfilled and satisfied in a day filled with smiles and laughs.

Jasmin Angela Quimado was the head of the event and was very thankful for each and everyone’ cooperation.

Harvest Festival By Jasmin Angela Quimado

In line with the church's battle cry “Pro Deo et Patria”, members of the Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independiente extended its hand to the Local Govern-ment Unit of Anao in its participation in the 136th Pista ng Lalawigang Tarlac cele-brated on May 18-22, 2009.

The YIFIs joyfully helped in decorating the float of Anao which was exhibited during the float parade and street dancing competi-tion at Tarlac City on May 18.

Most of the male YIFI members also joined as dancer and drummers of the

Anao’s street dancing team who was judged as the first-ever champion of the street danc-ing competition in the province. Because of the YIFI’s desire to support their town Anao, they traveled to Tarlac City to personally cheer and give moral support to the partici-pants.

“I’m so happy even though I am not one of the dancers, it felt like I belong to the victory of the dancers and all the shouting and cheering were worth it” Chartitie Aglibot said on their way home after witnessing the showdown.

YIFI extends support to Anao

Hep! hep! Hooray!!! WOPIC members enjoying the games prepared by the YIFI during the Harvest Fest


I was sitting in the corner of an emptied room of nowhere. Wonderin’ if God still beside me asking so many questions that only he can answer. I felt I’m in verge of sorrows because of the vagueness of life. There something bothering me so I stand in front of an old mirror where I can see my reflection. There, I see myself wear-ing old and ragged clothes and barefooted I felt pity and a bit of pain of what I saw then tears start to fall on my face. I need to find food before the famine comes and a place where I can lay my tortured body. While walking in the street finding for food, I heard a telephone rang to a nearby telephone booth so I answered it. a soft and tender voice spoke to my ears and I

asked him if he is God then, he replied “Yes”. Happiness filled my entire heart as I started asking questions but God only said, “My child you must find the right place. A place where you can be free to find yourself. Your are lucky even you have the misery yet you still have magnanimous heart where I am looking for.” The vanity inside my heart is now replaced by hope. The things that I’m longing for is now answered. Answers that can give me strength to face the challenges and the bitterness of life. Now I know that I’m not the less fortunate among all things God created. It is not how lucky or unlucky are in this world but how you can face it through the power of magnanimity.

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THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU

by Maricar Poblete

Being your daughter is what I can’t forget Because having you will never be my regret

And considering me a treasure Will forever be my pleasure

Those love, care and thoughtfulness Were the reasons of my happiness

Through your guide, protection and always being there for me

Can make me feel an awardee

Your advice and sacrifice Are the reason for my life to be nice

And that until your at my side I want to prove that I can be also your guide

I also want to say “ SORRY”

For all the thing that I’ve done that made you worry

I know that because of it you’ve suffer pain And now for a change I will never do it again

I know we’re not immortals to live forever

And forgetting both of you is never But until you’ re still alive I will do

everything you like

Elysium…In Friend by Arnie Casinio

Along life’s road I foud a friend Who brougth me joys untold A happiness to fill my heart,

more valuable than gold A friend, with smile of faith

With golden chains as troad Bind with love that hold

Endless stories to be told Strong chord of connection I hold

He guides me when I am lost He holds my hand when in cold, frost When I am drowning in confusions

He do lets my depression

He is there to turn his shoulder into cushions So soft and comfortable

For my head to rest and lean on With his words I learn…

“God I have a problem, No! Instead,

Problem I have my God Bigger than you…”

YEEFEE is bringing to you its newest page: the Anao High School Page.

AHS Student may submit t h e i r a r t i c l e s a t [email protected] and cho-sen articles will be featured in the next YEEFEE Issue.


funds of YIFI for future projects. Members of finance committee exerted their efforts, served as young entrepreneur and enjoyed selling and eating fishballs, kikiam, squid-balls, hotdog, iced tea and coffee. It was a very successful and fulfilling project that increased the org’s fund to approximately one thousand pesos.-Yaweh Barroga

BRIGADA ESKWELA & Book Labelling

Volunteerism might be one of the com-mon nature of YIFI. This act really helped them in reaching out their service in church, in campus and in community. And even the summer end wasn’t spoiled and was maxi-mized by helping others.

On a back-to-school drama of Anao High School, YIFI joined the Brigada Esk-wela on May 21, 2009. and on May 29, 2009 they helped in book labeling in Anao Munici-pal Hall. Keep it up guys. Keep moving.-Krist Barroga

Early Promotion of YI Year 3 The Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independi-

ente had shown their creativity by making Youth Idol Bookmarks during the last week of their vacation.

To make the bookmarks youthful and trendy-looking, they used recycled materials like old colorful magazines and cardboards.

Cute bookmarks were given to the first year students of Anao High School on the first week of classes.

It serves as an early promotion of Youth Idol year three. Welcome freshmen!!! -Ruth Barroga

DYEC regular meeting held

YIFI-Anao attended the Diocesan Youth Executive Meeting held at Camiling Parish on May 17, 2009 to assess and evalu-ate the recently-concluded Summer Youth Camp 2009 in Mayantoc. They DYEC also scheduled a special meeting on May 29, 2009 to tacked the AYCC on June 5-7, 2009. It was also during that time that the DYEC planned a teambuilding activity to establish a better working relationship among the youth leaders.

Act of Commitment

“COMMITMENT is indeed a key to

success and fulfilment” – Rommelin Chaves The top 3 executive committee heads

gave their ka-YIFIs a very memorable part of their life as an organization member. It is one of the in-lined activities of the YIFI which is called the Act of Commitment that was held last May 8, 2009.

The purpose of this activity is to make every member accord to each other and build trust to their leaders so as the leaders to their members. It became a very success-ful one because of the unity and cooperation that the members have manifested. The event was also filled with testimonials and experiences sharing relative to their stay in the org and their life with Christ. –Mariane Jenese Tabile

YIFI at Sto. Domingo Santacruzan

Last May 12, the organization ex-tended their service at Brgy. Sto. Domingo during their celebration of 7th Grand Sta. Cruzan. YIFI served as choir in a mass of-fered by the barangay people as the day of the celebration started. They also rendered a doxology during the coronation of sagalas.-Mariane Jenese Tabile

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when it is relayed first to Mary. They say that if the mother requested the prayer to her son, Jesus won’t have any second thoughts about it and just be obedient to her mother in answering our prayers. We hope that we will not have a “thinking” like that. God is more than willing to listen to our cries. We don’t have to worry about our needs for He ulti-mately knows everything about it.

It’s good to know the biography of the “saints” because they really lived an exem-plary life. St. Francis is revered as a person who loves animals. But he cannot, say for example make our barangays prosperous by bringing rain into our land thus producing good crops. St. John is highly regarded as a person of integrity because he did not squeal a secret confession of somebody while Mary is honored because she is a woman of obe-dience. But both of them cannot attend to our prayers because they are only humans. Who is more powerful to a God who shut up the

mouth of the lions, who made all the stars in the universe and who send His own son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins? He already gave His son to save us from the fires of hell because of our sins. God already did the greatest love and He can do every-thing if we only ask Him. It says in Luke 1:37, “For nothing is impossible with God”.

We don’t need an intercessor for our prayers. The joke/saying goes that if the prayer is requested to someone else, there is a possibility that it will encounter a heavy traffic that it will no longer reach God. So why pray to others if we already have an easy access to our loving God. He has al-ready given His son to die on the cross on behalf of our sins; how much more our little petitions to Him. This is not about how faith-ful we are to Him but it is He who is faithful to His promises. It is not because of what we do or who we are but it is because of what He does and who He is.

Pinoy Cultural…..from 2

BETTYFUL KUBO Inaugurated by Mariane Jenese Tabile

Madam Betty Badar Lacba-yan (BBL) granted one of YIFIs dreams which is to have special place in conducting gatherings such as meeting, planning and other activities. Madam donated a ready made kubo for the organiza-tion, through the help of Coun. Orlando Badar, and her family. The kubo was named after her which is BETTYFUL KUBO and was blessed last May 31, 2009. The blessing of the kubo was followed by a simple ribbon cutting led by Mdm Betty and her cousins Mrs. Alingkastre, Mrs. Sal-cedo, Bishop Sampayan, YIFI, and also the other Parish Council Officers.

YIFI also gave an overview of accom-

plishments and plans of the organization. To Madam Betty, we extend our sin-

cere gratitude to your very kind heart! More blessings to you, and to your family as well. God bless!

You’re so Bettyful! Some YIFIs with the cheerful giver of Bettyful Kubo right after its blessing.


Reddish Cup…..from 10

to other youth. It is also in such activity that camaraderie among the members is en-hanced.

After the registration of delegates and the holy mass, each delegation filed for the opening parade around the town proper of Mayantoc. Everyone also enjoyed the torch parade during the first night along the sloppy roads of the town. After the torch parade, campers gathered at the wide yard of the church to witness the presentations prepared by different parishes in the Cultural Night. It was also during the cultural night that Mr. and Ms. YIFI Idol was first presented wearing their cultural attire. Each day, lectures were given to the campers. Sports has always been part of the SYC and the scorching heat

of the sun did not hinder the players to play ball games such as basketball and volleyball where YIFI boys of La Paz and YIFI girls of Anao were acclaimed as champion in the said sports events respectively.

The second night of the camp featured the finals night of the Mr. and Ms. YIFI Idol. The night of talents was filled with shouting and cheering as each contestant shows off their talent in singing and each time they come out wearing the different attires as-signed to them. The show was really a won-derful experience for the contestants and viewers.

SYC 2009, though rainy, was a suc-cess because of the determined host parish and cooperative participants.

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Mark Leo Pascua championed on badminton, Kevin Quemado and Sheena Dumduma in the table tennis and Bernard Joseph Biag bagged the first place in chess.

Mr. Ron Allan Quimado, a.k.a “Red” was the proponent of the reddish cup, who cele-brated his birthday on that day and sponsored the food and prizes for winners

In connection to sports, sports enthusiasts began in training YIFI as future varsity players in different ball games. They also conducted soccer games last summer and also aimed to establish future team for this.

with YIFI San Clementewith YIFI San Clemente with YIFI Balaoangwith YIFI Balaoang with YIFI La Pazwith YIFI La Paz

Reddish Cup and Sporty Summer Photos

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YIFI-CHIEVERS

Pagsasanay na Pangkabuhayan Graduates by TESDA,

• Cosmetology – Maricar Poblete, Mi-chelle Macayanan, Julie Saludez

• Basic Computer - Benjalina Baldogo, Irish Camille Mina, Andrea Mae Bea, Christian Joseph Biag

• C.F. Repair – Kuya Marlon, Marion Lacbayan, Lorenz Makisig, Bernard Joseph Biag

• Hair Cutting – Mark Anthony Pascua • Pratical Electricity – Lorenz Joy

Makisig STREET DANCING CHAMPION-Pista ng Lalawigan

• Dancer-Nikki, Ivy • Drummers-Kuya Marlon, Bj, CJ,

Marion, Maurey, Adrian, Kevin, Mark Anthony, Frank, Carlos

Summer Youth Camp 2009

• YIFI Girls-Champion in Volleyball during the SYC 2009

• Dominick Lardizabal-Mr. YIFI Idol • Richelle Ariaga- Ms. YIFI Idol-1st

Runner up.

YIFI Birthdays

April 1 Philina 1 Ro-Ann 3 Sheena 13 April C. 17 April Joy 29 Crist Evert

May

12 Bosang Ian 18 Mary Ann C. 20 Ron Allan 28 Jessa

June 4 Charlene 7 Joseph 16 Bea 25 Elaine 27 Reymar

YIFIs turned red! The Sports enthusiast headed

by sports commissioner, Lourenz Albert Cardona led the YIFI in the first hottest “Reddish Cup” on May 20, 2009 in Anao Covered Court that aims to bond YIFI more and develop their skills in sports.

Red is in the air. The game was trig-gered by red flaming torch parade and open-ing ceremony. Then, different committees

were merged or paired to strengthen their teams. In the volleyball game, YIFI began to become hot and energized. In the afternoon, badminton, table tennis and chess were simultaneously done and hanged everyone's energy.

Projects Committee and Mass Coordi-nating Committee won the volleyball games, L e m u e l J o s e p h Q u e m a d o a n d

Reddish Cup

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June 6, 2009- a memo-rable day for 17 youngsters, who joined an extraordinary organization in town. An ac-ceptance program was held at the Kids’ Centre to welcome the new YIFI. Some of the members of the Yifi Choir sang the song Deeply in Love by Hillsong as the doxology. Nica Labagnoy and Nikki Lardizabal who were the masters of cere-mony discussed the achieve-ments of the organization : being one of the finalists in the Ten Out-standing Youth Organization in Luzon Area, the annual Youth Idol, the initiator of Anao Young Leader’s Convergence, and lastly for being the host parish in the 2008 Summer Youth Camp. They also shared some bene-fits of being a part of the organization. Of course, once you joined, you will be part of the town’s coolest and most successful youth

organization in town. There will also be lot of chances to meet new friends, friends in Christ , because YIFI especially the Bible Study Committee conducts Bible Study every Saturday, they are also having Discipleship Program. There are also youth gatherings and that are held regularly.

YIFI welcomes Ilustrado and Magnifico by Phil Labagnoy

Summer Vacation: Time for Fun & Learn by Cris Evert Cardona

“It often requires more courage to read some books than it does to fight a bat-tle.” Why? Because many of us think that reading books is very boring. But being an avid reader gives you the advantage be-cause you can learn many things in reading books. That is why an exhibit about books and reading was conducted by the YIFI and some youth idol season 2 finalists. It is enti-tled “BOOKWORM: The Reading Addicts II”. Yes it’s the second time. This exhibit was opened to the public for them to be able to understand the advantages of reading books. The exhibit was launched last May 4, 2009, at the Barangay Hall of Poblacion,

Anao, Tarlac. The opening of this exhibit was attended by the Brgy. officials of Poblacion and some Day Care Workers and Coun. Emerenciana R. Rivera. The opening pro-gram started with a Doxology performed by

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the kids of IFI followed by the ribbon cutting done by Ms. Carmelita Pantaleon, Baran-gay Secretary.The exhibit lasted for one week.

A Reading Caravan, in cooperation with some Youth Idol 2 finalists and some SK Chairmen, was launched. It’s objective was to teach in-coming 2nd and 3rd graders to read well, it was conducted at the Brgy. Hall of Sto. Do-mingo, & Don Ramon on May 4-8 held simultaneously with the bookworm exhibit and in Bantog on May 29-31. In the reading caravan YIFI,

together with Youth Idol Gina, Nikki and Almyra and SK Ian Tabile, SK Jesus Vega and SK James Worthy Acosta, teach the young pupils syllable reading & correct pronunciation of words, so that they will be ready for the incoming school year. Also the SK chairman of the said barangays was there to teach the children in their barangay, at the same time support the program. It is also a weeklong activity wherein everyday different YIFI teachers are there to help the pupils improve their reading abilities.

The YIFI also gave a present to the children of Barangay Rizal. A film vieweing of the play “Sino ka ba Jose Rizal” the very first play of the YIFI was watched by the kids of barangay Ri-zal. The film viewing took place at the barangay hall of Rizal, Anao, Tarlac on May 8, 2009 in the cooperation of Brgy. Captain Rosemarie Torres and Barangay Kaga-wad Lily Estolano

The YIFI will not stop from organizing programs that will help the children of our town.

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The children really deserved some reward that is why on May 28, 2009 a kiddie treat at the same time the closing exercises for the workshop was prepared for them by the Kids’ Ministry where they received gifts and their certificate of completion. They also had fun games and back-to-back perform-ances with their ate and kuya.

Surely, the workshop has made the children’s as well as the teacher’s summer vacation a meaningful one.

The said activity is still under the Juve-nile Rejuvenation Program that started in 2006 in line with the organizations’ advocacy to combat juvenile delinquencies through early education.

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Help Build the Kids Centre!

We accept donations in cash or in kind for the

Reconstruction of the new KIDS Centre!


The program was for-mally opened by Kristina Barroga, YIFI President, followed by the introduction of different committee heads presenting their members and activities.

To get to know each other well, new YIFI mem-bers played “line-up” and ” the who?”. Game masters were Charitie Aglibot and Melody Magbitang, Dance Ministry members. Krystal Cardona and Danamie Ali-ado entertained the Yifi with their acoustic number.

Lourenz cardona, the org’s sports coordinatior, shared some of leadership skills learned in the organiza-t i o n . D i s c i p l e s h i p a n d Education for Yaweh Bar-roga , while Michelle Grande testified about friendship, company, and support.

As a part of the Disci-pleship Program, Kristina Barroga shared some Words of God. BJ Biag, YIFI VPres, led the prayer of Acceptance to newbies. Lovely Cardona, presented a powerpoint pres-entation about the past YIFI Activities: Valentines Dinner, and the latest Greenville Resort Outing in Pampanga. B e a D i m m a n g n a , -membership committee member, presented the ni-nongs and ninangs who will serve as their companion in their spiritual growth and vice versa. Kim Cardona, Mem-com head has also an-nounced the newbies com-mittee designation. Kids min Head, Ruth Barroga, pre-sented the Kulturang YIFI, so that each one of the mem-bers will know what they need or have to do being a part of the org. El Presidente Anuncio La-bongga known

as the EPAL was delivered by Kristina Barroga, it is about the updates for the upcoming Youth Idol Year 3, etc. BJ Biag delivered the Closing Remarks, with One Way as the Closing Song.

An acceptance party was also held last May 25. The batch was composed of 7 with Michelle Grande as their batch leader. The said batch was called Magnifico. The first batch that was ac-cepted was named Primera. While the third batch called themselves Illustrado and chose Reymar Quemado as their batch leader.

The YIFI is now grow-ing not only in quantity but also in quality. As we grow in number may we not also forget to grow spiritually. So, to the Illustrados and Manifi-cos, welcome!!!

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Reading will take you to places you’ve never been!

Bookworm & Reading Caravan aims to make children realize how important reading is.

Funtime Summertime! KIFI leading the doxology during the opening program of Bookworm II at Barangay Hall of Poblacion, Anao, Tarlac

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YIFI-CHIEVERS

Pagsasanay na Pangkabuhayan Graduates by TESDA,

• Cosmetology – Maricar Poblete, Mi-chelle Macayanan, Julie Saludez

• Basic Computer - Benjalina Baldogo, Irish Camille Mina, Andrea Mae Bea, Christian Joseph Biag

• C.F. Repair – Kuya Marlon, Marion Lacbayan, Lorenz Makisig, Bernard Joseph Biag

• Hair Cutting – Mark Anthony Pascua • Pratical Electricity – Lorenz Joy

Makisig STREET DANCING CHAMPION-Pista ng Lalawigan

• Dancer-Nikki, Ivy • Drummers-Kuya Marlon, Bj, CJ,

Marion, Maurey, Adrian, Kevin, Mark Anthony, Frank, Carlos

Summer Youth Camp 2009

• YIFI Girls-Champion in Volleyball during the SYC 2009

• Dominick Lardizabal-Mr. YIFI Idol • Richelle Ariaga- Ms. YIFI Idol-1st

Runner up.

YIFI Birthdays

April 1 Philina 1 Ro-Ann 3 Sheena 13 April C. 17 April Joy 29 Crist Evert

May

12 Bosang Ian 18 Mary Ann C. 20 Ron Allan 28 Jessa

June 4 Charlene 7 Joseph 16 Bea 25 Elaine 27 Reymar

YIFIs turned red! The Sports enthusiast headed

by sports commissioner, Lourenz Albert Cardona led the YIFI in the first hottest “Reddish Cup” on May 20, 2009 in Anao Covered Court that aims to bond YIFI more and develop their skills in sports.

Red is in the air. The game was trig-gered by red flaming torch parade and open-ing ceremony. Then, different committees

were merged or paired to strengthen their teams. In the volleyball game, YIFI began to become hot and energized. In the afternoon, badminton, table tennis and chess were simultaneously done and hanged everyone's energy.

Projects Committee and Mass Coordi-nating Committee won the volleyball games, L e m u e l J o s e p h Q u e m a d o a n d

Reddish Cup

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June 6, 2009- a memo-rable day for 17 youngsters, who joined an extraordinary organization in town. An ac-ceptance program was held at the Kids’ Centre to welcome the new YIFI. Some of the members of the Yifi Choir sang the song Deeply in Love by Hillsong as the doxology. Nica Labagnoy and Nikki Lardizabal who were the masters of cere-mony discussed the achieve-ments of the organization : being one of the finalists in the Ten Out-standing Youth Organization in Luzon Area, the annual Youth Idol, the initiator of Anao Young Leader’s Convergence, and lastly for being the host parish in the 2008 Summer Youth Camp. They also shared some bene-fits of being a part of the organization. Of course, once you joined, you will be part of the town’s coolest and most successful youth

organization in town. There will also be lot of chances to meet new friends, friends in Christ , because YIFI especially the Bible Study Committee conducts Bible Study every Saturday, they are also having Discipleship Program. There are also youth gatherings and that are held regularly.

YIFI welcomes Ilustrado and Magnifico by Phil Labagnoy

Summer Vacation: Time for Fun & Learn by Cris Evert Cardona

“It often requires more courage to read some books than it does to fight a bat-tle.” Why? Because many of us think that reading books is very boring. But being an avid reader gives you the advantage be-cause you can learn many things in reading books. That is why an exhibit about books and reading was conducted by the YIFI and some youth idol season 2 finalists. It is enti-tled “BOOKWORM: The Reading Addicts II”. Yes it’s the second time. This exhibit was opened to the public for them to be able to understand the advantages of reading books. The exhibit was launched last May 4, 2009, at the Barangay Hall of Poblacion,

Anao, Tarlac. The opening of this exhibit was attended by the Brgy. officials of Poblacion and some Day Care Workers and Coun. Emerenciana R. Rivera. The opening pro-gram started with a Doxology performed by

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when it is relayed first to Mary. They say that if the mother requested the prayer to her son, Jesus won’t have any second thoughts about it and just be obedient to her mother in answering our prayers. We hope that we will not have a “thinking” like that. God is more than willing to listen to our cries. We don’t have to worry about our needs for He ulti-mately knows everything about it.

It’s good to know the biography of the “saints” because they really lived an exem-plary life. St. Francis is revered as a person who loves animals. But he cannot, say for example make our barangays prosperous by bringing rain into our land thus producing good crops. St. John is highly regarded as a person of integrity because he did not squeal a secret confession of somebody while Mary is honored because she is a woman of obe-dience. But both of them cannot attend to our prayers because they are only humans. Who is more powerful to a God who shut up the

mouth of the lions, who made all the stars in the universe and who send His own son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins? He already gave His son to save us from the fires of hell because of our sins. God already did the greatest love and He can do every-thing if we only ask Him. It says in Luke 1:37, “For nothing is impossible with God”.

We don’t need an intercessor for our prayers. The joke/saying goes that if the prayer is requested to someone else, there is a possibility that it will encounter a heavy traffic that it will no longer reach God. So why pray to others if we already have an easy access to our loving God. He has al-ready given His son to die on the cross on behalf of our sins; how much more our little petitions to Him. This is not about how faith-ful we are to Him but it is He who is faithful to His promises. It is not because of what we do or who we are but it is because of what He does and who He is.

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BETTYFUL KUBO Inaugurated by Mariane Jenese Tabile

Madam Betty Badar Lacba-yan (BBL) granted one of YIFIs dreams which is to have special place in conducting gatherings such as meeting, planning and other activities. Madam donated a ready made kubo for the organiza-tion, through the help of Coun. Orlando Badar, and her family. The kubo was named after her which is BETTYFUL KUBO and was blessed last May 31, 2009. The blessing of the kubo was followed by a simple ribbon cutting led by Mdm Betty and her cousins Mrs. Alingkastre, Mrs. Sal-cedo, Bishop Sampayan, YIFI, and also the other Parish Council Officers.

YIFI also gave an overview of accom-

plishments and plans of the organization. To Madam Betty, we extend our sin-

cere gratitude to your very kind heart! More blessings to you, and to your family as well. God bless!

You’re so Bettyful! Some YIFIs with the cheerful giver of Bettyful Kubo right after its blessing.


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to other youth. It is also in such activity that camaraderie among the members is en-hanced.

After the registration of delegates and the holy mass, each delegation filed for the opening parade around the town proper of Mayantoc. Everyone also enjoyed the torch parade during the first night along the sloppy roads of the town. After the torch parade, campers gathered at the wide yard of the church to witness the presentations prepared by different parishes in the Cultural Night. It was also during the cultural night that Mr. and Ms. YIFI Idol was first presented wearing their cultural attire. Each day, lectures were given to the campers. Sports has always been part of the SYC and the scorching heat

of the sun did not hinder the players to play ball games such as basketball and volleyball where YIFI boys of La Paz and YIFI girls of Anao were acclaimed as champion in the said sports events respectively.

The second night of the camp featured the finals night of the Mr. and Ms. YIFI Idol. The night of talents was filled with shouting and cheering as each contestant shows off their talent in singing and each time they come out wearing the different attires as-signed to them. The show was really a won-derful experience for the contestants and viewers.

SYC 2009, though rainy, was a suc-cess because of the determined host parish and cooperative participants.

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Mark Leo Pascua championed on badminton, Kevin Quemado and Sheena Dumduma in the table tennis and Bernard Joseph Biag bagged the first place in chess.

Mr. Ron Allan Quimado, a.k.a “Red” was the proponent of the reddish cup, who cele-brated his birthday on that day and sponsored the food and prizes for winners

In connection to sports, sports enthusiasts began in training YIFI as future varsity players in different ball games. They also conducted soccer games last summer and also aimed to establish future team for this.

with YIFI San Clementewith YIFI San Clemente with YIFI Balaoangwith YIFI Balaoang with YIFI La Pazwith YIFI La Paz

Reddish Cup and Sporty Summer Photos

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THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU

by Maricar Poblete

Being your daughter is what I can’t forget Because having you will never be my regret

And considering me a treasure Will forever be my pleasure

Those love, care and thoughtfulness Were the reasons of my happiness

Through your guide, protection and always being there for me

Can make me feel an awardee

Your advice and sacrifice Are the reason for my life to be nice

And that until your at my side I want to prove that I can be also your guide

I also want to say “ SORRY”

For all the thing that I’ve done that made you worry

I know that because of it you’ve suffer pain And now for a change I will never do it again

I know we’re not immortals to live forever

And forgetting both of you is never But until you’ re still alive I will do

everything you like

Elysium…In Friend by Arnie Casinio

Along life’s road I foud a friend Who brougth me joys untold A happiness to fill my heart,

more valuable than gold A friend, with smile of faith

With golden chains as troad Bind with love that hold

Endless stories to be told Strong chord of connection I hold

He guides me when I am lost He holds my hand when in cold, frost When I am drowning in confusions

He do lets my depression

He is there to turn his shoulder into cushions So soft and comfortable

For my head to rest and lean on With his words I learn…

“God I have a problem, No! Instead,

Problem I have my God Bigger than you…”

YEEFEE is bringing to you its newest page: the Anao High School Page.

AHS Student may submit t h e i r a r t i c l e s a t [email protected] and cho-sen articles will be featured in the next YEEFEE Issue.


funds of YIFI for future projects. Members of finance committee exerted their efforts, served as young entrepreneur and enjoyed selling and eating fishballs, kikiam, squid-balls, hotdog, iced tea and coffee. It was a very successful and fulfilling project that increased the org’s fund to approximately one thousand pesos.-Yaweh Barroga

BRIGADA ESKWELA & Book Labelling

Volunteerism might be one of the com-mon nature of YIFI. This act really helped them in reaching out their service in church, in campus and in community. And even the summer end wasn’t spoiled and was maxi-mized by helping others.

On a back-to-school drama of Anao High School, YIFI joined the Brigada Esk-wela on May 21, 2009. and on May 29, 2009 they helped in book labeling in Anao Munici-pal Hall. Keep it up guys. Keep moving.-Krist Barroga

Early Promotion of YI Year 3 The Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independi-

ente had shown their creativity by making Youth Idol Bookmarks during the last week of their vacation.

To make the bookmarks youthful and trendy-looking, they used recycled materials like old colorful magazines and cardboards.

Cute bookmarks were given to the first year students of Anao High School on the first week of classes.

It serves as an early promotion of Youth Idol year three. Welcome freshmen!!! -Ruth Barroga

DYEC regular meeting held

YIFI-Anao attended the Diocesan Youth Executive Meeting held at Camiling Parish on May 17, 2009 to assess and evalu-ate the recently-concluded Summer Youth Camp 2009 in Mayantoc. They DYEC also scheduled a special meeting on May 29, 2009 to tacked the AYCC on June 5-7, 2009. It was also during that time that the DYEC planned a teambuilding activity to establish a better working relationship among the youth leaders.

Act of Commitment

“COMMITMENT is indeed a key to

success and fulfilment” – Rommelin Chaves The top 3 executive committee heads

gave their ka-YIFIs a very memorable part of their life as an organization member. It is one of the in-lined activities of the YIFI which is called the Act of Commitment that was held last May 8, 2009.

The purpose of this activity is to make every member accord to each other and build trust to their leaders so as the leaders to their members. It became a very success-ful one because of the unity and cooperation that the members have manifested. The event was also filled with testimonials and experiences sharing relative to their stay in the org and their life with Christ. –Mariane Jenese Tabile

YIFI at Sto. Domingo Santacruzan

Last May 12, the organization ex-tended their service at Brgy. Sto. Domingo during their celebration of 7th Grand Sta. Cruzan. YIFI served as choir in a mass of-fered by the barangay people as the day of the celebration started. They also rendered a doxology during the coronation of sagalas.-Mariane Jenese Tabile

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A celebration of a bountiful Harvest and for the prosperous year that God has given, made the farm-ers, professionals, entrepre-neurs, students and other parishioners of the church gathered for the Harvest Festival, an annual thanks-giving festivity of the church every May 16 and now in its 4th year.

A parade of “kuligligs” dressed with veggies, palms and products has turned the roads where it routed blissful early in the morning, marking the beginning of the festival. The Local Gov-ernment Unit of Anao also accepted the church’s invitation and joined the parade with its own float filled with its products like ylang ylang.

Thanksgiving mass was offered and followed by a “salu-salo” prepared by gener-ous church members. A simple program was prepared by the YIFI that has made the event more fun and meaningful. Talents in

singing and dancing were also showcased by the YIFI and the KIFI. WOPIC members laugh out loud as some of them played “hephep hooray” and “mukha-sim”

At the afternoon, there was a YIFI fun games and palarong pambata.

Everybody was fulfilled and satisfied in a day filled with smiles and laughs.

Jasmin Angela Quimado was the head of the event and was very thankful for each and everyone’ cooperation.

Harvest Festival By Jasmin Angela Quimado

In line with the church's battle cry “Pro Deo et Patria”, members of the Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independiente extended its hand to the Local Govern-ment Unit of Anao in its participation in the 136th Pista ng Lalawigang Tarlac cele-brated on May 18-22, 2009.

The YIFIs joyfully helped in decorating the float of Anao which was exhibited during the float parade and street dancing competi-tion at Tarlac City on May 18.

Most of the male YIFI members also joined as dancer and drummers of the

Anao’s street dancing team who was judged as the first-ever champion of the street danc-ing competition in the province. Because of the YIFI’s desire to support their town Anao, they traveled to Tarlac City to personally cheer and give moral support to the partici-pants.

“I’m so happy even though I am not one of the dancers, it felt like I belong to the victory of the dancers and all the shouting and cheering were worth it” Chartitie Aglibot said on their way home after witnessing the showdown.

YIFI extends support to Anao

Hep! hep! Hooray!!! WOPIC members enjoying the games prepared by the YIFI during the Harvest Fest


I was sitting in the corner of an emptied room of nowhere. Wonderin’ if God still beside me asking so many questions that only he can answer. I felt I’m in verge of sorrows because of the vagueness of life. There something bothering me so I stand in front of an old mirror where I can see my reflection. There, I see myself wear-ing old and ragged clothes and barefooted I felt pity and a bit of pain of what I saw then tears start to fall on my face. I need to find food before the famine comes and a place where I can lay my tortured body. While walking in the street finding for food, I heard a telephone rang to a nearby telephone booth so I answered it. a soft and tender voice spoke to my ears and I

asked him if he is God then, he replied “Yes”. Happiness filled my entire heart as I started asking questions but God only said, “My child you must find the right place. A place where you can be free to find yourself. Your are lucky even you have the misery yet you still have magnanimous heart where I am looking for.” The vanity inside my heart is now replaced by hope. The things that I’m longing for is now answered. Answers that can give me strength to face the challenges and the bitterness of life. Now I know that I’m not the less fortunate among all things God created. It is not how lucky or unlucky are in this world but how you can face it through the power of magnanimity.

INA ni Joyce Kathleen E. Guzman

I. Siyam na buwan bago ako’y kanyang inilabas Sa sinapupunan ng mahal kong ina Diyan napagtanto at nakilala Ina kong mahal dangal at dakila

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IV. Kaya tayong mga anak din a nararapat

Ipaalala sa atin kung ano ang dapat Ina nating mahal at siyang pinagmulan Bigyan halaga’t huwag kalilimutan.

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A PLACE OF NOWHERE by Angela Claire Badar

Aspiring to reach for the clouds

through the top of the mountains, beneath the streams that babble, the soft touch of miracles are in your hands. Nothing is hard in this world. “If you dare to scale the heights”.

Along the islands, shining rocks grow, filled with many blooming flowers, and chirp-ing birds, followed by the mild whisper of the wind. What a chilling moment ever! I can hear the streams laughing, the trees swaying and the mountains longing for my embrace.

Over there, I see the shadow of hope upon the heaven of sacrifices. As everyone glances, even a single problem don’t bother you because of the angles singing on your besides, everyone feels the love of GOD that keeps you warm.

Look around, and then you can sense the comfort of every inch around you, cov-ered with flowers that smell is fragrant, well I can compare that to my mother’s specialty.

How lovely experience is that perfect mo-ment to a unique place.

As the night gently moves, you can dance freely with the rainbow light of the moon. Even blind eyes can see the meteors sparkling and burning. Blessed by the Al-mighty God, so nothing can destroy the night of a wonderful dream.

The night is long enough to ride on this kind of great dream. How lucky is the poor, sleeping before the door of NOWHERE fi-nally closed.

Airplanes nor boats are not needed as long as you are dreaming, rather you can go anywhere with a pillow in your heart in the soft relaxing bed.

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A fully-booked BSCom

The Bible Study Committee, headed by Angelo Alexis Barroga conducted several activities this summer up to June making it fully-booked in the schedule of their ministry. Finally, the YIFI Singles Ministry was already created that caters youth ages 20-35 who are currently “single” in status. Their monthly meeting is scheduled every 1st Sunday of the month. Another important event held was the monthly prayer meeting on May 22 and fast-ing on June 5. The fasting is scheduled every 1st Friday of the month.

The committee also started its Campus Ministry by meeting the YIFIs and some in-terested students on June 19 held at the Anao High School. The YIFI spearheaded by the BSCom also revisited Barangay Baguin-doc for a follow up outreach and feeding program for the children of the said barangay on June 21.- Red Quimado

Family Ministry

A Family Ministry initiated by Bro Eumer Pascua, in cooperation with the YIFI and WOPIC was conducted last April and May. In every session of the family, there is a Bible Study after which they share some experiences because they feel God is with

them who makes miracles. They also shared some words that will encourage them to go to church to hear mass.

We went house to house to every Barangays like Poblacion, Don Ramon, Car-men, San Roque, Rizal, Baguidoc and Casili. In this manner, those inactive family mem-bers of IFI are encouraged to have time to go back to church. As a result, the efforts and time we spent are worth it because it fulfilled our intensions. And now, as a matter of fact, they are now participating in church activities.-Iris Camille Mina

EXECOM Planning

Executive Committee (ExeCom) heads had their 2nd quarter planning on May 30, 2009 for the month of June to August. Their meeting also included the accomplishment reports of each committee for the past three months, March to May.

Every leader put in their ideas and gave their best to give best shots hopefully this coming months. The Presidential Plan-ning and Program Coordinator Ron Allan Quimado, also joined the meeting and smoothened the flow of discussion. They also discussed some Youth Idol concerns and some added regular activities.

The Execom Planning would be quar-terly as they agreed during the meeting to avoid rushing or running out of time. Every-one believes that through proper planning, well execution and with God’s grace, goals are really attainable.-Krist Barroga

Food Raising Activity

The YIFI headed by Finance Commit-tee conducted a fund raising project this summer vacation.

It started last April 18 to June 12, 2009 . The said project aims to increase the

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Pray to God, not to anyone else

We don’t have to pray to “them”. Most Filipinos have a prayerful life. But

the question is, are we really praying to the one who can provide all of our petitions and prayer intentions?

It is a misconception of the people regarding whom to pray for in different times of needs. There are those who pray to a saint who can bless their trip overseas, who can give hope to hopeless situations just like during times of examination and who can heal the wounds of the inflicted ones. Who can give all these things?

It is only God who can answer our prayers, not anyone else. Pray only to God, not to the mother, not to the saints. It says in 1 Corinthians 10:14 “...flee from the worship of idols”. We should not be like the hypo-crites who keep on babbling prayers or using meaningless repetitions according to the bible. Maybe these practices are already part of our culture which is really a “fear factor” for some to change or to undergo transfor-mation in terms of their traditions that already became the center of their beliefs or the core of their faith.

A story is often told to students regard-ing the effectiveness of a prayer especially

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by Ron Allan C. Quimado

This is a new section of YEEFEE Volume 3 that aims to look into our cultural heritage and traditions and determine what brought fear into our minds with such kind of belief that it already became a factor for not serving well our God and our country.

Summer Escapade Everyone’s excited FOR summer so as

the Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independiente of Anao.

After some series of tiresome but wor-thy, meaningful and fulfilling programs and activities of YIFI all throughout the year, these youngster still seize the chance and find time to have a break and enjoy, thus, going to a resort or having a picnic has be-come a yearly trend every summer vacation.

This year, excursion was a bit different not just in a noticeable increase in number of YIFIs who joined, but because they have done it outside the province. Although its just in Tarlac’s neighbor province Pampanga, the experience was really new to most and nota-bly remarkable.

YIFI members marked May 9 and re-served the day full-packed with activities of bonding and teambuilding with other mem-bers.

Carried by a shuttle bus and an L300 van, they traveled early in the morning to Greenville Resort, Pampanga for them to have their planned outing. As expected, eve-rybody enjoyed the swimming and sliding. Swimming techniques were also shared by those members who knew how to swim to those who don’t . There were also games

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prepared by the MEMCom and foods by Fincom. Aside from swimming, BScom took the opportunity to share God’s Word.

Before leaving, a surprise moment was given to April and May debutant April Joy and Mariane Jenese where male YIFI sere-naded them.

Executive committee for the Youth Idol

Year 3 was revealed in a simple ceremony where Bernard Joseph Biag, YIFI Vice Presi-dent , was chosen as head.

Right after the water fun, they went to SM Clark for some more bonding times and surprises. Tita Tess and Mommy Leonor who served as the youngsters’ overseer were given a cake as mother’s day presents.

Summer Escapade… from 2

YIFI IDOL: A Promising Program by April Joy Lacamento

Summer Youth Camp was filled with great excitement once again as it demeanor this year's YIFI Idol on April 17, 2009 at the Parish of St. Roche, Mayantoc, Tarlac.

The said competition was held to insti-gate the participants to show their talents and to realize and bring to fruition their worth as a youth in the church and in their community.

YIFI Anao’s Nikki Lardizabal outshines the rest as he bags the title of the YIFI Idol ’09 while Maria Regina C. Torres of the Par-ish of Balaong takes the spot for the girls’ category. The other pairs of winners are as follows: 1st runner-up, Jomar G. Giron from the Parish of Balaong and Richelle Ariaga from the Parish of Anao; 2nd runner-up, Jeff Ramos and Regine Pangan, both from the Parish of Lapaz respectively.

The set of activities includes the retro walk, casual wear, sports wear and their singing performance as its highlight.

YIFI Idol was first conducted last SYC as Anao being the host Parish.

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I had happy summer vacation together with my family and very first time kong nakita yung lola ko nung pumunta kami ng Subic. Kaya sinabi kong masaya kasi dream ko na makita yung grand-mother ko. - Charlene Lacbayan II-Flexibility I made poems and story and I make summer unforgettable by enjoying my vacation with my family and with my friends too. A good time for get together with my elementary classmates. It’s unforgettable for me.-Mary Joy Ragual II-Flexibility I spent my summer vacation worthy and unforget-table one in the way that I devoted my time volun-tarily to help my parents working at home, I also spent my time in recreational activities together with my cousins to strengthen our bonding. -Carmela Soliven IV- Thriftiness By joining the summer youth camp at La Union, my vacation is worthy enough and unforgettable because of the memories I planted with my friends, the person I met and more specially, the camp lead my way to God.-Arnie Casinio IV- Thriftiness It was meaningful even though I spent my vaca-tion in our home. It was an opportunity for me to fulfill my duties as a “Big Sister”. -Marie Joy M. Navarro IV- Thriftiness

I made my summer vacation worthy and unforget-table by visiting my cousins and joining their ac-

tivities. Spending my vacation with them has given me time to know them more and bond with

them more - James Carlo Dugay IV- Thriftiness

Spending much time in many church activities such as Youth Camp, Daily Vacation Bible School

and Annual Conference and also by increasing my faith and spiritual aspect. That’s how I made

summer worthy and unforgettable. -Trisha Mae Danio IV- Thriftiness

I made my summer vacation worthy and unforget-table one by means of soul winning and preaching

the word of God because this is my job as a son of God. Because God said “Go ye and preach the

Gospel in every creature.” It became unforgetta-ble because everytime I share or preach the word

of God it make my heart happy -Joshua Greg C. Guiaz, IV- Thriftiness

I studied cellphone repair with my friends. We went to Zambales for our Youth Camp and we

really enjoyed the camp. I think this is my most unforgettable summer vacation..

-John Paul Damaso IV- Thriftiness

Even if we didn’t have out of town.We have still a happy vacation during summer. My family and I

play a exciting outdoor game. Each and everyone of us enjoyed our vacation during summer.

-Mark Duduaco 1st year

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How did you make your summer vacation worthy and unforgettable one?

YIFI would like to thank the LGU for its support to the church especially to the YIFI and to Madam

Betty Badar Lacbayan for the very Bettyful Kubo!

THANK YOU !!!

YIFI welcomes Illustrado & Magnifico...story on p7 W h a t ’ s I n s i d e ?

•Pinoy Cultural Fear Factor……………….. 2

•Summer Escapade… 2 •Harvest Fest….…….. 4 •Bettyful Kubo……..... 6 •YIFI welcomes

Ilustrado & Magnifico.. 7 •Reddish Cup………. 10 •AHS Page…………...12 •Voice Out……………16

Vol. 3 Issue 2 April-June 2009

Juvenile Rejuvenation opens Summer Kiddie Workshop Year 4

by: Ruth Barroga

the Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independi-ente through its Kid’s Minis-try conducted its annual Summer Kiddie Workshop attended by 13 kids on April 23-May 28, 2009.

The program was composed of different activi-ties like art workshop, bible study, fun games, story tell-ing, sports and the likes. They also have singing workshop, which draw attention to the

creation of kids’ choir launched on May 31, 2009 during the Sunday Mass. Bits of knowl-edge about computer basics were also tackled to them. Yifi members served as the teach-ers in these workshops. Turn to page…..8

The Youth of Iglesia Filipina Independiente of the Diocese of Tarlac or-ganized its annual Summer Youth Camp on April 16 to 18, 2009 held at the Parish of Mayantoc attended by 177 participants from the

different parishes and tagged with the theme “Hold Fast to what we have attained-Philippians 3:16”

The summer youth camp aims to develop youth to become good role model

Mayantoc hosts SYC ‘09 by Nikki Lardizabal

KIFI Choir. Kids of the Kiddie Summer Workshop Year 4 joyfully singing “Deeply in Love” during the Kiddie Treat and Closing Exercises.

Graphic design of the badge sold by YIFI-Anao

during the camp Turn to page…..11

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