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Dec
20
2011
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The Naujan Academy Song


Raise up a mighty cheer Shout it out with voices clear Each time we cheer it We'll but endear it Raise up a ringing chorus La la la   NA we're proud of you NA with white and blue None could be greater Our Alma Mater It's all we ever knew   Naujeños all march 'Neath your flag and sing Give your...



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Dec
19
2011
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Mindoro Diary, The Northeast Coast


By Lory Tan   Day 1 - Halloween revelry had obviously taken its toll on the heavens. It was early afternoon, but Manila sat beneath an angry thick canopy, the texture of grey cotton. The saints were not feasting today.   No matter. I was headed south, and glints of blue splashed the Tagalog sky. This was going...



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Dec
17
2011
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The Mindoro Scops Owl


The Mindoro Scops Owl (Otus Mindorensis) is endemic to Mindoro, commonly observed recently in Mt Iglit-Baco National Park.   It is known from forest habitats above 700 m and it is assumed to have a moderately small global range which supports a moderately small population. Declines are suspected owing to ongoing...



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Dec
16
2011
 1

Simbang Gabi sa Naujan


Photo by Arvel Malubag   Ang Simbang Gabi ay isang tradisyon nating mga Pilipino. Syam na misa sa madaling araw at madalas na nag-uumpisa ng alas kwatro ng umaga. Nagsisimula ito mula sa ika-16 ng Disyembre at nagtatapos naman sa hatinggabing misa ng ika-24 ng Disyembre.   Tamang tama para sa Noche Buena.   Ang...



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Dec
15
2011
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Brief History of Naujan Academy


Brief History   After the war, intense need for educational establishment was felt in the whole Philippine archipelago. The same need propelled Mr. and Mrs. Atanacio Peña of Poblacion, Naujan to put up a secondary school. The Naujan Academy was founded on June 26, 1945. The coming of this institution was the start...



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Dec
14
2011
 4

Exploring Oriental Mindoro


by Cyrus Dan Cañares and Yehlen Parungao with Photos from Melgar A   Five hours away from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila lies the beautiful island of Oriental Mindoro, where rugged mountain ranges and fertile valleys dominate.   Known to many as the land of Mangyans, tamaraws, and Mt. Halcon, Oriental...



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Dec
13
2011
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The AGMA Hymn


Keep on believing AGMA sons and daughters In our true spirit We will rise together Our love for unity Be our guiding star With faith and hope Dreams can never too far   Let us march on... Bound with endless loyalty Maroon and white We sing with joy and glory   Our hearts we offer Triumphant we will...



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Dec
12
2011
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Bahag Hari


Isang akda ni Gee Padua Lin   Tampulan ng tukso ang lugar na aking kinagisnan, ang tahimik at luntiang sitio ng Malalim na Sapa. Tumuntong ako sa edad na trenta y uno, ngunit di ko man lang nakita ang sapang malalim na naging alamat ng kanyang pangalan.   Sa dapit-hapon, pawang unga ng kalabaw at baka, huni...



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Dec
10
2011
 1

The Mindoro Warty Pig


The Mindoro Wart Pig (Sus Oliveri) is more popularly known as Oliver's Warty Pig and is endemic to the Philippines, where is found only on the island of Mindoro.   Threats   The main threats to this species include widespread destruction of former forest habitats, evident weaknesses in the existing protected...



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Dec
9
2011
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My Rainbow’s Reflections


by Gee Padua Lin   Blue, a soft sad music in my midnight blue I'm wondering "who the hell painted the world blue?" For nothing is new, it's invading my whole sensitive feelings too... I felt lamented begging and praying for you to repaint it anew   Indigo, the wavelength color of silhouettes on my rainbows Elegant...



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