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Hometown: Iligan City

Current Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job/Business: Caseworker
Toronto Social Services
City of Toronto

Educational Background: AB History-Political Science (De La Salle University)
MA in History, with specialist training in Int'l Relations (units) (University of Toronto)

Organizations: Former Chairman, Dept. of Political Science, MSU-IIT
Former Chairman, Iligan Arts Council
Former Assoc.Artistic Director, IPAG
1992 President, Iligan Jaycees
Former Exec. Director, Iligan Historical & Cultural Foundation, Inc.
Past President, People Helping People Foundation--Ontario
Member, Philippine Press Club-Ontario

Interest in Mindanao: History and Culture, Political Dynamics

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CRY, MY BELOVED MINDANAO

CRY, MY BELOVED MINDANAO With apologies to Raja Mattar and Alan Paton (originally published in the August 2008 issue of Philippine Times, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) By Ricardo J. S. Caluen Among my earliest memories of childhood in Iligan City was that of our yaya shooing us children back inside the house just before Angelus. As usual, we wouldn’t budge from our spot on the street where we were playing. Not until the helper shouts: “Hala, naa na ang Moros....gadala ug sako!” Here comes the Moro… Continue

Posted on August 14th, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments (Add)

Mindanao: A Legacy of History and Culture

Mindanao: A legacy of culture and history* By Ricardo Jorge S. Caluen The choice of Mindanao as motif of this year’s PIDC-led Philippine Independence Day celebration in Toronto is auspicious as it brings attention to a region in the country that sadly remains underrated, if little understood, in many respects. Which is sad to note, considering the region’s geography and its major contribution to Philippine economy, history, and cultural heritage. Comprising more than one-third of the country’s… Continue

Posted on April 27th, 2008 at 11:29am — 2 Comments (Add)

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At 10:10am on August 12th, 2008, Nell Obach said…: ah k. edwin was the one who told her. he was sick for a while diay. yes, it's sad bitaw. by the way, unsa pay akong tasks for your research? :) wa naman kay mail.

At 9:59am on August 12th, 2008, Nell Obach said…: hi cards! edwin met a cousin and james got a text from another relative, of derps. fr. pete garsuta bitaw. he died daw july 16. his remains have been cremated and the ashes will be sent here this month. edwin was wondering if you knew about it already, so we thought of sending you this message.

At 4:45pm on August 11th, 2008, bai lil said…: hi,Ric...
I'm glad to see you here...It reminds me of the good old days of Dayangx2 every time i met the "who's who" in the jaycees before...

At 1:00pm on August 3rd, 2008, jun pasaylo said…: sir, thank you much for dropping a comment.

At 2:51pm on July 29th, 2008, Nell Obach said…: hi cards!
there's a video on fort victoria here in taboan. have you seen it already?
wa pa japun feedback from our msu contact. 2 na bayay kidnapay this month, you know.

At 12:32pm on July 27th, 2008, Sukarno D. Tanggol said…: Hi Rick,
Its been years, perhaps decades since i heard from you. Am sure you are making waves or meaningful ripples there. I know Canada is a nice place to visit. I've been to Sweden, Australia, and other places but ... Canada? hummn, kailan kaya? Apply mo ako dyan, puede? Am thankful Nell invited me to your Taboan. Regards. Hi Michael!

At 12:13pm on July 2nd, 2008, Nell Obach said…: hi cards!
yes i'm happy to be on board, thanks to you again.
as to your question, i guess so, yes. although living that vow hasn't been tried out yet hahaha!

At 8:54am on June 30th, 2008, virgilio d. espina said…: Hello rick, thanks for adding me up.

At 6:20pm on June 17th, 2008, Ricky Caluen said…: Oh, so you're sisters with Paeng's wife. I didn't know that. Where exactly in Agusan are you ? I have plenty of relatives there, the Salise and Fudalan families. If you are in touch with Lilagre (she has a nickname....I forget it now....one of her sisters---I believe it's Gina---was a student of mine at IIT), do give my regards to her and her parents. Also, please ask her to let her Mom and her Tita Judith know that my mommy had a stroke 3 years ago in Toronto. She's OK except that her left side is affected, leaving her wheelchair-bound.

Cheers!

R

At 2:52pm on June 17th, 2008, louisa said…: right , im one of the two daughters, the elder one. my sister is the wife of paeng mijares, who i am sure you know .
i disagree, you are still very sharp; you remember my mother's brand, philip morris . both my parents have past away, diabetes mellitus.
after high school, ive spent very little time in our hometown too. my family have been staying in agusan for the last 9 years now.
i see lilagre g. once or twice a year, during ob-gye conventions.

thanks for keeping in touch! i appreciate it. regards.