Newsbits and literary contributions edify one's soul
By Rudy Arizala
It is edifying to note that the MIF Website has not only become or is becoming a vehicle for disseminating information to expatriates Filipinos as well to Fil-Americans residing abroad, but also the vehicle for Filipino journalist based in the Philippines to publish problems faced in our beloved country especially in Quezon province. I refer to the piece of Mr. Delfin Mallari, Jr., titled: "Protect Sierra Madre Call Reaches theU.S."
Also, some of our kababayans or expatriates now contribute poetry or express their ideas in the MIF Website. The poem "Infanta" by Josette Sarto is an example. Written in typical Infanta local colorful expression, the author´s nostalgia opens with: "Aba´t ako nasa Comun na pala." Missing not only friends and the one Josette met in Infanta, changes in the hometown were noted or expressed and the following figure of speech: "Ang bubon na minsa´y sinasalukan ng tubig / Puno na ng lumot at wala nang naigib."
Let us have more newsbits from our place like the piece by newsman Delfin Mallari, Jr., and literary gems like that of Josette Sarto who expresses ideas in colorful, local language. "Aba´t ako nasa Comun na pala." Bubon na dating sinasalukan ng tubig "Puno na ng lumot". It means the owner of that open dug-in well has abandoned the place for greener pastures abroad or Infanta has attained progress in water supply system because the people now have either artesian wells or supply of water by pipes.
Those newsbits and literary contributions edify one´s soul or spirit, especially of those who are abroad.
Do I hear sombebody say the Infanta local expression: "SIYA NGA, HANE?"