“Maganda ito para hindi maawala ang ating local dialect,” remarked Baler Municipal Councilor Lysander Ondey Querijero, a member and representative of Baler Aurora Ngayon Angkan at Kasaysayan (BANAK, INC.), during the ceremonial turnover of the book Ak’kaw Poppo! Talaan ng mga Salitang Baler to the Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) on January 17, 2025.The book, authored by Galo Gonzales and published by BANAK, INC., serves as a vital repository of Baler’s unique dialect and culture. It represents a significant step in preserving the town’s linguistic and cultural identity.
The event was graced by ASCOT President Dr. Renato G. Reyes, along with Engr. Oscar C. Barawid, Jr., Vice President for Administration, Planning, and Finance; Mr. Joseph T. Gonzales, Board Secretary V and a member of BANAK, INC.; Mardelyn Barrogo, Head of the College Library; Melissa Grace Nacino, Director of the Aurora Studies Center; and Angelica Vallejo, Director of the Sentro ng Wika at Kultura.
This initiative aligns with ASCOT’s commitment to promoting Aurora’s rich heritage through the Aurora Studies Center, reinforcing its role as a steward of the province’s identity.
