I received a copy of Silak, January-June, 1998 issue. Thank you for sending me one even without its corresponding financial obligation.
My children and I enjoyed reading every article in it especially that of Mr. Abner Faminiano. We felt proud being a Bantoanon. We can truly trace our roots as a people and certainly appreciate the heritage our fathers gave us. We hope reading more of this kind in future issues of Silak. It’s also enlightening to know that we can surf Banton in the internet. Wala lang kami nito. If I may suggest, it would be good for your readers if you can provide a brief narrative introduction of the authors/writers. This will offer your readers especially young Bantoanons an appreciation of their valuable contribution to the enrichment of Bantoanon literature or send them commendation for their efforts.
Thank you again. I wish to write you long enough for my many observations about Silak and hopefully, contribute to its improvement. – Jun Fadrilan, Quezon City, 8/1/98
Hinigugmang Editor,
Maadong adlaw. Maramong salamt sa kopya it " Silak" nak nag-abot sa ako.
Mauno ara kung inggwa ra guihapon it lugar para sa mga bibisar-ong Asi laloey nak gador ka mga mararayom ag bihira gui gamiton. Mayangkag isipon kung kita mismo ay indi ka intindi et sarili natong rila. P’wede sigurong yamuran/yakotan et mga papitlo sa "Baligyaan". Mga putaheng Bantoanon. Baka nalimtaney et ato mga kasimanwa kung pa-uno mag-utan et tawan o rema nak asahogan et dulis ag yombay ( bago ). "Tuk-anan" - Asi Dictionary.
"Cultural Heritage Worth Reviving" - by Rosdie F. Fabonan. Mga hanrumanan nak ato namathan. Siguro’y panahoney para buhion uli nato ka kayamanan et ato kultura.
Basi pang tumibok sa bawat usa sa ato ka pusong Bantoanon. Bug-anan kitang tanan et Dios nak makagamhanan. -Arthur Fabon Feudo, Q.C., 1/1/98.
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